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1125 Amendments of Stefan ECK

Amendment 46 #

2018/2764(RSP)


Recital M
M. whereas more parks, greener streets, bus stops covered in vegetation and greener playgrounds amongst other actions increase the attractiveness and comfort of neighbourhoods and cities; whereas they will also improve the social contacts between residents and create a stronger sense of community since the spatial, social and economic dimensions of urban inclusion are tightly interlinked and tend to reinforce each other;
2018/11/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 65 #

2018/2764(RSP)


Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to devise a European plan for greener cities to address all the challenges that cities are faced with such as ensuring access to safe and affordable housing and upgrading slum settlements, public and private investment in public transports or creating green public spaces; considers that the additional mainstreaming of environmental perspectives into local, national and global urban policy making could contribute significantly to the success of the endeavour;
2018/11/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 78 #

2018/2764(RSP)


Paragraph 5 – point e
e. increase the amount of green infrastructure projects; and continue and add resources to EU Strategy on green infrastructure; and enhance the urban content of Climate-ADAPT;
2018/11/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 81 #

2018/2764(RSP)


Paragraph 5 – point f
f. connect existing initiatives and share best practices across Member States, inter alia urban planning, sustainable urbanism and infrastructures, green architecture, cleaner energy pedestrian and cycle mobility, sustainable waste management and treatment; working effectively with cities on urban adaptation using LIFE funding; facilitate and improve access of cities to LIFE programme to palliate their limited borrowing capacity ;
2018/11/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 96 #

2018/2764(RSP)


Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission to continue supporting ambitious measures of energy and resource efficiency by securing adequate funding for that contribute to sustainable urban development, urban climate change adaptation and green infrastuctures, such as innovation partnerships and joint procurement schemes between European cities; at the same time, encourages municipalities to support citizen-led green initiatives to the greatest extent possible, for example urban gardening and greening projects.
2018/11/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2 #

2018/2597(RSP)


Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the LIFE programme plays an important role in promoting environmental priorities by financing projects that demonstrate holistic solutions for complex and interlinked problems in variety of land use activities including agriculture and works alongside agri-environmental-climate measures under the CAP on numerous Natura 2000 sites;
2018/03/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 10 #

2018/2597(RSP)


Recital D
D. whereas the LIFE programme also consists of a new category of projects, jointly funded integrated projects, which will operate on a large territorial scale. These projects aim to implement environmental and climate policy and better integrate such policy aims into other policy areas; the projects financed should contribute to the fulfilment of updated and strengthened EU2020 objectives in a measurable way;
2018/03/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 11 #

2018/2597(RSP)


Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas it is essential that LIFE programme unlocks private finance to protect the environment, fight climate change and provide cleaner energy to citizens as it is important for European companies to increase their responsibility regarding all aspects of the environment and to adapt their practices to cause less environmental damage; thus, harnessing this awakening responsibility within the corporate sector should therefore be a key element in LIFE programme strategies for achieving the goal of sustainable development;
2018/03/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 12 #

2018/2597(RSP)


Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas green investment in sustainable development and in green innovation generates societal benefits and is more likely to respect the ecological limits of our planet, it will facilitate the transition to a more sustainable European economy and will increase the quality of public health;
2018/03/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 31 #

2018/2597(RSP)


Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that reaching the full potential of these integrated projects depends on the availability of complementary finance, in particular from mainstreaming of environment and climate in the major EU policies such as the CAP and cohesion policy and their financing instruments;
2018/03/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 35 #

2018/2597(RSP)


Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes LIFE’s high potential to help reducing dependence on an ecologically destructive economic model and to deploy economic capacities towards an economic model which addresses major challenges of our time such as the fight against climate change and overall environmental degradation.
2018/03/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 42 #

2018/2597(RSP)


Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises the need to reinforce the role of NGOs and civil society associations in proposing, designing and piloting the LIFE projects and LIFE investment decisions; the participation of citizens through an active bottom-up involvement in LIFE projects is crucial to promote integrated, sustainable development at local and regional levels and will lead to a higher degree of public ownership;
2018/03/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 62 #

2018/2597(RSP)


Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. For better understanding the impact of Life programme and projects, a clear and well defined set of indicators should be established: smarter, greener, more inclusive indicators to support the Europe 2020 strategy; these would include a quality indicator with the application of performance audits on the supported projects to assess how green investments cover the externalised costs of pollution due to industrial activities; reducing or avoiding the huge environmental and social costs and externalities generated by our current economic model should be a clear priority set out for green investment under LIFE.
2018/03/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 67 #

2018/2597(RSP)


Paragraph 13
13. Calls for further evidence of the effectiveness and efficiency of the projects, especially with regard to costs and savings, as they are expected to provide value for money and therefore calls for a clear and well-defined set of indicators to be established;
2018/03/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2 #

2018/2110(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that millions of animals are transported live (for slaughtering or breeding) each year inside the EU and from the EU to third countries; such exports are on the increase as the farming industry is in search of new markets; it also notes that Regulation 1/20051 hasmay hadve a positive impact on the welfare of animals during transport if correctly implemented and enforced; welcomes the Commission's guidelines on the subject, but notes that severe problems still persist; observes that enforcement of the regulation wshould appear to be the primary concern of those involved in its implementation; _________________ 1 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 (OJ 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1).
2018/11/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 9 #

2018/2110(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) Underlines that conditions in third countries are usually worse than in the EU and exported animals are no longer protected on the ground by EU laws despite of the Court of Justice's ruling which concluded that Regulation 1/2005 should apply to cases of exports to non- EU countries;
2018/11/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 10 #

2018/2110(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)
(2) Acknowledges that several official and non-official investigations provided abundant evidence that many animal exports between EU countries and from the EU to third countries are not in accordance with Regulation 1/2005;
2018/11/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 11 #

2018/2110(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 3 (new)
(3) Investigations have also shown that Regulation 1/2005 is not respected in border areas inside EU territory;
2018/11/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 13 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas every year millions of animals are transported across Member States and to third countries over long distances to be bred, fattened or slaughtered;
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 43 #

2018/2110(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Insists that the transport time of animals destined for slaughter be limited to eightfour hours, taking account of transport conditions and loading time, irrespective of whether this takes place on land or at sea;
2018/11/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 61 #

2018/2110(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Deplores the often lengthy delays at borders and the increased pain and distress for animals that they cause - as journeys can last up to 14 days in cramped conditions, in trucks or ships without sufficient feed, water or veterinary care; calls on the Member States and the Commission to improresolve this situation;
2018/11/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 69 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. Whereas the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe states that “animals should be reared as close as possible to the premises on which they are born and slaughtered as close as possible to the point of production. Transport of live animals should be replaced as much as possible by transport of carcasses”;1 1 http://www.fve.org/publications/fve- calls-to-ensure-better-animal-welfare- during-animal-transport/
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 86 #

2018/2110(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the total number of checks carried out by national competent authorities pursuant to Regulation 1/2005 has fallen, despite the number of consignments in the EU containing live animals having increased; calls on the Member States to ensure adequate controls for live animal transport, properly planned journeys and contingency plans – as required by Regulation 1/2005;
2018/11/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 103 #

2018/2110(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission to offer incentives to public administrations for staff training (sanitary and enforcement officials), and to farmers to slaughter their animals at the nearest slaughter facility in order to prevent lengthy animal transportation times; calls on the Commission to present innovative solutions in this regard; replacing the trade in live animals with exports in meat and carcasses may be a viable alternative that presents economic opportunities and provides solutions to serious breaches to EU animal welfare rules; mobile slaughtering solutions and regional slaughterhouses should be incentivised as well;
2018/11/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 118 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that the provisions of Regulation 1/2005 that are most frequently breached include those that disallow overcrowding, require sufficient headspace, prohibit transport in extreme heat, require water to be available during long journeys, prohibit the transport of unfit animals, require bedding, and require animals to be unloaded for 24 hours rest, feed and water after a specified maximum travelling time; calls on Member States and transporters to substantially improve enforcement of, and compliance with, Regulation1/2005;
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 127 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Agrees with the Commission 1that it is good practice for competent authorities to inspect all consignments destined for non-EU countries at loading; believes that a proportion of intra-EU consignments should also be inspected at loading; notes that at loading competent authorities can check that the Regulation’s requirements on floor space and headroom are being observed, that the ventilation and water systems are operating properly, that the drinking devices are working properly and are appropriate for the species being carried, that no unfit animals are loaded, and that sufficient feed and bedding are being carried; 1 Final report of an audit carried out in The Netherlands from 20 February 2017 to 24February 2017 in order to evaluate animal welfare during transport to non- EU countries.DG(SANTE) 2017-6106
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 134 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Notes that enforcement is particularly difficult when a journey passes through several Member States and when different Member States (i) approved the journey log,(ii) granted the transporter’s authorisation, (iii) granted the vehicle’s certificate of approval and (iv) granted the driver’s certificate of competence; calls on Member States which discover breaches to notify all the other Member States involved as required by Article 26 of Regulation 1/2005 so that they can prevent recurrence of the breaches;
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 136 #

2018/2110(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Commission, together with the Member States, to align and reinforce sanction levels in the case of breaches, as these can be more than 10 times higher in some Member States than in others; penalties should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
2018/11/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 140 #

2018/2110(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – indent 1 (new)
– Recommends a higher rate of EU investments in the extension of smaller scale, locally based animal agriculture as well as the promotion of healthy plant based diets to replace current high animal product consumption;
2018/11/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 141 #

2018/2110(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – indent 2 (new)
– Recalls that in the past 10 years hundreds of official documents and initiatives denounced to the EC the terrible conditions of animals transported alive; over a million European citizens have asked European institutions twice to change this reality;
2018/11/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 142 #

2018/2110(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – indent 3 (new)
– Recommends the set-up of a parliamentary enquiry committee to tackle in the most comprehensive way all the problems related to live animals transport;
2018/11/14
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 149 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. RecCalls on the Member States to make more effective use of the strong enforcement powers given to Member States under the Regulation, including the power to require transporters to establish systems to prevent the recurrence of breaches and to suspend or withdraw a transporter’s authorisation;
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 182 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Is concerned that Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council on official controls repeals all the enforcement provisions of Regulation 1/2005 from 14 December 2019 and replaces them with provisions that in some respects are weaker; calls on the Commission when adopting delegated acts under Regulation 2017/625 to ensure that the enforcement provisions provided by that Regulation and its delegated acts are at least as strong as those that are being repealed;
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 217 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the poor conditions prevailing during maritime transport, and calls son Member States to be more rigorous in their certification and approval procedures for vessels, and to improve their pre-loading checks on animal fitness; livestock vessels and animal fitness that are required by Regulation 1/2005;calls on the Commission to provide a list of ports with adequate animal inspection facilities and on competent authorities not to approve journey logs that plan to use ports without such facilities;
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 226 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Notes that loading onto livestock vessels is often carried out roughly with the use of sticks and electric prods, loading ramps in some cases are steeper than the maximum slope permitted by Regulation1/2005, and the entry to vessels at the end of the loading ramp is often unlit causing animals to balk as they do not want to move from light into dark areas; calls on competent authorities to properly inspect loading operations as required by Article 20 of Regulation 1/2005;
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 247 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Insists that the journey time for all animals being transported must be as short as possible, in line with recital 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, which states that ‘for reasons of animal welfare the transport of animals over long journeys … should be limited as far as possible’ and recital 18 which states that “long journeys are likely to have more detrimental effects on the welfare of animals than short ones”;
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 369 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Is concerned at persistent reports of animal welfare problems in third countries; notes that slaughter in certain third countries to which the EU sends animals entails extreme and prolonged suffering and regularly breaches the international standards on welfare at slaughter of the OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health); calls on the Commission and Member States to promote a shift towards the transport of meat or carcasses, instead of live animals, to third countries;
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 384 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for consistent and full compliance with the 2015 judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Case C-424/13, in which the Court ruled that, for the transport of animals involving a long journey commencing in EU territory and then continuing outside of it, the transporter, in order to be authorised to depart, must submit a true and accurate travel log for the purpose of verifying compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1/2005; calls on competent authorities not to approve journey logs where under the Court’s ruling animals must be unloaded for a 24 hour rest in a non-EU country unless the organiser has identified a place for that rest that provides facilities equivalent to those of a control post; calls on official veterinarians at exit points to check, as required by Article 21 of Regulation 1/2005 as interpreted by the Court’s ruling, that before vehicles leave the EU they are not overcrowded, provide sufficient headroom, provide bedding, are carrying sufficient feed and water and that the ventilation and water devices are functioning correctly;
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 403 #

2018/2110(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Is appalled at reports of extremely long and distressing waiting periods for animals at borders; calls on Member States having borders with third countries to open dedicated express lanes at customs for animals being transported, in order to reduce waiting periods; calls on competent authorities not to approve journey logs for exports to Turkey until facilities have been constructed on the Turkish side of the border where, in the event of delays, animals can be unloaded and given feed, water, rest and veterinary care;
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 6 #

2018/2088(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the increasing integration of robotics in human systems requires strong policy guidance on how to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks for society and ensure a safe, equitable development of artificial intelligence;
2018/09/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 9 #

2018/2088(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas without adequate risk assessment and mitigation, AI may pose a threat to existing vulnerabilities in our economic systems and social structures;
2018/09/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 19 #

2018/2088(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital D
D. whereas there are strong ethical concerns about the autonomy of robots and their impact on the doctor-patient relationship and on health in the workplace as AI tools can create isolation of the workers and a deterioration of working conditions notably due to a loss of autonomy or due to an increased intensification of the work;
2018/09/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 35 #

2018/2088(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to draw up a fully comprehensive EU Action Plan aimed at creating a European ‘artificial intelligence ecosystem’ in association with all relevant stakeholders including patient advocacy groups;
2018/09/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 37 #

2018/2088(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) Special attention should be paid to the use of "big data" in health with the aim to maximise the opportunities it can bring - such as improving the health of individual patients as well as the performance of Member States' public health systems - without lowering ethical standards and without attempting against the privacy or safety of citizens;
2018/09/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 32 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A
A. whereas the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) is the most integrated and successful EU policy, serving as basis for European integration, and should remain a common policy withEU policy and should remain a common policy with an ambitious budget, but also contributed to the dramatic expansion of large agro-businesses, which led to an increase of the use of pesticides and fertilisers, causing more land, water and ambitious budgetir pollution;
2018/03/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 44 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas small farmers account for about 40% of EU farms, but receive only 8% of CAP subsidies;
2018/03/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 49 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B
B. whereas agriculture is a key contributor to climate change, antibiotic resistance and biodiversity loss; whereas it also contributes to air, land and water pollution notably due to agrochemicals use; whereas the CAP’s goals should be to ensure food safety and sovereignty, and the resilience and sustainability of the EU’s agriculture systems and territories;
2018/03/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 55 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the time has come for an explicit, comprehensive food policy, and whereas a food policy approach to the food system - bridging production and consumption - is a more coherent approach involving a re-evaluation of CAP through a Health Impact Assessment to find synergies between the promotion of better agriculture and better health, an exercise that would be best achieved through a formal REFIT procedure;
2018/03/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 58 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the extent of global average surface temperature increase projected to take place in the 21st century and the immediate consequences in climatic conditions necessitate a food system that is environmentally sustainable, guaranteeing safe and plentiful production, whilst not leaving the Union being beholden to other markets;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 95 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the current CAP brought increased concentration of production, increased levels of intensive farming and animal abuse, increased regional asymmetries and foreign external dependence on agricultural goods favouring the biggest, richest economies;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 128 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for a CAP that has itas top priority a switch to an agro-ecology production model that safeguards the land and protects the soils and facilitates the transition of each European farm towards an undertaking combining economic with, environmental performance standards, health, social and animal welfare performance standards, taxing agricultural pollution in line with the "polluter pays" principle as set out in EU law;
2018/03/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 130 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the current CAP contributed to the dramatic expansion of large agro-businesses, which led to an increase of the use of pesticides and fertilisers, causing more land, water and air pollution;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 140 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls for wide and effective crop rotation with which Europe could achieve the triple objective of strengthening its food independence, reducing the economic dependence of farmers on the agro-chemical sector and on imported feed whose massive production destroys forests and creates hunger and poverty worldwide;
2018/03/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 153 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Calls for a removal of incentives to industrial livestock farming and shift subsidies to support ecological livestock;
2018/03/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 164 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the integrity of the first pillar to be maintained, built as it is on enhanced cross-compliance of support measures calibrated to maximise the results expected for each farmer; and rewarding farmers for the public goods they can deliver, such as climate action and the conservation of wildlife; underlines that CAP should contain payments for ecosystems services, overseen by environmental authorities, building on the existing LIFE Programme approach;
2018/03/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 166 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas it is essential to ensure a fair standard of living across regions and Member States, affordable prices for citizens and consumers, and access to quality, sustainable food and healthy diets, while delivering on the commitments for environmental care, climate action, and animal and plant health and welfare;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 191 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for a renovated second pillar that is less complex and more efficient, focused on truly incentive territorial and sector development policies that place agro-environmental initiatives, investment, training, research and innovation at the core of local issues while ensuring a joint ownership with the citizens, with stronger voices in the debate of CAP reform from sectors other than agriculture - such as consumers, public health and environmental stakeholders;
2018/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 229 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the CAP must include an ambitious European green energy strategy promoting highly sustainable biofuels based on the co- production of plant protein but prohibiting all forms of seed patenting, in order to protect local varieties, and reducing massively feed imports;
2018/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 238 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls for the prohibition of the authorisation, cultivation, marketing and import of GMOs, including in feed;
2018/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 242 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Calls for stricter limits on antibiotics use and the prohibition on the use of reserve antibiotics;
2018/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 243 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Urges for a massive reduction on the use of pesticides;
2018/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 249 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Asks the Commission to ensure that each imported agricultural product meets the same sanitary, environmental, animal welfare and social standards that EU products are held to; asks the Commission to conduct a systematic impact assessment of the provisions regarding the agricultural sector in each trade agreement, and to offer specific strategies to ensure that no agricultural sector will suffer as a result of a trade agreement concluded with a third country.;
2018/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 251 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for a better policy coordination between CAP and other EU policies and actions, in particular, with directive 2000/60/EC, directive 91/676/EEC and regulation 1107/2009 - as a means to achieve a sustainable protection of water resources whose quantity and quality are negatively impacted by agriculture; calls for incentives to support local cooperation projects between farmers and water suppliers to enhance the protection of water resources;
2018/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 258 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls for the proper implementation of existing sanitary, environmental, animal welfare, health and social legislation, accompanied by regular spot checks and financial sanctions in case of non-compliance;
2018/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 262 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Urges the EU and the Member States to make sure the CAP meets the seven SDGs which have direct relevance for agriculture and other international agreements: on Climate Change, Global Convention on Biological Diversity and EU air laws;
2018/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 271 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas there is a huge gap between the public claim for increased farm animal welfare and current legislation and initiatives;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 396 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. stresses that currently, small farmers account for about 40% of EU farms, but receive only 8% of CAP subsidies;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 488 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. stresses that the EU court of auditors found that the EU has no useful data on farm incomes, and therefore no knowledge of whether farm subsidies serve any social purpose;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 656 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for payments for voluntary adoption of animal welfare measures going beyond minimum legislative standards;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 663 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Calls for the proper implementation of existing environment - and animal welfare law, regular spot checks and financial sanctions in case of non-compliance;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 966 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Urges for a switch to an agroecology production model that safeguards the land and protects the soil;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1000 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls for wide and effective crop rotation with which Europe could achieve the triple objective of strengthening its food independence, reducing the economic dependence of farmers on the agro-chemical sector and on imported feed whose massive production destroys forests and creates hunger and poverty worldwide;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1011 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. calls for a removal of incentives to industrial livestock farming and shift subsidies to support ecological livestock;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1260 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls for the prohibition of the authorisation, cultivation, marketing and import of GMOs, including in feed;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1264 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Calls for a phase-out of export subsidies in order to avoid further market distortion in so-called developing countries;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1288 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Underlines that all agricultural imports into the EU have to fully comply with the highest European environmental, social and animal welfare standards;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1296 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Calls for stricter limits on antibiotics use and the prohibition on the use of reserve antibiotics;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1301 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)
26c. Calls for stricter regulations on live animals transports and for shortest distance from farms to the slaughterhouse;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1303 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 d (new)
26d. Calls for more tailor-made legislation on minimum standards on welfare of specific animal farmed species;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1304 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 e (new)
26e. Urges for a massive reduction on the use of pesticides;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1305 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 f (new)
26 f. Calls for the prohibition of all forms of seed patenting, in order to protect farmers against the pressure and power of multinationals producing seeds, and to protect local varieties;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1306 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 g (new)
26g. Calls for the prohibition for mutilation practices and the shredding of chicks;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1307 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 h (new)
26h. Calls for a massive reduction of the import of feed and urges the European Commission to support the gradual self-sufficiency of farmers in producing the feed needed;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1308 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 i (new)
26i. Calls on the Commission to include concrete actions to promote the welfare of the working equids that are giving a concrete contribution to the agricultural activities of small farmers in mountainous areas;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 13 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The internal market is a cornerstone of the Union. Since its inception, it has proved a major contributor to growth, competitiveness and employment. It has generated new opportunities and economies of scale for European businesses, notably micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), and strengthened their industrial competitiveness. The internal market contributed to the creation of jobs and offered greater choice at lower prices for consumers. It continues to be an engine for building a stronger, more balanced and fairer economy. It is one of the Union's major achievements and its best asset in an increasingly global world.
2018/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 15 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The substantial body of Union legislation underpins the functioning of the internal market. This concerns, in particular, competitiveness, standardisation, consumer protection, environmental protection, animal welfare protection, market surveillance and food chain regulation, economic sustainability, but also rules concerning business, trade and financial transactions and the promotion of fair competition providing for a level playing field essential for the functioning of the internal market.
2018/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 19 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) Still, barriers to the proper functioning of the internal market remain and the new obstacles emerge. Adopting rules is only a first step, but making them work is as important. This is ultimately a matter of citizens' trust in the Union, in its capacity to deliver, and ability to create jobs and growth while protecting the public interest and the planet.
2018/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 20 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Several programmes for Union action exist currently in the fields of competitiveness of enterprises including SMEs, consumer protection, customers and end-users in financial services, policy making in financial services and food chain. Some additional activities are financed directly under the internal market budget lines. It is necessary to streamline and exploit synergies between various actions and provide for a more flexible and agile framework to finance activities aiming to achieve a well-functioning internal market in the most cost-efficient manner while preserving the public interest, without harming the environment, and without attempting to go against EU rules in the fields of food waste and food fraud, animal welfare, official controls and the fight against human and animal diseases. It is therefore necessary to establish a new programme bringing together activities financed previously under those other programmes and other relevant budget lines. The programme should also include new initiatives which aim to improve the functioning of the internal market and increase the level of protection of human and animal health, animals' dignity as sentient beings and the environment.
2018/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 23 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The development, production and dissemination of European statistics are subject to a separate European Statistical Programme established by Regulation (EU) No 99/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council47 . In order to provide continuity of producing and disseminating European statistics, the new programme should also include activities covered by the European Statistical Programme by providing a framework for the development, production and dissemination of European statistics. The new programme should establish the financial framework for European statistics to provide to the general public and to all economic and social stakeholders and to public administrations high-quality, comparable and reliable statistics on Europe in order to underpin the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all Union policies. _________________ 47 Regulation (EU) No 99/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2013 on the European statistical programme 2013-17 (OJ L 39, 9.2.2013, p 12).
2018/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 24 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) The Programme should support the design, implementation and enforcement of Union legislation underpinning the proper functioning of the internal market. The Programme should support the creation of the right conditions to empower all actors of the internal market: businesses, citizens including consumers, civil society and public authorities. To that end, the Programme should aim to ensure the competitiveness of businesses, notably SMEs, but also supporting the enforcement of consumer protection and safety rules and by raising the awareness of businesses and individuals by providing them with the right tools, knowledge and competence to make informed decisions and strengthen their participation in Union’s policy- making. Furthermore, the Programme should aim to enhance regulatory and administrative cooperation, notably through exchange of best practices, building of knowledge and competence bases, including the use of strategic public procurement. The Programme should also aim to support the development of high- quality international standards that underpin the implementation of Union legislation. This also includes standard setting in the field of financial reporting and audit, thereby contributing to the transparency and well-functioning of the Union’s capital markets and to enhancing investor, consumer and animal protection. The Programme should support rulemaking and standard setting also by ensuring the broadest possible stakeholder involvement. The objective of the Programme should also be to support the implementation and enforcement of Union legislation providing for a high level of health for humans, animals and plants along the food chain and the improvement of the welfare of animals.
2018/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 27 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) A modern internal market promotes competition and benefits consumers, businesses and employees, respects the environment and animal welfare EU rules. Making better use of the ever evolving internal market in services should help European businesses create jobs and grow across borders, offer wider choice of services at better prices, and maintain high standards for consumers and worker, workers, the environment and to the animals. To achieve this, the Programme should contribute to the removal of remaining barriers, and to ensure a regulatory framework that can accommodate new innovative business models.
2018/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 32 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Placing on the market of products that are not compliant with Union law puts those who comply at disadvantage and may endanger consumers and the environment. Many entrepreneurs disregard the rules either through lack of knowledge or intentionally to gain a competitive advantage. Market surveillance authorities are often underfunded and constrained by national boundaries, while entrepreneurs trade at Union or even global level. In particular, in the case of e-commerce, market surveillance authorities have great difficulties in tracing non-compliant products imported from third countries and identifying the responsible entity within their jurisdiction. The Programme should therefore seek to strengthen product compliance by providing the right incentives to entrepreneurs, intensifyingintensifying compliance checks, reinforcing compliance rules, by strengthening sanctions for non- compliance checks and by promoting closer cross- border cooperation among enforcement authorities. The Programme should also contribute to the consolidation of the existing framework for market surveillance activities, encourage joint actions of market surveillance authorities from different Member States, improve the exchange of information and promote convergence and closer integration of market surveillance activities.
2018/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 35 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) As consumer markets know no borders with the development of online trade and travel services, it is important to ensure that consumers residing in and outside the Union can benefit from adequate protection when importing or exporting, goods and, services or live animals from economic operators based in third countries. The Programme should therefore allow supporting cooperation with relevant bodies located in key trading third country partners of the Union where necessary.
2018/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 39 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The implementation and development of the internal market in the area of financial services, financial stability and the Capital Markets Union including sustainable finance, highly depends on the evidence based policy measures taken by the Union. In order to achieve this objective, the Commission should have an active role in constantly monitoring financial markets and financial stability, assessing the implementation of Union legislation by Member States, evaluating whether the existing legislation is fit for purpose and identifying potential areas of action where new risks emerge, with a continuous involvement of stakeholders, citizens' groups, NGOs and the public in general throughout the policy cycle. Such activities rely on the production of analyses, studies, training materials, surveys, conformity assessments, evaluations and statistics and are supported by IT systems and communication tools.
2018/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 79 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e – point i (new)
(i) The specific objectives in the food area within the Single Market will include, among others: prevent and eradicate diseases and pests; support a sustainable food production and consumption by reducing food waste and informing consumers in view of ensuring high quality standards across the EU; improve the effectiveness, efficiency and reliability of official controls all along the food chain with the view to ensure the proper implementation and enforcement of EU rules in this area; support policies to increase animal welfare including related actions, such as measures against antimicrobial resistance, in the context of the 'One Health' approach and the sustainable use of pesticides; incorporate farm animal welfare standards in supplier contracts;
2018/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 98 #

2018/0231(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
3a. Benchmarking how food companies manage farm animal welfare, conducting proper assessments of the risks and opportunities that farm animal welfare presents for their business, alongside gap analysis of their farm animal welfare management systems and processes. This should enable them to identify areas of strength and weakness, and provide the basis for implementing appropriate and effective management systems and controls.
2018/11/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 5 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The general objective of the Programme should be to support the digital transformation of industry and of European societies and to foster better exploitation of the industrial potential of policies of innovation, research and technological development, for the benefit of businesses, regions, local communities and citizens all over the Union. 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 and closing the digital gap between regions and between urban and rural communities. For all these areas, the Programme should also aim at better aligning Union, Member States and regional policies, and pooling of private and industrial resources in order to increase investment and develop stronger synergies.
2018/10/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 7 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) A central role in the implementation of the Programme should be attributed to Digital Innovation Hubs, which should stimulate the broad adoption of advanced digital technologies by industry, by public organisations, public administrations and academia. A network of Digital Innovation Hubs should ensure the widest geographical coverage across Europe59 . A first set of Digital Innovation Hubs will be selected based on Member States’ proposals and then the network will be enlarged through an open and competitive process. The Digital Innovation Hubs will serve as access points to latest digital capacities including high performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, as well as other existing innovative technologies such as Key Enabling Technologies, available also in fablabs or citylabs. They shall act as single-entry points in accessing tested and validated technologies and promote open innovation. They will also provide support in the area of advanced digital skills. The network of Digital Innovation Hubs should also contribute to the participation of the outermost regions in the Digital Single Market. _________________ 59 As indicated in the Communication on Digitising European Industry (COM(2016) 180 final)
2018/10/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 10 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The high performance computing and the related data processing capacities in the Union should allow to ensure wider use of high performance computing by industryall beneficiaries of the programme and, more generally, in areas of public interest in order to seize unique opportunities that supercomputers bring to society as regards social inclusiveness, health, environment and security as well as competitiveness of industry, notably small and medium-sized enterprises.
2018/10/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 25 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 1 (new)
– (c) modernise education and training across the EU.
2018/10/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 26 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 1 (new)
– (d) promote open government.
2018/10/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 27 #

2018/0227(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 2 (new)
– (e) enhance the use of digital technologies as a means to improve citizen's access to information and culture and improve their jobs opportunities.
2018/10/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 131 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) SMRs need to be fully implemented by Member States in order to become operational at farm level and ensure equal treatment of farmers. To ensure the consistency of the rules on conditionality in enhancing the sustainability of the policy, SMRs should encompass mainall Union legislation on environment, public health, animal health, plant health and animal welfare which implementation at national level imply precise obligations on individual farmers, including obligations under Council Directive 92/43/EEC11 and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council12 or Council Directive 91/676/EEC.13 In order to follow up on the joint statement made by the European Parliament and the Council as annexed to Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council,14 the relevant provisions of Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council15 and Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council16 are included as SMRs into the scope of conditionality and the list of GAEC standards is adapted accordingly. __________________ 11 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). 12 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). 13 Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 1). 14 Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 352/78, (EC) No 165/94, (EC) No 2799/98, (EC) No 814/2000, (EC) No 1290/2005 and (EC) No 485/2008 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 549). 15 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). 16 Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 71).
2018/12/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1026 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) promotion, communication and marketing including actions and activities aimed in particular at raising consumer awareness about the Union quality schemes and the importance of healthy diets, nutritionally balanced and sustainable diets, thus involving reduction in overall meat consumption, and at diversification of markets;
2018/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1166 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles, as developed in the Pan-European Guidelines for Afforestation and Reforestationinfrastructures which have the effect of increasing stocking densities of food-producing animals; and which are not consistent with the recommendations to support good animal health and welfare to reduce antimicrobial use, and the principles laid down in the Council Directive 98/58/EC concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes, in particular the provision of housing, food, water and care appropriate to the physiological and ethological needs of the animals, in accordance with established experience and scientific knowledge.
2018/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1278 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
At least 30% of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental, climate- and clanimatl welfare- related objectives set out in points (d), (e) , (f)and (fi) of Article 6(1) of this Regulation, excluding interventions based on Article 66. The first subparagraph does not apply to outermost regions.
2018/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1336 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 a (new)
Article 87a Tracking animal welfare expenditure 1. On the basis of the information provided by Member States, the Commission shall evaluate the contribution of the policy to the animal welfare objective using a simple and common methodology. 2. The contribution to the expenditure target shall be estimated through the application of a specific weighting differentiated on the basis whether the support makes a significant or a moderate contribution towards the animal welfare objective. The weighting shall be as follows: (a) 100% for expenditure for the interventions referred to in Article 86(3) (b) 30% for expenditure under the schemes for the climate and the environment referred to in Title III, Chapter II, section II, subsection 4.
2018/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1419 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 97 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) targets for each relevant common and, where relevant, CAP Strategic Plan specific result indicators and related milestones. The value of these targets shall be justified in view of the assessment of needs referred to in Article 96. As regards the specific objectives set out in points (d), (e), (f) and (fj) of Article 6(1), targets shall be derived from the elements of explanation given in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 2 of this Article;
2018/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1422 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 97 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) an overview of the measures aimed to enhance animal welfare;
2018/12/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1789 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – SMR 16 a (new)
SMR 16a: Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 of 24 September 2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing (when animals are slaughtered in the farm) SMR 16b: Council Directive 2007/43/EC of 28 June 2007 laying down minimum rules for the protection of chickens kept for meat production SMR 16c: Council Directive 1999/74/EC of 19 July 1999 laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens SMR 16d: Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases (‘Animal Health Law’) (due to come into force in 2021) SMR 16e: Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on zootechnical and genealogical conditions for the breeding, trade in and entry into the Union of purebred breeding animals, hybrid breeding pigs and the germinal products thereof (‘Animal Breeding Regulation’) (due to come into force in 2018).
2019/01/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 7 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The economic and financial crisis has shown that developing sound and resilient economies and financial systems built on strong economic and social structures helps Member States to respond more efficiently to shocks and recover more swiftly from them. The implementation of structural reforms is among the Union’s policy priorities because such reforms seek to set the recovery on a sustainable path, unlock the growth potential, strengthen the adjustment capacity and support the process of upward convergence. Pursuing structural reforms can also contribute to strengthening economic and social cohesion, boosting productivity and investment and creating good conditions for sustainable development, poverty reduction, sustainable, socially inclusive growth and employment in the Union.
2018/10/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 10 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The degree of implementation of structural reforms in the Member States is still not sufficient across the Union. Experience with the implementation of the economic policy coordination mechanism under the European Semester shows that, in general, the implementation of structural reforms has been slow and uneven and that national reform efforts should be reinforced and incentivised keeping in mind the limits of the European unsustainable development model and the negative impact of a decade of austerity, and reorientating macroeconomic policies to reduce inequality and poverty and guarantee a higher level of overall wellbeing.
2018/10/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 39 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) to contribute to a more ambitious social, environmentally sustainable and democratic Europe post 2020 with a vision rooted in the SDGs and the European Pillar of Social Rights.
2018/10/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 40 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to contribute to strengthening the administrative capacity of the Member States and a meaningful participation of Civil Society in relation to challenges faced by institutions, governance, public administration, and economic and social sectors, in line with the European Semester's Employment Guidelines.
2018/10/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 43 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The general and the specific objectives set out in Articles 4 and 5 shall refer to policy areas related to health, environment, cohesion, competitiveness, productivity, research and innovation, smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and in particular to one or more of the following:
2018/10/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 45 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) institutional reform, public interest, and efficient and service-oriented functioning of public administration and e- government, including, where appropriate, through the simplification of rules, effective rule of law, reform of the justice systems and reinforcement of the fight against fraud, corruption and money laundering and by offering extended, quality engagement to civil society;
2018/10/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 62 #

2018/0213(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 7
The ex-post evaluation referred to Article 36 shall be undertaken by the Commission also with the purpose of establishing the links between the (financial and technical) support from the Programme and the implementation of structural reforms in the Member State concerned with a view to enhancing competitiveness, productivity, growth, jobs andenvironmental and economic sustainability, competitiveness, productivity, growth, sustainable development, social rights, jobs, social inclusion and inclusiveness (considered as the ability to participate in innovation and economically viable activities), poverty reduction, regional and social cohesion.
2018/10/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 86 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 13, 42, Article 43(2), Article 91(1), Article 100(2), Article 173(3), Article 175, Article 188, Article 192(1), Article 194(2), Article 195(2) and Article 349 thereof,
2018/10/25
Committee: PECH
Amendment 93 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) It is necessary to establish a European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the 2021-2027 period. That fund should aim to target funding from the Union budget to support the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the Union's maritime policy and the Union's international commitments in the field of ocean governance. Such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources, for food security through the supply of seafood products, for meeting the needs of both producers and consumers, for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy, safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.
2018/10/25
Committee: PECH
Amendment 196 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) It should be possible for the EMFF to support innovation and investments on board fishing vessels in order to improve health, safety and working conditions, energy efficiency, animal welfare and the quality of catches. Such support should, however, not lead to an increase of fishing capacity or ability to find fish and should not be granted simply for complying with requirements that are obligatory under Union or national law. Under the architecture with no prescriptive measures, it should be up to Member States to define the precise eligibility rules for those investments. With regard to health, safety and working conditions on board fishing vessels, a higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations should be allowed.
2018/10/25
Committee: PECH
Amendment 396 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Support under the EMFF shall contribute to meeting the needs of both producers and consumers. Support under the EMFF shall contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives of the Union. That contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex IV.
2018/10/25
Committee: PECH
Amendment 578 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) investments in aquaculture operations that have not implemented the recommendations of the Aquatic Animal Health Code of the World Organisation for Animal Health, and the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, based on the assessment of the relevant national authorities.
2018/10/25
Committee: PECH
Amendment 601 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) promotion of low-impact, climate resilient and low-carbon fishing practices that minimize damage to the marine environment; and the impact on animal welfare;
2018/10/25
Committee: PECH
Amendment 804 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) compensations to fisherboth commercial and recreational fishers or any non- governmental and civil society initiatives for the collection of lost fishing gears and marine litter from theat sea;
2018/10/25
Committee: PECH
Amendment 813 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) investments assisting fishing vessels in the purchase and installation of equipment for recovery of lost fishing gear, and for the equipment of fishing gear with traceable components, , and for training personnel in gear recovery;
2018/10/25
Committee: PECH
Amendment 840 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF mayshall support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. It mayshall also support animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 and Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council33 . _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health ('Animal Health Law') (OJ L 84, 31.03.2016, p. 1). 33 Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.06.2014, p. 1).
2018/10/25
Committee: PECH
Amendment 871 #

2018/0210(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF may support investments in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products. Such support shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013. Objectives and measures referenced here in Article 8 for aquaculture operators and producer organisations may also be undertaken by processors with the EMFF.
2018/10/25
Committee: PECH
Amendment 64 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) 'strategic nature projects' means projects that support the achievement of Union nature and biodiversity objectives, laid down in particular in Directive 2009/147/EC and Council Directive 92/43/EEC, by implementing coherent programmes of action in the Member States to mainstream these objectives and priorities into other policies and financing instruments, including through coordinated implementation of the priority action frameworks established pursuant to Directive 92/43/EEC;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 65 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) 'standard action projects' means projects, other than strategic integrated projects, strategic nature projects or technical assistance projects, such as bottom-up projects (CLLD), that pursue the specific objectives of the Programme set out in Article 3(2);
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 66 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Programme is to contribute to the shift towards a clean, circular,sustainable, circular, resource- and energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, including through the transition to clean energya highly energy- efficient and renewables-based energy system, to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, thereby contributing to sustainable developmenta high level of environmental protection and ambitious climate action. The Programme shall also support better environmental and climate governance at all levels, including better involvement of civil society NGOs and local actors.
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 70 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to develop, demonstrate and promote innovative techniques and approaches for reaching the objectives of the Union legislation and policy on environment and climate action, including the transition to clean energy, and to contribute to the application of best practice in relation to nature and biodiversity and sustainable farming and food systems;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 74 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) sustainable farming practises including soil- and agro-biodiversity, carbon capture, soil monitoring, soil and water protection;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 75 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) the sub-programme Climate Change Governance, Mitigation and Adaptation;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 76 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 5 457 900 000 000 in current prices.
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 78 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) EUR 3 55 200 000 000 for the field Environment, of which
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 80 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
(1) EUR 2 153 200 000 000 for the sub- programme Nature and Biodiversity anwhereby 60%ring-fencing for nature and biodiversity to be maintained
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 82 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
(2) EUR 1 352 000 000 000 for the sub- programme Circular Economy and Quality of Life;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 84 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) EUR 1 952700 000 000 for the field Climate Action, of which
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 86 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 1
(1) EUR 951 700 000 000 for the sub- programme Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation and
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 88 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 2
(2) EUR 12 00028 000 000 for the sub- programme Clean Energy Transition.
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 90 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Programme may provide funding in any of the forms laid down in the Financial Regulation, in particular grants, prizes and procurement. It may also provide financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations up to a limit of maximum 20% of the financial envelope referred to in Article 5(1)..
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 91 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. A maximum of 25% of the financial envelope referred to in Article 5(1) shall be allocated to strategic integrated projects.
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 92 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Grants under the Programme shall be awarded and co-financed by a rate of 75% and managed in accordance with Title VIII of the Financial Regulation.
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 93 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point –a (new)
(-a) projects financed by the Programme shall make a significant contribution to the achievement of at least one of the objectives set out in Article 3;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 95 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) projects financed by the Programme shall avoid undermining environmental, climate or relevant clean energy objectives of the Programme and, whereas often as possible, shall promote the use of green public procurement;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 98 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) projects with the highest potential of being replicated and taken-up by the public or private sector or of mobilising the largest investments or financial resources (catalytic potential) shall be given priority;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 100 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) the Commission shall ensure geographical balance for the project financed by the Programme;
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 104 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Blending operations under this Programme shall be implemented in accordance with the [InvestEU Regulation] and Title X of the Financial Regulation. Blending operations under this Programme shall not benefit from more than maximum 20% of the financial envelope referred to in Article 5(1).
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 105 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme shall be implemented by at least two multiannual work programmes referred to in Article 110 of the Financial Regulation. Work programmes shall set out, where applicable, the overall amount reserved for blending operationsCommission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 21 to complement this Regulation by at least two multiannual work programmes referred to in Article 110 of the Financial Regulation.
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 107 #

2018/0209(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall ensure that co-legislators and stakeholders are adequately consulted when work programmes are developed.
2018/09/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 31 #

2018/0205(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) Data reported by Member States are essential for increased public access to environmental information and for the Commission to monitor, review and assess the performance of the legislation against the objectives it pursues in order to inform any future evaluation of the legislation, in accordance with paragraph 22 of the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making of 13 April 201649 . It is appropriate to add provisions to several legislative acts in the environmental sector to ensure a more effective participation by the public in environmental decision-making and for the purpose of their future evaluation, on the basis of data collected during implementation, possibly complemented by additional scientific, analytical data. In that context, there is a need for relevant data that will allow better assessment of the efficiency, effectiveness, relevance, coherence and EU value added of Union legislation, hence the necessity to ensure appropriate reporting mechanisms that can also serve as indicators for this purpose. _________________ 49 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1. OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
2018/09/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 35 #

2018/0205(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) It ismay be necessary to amend the reporting obligations laid down in Articles 10 and 17 of Council Directive 86/278/EEC. The obligation to report to the Commission shouldmay be simplified when the administrative burden is unjustified or disproportionate and, at the same time, Member States should be required to ensure a higher level of transparency, whereby the required information will be made available to the general public to the widest extent possible in an easily accessible manner, electronically, in line with the requirements of Directives 2003/4/EC and Directive 2007/2/EC, in particular on public access, data-sharing and services.
2018/09/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 36 #

2018/0205(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) In accordance with the evaluation of Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council50 there is a need to streamline the reporting deadlines for noise maps and action plans to allow sufficient time for public consultation of action plans. To that end, and for one time only, the deadline for the review or revision of the action plans is postponed by one year so that the deadline of the next round (the fourth round) of action plans is not 18 July 2023 but 18 July 2024. Thus, from the fourth round onwards, the Member States will have approximately two years between making the noise maps and completing the review or revision of action plans instead of one year as currently the case. For the following rounds of action planning, the five years cycle for the review or revision will then resume. Moreover, in order to better meet the objectives of the Directive 2002/49/EC and to provide a basis for developing measures at Union level, reporting by Member States should be carried out by electronic means. It is also necessary to enhance public participation by requiring certainomprehensible, accurate and comparable information to be made publicly available while aligning this obligation to other Union legislation, such as Directive 2007/2/EC, without duplicating practical requirements. _________________ 50 Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise (OJ L 189, 18.7.2002).
2018/09/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 37 #

2018/0205(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) In accordance with the findings of the REFIT evaluation of Directive 2004/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council,51 availability of information can be further improved in particular on certain key data. This will serve the purposes to inform the public on environmental damage instances, in particular where it is likely to be affected by such instances, to enable operators and authorities to undertake the necessary preventive and remedial action in such instances, and to provide the Commission with the required evidence base to carry out regular evaluations of the Directive and, ultimately, to improve environmental protection. The need to ensure a higher level of transparency is further underpinned by the requirements of Directive 2003/4/EC namely to make available information to the public that might result in an imminent threat to human and animal health or the environment. Online information should also fulfil requirements of Directive 2007/2/EC, in particular on services and accessibility of data to the public and to the authorities. _________________ 51 SWD(2016) 0121. SWD(2016) 0121.
2018/09/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 39 #

2018/0205(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) In accordance with the findings of the REFIT evaluation57 of Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council58 , it ismay be necessary to amend or abolish the reporting obligations laid down in that Regulation. In order to enhance coherence with reporting under Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council59 , it is necessary to confer implementing powers to the Commission to establish the type, format and frequency of information to be made available under Regulation (EC) No 166/2006, and to abolishmend the reporting format currently laid down in that Regulation. It is also necessary to amend Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 on confidentiality to ensure greater transparency of reporting to the Commission. To minimise administrative burden on Member States and the Commission, it is further necessary to abolishmend the reporting obligations laid down in Articles 16 and 17 of Regulation (EC) No 166/2006, as these provide information that is of limited value or does not correspond to policy needs. _________________ 57. _________________ 57 SWD(2017) 710. SWD(2017) 710. 58 Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2006 concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register and amending Council Directives 91/689/EEC and 96/61/EC (OJ L 33, 4.2.2006, p. 1). 59 Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17).
2018/09/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 5 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that a significant share of the proposed 50 % budget increase for LIFE+ for 2021-2027 is directed towards the new Clean Energy Transition sub-programme; supports the establishment of a comprehensive programme for energy transition, but considers that this should not be to the detriment of funding for nature and biodiversity, the circular economy, and climate adaptation and mitigation; reiterates, therefore, its call for the financial resources for these priorities to be doubled; besides, sufficient funds in the EU’s direct payments to farmers should be allocated to climate action and the reduction of water and air pollution and environmental destruction generated by industrial farming and by intensive livestock production systems;
2018/09/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 11 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Cohesion policy should also contribute to improving the health status of the European citizens; this should be translated in the legal basis of the cohesion programmes; the health status of the population should be taken into account when determining the funds regions receive; a share of the investments under this policy should be targeted at reducing health inequalities;
2018/09/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 12 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. It is crucial to include a dedicated target for nature conservation & biodiversity spending;
2018/09/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 21 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Any decrease is unacceptable given the seriousness of the state of the health of the Union with 550,000 people of working age dying from chronic diseases every year, with huge financial losses to the economy and considering the majority of these cases is preventable;
2018/09/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 22 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. The budget allocated to health should be significantly increased to be commensurate with the magnitude of the challenges, including the prevention of chronic diseases, tackling the threat of antimicrobial resistance and reducing health inequalities among countries and social groups;
2018/09/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 23 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Adequate safeguards and conditionality need to be put in place to ensure that the allocation of public funds under Horizon Europe responds to public needs, delivers affordable and accessible R&I solutions to improve people’s health and well-being;
2018/09/13
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 76 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) This Regulation is part of the third "Europe on the Move" Package, which delivers on the new industrial policy strategy of September 201721 , and is designed to complete the process of enabling the Union to reap the full benefits of the modernisation and decarbonisation of mobility. The aim of the Package is to have better air by clamping down on transports emissions, achieve public health benefits and make European mobility safer and more accessible, European industry more competitive, European jobs more secure, and the mobility system to be cleaner and better adapted to the imperative of tackling climate change. This will require the full commitment ofin line with the Union, and its Member States and stakeholders, not least in strengthening efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and air pollution' commitments under the Paris Agreement. _________________ 21 Investing in a smart, innovative and sustainable Industry A renewed EU Industrial Policy Strategy, COM(2017) 0479 final
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 112 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) Contrary to cars and vans, zero- and low-emission heavy-duty vehicles are not yet available on the market, except for buses. A dedicated mechanism, in the form of super credits of incentives, only for trucks not buses, with a specific calendar and a mandatory threshold sales target for zero- emission vehicles that truck makers must first achieve prior to any incentive, should therefore be introduced to facilitate a smoothe transition towards zero-emission mobility. This will provide incentives formote the development and deployment on the Union market of zero- and low-emission heavy-duty vehicles that would complementogether with the demand-side instruments, such as the Clean Vehicle Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 . _________________ 26 Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles as amended by Directive …/…/EU [COM(2017) 653 final] (OJ L 120, 15.5.2009, p. 5).
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 124 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) In designing the incentive mechanism for the deployment of zero- emission heavy-duty vehicles, also smaller lorries, buses and coaches and vocational vehicles such as garbage trucks that are not subject to the CO2 emission targets under this Regulation should be included. These vehicles also have significant benefits in terms of helping to address air pollution problems in cities. However, it should be noted that zero-emission buses are already on the market and are incentivised through demand-side measures such as public procurement. In order to ensure that the incentives are well balanced between the different types of vehicles, the savings resulting from the zero-emission smaller lorries, buses and coaches and vocational vehicles such as garbage trucks should therefore also be subject to a cap.
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 132 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) The Commission should impose a financial penalty, in the form of an excess emissions premium, where a manufacturer is found to have excess emissions, taking into account the emission credits and debts. In order to provide manufacturers with a sufficient incentive to take measures to reduce the specific CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, the premium should exceed significantly the average marginal costs of the technologies needed to meet the targets. The premium should be considered as revenue for the general budget of the Union. The methodology for collecting the premiums should be determined by means of an implementing act, taking into account the methodology adopted pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009.
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 148 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
(34) In 2022, the Commission should assess the effectiveness of the CO2 emission standards laid down in this Regulation and in particular the level of the reductions to be achieved by 2030, the modalities that should be available for achieving that target and beyond, as well as the setting of CO2 reduction targets to other types of heavy-duty vehicles such as smaller lorries, buses, coaches and trailer, trailers and vocational vehicles such as garbage trucks. That assessment should also include, strictly for the purpose of this Regulation, considerations of heavy-duty vehicles and vehicle combinations beyond standard weights and dimensions applicable to national transport, for example Modular Concepts.
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 157 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) From 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029 by 125%;
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 166 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) From 1 January 2030 onwards by at least 350% subject to the review pursuant to Article 13.
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 246 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle shall be counted as 25 vehicles;
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 260 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The zero- and low-emission factor shall reduce the average specific emissions of a manufacturer by a maximum of 35% . The contribution of zero-emission heavy- duty vehicles of the categories referred to in the second sub-paragraph of Article 2(1) to that factor shall reduce the average specific emissions of a manufacturer by a maximum of 1.5%.
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 263 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The low emission factor shall reduce the average specific emissions of a manufacturer by a maximum of 3%.
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 266 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
The specific emission target shall be calculated in accordance with Point 4 of Annex I. Binding targets of at least 10% will be set for the share of zero- and low-emission vehicles in each manufacturer's fleet of new heavy-duty vehicles from 2025 onwards. A binding target of at least 35% will be set for the share of zero- and low-emission vehicles in each manufacturer's fleet of new0020heavy-duty vehicles from 2030 onwards.
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 299 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the Union. Prioritisation for these revenues may be, notably, on investments for programmes incentivising the deployment of zero- and low-emission heavy-duty vehicles and related infrastructure.
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 317 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall monitor and assess the real-world representativeness of the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption values determined in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2400. It shall ensure that the public it informed of how that representativeness evolves over timecan consult, free of charge, in a digitally searchable format, all relevant data at any time. Yearly assessments on CO2 emission trends from new trucks, will be published by the Commission allowing prospective purchasers to compare the performance of different manufacturers.
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 325 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. For that purpose, the Commission shall ensure the public availability, from manufacturers or national authorities, as the case may be, of robust non-personal data on real-world CO2 emissions and energy consumption of heavy-duty vehicles.
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 342 #

2018/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
By 31 December 2022, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the effectiveness of this Regulation, the CO2 reduction target to be determined for 2030 pursuant to Article 1 and the setting of CO2 reduction targets to other types of heavy- duty vehicles including trailers and vocational vehicles such as garbage trucks. That report shall also include an assessment of the effectiveness of the modalities addressing, in particular, zero- and low-emission vehicles, notably buses taking into account the targets set out in Directive 2009/33/EC30 , and the CO2 credit system and the appropriateness of prolonging the application of those modalities in 2030 and beyond and, where appropriate, be accompanied by a proposal for amending this Regulation. _________________ 30 Clean Vehicle Directive 2009/33/EC as amended by Directive …/…/EU
2018/09/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 11 #

2017/2922(RSP)


Recital J
J. whereas shortcomings have appeared, allowing animal-tested cosmetic products to be placed on the EU market when those tests were performed outside the EU and the products were re-tested in the EU using alternatives to animal testing, which is in breach of the spirit of the EU legislation; whereas companies still can use ingredients from tests on animals as long as the tests were carried out for non- cosmetic products like pharmaceuticals or chemicals;
2017/12/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 13 #

2017/2922(RSP)


Recital J a (new)
Ja. Whereas cosmetics containing ingredients that were tested on animals before the ban can remain on the shops' shelves;
2017/12/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 28 #

2017/2922(RSP)


Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates that animal testing can no longer be justified for cosmetics and asks European and national public authorities to uphold the public’s opposition to cosmetics testing and support the advancement of innovative, humane testing methods;
2017/12/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 31 #

2017/2922(RSP)


Paragraph 5 – indent 1 (new)
- Asks regulatory authorities and companies to set up a monitoring system to ensure industry suppliers comply with a full ban; a monitoring system open to regular independent audits;
2017/12/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 32 #

2017/2922(RSP)


Paragraph 5 – indent 2 (new)
- Encourages companies to adopt cruelty free certification systems;
2017/12/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 35 #

2017/2922(RSP)


Subheading 3 a (new)
Asks companies to apply a fixed cut-off date after which they will no longer conduct or commission animal tests for cosmetics anywhere in the world; after which they won't purchase cosmetics with animal-tested ingredients anywhere in their supply chain;
2017/12/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 34 #

2017/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recommends the adoption of mandatory Chinese policy guidelines on responsible overseas forestry investments to be implemented jointly with the supplier countries, engaging Chinese companies in tackling illegal timber trade.
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 35 #

2017/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Strongly supports the September 2017 Turku Declaration signed by the EU and China which stressed that good water governance should give priority to ecology and green development, put water conservation in a prominent position, and restoring water ecosystem; and underlines that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Establishing China-EU Water Policy Dialogue not only enriches the contents of China-EU strategic partnership, but also specifies direction, scope, methodology and financial arrangement for cooperation;
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 39 #

2017/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Encourages Chinese and European investors to adopt better global norms of social and environmental responsibility and to improve the safety standards of their extractive industries world-wide; asks the Chinese and European authorities to put in place incentives to encourage Chinese and European mining companies to conduct their activities in developing countries in conformity with international human rights standards and to encourage investment in capacity-building for knowledge transfer, technology transfer and local hiring.
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 41 #

2017/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Encourages the Chinese and European police and law enforcement services to take common actions to control the export of illegal drugs and to share intelligence on drug trafficking by exchanging information to identify individuals and criminal networks; according to the “2017 European Drug Report trends and developments” by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), much of the supply of new psychoactive substances to Europe originates in China: new substances are produced in bulk quantities by chemical and pharmaceutical companies in China; from there they are shipped to Europe, where they are processed into products, packaged and sold.
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 43 #

2017/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Asks China to further extend its law enforcement efforts to stop illegal fishing, as Chinese fishing boats continue to poach in foreign waters including Korea’s Western Sea, East China Sea, South China Sea, Indian Ocean, and even South America.
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 45 #

2017/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Asks Chinese exporters and European importers to cut toxic residue in China-made clothes by establishing proper chemical management regulations and by phasing-out the use of lead, nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), phthalates, perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), formaldehyde and other toxic products found in textiles.
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 264 #

2017/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. 12a (new) Calls for the routine prophylactic use of antimicrobials in groups of farm animals to be phased out other than in genuinely exceptional circumstances;
2018/03/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 267 #

2017/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. 12 b (new) Calls for the routine metaphylacticuse of antimicrobials in groups of farm animals to be phased out; recognises that metaphylaxis may be necessary to prevent the spread of disease in a one-off case but stresses that routine metaphylaxis must be replaced by disease prevention through improved husbandry, housing and hygiene;
2018/03/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 6 #

2017/2211(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the transition to a circular economy can create new jobs, increase the competitiveness of SMEs, strengthen the development of clean technologies and reduce Europe’s dependence on imported raw materials and energy but requires innovative business models that are intended to meet people’s consumption needs without having a damaging impact on the environment;
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 7 #

2017/2211(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – indent 1 (new)
- Recommends a multi-stakeholders partnership as a means to foster good synergies between cohesion policy and the circular economy principles through the involvement, on an equal basis, of all actors throughout the product life cycle- public authorities, private sector, academics and NGOs;
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 30 #

2017/2211(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned about China’s new restrictive approach to European waste, as this will have a negative impact on EU waste management; welcomes in this context the Commission’s new plastic strategy but considers that a clear, cohesive European strategy is required on plastics within the context of EU’s policy on the circular economy, with more demanding targets that will force member states to rethink their waste processing infrastructure; welcomes the Commission’s new plastic strategy and recommends a higher EU- China convergence to lay the foundations to a new plastic economy where the design and production fully respect reuse, repair and recycling needs and more sustainable materials are developed; calls on EU regulators to search for more ways to increase recycling of plastic which may include: imposing a levy on the production of polluting plastics, ensuring that the plastic packaging itself is fully recyclable, or improving consumer labelling by creating new quality standards;
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 40 #

2017/2211(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to ensure that all definitions relating to waste comply with the Waste Framework Directive and that comparable data are available on progress made by Member States and local and regional authorities.; considers that to rethink, redesign, remanufacture, repair, redistribute, reduce, reuse, recycle and recover energy will boost local economies; a circular economy can only grow properly if it starts from short circle actions and goes from the sub-local to the local and then the regional level before extending to the national and international levels;
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 4 #

2017/2210(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
– having regard to the European Pact for Gender Equality (2011-2020), adopted by the European Council in March 2011,
2017/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 5 #

2017/2210(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas equality between women and menArticle 8 TFEU states that in all its a core principle of the European Union, as enshrined in the Treactivities the Union shall aim to eliminate inequalities, and must beto promoted in all its activities equality between women and men, which is a core principle of the European Union;
2017/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 12 #

2017/2210(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas movies and television programs are not random products of society, but commissioned by organs and institutions determining the content and the teams in front of and behind the camera and thus have sovereignty over the power of images and therefore have to be sensitized;
2017/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 39 #

2017/2210(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the continued projection of negative and degrading images of women in media communications - electronic, print, visual and audio - must be changed;
2017/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 40 #

2017/2210(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas gender roles are shaped and imposed through a variety of social influences, notably the media and education, and are formed during the socialisation phases of childhood and adolescence, therefore influencing people throughout their lives;
2017/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 41 #

2017/2210(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)
Hc. whereas gender stereotypes are often combined with other stereotypes, such as stereotypes discriminating on the basis of age, migration status, sexual orientation, disability, which can be observed in the media sector as well;
2017/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 54 #

2017/2210(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas children are confronted with gender stereotypes at a very young age through role models promoted by television series and programmes, discussions, games, video games and advertisements;
2017/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 83 #

2017/2210(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Urges the Member States to introduce and develop close cooperation with existing schools of marketing, communication and advertising, so as to help to provide sound training and raise awareness of the negative influence of gender-discriminatory images on television, the internet and in marketing and advertising campaigns;
2017/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 84 #

2017/2210(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls for the adoption of a quota system in both public and private media organisations in order to ensure women’s equal representation; calls for Member State governments to link the award of public contracts in the media to obligatory gender parity measures;
2017/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 115 #

2017/2210(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Draws attention to the fact that the inclusion of gender stereotypes in advertising during children’s television programmes, as well as in these programmes, is a particular problem, in view of its potential impact on gender socialisation and, subsequently, children’s views of themselves, their family members and the outside world; stresses the importance of providing critical media education in schools;
2017/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 116 #

2017/2210(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Points out that advertising can be an effective tool in challenging and confronting stereotypes and racism, sexism and discrimination, calls on the Commission, the Member States and advertising professionals to strengthen training and education activities as a way to overcome stereotypes, combat discrimination and promote gender equality;
2017/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 148 #

2017/2210(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls for the Commission and Member States to provide financial support to women’s organisations which are active in the sphere of promoting gender equality in the media;
2017/11/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 41 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas over 50 percent of the world's crops are used to feed animals and not people;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 42 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the livestock sector is the world’s largest user of agricultural land, through grazing and the use of feed crops and has huge impact on climate change, land and water management and biodiversity in the EU and in third countries;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 44 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas the production of animal feed is one of the key drivers of land use change; whereas the EU livestock production based on imported feed is indirectly responsible for deforestation in third countries, especially in South America;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 45 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas addressing the global challenge of deforestation and forest degradation has become even more important in the light of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and the Paris Agreement on climate change;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 46 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D e (new)
De. whereas in 2017 the Commission has to decide whether to take up deforestation, for which soya is one of the largest driver, on its 2018 work plan;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 52 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas soybean meal is the largest source of protein feed in the world with the current annual world production of around 350 million tonnes with continuous growing trend; whereas approximately 75percent of soybean globally is used for animal feed and only around 6 percent of soybean is consumed directly by humans;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 55 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the EU livestock sector is heavily dependent on soya imports from third countries, especially from South America; whereas the EU produces less than 1 million tonnes of soya a year, and imports around 35 million tonnes; whereas demand for soya within the EU uses an area of almost 15 million ha, 13 million ha of which is in South America;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 56 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas Brazil is currently world’s second biggest producer and exporter of soya, and the biggest supplier of soya in the EU market; whereas the cultivated soya in Brazil is almost exclusively genetically modified;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 57 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E d (new)
Ed. whereas the indigenous population in Brazil faces land grabbing, violence and death due to the soya boom;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 58 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E e (new)
Ee. whereas the EU already regulates illegal timber, illegal fisheries and conflict minerals and therefore the possibility of regulating forest risk commodities such as soya should be strongly considered;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 73 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas a protein plan and the reform of the CAP need to deal with the nitrogen surplus, as the adoption of nutrient management plans and environmental farm plans have to play a key role in this reduction;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 155 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that competition in food, animal feed and biofuel production in terms of land use has a direct impact on food security in the EU;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 161 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Criticises the over-reliance on grain-based animal feed in intensive farming which has negative consequences for the environment and animal health and welfare; stresses the need to consider the natural eating habits of livestock animals in livestock farming;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 171 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines the devastating environmental and health consequences caused by the extensive use of soya such as the nitrate pollution of the ground water;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 173 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to provide incentives for the local food and feed production and consumption in the EU; urges the Commission to support the cultivation of domestic protein plants such as broad beans and lupines;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 174 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Stresses that the current intensive livestock farming model in the EU is heavily dependent on feed imports from third countries; calls therefore for a shift towards sustainable model of farming based on local grass feed and mixed crop- livestock systems;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 180 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the necessity to reduce the amount of animals kept per hectare in Europe in order to be able to produce a large amount of the feed needed within Europe;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 193 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Regrets the decision of DG Trade to support an increase of beef imports from Mercosur countries, while studies and recent scandals have shown this in violation of EU commitments on zero deforestation and human rights;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 194 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Urges the Commission to meet its climate and zero deforestation targets and therefore decrease soya imports;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 206 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to support farmers in changing the feed system towards GM-free and therefore soya free alternatives, which already exist in Europe;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 207 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls for a legally binding labelling obligation for animal products, which were produced with the use of genetically modified soya;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 215 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Urges for the policies to support reduction in production and consumption of meat and dairy products in the EU in order to make EU agriculture sustainable and self-sufficient in food and feed production and not dependent on the imports of feed for livestock farming;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 297 #

2017/2116(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Urges the Commission to use the CAP reform for providing incentives for closed loop systems such as agroecology and help farmers move away from feeding imported soya and switch to grass-based systems;
2017/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 13 #

2017/2086(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the injustice of climate change is that those who are most vulnerable to climate change and least responsible for causing it are those who will suffer most;
2017/10/25
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 26 #

2017/2086(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas women are particularly vulnerable to climate change and experience its effects disproportionately because of their social roles in providing water, food and combustible materials to the family and caring for others;
2017/10/25
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 38 #

2017/2086(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas climate Justice refers to identifying, reflecting on and implementing interventions that are needed to address gender biases and tackle climate change;
2017/10/25
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 53 #

2017/2086(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the achievement of gender balance and the meaningful participation of women in any process ultimately depend on correcting the structural foundations of gender-based inequality;
2017/10/25
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 73 #

2017/2086(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas in African agriculture, women produce over 90% of the basic foods and at the same time they own only about 1% of the arable land;
2017/10/25
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 99 #

2017/2086(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital P a (new)
P a. whereas increased water scarcity due to climate change reduces the capacity to produce food and its quality, which has serious implications for food security, nutrition and health;
2017/10/25
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 125 #

2017/2086(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. underlines the necessity to take temporary special measures in order to advance the goal of gender balance in formal and informal bodies established pursuant to the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol and to implement a mechanism to sanction regional groups and constituencies that do not respect the principle of parity in nominations;
2017/10/25
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 162 #

2017/2086(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Proposes the creation of a fund to support women delegates’ participation in the UNFCCC negotiations;
2017/10/25
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 17 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas many studies examining greenhouse gas emissions from different agricultural systems have been flawed because they have not considered the full environmental footprint, as it is the case for soy cultivation for livestock feed, which is a key driver of deforestation overseas, itself a major contributor to climate change;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 18 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas agriculture is one of the most climate-dependant human activities as it is very sensitive to climatic variations and has to permanently adapt to changes, but climate change will increasingly impact European agriculture as temperatures warm up and extreme weather events increase; whereas, agriculture is also a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 19 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Ac. agriculture is among the first emitters of the greenhouse gases, methane and nitrous oxide, mainly through digestive processes in livestock, manure and the fertilisation of soils;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 26 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas much uncertainty exists with regard to implementation due to a lack of indicators and limitations of existing indicators; whereas knowledge gaps continue to hinder progress on three levels: understanding of risk; formation of appropriate policy to manage and reduce risk; and monitoring the effectiveness of policies; whereas more than half of the Member States are failing to share crucial information about highly-polluting activities effectively, notably online, and many are failing to meet even the minimum requirements for transparency required by EU law;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 86 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises that the common agricultural policy (CAP) presents challenges to the achievement of the EAP’s objectives, particularly as regards resource- intensive production and biodiversity; thus, there is a clear case for intervention to support organic farming practices and encourage conventional farming to adopt more sustainable methods, which may include practices viewed as ‘organic’ such as wider crop rotation and the use of nitrogen fixing plants;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 98 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that protecting and enhancing food security in the long term by preventing environmental damage should be a key priority of the CAP; the expansion of monocultures in the countryside, the gradual loss of diverse landscapes, the dependence on chemical inputs for crop production, the decline of wildlife, air and water pollution, soil degradation, the overproduction of grains and an industrialised, intensive animal farming system linked to animal suffering, have all been the end result of policies that increased production through the adoption of a destructive model of farming; thus, protecting and enhancing food security in the long term by preventing environmental damage should be a key priority of the CAP; the market currently fails to reward those who properly manage the land; policy intervention is therefore required to ensure farmers manage their land in ways which protect ecosystems;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 109 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Deplores the fact that the Union and the Member States have not yet taken effective measures to reduce the consumption of products of animal origin and to encourage the transition to other protein sources in order to reduce the impact of the food industry on the environment and the climate;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 110 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Regrets that the consumption of saturated fats and red meat in the Union remains well above the recommended nutritional values and that the food industry continues to make a substantial contribution to greenhouse gas and nitrogen emissions, thereby preventing the attainment of the sub-objective on reducing the consumption of food products of animal origin under objective No 2 of the 7th EAP;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 130 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the biggestbig environmental threats to health are mostquite evident in urban areas and will directly affect more of the EU’s population by 2030;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 187 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to put animal welfare at the centre of the reform of the CAP; hopes that solutions will be proposed and implemented to overcome the use of cages, which are an instrument of suffering and constraint which is no longer tolerable: each year about 700 million animals are kept in cages in Europe, depriving them of any opportunities for natural behaviour;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 189 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Is of the opinion that CAP public money shall support public goods; those who farm sustainably must be effectively supported while those who harm the environment should receive no public money;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 190 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Underlines that, being biodiversity the basis for our food production and hence long term food security in Europe, it is vital to halt biodiversity loss by improving CAP greening mechanisms and by establishing new mechanisms to protect our ecosystems including biodiversity tailor-made credits;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 191 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to significantly improve the use and administration of EU funds for the EAP’s objectives; calls for better monitoring, transparency and accountability; calls for enhanced environmental democracy by granting procedural rights to the public with respect to access to environmental information held by public authorities, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 227 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Asks for the removal of environmentally harmful subsidies and a shift in the burden of taxation onto pollution and resource consumption to counter the ‘externalisation’ of environmental costs and thus support the ‘polluter pays’ principle;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 228 #

2017/2030(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. As air pollution is causing damage to human and animal health and to ecosystems, large parts of the population do not live in a healthy environment, according to current standards; thus, to get on to a sustainable path, the EU will have to be ambitious and go beyond current legislation;
2017/12/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 5 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the 2030 Agenda and its sustainability goals; stresses that, although the EU farming industry is already making a valuabl the successive market-driven reforms of the CAP have contributioned to sustainability, through the Common Agricultural Policy and stringent environmental requirements, it still needs to adapt better to the many challenges facing itmore intensive production, thereby compromising these goals, and agri-environmental measures are very far from offsetting this trend;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 17 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Rejects the idea that more production and growth whatever the cost could be compatible with sustainable development or could serve the purpose of combating the problem of hunger and malnutrition in the world;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 21 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Urges the Commission to avoid defining the nutritional dimension of food production in simplistic terms, disregarding the fact that food and nutrition security means (continuing) access to a varied and wholesome diet, in terms of quality, quantity, and variety and must not be reduced purely to calorie intake;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 27 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Notes that food security should be defined as a guarantee that families have regular and permanent physical and economic access to a basic set of foodstuffs in sufficient quantity and quality to meet their nutritional needs;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 33 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1g. Recognises that the proper biological use of food, a process involving the digestion-absorption-metabolism- excretion chain that is necessary for full health and well-being, can be guaranteed only through access to basic public services (health, water and sanitation, housing and social security, among others);
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 34 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 h (new)
1h. Draws attention to the fact that guaranteeing and complying with the right to food and nutrition and combating hunger are incompatible with the goal of maximising profits, the abuse of market power and pricing dominance, the occupation of land, poor working conditions and pesticide use;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 36 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1i. Condemns the imposition by rich countries of agricultural models designed to further the interests of large agro- industry multinationals, as has been occurring with free-trade agreements;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 48 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the EU farming industry should provides jobs for millions of people in rural areas, guarantees food supplies and attracts people to rural areas as a place in which to live, work and relax;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 51 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that adequate levels of public investment must be ensured so as to guarantee lasting, sustainable and inclusive solutions;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 54 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Stresses, in particular, women’s fundamental role as members of family farms, which constitute the main socioeconomic cell of rural areas, in caring for food production, preservation of traditional knowledge and skills, cultural identity and protection of the environment, bearing in mind that women in rural areas are also affected by wage and pension gaps;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 55 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Recalls that it is important to guarantee proper public services, notably care for children and the elderly, given that such services are particularly important for women, since they have traditionally played a major role in looking after young and elderly members of the family;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 60 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for farming to be developed by focusing on family holdings, guaranteeing a fair income for farmers through public supply regulation mechanisms and exploiting the advantages of regional value chains;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 66 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes that a sustainable future entails ending the subordination of agriculture and food production to the market and competitiveness;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 69 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Considers it necessary to put an end to the extreme bias that currently exists (introduced with a model geared to intensive agriculture based on the trade in farm inputs and seeds), which increases the discrimination suffered by local seed exchange schemes that are a key source and ensure access to these goods for rural communities, particularly for poor farmers;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 70 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Rejects attempts of any kind to patent life, plants and animals, genetic material, or essential biological processes, especially where native strains and species are concerned;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 71 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Stresses that a sustainable future for farming and the environment means safeguarding and promoting access to seeds and agricultural inputs for smallholder farmers and marginalised groups, and promoting and safeguarding the exchange of seeds and their public ownership, and sustainable traditional techniques that guarantee the human right to proper food and nutrition;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 72 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Underlines the need to counter intensive export models, giving priority to regional and local production and consumption, promoting a different energy-related and environmental rationality, and giving preference to the ownership of land by local communities as an effective way of guaranteeing food quality and security;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 73 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Urges that action be taken to promote the effective use of traditional agricultural varieties specific to certain regions, combating the export-led standardisation of agricultural production and intensive models of agriculture that result from current agricultural and trade policies, of which the CAP is an example, and to encourage sustainable small and medium-scale production linked to local and regional markets and consumption;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 77 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the significance of sustainable forest management in Europe based on collective solutions, particularly in countries which have predominantly small-scale ownership, which secures jobs, generates added value and makes a crucial contribution to the achievement of biodiversity, climate and environmental protection targets;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 104 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the inclusion of the SDGs in the Environmental Implementation Review; considers that the EU needs to identify areas where further action or implementation is needed and where sustainable development principles need to be further integrated and to take concrete steps to address these gaps; calls for a series of annual reports to Parliament on the EU’s progress in SDG implementation; asks that Parliament become a partner in the process, particularly in the second work stream post-2020; calls for annual dialogue and reporting between Parliament and the Commission resulting in the production of a report; urges that the results should be both transparent and easily understandable and communicable for a wide range of audiences;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 107 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that the EU's current mode of industrial agriculture will make it impossible for it to meet SDG 2 on sustainable agriculture and the SDGs on preventing pollution and overuse of water (6.3 & 6.4), improving soil quality (2.4 & 15.3) and halting biodiversity loss (15); research shows that intensive crop production has led to pollution of water, soil degradation and biodiversity loss;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 119 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need to prevent measures that would have the effect of obstructing access to adequate nutrition and food, in particular measures that prevent people's access to and use of local resources and inputs that guarantee their survival;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 124 #

2017/2009(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Regards further progress in precision farming, digitalisation, plant and animal breeding and integrated pest management as essential, because increased efficiency will help to reduce the impact of farming on the environment; takes the view, likewise, that successfully implementing Agenda 2030 and achieving its sustainability goals entail a reorientation of the CAP, readjusting supply regulation instruments and safeguarding production rights, together with a substantial shift in the EU’s trade policy in relation to third countries.
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 130 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that Commission data shows that over 50% of EU cereals are used to feed animals; notes that the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation has warned that further use of cereals as animal feed could threaten food security by reducing the grain available for human consumption; research shows that for every 100 calories of cereals fed to animals, just 17-30 calories enter the human food chain as meat and milk; FAO studies argue that livestock should be fed on materials that cannot be eaten by humans such as pasture, crop residues and unavoidable food waste;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 140 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that according to the latest ‘Planetary boundaries’ report, biodiversity loss is the biggest challenge the planet is facing; recognises that intensive agriculture is a major contributor to biodiversity loss; calls on the EU and Member States in this respect to step up efforts to achieve their goals of halting biodiversity loss by 2020 and restoring at least 15 % of degraded ecosystems; the Environmental Impact Report of the European Environment Agency states that the high proportion of protected species (60%) and habitats (77%) that have an unfavourable conservation status is due in part to agricultural intensification;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 145 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes that research shows that intensive agriculture is a key driver of loss of soil organic carbon and soil biodiversity; calls on the EU to promote methods that build soil quality, such as rotations including legumes and livestock, thereby enabling the EU to meet SDGs 2.4 and 15.3;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 151 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Recognises that overuse of chemical pesticides undermines the SDGs on biodiversity and water pollution; notes that a 2017 report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food concludes that the assertion that pesticides are necessary to achieve food security is inaccurate and misleading;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 157 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises that many of the aims of the SDGs are at the heart of the 7th Environment Action Programme; welcomes the focus on biodiversity, natural resources and ecosystems, and the acknowledged link between these elements and human health; calls on the Commission to introduce an effective method of tracking biodiversity spending in the Union budget; in the light of the EU's current commitments to halting the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystems in Europe, the overall EU spending must have no negative impacts on biodiversity and should support the achievement of Europe's biodiversity targets;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 169 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Considers that the MFF should recognise the added value of the ecosystems and biodiversity of the European environment by allocating sufficient resources in the upcoming budgets to preserve this biodiversity;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 171 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Considers that MFF should provide an adequate budget and financing for the Natura 2000 network, in particular through the LIFE programme, which aims to promote the implementation of environment, energy and climate objectives and their integration into other policies and Member States practice;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 181 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses that studies show that supply-side mitigation of livestock GHG emissions must be accompanied by reduced consumption of meat and dairy products if we are to meet the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 184 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Notes that SDG 12.8 requires governments to ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyle in harmony with nature; accordingly, urges the Commission and the Member States to develop programmes to increase public awareness of the implications of different livestock farming methods and consumption levels for human health, the environment, food security and climate change;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 186 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Recommends a full integration of climate action across the EU budget - climate action mainstreaming - ensuring that measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are integrated into all investment decisions in Europe;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 187 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10d. Proposes a phase out of fossil fuel subsidies or spending on fossil fuel infrastructure; considers that cash that should be flowing into projects that boost environmental sustainability is instead fuelling outdated carbon-intensive projects like motorways, airports, and fossil-fuel infrastructure;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 205 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. (new) Calls on the EU not to fund industrial agriculture but instead to promote agro-ecology;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 210 #

2017/2009(INI)

The post-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework is a crucial occasion to ensure the alignment of the EU budget with the 2030 Agenda, to phase out all environmentally harmful subsidies and shift public spending towards sustainable development for the benefit of prosperity for all. All expenditures, including the Common Agricultural Policy and structural funds, must deliver benefits to society as a whole and the environment;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 214 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that Union financial resources contain neither subsidies that are harmful to the climate or lock in fossil fuel infrastructure or support activities which damage ecosystems and biodiversity nor fossil fuel subsidies;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 249 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the role that the EU Urban Agenda will play in implementing the global ‘New Urban Agenda’; welcomes initiatives such as the Green Leaf Award and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, and further emphasises the crucial importance of cities and regions for delivering on the SDGs as sustainability requires collaborative and long term approaches from all levels of governance and all sectors;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 289 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to come forward in the framework of the upcoming mid-term review of the common agricultural policy with proposals to furtherwith proposals for a sustainable food and farming policy designed to ensure the attainment of SDGs on food security, nutrition, health, natural resources and climate change, as merely strengthening the CAP greening measures as well as to ensure the attainwill do far too little to enable to the EU to menet ofits SDG 2obligations;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 300 #

2017/2009(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to start a Fitness Check of the CAP as soon as possible on the basis of the five fitness check questions: EU value added, relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and policy coherence; considers that CAP financing must be aligned so as to contribute to Union environmental policy objectives namely air quality, water, biodiversity and climate policy goals;
2017/04/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 250 #

2017/0332(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive concerns the quality of water intended for human consumption and the access to such water.
2018/06/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 255 #

2017/0332(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The objective of this Directive shall be to protect human health from the adverse effects of any contamination of water intended for human consumption by ensuring that it is wholesome and clean, and at the same time, ensuring universal and affordable access to such water for all in the Union.
2018/06/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 70 #

2017/0114(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
(7) Pursuant to Directive 1999/62/EC, an external-cost charge mayshould be imposed at a level close to the social marginal cost of the usage of the vehicle in question. That method has proven to be the fairest and most efficient way to take account of negative environmental and health impacts of air pollution and noise generated by heavy duty vehicles, and would ensure a fair contribution from heavy duty vehicles to meeting EU air quality standards17 and any applicable noise limits or targets. The application of such charges should therefore be facilitated. _________________ 17 Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe, OJ L 152, 11.06.2008, p. 1-44
2018/02/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 125 #

2017/0114(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 6
6. Without prejudice to paragraph 9, from 1 January 2018, Member States shall not introduce user charges for heavy duty vehicles. User charges introduced before that date may be maintained until 31 December 20231.
2018/02/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 130 #

2017/0114(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. From [the date of entry into force of this Directive], Member States shall not introduce user charges for light duty vehicles. User charges introduced before that date shall be phased out by 31 December 20271.
2018/02/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 194 #

2017/0114(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b (new)
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a (new)
3a. promoting the greater use of electric and (plug-in) hybrid vehicles
2018/02/06
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 36 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) “volunteering” means a full-time32 unpaid voluntary service for a period of up to twelve months, which provides young people with the opportunity to contribute to the daily work of organisations active in solidarity-related fields, not to be confused with the description of a proper work placement; to the ultimate benefit of the communities within which the activities are carried out, including a solid learning and training dimension in order to enable the young volunteer(s) to gain skills and competences, which will be useful for their personal, educational, social and professional development, and which will also contribute to improving their employability; _________________ 32 As a general principle, an activity carried As a general principle, an activity carried out continuously, 5 days a week for 7 hours a day.
2017/10/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 41 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The objective of the European Solidarity Corps is to enhance the engagement ofand ensure the inclusion and access of all young people and organisations in accessible and high quality solidarity activities as a means to contribute to strengthening cohesion and solidarity in Europe, supporting communities and responding to societal challenges.
2017/10/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 42 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to provide young people, with the support of participating organisations, with easily accessible opportunities for engagement in solidarity activities while improving their skills and competences for personal, educational, social, civic and professional development, as well as their employability and facilitating transition into the labour market, including by supporting the mobility of young volunteers, trainees and workers, while ensuring that any substitution of paid work by unpaid labour for European young people is avoided;
2017/10/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 50 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Underlines that the European Solidarity Corps shall not have any negative financial impact on existing programs such as the Erasmus+ program or the funds to support European youth employment policies.
2017/10/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 51 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The European Commission and the Member States shall continue to fund civil protection and humanitarian aid in order not to use the European Solidarity Corps to solve the public spending cuts by engaging young volunteers in those social sectors where jobs were destroyed.
2017/10/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 54 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, in cooperation with the participating countries and with the involvement of youth organisations, shall regularly monitor the performance of the European Solidarity Corps towards achieving its objectives.
2017/10/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 57 #

2017/0102(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the national agencies at national level in the participating countries. with special reference to trade unions, which should be consulted throughout the design, implementation and evaluation of the activities integrated in the European Solidarity Corps for ensuring that a distinction is made between volunteering activities and job placements;
2017/10/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) Within the SPRFMO, the Commission of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation is responsible for the adoption of measures designed to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of fishery resources through the application of the precautionary approach and an ecosystem approach to fisheries management, and, in so doing, to safeguard the marine ecosystems in which these resources occur. Such measures mayshould become binding upon the Union.
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 4 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall not permit fishing vessels flying their flag to engage in bottom fishing without prior authorisation from the SPRFMO.
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 5 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Member States intending to engage in bottom fishing activities in the Convention Area shall submit a request to the Commission no later than 45 days before the SPRFMO Scientific Committee meeting at which they wish the request to be considered. The Commission shall forward the request to the SPRFMO Secretariat no later than 30 days before the Scientific Committee meeting. The request shall contain: (a) the bottom fishing footprint, based on the track record in bottom fishing catch or effort in the SPRFMO Convention Area over the period from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2006 established by the Member State concerned; (b) the average catch level over the period 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2006; (c) a bottom fishing impact assessment; (d) an evaluation as to whether the proposed activities both promote the sustainable management of target species and non-target species taken as bycatch, and protect the marine ecosystems in which those resources occur, including by preventing significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 6 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the average catch level over the period 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2006;deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 7 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) a bottom fishing impact assessment;deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 8 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) an evaluation as to whether the proposed activities both promote the sustainable management of target species and non-target species taken as bycatch, and protect the marine ecosystems in which those resources occur, including by preventing significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 9 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The impact assessment referred to in paragraph 2 (c) shall be carried out in accordance with the Deep-sea Fisheries Guidelines of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and shall take into account the SPRFMO Bottom Fishery Impact Assessment Standard and areas where vulnerable marine ecosystems are known or likely to occur.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 10 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall inform the relevant Member State of the SPRFMO decision regarding the authorisation to bottom fish in the SPRFMO Convention Area for which the impact assessment was conducted, including any attached conditions and relevant measures to prevent significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 11 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that assessments referred to in paragraph 2 (c) are updated when a change in the fishery has occurred that is likely to have an impact on vulnerable marine ecosystems, and provide that information to the Commission as soon as it become available for transmission to the SPRFMO Secretariat.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 12 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11
Bottom fishing outside the footprint or exceeding reference period catch levels 1. Member States shall not permit fishing vessels flying their flag to engage in bottom fishing outside the footprint or exceeding reference period catch levels without prior authorisation from the SPRFMO. 2. Member States intending to fish outside the bottom fishing footprint or intending to exceed the average catch level referred to in paragraph 2 (b) of Article 10 shall submit a request to the Commission 80 days before the SPRFMO Scientific Committee meeting of the year at which they wish their request to be considered. The Commission shall forward the application to the SPRFMO Secretariat at the latest 60 days before the SPRFMO Scientific Committee meeting. The request shall provide: (a) a bottom fishing impact assessment; (b) an evaluation as to whether the proposed activities both promote the sustainable management of target species and non-target species taken as bycatch, and protect the marine ecosystems in which those resources occur, including by preventing significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems. 3. The impact assessment referred to in paragraph 2 (a) shall be done in accordance with the Deep-sea Fisheries Guidelines of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and shall take into account the SPRFMO Bottom Fishery Impact Assessment Standard and areas where vulnerable marine ecosystems are known or likely to occur. 4. The Commission shall inform the relevant Member State of the SPRFMO decision regarding the authorisation to bottom fish within the Convention Area for which the impact assessment was conducted, including any attached conditions and relevant measures to prevent significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems. 5. Member States shall ensure that assessments are updated when a change in the fishery has occurred that is likely to have an impact on vulnerable marine ecosystems, and provide that information to the Commission as soon as it become available for transmission to the SPRFMO Secretariat.Article 11 deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 13 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall not permit fishing vessels flying their flag to engage in bottom fishing outside the footprint or exceeding reference period catch levels without prior authorisation from the SPRFMO.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 14 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Member States intending to fish outside the bottom fishing footprint or intending to exceed the average catch level referred to in paragraph 2 (b) of Article 10 shall submit a request to the Commission 80 days before the SPRFMO Scientific Committee meeting of the year at which they wish their request to be considered. The Commission shall forward the application to the SPRFMO Secretariat at the latest 60 days before the SPRFMO Scientific Committee meeting. The request shall provide: (a) a bottom fishing impact assessment; (b) an evaluation as to whether the proposed activities both promote the sustainable management of target species and non-target species taken as bycatch, and protect the marine ecosystems in which those resources occur, including by preventing significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 15 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) an evaluation as to whether the proposed activities both promote the sustainable management of target species and non-target species taken as bycatch, and protect the marine ecosystems in which those resources occur, including by preventing significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 16 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. The impact assessment referred to in paragraph 2 (a) shall be done in accordance with the Deep-sea Fisheries Guidelines of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and shall take into account the SPRFMO Bottom Fishery Impact Assessment Standard and areas where vulnerable marine ecosystems are known or likely to occur.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 17 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall inform the relevant Member State of the SPRFMO decision regarding the authorisation to bottom fish within the Convention Area for which the impact assessment was conducted, including any attached conditions and relevant measures to prevent significant adverse impacts on vulnerable marine ecosystems.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 18 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that assessments are updated when a change in the fishery has occurred that is likely to have an impact on vulnerable marine ecosystems, and provide that information to the Commission as soon as it become available for transmission to the SPRFMO Secretariat.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 19 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12
Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems in bottom fishing 1. Until the SPRFMO Scientific Committee has developed advice on threshold levels, Member States shall establish threshold levels for encounters with vulnerable marine ecosystems for fishing vessels flying their flag, taking into account paragraph 68 of the FAO Deep-sea Fisheries Guidelines. 2. Member States shall require fishing vessels flying their flag to cease bottom fishing activities within five nautical miles of any site in the SPRFMO Convention Area where encounters exceed the threshold levels established pursuant to paragraph 1. Member States shall report encounters with vulnerable marine ecosystems to the Commission on the basis of the guidelines set out in Annex IV. The Commission shall forward this information to the SPRFMO Secretariat without delay.Article 12 deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 20 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Observer coverage in bottom fishing Member States shall ensure 100 per cent observer coverage in trawlers flying their flag engaged in bottom fishing and at least 10 per cent in fishing vessels deploying other bottom fishing gear.Article 13 deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 21 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14
Data reporting for bottom fishing 1. Member States shall report to the Commission, by the 15th of each month, on the monthly catches of bottom fishing species from the preceding month in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. 2. Within 15 days of the end of each month, Member States shall provide to the Commission a list of fishing vessels flying their flag actively fishing and fishing vessels flying their flag engaged in transhipment. The Commission shall forward to the SPRFMO Secretariat that information within 5 days of receiving it. 3. Within 5 days of the end of each quarter, Member States shall provide all VMS data for the previous quarter to the Commission. The Commission shall forward to the SPRFMO Secretariat that information within 10 days of the end of each quarter. 4. Member States shall prohibit fishing vessels flying their flag from participating in bottom fishing if the minimum required data regarding fishing vessel identification contained in Annex V has not been provided.Article 14 deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 22 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall report to the Commission, by the 15th of each month, on the monthly catches of bottom fishing species from the preceding month in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 23 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Within 15 days of the end of each month, Member States shall provide to the Commission a list of fishing vessels flying their flag actively fishing and fishing vessels flying their flag engaged in transhipment. The Commission shall forward to the SPRFMO Secretariat that information within 5 days of receiving it.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 24 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. Within 5 days of the end of each quarter, Member States shall provide all VMS data for the previous quarter to the Commission. The Commission shall forward to the SPRFMO Secretariat that information within 10 days of the end of each quarter.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 25 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall prohibit fishing vessels flying their flag from participating in bottom fishing if the minimum required data regarding fishing vessel identification contained in Annex V has not been provided.deleted
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 26 #

2017/0056(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Data collected and exchanged in the framework of this Regulation shall be treated in accordance with the rules on confidentiality set out in Articles 112 and 113 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009made publically available on Internet.
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 10 #

2017/0043(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) Pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, multiannual plans are to be based on scientific, technical and teconomichnical advice and contain objectives, quantifiable targets with clear timeframes, conservation reference points and safeguards.
2017/06/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe,
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 24 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Commission to review in 2017 the conformity factor for RDE tests of NOx emissions, as provided for by the 2nd RDE package, and to phase-out the conformity factor, allowing only for the measuring accuracy;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 29 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Asks the Commission to set more strict limits for NOx emissions since air pollution is the largest environmental health hazard in Europe, resulting in a lower quality of life due to illnesses and an estimate of thousands premature deaths per year;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 39 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls for a more formal approach and clearer rules about contacts of Commission officials with lobbyists and for the proper implementation of the rules;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 40 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls upon Member States to introduce or strengthen the regulation of lobby activities of, in particular, the car manufacturing industries and thus to ensure that public health and other public interests are well represented in their national decision-making procedures;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 74 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Urges the Commission in this respect to examine how competition among type approval authorities and among testing services can be eliminated, for example, by restricting the choice of car manufacturers to authorities and testing services to those in the Member State in which the car manufacturers' main offices are located.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 75 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 21
21. Believes that the new framework for EU type-approval should empower the Commission to verify type approvals by asking Member States to retesting vehicles and to initiate corrective measures where necessarynever Member States do not follow up any such requests;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 89 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 23
23. Draws attention to the US type- approval system – whereby fees collected from manufacturers to cover the cost of certification and compliance programmes are sent to the US Treasury, and the US Congress in turn allocates funds to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement its programmes – as a paradigm that may be useful for improving the independence of the EU system of Member States;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 119 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 28
28. Calls for stricter and more effective enforcement of vehicle emission measurement rules in the EU; considers that only stronger oversight at EU level can ensure that the EU law on emissions is properly enforced; proposes that the governance structure on car emissions be reformed without delay and brought into line with the other transport sectors;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 126 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 31
31. Suggests that the Commission should be empowered to impose effective, proportionate and dissuasive administrative fines where non- compliance of vehicles is establishdeleted;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 144 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Asks the Commission and Member States to take all necessary measures to ensure that consumers will be adequately compensated, including through mechanisms of collective redress;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 158 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Considers that it is vital for exercise of democratic control over the executive for the Parliament to be empowered with powers of inquiry that match those of national parliaments of the EU; believes that in order to exercise this role of democratic oversight the Parliament must have the power to summon and compel witnesses to appear and compel the production of documents; believes that in order for these rights to be exercised the Member States must agree to implement sanctions against individuals for failure to appear or produce documents in line with national law governing national parliamentary inquiries; reiterates the Parliament's support for the position outlined in the 2012 report on this issue;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 159 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 37 b (new)
37b. Considers that the limitation on the subject matter of a committee of inquiry set out in the Lisbon Treaty means that special committees must also have the same powers of investigation as a committee of inquiry in order to effectively examine broader public policy questions that may not involve alleged contravention or maladministration of EU law;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 160 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 37 c (new)
37c. Considers that in order to closely align with the parliamentary inquiry powers of Member States, the Parliament should establish a permanent subcommittee on investigations;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 161 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 37 d (new)
37d. Considers that the 12-month time limit on committees of inquiry is arbitrary and often insufficient; believes the members of the inquiry committee are best placed to determine if an inquiry should be extended and if so, for what period; calls for the only pre-existing binding time limit on an inquiry committee to be linked to the Parliamentary term;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 163 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 38
38. Considers that the powers of Parliament’s committees of inquiry should be better aligned with those of the national parliaments, in particular as regards the summoningto ensure the effective summoning and participation of individuals and the application of sanctions in the event of refusal to cooperate; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the related provisions in Parliament’s current proposal;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 165 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Considers that the operating period of any inquiry committee should be synchronised with the legislative processes relating to the subject under investigation;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 167 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 41 a (new)
41a. Notes that in several recent committees of inquiry and special committees, the Commission and Council have in some cases failed to provide the documents requested and in other cases provided the requested documents only after long delays; considers that there must be an accountability mechanism introduced in order to ensure the immediate and guaranteed transfer of documents to the Parliament that the committee of inquiry or special committee requests and is entitled to access;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 171 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 45
45. Notes that Rule 198 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure should define more clearly when the 12-month duration of a committee of inquiry should start; suggests to have enough flexibility to ensure that there is enough time for the investigations; calls for the inquiry committee work to start only after the requested documents are received from the EU institutions;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 172 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 46
46. Considers that an interim report should not be included in future mandates in order not to pre-empt the final conclusions of the inquiry;deleted
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 174 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 47
47. Considers that committees of inquiry should be kept as small as possible in future in order to ensure greater efficiency and effectiveness in organising and conducting the committees’ work, in particular during the public hearings;deleted
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 176 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 48
48. Underlines that Parliament’s internal administrative rules are aligned to the established practice of standing committees and as such are often not suited to the ad-hoc and temporary nature of a committee of inquiry, which operates under more unusual circumstances, with a very specific scope and during a limited timeframe; considers, therefore, that the development of a defined set of rules relating to the effective functioning of committees of inquiry in regards to the conducting of hearings and missions, for example, in a way that guarantees fair political representation, would increase efficiency; considers that there is a risk that financial constraints may prevent committees of inquiry from hearing all the experts deemed necessary for the committee to perform its duty; considers that internal authorisation deadlines for hearings and missions should be made more flexible;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 177 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 48 a (new)
48a. Notes that inquiry committees are temporary committees overlapping with the members' standing committee work and therefore requests flexibility of using members outside of the inquiry committee to cover the absence of any member or substitute member;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 179 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 48 b (new)
48b. Considers that the inquiry committee mandate should be able to be altered according to the findings during the investigation in order to have full picture of the issues under investigation;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 180 #

2016/2908(RSP)


Paragraph 50
50. Notes that accredited parliamentary assistants are not allowed to consultthe current rules for accessing classified and other confidential information made available by Council, Commission or Member States to the European Parliament in the context of an inquiry do not provide full legal clarity but are generally interpreted as excluding parliamentary assistants (APAs) from consulting and analysing non- classified ‘other confidential information’ in a secure reading room under the current rules; notes that somea range of Members found that this rule stands in the way of effective and thorough consultation of such documents within the limited time available to committees of inquiry, and that the TAX2 committee, during which access was temporarily and exceptionally granted to APAs, was able to make use of these resources in a more comprehensive and effective manner; calls therefore for the introduction of a clearly worded provision guaranteeing the right of access to documents for APAs on the basis of the 'need to know' principle, in their support role for Members, in a renegotiated Inter- institutional Agreement; urges the relevant bodies to expedite the renegotiation of this point so as not to hamper the effectiveness and efficiency of future and ongoing parliamentary inquiries;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 3 #

2016/2223(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that farmers’ livelihoods depend on getting produce to the market and that loss of produce at farm level equates to loss of investment and incomeby ignoring the demand of the market the Common Agricultural Policy leads to destroyed produce and prices far below the cost;
2017/02/09
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 14 #

2016/2223(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses that around 88 million tonnes of food are wasted in the EU every year, with associated costs estimated at 143 billion euros; stresses that reducing food waste is one of the key strategies to combat hunger in the world;
2017/02/09
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 22 #

2016/2223(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Stresses that food wastage has huge environmental consequences, contributes to climate change and represents a waste of limited resources such as land, energy and water;
2017/02/09
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 26 #

2016/2223(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Notes that the global food production is more than enough to feed the growing world population, but highlights that the production is not sustainable and that large volumes of food go to waste;
2017/02/09
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 43 #

2016/2223(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that it is unacceptable to produce a surplus of animal products; calls on the Commission to put an end to buy-up schemes for these products;
2017/02/09
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 44 #

2016/2223(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Stresses that the majority of food waste is caused by feeding animals with food that is also suitable for human consumption;
2017/02/09
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 68 #

2016/2223(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses the fact that, in general, the EU produces more food than domestic consumption demands and thereby it contributes to the food-wastage phenomenon with agricultural overproduction as one of its causes;
2017/02/09
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 69 #

2016/2223(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls for a tailor-made approach in the EU agricultural production, so that production is adjusted to the demand in order to avoid over-supply and food wastage, with positive effects also on the environment;
2017/02/09
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 85 #

2016/2223(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Encourages Member States and the Commission to promote local and organic food and short food supply chains which can contribute to the reduction of the food waste;
2017/02/09
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 88 #

2016/2223(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Stresses that fight against food wastage should not compromise food safety and environmental standards, nor animal protection standards, notably animal health and welfare;
2017/02/09
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 97 #

2016/2223(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on all stakeholders in the food production, supply and consumption chains, from consumers and retailers to the food processors and producers, including farmers, to use various best practices from the EU Member States to combat food losses and prevent food waste generation on different levels along the food production, supply and consumption chains;
2017/02/09
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 116 #

2016/2223(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Believes in the polluter pays principle and calls on the Commission to review the VAT Directive in order to allow Member States to put sustainable products in the low VAT rate category and products that incur environmental damage and animal suffering in the high VAT rate category;
2017/02/09
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 147 #

2016/2223(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the EU Commission and Member States to launch a campaign to raise awareness among the EU citizens on the serious economic, social and environmental implications of food wastage;
2017/02/09
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 153 #

2016/2223(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Encourages EU citizens to change their eating habits, in particular with regards to meat and dairy products in order to minimize food wasted for production of animal feed, rationalize food purchases and do not waste food in order to contribute to the overall reduction of the food waste and thereby to combat climate change;
2017/02/09
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 7 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Notes the increased use of palm oil in processed food, with some 50 % of packaged goods now containing palm oil, and as a biofuel; calls for introduction of clear and transparent mandatory labelling schemes of palm oil in processed goods in order to help consumers to make informed purchasing choices;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 16 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes with concern that processed palm oil that is contained in wide variety of products may have serious health risks and implications to the consumers;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 22 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that consumption of imported vegetable oil, such as palm oil, and their derived processed goods, as well as meat consumption play a major role in the impact of the EU consumption on global deforestation;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 29 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the alarming scale of deforestation driven by palm oil, especially in the South-East Asia, where the majority of palm oil production takes place in Malaysia and Indonesia; notes that palm oil is an important driver of deforestation for commercial agriculture, where extremely biodiverse tropical forest is being converted to monocultural palm oil plantations at the expense of natural habitats and ecosystems and biodiversity;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 44 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that deforestation of rainforest for palm oil production contributes significantly to climate change; in addition palm oil development is causing severe damage to the landscape and have been linked to issues such as land erosion and the pollution of rivers;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 47 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses with great concern that palm oil expansion and deforestation of rainforests is pushing a considerable number of animal species in South-East Asia to extinction, notably orang-utans, Sumatran tigers or Malayan sun bears which are critically endangered and could become extinct in the wild within the next years;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 50 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses that deforestation leads to increased accessibility of wild animals to poachers and wildlife smugglers who capture and sell wildlife as pets, use them for medicinal purposes or kill them for their body parts;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 52 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Underlines that deforestation of rainforests driven by land-use change to palm oil plantations greatly reduces the carbon sequestration potential and thereby significantly contributes to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 54 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Underlines that wildlife trafficking is an organised international crime estimated to be worth between EUR 8 and EUR 20 billion annually;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 61 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that plantations are systematically destroying the rainforest land that the local people depend on for subsistence, thus giving them no choice but to become plantation workers under the poor and degrading working conditions;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 107 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises the need to provide assistance and guidance to source countries concerning enforcement and judicial procedures at local, regional and national level;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 114 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b(new)
6b. Stresses that the palm oil industry has been linked to major human rights violations, including child labour in some remote areas of South-East Asia;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 123 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to establish a regulatory framework of strong and enforceable measures to guarantee that all actors throughout the supply chain, including EU financial institutions and the investments and loans they provide, are not involved in deforestation, especially with regards to sectors connected with the production of food, biofuels, cosmetics and cleaning products;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 128 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers traceability in the supply chain to be essential;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 133 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls for the EU to strengthen existing control instruments;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 149 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the rapid phasing-out of all land-based biofuels, such as palm oil biodiesel, that drive deforestation and, compete against food production for land or do notand significantly reducecontribute to greenhouse gas emissions;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 154 #

2016/2222(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that the right to food, preservation of biodiversity and the protection of the environment must take priority over the one-sided business interests of the agro-fuel industry;
2016/11/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe,1a _________________ 1a OJ L 152, 11.6.2008, p.1.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 14 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. There are large discrepancies between the NOx emissions of most Euro 3-6 diesel cars measured during the type- approval process with the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) laboratory test, which meet the legal emission limit, and their NOx emissions measured in real driving conditions, which substantially exceed the limit. Those discrepancies affect most diesel cars and are not limited to Volkswagen vehicles equipped with prohibited defeat devices.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 17 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. The existence of the discrepancies, and their significant negative impact on attaining air quality objectivestandards, in particular with regard to urban areas, had been known to the Commission, to the responsible authorities of the Member States and to many other stakeholders since at least 2004-2005 when the Euro 5/6 Regulation was being prepared. The discrepancies have been confirmed by a large number of studies by the Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) and other researchers since 2010-2011.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 19 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Before September 2015, the discrepancies were generally attributed to the inadequacy of the NEDC laboratory test, which is not representative of real world emissions, and to the optimisation strategies put in place by car manufacturers to pass the laboratory test, not to the use of prohibited. The discrepancies were not recognised to originate from the use of prohibited defeat devices because there were no authorities looking into the illegal use of defeat devices.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 27 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. The excessive length of the process leading to the introduction of regulatory RDE tests can be explained only in part by the complexity of the development of a new test procedure, the time needed for the technological development of PEMS, and the length of the decision-making and administrative processes at the EU level. The delays were also due to choices of political priorities, such as the focus ofmainly the result of lobby influence, and of the political priority given by the Commission and the Member States ton avoiding burdens on industry in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 30 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. The car industry put considerable pressure on the European Commission and Member States and that is why they delayed action on reducing toxic emissions by passenger vehicles.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 33 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. It is justified to propose a lower NOx emission limit for diesel cars since there are standards in the world that are much more demanding than the current European standards and because the technology already exists to reduce the NOx emissions since EU car manufacturers are placing diesel cars on the US market that have to comply with much lower NOx emission limits.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 35 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. The Commission in its initial draft for the second RDE package had proposed to the TCMV conformity factors towards the lower end of the 1.6-2.2 range for the first phase and of the 1.2-1.6 range for the second phase. The initial proposal was based on conformity factors identified at the lower end of identified ranges and thus corresponded to the strongest environmental objectives.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 36 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Notwithstanding the reasons mentioned the Commission lacked the political will and decisiveness to act upon the seriousness of the high NOx emissions and to give priority to the protection of public health of citizens that was at stake;
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 38 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. The Member States’ failure to take an active part in the “Real Driving Emissions - Light Duty Vehicles” (RDE- LDV) working group constitutes maladministration. With the exception of a few Member States, such as the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Denmark and Spain, the vast majority did not participate in the RDE-LDV working group, despite voicing criticisms of the Commission’s proposals. Given the lead role played by the Member States in the enforcement of the Regulation, and given the known discrepancies in the NOx emissions of diesel vehicles and their significant negative impact on air quality objectives, Member States should have participated in the group’s proceedings. This would also have helped to achieve a better balance within the other participants in the working groupworking group instead of having a central role played by the overrepresented industry.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 45 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. The Member States contravened their legal obligation to monitor that the manufacturers equip vehicles so that the components likely to affect emissions are designed, constructed and assembled so as to enable the vehicle, in normal use, to comply with Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and its implementing measures.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 49 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. The Commission did not use all possiblfailed to use the means at its disposal, at the level of the TCMV and of the RDE-LDV working group, to advance the decision making process and ensure a timely adaptation of the type-approval tests to reflect real world conditions, as required by Article 14(3) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 58 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Better coordinCoordination and cooperation between the different Commission departments involvedservices, including the JRC, was unstructured and neglectful. Better coordination could have been instrumental in accelerating the process of adapting the tests.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 63 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Over half of the RDE-LDV working group participants consisted of experts from car manufacturers and other automotive industries. This can inter alia be attributed to the lack of sufficient technical expertise in the Commission departments. While the Commission consulted a wide range of stakeholders and ensured open access to the RDE-LDV group, it leading to imbalanced composition of the working group where research institutes, civil society and NGO's were heavily underrepresented. The Commission should have taken further steps to “as far as possible, ensure a balanced representation of relevant stakeholders, taking into account the specific tasks of the expert group and the type of expertise required”, as required by the horizontal rules for Commission expert groups of 10 November 2010.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 72 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Defeat devices were generally not considered among the possible reasons behind the discrepancies between laboratory and on-road NOx emissions and it was not generally suspected that they could be in actual use in any passenger car produced in the EU before the Volkswagen revelations in September 2015. However, the Commission and the Member States were informed about the possibility of the use of defeat strategies under normal conditions of use ever since the conclusions of the JRC's 2013 report titled "A complementary emissions test for light-duty vehicles" were presented to them.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 108 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. After the warnings of the JRC in 2013 regarding the possibility of the use of defeat strategies under normal conditions of use, the Commission should have taken additional measures to monitor and ensure that Member States carry out all necessary checks and that there is no infringement of EU legislation.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 112 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. The Commission had no legal basis to search for defeat devices itself, but had the legal obligation to oversee the Member States’ enforcement of the ban on defeat devices. However, in spite of the awareness of, and communication between the relevant Commission services on, possible illegal practices by manufacturers, the Commission neither undertook any further technical or legal research or investigation on its own nor requested any information or further action from the Member States to verify whether the law may have been infringed. This constitutes maladministration.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 116 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Even if there was no concrete evidence that indicated cheating in emissions tests, the Commission should have launched an investigation to check if the car manufactures were using defeat devices in contravention with Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 and should have taken measures to prevent the fraud.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 117 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22 b. The Commission failed to monitor the development of national policies and the enforcement of the EU legislation by national authorities ensuring that there is no infringement of EU legislation. This constitutes maladministration.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 118 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22 c. The Commission failed to give a mandate to the JRC to investigate the possible illegal use of defeat devices as a possible explanation for the discrepancies between the laboratory and road emissions.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 125 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. The Commission should have ensured that the JRC’s research findings and concerns discussed among the Commission services with regard to possible illegal practices by manufacturers reach the level of the hierarchy and lead to actions needed to correct the situation. Altogether, the Commission's lack of action constitutes maladministration.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 129 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. The level of technical expertise and human and financial resources may vary substantially between type-approval authorities and technical services, and the fact that car manufacturers are free to choose any of the existing type-approval authorities combined with a lack of a harmonised interpretation of the rules can leads to competition among them, especially since the authorities act in this respect as commercial parties and not as bodies serving only the public interest. Car manufacturers are, in principle, free to address the type-approval authority and technical service with the most flexible and least stringent interpretation of the rules, as well as the lowest fees.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 132 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. There is an evident lack of control after type-approval, which is partly due to the current rules and partly due to uncertainty as to which authority is in charge of market surveillance. Effective conformity of production, in-service and end-of- lifecycle conformity checks to uncover cases where production vehicles and vehicles in use do not conform to the type- approved vehicle are often not in place or verified only through documents instead of physical tests carried out in the presence of the authorities.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 138 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. The Member States should have ensured that their type-approval authorities have sufficient human and financial resources to either perform in-house testing or purchase reliable testing services. They should have not relied on tests performed in the car manufacturers’ certified laboratories under the supervision of technical services. The potential conflicts of interest arising from the contracting of technical services by car manufacturers for carrying out tests is a direct result of the current system set out in the EU type- approval framework directive and cannot therefore be considered maladministration. The Commission proposal for a new market surveillance and type-approval regulation addresses this weakness by proposing a fee structure for the financing of type-approval tests, although under the system proposed by the Commission it remains possible for car manufacturers to choose the testing service and type approval authority of their preference in any of the Member States. It is regrettable that the Commission did not consider a complete overhaul of the system by eliminating competition among testing services and among type approval authorities by making it obligatory for car manufacturers to use the national testing services and national type approval authorities.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 142 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. However, wWhere technical services also offer consultancy services to car manufacturers on obtaining type-approval, as is the case in certain Member States, a potential conflict of interest arises due to the existence of an additional financial link between technical services and car manufacturers related to the provision of advice on how to successfully acquire type-approval. Member States should have investigated such potential conflicts of interests. This constitutes maladministration.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 146 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. The Member States should have ensured that type-approval authorities adequately audit technical services. This constitutes maladministration. TUnfortunately, the choice of the technical service is primarily the choice of the car manufacturer, and the role of the type- approval authority is often just to validate the procedure at the end. The possibility available to type-approval authorities to audit technical services and to challenge the choice of technical service is very rarely used.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 150 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. The Member States’ failure to organise an efficient and reliable market surveillance system constitutes a contravention of EU law. The verification of the conformity of production and in- service conformity of light-duty vehicles is often based only on laboratory tests performed on the car manufacturers’ premises.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 156 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37 a. In particular, the Commission should have examined how competition among type approval authorities and among testing services worked out in practice and should have submitted alternatives for this type of unnecessary and harmful competition.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 157 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 b (new)
37 b. The Commission failed to make use of the provision of Regulation (EC) No 692/2008, to request Member States type approval authorities for information on the functioning of emission technology at low temperatures.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 158 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
38. The governance structure in place in the automotive sector, where the EU merely has regulatory power and the responsibility to implement EU law on car emission measurement lies primarily with the Member States, prevents the efficient enforcement of EU legislation. The enforcement powers of the Commission are limited to initiating infringement procedures against Member States where a Member State has failed to apply EU law correctly.deleted
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 161 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38 a. The initial test results performed by the national authorities in the framework of the diesel emissions screening campaign give credence to suspicions that Volkswagen case is not the only violation but the emissions scandal is more widespread and prevents the efficient enforcement of EU legislation.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 167 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
40. The majority of the Member States did not launch or participate to any investigations. Some Member States were very reluctant to share the results of their investigations and the technical test data with the Commission and this committee of inquiry. or they published only parts of their findings.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 181 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46 a. Furthermore, the Member States have not taken up their role to actively inform and support consumers to claim their rights in respect of the Volkswagen emissions case and possible involvement of other car-brands.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 183 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
47. Following a strict interpretation of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, the Commission considered that it is the sole duty of the Member States, and not part of its responsibility as guardian of the Treaties, to investigate the possible illegal use of defeat devices. On this basis, the Commission did notThe Commission failed to undertake furtherany technical research, did not request additional information from the Member States and did not askor request the responsible national type-approval authorities to undertake further investigative and corrective actions regarding the possible illegal use of the defeat devices.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 187 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48 a. The Commission should have asked for the emissions tests to be done in real driving conditions as set in the Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 since it was known that there was a difference between the results of the emissions in the laboratory and in the real driving conditions.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 192 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
53. The participation of sSome former Commissioners was further complicated byrefused to cooperate and contribute to the research of this committee of inquiry using as an excuse the lack of a clear obligation in the current Code of Conduct for Commissioners that former Commissioners must cooperate with ongoing inquiries and in general remain accountable for actions undertaken during their term in office.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 202 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60
60. The requirement to produce an interim report six months after the start of the committee’s work, as per its mandate, was superfluous, as this timeframe was insufficient to gather evidence which could represent a sound basis for conclusions.deleted
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 204 #

2016/2215(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
61. Given the temporary nature of committees of inquiry, collecting evidence in an efficient and timely manner is essential. The approach taken by the committee to devote the first months of its mandate to hearing technical experts before moving on the political level proved successful. Ideally, the hearings should start only once the first phase of evidence collection, including receiving all the relevant documents from the parties under inquiry, is concluded.
2017/01/24
Committee: EMIS
Amendment 7 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
- having regard to the Special Eurobarometer 442 "Attitudes of Europeans towards Animal Welfare",
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 8 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 b (new)
- having regard to the European Convention for the Protection of Animals kept for Farming Purpose,
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 11 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
B a. Whereas responsible ownership and care of equidae starts with proper attention to animal health and welfare conditions;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 21 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas the estimated 7 million equidae in the EU perform hugely varied roles, from racing and competition animals to pets, working animals in transport, tourism, circuses, zoos, forestry and agriculture, sources of milk and meat, research animals, and wild and semi-feral animals, and whereas they may perform several of these roles during their lives;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 52 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K
K. whereas unlimited, indiscriminate and irresponsible breeding of equidae can lead to animals that are devoid of economic value and are often left with serious welfare problems, particularly during an economic downturn; whereas equid abandonment has increased since 2008 in western Member States, especially where they have become expensive luxuries as opposed to working animals16 , without an adequate and satisfactory response to this problem from the Commission and Member States; _________________ 16 The Donkey Sanctuary & University College Dublin: Donkey Welfare in Ireland in 2015.
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 68 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
M a. whereas equine animals are slaughtered for food production both within and outside of the Union;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 100 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that good equid health and welfare boosts the economic output of farms and businesses alike and benefits the rural economy overall, as well as it accommodates the growing demand of EU citizens for higher animal health and welfare standards;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 127 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to commission a Eurostat study to analyse the economic and social impact of all aspects of the equid sector, as well as to gather and publish yearly statistical data on use of services, transport and slaughter of equidae;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 150 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to support the production and dissemination of information on how to meet the needs of equidae, whatever their role, based around the ‘five freedoms’ and covering the entirety of an equid’s life; calls also on the Commission to include guidance on responsible breeding, animal health and welfare, and the benefits of equid sterilisation; recommends that such guidance should be disseminated to breeders, equid societies, farms, stables, sanctuaries, transporters and slaughterhouses, and that it should be accessible in a variety of formats and languages, including online;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 167 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Underlines that traders and professionals in particular have a personal responsibility for the standard of health and welfare of equidae in their care;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 171 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Calls on Commission and Member States to ensure that markets where live equidae are traded, are under adequate video surveillance to ensure proper enforcement of existing health and welfare rules and prevent abuse of equidae on these markets;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 180 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to ensure an effective and uniform enforcement of existing EU legislation on animal transport and legally binding reporting across all Member States;welfare across all Member States with legally binding reporting and requests that the Commission propose a shortened maximum journey limit for all movements of horses, especially for slaughter, based on findings of the European Food Safety Authority, animal welfare NGOs and competent authorities of Member States;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 186 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Is concerned with serious problems of the EU animal welfare transport legislation enforcement by many Member States' authorities;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 187 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. Stresses that existing EU legislation on the protection of the animals during transport and related operations is designed to prevent injury and suffering to animals, and to ensure that the animals are transported under the appropriate conditions;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 190 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission, the Member States and the European Food Safety Authority to formulate guidance, for the Food and Veterinary Officeacilitate and enhance scientific research on the welfare of equidae at the time of slaughter and to disseminate these guidance documents to competent authorities of Member States;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 201 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to fully and properly commit to inspections of the slaughterhouses on their territory that are licenced to take equidae, to ensure they are able to meet the specific welfare needs of equidae;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 204 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the Commission to increase the number of audits conducted in slaughterhouses outside the Union, which are authorised for the export of equine meat to the EU, and to conditionally suspend the import of equine meat produced in third countries that do not satisfy EU traceability and food safety requirements;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 214 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Stresses the importance of the humane treatment and welfare of equidae, therefore any cruel, abusive treatment by any owner, trainer, groom or other person must not be tolerated anywhere, under any circumstances;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 235 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that owingdue to the price of veterinary medicines, the cost of carcass disposal and the cost of euthanasia, where permitted, can serve as a barrier in themselvesitself to the ending of an equid's life, leading to prolonged suffering; cCalls on the Member States to investigate reports of inhumane practices during euthanasia, such as welfare violations and the improper use of drugs, and to disseminate their findings to the Commission and other Member States;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 240 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. 20. Expresses concern about the import and use veterinary medicinal products containing Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (PMSG) from blood farms situated in third countries, as production causes serious animal welfare problems, such as structurally excessive withdrawal of blood from mares and the squeezing to death of unborn foals; Calls for the immediate ban on import and use of PMSG;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 248 #

2016/2078(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to issue guidance on horse and donkey milk farming; calls on the Member States to commit to increasing the number of inspections on horse and donkey milk farms;
2016/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 12 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the rabbit farming sector in the EU faces a steady decline and the projections for 2016 point to a decrease in the market of 3.9% whilst the rabbit farming sector operates in the global market conditions and does not benefit from direct aid or market interventions under Pillar I of the Common Agricultural Policy;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 18 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
B b. Whereas there is a clear consumer trend against the consumption of rabbit meat;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 61 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
G a. Whereas more and more consumers and citizens across the EU are asking for regulation and better welfare for farm rabbits; whereas some Member States have national legislation for the protection of farm rabbits in force;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 64 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas only a few Member States have legal requirements for rabbit farming; whereas in 2012 Austria has banned the keeping of rabbits in cages for meat production; whereas Belgium has legislation in force that aims to phase out battery cages and replace them with park systems by 2025;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 67 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
H a. Whereas the EU has a negative trade balance with China with regard to rabbit meat; whereas 99% of rabbit meat imports into the EU originate from China; whereas Chinese producers will outcompete EU farmers, with adverse animal welfare implications, if no actions are taken;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 77 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses its concerns that rabbits in the EU are usually reared in unenriched cages, a barren environment that only has a drinker and feeder; also notes with concern that rabbits are fed on pellets and the close confines of the battery cages do not allow rabbits to express their natural behaviour, leading to abnormal behaviour, such as over grooming and repetitive gnawing or nibbling of the cage;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 102 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Underlines that there is a downward trend in rabbit meat consumption; notes that consumers increasingly demand rabbit meat farmed to high animal welfare standards, as well as origin labelling on rabbit meat products; encourages the Member States and the sector to make use of voluntary labelling schemes as laid down in Chapter V of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 104 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Encourages the use of EU support under the rural development programmes for a transition in the rabbit farming sector's production systems towards higher animal welfare standards; invites the Commission to consider drafting support programmes to this end;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 105 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3 d. Stresses that all rabbit meat on the EU market must adhere to high food safety and quality standards, and animal welfare criteria, including imports from third countries; highlights the dangers of unfair competition from third countries if equivalent standards and criteria are not applied to imports;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 106 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3 e. Calls on the Commission and Member States to safeguard the quality and safety of rabbit meat imports by undertaking thorough controls and inspections when these imports enter the Union;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 109 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Points out that there is a need for further scientific research on the welfare of farm rabbits; invites the Member States and Commission to encourage and undertake scientific research on the welfare of farm rabbits and rabbit farming production systems;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 132 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with concern that there is a high rate of disease and mortality amongst caged farm rabbits, compared with other farmed species; points out that EFSA already concluded in 2005 that the mortality and morbidity of farmed rabbits seem considerably higher than in other farmed animal species due to enteric and respiratory infections, and reproductive problems;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 168 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that growing rabbits and does kept in pen systems, typically 750 cm²/rabbit for growers and 800 cm²/rabbit for does, benefit from more space for movement, social interaction and play, and that platforms in pen systems allow rabbits to avoid aggressors by getting out of the way, with separate housing for does when they are nursing a litter; encourages therefore also further research into the benefits of alternative housing systems, such as for example pen systems;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 173 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Points out that transport is an extremely stressful experience for rabbits; underlines that rabbits should be fed and watered before transport and be provided with adequate food, water and space in transit, and that transport times should be as limited as possible, owing to the sensitivity of the species; emphasises that there are a huge variety of stress factors that affect animal welfare and that these differ between regions or even farms, such as heat, inanition, dehydration, pain and trauma, cold, motion sickness and fear;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 180 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Stresses that the welfare of farm rabbits during transport and slaughtering depends on the attitudes and handling procedures used by farmers, hauliers and abattoir personnel, as well as the transport logistics;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 224 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Invites the Commission to set within future EU-level legislation, in cooperation with stakeholders, an appropriate transitional period to phase out battery cage systems in rabbit farming alongside a reasonable timetable with measurable milestones and regular reporting to, and monitoring by, the Commission;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 250 #

2016/2077(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls upon the Commission, in particular Eurostat, and the Member States to collect and produce regularly updated and accurate statistics on rabbit meat production and rabbit meat trade;
2016/09/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1 #

2016/2060(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action of September 1995, and International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action (Cairo Conference) of September 1994 and the outcomes of their review conferences,
2016/10/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 7 #

2016/2060(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia decriminalized same-sex activities, but the situation of LGTBI individuals in these countries is still precarious and alarming;
2016/10/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 8 #

2016/2060(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas women and men in EaP countries often face difficulties in accessing sexual and reproductive health services and rights (SRHR) and serious barriers still exist for poor women, migrants, ethnic minorities and those who live in rural areas. Fewer than 50 per cent of women in EaP countries use modern methods of contraceptive; in some countries, even fewer than 20 per cent. The main reasons are poor counselling, high costs, and lack of choice and unreliable supply of contraceptives;
2016/10/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 11 #

2016/2060(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the on-going conflict in eastern Ukraine has deepened gender stereotypes that emphasize men as protectors and women as caring supporters and limited women´s engagement and involvement in conflict resolution;
2016/10/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 12 #

2016/2060(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas in Ukraine, more than 1.5 million people - two-thirds of them women and children - have been internally displaced since the conflict and suffer from impeded access to healthcare, housing and employment;
2016/10/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 13 #

2016/2060(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K c (new)
Kc. whereas Roma girls in Moldova spend on average less than four years in school, compared to 11 years for non- Roma girls due to child and early marriages, unplanned pregnancies and childcare responsibilities;
2016/10/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 15 #

2016/2060(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Considers the situation in the area of women’s rights in the EaP countries to be stable; points out, however,Points out that profound economic changes and economic uncertainty have had a negative effect on the economic situation of women, leading to shortcomings in their de facto equality;
2016/10/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 22 #

2016/2060(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. NotDeplores that women are noticeably 5. absent from the structures of power in the EaP States;
2016/10/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 24 #

2016/2060(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the EaP States to promote and strengthen political participation and leadership by women; underlines that increased participation of women in administrations leading key reforms, such as anti-corruption and economic reforms, would be beneficial; welcomes all efforts aimed at reaching this goal, such as obligatory or voluntary quotas for the lists of candidates, grants, training and support provided to female politicians and activists, and mentoring programmes and awareness- raising campaigns changing the image of women in the media;
2016/10/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 40 #

2016/2060(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that affordable childcare services and parental leave provisions are decisive in improving the participation of women in the labour market; notes that in somevarious cases the lack thereof impacts girls’ and young women’s access to education because they have to take care of their siblings;
2016/10/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 55 #

2016/2060(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses the need for reviewing existing legislation in EaP states regarding violence against women and girls connected to its adequacy in effectively preventing and eliminating violence against women and girls with special attention to the need for laws to address all forms of violence (physical, sexual, psychological, economic) and adequate penalties for perpetrators, as well as compensation for victims and survivors;
2016/10/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 78 #

2016/2060(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses the need for sufficient funding related to initiatives against violence against women and girls that guarantees longer-term access to effective services for victims and survivors and should therefore be adequately staffed and capacitated;
2016/10/18
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 27 #

2016/2047(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the continued support for the school milk scheme of EUR 75 million in the DB for 2017; rRegrets the cuts of EUR 20 million to the school fruit and vegetables scheme; reiterates the vital importance of bothschool fruit and vegetables schemes to farmers and Members States and underlines theirits importance given the current crisis and levels of child malnutrition in the Union; calls on the Commission to reduce bureaucracy in bothrelated to this schemes;
2016/07/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 43 #

2016/2047(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that funds allocated to the reserve for crises in the agricultural sector in the 2017 budget, which are subsequently left unspent remain in full in Heading 2 for the following budget year for direct payments to farmers as provided in Regulation (EU) No1306/2013rural development, measures to improve animal welfare and measures to safeguard the environment;
2016/07/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 44 #

2016/2047(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Welcomes the trend of shifting the priorities of the CAP with less spending in areas of direct payments and market measures; calls in this respect for a shift of allocation of CAP funding from direct payments and market measures, towards measures guiding improvements in the agricultural sector in the fields of social- economic and environmental sustainability, animal welfare and biodiversity; calls for the creation of measurable milestones on these improvements, with regular monitoring by the Commission and reporting to the Parliament;
2016/07/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 12 #

2016/0404(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
(5) The results of the mutual evaluation process revealed a lack of clarity as regards the criteria to be used by national competent authorities when assessing the proportionality of requirements restricting access to or pursuit of regulated professions, as well as uneven scrutiny of such measures at all levels of regulation. To avoid fragmentation of the internal market and eliminate barriers to taking-up and pursuit of certain employed or self- employed activities, it is therefore necessary to establish a common approach at Union level, preventing disproportionate measures from being adopted in an objectively justified manner on the basis of public security or public health, in the public interest.
2017/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 57 #

2016/0404(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
(21) It is essential for the proper functioning of the internal market and in the public interest to ensure that Member States provide information to citizens, social partners, representative associations or other relevant stakeholders before introducing new measures restricting access to or pursuit of regulated professions and give them the opportunity to make known their views.
2017/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 89 #

2016/0404(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The relevant competent authorities shall consider in particular whether those provisions are objectively justified on the basis of public policy, public security or public health, or by overriding reasons in the public interest, such as preserving the financial equilibrium of the social security system, the viability of national publicly funded health systems, the protection of consumers, recipients of services and workers, the safeguarding of the proper administration of justice, fairness of trade transactions, combating fraud and prevention of tax evasion and avoidance, road safety, the protection of the environment and the urban environment, the health of animals, intellectual property, the safeguarding and conservation of the national historic and artistic heritage, social policy objectives and cultural policy objectives.
2017/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 103 #

2016/0404(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the necessity of the provision and in particular whether existing rules of a specific or more general nature, such as product safety legislation, patients' rights laws or consumer protection law, are insufficient to protect the objective pursued;
2017/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 105 #

2016/0404(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) the scientific and technological developments which may reduce the asymmetry of information between professionals and consumers;deleted
2017/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 117 #

2016/0404(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Member States shall, by appropriate means, inform citizens, social partners, service recipients, representative associations and relevant stakeholders other than the members of the profession before introducing new legislative, regulatory or administrative provisions restricting access to or pursuit of regulated professions, or amending existing ones, and give them the opportunity to make known their views.
2017/07/12
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 43 #

2016/0325(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
(3) Public-public partnerships should aim to develop closer synergies, increase coordination and avoid unnecessary duplication with Union, international, national and regional research programmes, and should fully respect the Horizon 2020 general principles, in particular those relating to openness and transparency. A good, timely dissemination of comprehensive information together with the transparency of results and of the financial management are crucial for the success of PRIMA.
2017/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 56 #

2016/0325(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
(8) PRIMA aims at implementing a joint programme for the development and the adoption of innovative and integrated solutions for improving the efficiency, safety, security and sustainability of agri- food production and water provision in the Mediterranean area. Taking into account that access to water and sanitation constitutes a fundamental human right and since securing food and water availability is of paramount importance in the region, PRIMA should contribute to the achievement of the recently agreed Sustainable Development Goals and to the forthcoming European Sustainable Development Strategy.
2017/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 60 #

2016/0325(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
(8) PRIMA aims at implementing a joint programme for the development and the adoption of innovative and integrated solutions for improving the efficiency, safety, security and sustainability of agri- food production and water provision in the Mediterranean area. PRIMA should contribute to the achievement of the recently agreed Sustainable Development Goals and to the forthcoming European Sustainable Development Strategy.
2017/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 89 #

2016/0325(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 28
(28) The objective of this Decision is to strengthen the integration and alignment of research and innovation systems and activities in the Mediterranean countries in the fields of water provision and sustainable use and agri-food systems. The scale of the research and innovation necessary to address the challenges in the Mediterranean area is immense due to the systemic character of the major bottlenecks. The scope of research and innovation is complex, multidisciplinary and requires a multi-actor and cross-border approach. A collaborative approach with a wide set of Participating States can help to increase the required scale and scope, by pooling financial and intellectual resources. Since the objective can therefore be better achieved at Union level by integrating national efforts into a consistent Union approach, by bringing together compartmentalised national research programmes, by helping design common research and funding strategies across national borders, and by achieving the critical mass of actors and investments required, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
2017/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 93 #

2016/0325(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of PRIMA is to develop the fully piloted and demonstratedcreate social and economic development on both sides of the Mediterranean Sea by developing common innovative solutions for watersustainable water use and provision and agri-food systems in the Mediterranean region, to make them more climate resilient, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable, and to contribute to solving nutrition, health, well- being, water scarcity, environmental and migration problems upstream.
2017/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 97 #

2016/0325(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) the formulation of a stable, long- term, common strategic agenda in the area of water provision and agri-food systems;
2017/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 100 #

2016/0325(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point iv
(iv) the strengthening of funding and of the implementation capabilities of all actors involved. including SMEs, academia, NGOs and local research centres.
2017/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 112 #

2016/0325(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point b
(b) The proposals shall be selected following transnational calls for proposals and through a two-step procedure. Step 1 shall consist of a review at national or transnational level of proposals submitted by legal entities eligible for funding under the relevant national programmes. Step 2 shall consist of a single independent international peer review organised by the PRIMA-IS. Under step 2, the proposals shall be evaluated with the assistance of at least three independent experts, on the basis of the following award criteria: a fair balance between small and larger projects, excellence, impact, quality and efficiency of the implementation.
2017/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 83 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) Rapid technological developments continue to transform the way works and other subject-matter are created, produced, distributed and exploited. New business models and new actors continue to emerge. The objectives and the principles laid down by the Union copyright framework remain sound. However, legal uncertainty remains, for both rightholders and users, as regards certain uses, including cross-border uses, of works and other subject-matter in the digital environment. As set out in the Communication of the Commission entitled ‘Towards a modern, more European copyright framework’26 , in some areas it is necessary to adapt and supplement the current Union copyright framework. This Directive provides for rules to adapt certain exceptions and limitations to digital and cross-border environments, as well as measures to facilitate certain licensing practices as regards the dissemination of out-of- commerce works and the online availability of audiovisual works on video- on-demand platforms with a view to ensuring wider access to content. In order to achieve a well-functioning marketplace for copyright, there should also be rules on rights in publications, on the use of works and other subject-matter by online service providers storing and giving access to user uploaded content and on the transparency of authors' and performers' contracts. _________________ 26 COM(2015) 626 final. COM(2015) 626 final.
2017/04/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 281 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
(31) A free and pluralist press is essential to ensure quality journalism and citizens' access to information. It provides a fundamental contribution to public debate and the proper functioning of a democratic society. In the transition from print to digital, publishers of press publications are facing problems in licensing the online use of their publications and recouping their investments. In the absence of recognition of publishers of press publications as rightholders, licensing and enforcement in the digital environment is often complex and inefficient.deleted
2017/04/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 295 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
(32) The organisational and financial contribution of publishers in producing press publications needs to be recognised and further encouraged to ensure the sustainability of the publishing industry. It is therefore necessary to provide at Union level a harmonised legal protection for press publications in respect of digital uses. Such protection should be effectively guaranteed through the introduction, in Union law, of rights related to copyright for the reproduction and making available to the public of press publications in respect of digital uses.deleted
2017/04/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 312 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
(33) For the purposes of this Directive, it is necessary to defineclarify the sconceptpe of press publication in a way that embraces only journalistic publications, published by a service provider, periodically or regularly updated in any media, for the purpose of informing or entertaining. Such publications would include, for instance, daily newspapers, weeklotection set out in Article s2 and 3 of Directive 2001/29/EC. In order to improve legal certainty for all concerned parties, and to ensure the freedom to carry out certain acts necessary for monthly magazines of general or special ithe normal functioning of the Internest and news websites. Periodical publications which are published for scientific or academic purposes, such as scientific journals, should not be covered by the protection granted to press publications under this Directive. This protection doess well as to take account of certain fundamental rights, these Articles should not extend to acts of hyperlinking, which do not constitute communication to the public.
2017/04/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 326 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
(34) The rights granted to the publishers of press publications under this Directive should have the same scope as the rights of reproduction and making available to the public provided for in Directive 2001/29/EC, insofar as digital uses are concerned. They should also be subject to the same provisions on exceptions and limitations as those applicable to the rights provided for in Directive 2001/29/EC including the exception on quotation for purposes such as criticism or review laid down in Article 5(3)(d) of that Directive.deleted
2017/04/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 340 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
(35) The protection granted to publishers of press publications under this Directive should not affect the rights of the authors and other rightholders in the works and other subject-matter incorporated therein, including as regards the extent to which authors and other rightholders can exploit their works or other subject-matter independently from the press publication in which they are incorporated. Therefore, publishers of press publications should not be able to invoke the protection granted to them against authors and other rightholders. This is without prejudice to contractual arrangements concluded between the publishers of press publications, on the one side, and authors and other rightholders, on the other side.deleted
2017/04/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 519 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4
(4) ‘press publication’ means a fixation of a collection of literary works of a journalistic nature, which may also comprise other works or subject-matter and constitutes an individual item within a periodical or regularly-updated publication under a single title, such as a newspaper or a general or special interest magazine, having the purpose of providing information related to news or other topics and published in any media under the initiative, editorial responsibility and control of a service provider.deleted
2017/04/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 731 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11
Protection of press publications 1. Member States shall provide publishers of press publications with the rights provided for in Article 2 and Article 3(2) of Directive 2001/29/EC for the digital use of their press publications. 2. The rights referred to in paragraph 1 shall leave intact and shall in no way affect any rights provided for in Union law to authors and other rightholders, in respect of the works and other subject- matter incorporated in a press publication. Such rights may not be invoked against those authors and other rightholders and, in particular, may not deprive them of their right to exploit their works and other subject-matter independently from the press publication in which they are incorporated. 3. Articles 5 to 8 of Directive 2001/29/EC and Directive 2012/28/EU shall apply mutatis mutandis in respect of the rights referred to in paragraph 1. 4. The rights referred to in paragraph 1 shall expire 20 years after the publication of the press publication. This term shall be calculated from the first day of January of the year following the date of publication.Article 11 deleted concerning digital uses
2017/04/28
Committee: JURI
Amendment 151 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Contaminants in CE marked fertilising products, such as cadmium, can potentially pose a risk to human and animal health and the environment as they accumulate in the environment and enter the food chain. Their content should therefore be limited as much as possible in such products. Furthermore, impurities in CE marked fertilising products derived from bio-waste, in particular polymers but also metal and glass, should be either prevented or limited to the extent technically feasible by detection of such impurities in separately collected bio-waste before processing.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 152 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Contaminants in CE marked fertilising products, such as cadmium, can potentially pose a risk to human and animal health and the environment as they accumulate in the environment and enter the food chain. Their content should therefore be limited in such products. Furthermore, impurities in CE marked fertilising products derived from bio-waste, in particular polymers but also metal and glass, should be either prevented or limited to the extent technically feasible by detection of such impurities in separately collected bio-waste before processing.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 166 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) In the event of risks to public or animal health from CE marked fertilising products derived from animal by-products, recourse to safeguard measures in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council19 should be possible, as is the case for other categories of products derived from animal by-productswill be required. __________________ 19 Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1).
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 185 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
(31) Where harmonised standards have not been adopted, or do not with sufficient detail cover all elements of the quality and safety requirements laid down in this Regulation, uniform conditions for implementing those requirements maywill be needed. The Commission shouldall therefore be empowered to adopt implementing acts setting out those conditions in common specifications. For reasons of legal certainty, it should be clarified that CE marked fertilising products must comply with such specifications even if they are considered to be in conformity with harmonised standards.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 186 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
(33) IAmmonium nitrate fertilisers of high nitrogen content will be forbidden. However, in order to ensure that CE marked ammonium nitrate fertilisers of high nitrogen content still in use do not endanger safety, and that such fertilisers are not used for purposes other than those for which they are intended, for example as explosives, such fertilisers shouldall be subject to specific requirements relating to detonation resistance testing and to traceability.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 187 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
(34) To ensure effective access to information for market surveillance purposes, information regarding conformity with all Union acts applicable to CE marked fertilising products shouldall be given in the form of a single EU declaration of conformity. In order to reduce the administrative burden on economic operators, tThat single EU declaration of conformity may be a dossier made up of relevant individual declarations of conformity whose content will be made publicly available on the internet.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 188 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
(35) The CE marking, indicating the conformity of a fertilising product, is the visible consequence of a whole process comprising conformity assessment in a broad sense. General principles governing the CE marking and its relationship to other markings are set out in Regulation (EC) No 765/2008. Specific rules governing the affixing of the CE marking in the case of fertilising products shouldall be laid down.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 189 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
(36) CertainThe conformity assessment procedures set out in this Regulation require the intervention of conformity assessment bodies, which are notified by the Member States to the Commission.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 190 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) The system set out in this Regulation shouldall be complemented by the accreditation system provided for in Regulation (EC) No 765/2008. Since accreditation is an essential means of verifying the competence of conformity assessment bodies, it shouldall also be used for the purposes of notification.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 191 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
(41) Due to the variable nature of certain fertilising product component materials, and the potentially irreversible nature of some of the damages to which soil and crop exposure to impurities could lead, transparent accreditation as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 765/2008, ensuring the necessary level of confidence in certificates of conformity of CE marked fertilising products containing such components, shouldall be the only means of demonstrating the technical competence of conformity assessment bodies.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 192 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
(45) In the interest of easing market access, it is crucial that notified bodies apply the conformity assessment procedures without creating unnecessary burdens for economic operators. For the same reason, andAppropriate coordination and cooperation between notified bodies will be needed in order to ensure equal treatment of economic operators, and consistency in the technical application of the conformity assessment procedures needs to be ensured. That can best be achieved through appropriate coordination and cooperation between notified bodies.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 193 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
(47) CE-marked fertilising products should be placed on the market only if they are sufficiently effective and do not present unacceptable risks to human, animal or plant health, to safety or to the environment when properly stored and used for their intended purpose, and under conditions of use which can be reasonably foreseen, that is when such use could result from lawful and readily predictable human behaviour. Therefore, mandatory and strict requirements for safety and quality, as well as appropriate control mechanisms, shouldall be established. Furthermore, the intended use of CE marked fertilising products should not lead to food or feed becoming unsafe.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 194 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
(48) Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 provides for a safeguard procedure allowing the Commission to examine the justification for a measure taken by a Member State against EC fertilisers considered to constitute a risk. In order to increase transparency and to reduce processing time, it is necessary to improve the existing safeguard procedure, with the view to making it safer and more efficient and drawing on the expertise available in Member States.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 195 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
(49) The existing system should be supplemented byall include a procedure under which all interested parties including health and consumers stakeholders and the public in general are informed of measures intended to be taken with regard to CE marked fertilising products presenting an unacceptable risk to human, animal or plant health, to safety or to the environment. It shouldall also allow market surveillance authorities, in cooperation with the relevant economic operators, to act at an early stage in respect of such fertilising products by preventing them from reaching the market.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 196 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
(53) The examination procedure shouldall be used for the adoption of implementing acts with respect to compliant CE marked fertilising products which present an unacceptable risk to human, animal or plant health, to safety or to the environment, since such acts fall within the ambit of Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. For the same reason, it shouldall also be used for the adoption, amendment or repeal of common specifications.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 197 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
(54) The Commission shouldall, by means of implementing acts, determine whether measures taken by Member States in respect of non-compliant CE marked fertilising products are justified or not. Since those acts will relate to the question whether national measures are justified, there is no need for the acts to be subject to control by the Member States.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 203 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
(58) Member States shouldall lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and ensure that those rules are enforced. The penalties provided for should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 204 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
(59) It is necessary to provide for transitional arrangements that allow the making available on the market of EC fertilisers that have been placed on the market in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 before the date of application of this Regulation without those products having to comply with further product requirements. Distributors should therefore be able to supply EC fertilisers that have been placed on the market, namely stock that is already in the distribution chain, before the date of application of this Regulation.deleted
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 206 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60
(60) It is necessary to provide for sufficient time for economic operators to comply with their obligations under this Regulation, and for Member States to set up the administrative infrastructure necessary for its application. The application should therefore be deferred to a date where those preparations can reasonably be finalised.deleted
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 223 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Member States shall not impede the making available on the market of CE marked fertilising products which comply with this Regulation unless they have evidence or well-founded suspicions on the impact of such products on human and animal health and on environment.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 228 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
When deemed appropriate with regard to the performance of, or the risks presented by, a CE marked fertilising product, manufacturers shall carry out sample testing of such fertilising products made available on the market, investigate, and, if necessary, keep a register of complaints, of non- conforming CE marked fertilising products and recalls of such products, and shall keep distributors, market surveillance authorities, as well as relevant health public authorities, informed of any such monitoring.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 230 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Furthermore, where manufacturers consider or have reason to believe that CE marked fertilising products which they have placed on the market present an unacceptable risks to human, animal or plant health, to safety or to the environment, they shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the fertilising products available on the market to that effect, giving details, in particular, of any non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 231 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. Manufacturers shall, further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation, in paper or electronic form, necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the CE marked fertilising product with this Regulation, in a language which can be easily understood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by CE marked fertilising products which they have placed on the market.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 233 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 2
The report shall be submitted at least twenty five days in advance of placing those products on the market.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 235 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a CE marked fertilising product;
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 236 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. When deemed appropriate with regard to the performance of or the risks presented by a CE marked fertilising product, importers shall carry out sample testing of such fertilising products made available on the market, investigate, and, if necessary, keep a register of complaints, of non- conforming CE marked fertilising products and recalls of such products, and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 237 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Furthermore, where importers consider or have reason to believe that CE marked fertilising products which they have placed on the market present an unacceptable risks to human, animal or plant health, to safety or to the environment, they shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the fertilising product available on the market to that effect, giving details, in particular, of any non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 238 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Where a distributor considers or has reason to believe that a CE marked fertilising product is not in conformity with the applicable requirements set out in Annex I, Annex II or Annex III, he or she shall not make the fertilising product available on the market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the CE marked fertilising product presents an unacceptable risks to human, animal or plant health, to safety or to the environment, the distributor shall inform the manufacturer or the importer to that effect as well as the market surveillance authorities.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 239 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Furthermore, where distributors consider or have reason to believe that CE marked fertilising products which they have made available on the market presents an unacceptable risks to human, animal or plant health, to safety or to the environment, they shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the CE marked fertilising product available on the market to that effect, giving details, in particular, of any non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 240 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. Distributors shall, further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation, in paper or electronic form, necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the CE marked fertilising product. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed by CE marked fertilising products which they have made available on the market.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 250 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
A body belonging to a business association or professional federation representing undertakings involved in the design, manufacturing, provision, or use of CE marked fertilising products which it assesses, may, on condition that its independence and the absence of any conflict of interest are demonstrated, not be considered such a body.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 251 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
The impartiality of the conformity assessment bodies, their top level management and of the personnel responsible for carrying out the conformity assessment tasks shall be guaranteed. Appropriate protection will be ensured for employees who report breaches committed within conformity assessment bodies against retaliation, discrimination or other types of unfair treatment at a minimum;
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 252 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall ensure that all sensitive information obtained in the course of its investigations is treated confidentially.deleted
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 253 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Conformity assessments shall be carried out in a proportionate manner, avoiding unnecessary burdens for economic operators. Notified bodies shall perform their activities taking due account of the size of an undertaking, the sector in which it operates, its structure, the degree of complexity of the product technology in question and the mass or serial nature ofand the production process in question.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 255 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Where the market surveillance authorities of one Member State have sufficient reason to believe that a CE marked fertilising product presents an unacceptable risks to human, animal or plant health, to safety or to the environment, they shall carry out an evaluation in relation to the fertilising product concerned covering the requirements laid down in this Regulation. The relevant economic operators shall cooperate as necessary with the market surveillance authorities for that purpose.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 256 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
The Commission shall address its decision to all Member States and shall immediately communicate it to them and the relevant economic operator or operators.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 257 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1
1. Where, having carried out an evaluation under Article 37(1), a Member State finds that although a CE marked fertilising product is in compliance with this Regulation it presents an unacceptable risks to human, animal or plant health, to safety or to the environment, it shall require the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate measures within a reasonable period to ensure that the fertilising product concerned, when placed on the market, no longer presents thatose risks, to withdraw the fertilising product from the market or to recall it.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 258 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
On duly justified imperative grounds of urgency relating to the protection of human, animal or plant health, safety or the environment, the Commission shall adopt immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 41(4).
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 269 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 43 to amend Annexes I to IV for the purposes of adapting them to technical progress and facilitating internal market access and free movement for CE marked fertilising products.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 271 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 43 to amend Annex I, Part I and Annexes II to IV for the purposes of adapting them to technical progress and facilitating internal market access and free movement for CE marked fertilising products
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 278 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) which are likely to be subject of significant trade on the internal market, and
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 280 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) for which there is scientific evidence that the they do not present an unacceptable risks to human, animal or plant health, to safety or to the environment, and that they are sufficiently effective.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 300 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall also be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 43 to amend Annex I, Part I and Annexes II to IV in the light of new scientific evidence. The Commission shall use this empowerment where, based on a risk assessment, an amendment proves necessary to ensure that any CE marked fertilising product complying with the requirements of this Regulation does not, under normal conditions of use, present an unacceptable risk to human, animal, or plant health, to safety or to the environment.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 307 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall review Annex I Part II ten years after the entry into force of this Regulation or in case there is any new relevant scientific information available as regards the toxicity and carcinogenicity of relevant contaminants or any new technological progress and innovation in the field of production and use of fertilising products.
2017/03/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 351 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 5
- Lead (Pb) 120 mg/kg dry matter, and
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 393 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
- As of [Publications office, please insert the date of application of this Regulation]: 640 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 403 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
- As of [Publications office, please insert the date occurring three years after the date of application of this Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), andeleted
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 424 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
- As of [Publications office, please insert the date occurring twelveeight years after the date of application of this Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 432 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) Lead (Pb) 120 mg/kg dry matter.
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 479 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 1
- As of [Publications office, please insert the date of application of this Regulation]: 640 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 487 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 2
- As of [Publications office, please insert the date occurring three years after the date of application of this Regulation]: 40 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), andeleted
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 507 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
- As of [Publications office, please insert the date occurring twelveeight years after the date of application of this Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 515 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) Lead (Pb) 1520 mg/kg dry matter,
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 572 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
- Cadmium (Cd) 31,5 mg/kg dry matter,
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 575 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
- Lead (Pb) 200 mg/kg dry matter, and
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 583 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
- Cadmium (Cd) 31,5 mg/kg dry matter,
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 587 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 2 – indent 5
- Lead (Pb) 120 mg/kg dry matter.
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 598 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(B) – paragraph 2 – indent 5
- Lead (Pb) 1520 mg/kg dry matter.
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 602 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
- Cadmium (Cd) 31,5 mg/kg dry matter,
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 605 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
- Lead (Pb) 1520 mg/kg dry matter.
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 636 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
- Cadmium (Cd) 31,5 mg/kg dry matter,
2017/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 782 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where the CE marked fertilising products has a total phosphorus (P) content of 5 % phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) equivalent or more by mass (‘phosphate fertiliser’) (a) if the content of cadmium (cd) is equal to or higher than 20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) the actual cadmium (Cd) content in mg/kg shall be declared, and (b) the phrase “low cadmium content” or similar, or a logo with that message, may only appear if the content of cadmium (Cd) is lower than 20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5)
2017/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 802 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Fertilising products that contains less than 5ppm of Cadmium, Arsenic, Lead, Chromium VI and Mercury, respectively, shall be eligible to use a visible “Green Label” in their packaging and label. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts to adopt the technical standards of such label
2017/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 804 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where the CE marked fertilising product has a total phosphorus (P) content of 5 % phosphorus pentoxide (P205) equivalent or more by mass (‘phosphate fertiliser’) (a) if the content of cadmium (Cd) is equal to or higher than 20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P205), the actual cadmium (Cd) content in mg/kg (P205) shall be declared, and (b) the phrase ‘low cadmium content’ or similar, or a logo with that message, may only appear if the content of cadmium (Cd) is lower than 20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P205).
2017/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 100 #

2016/0023(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Most mercury emissions and associated exposure risks result from anthropogenic activities, including primary mercury mining and processing, the use of mercury in products, industrial processes and artisanal and small-scale gold mining ("ASGM") and mercury emissions originating in particular from coal combustion and the management of mercury waste. Fossil fuel combustion in power plants and industrial boilers together with residential heating constitute almost half of global mercury emissions. Therefore, the transition to renewable energy production along with energy efficiency measures should be hastened in order to significantly reduce the release of mercury into the atmosphere.
2016/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 112 #

2016/0023(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) As Union legislation already transposes many of the obligations of the Convention, this Regulation should only lay down provisions that complement the Union acquis and that are needed to ensure its full alignment with the Convention and, accordingly, to enable the Union and its Member States to ratify and implement it. This Regulation should also lay down new provisions that go beyond the Convention, in keeping with the Strategy and Union legislation on the environment and protection of human health, particularly in the field of waste.
2016/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 158 #

2016/0023(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The permanent storage without pre-treatment of metallic mercury that is considered as waste should be ruled out owing to the risks it poses, as an extremely hazardous substance in its liquid state. Prior to the permanent storage of mercury waste, the relevant operations to stabilise and solidify such waste must be carried out in order to reduce these risks, in keeping with Article 6 of Directive 1999/31/EC. The permanent storage (or disposal) of mercury waste will be permitted only after it has been solidified.
2016/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 159 #

2016/0023(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 b (new)
(18b) The safety of permanent storage underground or in salt mines should be carefully analysed, since there are no studies that adequately assess the risks linked to this form of storage for mercury waste. The Commission may draw up recommendations for the characteristics of facilities for the permanent storage of mercury waste. It may also propose a revision of Directive 1999/31/EC.
2016/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 179 #

2016/0023(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall identify the financial and technical means for contributing to the capacity-building and the transfer of technical assistance and technology pursuant to the obligations deriving from the Minamata Convention. The Commission in collaboration with Member States and relevant stakeholders shall promote and facilitate the development, transfer and diffusion of, and access to, up-to-date environmentally sound alternative technologies to developing country Parties, in particular the least developed countries, so as to strengthen their capacity to effectively implement the Minamata Convention. This obligation shall include all areas and phases of the elaboration of mercury, including the disposal as waste.
2016/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 198 #

2016/0023(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – indent 1 a (new)
- evidence showing that there are no technological alternatives to the use of mercury for the product or process,
2016/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 205 #

2016/0023(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall adopt decisions, by means of implementing acts, in view of specifying whether the relevant new mercury-added product or new manufacturing process is allowed. The Member State concerned may not authorise the new product or process before the Commission has adopted its decision.
2016/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 216 #

2016/0023(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. From one year after the entry into force of this Regulation, dental amalgam shall not be used for the treatment of pregnant or breastfeeding women or children who undergo treatment on their deciduous teeth.
2016/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 17 #

2015/2353(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Given that the added value of the ecosystems and biodiversity of the European environment must be ensured, considers that the MFF should recognise this value by allocating sufficient resources in the upcoming budgets to preserve this biodiversity, mainly in rural areas, but not only. In the light of the current EU's commitments to halting the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystem services in Europe by 2020, we must make sure that the overall EU spending has no negative impacts on biodiversity and supports the achievement of our biodiversity targets. Consequently, with environmental protection being an integral part of all EU policies under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, there is a direct link between biodiversity protection with the expenses of major EU policies such as agriculture and forest policies; fisheries, marine and water policies; regional policy; and climate change policy;
2016/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 30 #

2015/2353(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the revision of the MFF should make provision for the fact that food safety will be a challenge in the coming years given the increased pressure on resources – this provision could be used to tackle malnutrition trends in Member States. and, also, to enhance food quality and food safety, namely by improving the effectiveness, efficiency and reliability of official controls, as a vital tool for maintaining a high level of safety for humans, animals and plants along the food chain whilst ensuring a high level of protection of the environment. Furthermore, the revision of the MFF is a unique opportunity to provide extra money to improve animal welfare in line with current and future EU laws on the protection of animals kept for farming purposes recognized as "sentient beings" under Article 13 of title II of the Lisbon Treaty;
2016/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 13 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses that agricultural development must be based on the local domestic food production to ensure the local population an equal access to food;
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 18 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Underlines the importance of food sovereignty principle as the right of people to decide upon their own food and agricultural production;
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 20 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Underlines that at least 80% of agricultural land in world is currently used for livestock feed production instead of food crops production, depriving millions of hungry people in developing countries of sources of nutrition. Emphasizes that instead of proposing growth in food production more attention needs to be given to food distribution, tackling food waste, and reducing intensive livestock farming for the production of meat and dairy;
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 26 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that small-scale farmers, which produce around 70% of the food consumed in Africa, play a crucial role in local livelihoods and are indispensable for inclusive agricultural development and stand to benefit most from direct development aid;
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 27 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Stresses that access to agricultural land and use of traditional farming methods by small-scale farmers are seriously endangered by agribusiness investors and their model of agricultural production based on public-private partnerships;
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 28 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Emphasizes its deep concern regarding the land grabbing carried out by foreign investors which strikes the local small-scale farmers and contributes to local, regional and national food insecurity and poverty;
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 31 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the need to shift to sustainable farming, moving away from intensive farming and extractive monocultures that increase input dependency and land degradation, including susceptibility to the effects of climate change;
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 47 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses that millions of people in Africa, especially children, are suffering from hunger and malnutrition, which are the main causes of human mortality in the continent;
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 50 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls for a development of new tailor- made agricultural and food policies that respond to the interest of the whole of society aiming to eradicate hunger and malnutrition;
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 51 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. WelcomesIt is concerned that the NAFSN's commitment to food security, but is concerned that the means used are based on outdated models of agricultural development; might be beneficial to big businesses rather than to the small-scale family farmers and it is likely to increase poverty and inequality in Africa; stresses that the NAFSN's commitment to food security must first and foremost benefit small-scale farmers;
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 80 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 2
- monitor land titling and certification schemes to ensure that they protect the interests of smallholder farmers and do not concentrate land ownership or dispossess communities of the resources they rely upon; enact binding national measures against land grabbing, corruption based on land transfer and the use of land for speculative investment,
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 84 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 2 a (new)
- consult domestic stakeholders and establish a cooperation with domestic farmers and local communities, local authorities and civil society organisations to tackle food insecurity and improve their livelihoods,
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 99 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 5
- encourage a wide variety of local and seasonal food crops, including fruit and vegetables, to improve nutrition,
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 135 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – indent 2
- ensure that EU-based investors respect the rights of local communities and provide highest standards of transparency regarding their investment plans;, along with environmental, social and human rights safeguards,
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 141 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – indent 2 a (new)
- recognise and defend the necessity for participating countries to achieve food security and their right to be as self- sufficient as possible,
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 144 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – indent 2 b (new)
- encourage participating countries to democratically implement their own agricultural and food policies, priorities and strategies by means of a sustainable agricultural model,
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 146 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – indent 2 c (new)
- focus their development programmes and policies towards shifting from support for intensive livestock farming to support for sustainable local plant-based agriculture,
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 147 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – indent 2 d (new)
- eliminate agricultural export subsidies, which are distorting the local markets and destroying livelihoods in developing countries;
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 149 #

2015/2277(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on participating governments and investors to enter into a dialogue with civil society on the NAFSN, local communities, and other institutions on the NAFSN, as well as to ensure that agreements concluded are available to the public domain in a transparent manner.
2016/02/05
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 29 #

2015/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas a European Implementation Assessment study by the European Parliamentary Research Service of May 2016 concludes that stakeholders - across businesses, consumers, environmental and health NGOs, researchers, as well as Member States' competent authorities - are in favour of specific measures at EU level for the FCMs that are not yet harmonised at EU level;
166/01/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 41 #

2015/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that, while the major focus should be on the adoption of specific measures for those 13 materials not yet regulated at EU level, shortcomings exist in the implementation and enforcement of the legislation in place; as current EU legislation of food contact materials permits chemicals that are prohibited in other products under other EU law and ignores today's science on endocrine disrupting chemicals, the EU shall seek proper regulation of all types of food contact materials, including a prohibition on the use of both endocrine disrupting chemicals and "Substances of Very High Concern", or SVHCs, as defined under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH);
166/01/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 45 #

2015/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Awaits the upcoming review by the Commission’s Joint Research Centre of the national provisions adopted by Member States for non-harmonised materials; calls on the Commission to use this review as a starting-point for drawing up the required measures; noting that some of the migrating chemicals falling through the gaps in the legislation and threatening human health, include carcinogens, neurotoxins and endocrine disruptors.
166/01/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 73 #

2015/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. however, the re-use of materials under the principles of circular economy and resource-efficiency should, in no way, lead to a higher number of contaminants added to the final product.
166/01/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 108 #

2015/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. The 58 chemicals that have been placed on the list of most harmful chemicals under the REACH Regulation1a (SVHC) are currently permitted in food contact materials; they include chemicals that are carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction, or are bio-accumulative (i.e. capable of building up and persisting in the body), or have hormone disrupting or other harmful properties; FCMs-related concern also refers to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which are associated with hormonal cancers (breast, prostate, testes) as well as reproductive problems (infertility, adverse pregnancy outcomes), metabolic disorders (diabetes, obesity), allergies, and neurodevelopmental problems (learning disorders, autism spectrum disorders). In addition to known hazardous chemicals, there are other chemicals (so- called non intentionally added substances) that migrate, and their identity and structure is not known (especially in plastics). _________________ 1a OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1–849
166/01/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 123 #

2015/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Supports research and innovation initiatives that seek to develop new substances for use in FCMs that are proven to be safe for human health; however, and for the time being, any safer alternatives should not include bisphenol S (BPS) as a substitute to bisphenol A (BPA). According to the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) of ECHA, BPS may have a toxicological profile similar to BPA and thus RAC advises against substitution with BPS. For the RAC, if substitution trend towards BPS is observed, the need to propose a restriction on BPS should be considered 1a. _________________ 1a Source of the citation: Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC), Opinion on an Annex XV dossier proposing restrictions on Bisphenola. p.13. http://www.echa.europa.eu/documents/10 162/13641/bisphenol_a_seac_draft_opinio n_en.pdf
166/01/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 137 #

2015/2259(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Expresses its concern that the level of enforcement of the legislation on FCMs varies greatly across the EU; highlights the importance of developing EU guidelinlegally binding EU rules for FCMs which would facilitate a more uniformensure a harmonised implementation and better enforcement in the Member StatesEU internal market in the absence of harmonised legislation; Member States shall apply mutual recognition in such a way that when two national regulations are in contradiction with each other the one that prevails is the one ensuring a higher level of protection of health;
166/01/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 8 #

2015/2229(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Ba. having regard to the Joint Staff Working Document (SWD) on ‘Gender Equality and Women´s Empowerment: Transforming the lives of Girls and Women through EU External relations 2016-2020’1 a __________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/sites/devco /files/staff-working-document-gender- 2016-2020-20150922_en.pdf
2015/10/23
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 11 #

2015/2229(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Bb. having regard to the EP´s resolution of 8 October 2015 on the renewal of the EU Plan of Action on Gender Equality and Women´s Empowerment in Development1 b; __________________ 1b http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getD oc.do?pubRef=-//EP//TEXT+TA+P8-TA- 2015- 0350+0+DOC+XML+V0//EN&language= EN
2015/10/23
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 13 #

2015/2229(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas the World Health Organisation (WHO) constitution states that ‘the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition’1 c; __________________ 1c http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Publica tions/Factsheet31.pdf
2015/10/23
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 15 #

2015/2229(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C
C. whereas the surge in terrorism and armed conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regionall over the world has led to a significantn increase in these forms of violence, with rape and enslavement of women and girls being used systematically as a weapon of war, and trafficking in human beings, especially women and children, as a source of financing terrorist activities; whereas the participation of women in peacebuilding processes and democratic reform is critical to their success;
2015/10/23
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 35 #

2015/2229(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates that religious, cultural and traditional differences can never justify violence against women and girls, such as female genital mutilation (FGM), early and forced marriages, domestic violence and honour killings; and can never be used to maintain women and girls from the right to safe and legal abortion;
2015/10/23
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 46 #

2015/2229(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Deplores the lack of gender equality in the political realm of a lot of third countries as well as some countries within the EU; recalls that women and men are equal and should enjoy the same political rights and civil liberties;
2015/10/23
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 80 #

2015/2229(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Deplores the fact that women and girls are the most affected by extreme poverty, while it is factually proven that investment in women and girlsthe promotion of gender equality and women´s empowerment is one of the most efficient ways of combating poverty;
2015/10/23
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 12 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Tackling factory farming, one of the greatest sustainability concerns of our time, presents a unique opportunity to resolve some of the world’s most pressing economic, environmental and ethical challenges;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 13 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recognises that consumers across EU demand a better food quality and safety while reducing the environmental impact of agriculture and farming;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 16 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Recognises that meat and dairy overconsumption might cause health problems and their massive production is highly energy intensive, resources consuming and has a considerable impact on GHGs emission;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 17 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses the need to launch educational campaign on healthy diets and habits to prevent food induced diseases;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 22 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the need to tackle food waste, since each year 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted or lost, and the need to address the wasteful use of cereals as animal feed in intensive production systems - which is an inefficient and environmentally damaging use of land and resources - instead of using these crops to feed people directly;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 23 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas population growth, higher average incomes and changing consumer behaviour will lead to revised dietary preferences, in particular resulting in higher demand for processed foods and animal proteins such as meat and dairy;deleted
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 36 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses, therefore, the importance of supporting farmers in the transition to more sustainable agricultural practices, with the aim of increasing efficiency and productivity while ensuring, food safety, the protection of human and animal health and a reduction in pollution and greenhouse gas emissions;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 42 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Underlines that farm management is key to ensure food security (at local, regional, national and world level), to help reduce climate change and to make a sustainable use of natural resources; and that it plays a crucial role in looking after the countryside across the EU territory and keeping the rural economies alive; environmentally sustainable farming, which uses natural resources prudently and respects animal welfare, is essential for our food production and for our quality of life – today, tomorrow and for future generations;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 43 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. A broad cultural shift is needed or, in other words, a food and farming revolution that provides healthy, affordable food for all produced from farming systems that promote our welfare and that of farm animals, support rural livelihoods and relieve poverty, protect the planet and its precious natural resources;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 49 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Insists that farm management practices should ensure the protection of water and, soil quality and minimise biodiversity loss;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 56 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Highlights the key role played by organic and biodynamic farming in preserving natural resources , preventing environmental pollution and directly and indirectly preserving biodiversity;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 58 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas owing to pressure on natural resources, climate change, the scarcity of land, the vulnerability of the environment, the growth of the world population and changing consumer behaviour, it is essential that farmers produce more with lesssustainably, meaning a smaller ecological footprint per kg of product produced;
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 66 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas, a more productive and resource-efficient agriculture is key to addressing the challenges of sustainability for all farms of whatever size and to making them better equipped to preserve natural resources;
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 69 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Points out that livestock husbandry practices that protect animals’ health and wellbeing are inherent to modern sustainable farm management models; acknowledges that animal welfare should be further improved and that coherent animal welfare standards across the EU are critical to the definition of good animal husbandry;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 70 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas the EU is the biggest exporter of agricultural products worldwide, making the agri-food sector a key economic pillar of the Union employing 47 million people in 15 million downstream enterprises in fields such as food processing, retail and services, and contributing to a positive trade balance of EUR 17 802 euro that represents 7.2 % of total value of EU exports;deleted
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 72 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Emphasises that by raising livestock on pasture, farmers enable their animals to move freely, engage in instinctive behaviours, consume a natural diet, and avoid the stress and illness associated with confinement;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 72 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas the competitiveness of the common agricultural policy (CAP) is mentioned as one of the key goals in Article 4(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013, and increasing productivity and ensuring reasonable prices as mentioned in Article 39 TFEU can be best achieved through innovation;deleted
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 73 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls upon the Commission and Member States to discourage industrial intensive farming because of its huge environmental impact;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 74 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Urges the European Union to invest more public funds in the strategic sector of organic farming by developing farming techniques to increase soil microbial activity and biodiversity - including the use of composting techniques and of companion planting and cover crops; the collective purchase and use of machinery and the development of machines adapted to the needs of organic farming; the selection of locally appropriate robust varieties; the identification of new sources or organic fertilisers and the protection of plants against insects naturally;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 82 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – point 1 (new)
(1) Asks the European Commission to put forward proposals for dissemination, training and education programmes on greener and animal-welfare compatible farming systems;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 83 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – point 2 (new)
(2) Underlines that bringing farmers and consumers closer together through local food networks, often characterised by personal, direct contact between the producer and the customer, offers values such as food being fresh and locally produced with less impact on environment, and represents an opportunity to increase the farmer’s income; the positive role played by short supply covers a range of direct selling (from selling on the farm, at farmers’ markets, or via the internet);
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 87 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital K
K. whereas the agricultural sector has been subject to frequent cycles of change aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity, which have contributed significantly to the economic development of agriculture to its current level; whereas the incorporation of the latest technologies into farming practices will bring significant benefits for all farm sizes; is leading to increased debt among farmers and increased dependence on fossil fuels and banks, as well as having a hugely negative social and environmental impact; whereas this has led to the closure of many farms, concentrating production in increasingly large farms based on an industrial model;
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 98 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Calls upon the Commission and Member State to invest on the improvement of the varieties of endemic plant species which could be suitable for animal feeding in order to reduce the dependence on the import of animal feed often made up of genetically engineered plants;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 99 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the importance of enhanced efforts in adapting current agriculture and water management practices to climate change. and sees an urgent need to reduce cattle livestock climate emissions by adopting new farm management practices and strategies related to housing and feeding which, in some cases, are already available;
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 104 #

2015/2227(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – indent 1 (new)
- Calls on the European Union to develop and explore integrated strategies to reduce the use of antibiotics to protect human and animal health and animal welfare notably by looking into alternative treatments (e.g. adapted housing systems, feeding, use of herbs).
2015/11/30
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 117 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Is strongly convinced that economic development andmust be based on sustainable production are not mutually exclusive and arend is achievable mainly through innovationagroecology; stresses the need to support innovation in technology and governance by providing regulatory coherence, clarity and room for entrepreneurship, and urges the Commission to ensure that innovation is explicitly taken into accountagroecological farming is supported in forthcoming reviews and reforms of relevant legislation; highlights the fact that European agriculture is able to produce high-quality and high-added value products together with profitable, knowledge-based solutions in order to feed a growing anwith which to feed Europe’s population, giving priority to the production of food mfore demanding world population the internal market;
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 128 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Encourages the Commission to come forward with solutions to stimulate the uptake of ICT-based management systems, real-time data monitoring, sensor technology and the use of detection systems for the optimisation of production systems or precision agriculture, which inter alia could mean adapting to changing production and market conditions leading todesigned to promote progress towards agroecology, which inter alia could mean more efficient use of natural resources, increased crop performancebetter crops, reduction of the environmental footprint, better understanding of animal behaviour, and improved animal health and welfare;
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 136 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Is convinced that information gathered by robotics, sensor technology, automatic control and other technological innovations in the context of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and Big Data will enable real-time monitoring, better decision-making, and improved operations management along the whole food chain; welcomes the creation of the Alliance for Internet of Things Innovation (AIOTI) Working Group 06 on ‘smart farming and food safety’, and stresses in this respect the importance and relevance of the European Digital Single Market for agriculture in terms of tackling problems of interoperability, standards for better convergence and questions of data ownership;deleted
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 140 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned at the low level of awareness concerning the potential of Big Data and IoT and the fragmentation of the related technology systems, which increase the barriers to uptake and slow down deployment, and is disappointed at the slow take up of GPS technologies; notes that in the EU currently only 10 % of aided guidance, less than 1 % of real time kinematic movement and less than 1 % of variable rate application techniques are being used; encourages the Commission to quantify environmental and production benefit and to ensure awareness, knowledge and technology transfers;deleted
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 144 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the uptake of precision agriculture that provides new whole-farm management approaches, such as GPS/GNSS-technology driven machinery which, in combination with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPASs, or drones) , can work arable land to the nearest centimetre; agrees that these techniques could significantly reduce both the use of plant protection products and fertiliser and water use, and combat soil erosion; calls on the Commission to remove the barriers to adopting precision farming, in particular those linked to complex and fragmented ICT systems and investment level issues; encourages Member States to support these practices, in particular by using the opportunities under the new rural development rules under Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013;deleted
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 151 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the increased use of RPASs for farming purposes, since this can lead to savings in crop protection material and water usage; notes that a proposal for legislation is forthcoming in the revision of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)’s basic regulation, so that all drones would fall under EU competence; calls on the Commission to ensure that there are clear and unambiguous EU- wide standards and rules for the civil use of RPASs and that forthcoming legislation takes into account the specific conditions under which drones operate in agriculture;deleted
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 167 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the production of animal protein for feed and food through growing insects that can deliver an efficient conversion of organic residual streams into protein and nutrients with a lower climate impact and using less water than most conventional farm animals; is concerned that the current legislation on processed animal protein does not take into account the specificities of the production process for insects, since use of insect proteins is obstructed by outdated regulatory frameworks that make slaughterhouse requirement applicable to insects; urges the Commission to clarify this issue;deleted
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 179 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises the enormous potential of technologyresearch and innovation for the development of new products and servicesa less oil-dependent form of farming and job creation along the whole agri-food value chain; highlights the creation of new jobs in the agricultural sector, which is of pivotal importance for rural development, and considers that developing modernenvironmentally friendly agricultural practices will make agriculture more attractive to young farmers and entrepreneurs alike; calls on the Commission to look into the possibilities of incentivising farmers to raise public awareness concerning the workings of the agri-food chain and newagroecological production methods;
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 195 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights that a sizeable proportion of biotic waste streams are already used as, for example, animal feed or base material for biofuels; considers, however, that these materials should generate even higher outputs by aiming for the most added value and by using new technologies such as biorefining, insect breeding, solid state fermentation, biogas extraction and the extraction of minerals from manure; notes the lack of economies of scale for agricultural by-products and waste streams, and encourages the Commission to support their reuse by facilitating EU-wide recognition systems and special rural development programmes, to facilitate cross-border circulation and to improve synergy and coherence with other EU policiese need to reduce biotic waste streams by developing a form of farming grounded in the principles of agroecology;
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 217 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Points out that climate-smart farmingagroecological practices could have a triple-win effect by increasing sustainable production, ensuring climate-resilient farming that is better able to cope with changing and adversemuch more beneficial effect, since they improve soil quality, require less weather patterns, and reducing emissions from the agricultural sector by encouraging productive, resource- efficient and circular systems; stressesand increase sustainable production, ensuring a form of farming that the agricultural sector has the unique opportunity to actively capture CO2 by means of forestation, use of cover crops and leguminous crops, and absorbing greenhouse gases in the soil (carbon sinking)lps mitigate the effects of climate change by cutting the amount of emissions generated by the farming sector;
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 230 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Considers soil quality to be of economic and ecological importance since a depletion of the ecological state would result in less productive soil, lower nutrient availability, increases in susceptibility of plants to pests and diseases, lower water holding capacity and diminished biodiversity; calls on the Commission to support innovative practices and the sharing of best practices such as crop rotation systems or fertilising with green legumes to avoid further soil degradation; believes that the interplay between organic matter and production needs to be better understood; welcomes research into innovative practices such as the use of microbial interventions, in line with agroecological principles, and plant-soil interactions which could lower the environmental impact and reduce the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides; recognises the importance of a sustainable soil use that takes account of site-specific needs;
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 251 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for a continuous development of innovative new breeding techniques for plants, as this is of vital importance for the efficient development of newmeasures to promote the recovery of local and traditional varieties, contributing to the development of plants with higher yields, greater nutritional value and better resistance to pests, diseases and adverse weather conditions; believes that many new breeding techniques provide unprecedented opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of conventional agriculture; disapproves of the current administrative and regulatory burdens; urges the Commission to encourage new techniques and ensure access to biological materials for SMEs in the breeding sector, and expects it to give primacy to innovation in this respect and safeguard the right of farmers to use and exchange their seeds;
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 280 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Acknowledges that there is a great potential for better risk management and sSees the current risk management tools as underdeveloped, a situation which could result in short-term loss of productivity and long-term loss of innovation; calls on the Commission to investigate and report on the possibility of stimulating private insurance schemes covering adverse climatic events, animal or plantestablish a range of aid decoupled from the obligation to pay crop insurance to offset losses caused by adverse weather conditions or natural diseases, pest infestations or environmental incidents, as mentioned in Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013ters of all kinds; calls, too, for crop insurance be adapted to suit small and medium-sized farms;
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 291 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Considers that economic development andmust be linked to ecological sustainability are complementary provided enough room is left for innovation and entrepreneurship and provided action isnd action must be taken to prevent the appearance of differences in national implementation, so as to ensure a genuine level playing field, also by exploring new and relevant techniques such as satellite imaging; calls on the Commission to ensure a genuine level playing field for the agricultural sector by actively monitoring relevant legislation such as the Birds and Habitats Directives and the implementation thereof and reporting back to Parliament every two years;
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 302 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses that the CAP should be moreprincipally focused on farmers’ needs while not compromising policy goals; stresses the need for a more flexible legislative framework that is better aligned to deliver synergies with other sectors such as chemicals, health and technology, by enhancing knowledge crossovers, integration of resource use and better understanding of reciprocal effects in order to optimise their interplay and better integrate with the circular economy, stresses further that a market-oriented CAP will enhance the innovative power and competitiveness of the European agricultural sector by reducing government intervention and stimulating entrepreneurshipmaintaining and promoting small and medium-sized farms, environmental conservation and high- quality, healthy food, and ensuring remunerative prices;
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 308 #

2015/2227(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Considers innovation to be an essential tool and a key horizontal policy priority for the CAP to develop, implement and achieve the objectives of the CAP reform 2014-2020a new CAP a new agroecological PAC that accords priority to the domestic market; calls on the Commission, therefore, to provide a more ambitious overarching strategy with measurable outcomes in order to align and focus research and innovation vis-à-vis policy priorities; stresses that the CAP should provide more flexibility for the use of newly developed techniques and pracfor the provision of infrastructure for the local community, such as abattoirs and industrial facilitices without an increase in burdensome rules and procedurefor the processing and sale of agricultural products; believes that a horizontal priority for the European legislative framework should be to ensure sufficient leeway for pilot programmes and testing for innovative techniques;
2016/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 33 #

2015/2225(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas agriculture accounts for 70 % of the world’s fresh water use, and water availability is already a major limitation on agricultural production in some regions of the EU and globally, however, that market competitive pressure has shown that technical solutions alone will not alleviate the pressure on natural resources, it will merely increase the financial incentive to produce more;
2016/02/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 40 #

2015/2225(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas global energy demand is predicted to rise by 40 % by 2030 and research has shown that shorter agro- food chains can lead to reduced energy inputs with cost and environmental benefits;
2016/02/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 117 #

2015/2225(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Is of the view that the loss of genetic diversity over the past century threatens food/feed security and undermines EU policies on sustainable agriculture, biodiversity protection and adaptation strategies under climate change; believes that the move to mono cultures and the lack of crop rotations is the biggest single factor in this loss; considers all plant and animal varieties, including landraces and their wild relatives, as essential for maintaining genetic diversity, breeding programmes and the production of nutritious and sufficient food;
2016/02/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 158 #

2015/2225(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises that it is crucial not to hamper the application of high-precision breeding techniques – without scientific reason – by subjecting them to unnecessary regulatory oversight;deleted
2016/02/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 245 #

2015/2225(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Considers it essential for the Commission and the Member States to develop projects which focus exclusively on the, aimed both at development ofing more resource- efficient crop varieties and focusing on soil improving cropping systems, especially given the increasing scarcity of water availability and certain key components of fertilisers such as phosphate;
2016/02/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 267 #

2015/2225(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the Member States to make better use of the financial instruments (FI) created under the joint EC-EIB Memorandum of Understanding in respect of agriculture and rural development for the period 2014-2020, believes however that this should not be a substitute for ensuring a viable return from the marketplace and urges the commission to address the imbalance in the food chain;
2016/02/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 271 #

2015/2225(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Notes that rural areas, and in particular agriculture, are most exposed to actual and potential climate change; recognises that agriculture must be allowed to adapt to meet changing circumstances using all available technological solutions, this highlights the need to broaden the definition of "productive agriculture" and to fully support and respect those farming lands which provide public goods in climate mitigation and carbon sequestration;
2016/02/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4 #

2015/2220(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B
B. whereas the EU Special Representative for Central Asia, Peter Burian, has a responsibility to promote the rights of women and gender equality;
2015/11/17
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 14 #

2015/2220(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that despite all five Central Asian countries ratifying the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, significant inequalities between men and women still exist in Central Asia; is concerned that 29% of women in the region are victims of physical or sexual violencviolence against women is still widespread in many parts of Central Asia and takes many forms, including domestic violence, bride kidnapping, trafficking, early marriages and physical abuse;
2015/11/17
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 1 #

2015/2137(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
– having regard to the Eurobarometer survey published in October 2015 on the attitudes of people in Europe towards biodiversity (‘Special Eurobarometer 436’), according to which at least eight out of ten Europeans consider the various effects of biodiversity loss to be serious while more than three-quarters of Europeans believe that mankind has a responsibility to look after nature and that it is important to stop biodiversity loss;
2015/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 10 #

2015/2137(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. considering Europe's high ecological footprint that relies heavily on the import of resources and goods from all over the world;
2015/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 37 #

2015/2137(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1 a (new)
Is of the opinion that further and future European efforts to halt biodiversity loss on the European continent should ensure that pressures are not transferred to other parts of the world thereby increasing global biodiversity loss;
2015/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 62 #

2015/2137(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Considers political will, implementation, enforcement and further integration of biodiversity into other policy areas - such as transports, industry, energy, tourism, external trade, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, regional development and cohesion - to be essential;
2015/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 87 #

2015/2137(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that, according to the European Commissioner for the Environment Karmenu Vella, one in six jobs in the EU depends to some extent on nature and biodiversity;
2015/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 88 #

2015/2137(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Reminds that the European Commission estimates that biodiversity loss costs the EU 3% of its GDP annually;
2015/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 89 #

2015/2137(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Points out that protecting and valuing biodiversity and natural resources in a more efficient way is not only key to our life and that of future generations, but makes also sense from an economic point of view;
2015/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 96 #

2015/2137(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the EU leaders to listen to the half a million citizens who have called for our strong nature protection laws to be upheld and better implemented;
2015/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 107 #

2015/2137(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Asks the EU Commission and Member States to address the major direct causes of biodiversity namely human activities such as land-use change, intensive agriculture, pollution, unsustainable natural resources use and climate change;
2015/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 111 #

2015/2137(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Underlines that action must be taken to set higher standards of biodiversity and ecosystem protection in relevant sector policies. In particular, the Common Agricultural Policy must be transformed into a real sustainable rural development policy that awards public money to land users for the delivery of needed public goods, instead of distributing untargeted subsidies, as it is partly the case today;
2015/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 194 #

2015/2137(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Notes and regrets that there has not yet been a measurable improvement of the biodiversity status in agriculture; urges the Commission and Member States to monitor, assess and increase the effectiveness of greening measures and other rural development measures of the CAP; underlines that food production depends on nature and needs to contribute to its preservation not to its disappearance; calls on the Commission to take into account its findings in the mid- term review of the CAP;
2015/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 285 #

2015/2137(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights that Natura 2000, the European network of protected natural areas, is still a relatively young network, whose full potential is far from having been achieved; considers that the Nature Directives remain relevant and that best practices on implementation demonstrate their effectiveness; the implementation of the Birds and Habitats Directives, including Natura 2000, is and should remain a core element of the EU biodiversity strategy;
2015/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 288 #

2015/2137(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Unfortunately, the mid-term review of the EU biodiversity strategy showed that the contributing decline in the status of species and habitats of EU importance associated with agriculture indicates that greater efforts need to be made;
2015/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 363 #

2015/2137(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Stresses that the issues relating to biodiversity, agriculture and notably intensive livestock production, climate change and scarcity of raw materials are inseparably linked; calls on the Commission and Member States to take this into account in the further discussions on a new international agreement on climate change;
2015/11/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 18 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Is concerned that the non- consensual distribution of erotic or pornographic material, including the phenomenon of so-called ‘revenge porn’– a rapidly increasing form of abuse – overwhelmingly affects women and girls, some of whom are under the legal age of consent; emphasises the urgent need to educate and train young girls on the possible consequences of taking intimate photographs of themselves; underlines the importance of supporting programs for digital and media literacy for children and online safety courses in schools as prevention and awareness raising are indispensable and parents and those in contact with children have to be educated of the increasing risks posed by online activities related to child sexual abuse;
2017/05/22
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 57 #

2015/2129(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to step up the provision of resources for professionals working with children as well as for investigative experts, who should be aware of how gender differences affect the ways in which girls and boys respond to sexual abuse; underlines the necessity of fighting the reproduction of gender stereotypes and the increased sexualisation of children in the media.
2017/05/22
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 154 #

2015/2113(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines that EU plans to source most of its ‘renewable’ energy by burning biomass as well as its policies are leading to widespread land-grabbing and forest destruction;
2015/06/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 157 #

2015/2113(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Notes that current EU biofuels policy has been widely criticised for not taking into account greenhouse gas emissions associated with indirect land use change (ILUC) which can be triggered when existing agricultural production shifts to uncultivated land, both inside and outside the EU;
2015/06/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 159 #

2015/2113(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Considers that a sustainable approach for meeting the EU’s energy security targets should not expand further the use of biofuels grown on land and that improving fuel efficiency of vehicles, reducing transport demand, reducing intensive livestock, increasing the use of biofuels from waste and residues that do not cause additional land use change are better options;
2015/06/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 193 #

2015/2113(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls the EU decision makers to take into account the fact that biofuels reduce world food supply – mandating hunger and that it is only by counting on people to eat less food can carbon savings be achieved.
2015/06/19
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 14 #

2015/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
– having regard to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) 2013 Report ‘Tackling Climate Change through Livestock: a global assessment of emissions and mitigation opportunities’;
2015/06/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 15 #

2015/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 b (new)
– having regard to the European Environment Agency (EEA) 2014 Report ‘Environmental impacts of production- consumption systems in Europe’;
2015/06/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 16 #

2015/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 c (new)
– having regard to joint research undertaken by the universities of Cambridge and Aberdeen in 2014 which estimated that greenhouse gases from food production would go up 80% if meat and dairy consumption continued to rise at its current pace and that this would make it harder to meet global targets on limiting emissions;
2015/06/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 79 #

2015/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines that, according to the FAO1 a, the livestock sector also has the potential to significantly reduce its emissions as an important emitter of greenhouse gas; ___________ 1a http://www.fao.org/3/a- i3437e/index.html
2015/06/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 80 #

2015/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Urges the EU and its Member States to take into account the following FAO estimates: - GHG emissions along the livestock supply chains represent 14,5 % of all human-induced emissions; - feed production-processing and fermentation from ruminants are the two main sources of livestock GHG emissions; - included in feed production, land-use accounts for about 9% of the livestock GHG emissions;
2015/06/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 81 #

2015/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Highlights the following assessment of the EEA1 a: ‘food is the household consumption category with the highest embedded environmental pressures, causing more than one third of acidifying air pollutant emissions and one sixth of greenhouse gas and ozone precursor emissions’; ___________ 1a European Environmental Agency (EEA) 2014 Report ‘Environmental impacts of production-consumption systems in Europe’, p. 51
2015/06/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 134 #

2015/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for an agreement that covers sectors and emissions in a comprehensive manner and sets economy-wide absolute targets combined with emission budgets which should ensure the highest possible level of ambition; stresses that in line with the IPCC’s findings, land use (agricultural, forest and other land uses) has significant cost-effective potential for mitigation and enhancing resilience; highlights that the agreement should set a comprehensive accounting framework for emissions and removals from land (LULUCF); reiterates that, according to the EEA, nearly one third of the world’s cultivated land is being used to grow animal feed and emphasises that, in the EU alone, 45% of wheat production is used for this purpose; notes moreover, that the demand for food requires significant natural resources, in particular land, water and energy;
2015/06/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 200 #

2015/2112(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Notes that adaptation in the agriculture and food sectors is particularly urgent, and for example, that the consumption of meat and dairy products is responsible for a significant fraction of the global environmental impacts caused by EU consumption as a whole1: it contributed, on average, close to 25% of the environmental impacts from the total consumption (domestic final use) of all goods and services in the EU-27, while constituting only 6% of the economic value; 1 European Environmental Agency 2014 Report ‘Environmental impacts of production-consumption systems in Europe’.
2015/06/23
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 8 #

2015/2065(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. RecognisNotes that CAP reform introduced measures aimed at addressing the bargaining power gap between farmers and other stakeholders in the food supply chain, measures which have so far proved ineffective;
2015/09/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 11 #

2015/2065(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises that CAP reform introduced measures aimed at addressing the bargaining power gap between farmers and other stakeholders in the food supply chain, urges the commission to prioritize these initiatives;
2015/09/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 31 #

2015/2065(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Believes that short Food Supply Chains and Local Food Systems should be encouraged as such types of food chains has specific social impacts, economic impacts at both regional and farm level as well as environmental impacts translating themselves into clear benefits for producers and consumers;
2015/09/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 39 #

2015/2065(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Points to the limitations of the Supply Chain Initiative (SCI), and specifically the absence of farmers’ organisations owing to lack of trust, restriction of anonymous complaints, absence of meaningful mechanisms to adequately combat well- documented unfair trading practices (UTPs), and, in particular, the lack of enforcement measures andgiven its lack of statutory power its inability to apply any meaningful sanctions;
2015/09/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 48 #

2015/2065(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out reducing prices for the primary producer are not reflected in consumer prices which highlight the imbalance in the food supply chain and the need for regulation;
2015/09/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 63 #

2015/2065(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Doubts whetherBelieves that voluntary initiatives are inadequate for addressing UTPs and the acknowledged ‘fear factor’ in the supply chain arising from the imbalance of power between farmers and retailers and must be complemented by regulatory action combined with a fundamental rebalancing of the market to give parity to the primary producer;
2015/09/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 80 #

2015/2065(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that the Supply Chain Initiative (SCI), which is purely voluntary in nature, does not address the real problem arising from the highly concentrated structure of large-scale distribution and the supply-side rigidity that applies to most agricultural producers;
2015/09/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 81 #

2015/2065(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Highlights that as supermarkets have acquired increasing reputation and market power, they have developed their own brands, this has given the retailer a new role – in addition to their traditional role as purchaser, they have become a direct competitor This widens the scope for buyer power abuse in that it can adversely affect choice for consumers and could also affect innovation;
2015/09/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 88 #

2015/2065(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Questions the Commission’s unwavering support for the SCI, given its limited success and also given the reluctance of farmers to participate; regrets the pre- emptive conclusion that regulatory action at EU level is not foreseen;
2015/09/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 116 #

2015/2065(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that several Member States have initiated actions in national law to address the concerns of primary producers regarding the negative impact of UTPs; asks the Commission to assess these national efforts with a view to selecting best practices for application at EU level; notes in particular the Groceries Code Adjudicator in the UK as a potential model for adaptation at EU level;
2015/09/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 149 #

2015/2065(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that framework legislation at EU level is essentialmay help to tackle UTPs and to address their negative consequences for farmers, given that it has an impact on specific issues such as pricing policies and payment deadlines and reflects the social and economic situation in each Member State; urges the Commission to consider this when assessing the SCI;
2015/09/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 150 #

2015/2065(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that framework legislation at EU level is essentialnecessary to tackle UTPs and to address their negative consequences for farmers; urges the Commission to consider this an essential part of a long term solution when assessing the SCI;
2015/09/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 171 #

2015/2065(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Argues that such legislation would complement the SCI and protect stakeholders who are fully engaged with the Initiativethe production side, which is considered the most vulnerable bearing in mind the supply-side rigidity arising from long production cycles and the perishable nature of products, while ensuring that UTPs are eradicated from the food supply chain and providing primary producers with the necessary legal certainty to address their concerns.
2015/09/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3 #

2015/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Aa. considering the exponential increase of reports of sexual and gender based violence, sexual exploitation and abuse during and in the aftermath of emergencies;
2015/09/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 8 #

2015/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas conflict often leads to more single or child-headed households and creates additional workload for women;
2015/09/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 20 #

2015/2051(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Encourages the promotion of feminist self-defence training within the scope of education programs;
2015/09/29
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 266 #

2015/0275(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) In a circular economy farm animals' main role is to convert materials that cannot be eaten by people, such as pasture, by-products and crop residues, into meat, milk and eggs. The current use of over 50% of EU cereal production as animal feed runs counter to circular economy principles as animals convert these crops very inefficiently into meat, milk and eggs.
2016/07/18
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 9 #

2015/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Seals are sentient beings that can experience pain, distress, fear and other forms of suffering. The hunting of seals has led to expressions of serious concerns and outrage by members of the public and governments sensitive to animal welfare considerations due to the pain, distress, fear and other forms of suffering which the killing and skinning of seals, as they are most frequently performed, cause to those animals. In accordance with Article 13 TFEU, the Union and its Member States are to pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals when formulating and implementing the Union's agriculture, fisheries, transport, internal market, research and technological development and space policies. The harmonised rules provided for in this Regulation should accordingly take fully into account considerations of the welfare of animals.
2015/05/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 12 #

2015/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) At the same time, seal hunting is an integral part of the culture and identity of the Inuit and other indigenous communities and makes a major contribution to their subsistence. For those reasons, seal hunts traditionally conducted by Inuit and other indigenous communities do not raise the same public moral concerns as the hunts conducted primarily for commercial purposes. Moreover, it is broadly recognised that the fundamental and social interests of Inuit and other indigenous communities should not be adversely affected, in accordance with United Nations Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples and other relevant international instruments. For those reasons, by way of exception, Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009 allows theBecause since 2009, there have been very few seal products resulting from traditional hunts by indigenous communities that have been placinged on the Union market of seal products which result from hunts traditionally con, it is reasonable to conclude that exports of seal producteds by Inuit and other indigenous communities and whichdo not substantially contribute to their subsistence.
2015/05/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 17 #

2015/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) A genuinely humane killing method cannot be effectively and consistently applied in the hunts conducted by the Inuit and other indigenous communities, just like in the other seal hunts. Nonetheless,Therefore it is appropriate, in light of the objective pursued by Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009, to make the placing in the Union market of products resulting from hunts by the Inuit and other indigenous communities conditional upon those hunts being conducted in a manner which reduces pain, distress, fear or other forms of suffering of the animals hunted to the extent possible, while having regard to the traditional way of life and the subsistence needs of the Inuit and other indigenous communities. The exception granted in respect of seal products resulting from hunts conducted by Inuit and other indigenous communities should be limited to hunts that contribute to the subsistence need of those communities and are therefore not conducted primarily for commercial purposes. Thus, the Commission should be enabled to limit, if necessary, the quantity of seal products placed on the market under that exception in order to prevent the use of the exception by products resulting from hunts which are conducted primarily for commercial purposprohibit the placing in the Union market of products resulting from hunts by the Inuit and other indigenous communities.
2015/05/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 23 #

2015/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009 also allows, by way of exception, the placing on the market of seal products where the hunt is conducted with the sole purpose of sustainable management of marine resources. While recognizing the importance of hunts for the purpose of sustainable management of marine resources, in practice, however, these hunts may be difficult to distinguish from the large hunts conducted primarily for commercial purposes. This may lead to unjustified discrimination between the seal products concerned. Therefore, this exception should no longer be provided for and Commission Regulation 737/2010 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on trade in seal products should be amended accordingly. This is without prejudice to the right of Member States to continue regulating hunts conducted for the purposes of management of marine resources.
2015/05/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 33 #

2015/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The placing on the market of seal products shall not be allowed only where the seal products result from hunts conducted by Inuit and other indigenous communities, provided that the following conditions are all satisfied:.
2015/05/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 34 #

2015/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the hunt has been traditionally conducted by the community;deleted
2015/05/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 36 #

2015/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the hunt contributes to the subsistence of the community and is not conducted primarily for commercial reasons;deleted
2015/05/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 39 #

2015/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the hunt is conducted in a manner which reduces pain, distress, fear or other forms of suffering of the animals hunted to the extent possible taking into consideration the traditional way of life and the subsistence needs of the community.deleted
2015/05/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 43 #

2015/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The import of seal products shall also be allowed where it is of an occasional nature and consists exclusively of goods for the personal use of travellers or their families. The nature and quantity of such goods shall not be such as to indicate that they are being imported for commercial reasons.deleted
2015/05/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 48 #

2015/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1007/2009
Article 3 – paragraph 5
5. If the number of seals hunted, the quantity of seal products being placed on the market pursuant to paragraph 1 or other circumstances are such as to indicate that a hunt is conducted primarily for commercial purposes, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 4 in order to limit the quantity of products resulting from that hunt that may be placed on the market.deleted
2015/05/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3 #

2014/2230(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C
C. whereas the 2004 Constitution holds men and women equal before the law; whereas the situation of women remains extremely worrying; Afghanistan is still one of the worst countries to be a woman; women activists, parliamentarians and women in public life are often subjected to threats and violence; many high-profile women rights advocates and female Ministry of Women's Affairs officials have been targeted and killed in recent years. Armed groups have also targeted girls' schools, attacking teachers and students;
2015/03/11
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 6 #

2014/2230(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas 1 woman in 11 dies in pregnancy or childbirth in Afghanistan; 87% of women experience domestic violence; 13% of females over 15 years old are literate, compared to 43% of males; the average Afghan woman won't live to see her 50th birthday;
2015/03/11
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 10 #

2014/2230(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Is convinced that Afghan women play a crucial role in the development of their country; while acknowledging that the post-Taliban regime has made possible a rise of women in the public sphere, strongly condemns the string of physical assaults against women, and calls on the authorities to ensure their protection and the free and safe exercise of their activities; asks the Afghan authorities and international mediators not to jeopardise the recent achievements in women’s rights in order to ease peace talks with the Taliban; Afghanistan needs a meaningful and adequate representation of women during all stages of peace talks;
2015/03/11
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 14 #

2014/2230(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Is very concerned about the possibility of women's rights being traded away in the current peace negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban; only 16 per cent of peace agreements in the last two decades have contained a reference to women and gender;
2015/03/11
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 16 #

2014/2230(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Urges the Afghan president, elected on April 2014, to make sure the rights of girls and women are protected and advanced – not traded away;
2015/03/11
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 24 #

2014/2230(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – indent 1 (new)
- Urges the EU to pursue and extend existing programmes for civil society to enhance the role of Afghan women in peacebuilding and conflict prevention activities linked to the envisaged Afghan National Action Plan for the implementation of the UNSC resolution 1325;
2015/03/11
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 26 #

2014/2230(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for better enforcement of the law on elimination of violence against women; emphasises the importance of the fight against impunity and better access to formal justice. Reminds that the Taliban have an appalling record of human rights abuses both in government and as insurgents; today in areas they control or influence, as when in government, the Taliban severely curtail the rights of girls and women, including the denial of education, employment, freedom of movement and political participation and representation;
2015/03/11
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 28 #

2014/2230(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – indent 1 (new)
- Warmly welcomes the recent announcement - by the EU The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice- President of the European Commission, Federica Mogherini - of several EU- sponsored training programmes dedicated to young Afghan women; this offer will include internships in various EU institutions, training on public administration at the dedicated European institutes and longer term intakes, as part of a new exchange programme;
2015/03/11
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 31 #

2014/2230(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. According to local reports, from mid- 2012 to early 2013, 30 female political and civil society leaders have been killed; female political candidates are the target of 90 cent of all threats against candidates in Afghanistan; targeted attacks on civilian women and children as they go to work or school have increased by 20 per cent in 2012 compared to 2011;
2015/03/11
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 21 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B
B. whereas the degree of divergence between the regulatory systems of the EU and the US is very wide in key areas for the protection of health, animal welfare and the environment, including food safety and consumer information, owing to different legal and political cultures (epitomised by the controversy over the precautionary principle);
2015/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 28 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B
B. whereas it is important for Europethe need to get out of the commercial and agriculture to secure a mutually beneficial trade deal with the US in order to advance Europe’s position as a key player on the global marketal export policy is important for European agriculture;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 38 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C
C. whereas respect for food safety and human and animal health standards will be a fundamental tenet of the negotitrade relations for European agriculture;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 48 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas practices such as the treatment of poultry meat with chlorinated products, the treatment of pork meat with organic acid and the use of Somatotropin in bovine are commonly used in the meat and dairy sectors in the US;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 54 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the use of antibiotics in the EU is more restrictive than in the US and the US has not banned other pharmaceutical products as growth promoters in animals including the use of ractopanima, banned in 160 countries;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 57 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas there is a majority both in the European Parliament and amongst EU citizens which demands a prohibition of products from cloned animals and their descendants;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 61 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C d (new)
Cd. whereas the EU animal welfare standards have no equivalence in the US;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 68 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C h (new)
Ch. whereas existing agreements between the US and the EU, particularly those relating to the recognition by the United States of winemaking practices, recognition of geographical indications for this sector, agreements related to sanitary measures for the protection of public and animal health have not solved today divergent conception of risk analysis;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 70 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C i (new)
Ci. whereas the import of products which fail to meet EU standards on animal welfare, food safety, human and animal health, put farmers, consumers and animals in the EU at a disadvantage;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 73 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C l (new)
Cl. whereas the approval of TTIP would obstruct efforts to save bee populations, risking irrevocable damage to the quality and quantity of our food supply;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 74 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C m (new)
Cm. whereas the approval of TTIP would install a ‘regulatory ceiling’ hampering global pesticide regulation.
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 81 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a
a. prioritise an ambitious and balanced result of the negotiations for agriculture, the three main components of which (market access, geographical indications and sanitary and phytosanitary measures) should be tackled early and in parallel reorientation of trade and agricultural policy by removing the negotiation process, in order to give Parliament enough time to discuss and evaluate this chapter with stakeholders and European citizeagriculture and food out of the negotiations;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 105 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b
b. firmly commit to the strict preservation of standards on food safety and, human and animal health and animal welfare, as defined under EU legislation, and ensure that fundamental values of the EU such as the precautionary principle are not undermin, the recognition of animals as sentient beings as enshrined in Article 13 TFEU, and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union are not undermined and will be respected;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 119 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
ba. prevent products that have not been produced in line with EU food safety, human and animal health, and animal welfare standards from entering the EU-market;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 125 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
bb. prevent any interference of non- democratic or non-EU bodies in or prior to the democratic decision making process in the EU regarding any future SPS- measures that might be considered;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 137 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Is very concerned that the objective of regulatory convergence, including in particular the creation of a Regulatory Cooperation Council, will lead to a lowering of future EU standards in key areas for the protection of human health, animal welfare, food safety and the environment in light of the significant differences as compared with the US;
2015/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 137 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point c
c. ensure a positive final outcome of the negotiations for agriculture reflecting both the offensive and defensive interests of the EU agricultural sector concerning the abolition or reduction of both tariff and non-tariff barriers, including in particular sanitary and phytosanitary standards andthat trade relations between the EU and the US do not put access to land for feeding local populations at risk; prevent products coming to market with proicedures, so that EU producers make genuine gains s below costs of production, including terms of access to the US markethe correct remuneration of the producers;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 156 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point d
d. secensure a level playing field, treating as sensitive those products for which direct competition would expose EU agricultural producers to excessive pressure, for example in cases where regulatory conditions and related costs of production in the EU diverge from those in the USthat the precautionary principle is not called into question, as this means the defence of quality standards and food safety demanded by European consumers, and serves as an added value that ensure the maintenance of public health;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 187 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point e
e. secure significantly improvedthe protection of EU geographical indications and better consumer information as an essential element of a balanced agreement, taking the relevant chapter of the CETA with Canada as a good example;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 203 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
ea. not question the aspects relating to the establishment of standards of European public procurement law, as applied in practice, especially at regional and local level, when you take into account, for example, compliance labour and social legislation and collective agreements, GPP, local hiring and prioritize local development, or attention to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which ensures that, when awarding the contract to the highest bidder, you can weigh in addition to price, other criteria such as social aspects related to sustainability;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 210 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 2
– affect the EU’s integrated approach to food safety, including EU legislation on animal welfare and GMOs,
2015/02/24
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 211 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point f
f. engage in a fully transparent, timely and comprehensive manner with all agricultural stakeholders on all aspects of the negotiations.sure the application of the Lisbon Treaty Article 218.10 (TFEU) which says that the European Parliament shall be immediately and fully informed at all stages of the procedure;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 218 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
fa. encourage ambition in the EU trading partners during the negotiations or bilateral talks, to improve their domestic animal welfare legislation to standards better than, or at least comparable to, EU standards on animal welfare;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 219 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
fa. ensure that products such as GMOs or coming from cloned animals and their descendants, and with substances banned in the EU do no enter the EU market or end up in the EU food chain;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 225 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
fb. ensure a level playing field by introducing a labelling requirement for imported products that are produced by production methods that are not compliant with EU standards on animal welfare, food safety, human and animal health;
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 226 #

2014/2228(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
fb. remove regulatory cooperation and any investor-state dispute settlement body (ISDS) as these defy EU standards on animal welfare, food safety, public and animal health, transparency, accountability and traceability.
2015/03/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 12 #

2014/2208(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
– having regard to the EU Sustainable Development Strategy (2006) and the 2009 review,
2015/05/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 23 #

2014/2208(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas resource efficiency must also consider and be coherent with broader sustainability concerns, including environmental, ethical, economic and social dimensions;
2015/05/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 45 #

2014/2208(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas production and consumption of agricultural food products accounts for a significant share of resource use, with significant impacts on the environment, public health, animal health and animal welfare; whereas sustainable solutions are needed to address food resource inefficiencies in a holistic manner;
2015/05/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 83 #

2014/2208(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights production and consumption as areas that must be tackled in a way that ensures coherence with broader sustainable development goals;
2015/05/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 98 #

2014/2208(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Is convinced that improving resource efficiency requires both legislative and economic incentives and further funding of research; stresses the importance of tackling resource inefficiency across all economic sectors, including food and farming;
2015/05/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 152 #

2014/2208(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission to develop and introduce by 2019 a lead indicator and a number of sub-indicators on resource efficiency, including ecosystem services; these binding indicators should measure resource consumptionproduction and consumption across all economic sectors, including imports and exports, at EU, Member State and industry level and take account of the whole lifecycle of products and services;
2015/05/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 156 #

2014/2208(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the importance of ensuring consideration of wider sustainability considerations, such as ethical concerns and animal welfare, when developing indicators and targets;
2015/05/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 159 #

2014/2208(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. urges the Commission to develop indicators linked to different food products and methods of production;
2015/05/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 406 #

2014/2208(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Urges the Commission to propose compulsory green public procurement procedures; considers that reused, repaired, remanufactured, refurbished and other sustainable and resource-efficient products and solutions are to be preferred in all public procurement, and if they are not preferred, the ‘comply or explain’ principle should apply;
2015/05/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 43 #

2014/2207(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M
M. whereas the One Health concept, endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), recognises that human health, animal health and ecosystems are interconnected and therefore the use of antibiotics in animals can affect antibiotic resistance in humans;
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 50 #

2014/2207(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas antibiotics are routinely fed to livestock, poultry and fish on industrial farms to promote faster growth and to compensate for the unsanitary conditions in which they are raised;
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 55 #

2014/2207(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M b (new)
Mb. whereas industrial farms are ideal breeding grounds for germs and disease as animals live in close confinement, often standing or laying in their own waste, and are under constant stress that inhibits their immune systems and makes them more prone to infection;
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 68 #

2014/2207(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
Oa. whereas the costs incurred by drug resistant infections amount to an estimated 1,5 billion euros annually due to increases in healthcare expenditure costs and productivity losses. Patients who have caught resistant bacteria have to be isolated when treated at the hospital. These extra resources cost 900 million euros and lead to 2,5 million extra bed days per year;
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 69 #

2014/2207(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital P
P. whereas it isthe EU estimateds that every year in the EU at least 25 000 people die of infections caused by resistant bacteria, costing public health systems an estimated 1,5 billion euros, according to data from 2011 collected by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC);
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 140 #

2014/2207(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e a (new)
ea) Increase controls on food imports from non-Member States particularly owing to the fact that such imports may contain irregular traces of antibiotics;
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 150 #

2014/2207(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines the urgent need to promote veterinary research and innovation at EU and national level;
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 151 #

2014/2207(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Underlines the need to improve thoroughly communication, education and training of both veterinarians and farmers;
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 280 #

2014/2207(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 – point a a (new)
aa) Test the meat products regularly to assess the presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria; this should not only be done by consumer organisations but also by the EU policy makers;
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 281 #

2014/2207(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 – point a b (new)
ab) Carry out tougher controls to limit the use of antibiotics in the veterinary medicine. One of the ways to achieve this would be by restricting the right to prescribe antibiotics to professionally qualified veterinarians and by decoupling the veterinarians' right to both prescribe and sell antibiotics to eliminate all economic incentives;
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 288 #

2014/2207(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 – point b a (new)
ba. Reduce the need for antibiotics by improving animal health through biosecurity measures, disease prevention and good management practices and to establish strong and clearer methodologies and priorities in the fight against the development of antimicrobial resistance;
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 289 #

2014/2207(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 – point b a (new)
ba) Make sure that livestock farming and aquaculture will focus on disease prevention through good hygiene, housing and animal husbandry and on strict biosecurity measures, rather than the prophylactic use of antibiotics; knowing that sounder farm management and animal husbandry procedures can be achieved through a review of provisions on maximum animal density in livestock farming as current herd sizes often prevent individual or smaller animal group treatment thus incentivising prophylactic use of antimicrobials;
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 310 #

2014/2207(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 1
– to adopt provisions aimed at restricting, banning or limiting the off-label use in animals of certain antimicrobials authorised only in human medicine, following a risk assessment of such use; in farms, therapeutic use and individual treatment should be the norm and herd treatment the exception; livestock strains which are resistant to disease should be the only target of the individual, exceptional treatment;
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas women are not only more likely to be infected but their education, healthcare, food security and livelihood are also suffering;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 6 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas gender activists and women's advocacy groups in the most affected countries urged leaders to address the disproportionate effect of Ebola on the female population;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 7 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas women dominate the informal economic sector, which has been hard hit;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 8 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas women, who rely on market trade, micro-credit schemes and agricultural work, are experiencing a severe loss of income;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 9 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas food and crop production suffered severe interruptions, food prices are much higher and food security is a serious concern;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 17 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas women are the primary care- givers at home and in the community in most of African societies and that it is sisters, daughters, aunts, mothers and grandmothers who have cared the most for relatives infected with Ebola putting themselves at great risk;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 19 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the widespread confusion and the prevailing misunderstanding about the causes and consequences of Ebola that perpetuated the spread of the virus;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 20 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas families who eat bushmeat and hunters who touch infected wild animals or their blood are rarely aware of any risk associated with consumption and processing;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 24 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas it is mostly women who perform the funeral rituals when their relatives die of Ebola;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 25 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas in households where children have been orphaned, it is likely that girls will have to drop out of school to assume the role of the care-giver;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 26 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas women who are too afraid of contamination stop seeking medical care and family planning services;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 27 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas Ebola infections in Africa have been associated with hunting, butchering and processing meat, "bushmeat", from infected wild animals such as bats and monkeys;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 34 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Believes women are more likely to allow their families to be cared for by trained professionals and may persuade their male relatives to avoid bushmeat hunting, eating or handling or, should it be impossible, to cook it thoroughly;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 35 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Calls on the European Union and the Member States to fund training programmes specifically designed for women to raise awareness of the disease;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 37 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Stresses that women empowerment should involve women in designing projects and decision-making locally, as building human capacity now, especially for women and girls, will help reconstruct their societies;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 44 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Suggests organisations working to combat the Ebola outbreak to employ various modes of communication - including community dialogue, radio and television where available - to involve women in the effort to raise public awareness about the disease;
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 62 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines the need to recognise and address the gender dimensions of this type of sanitary crisis, for both the emergency response and for longer-term reconstruction.
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 63 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b Urges public authorities to take into account that gender dynamics might help save lives through, among other things, targeted messages to women about the importance of using protective measures in and outside home.
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 72 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Underlines this is the right moment for an EU policy switch that would easily provide affordable vegetarian protein for diets in developing countries while reducing the consumption of risky bushmeat.
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 73 #

2014/2204(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Recommends the European Union to finance women's education and training programmes to help them to replace bushmeat by affordable and less risky protein sources including soya-based food.
2015/02/06
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 28 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas the Russian ban on European dairy products since August 2014 has had a significant impact on the EU internal market and demonstrated the importance of securing diverse export markets for EU productsadjustment of production levels to the market demand;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 37 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas intensive dairy production has led to overproduction of milk and dairy products across the EU, where large surpluses are exported on the world markets thanks to export subsidies;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 40 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the EU export-oriented agricultural policy is not sustainable on a long run and needs to be revised;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 66 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J
J. whereas European dairy productsthe EU consistently produces more dairy products than it is demanded for domestic consumption which significantly contributes to the success of the EU’s agri-food industry andcrisis in the dairy sector related to market and milk prices stability and challenges the prosperity of rural economies;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 74 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas the EU milk production has become more intensive, in terms of the volume of milk produced per cow, where animal health and animal welfare standards are seriously challenged and pressure on the environment has increased;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 88 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that dairy farmers, in particular those small-scale family farmers, are particularly vulnerable to income variations and risks owing to high capital costs, volatile dairy commodity prices, input and energy costs, and that a sustainable livelihood from dairy farming is an ongoing challenge as production costs are frequently close to or above farm gate prices;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 96 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Commission to address the crisis currently facing the dairy sector as a result of a dip in global demand, global price volatility and the Russian embargo, and recognises the targeted measures taken thus far in addressing the impact of the Russian embargon overproduction of milk and dairy products in the EU;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 108 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls for a tailor-made approach where supply is following the demand in the dairy sector production which will contribute to the reduction of prices volatility in the EU and stabilize the dairy sector but also reduce environmental risks and contribute to animal health and welfare;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 126 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the medium and long-term prospects for the dairy sector in both domestic and global markets remain favourable and, as a key part of the agri- food industry, the dairy sector has significant long-term growth and job creation potential which should be targeted under the new Investment Plansmall-scale family farmers in the EU are at stake due to changes in dairy sector with expiry of the milk quota regime after 31 March 2015;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 139 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Acknowledges the importantce of socio- economic contribution dairy farming makesaspects of dairy production across the EU and its, particular importancely in disadvantaged and outermost regions, where it is often the only type of farming possiblebut is concerned with more intensive and specialised dairy farming with a production on fewer but larger farms, which has a considerably negative impact on rural development in the EU;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 149 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that intensive production in dairy sector is significantly contributing to higher greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water and soil pollution and reducing of biodiversity in the EU;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 153 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Shares increasing global concerns for the lack of animal welfare associated with an intensive dairy farming in the EU; calls on the Commission to ensure that dairy sector takes into account the environmental protection and meet or exceed present EU animal welfare standards;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 160 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that volatility will be a continuing challenge facing the dairy sector in business as usual circumstances and urges the Commission to consider measures to mitigate the risks arising from increased exposure to the world market;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 167 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Recommends that, in order to prevent further market instability, previous decisions on milk quotas policy should be marevised and re-instainlled;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 178 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Takes the view that EU dairy policy after the expiry of milk quotas presents an opportunity for the EU economy, and considers that any future measures must strengthen its competitiveness andby supporting the low milk prices and increased production for export markets, is only beneficial for intensive large-scale industrial dairy farming and will have a negative impact on EU small-scale facmilitate growth and innovationy farmers by putting them out of the business;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 326 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Points out that global dairy demand is predicted to grow by 2 % per annum, offering opportunities for products of EU origin; notes, however, that the market is increasingly dominated by dried dairy productsexport- oriented dairy policy is not a solution for overproduction and market stability in the EU dairy sector;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 338 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that bilateral trade negotiations may represent strategic opportunities for the EU dairy sector, such as TTIP, may not be beneficial for the EU and its citizens, particularly not for the EU dairy sector which is highly vulnerable; stresses that bilateral trade negotiations may undermine the local dairy production and short chains of supply and destroy numerous small farmers across the EU and could lead to the lowering of the quality and health standards and may decrease consumer protection in the EU based on the precautionary principle;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 360 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the continuing need to identify and develop new markets, increasecern of exporting the EU dairy products at prices below production costs, leading to systematic dumping on the EU global market share, secure fair access for EU exporters and stimulate export growth, in particular on markets of developing countries and thereby undermining their local dairy production systems and livelihoods;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 373 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Underlines the importance of food sovereignty principle as the right of people to decide upon their own food and agriculture production in the developing countries;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 467 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses that dairy producers, especially those small-scale dairy producers, are particularly vulnerable to imbalances in the supply chain, in particular owing to fluctuating demand, rising production costs and decreasing farm gate prices; considers that the downward pressure on prices by retailers from own-brand labelling and the persistent use of liquid milk as a ‘loss leader’ by retailers undermines the work and investment of producers in the dairy sector and devalues the end product for the consumer;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 8 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Regrets the cut of EUR 481 289 for the school milk programme and the cut of EUR 900 073 for the school fruit programme, as bothis programmes haves proven to be useful and efficient within the Member States; asks to increase the fund for both programmes to previous levels; asks that bothhat this programmes are is designed to be less bureaucratic and more user friendly;
2014/07/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 12 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that funds allocated to the Reserve for crises in the agricultural sector in the 2015 budget which are subsequently left unspent are made available in full as direct paymentsfor rural development, measures to improve animal welfare and measures to safeguard the environment in the following budgetary year;
2014/07/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 16 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
13. Regrets the cut in funds to support beekeeping, as Parliament has consistently viewed beekeeping as a priority for the future of agriculture and for conservation of biodiversity;
2014/07/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 22 #

2014/2040(BUD)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 15 c – new
15 c. Welcomes the onset of a trend of shifting the priorities of the CAP with less resources being allocated to direct payments and market measures. Calls in this respect for a shift of allocation of CAP resources from direct payment and market measures, towards measures guiding improvements in the agricultural sector in the fields of social-economic and environmental sustainability, animal welfare and biodiversity. Calls therefore for the creation of measurable milestones on these improvements, with regular monitoring by the Commission and reporting to the Parliament.
2014/07/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 31 #

2014/2015(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 34 a (new)
– having regard the agreed conclusions on ‘the role of men and boys in achieving gender equality’ by the 48th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CWS) in March 20041a, 1a http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/csw/csw48/ ac-men-auv.pdf
2016/10/19
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 134 #

2014/2015(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital W a (new)
Wa. whereas gender equality is the responsibility of all individuals of the society and requires the active contribution from both women and men
2016/10/19
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 248 #

2014/2015(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Member States to take positive initiatives to eliminate gender stereotypes and promote gender equality, including the non-stereotypical portrayal of women and girls and men and boys; including combating violence against women and increase understanding among men how violence, including trafficking for the purposes of commercialized sexual exploitation, forced marriages and forced labour, harms women, men and children and undermines gender equality and taking measures to reduce the demand for trafficked women and children through information campaigns;
2016/10/19
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 256 #

2014/2015(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Underlines the importance of encouraging men to fully participate in all actions towards gender equality and to identify all contexts in which a large number of men can be reached, particularly in male-dominated institutions, industries and associations, to sensitize men on their roles and responsibilities in the promotion of gender equality and to support the principle of shared power and responsibility between women and men in the workplace, in the communities, in the private sphere and in the wider national and international communities;
2016/10/19
Committee: FEMM
Amendment 48 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) This Regulation should contain substantive requirements relating to emission limits and EU type-approval procedures for engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery. The main elements of the relevant requirements of this Regulation are based on the results of the impact assessment of 20 November 2013 carried out by the Commission analysing different options by listing possible advantages and disadvantages in terms of economic, environmental, health effects and safety and societal aspects. Both qualitative and quantitative aspects were included in that analysis. After comparison of the different options, the preferred options were identified and chosen to form the basis for this Regulation.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 51 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) This Regulation aims to lay down harmonised rules for the EU type-approval of engines to be installed in non-road mobile machinery, with a view to ensuring the functioning of the internal market in the broader context of the on-going review of Union air quality policy. For these purposes, new emission limits should be established to reflect technological progress and ensure convergence with Union policies in the on-road sector, with a view to achieving Union air quality targets and reducing the emissions from non-road mobile machinery, thus resulting in a more proportionate share of machinery emissions in relation to road vehicle emissions. The scope of Union legislation in this field should be broadened, with a view to improving market harmonisation at EU and international level and minimising the risks of market distortions and of adverse health effects being caused through exhaust emissions. In addition, this Regulation aims to simplify the current legal framework, including measures for simplifying administrative procedures, and to improve the general conditions for enforcement, in particular by strengthening the rules on market and on air pollution surveillance.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 80 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes emission limits for gaseous pollutants, greenhouse gas emissions (CO2 and CH4) and particulate matter and the administrative and technical requirements relating to EU type-approval for all engine types and engine families referred to in Article 2(1).
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 84 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation shall apply to all engines set out in Article 4, which are installed in, or intended to be installed in, non-road mobile machinery, with the exception of engines for export to third countries.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 85 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. This Regulation shall not apply to engines for:
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 94 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 29
(29) ‘transition period' means the first eighteensix months following the date of mandatory implementation of Stage V, as referred to in Article 17(2);
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 97 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 30 – point a
(a) is in conformity with the latest applicable emission limits defined in the relevant legislation applicable on the date of entry into force of this Regulation, or.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 98 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 30 – point b
(b) was not regulated at Union level on the date of entry into force of this Regulation;deleted
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 161 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1
1. Where a manufacturer which has been granted an EU type-approval is obliged, in accordance with Article 20(1) of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008, to recall engines placed on the market, whether installed or not in machinery, due to the fact that the engines represent a seriousn infringement of this Regulation with regard to the protection of the environment and public health, that manufacturer shall immediately inform the approval authority that granted the EU engine type-approval.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 162 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The approval authority that granted the EU type-approval shall then inform the manufacturer. If the manufacturer does not then propose and implement effective corrective measures, the approval authority which granted the EU type-approval shall take all protective measures required, includingproceed to the withdrawal of the EU type- approval. In the case of withdrawal of the EU type-approval, the approval authority shall within one month of such withdrawal notify the manufacturer, the approval authorities of the other Member States and the Commission by registered letter or equivalent electronic means.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 166 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 2
2. The Union central administrative digital platform shall also comprise a database where any information of relevance in respect of EU type-approvals granted in accordance with this Regulation shall be centrally gathered and made publicly accessible to the approval authorities and to the Commission. The database shall connect national databases to the Union central database, where agreed with the Member States concerned.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 167 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) public access to certainall information and data related to the results of type- approvals and in-service conformity tests. Transparency shall be ensured by mandatory publication of engine emissions performance in an EU-wide publicly accessible database.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 172 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 2
2. Approval authorities may not continue to grant type-approvals in accordance with the relevant legislation applicable on the date of entry into force of this Regulation until the mandatory dates for the EU type- approval of engines referred to in Annex III.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 174 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
By way of derogation from this Regulation, engines which have already received an EU type-approval pursuant to the relevant legislation applicable on the date of entry into force of this Regulation, or which meet the requirements set out by the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) and adopted as CCNR Stage II, in the framework of the Mannheim Convention for the navigation of the Rhine, may continue to be placed on the market until the dates for placing on the market of engines referred to in Annex III.deleted
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 175 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
In such a case, national authorities shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the placing on the market of engines complying with the approved type.deleted
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 176 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 4
4. Engines which were not subject to type- approval at Union level on the date of entry into force of this Regulation may not continue to be placed on the market on the basis of the national rules in force, if any, until the dates for placing on the market of engines referred to in Annex III.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 186 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
For engines of the category NRE, Member States shall not authorise an extension of the transition period and the 12-months period referred to in the first sub-paragraph by an additional 12 months for OEM's with a total yearly production of fewer than 50 units of non-road mobile machinery equipped with combustion engines. For the purposes of the calculation of the total yearly production referred to in this paragraph, all OEM's under the control of the same natural or legal person shall be considered to be a single OEM.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 196 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. Subject to the provisions set out in paragraph 5, tTransition engines conforming to engine types or engine families whose EU type- approval is no longer valid pursuant to Article 29(2) (a) may not be placed on the market, provided these transition engines were:.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 197 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 6 – point a
(a) covered by a valid EU type-approval at the time of their production, and had not been placed on the market before that EU type-approval expired, ordeleted
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 198 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) not regulated at Union level on the date of entry into force of this Regulation.deleted
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 199 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 7
7. Paragraph 6 shall only apply for a period of: (a) 18 months from the date for placing on the market of engines set out in Annex III, in the case set out in the first subparagraph of paragraph 5; (b) 30 months from the date for placing on the market of engines set out in Annex III, in the case set out in the second subparagraph of paragraph 5.deleted
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 213 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December 20218, Member States shall inform the Commission of the application of the EU type-approval procedures laid down in this Regulation.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 214 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 2
2. On the basis of the information supplied under paragraph 1, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation by 31 December 202219.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 216 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the assessment of further pollutant emission reduction potential, on the basis of available technologies and cost/benefit analysis;.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 219 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By 31 December 20251, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council regarding:
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 222 #

2014/0268(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 3
3. The reports referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be based on a consultation of the relevant stakeholders, including public health authorities and environmental organisations, and shall take into account existing related European and international standards. It shall be accompanied, where appropriate, by legislative proposals. European Stage VI levels for heavy duty on-road engines should serve as a benchmark for new standards for non- road mobile machinery engines.
2015/06/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 798 #

2014/0257(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 111 a (new)
Article 111a Supply and use of antimicrobials 1. Member State may restrict or prohibit the supply and/or use of certain antimicrobials in animals on their territory if either of the following conditions is fulfilled: (a) the antimicrobials are critically important for use in humans; or (b) the administration of antimicrobials to animals is contradictory to the implementation of a national policy on prudent use of antimicrobials and that the policy is in line with the precautionary principle. 2. Before adopting measures referred to in paragraph 1, Member State shall ensure that the relevant stakeholders have been consulted. 3. Measures adopted on the basis of paragraph 1 shall be proportionate and no more restrictive of trade than is required to achieve the high level of protection of animal and public health. 4. The Members State shall inform the Commission of all the measures adopted on the basis of paragraph 1.
2015/06/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 22 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Livestock production, animal health and welfare, occupiesy a very important place in the agriculture of the Union. The rules concerning medicated feed have significant influence on the keeping and on the rearing of animals, including non-food producing animals, and on the production of products of animal origin.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 27 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) Experience with the application of Directive 90/167/EEC has shown that further measuPet animals should be excluded from the general scope of this Regulation. However, theres should be taken to strengthen the effective functioning of the Internal Market and to explicitly give and improve the possibility to treat non-food producing animals by mediche possibility to adopt clearly defined conditions under which medicated feed may be used to treat pet animals as a delegated feedact.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 29 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) As a type of feed, medicated feed falls within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council6, of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council7, of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 and of Directive 2002/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council9. Specific provisions for medicated feed and intermediate products should be established concerning facilities and equipment, personnel, manufacture quality control, animal welfare, storage and transport, record-keeping, complaints and product recalls, the application of procedures based on the hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) principles and labelling. __________________ 6 Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 January 2005 laying down requirements for feed hygiene (OJ L 35, 8.2.2005, p. 1). 7 Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on the placing on the market and use of feed (OJ L 229, 1.9.2009, p. 1). 8 Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29). 9 Directive 2002/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 May 2002 on undesirable substances in animal feed (OJ L 140, 30.5.2002, p. 10).
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 37 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Carry-over may occur during production, processing, storage and transport of feed where the same production and processing equipment, storage facilities or means of transport are used for feed with different components. For the purposes of this Regulation, the concept of ‘carry-over’ is used specifically to designate the transfer of traces of an active substance contained in a medicated feed to a non-target feed, while the term ‘cross-contamination’ is to be considered as a contamination resulting from a carry- over or from the transfer in feed of any unintended substance. Carry-over of active substances contained in medicated feed to non-target feed should be avoided or kept as low as possible. Iprohibited in order to protect animal health, human health and the environment, maximum levels of carry- over for active substances contained in medicated feed should be established, based on a scientific risk assessment performed by the European Food Safety Authority and taking into account the application of good manufacturing practice and the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle. General limits should be set out in this Regulation, taking into account the unavoidable carry-over and the risk caused by the active substances concerned.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 42 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Livestock production, animal health and welfare occupiesy a very important place in the agriculture of the Union. The rules concerning medicated feed have significant influence on the keeping and on the rearing of animals, including non-food producing animals, and on the production of products of animal origin.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 43 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) Labelling of medicated feed should comply with the general principles laid down in Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 and be subject to specific labelling requirements in order to provide the user with the information necessary to correctly administer the medicated feed. Similarly, limits for the dDeviations of the labelled content of medicated feed from the actual content should be establishprohibited.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 46 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) As a type of feed, medicated feed falls within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council6, of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council7, of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 and of Directive 2002/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council9. Specific provisions for medicated feed and intermediate products should be established concerning facilities and equipment, personnel, animal welfare, manufacture quality control, storage and transport, record-keeping, complaints and product recalls, the application of procedures based on the hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) principles and labelling. __________________ 6 Regulation (EC) No 183/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 January 2005 laying down requirements for feed hygiene (OJ L 35, 8.2.2005, p. 1). 7 Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on the placing on the market and use of feed (OJ L 229, 1.9.2009, p. 1). 8 Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29). 9 Directive 2002/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 May 2002 on undesirable substances in animal feed (OJ L 140, 30.5.2002, p. 10).
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 50 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure the safe use of medicated feed, its supply and use should be subject to presentation of a valid veterinary prescription which has been issued after examination of the animals to be treated. However, the possibility to manufacture medicated feed before a prescription is presented to the manufacturer should not be excluded.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 50 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Carry-over may occur during production, processing, storage and transport of feed where the same production and processing equipment, storage facilities or means of transport are used for feed with different components. For the purposes of this Regulation, the concept of ‘carry-over' is used specifically to designate the transfer of traces of an active substance contained in a medicated feed to a non-target feed, while the term ‘cross-contamination' is to be considered as a contamination resulting from a carry-over or from the transfer in feed of any unintended substance. Carry-over of active substances contained in medicated feed to non-target feed should be avoided or kept as low as possible. Iprohibited in order to protect animal health, human health and the environment, maximum levels of carry- over for active substances contained in medicated feed should be established, based on a scientific risk assessment performed by the European Food Safety Authority and taking into account the application of good manufacturing practice and the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle. General limits should be set out in this Regulation, taking into account the unavoidable carry-over and the risk caused by the active substances concerned.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 55 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) In order to ensure a particularly prudent use of medicated feed for food- producing animals and therefore provide the basis for the assurance of a high level of protection of public health, including animal health, specific conditions concerning the use and the validity of the prescription, compliance with the withdrawal period and record- keeping by the animal holder should be provided for.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 55 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) Labelling of medicated feed should comply with the general principles laid down in Regulation (EC) No 767/2009 and be subject to specific labelling requirements in order to provide the user with the information necessary to correctly administer the medicated feed. Similarly, limits for the dDeviations of the labelled content of medicated feed from the actual content should be establishprohibited.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 62 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure the safe use of medicated feed, its supply and use should be subject to presentation of a valid veterinary prescription which has been issued after examination of the animals to be treated. However, the possibility to manufacture medicated feed before a prescription is presented to the manufacturer should not be excluded.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 66 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) Taking into account the serious public health risk posed by resistance to antimicrobials, it is appropriate to limit the use of medicated feed containing antimicrobials for food-producing animals. Preventive use or use to enhance the performance of food-producing animals should in particular not be allowbe prohibited.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 67 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) The One Health concept, endorsed by the World Health Organisation, recognises that human health, animal health and ecosystems are interconnected and it is therefore essential for both animal and human health to ensure prudent use of antimicrobial medicines in food-producing animals.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 69 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 b (new)
(19b) The WHO has identified food products of animal origin as the main potential route of contamination for transmission of resistant bacteria and resistant genes from food-producing animals to humans.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 69 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) In order to ensure a particularly prudent use of medicated feed for food- producing animals and therefore provide the basis for the assurance of a high level of protection of animal health and public health, specific conditions concerning the use and the validity of the prescription, compliance with the withdrawal period and record- keeping by the animal holder should be provided for.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 75 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In order to comply with the objective of this Regulation and to take into account technical progress and scientific developments, 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 establishment of specific carry-over limits and of the amendment to the Annexes to this Regulation. Those Annexes concern provisions on feed business operators obligations related to animal health and welfare, the manufacture, storage, transport and placing on the market of medicated feed and intermediate products, the incorporation of the veterinary medicinal product into feed, the labelling particulars for medicated feed and intermediate products, the permitted tolerances for the compositional labelling of medicated feed or intermediate products and the specimen form to be used for the veterinary prescription. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 80 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) Taking into account the serious public health risk posed by resistance to antimicrobials, it is appropriate to limit the use of medicated feed containing antimicrobials for food-producing animals. Preventive use or use to enhance the performance of food-producing animals should in particular not be allowbe prohibited.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 82 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
This Regulation shall not apply to pet animals unless a delegated act is adopted in accordance with Articles 16a and 19.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 120 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Feed business operators manufacturing, storing, transporting and placing on the market medicated feed and intermediate products shall apply measures in accordance with Article 3 and 4 to avoidprevent carry-over.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 121 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 19 concerning the establishment of specific carry-over limits for active substances.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 127 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Where no specific carry-over limits have been set for an active substance, the following carry-over limits shall apply: (a) for antimicrobial active substances, 1% of the active substance in the last batch of medicated feed or of intermediate product produced before the production of non-target feed; (b) for the other active substances, 3% of the active substance in the last batch of medicated feed or of intermediate product produced before the production of non- target feed.deleted
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 133 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) for antimicrobial active substances, 1% of the active substance in the last batch of medicated feed or of intermediate product produced before the production of non-target fedeleted;
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 140 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) for the other active substances, 3% of the active substance in the last batch of medicated feed or of intermediate product produced before the production of non- target feed.deleted
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 146 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Medicated feed and intermediate products may not be manufactured and stored before the prescription referred to in Article 15 is issued. This provision shall not apply to on-farm mixers or in case of manufacture of medicated feed or intermediate products from veterinary medicinal products in accordance with Articles 10 or 11 of Directive 2001/82/EC.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 152 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Permitted tolerances for dDiscrepancies between the labelled compositional values of a medicated feed or an intermediate product and the values analysed in official controls performed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 are as set out in Annex IVwon't be permitted.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 160 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12
Feed business operators manufacturing, storing, transporting or placing on the market medicated feed or intermediate products shall ensure that establishments under their control are approved by the competent public authority.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 165 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The prescription shall contain the information set out in Annex V. The original prescription shall be kept by the manufacturer or, where appropriate, the distributor. The personveterinary agent issuing the prescription and the animal holder shall keep a copy of the prescription. The original and copies shall be kept for three years from the date of issuance.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 165 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Feed business operators manufacturing, storing, transporting and placing on the market medicated feed and intermediate products shall apply measures in accordance with Article 3 and 4 to avoidprevent carry-over.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 170 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 19 concerning the establishment of specific carry-over limits for active substances.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 178 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5
5. The prescribed medicated feed may be used only for animals examined by the personveterinary agent who issued the prescription and only for a diagnosed disease. The personveterinary agent who issued the prescription shall verify that this medication is justified for the target animals on veterinary grounds. Furthermore he shall ensure that the administration of the veterinary medicinal product concerned is not incompatible with another treatment or use and that there is no contra-indication or interaction where several medicinal products are used.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 178 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph -2
Where no specific carry-over limits have been set for an active substance, the following carry-over limits shall apply: (a) for antimicrobial active substances, 1% of the active substance in the last batch of medicated feed or of intermediate product produced before the production of non-target feed; (b) for the other active substances, 3% of the active substance in the last batch of medicated feed or of intermediate product produced before the production of non- target feed.deleted
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 195 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Medicated feed and intermediate products may not be manufactured and stored before the prescription referred to in Article 15 is issued. This provision shall not apply to on-farm mixers or in case of manufacture of medicated feed or intermediate products from veterinary medicinal products in accordance with Articles 10 or 11 of Directive 2001/82/EC.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 202 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Permitted tolerances for dDiscrepancies between the labelled compositional values of a medicated feed or an intermediate product and the values analysed in official controls performed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 are as set out in Annex IVshall not be permitted.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 203 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. MSince there is a direct link between good animal husbandry and a responsible use of veterinary medicines, medicated feed containing antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products shall notever be used to prevent diseases in food-producing animals or to enhance their performance.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 211 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Feed business operators manufacturing, storing, transporting or placing on the market medicated feed or intermediate products shall ensure that establishments under their control are approved by the competent public authority.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 215 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16a Use in pet animals The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 19 concerning the establishment of specific conditions in which medicated feed may be used to treat pet animals.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 215 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The prescription shall contain the information set out in Annex V. The original prescription shall be kept by the manufacturer or, where appropriate, the distributor. The persoveterinarian issuing the prescription and the animal holder shall keep a copy of the prescription. The original and copies shall be kept for three years from the date of issuance.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 225 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 7, 16a and 18 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 227 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of powers referred to in Articles 7, 16a and 18 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 229 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 7, 16a and 18 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 231 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5
5. The prescribed medicated feed may be used only for animals examined by the persoveterinarian who issued the prescription and only for a diagnosed disease. The persoveterinarian who issued the prescription shall verify that this medication is justified for the target animals on veterinary grounds. Furthermore he shall ensure that the administration of the veterinary medicinal product concerned is not incompatible with another treatment or use and that there is no contra-indication or interaction where several medicinal products are used.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 234 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – section 3 – point 2
2. Technical or organisational measures shall be taken to avoidprevent any cross- contamination and errors, to carry out checks in the course of manufacture and to ensure effective tracing of the products used for the manufacture of medicated feed and intermediate products.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 235 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – section 3 – point 3
3. The presence of undesirable substances within the meaning of Directive 2002/32/EC and of other contaminants in relation to human and animal health shall be monitornot be permitted, and appropriate measures to minimiseprevent this presence shall be taken.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 236 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – section 3 – point 4
4. The products used for the manufacture and unprocessed feed shall be stored separately from medicated feed and intermediate products in order to avoidprevent any cross-contamination.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 239 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – section 6 – point 2 – point i
(i) information on the personveterinary agent who has issued the prescription, including at least his name and address.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 240 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – section 6 – point 2 – subparagraph 2
Apart from the documents that are permanent in nature, the documents shall be kept for threesix years in the register after their date of issuance.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 247 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – heading 1
Permitted tTolerances for the compositional labelling of medicated feed or intermediate products as referred to in Article 9(3)won't be permitted
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 274 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. MSince there is a direct link between good animal husbandry and a responsible use of veterinary medicines, medicated feed containing antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products shall not be used to prevent diseases in food-producing animals or to enhance their performance.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 296 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 2
2. Technical or organisational measures shall be taken to avoidprevent any cross- contamination and errors, to carry out checks in the course of manufacture and to ensure effective tracing of the products used for the manufacture of medicated feed and intermediate products.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 298 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 3 – point 3
3. The presence of undesirable substances within the meaning of Directive 2002/32/EC and of other contaminants in relation to human and animal health shall be monitornot be permitted, and appropriate measures to minimiseavoid this presence shall be taken.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 300 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – section 6 – point 2 – point i
(i) information on the persoveterinarian who has issued the prescription, including at least his name and address.
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 332 #

2014/0255(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 4
[…]deleted
2015/07/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 70 #

2014/0138(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – a (new)
Small-scale driftnet fisheries are exempted from the ban for a period of five years.
2014/11/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 52 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) Furthermore, organic production is a system that contributes to the integration of environmental protection requirements into the CAP, and promotes sustainable agricultural production and species appropriate husbandry. That is why, measures financially supporting organic production have been introduced under the CAP, most recently under Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council14 , and in particular strengthened in the recent reform of the legal framework for rural development policy as established by Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council15 . __________________ 14 Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 637/2008 and Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 608). 15 Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 487).
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 56 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The organic farming sector in Europe has rapidly developed in the past years not only in terms of the area used for organic farming but also of number of holdings and of overall organic operators registered in the Union.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 87 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) The organic products of animal origin vary considerably across the Union due to the present exceptions to higher animal welfare standards in organic farming, especially as regards the associated farming practices for animals.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 114 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55 a (new)
(55 a) In the past, higher animal welfare standards expected from organic products have not always been applied in practice. It should be ensured that consumers in the Union who buy products of animal origin, including food, will be able to trust that the food labelled as organic meets the highest production, including animal welfare, standards.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 166 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Organic production is the best form of humane and sustainable agriculture meaning high animal welfare standards for chickens, laying hens, pigs, cows and rabbits allowing them to have a better, longer and stress-free life, mainly with outdoor access and a balanced diet.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 167 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Payments for the conversion to or maintenance of organic farming shall encourage the farming sector to answer the society's increasing demand for the use of environmentally friendly farming practices and high animal welfare standards.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 315 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point 3 – point d
(d) the choice of breeds shall be appropriate to ensure a high standard of animal welfare and shall contribute to the prevention of any suffering and to avoiding the need for the mutilation of animals, such as dehorning, disbudding and castration.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 316 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Proper application and enforcement of breeding rules shall be facilitated, where appropriate, through rural development support and the Action plan for the future of Organic Production in the European Union.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 339 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 6
1.7.6. Tethering or isolation of livestock shall be prohibited, unless for individual animals for a limited period of time, and in so far as this is justified for veterinary reasons. Competent authorities may authorise cattle in micro-enterprises to be tethered if it is not possible to keep the cattle in groups appropriate to their behaviour requirements, provided they have access to pastures during the grazing period, and at least twice a week access to open air areas when grazing is not possible.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 341 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 7
1.7.7. DThe duration of transport of livestock shall be minimised to a maximum of 8 hours for mammals and 4 hours for poultry and rabbits.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 347 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 8 a (new)
1.7.8a. The most appropriate methods for stunning the animals before slaughter should be applied without exemption to ensure that humane ways of inducing a state of insensibility will be applied which will last until death is confirmed.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 359 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 11 a (new)
1.7.11a. Any surgical procedures, when necessary, shall be carried out by a veterinary surgeon. Wherever practicable, non-surgical alternatives and advice concerning the use of appropriate breeds and keeping practices shall be applied to address specific concerns associated with raising uncastrated (entire) males and horned animals.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 364 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 a (new)
1.7a. The adoption of detailed rules to improve organic production of livestock species, like poultry, pigs and bovines including sows and calves as well as rabbits is highly recommended.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 366 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 1 – point 1 a (new)
2.1.1a. In order to prevent the likelihood of injuries resulting from horned breeds, breeds that are naturally polled shall be chosen where practicable. Dehorning shall only be allowed when necessary on welfare grounds, such as when horned animals are born in a polled breed.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 369 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 1 – point 2 –point e
(e) rearing systems for bovine, ovine and caprine animals shall be based on maximum use of grazing pasturage according to the availability of pastures in the different periods of the year. Breeds shall be chosen based on their local adaptability to grazing conditions and their suitability with regard to other diet provisions, including requirements for roughage, fresh or dried fodder, or silage. Where higher percentages of roughage are not possible, the following minimum rules shall apply whilst respecting the nutrition, health and welfare requirements of the breeds: At least 60 % of the dry matter in daily rations of bovine, ovine and caprine animals shall consist of roughage, fresh or dried fodder, or silage. A reduction to 50 % for animals in dairy production for a maximum period of three months in early lactation shall be allowed;
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 370 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) the tethering of cattle, bovine, and ovine animals shall be prohibited at all times, including periods when grazing is not possible. Exceptions shall only be granted for individual animals for a limited period of time in so far as this is justified for veterinary reasons.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 400 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 2 – point 2 – point 4 – point 7
Live plucking of poultry shall be prohibited. The mutilation of poultry, including castration and break trimming, shall be prohibited. Surgical procedures shall only be allowed in rare instances, on a case-by-case/individual basis and only for valid animal welfare considerations/reasons. When such instances occur, pain and suffering must be prevented by means of adequate anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia. The procedures shall be carried out only at the most appropriate age by a veterinary surgeon. Wherever practicable, non- surgical alternatives, including the use of appropriate breeds and keeping practices shall be applied to address specific concerns associated with raising uncastrated (entire) males.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 403 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part III – paragraph 4 – point 4 – point 1 – point 2 – point d
(d) wild caught fish, including those fishes used for fishmeals, oil from whole fish stemming from wild fisheries and wild fish used for breeding or as cleaner fish, shall not be used in organic production. On an exceptional basis, where alternative sources are not reasonably available and the conditions are adapted to the species' needs, wild caught or non-organic aquaculture animals may be brought into a holding with a view to improving the suitability of genetic stock. Such animals shall be kept under organic management for at least three months before they may be used for breeding.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 408 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part III – paragraph 4 – point 4 – point 1 – point 4– point 1 – point j
(j) for biological control of ectoparasites preference shall be given to the use of cleaner fish only where the conditions are adapted to the species' needs. Use of wild caught fish as cleaner fish should not be used in organic production in accordance with point (d) of paragraph 4.1.2.1 of this Annex.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 410 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part III – paragraph 4 – point 4 – point 1 – point 5 – point 3 a (new)
4.1.5.3a. Only the most suitable species and breeds shall be used at all times. The farming of solitary and predatory fish species, for which solitude and hunting requirements cannot be met in captivity, shall be prohibited.
2015/03/09
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 587 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) choice of breeds having regard to the capacity of animals to adapt to local conditions, their vitality and their resistance to disease or health problems; the practice of site-adapted and land- related livestock production; the application of animal husbandry practices, which enhance the immune system and strengthen the natural defence against diseases, in particular including regular exercise and permanent access to open air areas and access to pastureland, where appropriate;
2015/06/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1053 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 1.3.3 – point d a (new)
(da) Daily average growth rates and maximum production rates shall be determined for all fattening animals, including broiler and turkeys. Concrete indicators shall be used where appropriate to assess and affirm the robustness and suitability of breeds in organic farming. Such indicators shall include maximum growth rates for all breeds and maximum production rates for all egg and milk- producing breeds that are compatible with farming duration rules for each species (i.e. days until slaughter for poultry).
2015/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1055 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 1.3.3 – point d b (new)
(db) Information on breeds used in organic farming shall be kept in a dedicated database that shall be set up to support transparency on the use of and information on the availability of breeds, including their adaptability to local conditions.
2015/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1056 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 1.3.3 – point d c (new)
(dc) Proper application and enforcement of proper breeding rules shall be facilitated, where appropriate, through rural development support and the organic action plan.
2015/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1094 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 1.5.1.1
1.5.1.1. Disease prevention shall be based on animal welfare, breed and strain selection, husbandry management practices, high quality feed and exercise, appropriate stocking density and adequate and appropriate housing maintained in hygienic conditions.
2015/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1108 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 1.6.2
1.6.2. Housing for livestock shall not be mandatory in areas with appropriate climatic conditions to enable animals to live outdoors. Livestock shall have permanent access to open air areas, preferablyincluding pasture, whenever weather conditions and the state of the ground allow this, unless restrictions and obligations related to the protection of human and animal health are imposed on the basis of Union legislation. Animals shall have access to shelters or shady areas to protect them from adverse weather conditions. Closed confinement systems shall not be permitted.
2015/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1111 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 1.7.3
1.7.3. The lLivestock shall have permanent access to open air areas, preferably pasture, whenever weather conditions and the state of the ground allow this unless restrictions and obligations related to the protection of human and animal health are imposed on the basis of Union legislation. Whenever weather conditions and the state of the ground do not allow access to pasture, livestock shall have permanent access to open air areas allowing the animals to exercise, except when temporary restrictions and obligations related to the protection of human and animal health are imposed on the basis of Union legislation.
2015/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1113 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 1.7.6
1.7.6. Tethering or isolation of livestock shall be prohibited, unless for individual animals for a limited period of time, and in so far as this is justified for veterinary reasons. Competent authorities may authorise cattle in micro-enterprises to be tethered if it is not possible to keep the cattle in groups appropriate to their behaviour requirements, provided they have access to pastures during the grazing period, and at least twice a week access to open air areas when grazing is not possible.
2015/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1125 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 1.7.8
1.7.8. Any pain, stress and suffering shall be kept to a minimum during the entire life of the animal, including at the time of slaughter.
2015/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1152 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) in cases where bBovine, ovine and caprine animals have access to pasturage during the grazing period and where the winter- housing system gives freedom of movement to the animals, the obligation to provide open air areas during the wintshould have permanent access to open air areas during the winter months, for at least a few hours a day, whenever mconths may be waivedditions allow;
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1159 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) rearing systems for bovine, ovine and caprine animals shall be based on maximum use of grazing pasturage according to the availability of pastures in the different periods of the year. Breeds shall be chosen based on their local adaptability to grazing conditions and their suitability with regard to other diet provisions, including requirements for roughage, fresh or dried fodder, or silage. At least 60 % of the dry matter in daily rations of bovine, ovine and caprine animals shall consist of roughage, fresh or dried fodder, or silage. A reduction to 50 % for animals in dairy production for a maximum period of three months in early lactation shall be allowed;
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1162 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.1.3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) The tethering of cattle, bovine and ovine animals shall be prohibited at all times, including periods when grazing is not possible. Exceptions shall only be granted for individual animals for a limited period of time in so far as this is justified for veterinary reasons.
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1163 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.1.3 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) All housing shall provide permanent access to an open area allowing animals to exercise.
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1165 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) eEquine animals shall have access to pasturage fore and grazing whenever conditions allowduring the times of the year when grass is available. At all other times, equine animals should have access to roughage and outdoor facilities that allow natural behavior;
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1166 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) in cases where equine animals have access to pasturage during the grazing period and where the winter-housing system gives freedom of movement to the animals, the obligation to provide open air areas during the winter months may be waivdeleted;
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1193 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – section 2 – part 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) exercise areas shall permit dunging and rooting by porcine animals. For the purposes of rooting different substrates can be usadditional manipulable material can be used, but access to soil and straw for rooting is required.
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1199 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
For poultry and their products to be considered organic, the production rules of this Regulation, including those pertaining to the origin of poultry, must have been applied for at least:
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1200 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex Annex II – part II – point 2.4.1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Fast growing poultry lines shall be forbidden.
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1203 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Poultry shall either be reared until they reach a minimum age or else shall come from slow-growing poultry strains as defined by the competent authoritycome from slow-growing poultry strains which meet set limited daily growth rates that are compatible with the minimum rearing ages for each species. WTherse slow-growing poultry strains are not used by the farmer tgrowth rates shall be set in this Regulation. The minimum age at slaughter shall be as follows:
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1226 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) poultry shall have access to an open air area, including pasture and/or woodland for at least one thirdhalf of their life. Open air areas for poultry shall be mainly covered with vegetation and be provided with protective facilities allowing animals to hide and express scratching behaviour and permit fowlthem to have easy access to adequate numbers of drinking troughs;
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1228 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where poultry are kept indoors, including due to restrictions or obligations imposed on the basis of Union legislation, they shall have permanently have access to a veranda (outdoor run) as well as permanent access to sufficient quantities of roughage and suitable material in order to meet their ethological needs. Access restrictions to an outdoor run should only be possible due to bad weather conditions;
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1231 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv
(iv) the external boundary of the house, i.e. including a possible veranda, shall have exit/entry pop-holes of a size adequate for the birds, and those pop-holes shall have a combined length of at least 4 m per 100 m² area of the house available to the birds. Where a veranda is present, tThe internal pop-holes between the house and the veranda shall have a combined length of 2 m per 100 m² area of the house. Twenty- four hour a day access to the veranda must be allowed;
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1253 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) poultry shall have access to an open air area for at least one thirdthe majority of their life. In particular, continuous daytime open air access shall be provided from as early an age as practically possible, whenever physiological and physical conditions allow, except in the case of temporary restrictions imposed due to bad weather conditions or on the basis of Union legislation;
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1256 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) open air areas for poultry shall be mainly covered with vegetation composed of a diverse range of plants and be provided with protective facilities and permit fowlin appropriate numbers, permitting poultry to have easy access to adequate numbers of drinking troughs. Protective facilities should allow animals to hide. The vegetation on the open-air area must be harvested and removed at regular intervals to reduce the potential for nutrient surpluses. The open air areas shall not extend beyond a radius of 150 m from the nearest pop-hole of the poultry house. However an extension of up to 350 m from the nearest pop-hole of the poultry house is permissible provided that a sufficient number of shelters and drinking troughs are evenly distributed throughout the whole open-air area with at least four shelters per hectare;
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1257 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where poultry are kept indoors, including due to restrictions or obligations imposed on the basis of Union legislation, they shall have permanently have acces access to a veranda (outdoor run) as well as to sufficient quantities of roughage and suitable material in order to meet their ethological needs.
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1276 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part III – point 4.1.2.1 – point d
(d) Wild caught fish, including those fish used for fishmeal, oil from whole fish stemming from wild fisheries, and wild fish used for breeding or as cleaner fish, shall not be used in organic production. On an exceptional basis, where alternative sources are not reasonably available and the conditions are adapted to the species needs, wild caught or non- organic aquaculture animals may be brought into a holding with a view to improving the suitability of genetic stock. Such animals shall be kept under organic management for at least three months before they may be used for breeding.
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1283 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part III – point 4.1.4.1 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) for biological control of ectoparasites preference shall be given to the use of cleaner fish only where the conditions are adapted to the species needs. Use of wild caught fish as cleaner fish should not be used in organic production in accordance with paragraph 4.1.2.1 d of this annex.
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1288 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part III – point 4.1.5.3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Only the most suitable species and breeds should be used at all times. The farming of solitary and predatory fish species, for which solitude and hunting requirements cannot be met in captivity, shall be prohibited.
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 46 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Compliance with all the EU’s animal health and animal welfare rules will enhance the economic, social and environmental potential of this agricultural activity, which contributes to food security and public health in the Union.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 47 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) Animal health is a concern for all European citizens. This concern stems from the public health, food safety and food security aspects, which are related to animal health, but also from the economic costs that animal disease outbreaks can trigger and the animal welfare considerations.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 48 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Everyday many live animals are traded in the European Union. In order that such animals be moved safely avoiding the transmission of diseases to either the public or other animals, the EU has laid down a wide range of animal health requirements.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 49 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) In accordance with Union animal health legislation, improved communication and exchange of best practices between Member States would contribute for a better implementation of the breeding standards and would enhance their enforcement and respective penalties for non-compliance.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 50 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The quality of the services provided by breed societies and breeding operations and the way that they evaluate and classify animals has an impact on the value of breeding animals on the market. Accordingly, rules should be laid down for the recognition of breed societies and breeding operations based on harmonised Union criteria - animal health and animal welfare criteria included - and their supervision by the competent authority of Member States in order to ensure that the rules established by them do not create disparities between breeding programmes and breeding standards and thereby create technical barriers to intra-Union trade.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 51 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) These breeding standards are aimed at ensuring the sustainability of breeding programmes through the incorporation of subjects such as food safety, animal welfare and health, transport of live animals, environment, product quality and genetic diversity, which are all interlinked.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 52 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) Even small-scale farmers must transport their animals for long distances. This causes the animals to be stressed before and during the slaughter process and causes the quality of the meat to be compromised, notably by the use of a bigger quantity of antibiotics, resulting in losses both in terms of productivity and in environmental terms as a source of extra CO2 emissions.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 53 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 c (new)
(16c) To counter this problem, a reduction in travelling times, as recommended by EFSA, at least in some cases, and more local and smaller slaughterhouses are needed.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 54 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 d (new)
(16d) Initiatives and legislation addressing the use of mobile slaughterhouses could be promoted. This would result in less animal suffering, less road traffic and in better quality meat.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 61 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iiia) animals fed with genetically modified organisms and cloned animals or their offspring are excluded from the regulation in line with EFSA’s concerns related to the welfare of clones;
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 72 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Local authorities have primary responsibility for enforcing the rules to protect animals during transportation.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 73 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Operators shall be responsible for the health of kept animals and products under their responsibility and shall take the appropriate and necessary measures to ensure that: (a) the health status of kept terrestrial animals is not jeopardised during transport (b) transport operations of kept terrestrial animals do not cause the potential spread of diseases to humans and animals at places of assembly, resting and destination.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 74 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Common Union requirements for competence for staff handling animals will ensure that handlers possess the abilities to identify, prevent or limit animals’ pain, suffering and distress as well as to know the legal obligations related to the protection and welfare of animals.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 95 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Studies or tests involving animals will respect the rules on animal welfare laid down by the Union legislation and they should not be repeated if not necessary.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 96 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. The use of in vitro methods or of methods refining or replacing the usual tests using laboratory animals or reducing the number of animals used in these tests shall be encouraged.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 114 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Controls’ responsibilities will be well clarified for farmers, veterinaries and other agents dealing with animals.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 115 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. The controls in place are aimed at protecting livestock during transit and will include detail of how the rules vary according to the distance and duration of journeys, and the species of animals involved.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 116 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Controls will allow greater use of new technologies for animal health activities such as surveillance of pathogens, electronic identification and registration of animals.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 120 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In any case will the existing EU eight hour limit to all live animal transport journeys be infringed.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 121 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. The animals’ fitness for transport (in terms of means of transport and transport practices, watering and feeding intervals, journey times and resting periods according to species’ specific needs, additional provisions for long journeys and space allowances) will require special attention from the competent authorities and concerned economic operators.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 122 #

2014/0032(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Member States will consider EC proposals to improve animal welfare in transports covering: (a) satellite tracking systems; (b) increased number of inspections; (c) increased co-operation and communication between the competent authorities and NGOs; (d) a programme to improve animal welfare at slaughter delivered by the EU and by the Member States; (e) an export supply assurance scheme that would guarantee the OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) standards at destination.
2014/12/16
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 21 #

2014/0011(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
(2) The report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the state of the European carbon market in 21027 identified the need for measures in order to tackle structural supply-demand imbalances. The impact assessment on the 2030 climate and energy policy framework8 indicates that this imbalance is expected to continue, and would not be sufficiently addressed by adapting the linear trajectory to a more stringent target within this framework. A change in the linear factor only changes gradually the cap. Accordingly, the surplus would also only gradually decline, such that the market would have to continue to operate for more than a decade with a surplus of around 2 billion allowances or more. In order to address this problem and to make the European Emission Trading System more resilient to imbalances, a market stability reserve should be established. To ensure regulatory certainty as regards auction supply in phase 3 and allow for some lead-time adjusting to the introduction of the design change, the market stability reserve should be established as of phase 4 starting in 20212017. In order to preserve a maximum degree of predictability, clear rules should be set for placing allowances into the reserve and releasing them from the reserve. Where the conditions are met, beginning in 20217, allowances corresponding to 1233% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x-21 minus 833 million should be put into the reserve. A corresponding number of allowances should be released from the reserve when the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million. __________________ 7 COM(2012)652 final. 8 Insert reference.
2015/01/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 39 #

2014/0011(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
(3) Furthermore, in addition to the establishment of the market stability reserve, a few consequential amendments should be made to Directive 2003/87/EC to ensure consistency and smooth operation of the ETS. In particular, the operation of Directive 2003/87/EC may lead to large volumes of allowances to be auctioned at the end of each trading period which can undermine market stability. Accordingly, in order to avoid an imbalanced market situation of supply of allowances at the end of one trading period and the beginning of the next with possibly disruptive effects for the market, provision should be made for the auctioning of part of any large increase of supply at the end of one trading period in the first two years of the next period. Moreover, in order to avoid an imbalanced market situation of supply of allowances, the backloaded allowances should be placed directly into the market stability reserve.
2015/01/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 87 #

2014/0011(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. A market stability reserve is established, and shall operate from 1 January 20217.
2015/01/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 105 #

2014/0011(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall publish the total number of allowances in circulation each year, by 15 May of the subsequent year. The total number of allowances in circulation for year x shall be the cumulative number of allowances issued in the period since 1 January 2008, including the number issued pursuant to Article 13(2) of Directive 2003/87/EC in that period and entitlements to use international credits exercised by installations under the EU emission trading system in respect of emissions up to 31 December of year x, minus the cumulative tonnes of verified emissions from installations under the EU emission trading system between 1 January 2008 and 31 December of year x, any allowances cancelled in accordance with Article 12(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC and the number of allowances in the reserve. No account shall be taken of emissions during the three-year period starting in 2005 and ending in 2007 and allowances issued in respect of those emissions. The first publication shall take place by 15 May 20176.
2015/01/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 118 #

2014/0011(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. InBy 30 June of each year beginning in 20217, a number of allowances equal to 1233% of the total number of allowances in circulation in year x-21, as published in May year x-1, shall be placed in the reserve, unless this number of allowances to be placed in the reserve would be less than 100 million, minus 833 million shall be placed in the reserve.
2015/01/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 136 #

2014/0011(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. In any year, if the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 400 million, 100 million allowancesas published in May year x is lower than 400 million, 33 % of the difference between 833 million and the total number of allowances in circulation in year x-1, as published in May year x, shall be released from the reserve. In case less than 100 million allowances are in the reserve, all allowances in the reserve shall be released under this paragraph.
2015/01/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 161 #

2014/0011(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1
2. “1. From 20217 onwards, Member States shall auction all allowances that are not allocated free of charge in accordance with Article 10a and 10c and are not placed in the market stability reserve established by Decision [OPEU please insert number of this Decision when known] of the European Parliament and of the Council(*).”
2015/01/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 179 #

2014/0011(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Directive 2003/887/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory wording
3b. In Article 10(3), the introductory wording of the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: "3. Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances. At least 50 % of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2, including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2, points (b) and (c), or the equivalent in financial value of these revenues, shouldall be used for one or more of the following:"
2015/01/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 184 #

2014/0011(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 f (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
3f. In Article 10(4), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: "4. By 30 June 2010, the Commission shall adopt a regulation on timing, administration and other aspects of auctioning to ensure that it is conducted in an open, transparent, harmonised and non- discriminatory manner. To this end, the process should be predictable, in particular as regards the timing and sequencing of auctions and the estimated volumes of allowances to be made available. Where an assessment shows for the individual industrial sectors that no significant impact on sectors or subsectors exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage is to be expected, the Commission may, in exceptional circumstances, adapt the timetable for the period referred to in Article 13(1) beginning on 1 January 2013 so as to ensure the orderly functioning of the market. The Commission shall make no more than one such adaptation for a maximum number of 900 million allowances. These allowances shall be placed directly into the market stability reserve established by Decision [OPEU please insert number of this Decision when known]."
2015/01/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 202 #

2014/0011(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
By 31 December 20260, the Commission shall on the basis of an analysis of the orderly functioning of the European carbon market review the market stability reserve and submit a proposal, where appropriate, to the European Parliament and to the Council. The review shall pay particular attention to the percentage figure for the determination of the number of allowances to be placed into the reserve according to Article 1(3) and the numerical value of the threshold for the total number of allowances in circulation set by Article 1(4).
2015/01/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 221 #

2014/0011(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 10(1) of Directive 2003/87/EC as amended by Directive 2009/29/EC shall continue to apply until 31 December 202016.
2015/01/07
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 34 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Member States should specifically look at the agricultural sector for possibilities of reducing emission of atmospheric pollutants. The vast majority of EU ammonia emissions and around half of EU methane emissions originate from agriculture. Member States should consider reducing high density intensive livestock farming, promotion of livestock grazing and promotion of agroecology principles and legally binding emission reduction commitments for ammonia and methane, as effective measures of emission reduction.
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 42 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
(9) Member States shouldmust comply with the emission reduction commitments set out in this Directive for 2020, 2025 and 2030. So as to ensure demonstrable progress towards the 2030 commitments, Member States should meet intermediate emission levels in 2025, set on the basis of a linear trajectory between their emission levels for 2020 and those defined by the emission reduction commitments for 2030, unless this would entail disproportionate costs. Where the 2025 emissions cannot be so limited, Member States should explain the reasons in their reports under this Directive.
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 48 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
(11) In order to promote cost-effective achievement of the national emission reduction commitments and of the intermediate emission levels, Member States should be entitled to account for emission reductions from international maritime traffic if emissions from that sector are lower than the levels of emissions that would result from compliance with Union law standards, including the sulphur limits for fuels set in Directive 1999/32/EC of the Council.21 Member States should also have the possibility to jointly meet their commitments and intermediate emission levels regarding methane (CH4) and of making use of Decision n°406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council for so doing.22 For the purpose of checking compliance with their national emission ceilings, emission reduction commitments and intermediate emission levels, Member States could adjust their national emission inventories in view of improved scientific understanding and methodologies regarding emissions. The Commission could object to the use of any of these flexibilities by a Member State, should the conditions set out in this Directive not be met. __________________ 21 Council Directive 1999/32/EC of 26 April 1999 relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels and amending Directive 93/12/EEC (OJ L 121, 11.5.1999, p. 13). 22 Decision n°406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 136).
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 56 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
(13) In order to reduce atmospheric NH3 and PM2,5 emissions from the main contributors, national air pollution control programmes should include measures applicable to the agricultural sector. Member States should be entitled to implement measures applicable to the agricultural sector other than those set out in this Directive with an equivalent level of environmental performance owning to specific national circumstances.
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 62 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
(18) In order to assess the effectiveness of the national emission reduction commitments laid down in this Directive, Member States should also monitor, where practicable, the effects of such reductions in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, in accordance with internationally established guidelines and report these effects.
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 84 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall, as a minimum, limit their annual anthropogenic emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOX), volatile organic compounds other than methane (NMVOC), ammonia (NH3), particulate matter (PM2,5) and methane (CH4) in accordance with the national emission reduction commitments applicable from 2020, 2025 and 2030, as laid down in Annex II.
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 97 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The following emissions are not accounted for the purpose of complying with paragraphs 1 and 2: (a) aircraft emissions beyond the landing and take-off cycle; (b) emissions in the Canary Islands, the French overseas departments, Madeira, and the Azores; (c) emissions from national maritime traffic to and from the territories referred to in point (b); (d) emissions from international maritime traffic, without prejudice to Article 5(1).deleted
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 105 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. In order to comply with the intermediate emission levels determined for 2025 in accordance with Article 4, paragraph 2, and the national emission reduction commitments set out in Annex II applicable from 2030 onwards for NOX, SO2 and PM2,5, Member States may offset NOX, SO2 and PM2,5 emission reductions achieved by international maritime traffic against NOX, SO2 and PM2,5 emissions released by other sources in the same year, provided that they meet the following conditions: (a) the emission reductions occur in the sea areas that fall within the Member States' territorial seas, exclusive economic zones or in pollution control zones if such zones have been established; (b) they have adopted and implemented effective monitoring and inspection measures to ensure a proper operation of this flexibility; (c) they have implemented measures to achieve lower NOX, SO2 and PM2,5 emissions from international maritime traffic than the emissions levels that would be achieved by compliance with the Union standards applicable to emissions of NOX, SO2 and PM2,5 and have demonstrated an adequate quantification of the additional emission reductions resulting from these measures; (d) they have not offset more than 20% of the NOX, SO2 and PM2,5 emission reductions calculated in accordance with point (c), provided that the offset does not result in non-compliance with the national emission reduction commitments for 2020 set out in Annex II.deleted
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 119 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall draw up and adopt a national air pollution control programme in accordance with Part 2 of Annex III in order to limit their annual anthropogenic emissions in accordance with Article 4. Member States shall in particular take into consideration the role of the agricultural sector and its emissions of ammonia and methane when drawing up and adopting national air pollution control programmes.
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 147 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure, if practicable, the monitoring of adverse impacts of air pollution upon ecosystems in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex V.
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 185 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – title
Measures which mayshall be included in the National Air Pollution Control Programme
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 196 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point d a (new)
(da) reduction of intensive livestock farming practices;
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 197 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point e
(e) low-emission manure processing and composting systems;deleted
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 199 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point f
(f) low-emission animal housing systems;deleted
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 202 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) promotion of grazing, extensive farming and enhancing the pasture biodiversity.
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 206 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) promotion of agroecology principles;
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 228 #

2013/0443(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – section B a (new)
Ba. Measures to control methane emissions Member States shall establish a national advisory code of good agriculural practice for reducing methane emissions, covering at least the following items: (a) reduction of intensive livestock farming practices; (b) livestock feeding strategies (e.g improved forage quality, incorporation of leguminous crops in the diet, larger proportion of concentrates in diet, rumen resistant starch, etc); (c) promotion of grazing, extensive farming and enhancing the pasture biodiversity; (d) promotion of agroecology principles.
2015/04/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 55 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The Union is signatory to the Minamata Convention which aims to control and where feasible reduce emissions of mercury in order to protect human health and the environment from its adverse effects.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 58 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
(9) TWithout prejudice to the attainment of health and environmental protection objectives, the requirements of this Directive should not apply to energy related products covered by implementing measures adopted in accordance with Directive 2009/125/EC or by Chapter III or IV of Directive 2010/75/EU. Certain other combustion plants should also be exempted from the scope of this Directive, on the basis of their technical characteristics or their use in particular activitiesto medium combustion plants that are regulated by Chapter III or IV of Directive 2010/75/EU provided that they are subject to stricter requirements than set under this Directive.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 62 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) This Directive should apply to medium combustion plants, including a combination formed by two or more combustion plants, with a total rated thermal input equal to or greater than 1 MW and less than 50 MW. In order to avoid regulatory gaps, the provisions of this Directive should also apply to a combination formed by medium combustion plants where the total rated thermal input is equal to or more than 50 MW, without prejudice to stricter provisions set pursuant to Chapter II and Chapter III of Directive 2010/75/EU.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 65 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
(10) In order to ensure the control of emissions of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and, particulate matter into the air, each medium combustion plant should operate, mercury, dioxins and furans, formaldehydes, methane, carbon monoxide, total organic carbon and ammonia into the air, each medium combustion plant should operate in accordance to emissions levels achievable using best available techniques and only if it is at least registered by the competent authority, based on notification by the operator.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 72 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
(11) For the purposes of controlling emissions into air from medium combustion plants, emission limit values and requirements for monitoring should be set out in this Directive. Without prejudice to the attainment of health and environmental protection objectives requiring stricter conditions, for medium combustion plants covered by Chapter II of Directive 2010/75/EU, the emission limit values and monitoring requirements set out in this Directive should be considered to represent the Union-wide minimum requirements and may not be exceeded when applying Article 15 of Directive 2010/75/EU.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 79 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) It is necessary to ensure that new medium combustion plants conform to best available techniques as regards energy efficiency, and apply cogeneration technology. Existing medium combustion plants should be provided with more time to conform to energy efficiency levels based on best available techniques.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 87 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
(16) To ensure the consistency and coherence of the Member State information on the implementation of this Directive and promote exchange of information between Member States and the Commission, the Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency, should develop an electronic reporting tool also available for internal use by Member States for national reporting and data management and active dissemination purposes.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 90 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
(17) In order to adapt to scientific and technical progress, the power to adopt actsestablish the energy efficiency standards for medium combustion plants, and to adjust the provisions on emission monitoring set out in Annex IV to scientific and technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and the Council.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 92 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1
This Directive lays down rules to prevent and control emissions of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and, particulate matter, mercury, dioxins and furans, formaldehydes, methane, carbon monoxide, total organic carbon and ammonia into the air from medium combustion plants, and thereby reduce emissions to air and the potential risks to human health and the environment from such emissions. It aims to achieve a high level of environmental and human health protection.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 100 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) combustion plants which are covered by Chapter III or Chapter IV of Directive 2010/75/EU;deleted
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 121 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) combustion plants which are covered by implementing measures adopted in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council22 where those implementing acts are setting stricter emission limit values or compliance provisions for the pollutants listed in Annex II of this Directive. __________________ 22 Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 1.)
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 140 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4 a) 'dioxins and furans' means all polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans listed in Part 2 of Annex VI of Directive 2010/75/EU;
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 147 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ’existing combustion plant’ means a combustion plant put into operation before [1 year after the date of transpositiondate of entry into force];
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 150 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b – point e
(e) wood waste with the exception of wood waste which may contain halogenated organic compounds or heavy metals or other hazardous contaminants as a result of treatment with wood preservatives or coating and which includes, in particular, such wood waste originating from construction and demolition waste;
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 152 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16
(16) 'operating hours' means the time, expressed in hours, during which a combustion plant is discharging emissions into the air, in whole or in part, is operating and discharging emissions into the air, including start-up and shut-down periods;
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 167 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a Aggregation rules The combination formed by two or more new medium combustion plants shall be considered as a single medium combustion plant for the purpose of this Directive and their rated thermal input added for the purpose of calculating the total rated thermal input of the plant, where: - the waste gases of such medium combustion plants are discharged through a common stack; or - taking into account technical factors, the waste gases of such medium combustion plants could be discharged through a common stack.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 179 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The competent authority shall consider the impact on the environment and human health when granting a permit or registering the medium combustion plant within one month following the notification by the operator. The competent authority shall evaluate the information listed in Annex I and assess the compatibility of the operation conditions proposed under paragraph 3 with the following: a) compliance with ambient air quality concentrations of 10 μg/m3 (annual mean) for PM2.5, 40 μg/m3 (annual mean) for NO2, 20 μg/m3 (24-hour mean) for SO2 in the air quality zone where the plant is located; b) compliance with critical loads and levels for the protection of ecosystems. The competent authority may require the operator to provide further evidence for the purpose of the assessment and shall inform the operator thereof.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 184 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. For each medium combustion plant, the register held by the competent authorities shall be made publicly accessible and at least include the information listed in Annex I, as well as any information obtained through the verification of monitoring results or other compliance checks referred to in Articles 7 and 8.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 189 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to theany stricter provisions of Chapter II of Directive 2010/75/EU, where applicable, the emission limit values set out in Annex II shall apply to individual medium combustion plants.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 200 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
From 1 January 20250 emissions into air of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and, particulate matter, mercury, dioxins and furans, formaldehydes, methane, carbon monoxide, total organic carbon and ammonia from an existing medium combustion plant with a rated thermal input above 5 MW shall not exceed the emission limit values set out in Part 1 of Annex II.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 209 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
From 1 January 2030 emissions into air of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter from an existing medium combustion plant with a rated thermal input of 5 MW or less shall not exceed the emission limit values set out in Part 1 of Annex II.deleted
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 221 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Member States may exempt existing medium combustion plants which do not operate more than 500 operating hours per year from compliance with the emission limit values set out in Part 1 of Annex II. In that case, for plants firing solid fuels, an emission limit value for particulate matter of 200 mg/Nm³ shall apply.deleted
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 241 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
From [1 year after the date of transpositionentry into force] emissions into air of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and, particulate matter, mercury, dioxins and furans, formaldehydes, methane, carbon monoxide, total organic carbon and ammonia from a new medium combustion plant shall not exceed the emission limit values set out in Part 2 of Annex II.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 249 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States may exempt new medium combustion plants which do not operate more than 500 operating hours per year from compliance with the emission limit values set out in Part 2 of Annex II. In that case, for plants firing solid fuels, an emission limit value for particulate matter of 100 mg/Nm³ shall apply.deleted
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 271 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. In zones at risk of not complying with EU air quality limit values laid down in Directive 2008/50/EC, Member States shall apply, for individual medium combustion plants in those zones, emission limit values based on the benchmark values laid down in Annex III or on stricter values established by the Member States, unless it is demonstrated to the Commission that applying such emission limit values would entail disproportionate costs and that other measures ensuring compliance with the air quality limit values have been included in the air quality plans required under Article 23 of Directive 2008/50/EC and shall consider additional measures such as reduced operating hours.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 280 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall organise an exchange of information with Member States and environmental and health protection stakeholders on the benchmark values for more stringent emission limit values referred to in paragraph 4.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 283 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
The competent authority may exceptionally grant a derogation for a maximum of six months from the obligation to comply with the emission limit values provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3 for sulphur dioxide in respect of a medium combustion plant which normally uses low-sulphur fuel, in cases where the operator is unable to comply with those limit values because of an interruption in the supply of low- sulphur fuel resulting from a serious shortage and only when it is absolutely necessary to ensure supply security.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 285 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall immediately inform the Commission of any derogation granted under the first subparagraph, if it is granted for a time period exceeding 10 days.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 302 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a Energy efficiency 1. From 1 January 2018 new medium combustion plants with a rated thermal input above 20 MW shall achieve energy efficiency in line with best available techniques. 2. From 1 January 2020 all new medium combustion plants shall achieve energy efficiency in line with best available techniques. 3. From 1 January 2025 all existing medium combustion plants shall achieve energy efficiency in line with best available techniques. 4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 14 in order to set the minimum energy efficiency standards for medium combustion plants in line with best available techniques. The standards applicable to new medium combustion plants with rated thermal input above 20MW shall be adopted by 31 December 2016.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 304 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the operators carry out monitoring of emissions at least in accordance with Annex IV. Emissions into air of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, total organic carbon and ammonia shall be monitored continuously.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 305 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. All monitoring results shall be recorded, processed and presented in such a way as to enable the competent authority to verify compliance with the emission limit values. The monitoring results and compliance assessments shall be actively disseminated to the public and all related documents shall be provided for free public consultation on the web page of the competent authority even including through electronic databases.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 315 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the emission limit values are met during the periods of start- up and shut-down of the medium combustion plants and that periods of any malfunctions are kept as short as possible. In case of a malfunction or a breakdown of secondary abatement equipment, the operator shall immediately inform the competent authority.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 328 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
If compliance cannot be restored within ten days, the competent authority shall suspend immediately the operation of the plant and withdraw its registration or operating permit.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 339 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. Data listed in paragraph 2 shall be made available to the competent authority upon request to verify compliance with the requirements of this Directive and shall be actively disseminated to the public, including through electronic databases, within one month of reception.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 341 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The operator shall notify the competent authority of any planned change to the medium combustion plant which would affect the applicable emission limit values. Such notification shall be provided at least onesix months before the change takes place.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 343 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. UponThe competent authority shall take note of the notification fromby the operator in accordance with paragraph 1, the competent authority shall register any such change within one monthand shall inform the operator within 3 months about additional measures required related to Article 5(4) and whether the changes are accepted.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 347 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council24 and the Aarhus Convention, the competent authority shall make available to the public, including via the Internet, the register of medium combustion plants and all information held by the competent authority pursuant to Articles 4, 6, 7 and 8 of this Directive. __________________ 24 Directive 2003/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2003 on public access to environmental information (OJ L 41, 14.2.2003, p. 26).
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 351 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall, by [2 years after the date of transpositionentry into force], report to the Commission a summary of the data listed in Annex I, with an estimate of the total annual emissions of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and, particulate matter from these plants, grouped by fuel type and capacity class, mercury, dioxins and furans, formaldehydes, methane, carbon monoxide, total organic carbon and ammonia from these plants, grouped by fuel type and capacity class. The summaries shall be made publicly available by the Commission one month after that date.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 357 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall send to the Commission a second and third report containing the update of the data referred to in paragraph 1 by respectively 1 October 20262 and 1 October 203127.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 359 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall, within twelve months from the receipt of the reports from Member States in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2by 1 January 2020 at the latest, and taking into account information made available in accordance with Articles 5 (6), 5(7) and Article 10, submit a summaryfull report to the European Parliament and to the Council, which is made publicly available.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 364 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. The second summary report of the Commission shall review the implementation of this Directive, with special regard to the need to establishreview or extend the benchmark values laid down in Annexes II and IIII as Union- wide emission limit values, and in light of the developments of best available techniques in the sector concerned. The report shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal where appropriate.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 365 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 6
6. When carrying out its duties under paragraphs 3 to 5, the Commission shall be assisted by the European Environment Agency and the non governmental organisations promoting environmental and health protection.
2015/03/10
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 384 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 8
8. In case the second subparagraph of Article 5(2) is used, a declaration signed by the operator to operate the plant not more than 300 hours per year;deleted
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 387 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1
All emission limit values set out in this Annex are defined at a temperature of 273,15 K, a pressure of 101,3 kPa and after correction for the water vapour content of the waste gases and at a standardised O2 content of 6 % for combustion plants using solid fuels, 3 % for combustion plants, other than engines and gas turbines, using liquid and gaseous fuels and 15 % for engines and gas turbines.
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 390 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – part 1 – table 1
Emission limit values for existing medium combustion plants 1. Emission limit values (mg/Nm³) for medium combustion plants other than engines and gas turbines Pollutant Solid Other solid Liquid Heavy fuel Natural Gaseous biomass fuels (1a) fuels other oil (1a) gas fuels other than heavy than fuel oil (1a) natural gas SO2 250 100 4100 170100 - 350 NOX - 100 35 NOX 650 100 (1b) 100 (1b) 100 (1b) 70 65 70 Particulate 10 20 10 650 5 2005 250 Particula - - matter 30 Mercury (1c) 10 3 10 - 30 30 - - matter - - - Dioxins and 0,1 0,1 0,1 0,1 - - Furans (1d) Carbone 200 100 - - - - monoxide Total 10 10 - - - - organic carbon (1a) sulphur content in fuels should not exceed 0,05% (1b) 45350 mg/Nm3 for plants with a thermal input below or equal to 5 MW ³ in case it is technically impossible to use abatement techniques (1c) emission limit values expressed in µg/Nm³ (1d) emission limit values expressed in ng/Nm³
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 408 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – part 1 – table 2
2. Emission limit values (mg/Nm³) for engines and gas turbines Pollutant Type of installation Liquid fuels Natural gas Gaseous fuels other than (1a) natural gas SO2 Engines and gas turbines 60 5 - 15 NOX turbines NOX Engines 190 (1)30 30 190 (2)30 190 (2) (3) Gas turbines (3) 2030 1530 20 30 Particulate matter Engines and gas turbines 10 5 - - matter (1) 1850 mg/Nm³ in the following cas turbines: (i) for diesel engines the construction of which commenced before 18 May 2006; (ii) for dual fuel engines in liquid mode. (2) 380 mg/Nm³ for dual fuel engines in gas mode.Formaldehydes Engines and gas 1 1 1 turbines Methane Engines and gas 300 300 300 turbines Carbon monoxide Engines and gas 35 35 35 turbines (1a) sulphur content in fuels should not exceed 0,05% (3) Eemission limit values are only applicable above 70 % load.
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 418 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – part 2 – table 1
Emission limit values for new medium combustion plants 1. Emission limit values (mg/Nm³) for medium combustion plants other than engines and gas turbines Pollutant Solid Solid Other solid Liquid fuels Heavy fuel Natural gas Gaseous biomass fuels (1a) other than oil oil (1a) fuels other heavy fuel than natural oil (1a) gas SO2 2050 4 100 1700 35100 - 350 NOX 3070 30 70 20 70 30 70 10 70 20 70 Particulate 20(1)5 5 20 5 20 205 - - matter Mercury(1b) 25 mg/Nm3 for plants with a thermal input below or equal to 5 MW 3 3 - - - - Dioxins and 0,1 0,1 0,1 0,1 - - furans (1c) Carbon 200 100 - - - - monoxide Total 10 10 - - - - organic carbon (1a) sulphur content in fuels should not exceed 0,05% (1b) emission limit values expressed in µg/Nm³ (1c) emission limit values expressed in ng/Nm³
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 430 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II –part 2 – table 2
2. Emission limit values (mg/Nm³) for engines and gas turbines Pollutant Type of installation Type of Liquid fuels Natural gas Gaseous fuels other than installation fuels (1a) than natural gas SO2 Engines and gas 5 - 15 turbines 60NOX - Engines 15 30 30 30 1 2 NOX Gas turbines (3) 30 30 30 Particulate matter Engines and gas 5 190 ( ) - 95 ( ) - 190 Gas turbines (3) Formaldehydes Engines and gas 751 50 1 75 Particulate Engines and gas turbines 11 turbines Methane Engines and gas 300 300 300 - - matter (1) 225 mg/Nm³ for dual fuel engines in liquid mode. (2) 190 mg/Nm³ for dual fuel engines in gas mode. turbines Carbon monoxide Engines and gas 35 35 35 turbines (1a) sulphur content in fuels should not exceed 0,05% (3) Eemission limit values are only applicable above 70 % load.
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 440 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – table 1
Emission limit value benchmarks (mg/Nm³) for medium combustion plants other than engines and gas turbines Pollutant Rated Solid Other solid Liquid Natural gas Gaseous fuels other thermal biomass fuels fuels than natural gas input (MW) NOX 1-5 200 100 120 70 120 > 5 - 50 145 100 120 70 120 Particulate 1-5 10 10 5 105 - - matter > 5 - 50 5 5 5 - -
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 443 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – table 2
Emission limit value benchmarks (mg/Nm³) for engines and gas turbines Pollutant Type of installation Liquid fuels Natural gas Gaseous fuels other than natural gas NOX Engines 150 35 35 1 Gas turbines ( ) 50 20 5Natural gas NOX Gas turbines (1) 20 (1) benchmark is only applicable above 70 % load.
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 447 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – title
Emission monitoring and assessment of compliance
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 449 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – subtitle 1 a (new)
Part 1: monitoring methods
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 450 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – point 1
1. PeriodicContinuous measurements of SO2, NOx and, particulate matter shall be required at least every three years for medium combustion plants the rated thermal input of which is greater than 1 MW and less than 20 MW, and at least annually for medium combustion plants the rated thermal input of which is equal to or greater than 20 MW but less than 50 MW, carbon monoxide, total organic carbon and ammonia shall be required for medium combustion plants.
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 454 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – point 2
2. Measurements are only required for pollutants for which an emission limit value is laid down in Annex II for the plant concernedContinuous measurements of mercury shall be required for medium combustion plants the rated thermal input of which is equal to or greater than 20 MW, and at least monthly for medium combustion plants the rated thermal input of which is less than 20 MW. In the case of continuous measurements, the automated measuring systems shall be subject to control by means of parallel measurements with the reference methods at least once per year and the operator shall inform the competent authority about the results of those controls.
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 456 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – point 2 a (new)
2a. Periodic measurements of dioxins and furans, formaldehydes and methane shall be required at least annually.
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 465 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – point 4
4. As an alternative to the measurements of SO2 referred to in point 1, other procedures, verified and approved by the competent authority, may be used to determine the SO2 emissions certification of the use of ultra-low sulphur fuels may be used to determine the SO2 emissions and to allow for an exemption from continuous measurements set pursuant to point 1.
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 476 #

2013/0442(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – Part 2 (new)
Part 2: Assessment of compliance 1. In the case of periodic measurements referred to in point 3, the emission limit values referred to in Article 5 shall be regarded as having been complied with if the result of each individual measurement, does not exceed the relevant emission limit value. 2. In the case of continuous measurements, compliance with the emission limit values referred to in Article 5 shall be assessed as set out in point 1 of Part 4 of Annex V to Directive 2010/75/EU. The validated average values are determined as set out in points 9 and 10 of Part 3 of Annex V to Directive 2010/75/EU. For the purpose of the calculation of the average emission values, the values measured during the periods referred to in Article 5(6) and Article 5(7) as well as during the start-up and shut-down periods shall be included.
2015/03/17
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 39 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) A high level of protection of human health and of consumers’ interests and the effective functioning of the internal market should be assured in the pursuit of Union food policies, whilst ensuring transparency. Due attention should be given to the protection of the environment.
2014/10/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 41 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides that the Union and the Member States are to pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals when formulating and implementing, inter alia, the Union's agriculture, fisheries and internal market policies. When implementing this Regulation, therefore, due attention should be given to the welfare of animals and implementation should be fully in line with all relevant provisions of Union law on animal welfare, including Directive 98/58/EC of 20 July 1998 concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes and Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes.
2014/10/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 94 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) Novel foods are subject to the general labelling requirements laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers and other relevant labelling requirements in Union food law. In certain cases it may be necessary to provide for additional labelling information, in particular regarding the description of the food, its source or its conditions of use to ensure that consumers are sufficiently informed of the nature of the novel food. Therefore, when a novel food is included in the Union list or in the list of traditional foods from third countries, specific conditions of use or labelling obligations may be imposed, which might, inter alia, relate to any specific characteristic or food property, such as composition, nutritional value or nutritional effects and intended use of the food, or to ethical considerations or implications for the health of specific groups of the population. It is appropriate to lay down in this Regulation specific labelling obligations in respect of food ingredients present in the form of engineered nanomaterials which fall within the scope of this Regulation.
2014/10/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 104 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down rules for the placing of novel foods on the market within the Union in order to ensure a high level of protection of human health and consumers' interests and the effective functioning of the internal market, while providing a high level of protection of human health and consumer interestsst ensuring transparency and, where relevant, the protection of the environment and animal health and welfare.
2014/10/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 110 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) food falling within the scope of Council Directive XXX/XX/EU on [on the placing on the market of food from animal clones]. Until Council Directive XXX/XX/EU on [on the placing on the market of food from animal clones] enters into force, foods derived from cloned animals and their descendants shall not be authorised and/or placed on the Union list of novel foods authorised to be placed on the market within the Union.
2014/10/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 143 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) "cloned animals" means animals produced by means of a method of asexual, artificial reproduction with the aim of producing a genetically identical or nearly identical copy of an individual animal;
2014/10/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 144 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
(eb) "descendants of cloned animals" means animals produced by means of sexual reproduction, in cases in which at least one of the progenitors is a cloned animal;
2014/10/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 179 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) where relevant, no significant risk for animal health and welfare or for the environment has been established.
2014/10/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 194 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) food falling within the scope of Council Directive XXX/XX/EU on [on the placing on the market of food from animal clones]. Until Council Directive XXX/XX/EU on the placing on the market of food from animal clones enters into force, food derived from cloned animals and their descendants shall not be authorised and/or placed on the Union list of novel foods authorised to be placed on the market within the Union.
2014/10/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 201 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) additional specific labelling requirements to inform the final consumer of any specific characteristic or food property, such as the composition, nutritional value or nutritional effects and intended use of the food, which renders a novel food no longer equivalent to an existing food or of implications for the health of specific groups of the population; if a novel food consists of, or contains ingredients in the form of engineered nanomaterials, this shall be clearly indicated in the list of ingredients, and the names of such ingredients shall be followed by the word 'nano' in brackets;
2014/10/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 214 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) scientific evidence demonstrating that the novel food does not pose a safety risk to human health, and where relevant, no safety risk for animal health and welfare or for the environment;
2014/10/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 220 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayshall request EFSA to render its opinion if the update is liable to have an effect on human health. , animal health and welfare, or the environment.
2014/10/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 232 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) whether the composition of the novel food and the conditions of its use do not pose a safety risk to human health, animal health and welfare, or the environment in the Union.
2014/10/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 241 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) ‘traditional food from a third country’ means novel food, other than the novel food as referred to in point (a)(i) to (iii), which is derived from primary production, and is either unprocessed or has gone through a primary process without a secondary process that involves the combination of foods in a particular way to change the properties of the food, with a history of safe food use in a third country;
2014/10/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 246 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) 'new production process' means a process not used for food production within the Union before 15 May 1997
2014/10/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 247 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
(eb) 'Cloned animals' means animals produced by means of a method of asexual, artificial reproduction with the aim of producing a genetically identical or nearly identical copy of an individual animal
2014/10/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 248 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e c (new)
(ec) 'descendants of cloned animals' means animals produced by means of sexual reproduction, in cases in which at least one of the progenitors is a cloned animal
2014/10/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 261 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Food business operators shall consult athe Member State where they first intend to place the novel food in the market if they are unsure whether or not a food which they intend to place on the market within the Union falls within the scope of this Regulation. In that case, food business operators shall provide the necessary information to the Member State on request to enable it to determine in particular the extent to which the food in question was used for human consumption within the Union before 15 May 1997.
2014/10/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 284 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) a summary of the studies submitted by the applicant;
2014/10/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 305 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Until Council Directive XXX/XX/EU on [on the placing on the market of food from animal clones] enters into force, foods derived from cloned animals and their descendants shall not be authorised and/or placed on the Union list of novel foods authorised to be placed on the market within the Union.
2014/10/14
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 309 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The entry for a novel food in the Union list provided for in paragraph 2 shall include where relevant:
2014/10/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 351 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. Where the additional information referred to in paragraph 3 is not sent to EFSA within the additional period referred to in that paragraph, it shall finalise its opinion on the basis of the information already provided to itthe procedure shall be suspended and a justification on the reasoning of this suspension shall be communicated by EFSA to the applicant, the Commission and the Member States.
2014/10/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 383 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) where applicable, the conditions of use and specific labelling requirements, which do not mislead the consumer. and, where applicable, the maximum recommended intake and any possible adverse effects for specific groups
2014/10/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 407 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5
5. Where the additional information referred to in paragraph 4 is not sent to EFSA within the additional period referred to in that paragraph, it shall finalise its opinion on the basis of the information already provided to itthe procedure shall be suspended and a justification on the reasoning of this suspension shall be communicated by EFSA to the applicant, the Commission and the Member States.
2014/10/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 446 #

2013/0435(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission mayshall, for food safety reasons and taking into account the opinion of EFSA,in line with the precautionary principle impose a requirement for post- market monitoring of afor all novel food, taking into account the opinion of EFSA for establishing the necessary period, in order to ensure that the use of the authorised novel food is within safe limits.
2014/10/20
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 38 #

2013/0433(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Title
Proposal for a directiveregulation of the European Parliament and of the Council onprohibiting the cloning of animals of the bovine, kept and reproduced for farming purposes or for sporctine, ovine, caprine and equine species kept and reproduced for farming purposesg or cultural events (The first part of this amendment, namely the change from Directive to Regulation, applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 55 #

2013/0433(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 b (new)
(2b) In its resolution of 3 September 2008 on the cloning of animals for food supply1a, the European Parliament called on the Commission to submit proposals prohibiting, for food supply purposes, (i) the cloning of animals, (ii) the farming of cloned animals or their descendants, (iii) the placing on the market of meat or dairy products derived from cloned animals or their descendants and (iv) the importing of cloned animals, their descendants, semen and embryos from cloned animals or their descendants, and meat or dairy products derived from cloned animals or their descendants. __________________ 1a OJ C 295 E, 4.12.2009, p. 42.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 56 #

2013/0433(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 c (new)
(2c) The cloning of animals is incompatible with point 20 of the Annex to Council Directive 98/58/EC, which states that natural or artificial breeding procedures which cause, or are likely to cause, suffering or injury to any of the animals concerned must not be practised. Food from cloned animals or from their descendants should therefore not be placed on the Union market.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 57 #

2013/0433(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 d (new)
(2d) The cloning of animals for food production is already taking place in third countries such as Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada and the United States. Those countries have indicated during the consultation process that animals are being cloned on their territories. It is therefore appropriate to regulate comprehensively and adequately the prohibition of the cloning of animals for food production at Union level, in order to prevent products from cloned animals and their descendants from being placed on the Union market and entering the food chain.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 58 #

2013/0433(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) Taking into account the objectives of the Union's common agricultural policy, the results of the recent scientific assessments of EFSA and, the animal welfare requirement provided in Article 13 of the Treaty, it is prudent to provisionaTFEU, and the fact that the majority of Union citizens disapprove of cloning for food production due to animal welfare and general ethical concerns, it is prudent to fully prohibit the use of cloning in animal production for farming purposes of cer for sportain specieg or cultural events.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 67 #

2013/0433(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Although animal welfare concerns might not be apparent in the case of descendants of cloned animals, as they are born by means of conventional sexual reproduction, in order for there to even be a descendant, a cloned animal progenitor is required, which entails significant animal welfare and ethical concerns. It is therefore appropriate to prohibit the placing on the Union market of descendants of animal clones and their products and to prevent the entry into the food chain of those products.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 99 #

2013/0433(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
(5) It is expected that the knowledge onf the impact of the cloning technique on the welfare of the animals used, and on food and health, will increase. The cloning technique is likely to improve over time. Consequently prohibitions should only apply provisionally. This DirectiveRegulation should therefore be reviewed within a reasonable time taking into account the experience gained by the Member States in its implementation, scientific and technical progress and, international developments and consumers' perceptions.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 104 #

2013/0433(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The lack of long international practical experience, in relation to food from cloned animals and all the possible consequences for human and animal health and for biodiversity should be considered. This fact, in addition to consumers' concerns and preferences, means that the precautionary principle constitutes, for the time being, an important factor to be taken into account when legislation on cloning is proposed.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 105 #

2013/0433(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, the majority of Europeans do not consider that animal cloning in food production is safe for their health and that of their family. Additionally, when it comes to animal cloning, there are more countries in Europe with a clear preference for decisions to be taken primarily from the standpoint of moral and ethical issues, than on the basis of scientific evidence. Therefore, before this legislation is reviewed, a new EUSurvey should be carried out to reassess consumers' perceptions.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 121 #

2013/0433(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
It shall apply to animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine and equinell species ('theof animals') kept and reproduced for farming purposes or for sporting or cultural events.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 126 #

2013/0433(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) animals “kept and reproduced for farming purposes” means animals kept and reproduced for the production of food, wool, skin or fur or for other farming purposes or for sporting or cultural events. It shall not include animals kept and reproduced exclusively for other purposes such as research, the production of medicinal products and medical devices, the preservation of rare breeds or endangered species, sporting and cultural events;
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 167 #

2013/0433(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) all available scientific and technical evidence of progress, in particular relating to the animal welfare aspects of cloning and food safety issues;
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 170 #

2013/0433(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) consumers' concerns in relation to public health and animal welfare;
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 172 #

2013/0433(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. By means of an official EUSurvey, the Commission shall launch a public consultation aimed at assessing any new trends regarding consumers' perceptions of food products from cloned animals.
2015/04/28
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 78 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The incentive-based stimulation of biofuel production has not only led to an increase in biofuel production in the Union but has also led to an expansion of biofuel production in third countries. Although figures relating to the exact amount of land that was used and diverted to biofuel production in third countries vary, some reports found that between 2009 and 2013 6 million hectares of land were used for biofuel production by European companies in Africa alone. In a note from April 2013, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to food stressed the adverse impacts of the Union biofuels policy in relation to the right to food, land and water. In order to counter these negative impacts, the Commission should propose to amend and strengthen the sustainability criteria in Article 17 of Directive 2009/98/EC and Article 7b of Directive 98/70/EC.
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 89 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Recital 5
(5) Based on forecasts of biofuel demand provided by the Member States and estimates of indirect land-use change emissions for different biofuel feedstocks, it is likely that greenhouse gas emissions linked to indirect land-use change are significant, and couldwill negate some or all of the greenhouse gas emission savings of individual biofuels. This is because land- based biofuels have received a large amount of public subsidies (EUR 6 billion a year), and therefore almost the entire biofuel production in 2020 is expected to come from crops grown on land that could be used to satisfy food and feed markets. In order to reduce such emissions, it is appropriate to distinguish between crop groups such as oil crops, sugars and cereals and other starch-rich crops accordingly. Furthermore, biofuel production from food crops contributes to food price volatility and may have a significant negative social impact on livelihoods and the ability to implement human rights including the right to food or access to land for local communities living in poverty in countries outside the Union. In order to reduce such emissions and such negative social impact and mitigate such negative effects on food security, it is appropriate to focus, in particular, on reducing the projected use of biofuels grown on land as well as taking into account indirect land-use change emissions when calculating the greenhouse gas emission savings required under the sustainability criteria set out in Directives 2009/28/EC and 98/70/EC.
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 93 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The indirect land use change effects are not only environmental, but also social, and are placing additional pressure on land use, particularly in developing countries, which is having a negative impact on the food security of local people, in particular women.
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 134 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Recital 15
(15) The estimated indirect land-use change emissions should be included in the reporting by the Commission of greenhouse gas emissions from biofuels undercount toward the targets in Directives 98/70/EC and 2009/28/EC to provide incentives for biofuels with low indirect land-use change impacts and to ensure the accuracy and credibility of the reduction target for life cycle greenhouse gas emissions. Indirect land-use change emissions should also be taken into account when calculating the greenhouse gas emissions savings required as set out in Directives 98/70/EC and 2009/28/EC. Biofuels made from feedstocks that do not lead to additional demand for land, such as those from waste feedstocks, should be assigned a zero emissions factor.
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 142 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The use of land for growing biofuel feedstocks should not result in the displacement of local and indigenous communities. Special measures to protect indigenous communities' land therefore need to be introduced.
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 151 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) With a view to meeting the target for renewable energies in the transport sector while minimising the negative impacts of land-use change, renewable electricity, modal shift, greater use of public transport and energy efficiency should be encouraged. In line with the White Paper on Transport, Member States should therefore seek to secure greater energy efficiency and reduce overall energy consumption in transport and at the same time to enhance the market penetration of electric vehicles and the take-up of renewable electricity in transport systems.
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 157 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Recital 28
(28) Since tThe objectives of this Directive, namely to should ensure a single market for fuel for roadthe transport and non-road mobile machinerysector and ensure respect forthat minimum levels of environmental protection in the use of that fuel,are respected and adverse effects on food security and land-use rights are avoided in connection with the production and use of that fuel. Since these objectives cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather, by reason of their scale and effects, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 158 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Recital 28 a (new)
(28 a) Public incentives for biofuels inject significant additional demand into the commodities markets and, therefore, impact prices significantly, both on international markets and on the domestic markets of net-food importing countries. This is of serious concern in particular for poor people who spend a significant proportion of their household income on food. The Union's biofuels policy is alleged to favour large-scale industrial models of agricultural production that appear to offer limited benefits to local populations.
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 185 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Article 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7b – paragraph 4 a (new)
(ba) the following paragraph is inserted: "4a. Biofuels and bioliquids taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be made from land- based raw material unless third parties' legal rights regarding use and tenure of the land are respected, inter alia by obtaining the free prior and informed consent of the third parties, with the involvement of their representative institutions."
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 197 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Article 1 – point 5 – point -a (new)
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7d – paragraph 1
(-a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. For the purposes of Article 7a and Article 7b(2), life cycle greenhouse gas emissions from biofuels shall be calculated as follows: (a) where a default value for greenhouse gas emission savings for the biofuel production pathway is laid down in Ppart A or B of Annex IV and where the el value for those biofuels calculated in accordance with point 7 of Ppart C of Annex IV is equal to or less than zero, and where the estimated indirect land-use change emissions are zero in accordance with part B of Annex V, by using that default value; (b) by using an actual value calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in Ppart C of Annex IV; or adding the estimates for indirect land-use change emissions set out in Annex V; (c) by using a value calculated as the sum of the factors of the formula referred to in point 1 of Ppart C of Annex IV, where disaggregated default values in Ppart D or E of Annex IV may be used for some factors, and actual values, calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in Ppart C of Annex IV, for all other factors., adding the estimates for indirect land-use change emissions set out in Annex V." For the purposes of Article 7a, from 2017 onwards the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from biofuels shall be calculated by adding the respective value in Annex V to the result obtained pursuant to the first subparagraph."
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 239 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) for the calculation of biofuels in the numerator, the share of energy from biofuels produced from cereal and other starch-rich crops and other energy crops grown on land, sugars and oil crops shall be no more than 74 % of the final consumption of energy in transport in the Member States in 2020;
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 286 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point d a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(da) the following paragraph is added: "4a. By [one year after the date of entry into force of this Directive], the Commission shall make recommendations for additional measures that Member State may take to promote and encourage energy efficiency and energy saving in transport. The recommendations shall include estimates of the quantity of energy that can be saved by implementing each of those measures. The energy quantity corresponding to the measures implemented by a Member State shall be taken into account for the purposes of the calculation referred to in point (b) of the second subparagraph of paragraph 4."
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 290 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point d a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(da) the following paragraph is added: "4a. With a view to meeting the target set in paragraph 4, Member States shall reduce overall energy consumption in the transport sector so as to increase energy efficiency in that sector by at least 12% with respect to their current projections for overall energy consumption in the transport sector by 2020."
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 292 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point d a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 4 b (new)
(db) the following paragraph is added: "4b. With a view to meeting the target set in paragraph 4, Member States shall ensure that electricity generated from renewable sources accounts for at least 2% of overall energy consumption in the transport sector by 2020."
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 297 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Article 2 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(2a) In Article 4, the following paragraph is inserted: "3a. Each Member State shall publish and notify to the Commission by [one year after the date of entry into force of this Directive] a forecast document indicating the additional measures it intends to take in accordance with Article 3(4a)."
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 310 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Article 2 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(ba) the following paragraph is inserted: "4a. Biofuels and bioliquids taken into account for the purposes referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be made from land- based raw material unless third parties' legal rights regarding use and tenure of the land are respected, inter alia by obtaining the free prior and informed consent of the third parties, with the involvement of their representative institutions."
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 317 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Article 2 – point 6 – point –a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(-a) the following paragraph is inserted: "2a. Eurostat shall gather and publish detailed trade related information on biofuels produced from food crops, such as those based on cereals and other starch rich crops, sugars and oil crops. Available information shall be disaggregated trade data for both ethanol and biodiesel as current data is published in an aggregated format with ethanol and biodiesel imports and exports combined under one data set labelled biofuels. Import and export data shall identify the type and volumes of biofuels imported and consumed by Member States. Data shall also include the country of origin or the country exporting those products into the Union. Data on the import and export of biofeedstock or semi-processed products shall be improved with Eurostat gathering and publishing information on import or export of feedstocks, type and country of origin, including internally traded feedstocks or semi-traded feedstocks."
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 324 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Article 2 – point 7 – point -a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 19 – paragraph 1
(-a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: “ 1. For the purposes of Article 17(2), the greenhouse gas emission saving from the use of biofuels and bioliquids shall be calculated as follows: (a) where a default value for greenhouse gas emission saving for the production pathway is laid down in part A or B of Annex V and where the el value for those biofuels or bioliquids calculated in accordance with point 7 of part C of Annex V is equal to or less than zero, and where the estimated indirect land-use change emissions are zero in accordance with part B of Annex VIII, by using that default value; (b) by using an actual value calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in part C of Annex V; or adding the estimates for indirect land-use change emissions set out in Annex VIII; (c) by using a value calculated as the sum of the factors of the formula referred to in point 1 of part C of Annex V, where disaggregated default values in part D or E of Annex V may be used for some factors, and actual values, calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in part C of Annex V, for all other factors., adding the estimates for indirect land-use change emissions set out in Annex VIII."
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 353 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Annex I – point -1 (new)
Directive 98/70/EC
Annex IV – part C – point 1
(-1) point 1 of Part C of Annex IV is replaced by the following: “1. Greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of biofuels shall be calculated as: EB = eec + eldl + eiluc + ep + etd + eu – esca – eccs – eccr – eee ,ee; where EB = total emissions from the use of the biofuel; eec = emissions from the extraction or cultivation of raw materials; edl = annualised emissions from carbon stock changes caused by direct land-use change; eiluc = annualised emissions from carbon stock changes caused by indirect land-use change; ep = emissions from processing; etd = emissions from transport and distribution; eu = emissions from the fuel in use; esca = emission saving from soil carbon accumulation via improved agricultural management; eccs = emission saving from carbon capture and geological storage; eccr = emission saving from carbon capture and replacement; and eee = emission saving from excess electricity from cogeneration. Emissions from the manufacture of machinery and equipment shall not be taken into account.
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 357 #

2012/0288(COD)


Annex I – point 1 a (new)
Directive 98/70/EC
Annex IV – part C – point 19 a (new)
(1a) The following point is added to part C of Annex IV: "19a. Emissions from indirect land-use change, eiluc, shall be calculated in accordance with Annex V."
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 365 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Annex II – point -1 (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex V – part C – point 1
(-1) point 1 of Part C of Annex IV is replaced by the following: “1. Greenhouse gas emissions from the production and use of transport fuels, biofuels and bioliquidbiofuels shall be calculated as: EB = eec + edl + eiluc + ep + etd + eu – esca – eccs – eccr – eee ,ee; where EB = total emissions from the use of the biofuel; eec = emissions from the extraction or cultivation of raw materials; edl = annualised emissions from carbon stock changes caused by direct land-use change; eiluc = annualised emissions from carbon stock changes caused by indirect land-use change; ep = emissions from processing; etd = emissions from transport and distribution; eu = emissions from the fuel in use; esca = emission saving from soil carbon accumulation via improved agricultural management; eccs = emission saving from carbon capture and geological storage; eccr = emission saving from carbon capture and replacement; and eee = emission saving from excess electricity from cogeneration. Emissions from the manufacture of machinery and equipment shall not be taken into account.
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 372 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Annex II – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex V – part C – point 19 a (new)
(1a) The following point is added in part C of Annex V: "19a. Emissions from indirect land-use change, eiluc, shall be calculated in accordance with Annex VIII."
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 387 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – title
Part A. Feedstocks and fuels, thfrom waste and residues whose contribution of which towards the target(s) referred to in Article 3(4) shall be considered to be twice their energy content and which contribute towards the 2,5% target referred to in Article 3(d)(i)
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 392 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – point a
(a) Algae if cultivated on land in ponds or photobioreactors.deleted
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 395 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – point b
(b) Biomass fraction of mixed municipal waste, but not separated household waste subject to recycling targets under point (a) ofor separate collection under Article 11(2) (a) of Directive 2008/98/EC. of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives; derogations may be granted by Member States for separate biowaste when processes allow the production of both compost and biofuels.
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 397 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – point c
(c) Bio-waste as defined in Article 3(4) of Directive 2008/98/EC from private households subject to separate collection as defined in Article 3(11) of that Directive.deleted
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 399 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – point d
(d) Biomassdegradable fraction of industrial waste not fit for use in the food or feed chain, including material from retail and wholesale and the agro-food and fish and aquaculture industry, and excluding feedstocks listed in part B of this Annex., retail and wholesale waste, but not waste subject to separate collection under Article 11(1) of Directive 2008/98/EC, and provided that the waste hierarchy and the principle of cascading use are respected
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 412 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – point i
(i) Crude glycerine.deleted
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 415 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – point n
(n) Cobs cleaned of kernels of corn.
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 417 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – point o
(o) Biomass fraction of wastes and residues from forestry and forest-based industries, i.e. bark, branches, pre- commercial thinnings, leaves, needles, tree tops, saw dust, cutter shavings, black liquor, brown liquor, fibre sludge, lignin and tall oilark, branches, leaves, saw dust and cutter shavings. Only sustainable quantities of these feedstocks, which do not undermine soil fertility and ecosystem services, can be removed.
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 424 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – point p
(p) Other non-food cellulosic material as defined in point (s) of the second paragraph of Article 2.deleted
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 426 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – point q
(q) Other ligno-cellulosic material as defined in point (r) of the second paragraph of Article 2 except saw logs and veneer logs.deleted
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 448 #

2012/0288(COD)

Council position
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annexe IX – part B a (new)
Part Ba. Feedstocks whose contribution towards the target referred to in Article 3(4) shall be considered to be four times their energy content and which contribute towards the 2,5% target referred to in Article 3(d)(i) (a) Algae (autotrophic) (b) Renewable liquids and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin (c) Bacteria
2015/02/02
Committee: ENVI