Activities of Janusz KORWIN-MIKKE related to 2014/2153(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
European energy security strategy (debate)
European energy security strategy (debate)
Amendments (15)
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas in the context of the crisis in Ukraine the issue of ensuring a reliable natural gas supply is more important than ever, and whereas there is a slowdown in the building of new, strategic transmission investment projects on the Caucasus-Europe line;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the Commission has drawn up the list of energy infrastructure projects of common interest to be implemented by 2020, and the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 contributes to their funding under the Connecting Europe Facility and the Investment Plan; whereas further investment is needed as regards the building of transmission networks, including the Trans-Caspian, Nabucco, Trans-Adriatic and Sarmatia pipelines;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the EU’s gas imports can be reduced by 2.6 % for every additional 1 % in energy savings according to the Commission; whereas EU Member States still have huge untapped energy potential in the shape of shale gas and coal; whereas this potential is the fastest, cheapest and most durable way for the EU to achieve energy independence;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the Energy Union, in addition to ensuring security of supply, should adopt a comprehensive approach focusing on key pillars such as achievement of a fully integrated internal energy market, moderation of energy demand, decarbonisation of the energy mix, and research and innovation;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the moderation of energy demand through energy efficiency is triply crucial, impacting positively on the EU’s energy security, competitiveness and sustainability; emphasises that the energy and climate policy pursued by the EU to date has led to an increased risk of both carbon leakage and the flight of investors from Europe; emphasises that in the long term, increasing the ambition of targets to curb emissions will have an adverse effect on the Member States’ economies by driving up energy prices;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the EU is not yet on track to meet its commitment of saving 20 % of energy (371 Mtoe) by 2020, and that over one third of reduced energy consumption is actually attributable to lower levels of economic activity; stresses that energy prices for consumers and industry are a very important element of household budgets and production costs, respectively; takes the view that EU climate targets must under no circumstances affect the competitiveness of the EU Member States’ economies or energy security; demands, therefore, that any new policy instrument relating to these climate objectives undergo a mandatory, thorough macroeconomic impact assessment as regards its effect on the competitiveness of the EU and of the individual Member States, and of its effect on energy prices;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and to carry out a limited review of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order to update the provisions relevant to the indicative 2030 energy efficiency improvement target of at least 27 %; believes that measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integral part of the annual European semester reporting;
Amendment 352 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that a long-term strategy for developing indigenous energy sources should be further promoted in the EU, taking into account and exploiting in particular the existing energy potential of shale gas and coal;
Amendment 383 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that any energy source that might contribute to energy security in the Union should be taken into account and developed in full compliance with environmental requirements, and notes the potential of shale gas and of new ways of processing coal;
Amendment 511 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Member States to seek for better interaction and coordination of national and European research programmes among themselves and with the Commission, especially in the fields of energy and construction, in order to ensure that priority is given to common challenges such as increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 641 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Emphasises that there is a pressing need to acceleration ofe the implementation of strategic infrastructure projects, is highly necessaryncluding the building of transmission networks and the Trans-Caspian, Nabucco, Trans- Adriatic and Sarmatia pipelines, and therefore encourages the Commission to participate more actively in this process;
Amendment 672 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Emphasises that energy must be made affordable to all citizens of the EU; considers that avoiding unnecessary consumption, efficiency improvements and sustainable energy investment, particularly in buildings, would enable many households to escapeNotes with concern that the Commission is acting against the market with regard to the European Emissions Trading Scheme and that such actions have an adverse effect on investment in Europe’s energy povertysector;
Amendment 691 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Stresses that dependence on one single supplier of energy resources, with the resulting lack of competition, can impede economic growth and endanger security at national and EU level, and that, therefore, all projects for diversifying energy suppliers must be implemented consistently; emphasises the role and potential of shale gas and coal in developing a European energy security system as an important alternative to the EU being dependent on external energy sources;
Amendment 702 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Stresses that the EU’s energy diversification must prioritise those projects that diversify not only routes but also sources and must meet all requirements of EU law; emphasises that the diversification of routes must be directed towards reliable suppliers; emphasises the importance and possibilities of LNG when it comes to the EU’s energy security;
Amendment 732 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Expresses the opinion that Russia can no longer be considered a reliable partner as it explicitly questions EU law, including at the World Trade Organisation, and uses energy supply for political purposes; stresses, therefore, that more attention should be concentrated on the development and further expansion of the gas supply infrastructure with Norway, the Southern Gas Corridor, in particular the planned Trans-Caspian pipeline, Nabucco and the Mediterranean gas hub;