1182 Amendments of Paul BRANNEN
Amendment 14 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Highlights the difference in reduction in projected food availability between scenarios of 2°C and 1.5°C that would affect also regions in Europe; warns that the findings of the IPCC report indicate that livestock production will suffer due to rising temperatures and as a water intensive sector poses a threat also to availability of water resources;
Amendment 26 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that, according to the IPCC 1.5 Special report, limiting global warming to 1.5°C with no or limited overshoot implies to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally by 2060 at the latest, and to cap global GHG emissions by 2030 to around 25-30 GtCO2eq per year; further notes that global policy response to date with current nationally stated mitigation ambition until 2030 would allow for global warming of about 3°C by 2100 and with warming continuing afterwards
Amendment 84 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Notes however that those pathways rely to a large extent on carbon removal technologies, including through carbon capture and storage that needs to be further deployed, and direct air capture, that yet havehas yet to prove theirits feasibility at a large scale; considers that the EU net-zero strategy should not overly rely on suchnegative emissions technologies, which should complement direct emissions reductions; believes that further action by 2030 is needed if the Union is to avoid relying on carbon removal technologies that would entail significant risks for ecosystems, biodiversity and food security as confirmed by the IPCC 1.5 report;
Amendment 99 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Highlights that CCS is essential to all 2050 pathways demonstrated in the analysis in support of the Commission Communication "A Clean Planet for All"; acknowledges the progress made on CCS technology globally and the need for Europe to develop strong leadership and ambition in this area;
Amendment 110 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes that the Commission clearly expresses that net-zero emissions are possible without net job losses, that transition to low carbon economy provides an opportunity for significant investment and that they put a lot of emphasis on the transition in the energy intensive industry; highlights that a just transition towards net- zero GHG emissions has the potential to create a net gain of more than 1 million additional jobs in the Union;
Amendment 124 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Believes that young people have increasingly strong social and environmental awareness, which has the power to transform our societies towards a climate resilient future, and that youth education represents one of the most effective tools to combat climate change; stresses the need to actively involve younger generations in building international, intercultural and intergenerational relationships, which underpin cultural change that will support the global efforts for a more sustainable future;
Amendment 127 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Reiterates that in order to prevent political backlash due to adverse distributional effects of climate-related and decarbonisation policies, these should optimally have progressive features that bring benefits to lower-income households1a __________________ 1a Georg Zachmann, Gustav Fredriksson and Grégory Claeys, 2018: The Distributional effects of climate policies
Amendment 199 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Emphasises that the successful transition towards a net-zero emission economy requires an integrated approach and the right enabling environment to better stimulate and support zero- and low emission mobility; calls for additional measures to be put in place to enable access to zero- and low-emission vehicles to consumers in all Member States; stresses the need for more public and private investments in the roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure, its integration into the energy systems, as well as the sustainable sourcing, production, supply, re-use and recycling of batteries in Europe, and reiterates the need for coherent action at EU, national, regional and local levels to achieve this;
Amendment 220 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that technology developments and new, innovative solutions, energy efficiency and sustainable renewable energy in the transport and power sectors will be key; underlines in this respect the importance of technology- specific strategies, such as forelectric mobility, hydrogen or methane;
Amendment 223 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Stresses that emissions from industrial processes have to be tackled at a much larger scale; points out that according to the IPCC 1.5 Special Report CO2 emissions reduction from industry need to be 65–90% lower in 2050 relative to 2010, and such reductions can only be achieved through combinations of new and existing technologies, including carbon capture, utilization and storage; considers it necessary to increase in industrial processes the use of environmentally safe carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) and environmentally safe carbon capture and storage (CCS) delivering a net reduction in emissions and avoidance or permanent storage of CO2;
Amendment 245 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses the need to implement the Energy Union and ensure further integration of the European Energy market in order to most effectively decarbonise the power sector and to facilitate investments where most renewable energy production contribution of which is scientifically underpinned, can be effectuated;
Amendment 297 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Subheading 5
Maximising the climate potential of forestsland use, land use change and forestry sector
Amendment 317 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Considers that the Long -term strategy does not pay adequate attention to the primary production sectors of the economy, and that forestry and agricultural sectors and respective communities face disproportionately higher risk of adverse consequences of climate change; recommends that strategy give clear indication of the path that these sectors need to take to increase their resilience, improve risk prevention and sustain the ecosystems and their services, on which the economy depends;
Amendment 321 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25 b. Supports the idea of agricultural reform focused on delivering results in the field of climate and environment for the upcoming and all the following reforms and stresses that earmarking significant part of the budget directly to these goals is crucial;
Amendment 322 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 25 c (new)
25 c. Emphasises that out of the total technical potential of the practices for improved carbon sequestration of agricultural area in the EU, agroforestry has the greatest potential 1b __________________ 1b Joris Aertsens, Leo De Nocker1, Anne Gobin, 2011: Valuing the carbon sequestration potential for European agriculture
Amendment 323 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 25 d (new)
25 d. Highlights the role of long-life harvested wood products and their role in the LULUCF sector to 2030; stresses that the future framework should consider their contribution also from the categories of agricultural land, not only managed forest and afforested land;
Amendment 324 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 25 e (new)
25 e. Stresses the importance of streamlining agricultural models supporting agricultural systems resilient to weather extremes and pest infestation, delivering improvement in soil carbon sequestration, water retention and agrobiodiversity;
Amendment 338 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Considers that the Common Agricultural Policy, given its budget and impact on the primary sectors and their climate actions, should be an element of its own in the enabling framework for the long-term transition; considers that the lack of responsibility in expected economy transition required from this policy by the Communication A Clean Planet for All is problematic;
Amendment 339 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27 b. Notes that the EU Forest Strategy considers the rural development policy of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) the main source of support for the protection and the sustainable management of EU forests and that Bioeconomy Strategy highlights role of the CAP in supporting bioeconomy both financially and by providing feedstock.;
Amendment 347 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 28
28. Considers that the EU must immediately phase out all European and national fossil fuel subsidies; considers that for reaching the set goals for bioeconomy and carbon neutrality for our economy, support scheme for bioenergy should be designed with due regard of the waste hierarchy and take fully into account the conclusions from an assessment of the feedstock availability and resource competition as part of the EU bioenergy sustainability report;
Amendment 351 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses the importance of creating a just transition fund, especially for the most affected regions, with a general horizontal streamlining of social aspects into existing climate funding; Calls on the Commission to fully integrate just transition in the mobilisation of investment through the Investment Plan for Europe;
Amendment 371 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 31
31. Highlights the cost efficiency of circular economy measures; believes that improved circular product design will help bring about a switch in industrial materials and a reduced but improved production; reiterates both substitution and carbon storage effect of bio-based materials;
Amendment 35 #
2018/2793(RSP)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas the pollination by managed honey bees only supplements, rather than substitutes pollination by wild pollinators1a; _________________ 1a Wild Pollinators Enhance Fruit Set of Crops Regardless of Honey Bee Abundance: Lucas A. Garibaldi at al, 2013
Amendment 57 #
2018/2793(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that boosting biodiversity and thus fostering the occurrence of pollinators' habitats on the agricultural land must become a key aim in the development of the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which must seek to reduce pesticide usea holistic approach and for example, to reduce pesticide use to prevent pollinators habitats from effectively turning into a death trap;
Amendment 106 #
2018/2793(RSP)
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for more funds for research and for the monitoring of wild pollinators and of presence of pesticides, in order to contribute to the development of common indicators related to output, result and impact for Union policies;
Amendment 14 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
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;
Amendment 73 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
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”;
Amendment 119 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
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, Regulation 1/2005;
Amendment 128 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 151 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. RecCalls on the Member States to make more effective use of the strong enforcement powers given to Member Statesthem 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;
Amendment 183 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Amendment 220 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the poor conditions prevailing during maritime transport, and calls on Member States to be more rigorous in their certification and approval procedures for vessels, and to improve their pre-loading checks on animal fitnesslivestock 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;
Amendment 227 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
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;
Amendment 249 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
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”;
Amendment 370 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
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;
Amendment 1 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the common agricultural policy (CAP) is the most integrated policy in the Union, and has successfully fulfilled its original objectives by supporting European farmers and responding to citizens’ demands regarding food security and safety, and quality and sustainability; whereas there are new challenges ahead, in particular linked to planetary boundaries of climate change, nitrogen and phosphorus cycle and loss of biodiversity as these are approaching a threshold beyond which there is a risk of irreversible change; whereas it is important that CAP is aligned with the Paris agreement and other international agreements which protect the climate and the environment;
Amendment 15 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas in the light of the excessive administrative burden of the ineffective greening measures, the control and audit system, and the growing number of overlaps between pillars I and II, it is important to reduce the overall burden of the CAP, to improve its value for money and to achieve simplification and transparency;
Amendment 29 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas as outlined in the Commission communication on the future of food and farming, the future CAP will have common objectives and the Member States, whether at national or regional level, will need to pick from those options in order to achieve the goals set at EU level, the future CAP delivery model should be result-driven as regards resource efficiency, environmental care and climate action;
Amendment 52 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Commission’s communication on the Future of Food and Farming acknowledges that the common agricultural policy (CAP) is the most integrated policy in the EU and is enablingwith which the EU farming sector has to respond to justified citizens’ demands regarding not only food security, safety, quality and sustainability, but also environmental care, climate change action, biodiversity and high animal welfare standards;
Amendment 53 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. 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 to better preserve them for future;
Amendment 57 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas a transformation of the CAP towards a sustainable agriculture and pinpoint funding is indispensable, as the Special Report n° 21/2017 from the European Court of Auditors states that the greening of the CAP, as currently implemented, is unlikely to meet its objective, mainly due to the low level of requirements, which largely reflect the normal farming practice and that greening has led to a change in farming practice on only around 5 % of all EU farmland;
Amendment 59 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas practices based on agroecology, including agroforestry, are the only ones explicitly mentioned in the Regulation governing the EU climate action in the sector of land use, land use change and forestry as means of effective climate mitigation and adaptation and strengthening the resilience of agriculture;
Amendment 64 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the 17 SDGs set new, clear ways for the CAP post-2020;
Amendment 66 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the European Union’s overarching objective of multifunctional agriculture, driven by family farms,overriding objective of the European Union of multifunctional agriculture and forest management towards multiple objectives including climate change mitigation and adaptation and biodiversity remains key in order to delivering the positive externalities and public goods thatas demanded by European citizens demand; ;
Amendment 73 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports the move towards increased efficiency of farming while strengthening animal welfare, public health, climate and environmental protection provisions and EU added value.
Amendment 75 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the CAP, as a sectorial and common policy, should encourage and strengthen the contribution each farmer and wider rural communities makes towards meeting environmental challenges, and should promote the transition towards an agriculture combining economic with environmental performance standards;
Amendment 78 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the European Parliament Resolution of 2 February 2016 on the mid-term review of the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy (2015/2137(INI)) recognizes that the Common Agricultural Policy 2014- 2020 has not removed environmentally harmful subsidies and calls for their phase out;
Amendment 83 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas it is recognized that a unified approach towards European agricultural and forest ecosystems is not appropriate, recalling e.g. the eligibility rule on max 100 trees per hectare (or max canopy cover), threatening ecosystems and habitats based on agroforestry;
Amendment 85 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas over the years the CAP has undergone regular re-programming in line with new challenges, but another step in this continuous process of modernisation and simplification, building on previous reforms, is now necessary in order to achieve sustainable rural areas and ensuring that European climate and environmental targets are being met;
Amendment 93 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the European Parliament resolution of 2 February 2016 on the mid- term review of the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy recognizes that the Common Agricultural Policy 2013-2020 was awarding also environmental harmful subsidies and calls for their phase out;
Amendment 102 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas the future of food security in Europe must be ensured for both the UK and EU 27 with the upmost efforts made to minimise disruption to production and access to food for both parties; whereas all efforts must be made to ensure unitary alignment in environmental and food safety standards with regards to ensure citizens in both countries do not face any reduction in food quality and food safety;
Amendment 109 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the impact of climate, decline in biodiversity and sanitary hazards on farming activity is growing, and whereas there is a need for the CAP to address this with dedicated tools;
Amendment 112 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas out of the three pillars of sustainable development, monitoring/measurement of progress in environmental pillar is the weakest1a; whereas the Commission´s CAP Communication proposes the new delivery model to be more result-driven and therefore addressing the need for data on relevant indicators to deliver this model is crucial; __________________ 1a UN Statistics Division, 2016
Amendment 114 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the future CAP funding must be linked to a clear societal added value as for instance sustainable agriculture, environmental performance, climate change and animal welfare, so that this part of the EU budget can be justified to European taxpayers;
Amendment 117 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. whereas the challenges faced by pollinators, both domestic and wild, are significant and the effect on EU agriculture and food security could be detrimental given the dependency of majority of EU production on pollinating services; whereas a public consultation under the EU Pollinators Initiative was launched in January 2018 to identify the best approach and necessary steps to tackle decline of pollinators in the EU;
Amendment 134 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for a CAP that has its top priority the transition of each European farm towards an undertaking combining economic with environmental performance standards, without any reduction in social or employment standards;
Amendment 139 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas over the last few years farmers have been confronted with increasing price volatility, which has reflected price fluctuations on global markets and uncertainty caused by macroeconomic developments, external policies, sanitary crises, self-generated excess quantities in some European sectors and more frequent extreme weather events in the EU;
Amendment 171 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
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 and sustainable food and healthy diets, while delivering on the commitments for environmental care, climate action, and animal and plant health and welfare;
Amendment 173 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas allegedly affordable prices of agricultural products for consumers are often linked to the fact that externalised costs, such as groundwater pollution, are not included and have to be paid by the public;
Amendment 192 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
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 and forest- environmental initiatives, investment, training, research and innovation at the core of local issues and ensures farmers, forest holders, other land managers and communities receive help with administrative burdens and are directed towards achieving environmental goals;
Amendment 209 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the emergence of new challenges, such as increasing global trade, isclimate change, water protection, lack of agricultural land and land degradation means that the increasing global trade has to be handled in a sustainable and fair manner and that the necessitating fair and sustainable conditions for the global exchange of goods and services, within the framework of the WTO and in accordance with existing EU social, economic and environmental standards, which should be further promoted;
Amendment 220 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Urges the Commission and Member States that future agricultural policy addresses the findings on pollinators´ decline and offer adequate and proportionate solutions;
Amendment 222 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Calls on the Commission to deliver on its proposal of result-based policy2a and to provide respective support from technical assistance and under other policy actions and measures to cover monitoring and data gathering on all relevant indicators, this is of particular relevance considering the data gap on environmental indicators; __________________ 2a CAP Communication introduces that ´´In line with the logic of the Commission's "budget focused on results" approach, a future delivery system should thus be more result- driven´´. ´´ and ´´Any new CAP should reflect higher ambition and focus more on results as regards resource efficiency, environmental care and climate action.´´
Amendment 226 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the CAP must include an ambitious European green energy strategy promoting highly sustainable biofuels basedeliver on the bio-economy agenda, and base this on principles of cascading use, of circular economy and taking into account real climate contribution of different use and types of biomass, and con the co- production of plant proteintribute to revival of rural communities through expert jobs and innovation through in particular wood and other biomass products of high added value;
Amendment 234 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls for strong promotion of agroforestry which can improve quality of life for people by improving microclimates, enhancing landscapes and providing multipurpose recreational and productive ecosystems; underlines the need to identify and address any gaps that could hamper development of agroforestry systems, including the lack of possibilities to certify products from ‘’trees outside forests’’ in regions of the EU under existing certification schemes;
Amendment 235 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas while the focus on research and development for both resource-saving product and process innovation is to be welcomed, more must be done to translate the results of research into farming practiceand forest practice, and in particular including agroforestry, facilitated by EU-wide agricultural extension services;
Amendment 255 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the agriculture and fooimproved management in comparison to standard practice in agriculture, food sector as well as the forest-based sector must be incentivised to continue to contribute to the environmental care, animal welfare and climate action objectives of the EU set out in international agreements such as the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs;COP21 and UN SDG; and at the same time the polluter pays principle must be applied
Amendment 329 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas any changes to the current CAP must be introduced in such a way as to ensure stability for the sector and, security of planning for farmers by means of adequate transition periods and measures and improvement of environmental and climate action of areas affected given the global, regional and local challenges and goals;
Amendment 336 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas Parliament must play a comprehensive role in setting a clear policy framework to maintain common ambition at European level and democratic debate on the strategic issues which have an impact on the everyday lives of all citizens when it comes to the use of natural resources, the quality of our food and the modernisation of agricultural practices with the aim to establish a societal contract on a European level among producers and consumers;
Amendment 350 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
A new relationship between the European Union, the Member States, regions and farm, farmers, forest holders and other land managers
Amendment 451 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the efforts of the Commission to establish programme design, implementation and control of an output-based approach in order to foster performance, thus the actions of farmers and not the mere possession of land, rather than compliance, while ensuring adequate monitoring via clearly defined, solid and measurable indicators at EU level, including an appropriate system of quality control and penalties;
Amendment 509 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Amendment 527 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it nsecessondary to maintain the current two-pillared architecture, particularly Pillar I, which is dedicated to income support for farmers; considers it necessary, at the same time, to compensate for thereward farmers' provisions of public goods on the basis of uniform performance criteria, while allowing Member States to take specific approaches to reflect local conditions;
Amendment 562 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that the current CAP architecture can only deliver its objectives ifwith sufficiently fundeding and a targeted management of the funds; calls, therefore, for the CAP budget to be maintained in the next MFF at at least the current level in order to achieve the ambitions of a revised and efficient CAP beyond 2020;
Amendment 593 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Emphasises that the resources of the CAP are taxpayers' money from each Member State and that taxpayers throughout the EU have the right that these funds are exclusively used in a targeted and transparent manner;
Amendment 646 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the necessity of identifying the key elements of a transparent and objective system of rewards, penalties and incentives for determining farmers’, forest holders’ or groups of farmers and forest holders´ eligibility for public funding, which should consist of voluntary and mandatory measures;
Amendment 657 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 680 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for the existing system for calculating direct payments in Pillar I, which isreplacement of the existing pillar I direct payments system, often based on historic entitlements, to be replaced bywith an EU-wide uniform method of calculating payments, in order to make the system simpler and more transparentand transparent methodology for calculating payments for the provision of public goods based on concrete results-oriented EU objectives as well as the objectives of the 2030 Agenda;
Amendment 711 #
2018/2037(INI)
12c. Underlines the fact that funds of the current CAP, which are spent on concrete actions of farmers, are subject to very precise and small-scale controls while the larger amounts of the CAP- budget (direct payments) are being spend for pure possession of land without control and therefore cannot be justified with respect to European citizens;
Amendment 713 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
Paragraph 12 d (new)
12d. Recalls that the report on the state of play of farmland concentration in the EU: how to facilitate the access to land for farmers recognises that land payments without clear conditionality lead to distortions of the land market, and thus influences the concentration of more and more agricultural land in few hands;
Amendment 714 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 e (new)
Paragraph 12 e (new)
12e. Draws attention to the consequences of the import of protein feed, which leads to an unnatural increase in livestock in the EU;
Amendment 715 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 f (new)
Paragraph 12 f (new)
12f. Calls to end this, step by step, in order to restore the proportionality of livestock to EU forage;
Amendment 718 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 i (new)
Paragraph 12 i (new)
12i. Clarifies that public goods are those services that are above the statutory environmental, climate and animal welfare legislation, including in particular water conservation, biodiversity protection, soil fertility protection, protection of pollinators, protection of the humus layer and animal welfare;
Amendment 750 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for a fair distribution of direct payments between Member States, which must continuously take into account socio-economic differences, and different production costs and the amounts received by Member States under Pillar II;
Amendment 802 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Points out that coupled payments should not be paid in sectors with overproduction;
Amendment 809 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Points out that coupled payments should not support livestock over two livestock units per hectare;
Amendment 810 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Recognises the usefulness of coupled payments in exceptional cases, such as promotion of less-favoured areas, protein production or sheep farming;
Amendment 813 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Refers in this context to the principle of area-based agriculture;
Amendment 830 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that generational renewal or a new entry into agriculture is a challenge faced by famers in many Member States and that each national strategy must therefore address this issue through a comprehensive approach, including top- ups in Pillar I and targeted measures in Pillar II, as well as by means of new financial instruments and national measures, in order to incentivise famers to pass on their farming operations;
Amendment 941 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to introduce a new and comprehensive legal framework based on concrete results- oriented EU targets as well as the 2030 Agenda, which allows the integration of the various types of environmental actions at present, such as cross compliance, greening and the good agricultural and environmental conditions (GAEC) standards, as well as agri-environment measures (AEMs) for rural development, so that farmers can deliver effectively and with less bureaucracy on environmental care, biodiversity and climate action, while ensuring that Member States have adequate control and taking into account local conditions;
Amendment 956 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls for strong promotion of agroforestry which can greatly improve quality of life for people by improving microclimates, enhancing landscapes and providing multipurpose recreational and productive ecosystems;
Amendment 961 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Considers that the Commission's future legislative proposals should be able to support the largest number of farmers in their efforts to modernize towards more sustainable agricultural development;
Amendment 969 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Considers that this ambition for the CAP must be based on a first level corresponding to a simplified and reinforced conditionality and constituting a common base applicable to all farms, and on a second level to go beyond conditionality and including both the current climate and environmental measures of the second pillar and a new European incentive scheme in the first pillar;
Amendment 971 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Underlines the need to identify and address any gaps that could hamper development of agroforestry systems, including the lack of possibilities to certify products from ‘’trees outside forests’’ in regions of the EU under existing certification schemes;
Amendment 977 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Recognises challenges faced by species, both domestic and wild, providing pollination services and detrimental effects this could have on EU agriculture, in this context notes the launch of the public consultation under the EU Pollinators Initiative in January 2018 to identify the best approach and necessary steps to tackle decline of pollinators in the EU and urges that future agricultural policy address the findings and offer solutions;
Amendment 979 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Considers that the Commission must present an improved system, determined at European level, with mandatory enhanced conditionality applicable in all Member States, additional agri-environmental tools, along with a mandatory new European incentive scheme, to be settled by each Member State for farmers who can voluntarily participate and for which payment levels would reflect the level of ambition of the different environmental practices;
Amendment 981 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17d. Proposes that this new form of greening should be accompanied by significant, coordinated and more efficient means in Pillar II through targeted tangible and intangible investments (knowledge transfer, training, advice, exchange of know-how, networking, EIP innovation) as another driver of change;
Amendment 1001 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Believes in the establishment and maintenance of ecosystems based on agroforestry, whether classified under- utilized agricultural area or under forests, to forest-environment measures and to non-productive investments based on nature-based solutions, in particular for water management;
Amendment 1030 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to foster innovation and modernisation in agriculture, including and in particular agroforestry, and in forest sector by supporting training and agricultural extension as a pre-condition in programme design and implementation in all Member States, while fostering the transfer of know-how and the exchange of best practice models between Member States;
Amendment 1043 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls for better integration of the “circular economy” approach in agriculture, forestry and food production to ensure the best possible and the most efficient use of primary material and by- products in emerging bio-economy while respecting the limitations of availability of biomass and land and other ecosystem services, and to help reduce food waste right along the food chain;
Amendment 1122 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 1323 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Regrets the fact that the whole process of the CAP post-2020 programming exercise – consultation, communication, impact assessment and legislative proposals – is starting with a significant delay as the end of the eighth legislature approaches, jeopardising the possibility ofand a final agreement being reached before the European elections can only be reached with considerable efforts;
Amendment 33 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas some uses of plastics do not offer any real functional value, some other uses can already be replaced by natural fibres and polymers, or research is underway for alternatives, even for what seemed to be a vital use of plastics (e.g. nano-carriers for drugs1a); _________________ 1ae.g. biodegradable nano-carriers for drugs or fertiliser encapsulation basis of which is spent mushroom substrate-waste of the mushroom industry, info https://www.bbi- europe.eu/projects/biorescue
Amendment 36 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the use of particular type of plastics (e.g. plastic bags) is banned in some of the third countries;2a _________________ 2a some African countries introduced such ban (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa- 41069853)
Amendment 46 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the conditions necessary for what is currently promoted as biodegradable often do not match the real-life conditions for end of life of non- recycled plastics, e.g. in deep ocean environment;
Amendment 52 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas in line with the waste hierarchy, as highlighted also within the 7th Environment Action Programme, prevention of waste and preparation for re-use comes before recycling, whereas this Strategy does not properly recognize this;
Amendment 76 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the current political momentum should be used to shift to a circular plastics economy including via well- designed extended producer responsibility, and to promote sustainable levels of bio-economy;
Amendment 96 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Believes however that the Plastic Strategy needs to be seen in the context of comprehensive industrial strategy where the bio-economy is getting a more pronounced role;
Amendment 97 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that stronger consideration needs to be put on the replacement of plastics by recyclable bio- based materials, where deployed natural resources are reproduced in a sustainable and renewable way and which avoids waste, as opposed to an acceptance that the amount of used plastic will be increasing and its recycling is the solution;
Amendment 98 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Introduces that facilitating the creation of industrial clusters that exchange by-products to prevent any by- products from becoming waste (industrial symbiosis) resulting in the emerging bio- economy offering solutions and products to replace plastics where this offers more environmentally and climate friendly solution;
Amendment 99 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Affirms that for successful business model with products with recycled content a cascading use through well-functioning supply chain is needed for a reliable supply of recycled material to be ensured;
Amendment 118 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 122 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to establish a post-2020 policy for the circular economy and bio-economy based on a strong research and innovation pillar, and to ensure that the necessary commitments will be available in the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), including on research into bio-based materials, commitments to support new business models built upon industrial clusters based on cascading use of material, recycling and prevention of waste, and on dissemination and demonstration of results and where relevant its feeding into policy;
Amendment 131 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that plastics are diverse and have a variety of applications and that for specific uses alternatives produced from recyclable natural fibres and natural polymers already exist, and that some uses of plastics are unnecessary, and that a tailored, often product-specific, approach is thus required for the various value chains, taking into account local and regional demands, environmental impact of plastics and alternative materials and ensuring that consumers’ functional needs are met;
Amendment 156 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the competent authorities in the Member States to ensure that the entire waste acquis is fully implemented, with a particular focus on the priority of waste hierarchy, being prevention of waste;
Amendment 164 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Reminds that Member States 4a should put in place measures to minimise the environmental impacts of packaging and packaging waste from a life-cycle perspective, taking into account, where appropriate, the benefits of using bio-based materials and materials suitable for multiple recycling; _________________ 4aPosition of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 18 April 2018 with a view to the adoption of Directive (EU) …/… of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste
Amendment 169 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Recalls the wording of the Directive on packaging and packaging waste5a on bio-economy and bio-based recyclable packaging and compostable biodegradable packaging representing an opportunity, where shown to be beneficial from a life-cycle perspective _________________ 5a see footnote 4a
Amendment 233 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on all industry players to convert their public commitments to increase the uptake of recycled plastics into formal pledges and to deliver concrete actionsspecific actions, to prevent waste, including via delivery of products made from alternative feedstock, with a lower impact throughout the life cycle;
Amendment 243 #
2018/2035(INI)
15. Believes that mandatory rules on recycled content, where this does not undermine food safety requirements, for specific products may be needed in order to drive the uptake of secondary raw materials;
Amendment 258 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States to consider introducing a modulated value- adtax on the use of virgin plastic in ordedr tax (VAT) for products containing recycled contento make the price of recycled plastic competitive;
Amendment 267 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that procurement has the power to boost innovation in business models that are important for the EU’s circular economy, and bio-economy as part of it, including uptake of bio-based products; calls on the Commission to set up an EU learning network on circular procurement in order to harvest the lessons learnt from pilot projects; believes that voluntary actions could pave the way for binding rules on public circular procurement;
Amendment 271 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses that any consideration of integrating recycled content in green public procurement criteria should take into account the function and end-use sector and such (criteria) should be applied for plastic separately, as opposed to plastic being prioritized over bio-based materials in case of having higher recycled content;
Amendment 353 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines that fiscal policy remains a Member State competence and opposes the introduction of an EU-wide plastics tax as a potential own resource stream for the EUsuch should be an appropriate basis for the introduction of national contribution to the own resources of the EU calculated on the amount of non-recycled plastic packaging waste in each Member State;
Amendment 367 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Strongly supports the Commission in coming forward with clear harmonised and science-based rules on both bio-based content and, biodegradability and compostability for real-world conditions in order to tackle existing misconceptions and misunderstandings about bio-plastics; in this context reaffirms that the term biodegradable standardly represents non- degradable plastic in real-world conditions (e.g. ocean);
Amendment 381 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights the importance of lifecycle assessments in order to demonstrate a reduced environmental impact for allbio-plastics and other alternatives to plastics and welcomes the responsible approach by the Commission currently undertaking this task on bio- plastics;
Amendment 389 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Emphasises that compostable and biodegradable plastics can help support the transition to a circular economy, but are not a universal remedy against marine litter; calls, therefore, on the Commission to develop a list of useful products and applications composed of compostable and/or biodegradable plastics, together with clear criteria, including on its end-of- life treatment;
Amendment 481 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Calls on all EU institutions to scrutinise their internal procurement rules and plastic waste management practices and to focus on preventionconcentrate on green procuring and facilitating uptake of bio-based recyclable alternatives to prevent waste, together with the EU Eco- Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS);
Amendment 4 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that deforestation and forest degradation are the second leading cause of global warming1 ; Emphasizes the importance of the right policy approaches for the integral and sustainable management of forests in order to deliver both carbon and non-carbon benefits1a _________________ 1 https://www.forestcarbonpartnership.org/w hat-redd 1a Article 5 of the Paris Agreement
Amendment 5 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Affirms the relevance of the type of forest management for the carbon balance in the tropics, as recent papers2a have pointed towards the subtler forms of degradation, and not only large scale deforestation as previously researched, likely to be a very significant source of carbon emissions accounting for more than half of emissions. _________________ 2aA.Baccini et al., 2017: Tropical forests are a net carbon source based on aboveground measurements
Amendment 6 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Welcomes the publication of the Feasibility study4a on options to step up EU Action against deforestation commissioned by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Environment; notes that the EU is presented as a major economic actor where its demand for forest-risk commodities (of categories of annual crops (e.g. maize, soy), perennial crops (e.g. coffee, palm oil, rubber), livestock (e.g. beef), forest-based (timber, pellets) and extractive industries) plays a larger role than many other regions, with a notable exception of China; and EU demand is clearly a driver of the problem of global deforestation; _________________ 4aFinal report published in 1/2018; developed by a consortium led by COWI, and including Ecofys and Milieu; available at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/forests/p df/feasibility_study_deforestation_kh0418 199enn_main_report.pdf
Amendment 9 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Acknowledges that forest crime, such as illegal logging, has been estimated3a to represent a value of 50-152 bln USD in 2016, up from 30-100 bln in 2014 and ranks number one in revenues among environmental crimes globally; notes that it has a serious role in financing organized crime and that it significantly impoverishes governments, nations and local communities due to uncollected revenues. _________________ 3a UNEP, 2017: The Rise of Environmental Crime report
Amendment 13 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1 e. Notes that it is well established and uncontested that the conversion of tropical forest to agriculture, plantations and other land uses causes a significant loss of species, and particularly forest specialist species.
Amendment 15 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1 f. Notes that more than half of commodities produced and exported into the global market are products of illegal deforestation6a.Taking into account agriculture-related forest risk- commodities, it is considered that 65 % of Brazilian beef exports, 9 % of Argentina’s beef export, 41 % of Brazil’s soy exports, 5 % of Argentina’s soy and 30 % Paraguay’s soy export are likely linked to illegal deforestation. Further notes that EU producers import significant amounts of feed and proteins from the developing countries. _________________ 6a Forest Trends Report Series, 2014: Consumer Goods and Deforestation: An Analysis of the Extent and Nature of Illegality in Forest Conversion for Agriculture and Timber Plantations
Amendment 19 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1 g. Notes that recent research proves that agroforestry poly-cropping applied to e.g. cocoa, rubber, palm oil plantations can offer combined benefits in terms of biodiversity, productivity and positive social outcomes.
Amendment 21 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Recalls the Bonn Challenge5a targeting the goal of restoring of 350 million hectares of degraded and deforested land by 2030 that could generate about US$ 170 billion per year in net benefits from watershed protection, improved crop yields and forest products, and could sequester up to 1.7 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually; _________________ 5ainfo available at https://www.iucn.org/theme/forests/our- work/forest-landscape-restoration/bonn- challenge
Amendment 22 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Paragraph 1 h (new)
1 h. Stresses that secondary forests, regenerating largely through natural processes after significant human or natural disturbance of the primary forests, provide, next to primary forests, also crucial ecosystem services, livelihood for local population as well timber provision; considers that as their survival is threatened also by illegal logging, any action addressing transparency and accountability of forest management should target also secondary, and not only primary forests;
Amendment 25 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 i (new)
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1 i. Stresses that the gap in implementation of the EU Timber Regulation could be a driver for unsustainable management of forests in sourcing countries, as the chain of control is only as strong as its weakest link in the single market; notes in this context that in some Member States the act transposing the Regulation enters into force only in April 2018;7a _________________ 7aThe law transposing the EUTR enters into force in Slovakia on 1st April 2018
Amendment 26 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 j (new)
Paragraph 1 j (new)
1 j. Notes the opening of the public consultation on the products´ scope of the Timber Regulation; Considers that the possible choice in the questionnaire of the reduction of the scope to be covered by the Regulation is not a justified one given that illegal trade flourishes within the current scope of the Regulation; Further notes a favourable position of the European Confederation of the Woodworking Industries towards extending the scope of the Timber Regulation to all wood products;
Amendment 27 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 k (new)
Paragraph 1 k (new)
1 k. Notes that the assessment of whether penalties laid down by Member States are effective, proportionate and dissuasive was not possible to be made in the Review of the EU Timber Regulation (2016)8aas the number of sanctions applied so far has been very low; questions the applied criterion for set penalties by some Member States being ´the national economic conditions´ given the international aspect of the crime ranking number one in environmental crimes in the world; _________________ 8a SWD(2016)34 final
Amendment 28 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 l (new)
Paragraph 1 l (new)
1 l. Notes that it was revealed that FLEGT export licences allow for illegally sourced wood to be mixed with legal timber and therefore could potentially be exported to the EU as compliant with EU Timber Regulation. 9a _________________ 9aThe Environmental Investigation Agency’s (EIA) and the Indonesian Forest Monitoring Network’s (Jaringan Pemantau Independen Kehutanan/JPIK)’s 2014 Permitting Crime Report found that some TLAS- licensed companies are involved in “timber laundering,” mixing illegally sourced woods with legal timber. Today, these woods could potentially be exported to the EU as FLEGT-licensed timber. Available at http://www.wri.org/blog/2018/01/indonesi a-has-carrot-end-illegal-logging-now-it- needs-stick primary source https://eia- international.org/wp- content/uploads/Permitting-Crime.pdf
Amendment 29 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 m (new)
Paragraph 1 m (new)
1 m. Notes the existence of models of community forestry/collective customary tenure which can bring a number of benefits10a including an increase in the forest area and in available water resources, fight against illegal logging by putting clear rules in place on timber access and a strong system of forest monitoring; proposes that more research and support is provided to help develop legal frameworks on community forestry; _________________ 10aa case from Nepal presented by ClientEarth, available at https://www.clientearth.org/what-can-we- learn-from-community-forests-in-nepal/
Amendment 30 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 n (new)
Paragraph 1 n (new)
1 n. Stresses that recognition of tenure rights of peoples e.g. via constitution is not necessarily applied in practice11a and therefore ensuring that tenure rights are respected should be actively screened by the EU for the purpose of Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPA) and for individual cases of EU development funding; _________________ 11arecent case (WaTER project financed by DG DEVCO) of violation of tenure rights of Kenyan indigenous peoples Ogiek and Sengwer despite the recognition of their rights to land in the Constitution, particularly Article 63(2)(d)) and in the 2016 Community Land Act
Amendment 31 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 o (new)
Paragraph 1 o (new)
1 o. Recalls that the report by the Commission on the functioning of the Transparency Directive 2013/50/EU that introduces disclosure requirement for payments to governments by listed and large non-listed companies with activities in the extractive industry and logging of primary (natural and semi-natural) forests should be submitted by 27th November 2018 to the European Parliament and the Council; further notes that this should be accompanied by a legislative proposal; in light of a possible review calls on the Commission to consider extending the obligation to other industry sectors affecting forests, and to other forests than primary forests;
Amendment 36 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls for better enforcement of the EU Timber Regulation, including on complex supply chains and imports from processing countries e.g. China, and to make sanctions more robust and dissuasive for all economic players in the single market proportionately to this being an international crime.
Amendment 39 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Considers that efforts to halt deforestation must include local capacity- building, technological aid, the sharing of best practices between communities and support to help smallholders make the most effective use of their existing croplands without resorting to further forest conversion; stresses, in this context, the strong potential of agro-ecological practices to maximise ecosystem functions via mixed, high diversity planting, agroforestry and permaculture techniques, without resorting to input dependency or monocultures.
Amendment 42 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to co-ordinate donor policies and ensure that development funding through these not be used to support the expansion of industrial scale logging into intact tropical forests; calls for suspension of funding for any project where a substantiated claim of such logging exists until such a claim is dismissed or correction measures are applied;
Amendment 43 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2 d. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to expand the scope of the EU Timber Regulation to cover all products that are or may be made of wood, and that contain or may contain wood, taking into account impact on pulp and wood processing industries in the European Union and unfair competition with products currently not covered by the legislation (e.g. printed paper) entering the EU without any guarantee of the prime material being legally sourced wood.
Amendment 44 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the EU to maintain its commitment to step up ongoing negotiations on the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Voluntary Partnership Agreements; stresses the need to ensure that logging concessions awarded corruptly or illegally are not legitimised through the VPA and that these agreements are in line with international law and commitments concerning environmental protection, human rights and sustainable development, and that they bring about adequate measures for the conservation and sustainable management of forests, including the legal protection of the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples; recognising their tenure and customary rights.
Amendment 53 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the EU to create, as a supplementary element of Voluntary Partnership Agreements, follow-up legislation on such agreements along the lines of the EU Timber Regulation which includes both companies and financial institutions; nand to review functioning of existing VPA in practice ensuring that the joint assessment on the country’s timber legality assurance system functions as described in the VPA and that timber laundering could be excluded. Notes that the EU has regulated the supply chains of timber, fish and conflict minerals, but has not yet regulated any forest risk agricultural commodity supply chains; urges the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts to implement the Timber Regulation, in order to better gauge its effectiveness;
Amendment 58 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop a process that is triggered when conflict breaks out in a VPA partner country, including appointment of an independent panel to conduct an assessment of the risk of conflict timber and need for VPA suspension at all stages of negotiations where evidence that timber trade revenues are fuelling conflict;
Amendment 60 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to ensure the coherence of and to boost synergies between the cCommon aAgricultural pPolicy (CAP) and other EU policies, and to ensure that they are conducted in a manner consistent with programmes aimed at combating deforestation in developing countries, including REDD+; calls on the Commission to ensure that the CAP reform does not lead,import of forest-risk commodities (e.g. soy, maize) is eliminated from directly or indirectly, to further deforestation and that it supports the goal of putting an end support of the future EU food and farming policy, e.g.by means of restoring the proportionality of livestock to EU forage; calls for coupled payments not to support livestock production of density over two global deforestationlivestock units per hectare; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the environmental problems relating to deforestation are also addressed in the light of the objectives set by the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020, which should be an integral part of the Union’s external action in this area;
Amendment 70 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the EU to establish a binding regulatory framework to ensure that all agricultural commodity importers’ supply chains are traceable back to the origin of the raw material; notes that the new technologies, e.g. blockchain technology can be used to track origin of commodities, and stresses that this could be used in practice to increase transparency around the origin of different commodities and practically remove forest degradation and deforestation from the supply chains
Amendment 77 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to press ahead with developing anshow political will and leadership by committing to deliver as soon as possible before the end of this Commission's mandate an ambitious EU action plan on deforestation and forest degradation, which would include concrete regulatory measures to ensure that no supply chains or financial transactions linked to the EU result in deforestation or, forest degradation or human rights violations.
Amendment 82 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2 e. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make full use of existing diplomatic and institutional processes and dialogues to encourage countries which process and/or import significant quantities of tropical timber, e.g. China or Vietnam, to adopt effective legislation banning the imports of illegally harvested timber and requiring operators to conduct due diligence;
Amendment 137 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Environmental, including built environment (design and construction), occupational, social and behavioural factors impacting physical and mental health and well-being, productivity and recovery of people and their interaction, with special attention to vulnerable and disadvantaged people;
Amendment 177 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
– the capacities of primary sectors (in particular farming and forestry) for more resilient ecosystems and sustainable land use, in particular in relation to prevention of high and low water events locally and regionally including through nature-based solutions
Amendment 178 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– The capacities of society and local governments to better manage and reduce disaster risk, including through nature- based solutions, by enhancing prevention, preparedness and response to existing and new risks, including via land use and urban planning
Amendment 181 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.7 – paragraph 4 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.7 – paragraph 4 – indent 1
– Industrial symbiosis with resource flows between plants across sectors and urban communities; processes and materials, to maximize resource effectiveness via cascading, to transport, transform, re-use and store resources, combining the valorisation of by-products, waste and CO2;
Amendment 182 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.7 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.7 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
– Products for enhanced life-cycle performance, durability, upgradeability and ease of repair, dismantling and recycling, supporting the existence of local resources of well-adapted and resilient ecosystems where the biomass comes from;
Amendment 183 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.7 – paragraph 4 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.7 – paragraph 4 – indent 3 a (new)
– Innovative approaches to use of traditional feedstock, including use of alternatives of the same type of feedstock (e.g. both hardwood and softwood) to reach maximum value of local resources, local species and well-adapted ecosystems
Amendment 184 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.8 – paragraph 3 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.8 – paragraph 3 – indent 4
– Industrial products, including in construction, that require low or zero carbon emissions production processes through the life cycle.
Amendment 195 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.4 – paragraph 4 – indent 5
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.4 – paragraph 4 – indent 5
– Buildings life-cycle design, construction, operation and dismantling, taking into account circularity and environmental performance, for energy and resource efficiency, climate resilience and carbon footprint, and recycling;
Amendment 129 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) While agricultural plastic products constitute a low percentage of the overall amount of plastic used and plastic waste generated, their use is concentrated geographically. Moreover, categories of agricultural plastic products have a very homogeneous composition, rendering the waste stream very valuable to the recycler. The problem of agricultural plastic waste should be addressed the CAP Strategic Plans proposal and the European Commission should, as appropriate, introduce a new GAEC standard for good agricultural and environmental condition of land on plastic waste as a new element of enhanced conditionality in the mid- term, by 2023. Under the new cross- compliance requirement, farmers would be bound to use an authorised waste management business to arrange collection and recycling of plastic, and keep evidence that plastic waste was handled correctly.
Amendment 130 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
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 main 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, as well as under Directive [Directive XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment] and Regulation [Regulation (EU) 2018/XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council on veterinary medicinal products and repealing Directive 2001/82/EC] 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 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).
Amendment 132 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Member States should set up and put in place procedures in order to avoid conflicts of interest for farm advisory services for the purpose ofwhose objectives are improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses, covering economic, environmental and, social dimensions and the specific objectives of this regulation referred to in Article 6, and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the CAP Strategic Plans. These farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of CAP support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand, and certain standards, requirements and information, including environmental, climate and clanimatl welfare ones, on the other hand. The list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other CAP beneficiaries and set in the CAP Strategic Plan, as well as those stemming from the legislation on water, on the sustainable use of pesticides, as well as agro-ecological measures, the promotion of the sustainable management of nutrients, the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks. In order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice, Member States should set out procedures for avoiding conflicts of interest, and integrate advisors within the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS), in order to be able to deliver up-to-date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation.
Amendment 142 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to ensure a fairer distribution of income support, the amounts of direct payments above a certain ceiling should be reduced and the product should either be used for decoupled direct payments and in prioritirstly for the ecomplementary redistributive income support for sustainability, or be transferred to the EAFRD. In order to avoid negative effects on employment, labour should be taken into account when applying the mechanism-schemes, and secondly be transferred to the EAFRD. Payments for the eco-schemes shall not be affected by the ceiling.
Amendment 146 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Union legislation should provide that Member States should set requirements in terms of minimum area for receiving decoupled payments in their CAP Strategic Plan. Such requirements should relate to the need to avoid the excessive administrative burden caused by managing numerous payments of small amounts and to that of ensuring an effective contribution of the support to the objectives of the CAP to which the decoupled direct payments contribute. In order to guarantee a minimum level of agricultural income support for all genuine farmers, as well as to comply with the Treaty objective in ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community, an annual area- based decoupled payment should be established as the type of intervention ‘basic income support for sustainability’. In order to enhance better targeting of this support, the payment amounts can be differentiated, by groups of territories, based on socio-economic and/or agronomic conditions. Application of the latter principle should not financially favour irrigated land over rainfed land of the same category of agricultural area. In view of avoiding disruptive effects for farmers' income, Member States may choose to implement the basic income support for sustainability based on payment entitlements. In this case, the value of payment entitlements before any further convergence should be proportional to their value as established under the basic payment schemes pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, taking also into account the payments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment. Member States should also achieve further convergence in order to continue to move progressively away from historical values.
Amendment 158 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The CAP should ensure that Member States increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers' actual circumstances. Member States should under direct payments in the CAP Strategic Plan set up Eco-schemes voluntary for farmers, which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions. Member States should use at least 20% of their annual direct payments' envelope for these schemes. They should be defined by the Member States as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the result- based provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of thesenvironmental or climate practices. In both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the CAP and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality. Member States may decide to set up eco- schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features, and organic farming. These schemes may also include ‘entry- level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments.
Amendment 168 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Member States should be allowed to use part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments for coupled income support in order to improve competitiveness, sustainability, and/or quality in certain sectors and productions that are particularly important for social, economic or environmental reasons and undergo certain difficulties and offer new opportunities in bioeconomy through improving availability of domestic raw materials. Furthermore, Member States should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for the support of protein crop production in order to reduce the Union's deficit in this regard.
Amendment 181 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) Forestry measures should contribute to the implementation of the Union Forest Strategy, and be based on Member States' national or sub-national forest programs or equivalent instruments, which should build on the commitments stemming from the Regulation on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emission and removals from land use, land use energy and forestry [LULUCF Regulation] and those made in the Ministerial Conferences on the Protection of Forests in Europe. Interventions should be based on forest management plans or equivalent instruments and may comprise forest area development and sustainable management of forests, including the afforestation of land and the creation and regeneration of agroforestry systems; the protection, restoration and improvement of forest resources, taking into account adaptation needs; investments to guarantee and enhance forest conservation and resilience, and the provision of forest ecosystem and climate services; and measures and investments in support of the renewable energy and bio-economy.fully taking into account the assessment of the feedstock availability1a and the support of the bio-economy. __________________ 1a in accordance with Annex VIII to the Governance of the Energy Union Regulation, Bioenergy Sustainability Report is to be done biennially and assessment of feedstock availability is a mandatory element
Amendment 203 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) The EAGF should not provide support to activities that would harm the environment, or which are not consistent with climate and environment objectives. Support for direct payments under the CAP Strategic Plans should be granted within national allocations to be fixed by this Regulation. These national allocations should reflect a continuation of the changes whereby the allocations to Member States with the lowest support level per hectare are gradually increased to close 50% of the gap towards 90% of the Union average. In order to take into account the reduction of payments' mechanism and the use of its product in the Member State, the total indicative financial allocations per year in the CAP Strategic Plan of a Member State should be allowed to exceed the national allocation.
Amendment 205 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) EAFRD should not provide support to investments that would harm the environment or which are not consistent with climate and environment objectives. Hence it is necessary to provide in this Regulation a number of exclusion rules, as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts. Notably, the EAFRD should not finance investments which are foreseen in the management plans or other instruments subject to infringement procedure, should not finance investments in irrigation and drainage which do not contribute towards the achievement, or the preservation, of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation and reforestation/restoration which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principlesforest management plans, Natura 2000 management plans, and legislation or guidelines on invasive alien species. Member States should ensure that authorities play an active role on ecology and management of forest fires in any afforestation or reforestation action and strengthen the role of soft preventive measures and land use management.
Amendment 220 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 a (new)
Recital 52 a (new)
(52a) Taking into account the numerous challenges in the respective fields, the CAP should allocate 50 % of the overall financial envelope of the CAP to the specific objectives referred to in Article 6 (1) (d),(e), (f) and to the animal welfare and food and health-related objective set out in point (i) of this Regulation. Member States should report to the Commission each year on the specific contributions out of the EAGF and EAFRD to these objectives.
Amendment 238 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 83
Recital 83
(83) In order to ensure legal certainty, protect the rights of farmers and guarantee a smooth, coherent and efficient functioning of types of interventions in the form of direct payments, the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the Commission in respect of rules making the granting of payments conditional upon the use of certified seeds of certain hemp varieties and the procedure for the determination of hemp varieties and the verification of their tetrahydrocannabinol content; rules for good agricultural and environmental condition and certain related elements in respect of the eligibility requirements; and on the content of the declaration and the requirements for the activation of payment entitlements; further rules on eco-schemes; rules on animals from animal production systems ineligible for coupled support; measures to avoid that beneficiaries of coupled income support suffering from structural market imbalances in a sector, including the decision that such support may continue to be paid until 2027 on the basis of the production units for which it was granted in a past reference period; rules and conditions for the authorisation of land and varieties for the purposes of the crop- specific payment for cotton and rules on the conditions for the granting of that payment.
Amendment 239 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 83 a (new)
Recital 83 a (new)
(83a) Presence of intensive animal production systems correlates with depopulation of the respective area, and causes difficulties for traditional breeding practices, grazing or silvopastoral practices that cannot compete with the system characterized by high level of externalities. Its support would therefore go against specific types of farming which are important for social, economic and in some cases environmental reasons. In order to ensure effective application of coupled support for the animal production, the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the Commission to classify certain types of intensive animal production systems animals which are ineligible for coupled support.
Amendment 244 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) ‘result -based payment scheme’ means a support scheme that rewards improvement, and as opposed to a management- based or a hybrid scheme is not remunerated based on income foregone and costs incurred;
Amendment 264 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) 'agricultural activity' shall be defined in a way that it includes both the production of agricultural products listed in Annex I to the TFEU, including cotton, cork and short rotation coppice, and maintenance of the agricultural area in a state which makes it suitable for grazing or cultivation, without preparatory action going beyond usual agricultural methods and machineries, including in agroforestry, combined systems with trees;
Amendment 270 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) 'arable land' shall be land cultivated for crop production or areas available for crop production but lying fallow, can include combination of crops with trees and/or shrubs to form silvoarable agroforestry system, and include areas set aside in accordance with Articles 22, 23 and 24 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/199928 , with Article 39 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/200529 , with Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 or with Article 65 of this Regulation; __________________ 28 Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80). 29 Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1).
Amendment 281 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) 'permanent grassland and permanent pasture' (together referred to as 'permanent grassland') shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more, used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally (self-seeded) or through cultivation (sown). It may include other species such as including silvopastoral systems with shrubs and/or trees which can be grazed or produce animal feed; enhance soil fertility and erosion protection or have the potential to substitute fossil materials;
Amendment 297 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii – paragraph 2
Areas used for the production of hemp shall only be eligible hectares if the varieties used have a tetrahydrocannabinol content not exceeding 0,2 %; Areas used for the cultivation of tobacco crop shall not constitute eligible hectares.
Amendment 316 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Within the proposed framework, Member States may define a sub-category of silvoarable or silvopastoral agroforestry systems and certified systems of trees outside forests for the purpose of Article 30.
Amendment 347 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) support viable farm income and resilience across the Union to enhance foodlong-term food and nutrition security;
Amendment 377 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) foster sustainable development and efficient managementenvironmental conservation and preservation of natural resources such as water, soil and air; reaching the status foreseen in the relevant legislative instruments;
Amendment 386 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) contribute to an improvement of the conservation status or a population trend of species, including beneficial fauna, specifically pollinator species, the conservation status of habitats, the protection of biodiversity, enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats and landscapes;
Amendment 429 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) improve the response of EU agriculture to societal demands on foodaddress societal challenges and demands on food system sustainability and health, including safe, and nutritious and sustainable foodfood, antibiotic use, food waste, as well asnd animal welfare.
Amendment 443 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) impact indicators related to the objectives set out in Articles 5 and 6(1) and used in the context of the CAP Strategic Planfor establishing quantified performance targets in respect to the specific objectives in the CAP Strategic Plans and assessing progress made towards the targets and of the CAP.
Amendment 447 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 138 amending Annex I to adapt the common output, result and impact indicators to take into account the experience with their application and, where needed, to add new indicators. The Commission shall make a full assessment on the effectiveness of the output, result and impact indicators in Annex I, and present specific solutions to strengthen the results-based approach of the CAP. The report shall be part of the impact assessment and legislative proposals for the CAP after 2027.
Amendment 472 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall include in their CAP Strategic Plans a system of conditionality, under which an effective and dissuasive system of administrative penalty shall be imposed on beneficiaries receiving direct payments under Chapter II of this Title or the annual premia under Articles 65, 66 and 67the EAGF and EAFRD who do not comply with the statutory management requirements under Union law and the standards for good agricultural and environmental condition of land established in the CAP Strategic Plan, as listed in Annex III, relating to the following specific areas:
Amendment 546 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) agro-ecological practices, including agroforestry;
Amendment 547 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) farm practices reducing the use of antibiotics and preventing the development of antimicrobial resistance as set out in the Communication "A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance”31 , Regulation (EU) No [..] on veterinary medicinal products and Regulation (EU) No [..] on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of medicated feed; __________________ 31 "A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)" (COM(2017) 339 final).
Amendment 624 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The estimated product of the reduction of payments shall primarily be used to contribute to the financing of the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability and thereafter of other interventions belonging to decoupled direct payschemes for the climate and the environments.
Amendment 639 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may decide to differentiate the amount of the basic income support per hectare amongst different groups of territories faced with similar socio-economic or agronomic conditions. Differentiation of agronomic conditions should not be based on water provision on the same category of agricultural area and thus not effectively incentivise irrigated crops over rainfed crops.
Amendment 643 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) The Commission shall guarantee the strict implementation of Union legislation at all times and in all Member States concerning animal welfare, environmental protection, climate action and food security. Consequently, the Commission shall apply systematically the appropriate sanctions and penalties in case of repeated infringements by Member States.
Amendment 649 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The framework of standards of GAECs aims towill contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change, the tackling of water challenges, the protection and quality of soil and the protection and quality of biodiversity. The framework needs to be enhancedis to take into account in particular the practices set until 2020 under the greening of direct payments, the mitigation of climate change and the need to improve farms sustainability, and in particular the nutrients management. It is acknowledged that each GAEC contributes to multiple objectives. In order to implement the framework, Member States should define a national standard forin line with each of the minimum standards set at Union level taking into account the specific characteristics of the area concerned, including soil and climatic conditions, existing farming conditions, land use, annual crop rotation, farming practices and farm structures. Member States may also define in addition other national standards related to the main objectives laid down in Annex III in order to improve the environmental and climate delivery of the GAEC framework. As part of GAEC framework, in order to support both the agronomic and the environmental performance of farms, nutrient management plans will be established with the help of a dedicated electronic Farm Sustainability Tool made available by the Member States to individual farmers. The tool should provide on-farm decision support starting from minimum nutrient management functionalities and including water and soil management, input reductions and biodiversity measures. A wide interoperability and modularity should also ensure the possibility to add other electronic on-farm and e-governance applications. In order to ensure a level playing field between farmers and across the Union, the Commission may provide support to the Member States in the design of the Tool as well as with the data storage and processing services required.
Amendment 655 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) While agricultural plastic products constitute low percentage of the overall amount of plastic used and plastic waste generated, their use is concentrated geographically. Moreover, categories of agricultural plastic products have a very homogeneous composition, rendering the waste stream very valuable to the recycler. In the CAP Strategic Plans the problem of agricultural plastic waste should be addressed and the European Commission should, as appropriate, introduce a standard for good agricultural and environmental condition of land on plastic waste as a new element of enhanced conditionality in the mid-term, by 2023. Farmers would be under the new cross-compliance requirement bound to use an authorised waste management business to arrange collection and recycling of plastic, and keep evidence that plastic waste has been handled correctly.
Amendment 656 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
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 main 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, as well as under Directive [Directive XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment] and Regulation [ Regulation (EU) 2018/XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council on veterinary medicinal products and repealing Directive 2001/82/EC]; 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).
Amendment 658 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Member States should set up and put in place procedures for avoidance of conflicts of interest for farm advisory services for the purpose ofwhose objective is improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses, covering economic, environmental and social dimensions and the specific objectives of this regulation referred to in Article 6, and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the CAP Strategic Plans. These farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of CAP support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand, and certain standards, requirements and information, including environmental and climate ones as well as animal welfare, on the other hand. The list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other CAP beneficiaries and set in the CAP Strategic Plan, as well as those stemming from the legislation on water, on and the sustainablreduction of the use of pesticides, as well as agro- ecological measures, the promotion of the sustainable management of nutrients, the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks. In order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice, Member States should set out procedures for avoidance of conflicts of interest, and integrate advisors within the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS), in order to be able to deliver up-to-date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation.
Amendment 683 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to ensure a fairer distribution of income support, the amounts of direct payments above a certain ceiling should be reduced and the product should either be used for decoupled direct payments and in prioritirstly for the ecomplementary redistributive income support for sustainability, or be transferred to the EAFRD. In order to avoid negative effects on employment, labour should be taken into account when applying the mechanism- schemes, and secondly be transferred to the EAFRD. Payments for the eco-schemes shall not be touched by the ceiling.
Amendment 690 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) The European Court of Auditors notes in its opinion No 7/2018 that the largest part of the budget would continue to be hectare based direct payments to farmers. However, this instrument is not appropriate for addressing the many environmental and societal concerns, nor is it the most efficient way of assuring a viable income for farmers. They also critisise the lack of necessary elements of an effective performance system as well as fewer and less effective checks and audits.
Amendment 697 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Union legislation should provide that Member States should set requirements in terms of minimum area for receiving decoupled payments in their CAP Strategic Plan. Such requirements should relate to the need to avoid the excessive administrative burden caused by managing numerous payments of small amounts and to that of ensuring an effective contribution of the support to the objectives of the CAP to which the decoupled direct payments contribute. In order to guarantee a minimum level of agricultural income support for all genuine farmers, as well as to comply with the Treaty objective in ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community, an annual area- based decoupled payment should be established as the type of intervention ‘basic income support for sustainability’. In order to enhance better targeting of this support, the payment amounts can be differentiated, by groups of territories, based on socio-economic and/or agronomic conditions. Application of the latter principle shall not financially favour irrigated land over rainfed land of the same category of agricultural area. In view of avoiding disruptive effects for farmers' income, Member States may choose to implement the basic income support for sustainability based on payment entitlements. In this case, the value of payment entitlements before any further convergence should be proportional to their value as established under the basic payment schemes pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, taking also into account the payments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment. Member States should also achieve further convergence in order to continue to move progressively away from historical values.
Amendment 706 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide support for voluntary schemes for the climate and the environment ('eco- schemes') under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans and to dedicate at least 20% of their allocations for direct payments to these schemes in accordance with Article 86.
Amendment 744 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The CAP should ensure that Member States increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers' actual circumstances while contributing to the overall EU effort. Member States should under direct payments in the CAP Strategic Plan set up Eco-schemes voluntary for farmers, which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions and where an organic farming premia for the maintenance of and the conversion to organic land as well as premia for area-based livestock farming with maximum 2 livestock units per hectare is mandatory. They should be defined by the Member States as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices. In both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the CAP and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality. Member States may decide to set up eco- schemes forto promote all kind of agricultural practices such as, amongst others, the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features, and organic farmingagro- forestry. Member States shall incorporate environmental certification schemes, such as organic farming and the promotion of extensive livestock rearing in the list of eco-schemes. These schemes may also include ‘entry-level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments.
Amendment 751 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The CAP should ensure that Member States increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers' actual circumstances. Member States should under direct payments in the CAP Strategic Plan set up Eco-schemes voluntary for farmers, which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions. Member States should use at least 20% of their annual direct payments' envelope for these schemes. They should be defined by the Member States as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the result- based provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of thesenvironmental or climate practices. In both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the CAP and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality. Member States may decide to set up eco- schemes for agricultural practices such as the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features, and organic farming. These schemes may also include ‘entry- level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments.
Amendment 773 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Member States should be allowed to use part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments for coupled income support in order to improve competitiveness, sustainability, and/or quality in certain sectors and productions that are particularly important for social, economic or environmental reasons and undergo certain difficulties and offer new opportunities in bioeconomy through improving availability of domestic raw materials. Furthermore, Member States should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for the support of protein crop production in order to reduce the Union's deficit in this regard.
Amendment 803 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The support granted under point a) shall be granted as an incentive only for purely result-based payment schemes, not for management actions.
Amendment 810 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) Forestry measures should contribute to the implementation of the Union Forest Strategy, and be based on Member States' national or sub-national forest programs or equivalent instruments, which should build on the commitments stemming from the Regulation on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emission and removals from land use, land use energy and forestry [LULUCF Regulation] and those made in the Ministerial Conferences on the Protection of Forests in Europe. Interventions should be based on forest management plans or equivalent instruments and may comprise forest area development and sustainable management of forests, including the afforestation of land and the creation and regeneration of agroforestry systems; the protection, restoration and improvement of forest resources, taking into account adaptation needs; investments to guarantee and enhance forest conservation and resilience, and the provision of forest ecosystem and climate services; and measures and investments in support of the renewable energy and bio-economy.taking fully into account the assessment of the feedstock availability1a and support of bio-economy. _________________ 1a in accordance with Annex VIII to the Governance of the Energy Union Regulation, Bioenergy Sustainability Report is to be done biennially
Amendment 820 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein where these are important for economic, social or environmental reasons: cereals, oilseeds, protein crops, grain legumes, flax, hemp, rice, nuts, starch potato, milk and milk products, seeds, sheepmeat and goatmeat, beef and veal, olive oil, silkworms, dried fodder, hops, sugar beet, cane and chicory, fruit and vegetables, short rotation coppice and other non-food crops, excluding trees, used for the production of products that have the potential to substitute fossil materials, that can include trees and/or shrubs that form silvoarable or silvopastoral agroforestry systems, also as certified systems of trees outside forests land.
Amendment 828 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Without prejudice to the previous paragraph, support shall not be awarded to intensive animal production. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 138 supplementing this Regulation with defining types of intensive animal production systems ineligible for coupled support effectively excluding from support dairy, bovine animals or sheep and goats where there is a discrepancy between the number of eligible hectares and number of animals. This provision will take into account shepherding or transhumance practices.
Amendment 912 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 5
Article 49 – paragraph 5
5. When drawing up their CAP Strategic Plans Member States shall seek the advice of the representatives of organisations in the beekeeping field and the respective authorities including environmental authorities.
Amendment 912 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) The EAGF should not provide support to activities that would harm the environment, or which are not consistent with climate and environment objectives in line with sustainable agricultural management principles. Support for direct payments under the CAP Strategic Plans should be granted within national allocations to be fixed by this Regulation. These national allocations should reflect a continuation of the changes whereby the allocations to Member States with the lowest support level per hectare are gradually increased to close 50% of the gap towards 90% of the Union average. In order to take into account the reduction of payments' mechanism and the use of its product in the Member State, the total indicative financial allocations per year in the CAP Strategic Plan of a Member State should be allowed to exceed the national allocation.
Amendment 929 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) EAFRD should not provide support to investments that would harm the environment. Hence it is necessary to provide in this Regulation a number of exclusion rules, as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts. Notably, the EAFRD should not finance investments in irrigation and drainage which do not contribute towards the achievement, or the preservation, of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation and reforestation/restoration which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principlesforest management plans, NATURA 2000 management plans, and legislation or guidelines on invasive alien species. Member States should ensure active role of authorities on ecology and management of forest fires in any afforestation or reforestation action and strengthen the role of soft preventive measures and land use management..
Amendment 934 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) EAFRD should not provide support to investments that would harm the environment, or which are not consistent with climate and environment objectives in line with sustainable agricultural management principles. . Hence it is necessary to provide in this Regulation a number of exclusion rules, as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts. Notably, the EAFRD should not finance investments in irrigation which do not contribute towards the achievement, or the preservation, of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles.
Amendment 940 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) For the purpose of ensuring adequate financing for certain priorities, rules on minimum financial allocations for these priorities should be set for the support under EAFRD. For the sake of ensuring a level playing field between farmers, a maximum allocation should also be set for the coupled support under direct payments. Furthermore, Member States should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for improving the competitiveness, sustainability, and/or quality of the protein crop production in order to reduce imports from third countries.
Amendment 951 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 a (new)
Recital 52 a (new)
(52 a) In order to tackle the loss of biodiversity in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Member States shall provide biodiversity measures under Articles 28, 65 and 67 and provide appropriate funding which helps to achieve the specific objectives of Article 6 (f).
Amendment 953 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 b (new)
Recital 52 b (new)
(52 b) Taking into account the numerous challenges in the field of environment and with regard to animal welfare, the CAP shall contribute to 50 % of the overall financial envelope of the CAP to the specific objectives referred to in Article 6 (1) (d),(e), (f) and (i) of this Regulation and include only those measures in Articles 28, 65, 67, 68 (4) a. Member states shall report to the Commission each year on specific contributions out of the EAGF and EAFRD to these objectives.
Amendment 1058 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 83
Recital 83
(83) In order to ensure legal certainty, protect the rights of farmers and guarantee a smooth, coherent and efficient functioning of types of interventions in the form of direct payments, the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the Commission in respect of rules making the granting of payments conditional upon the use of certified seeds of certain hemp varieties and the procedure for the determination of hemp varieties and the verification of their tetrahydrocannabinol content; rules for good agricultural and environmental condition and certain related elements in respect of the eligibility requirements; and on the content of the declaration and the requirements for the activation of payment entitlements; further rules on eco-schemes, rules on animals from animal production systems ineligible for coupled support; measures to avoid that beneficiaries of coupled income support suffering from structural market imbalances in a sector, including the decision that such support may continue to be paid until 2027 on the basis of the production units for which it was granted in a past reference period; rules and conditions for the authorisation of land and varieties for the purposes of the crop- specific payment for cotton and rules on the conditions for the granting of that payment.
Amendment 1062 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 83 a (new)
Recital 83 a (new)
(83 a) Presence of intensive animal production systems correlates with depopulation of the respective area, and causes difficulties for traditional breeding practices, grazing or silvopastoral practices that cannot compete with the system characterized by high level of externalities. Its support would therefore go against specific types of farming which are important for social, economic and in some cases environmental reasons. In order to ensure effective application of coupled support for the animal production, the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the Commission to classify types of intensive animal production systems animals from which are ineligible for coupled support.
Amendment 1066 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 4
Article 65 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall only grant payments to farmers and other beneficiarie, group of farmers and other land managers who undertake, on a voluntary basis, management commitments which are considered to be beneficial to achieving the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1) d), e) and f).
Amendment 1095 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) result-based payment scheme- is such a support scheme that rewards improvement, and as opposed to management- based or hybrid scheme is not remunerated based on income foregone and costs incurred;
Amendment 1112 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) 'targets' means pre-agreed values to be achieved at the end of the period in relation to the result and impact indicators included under a specific objective;
Amendment 1113 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 9
Article 65 – paragraph 9
9. Where support under this type of interventions is granted to agri- environment-climate commitments, including for those made in agroforestry systems, commitments to convert to or maintain organic farming practices and methods as defined in Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 and forest environmental and climate services, Member States shall establish a payment per hectare.
Amendment 1140 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 2
Article 68 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may only grant support under this type of interventions for tangible and/or intangible, including non- productive investments, which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in Article 6. Support to the forestry sector shall be based on a forest management plan or equivalent instrument.
Amendment 1142 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) 'agricultural activity' shall be defined in a way that it includes both the production of agricultural products listed in Annex I to the TFEU, including cotton, cork and short rotation coppice, and maintenance of the agricultural area in a state which makes it suitable for grazing or cultivation, without preparatory action going beyond usual agricultural methods and machineries, including in combined systems with trees;
Amendment 1143 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Non-Productive investments can include: (i) intangible studies and investments associated with the maintenance, restoration and upgrading of the cultural and natural heritage of villages, rural landscapes and high nature value sites, including related socio- economic aspects; (ii) the drawing up and updating of plans for the development of municipalities and villages in rural areas and their basic services and of protection and management plans relating to Natura 2000 sites and other areas of high nature value with a view to improving the quality of life or increasing the environmental performance of the settlement.
Amendment 1146 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) investments in renewable energy where the Bioenergy Sustainability Report, namely assessment of feedstock availability as a mandatory element of it, would indicate that the most efficient use of, in particular woody, biomass in accordance with cascading use principle could be undermined;
Amendment 1161 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) 'arable land' shall be land cultivated for crop production or areas available for crop production but lying fallow, can include combination of crops with trees and/or shrubs to form silvoarable agroforestry system, and include areas set aside in accordance with Articles 22, 23 and 24 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/199928 , with Article 39 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/200529 , with Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 or with Article 65 of this Regulation; _________________ 28 Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80). 29 Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1).
Amendment 1165 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) investments in large infrastructures , in particular for livestock operations, not being part of local development strategies;
Amendment 1168 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) investments in afforestation and forest restoration which are not consistent with forest management plans, and with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles, as developed in the Pan- European Guidelines for Afforestation and Reforestation.
Amendment 1176 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In order to contribute to EU objectives, investments proposed by a management plan or other instrument implementing the EU acquis that is subject to infringement, at any stage of infringement procedure, should be automatically considered ineligible investments without them being explicitly listed. For this purpose, different Directorates General of the Commission should closely cooperate and in case of faulty provision of the funds ensure suspension of the funding, including ex-post recovery.
Amendment 1177 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 1179 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) 'permanent grassland and permanent pasture' (together referred to as 'permanent grassland') shall be land not included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more, used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally (self-seeded) or through cultivation (sown). It may include other species such as including silvopastoral systems with shrubs and/or trees which can be grazed or produce animal feed, enhance soil fertility and erosion protection or have the potential to substitute fossil materials;
Amendment 1181 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) afforestation, creation and regeneration of agroforestry systems, and non-productive investments linked to the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1);
Amendment 1279 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
At least 350% of the total EAGF and EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annexes VII and IX shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) and the food and health- related objective set out in point (I) of Article 6(1) of this Regulation, excluding interventions based on Article 66.
Amendment 1297 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 86 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The minimum of 20% of the amount set out in Annex VII shall be reserved for schemes referred to in Article 28.
Amendment 1298 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Within the proposed framework Member States may delineate sub- category of silvoarable or silvopastoral agroforestry system and certified systems of trees outside forest for the purpose of Article 30.
Amendment 1305 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 86 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
The percentage referred to in the first subparagraph, may be increased by a maximum of 2%, provided that the amount corresponding to the percentage exceeding the 10% is allocated to the support for protein crops under Subsection 1 of Section 2 of Chapter II of Title III or support for silvoarable or silvopastoral agroforestry systems, also as certified systems of trees outside forests.
Amendment 1381 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 2
Article 94 – paragraph 2
2. The body of the Member State responsible for drawing up the CAP Strategic Plan shall ensure that the competent authorities for the environment and climate are effectivefully involved in the preparation of the Plan and are jointly responsible with regard to the environmental and climate aspects of the plan.
Amendment 1384 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 2
Article 94 – paragraph 2
2. The body of the Member State responsible for drawing up the CAP Strategic Plan shall ensure that the competent authorities for the environment and, climate and health are effectively involved in the preparation of the environmental and climate aspects of the plan.
Amendment 1385 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) economic, environmental and social partners, including scientists;
Amendment 1393 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) relevant bodies representing civil society and where relevant bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, public health, gender equality and non-discrimination.
Amendment 1395 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as sustainable energyincluding soil carbon sequestration, in line with relevant international agreements;
Amendment 1398 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall involve those partners inthroughout the preparation and implementation of the CAP Strategic Plans, including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with Article 111. The organisation and implementation of the partnership shall be carried out in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014.
Amendment 1405 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) foster sustainable development and efficient managementenvironmental conservation and preservation of natural resources such as water, soil and air; reaching the good state foreseen in the relevant legislative instruments;
Amendment 1413 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 96 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Where, on the basis of information provided in accordance with points a)-e) of the first paragraph, areas will be identified where baseline information or information on context indicators is missing or is insufficient for the purposes of providing a full description of the current situation in relation to the specific objectives laid down in Article 6 of this proposal, Member States should address such conclusion within the framework of their Strategic Plan, or through other instruments and outline the proposed measures in the Plan.
Amendment 1413 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) contribute to the protection of biodiversityimprovement of the conservation status or a population trend of species, including beneficial fauna, specifically pollinator species, conservation status of habitats, enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats and landscapes;
Amendment 1414 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 2
Article 96 – paragraph 2
For the specific environmental and climate objectives referred to in points (d), (e), and (f) of Article 6(1), and where identified needs under objectives referred to a) b) c) g) h) of Article 6(1) could affect these objectives, the assessment shall take into account the national environmental and climate plans emanating from the legislative instruments referred to in Annex XI.
Amendment 1416 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 3
Article 96 – paragraph 3
Member States shall use the most recent and most reliable data for this assessment, including up to date information about any stage of infringement procedure, and recently closed cases, related to these environmental and climate plans which effectively transpose the EU legislation. In order to contribute to EU objectives, in case of infringement, the measures proposed by the plan that is subject to infringement should not be considered by the needs assessment and should not be approved for financing.
Amendment 1453 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 106 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1466 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 111 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 111 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Member State shall decide the composition of the Monitoring Committee, with due regard for preventing conflicts of interest, and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant public authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in Article 94(3) that are relevant for the implementation of all objectives under Article 6(1).
Amendment 1473 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) improve the response of EUaddress agriculture to societal challenges and demands on food and health, including safe, nutritious and sustainable food, food wasta reduction of food waste and antibiotics use, as well as enhanced animal welfare.
Amendment 1485 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) systematically take into account the objectives of development cooperation and contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, avoiding negative external impacts of the Union's policies on developing countries and their populations.
Amendment 1517 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) impact indicators related to the objectives set out in Articles 5 and 6(1) and used in the context of the CAP Strategic Planfor establishing quantified performance targets in respect to the specific objectives in the CAP Strategic Plans and assessing progress made towards the targets and of the CAP.
Amendment 1534 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 138 – paragraph 2
Article 138 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 4, 7, 12, 15, 23, 28, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 41, 50,78, 81, 104 and 141 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 1540 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 138 amending Annex I to adapt the common output, result and impact indicators to take into account the experience with their application and, where needed, to add new indicators. The Commission shall make a full assessment on the effectiveness of the output, result and impact indicators in Annexe I, and present specific solutions to strengthen the results-based approach of the CAP. The report shall be part of the impact assessment and legislative proposals for the CAP after 2027.
Amendment 1578 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – EU Specific objectives – point 6
Annex I – EU Specific objectives – point 6
Contribute to the protection of biodiversityimprovement of the conservation status or a population trend of species, including beneficial fauna, specifically pollinator species, conservation status of habitats, enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats and landscapes
Amendment 1594 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall include in their CAP Strategic Plans a system of conditionality, under which an effective and disuassive system of administrative penalty shall be imposed on all beneficiaries receiving direct payments under Chapter II of this Title or the annual premia under Articles 65, 66 and 67the EAGF and EAFRD who do not comply with the statutory management requirements under Union law and the standards for good agricultural and environmental condition of land established in the CAP Strategic Plan, as listed in Annex III, relating to the following specific areas:
Amendment 1616 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.21 a (new)
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.21 a (new)
I.21a Improving population trends of insect pollinators: Pollinators Index
Amendment 1620 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Result indicators – R.30 a (new)
Annex I – Result indicators – R.30 a (new)
R.30a Supporting pollinators populations: Share of agricultural area under pollinator-friendly management
Amendment 1622 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.22 a (new)
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.22 a (new)
I.22a Increasing Grassland Butterfly populations: Butterfly Index
Amendment 1692 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1700 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Soil (protection and quality) – Requirements and standards – SMR 2 a (new)
Annex III – Soil (protection and quality) – Requirements and standards – SMR 2 a (new)
SMR 2a Directive [Directive XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment]. A proposed ban on oxo- degradable plastics (could not be used in any agricultural application)
Amendment 1747 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) farm practices reducing the use of antibiotics and preventing the development of antimicrobial resistance as set out in the Communication "A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance”31 , Regulation (EU) No [2018/XXX] on veterinary medicinal products and Regulation (EU) No [2018/XXX] on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of medicated feed; _________________ 31 "A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)" (COM(2017) 339 final).
Amendment 1749 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – GAEC 8 a (new) – Requirements and standards
Annex III – GAEC 8 a (new) – Requirements and standards
Ban on use of oxo-degradable plastics in agricultural films
Amendment 1764 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f a (new)
(f a) findings from the use of the Farm Sustainability Tool for Nutrients as referred to in Article 12 (3);
Amendment 1773 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – SMR 6 a (new) – Main objective of the standard
Annex III – SMR 6 a (new) – Main objective of the standard
Regulation [Regulation (EU) 2018/XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council on veterinary medicinal products and repealing Directive 2001/82/EC Articles 107 and 108
Amendment 1776 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f b (new)
(f b) equal rights and opportunities for all beneficiaries, especially the promotion of gender equality in farming.
Amendment 1780 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f c (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f c (new)
(f c) assistance to farmers who wish to change production, in particular due to changes in consumer demand, with advice concerning the new skills and equipment required;
Amendment 1781 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – SMR 13 – Requirements and standards
Annex III – SMR 13 – Requirements and standards
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): Article 5(2) and Article 8(1) to (5) Article 12 with regard to restrictions on the use of pesticides in protected areas defined on the basis of the Water Framework Directive and Natura 2000 legislation. Article 13(1) and (3) on handling and storage of pesticides and disposal of remnants. Article 14, uptake of the eight principles of Integrated Pest Management
Amendment 1784 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f d (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f d (new)
(f d) support to sustainable agricultural activities such as agro-ecological practices;
Amendment 1983 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The estimated product of the reduction of payments shall primarily be used to contribute to the financing of the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability and thereafter of other interventions belonging to decoupled direct payschemes for the climate and the environments.
Amendment 2061 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may decide to differentiate the amount of the basic income support per hectare amongst different groups of territories faced with similar socio-economic or agronomic conditions. Differentiation of agronomic conditions shall not be based on water provision on the same category of agricultural area and thus not effectively incentivise irrigated crops over rainfed crops.
Amendment 2290 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide support for voluntary schemes for the climate and the environment (‘eco- schemes’) under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans and to dedicate at least 20% of their allocations for direct payments to these schemes in accordance with Article 86.
Amendment 2455 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The support granted under a) shall be granted as an incentive only for purely result-based payment schemes, not for management actions.
Amendment 2515 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein where these are important for economic, social or environmental reasons: cereals, oilseeds, protein crops, grain legumes, flax, hemp, rice, nuts, starch potato, milk and milk products, seeds, sheepmeat and goatmeat, beef and veal, olive oil, silkworms, dried fodder, hops, sugar beet, cane and chicory, fruit and vegetables, short rotation coppice and other non-food crops, excluding trees,non-food crops used for the production of products that have the potential to substitute fossil materials, that can include trees and/or shrubs that form silvoarable or silvopastoral agroforestry systems, also as certified systems of trees outside forests and.
Amendment 2549 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Further, without prejudice to previous paragraph, support shall not be awarded to intensive animal production. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 138 supplementing this Regulation with defining types of intensive animal production systems ineligible for coupled support effectively excluding from support dairy, bovine animals or sheep and goats where there is a discrepancy between the number of eligible hectares and number of animals. This provision will take into account shepherding or transhumance practices.
Amendment 2926 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 5
Article 49 – paragraph 5
5. When drawing up their CAP Strategic Plans Member States shall seek the advice of the representatives of organisations in the beekeeping field and the respective authorities including environmental authorities.
Amendment 3314 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 65 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. To ensure the effectiveness of those schemes, Member States must provide funding for each scheme to establish independent scientific evaluation of the effectiveness of each scheme based on a robust sampling methodology. The results of this monitoring shall be made public by the public authority.
Amendment 3322 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 4
Article 65 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall only grant payments to farmers and other beneficiarie, group of farmers and other land-managers who undertake, on a voluntary basis, management commitments which are considered to be beneficial to achieving the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1) (d), (e), and (f). Priority should be given to schemes which are specifically targeted towards addressing local environmental conditions and needs, and contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in the legislation listed in Annex XI.
Amendment 3479 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 2
Article 68 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may only grant support under this type of interventions for tangible and/or intangible investments, or costs closely linked to the operation, which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in Article 6, in particular (d), (e), (f), and which must be shown to not be damaging for the environment or support environmentally polluting activities. Support to the forestry sector shall be based on a forest management plan or equivalent instrument.
Amendment 3488 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Non-Productive investment can include: (i) Intangible studies and investments associated with the maintenance, restoration and upgrading of the cultural and natural heritage of villages, rural landscapes and high nature value sites, including related socio- economic aspects; (ii) the drawing up and updating of plans for the development of municipalities and villages in rural areas and their basic services and of protection and management plans relating to Natura 2000 sites and other areas of high nature value with a view to improving the quality of life or increasing the environmental performance of the settlement.
Amendment 3517 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) investments in drainage or irrigation which do not lead to net reductions of water use for irrigation in the river basin and are not consistent with the achievement of good status of water bodies, as laid down in Article 4(1) of Directive 2000/60/EC, including those linked to expansion of irrigation or higher risks of diffuse pollution, particularly when affecting water bodies whose status has been defined as less than good in the relevant river basin management plan;
Amendment 3531 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) investments in large infrastructures, especially for livestock operations, not being part of local development strategies;
Amendment 3545 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In order to contribute to EU objectives, in case of an open infringement procedure at any stage, investments proposed by the plan or contributing to the implementation of the plan that is subject to infringement shall be ineligible for funding.
Amendment 3550 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
In case of h) the selection of species to be planted, of areas and of methods to be used shall avoid the inappropriate afforestation of sensitive habitats such as peat lands and wetlands and negative effects on areas of high ecological value including areas under high natural value farming. On sites designated as Natura 2000 pursuant to Council Directive 92/43/EEC (15) and Directive2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (16) only afforestation consistent with the management objectives of the sites concerned and agreed with the Member State’s authority in charge of implementing Natura 2000 shall be allowed. The support should not be provided for investments in afforestation by an invasive or potentially invasive species, for the planting of trees for short rotation coppicing, Christmas trees or fast growing trees for energy production. Further, for areas which are susceptible to fire, and which received support from EAFRD in 2007-2013 or 2014-2020 for prevention of natural disasters, namely fire, or for restoration action following fire, the precondition for funding will be an active involvement of authorities on ecology and management of forest fires in any restoration and afforestation action.
Amendment 3683 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 2
Article 70 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shallmay grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote farming practices that increase the resilience against natural risks and risks that are due to climate change, as well as risk management tools, which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in Article 6.
Amendment 3731 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 70 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) the rules for the constitution and management of the mutual fundsa methodology for establishing that all measures to avert risk have been undertaken by the recipient prior to being considered eligible for compensation.
Amendment 3744 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 5
Article 70 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that support is granted only for covering losses of at least 230% of the average annual production or income of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period excluding the highest and lowest entry.
Amendment 4026 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall set an appropriate minimum amount contributing to the specific objective set out in point (f) of Article 6(1). It needs to take into account the needs that are addressed with reference to priority species and habitats within the Prioritized Action Framework as per Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC. The amount shall be used for the interventions described in Articles 28, 65, 67 and 68 point 4 (a) of this regulation and for leveraging support for Strategic Nature projects under the [LIFE Regulation] as per paragraph 7 of this article.
Amendment 4064 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 86 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The minimum of 20% of the amount set out in Annex VII shall be reserved for schemes referred to in Article 28.
Amendment 4109 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 86 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
The percentage referred to in the first subparagraph, may be increased by a maximum of 2%, provided that the amount corresponding to the percentage exceeding the 10% is allocated to the support for protein crops under Subsection 1 of Section 2 of Chapter II of Title III or support for silvoarable or silvopastoral agroforestry systems, also as certified systems of trees outside forests.
Amendment 4172 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) 420% for expenditure for natural or other area-specific constraints referred to in Article 66.
Amendment 4198 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 90 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 90 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 4208 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 90 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 90 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) up to 15 percentage points provided that Member States use the corresponding increase for EAFRD financed interventions addressing the specific environmental- and climat, climate- and animal welfare-related objectives referred to in points (d), (e), (f) and (fi) of Article 6(1);
Amendment 4226 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 2
Article 91 – paragraph 2
Based on the SWOT analysis referred to in Article 103(2) and an assessment of needs referred to in Article 96, Member State shall establish in the CAP Strategic Plans an intervention strategy as referred to in Article 97 in which quantitative targets and milestones shall be set to achieve the specific objectives set out to in Article 6. The targets shall be defined using a common set of result and impact indicators set out in Annex I.
Amendment 4273 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 2
Article 94 – paragraph 2
2. The body of the Member State responsible for drawing up the CAP Strategic Plan shall ensure that the competent authorities for the environment and climate are effectivefully involved in the preparation of the environmental and climate aspects of the planPlan and are jointly responsible with regards to the environmental and climate aspects of the plan, especially in the setting of environmental targets based on the result and impact indicators and Articles 28, 65, 66 and 67.
Amendment 4278 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) relevant public authorities including environmental authorities;
Amendment 4282 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) environmental, economic and social partners, including scientists;
Amendment 4286 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) relevant bodies representing civil society and wherenon- economic interests of civil society, especially environmental NGOs, and relevant bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination.
Amendment 4290 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Each of the partners from point (b) shall be represented in an equal proportion, and a balanced representation between points (b) and (c) shall be ensured. Member States shall involve those partners inthroughout the preparation and implementation of the CAP Strategic Plans, including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with Article 111. The organisation and implementation of the partnership shall be carried out in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/201438.
Amendment 4343 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 2
Article 96 – paragraph 2
For the specific environmental and climate objectives referred to in points (d), (e), and (f) of Article 6(1), and where identified needs under objectives referred to in points (a), (b), (c), (g) and (h) of Article 6(1) that could affect these objectives, the assessment shall take into account the national environmental and climate plans emanating from the legislative instruments referred to in Annex XI.
Amendment 4347 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 3
Article 96 – paragraph 3
Member States shall use the most recent and most reliable data for this assessment, include up to date information about any stage of infringement procedure, and recently closed cases, related to these environmental and climate plans which effectively transpose the EU legislation. In order to contribute to EU objectives, in case of infringement, the measures proposed by the plan that is subject to infringement shall not be considered by the needs assessment and shall not be proposed to be financed.
Amendment 4430 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 103 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) essential qualitative and quantitative information on the state of the impact indicators for the year 2019 in Annex I.
Amendment 4468 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 2
Article 106 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall assess the proposed CAP Strategic Plans on the basis of the completeness of the plans, the consistency and coherence with the general principles of Union law, with this Regulation and the provisions adopted pursuant to it and with the Horizontal Regulation, their effective contribution to the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1), the impact on the proper functioning of the internal market and distortion of competition, the level of administrative burden on beneficiaries and administration and how input from competent authorities and other stakeholders, as per Article 94, was included. The assessment shall address, in particular, the adequacy of the strategy of the CAP Strategic Plan, including the quality of the evidence used, the corresponding specific objectives, targets, interventions and the allocation of budgetary resources to meet the specific CAP Strategic Plan objectives through the proposed set of interventions on the basis of the SWOT analysis and the ex-ante evaluation.
Amendment 4500 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 106 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 4611 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 111 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 111 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Member State shall decide the composition of the Monitoring Committee, with due regard for the prevention of conflicts of interest, and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant public authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in Article 94(3) that are relevant for the implementation of all objectives of Article 6(1).
Amendment 4913 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 138 – paragraph 2
Article 138 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 4, 7, 12, 15, 23, 28, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 41, 50,78, 81, 104 and 141 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of seven years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 5032 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.20 a (new)
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.20 a (new)
I.20a Improving population trends of insect pollinators
Amendment 5033 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.20 b (new)
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.20 b (new)
I.20b Increasing Grassland Butterfly Indicator
Amendment 5052 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Result Indicators – R.29 a (new)
Annex I – Result Indicators – R.29 a (new)
R.29a Supporting pollinators populations: Share of agricultural area under pollinator-friendly management
Amendment 5206 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III –– Main issue (new)
Annex III –– Main issue (new)
Main issue Soil protection Requirements and standard SMR -3 Directive [Directive XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment] A proposed ban on oxo-degradable plastics (could not be used in any agricultural application)
Amendment 5228 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Main issue (new) – SMR 11 a (new)
Annex III – Main issue (new) – SMR 11 a (new)
Main issue Antimicrobial resistance Requirements and standards SMR 11 a Regulation [ Regulation (EU) 2018/XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council on veterinary medicinal products and repealing Directive 2001/82/EC Articles 107 and 108
Amendment 77 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
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.
Amendment 79 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) EUR 3 55 200 000 000 for the field Environment, of which
Amendment 81 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
(1) EUR 2 153 200 000 000 for the sub- programme Nature and Biodiversity and
Amendment 83 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
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;
Amendment 85 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) EUR 1 952 700 000 000 for the field Climate Action, of which
Amendment 87 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 1
(1) EUR 951 700 000 000 for the sub- programme Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation and
Amendment 89 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. At least 61 % of the budgetary resources allocated to projects supported by way of action grants under the sub- programme for Environment shall be dedicated to projects supporting the conservation of nature and biodiversity.
Amendment 106 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, adopt multiannual work programmes for the LIFE Programme. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 21a.
Amendment 112 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21a Committee procedure 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee for the LIFE Programme for the Environment and Climate Action. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. Where the Committee delivers no opinion, the Commission shall not adopt the draft implementing act and the third subparagraph of Article 5(4) of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.
Amendment 44 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To focus efforts where they are most needed, this Directive should only cover the most found single-use plastics products, which are estimated to represent around 86% of the single-use plastics found, in counts, on beaches and the most used agricultural plastic products in the Union.
Amendment 63 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) For other single-use plastic products, suitable and more sustainable alternatives that are also affordable are readily available. In order to limit the adverse impact of such products on the environment, Member States should be required to prohibit their placing on the Union market. This should, among other specific types of plastic, cover all oxo- degradable plastic which does not safely biodegrade and therefore fails to deliver environmental benefit. By doing so, the use of those readily available and more sustainable alternatives as well as innovative solutions towards more sustainable business models, re-use, compostable alternatives and substitution of materials would be promoted.
Amendment 76 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) While agricultural plastic products constitute low percentage of the overall amount of plastic used and plastic waste generated, their use is concentrated geographically. Moreover, categories of agricultural plastic products have a very homogeneous composition, rendering the waste stream very valuable to the recycler. Large part of agricultural plastic is currently buried in the soil, burned in the fields, discarded infields, or it ends up in landfills. This represents an imminent threat for irreversible soil contamination, degradation of soil quality characteristics and, possibly, for the safety of the food produced. During burning harmful substances are released, including substances found having endocrine disrupting or carcinogenic properties. Therefore, this Directive should cover the most single-used agricultural plastic products in respective member states.
Amendment 78 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17 b) Member States should ensure enhanced compliance with the obligation to collect waste separately, including agricultural plastic waste. They should also consider introduction of conditionality related to treatment of plastic waste in Annex III to the Regulation [CAP Strategic Plans Regulation].
Amendment 79 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 c (new)
Recital 17 c (new)
(17 c) In the CAP Strategic Plans the problem of agricultural plastic waste should be addressed and the European Commission should, as appropriate, introduce a standard for good agricultural and environmental condition of land on plastic waste as a new element of enhanced conditionality in the mid-term, by2023. Farmers would be under the new cross-compliance requirement bound to use an authorised waste management business to arrange collection and recycling of plastic, and keep evidence that plastic waste has been handled correctly.
Amendment 85 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To focus efforts where they are most needed, this Directive should only cover the most found single-use plastics products, which are estimated to represent around 86% of the single-use plastics found, in counts, on beaches and further the most used agricultural plastic products in the Union.
Amendment 105 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2 a) agricultural plastic product means any piece of plastic material or equipment used or plastic packaging of a product used with the intention to improve productivity of agricultural area1a _________________ 1aagricultural area as defined in Regulation (EU) 1307/2013 (or Regulation [CAP Strategic Plans Regulation])
Amendment 107 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
(2 b) agricultural plastic products´ waste means any agricultural plastics product covered by the definition of waste in Directive 2008/98/EC
Amendment 136 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) For other single-use plastic products, suitable and more sustainable alternatives that are also affordable are readily available. In order to limit the adverse impact of such products on the environment, Member States should be required to prohibit their placing on the Union market. This should, among other specific types of plastic, cover all oxo- degradable plastic which does not safely biodegrade and therefore fails to deliver environmental benefit. By doing so, the use of those readily available and more sustainable alternatives as well as innovative solutions towards more sustainable business models, re-use, compostable alternatives and substitution of materials would be promoted.
Amendment 156 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall take the necessary measures to collect separately, by 2025, an amount of waste single-use plastic products listed in Part F of the Annex equal to 90% of such single-use plastic products placed on the market in a given year by weight. For the products in point ba) the amount of the single-use plastic products collected as % of placed on the market the given year is proportionate to the standard life- span of the product. In order to achieve that objective Member States may inter alia:
Amendment 159 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) establish separate collection points for the most used classes and materials geographically and/ or seasonally concentrated plastics products´ waste, in particular agricultural plastic products´ waste
Amendment 179 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) While agricultural plastic products constitute low percentage of the overall amount of plastic used and plastic waste generated, their use is concentrated geographically. Moreover, categories of agricultural plastic products have a very homogeneous composition, rendering the waste stream very valuable to the recycler. Large part of such waste is currently buried in the soil or burned in the fields, or discarded infields, or it ends up in landfills. This represents an imminent threat for irreversible soil contamination, degradation of soil quality characteristics and, possibly, for the safety of the food produced. During burning harmful substances are released, including substances found having endocrine disrupting or carcinogenic properties. Therefore, this Directive should cover the most single-used agricultural plastic products in respective member states.
Amendment 180 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17 b) Member States should ensure enhanced compliance with the obligation to collect waste separately, including agricultural plastics. They should also consider introduction of conditionality related to treatment of plastic waste in Annex III to the Regulation [CAP Strategic Plans Regulation]. In the CAP Strategic Plans the problem of agricultural plastic waste should be addressed and the European Commission should, as appropriate, introduce a standard for good agricultural and environmental condition of land on plastic waste as a new element of enhanced conditionality in the mid-term, by2023. Farmers would be under the new cross-compliance requirement bound to use an authorised waste management business to arrange collection and recycling of plastic, and keep evidence that plastic waste has been handled correctly.
Amendment 190 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 1 a (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 1 a (new)
- oxo-degradable plastics in all applications
Amendment 206 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part E – indent 1 a (new)
Annex I – part E – indent 1 a (new)
- agricultural plastic products, e.g. protected cultivation films, mulching and silage films, irrigation and drainage pipes, input bags and containers, etc
Amendment 208 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part E – indent 4 a (new)
Annex I – part E – indent 4 a (new)
- caps and lids with significant part made of plastic
Amendment 211 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part F – indent 1 a (new)
Annex I – part F – indent 1 a (new)
- geographically or seasonally concentrated plastics products, in particular agricultural plastic products´ waste material (e.g. protected cultivation films, mulching films, anti- hail nets, bale twines, irrigation pipes, fertilizer and agrochemical packaging etc.)
Amendment 240 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) 'plastic' means a material consisting of a polymer within the meaning of Article 3(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, to which additives or other substances may have been added, and which can function as a mains a structural component of final products, with the exception of natural polymers that have not been chemically modified;
Amendment 242 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1 a) ´coatings´ means materials or articles composed of one or more non- self-supporting layer or layers, applied on a material or article in order to impart special properties on it or to improve its technical performance.
Amendment 259 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) 'single-use plastic product' means a product that is made wholly or partly from plastic with the plastic functioning as the structural component and that is not conceived, designed or placed on the market to accomplish, within its life span, multiple trips or rotations by being returned to the producer for refill or re- used for the same purpose for which it was conceived;
Amendment 266 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2 a) agricultural plastic product means any piece of plastic material or equipment used or plastic packaging of a product used with the intention to improve productivity of agricultural area1a __________________ 1aagricultural area as defined in Regulation (EU) 1307/2013 (or Regulation [CAP Strategic Plans Regulation]).
Amendment 267 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
(2 b) agricultural plastic products´ waste- means any agricultural plastics product covered by the definition of waste in Directive 2008/98/EC
Amendment 434 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall take the necessary measures to collect separately, by 2025, an amount of waste single-use plastic products listed in Part F of the Annex equal to 90% of such single-use plastic products placed on the market in a given year by weight. For the products in point ba) the amount of the single-use plastic products collected as % of placed on the market the given year is proportionate to the standard life- span of the product. In order to achieve that objective Member States may inter alia:
Amendment 446 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) establish separate collection points for the most used classes and materials geographically and/ or seasonally concentrated plastics products´ waste, in particular agricultural plastic products´ waste
Amendment 561 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 1 a (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 1 a (new)
- oxo-degradable agricultural mulch films
Amendment 623 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part C – indent 1
Annex I – part C – indent 1
— Beverage containers, i.e. receptacles used to contain liquid such as beverage bottles including their caps and lids, except containers intended and used for food for special medical purposes as covered by Regulation (EU) No 2016/128
Amendment 654 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part E – indent 4 a (new)
Annex I – part E – indent 4 a (new)
- caps and lids with a significant part made of plastic
Amendment 671 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part E – indent 1 a (new)
Annex I – part E – indent 1 a (new)
- agricultural plastic products, e.g. protected cultivation films, mulching and silage films, irrigation and drainage pipes, input bags, and containers
Amendment 687 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part F – indent 1 a (new)
Annex I – part F – indent 1 a (new)
- geographically or seasonally concentrated plastics products, in particular agricultural plastic products´ waste material (e.g. protected cultivation films, mulching films, anti-hail nets, bale twines, irrigation pipes, fertilizer and agrochemical packaging etc.)
Amendment 200 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive applies to certain unfair trading practices which occur in relation to the sales of food products by a supplier that is a small and medium-sized enterprise to a buyer that is not a small and medium-sized enterprisell operators throughout the supply chain.
Amendment 571 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The enforcement authority shall ensure, if so requested by the complainant, the the automatic application of confidentiality ofas regards the identity of the complainant and any other information, in respect of which the complainant considers disclosure harmful to his interests. The complainant shall identify such information in a possible requestwithout the need for a confidentiality request.
Amendment 635 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The enforcement authorities shall meet once per yeara minimum of once per year but with the freedom to meet on a more frequent basis if required to discuss the application of this Directive on the basis of the annual reports referred to in Article 9(1) and best practices in the area it covers. The Commission shall facilitate those meetings.
Amendment 98 #
2017/9999(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that animal welfare is of great importance to EU citizens, notably in terms of public morals and informed consumer choices, and notes that animal welfare standards between the EU and Australia differ significantly; underlines the need to guarantee that EU animal welfare standards are protected and to ensure that all imports comply with applicable EU legislation and urges the Commission to ensure that the parties make strong commitments to improving protections for farm animals, particularly with respect to eliminating extreme confinement practices, such as battery cages for laying hens.
Amendment 1 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the 2017 Guidelines of WHO on use of medically important antimicrobials in food- producing animals
Amendment 2 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
– having regard to the report of Replies of Federation of Veterinarians of Europe to EFSA/EMA on Antimicrobial use in food-producing animals 1a _________________ 1aFederation of Veterinarians in Europe, 2016: Antimicrobial use in food- producing animals, replies to questions of EFSA/EMA
Amendment 10 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls the recent Guidelines1a of WHO on use of medically important antimicrobials in food-producing animals recommending farmers and the food industry stop using antibiotics routinely to promote growth and prevent disease in healthy animals to avoid the spread of antimicrobial resistance and proposing that the use of the last-resort antibiotics be banned altogether in animals; _________________ 1aWHO guidelines on use of medically important antimicrobials in food- producing animals, ISBN : 978-92-4- 155013-0
Amendment 12 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Underlines that routine use of some of the strongest antibiotics is now a common practice in farming in some developing countries;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Amendment 22 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the existence of correlation between found resistance to antibiotics in food-producing animals(e.g. broiler chickens) and a large proportion of bacterial infections in humans coming from handling, preparation and consumption of the meat of these animals is confirmed also by the EU Agencies 1a _________________ 1aEFSA, ECDC; 2016: The European Union Summary report on antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from human, animal and food in 2014
Amendment 30 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Amendment 67 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for further research on the link between exposure to commercial formulations of pesticides and developed antimicrobial resistance;
Amendment 81 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that studies suggest 1a that exposure to herbicides and their commercial formulations at concentrations comparable to those associated with typical application rates in agricultural fields can develop tolerance to antibiotics in offending bacteria; _________________ 1aKurenbach at al., 2015: Sublethal exposure to Commercial Formulations of the Herbicides Dicamba,2,4- Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid, and Glyphosate Cause Changes in Antibiotic Susceptibility in Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica
Amendment 83 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Recognizes that herbicides are routinely tested for toxicity but not for sublethal effects on microbes and stresses, for the reasons above, the relevance of consideration of conducting these tests routinely;
Amendment 85 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Proposes that any authorisation of a herbicide-resistant genetically modified crop (supposedly treated with herbicide to which it is tolerant) take fully into account precautionary principle with respect to indication of the existing link between use of herbicides and antimicrobial resistance and that for any there be a conclusive scientific evidence that such risk can be excluded;
Amendment 89 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls for phasing out routine prophylactic and metaphylactic use and proposes that the use of the last-resort antibiotics be banned altogether in food- producing animals. Instead of routine (mis)use of antibiotics calls for improved housing and breeding conditions for food- producing animals as positive association can be seen between high-standard animal welfare and reduced antimicrobial use, which is crucial to curb bacterial resistance.
Amendment 95 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that in light of findings on changes in antibiotic susceptibility in bacteria when exposed to commercial formulations of herbicides, tests for sub- lethal effects of these on microbes could start to be conducted routinely; Proposes that any authorisation of a herbicide- resistant genetically modified crop (supposedly treated with herbicide to which it is tolerant) take fully into account precautionary principle with respect to indication of the existing link between use of herbicides and antimicrobial resistance and that for any there be a conclusive scientific evidence that such risk can be excluded.
Amendment 102 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that the existence of correlation between found resistance to antibiotics in food-producing animals (e.g. broiler chickens) and a large proportion of bacterial infections in humans coming from handling, preparation and consumption of the meat of these animals is confirmed also by the EU Agencies1a ; _________________ 1aThe European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and the European Food Safety Authority https://ecdc.europa.eu/sites/portal/files/me dia/en/publications/Publications/antimicr obial-resistance-zoonotic-bacteria- humans-animals-food-EU-summary- report-2014.pdf
Amendment 108 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Stresses that research shows that interventions that restrict antibiotic use in food-producing animals are associated with a reduction in the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in these animals1a; _________________ 1a http://www.thelancet.com/pdf/journals/lan plh/PIIS2542-5196(17)30141-9pdf
Amendment 137 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stipulates that in any future trade deal with the post-Brexit UK this issue must be addressed and made conditional that any further advancements in the EU action tackling AMR be followed up by the UK in order to protect consumers and workers both in the EU and the UK;
Amendment 341 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to increase funding for early research in epidemiology and immunology of AMR pathogens, in particular the pathways of transmission between animals and humans; and for further research on the link between exposure to commercial formulations of pesticides and developed antimicrobial resistance.
Amendment 399 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls that owing to the complexity of the problem, its cross-border dimension, the severe consequences for human and animal health and the high economic burden, AMR requires urgent and coordinated global and intersectoral action; underlines the existing challenge that routine use of some of the strongest antibiotics is now a common practice in farming in some of the developing countries.
Amendment 408 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Stipulates that in any future trade deal with the post-Brexit UK the AMR must be addressed and it is made conditional that any further advancements in the EU action tackling AMR be followed up by the UK in order to protect consumers and workers both in the EU and the UK
Amendment 105 #
2017/2193(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that animal welfare is of great importance to EU citizens, notably in terms of public morals and informed consumer choices, and notes that animal welfare standards between the EU and New Zealand differ; underlines the need to guarantee that EU animal welfare standards are protected and to ensure that all imports comply with applicable EU legislation and urges the Commission to ensure that the parties make strong commitments to improving protection for farm animals;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas Regulation (EC) No1107/2009 introduces that integrated pest management should have become part of the statutory management requirements under rules of cross- compliance of the Common Agricultural Policy, whereas this is yet to happen
Amendment 51 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas serious considerations of alternatives often emerge only after change in legal requirements, whereas e.g. in case of extended ban on neonicotinoids it was assessed to date (30/5/2018)1a that readily available non- chemical alternatives exist for 78% of uses of neonicotinoids _________________ 1a ANSES- Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l’alimentation, de l’environnement et du travail- conclusions, 2018
Amendment 54 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. whereas despite suggestions that ban on neonicotinoids would cost millions in losses in revenues, evidence shows that on the contrary yields went up 2a, which could have been the result of improved pollination and possibly more insect predators in the crop _________________ 2aoilseed rape in the UK yielding on average 3.6 tonnes per hectare in the three years since the ban, against 3.4 in the five years prior to the ban (2009-13)
Amendment 214 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure better coherence of the Regulation and its implementation with related EU legislation and policies, in particular with the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive; and to ensure coherence of the Common Agricultural Policy with the plant protection products legislation namely by maintaining the obligations under Regulation (EC) 1107/2009 and Directive 2009/128/EC on the list of statutory management requirements (SMR 12 and SMR 13) as proposed by the Commission in the Regulation [CAP Strategic Plans Regulation]3a _________________ 3aproposal for the CAP Strategic Plans Regulation COM(2018) 392
Amendment 52 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the definition of permanent grassland in the current legislation does not cover Mediterranean grasslands with perennial woody species, such as dehesa pastureland and other ecosystems associated with agroforestry, thus reducing the area eligible for direct aids and penalising farmers in these aregions; as;
Amendment 84 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the protection afforded to certain animal species under the Habitats Directivelack of investment to preventive measures by Member States has led to increased attacks on herds of sheep and goats by wolves, bears and lynxes, species protected in accordance with the Habitats Directive, thus worsening the precarious situation in which some farms find themselves and lowering acceptance of improving of the conservation status of these species in some areas;
Amendment 226 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the agreement reached in negotiations for the Omnibus regulation recognising the specific nature of Mediterranean grasslands, such as dehesa pasturelands, with a view to finding fairer arrangements governing the land eligible for direct payments and notes that other ecosystems associated with agroforestry, e.g. wooded meadows and pastures, should not be discriminated in this regard either; advocates authorising grazing in areas of ecological interest;
Amendment 230 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes that for the category of farms ´´other grazing livestock farms´´, including sheep sector, total public transfers (101%) can slightly exceed farm net income (Matthews,2016, compilation of FADN data).The public support should primarily go to these producers, dependent on public support, considering that they often support high nature value farming and thus provide also values for which market does not exist;
Amendment 296 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is worried about the letter that the United States and six other large agriculture exporters (Argentina, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, Thailand and Uruguay) sent to the representatives of the UK and the EU at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on 26 September concerning internal discussions on the possible redistribution of import tariff quotas between the United Kingdom and the other Member States; stresses how important it is that the UK maintains its current share of tariff quotas after its exit from the EU and that a deal is reached where none of the UK and EU markets are oversupplied by imported sheep meat, to prevent negative effect on producers in the UK and EU; understands how dependent the UK sheep meat sector is on the EU market, but considers that this situation presents both challenges and opportunities;
Amendment 334 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Invites the Commission andto encourage Member States to considertake up rural development measures to protect herds from attack from predators and look into reviewing the Habitats Directive, with the aim of controlling the spread of predators in certain grazing areato apply for state aid compensating losses caused by large carnivores when relevant, with the aim of increasing acceptance of presence and in some areas improvement of the conservation status of these species;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union is still suffering from a major deficit in vegetable proteins because of the needs of its industrial livestock sector, which has regrettably seen little improvement despite the many intentions announced, and initiatives taken, on this topic for more than 15 years; whereas the present-day context means that we should be taking more energetic action;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the growing demand for soya worldwide leads to increased competition for agricultural land, which will have new migratory pressure and refugee movements as a potential consequence;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the development of agricultureto an export oriented agricultural model in the European Union in the past 50 years has given rise to the large-scale long-distance transport of raw materials for the production of vegetable and meat proteins which is now causing problems for the environment and the climate;
Amendment 111 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas the EU's soya imports total in about 35 million tons of primary soybean equivalent which corresponds to around 12-13 million hectare of arable land for an equivalent production in the EU1a _________________ 1aSource: Eurostat 2016; 12-13 million hectare of land would be needed assuming an average yield of about 2,7 tons per hectare based on FAOSTAT average yield for the EU.
Amendment 125 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that demand for plant protein crops has increased due to increased consumption of poultry (including eggs) and pig meat, both animals being reliant on feed that is often composed of cereal and imported soybeans1b; _________________ 1bSource: European Commission, Short- Term Outlook for EU arable crops, dairy and meat markets in 2015 and 2016
Amendment 127 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Acknowledges that reducing EU demand for animal products, in particular pig and poultry, would lead to reduced demand for imported soybeans;
Amendment 140 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recognises that soybean production can also have negative social impacts in the producing countries, as for instance in Brazil, especially because many of them do have no or only weak formal land tenure rights;
Amendment 143 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Acknowledges that soya production in South America resulted in multiple ecological problems such as contamination with pesticides, soil erosion and water depletion;
Amendment 146 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Recognises the importance of EU protein crops for human consumption as the market for plant-based meat and dairy alternatives is growing rapidly, with a predicted net worth of just under 6 Billion USD by 2022 and its economic potential for Europe which is currently the largest market for meat substitutes with a 39% global market share1c; _________________ 1cSource: Meat Substitutes Market by Type, Source, Category, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022; See also: Meat Substitute Market Report by Allied Market Research,
Amendment 148 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that this plan must maxoptimisze the biomass production of all usable agricultural areas sustainably by developing permanent plant cover, some of which can be devoted to protein supply;
Amendment 153 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines the importance of reducing the competitive disadvantages of European protein plants through the heightening of their yield potential through improved breeding, guidance on cultivation and a better commercialisation;
Amendment 247 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Intends to promote: the acquisition of new knowledge; knowledge transfer; basic and continued training; and support for all other types of applied innovation and research into both human food and animal feed;
Amendment 255 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls for sustainability criteria for feed imports in order to ensure a sustainable production of protein plants in third countries which does not lead to negative environmental or social impacts;
Amendment 260 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls for regulatory support for the development and marketing of new plant- based protein alternatives to animal products;
Amendment 284 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Considers it important to support a domestic, sustainable production of protein plants, permanent pastures for grazing as well as land-based livestock farming;
Amendment 306 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for research efforts, particularly for public research, to be stepped up into under-developed protein crops, suitable for both human food and animal feed, which are of little or no interest to private investors;
Amendment 309 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Recommends increased investment in industrial and agricultural research projects that focus on boosting the quality and diversity of functional proteins for human consumption;
Amendment 426 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
Paragraph 77
77. Affirms that the common agricultural policy is fundamental for food security and autonomy, the preservation of rural populations, sustainable development and the provision of high-quality and affordable food products for Europeans; points out the necessity of having a common agriculture policy supporting farmers’ income security, environment, climate and health ; points out that food requirements have increased, as has the need to develop environmentally friendly farming practices and the need to tackle climate change; underlines that the CAP is one of the most integrated policies and is mainly financed at EU level and, therefore, replaces national spending;
Amendment 447 #
2017/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
Paragraph 78
78. Expects the global amount of direct payments to be kept intact under the next MFF, as they generate clear EU added value and strengthen the single market by avoiding distortions of competition between Member States; opposes any renationalisation and any national co- financing in that respect; stresses the need to increase funding in line with responses to the various cyclical crises in sensitive sectors, to create new instruments that can mitigate price volatility and to increase funding for Programmes of Options Specifically Relating to Remoteness and Insularity (POSEI); concludes, therefore, that the CAP budget in the next MFF should be at least maintained at its current level for the EU-27; subject to an examination of the basis of CAP payments to more effectively address agricultural, rural, and environmental issues and obligations on the sector;
Amendment 138 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that according to the latest ‘'Planetary boundaries’' report, biodiversity loss is the biggest challenge the planet is facingcurrent values of biodiversity loss crossed the boundary, while biosphere integrity is, next to climate change planetary boundary, considered a core boundary which when significantly altered brings earth system into a new state; 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;
Amendment 178 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Recognises further that a reduction in EU production and consumption of meat would contribute to meeting the SDGs on reducing non- communicable diseases (SDG 3.4)- in particular red meat, reducing pollution and overuse of water (6.3 & 6.4), improving soil quality (2.4 & 15.3), halting deforestation (15.2) and halting biodiversity loss (15);
Amendment 183 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Notes that although technical mitigation measures in agricultural sector can contribute to reducing GHG emissions, this must be accompanied by a reduction in animal products consumption if the EU farming and food sectors are to play their part in meeting SDG 13 and the targets of the Paris Climate Agreement; in this regards calls that extensive livestock farming, e.g. silvopastoral agroforestry systems that also put lower pressure on natural resources, and are often associated with existence of high nature value areas, replace industrial livestock production systems;
Amendment 203 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 13 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Notes that both the present and previous UN Special Rapporteurs on the right to food have condemned industrial agriculture as being damaging to soil health and small-scale farmers and have instead stressed the benefits of agroecology; calls on the Commission and the Member States not to promote or fund industrial crop and livestock production in the developing world and the EU and to support development and promotion of different measures of success than what industrialised agriculture presents;
Amendment 285 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission and Member States to come forward in the framework of the upcoming mid-term review of the common agricultural policy with proposals to further strengthen the greening measures as well as to ensure the attainment of SDG 2, in the context of budgetary review and simplification exercise, with proposals to further strengthen the greening measures and eligibility rules in Pillar I and Pillar II, including for the risk management measure under Pillar II and to come forward with a proposal for a post-2020 sustainable food and farming policy as well as to ensure the attainment of SDG 2; 3, 6, 12, 13, 14 & 15; suggests that importance of existence of trees in agro- ecosystems, and in particular agroforestry systems be on the forefront of the discussion on future policy;
Amendment 42 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned that extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, floods and droughts, are expected to affect many parts of Europe more frequently, making people and ecosystems more vulnerable as long as no adaptation measures are taken and water cycle is not restored;
Amendment 47 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that increasing in particular woody vegetation cover in cities, with careful selection of appropriate species for given area, decreases sensible heat flux and air temperature, effectively improving microclimate of cities and human thermal comfort. This consideration should be a basis for the land use planning and urban projects of the EU cities;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on strengthening protection of existing urban forests and new establishments of urban forests in the regions of the EU, given the significant role these have on leisure time of local populations and in some areas on provision and conservation of drinking water sources. The municipalities should provide all the support necessary to maintain these ecosystems and their services and prevent any activities that would cause their deterioration;
Amendment 118 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the quality of water intended for human consumption (recast) (Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 122 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Directive 98/83/EC set the legal framework 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. This Directive should pursue the same objective. To that end, it is necessary to lay down at Union level the minimum requirements with which water intended for that purpose must comply. Member States should take theall necessary measures to ensure that water intended for human consumption is free from any micro- organisms and parasites and from substances which, in certain cases, constitute a potential danger to human health, and that it meets those minimum requirements.
Amendment 131 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) It is necessary to exclude from the scope of this Directive natural mineral waters and waters which are medicinal products, since these waters are respectively covered by Directive 2009/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council68 and Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council69 . However, Directive 2009/54/EC deals with both natural mineral waters and spring waters, and only the former category should be exempted from the scope of this Directive. In accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 9(4) of Directive 2009/54/EC, spring waters should comply with the provisions of this Directive. In the case of water intended for human consumption put into bottles or containers intended for sale or used in the manufacture, preparation or treatment of food, the water should comply with the provisions of this Directive until the point of compliance (i.e. the tap), and should afterwards be considered as food, in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council70 . Where applicable food safety requirements are met, national authorities should have the power to authorise the reuse of water in food processing industries. _________________ 68 Directive 2009/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters (Recast) (OJ L 164, 26.6.2009, p. 45). 69 Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67). 70 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).
Amendment 134 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Following the conclusion of the European citizens' initiative on the right to water (Right2Water)71 , a Union-wide public consultation was launched and a Regulatory Fitness and Performance (REFIT) Evaluation of Directive 98/83/EC was performed72 . It became apparent from that exercise that certain provisions of Directive 98/83/EC needed to be updated. Four areas were identified as offering scope for improvement, namely the list of quality-based parametric values, the limited relianceinconsistent application onf a risk-based approach, the imprecise provisions on consumer information, and the disparities between approval systems for materials in contact with water intended for human consumption and the implications this has for human health. In addition, the European citizens' initiative on the right to water identified as a distinct problem the fact that part of the population, - especially amongst vulnerable and marginalised groups, - has no access to water intended for human consumption, which is alsoinconsistent with the recognition that access to water is a basic right essential for the realisation of all human rights. It is also inconsistent with a commitment made under Sustainable Development Goal 6 of UN Agenda 2030. A final issue identified is the general lack of awareness of water leakages, which are driven by underinvestment in maintenance and renewal of the water infrastructure, as also pointed out in the European Court of Auditors' Special Report on water infrastructure73 . _________________ 71 72COM(2014) 177 final COM(2014) 177 final 72 SWD(2016) 428 final SWD(2016) 428 final 73 Special report of the European Court of Auditors SR 12/2017: "Implementing the Drinking Water Directive: water quality and access to it improved in Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania, but investment needs remains substantial".
Amendment 157 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Where necessary to protect human health within their territories, Member States should be required to set values for additional parameters not included in Annex I in line with the full application of the precautionary principle. Member States should take such measures in cooperation with public health and environmental stakeholders, as well as with those responsible for the relevant sources or potential sources of pollution.
Amendment 162 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Preventive safety planning and risk- based elements were only considered to a limited extent in Directive 98/83/EC. The first elements of a risk-based approach were already introduced in 2015 with Directive (EU) 2015/1787, which amended Directive 98/83/EC so as to allow Member States to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established, provided credible risk assessments are performed, which may be based on the WHO’s Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality76 . Those Guidelines, laying down the so-called "Water Safety Plan" approach, together with standard EN 15975-2 concerning security of drinking water supply, are internationally recognised principles on which the production, distribution, monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based. They should be maintained in this Directive. To ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects, to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost- effective source measures, and to avoid analyses and efforts on non-relevant issues, it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk-based approach, throughout the supply chain, from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap. That approach should consist of three components: first, an assessment by the Member State of theall potential hazards associated with the abstraction area ("hazard assessment"), in line with the WHO’s Guidelines and Water Safety Plan Manual77 ; second, a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ("supply risk assessment"); and third, an assessment by the Member State of the possible risks stemming from the domestic distribution systems (e.g. Legionella or lead) ("domestic distribution risk assessment"). Those assessments should be regularly reviewed, inter alia, in response to threats from climate-related extreme weather events, known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source-related incidents. The risk-based approach ensuresshould be founded upon a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities and, public health and environmental stakeholders, those responsible for pollution sources, as well as water suppliers. _________________ 76 Guidelines for drinking water quality, Fourth Edition, World Health Organisation, 2011 http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_healt h/publications/2011/dwq_guidelines/en/ind ex.html 77 Water Safety Plan Manual: step-by-step risk management for drinking water suppliers, World Health Organisation, 2009, http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/75 141/1/9789241562638_eng.pdf
Amendment 168 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The hazard assessment should be geared towardstake a holistic approach to risk assessment, founded on the explicit aim of reducing the level of treatment required for the production of water intended for human consumption, for instance byprimarily via preventative measures which reducinge the pressures causing the pollution - or risks of pollution - of water bodies used for abstraction of water intended for human consumption. To that end, Member States should identify hazards and all possible pollution sources associated with those water bodies and monitor pollutants which they identify as relevant, for instance because of the hazards identified (e.g. microplastics, nitrates, pesticides or pharmaceuticals identified under Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council78 ), because of their natural presence in the abstraction area (e.g. arsenic), or because of information from the water suppliers (e.g. sudden increase of a specific parameter in raw water). TIn line with Directive 2000/60/CE, those parameters should be used as markers that trigger action by competent authorities to reduce the pressure on the water bodies, such as prevention or mitigating measures (including research to understand impacts on health where necessary), to protect those water bodies and address the pollution source, in cooperation with water suppliers and stakeholderpublic health and environmental stakeholders, as well as those responsible for pollutant or potential pollutant sources. _________________ 78 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).
Amendment 173 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) As regards the hazard assessment, Directive 2000/60/EC requires Member States to identify water bodies used for the abstraction of water intended for human consumption, monitor them, and take the necessary measures to avoid deterioration in their quality in order to reduce the level of purification treatment required in the production of water that is fit for human consumption, based on the principle that preventative measures should always be favoured over additional treatment. To avoid any duplication of obligations, Member States should, when carrying out the hazard assessment, clarify where responsibilities lie across the competent authorities and should make use of the monitoring carried out under Articles 7 and 8 of Directive 2000/60/EC and Annex V to that Directive and of the measures included in their programmes of measures pursuant to Article 11 of Directive 2000/60/EC.
Amendment 175 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The parametric values used to assess the quality of water intended for human consumption are to be complied with at the point where water intended for human consumption is made available to the appropriate user. However, the quality of water intended for human consumption can be influenced by the domestic distribution system. The WHO notes that, in the Union, Legionella causes the highest health burden of all waterborne pathogens. It is transmitted by warm water systems through inhalation, for instance during showering. It is therefore clearly linked to the domestic distribution system. Since imposing a unilateral obligation to monitor all private and public premises for this pathogen would lead to unreasonably high costs, a domestic distribution risk assessment is therefore more suited to address this issue. In addition, the potential risks stemming from products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption should also be considered in the domestic distribution risk assessment. The domestic distribution risk assessment should therefore include, inter alia, focusing monitoring on priority premises, assessing the risks stemming from the domestic distribution system and related products and materials, and verifying the performance of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption on the basis of their declaration of performance in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council79 in contact with drinking water. The information referred to in Articles 31 and 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council80 is also to be supplied together with the declaration of performance. On the basis of this assessment, Member States should take all necessary measures to ensure, inter alia, that appropriate control and management measures (e.g. in case of outbreaks) are in place, in line with the guidance of the WHO81 , and that the migration from construction products does not endanger human health. However, without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 305/2011, where these measures would imply limits to the free movement of products and materials in the Union, these limits need to be duly justified and strictly proportionate, and not constitute a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on trade between Member States. _________________ 79 Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC (OJ L 88, 4.4.2011, p. 5). products and materials in contact with water does not endanger human health. _________________ 80 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1). 81 "Legionella and the prevention of Legionellosis", World Health Organisation, 2007, http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_healt h/emerging/legionella.pdf
Amendment 181 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The provisions of Directive 98/83/EC on quality assurance of treatment, equipment and materials did not succeed in addressing obstacles to the internal market when it comes to the free circulation of construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption or providing sufficient protections with regard to human health. National product approvals are still in place, with different requirements from one Member State to another. This renders it difficult and costly for manufacturers to market their products all over the Union. The removal of technical barriers may only be effectively achieved by establishing harmonised technical specifications for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption under Regulation (EU) No 305/2011. That Regulation allows for the development of European standards harmonising the assessment methods for construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption and for threshold levels and classes to be set in relation to the performance level of an essential characteristic. To that end, a standardisation request specifically requiring standardisation work on hygiene and safety for products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption under Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 has been included in the 2017 standardisation Work Programme82 , and a standard is to be issued by 2018. The publication of this harmonised standard in the Official Journal of the European Union will ensure a rational decision-making for placing or making available on the market safe construction products in contact with water intended for human consumption. As a consequence, the provisions on equipment and material in contact with water intended for human consumption should be deleted, partly replaced by provisions related to the domestic distribution risk assessment and complemented by relevant harmonised standards under Regulation (EU) No 305/2011. _________________ 82 and has serious implications in terms of ensuring satisfactory minimum standards of protection for human health. This situation stems from the fact that there are currently no minimum European hygiene standards for all products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption, that being essential for fully ensuring mutual recognition between Member States. The removal of technical barriers and conformity of all products and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption at Union level may therefore only be effectively achieved by establishing minimum quality requirements at Union level. As a consequence, those provisions should be strengthened by means of a procedure for harmonisation of such products and materials. That work should draw on the experience gained and advances made by a number of Member States that have been working together for some years, in a concerted effort, to bring about regulatory convergence. SWD(2016) 185 final
Amendment 184 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Each Member State should ensure that monitoring programmes are established to check that water intended for human consumption meets the requirements of this Directive. Most of the monitoring carried out for the purposes of this Directive is performed by water suppliers, but where necessary, Member States should clarify where the obligations stemming from the transposition of this Directive lie amongst competent authorities. A certain flexibility should be granted to water suppliers as regards the parameters they monitor for the purposes of the supply risk assessment. If a parameter is not detected, water suppliers should be able to decrease the monitoring frequency or stop monitoring that parameter altogether. The supply risk assessment should be applied to most parameters. However, a core list of parameters should always be monitored with a certain minimum frequency. This Directive mainly sets provisions on monitoring frequency for the purposes of compliance checks and only limited provisions on monitoring for operational purposes. Additional monitoring for operational purposes may be necessary to ensure the correct functioning of water treatment, at the discretion of water suppliers. In that regard, the water suppliers may refer to the WHO's Guidelines and Water Safety Plan Manual.
Amendment 189 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The risk-based approach should gradually be applied by all water suppliers, including small water suppliers, as the evaluation of Directive 98/83/EC showed deficiencies in its implementation by those suppliers, which were sometimes due to the cost of performing unnecessary monitoring operations. When applying the risk-based approach, security concerns, as well as the precautionary, polluter pays, and cost recovery principles, should be taken into account.
Amendment 200 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission, in its reply to the European citizens’ initiative ‘Right2Water’ in 201483 , invited Member States to ensure access to a minimum water supply for all citizens, in accordance with the WHO recommendations. It also committed to continue to "improve access to safe drinking water […] for the whole population through environmental policies"84 . This is in line with Articles 1 and 2 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. It is also founded upon Principle 20 of the European Pillar of Social Rights and UN General Assembly Resolutions No 64/292 and No 68/157, which explicitly recognise that access to drinking water is a basic right essential for the realisation of all human rights. This is also in line with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 and the associated target to "achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all". The concept of equitable access covers a wide array of aspects such as availability (due for instance to geographic reasons,obstacles of geography, financial affordability, or a lack of infrastructure for the specific situation of certain parts of the populations), as well as quality, and acceptability, or. Concerning financial affordability. Concerning affordability of water, it is important to recall that, when setting water tariffs in accordance with the principle of recovery of costs and the polluter pays principle set out in Directive 2000/60/EC, Member States mayshould have regard to the variation in the economic and social conditions of the population and may thereforeshould either adopt social tariffs or take alternative measures to safeguarding populations at a socio- economic disadvantage. This Directive deal, such as through the provision of water banks, min particular,imum water quotas or water solidarity funds. This Directive deals with the aspects of access to water which are related to quality and availaccessibility. To address those aspects, as part of the reply to the European citizens' initiative and to contribute to the implementation of Principle 20 of the European Pillar of Social Rights85 that states that "everyone has the right to access essential services of good quality, including water", Member States should be required to tackle the issue of universal access to water at national level whilst enjoying some discretion as to the exact type of measures to be implemented. This can be done through actions aimed, inter alia, at improving access to water intended for human consumption for all, for instance with freely accessible fountaby ensuring a sufficient number of freely accessible designated refill points in cities, and towns and at promoting its use by encouraging the free provision of water intended for human consumption in public buildings and restaurants. _________________ 83 84awareness raising campaigns for the general public of the location of these refill points; at encouraging the free provision of water intended for human consumption in public buildings, restaurants, shopping and recreational centres, as well as, in particular, areas of transit and large footfall such as at train stations and airports. _________________ 83 COM(2014)177 final COM(2014)177 final 84 COM(2014)177 final, p. 12. COM(2014)177 final, p. 12. 85 Interinstitutional Proclamation on the European Pillar of Social Rights (2017/C 428/09) of 17 November 2017 (OJ C 428, 13.12.2017, p. 10).
Amendment 209 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The European Parliament, in its Resolution on the "follow-up to the European citizens’ initiative Right2Water"86 , "requested that Member States should pay special attention to the needs of vulnerable groups in society"87 . The specific situation of minority cultures, such as Roma, Sinti, and Travellers, Kalé, Gens du voyage etc., whether sedentary or not – in particular their lack of access to drinking water and sanitation – was also acknowledged in the Commission Report on the implementation of the EU Framework for National Roma Integration Strategies88 and the Council Recommendation on effective Roma integration measures in the Member States89 . The 2016 report from the Fundamental Rights Agency highlights that every third Roma household surveyed lives in a house without tap water and every other Roma family lives without a toilet, shower or bathroom inside their dwelling. A report from the European Roma Rights Centre shows that 40% of Roma surveyed have to climb over fences, cross highways or be confronted by stray dogs while trying to get daily water, which often has not been tested for safety and is exposed to contaminants. It is also of particular concern that a proportion of people in the EU in or facing poverty are at risk of losing access to water due to reasons of financial affordability. For example, the 2013 Report "Our Right to Water: Case Studies on Austerity and Privatisation in Europe"2a found that 5,000 people in Bulgaria are unable to afford their water bills, risking disconnection from the water supply. In light of that general context, it is appropriate that Member States pay particular attention to vulnerable and marginalised groups by taking the necessary measures to ensure that those groups have access to water. Without prejudice to the right of the Member States to define those groups, they should at least include people in or at risk of poverty, refugees, nomadic communities, homeless people and minority cultures such as Roma, Sinti, and Travellers, Kalé, Gens du voyage, etc., whether sedentary or not. Such measures to ensure access, left to the appreciation of the Member States, might for example include providing alternative supply systems (individual treatment devices), providing water via tankers (trucks and cisterns) and ensuring the necessary infrastructure for camps. _________________ 2aRight to Water for All: Case Studies on Austerity and Privatisation in Europe http://www.foodandwatereurope.org/wp- content/uploads/2010/06/FoodandWaterE uropeOurRightToWAter.pdf 86 P8_TA(2015)0294 87 P8_TA(2015)0294, paragraph 62. 88 COM(2014) 209 final 89 Council Recommendation (2013/C 378/01) of 9 December 2013 on effective Roma integration measures in the Member States (OJ C 378, 24.12.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 219 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The 7th Environment Action Programme to 2020 ‘Living well, within the limits of our planet’90 , requires that the public have access to clear environmental information at national level. Directive 98/83/EC only provided for passive access to information, meaning that Member States merely had to ensure that information was available. Those provisions should therefore be replaced to ensure that up-to-date information is easily accessible, for instance on a website and understandable by the public, for instance in a booklet, or on a website or smart application whose link should be actively distributed. The up- to- date information should not only include results from the monitoring programmes, but also additional information that the public may find useful, such as information on, where applicable, annual turnover and shareholder dividends, as well as indicators (iron, hardness, minerals, etc.), which often influence consumers' perception of tap water. To that end, the indicator parameters of Directive 98/83/EC that did not provide health-related information should be replaced by on-line information on those parameters. For very large water suppliers, additional information on, inter alia, energy efficiency, management, governance, cost structure, and treatment applied, should also be available on-line. It is assumed that bBetter consumer knowledge and improved transparency will contributehelp to increasinge citizens' confidence in the water supplied to them. This in turn is expected, and will help to lead to an increased use of tap water, thereby contributing to reduced plastic litter and greenhouse gas emissions, and a positive impact on climate change mitigation and the environment as a whole. _________________ 90 Decision No 1386/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2020 ‘Living well, within the limits of our planet’ (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 171).
Amendment 226 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) For the same reasons, and in order to make consumers more aware of the implications of water consumption, they should also receive information (for instance on their invoice or by smart applications) on the volume consumed, the cost structure of the tariff charged by the water supplier, including variable and fixed costs, as well as on the price per litre of water intended for human consumption, thereby allowing afor an easy comparison with the price of bottled water. Information should also be provided on the overall performance of the water system, with particular regard to leakage rates, which should be expressed in terms of cubic metres of water produced/km of pipe per day.
Amendment 231 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The principles to be considered in the setting of water tariffs, namely recovery of costs for water services and polluter pays, are set out in Directive 2000/60/EC. However, the financial sustainability of the provision of water services is not always ensured, sometimes leading to under-investment in the maintenance of water infrastructure. With the improvement of monitoring techniques, leakage rates and low levels of energy efficiency – mainly due to such under- investment – have become increasingly apparent and reduction of water losses should be encouraged at Union level to improve the efficiency of water infrastructure. Current leakage rates in the EU are high, at 23% in public water suppliers1a. Reduction of water losses should be encouraged at Union level for three reasons. Firstly, such measures will reduce the risks to public health which come from potential contamination of water due to leakages and will also prevent the need for water suppliers to carry out additional treatment, in line with the risk-based approach established in Article 7. Secondly, given that 4% of global electricity is consumed by the water industry, a figure which is expected to double by 2040, such measures should also be encouraged to improve the efficiency of water infrastructure in line with the EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy. Finally, these measures will also contribute towards lowering unnecessary costs for the water supplier, local authorities, and consumers alike, in line with the objective of this Directive to improve universal access to water. In line with the principle of subsidiarity, thatis issue should be addressed by introducing measures to evaluate and set targets at Member State level for reducing the leakage rate of water suppliers on their territory, as well as increasing transparency and consumer information on leakage rates and energy efficiency. _________________ 1a SWD(2017)0449, p.9
Amendment 242 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) This Directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In particular, this Directive seeks to promote universal access to safe drinking water and, as a result, uphold the principles relating to health care and sanitation, access to services of general economic interest, environmental protection and consumer protection.
Amendment 246 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In order to adapt this Directive to scientific and technical progress or to specify monitoring requirements for the purposes of the hazard and domestic distribution risk assessments, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to amend Annexes I to IV to this Directive, and take measures necessary under the changes set out under Article 10. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. In addition, the empowerment laid down in Annex I, part C, Note 10, of Directive 98/83/EC, to set monitoring frequencies and monitoring methods for radioactive substances has become obsolete due to the adoption of Council Directive 2013/51/Euratom96 and should therefore be deleted. The empowerment laid down in the second subparagraph of part A of Annex III to Directive 98/83/EC concerning amendments of the Directive is no longer necessary and should be deleted. _________________ 96 Council Directive 2013/51/Euratom of 22 October 2013 laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption (OJ L 296, 7.11.2013, p. 12).
Amendment 252 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive concerns the quality of water intended for human consumption for all in the EU.
Amendment 254 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
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. At the same time, this Directive shall promote universal access to water intended for human consumption.
Amendment 291 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
7. 'priority premises' shall mean large premises with many userspeople, in particular vulnerable persons, potentially exposed to water-related risks, such as hospitals, healthcare institutions, retirement homes, schools and universities, crèches, buildings with a lodging facility, penal institutions and campgrounds, as identified by Member States.
Amendment 297 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
8. 'vulnerable and marginalised groups' shall mean people isolated from society, as a result of discrimination or of a lack of access to rights, resources, or opportunities, including people who are in or at risk of poverty, and who are more exposed to a range of possible risks relating to their health, safety, lack of education, engagement in harmful practices, or other risks, compared to the rest of society.
Amendment 304 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to their obligations under other Union provisions, Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure thatpromote universal access to water intended for human consumption and to ensure that this water is wholesome and clean. For the purposes of the minimum requirements of this Directive, water intended for human consumption shall be wholesome and clean if it meets all the following conditions :
Amendment 311 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that the measures taken to implement this Directive adhere fully to the precautionary principle and in no circumstances have the effect of allowing, directly or indirectly, any deterioration of the present quality of water intended for human consumption or any increase in the pollution of waters used for the production of water intended for human consumption .
Amendment 312 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States shall take measures to ensure that competent authorities carry out a comprehensive assessment, comprising all relevant public health, environmental, technical, economic factors, of the potential for improvements in the energy efficiency and water leakage reduction of the drinking water sector. Member States shall adopt targets to improve these energy efficiency and reduce leakage rates, the latter expressed in terms of cubic metres of water/km of pipe per day. Member States shall also set up meaningful incentives to ensure that water suppliers in their territory meet these leakage rates by 2030.
Amendment 353 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Supply risk assessments shall be carried out by very large water suppliers and large water supplierswater operators managing very large supply zones and large supply zones, as defined in Annex II, by [3 years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive], and by small water supplierfor water operators managing small supply zones by [6 years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive]. They shall be reviewed at regular intervals of no longer than 6 years, and updated where necessary.
Amendment 367 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) identification of all hazards and possible pollution sources affecting the bodies of water covered by the hazard assessment. To that end, Member States may use the review of the impact of human activity undertaken in accordance with Article 5 of Directive 2000/60/EC and information on significant pressures collected in accordance with point 1.4 of Annex II to that Directive;
Amendment 381 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Member States shall inform water suppliers using the body of water covered by the hazard assessment of the results of the monitoring carried out under paragraph 1(d) and may, on the basis of those monitoring results, and of the information collected under paragraph 1 and 2 gathered under Directive 2000/60/EC, Member States shall:
Amendment 382 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 386 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(a a) in cooperation with water suppliers and other public health and environmental stakeholders, take prevention measures to reduce or avoid the level of treatment required and to safeguard the water quality, including measures referred to in Article 11(3)(d) of Directive 2000/60/EC;
Amendment 387 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
(a b) in cooperation with water suppliers and other stakeholders, take mitigating measures, which are considered necessary on the basis of the monitoring carried out under paragraph 1(d), in order to identify and address the pollution source.
Amendment 388 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a c (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point a c (new)
(a c) where measures set out above have not been deemed sufficient as providing adequate protections for human health, Member States may require water suppliers to carry out additional monitoring or treatment of certain parameters;
Amendment 390 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 391 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) where a water supplier is allowed to decrease the monitoring frequency as referred to in paragraph 2(b), continue to regularly monitor those parameters in the body of water covered by the hazard assessment.
Amendment 392 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. On the basis of the monitoring carried out under paragraph 1(d), Member States may allow water suppliers to decrease the monitoring frequency of certain parameters, without being required to carry out a supply risk assessment, provided that they are not core parameters within the meaning of Annex II, part B, point 1, and provided that no factor that can be reasonably anticipated is likely to cause deterioration of the quality of the water. In such cases where a water supplier is allowed to decrease the monitoring frequency as referred to, Member States shall continue to regularly monitor those parameters in the body of water covered by the hazard assessment.
Amendment 393 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Amendment 395 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Amendment 416 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. On the basis of the results of the risk assessment carried out pursuant to paragraph 1, Member States shall ensure that water suppliers establish an action plan tailored tothe risks identified and proportionate to the size of the water supplier. By way of an example, the plan may concern the use of materials in contact with water, water treatment products or measures to adapt to future challenges, such as climate change.
Amendment 424 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) an assessment of the potential risks associated with the domestic distribution systems, and with the related products and materials pursuant to the new requirements as set out in this Directive, and whether they affect the quality of water at the point where it emerges from the taps normally used for human consumption, in particular where water is supplied to the public in priority premises;
Amendment 430 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1
regular monitoring of the parameters listed in Annex I, part C, in premises where the potential danger to human health is considered highest, including as a minimum priority premises. Relevant parameters and premises for monitoring shall be selected on the basis of the assessment performed under point (a).
Amendment 435 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a verification of whether the performance of construction productproducts and materials in contact with water intended for human consumption is adequate in relation to the essential characteristics linked to the basic requirement for construction works specified in point 3(e) of Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 305/2011protection of human health.
Amendment 442 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 453 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) for Legionella, in particular Legionella pneumophilia, ensure that effective control and management measures are in place to prevent and address possible disease outbreaks.
Amendment 456 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a Minimum hygiene requirements for products substances and materials in contact with water 1. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that substances and materials for the manufacture of new products in contact with water intended for human consumption used for abstraction, treatment or distribution, or the impurities associated with such substances (a) do not directly or indirectly reduce the protection of human health provided for in this Directive: (b) do not affect the smell or taste of water intended for human consumption: (c) are not present in water at a concentration above the level necessary to achieve the purpose for which they are used: and (d) do not promote microbial growth. 2. For the purposes of ensuring a harmonised application of paragraph 1, within 3 years of entry into force of this Directive, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts inaccordance with Article 19 in order to supplement this Directive by laying down the minimum hygiene requirements and the list of substances and materials incontact with water intended for human consumption approved in the EU. The Commission shall regularly review and update this list in line with the latest scientific and technological developments. 3. In order to support the Commission in adopting and amending the delegated acts pursuant to paragraph 2, a standing committee shall be set up consisting of representatives appointed by the Member States who may call on the assistance of experts or advisers. 3) Materials in contact with water intended for human consumption which are covered by other EU legislation, such as Regulation No 305/2011 shall comply with the requirementsof paragraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 488 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. In the cases described in paragraphs 2 and 3, in full application of the precautionary principle, Member States shall as soon as possible take all of the following measures:
Amendment 499 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – title
Article 13 – title
13 AUniversal access to water intended for human consumption
Amendment 500 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph –1 (new)
Article 13 – paragraph –1 (new)
-1. The right to safe and clean drinking water is recognised as a basic right which is essential for the full enjoyment of life and the realisation of all human rights as set out in UN General Assembly Conventions No 64/292 and No 68/157;
Amendment 521 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) introducing social tariffs or taking alternative measures in order to safeguard vulnerable and marginalised groups in their population who do not have or risk losing access to water intended for human consumption;
Amendment 525 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) setting up and maintaining outdoors and indoors equipment for, including designated refill points, to ensure free access to water intended for human consumption in public spaces, particularly in areas of high footfall such as buildings connected with transport links (train, bus and coach terminals and stations), shopping and recreational centres;
Amendment 537 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) launching campaigns to inform citizens about the quality of suchtap water;
Amendment 538 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i a (new)
(i a) launching initiatives to raise awareness amongst the general public of the location of their nearest refill point;
Amendment 543 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) encouraging the free provision of such water in administrations and public buildings, and discouraging the use of plastic bottles;
Amendment 548 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
(iii) encouragmandating the free provision of such water in restaurants, canteens, and catering services.
Amendment 567 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Pursuant to the data collected under the provisions set out in 15(1a), the Commission shall collaborate with Member States and the European Investment Bank to support municipalities in the Union which lack the necessary capital in order to enable them to access technical assistance, available Union funding and long-term loans at a preferential interest rate, particularly for the purpose of maintaining and renewing water infrastructure in order to ensure the provision of high quality water, and to extend water and sanitation services to vulnerable and marginalised population groups as set out in Article 2(8).
Amendment 572 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that adequate and, up-to-date and accessible information on water intended for human consumption is available online to all persons supplied, in accordance with Annex IV.
Amendment 621 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iv a) the overall performance of the water system in terms of leakage rates expressed in terms of m3 of water produced/km of pipe per day;
Amendment 625 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv b (new)
(iv b) where applicable, information relating to the annual turnover and shareholder dividends of the company;
Amendment 662 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member states shall set out a clear division of responsibilities in regards to this task between the water suppliers, stakeholders and competent local bodies.The Commission may adopt implementing acts specifying the format of, and modalities to present, the information to be provided under the first subparagraph. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 20(2).
Amendment 666 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) set up by … [6 years after the end- date for transposition of this Directive], and update every 6 years thereafter, a data set containing information on the measures taken under Article 13, and on the share of their population that hasdoes not have access to water intended for human consumption and the reasons for this lack of access (due to, for example, obstacles of geography, financial affordability or lack of infrastructure);
Amendment 672 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) pursuant to the measures set out in Article 4(3), set up, and update annually thereafter, a data set containing information on the energy performance and leakage rates in the drinking water sector.
Amendment 678 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The Commission may adopt implementingdelegated acts specifying the format of, and modalities to present, the information to be provided in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 3, including detailed requirements regarding the indicators, the Union-wide overview maps and the Member State overview reports referred to in paragraph 3.
Amendment 685 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) provisions related to access to water set out in Article 13 and the share of the population without access to water;
Amendment 688 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) provisions related to the overall performance of water systems, including leakage rates, as set under Article 4(3), specifying the methodology used by Member States to define their leakage rate reduction targets, as well as the efforts made to comply with these targets;
Amendment 696 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Five years after the (entry into force of this Directive) the Commission shall review whether the provision in Article 10a have led to a sufficient level of harmonisation of hygienic requirements on materials and products in contact with drinking water and, if necessary, take further appropriate measures.
Amendment 847 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
(b) information on management and governance of the water supplier, including the composition of the board and, where applicable, information relating to the annual turnover and shareholder dividends of the company;
Amendment 858 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
(d) where costs are recovered through a tariff system, information on the cost structure of the tariff charged to consumers per cubic meter of water, including fixed and variable costs, presenting at least costs related to energy use per cubic meter of delivered water, measures taken by water suppliers for the purposes of the hazard assessment pursuant to Article 8(4), treatment and distribution of water intended for human consumption, waste water collection and treatment, and costs related to measures for the purposes of Article 13, where such measures have been taken by water suppliers, information relating to the measures taken to reduce leakage rates as stipulated under Article 4.3;
Amendment 867 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point e
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point e
(e) the amount of investment considered necessary by the supplier to ensure the financial sustainability of the provision of water services (including maintenance of infrastructure), how this amount is determined, including the methodology and decision-making process which led to determining the investment priorities, and the amount of investment actually received or recouped;
Amendment 66 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Strategy for Low- Emission Mobility16 sets a clear ambition: by mid-century, greenhouse gas emissions fromransport is the only major sector in the EU where greenhouse gas emissions are still rising. Road transport contributes about one-fifth of the EU's total emissions of carbon dioxide, light- duty vehicles around 15%. In order to meet the Union's commitments made at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Paris in2015, the decarbonisation of the transport willsector needs to be at least 60% lower than in 1990 anccelerated and greenhouse gas emissions from that sector should be firmly on the path towards zero emission by mid-century. Emissions of air pollutants from transport that harm our health need to be drastically reduced without delay. Emissions from conventional combustion engines will need to further reduce after 2020. Zero- and low emission vehicles will need to be deployed and gain significant market share by 2030. __________________ 16 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions A European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility (COM(2016) 501 final).
Amendment 73 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The development of research, supply, processing and production strategies into light-weight component construction developments is crucial for advancement in a low-carbon transition in the automotive sector. There is a growing body of research into natural- fibre raw materials and their composites as part of a wider emerging role for the bio-economy and the renewable, recyclable and sustainable products it can produce. These developments need to be framed around an understanding of the limitations concerning natural resources, land availability and hence the need to offering sustainable end-of-life solutions.
Amendment 84 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is therefore appropriate to pursue the objectives of those Regulations by setting new EU fleet-wide CO2 reduction targets for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles for the period up to 2030. In defining the reduction levels, account has been taken of their effectiveness in delivering a cost-effective contribution to reducing emissions of the sectors covered by the Effort Sharing Regulation […/…] by 2030, of the resulting costs and savings for society, manufacturers and vehicle users, as well as of their direct and indirect implications for employment, competitiveness and, innovation, bio economy and the co-benefits generated in terms of reduced air pollution and energy security.
Amendment 103 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) While the Union is among the world's major producers of motor vehicles and demonstrates technological leadership in this sector, competition is increasing and, the global automotive sector is changing rapidly through new innovations in electrified powertrains, and cooperative, connected and automated mobility where the battery will be a key technology as power generation is shifting rapidly away from fossil fuels to rely more on intermittent renewable sources, while EU manufacturers are currently lagging behind in battery production. In order to retain its global competitiveness and access to markets, the Union needs a regulatory framework, including a particular incentivepolicy mechanism in the area of zero- and low- emission vehicles, which creates a large home market and supports technological development and innovation, including in lightweight materials, e.g. cost-effective lignin- based carbon fibre.
Amendment 107 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 b (new)
Recital 14 b (new)
Amendment 124 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) The European Commission is falling short of the target to have close to 800 000 charging stations across the EU available to the public by 2020. Recharging and refuelling infrastructure needs to be put in place quickly in order to provide confidence to consumers of zero- and low- emission vehicles, and different support instruments at both Union and Member State level need to effectively work together mobilising significant public and private investment.
Amendment 126 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) While a strong recharging station´ network for alternative fuels on the TNT highways is an important step forward, at the same time a clear strategy on introducing refuelling stations in EU city centres is needed in order to reduce emissions where there is the highest pollution and population densities.
Amendment 159 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) The concept of eco-innovation for the purpose of Article 12 should be promoting the circular economy and the cascading use principle as the way to deliver emissions reductions.
Amendment 20 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Recital B
B. whereas the term “low-risk pesticides” covers both biological and synthetic chemical pesticidesactive substance” covers active substances of biological and chemical origin;
Amendment 27 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Recital D
D. whereas biological low-risk pesticideslow-risk plant protection products of biological origin may constitute a viable alternative to conventional plant protection products, both for conventional and for organic farmers, and contribute to a more sustainable agriculture; whereas some plant protection products of biological pesticidesorigin possess new modes of action, which is beneficial with a view to evolving resistance to conventional pesticides and limits the impact on non- target organisms; whereas biological low- risk pesticideslow-risk plant protection products of biological origin should be one of the preferred options, together with other non- chemical control or prevention methods, for non-professional users and home gardening;
Amendment 42 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas Integrated Pest Management implementation is mandatory within the EU and more emphasis is placed by Member States on sustainable pesticides use including low- risk plant protection alternatives;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Recital I
I. whereas biologicalproducts containing low- risk pesticidesactive substances of biological origin are often refused authorisation by Member States due to their lower efficacy, as compared to synthetic chemical pesticides, without sufficiently considering health and environmental costs;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Recital K
K. whereas Article 12 of Directive 2009/128/EC provides that the use of low- risk plant protection products shall be prioritised pesticides shall be minimised or prohibited in certain specific areas, such as areas used by the general public and protected areas; whereas in such cases appropriate risk management measures shall be taken and the use of low-risk plant protection products and biological control measures shall be considered in the first place;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need to increase the availability of biological low-risk pesticideslow-risk plant protection products of biological origin without any further delay;
Amendment 68 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that farmers need to have a bigger toolbox at hand to protect their crops and to decide which measure will most sustainably protect their crops; therefore encourages wider use of various alternatives to synthetic chemical pesticides, including biological pesticidescontrol measures and low-risk pesticides of biological origin, as a component of integrated pest management;
Amendment 73 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Emphasizes that consumers' demand for safe food that is both affordable and produced in a sustainable way must be satisfied;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that in order to promote the development of new biological low- risk pesticideslant protection products of biological origin, the evaluation of efficacy in comparison with existing chemical pesticides should be designed in a way not to hinder their development and market entry;
Amendment 88 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the need to engage in a wider public debate about making biological low-risk alternatives to conventional pesticides available to farmers and growers, and the necessity to educate and propagate knowledge on the need to ensure sustainability of crop protection by using low-risk plant protection products of biological origin and other biological control measures;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to give priority to the evaluation, authorisation and registration of biological low-risk plant protection products;low-risk plant protection products of biological origin; (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout, from "biological pesticides/plant protection products/active substances" to "pesticides/plant protection products/active substances of biological origin".)
Amendment 108 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the 2016 Commission REFIT initiative to carry out an evaluationCalls on the Commission to undertake a Fitness Check procedure of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009; stresses that this REFIT initiativ in maximum two years; stresses that the Fitness Check procedure must not lead to the lowering of human health, food safety and environmental protection standards;
Amendment 118 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal for the revision of Regulation 1107/2009 with a view toCommunication for a fast-track evaluation, authorisation and registration process of biological low-risk pesticides; calls for open-ended approval of biological low-risk active substances as an important incentive for the development of biological low-risk pesticides;
Amendment 129 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights the need for a definition of “biological plant protection product of biological origin”, covering plant protection products the active substance of which is a microorganism or a molecule existing in nature, either obtained from a natural process or synthetized as identical to the natural molecule, in contrast to “synthetic chemical plant protection products of synthetic chemical origin”, meaning plant protection products the active substance of which is a synthetic molecule not existing in nature;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission's Communication "Addressing the challenges of deforestation and forest degradation to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss",1a _________________ 1a COM(2008) 645 final, 17.10.2008
Amendment 18 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union plans tohas ratifyied the Paris Agreement and will play a crucial role in achieving the objectives laid down in the area of environmental protection and sustainable development;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas companies trading in palm oil are generally unablestill rarely use effective tools to prove with certainty that the palm oil in their supply chain is not linked to deforestation;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas 30-50% of fires in Indonesia in 2015, which are typically result of clearing of land for palm oil plantations and other agricultural use, occurred in coal-rich peatlands, turning Indonesia into one of the greatest contributors to global warming on Earth;
Amendment 55 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas in 2014, 456% of all palm oil imported into Europe was used as fuel for transport (an six-fold increase of 34% since 2010);
Amendment 61 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas multiple investigations reveal widepsread abuse of basic human rights at a time of establishment and running of palm oil plantations in many countries, including forced evictions, armed violence, child labour, debt bondage or discrimination of indigenous communities;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is fully aware of how complex the issue of palm oil is and notes the need to operate on the basis of the collective responsibility of many actors, be they the EU and international organisations, Member States, countries in which palm oil is cultivated and indigenous people, private businesses, consumers organisations or NGOs; all of these actors must play a part in resolving this problem;
Amendment 88 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that palm oil can be cultivated responsibly and can make a real contribution to the economic development of a country, offering viable economic oportunities to farmers, provided that no deforestation occurs, that no plantations are established on peatlands, and that the rights of indigenous communitiethat plantations are managed using modern agroecological techniques to minimise adverse environmental and social outcomes and that land rights, the rights of indigenous communities as well as human rights and workers' rights are respected;
Amendment 96 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Observes that other plant-based oils produced from soybeans, rapeseed and other crops, have much higher environmental footprint and require much more extensive land use than palm oil; notes that other oil crops typically entail more intensive use of pesticides and fertiliser;
Amendment 99 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Notes that latest research proves that agroforestry polycropping applied to palm oil plantations can offer combined benefits in terms of biodiveristy, productivity and positive social outcomes;
Amendment 122 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for companies that cultivate palm oil to use the High Carbon Stock (HCS) approachadhere to the Bangkok Agreement on Unified Approach to Implementing No Deforestation Commitments when developing their plantations; draws attention to the need to create a comprehensive land-use plans that will take into account the land used by local communities for the cultivation of food, peatlands and high conservation value (HCV) land, and will respect the right of communities to use the land on the basis of ‘free prior and informed consent’ (FPIC);
Amendment 126 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Reminds the Commission of its Communication "Addressing the challenges of deforestation and forest degradation to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss"1a emphasising a holistic approach to tropical deforestation, taking into account of all deforestation drivers, including palm oil production; reminds the Commission of its objective in the UNFCCC negotiations to halt global forest cover loss by 2030 at the latest and to reduce gross tropical deforestation by at least 50% by 2020 compared to current levels; _________________ 1a COM(2008) 645 final, 17.10.2008
Amendment 129 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls on the Commission to put forward an EU action plan on deforestation and forest degradation which would include concrete regulatory measures to guarantee that all supply chains and financial transactions linked to the EU do not inflict deforestation and forest degradation;
Amendment 137 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the EU to comaintainue to initiate v commitment to FLEGT Voluntary pPartnership aAgreements, such as FLEGT; notes that a similar approach could also be taken with regard to palm oil, and that it could lead to improved controls on the palm industry in countries of destination and ensure they cover conversion timber from oil palm development; suggests that EU policies for the palm oil sector build upon FLEGT principles of multi-stakeholder dialogue and tackling deep-seated governance issues in producer countries, as well as supportive EU import policies;
Amendment 147 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the EU to create, as a supplementary element of voluntary partnership agreements, follow-up legislation on such agreements with regard to palm oil along the lines of the EU Timber Regulation and consider introducing minimum sustainability criteria for palm oil and products containing palm oil imported to the EU;
Amendment 153 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the non-profit sector, to launch information campaigns and to provide consumers with comprehensive information on the consequences of the reckless cultivation of palm oil; calls on the Commission to ensure that information confirming that a product is not linked to deforestation is provided to consumers by means of a special indication on the product, whether food, cosmetics, oleochemicals or fuels;
Amendment 165 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Observes with regret that RSPO, ISPO, MPOCC and all other recognisedwhereas RSPO certification schemes do not currently prohibit theirs its members from converting rainforests orinto palm plantations, other certification schemes fall behind this standard and none of the schemes guarantees complete protection against converting peatlands into palm plantations, and that theythus failing to limit greenhouse gas emissions during the establishment and operation of the plantations, and as a consequence of this they have been unablefailing to prevent massive forest and peat fires; calls on the Commission to encourage the RSPO to modify its certification criteria and to implement these criteria strictly; calls on the Commission to supportnotes that strong standards for responsible palm oil production, including those development of multilateral certification schemes that will guarantee that the palm oil certified by themed by the Palm Oil Innovation Group (POIG) already exist but have yet to be widely adopted by companies and certification systems; calls on the Commission to promote measures to support wider adotion of such standards in order to ensure that certified palm oil:
Amendment 173 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – indent 2
Paragraph 8 – indent 2
- has not given rise to social problems or conflicts, including in particular child labour, forced labour, land grabbing or eviction of indigenous communities,
Amendment 184 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Observes that weak land registry regimes in palm oil producing countries constitute a major obstacle to controlling the expansion of palm oil plantations, while hindering the smallholders' opportunities to access credit necessary to improve the sustainability record of their plantations; calls on the Commission to provide technical and financial assistance to palm oil producing countries in order to strengthen their land registry regimes and improve the environmental sustainability of palm oil plantations;
Amendment 195 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to strengthen environmental measures ininclude binding commitments in sustainable development chapters of its trade agreements with a view to preventing palm oil-related deforestation and to provide strong and enforceable measures to tackle unsustainable forestry practices in palm oil producing countries;
Amendment 201 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls on the Commission to work closely with other significant consumers of palm oil, such as China, India and palm oil producing countries to raise their awareness and to explore common solutions to the problem of tropical deforestation and forest degradation;
Amendment 208 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Calls on the Commission to lower import duties on palm oil that has been grown using agreed agroecological techniques such as agroforestry polycropping since these techniques significantly reduce the environmental burden associated with monocropping;
Amendment 212 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Calls on the Commission to work with the plam oil producing countries to enhance biodiversity in the plantation areas, notably through measures such as establishment of wildlife corridors;
Amendment 215 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to continue to develop research to gather information on the impact of European consumption on the process of deforestation and to support research efforts to continously improve the economic, environmental and social performance of agroecologically managed palm oil plantations;
Amendment 227 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the Member States to introduce obligatory requirements favouring sustainable palm oil in all national public procurement procedures;
Amendment 233 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to support activities aimed at creating aensure coherence and create synergyies between the CAP and policiesenvironmental policies, including those whose objective is to reduce deforestation (REDD+, Band prevent biodiversity Strategy)loss; calls on the Commission to assess the potential consequences of reforming the CAP for countries outside the EU27, as this has the potential to lead to further massive, in view of its works on the future CAP, to ensure that this policy supports the goal of ending global deforestation;
Amendment 257 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to push for the use of vegetable oils including palm oil as a component of biodiesel to be phased out by 2020 at the latest;
Amendment 264 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Calls on the Commission to require all palm oil imports arriving in the EU to be certified according to the established sustainability criteria;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights observed in its 2015 report that "the EU already has a solid legal framework that clearly proscribes labour exploitation, but implementation lags far behind"1a ; _________________ 1a European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights: "Severe labour exploitation: workers moving within or into the European Union States’ obligations and victims’ rights", 2015, p. 3.
Amendment 51 #
2016/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes reports of abuse of migrant workers' rights by organised crime groups operating in the EU who exploit insufficient job market transparency and systemic weaknesses of freedom of movement in order to take advantage of the workers; urges Member States to increase their oversight of migrant workers' employment conditions;
Amendment 279 #
2016/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Suggests that direct payments would offer better value for money if they were payable based on the environmental and socio-economic public goods a farm holding delivers rather than solely on the land area it covers;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas it isthe European Commission estimateds that biomass imports will triple between 2010more than half of renewable energy in the EU is currently produced from biomass and by 2020, and yet EU demand for solid biomass for bioenergy production is to be met mostly using domestic raw materials the amount of wood used for energy alone will equal today's entire EU wood harvest; whereas due to the fact that the EU does not have sufficient wood supplies in order to meet a fast-growing demand for forest bioenergy it is estimated that biomass imports will triple between 2010 and 2020;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas renewable bio-energies sustainably produced within the agricultural sector can make a large contribution to the EU’s achievement of crucial targets such as mitigating the effects of climate change, reducing the EU’s energy dependency, creating jobs and improving incomes in the sector, provided that the overall carbon impacts of bioenergy feedstocks are properly accounted for;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Insists on the importance of promoting and encouraging the development of on- farm sources of alternative energy production, which can have a significant impact on creating new green jobs in rural areas including from waste where appropriate;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises the value of wood for energy purposes in contributing to the renewable energy targets of the 2030 climate and energy framework and in opening up new business opportunities; stresses nevertheless the need for correct and comprehensive management of carbon budgets associated with bioenergy;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of supporting EU framework programmes for research in relation to refinedsustainability of biofuels, rational use of biomass and, the development of fast- growing energy crops and overall carbon impacts of bioenergy;
Amendment 46 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the Member States and the Commission to promote the importance of the sustainable forest-based bioeconomy and of wood as one of the EU’s crucial renewable raw materialCalls on the Commission to come up with a set of binding sustainability criteria for solid biomass grown in the EU and imported from third countries;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that feedstock such as wheat, maize and sugar beet could also be used as an energy resource in the production ofas formally recognized in the ILUC Directive no. 2015/1513, the use of food crops for biofuels cand bioethanol in cases of market oversupply of such agricultural products, which would ensure stability of farmers’ income seriously undermine food security and climate mitigation efforts.
Amendment 7 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the importance of the LIFE programme, which aims to promote implementationthe achievement of both environment and climate objectives and their integration into other policies and Member State practice, and calls therefore for its resources to at least be maintained at the level of the 2016 appropriations; nevertheless notes that smaller programmes should also be kept in focus;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls the added value of the ecosystems and biodiversity tof the European environment, and calls thereforetherefore reminds the European Commission and the EU Member States of their obligation, under Article 8 of the Habitats Directive, to ensure an adequate level of financing for the conservation measures needed to restore the species and habitats in Natura 2000 sites to a favourable conservation status; calls in this regard for sufficient resources to be allocatedset aside in the 2017 budget tofor the preserve thisation of biodiversity, mainly in Natura 2000 sites and rural areas;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that only an appropriate level of financial support will bring about climate change mitigation, and therefore sufficient investments have to be made to guarantee competitiveness and innovation in low-carbon technologies especially renewable energy;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that decentralised agencies whose missions fall within the remit of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety play a major role, and stresses that their tasks, which include better information-sharing with the public on decision-making, more access to documents and greater involvement in their activities, are constantly growing and that those agencies must therefore be given the necessary financial and human resources to fulfil their mandate and execute such tasks; against this background, notes with concern that most of those agencies have absorbed significant staff cuts in recent years, including the reduction of staff working on tasks financed by applicants' fees without regard to the workload involved; strongly supports, therefore, a case-by-case approach to assessing the individual needs of decentralised agencies.
Amendment 80 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The Member States should consider the extent to which the use of different types energy sources is compatible with target of limiting warming to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels, and compatible with the goal of fossil-free economy and at the same time low-carbon economy. The power to adopt acts in this respect should be delegated to the Commission to assess the contribution to these goals of different types of renewable energy sources based on the payback period and results compared to fossil fuels and to consider proposing maximum allowable payback period as a sustainability criterion, in particular for ligno-cellulosic biomass.
Amendment 96 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Support schemes for electricity generated from renewable sources have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricity. If and when Member States decide to implement support schemes, such support should be provided in a form that is as non-distortive as possible for the functioning of electricity markets, material markets and principle of waste hierarchy. To this end, an increasing number of Member States allocate support in a form where support is granted in addition to market revenues. This should not negatively affect material producers, e.g. producers of sawn wood, who compete with producers of renewable energy, in absence of additional support.
Amendment 105 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
Amendment 115 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to ensure that Annex IX takes into account the principles of the waste hierarchy established in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council17 , the Union sustainability criteria, and the need to ensure that the Aannex does not create additional demand for land while promoting the use of wastes and residues, tfeedstocks with significant existing industrial uses are not proposed in the Annex. The Commission, when regularly evaluating the Aannex, should consider the inclusion of additional feedstocks that do not cause significant distortive effects on markets for (by-)products, wastes or residues. _________________ 17 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3)The Commission may as well consider removal of feedstocks from the Annex IX.
Amendment 119 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) The Report of European Parliament on Palm oil and deforestation called on the Commission to take measures to phase out the use of vegetable oils that drive deforestation, including palm oil, as a component of biofuels, preferably by 2020.
Amendment 126 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Support schemes for electricity generated from renewable sources have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricity. If and when Member States decide to implement support schemes, such support should be provided in a form that is as non-distortive as possible for the functioning of electricity markets, material markets and principle of waste hierarchy. To this end, an increasing number of Member States allocate support in a form where support is granted in addition to market revenues. This should not negatively affect material producers, e.g. producers of sawn wood, who compete with producers of renewable energy, in the absence of additional support.
Amendment 149 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to ensure that Annex IX takes into account the principles of the waste hierarchy established in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council17, the Union sustainability criteria, and the need to ensure that the Aannex does not create additional demand for land while promoting the use of wastes and residues, tfeedstocks with significant existing industrial uses are not proposed in the Annex. The Commission, when regularly evaluating the Aannex, should consider the inclusion of additional feedstocks that do not cause significant distortive effects on markets for (by- )products, wastes or residues. The Commission can therefore consider removal of feedstocks from the Annex IX. __________________ 17 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3).
Amendment 152 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) The European Parliament Resolution of 4 April 2017 on Palm Oil and Deforestation called on the Commission to take measures to phase out the use of vegetable oils that drive deforestation, including palm oil, as a component of biofuels, preferably by 2020.
Amendment 187 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 71
Recital 71
(71) The production of agricultural and forest raw material for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels , and the incentives for their use provided for in this Directive, should not have the effect of encouraging the destruction of biodiverse lands Such finite resources, recognised in various international instruments to be of value to all mankind, should be preserved. It is therefore necessary to provide sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions savings criteria ensuring that biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels qualify for the incentives only when it is guaranteed that the agricultural and forest raw material does not originate in biodiverse areas or, in the case of areas designated for nature protection purposes or for the protection of rare, threatened or endangered ecosystems or species, the relevant competent authority demonstrates that the production of the agricultural raw material does not interfere with such purposes. Forests should be considered as biodiverse according to the sustainiability criteria, where they are primary forests in accordance with the definition used by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in its Global Forest Resource Assessment, or where they are protected by national nature protection law or hold international or national certification of high conservation value, including sites of outstanding universal value to humanity. Areas where the collection of non-wood forest products occurs should be considered to be biodiverse forests , provided the human impact is small. Other types of forests as defined by the FAO, such as modified natural forests, semi- natural forests and plantations, should not be considered as primary forests. Having regard, furthermore, to the highly biodiverse nature of certain grasslands, both temperate and tropical, including highly biodiverse savannahs, steppes, scrublands and prairies, biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels made from agricultural and forest raw materials originating in such lands should not qualify for the incentives provided for by this Directive. The Commission should establish appropriate criteria to define such highly biodiverse grasslands in accordance with the best available scientific evidence and relevant international standards.
Amendment 214 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 78
Recital 78
(78) Biomass fuels should be converted into electricity and heat in an efficient way in order to maximise energy security and greenhouse gas savings, as well as to limit emissions of air pollutants and minimise the pressure on limited biomass resources. For this reason, public support to installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 205 MW, if needed, should only be given to highly efficient combined power and heat installations as defined Article 2(34) of Directive 2012/27/EU. Existing support schemes for biomass- based electricity should however be allowed until their due end date for all biomass installations. In addition electricity produced from biomass in new installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 205 MW should only count towards renewable energy targets and obligations in the case of highly efficient combined power and heat installations. In accordance with State aid rules, Member States should however be allowed to grant public support for the production of renewables to installations, and count the electricity they produce towards renewable energy targets and obligations, in order to avoid an increased reliance on fossil fuels with higher climate and environmental impacts where, after exhausting all technical and economic possibilities to install highly efficient combined heat and power biomass installations, Member States would face a substantiated risk to security of supply of electricity.
Amendment 227 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) ‘energy from renewable sources’ means energy from renewable non-fossil sources that are compliant with sustainability criteria to guarantee their availability and do not impacts on other possibilities of use, namely wind, solar (solar thermal and solar photovoltaic) and , geothermal energy , ambient heat, tide, wave and other ocean energy, hydropower, biomass, landfill gas, sewage treatment plant gas and biogases;
Amendment 232 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point p
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point p
Amendment 239 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 71
Recital 71
(71) The production of agricultural and forest raw material for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels, and the incentives for their use provided for in this Directive, should not have the effect of encouraging the destruction of biodiverse lands Such finite resources, recognised in various international instruments to be of value to all mankind, should be preserved. It is therefore necessary to provide sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions savings criteria ensuring that biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels qualify for the incentives only when it is guaranteed that the agricultural and forest raw material does not originate in biodiverse areas or, in the case of areas designated for nature protection purposes or for the protection of rare, threatened or endangered ecosystems or species, the relevant competent authority demonstrates that the production of the agricultural raw material does not interfere with such purposes. Forests should be considered as biodiverse according to the sustainiability criteria, where they are primary forests in accordance with the definition used by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in its Global Forest Resource Assessment, or where they are protected by national nature protection law or hold international or national certification of high conservation value, including sites of outstanding universal value to humanity. Areas where the collection of non-wood forest products occurs should be considered to be biodiverse forests, provided the human impact is small. Other types of forests as defined by the FAO, such as modified natural forests, semi- natural forests and plantations, should not be considered as primary forests. Having regard, furthermore, to the highly biodiverse nature of certain grasslands, both temperate and tropical, including highly biodiverse savannahs, steppes, scrublands and prairies, biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels made from agricultural and forest raw materials originating in such lands should not qualify for the incentives provided for by this Directive. The Commission should establish appropriate criteria to define such highly biodiverse grasslands in accordance with the best available scientific evidence and relevant international standards.
Amendment 269 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 78
Recital 78
(78) Biomass fuels should be converted into electricity and heat in an efficient way in order to maximise energy security and greenhouse gas savings, as well as to limit emissions of air pollutants and minimise the pressure on limited biomass resources. For this reason, public support to installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 205 MW, if needed, should only be given to highly efficient combined power and heat installations as defined Article 2(34) of Directive 2012/27/EU. Existing support schemes for biomass- based electricity should however be allowed until their due end date for all biomass installations. In addition electricity produced from biomass in new installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 205 MW should only count towards renewable energy targets and obligations in the case of highly efficient combined power and heat installations. In accordance with State aid rules, Member States should however be allowed to grant public support for the production of renewables to installations, and count the electricity they produce towards renewable energy targets and obligations, in order to avoid an increased reliance on fossil fuels with higher climate and environmental impacts where, after exhausting all technical and economic possibilities to install highly efficient combined heat and power biomass installations, Member States would face a substantiated risk to security of supply of electricity.
Amendment 281 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Subject to State aid rules, in order to reach the Union target set in Article 3(1), Member States may apply support schemes. Support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints. In addition to the condition laid down in the first sub-paragraph, support schemes from biomass sources shall be designed as to avoid unnecessary distortion of material markets. Assessment of the support scheme shall for this purpose include impact on local and regional material producers, in particular producers of sawn wood as a result of competition for feedstock.
Amendment 293 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) ‘energy from renewable sources’ means energy from renewable non-fossil sources, that are compliant with sustainability criteria to guarantee their availability and do not impact on other possibilities of use; namely wind, solar (solar thermal and solar photovoltaic) and, geothermal energy, ambient heat, tide, wave and other ocean energy, hydropower, biomass, landfill gas, sewage treatment plant gas and biogases;
Amendment 306 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point p
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point p
Amendment 322 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 32 to amend the list of feedstocks in parts A and B of Annex IX in order to add or remove feedstocks, but not to remove them. Each delegated act shall be based on an analysis of the latest scientific and technical progress, taking due account of the principles of the waste hierarchy established in Directive 2008/98/EC and the principle of cascading use, in compliance with the Union sustainability criteria, supporting or contradicting the conclusion that the feedstock in question does not create an additional demand for land and promoting the use of wastes and residues, while avoiding significant distortive effects on markets for (by-)products, wastes or residues, delivering substantial greenhouse gas emission savings compared to fossil fuels based on a life cycle assessment of emissions including emissions from the land sector and possible displacement effects, and not creating risk of negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity.
Amendment 331 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Every 2 years, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of the list of feedstocks in parts A and B of Annex IX in order to add or remove feedstocks, in line with the principles set out in this paragraph. The first evaluation shall be carried out no later than 6 months after [date of entry into force of this Directive]. If appropriate, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts to amend the list of feedstocks in parts A and B of Annex IX in order to add or remove feedstocks, but not to remove them.
Amendment 368 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. In order to facilitate the penetration of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector, each Member State shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable energy supplied for heating and cooling, by at least 1 percentage point (pp) every year by supporting innovative technologies such as heat pumps, geothermal and solar thermal technologies, expressed in terms of national share of final energy consumption and calculated according to the methodology set out in Article 7.
Amendment 404 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In addition to the condition laid down in the first sub-paragraph, support schemes from biomass sources shall be designed as to avoid unnecessary distortion of material markets. Assessment of the support scheme shall for this purpose include impact on local and regional material producers, in particular producers of sawn wood as a result of competition for feedstock.
Amendment 418 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) eligibility for financial support, fiscal incentives or other policy measures for the consumption of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels.
Amendment 433 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural and forest biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 shall not be made from raw material obtained from land with high biodiversity value, namely land that had one of the following statuses in or after January 2008, whether or not the land continues to have that status:
Amendment 435 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1 – point ii a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1 – point ii a (new)
(ii a) as area with high or exceptional conservation value by voluntary international and national certification schemes, including sites of outstanding universal value to humanity
Amendment 437 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) highly biodiverse grassland, including wooded meadows and pastures, spanning more than one hectare that is:
Amendment 444 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 4
4. Biofuels, and bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural and forest biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 shall not be made from raw material obtained from land that was wetland, including peatland in January 2008.
Amendment 469 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 32 to amend the list of feedstocks in parts A and B of Annex IX in order to add or remove feedstocks, but not to remove them. Each delegated act shall be based on an analysis of the latest scientific and technical progress, taking due account of the principles of the waste hierarchy established in Directive 2008/98/EC and the principle of cascading use, in compliance with the Union sustainability criteria, supporting or contradicting the conclusion that the feedstock in question does not create an additional demand for land and promoting the use of wastes and residues, while avoiding significant distortive effects on markets for (by-)products, wastes or residues, delivering substantial greenhouse gas emission savings compared to fossil fuels based on a life cycle assessment of emissions including emissions from the land sector and possible displacement effects, and not creating risk of negative impacts on the environment and biodiversity.
Amendment 473 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 478 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 479 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Every 2 years, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of the list of feedstocks in parts A and B of Annex IX in order to add or remove feedstocks, in line with the principles set out in this paragraph. The first evaluation shall be carried out no later than 6 months after [date of entry into force of this Directive]. If appropriate, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts to amend the list of feedstocks in parts A and B of Annex IX in order to add or remove feedstocks, but not to remove them.
Amendment 520 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 7(5), 7(6); 19(11), 19(14), 25(6), 26(6) and 28(5) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 1st January 2021.
Amendment 522 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. In order to facilitate the penetration of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector, each Member State shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable energy supplied for heating and cooling, by at least 1 percentage point (pp) every year by supporting innovative technologies such as heat pumps, geothermal and solar thermal technologies, expressed in terms of national share of final energy consumption and calculated according to the methodology set out in Article 7.
Amendment 522 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 6
Article 32 – paragraph 6
6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 7(5), 7(6); 19(11), 19(14), 25(6), 26(6) and 28(5) 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 of the Council.
Amendment 548 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – part Part A – point o
Annex IX – part Part A – point o
(o) Biomass fraction of wastes and residues from forestry and forest-based industries, i.e. bark, branches, pre- commercial thinnings up to a diameter not suitable for any material use, leaves, needles, tree tops, saw dust, cutter shavings, black liquor, brown liquor, fibre sludge, lignin .
Amendment 556 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – part Part A – point q
Annex IX – part Part A – point q
(q) Other lLigno-cellulosic material as defined in point (r) of the second paragraph of Article 2 except saw logs and veneer logs.biomass from short rotation coppice established on marginal agricultural land, and waste and residues from agroforestry systems on utilized agricultural area
Amendment 687 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) eligibility for financial support, fiscal incentives or other policy measures for the consumption of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels.
Amendment 716 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
2. Biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural and forest biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 shall not be made from raw material obtained from land with high biodiversity value, namely land that had one of the following statuses in or after January 2008, whether or not the land continues to have that status:
Amendment 721 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii a (new)
(iia) as area with high or exceptional conservation value by voluntary international and national certification schemes, including sites of outstanding universal value to humanity;
Amendment 724 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point c – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point c – introductory part
(c) highly biodiverse grassland, including wooded meadows and pastures, spanning more than one hectare that is:
Amendment 730 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 4
4. Biofuels, and bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural and forest biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 shall not be made from raw material obtained from land that was wetland, including peatland in January 2008.
Amendment 838 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 856 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
When implementing the first subparagraph of this paragraph, the Commission with Member States experts shall evaluate the contribution of different types of feedstock to climate change mitigation based on in particular the payback period. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 32 to propose a maximum allowable payback period as a sustainability criterion to be consistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement and ensuring the contribution of the LULUCF sector to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Amendment 976 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 7(5), 7(6); 19(11), 19(14), 25(6), 26(6) and 28(5) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 1st January 2021.
Amendment 982 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 6
Article 32 – paragraph 6
6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 7(5), 7(6); 19(11), 19(14), 25(6), 26(6) and 28(5) 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 of the Council.
Amendment 1043 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – Part A – point o
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 up to a diameter not suitable for any material use, leaves, needles, tree tops, saw dust, cutter shavings, black liquor, brown liquor, fibre sludge, lignin .
Amendment 1049 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – Part A – point q
Annex IX – Part A – point q
(q) Other lLigno-cellulosic material as defined in point (r) of the second paragraph of Article 2 except saw logs and veneer logsbiomass from short rotation coppice established on marginal agricultural land, and waste and residues from agroforestry systems on utilised agricultural area.
Amendment 36 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The European Council also concluded on 24 October 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system, without any unnecessary administrative burden, should be developed to help ensure that the Union meets its energy policy goals, with the necessary flexibility for Member States and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix. It emphasized that sSuch governance system should build on existing building blocks, such as goals of the Paris Agreement, national climate programmes, national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands. It also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers, transparency and predictability for investors, inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable, safe, competitive, secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy and climate policies and foster regional cooperation between Member States. In this regard, it is necessary to enhance the sinks in the LULUCF sector. Any renewable energy policy developments compromising this goal should be followed up by recommendation and corrective action. _________________ 14 Conclusions of the European Council 23 - 24 October 2014 (EUCO 169/14).
Amendment 40 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Without prejudice to the previous paragraph, the renewable energy policy and strategies should in particular deploy tools to further strengthen the position of renewable energy sources which in principle do not compete with other sectors for natural resources, and have undisputedly positive results compared to fossil fuels.
Amendment 52 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Therefore, the main objective of the Energy Union Governance should be to enable the achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union and in particular the targets of the 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy. This Regulation is therefore linked to sectorial legislation implementing the 2030 targets for energy and climate. While Member States need flexibility to choose policies that are best-matched to their national energy mix and preferences, that flexibility should be compatible with further market integration, increased competitionwith the principle of cascading use due to increased competition for natural resources between energy and material use, the attainment of climate and energy objectives and the gradual shift towards a low-carbon economy.
Amendment 59 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten-year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation. They should set out national objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis. The national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should pay particular attention to the 2030 targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy, energy efficiency and electricity interconnection, and the "no net emissions" target in the land use, land use change and forestry sector. Member States should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 61 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) For each of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union, Member States should ensure that EU funding from the 2014 - 2020 multiannual financial framework is included into integrated national energy and climate plans.National allocations from the post- 2020 multiannual financial framework should actively contribute to the achievement of national binding targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy and energy efficiency, and to the enhancement of the sink of LULUCF accounting categories in particular via agricultural policy fully addressing climate and ecosystem- resilience related challenges and via other funding instruments.
Amendment 111 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point iv a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point iv a (new)
iv a. targets of the policy areas affecting land use and their incentivising tools, including result-based payments, to contribute to goals to maintain and enhance the carbon sink of managed cropland, managed grassland, managed forest land and managed wetland;
Amendment 127 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
(i) equitable distribution of deployment across the European Union while taking into account the climate change mitigation potential of different sources of energy, the level of impact on levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and payback time;
Amendment 131 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The target for enhancing removals by sinks and the robustness of accounting rules in the LULUCF sector should not be undermined.
Amendment 154 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) emissions reductions and enhancement of removals in individual sectors including electricity, industry, transport, the buildings sector (residential and tertiary), agriculture and land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF)including for after 2030 a separate target for enhancing removals by sinks going beyond the commitment of no net emissions in land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) that is consistent with pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C;
Amendment 168 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a Integrated reporting on Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry Sector Member States shall include in the integrated national energy and climate progress reports the information on the trajectories and on implementation of the policies and measures: a) to restore degraded forest areas & to protect existing natural forests; b) to restore degraded wetland and to protect existing wetlands; c) to restore degraded natural and semi- natural grasslands and to protect existing grasslands; d) to increase the carbon sink capacity of the LULUCF accounting categories falling in the Member State under the utilized agricultural area or forest, in particular, by means of restoration of ecosystems associated with agroforestry and introduction of agroforestry systems; e) to increase the carbon sink of LULUCF accounting categories falling under the utilized agricultural area in particular via baseline requirements and measures under the agricultural policy; f) to include in their accounts a carbon pool of harvested wood products from managed grassland and managed cropland.
Amendment 177 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the progress made at Union level towards meeting the objectives of the Energy Union, including for the first ten- year period the Union's 2030 targets for energy and climate, notably in view of avoiding any gaps to the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency and enhancement of sinks under the LULUCF accounting categories in view of commitments under the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 181 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. In the area of renewable energy, as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the Union’s gross final consumption on the basis of a linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 27% in 2030 as referred to in Article 4(a)(2)(i).
Amendment 184 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) assess whether the trends in development of the sinks in the LULUCF accounting categories and carbon pools may be affected by the developments in use of bioenergy in the renewable energy mix.
Amendment 186 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – title
Article 26 – title
Follow-up in case of inconsistencies with overarching Energy Union objectives and targets under the Effort Sharing Regulation and the Directive [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 767]
Amendment 188 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Based on the assessment pursuant to Article 25, the Commission shall issue recommendations to a Member State pursuant to Article 28 if policy developments in that Member State show inconsistencies with the overarching objectives of the Energy Union and targets of the Regulation [ ] [ESR].
Amendment 189 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Based on the assessment pursuant to Article 25, the Commission shall issue recommendations to a Member State pursuant to Article 28 if policy developments in the sphere of renewable energy in that Member State show inconsistencies with the targets of the Regulation [ ] [LULUCF].The Commission may issue a corrective action as appropriate.
Amendment 190 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayshall issue opinions on the action plans submitted by Member States according to Article 8(1) of Regulation [ ] [ESR] and a comprehensive review of the compliance report by Member States according to Article 12 of Regulation [ ] [LULUCF].
Amendment 210 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – Section A – point 2 – point 2.1.1. – point i
Annex I – Part 1 – Section A – point 2 – point 2.1.1. – point i
i. The Member State's binding national 2030 target for greenhouse gas emissions in the non-ETS-sectors, the annu, the commitments under the LULUCF legislation and the national post-2030 target for enhancing removals binding national limits2 and the commitments under the LULUCF Regulation3 __________________ 3 Regulation [ ] [LULUCF].y sinks going beyond the commitment of no net emissions in the LULUCF sector
Amendment 211 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – Section A – point 3 – point 3.1.1. – point i
Annex I – Part 1 – Section A – point 3 – point 3.1.1. – point i
i. Policies and measures to achieve the target set under Regulation [ ] [ESR] as referred to in 2.1.1 and policies and measures to comply with Regulation [ ] [LULUCF ] and the target for enhancing removals from sinks, covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals, including incentives to implement and support, including through result-based payment, actions relating to mitigation and adaptation approaches for the integral and sustainable management of forests, cropland, grassland and wetland going beyond standard good practice and set baseline, with an outlook to the long-term vision and goal to become a low-carbon economy with a 50 years perspective and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the Paris Agreement
Amendment 225 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 1 – point a – point i
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 1 – point a – point i
i) Branches and tree tops (reporting is voluntary)
Amendment 227 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 1 – point a – point ii
Annex VII – part 1 – paragraph 1 – point m – point 1 – point a – point ii
ii) Stumps (reporting is voluntary)
Amendment 277 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The European Council also concluded on 24 October 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system, without any unnecessary administrative burden, should be developed to help ensure that the Union meets its energy policy goals, with the necessary flexibility for Member States and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix. It emphasized that sSuch governance system should build on existing building blocks, such as goals of the Paris Agreement, national climate programmes, national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands. It also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers, transparency and predictability for investors, inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable, safe, competitive, secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy and climate policies and foster regional cooperation between Member States. In this regards, it is necessary to enhance the sinks in the LULUCF sector. Any renewable energy policy developments compromising this goal should be followed up by recommendation and corrective action. __________________ 14 Conclusions of the European Council 23 - 24 October 2014 (EUCO 169/14).
Amendment 284 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Without prejudice to previous paragraph, the renewable energy policy and strategies should in particular deploy tools to further strengthen the position of renewable energy sources which in principle do not compete with other sectors for natural resources, and have undisputedly positive results compared to fossil fuels.
Amendment 302 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Therefore, the main objective of the Energy Union Governance should be to enable the achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union and in particular the targets of the 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy. This Regulation is therefore linked to sectorial legislation implementing the 2030 targets for energy and climate. While Member States need flexibility to choose policies that are best-matched to their national energy mix and preferences, that flexibility should be compatible with further market integration, increased competitionwith the principle of cascading use due to increased competition for natural resources between energy and material use, the attainment of climate and energy objectives and the gradual shift towards a low-carbon economy.
Amendment 346 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten-year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation. They should set out national objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis. The national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should pay particular attention to the 2030 targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy, energy efficiency and electricity interconnection, and no net emissions target in the land use, land use change and forestry sector. Member States should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 350 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) For each of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union, Member States should ensure that EU funding from the 2014 - 2020 multiannual financial framework is included into integrated national energy and climate plans. National allocations from the post- 2020 multiannual financial framework should actively contribute to the achievement of national binding targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy and energy efficiency, and to the enhancement of the sink of LULUCF accounting categories in particular via agricultural policy fully addressing climate and ecosystem- resilience related challenges and via other funding instruments.
Amendment 597 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point ii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point ii a (new)
iia. targets of the policy areas affecting land use and their incentivising tools, including result-based payments, to contribute to goals to maintain and enhance the carbon sink of managed cropland, managed grassland, managed forest land and managed wetland
Amendment 753 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
(i) equitable distribution of deployment across the European Union while taking into account the climate change mitigation potential of different sources of energy, the level of impact on levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and payback time;
Amendment 762 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the target for enhancing removals by sinks and the robustness of accounting rules in the LULUCF sector should not be undermined;
Amendment 1010 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) emissions reductions and enhancement of removals in individual sectors including electricity, industry, transport, the buildings sector (residential and tertiary), agriculture and land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF)including for after 2030 a separate target for enhancing removals by sinks going beyond the commitment of no net emissions in land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) that is consistent with pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C;
Amendment 1107 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
Amendment 1209 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the progress made at Union level towards meeting the objectives of the Energy Union, including for the first ten- year period the Union's 2030 targets for energy and climate, notably in view of avoiding any gaps to the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency and enhancement of sinks under the LULUCF accounting categories in view of commitments under the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 1225 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. In the area of renewable energy, as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the Union’s gross final consumption on the basis of a linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 27% in 2030 as referred to in Article 4(a)(2)(i). The Commission shall as well assess the progress to reach targets for renewable energy in the context of necessity to enhance the sinks in the LULUCF sector. This will include information on development of carbon pools listed in Annex I, section B to the Regulation [ ] [LULUCF]. Member States shall provide to the Commission all data and information requested for carrying out the assessment.
Amendment 1265 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
assess whether the trends in development of the sinks in the LULUCF accounting categories and carbon pools may be affected by the developments in use of bioenergy in the renewable energy mix.
Amendment 1279 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – title
Article 26 – title
Follow-up in case of inconsistencies with overarching Energy Union objectives and targets under the Effort Sharing Regulation and the Directive [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 767].
Amendment 1281 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Based on the assessment pursuant to Article 25, the Commission shall issue recommendations to a Member State pursuant to Article 28 if policy developments in that Member State show inconsistencies with the overarching objectives of the Energy Union and targets of the Regulation [ ] [ESR] .
Amendment 1283 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Based on the assessment pursuant to Article 25, the Commission shall issue recommendations to a Member State pursuant to Article 28 if policy developments in the sphere of renewable energy in that Member State show inconsistencies with the targets of the Regulation [ ] [LULUCF]. The Commission may issue a corrective action as appropriate.
Amendment 1284 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayshall issue opinions on the action plans submitted by Member States according to Article 8(1) of Regulation [ ] [ESR] and a comprehensive review of the compliance report by Member States according to Article 12 of Regulation [ ] [LULUCF].
Amendment 1505 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – point i
i. The Member State's’ binding national 2030 target for greenhouse gas emissions in the non-ETS-sectors, the annual binding national limits2 and, the commitments under the LULUCF Rleguislation3 __________________ 2. Forthe plan covering the period from 2021 to 2030: Member State's binding and the national post-2030 target for greenhouse gas emissions in the non-ETS sectors and the annual binding limits as set under Regulation [ ] [ESR]. __________________ 3. Regulationenhancing removals by sinks going beyond the commitment of no net emissions in the LULUCF sector [ ] [LULUCF].
Amendment 1566 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – point i
i. Policies and measures to achieve the target set under Regulation [ ] [ESR] as referred to in 2.1.1 and policies and measures to comply with Regulation [ ] [LULUCF ] and the target for enhancing removals from sinks, covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals, including incentives to implement and support, including through result-based payment, actions relating to mitigation and adaptation approaches for the integral and sustainable management of forests, cropland, grassland and wetland going beyond standard good practice and set baseline, with an outlook to the long-term vision and goal to become a low-carbon economy with a 50 years perspective and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the Paris Agreement
Amendment 1687 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – part 1 – point m – point 1 – point a – point i
Annex VII – part 1 – point m – point 1 – point a – point i
i) Branches and tree tops (reporting is voluntary)
Amendment 1689 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – part 1 – point m – point 1 – point a – point ii
Annex VII – part 1 – point m – point 1 – point a – point ii
ii) Stumps (reporting is voluntary)
Amendment 107 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point r
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point r
(r) "'forest"' means an area of land spanning more than 0,5 hectares withdefined by the minimum values for area size, tree crown cover or an equivalent stocking level, and potential trees heigher than 5 meters and a canopy cover of more than 10 percent, or trees able to reach theset at maturity at the place of growth of the trees. It includes areas with trees, including groups of growing young natural trees, or plantations that have yet to reach the minimum values for thresholds in situ; and does not include land that is predominantly unde crown cover or equivalent stocking level or minimum tree height , including any area that normally forms part of the forest area but on which there agricultural or urban land re temporarily no trees as a result of human intervention, such as harvesting, or as a result of natural causes, subjbut which area can be expected to paragraph 2; revert to forest; Or. en (Art. 3.1f) and Annex II of the Regulation [ ][LULUCF])
Amendment 170 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b a (new)
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 36 – paragraph 3a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 3a (new)
(ba) In Article 36 (3), the following paragraph is added: 3a Member States shall ensure that beneficiaries of all support under this measure, outlined under points ( a - d ) of paragraph 1, are in line with all relevant cross compliance and good agricultural practice that would mitigate the negative effects of events that they apply to be insured or covered against. This provision shall prevent the situation where there are increasingly used risk management tools for losses that could have been prevented should the recognized preventive cropping pattern been used.
Amendment 218 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point b
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point b
Regulation (EU) N°1305/2013
Article 45 – paragraph 7
Article 45 – paragraph 7
7. Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall not apply where support is provided in the form of financial instruments.;
Amendment 398 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 269 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 269 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013
Article 76 – paragraph 2 – point c –subparagraph 1a (new)
Article 76 – paragraph 2 – point c –subparagraph 1a (new)
6 a. In Article 76(2), point c, the following subparagraph is added: The percentage of reference parcel to be automatically part of the eligible area shall take into account the % of canopy cover of forest, as defined by the Regulation [ ][LULUCF], Art. 3 and Annex II. Canopy cover of reference parcel lower than the minimum threshold as defined in the Regulation [ ][LULUCF], Annex II shall not be penalized by application of reduction coefficient.
Amendment 45 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Regulation [ ] [on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework] lays down accounting rules on greenhouse gas emissions and removals relating to land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF). While the environmental outcome under this Regulation in terms of the levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions that are made is affected by taking into account a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from deforested land, afforested land, managed cropland and, managed grassland and managed wetland (incl. peatland) as defined in Regulation [ ], flexibility for a maximum quantity of 28190 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent of these removals divided among Member States according to the figures in Annex III should be included as an additional possibility for Member States to meet their commitments when needed. Where the delegated act to update the forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans pursuant to Article 8 (6) of Regulation [LULUCF] is adopted, 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 Article 7 to reflect a contribution of the accounting category managed forest land in the flexibility provided by that Article. Before adopting such a delegated act, the Commission should evaluate the robustness of accounting for managed forest land based on available data, and in particular the consistency of projected and actual harvesting rates. In addition, the possibility to voluntarily delete annual emission allocation units should be allowed under this Regulation in order to allow for such amounts to be taken into account when assessing Member States’ compliance with requirements under Regulation [ ].
Amendment 56 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The approach of annually binding national limits taken in Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030, with the start of the trajectory calculation in 202017 on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018 and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each Member State. An adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for Member States with both a positive limit under Decision 406/2009/EC and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to Decisions 2013/162/EU and 2013/634/EU, to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years. The European Council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non-ETS sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost- effectiveness of the collective Union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030. _________________ 19 Decision No 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).
Amendment 65 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) This Regulation should provide a strong incentive for greenhouse gas emissions reductions consistent with other Union climate, energy and vehicle emissions legislation, taking into account that transport, buildings and agriculture are responsible for over 35%, 25% and 17% of the emissions in the ESR respectively. When transforming this Regulation into national policies, Member States should set strict targets and compliance rules, and should properly invest in emissions reductions across all sectors. Moving towards zero-emissions vehicles and speeding up the deployment of low-emission alternative energy are key for the transport sector in order to reduce road vehicle emissions, keep Europe competitive and respond to the increasing mobility needs of citizens. Energy efficiency of buildings is key not only for reducing energy bills and decarbonising the economy, but also for creating skilled jobs and tackling energy poverty. Measuring emissions in agriculture is complex because of the range of agricultural practices, inputs, technology and the variables of soil, climate and land cover. Nonetheless, there are clear opportunities for emission reductions in agriculture and many are associated with long-term cost savings. In this regard, the Commission should adopt a delegated act, one year after the entry into force of this Regulation, specifying minimum targets for emission reductions within each sector covered by this Regulation for each Member State. For the purpose of that delegated act, the Commission should carry out a comprehensive assessment of the actions already made in order to ensure Member States effectively reduce actual greenhouse gas emissions in the context of the sectoral legislation. That report shall, if appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal to increase the sectoral emissions reduction contributions of Member States.
Amendment 75 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Regulation [ ] [on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework] lays down accounting rules on greenhouse gas emissions and removals relating to land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF). While the environmental outcome under this Regulation in terms of the levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions that are made is affected by taking into account a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from deforested land, afforested land, managed cropland and managed grass, managed grassland and managed wetland (including peatland) as defined in Regulation [ ], flexibility for a maximum quantity of 28190 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent of these removals divided among Member States according to the figures in Annex III should be included as an additional possibility for Member States to meet their commitments when needed. Where the delegated act to update the forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans pursuant to Article 8 (6) of Regulation [LULUCF] is adopted, 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 Article 7 to reflect a contribution of the accounting category managed forest land in the flexibility provided by that Article. Before adopting such a delegated act, the Commission should evaluate the robustness of accounting for managed forest land based on available data, and in particular the consistency of projected and actual harvesting rates. In addition, the possibility to voluntarily delete annual emission allocation units should be allowed under this Regulation in order to allow for such amounts to be taken into account when assessing Member States' compliance with requirements under Regulation [ ].
Amendment 82 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) The additional possibility provided for Member States to meet their commitments under this Regulation by using net removals from deforested land, afforested land, managed cropland and managed grassland is to be only used when taking fully into account the potential of different LULUCF categories not only from the CO2 perspective, but as well the environmental, soil and biodiversity perspective. For that purpose, it is recognised that not all afforestation is beneficial, in particular from the biodiversity perspective, and that also climate benefits of afforestation depend on vegetation and soil properties being present before afforestation. Afforestation actions taking place in 2017 to 2030 affecting wetlands (including peatlands), the Natura 2000 network and habitats listed in Annex I to Council Directive 92/43/EEC1a , in particular natural and semi-natural grassland formations and raised bogs and mires and fens, and other wetland (including peatlands) or afforestation actions using potentially invasive or recognized invasive species, should therefore eliminate the possibility of that Member State to use credits from that afforestation for any given year in 2021 to 2030. _________________ 1aCouncil 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).
Amendment 86 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12 b) Given that the flexibility for Member States to meet their commitments under this Regulation by using net removals from deforested land, afforested land, managed cropland and managed grassland is provided in particular due to limited non-CO2 emission reduction potential of the agricultural sector, this sector needs to first do its utmost to use its own potential in CO2 emission reduction. For that purpose, it should be possible to use credits for afforestation and, if applicable, forest management only if that Member State provides the right incentives in its agricultural sector to increase the content of soil carbon via measures carried out in its agricultural policy.
Amendment 88 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 c (new)
Recital 12 c (new)
(12 c) Credits from afforestation and, if applicable, forest management should be used only if the presence of landscape features, such as trees, in agricultural land, which represents carbon sink in a similar way as trees in forests, is supported and incentivized. This should be done in particular, but not only, via maintenance and restoration of non- forest habitats, such as agro-forestry, for example 6310 – Dehesas with evergreen Quercus spp, *6230 -species rich grasslands on siliceous substrates, *6530- Fennoscandian wooded meadow.
Amendment 89 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 d (new)
Recital 12 d (new)
(12 d) In order to boost restoration action on wetlands, including peatlands, the category of managed wetlands should also generate credits that can be used for purpose of Article 7 of this Regulation.
Amendment 91 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
Additional use of up to 28190 million net removals from deforested land, afforested land, managed cropland and managed grass, managed grassland and managed wetland (incl. peatlands)
Amendment 98 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of Article 4 according to which annual emission limits for Member States will be established, implementing powersThe power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be conferrdelegated ton the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council21 . _________________ 21 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13) in respect of supplementing this Directive by determining which annual emission limits will be established for Member States.
Amendment 100 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Amendment 101 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) for the purpose of using credits from afforestation that Member State has provided a documentation relating to species used for this afforestation in the period of 2017-2030, among which no invasive or potentially invasive species were planted
Amendment 102 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) This Regulation should be reviewed as of 20243 and every 53 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning. The review should take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the Paris Agreement. Where necessary, the review of this Regulation should be accompanied by legislative proposals in order to further improve the Union's climate action, taking into account the current status of implementation of relevant sectoral policies, and in line with the facilitative dialogue under the UNFCCC.
Amendment 102 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d c (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d c (new)
(dc) for the purpose of using credits from afforestation (and if applicable, forest management) that Member State needs to present information on the legal framework being in place to increase the content of soil carbon in the form of setting a baseline as of 2021 (currently what exists as a system of cross- compliance) on soil cover, protection of soil from erosion and from desertification which will be evaluated and approved by the Commission.
Amendment 103 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d d (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d d (new)
Amendment 109 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The general objective of this Regulation is to help set the Union on a cost-effective path to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement, to strengthen the Union's response to the threat of climate change, to further the transition to a sustainable economy and to set a clear trajectory towards net-zero emissions in the second half of this century.
Amendment 121 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – title
Annex III – title
TOTAL NET REMOVALS FROM DEFORESTED LAND, AFFORESTED LAND, MANAGED CROPLAND AND MANAGED GRASSLAND THAT MEMBER STATES MAY TAKE INTO ACCOUNT FOR COMPLIANCE FOR THE PERIOD 2021 TO 2030 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 7 AT THE LEVEL OF 190MTON CO2EQ WITH DISTRIBUTION AMONG THE MEMBER STATES AS IN THE IMPACT ASSESMENT ACCOMPANYING LULUCF PROPOSAL, PAGE 49, OPTION F1 LOW FLEX
Amendment 122 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Subject to the flexibilities provided for in Articles 5, 6 and 7, to the adjustment pursuant to Article 10(2) and taking into account any deduction resulting from the application of Article 7 of Decision No 406/2009/EC, each Member State shall ensure that its greenhouse gas emissions in each year between 2021 and 2029 do not exceed the level defined by a linear trajectory, starting in 202017 on the average of its greenhouse gas emissions during 2016, 2017 and 2018 determined pursuant to paragraph 3 and using the 2020 targets established in Decision No 406/2009/EC as a maximum limit, whichever is the lower value, and ending in 2030 on the limit set for that Member State in Annex I to this Regulation.
Amendment 132 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall adopt an implementing act delegated act in accordance with Article 12 to supplement this Regulation by setting out the annual emission allocations for the years from 2021 to 2030 in terms of tonnes of CO2 equivalent as specified in paragraphs 1 and 2. For the purposes of this implementingdelegated act, the Commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2005 and 2016 to 2018 submitted by Member States pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation No (EU) 525/2013.
Amendment 138 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. This implementingdelegated act shall also specify, based on the percentages notified by Member States under Article 6(2), the quantities that may be taken into account for their compliance under Article 9 between 2021 and 2030. If the sum of all Member States' quantities were to exceed the collective total of 100 million, the quantities for each Member State shall be reduced on a pro rata basis so that the collective total is not exceeded.
Amendment 139 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Amendment 141 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act, one year after the entry into force of this Regulation, specifying minimum targets for emission reductions within each sector covered by the Regulation for each Member State. For the purpose of that delegated act, the Commission shall carry out a comprehensive assessment of the actions already made in order to ensure Member States effectively reduce actual greenhouse gas emissions in the context of the sectoral legislation. That report shall, if appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal to increase the sectoral emissions reduction contributions of Member States.
Amendment 200 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
Additional use of up to 28190 million net removals from deforested land, afforested land, managed cropland and managed grass, managed grassland and managed wetland (including peatlands)
Amendment 218 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. For the purpose of using credits from afforestation for any given year within the period from 2017 to 2030, the Member State shall demonstrate that the afforestation did not take place in areas covered by Directive 92/43/EEC or Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council 1b or in habitats under Annex I of the Directive 92/43/EEC, in particular natural or semi- natural grassland formations, raised bogs, mires, fens, or other wetlands (including peatlands). _________________ 1bDirective 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).
Amendment 219 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. For the purpose of using credits from afforestation, that Member State shall provide documentation relating to species used for this afforestation in the period from 2017 to 2030 among which no invasive or potentially invasive species were planted.
Amendment 220 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. For the purpose of using credits from afforestation and, if applicable, forest management, that Member State shall present information on the legal framework being in place to increase the content of soil carbon in the form of setting a baseline as of 2021 on soil cover, protection of soil from erosion and from desertification which will be evaluated and approved by the Commission.
Amendment 221 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 d (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. For the purpose of using credits from afforestation and, if applicable, forest management, that Member State shall provide proof that the existence of landscape features, in particular trees, in cropland and grassland is not disincentivized and instead that legal and financial tools by means of agricultural policy are used for promotion of landscape features in agro-ecosystems, including maintenance and restoration of habitats related to agro-forestry.
Amendment 233 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In 2027 and 2032, if the reviewed greenhouse gas emissions of a Member State exceed its annual emission allocation for any specific year of the period, pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article and the flexibilities used pursuant to Articles 5 to 7, the following measures shall apply:
Amendment 246 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this Regulation through the Union Registry established pursuant to Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013, including. The Commission shall, for that purpose, adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 12 to supplement this Regulation, concerning in particular annual emission allocations, flexibilities exercised under Article 4 to 7, compliance under Article 9 and changes in coverage under Article 10 of this Regulation. The Central Administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this Regulation and, where necessary, block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities. This information shall be accessible to the public.
Amendment 257 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 263 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 28 February 20243 and every fivthree years thereafter on the operation of this Regulation, its contribution to the EU's overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the Paris Agreement, and mayshall make proposals if appropriatelegislative proposals.
Amendment 276 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III
Annex III
Amendment 21 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Paris Agreement, inter alia, sets out a long-term goal in line with the objective to keep the global temperature increase well below 2°C above pre- industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. In order to achieve this goal, the Parties should prepare, communicate and maintain successive nationally determined contributions. The Paris Agreement replaces the approach taken under the 1997 Kyoto Protocol which will not be continued beyond 2020. The Paris Agreement also calls for a balance between anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases in the second half of this century, and invites Parties to take action to conserve and enhance, as appropriate, sinks and reservoirs of greenhouse gases, including forests. Parties acknowledge that adaptation action should follow a fully transparent approach, taking into account ecosystems and should be based on and guided by the best available science.
Amendment 28 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Paris Agreement, inter alia, sets out a long-term goal in line with the objective to keep the global temperature increase well below 2°C above pre- industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. In order to achieve this goal, the Parties should prepare, communicate and maintain successive nationally determined contributions. The Paris Agreement replaces the approach taken under the 1997 Kyoto Protocol which will not be continued beyond 2020. The Paris Agreement also calls for a balance between anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases in the second half of this century, and invites Parties to take action to conserve and enhance, as appropriate, sinks and reservoirs of greenhouse gases, including forests. Parties acknowledge that adaptation action should follow a fully transparent approach, taking into account ecosystems and should be based on and guided by the best available science.
Amendment 32 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) It is the role of other policies, e.g. the CAP, to incentivise practices going beyond the legal baseline and beyond good standard practice and which represent genuine adaptation, mitigation of climate change and maintenance of the carbon sink, as provision of public goods. Actions should be taken to implement and support, including through result-based payment, activities relating to mitigation and adaptation approaches for the integral and sustainable management of forests, including non-intervention action considering as well non-carbon benefits associated with such approaches, e.g. flood management, resilience and biodiversity. Actions should be taken to implement and support agricultural activities, including through result-based payment, relating to mitigation and adaptation approaches for the integral and sustainable management of cropland, grassland and wetlands, considering as well non-carbon benefits associated with such approaches, e.g. drought and flood management, resilience and biodiversity.
Amendment 36 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The European Council of 23-24 October 2014 also acknowledged the multiple objectives of the agriculture and land use sector, with their lower mitigation potential as well as the need to ensure coherence between the Union food security and climate change objectives. The European Council invited the Commission to examine the best means of encouraging the sustainable intensification of food production, while optimising the sector's contribution to greenhouse gas mitigation and sequestration, including through afforestation, and to establish policy on how to include land use, land use change and forestry ('LULUCF') into the 2030 greenhouse gas mitigation framework as soon as technical conditions allow and in any case before 2020. It is the role of other policies, e.g. the CAP, to incentivize practices going beyond the legal baseline and beyond good standard practice and which represent genuine adaptation, mitigation of climate change and maintenance of the carbon sink, as provision of public goods. -Actions should be taken to implement and support, including through result- based payment, activities relating to mitigation and adaptation approaches for the integral and sustainable management of forests, including non-intervention action considering as well non-carbon benefits associated with such approaches, e.g. flood management, resilience and biodiversity. -Actions should be taken to implement and support agricultural activities, including through result-based payment, relating to mitigation and adaptation approaches for the integral and sustainable management of cropland, grassland and wetlands, considering as well non-carbon benefits associated with such approaches, e.g. drought and flood management, resilience and biodiversity.
Amendment 42 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The research into the role of dead wood, in particular above ground coarse woody debris and dead buried wood both in unmanaged and managed forests, should be strengthened to improve the accuracy of forest carbon accounting and in the calculation of the net ecosystem carbon balance. There is limited evidence available, but the evidence available indicates that dead wood can constitute a large carbon pool and leaving deadwood on site could, inter alia play a significant role in terms of biodiversity and be recognised as playing an important part in a greenhouse gas mitigation strategy. This is relevant considering that forest management can favour the removal of deadwood for example for energy purposes, and any decision over the correct mitigation and adaptation should be an informed and scientifically underpinned decision. Dedicated resources should be allocated to research over the period 2017-2020.
Amendment 45 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The research into the role of dead wood, in particular above ground coarse woody debris and dead buried wood both in unmanaged and managed forests, shall be strengthened to improve accuracy in forest carbon accounting and in the calculation of the net ecosystem carbon balance. There is limited evidence, but it indicates that dead wood can contribute a large carbon pool and leaving deadwood on site could, including having a significant biodiversity role, be recognized as greenhouse gas mitigation strategy. This is relevant considering forest management can favour removal of deadwood e.g. for energy purposes and any decision over the correct mitigation and adaptation shall be an informed and scientifically underpinned decision. Dedicated resources should be allocated to the research in period 2017-2020.
Amendment 46 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
Amendment 47 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 c (new)
Recital 6 c (new)
(6c) Given that the EU28 potential availability of removal units from agricultural land (i.e. cropland and grassland) is, as computed, 437 Mt CO2 for the period 2021-2030, agriculture needs to do its utmost to reach this potential, in order to deliver its fair share of contribution towards climate change mitigation and its limited reduction potential of non-C02 emissions. This can be achieved by improved cropping in order to increase soil organic carbon content, by the introduction of agro- forestry, or restoring the habitats, often priority habitats, from Annex I of Directive 92/43/EEC, related to agro- forestry.
Amendment 48 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 d (new)
Recital 6 d (new)
(6d) The purpose of this regulation to account for emissions and removals in the LULUCF sector should not be undermined by suggestions of undue pressure on land managers or operators on whom it does not legislate, i.e. apply.
Amendment 49 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) Agro-ecology facilitates a shift from linear food systems to circular ones that mimic natural cycles and reduce carbon and ecological footprints of food and agriculture, promotion of such practices, to achieve the transformative potential of agro-ecology to address the urgency of adapting, mitigating and reversing climate change, needs to be embedded in EU policies.
Amendment 50 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 c (new)
Recital 6 c (new)
(6c) Given that the EU28 potential availability of removal units from agricultural land (i.e. cropland and grassland) is, as computed, 437 MtCO2 for the period 2021-2030, agriculture needs to do its utmost to reach this potential, in order to deliver its fair share of contribution towards climate change mitigation and its limited reduction potential of non-C02 emissions. This can be achieved by improved cropping in order to increase soil organic carbon content, by the introduction of agro- forestry, or restoring the habitats, often priority habitats, from Annex I of the Directive 92/43/EEC, related to agro- forestry.
Amendment 51 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 d (new)
Recital 6 d (new)
(6d) Role of this Regulation to account for emissions and removals in the LULUCF sector should not be undermined by suggestions of undue pressure on land managers or operators on whom it does not legislate, i.e. apply.
Amendment 53 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Wetlands, in particular peatland, are the most effective ecosystems on Earth at storing CO2. The degradation of wetlands in the EU is therefore not only a problem for biodiversity, it is also a major climate problem. Conversely protecting and restoring wetlands especially peatlands could both boost conservation efforts and generate huge carbon credits for Member States in the LULUCF sector. The category of 'managed wetlands' should therefore become part of mandatory accounting, in order for the Union to account for the true carbon balance in the LULUCF sector.
Amendment 53 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Wetlands, in particular peatland, are the most effective ecosystems on Earth at storing CO2. The degradation of wetlands in the EU is therefore not only a problem for biodiversity, it is also a major climate problem. Conversely protecting and restoring wetlands especially peatlands could both boost conservation efforts and generate huge carbon credits for Member State in the LULUCF sector. The category of 'managed wetlands' should therefore become part of mandatory accounting, in order for the EU to account for the true carbon balance in the LULUCF sector.
Amendment 54 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7b) Given the pressure on our forest resources and ecosystems, both for wood and for energy, the opportunities of introducing agroforestry systems in the utilized agricultural area should be seized by the Common Agricultural Policy. This could go hand in hand with the development of a certification system for the management of agroforestry so that wood produced from these systems can be certified.
Amendment 55 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
Amendment 60 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Considering synergies between agricultural and environmental benefits and climate action of such activity, the introduction of agroforestry in cropland and restoration action on wooded meadows and grasslands (e.g. 6310 – Dehesas with evergreen Quercus spp, *6230 -species rich grasslands on siliceous substrates, *6530- Fennoscandian wooded meadow), improving the conservation status of such habitats, and in general increasing soil organic matter, should be one of the principles of agricultural policy in the EU, and of any other financing instrument affecting land use.
Amendment 66 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Emissions from harvested wood in the LULUCF sector have the potential to replace emissions in the ETS and ESR sector and this Regulation can both highlight and account for it.
Amendment 67 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Emissions from harvested wood in the LULUCF sector have the potential to replace emissions in the ETS and ESR sectors and this Regulation can both highlight and account for it.
Amendment 67 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 b (new)
Recital 9 b (new)
(9b) Setting the accounting rules shall not lead to the creation of a reservoir of extra emissions allowances, or specifically use a reference period/reference level in the past where the use of wood had been incentivized by a change in policy. For this purpose, the reference level/period to which the emissions and removals from managed forest land are compared to shall not be a future period or practice defined in programming documents and strategies applicable for future, and in addition shall end up at the latest by cut- off date 2009.
Amendment 68 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 b (new)
Recital 9 b (new)
(9b) Setting the accounting rules shall not lead to the creation of a reservoir of extra emissions allowances, or specifically use a reference period/reference level in the past where the use of wood had been incentivised by a change in policy. For this purpose, the reference level/period to which the emissions and removals from managed forest land are compared to shall not be a future period or practice defined in programming documents and strategies applicable for the future, and in addition shall end at the latest by cut-off date 2009.
Amendment 74 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The increased sustainable use of harvested wood products can substantially limit emissions intoby the substitution effect (considering the energy and CO2 intensity of other sectors, e.g. cement production accounts for roughly 8% of global CO2 emissions), and enhance removals of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. The accounting rules should ensure that Member States accurately reflect in accounts the changes in the harvested wood products pool when they take place, to provideand to recognize, welcome and incentives forize enhanced use of harvested wood products with long life cycles over use for energy purposes. The Commission should provide guidance on methodological issues related to the accounting for harvested wood products.
Amendment 76 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The increased sustainable use of harvested wood products can substantially limit emissions intoby the substitution effect (considering the energy and CO2 intensity of other sectors, e.g. cement production accounts for roughly 8% of global CO2 emissions), and enhance removals of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. The accounting rules should ensure that Member States accurately reflect in accounts the changes in the harvested wood products pool when they take place, toand to recognise, welcome and incentivise provide incentives for enhanced use of harvested wood products with long life cycles over use for energy purposes. The Commission should provide guidance on methodological issues related to the accounting for harvested wood products.
Amendment 78 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Natural disturbances, such as wildfires, insect and disease infestations, extreme weather events and geological disturbances that are beyond the control of, and not materially influenced by, a Member State, may result in greenhouse gas emissions of a temporary nature in the LULUCF sector, or may cause the reversal of previous removals. As reversal can also be the result of management decisions, such as decisions to harvest or plant trees, this Regulation should ensure that human- induced reversals of removals are always accurately reflected in LULUCF accounts. Moreover, this Regulation should provide Member States with a limited possibility to exclude emissions resulting from disturbances that are beyond their control from their LULUCF accounts. However, the manner in which Member States apply those provisions should not lead to undue under-accounting. Where there is a correlation between management practice and the occurrence of natural disaster it shall be considered as human-induced. It shall be, individually or where possible in general, subject to the formal recognition by the scientific authorities.
Amendment 79 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Natural disturbances, such as wildfires, insect and disease infestations, extreme weather events and geological disturbances that are beyond the control of, and not materially influenced by, a Member State, may result in greenhouse gas emissions of a temporary nature in the LULUCF sector, or may cause the reversal of previous removals. As reversal can also be the result of management decisions, such as decisions to harvest or plant trees, this Regulation should ensure that human- induced reversals of removals are always accurately reflected in LULUCF accounts. Moreover, this Regulation should provide Member States with a limited possibility to exclude emissions resulting from disturbances that are beyond their control from their LULUCF accounts. However, the manner in which Member States apply those provisions should not lead to undue under-accounting. Where there is a correlation between management practices and the occurrence of a natural disaster, it should be considered as human-induced. It should be, individually or in general where possible, subject to the formal recognition of national scientific authorities.
Amendment 88 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In the light of the 2018 Facilitative Dialogue, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 28 February 2019 on the adequacy of the level of ambition of this Regulation. This Regulation should be reviewed as of 20243 and every 53 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning. This review can also be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 92 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In the light of the 2018 Facilitative Dialogue, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 28 February 2019 on the adequacy of the level of ambition of this Regulation. This Regulation should be reviewed as of 20243 and every 53 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning. This review can also be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 102 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) managed wetland, including peatland: land use reported as wetland remaining wetland, and settlement, other land converted to wetland and wetland converted to settlement and other land.
Amendment 110 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) managed wetland, including peatland: use reported as wetland remaining wetland, and settlement, other land converted to wetland and wetland converted to settlement and other land.
Amendment 116 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Amendment 117 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Amendment 141 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall include in their accounts for each land accounting category any change in the carbon stock of the carbon pools listed in Annex I, section B. Member States may choose not to include in their accounts changes in carbon stocks for carbon pools where the carbon pool is not a source, except for above-ground biomass, deadwood (above-ground and buried deadwood) on managed forest land and harvested wood products on managed forest land.
Amendment 144 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 14 to amend Annex I in order to reflect changes in the IPCC Guidelines and the 2013 IPCC Wetlands Supplementary Guidelines for national Greenhouse Gas Inventories.
Amendment 144 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall include in their accounts for each land accounting category any change in the carbon stock of the carbon pools listed in Annex I, section B. Member States may choose not to include in their accounts changes in carbon stocks for carbon pools where the carbon pool is not a source, except for above-ground biomass, deadwood (above-ground and buried deadwood) on managed forest land and harvested wood products on managed forest land.
Amendment 149 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 14 to amend Annex I in order to reflect changes in the IPCC Guidelines and the 2013 IPCC Wetlands Supplementary Guidelines for national Greenhouse Gas Inventories.
Amendment 155 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Afforestation actions taking place in 2017-2030 on wetlands (including peatlands), Natura 2000 network and habitats listed in Annex I of the Directive 92/43/EEC, in particular natural and semi-natural grassland formations and raised bogs and mires and fens, and other wetland (including peatland) under applied gross-net accounting rules shall not appear in the national accounting. Such areas shall only count, if applicable, for removals (or emissions) in the category of forested land after its transition to managed forest land in accordance with Article 5(3).
Amendment 155 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Afforestation actions taking place in 2017-2030 on wetlands (incl. peatlands), Natura 2000 network and habitats listed in Annex I of the Directive 92/43/EEC, in particular natural and semi-natural grassland formations and raised bogs and mires and fens, and other wetland (incl. peatland) under applied gross-net accounting rules shall not appear in the national accounting. Such area shall only count, if applicable, for removals (or emissions) in the category of forested land after its transition to forested land in accordance with Art.5(3).
Amendment 164 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Amendment 168 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 170 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Member States that have chosen to include managed wetland in the scope of their commitments in accordance with Article 2 shall account for emissions and removals resulting from managed wetland, calculated as emissions and removals in the periods from 2021 to 2025 and/or from 2026 to 2030 minus the value obtained by multiplying by five the Member State’s average annual emissions and removals resulting from managed wetland in its base period 2005-2007.
Amendment 176 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Amendment 182 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Member States that have chosen to include managed wetland in the scope of their commitments in accordance with Article 2 shall account for emissions and removals resulting from managed wetland, calculated as emissions and removals in the periods from 2021 to 2025 and/or from 2026 to 2030 minus the value obtained by multiplying by five the Member State’s average annual emissions and removals resulting from managed wetland in its base period 2005-2007.
Amendment 190 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Net removals from wood panels (as referred to in Article 9(b)) and sawn wood (as referred to in Article 9(c)) may be separately accounted for outside of and in addition to the net removals figure for managed forest land accounts up to the level of 3% of the Member State's emissions in its base year or period as specified in Annex III, multiplied by five.
Amendment 191 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Net removals from the carbon pool category of deadwood may be separately accounted for outside of and in addition to the net removals figure for managed forest land accounts up to the level of 3% of the Member State's emissions in its base year or period as specified in Annex III, multiplied by five.
Amendment 192 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 c (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 c (new)
The combined figure of the net removals in the first sub-paragraph (3,5% of Member State´s emissions in its base year or period) together with net removals for managed forest land accounts from wood panels, sawn wood and deadwood shall not exceed 7% of the Member State's emissions in its base year or period as specified in Annex III, multiplied by five.
Amendment 195 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Where the result of the calculation referred to in paragraph 1 is negative in relation to its forest reference level, a Member State shall include in its managed forest land accounts total net removals of no more than the equivalent of 3,5 per cent of the Member State’s emissions in its base year or period as specified in Annex III, multiplied by five. Net removals from Art.9 b) wood panels and c) sawn wood can be separately accounted for outside of and in addition to the net removals figure for managed forest land accounts up to the level of 3% of the Member State's emissions in its base year or period as specified in Annex III, multiplied by five. Net removals from the carbon pool category of deadwood can be separately accounted for outside of and in addition to the net removals figure for managed forest land accounts up to the level of 3% of the Member State's emissions in its base year or period as specified in Annex III, multiplied by five. The combined figure of the net removals in the first sub-paragraph (3,5% of Member State´s emissions in its base year or period) together with net removals for managed forest land accounts from wood panels, sawn wood and deadwood shall not exceed 7% of the Member State's emissions in its base year or period as specified in Annex III, multiplied by five.
Amendment 204 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The national forestry accounting plan shall contain all the elements listed in Annex IV, section B and include a proposed new forest reference level based on the continuation of current forest management practice and intensity, as documented between 1990-2009 per forest type and per age class in national forests, expressed in tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year, assuming a constant ratio between use of wood for production of harvested wood products with a half-life over 10 years and energy use from forest biomass.
Amendment 215 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The national forestry accounting plan shall contain all the elements listed in Annex IV, section B and include a proposed new forest reference level based on the continuation of current forest management practice and intensity, as documented between 1990-2009 per forest type and per age class in national forests, expressed in tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year, assuming a constant ratio between use of wood for production of harvested wood products with a half-life over 10 years and energy use from forest biomass.
Amendment 241 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 14 to amend Annex V for the purpose of adapting the technical progress made and including new classes of harvested wood products for which half-life values over 10 years are known and confirmed.
Amendment 244 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Emissions resulting from harvesting or salvage logging activities that took place on those lands following the occurrence of the natural disturbances shall not be excluded.
Amendment 245 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Furthermore, in order to incentivise management practices supporting resilience of the system, where the national scientific authority finds that a correlation exists between the management and the occurrence of the disaster, and that the management undertaken in the respective area did not prevent or limit the impact of the natural disturbance, it shall be considered to be human induced. In that case, the first sub-paragraph of this Article and Article 10(3) shall not be applied and Articles 6 and 8 apply.
Amendment 246 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 14 to amend Annex V for the purpose of adapting the technical progress made and including new classes of harvested wood products for which half-life values over 10 years are known and confirmed.
Amendment 251 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. At the end of the periods from 2021 to 2025 and from 2026 to 2030, Member States may exclude from their accounts for afforested land and managed forest land greenhouse gas emissions resulting from natural disturbances exceeding the average emissions caused by natural disturbances in the period 2001-2020, excluding statistical outliers ('background level') calculated in accordance with this Article and Annex VI. Emissions resulting from harvesting or salvage logging activities that took place on those lands following occurrence of the natural disturbances shall not be excluded. Further, in order to incentivize management practices supporting resilience of the system, where the scientific authority finds that correlation exists between the management and occurrence of the disaster and that the management undertaken in the respective area did not prevent or limit the impact of natural disturbance such shall be considered human induced. Consequently, first sub-paragraph of this article and 10.3 shall not be applied and Art 6 and 8 apply.
Amendment 252 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. To the extent that total removals exceed emissions in a Member State in the period from 2021 to 2025, and after subtraction of any quantity taken into account under Article 7 of Regulation [ ] on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 or transferred to another Member State pursuant to paragraph 2, that Member State may bank the remaining quantity to the period 2026-2030 up to a limit of 5%.
Amendment 260 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. If the greenhouse gas emissions of a Member State in either the period from 2021 to 2025 or the period from 2026 to 2030 under this Regulation exceed its greenhouse gas removals, as determined in accordance with this Article, there shall be a deduction from that Member State’s annual emission allocations equal to the amount in tonnes of CO2 equivalent of those excess greenhouse gas emissions for the relevant years.
Amendment 262 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 13 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the [date of entry into force].
Amendment 265 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. To the extent that total removals exceed emissions in a Member State in the period from 2021 to 2025, and after subtraction of any quantity taken into account under Article 7 of Regulation [ ] on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 or transferred to another Member State pursuant to paragraph 2, that Member State may bank the remaining quantity to the period 2026-2030 up to a limit of 5%.
Amendment 266 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
In the light of the 2018 Facilitative Dialogue, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 28 February 2019 on the adequacy of the level of ambition of this Regulation. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 28 February 20243 and every fivthree years thereafter on the operation of this Regulation, its contribution to the EU's overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the Paris Agreement, and mayshall make proposals if appropriate.
Amendment 272 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. If the greenhouse gas emissions of a Member State in either the period from 2021 to 2025 or the period from 2026 to 2030 under this Regulation exceeded its greenhouse gas removals, as determined in accordance with this Article, there shall be a deduction from that Member State's annual emission allocations equal to the amount in tonnes of CO2 equivalent of those excess greenhouse gas emissions for the relevant years.
Amendment 274 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States´ experts together with the Commission shall check consistency between this Regulation and agricultural policy in 2019 and thereafter in sequences relevant for the reform of agricultural policy. The European Commission shall report on synergies and potential conflicts between this Regulation and the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) by 2020. This report shall feed into the process of the CAP reform to ensure consistency of the CAP with climate objectives. This shall, every 10 years, become part of the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans.
Amendment 275 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 13 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the [date of entry into force].
Amendment 279 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
In the light of the 2018 Facilitative Dialogue, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 28 February 2019 on the adequacy of the level of ambition of this Regulation. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 28 February 20243 and every fivthree years thereafter on the operation of this Regulation, its contribution to the EU's overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the Paris Agreement, and mayshall make proposals if appropriate.
Amendment 291 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part A – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex IV – part A – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. When setting the forest reference levels, Member States shall discount the effect of nitrogen deposition and of CO2 fertilisation on timber growth and on the emissions and removals in the period 2021-2025 and 2026-2030.
Amendment 308 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part A – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Annex IV – part A – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Member States shall discount effect of nitrogen deposition and CO2- fertilisation effects on timber growth when setting the forest reference levels and on the emissions and removals in the period 2021-2025 and 2026-2030.
Amendment 86 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) This Regulation should not prevent the application of existing Union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health, safety and the environment not covered by this Regulation. This Regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to Council Directive 86/278/EEC22 , Council Directive 89/391/EEC23 , Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 , Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 , Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/200626 , Council Directive 2000/29/EC27 , Regulation (EU) No 98/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council28 , and Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 and Council Directive 91/676/EEC30a . __________________ 22 Council Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture (OJ L 181, 4.7.1986, p. 6). 23 Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1). 24 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1). 25 Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1). 26 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 of 19 December 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (OJ L 364, 20.12.2006, p. 5). 27 Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1). 28 Regulation (EU) No 98/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors (OJ L 39, 9.2.2013, p. 1). 29 Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species (OJ L 317, 4.11.2014, p. 35). 30aCouncil Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.
Amendment 128 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) Council Directive 91/676/EEC
Amendment 178 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) This Regulation should not prevent the application of existing Union legislation relating to aspects of protection of health, safety and the environment not covered by this Regulation. This Regulation should therefore apply without prejudice to Council Directive 86/278/EEC22 , Council Directive 89/391/EEC23 , Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 , Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 , Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/200626 , Council Directive 2000/29/EC27 , Regulation (EU) No 98/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council28 , and Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 and Council Directive 91/676/EEC 30a. __________________ 22 Council Directive 86/278/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the protection of the environment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture (OJ L 181, 4.7.1986, p. 6). 23 Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1). 24 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1). 25 Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1). 26 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 of 19 December 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (OJ L 364, 20.12.2006, p. 5). 27 Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1). 28 Regulation (EU) No 98/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2013 on the marketing and use of explosives precursors (OJ L 39, 9.2.2013, p. 1). 29 Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species (OJ L 317, 4.11.2014, p. 35). 30aDirective 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources
Amendment 211 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Council Directive 91/676/EEC
Amendment 40 #
2016/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4a (new)
Paragraph 4a (new)
4a. Urges caution with regards to the growing trend of use of forest biomass as a leading EU renewable energy source which can have potentially damaging effects on climate and the environment unless sustainably sourced and properly accounted for; notes that climate impacts of bioenergy must be accounted for in the long term, due to long periods of achieving parity times by harvested forests;
Amendment 83 #
2016/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission, given the need for greater synergy and consistency in European policies, to lay down sustainability criteria for each renewable energy source under the circular economy policy, especially for forest biomass;
Amendment 84 #
2016/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to consider an introduction of harmonised Sustainable Forest Management criteria on the EU level in order to arrive at an international reference framework to guide the sourcing of forest biomass as renewable energy feedstock;
Amendment 88 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Is convinced that a strong CAP for the EU, both in terms of content and financing, is paramount in achieving these objectives, while guaranteeing a level playing field and transparent food chains within the internal market, as well as viable rural areas; considers, furthermore, that increasing resilience and improving employment and quality of life in rural areas should be prioritised in order to combat rural depopulation; therefore calls on the Member States and their regions to shift the focus of their rural policy to job creation, and calls on the Commission to help them to achieve that objective;
Amendment 91 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Is convinced that a strong and sustainable CAP for the EU, both in terms of content and financing, is paramount in achieving these objectives, while guaranteeing a level playing field and transparent food chains within the internal market, as well as viable rural areas; considers, furthermore, that increasing resilience and improving employment and quality of life in rural areas should be prioritised in order to combat rural depopulation;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that agricultural production has an extremely high added value, which fosters employment, in the area of good quality food and also the supply of non- food goods and services, since it also supplies the processing sector, thereby contributing to economic and social cohesion in regions and to the EU’s balanced regional development; points out that it is therefore necessary to maintain and, where appropriate, step up the support received by farmers, since this provides an incentive to increase agricultural production;the agricultural sector and rural areas, and, above all, to increase their legitimacy as part of a CAP that meets society’s requirements and is in the general interest stresses that the CAP contributes significantly to growth and employment in rural areas, more so than other Union policies; recalls that, in statistical terms, one farmers provides seven additional jobs in related sectors and in rural territories; points to the importance of maintaining the CAP’s focus on supporting small-scale and family farming businesses as the cornerstone of agricultural production in the EU and of life in the EU’s rural areas;
Amendment 130 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. notes that additional efforts can be made to facilitate the use of innovative financial instruments; to this end, calls on the Commission to work with the European Investment Bank with a view to offering new financing options to Member States, but also offering funding opportunities to young farmers so that they can develop their businesses.
Amendment 27 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 11 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises that over-reliance on imported food should be replaced by establishing resilient domestic food production, given that climates and markets are increasingly volatile, and that emphasis has shifted from increasing the production of agricultural commodities to enabling countries to feed themselves and improve their overall food sovereignty;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that historically smallholder agriculture has always played a fundamental role in initiating the process of economic and social development of countries by esuring food security for entire populations, avoiding spending of foreign currency reserves on food imports and providing jobs for the bulk of the population; observes that foreign private investment and trade liberalisation policies can have distorting impacts on the agricultural sectors of developing economies;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the need to shift to sustainable farming, moving away from extractive monocultures that increase input dependency and land degradation, including susceptibility to the effects of climate change, and are being increasingly phased out in NAFSN donor countries;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Recognises a unique value of smallholder family farming which produces 60-70% of the world's food and provides approximately 60% of employment in rural Africa;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Stresses the dangers of excessive deregulation of land ownership and the seed sector in participating countries which are likely to lead to an overdependence by smallholders on seeds and plant protection products manufactured by foreign companies;
Amendment 61 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Deplores the overreliance on the production of agricultural commodities, in particular agrofuel feedstocks, in initiatives financed by the NAFSN since production of these commodities can have detrimental impacts on food security and the food sovereignty of participating countries;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 6 – indent 1 a (new)
- develop policies that support sustainable agriculture, including by moving towards more diverse farming systems managed according to the principles of agroecology, including agroforestry,
Amendment 83 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 6 – indent 2 a (new)
- fully implement FAO 2012 Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security,
Amendment 86 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 2 b (new)
Paragraph 6 – indent 2 b (new)
- properly consult pastoralists while considering investments financed by NAFSN in order to avoid land conflicts and to optimise the use of communal land,
Amendment 95 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 4 a (new)
Paragraph 6 – indent 4 a (new)
- develop local and regional short food supply chains which are most effective in combating hunger and rural poverty,
Amendment 113 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 6
Paragraph 6 – indent 6
- design policies which empower women in agriculture, and ensure their rights, particularly with regards to access to land, credit and resources,
Amendment 122 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 7 a (new)
Paragraph 6 – indent 7 a (new)
- ensure that their governments retain their rights to protect their agricultural and food markets through appropriate tariff and tax regimes, which are particularly necessary to tackle financial speculation and tax dodging;
Amendment 126 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 7 b (new)
Paragraph 6 – indent 7 b (new)
- consider agricultural development in a comprehensive manner, including such fundamental aspects as training, development of storage and communications infrastructure, access to fertilisers, promotion of agroecological approaches, including agroforestry,
Amendment 128 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 7 c (new)
Paragraph 6 – indent 7 c (new)
- avoid making their food production systems overdependent on fossil fuels in order to limit price volatility and to mitigate the effects of climate change,
Amendment 133 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 7 – indent 1 a (new)
- ensure that the selection of participating countries is truly based on the needs of their local populations related to tackling hunger and malnutrition rather than on their business attractiveness,
Amendment 143 #
2015/2277(INI)
- support and champion local African enterprises and stakeholders as beneficiaries of the NAFSN initiatives;
Amendment 148 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on participating governments and investors to enter into a dialogue with civil society on the NAFSN and to ensure the representation of relevant civil society organisations in the NAFSN decision making bodies.
Amendment 34 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas despite the numerous challenges and the growing number of standards farmers have to deal with, EU consumers have never spent a smaller percentage of their income on food, while the current economic downturn has resulted in increased levels of poverty which often forces EU consumers to seek assistance of food banks;
Amendment 73 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the competitiveness and sustainability of the common agricultural policy (CAP) isare mentioned as onetwo 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;
Amendment 220 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses that traditional and knowledge-based agroecological practices such as agroforestry can equally well help improving sustainability, resource efficiency and climate impacts of EU agriculture while at the same time increasing farmland productivity and farmers' incomes and reducing their reliance on external inputs;
Amendment 223 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to remove all administrative and other barriers preventing or discouraging farmers from planting trees on their holdings and integrating farmland with woodland, in particular through agroforestry; underlines significant benefits associated with wider use of trees especially for increased sustainability and productivity of farming as well as for flood protection, biodiversity preservation and local and regional economic development;
Amendment 225 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
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, higher occurrence of flooding 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 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;
Amendment 233 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for more efforts to be made to develop and fully implement an integrated pest management system by supporting research into non- chemical alternatives and low-risk measures and pesticides which are more environment-friendly; calls on the Commission to come forward with an action plan and to set up an expert group in order to work towards a more sustainable pest management system; highlights the potential of a pest management that improves the interaction between plant breeding efforts, natural combat systems and pesticide use; notes that biological control mechanisms relating to pests and diseases could reduce the use of pesticides and may contribute to better plant resilience; suggests that the CAP Farm Advisory System is more widely used in order to inform the farmers about integrated pest management and non- chemical alternatives to plant protection products;
Amendment 287 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Considers that economic development and ecological sustainability are complementary provided enough room is left for innovation and entrepreneurship and provided action is 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 relevantwhile at the same time ensuring that relevant environmental legislation such as the Birds and Habitats Directives and the implementation thereof and reporting back to Parliament every two yearsre fully respected;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, in many European countries over the past few decades, the number of farmers in rural areas has drastically decreased and agricultural employment in those areas has continued to decline;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, although agriculture remains the main form of land use in Europe it nowadays employs only a fraction of the working population of rural areas; whereas the diversification of land use in rural areas, combining a productive economic function with the functions of accommodating residential and recreational use and those of nature protection and conservation, is a considerable challenge in terms of development and employment in the various rural regions of the Union; whereas, although population decline has been reversed in some regions in recent years with an inflow of people who want to live in the countryside, generating, in most cases, a peri-urbanisation effect, there are also much less prosperous regions tending to decline, where remoteness is a problem and supporting development and employment is more difficult;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas more than nine out of ten people in Europe consider agriculture and rural areas to be important to their future;
Amendment 29 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the focus of agriculture needs to be shifted so that it becomes territory-based once again, in order to ensure that rural areas are dynamic and job-rich, for too long, insufficient attention has been paid to shifting the focus of agriculture to make it territory- based once again – necessarily rooting production and employment in specific areas – and whereas we have a duty to sustain farming as a core activity performed by men and women in the areas where they live, in order to ensure that rural areas are dynamic and job-rich; whereas this refocusing will also make for a healthy balance between urban and rural development;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the foundations of the last CAP reform continue to serve as the basis for a dominant mode of agricultural development that relies on increasingly large, concentrated and specialised farms that practise intensive farming, with an increasing focusin many cases supplying commodities for processing outside the rural areas, with an approach to farming primarily in terms of output volumes and financial return, and also focusing increasingly on capital rather than employment;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas job creation in rural areas must be part and parcel of a sustainable policy that is tailored to ecosystems and involves the maintenance and development of agricultural and agriculture-related activities that forge links between the various stakeholders both socially and in terms of solidarity and enhance the environment;
Amendment 66 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the future of rural areas does not depend exclusively on the development of the agricultural sector but is also linked to the rest of the economy, and whereas there is a need to put in place decentralised local policies and a genuine territorial system, seeking synergies between all activities and allowing forin the broader context of jointly building on rural resources through collective and cross- sector approaches, while ensuring that public services are in place everywhere;
Amendment 78 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas support should be provided first and foremost to family farms run by one or more, i.e. to individual farmers who, alone or with others, run their farms responsible,y and independent farmers who work on theirly in an effective manner and who, unlike the operators of farms irun an effective manner and whos financial investments, are much better able to deal with any problems by adapting their production and/or their production methods and by diversifying their activities, when necessary, by engaging in on-the-farm processing and the sale of produce, rural tourism, recreational, educational and sports provision (e.g. horse-riding) and the exploitation of farm and forest resources (including waste) to produce renewable energy or organic materials and products based on ecological processes;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas these family farms, which create added value and jobs, help make it possible for new generations of farmers to emerge, as it is easier to pass on farms that are viable and reasonably sized, whether to family members or to others;
Amendment 85 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas, in many Member States, women in rural regions have limited access to employment in farming or elsewhere, yet they play an extremely important role in rural development and in the social fabric of rural areas, particularly on farms that engage in diversification (offering farm tourism, high quality produce, recreational, educational and sports activities, etcetera);
Amendment 95 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on all the Member States to implement a comprehensive generational renewal strategy and, in order to do this, to make full use of all the possibilities provided under the new CAP to support young and newly established farmers, including outside the family, particularly the Pillar I and Pillar II measures for aid to young farmers, and also to facilitate newly established farmers aged over 40 in setting up; notes too that such measures must be complemented by and consistent with provisions under national policies (on land-use, taxation and social security, etcetera);
Amendment 110 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Takes the view that the CAP should take greater account of territories with geographical handicaps (such as mountain areas, the most outlying areas and sensitive natural areas) since maintaining farming is an essential vector for economic, social and environmental development that focuses on employment; adds, however, that the CAP must also consider the new dynamics of urban sprawl and lend support to areas on the fringes of such sprawl in facing up to the constraints linked to their particular features;
Amendment 127 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that, given the high mortality rate among honey bees in several EU countries and the essential role they, as pollinators, play in food security and the economy of many plant sectors, the Union should provide greater support for this sector by adopting a genuine European strategy for bee repopulation; adds that this would not require heavy investment but would create many jobs, either by diversifying activities in existing farms or by setting up new specialised farms, which, according to expert opinion, would require 200 hives to be viable and whose primary purpose would be to breed selected queens and swarms and, subsequently, to produce honey, something the EU has a serious shortage of, such an approach, which builds on various European strategies – on innovation, social inclusion and job creation – is fully in line with the will to reorient the common agricultural policy and the development of farming towards greater sustainably;
Amendment 146 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recommends that the Member States should make more extensive use of the priority area concerning job creation within priority 6 of the second pillar, and of the measures concerning knowledge transfer and vocational and continuing training (including apprenticeships), as well as advisory and management assistance measures in order to improve the economic and environmental performance of farms; takes the view that the CAP should do more to facilitate access to this aid and to help farmers and agricultural and rural workers to become more versatile so as to diversify their activities, which would also give them a heightened sense of initiative and innovation;
Amendment 152 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that the current rural development programmes are much less focused on social projects that defend jobs than those of the previous programming period (2007-2013), owing to the measures selected by the Member States in their rural development programmes and the smaller amount of funding earmarked for employment-related measures; therefore asks the Member States to reconsider their choices and calls for greater flexibility in implementation of rural development policy;
Amendment 154 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Considers that since the level of complexity of rural development programmes significantly reduces the use of EAFRD funds and acts as a brake on projects conducive to job creation, it is necessary to simplify the implementation of rural development policy, adopt more coherent approaches, along the same lines as multi-funds, and stop the Member States and the Commission imposing overly painstaking administrative and financial checks;
Amendment 156 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Points out that the risk factor inherent in innovation is insufficiently taken into account in both national and EU policy, a fact that acts as an obstacle to innovation and job creation, particularly for the many stakeholders who do not have sufficient financial strength to complete innovative projects;
Amendment 159 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States and their regions to shift the focus of their rural policy to job creationdevelopment programmes and their operational programmes on to job creation and improving rural services, and calls on the Commission to assist them in achieving that objective;
Amendment 170 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Considers it important that rural development programmes do more to improve relations between rural and urban areas so as to encourage cooperation and offer opportunities for businesses operating in rural areas that are crucial for the development these areas and job creation; takes the view that villages play an important role in urban- rural relations by providing access to basic services for residents of the surrounding rural areas, and that the Member States should therefore promote services in villages as part of their territorial policies;
Amendment 175 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Stresses that the forestry sector, currently an underutilised asset in Europe, is a major source of jobs that should be better promoted in its various forms throughout the timber industry, adds that the EU is currently suffering from a serious timber supply shortage that requires investment in the infrastructure necessary for the growth of this sector;
Amendment 177 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to undertake to encourage and facilitate women’s access to the labour market in rural areas;
Amendment 202 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to clearly redefine and propose a public policy supporting a European agricultural model that makes retaining territory-based jobs a prioritybased on family-run, diversified and multi-functional farming that makes retaining territory-based jobs a priority, while taking into account the environment and the need to protect health;
Amendment 210 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Member States to develop land monitoring and regulation tools to help them gain a better knowledge of land markets and put an end to the widespread phenomenon of the concentration or grabbing of land and production apparatus;
Amendment 214 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Takes the views that the CAP must take account of European farming in all of its forms and all rural areas, including the most disadvantaged and most fragile amongst them (such as mountain areas and outermost regions) to ensure the best possible use is made of all resources, this also entails bringing farmland that has been abandoned or left fallow back into use;
Amendment 227 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers that group farming should be promoted and financially supported because it reduces farm production costs, in particular mechanisation costs, and promotes solidarity between farmers and the transfer of innovation, know-how and best practice, creating a dynamism conducive to development and employment;
Amendment 232 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Emphasises that it is important that the CAP should provide funding for the positive effects that agriculture brings in terms of jobs and the environment, and that it should provide more support for organic farming and all other sustainable production methods, including agroforestry, in the context of agroecology, which will entail moving beyond current cross-compliance standards and agri-environmental and climate measures; believes that the values of these positive effects in terms of employment and the environment are of interest to society as a whole and are a component which should be included in farm incomes;
Amendment 255 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Emphasises that, against a backdrop of deep uncertainty as regards the future of low, volatile agricultural prices, the EU must do more to influence the markets, where they are failing, by establishing safety nets and prevention and crisis management systems that could, for example, draw on countercyclical aid, allowing farmers to benefit from more advantageous prices; believes, also, that in the face of the risks associated with global warming, the EU must do all it can to enhance the positive role that agriculture can play, through measures including agronomy and improved soil management for better capture carbon, and that it is important to provide technical and financial support to farmers to gradually change their practices and to innovate;
Amendment 273 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Takes the view that the new CAP must also include insurance mechanisms so that farmers are better equipped to deal with uncertainties of all kinds;
Amendment 280 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for the PAC to prioritise, under the EIP in particular, support for innovative, more sustainable agricultural and forestry models for the production of food and non- food goods and services (renewables, bioeconomics, rural tourism, etc.), developing the full range of resources in each rural territory;
Amendment 284 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes the view that bottom-up approaches to local development such as LEADER/CLLD have proven to be effective not only in terms of jobs created but also in terms of low levels of public expenditure per job created, and that they should therefore be further strengthened and implemented in all Member States by means of multi-fund approaches; stresses in particular the role of Local Action Group (LAG) leaders in providing technical and service support for initiatives aimed at getting projects which promote employment off the ground; calls for the LAGs to have the broadest possible autonomy in order to maximise their effectiveness;
Amendment 294 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for investment provided under the rural development policy to be prioritised with a focus on jobs; and recommends that rural development programmes include a strengthening of micro-financing, which is particularly useful in helping agricultural and non- agricultural businesses get off the ground;
Amendment 300 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Takes the view that, for the future, there is a need to develop high-quality, territory-based food systems supplying raw or processed food products by promoting individual responsibility and the involvement of all stakeholders – either grouped together as producers, processors, distributors and consumers, or only as producers and consumer communities – in qualitative and contract- related activities designed to ensure food and health security, as well as fair incomes for farmerso that farmers can earn a decent livelihood and sustain employment on their farms; notes that these food systems can, in particular but not solely, take the form of short supply chains and/or local markets;
Amendment 305 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Amendment 308 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Notes that the tourism sector offers significant opportunities for generating revenue and direct and induced employment in agriculture and rural areas, allowing the historical, cultural, gastronomic, landscape and environmental heritage of each region to be enhanced; notes, also, that a region's attractiveness to tourists is based not only on its history, but increasingly also on the quality of its food products, its landscapes and its environment; believes that, for all these reasons, the tourism sector should receive more support from the rural development policy;
Amendment 310 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Stresses that the challenges linked to climate change and the environment call for significant public and private job- creating investment, with support from the emergence of new professions, to ensure that rural resources are maintained and preserved and that the quality of degraded ecosystems is restored, to tackle floods and fires more effectively and to improve protection of water, soil and air quality and biodiversity; notes that while this certainly involves cooperation between agriculture and other rural stakeholders, it offers new opportunities for income diversification in agriculture;
Amendment 322 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that it is vital to ensure that public and private services are in place to ensure the attractiveness of rural areas and to make it possible to maintain and develop employment in rural areathose areas; considers that all regions should therefore have quality access to high-speed broadband communication networks;
Amendment 329 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses that access to basic services such as education, health care and housing and the continuity of these services are prerequisites for an environment conducive to job creation and for meeting the vital needs of people living in rural areas;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas sustainable farming is environmentally friendly and climate- friendly and takes account of the needs of the natural world and individual species; whereas organic farming comes closest to this model;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A a (new)
Recital -A a (new)
Aa. whereas intensive farming is one of the main sources of discharges of substances such as nitrogen, phosphorous, heavy metals and plant protection products and thus causes long- term damage to groundwater, the soil, the climate and biodiversity;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas global food production must increase by 60-110 % to meet this demanthis demand can only be met if the food distribution problem is solved on a global basis and the problem of food wastage is addressed;
Amendment 21 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the EU must reduce food waste in a decisive manner in order to help satisfy the needs of the growing world population;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas industrial 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;
Amendment 36 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the use of drinking water in agriculture can be significantly reduced by employing modern irrigation techniques and growing crops suited to the local climate;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas up to 40 % of global crop yields are lost to plant pests and diseases each year and this percentage is expected to increase significantly in the years aheadsteps must be taken to prevent this figure from increasing any further;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the approvals process, including the criteria for defining active substances, is becoming increasingly challenging for EU agriculturerequires careful scientific assessment, including of their possible environmental impacts;
Amendment 88 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers PF to be essential for achieving sustainable agriculture in the EU but recognises the constraints for its widespread adoption, including the reliability and manageability of this technology and its adaptability to smaller and irregular farmland areasTakes the view that in certain cases PF can contribute to sustainable farming in the EU;
Amendment 98 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on industry, the Commission and the Member States to work in partnership to improve the performance and adaptability of robotic and other PF techniques in order to increase demand and investment by farmers;
Amendment 133 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recognises the need to use germplasm collections to identify and characterise traits for resource use efficiency, pest and disease resistance and other attributes conferring improved quality and resilience; considers that this requires greater emphasis to be placed on phenotyping, which is a particular bottleneck for many crops;
Amendment 141 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Stresses that farmers' rights to breed plants autonomously, to store and exchange seeds of different species and varieties must be respected in order to ensure genetic diversity of European agriculture;
Amendment 187 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the 2016 Commission Work Programme REFIT initiatives which commit the EU to carrying out an evaluation of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and Regulation (EC) No 396/2005; stresses, however, that the REFIT process must not lead to lowering of the relevant food safety and environmental protection standards;
Amendment 203 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 208 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Encourages wider use of various alternatives to traditional pesticides, including biopesticides, as a component of the Integrated Pest Management;
Amendment 210 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 222 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recognises that the development of agri-related technologies requires a multitude of skills sets and knowledge that are specialist as well as transdisciplinary in approach – these include, but are not limited to, general plant, animal and environmental science, physiology and engineering;
Amendment 226 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Regrets the increasing skill shortages in many of these professions and calls on the Member States to work in partnership with industry, research institutions and other relevant stakeholders in the design of their next Rural Development Programmes to identify opportunities to support skills development and knowledge transfer in these areas, including by means of trainings and apprenticeships for young farmers and new entrants;
Amendment 255 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Recommends more research and promotional funding to be comitted to development of various agro-ecological approaches, including agroforestry, which can deliver substantially higher yields to farmers while being considerably cheaper and more resource efficient than conventional agriculture methods;
Amendment 269 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
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; notes that modern technologies applied in agriculture and a broader land use sector can help them contribute fairly to global climate change mitigation efforts;
Amendment 292 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35 a. Calls on the Commission to carry out Fitness Check of the CAP in order to establish whether it delivers results, including an assessment of what should be the optimal place for technology to help the CAP achieve its stated objectives;
Amendment 196 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Notes that Eurobarometer surveys indicate that 91% of Europeans support the linking of financial aid given to farmers to compliance with farming practices which benefit the environment[1]; [1] http://ec.europa.eu/public_opinion/archiv es/ebs/ebs_410_en.pdf
Amendment 210 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the 2016 review of the Multiannual Financial Framework delivers a Common Agricultural Policy that is environmentally sustainable, and fulfils the expectations of Europeans in relation to the protection of the environment and delivers on the full range of policy objectives;
Amendment 217 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Notes that approximately 38% of the EU budget (equivalent to 0.4% of the Union's GDP) is spent on agriculture and rural development. Considers that transparency and accountability as regards the use of public funds are essential for a modern Agricultural Policy;
Amendment 220 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13d. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that financial resources under the CAP are redirected away from wasteful or environmentally harmful subsidies towards financing for the natural capital that underpins much economic activity;
Amendment 268 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop and implement an EU Action Plan on Deforestation and Forest Degradation which applies at global level;
Amendment 99 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 67 c (new)
Paragraph 67 c (new)
67c. Stresses that Parliament and the Council must address the need for a roadmap to a single seat, as requested by the large majority of this Parliament in several resolutions, in order to create long term savings in the Union budget;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the EU's leadership on climate change mitigation and adaption, including the creation of skills, jobs and growth that it brings; notes the crucial need for a global binding agreement to be concluded in Paris and stresses that continued EU leadership requiresthat ensures a reduction in emissions to remain within the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) 2°C Scenario; stresses that the EU should press for the full commitment of all parties to this agreement; insists on a regular, transparent performance reviewaluations based on the most up- to-date scientific data and technologyies, including an adjustment mechanism to assess, and where necessary adjust, INDCs;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
– having regard to the New York Declaration on Forests at the UN Climate Summit in September 2014;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 b (new)
Citation 20 b (new)
– having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Addressing the challenges of deforestation and forest degradation to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recommends a minimum spending commitment of at least 2% GDP on climate change mitigation and adaptation, at both the national level and the EU as a whole;
Amendment 21 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses the need to strengthen coordination and climate risk management at the EU level and to create a clear EU adaptation strategy; Recommends the implementation of ambitious and binding targets on CO2 emissions and renewable energy, at both national and EU level, to enable and ensure the transition to a sustainable and secure economy;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that should other major competitors of the EU's energy-intensive industries fail to make similar commitments on GHG reductions, carbon leakage provisions will be maintained in the long term and strengthened where necessary; considers it vital that sustainable European agribusiness is protected against carbon leakagand where necessary more long term solutions will be considered, including carbon- border adjustments; considers it vital that key European industries, including agribusiness and energy intensive industries, are protected against carbon leakage and that sectoral specific roadmaps are developed to help guide industries to a truly sustainable future;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that delays in taking action will increase the cost of climate change mitigation and adaptation, and will narrow the range of technology options available; considers that early action will have a positive impact on the long-term competitiveness of European industries and energy producers;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Insists that any agreement should contain, as a key component, the concept of a 'Just Transition' to a low carbon future, which includes decent quality job creation, enhanced social dialogue and policies to support the workforce in energy and related industrial sectors;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2112(INI)
1. Recognises the extraordinary scale and seriousness of the threats induced by climate change and is extremely concerned that the world is severely off track to limit global warming to below 2°C, with a carbon gap likely to reach 50% of the scale of mitigation required; calls on governments to take, without delay, concrete measures against climate change and towards a global agreement in Paris 2015 to deliver this target;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes the findings of the IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report concluding that even the full cessation of carbon emissions from the industrialised countries will not ensure the achievement of the below 2° C target without significant new commitments by developing countries;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Expects the European Commission to assume a pro-active role in negotiations; calls on it to make it clear that the climate challenge is the top strategic priority of this Commission and to organise itself in a way which reflects this, at all levels and across all policy areas;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Insists on the global phase-out of environmentally and economically harmful subsidies, which distort competitiveness and hinder innovation;, hinder innovation, and generally slows the greening of the EU economy; However, recognises that subsidies can, if utilised correctly, aid the development of a sustainable economy and can be a vital component in the development of new technologies critical to climate action.
Amendment 70 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the serious negative consequences of non-action; stresses that a concerted global political and financial push for clean energy innovation is crucial to meeting our climate goals and to facilitate growth in EU green-economy sectors; highlights the need to preserve existing copyright and intellectual property rights in technology and knowledge transfer to third countries;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Insists that the European Commission uses the Covenant of Mayors to inform its negotiating position, as cities, regions and local communities will be key actors in ensuring climate action legislation and measures are effectively implemented at the local level;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that the EU should increase its efforts on technology transfers for least developed countries, reinforcing the REACT and CELA programmes, and replicating these in other regions; considers that the current time period for a climate change related technology to reach the global market, normally several decades, is too long and is a serious limit on the global impact of such technologies;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Insists that energy efficiency should play a vital role in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; Considers the current EU Council's non-binding energy efficiency target of 27% by 2030 to be insufficient; Calls on the EU, in the event of an agreement being achieved at COP 21, to revise and increase its 2030 energy efficiency targets and make such targets legally binding.
Amendment 93 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the enormous carbon storage potential of the bioenergy sector; calls for bioenergy, together with grassland and forestry, to be recognised for their emission- mitigating qualities; additionally notes, that when combined with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, biomass as a fuel for energy generation could potentially lead to negative emissions, as recognised by the IPPC;
Amendment 94 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls upon EU Member States to adopt complimentary commitments, additional to any agreed greenhouse gas reduction targets, to reduce up to 1 billion tons of CO2 per year outside of the EU before 2030 in order to enable the world to achieve the below 2° C target;
Amendment 115 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the efforts made on cooperation between the EU and the United States' Department of Energy, particularly around climate change technology research; Considers that there is much potential for further research cooperation between the EU and other major economies; Stresses that the results of publicly funded research should be made freely available;
Amendment 135 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that without significant new mitigation effort focused on the tropical forest sector (REDD+) the achievement of the below 2° C target is likely to be impossible; notes that according to the IPCC, land-based mitigation can cover 20-60% of the global emission cuts by 2030 or 15-45% by 2050, whereas deforestation and forest degradation are responsible for 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 138 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Reiterates, therefore, the EU’s own commitment taken in 2008 to help reduce gross tropical forest loss by 50% by 2020 and to halt global forest loss entirely by 2030; underlines that an achievement of these commitments together with restoration of 350 million hectares of forests as called for in the New York Declaration on Forests can reduce 4.5-8.8 billion tons of CO2 per year in 2030;
Amendment 140 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Reiterates the findings of the UN Environment Programme that in order to stop carbon emissions completely by 2070, carbon sequestration through forest growth or carbon capture and storage has to be mobilised in order to sequester the carbon emitted in all sectors of the global economy;
Amendment 141 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Notes the effectiveness of the existing REDD+ mitigation mechanism and encourages EU Member States to include it in any climate change mitigation efforts in order to save most of the remaining tropical forests as well as to contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and global precipitation patterns vital for the world’s agriculture;
Amendment 142 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 e (new)
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9e. Calls on EU Member States to enter into voluntary international mitigation partnerships with those developing countries particularly affected by tropical deforestation in view of providing financial or technical assistance to stop deforestation by means of implementation of sustainable land use policies or governance reforms;
Amendment 143 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 f (new)
Paragraph 9 f (new)
9f. Acknowledges the role of trade and private enterprises in generating demand for commodities that might have resulted from illegal deforestation, particularly by illegal conversion of forest land for agricultural use; calls on the Commission to propose robust measures to stop the imports into the EU of goods derived from illegal deforestation; welcomes in this regard a pledge by the Consumer Goods Forum to help eliminate deforestation from the supply chains of soy, beef, paper and palm oil by 2020;
Amendment 162 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers that the level of ambition necessary to bridge the existing carbon gap on the part of the developing countries is achievable only if significant assistance from the industrialised countries has been mobilised; calls therefore on the industrialised countries to enter into dedicated partnerships with developing countries aimed at helping them meet ambitious climate mitigation objectives, particularly by way of targeted financial assistance, debt reduction or provision of know-how and technologies;
Amendment 183 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for concrete commitments to deliver additional sources of climate finance, such as the adoption of a financial transactions taxo explore initiatives for the adoption of a Fossil Fuel Transaction Tax on Investment-bank level transactions involving finance for or derived from fossil fuels and the allocation of emissions trading revenues to climate- related investments, and revenues from carbon pricing of transport fuels; calls for concrete steps including a timetable for the phase out of fossil fuel subsidies, an ambitious roadmap of commitments of public and multilateral banks in favour of financing the ecological transition, specific public guarantees in favour of green investments, labels and fiscal advantages for green investment funds and for issuing green bonds;
Amendment 208 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Emphasises that additional climate change mitigation commitments by EU Member States provided to the developing countries in the form of international agreements would potentially free up parts of public foreign assistance which might be then spent on adaptation and resilience measures which constitute a political priority for a number of the poorest developing countries;
Amendment 211 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on major developed economies to harness their existing advanced infrastructure to promote, enhance and develop sustainable growth and to commit to support developing countries to build their own capacity to ensure future economic growth in all parts of the world is achieved at no further cost to the environment;
Amendment 213 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Stresses the importance of the role that the Development Community, OECD and OECD DAC should play in working closely with stakeholders and relevant organisation to assess and mitigate the worst human impacts of climate change, which are expected to be challenging even below a 2°C warming level;
Amendment 214 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Recalls the principle of EU Policy Coherence in this, the European Year for Development, which seeks to take account of development objectives in all policies that are likely to affect developing countries and therefore calls on negotiators to aim with their COP strategy to minimise contradictions and ensure synergy between the EU negotiating position and different EU policies to benefit developing countries and increase the effectiveness of development cooperation;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers the opening of new markets to be of the utmost importance in the context of the current farming crisis and accordingly favoimportant in the context of the current farming crisis; takes the view, however, that export prospects, which are not the priority objective for European agricultural and food products, would not counterbalance the dangers that a multitude of bilateral trade agreements might pose for the most sensitive agricultural sectors, bearing in mind the competitive advantage enjoyed by farmers in certain third countries owing to their production models, the size of their production structures the balanced negotiation of bilateral or multilateral agreements with third countries, provided that the most sensitive sectors are adequately protectedand their lower social, environmental, health and animal welfare requirements and standards; highlights, further, the need to negotiate and approve only those bilateral or multilateral agreements with third countries that are balanced and likely to provide adequate protection for the most sensitive sectors, through limited tariff quotas or simply by excluding the most sensitive sectors;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers the opening of new markets to be of the utmost importance in the context of the current farming crisis and accordingly favours the balanced negotiation of bilateral or multilateral agreements with third countries, provided that the most sensitive sectors are adequately protected; considers it vital, however, to encourage domestic demand in relation to fruit and vegetable consumption in particular, since 24 of the 28 Member States consume less than the daily portion of 400 g recommended by the World Health Organisation;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Stresses the importance of ensuring greater coherence between the measures proposed as part of the Union’s new commercial strategy and those adopted as part of the common agricultural policy in order to guarantee adequate income for farmers and preserve a European production model that respects the environment, animals, food safety and regional balance; recalls, as already highlighted by the European Parliament in its resolution of 8 July 2015 on TTIP, the need to guarantee the economic and social viability of the European agricultural model;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Takes the view that the common agricultural policy has been a pillar of European policy since its introduction in 1962; recalls that, ever since the creation of the CAP, the European Union has insisted on ‘Community preference’, which means giving priority to products from the Member States;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Opposes any form of negotiation involving the treatment of European agriculture as an expendable bargaining chip and warns of the cumulative effect of tariff concessions granted under different trade agreements; points out that a zero rate of duty is imposed on 71 % of all EU agri- food imports; stresses the need for specific studies drawn up by independent bodies on the repercussions on European agriculture of existing trade agreements and the potential impact of those currently being negotiated;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. OpposesStresses that agriculture is a highly strategic political issue on which food security and the way of life of all Europeans depend; opposes, therefore, any form of negotiation involving the treatment of European agriculture as an expendable bargaining chip and warns of the cumulative effect of tariff concessions granted under different trade agreements; points out that a zero rate of duty is imposed on 71 % of all EU agri- food imports;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Opposes any form of negotiation involving the treatment of European agriculture as an expendable bargaining chip and warns ofemphasises the threats posed by the cumulative effect of tariff concessions granted under different trade agreements; points out that a zero rate of duty is imposed on 71 % of all EU agri- food imports;
Amendment 49 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Takes the view that any trade negotiations must be aimed at the strict preservation of standards on food security and human and animal health, as defined under EU legislation, ensure that fundamental values of the EU such as the precautionary principle and sustainable agriculture are respected, and firmly oppose any lowering of food standards;
Amendment 56 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Regrets that agriculture is the adjustment variable in international negotiations; regrets that this also applies to the negotiations with the US;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. UrgesCalls on the Commission to assess the impact on Europe of fresh trade concessions to third countries anddopt a strategy which protects sensitive sectors and applies to all trade agreements concluded or under negotiation, and to give an overview of the concessions already granted or in the process of being granted so that there is no runaway accumulation of concessions; therefore looks forward to the results of the impact assessment on the cumulative effect of the various sensitive-product quotas already granted to our partners (under negotiation or planned) as promised by the European Commission at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting on 11 April 2016 and urges it to forward its findings to the European Parliament before accepting or making any commercial offer;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Opposes, with regard to sensitive products, as mentioned in its resolution of 8 July 2015 on the TTIP negotiations, any accumulation of rules of origin for products from third countries with which the EU and its FTA partners already have free trade agreements;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that trade agreements should ensure a level playing field between the different trading partners in the agricultural sector, taking into account the high environmental, food safety and social costs to be met by European farmers, so as to ensure that the latter are able to benefit fully from the opening of new markets; tariff barriers remain an indispensable tool to this end and must be maintained;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that compliance with European standards of food safety, human, plant and animal health, and consumer protection is a fundamental and essential principle of the negotiations for European agriculture;
Amendment 106 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the protection of geographical indications should be a sine qua non in trade negotiations with third countries, especially the USA; therefore opposes the conclusion of any trade agreement which does not comply with the principle of geographical indications;
Amendment 109 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the protection of geographical indications should be a sine qua non in trade negotiations with third countries, especially the USA; considers that any agreement which would not protect geographical indications should not be signed;
Amendment 122 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of progress regarding health and phytosanitary barriers, paying particular attention toespecially regarding the red lines drawn by the European Union that might have implications for the health of consumers.
Amendment 130 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. rejects any negotiations which would jeopardise the precautionary principle;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises that CAP reform introduced a number of measures aimed at addressing the bargaining power gap between farmers and other stakeholders in the food supply chain at a time when the number of farmers has fallen significantly, the food chain is lengthening and distribution is highly concentrated, i.e. in superstores waging out-and-out trade wars against each other;
Amendment 21 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recognises that unfair trading practices (UTPs) result primarily from income and power imbalances in the food supply chain and that these imbalances must be urgently addressed in order to ameliorate the situation for farmers;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas UTPs occur where there is a lack of economic balance in trading relations between partners in the food supply chain, resulting from bargaining power and income disparities in business relations and constituting a serious disturbance to market balance;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes the serious misuse of basic agricultural foods as "loss leaders" by large scale retailers and the risks posed by this activity to primary food producers and the threat to the long term sustainability of European production of such items;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reminds the Commission that the European Parliament's own initiative report adopted in December 2013 called on the Commission to examine the need and possibility of independent enforcement to address the so-called 'fear factor' among primary producers in the supply chain; urges the Commission to consider this in its own report;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the relevant stakeholders to facilitate incorporation of farmers' organisations, including producers' organisations and their associations, within the scope of national enforcement bodies governing the food supply chain, primarily by securing anonymity of complaints and effective sanctions regime;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Doubts whetherConsiders that voluntary initiatives are adequate forhelpful but cannot comprehensively addressing UTPs and the acknowledged ‘fear factor’ in the supply chain arising from the imbalance of power between farmoperators in the food supply chain including farmers, manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Doubts whether voluntary initiatives are adequate for addressing UTPs and the acknowledged ‘fear factor’ in the supply chain arising from the imbalance of power between farmers and retailers, which are increasingly represented by superstore chains with central purchasing bodies;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Doubts whether voluntary initiatives such as the drawing up of a Green Paper on unfair trading practices in the business-to-business food and non-food supply chain in Europe are adequate for addressing UTPs and the acknowledged ‘fear factor’ in the supply chain arising from the imbalance of power between farmers and retailers;
Amendment 104 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that European competition law should be applied in a more balanced fashion to the various actors in the food supply chain, that the policy should take account of the specific features of agriculture and that it should be applied in a more harmonised manner in all Member States;
Amendment 108 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to assess the SCI in terms of effectiveness, taking into account concerns cited by the farming community; cautions the Commission to avoid assessing the voluntary initiative based solely on the number of registered participants;
Amendment 113 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
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 in order to bring equity into the food supply chain, particularly for farmers, primary producers but also for consumers; notes in particular the Groceries Code Adjudicator in the UK as a potential model for adaptation in a strengthened form with enforcement powers at EU level;
Amendment 114 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
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 or the Food Supply Chain Commissioner in France as a potential model for adaptation at EU level;
Amendment 130 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that several Member States have initiated actions in national lawvoluntary codes and legislative measures 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 aone potential model for adaptation at EU level;
Amendment 146 #
2015/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes the serious misuse of basic foods as "loss leaders" by large scale retailers and the risks posed by this activity to primary food producers and the threat to the long term sustainability of European production of such items;
Amendment 147 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that framework legislation at EU level is essential to tackle UTPs and to address their negative consequences for farmers and weaker businesses in the supply chain wherever they are located; urges the Commission to consider this when assessing the SCI;
Amendment 148 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that framework legislation at EU level is essential to tackle UTPs and to address their negative consequences for farmers; urges the Commission to consider this when assessing the SCI; points out that that European legislation must not lower the level of protection in countries which have already adopted national legislation to combat business-to-business UTPs;
Amendment 153 #
2015/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that the Supply Chain Initiative and other national and EU voluntary systems (codes of good practice, voluntary dispute settlement mechanisms) should be further developed and promoted; encourages producers and traders, particularly by securing full anonymity of complaints and robust sanctions regime; encourages producers and traders, including farmers' organisations, to become involved in such initiatives; takes the view that they should play a leading role in efforts to combat UTPs;
Amendment 177 #
2015/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that action to combat UTPs will help to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and, to develop cross- border trading within the EU and with third countries and to bring equity into the food supply chain, particularly for farmers and primary producers but also for consumers;
Amendment 178 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is convinced that consumer awareness about agricultural products is fundamental to address the problems resulting from imbalances in the food supply chain, including UTPs; calls on all stakeholders involved in food supply chain management to step up transparency in the overall food supply chain, increase consumer information by more adequate product labelling and certification schemes in order to enable consumers to make fully informed choices about available products and to act accordingly;
Amendment 184 #
2015/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Notes that short food supply chains have generally lower risk of UTPs' occurrence and are better for the environment; demands comprehensive action from the Commission to promote and facilitate short, local and sustainable food supply chains;
Amendment 185 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that the Member States could considerably reduce market abuse by creating a legislative framework to ensure that the retailing of agricultural products (e.g. raw milk) at less than cost is prohibited except in a few exceptional cases;
Amendment 189 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Notes that short food supply chains will be easier to enforce UTPs from adversely affecting farmers and are better for the environment; demands comprehensive action from the Commission to promote and facilitate short, local and sustainable food supply chains;
Amendment 197 #
2015/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Reaffirms that free and fair competition, freedom to contract and properstrong and effective enforcement of the relevant legislation to protect all enterprises in the food supply chain, irrespective of geographical location, are of key importance in ensuring the proper functioning of the food supply chain;
Amendment 269 #
2015/2065(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Is convinced that consumer awareness is fundamental to address the problems resulting from imbalances in the food supply chain, including UTPs; calls on all stakeholders involved in food supply chain management to step up transparency in the overall food supply chain, increase consumer information by more adequate product labelling and certification schemes in order to enable consumers to make fully informed choices about available products and to act accordingly;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Notes that sustainable forest management has veritable potential to create jobs while actively contributing to climate change mitigation and protection of biodiversity;
Amendment 43 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Recognises that linking of the sustainable agricultural production with monitoring and protection of on-farm biodiversity and subsequently smart labelling of agricultural products for their environmental impacts in order to stimulate consumer demand for biodiversity-friendly produce represents a significant potential for green employment in EU rural areas;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU agricultural sector is a very sensitive and essential part of the TTIP negotiations and one in which the EU, which already enjoys a significant trade surplus with the US, stands to benefit greatly from new or increased market access opportunities but could just as well face financial and job losses as a result of stronger competition from US imports;
Amendment 29 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas it is important for European agriculture to secure a mutually beneficial trade deal with the US in order tof that deal advances Europe’s position as a key player on the global market and does not in an way jeopardise the current standard of quality of European agricultural products and the future improvement of that standard;
Amendment 41 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas respect for European food safety and, human and animal health standards will be a fundamental tenetand consumer protection standards will be a precondition for the success of the negotiations for European agriculture;
Amendment 46 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the free trade agreement could make it more difficult to introduce and enhance consumer protection standards in the future; having regard to the importance of introducing and the potential problems in enforcing an EU- wide labelling requirement for foods produced from animals reared on GMO feed;
Amendment 51 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the harmonisation of EU and US rules must not under any circumstances jeopardise consumer health or lower the quality standards that must be met by US products placed on the European market;
Amendment 53 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas industrial animal husbandry is synonymous with widespread damage to the environment, poor working conditions and massive structural change, and whereas increased competition from the United States and more intensive transatlantic trade will speed up that process of change;
Amendment 62 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C e (new)
Recital C e (new)
Ce. whereas steps must be taken to ensure that animal welfare standards can be upheld and enhanced in keeping with public attitudes towards health and ethical issues;
Amendment 64 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C f (new)
Recital C f (new)
Cf. whereas by doing away with tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade a future free trade agreement will put farmers in developing countries under pressure by depriving them of market shares;
Amendment 66 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C g (new)
Recital C g (new)
Cg. whereas the mutual recognition of sanitary and phytosanitary rules must not give rise to threats to the environment, people and animals, for example as a result of the abolition of checks on imported food and feed;
Amendment 85 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
a. prioritise an ambitious and balanced result of the negotiations for agriculture, the threfive main components of which (no lowering of food safety standards, consumer protection, market access, geographical indications and sanitary and phytosanitary measures) should be tackled early and in parallel in the negotiation process, in order to give Parliament enough time to discuss and evaluate this chapter with stakeholders and European citizen, focusing in particular on farmers and small family holdings, and with European citizens, civil society and the social partners;
Amendment 92 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
aa. take proper account of the outcome of the public consultation procedure on investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanisms and reject the inclusion of such mechanisms in the TTIP;
Amendment 110 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
b. firmly commit to the strict preservation of standards on food safety and human and animal health, as defined under EU legislation, and ensure that fundamental values of the EU such as the precautionary principle and sustainable farming are not undermined;
Amendment 117 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
ba. therefore calls on the Commission to ensure that the competent EU authorities are involved in the control and verification of establishments, facilities and products eligible for exports to the EU with respect to the sanitary or phytosanitary requirement applicable in the EUs, and expresses concerns regarding the European Commission’s textual proposal to the US in this respect; recalls that in prior EU trade agreements, the EU retained the ability to audit and verify the control programme of other parties to the agreements; calls on the Commission to maintain this approach;
Amendment 121 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
ba. ensure that the deal and the mechanisms it would put in place cannot in any way make it easier for genetically modified organisms to be brought on to the European market or produced in Europe; note, in this connection, that much of the beet sugar originating in the United States comes from GM sugar beet and should therefore be labelled ‘sugar produced from GM crops’, in accordance with EU law;
Amendment 127 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
bb. ensure that the deal and the mechanisms it would put in place cannot facilitate the authorisation of practices intended to cut production costs which could have an adverse impact on the health of consumers, farmers or the environment, including the use of chemicals such as chlorine to clean foodstuffs, of antibiotics as growth promoters or growth hormones such as ractopamine or of feed containing animal waste, the production of meat from cloned animals or the lowering of animal welfare standards;
Amendment 139 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
c. ensure a positive and ambitious 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 and procedures, so that EU producers make genuine gains in terms of access to the US market, affording maximum consumer protection; considers that on no account can it be accepted that measures to protect consumers, maintain food safety and protect consumer health should be regarded as non-tariff barriers;
Amendment 159 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
d. secure a level playing field, treating as sensitive those products for which direct competition would expose EU agricultural producers to excessivemake the possible ratification of the agreement contingent upon fair competitive conditions which will ensure that farmers are not exposed to even greater pressure than at pressureent, for example in cases wheref products based on values, regulatory conditions and related costs of production which are different in the EU divUSA werge from thoseimported into the USEU, thus causing unfair competition;
Amendment 167 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
da. make every effort to provide special protection for agricultural structures in Europe by defining sensitive product areas, since, if tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade were dismantled to too great an extent, the industrial structure of US agriculture would jeopardise smallholder farming in Europe;
Amendment 178 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
db. inform Parliament and the public as early as possible about a potential list of sensitive products so that all stakeholders have enough time to consider and assess the proposals as soon as possible and before the end of the negotiations;
Amendment 191 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
e. secure significantly improved protection of EU geographical indications and of the quality of EU agricultural products and better consumer information and protection, as an essential element of a balanced agreement, taking the relevant chapter of the CETA with Canada as a good example;
Amendment 206 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 –point e a (new)
Paragraph 1 –point e a (new)
ea. officially remove the investor-to-state dispute settlement procedure from the scope of the negotiations, as was also done in the case of the Australia - United States Free Trade Agreement, for instance, since such an arrangement between two developed economies with developed legal systems is superfluous;
Amendment 210 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
f. engage in a fully transparent, timely and comprehensive manner with allthe European Parliament, all national parliaments and the agricultural stakeholders on all aspects of the negotiations.
Amendment 214 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
f. engage in a fully transparent, timely and comprehensive manner with all agricultural stakeholders on all aspects of the negotiations, and ensure scrupulous compliance with all the legislation and collective preferences on which our European social model is based.
Amendment 221 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
fa. submit without delay a clear and objective study of the impact of TTIP on European agriculture, sector by sector, particularly its impact on small family farms.
Amendment 762 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xiv
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xiv
(xiv) to ensure that foreign investors are treated in a non-discriminatory fashion and have a fair opportunity to seek and achieve redress of grievances, which can be achieved withoutle benefiting from no greater rights than domestic investors; to oppose the inclusion of an ISDS mechanism; such a mechanism is not necessary in TTIP given the EU’s and the US’ developed legal systems; a state-to- state dispute settlement system and the use of national courts are the most appropriate tools to address investment disputin TTIP, as other options to enforce investment protection are available, such as domestic remedies;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that it is appropriate to make forest conservaprotection and management incentives part of the strategy, and welcomes the Commission communication on a new European forest strategy, bearing in mind that – with due regard to the subsidiarity principle – there is a need for a comprehensive and consistent joint strategy to prevent and manage forest disasters;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation -1 b (new)
Citation -1 b (new)
- having regard to Decision No 1386/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2020 ‘Living well, within the limits of our planet’;
Amendment 15 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union has no powers to create a common forestry policy and decisions on relevant policies concerning forestry and forests lie with the Member States, the principle of subsidiarity must be observed and responsibility for relevant policies lies primarily at a national level;
Amendment 17 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Acknowledges that European forests currently absorb and store around 10% of EU carbon emissions and thus contribute markedly to climate change mitigation efforts;
Amendment 19 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas energy, climate and environment policy and policy relating to other areas that have an impact on European forestry and forests are a matter lying within the competence of the EU; stresses that this policy has to be coordinated in line with the European Forest Strategy;
Amendment 27 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to consider introducing EU-wide targets for forest cover with a view to increasing current levels, curbing deforestation and improving the quality of existing forests and woodland; recommends increasing forest cover especially in areas not suitable for food production and in particular in close proximity to urban areas in order to mitigate adverse heat effects, reduce pollution and enhance links between people and forests; stresses the need for careful planning in this regard; believes that forests should not be considered solely as carbon sinks in order to offset the rise of emissions in other sectors of the economy;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas timber is a sustainable limited resource and the intelligent resource-efficient use of this raw material needs to be ensured, including by the development of know-how;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Encourages tree-planting in cities as a way of tackling environmental challenges associated with urban pollution and man- made landscapes, for example by providing shade in the summer and moderating air temperatures during heat waves;
Amendment 33 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas sustainably managed forests are enormously important in adding value at regional level and in guaranteeing jobs in rural areas, while at the same time making a vital contribution to the environment;
Amendment 35 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on Member States to consider including environmental services payments as forest management incentives; points out that sustainable forest management has a positive impact on fiorest prevention, biodiversity and conservaotection, and is crucial for economic development, especially in rural areas and remote regions;
Amendment 38 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas sustainably managed forests are enormously important in adding value at regional level and in guaranteeing jobs in rural areas as well as for the bio-economy and for recreation, while at the same time making a vital contribution to the environment;
Amendment 39 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas European forests currently absorb and store around 10% of EU carbon emissions and thus contribute markedly to climate change mitigation efforts;
Amendment 40 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that the substitution of oil- based or heat-intensive raw materials by timber and harvested wood products should be encouraged, in line with progress in research and technology, which can positively contribute to further gains in terms of climate change mitigation as well as job creation;
Amendment 41 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Encourages prioritising the use of timber and harvested wood products particularly in construction sector and industry as an alternative to oil-based or heat-intensive raw materials; strongly encourages increased use of timber in the housing sector including its application in construction of more affordable houses built from sustainably sourced raw material; notes that current technological developments enable construction of high-capacity housing developments made mostly of wood and thus significantly limiting CO2 emissions in the buildings sector;
Amendment 41 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas, owing to the urbanisation of our society, EU citizens feel less of a connection to the forest, and have little knowledge of forestry and its positive impact on prosperity, jobs and the whole value chaintend to have more limited access to the forest, and have little awareness of roles and challenges facing the forestry and its positive impact on prosperity, jobs and the whole value chain, even though they feel strong connection to forests due their environmental and recreational value;
Amendment 48 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that according to scientific research managed forests have a higher CO2 absorption capacity than unmanaged forests; recognises therefore the important role of managed forests in climate change mitigation efforts and in generating employment in rural areas; underlines the importance of sustainable forest management in maximizing the carbon sequestration potential of EU forests; (The European Parliament report ‘A 2030 framework for climate and energy policies’ “Stresses that active forestry, which increases growth and hence the absorption of carbon dioxide, is an important and cost-effective way of helping to attain the climate targets; notes that each extra cubic metre of forest produced by means of active cultivation absorbs approximately 1,3 tonnes of carbon dioxide; calls on the Commission and the Member States to devise incentives for owners of woods to contribute actively to increased climate benefits, for example by focusing on regional measures which increase lasting forest production and absorption of carbon dioxide”.)
Amendment 51 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Acknowledges the positive impact of sustainable forest management on the biodiversity of forest ecosystems and strongly believes that sustainable forest management not only contributes to biodiversity conservation in the EU, but also helps restore lost biodiversity, in line with the objectives of the 2020 Biodiversity Strategy and the 7th EAP;
Amendment 51 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas European forestry is characterised by sustainable management and long-term planning, and whereas the principle of sustainability should be even more strongly emphasised in a global contextat all levels, from local to global;
Amendment 52 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that, particularly in the Mediterranean region, forest fires occur on a regular basis, and are both a cause and a consequence of climate change; points out that storms, and forest fires and pests, are natural disasters that can be mitigated using forestry techniques and that, alongside improved and active forest management, there is a need to promote specific action such as the introduction of grazing or the establishment of agro- forestry areas – policies that ought to be recognised in both the first and second pillars (grazing areas and rural development respectively) of the common agricultural policy;
Amendment 52 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Pays attention to technological advancements that allow for wider application of wood in industrial processes, particularly in such sectors as automotive and textiles, with high degree of efficiency;
Amendment 53 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Is of the opinion that promotion of more diverse uses of wood should go hand in hand with investment in education systems for the young, and training for existing employees in the construction industry in order to increase their awareness of the opportunities created by the use of wood as well as to provide them with necessary skills;
Amendment 53 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas European forestry is characterised by sustainable management and long-term planning, and whereas the principle of sustainability should be even more strongly emphasised in a global context;
Amendment 54 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises the need for improved transportations and logistics for forest management and extraction of timber; calls upon the Member States to develop sustainable logistics and logging systems with reduced negative effect on climate, including the use of trucks and ships powered by sustainable biofuel as well as extended use of railways; encourages the use of EU's structural funds for those purposes;
Amendment 62 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas the Member States are obliged to set an example for sustainable forest management in their publicly- owned forests; this applies in particular in relation to ecological, economic and social aspects;
Amendment 78 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
General – the importance of forests and forestry for economy and society
Amendment 81 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on a new EU forest strategy and the accompanying working documents, and stresses that an EU forest strategy must focus on better coordination, because the increasing number of Europesustainable forest management and better coordination, because many policy initiativesareas, in pareas such asticular economic and employment policy, energy supply, environmental and climate policy, and the demands of society call for a greater contribution from the forestry sector;
Amendment 82 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that the substitution of oil- based or heat-intensive raw materials by timber and harvested wood products should be encouraged, in line with progress in research and technology, which can positively contribute to further gains in terms of climate change mitigation as well as job creation;
Amendment 89 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the need to make sure that forestEuropean forest resources and wood materials are also re-used and re-used efficiently, as a way of cutting the EU’s trade deficit, helping to reduce unsustainable management, protecting the environment and reducing deforestation in countries outside the EU;
Amendment 92 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses that the main objective of the European forest strategy is the sustainable use of forests and their resources, in order to optimise the total utility of all of the functions of forests; notes that this includes in particular the conservation of forests as a significant source of life for humans, animals and plants and for the protection of soils, water, the climate, biodiversity and human health, the use of timber as a versatile raw material and energy source for achieving the greatest possible degree of self-sufficiency in the EU, the promotion of the forest-based sector as an economic driving force that creates many jobs in rural areas;
Amendment 94 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Notes that the urbanisation of society has made professional forest management difficult in many areas and that this can be associated with issues such as the risk of forest fires, the lack of thinning or afforestation and inadequate handling of pest problems;
Amendment 95 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Calls on the Member States to ensure that their legislation provides forests with the best possible protection against pollution and damage; Refers in this connection in particular to the protection against pollution caused for example by pesticides or munitions containing lead, protection against extreme soil compression due to the excessive use of machinery and protection against extreme game bite or damage as a result of a game population that is too large;
Amendment 96 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Notes that only mountain forests that are healthy and stable are able to perform, to a full extent, their functions of protecting humans and nature by counteracting the flow of avalanches and mudslides and serving as a natural protection against floods; in this connection in particular transnational communication is indispensable;
Amendment 98 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes that the EU should prioritise the use of locally-sourced timber, harvested wood products or forest biomass as opposed to wood imported from outside the EU in order to minimise the carbon footprint caused by overseas transport, and stimulate sustainable local production;
Amendment 100 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Supports a sustainable increase in the use of wood for energy purposes, in line with the principle of the cascading use of wood; calls on the Commission and the Member States to urgently introduce binding sustainability criteria for biomass, particularly in order to avoid the overexploitation of resources; recognises the value of wood for energy purposes as a means of combating energy poverty, contributing to the 2030 climate and energy framework’s renewable energy targets and opening up new business opportunities;
Amendment 101 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Expresses serious concerns about the pace of world deforestation, particularly in developing countries and often due to illegal logging; calls on the European Commission and Member States to comprehensively revise the EU Timber Directive as well as the FLEGT scheme for timber imports, with a view to curbing the illegal trade in timber which endangers forest ecosystems and negatively influences the competitiveness of European timber traders; suggests deploying or adjusting relevant public procurement rules which could encourage purchases of properly certified timber and harvested wood products;
Amendment 101 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses in this connection that any attempt to make forestry a matter of EU policy should be resisted and that the sector’s regional basis and the competence of the Member States in this area must be respected;
Amendment 104 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 123 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises the positive effects of trees and forests on human physical and mental health and encourages municipal authorities to maintain or improve public transport links between urban areas and forests in order to facilitate access to forests and woodland;
Amendment 125 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to consider introducing EU-wide targets for forest cover with a view to increasing current levels, curbing deforestation and improving the quality of existing forests and woodland; recommends increasing forest cover especially in areas not suitable for food production and in particular in close proximity to urban areas in order to mitigate adverse heat effects, curb pollution and enhance links between people and forests; stresses the need for careful planning in this regard; believes that forests should not be considered solely as carbon sinks, whose carbon sequestration potential offset the rise of emissions in other sectors of the economy;
Amendment 129 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Gives its full support to the Commission’s efforts to promote forest- related employment and the generation of prosperity in Europe, and stresses in this connection the important role of the sustainable production of timber and other materials, such as corknon- wood forest products (such as cork, livestock, mushrooms, medicinal plants, crop plants, forest fruits and honey) through forestry and agroforestry systems, for the development of sustainable economic models and the creation of green jobs;
Amendment 134 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Underlines the high recreational value of forests, proven in public opinion surveys; this is one of the primary advantages of forests and woodlands for European citizens;
Amendment 136 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Gives its full support to the Commission’s efforts to promote forest-related employment and the generation of prosperity in Europe in a sustainable manner, and stresses in this connection the important role of the sustainable production of timber and other materials, such as cork, for the development of sustainable economic models and the creation of green jobs;
Amendment 140 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Supports a sustainable increase in the use of wood for energy purposes, in line with the principle of the cascading use of wood; calls on the Commission and the Member States to urgently introduce binding sustainability criteria for biomass, in order to avoid the overexploitation of resources; recognises the value of wood for energy purposes as a means of combating energy poverty, contributing to the 2030 climate and energy framework's renewable energy targets and opening up new business opportunities;
Amendment 141 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Considers that the substitution of oil- based or heat-intensive raw materials by timber and harvested wood products should be encouraged, in line with progress in research and technology, which can positively contribute to further gains in terms of climate change mitigation as well as job creation;
Amendment 142 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Encourages the use of timber and harvested wood products particularly in construction sector and industry as an alternative to oil-based or heat-intensive raw materials; strongly promotes increased use of timber in the housing sector including its application in construction of more affordable houses built from sustainably sourced raw material; notes that current technological developments enable construction of high-capacity housing developments made mostly of wood and thus significantly limiting CO2 emissions in the buildings sector;
Amendment 143 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that rural areas have very close links to forestry, and welcomes in this connection the recognition of the role of forestry and agroforestry in the Rural Development Programmes of the 2014- 2020 CAP; encourages Member States to make use of available funding under their respective rural development programmes in order to incentivise farmers to plant trees and manage woodlands;
Amendment 145 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that in particular rural areas have very close links to forestry, and welcomes in this connection the recognition of the role of forestry in the Rural Development Programme of the 2014-2020 CAP;
Amendment 153 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recognises significant capacity of forests to produce underground biomass which proves to have positive effects on the level of soil nutrients; underlines that mixed ecosystems produce more biomass and absorb more atmospheric carbon and therefore encourages promotion of agro-forestry systems in order to maximise the combined potential of agriculture and forestry;
Amendment 159 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Stresses importance of sufficient soil cover for water management and flood protection by recognising the capacity of trees to bind the soil and contributing to more stable water balance and retention potential on a given area in order to prevent flooding;
Amendment 163 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Underlines the high recreational value of forests, proven in public opinion surveys; this is one of the primary advantages of forests and woodlands for European citizens;
Amendment 165 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Recognises the positive effects of trees and forests on human physical and mental health and encourages municipal authorities to maintain or improve public transport links between urban areas and forests in order to facilitate access to forests and woodland;
Amendment 167 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that timber and other harvested wood products as raw material, ands derived from sustainable forest management, have an important role to play in achievement of the EU’s socio-political goals such as the energy transition and the implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy targets and biodiversity targets, and notes that lack of management is inimical to these goals;
Amendment 178 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that timber as a raw material and sustainable forest management have an important role to play in achievement of the EU’s socio-political goals such as climate protection, the energy transition and the implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy targets and biodiversity targets, and notes that large-scale lack of management is inimical to these goals;
Amendment 180 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Notes that forest areas in the European Member States are extremely diverse; refers in this connection to the particularly valuable role of stable mixed forests including native species of trees suited to the local conditions and the essential part that mixed forests play in ecosystems and the contribution they make to biodiversity; calls on the Member States to support the efforts of forest owners to preserve and also to create native mixed forests typical of the area;
Amendment 181 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Acknowledges the positive impact of sustainable forest management on the biodiversity of forest ecosystems and strongly believes that sustainable forest management not only contributes to biodiversity conservation in the EU, but also helps restore lost biodiversity, in line with the objectives of the 2020 Biodiversity Strategy and the 7th EAP;
Amendment 183 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Stresses that according to scientific research managed forests have a higher CO2 absorption capacity than unmanaged forests; recognises therefore the important role of managed forests in climate change mitigation efforts and in generating employment in rural areas; underlines the importance of sustainable forest management in maximizing the carbon sequestration potential of EU forests;
Amendment 184 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Expressly supports the resource-efficient use of timber as a raw material and opposes legally binding rules for prioritisestablishing ing the uses of wood, as this not only restricts the energy market but is also impossible to enforce in many rural areas, if only for infrastructure reasonsfuture of any legally binding rules for prioritising the end uses of wood; in this connection, supports an open, market-oriented approach and freedom for all market participants;
Amendment 185 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Expressly supports the resource-efficient use of timber, as a raw material with limited availability, and opposes legally binding rules for prioritising the uses of wood, as this not only restricts the energy market but is also impossible to enforce in many rural areas, if only for infrastructure reasons; in this connection, supports an open, market-oriented approach and freedom for market participants;
Amendment 193 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Takes the view that the cascade model is a forward-looking resource-saving principle for the forest-based sector; In this connection calls on the Commission not to restrict the cascade model in European funding initiatives;
Amendment 194 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Believes that the EU should prioritise the use of locally-sourced timber, harvested wood products or forest biomass as opposed to wood imported from outside the EU in order to minimise the carbon footprint created by overseas transport, and stimulate sustainable local production;
Amendment 204 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes the view that sustainable forest management must be based on generally acknowledged and accepted principles and tools, such as criteria and indicators for SFM which must always apply to the sector as a whole; strongly supports in this connection the sustainability criteria devised in the framework of Forest Europe (Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe)1, which form a pan-European basis for uniform reporting on sustainable forest management and a basis for sustainability certification; __________________ 1 Forest Europe - Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe, Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for a Legally Binding Agreement on Forests in Europe: http://www.foresteurope.org/
Amendment 216 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes in this connection that the negotiations within Forest Europe towards a ‘European Forest Convention’2 as a binding framework for sustainable forest management and for improving the balance of interests in forestry policy have made significant progress, and calls on the Member States and the Commission to make all necessary efforts to bring these negotiations to a successful conclusion; __________________ 2 See http://www.forestnegotiations.org/
Amendment 219 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Welcomes the development of European criteria for sustainable forest management by the Commission; stresses that these criteria should be aligned with the requirements of Forest Europe and should be adapted where appropriate to European legislation;
Amendment 220 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Takes the view that forest management plans can be anare important strategic instruments for the implementation of concrete measures at the level of individual businesses, while supporting the principle that such measures should be voluntary, in accordance with entrepreneurial freedom; calls at the same time for a clear separation between forest management plans and the management plans under Natura 2000, in view of the need to curb excessive bureaucracy, particularly for small and medium-sized forestry undertakinglong-term planning and implementation of sustainable forest management in European forests, whereas the implementation of concrete measures therein at the forest holding level remains subject to national regulations;
Amendment 236 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission and the Member StatesWelcomes specific measures introduced in the Rural Development Regulation in order to create incentives and support new business models, such as production cooperatives, that seek to encourage small private forest owners to manage their forest actively and sustainably;
Amendment 243 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Recognises the need for improved transportations and logistics for forest management and extraction of timber; calls upon the Member States to develop sustainable logistics and logging systems with reduced negative effect on climate, including the use of trucks and ships powered by sustainable biofuel as well as extended use of railways; encourages the use of EU's structural funds and Rural Development Programmes for those purposes;
Amendment 246 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Amendment 249 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Stresses that the greatest possible degree of sustainable self-sufficiency in terms of timber as a raw material is in the vested interest of the European timber industry; notes that the promotion of short-rotation coppices, for example, can represent a key component in the context of the energy transition in order to reduce the pressure on forests;
Amendment 251 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12 c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to create incentives to encourage the increasingly large group of female forest owners to find special advice and support in relation to the active and sustainable management of their forests;
Amendment 252 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that forest-based industries have great potential for growth, and that further investments in innovation in the sector may bring new production niches and efficient industrial processes that minimiswould ensure smarter use of available resources and could minimise negative impacts on forestry resources, and therefore calls on the Commission to examine the European R&D programmes (Horizon 2020) and the programme for the competitiveness of small and medium- sized enterprises (COSME) for forestry priorities and, where appropriate, to develop new instruments for the forest- based sector and to promote targeted research on cost-effective solutions for new, innovative timber products, wood-based products and non- timber products together with services from forest and agroforestry;
Amendment 258 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Pays attention to technological advancements that allow for wider application of wood in industrial processes, particularly in such sectors as automotive and textiles, with high degree of efficiency;
Amendment 260 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the Commission to take action, in the implementation of the Rural Development Funds, to ensure that support is provided in particular to initiatives for reducing loss of biodiversity in forests, for promoting native species of trees and for improving forest management and that the funds are used in line with the policy goals;
Amendment 263 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Calls on the Member States to offer forest owners professional advice in order to prevent overuse of forests as a result of excessive timber harvesting or deterioration of the balance of nutrients, for example due to the harvesting of whole trees;
Amendment 264 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Stresses that the use of sustainably produced timber products as a result not only of the production of bioenergy and biomaterials such as textile fibres, for instance, but also as a result of the expansion of the traditional use of timber as a raw material could be instrumental in reducing the current dependence on fossil fuels;
Amendment 265 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13 d. Notes that wood is the only material that is able to store carbon dioxide, and calls on the European Commission to promote the use of timber in durable products and as a substitute for energy- and resource-intensive materials such as plastic, aluminium or concrete, especially in the building industry;
Amendment 266 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 e (new)
Paragraph 13 e (new)
13 e. Stresses that European forests are subject to an altered water balance and increased average temperatures as a result of climate change; in this connection calls on the Commission to develop a climate adaptation strategy for European forests in order to safeguard the future health and stability of European forests;
Amendment 267 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes the view that supporting research in forestry could further extending the forest-related knowledge basis is of crucial importance to research and that reliable information is essential for the implementation of the forest strategy; notes in this connection that national forest inventories represent a comprehensive monitoring tool for assessing forestry stocks and take into account regional considerations while responding to demands for less red tape and lower costs; welcomes in particular the Commission’s efforts to establish a European forest information system and initiatives to improve the comparability of existing dataand that reliable information on forest resources in the EU, their climate change mitigation potential as well as substitution effect of harvested wood products is essential for the implementation of the forest strategy;
Amendment 275 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Notes that national forest inventories represent a comprehensive monitoring tool for assessing forestry stocks and take into account regional considerations; welcomes in particular the Commission's efforts to establish a European forest information system and initiatives to improve the comparability of existing data;
Amendment 277 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. CTakes the view that skilled and well trained workforce is essential for successful implementation of SFM and calls on the Commission and the Member States to devise measures and, where possible, use existing European instruments such as the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European training programmes (ET2020), to compensate for the skilled workforce shortage in the forests; further takes the view that training programmes should be developed, particularly for new entrants and young foresters as well as for existing employees in the construction industry in order to increase their awareness of the opportunities created by the use of wood, so that the transfer of knowledge in forest management and its downstream industries is ensured;
Amendment 283 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to support the exchange of knowledge and best practice between industry, science and producers and to promote targeted research on cost- effective solutions for new, innovative timber products and wood-based products;
Amendment 284 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to support the exchange of knowledge and best practice between industry, science and producers and to promote targeted research on cost-effective solutions for new, innovative timber products and wood- based products;
Amendment 291 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to promote initiatives focusing more closely on timber and non- timber forest and agroforestry products as one of the EU’s crucial raw materials and on the forest as a significant economic factor and supplierupplier of raw material, environmental services and jobs for a bio- based society, and expressly supports awareness-raising campaigns to this end, particularly in schools and educational establishments;
Amendment 295 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to promote initiatives focusing more closely on timber as one of the EU’s crucial raw materials and on the forest as a significant economic factor and, supplier for a bio-based society and numerous ecosystem services and as a space used for living and recreation, and expressly supports awareness-raising campaigns to this end in schools and educational establishments;
Amendment 302 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that forests across the world are subject to disasters such as drought, storms, fires and insect infestation in connection with climate change; stresses that sustainable forest management can reduce the impact of climate change and that the biodiversity thus achieved can diminish risks of forest fires, pest damage and disease;
Amendment 303 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that sustainable forest management, including agroforestry practices, can reduce the impact of climate change and that the biodiversity thus achieved can diminish risks of forest fires, pest damage and disease;
Amendment 307 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that bio-economicsy as a core element of smart, green growth in Europe is necessary to realise the objectives of the flagship initiatives ‘Innovation Union’ and ’Resource efficient Europe’ under the Europe 2020 Strategy, and that timber as a raw material has a significant role to play in thimaking progress towards bio-based economy;
Amendment 309 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Expresses its disappointment with the fact that working conditions of forest workers are not taken as point of reference in the proposed strategy and requests the Commission to take intelligent work-organisation, high standards in technology and quality jobs into account;
Amendment 310 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. SExpresses serious concerns about the pace of world deforestation, particularly in developing countries, often from illegal logging; supports mechanisms that promote the global development of forestry towards more sustainable use, and in this connection refers in particular tocalls on the European Commission and Member States to comprehensively revise the EU Timber Directive3 and to the authorisation system for timber imports to the EU (FLEGT)4 with a view to curbing the illegal trade in timber which endangers forest ecosystems and negatively influences the competitiveness of European timber traders; suggests deploying or adjusting relevant public procurement rules which can encourage purchases of properly certified timber and harvested wood products; __________________ 3Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market. 4Council Regulation (EC) No 2173/2005 of 20 December 2005on the establishment of a FLEGT licensing scheme for imports of timber into the European Community (FLEGT = Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade).
Amendment 316 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that all 28 Member States safeguard enforcement of the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) by means of national laws and to instigate infringement proceedings against States in default; Calls for the product framework to be amended accordingly in the upcoming review of the EUTR;
Amendment 319 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Supports a trade policy and support mechanisms which reward those countries that restrict the loss of forests caused by the cultivation of agricultural commodities and refrain from perpetrating human rights violations in the forest-based sector;
Amendment 321 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20 c. Calls on the Member States to promote political measures which only consider the use of legally felled sustainable timber in the public procurement of timber, timber products and biomass for energy, in line with the long-term goals of the European Union, and which consequently safeguard supply chains that are free from deforestation, with the aim of minimising the loss of tropical forests;
Amendment 322 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. WObserves that demand for timber and harvested wood products in Europe drives deforestation in developing countries; encourages substitution of wood imports with increased domestic production; welcomes the efforts of the Commission and Member States to support developing countries in their measures to improve forestry policy and forestry legislation, particularly by way of REDD+5 (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation); __________________ 5Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation: http://unfccc.int/methods/redd/items/7377. php
Amendment 331 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Is of the opinion that Member States should consider revising their land ownership regimes in order to avoid competency conflicts particularly between agricultural and forest use of land; strongly believes that clearer legal framework is necessary in order to incentivise landowners into making investments in woodland;
Amendment 332 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure and promote the expanded involvement of experts from the Council, the European Parliament, interest groups and other stakeholders from the forest-based sector at an early stage in the implementation of a coherent forest strategy;
Amendment 334 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22 b. Calls on the Commission to draw up a fully-funded action plan containing specific measures for the successful implementation of the forest strategy;
Amendment 335 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes the view, therefore, that the mandate of the Standing Forestry Committee should be strengthened to enable the Commission to fully use the expertise from the Member States to be exploited to that end and to play an active role in the implementation processwhilst implementing the new EU Forest Strategy at EU level;
Amendment 339 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes the view, therefore, that the Standing Forestry Committee should be strengthened by the inclusion of relevant interest groups to enable expertise from the Member States and the interest groups to be exploited to that end and to play an active role in the implementation process;
Amendment 345 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Encourages the Commission to review its organisational structures relevant to forests and forest-based sector in order to ensure effective implementation of the strategy through enhanced co-ordination and communication;
Amendment 350 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that, in view of the Commission’s list of priorities, priority should also be given into implementing the new EU forest strategy to promoting the competitiveness and sustainability of forestry, supporting rural and urban areas, and expanding the knowledge basis and promoting coordination and communication;
Amendment 355 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that, in view of the Commission’s list of priorities, priority should also be given in implementing the new EU forest strategy to promoting the competitiveness and sustainability of forestry, supporting rural and urban areas, expanding the knowledge basis, protecting forests and preserving their ecosystems and promoting coordination and communication;
Amendment 357 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Calls on the Commission to work towards the primary goal of locally supporting and promoting communication between forest owners and users, in particular from the areas of environmental protection, recreation, tourism and hunting, in the Member States; Stresses in this connection the role of local partnership schemes, for example in the context of regional forest forums;
Amendment 358 #
2014/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to supplement the strategy with a robust action plan and to report to Parliament annually on the progress made in the Standing Forestry Committee andimplementation onf specific implementation measures, andactions of the strategy; advocates the convening of an expanded AGRI-ENVI-ITRE committee to permit a balanced discussion on progress in the implementation of the new EU forest strategy;
Amendment 7 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the challenges posed by climate change, energy efficiency and renewable energy targets, a sustainable energy mix, energy security and the development of innovative energy technologies can only be met with a unified strategy on energy security issues; calls on the Commission and Member States to recognise the importance of energy efficiency and its role in both lowering costs to consumers and maintaining security supply and emphasises the importance of including in investing in energy efficiency across the European Union in any energy Security plans.
Amendment 20 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
Amendment 35 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that increased energy security is inseparable from the need to move to a low-carbon economy and to promote investments in renewable energy sources; strongly calls, therefore, for a comprehensive strategy that builds on existing policy instruments, with the long- term objective of decarbonising the EU economy by 2050 and the elimination of the ‘EU’s energy islands’ which was initially forecast for completion in 2015.;
Amendment 38 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas 61 % of gas consumedall imported gas in the European Union is used infor the heating of buildings and 75% of these are residential buildings; whereas any interruptions in gas supply leading to inadequate heating puts at risk the health and wellbeing of a large proportion of EU citizens;
Amendment 49 #
2014/2153(INI)
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 gasenergy supply is more important than ever, as is the issue of diversification of energy supplies and the over-reliance on energy imports;
Amendment 67 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Maintains that energy saving and energy efficiency are the fast and cost-effective routes to addressing issues such as energy security, external dependence, high prices and environmental concerns; underlines the potential for both in specific sectors such as buildings and transport, and calls upon the commission to set clear targets for the renovation of building stock across the EU which will lead to thousands of new jobs across Europe and rejuvenate Europe's economy;
Amendment 81 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to adopt measures to increase energy efficiency as a priority, thus also tackling the problem of low competitiveness resulting from high energy prices; underlines the importance of fully implementing the measures provided for in existing legislation, namely the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive;, recognises that decreased emissions governed by an Emissions Performance Standard correlate directly with energy efficiency and long term savings in the energy sector
Amendment 98 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to step up the development and deployment of low- carbon technologies and to strengthen the role of renewable energy sourcrecognise the value of Carbon capture and storage technologies, which can play an important role as part of the suite of solutions to reduce carbon emissions in Europe and to strengthen the role of renewable energy sources and further ensure the diversification of energy supplies in order to save on fuel imports; welcomes the Commission’'s view of renewable energy as a no-regrets option and stresses the importance of developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions;
Amendment 122 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
Recital O a (new)
Oa. whereas an energy security strategy must prioritise low carbon technology and resources;
Amendment 129 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to abolish all indirect subsidies for fossil fuels and to make full use of funds for financing renewables, based on binding renewable targets;. Further calls on the Commission to incentivise and finance the switch to renewable technologies and maintain the financing of CCS technologies through innovation funds such as the NER300 and NER400.
Amendment 137 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reiterates the need to take immediate action in transport in terms of both efficiency improvements and, alternative fuels and electrification; considers that in the area of housing, deep renovation for energy efficiency should be a priority.
Amendment 141 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 9 – point 1 (new)
(1) Calls on Member States to be prepared with national and regional measures for sharply reducing energy demand, both before and in response to supply shocks. Asks the Commission to examine the feasibility of an EU-wide monitoring system to address such shocks. Notes however that any short-term measures to sharply reduce energy demands are not an effective way of dealing with the issue - Europe needs a wider plan to ensure continuity of supply;
Amendment 174 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance for strengthening energy independence of short-term measures such as storage of gas, development of reverse gas flow infrastructure, preparation of regional security of supply plans, and more effective use of the opportunities to import liquefied natural gas especially in those Member States which are exclusively dependent on one single supplier of natural gas; points out that there is a vital need for cooperation between the Commission, Member States, neighbouring countries, regulatory bodies, ACER, transmission system operators and gas suppliers;
Amendment 182 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for further investment in real low carbon energy sources;
Amendment 188 #
2014/2153(INI)
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, through energy efficiency, decarbonisation of the energy mix, and research and innovation;
Amendment 249 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that energy demand in the building sector is responsible for about 40 % of energy consumption in the EU and a third of natural gas use, and that it is therefore necessary to speed up and expand the renovation of buildings in order to reduce energy demand while encouraging greater involvement of the European Investment Bank and promoting energy services for which EU funds can complement national financing schemes. This will also create benefits for citizens including a reduction in energy bills and an improvement in standards of living;
Amendment 255 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Renovating buildings will also create thousands of new jobs across Europe and will rejuvenate Europe's economy;
Amendment 257 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on the Commission to set clear targets for the renovation of building stock across the EU;
Amendment 269 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that the role of local authorities of European cities in increasing energy efficiency through cogeneration, modernisation of district heating systems, increasing the use of cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models and renovation of buildings is also undoubtedly an important contribution to energy independence;
Amendment 272 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Local authorities also have a role to play in promoting alternative financing instruments including co-operative models and in the promotion of collective buying agreements to enable consumers to combine their energy demands and therefore lead to cheaper energy prices;
Amendment 291 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to be ambitious in implementing EU energy efficiency legislation, and thus to be prepared with national and regional measures for sharply reducing energy demand both before and in response to supply shocks; Asks the Commission to examine the feasibility of an EU-wide monitoring system to address such shocks;
Amendment 294 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes however that any short-term measures to sharply reduce energy demands are not an effective way of dealing with the issue - Europe needs a wider plan to ensure continuity of supply;
Amendment 310 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and to carry out a limited review of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order to update the provisions relevant to the indicative 2030 EU energy efficiency improvement target of at least 27 %; believes that increased EU funding should be allocated to these areas and that measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integral part of the annual European semester reporting and to ensure the full and timely transposition and implementation of these Directives in the Member States;
Amendment 317 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Emphasises that in the interests of ensuring the Directives result in the changes that were originally intended, a review of the impact of the legislation in the Member States would be desirable;
Amendment 389 #
2014/2153(INI)
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 EU legislation in this field;
Amendment 449 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Considers that Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) could play an important role in reducing emissions from a range of indigenous energy sources, allowing for a more diverse and secure energy mix; calls on the Commission to improve the conditions for deployment of CCS; recalls that while previously CCS was considered an untested technology, the opening of the CCS facilities at Boundary Dam in Canada has provided a successful example of this technology at an industrial scale;
Amendment 499 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that effective use of research and technological innovations fosters the leadership of European industry and contributes to the main EU energy policy goals, including security of supply, reduction of demand, competitiveness and sustainable development of energy production, transportation and consumption;
Amendment 506 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Commission to provide further support to nuclear fusion research projects like ITER, which will provide Europe with a source of zero-carbon, limitless energy supply, with zero harmful waste;
Amendment 507 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Recognises that without intensive investment in Europe's world-leading science research projects it will not be possible to develop existing and new low carbon technologies to help address the climate crisis facing the planet;
Amendment 528 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the commitment toConsiders that reducing greenhouse gas emissions must not underminecontributes to the EU economy’s global competitiveness; considers, therefore, that a complexand therefore stresses that a balanced and coherent approach to climate change and competitiveness is needed to ensure the sustainability of Europe's economy;
Amendment 564 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls for funding to be provided for the continued development of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies, including, but not limited to, support for pilot projects, storage investigation and transport, as well as storage infrastructure, all of which should be considered key to the successful roll-out of a technology which could help reconcile the EU's often divergent objectives;
Amendment 674 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Emphasises that energy must be made affordable to all citizens of the EU; considers that avoiding unnecessary consumption, efficiency improvements and sustainable energy investment, particularly in buildings, would enable many households to escape energy poverty which affected one in four EU citizens in 2012; highlights that the problem is likely to worsen given unstable energy security and underlines that while fuel subsidies can provide a respite, this is a temporary solution and subsidies remain an unsustainable option for reducing energy poverty; highlights the inequality of energy poverty in that the pricing structure for customers means that the poor pay more for their energy; invites the Commission to present a communication on energy poverty in Europe, accompanied by an action plan to fight against it; believes that the communication should contain a definition of energy poverty and develop national indicators in order to measure the incidence and evolution of energy poverty in the Union, as well as the efficacy of the measures to be undertaken;
Amendment 708 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Believes that Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) could aid the sustainable, low carbon exploitation of fuels from a variety of external sources; therefore, takes the view that CCS could have an important role in reconciling the EU's divergent objectives of a diverse, secure energy supply which simultaneously reduces greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 362 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the continuing need to identify and develop new markets, increase the EU global market share, secure fair access for EU exporters and stimulate export growth; with this regard, calls on the Commission to take necessary action;
Amendment 479 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Observes that successful campaigns to raise awareness and promote fairly traded products from the developing world may serve as an example of consumer-led action aimed at improving the balance of power of dairy farmers in the food supply chain and translate into premiums for dairy farmers;
Amendment 482 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Calls for wider inclusion of dairy farmers or their organisations into the food supply chain management mechanisms, groups or initiatives;
Amendment 165 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. By way of derogation from Article 5(2), a marketing authorisation for a limited market shall be granted for a pervalid for an unlimited period of time, unless risks to animal health, public health and protectiodn of 3 yearsthe environment (‘signal management process’) are detected.
Amendment 346 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 82 – paragraph 1
Article 82 – paragraph 1
1. Before the expiry of the period of validity of 3 years, mMarketing authorisations for a limited market granted in accordance with Article 21 shall be re- examined on application from the marketing authorisation holder. After the initial re-examination, it shall be re- examined every 5 years.
Amendment 417 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 116 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) if there is no product as referred to in point (a), a veterinary medicinal product prepared extemporaneously in accordance with the terms of a veterinary prescription by a person authorised to do so under national legislation.
Amendment 435 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 124 – paragraph 2
Article 124 – paragraph 2
2. The prohibition laid down in paragraph 1 shall not apply to advertising to persons permitted to use, prescribe or supply veterinary medicinal products.
Amendment 843 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) if there is no product as referred to in point (a), a veterinary medicinal product which does not contain antimicrobial agents, prepared extemporaneously in accordance with the terms of a veterinary prescription by a person authorised to do so under national legislation;
Amendment 125 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
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 specific active substances in order to avoid risk for animal health, human health or the environment.
Amendment 128 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Where no specific carry-over limits have been set for an active substance, the following carry- over limits of 3% of the active substance in the last batch of medicated feed or of intermediate product produced before the production of non-target feed shall apply:.
Amendment 131 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Amendment 138 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Amendment 198 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the quantities required for one month's treatment or twohree weeks in case of medicated feed containing antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products.
Amendment 108 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
Amendment 190 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) where an agricultural holding operates a mixed conventional and organic enterprise, the holding shall be managed in clearly separated areas identifiable by a site map against which the competent authority shall audit the operator;
Amendment 243 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. PIn case of products in which the presence of products or substances that have not been authorised in accordance with Article 19 is detected beyond the levels established taking account in particular of Directive 2006/125/EC, shall nota harmonised Union approach to investigations and sanctions shall apply. If an operator is not found guilty, the product may continue to be marketed as organic.
Amendment 247 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Amendment 249 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Amendment 610 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the entire agricultural holding or aquaculture operation shall be managed in compliance with the requirements applicable to organic production; a holding may be divided into clearly separate agricultural production units or aquaculture production sites, with organic production in the one unit or site and non- organic production in the other, provided that: (i) as regards livestock, different species are involved; (ii) as regards plants, easily distinguishable different varieties are involved. In the case of aquaculture, the same species may be involved. In the case of perennial crops which have to be cultivated over a period of at least three years, the separation may concern varieties not easily distinguishable provided that they are being produced under a conversion plan and with specific control arrangements. In the case of research and educational centres, nurseries, seed multipliers, hatcheries for aquaculture and algae production and breeding operations, the requirements concerning different species and varieties referred to in points (i) and (ii) shall not apply.
Amendment 642 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In the case referred to in paragraph 1a, the operator shall keep the organic production and the products used for this organic production separate from the non-organic production and the products used for the non-organic production. The operator shall keep appropriate registers to show this separation.
Amendment 644 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. By means of an implementing act, the Commission shall lay down more specific rules for the application of paragraphs 1(a) and 1a. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 37(2).
Amendment 786 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. The compensation fund aimed at ensuring compensation for operators in the event of accidental contamination may be cofinanced by fees and the fines paid by those responsible for the contamination, penalties which stem from applying the ‘polluter pays’ principle.
Amendment 1019 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part I – point 1.4.2
Annex II – part I – point 1.4.2
Amendment 118 #
2014/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The national strategy should be considered as the condition for the Member State's participation in the scheme and as a strategic multiannual document, setting out targets to be achieved by Member States and their priorities. To simplify procedures and reduce the administrative burden on national authorities, the national strategies should be submitted every six years. Member States should be allowed to update them regularly, in particular in light of the evaluations and reassessment of priorities or targets, but must formally consult with stakeholders within the member state when updating the strategy.
Amendment 213 #
2014/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 23 – paragraph 6
Article 23 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall choose the products to be featured in the distribution or to be included in supporting educational measures on the basis of objective criteria which may include the health and environmental considerations, seasonality, variety, or availability of local produce, giving priority to the extent practicable to products originating in the Union, particularly to local purchasing, organic products, fair trade bananas if imported from outside of the Union, short supply chains or environmental benefits.
Amendment 308 #
2014/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 23 a – paragraph 8
Article 23 a – paragraph 8
8. Member States participating in the school scheme shall publicise, at the places where the food is distributed or on the website of the place distributing the food, their involvement in the scheme and the fact that it is subsidised by the Union, for example, by putting up posters at school entrances or including digital information on their website for public display. A common identifier and Union logo shall be used on all accompanying information material. Member States shall ensure the added value and the visibility of the Union school scheme in relation to the provision of other meals in educational establishments.
Amendment 26 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
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 makeo ensure the market stability reserve has a quick and significant impact on the European Emissions 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 as of 1 July 2016. Without early introduction, projections show that the amount of surplus allowances would not fall below the current levels until 20215. 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 inas of 1 July 20216, allowances corresponding to 120% of the number of allowances in circulation in year x-21 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 4300 million. __________________ 7 COM(2012) 652 final. 8 Insert reference.
Amendment 40 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
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 auctioncancelling of part of any large increase ofin supply at the end of one trading period in the first two years of the next period.
Amendment 47 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Allowances that are backloaded in accordance with Decision No 1359/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council 1a and Commission Regulation (EU) No 176/20141b should be cancelled in order to limit large fluctuations of the carbon price in the future and in order to prevent the flooding of an already oversupplied market in 2019 and 2020. __________________ 1a Decision No 1359/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 amending Directive 2003/87/EC clarifying provisions on the timing of auctions of greenhouse gas allowances (OJ L 343, 19.12.2013, p. 1.) 1b Commission Regulation (EU) No 176/2014 of 25 February 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010 in particular to determine the volumes of greenhouse gas emission allowances to be auctioned in 2013-20 (OJ L 56, 26.2.2014, p. 11).
Amendment 60 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) The establishment of the market stability reserve does not affect the allocation of free allowances to industry at risk of carbon leakage and only tackles the volume of allowances that are auctioned. Any genuine risk of carbon leakage should fully be addressed as part the wider structural reform of the Emission Trading System in preparation for 2021. Until 2020, industry sectors which have been defined as being at risk of carbon leakage and which meet the relevant benchmarks, are protected by provisions in place which guarantee 100% free allowances. Guarantees to extend the existing carbon leakage measures have already been given in the Conclusions of the October 2014 European Council.
Amendment 90 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. A market stability reserve is established, and shall operate from 1 Januaruly 20216.
Amendment 109 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
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.
Amendment 122 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. InBy 1 January of each year beginning in 20217, a number of allowances equal to 120% of the total number of allowances in circulation in year x-2,1 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 100below 167 million.
Amendment 140 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. In any year, if the total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 4300 million, 100 million allowances 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.
Amendment 147 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 5
Article 1 – paragraph 5
5. In any year, if paragraph 4 is not applicable and measures are adopted under Article 29a of the Directivethe total number of allowances in circulation is lower than 300 million, 100 million allowances 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.
Amendment 163 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
2. “1. From 20211 July 2016 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 mMarket sStability rReserve established by Decision [OPEU please insert number of this Decision when known] of the European Parliament and of the Council(*).”
Amendment 172 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a
1a. Where the volume of allowances to be auctioned by Member States in the last two years of each period referred to in Article 13(1) exceeds by more than 30% the expected average auction volumes for the first two years of the following period before application of Article 1(3) of Decision [OPEU please insert number of this Decision when known], two-thirds of the difference between the volumes shall be deducted from auction volumes in the last year of the period and added in equal instalments to the volumes to be auctioned by Member Statand retired in equal instalments from auction volumes in the firlast two years of the following period.
Amendment 178 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
3a. In Article 10, the following paragraph shall be inserted: "1b. Allowances back-loaded in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 176/2014 and Decision No 1359/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council shall be permanently deleted."
Amendment 209 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
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 mMarket sStability rReserve 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).
Amendment 220 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Emission Performance Standard A large surplus decreases the carbon price signal and does not provide the necessary certainty investors require to invest in the transition towards a low- carbon economy, including energy supply. A stronger carbon price signal is necessary to avoid locking the EU into high carbon capital and investment. Therefore, by 31 December 2015, the Commission shall also consider whether the establishment of an EU wide Emissions Performance Standard for the power sector is necessary to support an adequate price signal to incentivise low carbon investment and where appropriate the Commission shall make a proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council for the establishment of such an EU - wide Emissions Performance Standard.
Amendment 224 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
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 December0 June 202016.
Amendment 40 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
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.
Amendment 54 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to reduce atmospheric NH3, CH4 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 other than those set out in this Directive with at least an equivalent or higher level of environmental performance owning to specific national circumstances.
Amendment 58 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Taking account of emission reduction projections based on a current legislation scenario, the national emission ceiling regime established by Directive 2001/81/EC should therefore be revised in order to align it with the internago beyond the emission reductional commitments of the Union and the Member Statesas set out in the Gothenburg Protocol and aim to achieve the health and environmental objectives as set out in the Union's 7th Environmental Action Programme.
Amendment 64 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) This Directive should contribute to the reduction of mercury emissions in the EU as required by the Community Strategy on Mercury and the Minamata Convention on Mercury to which Member States and the EU are parties.
Amendment 70 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States shouldall 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.
Amendment 82 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
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.
Amendment 84 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
Amendment 86 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 93 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Member States should adopt and implement a national air pollution control programme with a view to meeting their emission reduction requirements and intermediate emission levels, and to contributing effectively to the achievement of the Union air quality objectives. To this effect, Member States should, in consultation with the relevant local or regional authority, take account of the need to reduce emissions in zones and agglomerations affected by excessive air pollutant concentrations and/or in those that contribute significantly to air pollution in other zones and agglomerations, including in neighbouring countries. National air pollution control programmes should, to that end, contribute to the successful implementation of air quality plans enacted under Article 23 of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.23 __________________ 23 Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air in Europe (OJ L 152, 11.6.2008, p. 1).
Amendment 101 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) In the event of failure to comply with the emission reduction commitments set out in this Directive for 2020, 2025 and 2030, Member States shall not pass on the burden of compliance to authorities which do not have the strategic capabilities and powers to comply.
Amendment 106 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to reduce atmospheric NH3, CH4 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 other than those set out in this Directive with an equivalent level of environmental performance owning to specific national circumstances.
Amendment 112 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) In order to improve air quality, particularly in urban areas, national air pollution control programmes should include measures to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter in urban areas.
Amendment 115 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) In accordance with the Aarhus Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters and the case law of the Court of Justice, the public should be given wide access to justice in order to ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of this Directive and contribute to the protection of the right to live in an environment which is adequate for personal health and well-being.
Amendment 116 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 b (new)
Recital 15 b (new)
(15b) Environmental inspections and market surveillance are needed in order to ensure the effectiveness of this Directive and of measures adopted pursuant to the achievement of its objectives.
Amendment 117 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 c (new)
Recital 15 c (new)
(15c) When assessing the synergies between EU air quality policy and climate and energy policy the Commission shall take account of the European Parliament's Complementary Impact Assessment on interactions between EU air quality policy and climate and energy policy to this end.
Amendment 123 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall, to the extent necessary, include the emission reduction measures laid down in Part 1 of Annex III or measures having equivalent environmental effect, with a view to meeting the relevant national emission reduction commitments.
Amendment 148 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
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) and mercury (Hg) in accordance with the national emission reduction commitments applicable from 2020, 2025 and 2030, as laid down in Annex II.
Amendment 165 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 176 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – table a
Annex II – table a
Member SO2 reduction compared NOx reduction compared NMVOC reduction State with 2005 with 2005 compared with 2005 For For For any For For For any For For For any any any year any any any year any any year year year from year year year from year year from from 2030from from from from 2030 from from 2030 2020 2025 to 2030 2020 2025 2020 2025 to 2029 to to to to 2029 4 2029 4 2029 20294 2029 Belgium 43% 68 69% 70% 41% 631% 21 67% 21% 445% 46% Bulgaria 78% 93% 94% 41% 654% 21 68% 21% 621% 64% Czech Republic 45% 72%0% 74% 35% 663% 18 70% 18% 575% 58% Denmark 35% 58% 64% 56% 696% 35 72% 35% 598% 60% Germany 21% 53% 48% 54% 39% 695% 713% 13% 432% 44% Estonia 32% 70% 71% 18% 6157% 10 63% 10% 375% 65% Greece 74% 92% 91% 93% 31% 7269% 5 74% 54% 678% 70% Spain 67% 89% 89% 41% 752% 22 78% 22% 48% 49% France 55% 78% 80% 50% 7068% 743% 43% 5049% 52% Croatia 55% 86% 87% 31% 665% 34 70% 34% 4852% 56% Ireland 65% 83% 84% 86% 49% 675% 25 79% 25% 324% 39% Italy 35% 75% 76% 77% 40% 697% 35 72% 35% 54% 56% Cyprus 83% 97% 95%7% 44% 7069% 45 73% 45% 54% 56% Latvia 8% 46 50% 50% 32% 4438% 27 49% 27% 4958% 60% Lithuania 55% 72 74% 75% 48% 553% 32 60% 32% 5760% 64% Luxembur g g 34% 34% 44%46% 48% 43% 796% 829% 29% 58% 59% Hungary 46% 87% 88% 34% 698% 30 74% 30% 597% 60% Malta 77% 98% 99% 42% 896% 23 90% 23% 312% 32% Netherlan ds 28% 59% 57% 61% 45% 687% 8 72% 8% 345% 37% Austria 26% 53% 50% 37% 721% 21 77% 21% 48% 50% Poland 59% 78% 76% 81% 30% 552% 625% 25% 56%5% 59% Portugal 63% 77 79% 80% 36% 70% 715% 18% 47% 46%7% Romania 77% 92% 93% 45% 67%65% 71% 25% 64% 646% Slovenia 63% 89% 90% 90% 39% 71%68% 75% 23% 64% 635% Slovakia 57% 79% 80% 36% 5957% 63% 18% 40% 402% Finland 30% 30% 32% 36% 35% 51%47% 54% 35% 47% 546% Sweden 22% 22% 18% 20% 36% 65%63% 67% 25% 35% 389% United Kingdom 59% 84% 55% 73% 83% 85% 55% 71% 75% 32% 50% 49%51% EU 28 59% 81% 80% 83% 42% 6966% 728% 28% 50% 53%
Amendment 178 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – table b
Annex II – table b
Member NH3 reduction PM2,5 reduction compared CH4 reduction State compared with 2005 with 2005 compared with 2005 For For For any For For For any For any For any year any any any year year any year year year year from year from year from from from from 2030 2025 from 2030 2020 2030 2020 2025 to 2020 20205 to to to 2029 2029 2029 2024 2029 2024 Belgium 2% 16% 16% 7% 20% 48% 47% 50% 26% Bulgaria 3% 11% 10% 20% 64% 70% 53% Czech Republic 7% 35% 35% 6% 17% 51% 51% 9% 31% Denmark 24% 37% 37% 8% 33% 61% 64% 7% 24% Germany 5% 46% 39% 47% 26% 42% 43%6% 39% Estonia 1% 10% 8% 10% 15% 51% 52%74% 23% Greece 7% 28% 26% 8% 35% 71% 72%3% 40% Spain 3% 29% 29% 30% 15% 63% 61%4% 34% France 4% 31% 29% 32% 27% 46% 48%52% 25% Croatia 1% 27% 24% 9% 18% 67% 66%71% 31% Ireland 1% 11% 7% 14% 18% 35% 35%44% 7% Italy 5% 29% 269% 10% 44% 45%56% 40% Cyprus 10% 21% 218% 46% 73% 72%4% 18% Latvia 1% 3% 14% 16% 45%56% 63% 37% Lithuania 10% 4% 10% 20% 57% 65% 54% 42% Luxemburg 1% 25% 245% 15% 48% 50% 48% 27% Hungary 10% 38% 348% 13% 63% 63%66% 55% Malta 4% 25% 248% 25% 80% 80%1% 32% Netherlands 13% 24% 256% 37% 38%40% 42% 33% Austria 1% 20% 19% 20% 56% 59% 55% 20% Poland 1% 28% 269% 16% 37% 53% 40% 34% Portugal 7% 22% 1620% 15% 70% 70%71% 29% Romania 13% 25% 245% 28% 64% 65%9% 26% Slovenia 1% 25% 246% 25% 76% 70%7% 28% Slovakia 15% 41% 3741% 36% 63% 64%66% 41% Finland 20% 17% 2017% 30% 41% 39%48% 15% Sweden 15% 18% 178% 19% 35% 44% 30% 18% 18% United Kingdom 8% 22% 212% 30% 48% 50% 47% 41% EU 28 6% 29% 2730% 22% 51% 51%8% 33%
Amendment 190 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 191 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point a
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point a
(a) nitrogen management, taking into account the full nitrogen cycle (including establishment of soil and nutrient management plans);
Amendment 194 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point c
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point c
(c) low-emission manure spreading approaches (such as liquid-solid separation of animal manure);
Amendment 200 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point g a (new)
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) promotion of grazing and extensive farming and enhancing the pasture biodiversity with plants with high level of amino acids (e.g. clover, cereals);
Amendment 204 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point g b (new)
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) promotion of agroecology principles (i.e. protection of landscapes, application of biological controls, low amounts of articificial input, resource efficiency; linking ecology, culture, economics and society to sustain agricultural production, healthy environments, viable food production and employment in farming communities etc.);
Amendment 207 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may jointly implement their methane emission reduction commitments and intermediate emission levels referred to in Annex II, provided that they meet the following conditions:
Amendment 207 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point g c (new)
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 1 – point g c (new)
(gc) promotion of farming systems which involve crop rotation, including the use of nitrogen fixing crops;
Amendment 215 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may establish adjusted annual national emission inventories for SO2, NOx, NH3, NMVOC and, CH4, PM2,5 and Hg in accordance with Annex IV where non- compliance with their national emission reduction commitments or their intermediate emission levels would result from applying improved emission inventory methods updated in accordance with scientific knowledge.
Amendment 217 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 3 – point d
Annex III – part 1 – section A – point 3 – point d
(d) inorganic fertilisers shall be phased out as far as possible and replaced by organic fertilisers. Where inorganic fertilisers continue to be applied, they shall be spread in line with the foreseeable requirements of the receiving crop or grassland with respect to nitrogen and phosphorus, also taking into account the existing nutrient content in the soil and the nutrients from other fertilizers.
Amendment 219 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Members States that intend to apply paragraphs 1, 2 and 3any of the flexibilities under this Directive shall inform the Commission by 30 Sept1 December of the year preceding the reporting year concerned. That information shall include the pollutants and sectors concerned and, where available, the magnitude of the impacts upon national emission inventories.
Amendment 227 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – section B a (new)
Annex III – part 1 – section B a (new)
Ba. Measures to control methane emissions 1. Member States shall establish a national advisory code of good agriculural practice for reducing methane emissions, covering at least the following items: (a) livestock feeding strategies (e.g. improved forage quality, incorporation of leguminous crops in the animal diet, larger proportion of concentrates in diet, use of rumen resistant starch, etc.); (b) low-emission manure storage systems; (c) low-emission animal housing systems during natural periods of in-house husbandry; (d) promotion of anaerobic digestion (while preventing, through proper management, possible ammonia leakages resulting from such a technique); (e) promotion of grazing and extensive farming with low stocking density; (f) promotion of agroecology principles (i.e. protection of landscapes, application of biological controls, low amounts of articificial input, resource efficiency; linking ecology, culture, economics and society to sustain agricultural production, healthy environments, viable food production and employment in farming communities etc.).
Amendment 234 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point -a (new)
(-a) Consult the relevant local or regional authorities responsible for implementing emission abatement policies in specified zones and/or agglomerations, not excluding zones and/or agglomerations which are located in at least two Member States.
Amendment 241 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) take account of the need to reduce air pollutant emissions for the purpose of reaching compliance with air quality objectives in their territories, in particular the limit values under Directive 2008/50/EC, and, where appropriate in neighbouring Member States;
Amendment 256 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
contain specific policies and measures to protect the health of children, elderly people and other vulnerable groups and to ensure compliance with the Exposure Reduction Target established in accordance with Section B of Annex XIV of Directive 2008/50/EC;
Amendment 266 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall ensure that all Union source emission legislation is fit for purpose and aids in reaching the EU’s air quality objectives. To this end, the Commission and the Member States shall immediately agree on the new Euro 6 Real Driving Emissions (RDE) regulation proposal currently under consideration. The new type approval test method shall commence no later than 2017 and its design shall ensure it is effective and representative of the real world driving conditions. Conformity factors shall be strict and quantified to only represent the uncertainty of the RDE test procedure.
Amendment 268 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Member States shall establish a system of routine and non-routine environmental inspections and market surveillance and public reporting of mobile and stationary sources to ensure that policies and measures are effective in delivering emission reductions under real operating conditions.
Amendment 295 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6a Clean Air Fund The Commission shall facilitate access to financial instruments for national, regional and local measures on air quality necessary to implement this Directive, Directive 2008/50/EC and other Union legislation to cut air pollution by: (a) ensuring funding for national, regional and local measures under future work programmes of the Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme; (b) cooperating with Member States to ensure that sufficient funding from the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) is allocated to regional and local air quality measures; (c) ensuring that applicants can combine funding from the LIFE programme for air quality measures with funding from Horizon 2020 and ESIF.
Amendment 303 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Amendment 320 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Where a national air pollution control programme is updated under Article 6(4), the Member State concerned shall informcommunicate the updated programme to the Commission thereof within two months.
Amendment 326 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency and the Member States shall regularly review the national emission inventory data and national air pollution control programmes. This review shall involve the following:
Amendment 329 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
(ca) checks to verify that national air pollution control programmes satisfy the requirements of Article 6.
Amendment 331 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The results of this review shall be made publically available, in line with the provisions in Article 11.
Amendment 348 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a European Clean Air Forum The Commission shall set up a European Clean Air Forum to facilitate the coordinated implementation of the Clean Air Programme and bring together all relevant actors including the Member States’ competent authorities at all relevant levels, the Commission, industry, civil society, and the scientific community every two years. It shall oversee the establishment of guidance on the elaboration and implementation of national air pollution control programmes, the evolution of the emissions reduction paths, including the assessment of the reporting requirements.
Amendment 355 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Amendment 362 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Without prejudice to paragraph 1, Member States shall not pass on the burden of compliance to authorities which do not have the strategic powers to comply with the requirements of the Directive.
Amendment 381 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – table a
Annex II – table a
Member State SO2 reduction compared NOx reduction compared NMVOC reduction State compared with 2005 with 2005 compared with 2005 For For For any For For For any For For For any any any year any any year any any year year year from year year from year year from from from 2030 from from 2030 from from 2030 2020 2025 2020 2025 2020 20205 to to to to to to 2024 2029 2024 2029 2024 2029 Belgium 43% 56% 689% 4170% 42% 631% 2167% 37% 4445% 46% Bulgaria 78% 86% 943% 941% 56% 654% 21% 68% 44% 61% 624% Czech Republic 456% 70% 72% 4% 3549% 63% 6670% 18% 40% 55% 578% Denmark 35% 48% 58% 564% 56% 696% 35% 72% 47% 58% 5960% Germany 21% 37% 5348% 3954% 48% 69% 5% 713% 29% 4342% 44% Estonia 32% 65% 710% 718% 45% 6157% 63% 1021% 35% 3765% Greece 74% 81% 921% 931% 55% 72% 69% 74% 54% 68% 670% Spain 67% 81% 89% 89% 41% 56% 72% 75% 8% 229% 48% 4849% France 55% 69% 78% 580% 53% 70% 68% 74% 43% 49% 502% Croatia 55% 64% 876% 31% 87% 45% 665% 3470% 34% 4852% 56% Ireland 65% 84% 83% 6% 49% 67% 75% 9% 257% 34% 3239% Italy 35% 57% 756% 4077% 52% 697% 3572% 57% 5454% 56% Cyprus 83% 95% 957% 4497% 62% 7069% 4573% 56% 54% 56% Latvia 8% 46 20% 3250% 44%50% 327% 38% 49% Lithuania 55% 72%36% 58% 60% Lithuania 55% 74% 75% 48% 553% 32% 60% 43% 57 60% 64% Luxemburg 34% 44% 436% 48% 62% 796% 29% 82% 54% 58% 59% Hungary 46% 79% 87% 88% 34 55% 698% 30 74% 37% 597% 60% Malta 77 91% 98% 42% 89% 23% 99% 80% 86% 90% 25% 32% 31%2% Netherlands 28% 59% 45% 68% 8 50% 57% 61% 51% 67% 3472% 29% 35% 37% Austria 26% 36% 503% 3 57% 7256% 2 71% 77% 34% 48% 50% Poland 59% 78% 59% 76% 81% 30% 8% 55% 25% 2% 62% 28% 55% 56 59% Portugal 63% 77% 36% 63% 79% 80% 54% 710% 18 75% 38% 47% 46 47% Romania 77% 85% 92% 93% 45% 9% 675% 25% 71% 39% 64% 66% Slovenia 63% 89% 39% 71% 23 87% 90% 90% 52% 68% 75% 27% 64% 635% Slovakia 57% 79% 36 80% 43% 597% 18% 63% 27% 40% Finland 42% Finland 30% 30 32% 35% 51% 36% 37% 47% 54% 358% 47% 4654% Sweden 22% 22% 36% 65% 25 22% 18% 20% 54% 63% 67% 32% 35% 389% United Kingdom 59% 64% 843% 55% 73% 32 85% 59% 71% 75% 36% 50% 4951% EU 28 59% 81% 42% 69% 28 69% 80% 83% 52% 66% 72% 36% 50% 53%
Amendment 395 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – table b
Annex II – table b
Amendment 409 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – table b a (new)
Annex II – table b a (new)
Table (ba) Emission reduction commitments for mercury (Hg) compared to 2005* For any year from 2025 to 2029 For any year from 2030 *Figures shall be based on the methodology of the European Parliamentary Research Service's study "Air Quality - Complementary Impact Assessment on interactions between EU air quality policy and climate and energy policy" 75% gap closure CEP scenario including the EU's 2030 Climate and Energy package.
Amendment 422 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 1 – part A – point 1 – point a
Annex III – section 1 – part A – point 1 – point a
(a) nitrogen management, taking into account the full nitrogen cycle (soil and nutrient management plans should be established);
Amendment 425 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 1 – part A – point 1 – point c
Annex III – section 1 – part A – point 1 – point c
(c) low-emission manure spreading approaches (such as liquid-solid separation of animal manure);
Amendment 429 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 1 – part A – point 1 – point g a (new)
Annex III – section 1 – part A – point 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) promotion of grazing and extensive farming and enhancing the pasture biodiversity in plant with high level of amino acids (e.g. clover, cereals);
Amendment 430 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 1 – part A – point 1 – point g b (new)
Annex III – section 1 – part A – point 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) promotion of crop rotation including nitrogen fixing crops;
Amendment 432 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 1 – part A – point 1 – point g c (new)
Annex III – section 1 – part A – point 1 – point g c (new)
(gc) promotion of agroecological farming that leads to agricultural systems with high biodiversity, resource efficiency and reduced dependency on artificial inputs.
Amendment 449 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 1 – part A – point 3 – point d
Annex III – section 1 – part A – point 3 – point d
(d) inorganic fertilisers shall as far as possible be replaced by organic fertilisers. Where inorganic fertilisers continue to be applied, they shall be spread in line with the foreseeable requirements of the receiving crop or grassland with respect to nitrogen and phosphorus, also taking into account the existing nutrient content in the soil and the nutrients from other fertilizers.
Amendment 468 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 1 – part A a (new)
Annex III – section 1 – part A a (new)
Aa. Measures to control methane emissions Member States shall establish a national advisory code of good agricultural practice for reducing methane emissions, which should include the following measures: (a) 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.); (b) low-emission manure storage systems; (c) for cattle in stable, low-emission animal housing systems; (d) promotion of anaerobic digestion (while preventing, through proper management, possible ammonia leakages resulting from the use of such technique); (e) promotion of grazing and extensive farming with low stocking density; (f) promotion of agroecological farming that leads to agricultural systems with high biodiversity, resource efficiency and reduced dependency on artificial inputs.
Amendment 470 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 1 – part A b (new)
Annex III – section 1 – part A b (new)
Ab. Measures to control emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter in urban areas In consultation with local and regional authorities, Member States shall consider the following measures: - Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans including measures such as low emission zones, congestion pricing, parking controls, speed limits, car sharing schemes and roll-out of alternative charging infrastructure; - Promotion of modal shift to increase the use of cycling, walking and public transport; - Sustainable Urban Freight Plans such as the introduction of consolidation centres plus measures to encourage a shift of regional freight from road to electric rail and water; - Using the planning system to address emissions from new development and boiler systems; retrofit energy efficiency measures to existing buildings; - Retrofitting schemes to promote the replacement of old domestic combustion installations with better home insulation, heat pumps, light fuel oil, new wood pellet installations, district heating or gas; - Economic and fiscal incentives to encourage the uptake of low emitting heating appliances; - Banning of solid-fuel burning in residential areas and other sensitive areas to protect the health of vulnerable groups including children; - Ensure Emissions from Construction are minimised by introducing and enforcing policies to reduce and monitor construction dust, and set emissions limits for Non Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) - Revision of vehicle taxation rates in recognition of the higher real-world emissions from diesel cars and gasoline direct injection vehicles to encourage sales of less polluting vehicles; - Public procurement and fiscal incentives to encourage early uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles; - Support for retrofit of UNECE REC Class IV particulate filters on diesel machines, trucks, buses and taxis; - Regulate emissions from construction machines and other non-road mobile machinery operating in densely populated areas (including through the retrofit); - Awareness raising campaigns and alerts.
Amendment 495 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 2 – point 1 – point d
Annex III – section 2 – point 1 – point d
(d) where relevant, an explanation of the reasons why the intermediate emission levels for 2025 cannot be met without measures entailing disproportionate costmethodology used to ensure that measures to achieve national reduction commitments for PM2.5 prioritize reduction of black carbon emissions;
Amendment 501 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 2 – point 2 – point a
Annex III – section 2 – point 2 – point a
(a) an assessment of the progress made with implementation of the programme, the reduction of emissions and, the reduction of concentrations and associated environmental, public health and socio- economic benefits;
Amendment 503 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 2 – point 2 – point b
Annex III – section 2 – point 2 – point b
(b) any significant changes in the policy context, assessments, (including the results of the inspections and market surveillance carried out in accordance with Article 6), the programme or the implementation time table. , including reasons for any delays.
Amendment 507 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 2 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Annex III – section 2 – point 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) an assessment of the progress made towards the achievement of the EU's long-term health and environmental objectives;
Amendment 512 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 2 – point 2 a (new)
Annex III – section 2 – point 2 a (new)
2a. Where a national air pollution control programme is updated in accordance with Article 6(4), it should also include information on all additional air pollution abatement measures that have been considered at appropriate local, regional or national level for implementation in connection with the attainment of emission reduction commitments and air quality objectives, including those outlined in Annex III.
Amendment 44 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In order to ensure continuity with the rules laid down in Regulation (EC) No 258/97, the absence of a use for human consumption to a significant degreeand placing on the market within the Union before the date of entry into force of that Regulation, namely 15 May 1997, should be maintained as a criterion for a food to be considered as a novel food. A use within the Union should also refer to a use in the Member States irrespective of the date of accession of the various Member States to the Union.
Amendment 55 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) When there is a significant change in the production process of a substance that has been used in accordance with Directive 2002/46/EC, Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 or Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, or a change in particle size of such a substance, for example through nanotechnology, it may have an impact on food and thereby on food safety. Therefore, that substance should be considered a novel food under this Regulation and should be re-evaluated first in accordance with this Regulation, after full risk assessment, and subsequently in accordance with the relevant specific legislation.
Amendment 114 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) ‘novel food’ means all food that was not used for human consumption to a significant degreeand marketed within the Union before 15 May 1997 irrespective of the date of accession of the various Member States to the Union and includes in particular:
Amendment 128 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) food to which a new production process not used for food production within the Union before 15 May 1997 is applied, where that production process gives rise to significant changes in the composition or structure of the food which affect its nutritional value, the way it is metabolised or the level of undesirable substances, determined on the basis of full risk assessment;
Amendment 141 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Recital 15 a (new)
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.
Amendment 183 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7b – paragraph 4 a (new)
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 raw material obtained from other energy crops grown on land, including forestry plantations such as short- rotation coppices and short-rotation forests, until a specific indirect land-use change value has been set for biofuels and bioliquids derived therefrom for the purpose of calculating their greenhouse gas impact in accordance with Article 7d."
Amendment 196 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – point 5 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – point 5 – point -a (new)
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7d – paragraph 1
Article 7d – paragraph 1
"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."
Amendment 289 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point d a (new)
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point d a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
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."
Amendment 291 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point d a (new)
Article 2 – point 2 – point d a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 4 b (new)
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."
Amendment 296 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
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)."
Amendment 309 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 105 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In addition, and only where the notifier/applicant has refused to adjust the geographical scope of the notification/application of a GMO as requested by a Member State, there should be the possibility for that Member State to adopt reasoned measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of that GMO once authorised in all or part of its territory, on the basis of grounds distinct from those assessed according to the harmonized set of Union rules, that is Directive 2001/18/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003, which are in conformity with Union law. Those grounds may be related to environmental or agricultural policy objectives based on empirical evidence, or other compelling grounds such as town and country planning, land use, socio-economic impacts, co-existence and public policy. Those grounds may be invoked individually or in combination, depending on the particular circumstances of the Member State, region or area in which those measures will apply.
Amendment 137 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) When new and objective circumstances justify an adjustment of the geographical scope of the consent/authorisation of a GMO, and in any case no earlier than twofive years after the date when the consent/authorisation is granted, a Member State should be able to request, via the Commission, the consent/authorisation holder to adjust its geographical scope. If the consent/authorisation holder does not explicitly or tacitly agree, the Member State should be given the possibility to adopt reasoned measures restricting or prohibiting the cultivation of that GMO. The Member State concerned should communicate a draft of those measures to the Commission at least 75 days prior to their adoption, in order to give the opportunity to the Commission to comment, and should refrain from adopting and implementing those measures during that period. On the expiry of the established standstill period, the Member State should be able to adopt the measures as originally proposed or amended to take into account the Commission's comments.
Amendment 204 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 26 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) environmental policy objectives distinct from the elements assessed according to this Directive and Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and based on empirical evidence which might arise from the cultivation of GMOs such as pesticide resistance or loss of biodiversity;
Amendment 265 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 5
Article 26 b – paragraph 5
5. Where, after the authorisation of a GMO under this Directive or Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and no earlier than twofive years after the date that the consent/authorisation is granted, a Member State considers that new objective circumstances justify an adjustment of the geographical scope of the consent/authorisation, it may apply the procedure under paragraphs 1 to 4, mutatis mutandis, provided that such measures do not affect the cultivation of any authorised GMO seeds and plant propagating materials which were planted lawfully before those measures were adopted.