4 Amendments of Theresa GRIFFIN related to 2017/2052(INI)
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Considers that the use of the EGF, providing EU solidarity and support to workers losing their jobs as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns arising from globalisation or as a result of the global economic and financial crisis, has not lived up to expectations and needs to be improved in order to refocus on the purpose it was originally intended, to improve its coordination with the structural funds, and to integrate its activation within a structuring, long-term strategy ; points out, inter alia, that the procedures for implementing support from the EGF are too time- consuming and cumbersome; believes that a revised EGF should be endowed with at least an identical annual allocation under the new MFF; is moreover convinced that the scope of the EGF should be widened to encompass workers losing their jobs as a result of structural changes in the production patterns due to the need to fight against climate changes and to implement the COP21 objectives
Amendment 401 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75
Paragraph 75
75. Considers it essential to secure a sustainable and affordable energy supply in Europe; calls, therefore, for continuous support for investments ensuring the diversification of energy sources, increasing energy security and enhancing energy efficiency, including by CEF Energy; asks to focus the support towards the objectives of Article 194(1) TFEU; stresses therefore the need to reorient CEF Energy support in gas infrastructure to investments aimed at decarbonizing the gas supply (biogas, green hydrogen, synthetic methane,...); stresses in particular the importance of providing for comprehensive support, especially for carbon-intensive regions, energy transition, transition to a low- carbon economy, the modernisation of power generation and grids, carbon capture storage and utilisation technologies, and the modernisation of district heating; considers that the transformation of the energy sector in the light of the climate objectives should be supported by the creation of an Energy Transition Fund under the next MFF that would facilitate the structural changes in energy-intensive industries and carbon-intensive electricity production plants, and create incentives for low-carbon investments and innovative solutions;
Amendment 409 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75 a (new)
Paragraph 75 a (new)
75a. Emphasises the need for a European wide investment plan in favour of energy efficiency in light of the ambitious objectives the EU has set itself for 2030; is convinced that such an investment program would have a very positive effect in terms of job creation, affordable housing and fight against energy poverty ; is therefore convinced that the next MFF should encompass a visible and "easy to access" Energy Efficiency EU wide investment program that would enable local public authorities to get administrative and financial support to carry out energy efficiency plans in the housing and building sector;
Amendment 411 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 75 b (new)
Paragraph 75 b (new)
75b. Considers that under the next MFF, the transition of the energy sector in the light of the climate objectives should be supported by the creation of a Just Transition Fund with the aim of supporting workers and communities adversely affected by this transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy; in this respect urges the Commission to set up a financing platform at Union level for this initiative, drawing lessons from the current experiences and ensuring sufficient additional resources to cover needs in the affected areas; furthermore stresses that this fund should focus on the creation of decent and sustainable jobs together with retraining and new skills in clean processes and technologies, and on enhancing social protection schemes, including active labour market policies;