BETA

Activities of Franc BOGOVIČ

Plenary speeches (72)

One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
2019/07/15
The situation of EU forests (debate)
2019/09/16
Dossiers: 2019/2800(RSP)
Appointment of the President of the European Central Bank - Candidate: Ms Christine Lagarde (debate)
2019/09/17
Dossiers: 2019/0810(NLE)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 October 2019 (debate)
2019/10/22
Situation of migrants in Bosnia, in particular in Bihać (debate)
2019/11/14
Climate and environmental emergency - 2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) (debate)
2019/11/25
Dossiers: 2019/2712(RSP)
Presentation by the Commission President-elect of the College of Commissioners and their programme (debate)
2019/11/27
Conflict of interest and corruption affecting the protection of EU's financial interests in Member States (debate)
2019/12/17
Dossiers: 2019/2963(RSP)
Devastating Bushfires in Australia and other extreme weather events as a consequence of Climate Change (debate)
2020/01/13
Cross-border organised crime and its impact on free movement (debate)
2020/01/13
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Croatian Presidency (debate)
2020/01/14
Sustainable investment plan, just transition fund and Roadmap on Social Europe (debate)
2020/01/14
The reopening of the prosecution against the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic on the misuse of EU funds and potential conflicts of interest (debate)
2020/01/15
Farm to Fork Strategy - the key role of farmers and rural areas (debate)
2020/02/13
Dossiers: 2020/2542(RSP)
Coronavirus outbreak, state of play and ensuring a coordinated European response to the health, economic and social impact (debate)
2020/03/10
Conclusions of the special European Council meeting of 20 February 2020 on the Multiannual Financial framework (debate)
2020/03/10
The role of cohesion policy in tackling the socio-economic fallout from COVID-19 (debate)
2020/07/10
Dossiers: 2020/2644(RSP)
The European Forest Strategy - The Way Forward (debate)
2020/10/06
Dossiers: 2019/2157(INI)
European Climate Law (debate)
2020/10/06
Dossiers: 2020/0036(COD)
Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD - Common agricultural policy: financing, management and monitoring - Common agricultural policy – amendment of the CMO and other Regulations (debate)
2020/10/20
Dossiers: 2018/0218(COD)
Additional resources in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: REACT-EU (debate)
2020/12/15
Dossiers: 2020/0101(COD)
Establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (debate)
2021/02/09
Dossiers: 2020/0104(COD)
Government attempts to silence free media in Poland, Hungary and Slovenia (debate)
2021/03/10
Long-term vision for rural areas (debate)
2021/03/11
Dossiers: 2021/2549(RSP)
The severe impact of the recent spring frost on fruit and wine growers (debate)
2021/05/20
Dossiers: 2021/2696(RSP)
Common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund, the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy 2021-2027 – European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund 2021-2027 – Specific provisions for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and external financing instruments 2021-2027 (debate)
2021/06/23
European Climate Law (continuation of debate)
2021/06/24
Dossiers: 2020/0036(COD)
The outcome of the Western Balkans summit (continuation of debate) (continuation of debate)
2021/10/21
Implementation of the 2021-2027 cohesion policy (debate)
2022/03/07
Dossiers: 2022/2527(RSP)
Need for an urgent EU action plan to ensure food security inside and outside the EU in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (debate)
2022/03/23
Dossiers: 2022/2593(RSP)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: including the latest developments of the war against Ukraine and the EU sanctions against Russia and their implementation (debate)
2022/04/06
Dossiers: 2022/2560(RSP)
Election of the Members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage (debate)
2022/05/02
Dossiers: 2020/2220(INL)
EU islands and cohesion policy (debate)
2022/06/06
Dossiers: 2021/2079(INI)
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States (Effort Sharing Regulation) - Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) - CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (joint debate – Fit for 55 (part 2))
2022/06/07
Dossiers: 2021/0197(COD)
Adoption by Croatia of the euro on 1 January 2023 (debate)
2022/07/04
Dossiers: 2022/0179(NLE)
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Amending the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act (debate)
2022/07/05
Dossiers: 2021/2245(INI)
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Amending the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act (debate)
2022/07/05
Dossiers: 2021/2245(INI)
Recent heat wave and drought in the EU (debate)
2022/07/07
New EU Forest Strategy for 2030 – Sustainable Forest Management in Europe (debate)
2022/09/12
Dossiers: 2022/2016(INI)
Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change (debate)
2022/09/13
Economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU: the 8th Cohesion Report - EU border regions: living labs of European integration (debate)
2022/09/14
Dossiers: 2022/2032(INI)
Question Time (Commission) Tackling depopulation through cohesion policy instrument
2022/10/04
The urgent need for an EU strategy on fertilisers to ensure food security in Europe (debate)
2022/10/06
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 - all sections (debate)
2022/10/18
Dossiers: 2022/0212(BUD)
Communication on ensuring availability and affordability of fertilisers (debate)
2022/11/09
Prevention, management and better care of diabetes in the EU on the occasion of World Diabetes Day (debate)
2022/11/21
Protection of livestock farming and large carnivores in Europe (debate)
2022/11/23
A long-term vision for the EU's rural areas (debate)
2022/12/12
Dossiers: 2021/2254(INI)
30th Anniversary of the Single Market (debate)
2023/01/16
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022 (continuation of debate)
2023/01/18
Question Time (Commission) - Strengthened EU enlargement policy to the Western Balkans
2023/02/14
Question Time (Commission) - Strengthened EU enlargement policy to the Western Balkans
2023/02/14
Availability of fertilisers in the EU (debate)
2023/02/16
Dossiers: 2022/2982(RSP)
European Citizens’ Initiative "Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment" (debate)
2023/03/16
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System - Monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport - Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Social Climate Fund - Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation (debate)
2023/04/17
Dossiers: 2021/0207(COD)
Cohesion dimension of EU state aid and de minimis rules (debate)
2023/04/20
Dossiers: 2023/2634(RSP)
The role of farmers as enablers of the green transition and a resilient agricultural sector (continuation of debate)
2023/05/10
Large transport infrastructure projects in the EU (debate)
2023/06/12
Dossiers: 2022/2021(INI)
Nature restoration (debate)
2023/07/11
Dossiers: 2022/0195(COD)
Reviewing the protection status of wolves and other large carnivores in the EU (topical debate)
2023/09/13
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (debate)
2023/09/13
Dossiers: 2023/0079(COD)
Improving firefighters’ working conditions (debate)
2023/09/14
Dossiers: 2023/2701(RSP)
The proposed extension of glyphosate in the EU (debate)
2023/10/04
Establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’) (debate)
2023/10/16
Dossiers: 2023/0199(COD)
Water scarcity and structural investments in access to water in the EU (debate)
2023/10/17
European protein strategy (debate)
2023/10/19
Dossiers: 2023/2015(INI)
State of the Energy Union (debate)
2023/11/08
Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act) (debate)
2023/11/20
Dossiers: 2023/0081(COD)
Sustainable use of plant protection products (debate)
2023/11/21
Dossiers: 2022/0196(COD)
Small modular reactors (debate)
2023/12/11
Dossiers: 2023/2109(INI)
Small modular reactors (debate)
2023/12/11
Dossiers: 2023/2109(INI)
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (debate)
2023/12/12
Dossiers: 2023/0079(COD)

Reports (1)

REPORT on small modular reactors
2023/12/06
Committee: ITRE
Dossiers: 2023/2109(INI)
Documents: PDF(211 KB) DOC(69 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Franc BOGOVIČ', 'mepid': 125004}]

Shadow reports (2)

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 in order to provide financial assistance to Member States to cover serious financial burden inflicted on them following a withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union without an agreement
2019/10/21
Committee: REGI
Dossiers: 2019/0183(COD)
Documents: PDF(197 KB) DOC(76 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Younous OMARJEE', 'mepid': 30482}]
REPORT on a long-term vision for the EU's rural areas – Towards stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas by 2040
2022/11/08
Committee: AGRI
Dossiers: 2021/2254(INI)
Documents: PDF(277 KB) DOC(113 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Isabel CARVALHAIS', 'mepid': 199996}]

Opinions (1)

OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020
2023/07/19
Committee: REGI
Dossiers: 2023/0079(COD)
Documents: PDF(343 KB) DOC(195 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Franc BOGOVIČ', 'mepid': 125004}]

Shadow opinions (10)

OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) No 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)
2020/09/08
Committee: AGRI
Dossiers: 2020/0036(COD)
Documents: PDF(274 KB) DOC(187 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Asger CHRISTENSEN', 'mepid': 197558}]
OPINION on reversing demographic trends in EU regions using cohesion policy instruments
2020/12/07
Committee: AGRI
Dossiers: 2020/2039(INI)
Documents: PDF(138 KB) DOC(73 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Mazaly AGUILAR', 'mepid': 198096}]
OPINION on cohesion policy and regional environment strategies in the fight against climate change
2021/02/01
Committee: AGRI
Dossiers: 2020/2074(INI)
Documents: PDF(147 KB) DOC(75 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Francisco GUERREIRO', 'mepid': 197645}]
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure and repealing Regulation (EU) No 347/2013
2021/06/22
Committee: REGI
Dossiers: 2020/0360(COD)
Documents: PDF(337 KB) DOC(232 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Vlad-Marius BOTOŞ', 'mepid': 197668}]
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2018/842 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement
2022/03/21
Committee: REGI
Dossiers: 2021/0200(COD)
Documents: PDF(206 KB) DOC(136 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Vlad-Marius BOTOŞ', 'mepid': 197668}]
OPINION on the proposal for a Council directive restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (recast)
2022/05/18
Committee: AGRI
Dossiers: 2021/0213(CNS)
Documents: PDF(213 KB) DOC(175 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Martin HLAVÁČEK', 'mepid': 197526}]
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2021, section III – Commission
2023/02/01
Committee: REGI
Dossiers: 2022/2081(DEC)
Documents: PDF(146 KB) DOC(69 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Younous OMARJEE', 'mepid': 30482}]
OPINION on job creation – the just transition and impact investments
2023/07/24
Committee: REGI
Dossiers: 2022/2170(INI)
Documents: PDF(132 KB) DOC(47 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Matthias ECKE', 'mepid': 237465}]
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the sustainable use of plant protection products and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2115
2023/10/25
Committee: AGRI
Dossiers: 2022/0196(COD)
Documents: PDF(489 KB) DOC(266 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Clara AGUILERA', 'mepid': 125045}]
OPINION on the implementation of the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
2023/11/16
Committee: AGRI
Dossiers: 2023/2001(INI)
Documents: PDF(130 KB) DOC(47 KB)
Authors: [{'name': 'Paolo DE CASTRO', 'mepid': 96891}]

Institutional motions (4)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on measures to address the impact on European agriculture of the WTO ruling on the Airbus dispute
2019/11/25
Dossiers: 2019/2895(RSP)
Documents: PDF(143 KB) DOC(46 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recent developments in the Serbia-Kosovo dialogue, including the situation in the northern municipalities in Kosovo
2023/10/16
Dossiers: 2023/2880(RSP)
Documents: PDF(142 KB) DOC(46 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the recent developments in the Serbia-Kosovo dialogue, including the situation in the northern municipalities in Kosovo
2023/10/18
Documents: PDF(169 KB) DOC(55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated directive of 17 October 2023 amending Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the adjustments of the size criteria for micro, small, medium-sized and large undertakings or groups
2023/12/06
Dossiers: 2023/2922(DEA)
Documents: PDF(142 KB) DOC(65 KB)

Oral questions (8)

Water crisis in Bulgaria
2020/01/06
Documents: PDF(51 KB) DOC(11 KB)
Planned POSEI budget cuts
2020/03/06
Documents: PDF(52 KB) DOC(11 KB)
Planned POSEI budget cut
2020/03/06
Documents: PDF(52 KB) DOC(11 KB)
Human rights situation in Iran, in particular the situation of political prisoners sentenced to death
2020/07/01
Documents: PDF(53 KB) DOC(11 KB)
Dual quality of products in the single market
2020/07/09
Documents: PDF(51 KB) DOC(10 KB)
Putting forward an EU Strategy for Demography
2021/06/07
Documents: PDF(53 KB) DOC(11 KB)
Implementation of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices
2022/04/22
Documents: PDF(51 KB) DOC(10 KB)
European initiative to promote civic engagement to protect and better support European volunteers
2022/06/28
Documents: PDF(52 KB) DOC(11 KB)

Written explanations (503)

Draft amending budget No 1/2019: surplus from 2018 (A9-0005/2019 - John Howarth)

Podpiram predlog spremembe proračuna, saj vpis tega presežka kot dodatni prihodek v proračunskem letu 2019 skladno zmanjšuje prispevke držav članic v proračun EU.Glavna komponenta presežka so pozitivni izidi prihodkov, pretežno zaradi konkurenčnih glob in premajhnih izdatkov, kar pozdravljam.
2019/09/18
Draft amending budget No 2/2019: reinforcement of key programmes for EU competitiveness: Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+ (A9-0004/2019 - John Howarth)

Podprl sem tudi predlagano spremembo proračuna EU, pri kateri gre za del splošnega dogovora, ki je bil sprejet že lansko leto pri proračunu za leto 2019.Podpiram namenitev sredstev za okoljevarstvene raziskovalne dejavnosti, saj mora EU začeti sprejemati odločilnejše korake v boju proti podnebnim spremembam in uresničitvi zastavljenim podnebnim ciljem, kot je na primer prehod na brezogljično družbo. Tudi globalno gledano naj Evropa postane zgled drugim državam sveta pri razvoju okolju prijaznejših metod bivanja, saj lahko rešitve učinkovito delujejo zgolj v multilateralni povezavi.Hkrati podpiram dodatna sredstva za program Erasmus+ za osnovne mobilnostne aktivnosti, saj s tem krepimo formalno in neformalno izobraževanje naslednjih generacij in zavedanje mladih o pozitivnih posledicah evropskega povezovanja. S tem programom pomagamo vzgajati nove generacije izobraženih Evropejcev glede na evropske vrednote in načela, na katerih je bila EU zgrajena.
2019/09/18
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Romania, Italy and Austria (A9-0002/2019 - Siegfried Mureşan)

Obsežne poplave ter plazovi so povzročili posledice ne zgolj na infrastrukturi, zgradbah ter električnih sistemih, temveč so močno vplivali na gospodarstvo, kmetijstvo, turizem.Tamkajšnji dogodki so kvalificirani kot naravne nesreče z obsežnimi škodami, ki so imele tudi humanitarne posledice, celo smrtne žrtve. EU je v teh primerih dolžna izkazati solidarnost. Treba je zagotoviti sredstva za pomoč pri ponovni vzpostavitvi primernih življenjskih razmer, sanaciji okolja in zagonu gospodarstva.Dodelitev sredstev solidarnostnega sklada za pomoč sanacije posledic ekstremnih vremenskih dogodkov v omenjenih državah sem iz navedenih razlogov podprl.
2019/09/18
Draft amending budget No 3/2019: proposal to mobilise the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Romania, Italy and Austria (A9-0006/2019 - John Howarth)

Podpiram tudi predlog spremembe proračuna, ki dopolnjuje mobilizacijo Evropskega solidarnostnega sklada za pomoč prej omenjenim državam, pokriva znesek 293 551 794 EUR za prevzem obveznosti in za plačila, v skladu s postavko „Pomoč državam članicam v primeru večje naravne nesreče, ki ima resne posledice za življenjske razmere, naravno okolje ali gospodarstvo“.Ker morajo biti ti ukrepi hitri, da bi delovali učinkovito, je posledično potrebna pravočasna prilagoditev proračuna. Solidarnostni sklad EU je poseben instrument, zato je treba ustrezna sredstva za prevzem obveznosti in plačila vključiti v proračun ne glede na zgornje meje večletnega finančnega okvira.
2019/09/18
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - EGF/2019/000 TA 2019 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission (A9-0001/2019 - Bogdan Rzońca)

Podpiram predlog glede uporabe sredstev iz Evropskega sklada za prilagoditev globalizaciji, saj se strinjam s cilji predlagane tehnične pomoči, ki so financiranje spremljanja in zbiranja podatkov, informiranje, znanstveni razvoj in pomoč.Gre namreč za dodatno pomoč delavcem, ki so oškodovani zaradi posledic večjih strukturnih sprememb v svetovni trgovini. Evropska unija se mora prilagajati spremenjenim vzorcem v gospodarstvu, a hkrati ne sme zanemariti socialnega vidika in pomoči tistim, ki se tem spremembam ne morejo prilagoditi, a ne po svoji krivdi.Uresničevanje dolgoročnih ciljev pri spreminjanju gospodarskih vzorcev je na plečih drugih skladov (na primer Evropski socialni sklad), omenjeni sklad pa je namenjen enkratni pomoči delavcem in je časovno omejen.Podpiram njegovo operativno povečanje, saj pomaga delavcem pri množičnih odpuščanjih in jim oblaži prvi šok pri izgubi službe in pripomore k lažji preusmeritvi v druge panoge.
2019/09/18
The UK’s withdrawal from the EU (B9-0038/2019, B9-0039/2019)

Strinjam se s predlagano resolucijo, saj tako zahteven in obžalovanja vreden proces potrebuje natančno ureditev odnosov še pred dejanskim izstopom, upoštevajoč zgodovinske, ekonomske, kulturne in ostale vidike sodelovanja in povezovanja med EU in Združenim kraljestvom.Prav je, da EU vztraja pri sporazumu o izstopu, ki omogoča urejen izstop države iz EU (in ne t.i. »hard brexitu«), ter je pravičen in uravnotežen in upošteva omejitve, od katerih Združeno kraljestvo ne odstopa, in načela EU.Strinjam se s težnjo EU, da se dodobra vnaprej dogovorijo glede posledic izstopa, ki bi jih čutila predvsem Republika Irska, in bi lahko vnesle nestabilnost v regijo, ne zgolj z gospodarskega, temveč tudi družbenega, širšega vidika.Potrebno je vztrajati pri tem varovalu, še zlasti zaradi zavedanja, da se z njim strinja velika večina prebivalstva na Irskem. Pravilno je predvidevanje izdelave bolj formalnega pravnega dokumenta, ki bo vse izjave dvignil na bolj zavezujočo naravo. Zgolj izstop z dogovorom upošteva vsa načela evropskega prava in pravice vseh prizadetih subjektov.Hkrati ne smemo zanemariti ostalih alternativ in izdelave scenarijev za primer izstopa brez dogovora. Treba je zavarovati tudi britanske državljane v EU.
2019/09/18
European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2014-2020) (A9-0015/2019 - Vilija Blinkevičiūtė)

Poročilo o predlogu uredbe Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o spremembi Uredbe (EU) št. 1309/2013 o Evropskem skladu za prilagoditev globalizaciji (2014–2020) sem s svojim glasom podprl, saj menim, da je ustrezno, da se v primeru izstopa Združenega kraljestva iz Unije poskrbi za prožno uporabo člena 4(2) Uredbe (EU) št. 1309/2013 o Evropskem skladu za prilagoditev globalizaciji, zlasti v zvezi s kolektivnimi vlogami iz enega ali več sektorjev, pri katerih so udeležena tudi mala in srednja podjetja.ESPG je eden izmed posebnih solidarnostnih instrumentov EU, ki Uniji omogoča prav to, se pravi, da podpre delavce, ki so ostali brez službe zaradi prestrukturiranja svetovnega gospodarstva ali gospodarske in finančne krize in menim, da je prav, da se zaradi možnosti neurejenega izstopa Združenega kraljestva iz EU omogoči podpora delavcem, ki so bili odpuščeni zaradi verjetnih gospodarskih motenj, ki jih je povzročil brexit »brez dogovora«.
2019/10/22
Fishing authorisations for Union fishing vessels in United Kingdom waters and fishing operations of United Kingdom fishing vessels in Union waters (A9-0014/2019 - Chris Davies)

Glasoval sem za poročilo glede dovoljenj za ribolov za plovila Unije v vodah Združenega kraljestva in ribolovnih operacij ribiških plovil Združenega kraljestva v vodah Unije, saj menim, da je izredno pomembno, da se – glede na nadaljnjo negotovost glede urejenega izstopa Združenega kraljestva iz EU – podaljša obdobje uporabe ukrepov ob nepredvidljivih dogodkih, določenih v Uredbi (EU) 2019/498, za leto 2020.S tem se bo zagotovil okvir za ribiče EU in za ribiče Velike Britanije, da ohranijo dostop do ribolovnih voda do leta 2020, če Združeno kraljestvo zapusti EU brez sporazuma. Natančneje, za omejeno obdobje bo tako v zakonodaji Unije določena pravna podlaga za možnost, da plovila Združenega kraljestva izvajajo ribolovne dejavnosti v vodah Unije, in za uvedbo poenostavljenih in učinkovitejših postopkov izdaje dovoljenj za plovila EU, ki želijo loviti v vodah Združenega kraljestva.Predlog podpiram, saj je namen predlaganih ukrepov EU zlasti zaščita interesov EU.
2019/10/22
Implementation and financing of the EU general budget in 2020 in relation to the UK's withdrawal from the EU (A9-0018/2019 - Johan Van Overtveldt)

Glasoval sem za priporočilo, saj je glede na negotovost situacije pomembno, da proračunski odnosi med Unijo in Združenim kraljestvom ne bodo ostali brez dogovorjene pravne ureditve, v kolikor bo prišlo do brexita brez dogovora.Namen priporočila je ravno v tem, da se v čim večji meri omejijo potencialne resne motnje, ki bi jih ob brexitu brez dogovora lahko do konca leta 2020 pri izvrševanju programov porabe EU občutili upravičenci. Pri čemer je v interesu Unije zlasti določba, da se upravičenost do financiranja Unije za Združeno kraljestvo in subjekte Združenega kraljestva ohrani skozi vse leto 2020, pod pogojem, da se bo Združeno kraljestvo pisno zavezalo, da bo v skladu s pogoji iz tega predloga prispevalo k financiranju proračuna za leto 2020.Združeno kraljestvo bi se moralo poleg tega pisno zavezati, da bo sprejelo kontrole in revizije, ki zajemajo celotno obdobje izvajanja programov ali ukrepov.
2019/10/22
Periods of application of Regulation (EU) 2019/501 and Regulation (EU) 2019/502 (Committee on Transport and Tourism)

Predlog sem s svojim glasom podprl, saj menim, da je treba ustrezno spremeniti oziroma podaljšati določbe v zvezi z obdobjem uporabe Uredbe (EU) 2019/501 o cestnem prometu in Uredbe (EU) 2019/502 o zračnem prometu, da se zagotovi osnovna povezljivost cestnega tovornega in potniškega prometa v primeru brexita brez odstopne pogodbe.Menim, da je predlagano podaljšanje potrebno za dosego predvidenega namena obeh uredb in da hkrati prizadetim zainteresiranim stranem omogoči več časa, da se prilagodijo novim okoliščinam brexita.
2019/10/22
Draft general budget of the European Union for 2020 - all sections

Glasoval sem za predlog splošnega proračuna Evropske unije za leto 2020.
2019/10/23
General budget of the European Union for 2020 - all sections (A9-0017/2019 - Monika Hohlmeier, Eider Gardiazabal Rubial)

S svojim glasom sem podprl resolucijo, saj po moji oceni izraža odločno in ambiciozno stališče do proračuna EU 2020, ki ga je podprlo skupno 5 političnih skupin (PPE, S&D, Renew, ECR in Zeleni).Predlog resolucije izrecno izpostavlja, da je bistveno obravnavati podnebni izziv in varovati okolje tako, da se bo spodbudilo zaposlovanje, ustvarila delovna mesta, povečala konkurenčnost, spodbudil trajnostni razvoj in zagotovila družbena blaginja; poudarja ključno vlogo novih in nastajajočih tehnologij pri doseganju tega cilja. Nadalje poudarja, da mladi ostajajo ena glavnih prednostnih nalog za proračun Unije.Predlaga tudi dodatne usmerjene okrepitve drugih proračunskih vrstic, ki so povezane s prednostnimi nalogami Parlamenta na področjih, kot so MSP, digitalizacija, umetna inteligenca, raziskave raka, sodelovanje na področju varnosti in pravosodja, carine, migracije in zunanja politika, vključno z razvojno in humanitarno pomočjo.
2019/10/23
Discharge 2017: European Asylum Support Office (EASO) (A9-0011/2019 - Petri Sarvamaa)

Glasoval sem za drugo poročilo o razrešnici glede izvrševanja proračuna Evropskega azilnega podpornega urada (EASO) za proračunsko leto 2017.
2019/10/23
Discharge 2017: EU general budget - European Council and Council (A9-0010/2019 - Isabel García Muñoz)

Glasoval sem za predlog resolucije s pripombami, ki so del sklepa o razrešnici glede izvrševanja splošnega proračuna Evropske unije za proračunsko leto 2017, oddelek II – Evropski svet in Svet, s katero Evropski parlament opominja, da institucije Unije v zadevah, povezanih z lastnim delovanjem, uživajo upravno samostojnost. Pri tem pa poudarja, da morajo pri izvrševanju svojih proračunov ravnati odgovorno in strokovno.Poudarja tudi vlogo Parlamenta v postopku razrešnice, ki je določena s Pogodbo o delovanju Evropske unije in finančno uredbo ter opozarja, da morata biti različni vlogi Parlamenta in Sveta tudi v prihodnje ločeni, da se spoštuje institucionalni okvir. Opozarja pa še na ponavljajoče se težave v dosedanjih postopkih razrešnice Sveta, ki se pojavljajo zaradi njegovega nesodelovanja.
2019/10/23
Financial assistance to Member States to cover serious financial burden inflicted on them following a UK's withdrawal from the EU without an agreement (A9-0020/2019 - Younous Omarjee)

Glasoval sem za Poročilo za odobritev finančne pomoči državam članicam za kritje resnega finančnega bremena, ki jim bo povzročeno v primeru izstopu Združenega kraljestva iz EU brez sporazuma.Uredba bo sicer začela veljati le, če sporazum o izhodu ne bo dosežen pred dejanskim brexitom, pri čemer je pomembno, da je EU pripravljena tudi na to možnost.Namen poročila je razširiti področje uporabe Solidarnostnega sklada EU, da bi izkazali evropsko solidarnost do najbolj prizadetih držav članic, ki bodo utrpele največjo škodo in finančno breme zaradi izstopa Združenega kraljestva iz Unije brez dogovora. V skladu z načelom subsidiarnosti predlog opredeljuje jasna merila za upravičenost do uporabe sredstev Solidarnostnega sklada EU. Pomoč v okviru tega instrumenta bo zato omejena na stroške, ki imajo resne posledice za gospodarske in finančne razmere v določeni državi članici.Menim, da je to v skladu z osnovnim načelom Sklada o dejanski solidarnosti EU v primeru nesreč.
2019/10/24
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: partially granting an authorisation for a use of chromium trioxide (Cromomed S.A. and others) (B9-0151/2019)

Glasoval sem proti predlogu resolucije, s katero Evropski parlament v skladu s členom 112(2) in (3) Poslovnika Komisiji očita, da je z osnutkom izvedbenega sklepa Komisije o delni avtorizaciji za uporabo kromovega trioksida v skladu z Uredbo (ES) št. 1907/2006 Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta (Cromomed S.A. in drugi), presegla svoja izvedbena pooblastila, določena v Uredbi (ES) št. 1907/2006.Ravno tako Komisijo poziva, naj osnutek svojega izvedbenega sklepa umakne in predloži nov osnutek sklepa o avtorizaciji samo za uporabe, ki so posebej opredeljene in za katere niso na voljo ustrezne alternative.Menim, da za takšen predlog Parlamenta ni razlogov.
2019/10/24
Effects of the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook Group (RC-B9-0118/2019, B9-0118/2019, B9-0119/2019, B9-0120/2019, B9-0121/2019, B9-0122/2019, B9-0124/2019)

Podprl sem predlog resolucije, ki obravnava posledice prenehanja delovanja britanske družbe Thomas Cook na gospodarstvo, notranji trg, zaposlovanje in prosti pretok oseb ter izraža globoko zaskrbljenost za 600.000 ljudi, oddaljenih od doma, in tisoče lokalnih dobaviteljev in hčerinskih družb, večinoma MSP, ki so se zaradi prenehanja poslovanja Thomasa Cook znašli v resnih finančnih težavah.Predlog poziva pristojne organe, naj opravijo analizo razlogov za stečaj družbe Thomas Cook. Hkrati prosi Komisijo, naj opredeli in omogoči hiter in učinkovit dostop do finančnih instrumentov EU, ki bi lahko nadomestili škodo, povzročeno sektorju, v prihodnje pa naj z ustreznimi ukrepi prepreči tovrstne dogodke in pri tem upošteva tudi ustrezno zaščito potrošnikov.
2019/10/24
State of play of the disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches - public country-by-country reporting (B9-0117/2019)

Glasoval sem za predlog resolucije, ki poziva države članice, da prekinejo obstoječi zastoj oziroma blokado v Svetu in zaključijo prvo obravnavo predloga o javnem poročanju po posameznih državah ter začnejo medinstitucionalna pogajanja s Parlamentom, da bi čim prej dokončali zakonodajni proces in spoštovali načelo lojalnega sodelovanja, na tem za EU izredno pomembnem področju, ki je ustrezno vzajemno razkritje podatkov o davku od odhodka podjetij in podružnic – javno poročanje po državah.
2019/10/24
The Turkish military operation in northeast Syria and its consequences (RC-B9-0123/2019, B9-0123/2019, B9-0125/2019, B9-0126/2019, B9-0127/2019, B9-0128/2019, B9-0129/2019, B9-0133/2019)

Podprl sem predlog Resolucije, ki odločno obsoja enostranski turški vojaški poseg na severovzhodu Sirije, ki predstavlja hudo kršitev mednarodnega prava in spodkopava stabilnost in varnost celotne regije.Resolucija tudi poudarja, da je treba nujno končati sirski konflikt; globoko obžaluje neuspeh večkratnih regionalnih in mednarodnih prizadevanj za končanje vojne v Siriji ter poziva k obnovitvi in okrepitvi sodelovanja na svetovni ravni za mirno in trajno rešitev konflikta. Hkrati tudi poziva vse strani, ki so sodelovale v nedavnih spopadih, naj se udeležijo mednarodnih pogajanj, da bi se poiskala trajna rešitev za razmere vzdolž severovzhodne sirske meje ter zahteva, da se ohranijo jamstva za avtonomijo kurdske regije v Siriji.
2019/10/24
Search and rescue in the Mediterranean (B9-0130/2019, B9-0131/2019, B9-0132/2019, B9-0154/2019)

Glasoval sem proti resoluciji, saj menim, da ne določa ustreznih in celovitih rešitev za problematiko iskanja in reševanja v Sredozemlju.Po moji oceni so v resoluciji zlasti sporne določbe, ki zahtevajo, da se informacije o reševanju pošiljajo tudi vsem morebitnim plovilom v bližini, ki bi se lahko takoj vključili v reševanje, saj menim, da bi bilo to v nasprotju z zakonodajo EU.Ravno tako bi morala Komisija predstaviti načrt reševanja problematike z vključitvijo varnih tretjih držav v regiji, ki bi lahko pomagale pri reševanju položaja prosilcev za azil.
2019/10/24
Opening accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania (B9-0155/2019, RC-B9-0156/2019, B9-0156/2019, B9-0157/2019, B9-0158/2019, B9-0159/2019, B9-0160/2019, B9-0161/2019)

Predlog resolucije sem s svojim glasom podprl, saj smatram, da ustrezno opozarja na vlogo Sveta in zlasti vlogo Francije, Danske in Nizozemske, ki so podale negativno stališče o začetku pogajanj za pristop Severne Makedonije in Albanije k EU.Resolucija poudarja, da je bila zelena luč pristopnih pogajanj za te države že večkrat preložena in nadaljnja zamuda, ko so sicer izpolnjena vsa merila za začetek pogajanj, vodi do izgube verodostojnosti EU. Hkrati drugim akterjem (Kitajska, Rusija) omogoča večji vpliv v regiji, kar pa ne ustreza nujno vrednotam in interesom EU.Resolucija tudi poziva Komisijo, naj preuči širitveno politiko in hkrati poudari prednosti širitve tako za države kandidatke kot za države članice.
2019/10/24
Conclusion of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (A9-0003/2020 - Geert Bourgeois)

Glasoval sem za Resolucijo Evropskega parlamenta, s katero je parlament odobril sklenitev Sporazuma o prosti trgovini med Evropsko unijo in Socialistično republiko Vietnam, saj menim, da gre za najobsežnejši in najbolj velikopotezen dogovor te vrste, ki je bil kadar koli dosežen med EU in državo v razvoju. Gre za ambiciozen model trgovinske politike EU za gospodarstva v vzponu, pri katerem se strani pogajata kot enakovredna partnerja s skupnimi interesi in vrednotami, da bi spodbudili rast in zaposlovanje, povečali konkurenčnost, se borili proti revščini in utrdili strukturne reforme.Sporazum o prosti trgovini bo ustvaril nove priložnosti za rast in razvoj na obeh straneh, na primer s precejšnjim zmanjšanjem carin za proizvode iz EU, med drugim avtomobile, avtomobilske dele, stroje in perutnino, hkrati pa bo zaščitil posebej občutljive sektorje.
2020/02/12
Conclusion of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (Resolution) (A9-0017/2020 - Geert Bourgeois)

S svojim glasom sem podprl predlog ne-zakonodajne resolucije Evropskega parlamenta o osnutku sklepa Sveta o sklenitvi Sporazuma o prosti trgovini med Evropsko unijo in Socialistično republiko Vietnam, saj je dejstvo, da je Vietnam strateški partner Evropske unije in si z navedenim Sporazumom obe strani prizadevata spodbuditi rast in zaposlovanje, povečati konkurenčnost, odpraviti revščino in uresničiti cilje trajnostnega razvoja, prav tako se s Sporazumom zavezujeta odprti, na pravilih temelječi trgovini in večstranskemu trgovinskemu sistemu.Dejstvo je tudi, da naj bi se 90 % prihodnje svetovne gospodarske rasti ustvarilo zunaj Evrope, precejšen del ravno v Aziji, zato je pomembno, da Evropska unija že sedaj sklene ta pomemben dvostranski trgovinski sporazum s članico združenja ASEAN, saj bo to pomemben korak k med-regionalnemu sodelovanju, sporazum pa se bo lahko uporabljal tudi kot merilo za sporazume, o katerih se EU trenutno pogaja s številnimi drugimi državami združenja ASEAN.
2020/02/12
EU-Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (A9-0002/2020 - Geert Bourgeois)

Sporazum o zaščiti naložb med EU in Vietnamom sem s svojim glasom podprl, saj menim, da bo prispeval k spodbujanju visokokakovostnih naložb med Vietnamom in EU. Vključuje namreč nove pristope EU k zaščiti in spodbujanju naložb, ki ustvarjajo delovna mesta, obenem pa se varuje pravica vlade, da izvaja politike v javnem interesu.Glavni elementi sporazuma o zaščiti naložb med EU in Vietnamom vključujejo natančne standarde o naložbah; učinkovit ter stalen in neodvisen mehanizem za preprečevanje in reševanje vseh sporov prek stalnega mednarodnega in neodvisnega sistema sodišč za naložbe; natančne opredelitve, kdaj vlade kršijo obveznost pravične in enakopravne obravnave, s katerimi se onemogoči diskrecijska razlaga in zaščitne ukrepe pred morebitnimi zlorabami sistema, kot so prepoved več vzporednih zahtevkov ter določbe, ki omogočajo predčasno zavrnitev očitno neutemeljenih zahtevkov.
2020/02/12
EU-Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (Resolution) (A9-0014/2020 - Geert Bourgeois)

Glasoval sem za sporazum o zaščiti naložb med EU in Vietnamom (resolucija), saj bo sporazum nadomestil enaindvajset obstoječih dvostranskih pogodb o naložbah med državami članicami EU in Vietnamom, kar je med drugim pomemben korak k večji legitimnosti in sprejemljivosti ureditve mednarodnih naložb. Enako bo zagotovil visoko raven zaščite naložb in pravne varnosti, obenem pa varoval pravico pogodbenic do zakonodajnega urejanja in uresničevanja legitimnih ciljev javnih politik, na primer javnega zdravja, javnih storitev in okolja.Sporazum jamči tudi za pravično in enakopravno obravnavo vlagateljev iz EU v Vietnamu, kar pomeni višji standard zaščite, kot bi veljal po nacionalnih predpisih; vlagatelje iz EU ustrezno ščiti tudi pred nezakonito razlastitvijo.
2020/02/12
Objection pursuant to Rule 111: Union list of projects of common interest (B9-0091/2020)

Glasoval sem proti predlogu Resolucije Evropskega parlamenta o delegirani uredbi Komisije z dne 31. oktobra 2019 o spremembi Uredbe (EU) št. 347/2013 Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta v zvezi s seznamom projektov skupnega interesa Unije, s katero je Evropski parlament sicer nasprotoval delegiranemu aktu Komisije.Menim namreč, da je bil delegiran akt Komisije ustrezen, zlasti je bilo na seznamu projektov skupnega interesa Unije, ki ga je pripravila Komisija, tudi več slovenskih energetskih projektov, ki so bili v interesu Republike Slovenije, zato bi bilo dobro, če parlament delegiranemu aktu ne bi nasprotoval.
2020/02/12
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Lead and its compounds (B9-0089/2020)

Glasovanja o predlogu Resolucije Evropskega parlamenta o osnutku uredbe Komisije o registraciji, evalvaciji, avtorizaciji in omejevanju kemikalij (REACH) glede svinca in njegovih spojin, sem se vzdržal.
2020/02/12
An EU strategy to put an end to female genital mutilation around the world (B9-0090/2020, B9-0092/2020)

Glasoval sem za predlog Resolucije o strategiji EU za odpravo pohabljanja ženskih spolovil po svetu, saj predlog poudarja in poziva ter zavezuje k odpravi prakse pohabljanja ženskih spolovil po vsem svetu. Gre namreč za nasilje na podlagi spola, ki ima za ženske in dekleta dolgotrajne psihološke in fizične posledice v nekaterih primerih pa lahko povzroči celo smrt.Predlog tudi poudarja, da mora biti glavni cilj vsakega ukrepa v zvezi s tovrstnim pohabljanjem preprečevanje nehumanih praks, tudi z izobraževanjem in obveščanjem ter ustvarjanjem pogojev za krepitev gospodarske vloge žensk in deklet. Zaščita in nadaljnja oskrba preživelih žrtev pohabljanja ženskih spolovil mora biti prednostna naloga, ki jo je treba doseči s povečanjem sredstev za ustrezno zaščito in informacije ter dostop do strokovne in ustrezne telesne, psihološke, zdravstvene in seksološke oskrbe ter podpore za preživele.
2020/02/12
Proposed mandate for negotiations for a new partnership with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (B9-0098/2020)

Predlog resolucije o predlaganem mandatu za pogajanja o novem partnerstvu z Združenim kraljestvom Velika Britanija in Severna Irska, sem s svojim glasom podprl, saj na eni strani izraža odločenost, po vzpostavitvi čim tesnejši odnosov z Združenim kraljestvom; po drugi strani pa tudi ugotavlja, da bodo morali biti ti odnosi drugačni od tistih, ki jih je imelo Združeno kraljestvo kot država članica EU.Pri tem tudi pravilno opozarja, da je potrebno varstvo popolne celovitosti in pravilnega delovanja enotnega trga. Carinska unija in nedeljivost štirih svoboščin ter zlasti stopnja sodelovanja v gospodarskem stebru pa morajo biti sorazmerni s prostim gibanjem ljudi.Potrebno je ohraniti tudi neodvisnost EU pri odločanju, varstvo pravnega reda EU in stalno spoštovanje demokratičnih načel, človekovih pravic in temeljnih svoboščin.
2020/02/12
European Central Bank - annual report 2018 (A9-0016/2020 - Costas Mavrides)

Glasoval sem za poročilo o letnem poročilu Evropske centralne banke za leto 2018, saj pozdravlja vlogo ECB pri varovanju stabilnosti eura; poudarja, da je neodvisnost ECB, ki je predpisana v Pogodbah, predpogoj, da lahko opravlja svoj mandat ohranjanja stabilnosti cen.Izpostavlja tudi področja, kot so monetarna unija; boj proti podnebnim spremembam in druge vidike, kot so pomen mikro, malih in srednjih podjetij v EU; prizadevanja za zagotovitev stabilnosti finančnih trgov EU za vse možne primere in negativne posledice.Poudarja tudi, da je potrebno večje in učinkovitejše prevzemanje odgovornosti ECB, saj so se njene misije od začetka svetovne finančne krize razširile; ponovno poziva tudi k večji preglednosti ECB in večji odgovornosti v odnosu do Parlamenta.
2020/02/12
The illegal trade in companion animals in the EU (B9-0088/2020)

Predlog resolucije o zaščiti notranjega trga EU in pravic potrošnikov pred negativnimi posledicami nezakonite trgovine s hišnimi živalmi sem s svojim glasom podprl, saj poudarja, da trgovina s psi in mačkami nima le katastrofalnih posledic za dobrobit živali, temveč ogroža tudi javno zdravje in varnost potrošnikov.Vsebuje tudi določbe o identifikaciji in registraciji mačk in psov; o Akcijskem načrtu EU za obravnavanje nezakonite trgovine s hišnimi živalmi; o nadzoru in boljšem izvajanju zakonodaje EU in sodelovanju, komunikaciji ter usposabljanju.
2020/02/12
False and Authentic Documents Online (FADO) system (A9-0022/2019 - Roberta Metsola)

Glasoval sem za poročilo o predlogu uredbe Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o evropski mejni in obalni straži, s čimer je prva obravnava dokumenta v parlamentu končana.Z izglasovanim poročilom smo zahtevali, da se sistem FADO ustrezno integrira tudi v Evropsko agencijo za mejno in obalno stražo, ki bo zdaj lahko državam članicam bolje pomagala pri odkrivanju in identifikaciji ponarejenih dokumentov skoraj v realnem času.
2020/02/13
The EU priorities for the 64th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (B9-0093/2020, B9-0095/2020)

Pri glasovanju o predlogu resolucije Evropskega parlamenta o prednostnih nalogah EU za 64. zasedanje Komisije OZN za položaj žensk sem se vzdržal.
2020/02/13
Regulation amending the Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020

Za spopad s trenutno zdravstveno krizo glede virusa covid-19 mora EU uporabiti vsa razpoložljiva proračunska in siceršnja sredstva, ki morajo biti takoj na voljo vsem, ki jih potrebujejo. Omenjena uredba daje državam članicam EU na razpolago skoraj 3 milijarde EUR proračunskih sredstev za nakup najnujnejše zdravstvene opreme, ki je nujna za omejevanje pandemije covid-19, zato sem jo s svojim glasom z veseljem podprl.
2020/04/16
Draft amending budget No 1/2020: Assistance to Greece in response to increased migration pressure - Immediate measures in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak - Support to post-earthquake reconstruction in Albania - Other adjustments

Z navedeno uredbo, ki sem jo podprl, se v proračunu EU zagotavljajo dodatna najnujnejša sredstva za spopadanje s krizo, ki je povezana tudi s pandemijo COVID-19.Grčiji se za reševanje migracijske problematike daje na razpolago dodatnih 350 milijonov evrov, Albaniji pa 100 milijonov evrov za pomoč pri obnovi po nedavnem potresu. S tem znotraj EU izkazujemo solidarnost za pomoč območjem, ki so le-te najbolj potrebne.
2020/04/17
Draft amending budget No 2/2020: Providing emergency support to Member States and further reinforcement of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism/rescEU to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak

Podprl sem tudi spremembo proračuna EU št. 2 za leto 2020, s katero se zagotavlja nova in najnujnejša sredstva za Evropski center za preprečevanje in obvladovanje bolezni v višini 3,6 milijona evrov. Gre za razmeroma majhen znesek v proračunu EU, ki pa bo zelo pripomogel k boljši operativnosti centra.
2020/04/17
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument for 2020: migration, refugee inflows and security threats; immediate measures in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak; reinforcement of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (C9-0092/2020)

Podprl sem tudi sklep o uporabi instrumenta prilagodljivosti v l. 2020, ki v okviru splošnega proračuna EU za l. 2020 daje na voljo dobrih 73 milijonov v odobritvah za prevzem obveznosti, ki se uporabi za financiranje takojšnjih ukrepov v okviru izbruha COVID-19 in okrepitve Evropskega javnega tožilstva.
2020/04/17
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument for 2020: migration, refugee inflows and security threats; immediate measures in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak; reinforcement of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (C9-0096/2020)

Za olajšanje spopada s krizo covid-19 se v okviru splošnega proračuna EU za l. 2020 daje na voljo uporaba instrumenta prilagodljivosti, ki se bo uporabil za zagotovitev okrog 243 milijonov EUR sredstev v odobritvah za prevzem obveznosti v razdelku 3 (Varnost in državljanstvo). Sredstva se bodo uporabila financiranje takojšnjih ukrepov za reševanje sedanje zdravstvene krize v Evropski uniji, ki je posledica izbruha covid-19.
2020/04/17
Mobilisation of the Contingency Margin in 2020: providing emergency assistance to Member States and further reinforcing the Union Civil Protection Mechanism/rescEU in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

Zaradi uravnoteženja proračuna EU je treba sprostiti varnostno rezervo za potrebe, nastale zaradi izbruha COVID-19. V okviru splošnega proračuna Evropske unije za proračunsko leto 2020 se zato sprosti varnostna rezerva, da se zagotovi znesek v višini 714 558 138 EUR v odobritvah za prevzem obveznosti nad zgornjo mejo obveznosti v razdelku 3 (Varnost in državljanstvo) večletnega finančnega okvira. Omenjeni sklep sem podprl.
2020/04/17
Specific measures to provide exceptional flexibility for the use of the European Structural and Investments Funds in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

S spremembo navedene uredbe, ki sem jo podprl, se zagotavlja prožnost porabe sredstev iz evropskih strukturnih skladov.Sprejeti ukrepi bodo državam članicam npr. omogočili prenos sredstev med tremi glavnimi kohezijskimi skladi – Evropski sklad za regionalni razvoj, Evropski socialni sklad in Kohezijski sklad – in med kategorijami regij, kar bo omogočilo preusmeritev virov na območja, ki so najbolj prizadeta zaradi trenutne krize, povezane s covid-19.Ukrepi bodo zagotovili tudi celotno financiranje programov kohezijske politike s pomočjo sredstev EU v obračunskem letu 2020–2021 ter poenostavili odobritve programov oziroma postopke glede revizij in finančnih instrumentov.
2020/04/17
Introduction of specific measures for addressing the COVID-19 crisis

Podprl sem tudi uredbo o posebnih ukrepih za reševanje krize zaradi covid-19, ki državam članicam daje možnost, da izjemoma zaprosijo za stopnjo sofinanciranja v višini 100 %, ki se uporabi za obračunsko leto 2020 do 2021, in sicer v skladu s proračunskimi odobritvami in glede na razpoložljiva sredstva.Prav tako se z uredbo državam članicam zagotavlja prožnost, da svoje sheme podpore prilagodijo trenutnim razmeram na podlagi posvetovanj s partnerskimi organizacijami, prav tako se omogoča sprememba operativnega programa brez sklepa Komisije. Za zagotavljanje varne pomoči najbolj ranljivim osebam se z uredbo omogoča tudi zagotavljanje potrebnega zaščitnega materiala in opreme partnerskim organizacijam zunaj proračuna za tehnično pomoč.
2020/04/17
Specific measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in the fishery and aquaculture sector

Podprl sem tudi uredbo o ukrepih za pomoč ribiškemu sektorju EU pri spopadanju s krizo covid-19, ki opredeljuje podporo ribičem pri začasni ukinitvi ribolovne dejavnosti in podporo ribogojcem za začasno ustavitev proizvodnje.Vsi ukrepi zaradi posledic izbruha covid-19 bodo, na podlagi te uredbe, podvrženi poenostavljenim postopkom spreminjanja operativnih programov. Dodaja se tudi možnost dodelitve nepovratnih sredstev za predelovalno industrijo v primeru dodatnega poglabljanja krize.S podporo za zagotovitev likvidnostnih sredstev v obliki nepovratnih sredstev in posojil za celotno verigo se omogoča preživetje tistim delom sektorjev ribištva in ribogojstva, ki še vedno izvajajo dejavnost, vendar v zmanjšanem obsegu.Nenazadnje pa se določa tudi zvišanje največje stopnje podpore do 100 % in določitev deleža sofinanciranja iz ESPR na ravni 100 %, kar bo državam članicam olajšalo porabo neporabljenih sredstev ESPR.
2020/04/17
Medical devices (C9-0098/2020)

S spremembo uredbe o medicinskih pripomočkih, ki sem jo prav tako podprl, za eno leto prelagamo začetek uveljavitve Uredbe (EU) 2017/745 o medicinski pripomočkih.Medicinski pripomočki, kot so medicinske rokavice, kirurške maske, oprema za intenzivno nego in druga medicinska oprema, imajo v okviru izbruha COVID-19 in s tem povezane javnozdravstvene krize ključno vlogo pri zagotavljanju zdravja in varnosti državljanov Unije ter omogočanju državam članicam, da zagotovijo ustrezno zdravljenje pacientom, ki ga nujno potrebujejo.Preložitev roka uveljavitve Uredbe (EU) 2017/745 je po mojem mnenju edini logičen korak, saj zdravstvene ustanove, gospodarski subjekti in različni pooblaščeni organi za certificiranje medicinske opreme ne bi mogli zagotoviti ustreznega izvajanja in uporabe navedene uredbe od 26. maja 2020, kot je bilo sprva predvideno. Preložitev roka uveljavitve je ključna tudi za zagotovitev nemotenega delovanja notranjega trga, visoke ravni varovanja javnega zdravja in varnosti pacientov ter pravne varnosti.
2020/04/17
EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences

Resolucijo o usklajenem ukrepanju EU za spoprijemanje s pandemijo covid-19 in njenimi posledicami sem podprl.V omenjeni resoluciji med drugim pozivamo države članice EU k enotnemu odzivu na krizo, ki je skupna vsem. Izrekamo tudi globoko zahvalo vsem, ki se proti virusu borijo v prvih bojnih vrstah, kot so zdravniki in zdravstveni delavci, ter ostalim, ki skrbijo za nemoteno delovanje nujnih storitev, trgovcem, kmetom, učiteljem, čistilcem, smetarjem, prostovoljcem. Prav tako pozivamo k okrepitvi zdravstvene avtonomije, ki bi zmanjšala odvisnost evropske zdravstvene in farmacevtske industrije od tretjih držav ter vzpostavitvi 50 milijard EUR vrednega sklada za krepitev zdravstvenega sektorja EU po koncu krize.Za izhod iz krize pa bodo ključni zlasti ukrepi za pomoč okrevanju gospodarstva, za kar je ECB sicer že sprejela ukrep odkupovanja obveznic v višini 750 milijard EUR. Tudi finančni ministri EU so se že dogovorili o 540 milijardah EUR pomoči iz naslova ESM, EIB in programa Komisije za pomoč delavcem na čakanju SURE. A glavnino pomoči mora predstavljati evropski sklad za okrevanje, ki mora biti dovolj velik ter usmerjen k najbolj prizadetim sektorjem in geografskim delom Evrope.
2020/04/17
Amending Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council, as regards the decommitment procedure

Poročilo podpiram, saj je namen zakonodajnega predloga omogočiti čim večjo porabo sredstev iz sklada za azil, migracije in vključevanje ter sklada za notranjo varnost za odpravo učinkov krize javnega zdravja po izbruhu COVID-19.V ta namen se usklajuje rok za zahtevke za plačilo in prekinitev prevzema obveznosti ter prilagaja datum porazdelitve dodatnih dodelitev, zagotovljenih v letih 2018 in 2019, da bi odpravili nepredvidene potreba.
2020/10/05
Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Réunion: indirect taxes on 'traditional' rum

Člen 349 PDEU dovoljuje odstopanja od pravil EU v najbolj oddaljenih regijah, da bi delno nadomestili njihovo oddaljenost in posebne težave.Poročilo o predlogu sklepa Sveta podpiram, saj predlog uporablja posebne ukrepe na področju obdavčitve ruma za čas naslednjega večletnega finančnega okvira, kar Franciji omogoča, da zniža trošarino in prispevek za socialno varnost za tradicionalni rum, proizveden na Gvadelupu, v Francoski Gvajani, na Martiniku in Reunionu, ki se prodaja v celinski Franciji, do 50% v primerjavi z običajno stopnjo.To odstopanje obstaja v različnih oblikah od leta 1923, da bi lokalni alkoholni industriji delno nadomestilo višje proizvodne stroške, in je upravičeno zaradi izredno omejenega obsega in gospodarskih težav, ki so značilne za proizvodnjo v najbolj oddaljenih regijah.
2020/10/05
AIEM tax in the Canary Islands

Pozdravljam predlog sklepa, saj člen 349 dovoljuje odstopanja od pravil EU v najbolj oddaljenih regijah, da bi delno nadomestili njihovo oddaljenost in posebne težave.Ta predlog je eden izmed številnih predlogov, ki uporabljajo posebne ukrepe na področju obdavčenja v obdobju naslednjega večletnega finančnega okvira. Omogoča popolne ali delne izjeme za lokalno proizvedeno blago iz „Arbitrio sobre las Importaciones y Entregas de Mercancías en las Islas Canarias (AIEM)“, ki je davek na blago na Kanarskih otokih.To odstopanje obstaja od leta 2002 in služi lokalni industriji za delno kompenzacijo povečanih proizvodnih stroškov, povezanih z izolacijo Kanarskih otokov. Oprostitve ne morejo vplivati na ceno zadevnega blaga za več kot 15% ali presegati skupne letne zgornje meje 150 milijonov EUR.
2020/10/05
Docks dues extension in the French outermost regions

Člen 349 dovoljuje odstopanja od pravil EU v najbolj oddaljenih regijah, da bi delno nadomestili njihovo oddaljenost in posebne težave. Namen tega predloga je uporabiti ta odstopanja na področju obdavčenja. Vendar pa v tem posebnem primeru odločba ne zajema celotnega trajanja naslednjega večletnega finančnega okvira, ampak podaljša obstoječe posebne ukrepe glede prispevkov za šest mesecev.Pozdravljam poročilo, kajti pristanišča („octroi de mer“) predstavljajo davek, ki se uporablja za uvoz (ne glede na njihov izvor) in prodajo v najbolj oddaljenih francoskih regijah. Glede na višje proizvodne stroške, povezane z lokalno proizvodnjo v teh regijah, Sklep Sveta št. 940/2014/EU predvideva nižje stopnje prispevkov za nekatere lokalno proizvedene dobrine v najbolj oddaljenih regijah, da se izravna konkurenčna neugodnost in ohranijo lokalni proizvodnjo. Cilj ukrepov je ublažiti dodatne stroške podjetij v najbolj oddaljenih regijah, ki ovirajo njihovo polno udeležbo na enotnem trgu.
2020/10/05
Draft amending budget No 7/2020: Update of revenue (own resources)

Pozdravljam namene predloga spremembe proračuna (DAB) št. 7 za leto 2020, ki zajemajo posodobitev prihodkovne strani proračuna, da se upoštevajo najnovejša dogajanja.Treba je revidirati napoved tradicionalnih lastnih sredstev (tj. carine), davka na dodano vrednost (DDV) in bruto nacionalnega dohodka (BND) ter načrtovati ustrezne popravke glede Združenega kraljestva in njihovo financiranje, ki vsi vplivajo na razdelitev prispevkov iz lastnih sredstev iz držav članic v proračun EU. Prav tako pa je treba posodobiti druge prihodke, kot so globe in tečajne razlike.
2020/10/05
The Establishment of an EU Mechanism on Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights (A9-0170/2020 - Michal Šimečka)

Poročilo o uvedbi mehanizma EU za demokracijo, pravno državo in temeljne pravice na prvo mesto postavi temeljne vrednote Evropske unije, ki so spoštovanje človekovega dostojanstva, svoboda, demokracija, načelo enakosti, vladavina prava in spoštovanje človekovih pravic, vključno s pravicami manjšin. Te vrednote so skupne državam članicam, saj so jih države ob članstvu v Unijo same sprejele.Pozdravljam poročilo, ker se vrednote demokracija, pravna država in temeljne pravice vzajemno krepijo. Uniji na vrata trka kriza temeljnih vrednot, ki ogroža dolgoročne demokratične mirovne projekte. Zaradi COVID-19 se napoveduje gospodarska kriza, hkrati pa je treba države članice poleg gospodarstva zavarovati tudi pred korupcijo in dezinformacijami.
2020/10/07
Implementation of the common commercial policy – annual report 2018 (A9-0160/2020 - Jörgen Warborn)

Pozdravljam poročilo, saj poudarja, da mora trgovinska strategija EU še naprej spodbujati interese in vrednote EU, ko se sooča z novimi izzivi po vsem svetu, da bi povečala konkurenčnost industrije EU v globaliziranem svetu.Poročilo si prizadeva za ambiciozen multilateralen in plurilateralen program, sklenitev sporazumov o prosti trgovini, kjer se bodo lahko izkoristile vse prednosti, in odpravo neupravičenih trgovinskih ovir. Poleg tega je Komisija med pripravo tega poročila začela pregled trgovinske politike. Cilj pregleda je izboljšati trgov(in)sko orodje po krizi COVID-19, kar naslavlja tudi omenjeno poročilo.
2020/10/07
European Climate Law (A9-0162/2020 - Jytte Guteland)

Podpiram osnovni cilj podnebnega zakona, s katerim Evropska unija ostaja podnebno najambicioznejši kontinent in s katerim se bo do l. 2050 dosegla ogljična nevtralnost.Prav tako podpiram, da se postavijo tudi vmesni zavezujoči cilji za posamezne države. Vendar se osebno in tudi v celotni EPP skupini bolj strinjamo z že tako ambicioznim ciljem, ki ga zagovarja tudi sama Evropska komisija, in sicer s 55 % zmanjšanjem izpustov.Ocenjujem namreč, da je cilj 60 % zmanjšanja izpustov do l. 2030 težko izvedljiv oz. bi imel za posledico izgubo številnih delovnih mest in dodatno obremenil ter povzročil oslabitev gospodarstva, ki bo imelo težave že zaradi soočanja s posledicami Covid-19 krize in bo hkrati povzročil tudi energetsko revščino, saj bodo ljudje z nizkimi prejemki zelo težko pokrivali povečane stroške električne energije in ogrevanja.Ker ocenjujem, da je cilj 60 % torej nerealen oziroma bi imel prevelike posledice za gospodarstvo in ljudi, sem se pri končnem glasovanju pri tem zakonu vzdržal
2020/10/07
Equivalence of field inspections carried out on cereal seed-producing crops and equivalence of cereal seed produced in Ukraine (A9-0164/2020 - Veronika Vrecionová)

Poročilo o predlogu sklepa Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o spremembi Odločbe Sveta 2003/17/ES glede enakovrednosti poljskih pregledov semenskih posevkov žit, ki se izvajajo v Ukrajini, in enakovrednosti semena žit, ki se prideluje v Ukrajini sem s svojim glasom podprl.
2020/10/07
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3) and (4)(c): Specifications for titanium dioxide (E 171) (B9-0308/2020)

Pri glasovanju sem se vzdržal.
2020/10/07
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3) and (4)(c) : Maximum levels of acrylamide in certain foodstuffs for infants and young children (B9-0311/2020)

Pri glasovanju sem se vzdržal.
2020/10/07
The European Forest Strategy - The Way Forward (A9-0154/2020 - Petri Sarvamaa)

Poročilo podpiram, saj poudarja, da EU potrebuje ambiciozno, neodvisno in samostojno gozdno strategijo po letu 2020, ki bo zagotovila polno in resnično politično podporo gozdarskemu sektorju.Nova strategija bi morala zagotoviti kontinuiteto večnamenske vloge gozdov in bi morala biti usklajena z evropskim zelenim dogovorom in s tem povezano strategijo „Od vil do vilic“ ter strategijo o biotski raznovrstnosti. Potrebno je okrepiti trajnostno gospodarjenje z gozdovi, vendar na uravnotežen način, da se izboljša ekološko stanje gozdov in poveča njihova prilagodljivost na spreminjajoče se podnebne razmere.
2020/10/07
Application of railway safety and interoperability rules within the Channel tunnel (C9-0212/2020)

S pogodbo med Francijo ter Združenim kraljestvom Velika Britanija in Severna Irska o gradnji in upravljanju stalne povezave pod Rokavskim prelivom s strani zasebnih koncesionarjev, podpisano v Canterburyju 12. februarja 1986 (v nadaljnjem besedilu: pogodba iz Canterburyja), je bila ustanovljena medvladna komisija za nadzor vseh zadev v zvezi z gradnjo in upravljanjem stalne povezave pod Rokavskim prelivom.V skladu s členom 3(7) Direktive (EU) 2016/798 je lahko nacionalni varnostni organ, ki mu je več držav članic zaupalo naloge v zvezi z varnostjo na železnici. Vendar bo po koncu navedenega prehodnega obdobja medvladna komisija postala organ, ki sta ga ustanovili država članica in tretja država. V Direktivi (EU) 2016/798 ni predvidena možnost, da gre pri nacionalnem varnostnem organu za organ, ki mu naloge zaupata država članica in tretja država.Zato se po koncu prehodnega obdobja pravo Unije ne bo več uporabljalo za del stalne povezave pod Rokavskim prelivom, ki spada pod jurisdikcijo Združenega kraljestva, razen če ne bo določeno drugače.Dokument sem podprl, saj menim, da je za varno in učinkovito upravljanje stalne povezave pod Rokavskim prelivom potreben en sam varnostni organ, odgovoren za celotno infrastrukturo, in ta bi morala ostati medvladna komisija.
2020/10/08
Decision empowering France to conclude an international agreement concerning the Channel tunnel (C9-0211/2020)

Sklep sem s svojim glasom podprl.
2020/10/08
Organic production: date of application and certain other dates (C9-0286/2020)

Izbruh pandemije COVID-19 in s tem povezana kriza javnega zdravja predstavljata neprimerljiv izziv za države članice in močno bremeni nacionalne organe in izvajalce ekoloških dejavnosti.Izbruh pandemije COVID-19 je ustvaril tudi izredne okoliščine, ki zahtevajo znatno prilagoditev ekološkega sektorja v smislu pridelave, trženja, nadzora in mednarodne trgovine, česar v času sprejetja Uredbe (EU) 2018/848 ni bilo mogoče razumno pričakovati.Podpiram poročilo, saj je treba datum uveljavitve nekaterih določb Uredbe (EU) 2018/848 prestaviti za eno leto, da bi zagotovili nemoteno delovanje notranjega trga, pravno varnost vsem ekološkim izvajalcem in se izognili morebitnim motnjam na trgu.
2020/10/08
The rule of law and fundamental rights in Bulgaria (B9-0309/2020)

Glasoval sem proti, saj verjamem, da je potrebna bolj podrobna preučitev stanja, poleg tega se mi sprejemanje resolucij na ravni Parlamenta ne zdi rešitev težav, ki bi jih bilo potrebno rešiti v drugih postopkih.
2020/10/08
Digital Finance: emerging risks in crypto-assets - regulatory and supervisory challenges in the area of financial services, institutions and markets (A9-0161/2020 - Ondřej Kovařík)

Poročilo podpiram, saj močno zastopam potrebo po digitalizaciji Evrope. Sprejetje digitalnih finančnih storitev bo prispevalo k splošni digitalni preobrazbi našega gospodarstva in družbe. To bi tudi prineslo pomembne koristi tako potrošnikom kot podjetjem.Da bi olajšali unijo kapitalskih trgov (akcijski načrt unije kapitalskih trgov je bil sprejet isti dan kot strategija digitalnih finančnih storitev), bodo imele digitalne finančne storitve ključno vlogo pri inovacijah in rušenju čezmejnih ovir, dokler ostanejo sestavni del širših ciljev unije kapitalskih trgov.Kriza COVID je pokazala, da bodo digitalne finančne storitve še naprej rasle, tako po velikosti kot po pomenu za gospodarstvo EU.
2020/10/08
Further development of the Capital Markets Union (CMU): improving access to capital market finance, in particular by SMEs, and further enabling retail investor participation (A9-0155/2020 - Isabel Benjumea Benjumea)

Unija kapitalskih trgov (Capital Markets Union, CMU) je načrt za oblikovanje resnično enotnega trga kapitala po vsej EU.Pozdravljam poročilo, saj se strinjam s cilj CMU. Slednji so zagotoviti, da naložbe in prihranki tečejo po vseh državah članicah, kar koristi državljanom, vlagateljem in podjetjem, ne glede na to, kje se nahajajo.Popolnoma delujoč in integriran trg kapitala bo gospodarstvu EU omogočil trajnostno rast in konkurenčnost. Ekonomsko močnejša Evropa bo bolje služila državljanom in EU pomagala igrati močnejšo vlogo na svetovnem prizorišču. S svojim glasom sem predlog poročila podprl.
2020/10/08
Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee (B9-0310/2020)

Predlog sem s svojim glasom podprl, saj verjamem, da je potrebno okrepiti jamstvo za mlade, ki so v posledici pandemije corona virusa še posebej prizadeti.Predlog sem podprl tudi, ker verjamem, da je potreben večplasten pristop k boju proti brezposelnosti mladih, ki bi zajemal aktivne in pasivne politike trga dela, učinkovit dostop do ukrepov socialnega vključevanja ter socialnih, zdravstvenih in stanovanjskih storitev za mlade, da se zagotovita kakovost in vzdržnost tega ukrepanja.
2020/10/08
Amending Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 as regards specific measures on L-category end-of-series vehicles in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (A9-0190/2020 - Maria Grapini)

Predlog uredbe glede posebnih ukrepov za vozila kategorije L podpiram, saj z njim podajamo roko motociklistični industriji pri odpravi učinkov izbruha virusa COVID-19.Zaradi globalne pandemije novega koronavirusa je namreč bilo, po nekaterih ocenah, proizvedenih več kot pol milijona motornih koles, ki ustrezajo okoljskemu standardu Euro 4, vendar v tem letu niso bila prodana. Praviloma se namreč ta vrsta motociklov s 1. januarjem 2021 ne bi smela več prodajati.S predlagano uredbo zato podaljšujemo možnost homologacije za vozila kategorije L z motorji standarda Euro 4 za 1 leto, to je do 1. januarja 2021.
2020/10/19
Discharge 2018: General budget of the EU - European Economic and Social Committee (A9-0188/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)

Omenjene razrešnice za leto 2018, ki zadeva Evropski ekonomski in socialni odbor (EESO), v Evropskem parlamentu nismo potrdili, pač pa smo izglasovali njeno zavrnitev.Za zavrnitev sem glasoval tudi sam, in sicer zaradi nezadostnega odziva EESO na preiskavo urada OLAF, ki je raziskoval primer nadlegovanja dveh uslužbencev Odbora s strani člana Odbora. Kljub temu da je bil primer predan belgijskim organom in glede njega trenutno že poteka sodni postopek, EESO s svojim nekooperativnim delovanjem ni dovolj prispeval k preiskavi.
2020/10/20
Discharge 2018: General budget of the EU - European Council and Council (A9-0189/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)

Tudi omenjene razrešnice splošnega proračuna Sveta EU in Evropskega sveta v Evropskemu parlamentu nismo podprli, glas za zavrnitev razrešnice sem podal tudi sam.Glavni razlog za nepotrditev razrešnice je v izjemno slabem sodelovanju Sveta pri oblikovanju same vsebine razrešnice. Pozitivno se mi zdi tudi sprejetje amandmaja, ki Svet poziva k nadaljevanju upoštevanja priporočil varuha človekovih pravic v zvezi s sponzorstvom predsedstva.
2020/10/20
Digital Services Act: Improving the functioning of the Single Market (A9-0181/2020 - Alex Agius Saliba)

Poročilo kolega Salibe o reviziji direktive o digitalnih storitvah na področju izboljšanja delovanja enotnega trga sem podprl.Omenjena direktiva je vse od leta 2000, ko je bila sprejeta, osrednji element enotnega digitalnega trga, na katerem bi moral ob naraščajoči digitalizaciji gospodarstva in družbe temeljiti že ves projekt notranjega trga. 20 let po sprejetju direktive se je digitalni svet dobesedno obrnil na glavo, razvile so se številne nove digitalne storitve, ki so zunaj obstoječega pravnega okvira EU, zato je nujno potrebna njena revizija, kar sicer Komisija napoveduje že dlje časa.Evropski poslanci od Komisije zahtevamo, da v predlog nove direktive vključi še nekatere vidike, ki bodo izboljšali delovanje enotnega trga. Predlog direktive mora, med drugim, tako zajeti vse storitve informacijske družbe in razširiti geografski obseg na ponudnike iz tretjih držav, če ciljajo na potrošnike iz EU, krepiti ukrepe za boj proti škodljivim vsebinam, sovražnemu govoru in dezinformacijam, ohraniti režim omejene odgovornosti oz. t.i. varno pristanišče, uvesti nova pravila o preglednosti in neodvisen nadzor nad orodji za moderiranje vsebine idr.Pri oblikovanju predloga direktive bi morali razmisliti tudi o regulaciji ciljnega oglaševanja, hibridnem sistemu nadzora, ki bi temeljil na usklajevanju EU v sodelovanju z mrežo nacionalnih organov.
2020/10/20
Digital Services Act: adapting commercial and civil law rules for commercial entities operating online (A9-0177/2020 - Tiemo Wölken)

Podprl sem poročilo kolega Wölkena glede prilagajanja pravil poslovnega in civilnega prava za poslovne subjekte, ki poslujejo na spletu.Digitalne storitve v EU se namreč močno in izredno hitro spreminjajo, medtem ko je sedanji pravni okvir za digitalne storitve na notranjem trgu bil določen leta 2000. Od tedaj so se poslovni modeli, tehnologija in družbena stvarnost tako spremenili, da je treba celovito posodobiti pravila in zakone o zagotavljanju digitalnih storitev v Evropski uniji. V zadnjem desetletju se je namreč veliko socialnih in poslovnih dejavnosti preselilo na spletne platforme, ki so postale posrednice vsebine, storitev in blaga. Poleg tega so zaradi družbenih medijev in storitev sodelovalnega gospodarstva vse bolj zabrisane meje med ponudniki in potrošniki vsebin in storitev, zagotavljanje vsebin in storitev pa je postalo horizontalno in razpršeno in ne vertikalno in linearno. S platformami za gostovanje vsebin, ki so se uveljavile kot vodilna oblika za izmenjavo vsebin in storitev, je prišlo v ospredje vprašanje boja proti nezakonitim dejavnostim, kar mora novi akt o digitalnih storitvah jasno opredeliti.Poleg številnih ostalih predlogov v razmislek predlagamo tudi ustanovitev evropske agencije, ki bi lahko naložila kazni platformam za gostovanje vsebin, ki ne bi spoštovale zahtevanih standardov v praksah za upravljanje vsebin.
2020/10/20
Digital Services Act and fundamental rights issues posed (A9-0172/2020 - Kris Peeters)

Tudi poročilo belgijskega kolega Peetersa, ki prav tako obravnava pozive Evropskega parlamenta pri vključitvi v predlog nove direktive o digitalnih storitvah, tokrat z vidika temeljnih pravic, ki morajo biti v središču politike EU na področju digitalnih storitev.Evropski poslanci od Komisije tako pričakujemo, da bo uskladila obstoječa pravila o odgovornosti in varnosti za ponudnike spletnih storitev z direktivo o e-poslovanju. Prav tako mora nova direktiva od ponudnikov spletnih storitev zahtevati uveljavitev zaščitnih ukrepov za obravnavanje nezakonitih vsebin, kar mora biti usklajeno z nacionalno in evropsko zakonodajo. Pričakujemo tudi izboljšanje sodelovanja med ponudniki storitev in pristojnimi nacionalnimi organi pri pregonu kaznivih dejanj na spletu, ki so v porastu.Zahtevamo tudi ustrezen neodvisen nadzor EU nad izvrševanjem določil direktive.
2020/10/20
Framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies (A9-0186/2020 - Ibán García Del Blanco)

Poročilo s priporočili Komisiji o okviru za etične vidike umetne inteligence, robotike in sorodne tehnologije, ki sem ga s svojim glasom podprl, obravnava ključna etična vprašanja, ki bi jih lahko postavila uvedba tehnologij umetne inteligence.Množično uvajanje umetne inteligence pri vseh napravah, s katerimi komuniciramo v javnem, poklicnem in družbenem življenju, pomeni ogromen tehnološki preskok, ki je primerljiv samo s tehnološkim preskokom v času industrijske revolucije. Bistveno se bodo spremenili trg dela, odnos do javnih organov, tudi naše dojemanje življenja in realnosti. Vsaka tehnologija pomeni koristi in tveganja. Ko govorimo o umetni inteligenci, gre za koristi in tveganja v obsegu, ki ga doslej nismo poznali, če upoštevamo njeno resnično moč. Zato je ključna vzpostavitev pravnega okvira, ki bo odražal etična načela, ki jih morajo upoštevati visoko tvegane tehnologije umetne inteligence od trenutka njihovega razvoja in njihovo uporabo.Okvir pravic in obveznosti mora biti skupen vsem državam članicam EU. Različne nacionalne ureditve bi namreč lahko pomenile razpad enotnega trga in ovirale skupna evropska prizadevanja za vodilno mesto v svetu na področju tehnologije. Z ustanovitvijo evropske agencije, zadolžene za nadzor razvoja te ureditve, kot predlagamo v tem poročilu, bo nazadnje usklajen pravni in tehnični okvir, ki se bo razvil v posameznih državah članicah.
2020/10/20
Civil liability regime for artificial intelligence (A9-0178/2020 - Axel Voss)

Poročilo o civilni odgovornosti za umetno inteligenco sem podprl, saj z njim Komisiji predlagamo vzpostavitev zakonodajnega okvira, ki zapira pravne praznine v primerih odgovornosti operaterjev sistemov umetne inteligence (UI). Sprejeto poročilo prav tako vzpostavlja ravnovesje med učinkovito zaščito potencialnih žrtev škode in hkrati zagotavlja dovolj manevrskega prostora za razvoj novih tehnologij, izdelkov in storitev.V poročilu se sicer odraža zaupanje v obstoječo ureditev odgovornosti, navajamo pa eno ključno odstopanje. Ugotavlja se namreč, da obstaja pravna vrzel v zvezi z odgovornostjo ponudnikov sistemov UI. Trenutni sistem pravnega varstva namreč ne omogoča ustreznega pravnega varstva za oškodovance v primerih, ko bi ti proti operaterjem sistemov UI vlagali odškodninske zahtevke. Zahtevki namreč ne bi bili uspešni, ker oškodovanci ne bi mogli dokazati krivde ponudnika. Zlasti v primerih, ko je škoda nastala zaradi delovanja sistema UI v javnem prostoru, potencialno ogromna skupina oškodovancev običajno ne bi imela pogodbenega razmerja s ponudnikom, tako da skoraj ne bi imela možnosti, da bi dobila odškodnino za nastalo škodo.Zato predlagano poročilo, med drugim, vsebuje dva različna pristopa za odpravo te pravne vrzeli glede na raven tveganja, ki jo ima sistem UI, in sicer kategorizacijo sistemov UI na takšne z visokim tveganjem in druge sisteme UI.
2020/10/20
Intellectual property rights for the development of artificial intelligence technologies (A9-0176/2020 - Stéphane Séjourné)

Podprl sem tudi poročilo kolega Séjournéja, ki ureja vidik pravic intelektualne lastnine pri razvoju umetne inteligence (UI).Poročilo obravnava medsebojno vplivanje pravic intelektualne lastnine in razvoja tehnologij UI, in sicer z obravnavanjem vprašanj o uporabi podatkov kot vhodnih podatkov za tehnologije UI, uporabi obstoječih pravnih orodij, kot so patenti, poslovne skrivnosti in avtorske pravice, z namenom zaščititi tehnologijo UI in uporabo tehnologij UI kot orodij za upravljanje pravic intelektualne lastnine in uveljavljanja pravic intelektualne lastnine.
2020/10/20
Recommendation to the Council and the VPC/HR concerning the Implementation and governance of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) (A9-0165/2020 - Radosław Sikorski)

Priporočilo Svetu EU in visokemu zunanjepolitičnemu predstavniku EU o implementaciji in delovanju PESCO sem prav tako podprl.Priporočilo ocenjuje prva tri leta stalnega in strukturiranega sodelovanja držav članic EU na področju obrambe, ki je privedlo do ustanovitve 47 projektov. Priporočilo tudi poudarja, da mora biti ocena projektov skladna z 20 zavezami PESCO, ki žal še vedno ne služijo kot referenca pri izbiri projektov, prav tako smo kot nezadosten ocenili napredek na tekočih projektih. Potrebno je tudi spodbujanje sodelujočih držav članic z osredotočenimi predlogi, da se iz strogo nacionalnega poudarka na obrambi razvijejo v močnejšega evropskega in si prizadevajo za prednostno uporabo evropskega sodelovalnega pristopa.PESCO je namreč treba uporabljati kot instrument za trajnostno in učinkovito obrambno sodelovanje EU, izboljšanje obrambnih zmogljivosti sistemov za upravljanje in interoperabilnost, fleksibilnost in razporedljivost sil v skladu z ambicijami po večji strateški avtonomiji EU. V priporočilu tudi ugotavljamo, da bi se PESCO moral osredotočiti na projekte z resnično evropsko strateško razsežnostjo, projekte pa bi bilo treba združiti v skupine zmogljivosti, kar bi ustvarilo dodatne sinergije in učinke obsega. Nenazadnje, evropski poslanci tudi menimo, da bi se morala prizadevanja v okviru PESCO dopolnjevati z Natovimi ambicijami glede zmogljivosti po načelu „ene vrste sil“.
2020/10/20
Report on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with the Republic of Moldova (A9-0166/2020 - Dragoş Tudorache)

Podprl sem tudi poročilo o napredku pri izvajanju pridružitvenega sporazuma med EU in Moldavijo, ki, podobno kot v preteklih letih, ponovno poudarja potrebo po resničnih reformah v Moldaviji, zlasti na področju boja proti korupciji, neodvisnosti sodstva in pravne države.Poročilo tudi poudarja pomanjkanje demokratičnih mehanizmov v državi ter pričakuje njihovo krepitev. Med drugim v poročilu s kolegi poslanci pozivamo k ohranjanju neodvisnosti nacionalne banke in obsojamo pritisk na ustavno sodišče v zvezi z nedavnim posojilom s strani Rusije, ki je bilo ocenjeno kot neustavno. Prav tako problematični področji, ki ju izpostavljamo v poročilu, sta medijski pluralizem in preglednost lastništva medijev.Po drugi strani pa v poročilu pozdravljamo sprejetje zakonodajnih aktov moldavskega parlamenta v skladu s svojimi zavezami iz pridružitvenega sporazuma z EU, ki zadevajo področje javne uprave in upravljanja javnih financ. Pri tam pa velja opozoriti, da je za ustrezno izvajanje omenjenih reform potrebno prilagoditi tudi podzakonske predpise.
2020/10/20
Recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the VPC/HR on relations with Belarus (A9-0167/2020 - Petras Auštrevičius)

Tudi priporočila Evropskega parlamenta Svetu EU, Evropski komisiji in visokemu zunanjepolitičnemu predstavniku EU glede odnosov z Belorusijo sem podprl.Poročilo se osredotoča na predsedniške volitve 9. avgusta 2020, katerim že skoraj 3 mesece sledijo množične demonstracije beloruskega ljudstva. V poročilu podpiramo odločitev, da EU ne prizna rezultatov volitev in izražamo potrebo po uvedbi osebnih sankcij proti posameznikom, ki so bili vpleteni v ponarejanja in zagrešili nasilje nad miroljubnimi protestniki, vključno s predsednikom Aleksandrom Lukašenkom.V poročilu določamo tudi politične korake, ki jih je treba sprejeti, ti so: čimprejšnja organizacija novih svobodnih in poštenih volitev pod nadzorom mednarodne skupnosti; priznanje Koordinacijskega sveta kot legitimnega zastopstva Belorusov, ki protestirajo; takojšnje končanje nasilja nad miroljubnimi protestniki in izpustitev aretiranih demonstrantov, ki so bili pridržani zgolj zaradi izražanja nezadovoljstva z avtoritarno oblastjo; miren prenos oblasti.Poleg tega v poročilu pozivamo Rusijo, naj se ne vmešava odkrito ali prikrito v beloruske zadeve, in pozivamo mednarodno skupnost, naj pripravi ambiciozen program pomoči za prihodnjo demokratično Belorusijo.
2020/10/21
Recommendation to the VPC/HR and to the Council in preparation of the 10th Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty (NPT) review process, nuclear arms control and nuclear disarmament options (A9-0020/2020 - Sven Mikser)

Podprl sem tudi priporočilo Svetu EU in visokemu zunanjepolitičnemu predstavniku EU glede izvajanja pogodb o nadzoru nad jedrskim orožjem (NTP).Učinkovit in na pravilih temelječ mednarodni red je predpogoj za boj proti širjenju jedrskega orožja. Potrebno je medsebojno krepiti vse tri stebre NTP: neširjenje orožja, razoroževanje in miroljubna uporaba jedrske energije.Popolnoma se strinjam z določbo poročila, da selektivna uporaba pogodbe ali neupoštevanje memorandumov o neširjenju jedrskega orožja s strani nekaterih držav pogodbenic spodkopava zaupanje v celoten sistem NPT. Države tudi morajo režime nadzora, razoroževanja in neširjenja orožja priznati kot ključna orodja za krepitev zaupanja, s čimer bodo prispevale k izboljšanju stanj v mednarodnem varnostnem okolju.V priporočilu obravnavamo tudi vprašanje propada pogodbe INF med ZDA in Rusijo, do česar je prišlo zaradi ruskega uvajanja raketnega sistema SSC-8, ki je sposoben nositi jedrske konice. Obe strani pozivamo k okrepitvi medsebojnega zaupanja z namenom nadaljevanja dialoga o možnih načinih za vzpostavitev novega odnosa s kontrolo orožja. Obe partnerici tudi spodbujamo, naj se pogajata o novem instrumentu, ki bi zajemal tako napoteno kot tudi nerazporejeno, strateško in ne-strateško orožje in bi vključeval tudi Kitajsko.Nenazadnje pa v priporočilu dajemo polno podporo EU cilju denuklearizacije Severne Koreje.
2020/10/21
The future of European education in the context of Covid-19 (B9-0338/2020)

Resolucijo o prihodnosti evropskega izobraževanje v kontekstu krize Covid-19 sem podprl.V resoluciji dajemo priznanje vsem vključenim v ustanove za izobraževanje in usposabljanje, zlasti učiteljem, učencem in njihovim staršem, ki so se zelo uspešno spopadli z novimi izzivi, ki jih je prinesla pandemija Covid-19, med katerimi je bilo ključno prilagajanje na spletno učenje in učenje na daljavo.V resoluciji tudi opozarjamo na vrzeli v digitalnem izobraževanju, ki imajo negativen vpliv na enakopravnost, tako med državami članicami kot znotraj njih. Pri tem še posebej poudarjamo nesorazmeren učinek pandemije Covid-19 na vse tiste, ki so že pred krizo bili socialno, ekonomsko ali kako drugače prikrajšani.V parlamentu si bomo vedno prizadevali za odpravo tega digitalnega razkoraka. Seveda pa digitalno izobraževanja ne more in ne sme nadomestiti klasičnega izobraževanja. Neposredna interakcija med učitelji in učenci je namreč nenadomestljiva.V resoluciji izražamo tudi globoko obžalovanje nad dogovorom o naslednjem večletnem finančnem okviru, doseženim na julijskem zasedanju Evropskega sveta, ki je močno oklestil proračunska sredstva za izobraževanje in usposabljanje, zlasti Erasmus +, Obzorje Evropa in Evropski socialni sklad Plus.
2020/10/21
Obligations of the Commission in the field of visa reciprocity in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (B9-0339/2020)

Predlagane resolucije nisem podprl, saj v naši politični skupini EPP podpiramo stališče Komisije, ki zagovarja, da je diplomatski dogovor še naprej najprimernejša pot naprej v tej situaciji.Na tej stopnji bo delegirani akt, ki ga predlaga ta resolucija, neproduktiven in ne bo prispeval k doseganju cilja odprave vizumov za vse državljane EU. S sprejetjem te resolucije bo namreč Komisija dolžna sprejeti delegirani akt, s katerim bo začasno ukinila odpravo vizumov za državljane ZDA, ki potujejo v EU.V primeru, da Komisija najpozneje v dveh mesecih ne bo sprejela omenjenega delegiranega akta, kar je po nekaterih informacijah povsem realna možnost, lahko Evropski parlament ukrepa proti Komisiji s tožbo pred Sodiščem EU.Ocenjujem, da je to popolnoma prekomeren ukrep in bi bilo treba priznavanje recipročnosti na področju vizumske ureditve reševati z diplomatskim dogovarjanjem, ne političnim izsiljevanjem.
2020/10/21
Economic policies of the euro area 2020 (A9-0193/2020 - Joachim Schuster)

Tudi predlaganemu poročilu o ekonomskih politikah v območju evra za leto 2020 sem nasprotoval, saj je bilo besedilo po sprejetju amandmajev popolnoma neusklajeno in nevredno Evropskega parlamenta.V kolikor bomo evropski semester zreducirali, da postane božično drevo konkurenčnih ciljev in ne ključni usmerjevalec fiskalnih in ekonomskih politik EU, ne bomo storili ničesar.V takem primeru je bolje, če poročila sploh ne sprejmemo, kar se je k sreči tudi zgodilo.
2020/10/21
Employment and social policies of the euro area 2020 (A9-0183/2020 - Klára Dobrev)

Poročilo kolegice Dobreve o politikah zaposlovanja in socialnih politikah sem podprl.Poročilo temeljito analizira stanje na področju navedenih politik, predlaga pa tudi številne ukrepe za izboljšanje pravic delavcev ter sistemov socialne varnosti v državah EU.Tako na primer predlagamo vzpostavitev evropskega sistema pozavarovanja za brezposelne in okvira EU za storitve oskrbe, predvsem dolgotrajne oskrbe, čemur moramo v EU nameniti bistveno več pozornosti.Poleg tega s poročilom pozivamo k okviru EU za minimalno plačo, glede česar je Komisija že sprejela predlog direktive in jo poslala v zakonodajni predlog, predlagamo pa tudi preučitev možnosti stalnega instrumenta za ohranjanje zaposlenosti, ki bi bil podoben shemi SURE, ki jo je Komisija vzpostavila po prvem valu epidemije Covid-19 in se je izkazal za zelo koristnega, zahtevkov s strani držav članic za sofinanciranje iz te sheme je namreč že v višini 87 milijard EUR.
2020/10/21
Deforestation (A9-0179/2020 - Delara Burkhardt)

Pri poročilu o vplivih EU na krčenje gozdov sem se vzdržal, saj končno besedilo ne predstavlja realnega stanja glede te problematike in preveč enostransko ocenjuje vlogo, ki jo ima EU na to globalno problematiko.Poročilo med drugim poziva Komisijo k pripravi zakonodajnega predloga o oceni učinka za obvezne sisteme skrbnega pregleda za gozdne proizvode in proizvode, ki predstavljajo tveganje za ekosisteme in se dajejo na trg Unije. Cilj takšnih obveznih zahtev naj bi bil prepoznati, preprečiti in ublažiti okoljska, socialna tveganja ter vplive na človekove pravice v celotni dobavni verigi operaterja.Prepričan sem, da z dodatno zakonodajo in birokratizacijo ne bomo rešili tega problema, pač pa je treba narediti več na področju certificiranja izdelkov iz lesa, ki prihajajo iz domnevno problematičnih območij. Poleg tega lahko kot EU boljše rezultate dosežemo tudi s krepitvijo določb o trajnosti v okviru prostotrgovinskih sporazumov s tretjimi državami.
2020/10/22
Gender Equality in EU’s foreign and security policy (A9-0145/2020 - Ernest Urtasun)

Tudi pri glasovanju o tem poročilu sem se vzdržal.
2020/10/23
Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD (A8-0200/2019 - Peter Jahr)

Poročilo kolega Jahra sem z veseljem podprl. Po več kot dveh letih in neštetih urah pogajanj med političnimi skupinami v Evropskem parlamentu o novi reformi SKP za obdobje 2021-2027, ki so kar nekajkrat bila tik pred razpadom, smo le uspeli potrditi stališče Evropskega parlamenta do omenjene reforme, jedro katere predstavlja poročilo Jahr o predlogu uredbe o strateške uredbe SKP.EU v tem tednu dokazala, da so kmetje in podeželje v samem jedru njenih prioritet, v Parlamentu pa smo pokazali vso resnost in odgovornost ter sprejeli ambiciozno stališče do reforme SKP, ki nagrajuje male, družinske kmetije, priznava prizadevanja kmetov za bolj trajnostno kmetijstvo ter jih nagrajuje za izvajanje okolju prijaznih kmetijskih praks, spodbuja kmete pri pridelavi zdrave in kakovostne hrane, krepi podporo mladim prevzemnikom kmetij, se zavezuje izboljšanju socialnega položaja kmetov, jim pomaga pri obvladovanju tveganj pri kmetijski pridelavi, predvsem v boju proti vremenskim neprilikam in posledicam podnebnih sprememb ter spodbuja prenos znanja in digitalizacijo kmetijske proizvodnje.Brez kmetov namreč ni urejenega, poseljenega in vitalnega podeželja, za kar se jim je treba iz srca zahvaliti. Vesel sem tudi sprejetja svojega amandmaja o razvoju strategij za pametne vasi, ki jih bodo države članice morale vključiti v svoje strateške načrte SKP.
2020/10/23
Common agricultural policy: financing, management and monitoring (A8-0199/2019 - Ulrike Müller)

Podprl sem tudi poročilo kolegice Ulrike Müller glede financiranja, upravljanja in nadzora SKP, ki predstavlja dobro posodobitev in poenostavitev sistema upravljanja SKP.Nov t.i. model učinkovitosti, ki ga določa reforma SKP, je namreč treba implementirati v celoti, zato pozdravljam temeljni duh poročila, ki zavrača elemente starega pristopa SKP, ki je temeljil na skladnosti.Poročilo tudi teži k manj birokracije za kmeta, a nalaga več odgovornosti državam članicam pri oblikovanju sistema spremljanja izvajanja SKP in nadzora nad upravičenci do podpore.
2020/10/23
Common agricultural policy – amendment of the CMO and other Regulations (A8-0198/2019 - Eric Andrieu)

Glasoval sem tudi za zadnje poročilo na tem plenarnem zasedanju, poročilo kolega Erica Andrieuja glede uredbe SKP o skupni ureditvi trgov.Sprejeto stališče bistveno izboljšuje osnovni predlog Komisije, zlasti glede okrepljenega sodelovanja med kmeti in večje jasnosti pri uporabi konkurenčnega prava, večje preglednosti na kmetijskih trgih, izboljšanih tržnih orodij in možnosti kriznega upravljanja, izboljšanih orodij za upravljanje oskrbe in poenostavitev nekaterih pravil, ki veljajo za sheme kakovosti EU. Predlagamo tudi uvedbo označevanja hranilne vrednosti vina.Posebej me vesli, da so bili sprejeti tudi praktično vsi kompromisni amandmaji, pobudo za katere smo dali v politični skupini EPP. Ti amandmaji se navezujejo na večjo preglednost intervencijskega sistema, jasnejša pojasnila pravil o označbah porekla, večjo prožnost za sodelovanje kmetov v organizacijah proizvajalcev, krepitev položaja proizvajalcev v medpanožnih organizacijah, omogočanje izjemnih podpornih ukrepov tudi v primeru rastlinskih bolezni in ne samo bolezni živali. Od Komisije tudi zahtevamo pripravo podrobnih načrtov za obvladovanje motenj na trgu.
2020/10/23
Introducing exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the European Union's Stabilisation and Association process (A9-0175/2020 - Emmanuel Maurel)

Poročilo kolega Maurela iz odbora INTA o trgovinskih ugodnostih za države Zahodnega Balkana sem podprl.Uredba, ki jo naslavlja poročilo, namreč podaljšuje izjemne trgovinske ugodnosti državam Zahodnega Balkana za dodatnih 5 let, kar predstavlja kontinuiteto v trgovinskih odnosih s temi državami. Trgovina med EU in navedenimi državami se je v preteklem desetletju povečala za skoraj 130 % in je l. 2019 znašala kar 55 milijard EUR. S predlagano uredbo se področje uporabe sicer omejuje na zelenjavo in sadje, saj so prvotno odobreni trgovinski preferenciali zdaj vključeni v stabilizacijsko-pridružitvene sporazume držav Zahodnega Balkana.EU ima veliko odgovornost do držav Zahodnega Balkana, saj gre za njeno sosednjo regijo, ki ji je treba pomagati tako z vidika politične stabilizacije in demokratizacije ter tudi gospodarsko, pri čemer pomagajo tudi trgovinski sporazumi.
2020/11/11
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Genetically modified maize MON 87427 × MON 89034 × MIR162 × NK603 and genetically modified maize combining two or three of the single events MON 87427, MON 89034, MIR162 and NK603 (B9-0346/2020)

Predlagani ugovor Evropskega parlamenta o avtorizaciji gojenja gensko spremenjene koruze z oznakami MON 87427 x MON 87460 x MON 89034 x MIR 162 x NK603 sem podprl, saj zagovarjam stališče, da gojenje gensko spremenjenih organizmov za pridelavo hrane ne sodi na evropska tla.
2020/11/11
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Genetically modified soybean SYHT0H2 (SYN-ØØØH2-5) (B9-0349/2020)

Predlagani ugovor Evropskega parlamenta o avtorizaciji gojenja gensko spremenjene soje z oznako SYHT0H2 sem podprl, saj zagovarjam stališče, da gojenje gensko spremenjenih organizmov za pridelavo hrane ne sodi na evropska tla.
2020/11/11
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Genetically modified maize MON 87427 × MON 87460 × MON 89034 × MIR162 × NK603 and genetically modified maize combining two, three or four of the single events MON 87427, MON 87460, MON 89034, MIR162 and NK603 (B9-0347/2020)

Predlagani ugovor Evropskega parlamenta o avtorizaciji gojenja gensko spremenjene koruze z oznakami MON 87427 x MON 89034 x MIR162 x NK603 sem podprl, saj zagovarjam stališče, da gojenje gensko spremenjenih organizmov za pridelavo hrane ne sodi na evropska tla.
2020/11/11
EU/Senegal Fisheries Partnership Agreement: implementation of the Agreement. Protocol (A9-0180/2020 - Izaskun Bilbao Barandica)

Podprl sem tudi priporočilo k protokolu k sporazumu o partnerstvu v ribiškem sektorju s Senegalom. S sporazumi o partnerstvu v ribiškem sektorju se namreč zagotavlja finančna in tehnična podpora v zameno za ribolovne pravice za presežne zaloge v izključni ekonomski coni države in v pravno reguliranem okolju.Namen sporazumov je tudi ohraniti vire in okoljsko trajnost, seveda pa je treba zagotoviti, da za vsa plovila EU veljajo enaka pravila glede nadzora in preglednosti, ter da se podpira trajnostna ribiška politika partnerske države.Hkrati je v vse dodatne protokole sporazumov o ribolovu, tudi v navedenega s Senegalom, vključena klavzula o spoštovanju človekovih pravic. Protokol, parafiran 19. julija 2019, zajema obdobje petih let in ponuja ribolovne možnosti za Španijo, Francijo in Portugalsko ter določa ribolovne možnosti za naslednje kategorije plovil: 28 zamrzovalnih plovil za ribolov tuna s potegalko, 10 plovil za ribolov z ribiško palico, 5 plovil s parangalom in 2 plovili za ribolov z vlečno mrežo. Protokol določa tudi letni finančni prispevek EU v višini 1,7 milijona EUR.
2020/11/11
EU/Senegal Fisheries Partnership Agreement: implementation of the Agreement. Protocol (Resolution) (A9-0182/2020 - Izaskun Bilbao Barandica)

Podprl sem tudi resolucijo o osnutku sklepa Sveta o sklenitvi priporočila k protokolu k sporazumu o partnerstvu v ribiškem sektorju s Senegalom.S sporazumi o partnerstvu v ribiškem sektorju se namreč zagotavlja finančna in tehnična podpora v zameno za ribolovne pravice za presežne zaloge v izključni ekonomski coni države in v pravno reguliranem okolju. Namen sporazumov je tudi ohraniti vire in okoljsko trajnost, seveda pa je treba zagotoviti, da za vsa plovila EU veljajo enaka pravila glede nadzora in preglednosti, ter da se podpira trajnostna ribiška politika partnerske države. Hkrati je v vse dodatne protokole sporazumov o ribolovu, tudi v navedenega s Senegalom, vključena klavzula o spoštovanju človekovih pravic.Protokol, parafiran 19. julija 2019, zajema obdobje petih let in ponuja ribolovne možnosti za Španijo, Francijo in Portugalsko ter določa ribolovne možnosti za naslednje kategorije plovil: 28 zamrzovalnih plovil za ribolov tuna s potegalko, 10 plovil za ribolov z ribiško palico, 5 plovil s parangalom in 2 plovili za ribolov z vlečno mrežo. Protokol določa tudi letni finančni prispevek EU v višini 1,7 milijona EUR.
2020/11/11
EU/Seychelles Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and Implementation. Protocol (2020-2026) (A9-0185/2020 - Caroline Roose)

Sporazum o partnerstvu o trajnostnem ribištvu med Evropsko unijo in Sejšeli, ki ga naslavlja poročilo kolegice Caroline Roose, sem podprl.Sporazum bo zagotavljal, da bodo evropska plovila z dovoljenjem za ribolov v sejšelskih vodah lovila v skladu s cilji trajnosti in varstva okolja, ter ne bodo negativno vplivala na morsko biotsko raznovrstnost. Evropska plovila bodo tako omejena zgolj na ribolov presežnih virov, izračunanih na podlagi najboljših možnih znanstvenih dognanj. Bistveno je, da je ta sporazum združljiv z ukrepi za ohranjanje in upravljanje, ki jih je uvedla zlasti Komisija za tuna v Indijskem oceanu, in da prispeva k njim.Sporazum spodbuja tudi okrepljeno gospodarsko, finančno, tehnično in znanstveno sodelovanje med EU in Sejšeli, ki se mora zlasti odražati v cilju doseganja trajnostnega ribištva in preudarnega izkoriščanja ribolovnih virov.
2020/11/11
EU/China Agreement: cooperation on and protection of geographical indications (A9-0199/2020 - Iuliu Winkler)

Z veseljem sem podprl tudi poročilo kolege Winklerja glede sporazuma o zaščiti geografskih označb med EU in Kitajsko.Gre za prelomni sporazum na področju geografskih označb med navedenima partnericema, saj ščiti 100 evropskih geografskih označb na Kitajskem (kot so Cava, šampanjec, Feta, irski viski, Münchener Bier, Ouzo, Polska Wódka, Porto, Prosciutto di Parma in Queso Manchego) in recipročno 100 kitajskih geografskih označb v EU.Sporazum vsebuje tudi klavzulo proti posnemanju in spodbuja kakovost ter tradicionalno znanje in izkušnje s postopkih izdelave proizvodov z geografskimi označbami.Štiri leta po začetku veljavnosti, v januarju 2021, se bo obseg sporazuma še razširil na dodatnih 175 imen geografskih označb z obeh strani. Sporazum o geografskih označbah odraža zavezanost EU in Kitajske, da bosta izpolnili svojo zavezo, sprejeto na prejšnjih vrhovih med EU in Kitajsko, ter spoštovali mednarodna pravila kot podlago za bodoče trgovinske odnose.
2020/11/11
EU/China Agreement: cooperation on and protection of geographical indications (Resolution) (A9-0202/2020 -Iuliu Winkler)

Podprl sem tudi predlog resolucije o predlogu sklepa Sveta o sklenitvi Sporazuma o zaščiti geografskih označb med EU in Kitajsko.Gre za prelomni sporazum na področju geografskih označb med navedenima partnericema, saj ščiti 100 evropskih geografskih označb na Kitajskem (kot so Cava, šampanjec, Feta, irski viski, Münchener Bier, Ouzo, Polska Wódka, Porto, Prosciutto di Parma in Queso Manchego) in recipročno 100 kitajskih geografskih označb v EU.Sporazum vsebuje tudi klavzulo proti posnemanju in spodbuja kakovost ter tradicionalno znanje in izkušnje s postopkih izdelave proizvodov z geografskimi označbami.Štiri leta po začetku veljavnosti, v januarju 2021, se bo obseg sporazuma še razširil na dodatnih 175 imen geografskih označb z obeh strani. Sporazum o geografskih označbah odraža zavezanost EU in Kitajske, da bosta izpolnili svojo zavezo, sprejeto na prejšnjih vrhovih med EU in Kitajsko, ter spoštovali mednarodna pravila kot podlago za bodoče trgovinske odnose.
2020/11/11
Common system of value added tax: identification of taxable persons in Northern Ireland (A9-0200/2020 - Irene Tinagli)

Poročilo o predlogu direktive Sveta o spremembi Direktive 2006/112/ES o skupnem sistemu davka na dodano vrednost glede identifikacije davčnih zavezancev na Severnem Irskem sem podprl, saj mora novi režim, ki ga ta predlog predpisuje, začeti veljati čim prej, v kolikor želimo preprečiti trdo mejo med Irsko in Severno Irsko po brexitu.Sprejetje tega predloga pomeni, da lahko Svet sprejme predlog Komisije, da bo Severna Irska od 1. januarja 2021 še naprej v skladu z zakonodajo EU o DDV glede blaga in ne storitev. Davčni zavezanci, ki opravljajo trgovino z blagom s Severne Irske, bodo dobili identifikacijske številke za DDV v EU s predpono XI.
2020/11/11
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2021 - all sections (A9-0206/2020 - Pierre Larrouturou, Olivier Chastel)

Podprl sem tudi stališče Evropskega parlamenta do splošnega proračuna EU za l. 2021, ki sicer še vedno vključuje stališče Evropskega parlamenta med pogajanji o večletnem finančnem okviru o 15 vodilnih programih EU in določila, da Evropski parlament v predlogu proračuna Komisije odšteje 15 milijard EUR.Ker se proračunski postopek razlikuje od običajnega zakonodajnega postopka in ni tehnične možnosti za nove plenarne predloge sprememb, dogovora o večletnem finančnem okviru 2021–2027, sprejetega v minulem tednu, ni bilo mogoče vključiti v stališče EP. Z omenjenim stališčem Evropski parlament krepi financiranje svojih prednostnih nalog, med drugim na področju varnosti, migracij, temeljnih pravic in zunanje politike. Povečujemo tudi sredstva za boj proti podnebnim spremembam in varstvo biotske raznovrstnosti.Sedaj je „žogica“ na Komisiji, ki mora pripraviti uskladitev proračuna za l. 2021 s sporazumom o večletnem finančnem okviru za obdobje 2021–2027, ki bo podlaga za razpravo v spravnem postopku, ki se prične prihodnji teden.
2020/11/12
EU/Seychelles Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and Implementation. Protocol (2020-2026) (resolution) (A9-0184/2020 - Caroline Roose)

Sporazum o partnerstvu o trajnostnem ribištvu med Evropsko unijo in Sejšeli, ki ga naslavlja poročilo kolegice Caroline Roose, sem podprl.Sporazum bo zagotavljal, da bodo evropska plovila z dovoljenjem za ribolov v sejšelskih vodah lovila v skladu s cilji trajnosti in varstva okolja ter ne bodo negativno vplivala na morsko biotsko raznovrstnost. Evropska plovila bodo tako omejena zgolj na ribolov presežnih virov, izračunanih na podlagi najboljših možnih znanstvenih dognanj. Bistveno je, da je ta sporazum združljiv z ukrepi za ohranjanje in upravljanje, ki jih je uvedla Komisija zlasti za tuna v Indijskem oceanu, in da prispeva k njim.Sporazum spodbuja tudi okrepljeno gospodarsko, finančno, tehnično in znanstveno sodelovanje med EU in Sejšeli, ki se mora zlasti odražati v cilju doseganja trajnostnega ribištva in preudarnega izkoriščanja ribolovnih virov.
2020/11/12
Programme for the Union's action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (“EU4Health Programme”) (A9-0196/2020 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Podprl sem tudi poročilo „Program EU za zdravje“, ki določa okvir evropskega mehanizma za odzivanje na zdravstvene razmere, s katerim želimo okrepiti sodelovanje na ravni EU in izboljšati pripravljenost v primeru zdravstvene krize. Strinjam se tudi z osnovno premiso poročila, da je treba vzpostaviti komunikacijski portal za javnost, na katerem bo EU objavljala preverjene informacije, obveščala državljane in se borila proti dezinformacijam. Prav tako podpiram okrepitev pristojnosti Evropskega centra za preprečevanje in obvladovanje bolezni (ECDC) in Evropske agencije za zdravila (EMA).Pandemija covida-19 je namreč razkrila številne pomanjkljivosti nacionalnih zdravstvenih sistemov, med njimi njihovo odvisnost od tretjih držav pri dobavi zdravil, medicinskih pripomočkov in osebne zaščitne opreme. Zato moramo v EU okrepiti podporo razvoju evropskega sistema spremljanja, poročanja in obveščanja o pomanjkanju zdravil, medicinskih pripomočkov, cepiv, diagnostičnih instrumentov in drugih medicinskih izdelkov. S tem bomo preprečili razdrobljenost enotnega trga in zagotovili večjo razpoložljivost in cenovno dostopnost teh izdelkov, dobavne verige pa bi bile manj odvisne od tretjih držav.Več pozornosti je treba nameniti tudi preprečevanju bolezni in nezdravih navad, med njimi škodljivim posledicam uživanja alkohola in tobaka, prav tako pa okrepiti načrt EU proti raku v skladu z evropskim načrtom za premagovanje raka.
2020/11/13
Sustainable Europe Investment Plan - How to finance the Green Deal (A9-0198/2020 -Siegfried Mureşan, Paul Tang)

Glasoval sem tudi za poročilo o naložbenemu načrtu za trajnostno Evropo ‒ financiranje zelenega dogovora, ki predstavlja politični odziv Evropskega parlamenta na financiranje ozelenitve evropskega gospodarstva.V poročilu izražamo zadovoljstvo nad oblikovanjem evropskega načrta za okrevanje po covidu-19 in nacionalnimi načrti za okrevanje in odpornost, ki morajo biti oblikovani tako, da bo EU do leta 2050 lahko dosegla podnebno nevtralnost, kot je to zapisano v podnebni zakonodaji EU.Poročilo med drugim določa, da naj javne naložbe prejmejo samo tisti nacionalni in regionalni programi, ki imajo največ možnosti za izpolnitev zastavljenih ciljev, za kar pa potrebujemo usklajene kazalnike trajnosti in ustrezno metodologijo za merjenje učinka. Da lahko naložba izpolnjuje merila zelenega prehoda, je namreč treba upoštevati tudi merila, določena v uredbi o taksonomiji.Poleg tega je treba nacionalne načrte za okrevanje uskladiti z nacionalnimi energetskimi in podnebnimi načrti. V poročilu pozivamo tudi k postopni opustitvi javnih in zasebnih naložb v gospodarske dejavnosti, ki so škodljive za okolje ali ga onesnažujejo, če so na voljo ekonomsko izvedljive nadomestne rešitve.Kot ključno ocenjujem določilo, ki državam članicam daje izključno pristojnost za določanje mešanice virov energije, saj države same najbolj vedo, kateri viri energije so zanje najbolj primerni, cenovno ugodni in socialno vzdržni.
2020/11/13
InvestEU Programme (A9-203/2020 - José Manuel Fernandes, Irene Tinagli)

Podprl sem tudi poročilo o predlogu vzpostavitve programa InvestEU, ki nadgrajuje investicijski program prejšnje Komisije, t.i. Junckerjev načrt.Program InvestEU združuje Evropski sklad za strateške naložbe s 13 različnimi finančnimi instrumenti EU, ki so trenutno na voljo, in predstavlja podlago za mobilizacijo naložb v višini 650 milijard EUR ter tako dodatno spodbuja naložbe, inovacije in ustvarjanje delovnih mest v Evropi.Z glasovanjem v Evropskem parlamentu smo ponovno potrdili delni dogovor, ki sta ga Svet in Parlament o tej uredbi dosegla aprila 2019, in ki podpira in izboljšuje novi predlog Komisije »Strateško evropsko naložbeno okno« za odziv na gospodarske učinke krize. Dodajamo tudi šesto okno za podporo solventnosti podjetij.
2020/11/13
The impact of Covid-19 measures on democracy, fundamental rights and rule of law (B9-0343/2020)

Z nekoliko zadržki sem podprl predlagano resolucijo o vplivu ukrepov za spopad z novim koronavirusom na demokracijo, temeljne pravice in vladavino prava. Gre z resolucijo, ki je bila predložena odboru LIBE na zahtevo skupine za spremljanje demokracije, vladavine prava in temeljnih pravic, ki je od marca 2020 svoje delo osredotočila na učinke ukrepov COVID 19 na demokracijo, temeljne pravice in pravno državo.Opozarjam, da so bili vplivi ukrepov COVID 19 na pravno državo tudi del prvega letnega poročila o pravni državi, ki ga je Komisija izdala oktobra 2020. Komisija je na zadeve pogledala bistveno bolj objektivno, kot jih obravnava navedena resolucija, zato bi v prihodnje morali razprave o kršenju načel vladavine prava prestaviti izključno na institucije, ki so postavljene za njihovo strokovno obravnavo in prenehati s politiziranjem tega področja v Evropskem parlamentu.
2020/11/13
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Croatia and Poland in relation to a natural disaster and advances to Croatia, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Ireland, Portugal and Spain in relation to a public health emergency (A9-0221/2020 - Olivier Chastel)

Predlagano resolucijo o mobilizaciji sredstev Solidarnostnega sklada EU, ki bo omogočila prejetje znatnih sredstev sklada številnim državam EU za spopadanje s posledicami naravnih nesreč oz. izrednih razmer sem podprl.Namen Solidarnostnega sklada EU je omogočiti hitro, učinkovito in prožno odzivanje na izredne razmere in tako izkazati solidarnost s prebivalstvom regij, ki so jih prizadele večje ali regionalne naravne nesreče ali izredne razmere večjih razsežnosti v javnem zdravju.Hrvaška je 10. junija 2020 predložila vlogo za uporabo sredstev sklada zaradi potresa, ki je marca 2020 prizadel Zagreb ter Zagrebško in Krapinsko-zagorsko županijo, medtem ko je Poljska 24. avgusta 2020 predložila vlogo za uporabo sredstev sklada zaradi poplav v Podkarpatskem vojvodstvu junija 2020.Poleg že omenjene Hrvaške, so Nemčija, Grčija, Madžarska, Irska, Portugalska in Španija do 24. junija 2020 predložile vloge za uporabo sredstev sklada v zvezi z izrednimi razmerami večjih razsežnosti v javnem zdravju zaradi pandemije COVID-19.Skupno se vsem državam iz Solidarnega sklada namenja skoraj 800 mio EUR, kar je izjemen znak solidarnosti znotraj EU in vredno vsake podpore ter pohvale.
2020/11/23
Draft amending budget No 9/2020: assistance to Croatia, Poland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Portugal and Spain (A9-0223/2020 - Monika Hohlmeier)

Predlagano resolucijo o mobilizaciji sredstev Solidarnostnega sklada EU, ki bo omogočila prejetje znatnih sredstev sklada številnim državam EU za spopadanje s posledicami naravnih nesreč oz. izrednih razmer sem podprl.Namen Solidarnostnega sklada EU je omogočiti hitro, učinkovito in prožno odzivanje na izredne razmere in tako izkazati solidarnost s prebivalstvom regij, ki so jih prizadele večje ali regionalne naravne nesreče ali izredne razmere večjih razsežnosti v javnem zdravju.Hrvaška je 10. junija 2020 predložila vlogo za uporabo sredstev sklada zaradi potresa, ki je marca 2020 prizadel Zagreb ter Zagrebško in Krapinsko-zagorsko županijo, medtem ko je Poljska 24. avgusta 2020 predložila vlogo za uporabo sredstev sklada zaradi poplav v Podkarpatskem vojvodstvu junija 2020.Poleg že omenjene Hrvaške, so Nemčija, Grčija, Madžarska, Irska, Portugalska in Španija do 24. junija 2020 predložile vloge za uporabo sredstev sklada v zvezi z izrednimi razmerami večjih razsežnosti v javnem zdravju zaradi pandemije COVID-19.Skupno se vsem državam iz Solidarnega sklada namenja skoraj 800 mio EUR, kar je izjemen znak solidarnosti znotraj EU in vredno vsake podpore ter pohvale.
2020/11/23
Tackling homelessness rates in the European Union (B9-0363/2020)

Podprl sem tudi resolucijo o boju proti brezdomstvu v EU, saj so trendi glede brezdomstva v številnih državah zaskrbljujoči.Med brezdomci je vse več otrok, manjšin, žensk, družin, številni brezdomci so tudi žrtve organiziranega kriminala. Zato v sprejeti resoluciji pozivamo k zagotavljanju enakega dostopa do javnih storitev, kot so zdravstvo, izobrazba, in socialne službe.Prav tako se strinjamo, da je treba dajati več podpore integraciji brezdomcev v trg dela preko programov zaposlovanja, usposabljanja in prilagojenih shem, zagotavljati boljši dostop do zavetišč, ki pa naj bodo zadnja rešitev – kot dopolnilo za preventivne in podporne ukrepe.Poleg tega pozivamo države EU k sprejetju načela „najprej namestitev“, ki je bil v nekaterih državah že uspešno uveden. S tem modelom se namreč želi brezdomce preseliti v trajna bivališča kakor hitro je mogoče in nato reševati ostale nujne težave, s katerimi se posameznik sooča.
2020/11/23
The Schengen system and measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis (B9-0362/2020)

Resolucijo o Schengenskem sistemu in ukrepom, uvedenim med krizo zaradi covid-19 sem podprl.Schengensko območje je eno najbolj vidnih elementov evropske integracije, povezljivosti in odprtosti. Že povečane varnostne grožnje in terorizem so ta režim že pred leti postavile na preizkušnjo, pandemija covid-19 pa je dobesedno čez noč ukinila prosto prehajanje državnih meja za državljane EU in režim Schengena postavila še pred večjo preizkušnjo. Zapore meja med pandemijo covid-19 so namreč močno prizadele možnost svobodnega gibanja.Kot poudarjamo v resoluciji, je treba spoštovati pravila schengenskega pravnega reda z bolj usklajenimi ustreznimi ukrepi na schengenskem območju, zlasti v obmejnih regijah, da bi se izognili razdrobljenemu pristopu držav članic. Omejitve prostega gibanja bi zato bilo treba nadomestiti s ciljno usmerjenimi ukrepi. Kar pa je seveda laže zapisati kot storiti v praksi, še posebej ob aktualnih zaskrbljujočih trendih glede pandemije.Veseli me, da je Komisija, po začetni zmedi, države pozvala k sprejemanju usklajenih ukrepov EU za varovanje javnega zdravja, ki ne gredo v škodo svobodnemu gibanju. Usklajevanje in sodelovanje med državami članicami EU pa je treba še okrepiti, zlasti glede predpisov o karanteni, čezmejnemu sledenju stikov, strategij testiranja, skupnega ocenjevanja metod testiranja, vzajemnega priznavanja testov in začasne omejitve nenujnih potovanj v EU.
2020/11/23
Markets in financial instruments: amending information requirements, product governance requirements and position limits to help the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic (A9-0208/2020 - Markus Ferber)

Tudi predlog sprememb direktive o trgih finančnih instrumentov: sprememba zahtev po informacijah, zahtev glede upravljanja produktov in omejitev pozicij za podporo okrevanju po pandemiji covid-19 sem podprl.Gre za predlog, ki je del svežnja za oživitev kapitalskih trgov, ki ga je Komisija sprejela kot del splošne strategije za obnovo zaradi pandemije covid-19. Spremembe se nanašajo na zmanjšanje nekaterih upravnih obremenitev, s katerimi se soočajo poklicni vlagatelji. Cilj teh sprememb je pomagati majhnim energetskim trgom pri nadaljnji rasti, zato je treba pogajanja v trialogu pričeti čimprej.
2020/11/25
Towards a more sustainable single market for business and consumers (A9-0209/2020 - David Cormand)

Pri glasovanju o poročilu o trajnostnem enotnem trgu za podjetja in potrošnike sem se vzdržal, saj je po mojem mnenju vsebina poročila z nekaterimi določbami šla predaleč, kar lahko povzroči veliko gospodarsko škodo podjetjem.Poročilo se sicer osredotoča na različne politike, predvsem na varstvo potrošnikov, in poziva k široki strategiji za vključevanje trajnostnih vzorcev proizvodnje in potrošnje. Poročilo predvideva predpogodbene informacije o predvideni življenjski dobi in popravljivosti izdelka, poziva k uvedbi obveznega označevanja za zagotavljanje informacij o predvideni življenjski dobi, popravljivosti in trajnosti izdelka in podobno.Poročilo poziva tudi k olajšanju popravil s „pravico potrošnika do popravila“, s čimer bi se zagotovilo bolj sistematično in stroškovno učinkovito popravljanje izdelkov, prav tako pa teži k spodbujanju kulture ponovne uporabe, da se prepreči uničenje neprodanega blaga. Predvideno je tudi oblikovanje digitalne strategije, in sicer z razvojem digitalnega „potnega lista“ za izboljšanje sledljivosti in dostopa do informacij o pogojih proizvodnje izdelka, njegovi trajnosti, sestavi, ponovni uporabi, popravilih, možnostih razstavljanja in ravnanju ob koncu življenjske dobe.
2020/11/25
Addressing product safety in the single market (A9-0207/2020 - Marion Walsmann)

Podprl sem tudi INI poročilo glede varnosti proizvodov na enotnem trgu EU, ki predstavlja osnovo za pripravo smernic Komisiji za revizijo direktive o splošni varnosti proizvodov, napovedano za l. 2021.Poročilo se osredotoča zlasti na nove tehnologije (umetna inteligenca, IoT, robotika, 3D-tiskanje, tehnologija veriženja blokov) in poudarja, da je trdno izvrševanje pravil EU bistvenega pomena za zaščito potrošnikov in pošteno konkurenco med podjetji.Učinkovit nadzor trga je namreč ključen za ohranjanje varnosti izdelkov v EU, prav tako pa je treba okrepiti in opremiti z ustreznimi orodji organe na zunanjih mejah EU, da bodo ti še naprej sposobni odkrivati nevarne proizvode, ki na enotni trg prihajajo iz tretjih držav.Strinjam se tudi z določbami poročila, ki spletnim tržnicam, ki imajo sedež izven EU, nalaga določene obveznosti za zagotavljanje prodaje izdelkov, ki ustrezajo visokim standardom EU. Prav tako pa zelo podpiram krepitev sledljivosti po dobavni verigi, pri čemer je lahko v veliko pomoč tehnologija veriženja blokov.
2020/11/25
Strengthening media freedom: the protection of journalists in Europe, hate speech, disinformation and the role of platforms (A9-0205/2020 - Magdalena Adamowicz)

Poročilo o krepitvi medijske svobode sem podprl.Poročilo zajema vprašanja svobode medijev, pluralizma medijev, zaščite novinarjev, sovražnega govora, dezinformacij in vloge platform ter medijske pismenosti. Poročilo tudi poudarja, da se svoboda medijev v zadnjih letih v nekaterih državah članicah EU nenehno slabša. Poleg tega se sovražni govor v medijih in dezinformacije, ki jih številni mediji širijo, vse pogosteje uporabljajo kot orodja za povečanje družbene polarizacije, ki se nato izkorišča v politične namene.Zaradi večplastnosti spletnih dezinformacij prizadevanja za boj proti njim zajemajo različne vrste odzivov, akterjev in ciljev. Varnost novinarjev in boj proti nekaznovanosti zločinov, storjenih zoper njih, sta bistvena za zagotavljanje temeljne pravice do svobode izražanja. Seveda pa se morajo tudi mediji zavedati svoje odgovornosti in informacije, ki jih podajajo javnosti, predstavljati objektivno in strokovno.
2020/11/25
A New Industrial Strategy for Europe (A9-0197/2020 - Carlo Calenda)

Poročilo o novi industrijski strategiji za Evropo sem podprl, saj se strinjam z namero besedila, ki poudarja pomen krepitve konkurenčnosti evropske industrije ter njene večje samozadostnosti.V poročilu med drugim pozivamo k začasni prepovedi tujih prevzemov v ključnih sektorjih, poudarjamo pomen raziskav in inovacij, vključno z davčnimi spodbudami za naložbe v raziskave in inovacije.Prav tako naslavljamo potrebo po krepitvi podjetniškega duha in boljše podpore MSP ter izpostavljamo pomen podatkov, IoT, AI in 5G pri razvoju industrije.Kot zadnje bi želel izpostaviti še potrebo po zmanjševanju administrativnih bremen za podjetja, ki jo poročilo prav tako vsebuje.
2020/11/25
Foreign policy consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak (A9-0204/2020 - Hilde Vautmans)

Tudi poročilo o posledicah pandemije COVID-19 na zunanjo politiko sem podprl.Poročilo analizira vpliv nove pandemije COVID-19 na mednarodne odnose in vlogo EU v svetu. Pandemija je namreč močno spremenila podobo mednarodne skupnosti, predstavlja pa tudi multiplikator za različna tveganja in katalizator sprememb v svetovnem redu. Poleg tega številne vlade po svetu pandemijo uporabljajo za omejevanje človekovih pravic in spodkopavanje demokratičnih standardov.Pandemija pa je hkrati dobra priložnost za pregled globalne strategije za leto 2016, da bi odražala geopolitične premike, postavlja pa tudi ogledalo EU pri njeni relativno nepomembni vlogi med svetovnimi velesilami. Geopolitična konkurenca in napetosti po izbruhu COVID-19 so se pospešile, vloga EU v teh razmerah je še vedno precej nejasna.Strinjam se z določbo poročila, da mora EU s svojim zgledom podpirati večstranske rešitve, sodelovati z mednarodnimi organizacijami, zlasti z OZN in njenimi agencijami, WHO, Svetovno banko, Mednarodnim denarnim skladom (MDS) in ostalimi mednarodnimi organizacijami. V tej situaciji, ko smo soočeni z globalno pandemijo, potrebujemo globalne oz. multilateralne rešitve, ne krepitve nacionalnih egoizmov.
2020/11/25
Improving development effectiveness and efficiency of aid (A9-0212/2020 - Tomas Tobé)

Podprl sem tudi poročilo o izboljšanju učinkovitosti pomoči EU. EU se je zavezala k uresničevanju ciljev trajnostnega razvoja do l. 2030 v naših partnerskih državah v razvoju.Sedanje razmere niso običajne. Svet postaja bolj zapleten. Geopolitična rivalstva za vpliv in vire ter notranji konflikti se stopnjujejo. Podnebne spremembe vplivajo na najranljivejše. Svetovno prebivalstvo raste hitreje kot bruto nacionalni dohodek, s čimer se povečuje število ljudi, ki živijo v revščini, in brezposelnih. Od leta 2030 naj bi vsako leto na trg dela vstopilo 30 milijonov mladih Afričanov.Zaradi teh izzivov mora imeti razvojno sodelovanje dejanski učinek ter prispevati k mirnemu trajnostnemu razvoju, ki bo nudil dovolj sredstev in možnosti za preživljanje ter bo v čim večji možni meri omejeval migracijske tokove. Institucije in države članice EU kljub dobrim namenom še vedno vodijo predvsem institucionalni ali nacionalni cilji in interesi. Zato je potreba po uskladitvi prizadevanj in za učinkovitost in uspešnost pomoči državam v razvoju nujna, saj bo le na takšen način tem državam dejansko omogočeno uresničevanje ciljev trajnostnega razvoja.
2020/11/25
The application of Union tariff rate quotas and other import quotas (A9-0216/2020 - Christophe Hansen)

Glasoval sem za predlagano resolucijo o porabi tarifnih kvot in drugih uvoznih kvot Unije.Po izstopu Združenega kraljestva iz EU, po 1. januarju 2021, se namreč začne uporabljati Protokol o Irski/Severni Irski, ki sestavlja del Sporazuma o izstopu Združenega kraljestva iz EU. V protokolu je navedeno, da je Severna Irska del carinskega območja Združenega kraljestva in da lahko Združeno kraljestvo Severno Irsko vključi v teritorialni obseg svojih seznamov Svetovne trgovinske organizacije. Kljub temu da je Severna Irska formalno na carinskem območju Združenega kraljestva, je Združeno kraljestvo glede Severne Irske dolžno uporabljati carinsko zakonodajo EU.S predlagano uredbo se natančneje določa, da bodo carinske kvote EU in druge uvozne kvote na voljo samo za blago, ki je uvoženo in sproščeno v prosti promet v EU.
2020/11/25
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Lead in gunshot in or around wetlands (B9-0365/2020)

Predlagani ugovor oziroma resoluciji skupin ECR in ID sem podprl, saj se ne strinjam z izvedbeno uredbo Komisije, ki je bila predmet ugovora.Po mnenju Komisije obstaja tveganje za okolje in potencialno tveganje za zdravje ljudi zaradi izpuščanja svinčevega strela v mokrišča ali okoli njih. Zato je uvedena omejitev, ki bi morala vključevati tudi dejanje posedovanja svinčenega strela, kar je problematično z vidika sorazmernosti. Strinjam se s predlagatelji resolucij, da je Komisija s predlogom te izvedbene uredbe presegla svoja pooblastila ter da predlagani ukrep ne spoštuje načela sorazmernosti, subsidiarnosti in je diskriminatoren. Opredelitev mokrišč, določena v uredbi, je namreč dvoumna ter da je omejevanje posedovanja strel tako na mokriščih kot v varovalnem pasu težko ali celo nemogoče izvesti in uveljaviti. Problematična je tudi ukinitev domneve nedolžnosti za lovce, ki bodo nosili svinčene naboje v mokriščih ali njihovi bližini, ne glede na to, ali bodo naboji uporabljeni ali ne.Menim, da so nacionalne ureditve te problematike bistveno bolj prilagojene posameznim nacionalnim posebnostim, zato bi bilo bolje, če predlagana izvedbena uredba ne bi bila uveljavljena.
2020/11/25
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Active substances, including chlorotoluron (B9-0367/2020)

Predlaganega ugovora nisem podprl.Predlagatelji ugovora namreč utemeljujejo svoje nasprotovanje izvedbeni uredbi Komisije z obrazložitvijo, da Komisija presega izvedbena pooblastila, določena v temeljnem aktu, in bi to lahko povzročilo nesprejemljiva tveganja za okolje, varnost hrane in zdravje ljudi.Klorotoluron naj bi namreč bil opredeljen kot endokrini motilec in zaradi tega nevaren zdravju ljudi.
2020/11/25
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Carbendazim for use in certain biocidal products (B9-0366/2020)

Tudi predlaganega ugovora o prepovedi odobritve aktivne snovi karbendazim nisem podprl.Komisija namreč predlaga, da se karbendazim odobri kot obstoječa aktivna snov za uporabo v biocidnih pripravkih vrst izdelkov 7 (konzervansi za film) in 10 (konzervansi za gradbene materiale) na čim bolj omejevalni način.Ravno časovna omejitev uporabe na 3 leta in strogi pogoji uporabe so me prepričali k glasovanju proti ugovoru.
2020/11/25
Situation of Fundamental Rights in the European Union - Annual Report for the years 2018-2019 (A9-0226/2020 - Clare Daly)

Poročila o stanju človekovih pravic v EU v letih 2018 in 2019, kljub najboljši volji nisem mogel podpreti, saj je politično izrazito enostransko in ne priznava številnih objektivnih okoliščin, ki smo jih želeli vključiti v poročilo v naši politični skupini, a smo bili pri tem neuspešni.Žal je poročevalka iz vrst GUE v poročilo vključila takšne vsebinske in ideološke elemente, zaradi česar smo poslanci EPP bili primorani glasovati proti.
2020/11/26
Escalating tensions in Varosha following the illegal actions by Turkey and the urgent need for the resumption of talks (B9-0355/2020)

S predlagano resolucijo, ki sem jo prav tako podprl, obsojamo nezakonite dejavnosti Turčije v mestu Varoša in pozivamo turško vlado, naj to odločitev razveljavi in se v prihodnje izogne kakršnim koli enostranskim dejanjem, ki bi lahko sprožila nadaljnje napetosti na otoku.Evropski svet tudi pozivamo k ohranitvi enotnega stališča do enostranskih in nezakonitih dejanj Turčije, pozivamo pa ga tudi k ukrepanju in uvedbi strogih sankcij kot odzivu na nezakonita dejanja Turčije. Prav tako v resoluciji Turčijo pozivamo, naj se vzdrži kakršnih koli enostranskih dejavnosti, na primer nezakonitega raziskovalnega vrtanja, ki še dodatno krši suverenost in suverene pravice Republike Ciper.Turški ukrepi namreč močno spodkopavajo nadaljevanje obsežnih pogajanj in možnosti za celovito rešitev na dogovorjeni podlagi in niso ugodni za dobrososedske odnose v regiji.
2020/11/26
Elimination of customs duties on certain products (A9-0217/2020 - Bernd Lange)

Tudi poročilo kolega Langeja sem podprl. Gre namreč za prvo odpravo carinskih dajatev med ZDA in EU na določene proizvode, kar bo pomagalo pri izenačitvi pogojev za ameriške proizvajalce, predvsem iz zvezne države Maine.Po sprejetju trgovinskega sporazuma med EU in Kanado (CETA) je namreč gojiteljem jastogov iz zvezne države Maine močno upadla prodaja v EU. S tem sporazumom se utira pot nadaljnjim uravnoteženim, ambicioznejšim in celovitejšim sektorskim pogajanjem z ZDA. To je pomembno predvsem v luči sprememb v administraciji ZDA in pričakovani otoplitvi odnosov med EU in ZDA.
2020/11/26
Union General Export Authorisation for the export of certain dual-use items from the Union to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (C9-0345/2020 - Bernd Lange)

Tudi drugo poročilo kolega Langeja sem podprl. Po izstopu Združenega kraljestva iz EU bo namreč uredba o dvojni rabi 428/2009 za Združeno kraljestvo prenehala veljati po koncu prehodnega obdobja, ki se izteče 31. decembra 2020. Vsak izvoz blaga z dvojno rabo iz EU v Združeno kraljestvo bo tako od 1. januarja 2021 zahteval izvozno dovoljenje, ki ga bo izdal pristojni nacionalni organ države članice, v kateri ima izvoznik sedež.S predlagano zakonodajo se zato dodaja Združeno kraljestvo na seznam držav v splošnem izvoznem dovoljenju Unije EU001, kar bo olajšalo izvoz blaga z majhnim tveganjem v omejeno število tretjih držav. Te države so trenutno Avstralija, Kanada, Japonska, Nova Zelandija, Norveška, Švica, Lihtenštajn in ZDA.Zakonodaja se bo uveljavila s 1. januarjem 2021, in sicer zato, da se zagotovi, da za izvoz tega blaga v Združeno kraljestvo ne bodo veljale zahteve za izdajo dovoljenj, s čimer se bo izognila upravnemu bremenu za podjetja in organe za izdajo dovoljenj.
2020/11/26
Management, conservation and control measures applicable in the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Convention area (A9-0231/2020 - João Ferreira)

Predlagano uredbo o določitvi upravljalnih, ohranitvenih in nadzornih ukrepov, ki se uporabljajo na območju Konvencije o krepitvi Medameriške komisije za tropske tune sem podprl.Kot govori že sam naziv uredbe, se z njo določa upravljalne, ohranitvene in nadzorne ukrepe v zvezi z ribolovom na območju IATTC ter za staleže tuna in tunu podobnih vrst, drugih vrst rib, ki jih ulovijo plovila, ki lovijo tuna ter tunom podobne vrste in vrste, ki spadajo v isti ekosistem. Uredba se uporablja za plovila EU, ki lovijo na območju Konvencije IATTC. Teh plovil naj bi bilo približno 30.
2020/12/14
Conclusion of the EU-Japan Civil Aviation Safety Agreement (A9-0239/2020 - Cláudia Monteiro de Aguiar)

Podprl sem tudi priporočilo o osnutku sklepa Sveta o sklenitvi sporazuma med Evropsko unijo in Japonsko o varnosti v civilnem letalstvu, ki predstavlja del letalske strategije za Evropo, katere namen je podpirati evropska podjetja in zagotoviti boljše pogoje za potnike.Sporazum določa medsebojno spoštovanje skladnosti ukrepov na področju civilnega letalstva ter spodbuja sodelovanje, visoko raven varnosti civilnega letalstva in njegove okoljske učinkovitosti ter prosti pretok civilnih letalskih izdelkov in storitev. S sporazumom se tako krepi nadnacionalna razsežnost civilno-letalske industrije, evropskim podjetjem pa se omogoča olajšan dostop do japonskega trga. Poleg tega bo sporazum tudi pospešil okrevaje letalskega sektorja po pandemiji Covid-19, ki je ta sektor izjemno prizadela.Nad pravilnim izvajanjem določb sporazuma bo bdel skupni odbor, ki ga bodo sestavljali predstavniki obeh pogodbenic, odbor pa bo podajal tudi priporočila za morebitne spremembe sporazuma in predloge za krepitev sodelovanja.
2020/12/14
EC/Mauritania Fisheries Partnership Agreement: extension of the Protocol (A9-0244/2020 - Annie Schreijer-Pierik)

Glasoval sem tudi za priporočilo o sklenitvi obnovitve Protokola k Sporazumu med EU in Mavretanijo o partnerstvu v ribiškem sektorju, s katerim se zagotavlja floti EU pomembne ribolovne možnosti za pridnene in pelagične vrste, tuna in izrazito selivske vrste.Navedeni sporazum je najpomembnejši med sedanjimi sporazumi EU o mešanem ribolovu s tretjimi državami in trenutno dovoljuje ribolov največ 58 plovilom iz številnih pomorskih držav EU, od Španije, Italije, Portugalske, do Litve, Latvije, Poljske, Nemčije in številnih ostalih.Obnovitev protokola bo okrepil nadzor upravljanja ribolova v regiji. Zaradi velikosti ribolovnega območja v mavretanski pristojnosti je namreč za EU zelo pomembno ohraniti instrument, ki omogoča poglobljeno sektorsko sodelovanje s pomembnim akterjem na področju upravljanja oceanov na podregionalni ravni.Protokol bo omogočil ribolovne možnosti številnim različnim kategorijam plovil, registriranim v EU, poleg tega pa vlado Mavretanije zavezuje h krepitvi upravljanja vseh pelagičnih vrst ribolova v njenih teritorialnih vodah.
2020/12/14
EU/Cook Islands Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement: extension of the implementation Protocol (A9-0243/2020 - François-Xavier Bellamy)

Tudi priporočilo o podaljšanju protokola za izvajanje Sporazuma o partnerstvu o trajnostnem ribištvu med EU in Cookovimi otoki sem podprl.S protokolom se omogoča nadaljnje sodelovanje med EU in vlado Cookovih otokov pri spodbujanju trajnostne ribiške politike in odgovornem izkoriščanju ribolovnih virov v vodah Cookovih otokov, plovilom “pod zastavo EU” pa se še naprej omogoča opravljanje ribolovnih dejavnosti v teh vodah.Sporazum o partnerstvu o trajnostnem ribolovu je strateška izbira EU in Cookovih otokov, ki nudi ribolovne možnosti plovilom, ki plujejo pod zastavo držav članic EU, na podlagi najboljšega razpoložljivega znanstvenega mnenja, ob upoštevanju ukrepov za ohranjanje in upravljanje Komisije za ribištvo zahodnega in srednjega Pacifika ter v mejah razpoložljivega presežka.Odločitev o sklenitvi sporazuma temelji na rezultatih predhodne ocene, ki so jo junija 2013 izvedli zunanji strokovnjaki in ugotovili, da bi bila priprava protokola v primerjavi z neposrednimi pogajanji med plovili in oblastmi Cookovih otokov dolgoročno najboljša rešitev za trajnost ribolovnih staležev, spoštovanje pravic delavcev in razvoj ribištva obeh pogodbenic.Protokol tako določa ribolovne možnosti za štiri plovila za ribolov tuna s potegalko ter plovilom iz držav EU omogočil, da ostanejo v svojem okolju delovanja, pomagal pa bo tudi pri razvijanju mreže ribolovnih možnosti, ki lahko prinese dolgoročno korist.
2020/12/14
Transitional provisions for support from the EAFRD and EAGF in the years 2021 and 2022 (A9-0101/2020 - Elsi Katainen)

Z velikim veseljem sem podprl tudi potrditev medinstitucionalnega dogovora o t.i. prehodni uredbi SKP, s katero se med drugim predlaga podaljšanje prehodnega obdobja trenutne reforme SKP 2014-2020 do konca leta 2022.V času od prejetja predloga uredbe s strani Komisije do danes se je svet dobesedno obrnil na glavo. Kmetje se trenutno soočajo z veliko negotovostjo, zato je ključnega pomena, da jim s podaljšanjem trenutnega okvira SKP za 2 leti omogočimo pravno varnost, predvidljivost, in hkrati že takoj po novem letu pa tudi omogočimo dostop do sredstev iz naslova sklada za okrevanje Nova generacija EU.Kolegom pogajalcem iz Evropskega parlamenta je namreč uspelo v uredbo vključiti način uporabe dodatnih 8,07 milijarde EUR pomoči za kmetijstvo in podeželje iz tega sklada, od česar bo 30 % sredstev na voljo v letu 2021, preostalih 70 % pa leto kasneje. S sprejetjem prehodne uredbe SKO se tudi daje na voljo dovolj časa za uspešen prehod na novo reformo SKP tudi nacionalnim administracijam, ki so trenutno v fazi priprav osnutkov nacionalnih Strateških načrtov SKP.Uredba bo tudi omogočila olajšan dostop do odškodnin v primerih izgube ali znatnega padca dohodka zaradi neugodnih podnebnih dogodkov, izbruhov bolezni in napadov škodljivcev ter zaradi posledic pandemije Covid-19.
2020/12/15
European Year of Rail (2021) (A9-0191/2020 - Anna Deparnay-Grunenberg)

Z veseljem sem podprl tudi poročilo o predlogu sklepa o evropskem letu železnic, glede katerega so pogajalci parlamenta in Sveta novembra dosegli začasni dogovor, ki med drugim določa 8 milijonov EUR finančne podpore aktivnostim ob evropskemu letu železnic 2021. Sredstva bodo namenjena za različne aktivnosti in pobude, namenjene promociji uporabe železnic, tako s strani potnikov kot blaga, v skladu s cilji evropskega zelenega dogovora.Evropsko leto železnic bo železnice promoviralo kot trajnosten, inovativen in varen način prevoza, ki je sposoben zagotoviti bistvene storitve tudi med nepričakovanimi krizami. Posebna pozornost bo namenjena ozaveščanju čezmejno razsežnosti železniškega prometa in krepitvi prispevka železnic h gospodarstvu, industriji in družbi na splošno.Komisija bo dolžna tudi izvesti dve študiji izvedljivosti, in sicer o oblikovanju evropskega znaka za promocijo blaga, ki se prevaža po železnici ter o indeksu železniške povezljivosti, podobnemu tistemu, ki že obstaja za zračni promet.Veseli me, da so v poročilo vključene številne pobude in predlogi politične skupine PPE, kot je npr. poziv k namenski porabi denarnih sredstev iz sklada za obnovo za več naložb v TEN-T in spodbujanju ukrepov za digitalne informacije potnikom, kot je ustrezna primerjava voznih redov in cen vozovnic v realnem času po vzoru spletne platforme “Skyscanner”.
2020/12/15
Draft amending budget No 10/2020: Increase of payment appropriations and other adjustments to expenditure and revenue (A9-0252/2020 - Monika Hohlmeier)

Glasoval sem za predlog spremembe proračuna št. 10/2020, katerega namen je povečati odobrena plačila v skladu s posodobljeno napovedjo in ob upoštevanju prerazporeditev, prilagoditi prihodkovni del tako, da bo vključeval učinek tečajnih razlik in dodatnih izterjanih glob, ter predvideti dodatne bolj omejene prilagoditve odhodkov v zvezi s sredstvi Evropskega kmetijskega jamstvenega sklada (EKJS) in nekaterih decentraliziranih agencij.Navedeni predlog spremembe proračuna predvideva splošno povečanje plačil za 1.569,3 milijona EUR v razdelkih 1a – „Konkurenčnost za rast in delovna mesta“, 1b – „Ekonomska, socialna in teritorialna kohezija“, 2 – „Trajnostna rast: naravni viri“ in 4 – „Evropa v svetu“.Posebej me veseli, da se s to spremembo proračuna daje na voljo 750 milijonov EUR dodatnih sredstev za plačila za EKSRP, s čemer se evropskim kmetom in kmetijskim podjetjem zagotavlja nujna podpora za odpravo posledic krize covid-19. Poleg tega se s to spremembo proračuna daje na voljo 586 milijonov EUR sredstev za pomoč partnerskim državam v okviru instrumenta za predpristopno pomoč (IPA II), evropskega instrumenta sosedstva (ENI) in instrumenta za razvojno sodelovanje (DCI).
2020/12/15
Additional resources in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: REACT-EU (A9-0150/2020 - Andrey Novakov, Constanze Krehl)

Tudi svoj glas podpore uredbi React-EU sem z velikim veseljem oddal. S tem dokumentom se še dodatno dokazuje, da je kohezijska politika že od samega začetka v središču boja proti pandemiji COVID-19.Današnja nova pobuda je nadaljnji korak za podporo državam članicam pri okrevanju po pandemiji, saj zagotavlja dodatna sredstva za premostitev vrzeli med prvim izrednim kriznim odzivom in dolgoročnim okrevanjem gospodarstva, ki nas čaka v naslednjem večletnem programskem obdobju.React-EU zagotavlja pošteno in povezano okrevanje, prepotrebno fleksibilnost za države članice pri odločanju o deležu sredstev ter retroaktivni učinek, saj bodo države lahko opravičevale izdatke, ki so jih zaradi pandemije COVID-19 imele vse od prvega februarja 2020, četudi so ukrepi že dokončani in v celoti izvedeni.Prepričan sem, da bo z namenskim zneskom 47,5 milijarde evrov React-EU nadaljeval in dodatno razširil nujne ukrepe za odzivanje na krizne razmere in sanacijo krize. Pri tem me še posebej veseli, da v okviru programa ni vnaprej določene razčlenitve po regijah, kar bo državam članicam omogočilo ustrezno prožnost in usmerjanje sredstev tam, kjer so najbolj potrebna.Verjamem, da bo React-EU z dodatnimi viri k že obstoječim programom kohezijske politike prispeval k zelenemu, digitalnemu in odpornemu okrevanju družbe po COVID-19 krizi.
2020/12/15
Council regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (A9-0260/2020 - Jan Olbrycht, Margarida Marques)

S sprejetjem uredbe o večletnem finančnem okviru za obdobje 2021-2027 se zaključuje dolgoletno delo številnih deležnikov na nacionalni ravni in ravni EU. Gre resnično za zgodovinski dogovor brez primere, na katerega moramo biti vsi upravičeno ponosni.Večletni finančni okvir za obdobje 2021–2027 znaša 1074 milijard, dopolnjuje pa ga Instrument za oživitev gospodarstva - Nova generacija EU (NGEU) v višini 750 milijard EUR, s čemer se ustvarja največji finančni sveženj, kdajkoli financiran iz proračuna EU. Evropski parlament je v pogajanjih dosegel povečanje sredstev v višini 16 milijard EUR za izbrane vodilne programe EU, pravno zavezujoč načrt za uvedbo novih lastnih sredstev v prihodnjih letih ter okrepil svojo vlogo pri nadzoru izdatkov NGEU in pri vzpostavljanju prihodnjih kriznih mehanizmov.Dokončni korak k sklenitvi sporazuma je bil nedavni kompromisni dogovor Evropskega sveta o natančnejši določitvi načina delovanja mehanizma za nadzor vladavine prava v državah članicah EU, na podlagi katerega sta Madžarska in Poljska umaknili vero k večletnemu finančnemu okviru. Sprejetje okvira pomeni, da bo lahko več kot 1800 milijard EUR sredstev za nujno pomoč pri okrevanju gospodarstva EU po pandemiji Covid-19, za prehod v nizkoogljično družbo in digitalizacijo EU na voljo že takoj z začetkom prihodnjega leta.
2020/12/16
Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources (A9-0261/2020 - Esteban González Pons)

Podprl sem tudi medinstitucionalni sporazum o proračunski disciplini, sodelovanju v proračunskih zadevah in dobrem finančnem poslovodenju, skupaj s predlogom uredbe o zaščiti proračuna Unije v primeru splošnih pomanjkljivosti v zvezi z načelom pravne države v državah članicah.Gre za dodatne dokumente, ki se navezujejo na izvrševanje večletnega finančnega okvira EU in sklada za okrevanje. V Evropskem parlamentu smo že po julijskem zasedanju Evropskega sveta pozdravili dejstvo, da so voditelji držav in vlad EU sprejeli instrument za okrevanje, a hkrati izrazili naše zadržke, da političnega dogovora v njegovi trenutni obliki ne sprejemamo, opredelili pa smo tudi naše prednostne naloge (mehanizem pravne države, lastna sredstva, vodilni programi EU, horizontalna vprašanja, instrument za okrevanje in odpornost ter demokratično načelo ter varnostna mreža za upravičence programov EU).Veseli me, da je bil politični dogovor o vseh vprašanjih, ki smo jih naslavljali v EP v začetku novembra sklenjen tudi o zloglasnem mehanizmu pogojevanja pravne države.Medinstitucionalni sporazum vsebuje določbe v zvezi z večletnim finančnim okvirom ter v zvezi s posebnimi tematskimi in posebnimi netematskimi instrumenti, določbe o medinstitucionalnem sodelovanju v proračunskih zadevah, določbe v zvezi s finančnim poslovodenjem sredstev EU ter določbe v zvezi z s kakovostjo in primerljivostjo podatkov o upravičencih.
2020/12/16
A new strategy for European SMEs (A9-0237/2020 - Paolo Borchia)

Glasoval sem tudi za poročilo o novi strategiji za evropska mala in srednje velika podjetja, ki predstavlja pomemben instrument za nadaljnji razvoj hrbtenice gospodarstva EU.Veseli me, da nam je v politični skupini EPP uspelo doseči številne izboljšave besedila, kot je uskladitev strategije za MSP z industrijsko strategijo, evropsko podatkovno strategijo in evropskim zelenim dogovorom ali poziv Komisiji, naj do junija 2021 pripravi zavezujoč cilj za zmanjšanje upravnega bremena za MSP-je z oceno učinka.MSP-ji bodo odigrala eno ključnih vlog v zelenem in digitalnem prehodu gospodarstva EU, zato jim je treba omogočiti dostop do digitalnih veščin in digitalizacije na splošno.
2020/12/16
MFF, Rule of Law Conditionality and Own Resources (B9-0428/2020, B9-0429/2020)

Resolucijo o večletnem finančnem okviru EU, lastnih virih in pogojevanju načel pravne države sem sicer podprl, čeprav se z določenimi vidiki, ki jih resolucija omenja, ne strinjam popolnoma.Cilj resolucije je sicer odgovoriti na sklepe zadnjega Evropskega sveta, na katerem so voditelji sprejeli dogovor o večletnem finančnem okviru 2021-2027. Resolucija poudarja, da je uporaba, namen in področje uporabe uredbe o pravni državi jasno opredeljena v pravnem besedilu, ki sta ga uskladila in sprejela Evropski parlament in Svet, opozarja pa tudi na dejstvo, da Evropski svet ne izvaja zakonodajnih funkcij in tudi na dejstvo, da je Komisija popolnoma neodvisna in odgovorna Evropskemu parlamentu.
2020/12/16
Implementation of the Dublin III Regulation (A9-0245/2020 - Fabienne Keller)

Omenjeno poročilo o izvajanju uredbe Dublin III sem podprl. Gre za poizvedovalno in ugotovitveno poročilo na zahtevo odbora LIBE z začetka mandata.Uredba Dublin III namreč opredeljuje, katera država članica EU je odgovorna za obravnavo prošnje za azil, ki jo vložijo osebe, ki iščejo mednarodno zaščito. Ta sistem je od začetka migrantske krize v Evropi, od konca leta 2015, tako rekoč le mrtva črka na papirju, zato se je Evropski parlament odločil pripraviti posodobljeno analizo uredbe s tem poročilom o izvajanju.To poročilo je pomembno tudi v luči pred kratkim predstavljenega „Evropskega pakta za migracije in azil“ s strani Evropske komisije, ki med drugim predvideva tudi revizijo uredbe Dublin III. Poročilo obravnava številne konkretne težave pri reševanju migrantske krize in predlaga rešitve, kako izboljšati stanje na področju migracij oz. obravnave prošenj za azil ali mednarodno zaščito v prihodnje.
2020/12/16
Implementation of the Return Directive (A9-0238/2020 - Tineke Strik)

Podprl sem tudi poročilo o oceni izvajanja direktive o vračanju, cilj katere je zagotoviti, da se vračanje državljanov tretjih držav, ki ne izpolnjujejo pogojev za bivanje v EU, izvaja učinkovito, s poštenimi in preglednimi postopki, ter da se v celoti spoštujejo temeljne pravice in dostojanstvo zadevnih ljudi.Poročilo o oceni izvajanja direktive iz leta 2018 izpostavlja številne vrzeli, ugotovljene pri izvajanju, in poziva Komisijo k spremljanju izvajanja ter k njeni podpori in uveljavljanju skladnosti, kadar je to potrebno.
2020/12/16
Rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (A9-0187/2020 - József Szájer)

Pri poročilu o določitvi splošnih pravil in načel, na podlagi katerih države članice nadzirajo izvajanje izvedbenih pooblastil Komisije sem se vzdržal, saj je bilo med glasovanjem o amandmajih sprejetih kar nekaj spornih amandmajev, katerih v politični skupini EPP nismo mogli podpreti.Cilj predloga uredbe je sicer zagotoviti širšo politično preglednost in odgovornost nad izvedbenimi akti s strani držav članic. Izraz „komitologija“ je okrajšava za način, kako Komisija izvaja izvedbena pooblastila, ki jih podeljuje zakonodajalec EU. Ta proces se s strani držav članic nadzoruje v odborov za komitologijo, ki podajajo mnenje o osnutkih izvedbenih aktov, ki jih pripravijo službe Komisije.V skladu s sedanjimi pravili lahko Komisija sprejme izvedbene akte, razen če v odboru obstaja kvalificirana večina „proti“ osnutku izvedbenega akta.
2020/12/17
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified soybean MON 87751 × MON 87701 × MON 87708 × MON 89788 (B9-0411/2020)

Predlagani ugovor Evropskega parlamenta o avtorizaciji gojenja gensko spremenjene soje z oznakami MON 87751 x MON 87701 x MON 87708 x MON 89788 sem podprl, saj zagovarjam stališče, da gojenje gensko spremenjenih organizmov za pridelavo hrane ne sodi na evropska tla.
2020/12/17
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MON 87427 × MON 89034 × MIR162 × MON 87411 and genetically modified maize combining two or three of the single events MON 87427, MON 89034, MIR162 and MON 87411 (B9-0413/2020)

Predlagani ugovor Evropskega parlamenta o avtorizaciji gojenja gensko spremenjene koruze z oznakami MON 87427 x MON 89034 x MIR162 x MON 87411 in MON 87427, MON 89034, MIR162 and MON 87411 sem podprl, saj zagovarjam stališče, da gojenje gensko spremenjenih organizmov za pridelavo hrane ne sodi na evropska tla.
2020/12/17
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MIR604 (SYN-IR6Ø4-5) (B9-0414/2020)

Predlagani ugovor Evropskega parlamenta o avtorizaciji gojenja gensko spremenjene koruze z oznako MIR604 (SYN-IR6Ø4-5) sem podprl, saj zagovarjam stališče, da gojenje gensko spremenjenih organizmov za pridelavo hrane ne sodi na evropska tla.
2020/12/17
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MON 88017 (MON-88Ø17-3) (B9-0415/2020)

Predlagani ugovor Evropskega parlamenta o avtorizaciji gojenja gensko spremenjene koruze z oznako MON 88017 (MON-88Ø17-3) sem podprl, saj zagovarjam stališče, da gojenje gensko spremenjenih organizmov za pridelavo hrane ne sodi na evropska tla.
2020/12/17
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MON 89034 (MON-89Ø34-3) (B9-0416/2020)

Predlagani ugovor Evropskega parlamenta o avtorizaciji gojenja gensko spremenjene koruze z oznako MON 89034 (MON-89Ø34-3) sem podprl, saj zagovarjam stališče, da gojenje gensko spremenjenih organizmov za pridelavo hrane ne sodi na evropska tla.
2020/12/17
European Citizens' Initiative - Minority Safepack (B9-0403/2020, B9-0405/2020)

Tudi resolucijo o evropski državljanski pobudi Zaščita manjšin – milijon podpisov za raznolikost Evrope sem podprl. Resolucija izraža podporo narodnostnim in jezikovnim manjšinam v državah članicah EU.V politični skupini EPP podpiramo instrument evropske državljanske pobude kot orodja za participativno demokracijo in izražanje glasu državljanov. Resolucija o zaščiti manjšin poziva k ukrepanju Komisije na področju zaščite manjšin in v skladu z načelom subsidiarnosti pripravi skupni okvir za minimalne standarde EU za varstvo pravic pripadnikov manjšin, ki so močno vključene v pravni okvir, ki ureja temeljne pravice državljanov EU.Resolucija med drugim tudi poziva države članice k izmenjavi primerov dobrih praks o varstvu in podpori pravic pripadnikov manjšin, Komisijo pa ob tem poziva, da tovrstne izmenjave olajša.
2020/12/17
A strong social Europe for Just Transitions (A9-0233/2020 - Dennis Radtke, Agnes Jongerius)

Pri glasovanju o poročilu o močni socialni Evropi za pravičen prehod sem se vzdržal, saj se nisem mogel strinjati z vsem navedenim v poročilu.Poročilo sicer je dobrodošlo in odpira številna pomembna vprašanja na področju delavskih in socialnih pravic, a enostavno vsebuje preveč predlogov ureditve na ravni EU, ki bi morali biti zavezujoči za države članice, pri čemer zanemarja načelo subsidiarnosti. Poročilo tako vsebuje nekatere pozive k zakonodajnim pobudam, kot npr. o dostojnih delovnih pogojih v digitalnem okolju, o delu na daljavo, o trajnostnemu upravljanju podjetij itd. Poziva pa tudi k prožnosti fiskalnih pravil EU zaradi pandemije in krepitvi ukrepov na ravni držav članic na področju dolgotrajne oskrbe, kar vsekakor velja pozdraviti. Moti pa me, da so se v poročilo „prikradle“ tudi določbe o obveznih ciljih in njihovi izvršljivosti, pripravi pravnega okvira o prepovedi neplačanih pripravništev, zahtevi za pravni okvir o preglednosti plač itd.Vse več pravnih predpisov ne bo rešilo vseh težav evropskih delavcev, ključno je dogovarjanje v okviru socialnega dialoga in njegova krepitev.
2020/12/17
Sustainable corporate governance (A9-0240/2020 - Pascal Durand)

Žal sem moral glasovati proti poročilu o trajnostnemu upravljanju podjetij, saj vsebuje prekomerne predloge in ukrepe, ki lahko zmanjšajo konkurenčnost podjetij in uveljavijo vpliv politike oz. nacionalnih administracij na sestavo upravnih odborov podjetij.Na to morajo namreč imeti vpliv izključno lastniki in zaposleni. Strinjam se, da je treba med skrbno ravnanje upravljanja podjetij vključiti tudi vidik trajnosti, a v primeru neustreznega izvajanja trajnostnih strategij je treba okrepiti vlogo nadzornih organov v podjetjih, ki predstavljajo interese lastnikov.Kolektivno določanje odgovornosti za vse upravljavske in nadzorne organe podjetij v primeru nespoštovanje trajnostnih strategij, ki bi bilo določeno s strani politike in kot to predvideva to poročilo, ni ustrezna pot za krepitev trajnosti gospodarstva EU.
2020/12/17
Council Recommendation on vocational education and training (VET) for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience (B9-0400/2020)

Resolucijo o priporočilu Sveta o poklicnem izobraževanju in usposabljanju (PIU) za trajnostno konkurenčnost, socialno pravičnost in odpornost sem podprl.Resolucija vključuje poziv Evropske komisije državam članicam za podporo spodbujanju poklicnega izobraževanja in usposabljanja, digitalni nadgradnji in učenju na daljavo, ki zagotavlja dostopnost in pridobivanje potrebnih veščin, zlasti med krizo COVID-19 in za v prihodnje.Resolucija med drugim poziva k večjemu povezovanju poklicnega izobraževanja in usposabljanja s splošnim izobraževalnim sistemom, poziva pa tudi k upoštevanju potreb trgov dela, krepitvi izpopolnjevanja in usposabljanja, izboljšanju kakovosti izobraževalnega procesa ter krepitvi pozornosti ranljivim skupinam uporabnikov tovrstnega izobraževanja.
2020/12/17
Union action for the European Capitals of Culture for the years 2020 to 2033 (A9-0201/2020 - Željana Zovko)

Tudi poročilo o predlogu sklepa o vzpostavitvi aktivnosti Unije za Evropske prestolnice kulture za leta od 2020 do 2033 sem podprl.Cilj poročila je obvladovanje posledic pandemije COVID-19 za organizatorje Evropskih prestolnic kulture (EPK). Sprejetje poročila bo konkretno omogočilo podaljšanje mandata dveh mest, ki trenutno nosita naziv EPK, in sicer Reka na Hrvaškem in Galway na Irskem. Mesti bosta lahko tako izvajali programe pod naslovom EPK 2020 do 30. aprila 2021, ne da bi spremenili leto imenovanja prestolnice kulture.
2020/12/17
Implementation of the EU water legislation (B9-0401/2020)

Podprl sem tudi resolucijo o izvajanju vodne zakonodaje EU, ki med drugim poudarja potrebo po obnovi in izboljšanju kakovosti vode, za kar je nujno, da pri vključevanju ciljev iz okvirne direktive o vodah v politiko, zakonodajo in ukrepe okvirne direktive o vodah sodelujejo vse ravni države in vsi organi.Poleg tega resolucija poziva države članice, naj nujno sprejmejo potrebne ukrepe, s katerimi bi zagotovile izvajanje in izvrševanje ter skladnost z okvirno direktivo o vodah, med drugim s tretjimi načrti za upravljanje povodij, ki jih bodo države članice sprejele leta 2021, poziva pa jih tudi k pravočasnemu sprejetju načrtov za upravljanje povodij.Veseli me, da je iz resolucije izvzeta prepoved liberalizacije vodnih storitev, saj mora področje upravljanja s pitno vodo ostati v pristojnosti držav članic, te pa se morajo same odločati glede upravljanja s strani javnih podjetij ali zasebnih podjetij z ustreznimi koncesijami.
2020/12/17
Establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (A9-0214/2020 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Siegfried Mureşan, Dragoș Pîslaru)

Glasoval sem za zakonodajno resolucijo Evropskega parlamenta o predlogu uredbe o vzpostavitvi mehanizma za okrevanje in odpornost, saj mehanizem za okrevanje in odpornost (RRF) predstavlja pretežni del svežnja za obnovo in odpravo posledic koronavirusa (Next Generation EU) in bo imel ključno vlogo pri tem, da si bo lahko Evropa lažje opomogla od gospodarskih in socialnih posledic pandemije, prispeval pa bo tudi k večji odpornosti evropskih gospodarstev in družbe, zelenemu in digitalnemu prehodu.Z mehanizmom bo za podporo reformam in naložbam, ki jih izvajajo države članice EU, na voljo 672,5 milijarde EUR posojil in nepovratnih sredstev (v cenah iz leta 2018). Od tega nepovratna sredstva v okviru mehanizma za okrevanje in odpornost znašajo 312,5 milijarde EUR.Verjamem, da bo RRF skupaj z VFO predstavljal robusten odgovor na krizo, ki je v Evropi nastala zaradi COVID-19 krize. Ima tudi veliko noto solidarnosti, saj omogoča več sredstev tistim, ki so bili v krizi bolj prizadeti.Je edinstven instrument za obravnavanje šoka in izredno škodljivih posledic, ki jih je povzročila pandemija covida-19, pri čemer je zagotovljena tudi zaščita finančnih interesov EU, in sicer s sklicevanjem na pomen načela pravne države, z obravnavo vprašanja nepravilnosti in goljufij ter z večjim poudarkom na dobrem finančnem poslovodenju.
2021/02/09
European Central Bank – annual report 2020 (A9-0002/2021 - Sven Simon)

Letno poročilo Evropske centralne banke sem podprl.Poročilo poudarja vlogo ECB pri zagotavljanju stabilnosti eura, prav tako poudarja hiter in obsežen odziv denarne politike ECB na krizo COVID-19 in pozdravlja program ECB za nujno odkupovanje obveznic v podporo gospodarskemu okrevanju euroobmočja.Delim pa določene skrbi, navedene v poročilu, ki poudarjajo, da zgolj monetarna politika ne bo zadostovala za trajnostno gospodarsko okrevanje. Za dolgoročno okrevanje so povsod po Evropi nujno potrebne reforme, ki bodo okrepile konkurenčnost in socialno kohezijo ter obrnile trende glede gospodarske rasti.Strinjam se tudi z ugotovitvami, ki pozdravljajo prizadevanja ECB za ohranjanje stabilnosti cen. V zvezi s pregledom strategije monetarne politike prav tako delim mnenje, da bi moral vsak pregled okvirne strategije monetarne politike natančno upoštevati naravo evropskega gospodarstva, ki je vedno bolj vezano na storitve in digitalizacijo, ter oceniti, v kolikšni meri to ovira prenos denarne politike v realno gospodarstvo.Pozdravljam tudi politiko ECB na področju obrestnih mer, ki so že leta na rekordno nizkih ravneh. Nizke obrestne mere namreč ponujajo priložnosti potrošnikom, podjetjem, vključno z MSP, delavci in posojilojemalci, ki lahko izkoristijo močnejši gospodarski zagon, kar ima vpliv na zniževanje brezposelnosti in stroške financiranja posojil.
2021/02/09
New Circular Economy Action Plan: see Minutes (A9-0008/2021 - Jan Huitema)

Tudi poročilo kolega Huiteme o novem akcijskem načrtu za krožno gospodarstvo sem podprl.Komisija je v akcijskem načrtu postavila številne ambiciozne cilje, kot npr. trajnostni proizvodi naj postanejo norma EU, opolnomočenje potrošnikov in javnih institucij, osredotočanje na sektorje, ki uporabljajo večino virov in kjer je možnost krožnosti velika: elektronika in IKT, baterije in vozila, embalaža, umetne mase, tekstil, gradbeništvo in stavbe, hrana, voda in hranila.Načrt se osredotoča tudi na področje zmanjševanja količin odpadkov, pomen krožnosti za ljudi, regije in mesta ter vprašanje globalnih prizadevanj za krožno gospodarstvo. Jedro akcijskega načrta bo predstavljala razširitev direktive o okoljsko primerni zasnovi na izdelke, ki niso povezani z energijo, v okviru katere bo Komisija razmislila o določitvi trajnostnih načel in drugih ustreznih načinov urejanja številnih vidikov, od izboljšanja trajnosti, možnosti ponovne uporabe, nadgradljivosti in popravljivosti izdelkov, obravnavanja prisotnosti nevarnih kemikalij v izdelkih ter povečanja njihove energijske učinkovitosti in učinkovite rabe virov, povečanja vsebnosti recikliranih materialov v izdelkih ob hkratnem zagotavljanju njihove učinkovitosti in varnosti do vprašanj krepitve ponovne izdelave in visokokakovostnega recikliranja.Odziv Evropskega parlamenta na akcijski načrt, ki ga predstavlja sprejeto poročilo, se nanaša predvsem na srednjeročne in dolgoročne cilje EU za zmanjšanje uporabe primarnih surovin in posledic potrošnje v EU.
2021/02/09
Implementation of the Anti-Trafficking Directive (A9-0011/2021 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar, María Soraya Rodríguez Ramos)

Tudi poročilo o izvajanju direktive za boj proti trgovini z ljudmi sem podprl, saj naslavlja ključna vprašanja s tega področja, ki jih je treba obravnavati pri nadaljnji krepitvi trgovine z ljudmi.Poročilo zajema naslednja področja: trgovina z ljudmi in tihotapljenje, digitalne tehnologije in vplivi na trgovino z ljudmi, identifikacija, zaščita, pomoč in podpora žrtvam, trgovina z ljudmi kot spolno kaznivo dejanje, obravnavanje trgovine zaradi spolnega izkoriščanja, delovnega izkoriščanja in drugih oblik izkoriščanja, trgovina z ljudmi v okviru azila in migracij, trgovina z otroki in sodelovanje med državami članicami in agencijami EU.Sprejeto besedilo odraža kompromise, dosežene na ravni odborov po intenzivnih pogajanjih, vključno s številnimi vprašanji, ki smo jih prioritetno izpostavili v skupini EPP, kot npr. vprašanje „vedenja uporabe storitev žrtev trgovine z ljudmi“, ki je aktualno predvsem pri koriščenju plačljivih spolnih uslug.
2021/02/09
Implementation of Article 43 of the Asylum Procedures Directive (A9-0005/2021 - Erik Marquardt)

Pri poročilu o izvajanju člena 43 Direktive 2013/32/EU o skupnih postopkih za odobritev in odvzem mednarodne zaščite (direktiva o azilnih postopkih - APD) sem se vzdržal, saj je bilo sprejetih nekaj, po mojem mnenju, spornih amandmajev, ki težijo k legalizaciji nezakonitega delovanja na področju spopadanja z nezakonitimi migracijami.Omenjeni člen 43 namreč določa mejne postopke kot možnost, ki jo države članice lahko uporabijo kot del delovanja skupnega evropskega azilnega sistema. Ko je prošnja za azil vložena na meji ali v tranzitnem območju, lahko države članice pod določenimi pogoji prošnjo preučijo na teh lokacijah.Glede na bližajoča se pogajanja o paktu o migracijah in azilu, kjer imajo mejni postopki ključno vlogo, je pomen tega poročila še večji in bi ravno zaradi tega moral biti še bolj uravnotežen.
2021/02/09
Public access to documents for the years 2016-2018 (A9-0004/2021 - Ioan-Rareş Bogdan)

Poročilo o dostopu javnosti do dokumentov za leta 2016–2018 sem podprl. Pravica do dostopa do dokumentov je temeljna pravica, ki je zaščitena z Listino o temeljnih pravicah in se izvaja z Uredbo št. 1049/2001, z namenom zagotoviti, da je to pravico mogoče uresničiti enostavno in demokratično.Ta pravica je v osnovi povezana z demokratično naravo institucij, ki morajo v svojih dejanjih in politikah zagotoviti popolno skladnost z načelom preglednosti. Navedeno letno poročilo vključuje področja preglednosti s širšega vidika, od praks v Evropskem parlamentu, Svetu in Komisiji, do priporočil EU varuhinje človekovih pravic, vključuje pa tudi najnovejšo sodno prakso Sodišča Evropskih skupnosti glede dostopa do dokumentov v strožjem pomenu.
2021/02/09
Reducing inequalities with a special focus on in-work poverty (A9-0006/2021 - Özlem Demirel)

Tudi pri glasovanju o poročilu glede zmanjševanja neenakosti s posebnim poudarkom na revščini zaposlenih sem se vzdržal, saj je končno besedilo na številnih mestih preveč neuravnoteženo.V naši skupini EPP smo si prizadevali besedilo izboljšati v smeri večje jasnosti in razumljivosti, da bi se približali osnovnemu namenu, a so prevladali predlogi ostalih skupin, podprti s strani šibke večine.Poročilo sicer predlaga tudi številne pozitivne rešitve glede spopadanja z revščino pri zaposlenih, kot so npr. predlog minimalnega jamstva, ki bi dopolnilo socialne ugodnosti in s tem izboljšalo ekonomski položaj otrok in njihovih družin, krepitvi sistemov socialne varnosti delavcev, plačana pripravništva, poziv k ureditvi minimalne plače na ravni EU idr.Žal pa so v besedilu ostale številne levičarske formulacije po intenzivnih posegih v zakonodajo, reference na LGBTI idr., ki nimajo nobene zveze s problematiko revščine delavcev. Zaradi navedenega poročila žal nisem mogel podpreti.
2021/02/09
The impact of Covid-19 on youth and on sport (B9-0115/2021)

Resolucijo o vplivu pandemije Covid-19 na mladino in šport sem seveda podprl.Kriza pandemije Covid-19 je prizadela številne vidike našega življenja, vendar sta mladina in šport med najbolj negativno in nesorazmerno prizadetimi deli naše družbe. Mladi se soočajo z izzivi, kako v tem času nadaljevati s šolanjem in usposabljanjem, kako vstopiti na trg dela ter kako ohraniti svoje socialno življenje.Resolucija poudarja pomen izobraževanja in usposabljanja za mlade ter potrebo po ohranjanju visoke kakovosti izobraževanja z vlaganjem v digitalno infrastrukturo. Zavzema se tudi za večjo pozornost ranljivim skupinam, iskalcem zaposlitve in mladim iz NEET pri oblikovanju evropskih in nacionalnih politik ter ukrepov za oživitev gospodarstva.Področje športa je zaradi omejevanja stikov izjemno prizadeto, predvsem finančno so številne športne panoge v zelo slabem stanju. Resolucija opozarja, da sta šport in telesna vadba še posebej pomembna v okoliščinah, ki jih povzroča pandemija, saj krepita telesno in duševno odpornost.Evropsko komisijo in države članice zato pozivamo, naj poiščejo trdno in trajnostno finančno rešitev za podporo športnim organizacijam v okviru ukrepov za oživitev gospodarstva, pa tudi dolgoročno.Pozivamo pa tudi k okrepitvi okrevanja in odpornosti športnega sektorja na splošno, zlasti množičnega športa, s pomočjo programov EU, ki so na voljo in do katerih je sektor upravičen.
2021/02/09
Markets in financial instruments (A9-0208/2020 - Markus Ferber)

S svojim glasom sem podprl Zakonodajno resolucijo Evropskega parlamenta z dne 11. februarja 2021 o predlogu direktive Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o spremembi Direktive 2014/65/EU glede zahtev po informacijah, upravljanja produktov in omejitev pozicij za podporo okrevanju po pandemiji COVID-19.Menim namreč, da Pandemija COVID-19 resno vpliva na ljudi, podjetja, zdravstvene sisteme, gospodarstva in finančne sisteme držav članic. Izdajanje obveznic bo ključnega pomena za zbiranje kapitala in premagovanje krize zaradi COVID-19.Menim tudi, da bo treba takoj po pandemiji COVID-19 izdajatelje, predvsem mala podjetja in podjetja s srednje veliko tržno kapitalizacijo, podpreti z močnimi kapitalskimi trgi.Raziskave o malih izdajateljih in izdajateljih s srednje veliko tržno kapitalizacijo so bistvene za pomoč izdajateljem pri povezovanju z vlagatelji. Namen predloga je zlasti, da se ciljno usmerjenimi spremembami na dveh širših področjih, podpre okrevanje po pandemiji COVID-19, in sicer s spremembo režimov izvedenih finančnih instrumentov na blago (izjema za pomožne dejavnosti, spremembe režima pozicij, uvedba ciljne izjeme pred varovanjem pred tveganjem) in s spremembo zahtev glede informacij in določb o upravljanju izdelkov, zlasti za profesionalne vlagatelje.
2021/02/10
EU Recovery prospectus and targeted adjustments for financial intermediaries to help the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic (A9-0228/2020 - Ondřej Kovařík)

Glasoval sem za resolucijo v zvezi s prospektom EU za okrevanje in ciljno usmerjenimi prilagoditvami za finančne posrednike, da bi se podprlo okrevanje po pandemiji COVID-19.Cilj predloga je namreč oblikovanje prospekta za oživitev EU, se pravi dokumenta, ki ga morajo podjetja razkriti vlagateljem, ko izdajo delnice in obveznice. Ta prospekt za izterjavo EU naj bi bil začasen, enostaven za pripravo za podjetja, lahko berljiv za vlagatelje in enostaven za nadzor nacionalnih pristojnih organov.Kriza zaradi COVID-19 je namreč povzročila, da so podjetja v Uniji, zlasti mala in srednja podjetja (MSP) ter zagonska podjetja, bolj krhka in ranljiva. Da bi se za podjetja v Uniji, zlasti za MSP, vključno z zagonskimi podjetji in podjetji s srednje veliko tržno kapitalizacijo, po potrebi odprli in diverzificirali viri financiranja, lahko odprava neupravičenih preprek in pretiranega o upravnega bremena pomaga pri spodbujanju zmožnosti podjetij Unije, da dostopijo do kapitalskih trgov, poleg spodbujanja bolj raznolikih, dolgoročnih in konkurenčnih naložbenih priložnosti za male in velike vlagatelje.Glede tega bi moral biti cilj te uredbe tudi, da se potencialnim vlagateljem omogoči, da se lažje seznanijo z naložbenimi priložnostmi v podjetjih, saj potencialni vlagatelji pogosto težko ocenijo zagonska podjetja in manjša podjetja, ki poslujejo šele krajši čas.
2021/02/10
Slot utilisation rules at Union airports: temporary relief (C9-0420/2020)

Podprl sem zakonodajno resolucijo, s katero se je podprlo stališče glede začasne razbremenitve od pravil uporabe slotov na letališčih Skupnosti zaradi pandemije COVID-19.V preteklem letu je namreč prišlo do znatnega upada zračnega prometa, in sicer zaradi zmanjšanja povpraševanja in ukrepov, ki so jih sprejele države članice ter tretje države za zajezitev širjenja COVID-19.Letalski prevozniki se s posledicami upada spopadajo vse od 1. marca 2020 in po vsej verjetnosti se bo to nadaljevalo tudi v prihodnjih letih. Te okoliščine so izven nadzora letalskih prevoznikov in so vodile do prostovoljne ali obvezne odpovedi letalskih prevozov s strani letalskih prevoznikov. Zlasti prostovoljne odpovedi ščitijo zdravo finančno stanje letalskih prevoznikov in preprečujejo negativen okoljski vpliv zaradi praznih ali večinoma praznih letov, ki bi se izvajali le zaradi ohranjanja njihovih slotov.Da bi se olajšala uporaba letaliških zmogljivosti v poletnem obdobju reda letenja 2021, bi bilo torej treba letalskim prevoznikom dovoliti, da koordinatorju pred začetkom obdobja reda letenja vrnejo historične slote, da se lahko ti sloti nato ad hoc prerazporedijo. Letalski prevozniki, ki celotno zaporedje slotov vrnejo pred rokom, ki ga določa ta uredba, bi morali obdržati pravico do istega zaporedja slotov na tem letališču v poletnem obdobju reda letenja 2022.
2021/02/10
Temporary measures concerning the validity of certificates and licences (Omnibus II) (C9-0004/2021)

Podprl sem resolucijo glede obnovitve ali podaljšanja nekaterih potrdil, spričeval, licenc, dovoljenj in pooblastil ter odloga nekaterih rednih preverjanj in rednih usposabljanj na nekaterih področjih prometne zakonodaje za referenčna obdobja.Cilj predlagane uredbe je namreč določiti dodatne posebne in začasne ukrepe, ki se uporabljajo za podaljšanje obdobja veljavnosti nekaterih potrdil, dovoljenj in pooblastil ter odložitev nekaterih rednih pregledov in usposabljanja, kot odziv na izredne okoliščine, ki jih na področju cestnega, železniškega in celinskega plovnega prometa ter pomorske varnosti povzroča stalna pandemija COVID-19.Nadaljevanje pandemije COVID-19 in z njim povezana javnozdravstvena kriza namreč predstavljata izziv brez primere za države članice ter nalagata veliko breme nacionalnim organom, državljanom Unije in gospodarskim subjektom, zlasti prevoznikom.Te izjemne okoliščine močno vplivajo na različna področja, zajeta v prometnem pravu Unije. Zlasti prevozniki morda ne morejo opraviti potrebnih formalnosti ali postopkov za zagotovitev skladnosti z nekaterimi določbami prava Unije v zvezi z obnovitvijo ali podaljšanjem potrdil, spričeval, licenc, dovoljenj in pooblastil ali za izvedbo drugih ukrepov, potrebnih za ohranitev njihove veljavnosti. Iz istih razlogov pristojni organi držav članic morda ne morejo izpolniti obveznosti iz prava Unije in zagotoviti obdelave ustreznih prošenj prevoznikov pred iztekom veljavnih rokov. Posledično je bilo treba slednje ustrezno urediti.
2021/02/10
EU Association Agreement with Ukraine (A9-0219/2020 - Michael Gahler)

Resolucijo Evropskega parlamenta z dne 11. februarja 2021 o izvajanju pridružitvenega sporazuma EU z Ukrajino sem s svojim glasom podprl, saj med drugim poudarja neomajno podporo in zavezanost ukrajinski neodvisnosti, suverenosti in ozemeljski celovitosti znotraj njenih mednarodno priznanih meja;obsoja nezakonito priključitev Krima in Sevastopola ter dejansko okupacijo nekaterih območij Donjecka in Luganska;opozarja, da je pomoč EU Ukrajini strogo pogojena, in ponovno poudarja, da mora Ukrajina pokazati ponovno zavzetost za reforme in spoštovanje načel Unije;poudarja pomen demokratičnih reform in povečanja zaupanja v institucije kot najučinkovitejšega varnostnega mehanizma;poziva k potrebi po vzpostavitvi učinkovitega mehanizma za spremljanje izvajanja reform v Ukrajini;podpira krepitev sektorskega sodelovanja med EU in Ukrajino na prednostnih področjih, kot so digitalno gospodarstvo, energetika, podnebne spremembe, trgovina in opozarja na potrebo po sklenitvi sporazuma o skupnem zračnem prostoru med EU in Ukrajino;ter pozdravlja ambicije Ukrajine po približevanju enotnemu digitalnemu trgu EU in evropskim politikam zelenega dogovora z izvajanjem ustreznega pravnega reda.
2021/02/10
European Skills Agenda for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience (B9-0108/2021)

Glasoval sem za Evropski program spretnosti za trajnostno konkurenčnost, socialno pravičnost in odpornost, saj poudarja pomen digitalnih veščin in pismenosti, enak dostop do usposobljenosti, prekvalifikacije in izpopolnjevanja ter premagovanje pomanjkanja in neusklajenosti na trgu dela.Slednje je nujno, saj se zaradi zelenega in digitalnega prehoda, pa tudi demografskih trendov in globalizacije spreminjajo narava dela, vsebina zaposlitev ter z njimi povezane potrebe po znanju, spretnostih in kvalifikacijah, prav tako bosta izpopolnjevanje in prekvalifikacija bistvena za obvladovanje izzivov in priložnosti, ki jih ustvarjajo vse izrazitejša makrogibanja, ter ključna za zapolnitev vse večje vrzeli v znanjih in spretnostih na trgu dela EU.Program znanj in spretnosti za Evropo za trajnostno konkurenčnost, socialno pravičnost in odpornost je v celoti skladen z evropskim stebrom socialnih pravic in zlasti z njegovim prvim načelom, ki določa, da ima „[v]sakdo [...] pravico do kakovostnega in vključujočega izobraževanja, usposabljanja in vseživljenjskega učenja, da ohrani in pridobi znanja in spretnosti, ki mu omogočajo polno udeležbo v družbi in uspešno obvladovanje prehajanja na trgu dela“.
2021/02/10
Safety of the nuclear power plant in Ostrovets (Belarus) (B9-0109/2021)

Glasoval sem za predlog resolucije Evropskega parlamenta o varnosti jedrske elektrarne v Ostrovcu (Belorusija), saj je jedrska elektrarna Ostrovets, ki se nahaja 50 km od Vilne (Litva) in v neposredni bližini drugih držav EU, kot so Poljska, Latvija in Estonija, 3.11.2020 začela proizvajati električno energijo, kljub izraženim varnostnim pomislekom in brez popolnega izvajanja priporočil Mednarodne agencije za jedrsko energijo (IAEA).Glede na to, da naj bi bil začetek komercialnega zagona jedrske elektrarne že marca 2021, kljub temu, da niso podani najvišji mednarodni standardi okoljske in jedrske varnosti, menim da je prav, da se s predlogom resolucije izrazi zaskrbljenost nad tem, da sta gradnja in obratovanje elektrarna vir možne grožnje Evropski uniji, ter da se zahteva od beloruskih oblasti, naj nemudoma zagotovijo popolno spoštovanje mednarodnih standardov jedrske in okoljske varnosti ter pregledno, vključujoče in konstruktivno sodelovanje z mednarodnimi organi.Z resolucijo se tudi poziva Komisijo, naj oceni in predlaga ukrepe, ki učinkovito omejujejo trgovino z električno energijo z Belorusijo; in zahteva pospešitev sinhronizacije baltskega elektroenergetskega omrežja s celinsko evropskim omrežjem strateškega pomena.
2021/02/11
Challenges ahead for women’s rights: more than 25 years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (B9-0114/2021)

S svojim glasom sem podprl predlog resolucije Evropskega parlamenta 25 let po Pekinški deklaraciji in izhodiščih za ukrepanje: prihodnji izzivi na področju pravic žensk, saj menim, da izpostavlja prava vprašanja in področja, na katerih še vedno obstajajo razlike med spoloma in se osredotoča na 25. obletnico pekinške deklaracije in platforme za ukrepanje iz leta 1995, sprejeto med 4. svetovno konferenco o krepitvi vloge in napredka žensk po vsem svetu.Resolucija, o kateri smo glasovali, izpostavlja zlasti naslednja področja: Ženske in revščina; ženske in okolje; ženske in gospodarstvo, moč ter odločanje; ženske in nasilje ter ženske in zdravje. Poudarja tudi, da ženske in dekleta nesorazmerno bolj čutijo socialne in gospodarske posledice COVID-19, kar povečuje že obstoječe neenakosti med spoloma in grozi, da bo dosedanji napredek izničen; nadalje poudarja, da se vključevanje vidika spola ne izvaja sistematično na vseh področjih politik in v vseh programih financiranja EU ter med drugim poudarja tudi, da so pravice žensk človekove pravice ter neodtujljiv, sestavni in nedeljiv del splošnih človekovih pravic, kot je bilo poudarjeno na četrti svetovni konferenci o ženskah.
2021/02/11
A WTO-compatible EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (A9-0019/2021 - Yannick Jadot)

Poročilo o mehanizmu EU za ogljično prilagoditev na mejah sem podprl, saj opredeljuje pogled Evropskega parlamenta na mehanizem, ki predstavlja eno ključnih orodij evropskega zelenega dogovora za določanje cene ogljika glede na uvoz določenega blaga iz držav zunaj EU.S tem se spodbuja gospodarstvo in industrijo v EU k povečanju podnebnih ambicij in zmanjševanju tveganja za „selitev ogljika“ v države izven EU, kar se v veliki meri dogaja danes, ko podjetja prenašajo proizvodnjo v države z manj strogimi pravili o emisijah. Veseli me, da smo v naši politični skupini EPP uspeli zagotoviti, da ta mehanizem ne bo predstavljal dodatnega bremena za industrijo EU ali da bi bil obravnavan kot alternativa sistemu za trgovanje z emisijami, prav tako pa mehanizem ne bi smel voditi k postopnemu opuščanju obstoječih brezplačnih pravic, ki jih ima del industrije.Uspeli smo zagotoviti pripravo zahteve za oceno učinka uvedbe tega mehanizma, ki bi pokazala njegov vpliv na morebitna izkrivljanja na notranjem trgu. Žal pa nam ni uspelo iz teksta izbrisati negativnega odnosa nekaterih kolegov iz EP do biomase. A kljub temu menim, da je poročilo vredno podpore in predstavlja odlično osnovo Komisiji za pripravo zadovoljivega predloga zakonodaje o mehanizmu za ogljično prilagoditev na mejah.
2021/03/10
Corporate due diligence and corporate accountability (A9-0018/2021 - Lara Wolters)

Poročilo kolegice Lare Wolters o primerni skrbnosti in odgovornosti podjetij sem prav tako podprl. Namen primerne skrbnosti in odgovornosti je namreč nenehno ocenjevanje vpliva dejavnosti podjetij, ki poslujejo na enotnem trgu EU, na človekove pravice, okolje in dobro upravljanje.Komisija sicer že pripravlja predlog direktive s tega področja, ki ga pričakujemo v kratkem. Vsekakor menim, da se spremljanje primerne skrbnosti in odgovornosti ne sme izraziti v dodatnih upravnih obremenitvah podjetij.Osnovni cilj sprejetega poročila je ta, da bi morala podjetja, ki spadajo v področje uporabe direktive, sprejeti vse sorazmerne in sorazmerne ukrepe ter si po svojih najboljših močeh prizadevati za preprečevanje pojavov škodljivih vplivov na človekove pravice, okolje in upravljanje v okviru njihovih vrednostnih verig.V primeru pojava tovrstnih praks pa poročilo poziva k njihovi ustrezni obravnavi. Poročilo še navaja, da bi morala direktiva slediti pristopu, ki temelji na tveganju, pri čemer bi morale družbe oblikovati in izvajati strategijo skrbnega pregleda, upoštevajoč verjetnost, resnost in nujnost potencialnih ali dejanskih škodljivih vplivov.
2021/03/10
Implementation of the Construction Products Regulation (A9-0012/2021 - Christian Doleschal)

Podprl sem tudi poročilo o izvajanju uredbe o gradbenih proizvodih, ki po mojem mnenju ustrezno ocenjuje izvajanje direktive in predlaga številne izboljšave.Med drugim v poročilu pozivamo k odstranitvi tehničnih ovir za trgovino z gradbenimi proizvodi z namenom povečanja njihovega prostega pretoka na notranjem trgu, izboljševanju in hitrejšem usklajevanju standardov, izboljšanju pravil držav članic EU o gradbenih proizvodih, ki zagotavljajo varnost ljudi, živali, lastnine in okolja, idr.Prav tako poročilo vsebuje poziv k oceni možnosti za postopno izboljšanje skupnih določb glede informacij o učinkovitosti izdelka glede zdravstvenih, varnostnih in okoljskih vidikov, poziva pa tudi k večji uporabi digitalnih tehnologij v gradbenem sektorju, in sicer z namenom povečanja preglednosti in zanesljivosti informacij na trgu gradbenih izdelkov.
2021/03/10
European Semester: Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 2021 (A9-0036/2021 - Markus Ferber)

Poročilo Evropski semester: letna strategija za trajnostno rast za leto 2021 sem podprl, saj gre za pomembno poročilo, ki ocenjuje vlogo evropskega semestra pri zagotavljanju in ohranjanju trajnostne rasti.Poročilo opozarja, da ima evropski semester ključno vlogo pri usklajevanju gospodarske in proračunske politike ter politike zaposlovanja v državah članicah, kar je ključno za zagotavljanje stabilnih javnih financ. V poročilo je poudarjen tudi pomen stabilnih javnih financ pri hitri mobilizaciji svežnjev fiskalnih spodbud, katerim smo priča od pričetka krize COVID-19.Zavedati se pa je treba tudi nevarnosti visoke ravni javnega dolga, ki je posledica blažitve posledic te krize, in ga bodo morale države enkrat vrniti. Visoka raven javnega dolga namreč predstavlja veliko breme za pleča prihodnjih generacij in zavleče okrevanje. Zato je treba obdobje ugodnih okoliščin oz. konjunkture izkoristiti za izvajanje strukturnih reform, zlasti ukrepov za zmanjšanje proračunskega primanjkljaja, državnega dolga in slabih posojil. Poročilo tudi poudarja, da sedanja fiskalna in proračunska pravila EU zagotavljajo prožnost, potrebno v kriznih časih, čemur smo nenazadnje priča še od začetka krize COVID-19.
2021/03/11
European Semester: employment and social aspects in the Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 2021 (A9-0026/2021 - Lina Gálvez Muñoz)

Podprl sem tudi poročilo Evropski semester: vidiki zaposlovanja in socialni vidiki v letni strategiji za trajnostno rast za leto 2021, ki predstavlja stališče Evropskega parlamenta glede vidikov zaposlovanja v evropskem semestru.Poročilo poziva tako k izenačitvi pomena pravičnosti in socialnih pravic z makroekonomskimi cilji kot k oblikovanju novih kazalnikov za spremljanje izvajanja ekonomskih ter okoljskih in socialnih politik EU.Evropski poslanci pričakujemo tudi skladnost fiskalnih politik držav članic EU s cilji evropskega stebra socialnih pravic, evropskim zelenim dogovorom in cilji trajnostnega razvoja Združenih narodov. Prav tako pa pozivamo Komisijo in države članice EU h krepitvi visokokakovostnega znanja in poklicnega usposabljanja ter spodbujanju praks vseživljenjskega učenja.Nenazadnje pa poročilo poudarja tudi potrebo po krepitvi demokratične odgovornosti in vključenosti Evropskega parlamenta v postopek evropskega semestra.
2021/03/11
Declaration of the EU as an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone (B9-0166/2021, B9-0167/2021)

Pri glasovanju o resoluciji o razglasitvi EU kot svobodnega območja za osebe LGBTIQ sem se vzdržal, saj se je z določenimi trditvami iz resolucije mogoče strinjati, z določenimi pač ne.Človekove pravice in svoboščine so univerzalne vsem ljudem, prav tako je treba ščititi dostojanstvo vsakega posameznika. Odločno obsojam tudi vsakršno diskriminacijo in nasilje, ki temeljita na podlagi posameznikove vere, spola, rase ali spolne usmerjenosti.Ne strinjam pa se z vsiljevanjem LGBTIQ ideologije v vse pore naše družbe in življenja, kar ta resolucija v določenem delu tudi počne. Menim tudi, da ni nobene potrebe, da v Evropskem parlamentu praktično pri vsakem poročilu ali resoluciji, ne glede na njihovo osnovno vsebino, vključujemo vsebine, ki zadevajo LGBTIQ skupnost.
2021/03/11
Community plant variety rights: extension of the term for certain varieties (A9-0171/2021 - Bert-Jan Ruissen)

Glasoval sem za začasni sporazum glede žlahtniteljskih pravic v Skupnosti: podaljšanje njihovega trajanja za nekatere vrste. Menim, da gre za povsem tehnično vprašanje. Namen predloga je podaljšati trajanje žlahtniteljskih pravic v Skupnosti s 25 na 30 let za vrsto beluš ter skupine vrst cvetoče čebulice, grmasto jagodičje in okrasne lesnate rastline, kot je določeno v členu 19 Uredbe Sveta (ES) št. 2100/94 o žlahtniteljskih pravicah v Skupnosti.S podaljšanjem varstva se bodo razvile odpornejše sorte, ki izpolnjujejo zahteve pridelovalcev in potrošnikov. Glede na izzive, ki so pred nami, in glede na ambiciozne cilje zelenega dogovora, ki si jih je EU zadala, bodo nujne močne in donosne sorte, ki bodo odpornejše na bolezni, bodo potrebovale manj vode, pesticidov in gnojil, bodo bolj prilagojene različnim podnebnim razmeram in bodo pomagale preprečevati izgube na terenu in v prehrambni verigi.Moč sistema žlahtniteljskih pravic je uravnotežen način, ki na eni strani ščiti delo žlahtniteljev, hkrati pa z dopuščanjem njihovega izvzetja omogoča, da lahko drugi prosto uporabljajo zaščiteno sorto za ustvarjanje nove sorte in njeno trženje.
2021/09/13
Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the European Union (A9-0244/2021 - Tomas Tobé)

Poročilo o sklepu Sveta o določitvi pravil in postopkov, ki urejajo pridružitev EU čezmorskih držav in ozemelj, vključno z Grenlandijo, za obdobje 2021–2027, vsebuje pregled sprememb Sveta po Resoluciji EP, sprejeti 31. januarja 2019, in zaključku pogajanj o večletnem finančnem okviru 2021–2027 in uredbo o ustanovitvi instrumenta za globalno Evropo.Poročilo priznava, da so zgoraj omenjene spremembe odgovor na potrebo po upoštevanju stališč EU na mednarodni agendi in usklajevanju z zunanjimi instrumenti. Poleg tega osnutek sklepa Sveta zdaj vsebuje obsežnejše sklicevanje na Agendo 2030, ki priznava, da je enakost spolov bistvena za doseganje ciljev trajnostnega razvoja; poudarja vlogo civilne družbe; vključuje določbo o varstvu človekovih pravic ter pravic žensk in otrok; podpira sodelovanje ČDO v programih EU; povečuje podnebni cilj z 20 % na 25 %; povečuje število letnih tristranskih posvetovanj in spodbuja ČDO, da izrazijo svoje mnenje o sporazumih o prosti trgovini EU.Glede na to, da revidirana različica osnutka sklepa Sveta upošteva glavna priporočila Evropskega parlamenta, oblikovana leta 2019, in ob upoštevanju, da je treba preprečiti nadaljnje zamude pri načrtovanju finančne pomoči za čezmorske države in ozemlja, sem glasoval za sprejetje tega sklepa.
2021/09/13
LGBTIQ rights in the EU (B9-0431/2021)

Tako kot v primeru preteklih glasovanj o tej tematiki, sem se tudi v primeru tokratne resolucije Evropskega parlamenta „pravice LGBTIQ v EU“ vzdržal. Odločil sem se, da ne bom ne podpiral ne zavračal tovrstnih resolucij, saj v osnovi podpiram pravice oseb skupnosti LGBTIQ, ki jih zagotavlja pravo EU in ostali mednarodni akti. A v številnih tovrstnih resolucijah se pojavljajo pozivi k poseganju v politike, ki so v osnovni pristojnosti držav članic EU, s čimer se tudi upravičen boj za pravice razširi v ideološki boj, ki velikokrat temelji na argumentu moči kot moči argumenta.Tovrstnih resolucij je v zadnjem obdobju zelo veliko, zaradi česar se v javnosti upravičeno ustvarja vtis, da se Evropski parlament ukvarja samo še s pravicami LGBTIQ skupnosti in ničemer drugim. Ne strinjam se tudi z vsiljevanjem LGBTIQ ideologije v vse pore naše družbe in življenja, medtem ko je pozitivno opredeljevanje do spodbujanja družinam prijaznih politik, ukrepov za povečevanje rodnosti ali spoštovanje kulture in tradicije, ki so nam jo zapustili naši predniki, označeno za nazadnjaško.Menim tudi, da bi v EU morali vsaj toliko časa, kot ga namenjamo za razprave o pravicah skupnosti LGBTIQ, nameniti demografskim vprašanjem in problematiki starajoče se družbe.
2021/09/13
Towards future-proof inland waterway transport in Europe (A9-0231/2021 - Caroline Nagtegaal)

Glasoval sem za poročilo, saj podpira več rednih naložb v širitev, posodobitev in nadgradnjo fizične in digitalne infrastrukture celinskih plovnih poti z namenom povečanja konkurenčnosti sektorja ter poudarja, da ima obnova povezovalnih plovnih poti in kanalov velik potencial zlasti v regijah, v katerih se več desetletij ni dovolj vlagalo v infrastrukturo celinskih plovnih poti.To bi bilo treba bolje vključevati v evropsko energetsko omrežje in v evropskih pristaniščih na celinskih vodah zgraditi električno infrastrukturo, da bi lahko v prihodnosti zagotovili, da so plovilom na voljo viri električne energije. Poročilo poudarja, da bi se bilo energetskega prehoda potrebno lotiti cenovno učinkovito in dostopno ter hitro povečati razpoložljivost in uvajanje raznolike mešanice čistih alternativnih goriv in načinov pogona v pomorskem prometu, saj je energetski prehod v sektorju prometa po celinskih plovnih poteh bistven za uresničitev podnebno nevtralne agende do leta 2050.Poročilo zato poziva Komisijo, da vzpostavi namenski sklad EU za celinske plovne poti za trajnostni prehod, ki bo deloval po sistemu „vse na enem mestu“ in bo zlahka dostopen vsem, ki potrebujejo pomoč.
2021/09/14
Towards a stronger partnership with the EU outermost regions (A9-0241/2021 - Stéphane Bijoux)

Poročilo sem s svojim glasom podprl, saj to temelji na pristopu, da je potrebno člen 349 Pogodbe o delovanju Evropske unije utrditi, sistematično spoštovati in v celoti vključiti v vse evropske javne politike, zlasti v letih po COVID-u in po Brexitu. Omenjeni člen predstavlja podlago za razvoj najbolj oddaljenih regij EU, ob upoštevanju njihove oddaljenosti, otoškosti, težke topografije in podnebja ter gospodarske odvisnosti od nekaterih proizvodov.Poročilo predlaga okrepljeno partnerstvo z najbolj oddaljenimi regijami z novim medsektorskim razvojnim modelom, ki ščiti človeški potencial in naravne vire, spoštuje teritorialne in kulturne posebnosti, spodbuja lokalne pobude in veliko vlaga v usposabljanje mladih, hkrati pa zagotavlja bistveno podporo, potrebno za spoprijemanje s strukturnimi izzivi.
2021/09/14
A new approach to the Atlantic maritime strategy (A9-0243/2021 - Younous Omarjee)

Glasoval sem za uvedbo novega pristopa do pomorske strategije za Atlatnik, saj to območje ostaja izjemnega pomena za Evropsko unijo v številnih teritorialnih zadevah in okoljskih vidikih. Atlantska strategija je povzročila ambicioznejšo, bolj odprto in učinkovitejšo obliko sodelovanja na območju Atlantskega oceana ter opredelila izzive, s katerimi se sooča regija.Čeprav je prejšnji načrt nedvomno predstavljal pomemben prvi korak, se je že zgodaj pokazalo, da je potrebno izboljšati strukturo prihodnjega akcijskega načrta. Menim, da nov načrt predstavlja velik korak naprej. Atlantske regije so bolje vključene v upravljanje, mehanizem pomoči je okrepljen, izbor prednostnih nalog pa je selektivnejši. Dejstvo, da ne obstaja poseben sklad za strategijo za Atlantik, je pomanjkljivost, ki še ni odpravljena, izzivi na atlantskem območju pa so danes še večji. Nujno se je treba odzvati na socialno-ekonomsko krizo, ki sta jo zaostrila sedanja pandemija in izstop Združenega kraljestva iz EU, prav tako je treba obravnavati nevarnosti za ekosisteme, spodbujati podnebno nevtralnost in se odzvati na nove izredne razmere v oddaljenih regijah atlantskega območja.
2021/09/14
Draft amending budget No 1/2021: Brexit Adjustment Reserve (A9-0263/2021 - Pierre Larrouturou)

Predlog spremembe proračuna Evropske unije št. 1/2021 za proračunsko leto 2021 sem s svojim glasom podprl, saj je njegov cilj zagotoviti sredstva v višini 4 244 832 000 EUR v odobritvah za prevzem obveznosti in odobritvah plačil za kritje predhodnega financiranja za rezervo za prilagoditev na brexit.Predlog spremembe poudarja, da je rezerva eden od posebnih tematskih instrumentov iz uredbe o večletnem finančnem okviru za obdobje 2021–2027, zato se z njo povezane odobritve, vknjižene v proračun, ne upoštevajo pri zgornjih mejah odhodkov večletnega finančnega okvira.
2021/09/15
Extension of validity of safety certificates and licences of railway undertakings operating in the Channel tunnel (C9-0314/2021)

Glasoval sem za predlog o spremembi Uredbe (EU) 2020/2222 Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta v zvezi s čezmejno infrastrukturo, ki povezuje Unijo in Združeno kraljestvo prek stalne povezave pod Rokavskim prelivom, saj je bistveno, da lahko prevozniki v železniškem prometu s sedežem v Združenem kraljestvu, ki jim je Združeno kraljestvo izdalo licenco, še naprej obratujejo prek stalne povezave pod Rokavskim prelivom tudi po 30. septembru 2021.Če se obdobje veljavnosti licenc in varnostnih spričeval ne podaljša, tako da se omogoči začetek veljavnosti ali začasna uporaba teh sporazumov, te licence in spričevala navedenih prevoznikov v železniškem prometu od 30. septembra 2021 ne bodo več veljavni in bo zato tudi prenehalo obratovanje, kar bo povzročilo velike motnje v prevozu potnikov in tovora prek stalne povezave pod Rokavskim prelivom. Zato je v interesu Unije, da se obdobje veljavnosti navedenih spričeval in licenc podaljša do 31. marca 2022.
2021/09/15
Official controls on animals and products of animal origin in order to ensure compliance with the prohibition of certain uses of antimicrobials (A9-0195/2021 - Pascal Canfin)

Podprl sem Poročilo o spremembi Uredbe (EU) 2017/625, saj je treba zagotoviti, da bodo izvajalci dejavnosti v tretjih državah spoštovali nekatere osnovne pogoje v zvezi z mikrobno odpornostjo za živali in proizvode živalskega izvora, ki se izvažajo v Unijo.Pri vsakem tovrstnem ukrepu bi bilo treba spoštovati obveznosti Unije iz ustreznih mednarodnih sporazumov in prispevati k mednarodnemu boju proti mikrobni odpornosti. Edini učinkovit način za zagotovitev skladnosti s pravili o preudarni rabi protimikrobnih snovi, kar zadeva uvoz živali in proizvodov živalskega izvora iz tretjih držav, je sprememba uredbe o uradnem nadzoru, tako da bo zajemala preverjanje skladnosti s temi pravili.Zato podpiram namen tega predloga in se strinjam, da je treba 28. januarja 2022, ko se bo začela uporabljati uredba o zdravilih za uporabo v veterinarski medicini, začeti izvajati vse potrebne preglede v zvezi z uvoženimi živalmi in živalskimi proizvodi.
2021/09/15
Brexit Adjustment Reserve (A9-0178/2021 - Pascal Arimont)

Glasoval sem za predlog uredbe o vzpostavitvi rezerve za prilagoditev na brexit, saj bi ta do leta 2024 zagotovila 5 milijard EUR finančne podpore za ublažitev negativnih posledic v državah članicah, regijah in sektorjih, zlasti tistih, ki jih je izstop Združenega kraljestva iz Unije najbolj prizadel.Da bi državam članicam omogočili uporabo dodatnih virov in zagotovili zadostna finančna sredstva za hitro izvajanje ukrepov v okviru rezerve, bi bilo treba znaten znesek teh sredstev izplačati kot predfinanciranje v letih 2021 in 2022. Dokument poudari, da je glede na edinstvenost dogodka, ki ga predstavlja izstop Združenega kraljestva iz Unije, težko predvideti ustrezne ukrepe, ki jih bodo morale države hitro sprejeti, da bi ublažile učinke izstopa. Zato je treba omogočiti Komisiji, da sprejme sklep o financiranju, ki bo zagotovil predfinanciranje, ne da bi bilo treba v skladu s členom 110(2) finančne uredbe navesti opis konkretnih ukrepov, ki naj bi se financirali.
2021/09/15
EU Blue Card Directive (A8-0240/2017 - Javier Moreno Sánchez)

Glasoval sem za predlog direktive o modri karti EU, saj ta predlaga spremembe, s katerimi bi poenostavili in razjasnili postopke (merila za sprejem, razlogi za zavrnitev ali odvzem, časovni roki in določbe o mobilnosti), da bi ti postali bolj logični ter da bi jih državljani tretjih držav, potencialni delodajalci in državne uprave lažje uporabljali. Vloženi predlogi sprememb se obenem nanašajo tudi na področje uporabe, vlogo socialnih partnerjev ter plačne pragove.Menim, da nova direktiva o modri karti pomeni izboljšanje pogojev za privabljanje visokokvalificiranih in usposobljenih delavcev iz držav zunaj EU ter krepi konkurenčnost EU v ključnih sektorjih, ki trenutno trpijo zaradi pomanjkanja delovne sile in spretnosti.
2021/09/15
Instrument for pre-accession assistance (IPA III) 2021–2027 (A9-0266/2021 - Tonino Picula, Željana Zovko)

Na glasovanju o Priporočilu za drugo obravnavo o stališču Sveta v prvi obravnavi z namenom sprejetja uredbe Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o vzpostavitvi instrumenta za predpristopno pomoč sem v skladu s stališčem Evropske ljudske stranke glasoval proti predlogu za zavrnitev stališča Sveta o instrumentu za predpristopno pomoč IPA III.
2021/09/15
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (A9-0253/2021 - Joanna Kopcińska)

Predlog o spremembi uredbe o ustanovitvi Evropskega centra za preprečevanje in obvladovanje bolezni sem s svojim glasom podprl, saj ta daje prednost izvedljivim in pragmatičnim rešitvam za boljše sodelovanje ter izmenjavo informacij, strokovnega znanja in dobre prakse med organi držav članic in Komisijo, Odborom za zdravstveno varnost in Evropskim centrom za preprečevanje in obvladovanje bolezni ter po potrebi z drugimi organizacijami.Z boljšim sodelovanjem naj bi se izboljšala tudi pripravljenost in usklajevanje odzivanja. Besedilo, ki sem ga podprl, spreminja predlog Komisije, da bi dali prednost izvedljivim in pragmatičnim rešitvam za izboljšanje sodelovanja, izmenjave informacij, strokovnega znanja in najboljših praks med državami članicami, Komisijo, Odborom za zdravstveno varnost in samim ECDC ter poudarja pomen transparentnosti in odgovornosti med državami članicami in EU, hkrati pa ohranja izključne pristojnosti držav članic.
2021/09/15
Serious cross-border threats to health (A9-0247/2021 - Véronique Trillet-Lenoir)

Glasoval sem za predlog Uredbe o resnih čezmejnih grožnjah za zdravje, saj je ključni cilj okrepiti nacionalne načrte pripravljenosti in odzive Unije na omenjene grožnje, izboljšati obvestila o opozorilih, usklajevanje odzivov in priporočil Komisije o začasnih ukrepih za javno zdravje, okrepiti epidemiološki nadzor in spremljanje ter razširitev intervencijske zmogljivosti Unije v primeru priznanih izrednih razmer na področju javnega zdravja Unije.Glavne točke besedila izpostavljajo spodbujanje solidarnosti v Evropski uniji in zunaj nje, saj resne čezmejne grožnje za zdravje presegajo meje Unije in bi ta zato morala v boju proti tem grožnjam sprejeti odgovornost ter usklajen pristop. V nadaljevanju besedilo podpre tudi okrepitev operativnega usklajevanja na evropski ravni, zagotavljanje evropske oskrbe z zdravstvenimi proizvodi in vzpostavitev vključujočega upravljanja zdravstva.
2021/09/15
Visa Facilitation Agreement between the EU and Cabo Verde (A9-0264/2021 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

Glasoval sem za poenostavitev izdajanja vizumov med EU in Zelenortskimi otoki.Preko tega priporočila parlament daje soglasje k sklenitvi sporazuma o spremembi Sporazuma o poenostavitvi izdajanja vizumov za kratkoročno bivanje državljanom Republike Zelenortskih otokov in Evropske unije. Po izvajanju sporazumov iz let 2007 in 2014 ter glede na spremembe notranje zakonodaje EU in Zelenortskih otokov v zvezi z vizumi, in sicer revizijo vizumskega zakonika EU3 in odločbo Zelenortskih otokov o izvzetju državljanov EU iz vizumske obveznosti za bivanja do 30 dni je bilo treba pravila prilagoditi ob upoštevanju novih okoliščin.Glede na tesne zgodovinske odnose in postopno tesnejše povezave med Evropsko unijo in Zelenortskimi otoki ter trenutne politične razmere v evropski soseščini bi moral biti sedanji sporazum orodje za olajšanje krepitve naših zavez, da bo Evropa odprta in dostopna.
2021/09/15
Amending Council Framework Decision 2002/465/JHA, as regards its alignment with EU rules on the protection of personal data (A9-0236/2021 - Jeroen Lenaers)

Glasoval sem za Spremembo Okvirnega sklepa Sveta 2002/465/PNZ v zvezi z njegovo uskladitvijo s pravili EU o varstvu osebnih podatkov.
2021/09/15
European Investigation Order in criminal matters: alignment with EU rules on the protection of personal data (A9-0237/2021 - Marina Kaljurand)

Namen predloga direktive je spremeniti Okvirni sklep 2002/465/PNZ o skupnih preiskovalnih skupinah in Direktivo 2014/41/EU o evropskem preiskovalnem nalogu v kazenskih zadevah, tako da ju uskladi z načeli in pravili iz Direktive (EU) 2016/680 („Direktiva o kazenskem pregonu (LED)“) za vzpostavitev močnega in skladnega okvira za varstvo podatkov v EU.Glasoval sem za uskladitev.
2021/09/15
EU-Korea agreement: certain aspects of air services (A9-0251/2021 - Dominique Riquet)

Glasoval sem za sprejem sporazuma, saj sporazum letalskim prevoznikom EU omogoča lete v Republiko Korejo iz dvaindvajsetih držav članic EU, ki imajo z Republiko Korejo sklenjen dvostranski sporazum o storitvah zračnega prevoza.Poleg možnosti za nove linije za letalske prevoznike EU prinaša koristi za obe strani, saj zagotavlja pravno varnost pri komercialnih dejavnostih in določa nediskriminatoren pristop za letalske prevoznike, ki letijo med tema ozemljema.Civilno letalstvo je pomemben strateški sektor Evropske unije, ki evropskim državljanom zagotavlja rešitve za mobilnost in delovna mesta, hkrati pa je življenjskega pomena za evropski turizem. Preko sporazuma se bodo še izboljšale povezave med Evropsko unijo in Azijo, saj se bodo nadomestili bilateralni sporazumi posameznih držav članic in povečala konkurenca letalskih prevoznikov.
2021/09/15
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Criteria for the designation of antimicrobials to be reserved for the treatment of certain infections in humans (B9-0424/2021)

Glasoval sem proti nasprotovanju v skladu s členom 111(3) Poslovnika: merila za določitev protimikrobnih snovi, ki jih je treba rezervirati za zdravljenje nekaterih okužb pri ljudeh.Uredba (EU) 2019/6 Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta določa pravila za dajanje na trg, proizvodnjo, uvoz, izvoz, dobavo, distribucijo, farmakovigilanco, nadzor in uporabo zdravil za uporabo v veterinarski medicini. Da bi čim dlje ohranili učinkovitost nekaterih protimikrobnih zdravil pri zdravljenju okužb pri ljudeh, vključno s tistimi v „skrajni sili“, je bilo treba ta protimikrobna sredstva rezervirati samo za uporabo pri ljudeh ter prepovedati njihovo uporabo pri živalih.Naša politična skupina EPP je sicer predlagala dve spremembi, ki sta bili potrjeni, a ker je bil ugovor kot celota zavrnjen, imata ti spremembi le politični namen:1) imeti odstopanje za obravnavo posameznih živali in spremeniti režim dovoljenja v obvestilo za uporabo;2) poziv Komisiji, naj zagotovi enako raven spremljanja uporabe antibiotikov za uporabo v humani medicini, kot jo že izvajajo za kmetovanje.
2021/09/15
A new EU-China strategy (A9-0252/2021 - Hilde Vautmans)

Glasoval sem za sprejetje nove strategije za odnose med EU in Kitajsko.Menim, da so vzajemno koristni odnosi med EU in Kitajsko strateškega pomena za obe partnerici in mednarodno stabilnost. Strinjam se s stališčem Parlamenta, da podpredsednik Komisije/visoki predstavnik Unije za zunanje zadeve in varnostno politiko (VP/PP) in Svet razvijeta odločnejšo, celovito in dosledno strategijo EU-Kitajska, ki združuje vse države članice in oblikuje odnose s Kitajsko v interesu EU kot celote, pri čemer je treba braniti naše vrednote in spodbujati večstrankarski red, ki temelji na pravilih.Strategija upošteva večplastno naravo odnosov EU s Kitajsko in poudarja, da je Kitajska sodelujoča in pogajalska partnerica EU, hkrati pa je tudi gospodarski konkurent in sistemski tekmec na vse večjih območjih.Parlament predlaga, da ta strategija temelji na šestih stebrih: „Odprti dialog in sodelovanje pri globalnih izzivih“, „Okrepljeno sodelovanje pri univerzalnih vrednotah, mednarodnih normah in človekovih pravicah“, „Analiza in prepoznavanje tveganj, ranljivosti in izzivov“, „Vzpostavljanje partnerstev s podobno mislečimi partnerji“, „Spodbujanje odprte strateške avtonomije, vključno s trgovinskimi in naložbenimi odnosi“ ter „Obramba in spodbujanje temeljnih evropskih interesov in vrednot s preoblikovanjem EU v učinkovitejšega geopolitičnega akterja“.
2021/09/15
Direction of EU-Russia political relations (A9-0259/2021 - Andrius Kubilius)

Opredelil sem se za predlagano usmeritev političnih odnosov med EU in Rusijo.Strinjam se s priporočilom Parlamenta, da Svet, Komisija in podpredsednik Komisije/visoki predstavnik Unije za zunanje zadeve in varnostno politiko skupaj z državami članicami pregledajo politiko EU v primerjavi z Rusijo, vključno s petimi vodilnimi načeli, in razvijejo celovito strategijo EU do Rusije, ki bo temeljila na naslednjih načelih in ukrepih: „Odvračanje ruske grožnje – odmik od varnostne grožnje“, „Boj proti sedanji ruski grožnji – boj proti vmešavanju Rusije v EU in države vzhodnega sosedstva“, „Sodelovanje in selektivni dialog s Kremljem za pripravo tranzicije Rusije, vključno s sektorskim sodelovanjem“, „Sodelovanje v podporo demokraciji – odmik s sankcijami, finančnim nadzorom in mednarodnimi preiskavami“, „Sodelovanje v podporo demokraciji – podpora pro-demokratični družbi v Rusiji“ in „Dejavnost za podporo ruskemu ljudstvu in demokraciji – uspeh vzhodnega partnerstva kot navdih za prebivalce Rusije“.EU bi morala rusko vlado in državno dumo pozvati k reviziji pravnega okvira za volitve, vključno z opazovanjem volitev, da bi olajšali pluralizem in svobodne in poštene volitve v skladu z mednarodnimi standardi ter ustvarili enake konkurenčne pogoje za opozicijske kandidate.
2021/09/15
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (A9-0262/2021 - Lucia Ďuriš Nicholsonová)

Glasoval sem v podporo smernic za politike zaposlovanja držav članic.Evropski parlament na posvetovalni podlagi prispeva k predlogu sklepa Sveta za smernice politike zaposlovanja držav članic do leta 2021, „smernice za zaposlovanje“, ki služijo kot podlaga za priporočila za posamezne države v evropskem semestru.
2021/09/15
Fair working conditions, rights and social protection for platform workers - New forms of employment linked to digital development (A9-0257/2021 - Sylvie Brunet)

Glasoval sem za poročilo Pošteni delovni pogoji, pravice in socialna zaščita za platformne delavce.V ospredju poročila INI, ki predstavlja prispevek k prihodnjemu zakonodajnemu predlogu Komisije o delovnih pogojih delavcev na platformah, je bila opredelitev novih oblik zaposlovanja, povezanih predvsem z digitalnim razvojem. Delavci na platformah se običajno uvrstijo v kategorijo malih in srednjih podjetij, ki v EU predstavljajo kar 90 % gospodarstva, zato menim, da je ključnega pomena, da se njihov pravni položaj celovito uredi in se omogoči predvidljivost.Trenutni zakonodajni okvir na ravni EU ni zadovoljiv in se za številne delavce sploh ne uporablja, saj ni ustrezne kvalifikacije, koga vse uvrščamo pod platformne delavce. Prek direktive se bomo na ta način lahko borili proti navideznemu samozaposlovanju in v določbe delovnega prava zajeli tudi delavce na platformah, katerih pogoji dela izpolnjujejo elemente delovnega razmerja.Zelo pomembna se mi zdi tudi določba poročila, ki poziva Evropsko komisijo, da bi za olajšanje pravilne razvrstitve zaposlitvenega statusa delavcev na platformah uvedla izpodbojno domnevo o delovnem razmerju za delavce na platformi v skladu z nacionalnimi opredelitvami in zakonodajo, ki se sproži v primeru sodnih sporov, in določena merila. Ovrgljivo domnevo bi bilo treba kombinirati z razveljavitvijo dokaznega bremena, kadar mora stranka, ki naj bi bila delodajalec, v sodnem postopku dokazati, da ni delovnega razmerja.Velik vpliv spletnih platform se ne kaže le pri koristih, ki jih nudijo potrošnikom, temveč se občuti tudi širše in vpliva na vso dobavno verigo, vključno z dobavitelji, proizvajalci, distributerji in potrošniki, ter poudarjam, da bi bilo treba to ustrezno upoštevati pri razpravi o zakonodaji.
2021/09/15
Fishers for the future (A9-0230/2021 - Manuel Pizarro)

Glasoval sem v podporo pripravljenemu poročilu na temo ribištva v prihodnosti.Na prihodnost evropskega ribištva prežijo številni okoljski, gospodarski in družbeni izzivi. To samoiniciativno poročilo obravnava vprašanja, povezana s (samo)zaposlovanjem v zvezi z ribištvom, zlasti v zvezi s fluktuacijo delavcev med generacijami.Pomen ribolova je nesporen, ne le zato, ker je ena od primarnih proizvodnih panog, ki je ključnega pomena za oskrbo naraščajočega svetovnega prebivalstva s hrano, temveč tudi zaradi deleža prebivalstva, ki se na panogo zanaša za svoje preživetje (po podatkih FAO gre za 10–12 % svetovnega prebivalstva).Poročilo poziva k izboljšanju statistične zastopanosti delovnih mest v sektorju ribištva in ribogojstva ter v preostali vrednostni verigi v EU, zlasti z zavedanjem stopnje usposobljenosti in starostne strukture ter tega, kako se je to skozi čas razvijalo.Upravljanje zaposlovanja, tako kot upravljanje ribištva, bo moralo temeljiti tudi na najboljšem razpoložljivem znanju in informacijah. Boljši delovni pogoji in nastanitev na ribiških plovilih so ključni za privabljanje mladih na to delovno mesto in izboljšanje varnosti za vse. Nenazadnje bo tudi generacijski promet ribičev demistificiral poklic za evropske državljane, saj bi morali ribiče obravnavati kot varuhe morja in njegovih virov.
2021/09/15
Plans and actions to accelerate a transition to innovation without the use of animals in research, regulatory testing and education (RC-B9-0425/2021, B9-0425/2021, B9-0426/2021, B9-0427/2021, B9-0428/2021, B9-0429/2021, B9-0432/2021)

Opredelil sem se za načrte in ukrepe za pospešitev prehoda na inovacije brez uporabe živali v raziskavah, regulativnem testiranju in izobraževanju.Testiranje ima zelo velik vpliv na razvoj biomedicine, moje mnenje pa je, da mora obstajati ločnica med testiranjem za namene v zdravstvu, za strokovnjake, in tistim testiranjem, ki ga opravljajo gospodarske družbe za profit.Besedilo poudarja pomen, ki ga lahko ima uporaba živali pri raziskavah, vendar bi morala prihajajoča revizija direktive o uporabi živali za posebne namene prepovedati nekatera testiranja (na primer za čistilna sredstva ali kozmetiko).
2021/09/15
Identifying gender-based violence as a new area of crime listed in Article 83(1) TFEU (A9-0249/2021 - Malin Björk, Diana Riba i Giner)

Pri glasovanju o opredelitvi nasilja na podlagi spola kot novega področja kriminala vključenega na seznam iz člena 83(1) PDEU sem se vzdržal.Namen tega poročila o zakonodajni pobudi je, da od Komisije zahteva, da na podlagi tretjega pododstavka člena 83 (1) PDEU predloži predlog sklepa Sveta, ki nasilje na podlagi spola opredeljuje kot novo področje kriminala. Poročilo zahteva, da temu sledi posebna zakonodaja v obliki direktive o nasilju na podlagi spola. Njen glavni cilj je velika prioriteta za našo skupino, ki jo v celoti podpiramo.Vseeno pa poročilo odpira kar nekaj ideoloških vprašanj, za katere menim, da spadajo v pristojnost regulacije držav članic in ne na evropski nivo, poleg tega so bili zavrnjeni vsi amandmaji, vloženi s strani naše skupine, ki so si prizadevali osredotočiti na glavni cilj - priznanje nasilja nad ženskami kot novega področja kriminala in besedilo preoblikovati na način, da bi bilo sprejemljivo za vse države članice brez ideoloških nagnjenj.
2021/09/16
Implementation of EU requirements for exchange of tax information (A9-0193/2021 - Sven Giegold)

Gre za poročilo o položaju EP na področju izvajanja izmenjave davčnih informacij med državami članicami.Kot pozitivno so ocenjeni pretekli ukrepi EU, hkrati pa se poziva k reševanju težav pri izvajanju in uporabi obstoječih pravil EU v državah članicah.Poročilo presega obstoječa pravila, poziva k razširitvi obsega izmenjave informacij in k zajemanju e-denarja, kriptosredstev, tudi v prihodnje.Opredelil sem se za predlagano poročilo.
2021/09/16
Situation in Afghanistan (RC-B9-0455/2021, B9-0433/2021, B9-0453/2021, B9-0455/2021, B9-0458/2021, B9-0459/2021, B9-0460/2021, B9-0462/2021)

Podprl sem predlog resolucije glede razmer v Afganistanu. Besedilo ponuja realistično oceno razmer na terenu v smislu varnostnih razmer, kršitev človekovih pravic in prihodnjega položaja žensk.Stališče Evropskega parlamenta je, da je treba vložiti vsa prizadevanja za zaključek evakuacije vseh državljanov EU in tistih Afganistancev, ki so delali in podpirali mednarodna prizadevanja v zadnjih dveh desetletjih.Poleg tega poudarja, da morajo biti stiki s talibanskim režimom de facto tehničnega značaja za logistiko. Lakmus za pristop k talibanom bo ohranitev dosežkov doseženih v zadnjih dvajsetih letih, zlasti glede izobraževanja ženskih pravic in deklet ter zagotovitev, da Afganistan ne bo postal varno zatočišče za teroristične organizacije.Resolucija poudarja tudi potrebo po izogibanju humanitarni krizi, zato je treba dati na voljo humanitarno pomoč, talibani pa ne smejo ovirati njene distribucije.V resoluciji so navedene geopolitične posledice umika Zahoda iz Afganistana in povečana odgovornost regionalnih sil za to. V zvezi s tem se vprašanje lastnega sodelovanja EU na področju obrambe in varnosti vrača z maščevanjem, saj je bilo dokazano, da evropske sile niso mogle zavarovati svojega letališča brez pomoči ameriških sil.Žalosten zaključek je, da EU še zdaleč ne more delovati avtonomno, vendar bi lahko bil tudi Afganistan nujen alarm, ki bo sprožil prepotrebno politično voljo na samem vrhu za napredek na tem področju.
2021/09/16
Situation in Lebanon (RC-B9-0465/2021, B9-0464/2021, B9-0465/2021, B9-0466/2021, B9-0467/2021, B9-0468/2021, B9-0469/2021, B9-0470/2021)

Besedilo poziva libanonske oblasti, naj spoštujejo volilni koledar za leto 2022 in mednarodne zaveze glede reform.Poziva tudi k sprostitvi humanitarne pomoči, ki se posreduje prek nejavnih subjektov, mednarodne humanitarne delovne skupine pod okriljem ZN in EU ter narekuje Libanonu, da ponudi napotitev upravne svetovalne misije EU in neodvisne misije za ugotavljanje dejstev glede eksplozije pristanišča v Bejrutu.Glasoval sem v podporo resolucije.
2021/09/16
Media freedom and further deterioration of the Rule of law in Poland (B9-0461/2021, B9-0463/2021)

Glasoval sem za predlog resolucije glede medijske svobode in slabšanja stanja pravne države na Poljskem, saj menim, da je medijska svoboda ter pluralnost in neodvisnost medijev eden od stebrov in jamstev delujoče demokracije in pravne države pa tudi ključne sestavine pravice do svobode izražanja in obveščanja. Vsi ti elementi so zelo pomembni za demokratično delovanje EU in vseh njenih članic.Pri resoluciji gre predvsem za vprašanje svobode medijev, ki so v rokah tujih lastnikov. Gre za obdavčitev in financiranje medijskih hiš.Glede področja pravne države dokument izpostavlja izredno stanje, ki so ga razglasile Poljska in druge države članice, ki mejijo na Belorusijo. Pojavlja se zaskrbljenost nad humanitarnimi razmerami na meji in obsoja poskus beloruskih oblasti, da bi migrante, vključno s prosilci za azil, izkoristile kot politično orodje in hibridno grožnjo proti Poljski in drugim državam članicam v odziv na njihovo podporo demokratični opoziciji v Belorusiji.Resolucija poziva k enotnemu odzivu EU, da bi poiskali rešitev za te razmere, poziva poljske oblasti in druge države članice, ki se soočajo s to težavo, naj zagotovijo, da se bosta pravo EU o azilu in vračanju ter mednarodno pravo človekovih pravic v celoti spoštovala tudi v izrednih razmerah, vključno z dostopom do azila ter dostopom medijev in organizacij civilne družbe do mejnega območja, prav tako pa naj upoštevajo smernice Agencije OZN za begunce (UNHCR) in organov Sveta Evrope.Poziva tudi Komisijo kot varuhinjo Pogodb, naj zagotovi spoštovanje veljavne zakonodaje EU. Poziva druge države članice, naj izkažejo solidarnost in ponudijo pomoč prizadetim državam članicam, vključno s premestitvijo prosilcev za azil.
2021/09/16
Strengthening transparency and integrity in the EU institutions by setting up an independent EU ethics body (A9-0260/2021 - Daniel Freund)

Pri glasovanju o poročilu o ustanovitvi neodvisnega organa EU za etiko, da bi povečali preglednost in integriteto v institucijah EU, sem se vzdržal.Samoiniciativno poročilo določa stališče EP glede ustanovitve neodvisnega organa EU za etiko. Deloval bi na področju zavez, za katere smo se odločili v kodeksu ravnanja, organ bi hkrati igral vlogo policista, tožilca in sodnika, kar pa lahko zelo hitro privede do prevelike koncentracije moči, kar lahko hitro postane problematično, zato sem se pri glasovanju vzdržal.Besedilo, ki ga je sprejel Parlament, predlaga, da se izjave o finančnih interesih imenovanih komisarjev samodejno pošljejo organu za etiko v oceno. Poročilo predlaga tudi sklenitev medinstitucionalnega sporazuma na podlagi člena 295 PDEU za ustanovitev neodvisnega etičnega organa za Parlament in Komisijo.
2021/09/16
Environment: The Aarhus Regulation (A9-0152/2021 - Christian Doleschal)

Glasoval sem za predlog o spremembi Uredbe (ES) št. 1367/2006 Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta z dne 6. septembra 2006 o uporabi določb Aarhuške konvencije, saj je njegov namen zagotoviti skladnost Unije z mednarodnimi obveznostmi po Aarhuški konvenciji na način, ki je skladen s temeljnimi pravnimi načeli Unije in z njenim sistemom sodnega nadzora.Predlog izboljšuje besedilo na način, da področje uporabe uredbe, ki je pojasnjeno v skladu s sodno prakso Sodišča Evropskih skupnosti in Konvencijo, zajema nezakonodajne akte institucije ali organa Unije, ki imajo pravne in zunanje učinke, in vsebujejo določbe, ki bi lahko bile v nasprotju z okoljsko zakonodajo (zlasti delegirani ali izvedbeni akti). Nacionalni akti ali odločbe pa niso del področja uporabe.Prav tako besedilo podpira, da odločitve o državni pomoči ostajajo izključene iz področja uporabe, kar je v skladu s stališčem Evropske ljudske stranke.
2021/10/05
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement EU/Greenland and Denmark (A9-0233/2021 - Pierre Karleskind)

Na glasovanju sem podprl predlog sklepa Sveta o sklenitvi Sporazuma o partnerstvu o trajnostnem ribištvu med Evropsko unijo na eni strani ter vlado Grenlandije in vlado Danske na drugi strani ter njegovega protokola o izvajanju.
2021/10/05
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement EU/Greenland and Denmark (resolution) (A9-0235/2021 - Pierre Karleskind)

Na glasovanju sem s svojim glasom podprl novi sporazum o partnerstvu o trajnostnem ribištvu med Evropsko unijo in Grenlandijo ter njegov protokol, katerega namen je vključiti nekatere določbe o skupni ribiški politiki, ki jih prejšnji sporazum o partnerstvu v ribištvu ne zajema.Cilj protokola je plovilom Unije dodeliti ribolovne možnosti v grenlandskih vodah na podlagi najboljšega razpoložljivega znanstvenega mnenja ter ob upoštevanju priporočil Mednarodnega sveta za raziskovanje morja, Organizacije za ribištvo severozahodnega Atlantika in Komisije za ribištvo severovzhodnega Atlantika. Namen je tudi okrepiti sodelovanje med Evropsko unijo in Grenlandijo, da se v interesu obeh pogodbenic vzpostavi partnerski okvir za razvoj trajnostne ribiške politike in odgovorno izkoriščanje ribolovnih virov na ribolovnem območju grenlandskih voda.Menim, da novi sporazum znatno krepi sodelovanje pri spremljanju in nadzorovanju ribolovnih dejavnosti.
2021/10/05
Temporarily suspending autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties on imports of certain industrial products into the Canary Islands (A9-0267/2021 - Younous Omarjee)

Glasoval sem za poročilo o predlogu Sveta o začasni opustitvi avtonomnih dajatev skupne carinske tarife na uvoz nekaterih industrijskih izdelkov na Kanarske otoke, saj to predvideva začasno opustitev avtonomnih dajatev skupne carinske tarife za uvoz nekaterih industrijskih izdelkov na Kanarske otoke z namenom, da bi se povečala konkurenčnost lokalnih gospodarskih subjektov in zagotovila stabilnejša delovna mesta na teh otokih.Omejitve, s katerimi se sooča regija, so povezane z majhnostjo trga in njegovo razdrobljenostjo, zaradi njih pa imajo Kanarski otoki višje proizvodne, prevozne in okoljske stroške ter ne morejo imeti enakih koristi od globalizacije kot druge evropske regije. Namen predloga je zmanjšati omejitve, ki vplivajo na gospodarstvo Kanarskih otokov, kar podpiram.Prav tako pa predlog nima finančnih posledic za odhodke EU in ima zelo omejene finančne posledice za prihodke, ki znašajo približno 3,3 milijona EUR letno.
2021/10/05
The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the 2030 Agenda (A9-0258/2021 - Michèle Rivasi)

Pri glasovanju glede Poročila o vlogi razvojne politike pri odzivanju na izgubo biotske raznovrstnosti v državah v razvoju pri uresničevanju Agende 2030 sem se vzdržal.Besedilo se osredotoča na zunanjo razsežnost izgube biotske raznovrstnosti in natančneje na države v razvoju ter na ukrepanje in razvojno politiko EU v zvezi s temi državami, vendar vključuje vprašanja, ki niso v skladu s perspektivo Evropske ljudske stranke, zlasti glede priznavanja pravne osebnosti narave in ekocida. Poročilo vključuje tudi druga občutljiva vprašanja, kot so gensko spremenjeni organizmi, Gene Drive tehnologije ter dele, ki se nanašajo na mednarodno trgovino.
2021/10/05
Artificial intelligence in criminal law and its use by the police and judicial authorities in criminal matters (A9-0232/2021 - Petar Vitanov)

Glasoval sem proti poročilu, katerega namen je bilo obravnavati vprašanja, povezana z uporabo umetne inteligence v kazenskem pravu in njeno uporabo s strani policije in pravosodnih organov v kazenskih zadevah.Čeprav je besedilo poročila izpostavilo številne potencialne priložnosti in prednosti umetne inteligence, je poudarilo tudi pomembna tveganja in posledice, ki jih lahko prinaša. Poročilo je po mojem mnenju vsebovalo več problematičnih delov, ki so se nanašali na moratorij uvedbe sistemov prepoznavanja obrazov za namene preprečevanja, odkrivanja in preiskovanja kaznivih dejanj, pozive k trajni prepovedi obdelave biometričnih podatkov ter na prepoved napovednega policijskega delovanja in nadzora v realnem času v javnih prostorih.Ker sta bila dva ključna glasovanja o moratoriju in nadzoru v realnem času zavrnjena, sem v skladu s stališčem Evropske ljudske stranke glasoval proti končnemu poročilu.
2021/10/05
The impact of intimate partner violence and custody rights on women and children (A9-0254/2021 - Elena Kountoura, Luisa Regimenti)

Glasoval sem za Poročilo o vplivu nasilja v družini in pravic do varstva in vzgoje na ženske in otroke, saj to odločno obsoja nasilje v družini in nasilje nad ženskami ter obžaluje, da so zlasti ženske in otroci še naprej izpostavljeni nasilju v družini, kar je resna kršitev njihovih človekovih pravic in dostojanstva.Poročilo poziva države članice EU, naj bolje spodbujajo dostop do ustreznega sodnega varstva, učinkovitega zaslišanja in prepovedi približevanja, varnih hiš ter svetovanja, pa tudi do skladov za žrtve in programov za izboljšanje finančnega položaja za ženske, ki so izpostavljene nasilju v družini ter poziva Komisijo, naj oceni vzpostavitev minimalnih standardov za odredbe o zaščiti v vsej EU.Besedilo prav tako poziva Komisijo, naj spodbuja kampanje ozaveščanja javnosti po vsej Uniji kot nujen ukrep pri preprečevanju nasilja v družini in ustvarjanju ozračja ničelne tolerance do nasilja.
2021/10/05
EU Road Safety Policy Framework 2021-2030 – Recommendations on next steps towards "Vision Zero" (A9-0211/2021 - Elena Kountoura)

Na glasovanju sem podprl poročilo o okviru politike EU za varnost v cestnem prometu za obdobje 2021–2030, ki obravnava okvir politike EU za varnost v cestnem prometu za obdobje 2021–2030, nove cilje in sprejetje pristopa „varni sistem“.Cilj omenjenega pristopa je preoblikovati politiko varnosti v cestnem prometu na način, da se poudarek prenese na preprečevanje smrtnih žrtev in hudih telesnih poškodb s pomočjo štirih glavnih elementov: varnih vozil, varne infrastrukture, varne udeležbe v cestnem prometu in boljše oskrbe po nesrečah, za to pa je potrebno okrepljeno upravljanje na ravni EU.Sam pozdravljam novi okvir politike, zastavljene nove cilje in sprejetje pristopa „varni sistem“. Menim, da ta lahko ob politični volji ter usklajenih ukrepih na ravni EU, nacionalni, regionalni in lokalni ravni postane dragoceno orodje za odpravo zastoja pri kazalcih ter za večjo varnost na cestah za vse, s tem pa tudi za večjo družbeno blaginjo.
2021/10/05
Rebuilding fish stocks in the Mediterranean (A9-0225/2021 - Raffaele Stancanelli)

Predlog resolucije Evropskega parlamenta o obnovitvi ribjih staležev v Sredozemskem morju: ocena in nadaljnji koraki sem s svojim glasom podprl, saj poudarja potrebo po opredelitvi resničnih ovir za proces obnove staležev rib in poziva Komisijo, naj zagotovi, da bo vsakemu zakonodajnemu predlogu, namenjenemu povečanju staležev rib, ki omejuje ribolovne dejavnosti, sledila obsežna ocena učinka za količinsko opredelitev njegovih možnih družbenoekonomskih in okoljskih vplivov na obalne skupnosti.Besedilo izpostavi pomen stalnega zbiranja in posodabljanja znanstvenih podatkov o stanju staležev z neposrednim vključevanjem lokalnih in regionalnih akterjev, ki lahko stalno spremljajo razvoj ribjih staležev in ribištva.To dobro strukturirano usklajevanje preprečuje, da bi predpisi prihajali „od zgoraj“. Enako pomembno je upoštevanje vseh različnih vrst podatkov prek celostnega pristopa, ki upošteva vse vidike, ki vplivajo na zdravje morja.
2021/10/05
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Active substances, including chlorotoluron and difenoconazole (B9-0481/2021)

Glasoval sem proti nasprotovanju.
2021/10/05
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives (B9-0476/2021, B9-0477/2021)

Glasoval sem proti nasprotovanju.
2021/10/05
The future of EU-US relations (A9-0250/2021 - Tonino Picula)

Glasoval sem za poročilo o prihodnosti odnosov med EU in ZDA, ki pozdravlja, da je bil decembra lani sprejet nov predlog Komisije in visokega predstavnika Unije za zunanje zadeve in varnostno politiko o agendi EU-ZDA za globalne spremembe, ki predstavlja načrt za prenovljeno in okrepljeno čezatlantsko partnerstvo.Besedilo izpostavi, da bi EU pri prizadevanjih za čezatlantsko sodelovanje in njegovo poglabljanje morala stremeti k vodilnemu položaju v partnerstvu z ZDA ter se pri tem osredotočati na skupne interese, kar pozdravljam.Poudarja, da čezatlantsko zavezništvo ostaja bistvenega pomena za varnost in stabilnost Evrope, ter hkrati pravilno izpostavi, da bi EU morala tesneje sodelovati z ZDA in obnoviti strateško partnerstvo, kar zadeva države vzhodnega partnerstva in Zahodnega Balkana, da bi tam zgradila odporne, uspešne in demokratične večetnične družbe, ki se bodo zmožne upreti razdiralnemu vplivu lokalnih in zunanjih avtoritarnih sil.
2021/10/06
Implementation report on the EU Trust Funds and the Facility for Refugees in Turkey (A9-0255/2021 - Öilan Zver, György Hölvényi, Janusz Lewandowski)

Na glasovanju sem podprl Poročilo o izvajanju skrbniških skladov EU in instrumenta za begunce v Turčiji, katerega namen je predstaviti politično oceno skrbniških skladov EU, ki so se vzpostavljali od leta 2014 in bili podaljšani do decembra 2021, ter instrumenta za begunce v Turčiji.Menim, da besedilo dokumenta na celovit način opozarja na pomanjkljivosti in prednosti vsakega skrbniškega sklada EU in sklada za begunce v Turčiji. Prav tako potrjuje zaskrbljenost zaradi vključenosti Evropskega parlamenta v okvire odločanja in spremljanja rezultatov ter pri poročanju in ocenjevanju instrumentov. Nazadnje vsebuje priporočila in prihodnje napovedi glede na novo finančno strukturo zunanje politike, ki opozarja na možnost uporabe skrbniških skladov EU v prihodnosti v primeru nepredvidene večje krize, ko obstoječi proračunski instrumenti ne bi zadoščali.
2021/10/06
State of EU cyber defence capabilities (A9-0234/2021 - Urmas Paet)

Poročilo o stanju zmogljivosti kibernetske obrambe EU sem na glasovanju podprl, saj to poudarja, da sta bistvena elementa za razvoj poglobljene Evropske obrambne unije skupna politika kibernetske obrambe in znatno sodelovanje na ravni EU pri ustvarjanju skupnih zmogljivosti za kibernetsko obrambo.Menim, da je zaradi rastočega števila kibernetskih napadov potreben usklajen odziv na ravni Unije, ki vključuje skupne podporne zmogljivosti držav članic in podporo držav članic za ukrepe iz zbirke orodij EU za kibernetsko diplomacijo, ter okrepljeno sodelovanje med EU in Natom. Besedilo poziva tudi k tesnejšemu usklajevanju na področju kibernetske obrambe med državami članicami, institucijami EU, zaveznicami Nata, OZN in Organizacijo za varnost in sodelovanje v Evropi ter poudarja pomen sodelovanja z nacionalnimi parlamenti za izmenjavo najboljših praks na področju kibernetske obrambe, zato sem ga na glasovanju podprl.
2021/10/06
The Arctic: opportunities, concerns and security challenges (A9-0239/2021 - Anna Fotyga)

Glasoval sem za poročilo, ki izpostavlja, da je Arktika za EU kot deležnika in globalnega akterja strateškega in političnega pomena, in poudarja, da je EU odločena prevzeti vlogo odgovornega subjekta ter si prizadevati za dolgoročen trajnosten in miren razvoj regije s tesnim sodelovanjem z mednarodnimi partnerji.Ključnega pomena je, da vse zainteresirane strani, vključno z EU in njenimi državami članicami, ukrepajo za ohranitev mirnega in intenzivnega mednarodnega in regionalnega sodelovanja, blaginje in nizke napetosti na Arktiki ter se odzovejo na zelo zaskrbljujoče učinke in posledice podnebnih sprememb v regiji. Poročilo prav tako podpira vlogo EU za status polnopravne opazovalke v Arktičnem svetu in spodbuja njegove članice, naj se pozitivno odzovejo na zahtevo EU ter izpostavi, da je treba politiko EU za Arktiko izkoristiti bolj splošno za ozaveščanje državljanov, akademikov in podjetij EU o arktičnih vprašanjih ter njihovo večje vključevanje vanje, kar pozdravljam tudi sam.
2021/10/06
The protection of persons with disabilities through petitions: lessons learnt (A9-0261/2021 - Alex Agius Saliba)

Na glasovanju sem podprl poročilo o zaščiti invalidov, ki obravnava težave in potrebe po izboljšanju dostopa invalidov do grajenega okolja, prometa, informacijskih in komunikacijskih tehnologij in sistemov ter opozarja na težko situacijo, s katero so se v času pandemije COVID-19 srečali invalidi in njihove družine.Besedilo poudarja, da je pravica do naslavljanja peticij na Parlament ena od temeljnih pravic vsakega posameznika in organizacije s sedežem v EU ter da ima Odbor za peticije zaradi svoje vloge posebno nalogo, da ščiti pravice invalidov v EU z uveljavljanjem njihovih temeljnih svoboščin in pravic, ki jih zagotavljata pravo EU in Konvencija OZN o pravicah invalidov. Informacije, ki so na voljo o teh pravicah, so po mojem mnenju nezadostne in premalo dostopne, zato bi morali invalidi imeti pri pripravi in vlaganju peticij boljši dostop do potrebne podpore in pomoči, da bodo njihove peticije izpolnjevale merila dopustnosti. Besedilo poudarja, da bi si EU morala bolj prizadevati k boljšemu ozaveščanju o mehanizmu za peticije, da bo ta bolj prepoznaven, ter k vključevanju invalidov ali njihovih predstavnikov v obravnavanje peticij.
2021/10/06
Banking Union - annual report 2020 (A9-0256/2021 - Danuta Maria Hübner)

Glasoval sem za poročilo o bančni uniji za leto 2020, ki analizira stanje in številne izzive bančne unije, ugotavlja njene pomanjkljivosti ter izraža stališče Parlamenta do različnih sorodnih tem.Poročilo opozarja, da je bančna unija prek enotnega mehanizma nadzora in enotnega mehanizma za reševanje vzpostavila institucionalno ureditev za večje povezovanje trgov, vendar evropski sistem jamstva za vloge, tretji steber bančne unije, še vedno ni vzpostavljen ter izpostavlja pomen enakih konkurenčnih pogojev, ki preprečujejo, da bi bila mala in srednja podjetja prikrajšana pri dostopu do financiranja.Poročilo prav tako priznava, da kriza, ki jo povzroča Covid-19, povečuje tveganje nadaljnjega kopičenja nedonosnih posojil ter poudarja, da bo zagotavljanje pravočasnega upravljanja poslabšane kakovosti sredstev v bilancah bank ključno za kratkoročno preprečevanje kopičenja slabih posojil in državam članicam svetuje, naj si še naprej prizadevajo za rešitev tega vprašanja.
2021/10/07
Reforming the EU policy on harmful tax practices (including the reform of the Code of Conduct Group) (A9-0245/2021 - Aurore Lalucq)

Poročilo o reformi politike EU na področju škodljivih davčnih praks sem na glasovanju podprl.Poročilo poudarja, da ima v današnjem času EU še vedno veliko vlogo pri omejevanju nepoštene davčne konkurence ter kako pomembno je, da države članice med seboj bolje sodelujejo in povečajo preglednost v davčnih zadevah, doseči pa morajo tudi soglasje glede skupnih ciljev na tem področju.Agresivna davčna konkurenca med državami članicami trenutno povzroča sprevrženo diskriminiranje malih in srednjih podjetij, ki ne morejo izkoristiti vrzeli v davčnih sistemih posameznih držav ali pa so celo gladko izključena iz davčne politike, ki je zasnovana in uveljavljena izključno v korist mednarodnih podjetij.Ko davkoplačevalci opazujejo, kako se te velike družbe povsem zakonito izogibajo plačilu davkov, jih tudi sami niso več toliko pripravljeni plačati.Menim, da so zato potrebna skupna evropska pravila ter da morajo države članice nujno sodelovati in skupaj poiskati vzdržne fiskalne in ekonomske rešitve in postaviti skupen sistem obdavčitve, ki bo pošten, učinkovit in ugoden za trajnostni gospodarski razvoj, in sem zato poročilo tudi podprl.
2021/10/07
European Medicines Agency (A9-0216/2021 - Nicolás González Casares)

Prav tako sem glasoval za začasni dogovor o povečanju nalog Evropske agencije za zdravila (EMA), cilj katerega je zagotovitev boljše pripravljenosti EU na obvladovanje prihodnjih zdravstvenih kriz, učinkovitejše spopadanje s pomanjkanjem zdravil in medicinskih pripomočkov, tesnejše vključevanje vseh akterjev v dobavni verigi in povečanje preglednosti kliničnih preskušanj in trženja.Reforma EMA je del širšega svežnja Evropske zdravstvene unije, ki vključuje tudi okrepljen mandat za Evropski center za preprečevanje in obvladovanje bolezni, osnutek zakona o čezmejnih grožnjah za zdravje ter predlog za ustanovitev Organa za pripravljenost in odzivanje na izredne razmere (HERA).Povečanje pristojnosti EMA bo tako zajelo spremljanje potencialnega in dejanskega pomanjkanja zdravil in medicinskih pripomočkov, ki se štejejo za kritične za reševanje izrednih razmer na področju javnega zdravja. V primeru velikih odstopanj oz. ugotovljenih tveganj bo EMA takoj ukrepala.Spremenjena pravila prav tako zagotavljajo pravočasen razvoj visokokakovostnih, varnih in učinkovitih zdravil s posebnim poudarkom na reševanju izrednih razmer na področju javnega zdravja.Nenazadnje pa se zagotavlja tudi struktura za delovanje strokovnih svetov, ki ocenjujejo medicinske pripomočke z visokim tveganjem in nudijo bistvene nasvete o pripravljenosti in obvladovanju kriz.
2022/01/19
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Determining cases where identity data may be considered as same or similar for the purpose of the multiple identity detection pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/817 (B9-0061/2022)

Predlaganega ugovora k Delegirani uredbi Komisije (C(2021)05056) nisem podprl, ker ocenjujem, da je podlaga za sprejem tovrstnega besedila ustrezna.Menim, da je ureditev, ki jo je predlagala Komisija, in sicer, da se pooblastilo za določanje primerov, v katerih se lahko podatki o identiteti štejejo za podobne, prenaša na agencijo eu-LISA ter strokovnjake Komisije, držav članic in agencij Unije, ki uporabljajo informacijske sisteme EU in sestavne dele interoperabilnosti.
2022/01/19
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Determining cases where identity data may be considered as same or similar for the purpose of the multiple identity detection pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/818 (B9-0062/2022)

Tudi predlaganega ugovora k Delegirani uredbi Komisije (C(2021)05057) nisem podprl, ker ocenjujem, da je podlaga za sprejem tovrstnega besedila ustrezna.Menim, da je ureditev, ki jo je predlagala Komisija, in sicer, da se pooblastilo za določanje primerov, v katerih se lahko podatki o identiteti štejejo za podobne, prenaša na agencijo eu-LISA ter strokovnjake Komisije, držav članic in agencij Unije, ki uporabljajo informacijske sisteme EU in sestavne dele interoperabilnosti.
2022/01/19
Digital Services Act (A9-0356/2021 - Christel Schaldemose)

Podprl sem tudi predlog stališča Evropskega parlamenta do akta o digitalnih storitvah.Z aktom o digitalnih storitvah namreč želimo zagotoviti, da bo digitalizacija spet gonilo razvoja Evrope, ki je v zadnjih letih na tem področju zaostala za drugimi. Nova pravila po eni strani želijo narediti red na »digitalnem Divjem zahodu«, na drugi strani pa določajo večjo ambicioznost EU na področju digitalnih trgov.Akt tako želi ustvariti varnejši digitalni prostor, kjer so zaščitene temeljne pravice uporabnikov in kjer podjetja zdaj jasno razlagajo svoje pravice in obveznosti. Prav tako pa vsebuje tudi usklajena pravila v zvezi s pogojnimi izjemami od odgovornosti ponudnikov posredniških storitev, pravila o obveznostih skrbnega pregleda ter izvajanje in uveljavljanje uredbe.Kot področje uporabe uredbe se zajemajo tudi posredniški ponudniki storitev, določajo se mehanizmi za hitrejše odkrivanje nezakonitih vsebin in njihovo sankcioniranje, prav tako pa se večja odgovornost daje velikim platformam, ki imajo v EU na mesečni ravni preko 45 milijonov uporabnikov. Krepita pa se tudi sledljivost ponudnikov storitev na spletnih platformah ter transparentnost oglaševanja na tovrstnih platformah.
2022/01/20
Protection of animals during transport (Recommendation) (B9-0057/2022)

Priporočila preiskovalnega odbora ANIT sem podprl.Odbor ANIT smo v Evropskem parlamentu ustanovili junija 2020, in sicer z namenom preiskovanja domnevnih kršitev pri uporabi Uredbe (ES) št. 1/2005. Odbor je do potankosti preučil domnevne pomanjkljivosti izvajanja celotne zakonodaje EU, ki določa prevoz živih živali in pogoje, ki se morajo izpolnjevati med prevozom, od dovoljenega prostora za pripeljane živali, njihovem napajanju, hranjenju, temperaturah in prezračevalnemu sistemu med prevozom po cesti, železnici, zraku in morju.Ključni vprašanji, pri katerih so bili člani odbora najbolj razdeljeni, sta bili čas potovanja in počitka ter temperatura med prevozom. Glede časa potovanja in počitka za domače živali, ki so namenjene za zakol, predlagamo, da potovanje načeloma ne sme presegati 8 ur ob upoštevanju posebnih geografskih značilnosti nekaterih regij.Kar se tiče temperature med prevozom in njenega vpliva na počutje živali, pa se osredotočamo na temperaturo v vozilih namesto na zunanjo temperaturo. Posebna pozornost je namenjena tudi prevozu živali po morju in uvozu iz oz. v tretje države, kjer državam članicam EU priporočamo uveljavitev obvezne prisotnosti veterinarjev ali certificiranega strokovnjaka na krovu za ves čas potovanja po morju. Nenazadnje pa pozivamo tudi h krepitvi zakola na kmetiji, tudi z uporabo mobilnih klavnic.
2022/01/20
Extension of the Agreement on the promotion, provision and use of Galileo and GPS satellite-based navigation systems and related applications (A9-0153/2022 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Podprl sem podaljšanje Sporazuma o spodbujanju, zagotavljanju in uporabi satelitskih navigacijskih sistemov Galileo in GPS ter podobnih aplikacij med Evropsko skupnostjo in njenimi državami članicami ter Združenimi državami Amerike.Cilj sporazuma je namreč zagotoviti okvir za sodelovanje med pogodbenicama pri spodbujanju, zagotavljanju in uporabi civilnih navigacijskih in časovnih signalov in storitev GPS in Galileo. Ob tem so izpostavljeni številni načrtovani ukrepi, ki stremijo k zagotavljanju varnega in avtonomnega dostopa do vesolja in vrnitev iz njega. Poudarek je na razvoju vesoljskega sektorja in načrtovanju regulativnih ukrepov na tem področju.Jasno je, da potrebujemo regulativni okvir za vesoljske dejavnosti, ki bo omogočal pozitiven razvoj v vesoljskem sektorju tudi novim podjetjem, ki šele vstopajo na trg.
2022/06/07
2021 Report on Turkey (A9-0149/2022 - Nacho Sánchez Amor)

Poročilo sem podprl, saj menim, da moramo tudi v bodoče vztrajati, da v središču odnosov med EU in Turčijo veljajo demokracija, pravna država in temeljne pravice, ki morajo biti podprte z načeli mednarodnega prava in multilaterizma.Parlament ponovno izraža zaskrbljenost zaradi razlik med Turčijo ter vrednotami in standardi EU. Izziv je tudi nenehno pomanjkanje politične volje za izvedbo potrebnih reform na področju pravne države in temeljnih pravic, kar še vedno negativno vpliva na pristopni proces.Trenutno stanje odnosov med EU in Turčijo lahko prinese nezadovoljive rezultate, zato si prizadevamo, da se odnosi znova uravnotežijo, pri čemer se je treba opirati na trdne temelje za sodelovanje, ki temeljijo na skupnih interesih in krepijo zaupanje. Turčija je za EU strateškega pomena v političnem, gospodarskem in zunanjepolitičnem smislu.
2022/06/07
The EEAS’s Climate Change and Defence Roadmap (A9-0084/2022 - Thomas Waitz)

Menim, da ima Načrt podnebnih sprememb in obrambe pomembno vlogo za vse države članice EU, vendar sem se pri končnem glasovanju vzdržal, saj številni elementi poročila niso neposredno povezani s Skupno varnostno in obrambno politiko (CDSP) ali pa bistveno obremenjujejo evropske mehanizme z množico svetovalcev, specializiranih javnih uslužbencev in novimi kazalniki.Čeprav ne postavljam pod vprašaj pomena podnebnih sprememb in energijske tranzicije v oboroženih silah, pa to zelo pomembno vprašanje trenutno ne bi smelo biti prednostno. Zaradi vojne v Ukrajini so trenutno povečane potrebe obrabnih instrumentov evropskih držav.Vojaške dejavnosti in tehnologija bi morale prispevati k ciljem Unije glede ogljične nevtralnosti, in tako bi prispevali k boju proti podnebnim spremembam, ne da bi pri tem ogrozili varnost misij in ne spodkopavali operativne zmogljivosti oboroženih sil.
2022/06/07
The EU and the security challenges in the Indo-Pacific (A9-0085/2022 - David McAllister)

V juniju 2021 je bila sprejeta Strategija EU za sodelovanje v Indijsko-pacifiški regiji in deluje kot orodje za učinkovito povečanje njene prisotnosti in vpliva. Predvsem s pomočjo pospeševanja strateških vezi in poglabljanja dialoga ter sodelovanja o zadevah, ki so povezave z varnostjo in obrambo.Podprl sem Poročilo o EU in varnostnih izzivih v Indijsko-pacifiški regiji, saj spodbujam odprto in stabilno regionalno varnostno strukturo. Zaradi ruske agresije proti Ukrajini mora EU še bolj utrditi svoje mednarodne obveznosti, zlasti na tem ključnem strateškem območju. Potrebna je krepitev dialoga s partnerji o varnosti in obrambi, vključno z bojem proti terorizmu, kibernetsko varnostjo, pomorsko varnostjo, izboljšanju strateških komunikacij, podnebno varnost in zagotavljanju učinkovitih odzivov na krize, kot je COVID-19.
2022/06/07
EU islands and cohesion policy (A9-0144/2022 - Younous Omarjee)

Poročilo sem podprl, saj priznava otoke kot trajno strukturno oviro in poziva k boljšemu odzivu na izzive, s katerimi se soočajo otoki EU, tako iz gospodarska, demografskega, socialnega in okolijskega vidika.Poročilo poziva tudi, da se sestavi pravna evropska otoška agenda imenovana Pakt otokov, po vzoru Pakta o mestih in Pakta o podeželju.Kmetijsko gospodarstvo je na otokih izpostavljeno mnogo nevarnostim, katere moramo v bodoče naslavljati. Večinoma so to majhne kmetije, ki so oddaljene in odvisne od lokalnih trgov. Izzivi so tudi na področju pomanjkanja osnovne infrastrukture, kot so ceste, oskrba z vodo, ravnanje z odpadki ter digitalna infrastruktura.Predvsem pa je na tovrstnih otokih delo sezonske narave, kar kmetom v otoških regijah še dodatno zmanjšuje konkurenčnost. S sodelovanjem moramo biti ciljno usmerjeni k trajnostnim in učinkovitim regionalnim politikam.
2022/06/07
Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy Regulation (A9-0152/2022 - Caroline Roose)

V tem poročilu je obravnavano, kako države članice razdeljujejo ribolovne možnosti, ki so jim dodeljene na ravni EU in za katere so v členu 17 Uredbe 1380/2013 določena številna merila.Eden od osrednjih izzivov je povezan s pravno zavezujočo naravo meril iz člena 17 za dodelitev ribolovnih možnosti, zlasti glede okoljskih, gospodarskih in socialnih meril. Neskladja med različnimi jezikovnimi različicami pa to težavo še dodatno zaostrujejo.Poročilo sem podprl, saj bo v prihodnje pomembno, da se zavzemamo za uravnotežen pristop k uporabi teh meril.
2022/06/07
Strengthening Europol’s mandate: entry of alerts in SIS (A9-0287/2021 - Javier Zarzalejos)

V poročilu smo obravnavali spremembe Uredbe SIS, ki izhajajo iz uredbe o Europolu.Uredba pooblašča Europol, da v SIS vnese razpise ukrepov o državljanih tretjih držav. Namen tega je, da se odpravijo obstoječe vrzeli pri zagotavljanju ustreznih informacij, uradnikom na prvi stopnji, o hudih storilcih kaznivih dejanj.Parlament je predlog Komisije, da se Europolu dovoli vnos razpisov ukrepov v SIS, sicer podprl, a je na koncu sprejel stališče Sveta, da Europolu dovoli, da državam članicam predlaga morebitni vnos informacijskih razpisov ukrepov v interesu Unije, kot del širšega kompromisnega paketa o Uredbi o Europolu. Poročilo sem podprl.
2022/06/08
EU/Mauritania Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and Implementing Protocol (A9-0148/2022 - Izaskun Bilbao Barandica)

Podprl sem sporazum o partnerstvu o trajnostnem ribištvu med EU in Mavretanijo, ki je najpomembnejši od sedanjih mešanih sporazumov o ribolovu med EU in tretjimi državami. Plovilom iz Španije, Italije, Portugalske, Nizozemske, Litve, Latvije, Poljske, Nemčije, Irske in Francije dovoljuje, da delujejo v Mavretaniji v izključni ekonomski coni. Novi protokol je bil sklenjen za obdobje petih let.Letni finančni prispevek znaša 57,5 milijona EUR za dostop do virov in 3,3 milijona EUR za sektorsko podporo. Ribolovne možnosti so razdeljene v 8 kategorij, vključno s kozicami, pridnenimi vrstami, tunom in pelagičnimi vrstami.Poročilo pozitivno ocenjuje, da je v skladu z novim protokolom za plovila EU omogočeno, da v izjemnih okoliščinah iztovarjajo ulov v ne-mavretanskih pristaniščih, kar je tudi v skladu z dolgoletno zahtevo gospodarskih subjektov EU.
2022/06/08
EU-Mauritania Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and Implementing Protocol (Resolution) (A9-0154/2022 - Izaskun Bilbao Barandica)

Parlament je podal soglasje k trajnostnemu sporazumu o partnerstvu in sodelovanju med EU in Mavretanijo.K priloženi resoluciji ni bil vložen noben predlog spremembe. Obe poročili sta bili sprejeti z veliko večino.Tudi sam sem podprl resolucijo, saj gre za enega najpomembnejših sporazumov o ribolovu med EU in tretjimi državami.
2022/06/08
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (A9-0162/2022 - Peter Liese)

Evropski podnebni zakon določa pravno zavezujoč cilj podnebne nevtralnosti EU do leta 2050 in podnebni cilj Unije do leta 2030, tj. vsaj 55-odstotno neto zmanjšanje emisij do leta 2030 v primerjavi z letom 1990.Predlog revizije sistema EU za trgovanje z emisijami krepi in povečuje prispevek nepremične industrije, energetike, pomorskega in cestnega prometa ter stavbnega sektorja k cilju za leto 2030 in je temelj paketa Pripravljeni na 55.Poročilo je bilo zavrnjeno, v nasprotju s prednostnimi nalogami ELS. Sam sem poročilo seveda podprl.EU ETS bi se moral čim bolj izogibati neupravičenim izjemam in ukrepom, ki povzročajo izkrivljanje. Dolgoročno bi morali vsi sektorji prispevati k doseganju podnebne nevtralnosti v Uniji do leta 2050, vse emisije CO2 pa bi morali zajemati ustrezni instrumenti politike Unije.Upam, da bomo lahko poročilo dokončno potrdili že na naslednjem plenarnem zasedanju.
2022/06/08
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation (A9-0155/2022 - Sunčana Glavak)

Letalstvo prispeva 2–3 % svetovnih emisij CO2. V Uniji emisije CO2 iz letalstva predstavljajo 3,7 % skupnih emisij CO2. Letalski sektor ustvari 15,7 % emisij iz prometa, pri čemer niso zajete emisije, ki niso emisije CO2, zaradi česar je drugi največji vir emisij toplogrednih plinov v prometu, takoj za cestnim prometom.Predlog Komisije uvaja spremembe zakonodaje o ETS v zvezi z njeno uporabo za letalstvo z namenom, da bo učinkovito in uspešno prispevala k posodobljenemu cilju zmanjšanja emisij do leta 2030. Sistem ETS za letalstvo ostaja del splošne zakonodaje o ETS.Poročilo sem podprl.
2022/06/08
Notification under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) (A9-0145/2022 - Sunčana Glavak)

Ta predlog uvaja spremembo letalskih pravil v EU ETS kot del svežnja EU »Pripravljeni na 55«, ki sem ga podprl.Z njim se namreč izvaja sistem za izravnavo in zmanjšanje emisij ogljika v mednarodnem letalstvu (CORSIA) za zunajevropske lete, saj se je pilotna faza sistema Corsia začela 1. januarja 2021.Cilj predloga je nacionalnim organom držav članic naložiti pravno obveznost, da do 30. novembra 2022 priglasijo ničelno dodatno izravnavo za letalske prevoznike s sedežem v EU (v zvezi z njihovimi emisijami za leto 2021).Obveznosti letalskih prevoznikov s sedežem v EU glede spremljanja emisij in poročanja o njih v zvezi z leti med EGP in tretjimi državami ostajajo v veljavi v skladu z direktivo o sistemu EU za trgovanje z emisijami.
2022/06/08
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States (Effort Sharing Regulation) (A9-0163/2022 - Jessica Polfjärd)

Uredba ESR trenutno zajema vse emisije toplogrednih plinov, vključene v cilj EU, ki niso zajete niti v sistemu EU za trgovanje z emisijami (ETS) niti v uredbi o rabi zemljišč, spremembi rabe zemljišč in gozdarstvu (LULUCF).Uredba ESR bi še naprej zajemala emisije iz stavb in cestnega prometa, tudi če bosta vključena v revidirani sistem ETS. Vključuje tako emisije CO2 kot tudi znaten delež emisij, ki niso emisije CO2. V skladu z vseevropskim zmanjšanjem emisij v sektorjih ESR za 40 % v primerjavi z letom 2005 do leta 2030 so nacionalni cilji nadgrajeni. Uredbe nisem podprl.Države članice prispevajo k skupnemu zmanjšanju v EU do leta 2030 s cilji, ki se gibljejo od -10 % do -50 % pod ravnmi iz leta 2005. Nacionalni cilji ESR so določeni predvsem na podlagi BDP na prebivalca, da se zagotovita pravičnost in stroškovna učinkovitost pri porazdelitvi prizadevanj, hkrati pa se s prožnostjo omogoči stroškovno učinkovito doseganje teh ciljev.Predlog je naslovljen na države članice, predlagano politiko pa je treba izvajati na nacionalni ravni.
2022/06/08
Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) (A9-0161/2022 - Ville Niinistö)

V predlogu je Komisija določila splošni cilj Unije za neto odstranjevanje toplogrednih plinov v sektorju LULUCF na 310 milijonov ton ekvivalenta CO2 v letu 2030. Predlog, ki sem ga podprl, krepi obveznost držav članic, da predložijo celostne načrte za blažitev podnebnih sprememb v zemljiškem sektorju, in izboljšuje zahteve za spremljanje z uporabo digitalnih tehnologij ter usklajuje cilje s povezanimi političnimi pobudami za biotsko raznovrstnost in podnebne trajnostne pobude.Zdravo okolje je temelj dobrega počutja vseh ljudi: biotska raznovrstnost je tako ohranjena, ekosistemi uspevajo, narava pa je zaščitena in obnovljena, s tem pa se bo povečala tudi odpornost proti podnebnim spremembam, naravnim nesrečam, povezanim z vremenom in podnebjem, ter proti drugim okoljskim tveganjem.
2022/06/08
CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (A9-0150/2022 - Jan Huitema)

Komisija je v okviru svežnja „Pripravljeni na 55“ predstavila revizijo uredbe iz leta 2019 o standardu za emisije CO2 za avtomobile in dostavna vozila. Zmanjšanje emisij CO2 na naših cestah je ključni del usklajevanja z evropskim podnebnim pravom. Glasoval sem proti predlogu. Poročilo pa je bilo sprejeto v nasprotju s stališči Evropske ljudske stranke, saj ne upošteva načela tehnološke nevtralnosti.Cilj Unije je zmanjšanje emisij, da bi najpozneje do leta 2050 dosegli podnebno nevtralnost in da bi pozneje doseganje negativnih emisij vključili tudi v zakonodajo. Za doseganje teh ciljev bo treba emisije v prometnem sektorju zmanjšati za približno 90 % po stroškovno najučinkovitejšem scenariju.
2022/06/08
The EU’s Foreign, Security and Defence Policy after the Russian invasion of Ukraine (A9-0164/2022 - David McAllister, Nathalie Loiseau)

Svet je v obdobju ponovnega geopolitičnega opredeljevanja. Vprašanja, ki se zastavljajo ob ruski vojni proti Ukrajini, daleč presegajo tragične razmere, ki smo jim zdaj priča in ki pomenijo izziv za Evropo kot celoto.Osnutek priporočila o zunanji, varnostni in obrambni politiki EU po ruski agresiji na Ukrajino podaja priporočila in analize o trenutnih razmerah, katerim sem izkazal svojo podporo. Neupravičena vojaška agresija Ruske federacije proti Ukrajini je očitna kršitev mednarodnega prava, ustanovne listine OZN, načel iz Helsinške sklepne listine iz leta 1975 in memoranduma iz Budimpešte iz leta 1994 ter resno spodkopava evropsko in svetovno varnost in stabilnost.Strateški cilj svobodnega sveta je pomagati Ukrajini, da bi dosegla končno zmago proti ruskemu napadalcu in znova prevzela nadzor nad svojim mednarodno priznanim ozemljem. Poročilo določa tudi nadaljnje ukrepe po sprejetju strateškega kompasa, vpliv misij in operacij skupne varnostne in obrambne politike (SVOP), sodelovanje med EU in Natom, širitev in odnose z državami evropskega sosedstva, parlamentarni nadzor in proračunske zadeve.
2022/06/08
Security in the Eastern Partnership area and the role of the common security and defence policy (A9-0168/2022 - Witold Jan Waszczykowski)

Poročilo najostreje obsoja neizprosno in neupravičeno agresivno vojno Rusije proti Ukrajini ter z njo povezana dejanja na nevladnih območjih ukrajinskih regij Doneck in Lugansk, na nezakonito priključenem Krimu in v Belorusiji. Tudi sam ostro obsojam agresijo Rusije proti Ukrajini, zato sem podprl poročilo.Poročilo poudarja, da sta trajnostni mir in varnost ljudi v regiji vzhodnega partnerstva bistvenega pomena za EU in EU nedvoumno podpira neodvisnost, suverenost in ozemeljsko celovitost držav vzhodnega partnerstva znotraj njihovih mednarodno priznanih meja. Še naprej je potrebno spodbujati usklajevanje in postopno zbliževanje zunanje in varnostne politike EU ter držav vzhodnega partnerstva, ob tem pa pozivati države vzhodnega partnerstva, naj se pridružijo politiki sankcij EU proti Rusiji zaradi njene agresivne vojne proti Ukrajini.
2022/06/08
The rule of law and the potential approval of the Polish national Recovery Plan (RRF) (B9-0316/2022, RC-B9-0317/2022, B9-0317/2022, B9-0320/2022, B9-0321/2022, B9-0322/2022, B9-0323/2022)

Pri glasovanju o resoluciji sem se le-tega vzdržal, ker se strinjam s pomisleki s strani Komisije glede pozitivne ocene o poljskem nacionalnem načrtu, ki je nastal v okviru mehanizma za okrevanje in odpornost (1. junij 2022).V okviru mehanizma za okrevanje in odpornost Poljski ni mogoče izplačati nobenih sredstev, dokler ne bodo v celoti izvršene vse ustrezne sodbe Sodišča Evropske unije in Evropskega sodišča za človekove pravice. Namen mehanizma za okrevanje in odpornost je spodbuditi okrevanje in odpornost EU in njenih držav članic, vključno s Poljsko. Parlament obžaluje, da sredstva mehanizma za okrevanje in odpornost zaradi ukrepov poljske vlade še niso dosegla ljudi in regij na Poljskem.
2022/06/09
International procurement instrument (A9-0337/2021 - Daniel Caspary)

Novo sprejeti mednarodni instrument za javno naročanje spada med ofenzivna trgovinska orodja, njegov namen pa je spodbuditi vzajemno odpiranje svetovnih trgov javnih naročil in zagotoviti pravičnost za evropska podjetja. Sicer obstajajo izjeme, ampak ta pravila bodo vedno veljala za največje naročnike.Poročilo sem podprl, saj s spodbujanjem vzajemnosti odpiramo zaščitene trge in odpravljamo diskriminacijo evropskih podjetij v tretjih državah. Mednarodni instrument za javno naročanje odpira vrata našim evropskim podjetjem v tretjih državah, saj odpravlja nepoštene ovire, s katerimi se soočajo, in spodbuja pošteno konkurenco.Ukrepi se bodo uporabljali za razpise v vrednosti najmanj 15 milijonov evrov za gradnje in koncesije, na primer za gradnjo cest ali mostov, ter 5 milijonov evrov za blago in storitve, na primer za nakup računalnikov. Po zaslugi Parlamenta pa bodo morali naročniki pri ocenjevanju ponudb obvezno upoštevati socialne, okoljske in delovne zahteve.
2022/06/09
Parliament’s right of initiative (A9-0142/2022 - Paulo Rangel)

Parlament, čeprav je edina neposredno izvoljena institucija EU, nima splošne neposredne pravice do pobude.Neposredne pravice Parlamenta do pobude še zdaleč niso zadostne, da bi zagotavljale zastopanost glasov državljanov, civilne družbe in socialnih partnerjev v evropskih institucijah, zaradi česar ima Komisija dejansko monopol nad izvajanjem zakonodajne pobude.Pomembnejša vloga Parlamenta pri določanju agende Unije in krepitev pravic Parlamenta do pobude zahteva tudi razširitev rednega zakonodajnega postopka na druga področja politike in krepitev medinstitucionalnega sodelovanja.Splošna in neposredna pravica do pobude bo dodatno okrepila demokratično legitimnost Unije, opolnomočila državljane Unije in usmerila razvoj pristojnosti Unije in njenih institucij v močnejšo evropsko demokracijo, zato sem poročilo podprl.
2022/06/09
Global threats to abortion rights: the possible overturn of abortion rights in the US by the Supreme Court (B9-0289/2022, B9-0292/2022, B9-0299/2022)

Kljub splošnemu svetovnemu napredku na področju varstva spolnega in reproduktivnega zdravja je nazadovanje na področju pravice do dostopa do varnega in zakonitega splava zelo zaskrbljujoče, tudi v Evropi.EU in njene države članice morajo braniti spolno in reproduktivno zdravje in pravice ter poudariti, da so pravice žensk neodtujljive in da jih ni mogoče ukiniti ali okrniti.V skupini ELS smo v skladu z običajno prakso vložili več zahtev za glasovanje po delih in ločeno glasovanje o omembah spolnega in reproduktivnega zdravja in pravic, pravice in dostopa do varnega in zakonitega splava, izvajalcev splava, dekriminalizacije storitev splava, teksaškega zakona o splavu.S strani ELS so bile predlagane tudi tri spremembe, ena za spremembo ideološkega besedila o izzivih za ženske z omejenimi sredstvi in dve o pravici do »klavzule vesti«. Vse so bile zavrnjene, zato sem se pri glasovanju zadržal.
2022/06/09
The call for a Convention for the revision of the Treaties (B9-0305/2022, B9-0307/2022)

Cilj resolucije je ponoviti poziv Evropskega parlamenta h konvenciji za pregled pogodb EU v skladu s členom 48 Pogodbe o Evropski uniji.Resolucija poziva h konvenciji o spremembi Pogodb, ker je sedanja različica Pogodb začela veljati 1. decembra 2009 in ker se je Evropska unija od takrat soočila z različnimi krizami in izzivi brez primere.Poleg zakonodajnih predlogov je potreben proces institucionalnih reform, da bi bila izvedena priporočila in uresničena pričakovanja v zvezi s procesom državljanske udeležbe.V nekaterih primerih spremembe Pogodb niso potrebne kot sredstvo same po sebi, temveč so v interesu vseh državljanov EU, saj je njihov cilj preoblikovanje EU tako, da se bodo okrepile njena sposobnost ukrepanja ter njena demokratična legitimnost in odgovornost.Predlog resolucije podpiram, zato sem glasoval za.
2022/06/09
A new trade instrument to ban products made by forced labour (B9-0291/2022)

Raziskave so pokazale, da prisilno delo zavira trajnostni razvoj, poglablja medgeneracijsko revščino in neenakost, negativno vpliva na upravljanje ter spodbuja korupcijo in nezakonite finančne tokove.Po ocenah Mednarodne organizacije dela v tem trenutku prisilno delo opravlja kar 25 milijonov ljudi po vsem svetu, pri čemer prisilno delo pri zasebnikih opravlja 20,8 milijona ljudi, 4,1 milijona ljudem pa tovrstno delo nalaga država.Predlog resolucije sem podprl in močno podpiram tudi predlog, da bi moralo biti mogoče zajeti tudi izdelke iz proizvodnih obratov uvoznikov ali celo določenih regij, kjer država subvencionira prisilno delo (npr. kjer so taborišča prisilnega dela). Prihodnji instrument mora prepovedati uvoz in izvoz izdelkov, ki jih je izdelalo ali prepeljalo prisilno delo, in mora biti skladen s pravili Svetovne trgovinske organizacije.Nenazadnje pa bi moral biti javnosti na voljo seznam sankcioniranih subjektov in regij.
2022/06/09
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (A9-0162/2022 - Peter Liese)

Evropski podnebni zakon določa pravno zavezujoč cilj podnebne nevtralnosti EU do leta 2050 in podnebni cilj EU do leta 2030, tj. vsaj 55-odstotno neto zmanjšanje emisij do leta 2030 v primerjavi z letom 1990.Predlog revizije sistema EU za trgovanje z emisijami krepi in povečuje prispevek nepremične industrije, energetike, pomorskega in cestnega prometa ter stavbnega sektorja k cilju za leto 2030 in je temelj paketa Pripravljeni na 55.Poročilo je bilo sprejeto v skladu s prednostnimi nalogami ELS in podprl sem ga tudi sam. EU ETS bi se moral čim bolj izogibati neupravičenim izjemam in ukrepom, ki povzročajo izkrivljanje.Dolgoročno bi morali vsi sektorji prispevati k doseganju podnebne nevtralnosti v Uniji do leta 2050, vse emisije CO2 pa bi morali zajemati ustrezni instrumenti politike Unije.
2022/06/22
Social Climate Fund (A9-0157/2022 - David Casa, Esther de Lange)

Predlog Komisije za nov socialni podnebni sklad je namenjen podpori gospodinjstvom, ranljivim mikro-podjetjem in uporabnikom prevoza zaradi razširitve sistema trgovanja z emisijami na sektor stavb in cestnega prometa (ETS 2). V celoti se financira iz prihodkov tega novega sistema trgovanja z emisijami.Socialni sklad za podnebje bo podpiral začasne ukrepe neposredne dohodkovne podpore, kot so davki in pristojbine za energijo, za spoprijemanje s povišanjem cen cestnega prevoza in goriva za ogrevanje; naložbe v obnovo stavb, obnovljive vire energije in prehod z zasebnega na javni prevoz, skupno rabo in souporabo avtomobilov ter aktivne načine prevoza, kot je kolesarjenje.Poročilo sem podprl in hkrati menim tudi, da bo prehod na čistejšo Evropo imel gospodarske in družbene posledice, ki jih je predhodno težko oceniti. Vsekakor pa bodo potrebna dodatna finančna sredstva, da dosežemo zavezo o podnebni nevtralnosti in hkrati ohranimo gospodarsko, socialno in teritorialno kohezijo.
2022/06/22
Carbon border adjustment mechanism (A9-0160/2022 - Mohammed Chahim)

Komisija je v okviru podnebnega svežnja predstavila predlog uredbe o vzpostavitvi mehanizma za prilagajanje mejnim emisijam ogljika (CBAM).Namen tega ukrepa je preprečiti tveganje selitve virov CO2 in podpreti večje ambicije EU na področju blažitve podnebnih sprememb, hkrati pa zagotoviti skladnost s Svetovno trgovinsko organizacijo.Poročilo sem podprl in večinoma je bilo sprejeto v skladu s stališči ELS. Po kompromisnem sporazumu med ELS, S&D in Renew je bil sprejet skupni predlog spremembe za zagotovitev brezplačne dodelitve za vsa podjetja izvoznike.Področje uporabe uredbe je bilo razširjeno na vodik, organske kemikalije in polimere (plastiko), vendar klavzula o pregledu zagotavlja, da če CBAM za to blago ne bo deloval, se lahko popolna uporaba mehanizma za to blago odloži.Sprejeta pa je bila tudi skupna sprememba o postopni ukinitvi brezplačnih dodelitev med letoma 2027 in 2032.
2022/06/22
Candidate status of Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia (RC-B9-0331/2022, B9-0331/2022, B9-0332/2022, B9-0333/2022, B9-0334/2022, B9-0335/2022, B9-0336/2022)

Predlog za dodelitev statusa kandidatk za članstvo v EU Ukrajini, Republiki Moldaviji in Gruziji je bil sprejet z večino in tudi sam sem glasoval za.Odobritev statusa kandidatk tem državam je pomemben korak tako za krepitev EU kot držav kandidatk.Članstvo Ukrajine, Republike Moldavije in Gruzije je izraz evropskih teženj prebivalcev in njihove želje po mirnem in varnem življenju v svobodnih, demokratičnih in uspešnih državah, ki ohranjajo dobre sosedske odnose z vsemi evropskimi državami in se zavzemajo za vse tesnejše sodelovanje z državami članicami EU.Izjemno pomembno ostaja, da skupaj izražamo solidarnost z ukrajinskim ljudstvom ter njihovo voljo in pripravljenostjo, da v ruski vojni agresiji branijo neodvisnost, suverenost in ozemeljsko celovitost svoje države.Predvsem pa morajo EU in njene države članice izkazati solidarnost s tistimi, ki branijo svojo pravico do življenja v skladu z načeli in vrednotami, na katerih sta bila zgrajena projekt evropskega povezovanja in EU.
2022/06/23
Exceptional temporary support under EAFRD in response to the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (C9-0185/2022)

Posledice ruske agresije nad Ukrajino so na kmete in podeželska podjetja izjemno negativno vplivale.Povečanje cen surovin, zlasti energije, gnojil in živalske krme, je povzročilo gospodarske motnje v kmetijskem sektorju in podeželskih skupnostih. To je povzročilo likvidnostne težave za kmete ter mala in srednje velika podjetja, ki se ukvarjajo s predelavo, trženjem ali razvojem kmetijskih proizvodov.Z namenom, da bi zagotovili neprekinjeno poslovanje, ta ukrep zagotavlja nujno pomoč kmetom ter malim in srednje velikim podjetjem, ki so jih posledice ruske invazije v Ukrajino še posebej prizadele, zato sem poročilo podprl.
2022/06/23
Gas storage (C9-0126/2022 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Cilj uredbe je odpraviti velika tveganja za skladiščenje plina v EU, ki so nastala zaradi ruski napadov na Ukrajino.V uredbi so opredeljena nova pravila za zagotavljanje polnjenja skladišč v času kriznih energetskih razmer. Zato, da bi se izognili motnjam v pogajalskem procesu iz uredbe o vodiku in dekarboniziranem plinu, je predlog polnjenja skladišč pripravljen v obliki ločene uredbe, ki je omejen na tri ciljno usmerjene amandmaje: obveznost polnjenja skladišča, certificiranje skladiščenja in tarifni popusti.Predlog uredbe sem seveda podprl.
2022/06/23
EU Digital COVID Certificate - Union citizens (A9-0138/2022 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

Komisija je februarja 2022 predstavila predloge za spremembo dveh uredb, ki urejata digitalno potrdilo COVID (EUDCC), ki se bosta iztekli konec junija. Namen je podaljšanje njune veljavnosti za eno leto zaradi trenutne pandemije in njenega stalnega vpliva na potovanja v Uniji.Veljavna zakonodaja od držav članic ne zahteva, da uvedejo kakršne koli omejitve, povezane s COVID, saj so z zdravjem povezane omejitve svobode gibanja v izključni pristojnosti držav članic.Vendar, če države članice opustijo nekatere omejitve prostega gibanja za osebe, ki imajo dokazilo o cepljenju, testiranju ali prebolelosti, EUDCC pomaga državljanom izkoristiti te izjeme.V zadnjem letu, se je EUDCC izkazal za edini delujoči sistem potrdil COVID-19, ki deluje na mednarodni ravni.Obe uredbi podpiram.
2022/06/23
EU Digital COVID Certificate - third-country nationals (A9-0137/2022 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

Komisija je februarja 2022 predstavila predloge za spremembo dveh uredb, ki urejata digitalno potrdilo COVID (EUDCC), ki se bosta iztekli konec junija. Namen je podaljšanje njune veljavnosti za eno leto zaradi trenutne pandemije in njenega stalnega vpliva na potovanja v Uniji.Veljavna zakonodaja od držav članic ne zahteva, da uvedejo kakršne koli omejitve, povezane s COVID, saj so z zdravjem povezane omejitve svobode gibanja v izključni pristojnosti držav članic.Vendar, če države članice opustijo nekatere omejitve prostega gibanja za osebe, ki imajo dokazilo o cepljenju, testiranju ali prebolelosti, EUDCC pomaga državljanom izkoristiti te izjeme.V zadnjem letu se je EUDCC izkazal za edini delujoči sistem potrdil COVID-19, ki deluje na mednarodni ravni.Obe uredbi podpiram.
2022/06/23
Draft amending budget No 3/2022: financing reception costs of people fleeing Ukraine (A9-0181/2022 - Karlo Ressler)

Namen predloga je, da EU iz proračuna v okviru Sklada za azil, migracije in vključevanje ter Instrumenta za finančno podporo za upravljanje meja in vizumsko politiko nameni skupni znesek 400 milijonov EUR za financiranje stroškov prvega sprejema in registracije oseb, ki bežijo iz Ukrajine, potem ko je Ruska federacija 24. februarja 2022 izvedla nezakonit in neupravičen vojaški napad na Ukrajino.Pomembno je, da Parlament aktivira vse razpoložljive proračunske instrumente Unije, da bi Ukrajini in ljudem, ki bežijo pred vojno v Ukrajini, še naprej zagotavljal največjo možno gospodarsko in finančno podporo, zato sem predlog spremembe tudi podprl.Skupni znesek zajema naslednje elemente: dodatnih 99,8 milijona EUR v odobritvah za prevzem obveznosti za Sklad za azil, migracije in vključevanje ter dodatnih 176 milijonov EUR v odobritvah plačil, od tega 76 milijonov EUR za Sklad za azil, migracije in vključevanje ter 100 milijonov EUR za Instrument za finančno podporo za upravljanje meja in vizumsko politiko.
2022/06/23
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2022/001 FR/Air France - France (A9-0183/2022 - Fabienne Keller)

Gre za finančni prispevek Air France iz ESPG, potem ko je bilo odpuščenih 282 presežnih delavcev v gospodarskem sektorju.Unija je namreč vzpostavila zakonodajne in proračunske instrumente za dodatno podporo delavcem, ki so jih prizadele posledice globalizacije ter tehnoloških in okolijskih sprememb, kot so spremembe v svetovnih trgovinskih tokovih, trgovinski spori, znatne spremembe v trgovinskih odnosih Unije ali sestavi notranjega trga ter finančna ali gospodarska kriza, pa tudi prehod na nizkoogljično gospodarstvo.Vloga se nanaša na 282 presežnih delavcev, ki so v referenčnem obdobju prenehali delati v podjetju Air France in dveh njegovih podružnicah, 1298 delavcev pa je bilo odpuščenih pred referenčnim obdobjem ali po njem zaradi istih dogodkov, zato se bo vseh 1580 delavcev štelo za upravičence do pomoči.Poročilo sem podprl.Na podlagi te uredbe bo Francija upravičena do finančnega prispevka v znesku 17.742.607 EUR, kar je 85 % skupnih stroškov v znesku 20.873.656 EUR.
2022/06/23
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2021/008 EL/Attica electrical equipment manufacturing - Greece (A9-0185/2022 - Bogdan Rzońca)

EU je razširila področje uporabe Evropskega sklada za prilagoditev globalizaciji za presežne delavce (ESPG), da bi zagotovila finančno podporo v primeru večjih prestrukturiranj in tako zajela gospodarske posledice korona-virusne krize.Grčija je vložila vlogo EL/Attica electrical equipment manufacturing za finančni prispevek iz ESPG zaradi odpustitve 206 presežnih delavcev v gospodarskem sektorju. Od teh ima 81,1 % sekundarno izobrazbo ali manj in se bodo soočali s težavami pri iskanju ponovne zaposlitve.Na prodajo gospodinjskih aparatov je v Grčiji močno vplivala gospodarska kriza v letih 2008–2016 (35-odstotno zmanjšanje), nato pa še pandemija COVID-19 (50-odstotno zmanjšanje med letoma 2019 in 2020).Predlog se nanaša na uporabo skupnega zneska 1.495.830 EUR iz ESPG za Grčijo in sem ga podprl.
2022/06/23
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Antimicrobials or groups of antimicrobials reserved for treatment of certain infections in humans (B9-0327/2022)

V lanskem letu smo na plenarnem zasedanju izglasovali podporo delegirani uredbi Komisije o dopolnitvi uredbe (EU 2019/6) o določitvi meril za določitev protimikrobnih sredstev (zdravil), rezerviranih za rabo v humani medicini.Številni veterinarji po Evropi so podprli implementacijo delegirane uredbe, saj gre za uravnotežen in znanstveno utemeljen akt.Člani odbora ENVI so tokrat vložili resolucijo, ki nasprotuje osnutku izvedbenega akta. Ob tem resolucija nasprotuje prizadevanjem EU v boju proti AMR in temelji na pretirano posplošenih in strokovno neutemeljenih razlogih, zato sem glasoval proti ugovoru.Poenostavljeno prepričanje, da je prepoved antimikrobnih razredov za živali čudežna rešitev, pa nikakor ne drži. Nerazumljivo je, da poslanci pozivajo k uporabi neoznačenih protimikrobnih sredstev za ljudi, namesto odobrenih veterinarskih proizvodov, ki so razviti posebej za različne živalske vrste s potrebnim nadzorom za javno zdravje in varnost hrane.
2022/06/23
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize DP4114 × MON 810 × MIR604 × NK603 and genetically modified maize combining two or three of the single events DP4114, MON 810, MIR604 and NK603 (B9-0328/2022)

Družba Pioneer Overseas Corporation, s sedežem v Belgiji, je v imenu družbe Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., s sedežem v Združenih državah Amerike, oddala vlogo za dajanje živil, živilskih sestavin in krme, ki vsebujejo gensko spremenjeno koruzo ali so iz nje sestavljeni oziroma proizvedeni, na trg.Vloga zajema tudi dajanje na trg proizvode, ki vsebujejo to gensko spremenjeno koruzo ali so iz nje sestavljeni in so razen za živila in krmo namenjeni tudi za druge vrste uporabe (z izjemo gojenja).Sam striktno nasprotujem uporabi GSO v kmetijski pridelavi, namenjeni za prehrano ljudi, zato sem predlog ugovora podprl.
2022/06/23
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 × DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combination T25 × DAS-40278-9 (B9-0326/2022)

Družba Pioneer Overseas Corporation, s sedežem v Belgiji, je v imenu družbe Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., s sedežem v Združenih državah Amerike, oddala vlogo za dajanje živil, živilskih sestavin in krme, ki vsebujejo gensko spremenjeno koruzo ali so iz nje sestavljeni oziroma proizvedeni, na trg.Vloga zajema tudi dajanje na trg proizvode, ki vsebujejo to gensko spremenjeno koruzo ali so iz nje sestavljeni in so razen za živila in krmo namenjeni tudi za druge vrste uporabe (z izjemo gojenja).Sam striktno nasprotujem uporabi GSO v kmetijski pridelavi, namenjeni za prehrano ljudi, zato sem predlog ugovora podprl.
2022/06/23
Renewal of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Federative Republic of Brazil (A9-0176/2022 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Glavni instrumenti za sodelovanje na področju raziskav so okvirni programi EU za raziskave in inovacije.Med nesorodnimi tretjimi državami je bila Brazilija šesta najaktivnejša v programu Obzorje 2020, njena stopnja uspešnosti pa je bila precej nad povprečjem. Ocena, ki jo je opravila Evropska komisija, kaže, da sporazum zagotavlja pomemben okvir za lažje sodelovanje med EU in Brazilijo na skupnih prednostnih področjih znanosti in tehnologije.Po navedbah Komisije je srečanje skupnega usmerjevalnega odbora za znanost in tehnologijo med EU in Brazilijo potrdilo pozitivno dinamiko v okviru sporazuma. Kar ponuja možnost nadaljevanja in krepitve dvostranskega sodelovanja na področju raziskav in inovacij v okviru programa Obzorje Evropa (2021-2027). Program podpira tudi možnost brazilskega sodelovanja v prihodnjih misijah in partnerstvih programa Obzorje Evropa.Sporazum preneha veljati 7. avgusta 2022. EU in Brazilija sta potrdili, da želita sporazum podaljšati za obdobje petih let, kar sem na glasovanju podprl tudi sam.
2022/06/23
Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters: accession by the European Union (A9-0177/2022 - Sabrina Pignedoli)

Svet EU je 9. decembra 2021 sklenil, da od Evropskega parlamenta zahteva soglasje k osnutku sklepa Sveta o pristopu EU h Konvenciji o priznavanju in izvrševanju tujih sodnih odločb v civilnih ali gospodarskih zadevah, in to zahtevo 13. decembra 2021 tudi naslovil na Parlament.Konvencija o priznavanju in izvrševanju tujih sodnih odločb v civilnih ali gospodarskih zadevah, pod okriljem Haaške konference o mednarodnem zasebnem pravu, je bila sklenjena 2. julija 2019. Evropska unija, ki jo je zastopala Komisija, je sodelovala v pogajanjih, ki so privedla do sprejetja konvencije, Parlament pa je prek Odbora za pravne zadeve nenehno izražal podporo tem prizadevanjem in njenim ciljem.Ker trenutno ni celovitega mednarodnega okvira za priznavanje in izvrševanje tujih sodnih odločb v civilnih in gospodarskih zadevah, se državljani in podjetja EU, ki želijo, da se take sodne odločbe, izdane v Uniji, priznajo in izvršijo v državi zunaj Unije, soočajo s pravno negotovostjo.To je tudi glavni razlog, da sem glasoval za.
2022/06/23
Illegal logging in the EU (B9-0329/2022)

Resolucija temelji na številnih peticijah državljanov, ki jih skrbi nezakonita sečnja v nekaterih državah članicah.Pozivajo k preventivnim ukrepom za zmanjšanje okoljske škode, izgube biotske raznovrstnosti in divjih habitatov ter degradacijo tal. Nezakonita sečnja je tudi glavni dejavnik podnebnih sprememb, ki prispeva k poslabšanju kakovosti zunanjega zraka in dobrega počutja državljanov.Nekatere ključne teme resolucije so:- delovanje sistemov sledenja lesa in gozdarskih sankcij, ki morajo biti sorazmerne in odvračilne, da bi učinkovito odvračale od nezakonite sečnje;- ocena okolijskih vplivov gozdnogospodarskih načrtov in revizija tistih, ki niso v skladu z nacionalno zakonodajo;- poziv k enotni opredelitvi nezakonite sečnje kot okolijskega kaznivega dejanja v vseh državah članicah;- poziv Evropski komisiji in državam članicam, naj vzpostavijo in razvijajo policijsko sodelovanje pristojnih organov vseh držav članic na področju preprečevanja, odkrivanja in preiskovanja kaznivih dejanj na področju gozdarstva in trgovine z lesom;- poziv k dodelitvi sredstev na ravni EU za boj proti nezakoniti sečnji.Zaradi dejstva, da EU nima skupne gozdarske politike in je gozdarstvo v primarni pristojnosti držav članic, ki same najbolj vedo, kako se upravlja z gozdovi, medtem ko omenjena resolucija presega načelo subsidiarnosti, iz katerega izhajajo pristojnosti držav članic, sem se pri glasovanju vzdržal.
2022/06/23
Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (A9-0174/2022 - Barry Andrews, Petros Kokkalis)

Poročilo se osredotoča na orodja, ki so na voljo EU za pomoč pri uresničevanju ciljev trajnostnega razvoja in sem ga podprl.Opredeljuje tudi izzive in obravnava različne priložnosti za pomoč EU pri njenih globalnih prizadevanjih za izpolnitev vseh 17 ciljev trajnostnega razvoja do leta 2030. Cilji so postavljeni v perspektivno pandemije, vojne v Ukrajini in predvsem dejstva, da EU ne bo nikogar puščala za seboj.Poročilo poziva tudi k ponovni vzpostavitvi platforme za ključne deležnike, novi strategiji izvajanja Agende EU 2030, vključevanju trajnostnega razvoja v celoten politični cikel, razvoju niza kazalnikov za merjenje BDP, doseganju cilja, da je najmanj 20 % pomoči namenjene človekovem razvoju, prevzemanju vodilne vloge EU pri mobilizaciji ustreznih finančnih virov ter izraža zaskrbljenost, zaradi naraščajočih cen hrane, revščine, negotove preskrbe s hrano itd.
2022/06/23
Implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (A9-0171/2022 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Siegfried Mureşan, Dragoş Pîslaru)

Cilj Mehanizma za okrevanje in odpornost je zagotoviti spodbudo za reforme in naložbe v državah članicah z nepovratnimi sredstvi in posojili, pomagati državam članicam pri soočanju z gospodarskimi in socialnimi posledicami COVID-19 ter vzpostaviti podlago za trajnostno in konkurenčno okrevanje.Je instrument, ki temelji na uspešnosti, plačila pa so odvisna od doseganja mejnikov in ciljev.Uredba 2021/241 o Mehanizmu za okrevanje in odpornost določa, da Komisija Evropskemu parlamentu in Svetu predložili poročilo o izvajanju mehanizma, kar zagotavlja prispevek EP k pregledu izvedenih napredkov.Poročilo sem podprl, saj ocenjuje tako upravljanje, preglednost, spremljanje, nadzorne mehanizme in prepoznavnost izvajanja Mehanizma za okrevanje in odpornost.Poleg tega natančno preučuje vidike financiranja ter vlogo instrumenta pri ublažitvi posledic ruske agresije nad Ukrajino.
2022/06/23
Inclusion measures within Erasmus+ 2014-2020 (A9-0158/2022 - Laurence Farreng)

V poročilu je analizirano izvajanje ukrepov in podana so priporočila za program Erasmus+ v obdobju 2014-2020.Poročilo poudarja, da je treba doseči več ljudi, ki bi lahko imeli koristi od programa, zlasti ljudi z manj priložnostmi, starejše in osebe iz težje dostopnih krajev.Poziva tudi k zmanjšanju birokracije in zapletenih upravnih postopkov za dostop do programa ter zahteva povečanje proračuna za program Erasmus+ za leto 2023.Poročilo spodbuja države članice in nacionalne agencije naj podpirajo izmenjavo najboljših praks med državami, dodatno spodbujajo program Erasmus+ z usposabljanjem in podporo izobraževalcem ter lokalnim organizacijam na vseh področjih. Cilj mora biti zagotavljanje pravične razdelitve sredstev in projektov v vsaki državi članici.Poročilo sem podprl. Na pobudo ELS je v poročilu poudarjena tudi potreba po boljšem partnerstvu in večji vključenosti projektov Erasmus+ v državah kandidatkah in sosednjih državah. Največji poudarek je na zahodni Balkan ter na vzhodno in južno sosedstvo.Pomemben poziv pa je tudi k večji pomoči in dodatni podpori ukrajinskim študentom in visokošolskim ustanovam ter akademski skupnosti v Ukrajini.
2022/06/23
2021 Report on Montenegro (A9-0151/2022 - Tonino Picula)

Za napredek Črne gore v pristopnih pogajanjih so politična volja, širok medstrankarski dialog in funkcionalna parlamentarna podpora ter pravilno delovanje demokratičnih institucij ključni.Poročilo izpostavlja stalno in popolno usklajevanje Črne gore s skupno zunanjo in varnostno politiko EU, vključno z njeno obsodbo ruske agresije nad Ukrajino in njeno polno podporo najnovejšim sankcijam EU proti Rusiji. Poudarja tudi strateško zavezništvo Črne gore z EU in Natom.Skrb je izražena zaradi pomanjkanja splošnega napredka pri reformi pravosodja, medtem ko poročilo pozitivno ocenjuje delo odbora za reformo volilne zakonodaje.Poročilo poziva Črno goro, naj okrepi svoja prizadevanja za kaznovanje vojnih zločinov in njihovega poveličevanja ter za razjasnitev usode pogrešanih oseb. Ob tem opozarja, da je treba odpreti arhive jugoslovanske tajne službe in upoštevati pravne postopke za predajo ustreznih spisov državnemu arhivu.Izražena je zaskrbljenost zaradi trajnostne makroekonomske stabilnosti Črne gore in vse večje ranljivosti zaradi povečanja njenega javnega dolga, zlasti do Kitajske.Poročilo sem podprl.
2022/06/23
Future of EU-Africa trade relations (A9-0169/2022 - Helmut Scholz)

Poročilo pojasnjuje strategijo, ki bi jo morala EU upoštevati v odnosih z Afriko, da bi dosegla višjo raven ambicij v trgovinskih odnosih, opredeljuje tudi trgovinsko politiko kot pošteno orodje za EU-afriško agendo, določa skupne ukrepe za prispevek k socialnemu, trajnostnemu in vključujočemu trgovinskemu partnerstvu.Poročilo poudarja, da EU potrebuje povsem nove temelje za gospodarsko partnerstvo z Afriko, ki bodo temeljili na enakosti, vzajemnem spoštovanju in razumevanju, vključno z izzivi, s katerimi se soočajo afriški partnerji.Poudarek je potrebno dati tudi naložbam v novo infrastrukturo, predvsem digitalno in zeleno ter proizvodnjo iz obnovljivih virov.Poročilo sem podprl, saj je krepitev evropsko-afriške trgovine pomembna tudi z vidika spodbujanja uravnoteženega trgovinskega sistema in iskanja skupnih rešitev za aktualne svetovne izzive.
2022/06/23
Future of EU international investment policy (A9-0166/2022 - Anna Cavazzini)

Naložbe so bistvenega pomena za okrevanje evropskega gospodarstva.V dvanajstih letih, odkar je leta 2009 začela veljati Lizbonska pogodba, je EU pridobila izključno pristojnost za politiko tujih naložb.Na plenarnem zasedanju 6. aprila 2011 je bil sprejeta resolucija o prihodnji evropski mednarodni naložbeni politiki, ki je temeljila na mnenju poročila INI, pripravljena s strani odbora INTA.Poročilo INI se osredotoča na izzive naložbene politike EU, kot so zaščita naložb ali zaščita javnih interesov, kako obravnavati ratifikacije dvostranskih sporazumov o naložbah s strani držav članic, o zamudah pri prenehanju veljavnosti dvostranskih investicijskih sporazumov s tretjimi državami, ki vsebujejo zastarele določbe o reševanju naložbenih sporov, itd.Prilagoditev evropske investicijske politike je nujna in potrebna je uskladitev s cilji evropskega zelenega dogovora.Podprl sem poročilo.
2022/06/23
Digital Services Act (A9-0356/2021 - Christel Schaldemose)

Cilj akta o digitalnih storitvah je ustvariti varnejši digitalni prostor, v katerem so na eni strani zaščitene temeljne pravice uporabnikov na drugi strani pa podjetja jasno poznajo svoje pravice in obveznosti.Glasoval sem za dokončno potrditev akta, saj zajema temeljna načela digitalnega gospodarstva, postavlja enaka pravila za vse in vzpostavlja pravičen enotni trg. Postavlja tudi pravila, kaj je in kaj ni dovoljeno na spletu.Akt o digitalnih storitvah bo, med drugim, za spletne platforme in storitve uvedel obveznost, da analizirajo sistemska tveganja. Vsako leto pa bodo morali izvesti tudi analizo za zmanjšanje tveganj, na primer pri širjenju nezakonitih vsebin (kar vključuje tudi kršitev avtorskih pravic). Vzpostavlja torej usklajen sistem za odstranjevanje nezakonitih vsebin, uvaja ukrepe za preglednost in vzpostavlja nov mehanizem v primeru krize, kot je vojna v Ukrajini.
2022/07/05
Digital Markets Act (A9-0332/2021 - Andreas Schwab)

Cilj akta o digitalnih trgih je preoblikovati evropski digitalni prostor z vzpostavitvijo celovitega sklopa novih in usklajenih pravil, ki urejajo ravnanje digitalnih platform in delujejo kot vratarji med poslovnimi uporabniki in njihovimi strankami.Predlog temelji na horizontalni uredbi o platformah za podjetja in si prizadeva zagotoviti konkurenčen in pošten digitalni sektor. Uveljavitev akta sem podprl, saj spodbuja inovacije, visoko kakovost digitalnih izdelkov in storitev, poštene in konkurenčne cene ter visoko kakovost in izbiro za podjetja in končne uporabnike.Področja uporabe so tako spletni brskalniki kot virtualni pomočniki, kar pa zadeva virtualne televizorje, je bilo v uvodni izjavi pojasnjeno, da so zajeti v drugih storitvah osnovne platforme. Z aktom so določena tudi strožja orodja za sankcioniranje. Primer so kazni v višini do 10 odstotkov letnega svetovnega prometa (v primeru prve kršitve) in do 20 odstotkov v primeru ponavljajočih se kršitev. V primeru sistematičnega neupoštevanja ima Komisija pooblastila za prepoved združevanja za določeno obdobje.
2022/07/05
Adoption by Croatia of the euro on 1 January 2023 (A9-0187/2022 - Siegfried Mureşan)

Prebivalkam in prebivalcem sosednje Hrvaške ter njeni vladi čestitam za uspešno izpeljavo vseh reform, ki so pripeljale do tega, da Hrvaška izpolnjuje vse pogoje za vstop v euroobmočje, in na drugi strani, da so tudi ljudje izrazili pripravljenost za vstop v okvir euroobmočja.Prihajam iz Slovenije, kjer smo se po tem, ko smo leta 2004 vstopili v Evropsko unijo, leta 2007 odločili za vstop v euroobmočje. In če danes vprašate gospodarstvenike, pa tudi prebivalce, kaj je tisto, kar največ šteje od vstopa v Evropsko unijo, je sprejem eura ena izmed največjih vrednot, ki nas danes povezuje in nam daje tudi konkurenčno območje za naše delo.Prepričan sem, da bo Hrvaška kot turistična država zelo izkoristila ta vstop v euroobmočje, po drugi strani pa bomo tudi turisti, ki prihajamo na Hrvaško, malce manj slabe volje, ko bomo izgubljali denar pri valutnih menjavah, tako da čestitke Hrvaški in veliko uspehov na zahtevni poti, ki vas še tudi čaka v prihodnosti. Poročilo o izpolnitvi pogojev Hrvaške za uvedbo eura sem seveda podprl.
2022/07/05
EU/Cook Islands Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement: implementation protocol (A9-0197/2022 - Cláudia Monteiro de Aguiar)

Gre za sklenitev Sporazuma o podaljšanju Protokola o izvajanju Sporazuma o partnerstvu o trajnostnem ribištvu med Evropsko unijo in vlado Cookovih otokov, ki se je iztekel 13. oktobra 2020.Cilj protokola je omogočiti EU in vladi Cookovih otokov, da še naprej sodelujeta pri spodbujanju trajnostne ribiške politike in odgovorno ravnata z viri v ribolovnih vodah Cookovih otokov ter da se plovilom Unije dovoli ribolov v teh vodah.Poročilo sem podprl, saj bosta Sporazum in Protokol prispevala k boljšemu upravljanju in ohranjanju ribolovnih virov s finančno podporo (sektorska podpora) za izvajanje programov, ki jih je država partnerica sprejela na nacionalni ravni. To bo prispevalo tudi h globalnemu načrtu za ribištvo, spremljanju nezakonitega ribolova in boju proti njemu.
2022/07/05
Temporary trade liberalisation measures for Moldova (A9-0201/2022 - Markéta Gregorová)

Agresivna vojna Rusije proti Ukrajini, ki poteka od februarja 2022, je močno negativno vplivala na zmožnost Moldavije pri trgovanju s preostalim svetom. Moldavski izvoz je bil odvisen od tranzita prek ukrajinskega ozemlja in ukrajinske infrastrukture, kar zdaj ni več mogoče.Komisija je 6. junija 2022 sprejela predlog uredbe o uvedbi začasnih ukrepov za liberalizacijo trgovine v obliki dodatnih brezcarinskih kvot za nekatere kmetijske proizvode, za katere še vedno veljajo tarifne kvote, ki se uporabljajo eno leto.Ti začasni in izjemni ukrepi bodo podpirali in pospeševali obstoječe trgovinske tokove iz Moldavije v EU ter podpirali moldavsko gospodarstvo, zato sem poročilo podprl. To poročilo je zelo pomembno s političnega vidika in bo prispevalo k olajšanju gospodarskih težavah, ki jih je povzročila ruska vojna.
2022/07/05
Women’s poverty in Europe (A9-0194/2022 - Lina Gálvez Muñoz)

Poročilo se osredotoča na stanje revščine žensk v Evropi ter analizira vzroke in posledice višjih stopenj revščine, s katerimi se soočajo ženske v primerjavi z moškimi. Obravnava vidike revščine, povezane s spolom, kot so razlike v plačah, pokojninah in oskrbi. Osredotoča se tudi na revščino zaposlenih, koncentracijo revščine žensk v gospodinjstvih, ki jih vodijo matere samohranilke ter tudi nasilje nad ženskami kot vzrok in posledico revščine. Poleg tega poročilo obravnava vprašanja upravljanja in obdavčevanja ter povečanja revščine žensk med krizo COVID-19 in po njej.Poročilo sem podprl, saj med drugim poziva tudi k analizi potreb žensk na podlagi medsektorskega pristopa in zbiranju razčlenjenih podatkov. Omenja potrebo po zagotovitvi enakega plačila za enako delo ali delo enake vrednosti za delo, pri katerem običajno prevladujejo ženske. Omenja se tudi vključevanje načela enakosti spolov v vse politike, programe in ukrepe ter vzpostavitev politik za boljše usklajevanje poklicnega in zasebnega življenja. To se nanaša tudi na večje spodbujanje predmetov STEM, digitalne in umetne inteligence ter finančne pismenosti.Na koncu poročilo poudarja pomen izvajanja proračunskega načrtovanja, ki upošteva enakost spolov.
2022/07/05
Negotiations for a cooperation agreement between the EU and Interpol (A9-0200/2022 - Jadwiga Wiśniewska)

V tem poročilu, ki sem ga podprl, Evropski parlament določa svoje prednostne naloge glede prihodnjega sporazuma med EU in Interpolom, o katerem trenutno potekajo pogajanja in h kateremu mora Evropski parlament dati soglasje.EP poudarja pomen izmenjave informacij med organi pregona za preprečevanje, odkrivanje in preiskovanje hudih kaznivih dejanj in terorizma. Ob tem pa poudarja potrebo po zaščitnih ukrepih za zagotovitev zadostne ravni varstva podatkov in skladnosti z drugimi temeljnimi pravicami.Izpostavlja tudi potrebo po večji preglednosti Interpolovih notranjih postopkov in navaja konkretne ukrepe Interpola za odpravo večkratnih zlorab njegovega sistema rdečih obvestil s strani nekaterih držav članic, zlasti Rusije in Belorusije, v politične namene. Pod konkretne ukrepe spada tudi morebitna prekinitev članstva.
2022/07/05
Indo-Pacific strategy in the area of trade and investment (A9-0170/2022 - Jan Zahradil)

Aprila 2021 so se zunanji ministri EU dogovorili o novi indijsko-pacifiški strategiji z namenom krepitve strateškega trgovinskega položaja EU in izenačitve konkurenčnih pogojev na indijsko-pacifiškem območju.Poleg že obstoječih velikih regionalnih sporazumov, kot sta regionalno celovito gospodarsko partnerstvo (RCEP) ter celovit in progresiven sporazum o pacifiškem partnerstvu (CPTPP), menijo namreč, da je treba več pozornosti nameniti azijsko-pacifiški regiji, ki bo z vidika gospodarske rasti v bližnji prihodnosti najpomembnejši del sveta.To poročilo se osredotoča na trgovinske in naložbene priložnosti azijsko-pacifiške regije, ocenjuje obstoječe trgovinske odnose med EU in azijsko-pacifiško regijo ter opisuje hiter politični in gospodarski razvoj v regiji. Ob tem se geopolitična konkurenca v svetovnem redu med ključnimi akterji še naprej krepi, zlasti med ZDA in Kitajsko, kar pomembno vpliva na svetovno trgovino. Odnosi med EU in Kitajsko so večplastni, saj je Kitajska partnerica za sodelovanje, vendar tudi gospodarska in sistemska tekmica na številnih področjih. Poročilo sem podprl.
2022/07/05
EU-India future trade and investment cooperation (A9-0193/2022 - Geert Bourgeois)

Po srečanju EU in Indije, 8. maja 2021, v Portu je bil zastavljen ambiciozen načrt za nadaljevanje pogajanj za sklenitev uravnoteženega, ambicioznega, celovitega in vzajemno koristnega trgovinskega sporazuma, ki bo odgovor na trenutne izzive. Dogovorjeno je bilo tudi, da je za vzpostavitev pozitivne dinamike za pogajanja treba nujno najti rešitve za dolgotrajna vprašanja dostopa do trga. Poleg tega je bilo dogovorjeno, da se bodo začela pogajanja o samostojnem sporazumu o zaščiti naložb in ločenem sporazumu o geografskih označbah.To poročilo se osredotoča na trgovinske in naložbene priložnosti Indije, na oceno obstoječih trgovinskih odnosov med EU in Indijo, pri čemer je treba upoštevati hiter politični in gospodarski razvoj v regiji ter nerešene trgovinske težave. Poročilo ocenjuje področje zaščite naložb, pri čemer poudarja najbolj pereča vprašanja.Evropa je tretja največja trgovinska partnerica Indije in vodilna tuja vlagateljica, medtem ko je Indija deveta največja trgovinska partnerica EU in je leta 2021 predstavljala le manj kot 2,1 % njene skupne blagovne menjave. Vsekakor obstajajo neizkoriščene možnosti za močnejše, globlje in vzajemno koristno gospodarsko sodelovanje, zato sem poročilo podprl.
2022/07/05
Common European action on care (A9-0189/2022 - Milan Brglez, Sirpa Pietikäinen)

Cilj poročila je prispevati k prihodnji evropski strategiji oskrbe, ki naj bi jo Komisija predstavila v tretjem četrtletju leta 2022. Strategija bo vključevala komuniciranje, revizijo barcelonskih ciljev glede predšolske vzgoje in varstva ter predlog priporočila Sveta o dolgotrajni oskrbi.V obsežnem poročilu je predstavljen niz različnih priporočil, kako zagotoviti dostopne in cenovno ugodne kakovostne storitve oskrbe, dostojne delovne pogoje ter dostop do socialne zaščite za formalno in neformalno zaposlene. Obravnava tudi vprašanja spola v sektorju oskrbe, v katerem prevladujejo ženske, in kako z razpoložljivostjo storitev otroškega varstva izboljšati udeležbo žensk na trgu dela.Poročilo poziva k številnim različnim zakonodajnim in nezakonodajnim ukrepom na evropski in nacionalni ravni, ki bi spremljali strategijo, vključno z evropskim programom za neformalne oskrbovalce in vrhom o oskrbi, ki bi ga organizirala Komisija, da bi ustvarila dolgoročno platformo, ki bi vključevala različne zainteresirane strani. Poročilo sem podprl.
2022/07/05
Mental health in the digital world of work (A9-0184/2022 - Maria Walsh)

Podprl sem tudi poročilo o duševnem zdravju v digitalnem svetu. Digitalni svet dela in spreminjajoči se delovni pogoji vplivajo na duševno zdravje zaposlenih in samozaposlenih, zato v tem poročilu, poleg opisa stanja, predlagajo tudi načine varovanja duševnega zdravja v digitaliziranem svetu.Digitalizacija in COVID-19 sta temeljito spremenila ne le način dela, temveč tudi to, kje in kdaj delavci delajo. Delovno mesto je postalo mobilno in dinamično ter zabrisalo meje med delovno in zasebno sfero. Možnost, da so delavci vedno dosegljivi in na voljo, je močno vplivala na njihovo duševno zdravje in dobro počutje. Posledično se je spremenila komunikacija, kar je zmanjšalo človeške stike in spremenilo način obravnavanja stresa in psiholoških motenj ter njihovega prenašanja. Komunikacijo prek spleta in elektronske pošte je zlahka mogoče napačno razumeti in lahko postane še dodaten vir stresa.Strokovnjaki so poudarili tudi pomen upoštevanja neenakosti v svetu dela. Obstoječim strukturnim neenakostim so se pridružile nove oblike neenakosti, na primer možnost dostopa do delovnih mest ali dela na daljavo.
2022/07/05
Banking Union – annual report 2021 (A9-0186/2022 - Bogdan Rzońca)

Poročilo opozarja, da je ključni cilj bančne unije varnost in stabilnost bančnega sistema v evroobmočju in širši EU ter preprečevanje reševanja bank s strani davkoplačevalcev. Opozarja tudi, da je bil od finančne krize leta 2008 z vzpostavitvijo enotnega mehanizma nadzora in posebnega mehanizma nadzora dosežen pomemben napredek.V tem trenutku so evropske banke v boljšem položaju, da lahko prenesejo finančne pretrese. Ob tem imamo vzpostavljene tudi mehanizme za reševanje, ki zagotavljajo, da se propadajoče banke lahko likvidirajo brez uporabe davkoplačevalskega denarja. Poročilo podpira prizadevanja za okrepitev bančne unije ter poudarja, da je treba napredek na različnih področjih doseči vzporedno, zato sem poročilo tudi podprl.Prehod na ogljično nevtralno gospodarstvo moramo upoštevati pri ocenjevanju vzdržnosti bilanc stanja bank kot vir tveganja, ki lahko vpliva na naložbe v različnih regijah in sektorjih. Treba bo dodatno oceniti morebitna tveganja in uporabiti orodja za upravljanje s tveganji, ki so usmerjena v prihodnost.
2022/07/05
Amendment to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure concerning Rule 216 on committee meetings (A9-0203/2022 - Gabriele Bischoff)

Poročilo vsebuje ciljno usmerjene spremembe Poslovnika, ki bodo poslancem Evropskega parlamenta omogočile, da se sej odborov udeležujejo na daljavo.Za vsako udeležbo na daljavo je treba zagotoviti, da poslanci lahko izvršujemo svoj parlamentarni mandat, ki vključuje zlasti našo pravico, da v odborih neovirano govorimo, da so rešitve informacijske tehnologije „tehnološko nevtralne“, da se uporabljajo varna elektronska sredstva, ki jih neposredno upravljajo in nadzorujejo notranje službe Parlamenta ter da tehnična oprema omogoča potrebno kakovost zvoka in slike ter, da posredovanje poteka iz ustreznega mesta.Poročilo sem seveda podprl.
2022/07/06
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Amending the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act (B9-0338/2022)

Taksonomija našteva vse dejavnosti trajnostne energije, ki omogočajo razogljičenje gospodarstva EU, njen izključni cilj pa je mobilizacija zasebnih naložb in zagotavljanje kvalitetnih finančnih virov v tovrstne tehnologije.Predlagana delegirana uredba Komisije pri tem med drugim določa tudi kriterije za vključitev jedrske energije in plina kot prehodnih tehnologij za razogljičenje energetskih sistemov EU. Slednje podpiram, zato sem glasoval proti ugovoru k navedeni uredbi, ki sta ga izglasovala odbora EP za okolje in ekonomske zadeve.Prepričan sem, da je prehod EU v nizkoogljično družbo, s čimer bomo ublažili posledice podnebnih sprememb, ki jih čutimo s čedalje večjo intenzivnostjo, nujen.Dekarbonizacija evropske energetike je pri tem ključna, saj energetika povzroča 70 % toplogrednih plinov v EU, poleg tega moramo nujno zmanjšati odvisnost od ruskih fosilnih goriv, saj ta odvisnost ogroža energetsko varnost EU.Brez jedrske energije kot nizkoogljičnega, stabilnega in cenovno ugodnega vira energije, ob hkratnem zapiranju termoelektrarn, EU namreč ne bo dosegla zastavljenega cilja zmanjšanja emisij toplogrednih plinov za 55 % do l. 2030 v primerjavi z l. 1990 oz. dolgoročnega cilja podnebne nevtralnosti do l. 2050.Z vidika Slovenije, bi bila izključitev jedrske energije iz taksonomije škodljiva tako za prebivalce, okolje, kot tudi gospodarstvo.
2022/07/06
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Technical standards for the application of position limits to commodity derivatives and procedures for applying for exemption from position limits (B9-0345/2022)

Direktiva o trgih finančnih instrumentov (Direktiva 2014/65/EU, MiFID II) od držav članic zahteva, da zagotovijo, da pristojni organi, v skladu z metodologijo ESMA, določijo in uporabljajo omejitve pozicij glede velikosti neto pozicije v izvedenih finančnih instrumentih na blago, s katerimi se trguje na mestih trgovanja, in ekonomsko enakovrednih izvedenih finančnih instrumentih na prostem trgu (OTC).V okviru svežnja za oživitev kapitalskih trgov so bile uvedene ciljno usmerjene spremembe direktive MiFID II, vključno z ureditvijo omejitev pozicij. Cilj tega svežnja je bil olajšati kapitalskim trgom podporo evropskim podjetjem pri okrevanju po krizi COVID-19. Predlagana resolucija oz. ugovor, ki so ga vložili Zeleni, zatrjuje, da visoka stopnja nestanovitnosti cen kmetijskih proizvodov, ki smo ji bili priča od začetka uporabe MiFID II in zlasti v zadnjih mesecih, kaže na neučinkovitost režima. Kritizirajo zlasti metodologijo za določitev izhodiščne številke za promptne mesečne omejitve (25 % – člen 11) in diskrecijsko pravico pristojnih organov, da prilagodijo omejitve pozicij, ko so izpolnjeni določeni dejavniki (člen 16).Menim, da to ne drži, saj glavni namen trgov blagovnih izvedenih finančnih instrumentov ni špekulacija, temveč varovanje pred tveganjem, torej služenje realnemu gospodarstvu. Dejavnost varovanja pred tveganjem je bolj izrazita v času visoke volatilnosti. Predlagane resolucije nisem podprl.
2022/07/06
Russia's invasion of Ukraine: Crisis measures in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors (A9-0182/2022 - Nuno Melo)

Poročilo o predlogu uredbe Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o spremembi in popravku Uredbe (EU) št. 508/2014 sem podprl. Nanaša se na posebne ukrepe, za ublažitev posledic vojaške agresije Rusije proti Ukrajini, za ribolovne dejavnosti in omilitev učinkov motenj na trgu, ki jih je povzročila vojaška agresija na dobavno verigo ribiških proizvodov in proizvodov iz akvakulture.Predlog med drugim vključuje naslednje ukrepe:1. Finančno nadomestilo, kadar vojna ogroža varnost ribolovnih dejavnosti in povzroči njihovo prekinitev. Za to nadomestilo ne veljata finančna zgornja meja iz člena 25(3) uredbe o ESPR in omejitev na največ šest mesecev iz člena 33(2) navedene uredbe. Za podporo je predvidena 75-odstotna stopnja sofinanciranja.2. Finančno nadomestilo priznanim organizacijam proizvajalcev ali združenjem organizacij proizvajalcev, ki skladiščijo ribiške proizvode ali proizvode iz ribogojstva v skladu z mehanizmom skladiščenja iz Uredbe (EU) št. 1379/2013 o skupni ureditvi trgov za ribiške proizvode in proizvode iz ribogojstva.3. Finančno nadomestilo za gospodarske subjekte v sektorju ribištva in akvakulture za izpad prihodkov ter dodatne stroške, ki so jim nastali zaradi motenj na trgu, ki jih je povzročila ruska vojaška agresija, in njihovih učinkov na dobavno verigo ribiških proizvodov in proizvodov iz akvakulture.
2022/07/06
2021 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (A9-0188/2022 - Paulo Rangel)

Poročilo, ki poziva BiH in vse njene politične akterje, naj pokažejo zavezanost in naredijo pomembne korake k članstvu v EU, sem podprl. Poudarek je na štirinajstih ključnih prednostnih nalogah, zlasti na obnovi neodvisnosti sodstva, krepitvi pravne države ter njenih vrednot in načel v vseh državnih institucijah, okrepitvi in izboljšanju boja proti korupciji in organiziranemu kriminalu, zagotavljanju svobode medijev in spodbujanju okolja za civilno družbo ter zaščito ranljivih skupin.Poročilo odločno obsoja nespoštovanje mednarodnih in nacionalnih norm in obveznosti, vso sovražno retoriko in razdiralno delovanje, vključno z izstopom in posledično blokado, bojkotom in oviranjem državnih institucij, zlasti s strani vodstva Republike Srbske.To destabilizira državo, spodkopava njeno državnost in krši ustavo ter Daytonski mirovni sporazum. Zavrača tudi vse poskuse oblikovanja vzporednih paradržavnih institucij, ki spodkopavajo državne institucije, ustavni in pravni red, neodvisnost in suverenost sodstva in poziva Republiko Srbsko, naj nemudoma umakne in prekliče vse takšne zakone.
2022/07/06
2021 Report on Serbia (A9-0178/2022 - Vladimír Bilčík)

Poročilo o Srbiji sem podprl, saj izraža podporo prihodnjemu članstvu Srbije v EU in opozarja, da verodostojna širitvena perspektiva zahteva politično voljo, trajnostna prizadevanja in nepovratne reforme na vseh področjih, zlasti tistih, ki so povezana s pravno državo, ter neomajno zavezanost evropskim standardom in vrednotam.Parlament poziva srbske oblasti, naj se resnično lotijo potrebnih reform in državo vrnejo na pravo pot k vključevanju v EU ter tako izpolnijo evropske težnje Srbije. Resolucija poudarja, da je napredek v pristopnem procesu usmerjen v rezultate in reforme ter temelji na nadaljnjem usklajevanju na področju pravne države, dobrega upravljanja, temeljnih pravic ter spoštovanja evropskih vrednot.V poročilu tudi izražamo obžalovanje nad zelo polariziranim političnim okoljem, za katero so bili značilni odsotnost enakih konkurenčnih pogojev, omejena pluralnost medijev in vsesplošni pritiski na volivce.Srbija je ena redkih evropskih držav, ki se ne pridružuje sankcijam EU proti Rusiji, zato bi morala novoizvoljena oblast hitro pokazati nedvoumno zavezanost vrednotam, standardom in pravilom EU ter se nemudoma pridružiti odločitvam in stališčem EU na področju zunanje in varnostne politike. To vključuje tudi hitro in popolno uskladitev z omejevalnimi ukrepi proti Rusiji in Belorusiji.
2022/07/06
2021 Report on Kosovo (A9-0179/2022 - Viola von Cramon-Taubadel)

Poročilo pozdravlja stalno zavezanost Kosova k napredku pri reformah, ki so povezane z EU. Med političnimi strankami in javno podporo evropskemu povezovanju je na Kosovu mogoče zaznati veliko soglasje.V poročilu je ugotovljeno, da ima kosovski parlament po splošnih volitvah močno večino, in poziva vlado, naj izkoristi svojo stabilno večino za nujno pospešitev potrebnih reform.Svet ni uspel uresničiti brezvizumskega režima za Kosovo, ki tako ostaja edina država na Zahodnem Balkanu brez vizumskega režima.Poročilo v celoti podpira prošnjo Kosova za članstvo v Svetu Evrope. Poziva tudi vse države članice EU, da naj podprejo njegovo prošnjo in tudi prošnje Kosova za članstvo v drugih mednarodnih organizacijah.Poročilo navaja tudi namero Kosova, da leta 2022 zaprosi za članstvo v EU, vendar poudarja, da za nobeno državo kandidatko ali potencialno državo kandidatko ne obstaja hitri postopek. Opozarja tudi, da bodo vse države, ki želijo postati države članice, presojane glede na njihove zasluge.Poročilo sem podprl.
2022/07/06
The EU and the defence of multilateralism (A9-0172/2022 - Javi López)

Poročilo o krepitvi prispevka EU k multilateralizmu, ki temelji na pravilih, je pomembno, saj prispeva k razmisleku o usmeritvi zunanje politike EU, zato sem ga tudi podprl.Najboljša strategija za obrambo multilateralizma je njegova ponovna vzpostavitev, s ciljem, da postane ustreznejši, odpornejši in učinkovitejši. EU mora še naprej delovati kot odločna in ključna zagovornica multilateralizma ter se izogibati ukrepom, ki bi ogrozili te cilje.Parlament ob tem najostreje obsoja agresivno vojno Ruske federacije proti Ukrajini in vpletenost Belorusije v to vojno. Zahteva tudi, da Rusija nemudoma prekine vse vojaške dejavnosti v Ukrajini ter brezpogojno umakne vse sile in vojaško opremo s celotnega mednarodno priznanega ozemlja Ukrajine.Ruska invazija na Ukrajino je napad ne le na suvereno državo, temveč tudi na načela in mehanizem sodelovanja in varnosti v Evropi.
2022/07/06
Addressing food security in developing countries (A9-0195/2022 - Beata Kempa)

Resnost in obseg prehranske krize sta se od leta 2020 povečala predvsem zaradi konfliktov, gospodarskih pretresov in skrajnih vremenskih dogodkov ali kombinacije teh dejavnikov, pri čemer je bilo leta 2021 skoraj 193 milijonov ljudi izpostavljenih akutno neustrezni prehranski varnosti in je nujno potrebovalo pomoč pri preskrbi s hrano.To je najvišje zabeleženo število od prve objave svetovnega poročila o prehranskih krizah pred šestimi leti. Danes se med 720 in 811 milijonov ljudi spopada z lakoto.Predvsem državam v razvoju moramo pomagati pri oblikovanju javnih kmetijskih in prehranskih politik, ki bodo zadovoljevale potrebe njihovega hitrorastočega prebivalstva.Politika mora na področju prehranske varnosti odražati temeljna načela skupne kmetijske politike, in sicer mora biti njen glavni cilj celo leto zagotavljati zadostno, hranljivo, varno in cenovno dostopno hrano za svoje državljane. Ob tem pa mora kmetom omogočati pravičen dohodek in življenjski standard ter spodbujati kmetijsko produktivnost z namenom, da se zagotovi gospodarska blaginja kmetijskih dobavnih verig.Poročilo o reševanju vprašanja prehranske varnosti v državah v razvoju sem podprl.
2022/07/06
EU action plan for the social economy (A9-0192/2022 - Jordi Cañas)

Evropska komisija je 9. decembra 2021 sprejela nov akcijski načrt za socialno gospodarstvo. Z akcijskim načrtom je Komisija predlagala konkretne ukrepe, ki bodo pomagali mobilizirati celoten potencial socialnega gospodarstva, ki ponuja neizkoriščen potencial za ustvarjanje delovnih mest in predstavlja pomembno orodje za boj proti socialni izključenosti in revščini.Cilj akcijskega načrta je povečati socialne naložbe, podpirati akterje socialnega gospodarstva in ustanavljanje socialnih podjetij ter povečevanje obsega, inovacij in ustvarjanja novih delovnih mest, zato akcijski načrt podpiram.V okviru akcijskega načrta za socialno gospodarstvo se opredeljuje tudi uporaba ciljno usmerjenih sredstev EU za projekte, katerih cilj je razviti in omogočiti prenos podjetij na zaposlene in možnost prevzema s strani delavske zadruge.
2022/07/06
Intersectional discrimination in the EU: socio-economic situation of women of African, Middle-Eastern, Latin-American and Asian descent (A9-0190/2022 - Alice Kuhnke)

Poročilo o presečni diskriminaciji v Evropski uniji: socialno-ekonomski položaj žensk afriškega, bližnjevzhodnega, latinskoameriškega in azijskega porekla poudarja, da se ženske – zlasti afriškega, bližnjevzhodnega, latinskoameriškega in azijskega porekla – ne soočajo le z več oblikami diskriminacije, temveč da se ti razlogi za diskriminacijo med seboj prepletajo in tako še povečujejo diskriminacijo, ki jo doživljajo omenjene ranljive skupine.Številne ženske v EU se soočajo s presečnimi neenakostmi in diskriminacijo, ki se nanaša na razmere, v katerih je več razlogov za diskriminacijo in so med seboj povezani, na primer spol z drugimi razlogi, kot so rasa, barva kože, etnični ali socialno-ekonomski status, starost, spolna usmerjenost, spolna identiteta, spolne značilnosti, genetske značilnosti, vera ali prepričanje, državljanstvo, status rezidenta, priseljenski izvor ali invalidnost.Poročilo sem podprl, saj menim, da je kakršna koli oblika diskriminacije popolnoma nesprejemljiva.
2022/07/06
National vetoes to undermine the global tax deal (RC-B9-0339/2022, B9-0339/2022, B9-0340/2022, B9-0341/2022, B9-0342/2022, B9-0343/2022, B9-0344/2022)

Ta resolucija sledi razpravi o isti temi na drugem junijskem plenarnem zasedanju.Oktobra 2021 se je 137 jurisdikcij (od 140 članic vključujočega okvira OECD/G20 o BEPS) pridružilo izjavi o dvostebrni rešitvi za reševanje davčnih izzivov, ki izhajajo iz digitalizacije gospodarstva, s katero je bila uvedena globalna najnižja stopnja davka od dohodkov pravnih oseb, določena na 15 odstotkov.Poljska je junija opustila svoje nasprotovanje, potem ko je bil sprejet poljski načrt za okrevanje in odpornost. Madžarska je 17. junija Svetu vložila veto na dogovor o direktivi, pri čemer se je sklicevala na poslabšanje gospodarskih razmer v Evropi.Resolucijo sem podprl.
2022/07/06
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Temporary measures concerning driver documents issued by Ukraine (C9-0201/2022)

Vozniško dovoljenje povečuje mobilnost imetnika in lajša vsakdanje življenje.V skladu s členom 41 konvencije o cestnem prometu (t.i. Dunajske konvencije) vsaka država pogodbenica priznava nacionalno in/ali mednarodno dovoljenje, ki ga je ustrezno izdala druga država pogodbenica pod določenimi pogoji. Ukrajina in 23 držav članic so ratificirale Dunajsko konvencijo in uporabljajo njene določbe v medsebojnih odnosih.Praviloma naj bi osebe, ki uživajo začasno zaščito ali ustrezno zaščito na podlagi nacionalnega prava in ki imajo veljavno vozniško dovoljenje, ki ga je izdala Ukrajina, lahko uporabljale svoje vozniško dovoljenje na ozemlju EU za čas trajanja začasne zaščite.Glede na začasno naravo zaščite naj ne bi bilo potrebe po zamenjavi ukrajinskega vozniškega dovoljenja z vozniškim dovoljenjem, izdanim v državi članici. To bistveno zmanjšuje breme pristojnih organov držav članic, ki bi sicer morali potencialno zamenjati na milijone ukrajinskih vozniških dovoljenj.Hkrati pa osebam, ki uživajo začasno zaščito ali ustrezno zaščito na podlagi nacionalnega prava, ne bo treba takoj opraviti še enega teoretičnega in/ali praktičnega vozniškega izpita – pogosto v zanje tujem jeziku – in/ali zdravniških pregledov v državi članici njihovega začasnega prebivališča.Poročilo sem podprl.
2022/07/07
Identification of the violation of Union restrictive measures as crimes under Article 83(1) of the TFEU (C9-0219/2022 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar) (vote)

Omejevalni ukrepi so ključno orodje za spodbujanje ciljev skupne zunanje in varnostne politike, kot je to določeno tudi v členu 21 Pogodbe o Evropski uniji. Ti cilji vključujejo varovanje vrednot Unije, ohranjanje mednarodnega miru in varnosti ter utrjevanje in podporo demokracije, pravne države in človekovih pravic.Namen priznanja kršitve omejevalnih ukrepov kot kaznivega dejanja iz člena 83(1) je učinkovito izvajanje politike Unije o omejevalnih ukrepih, vključno s tistimi, ki se uporabljajo v zvezi z Rusijo v okviru njene agresije na Ukrajino. To bo omogočilo sprejetje poznejše sekundarne zakonodaje, ki bo določila minimalna pravila glede opredelitve in kazni za kršitev omejevalnih ukrepov Unije.Člen 83(1) PDEU trenutno ne omogoča določitve minimalnih pravil glede opredelitve in kazni za kakršno koli kršitev omejevalnih ukrepov Unije, vključno z izogibanjem, saj kršitev kot taka še ni zajeta v področjih kriminala, ki so navedena v omenjenem členu.Področja kriminala, ki so trenutno navedena na seznamu, so terorizem, trgovina z ljudmi, spolna zloraba otrok, promet s prepovedanimi drogami in orožjem, korupcija, pranje denarja, ponarejanje plačilnih sredstev, računalniški kriminal in organizirani kriminal.Predlog poročila je bil sprejet v skladu s stališčem ELS in podprl sem ga tudi sam.
2022/07/07
Exceptional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (C9-0221/2022)

Evropski parlament je sprejel novo makro-finančno pomoč Ukrajini v višini 1 milijarde evrov. To je prvi del izrednega svežnja pomoči v višini do 9 milijard evrov, ki je bil napovedan v sporočilu Komisije z dne 18. maja 2022 in je bil potrjen na zasedanju Evropskega sveta 23. in 24. junija 2022.Gre za del izrednih prizadevanj EU, da bi skupaj z mednarodno skupnostjo pomagala Ukrajini pri reševanju njenih neposrednih finančnih potreb po neizprosni in neupravičeni agresiji Rusije. Dopolnil bo podporo, ki jo je EU že zagotovila, vključno z 1,2 milijarde evrov vrednim izrednim posojilom za makro-finančno pomoč, izplačanim v prvi polovici leta. S tema dvema sklopoma programa bi skupna podpora Ukrajini od začetka vojne znašala 2,2 milijarde evrov in bi lahko dosegla do 10 milijard evrov.Sredstva bodo Ukrajini na voljo v obliki dolgoročnih posojil pod ugodnimi pogoji. Pomoč bo podpirala makroekonomsko stabilnost in splošno odpornost Ukrajine v okviru ruske vojaške agresije in posledičnih gospodarskih izzivov.Kot dodaten izraz solidarnosti bo proračun EU pokril stroške obresti za to posojilo. Kot pri vseh prejšnjih posojilih makro-finančne pomoči si bo Komisija sredstva izposodila na mednarodnih kapitalskih trgih in jih pod enakimi pogoji nakazala Ukrajini.Poročilo sem seveda podprl.
2022/07/07
Sustainable aviation fuels (ReFuelEU Aviation Initiative) (A9-0199/2022 - Søren Gade)

Zračna povezljivost je pomembno gonilo mobilnosti državljanov EU, razvoja regij EU in rasti gospodarstva kot celote.Zlasti na področju uporabe letalskega goriva je treba zagotoviti enake konkurenčne pogoje na trgu zračnega prometa v EU, saj letalsko gorivo predstavlja znaten delež stroškov letalskih prevoznikov.Trajnostna letalska goriva (napredna biogoriva in pogonska goriva) lahko pomembno zmanjšajo emisije iz letalskega prometa, zato poročilo podpiram.Ta potencial je v veliki meri neizkoriščen, saj ta goriva predstavljajo le 0,05 % celotne porabe letalskega goriva v EU. Cilj te pobude je povečati ponudbo in povpraševanje po trajnostnih letalskih gorivih v EU. S tem lahko zmanjšamo okoljski odtis letalstva in pomembno prispevamo k doseganju podnebnih ciljev EU.Da bi dosegli podnebno nevtralnost, morajo vsi gospodarski sektorji, vključno s prometnim sektorjem, sprejeti hitre ukrepe za razogljičenje. Za letalski sektor to pomeni, da je treba močno pospešiti proizvodnjo, dobavo in uporabo trajnostnih letalskih goriv.Letalski prevoz je od leta 2020 eden od sektorjev, ki jih je kriza zaradi COVID-19 najbolj prizadela. Pričakuje se, da se bo letalski promet v prihodnjih letih postopoma okrepil in dosegel raven pred krizo.
2022/07/07
Financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2021 (A9-0165/2022 - David Cormand)

Parlament vsako leto, na lastno pobudo, izda poročilo o finančnih dejavnostih Evropske investicijske banke (EIB), da bi preučili sedanje in prihodnje dejavnosti EIB na podlagi poročila o naložbah EIB za obdobje 2021/2022 in operativnega načrta skupine EIB za obdobje 2022-2024.Kot običajno sem tudi to letno poročilo podprl.Poročilo se osredotoča na naslednje glavne točke: ocena finančnih dejavnosti EIB v preteklem letu in usmeritev prihodnjih naložb; vloga EIB pri podpori odziva EU na krizo COVID in med vojno v Ukrajini; temeljna vloga EIB kot javne banke EU in edine mednarodne finančne institucije, ki je v celoti v lasti držav članic EU, pri prispevanju k izvajanju politik in standardov EU; močno finančno podporo EIB malim in srednje velikim podjetjem ter naložbam v inovacije in digitalizacijo, ki prispevajo h globalni konkurenčnosti in zaposlovanju v EU; globalna ključna vloga EIB pri podpiranju strateških interesov EU in naložb v manj razvite države.
2022/07/07
Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2020 (A9-0173/2022 - Corina Crețu)

Evropska investicijska banka je največja večstranska finančna institucija na svetu in pomemben akter pri izvajanju več politik Unije.Poročilo ugotavlja, da so v letu 2020 podpisana posojila banke znašala 66,1 milijard EUR v skladu s ciljem, določenim v operativnem načrtu za leto 2020, in nad ciljema za leto 2019 (63,3 milijarde EUR) in 2018 (55,6 milijard EUR).Ponovno poziva k pravični in pregledni geografski porazdelitvi projektov ter naložb, ki bodo osredotočene na manj razvite regije, zlasti v zvezi z inovacijami, digitalizacijo in infrastrukturo, da bi spodbudili vključujočo rast in gospodarsko, socialno ter teritorialno konvergenco in kohezijo.EIB, kljub splošnim negotovim razmeram zaradi pandemije COVID-19, na svetovnih finančnih trgih še naprej ohranja trden likvidnostni položaj. Skupni likvidnostni količnik banke ostaja v okviru notranjih omejitev in zajema 78,1 odstotka napovedanih neto denarnih odlivov (v primerjavi z 88,6 odstotka v letu 2019).Tudi za to poročilo sem glasoval pozitivno.
2022/07/07
Protection of the EU’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2020 (A9-0175/2022 - Katalin Cseh)

V skladu s Pogodbo o delovanju Evropske unije (člen 325(5)) mora Komisija pripraviti letno poročilo o zaščiti finančnih interesov EU, v katerem podrobno opiše ukrepe, sprejete na evropski in nacionalni ravni za preprečevanje goljufij, ki vplivajo na proračun EU.Poročilo temelji na informacijah, ki jih sporočijo države članice, vključno s podatki o odkritih nepravilnostih in goljufijah. Analiza teh informacij omogoča oceno, katera področja so najbolj ogrožena. To omogoča boljšo usmeritev ukrepov na ravni EU in nacionalni ravni.Odbor za proračunski nadzor v Evropskem parlamentu na podlagi tega poročila izda letno poročilo na lastno pobudo o zaščiti finančnih interesov EU in poda nadaljnja priporočila za nadaljnje ukrepanje.Poročilo sem podprl.
2022/07/07
Better regulation: joining forces to make better laws (A9-0167/2022 - Tiemo Wölken)

Sistem Komisije za "boljšo pravno ureditev" je eden najnaprednejših regulativnih pristopov na svetu.Nenehno izboljševanje sistema v zadnjih letih je omogočilo doseganje boljših rezultatov. Sistem sistematično ocenjuje gospodarske, družbene in okoljske učinke političnih ukrepov ter zagotavlja stalno visoko kakovost predlagane zakonodaje.Poročilo sem podprl, saj je boljša zakonodaja naš skupni cilj in odgovornost vseh institucij EU. Pomembno pa je, da pri oblikovanju politik EU tesneje sodelujemo tudi z lokalnimi, regionalnimi in nacionalnimi organi ter socialnimi partnerji.Glede na ambiciozno agendo te Komisije in izzive brez primere, s katerimi se soočamo, je potreba po močni analizi in zanesljivih dokazih večja kot kadar koli prej.Pomemben je poziv državam članicam, regijam in ključnim zainteresiranim skupinam, da pomagajo odpraviti ovire in birokracijo, ki upočasnjujejo izgradnjo infrastrukture 21. stoletja. To bo pripomoglo k hitrejšemu izvajanju naložb in izvajanju naslednje generacije EU.
2022/07/07
US Supreme Court decision to overturn abortion rights in the United States and the need to safeguard abortion rights and Women’s health in the EU (B9-0365/2022, B9-0366/2022, B9-0367/2022)

Vrhovno sodišče Združenih držav je s precedensom v prelomni zadevi Roe proti Wade (1973), ki je bil pozneje potrjen v sodbah Planned Parenthood proti Casey (1992) in Whole Woman’s Health proti Hellerstedt (2016), zagotovilo ustavno pravico do zakonitega splava.Vrhovno sodišče v ZDA je 24. junija 2022 s petimi glasovi za in štirimi proti razveljavilo sodbo Roe proti Wade, s čimer je odpravilo zvezno ustavno pravico do splava.Predlagane resolucije nisem podprl, in sicer zaradi več razlogov. Resolucija po mojem mnenju presega okvire in pristojnosti, ki jih na področju reproduktivnega zdravja določajo pogodbe EU, saj eksplicitno zahteva vpis pravice do umetne prekinitve nosečnosti v Listino EU o temeljnih pravicah, čeprav je urejanje pravic iz naslova reproduktivnega zdravja v pristojnosti posameznih držav članic EU.Kot drugo, resolucija naslavlja vprašanja, ki so posledica odločitve Vrhovnega sodišča ZDA, torej se neposredno vmešava v notranje zadeve in pravno ureditev demokratično urejene države, kar Združene države Amerike vsekakor so.Resolucija torej politično ocenjuje sodbo pravosodne veje oblasti v demokratični državi izven EU, kar je po mojem mnenju izven okvirov pristojnosti Evropskega parlamenta.Ocenjujem, da je pravna ureditev reproduktivnega zdravja v EU ustrezno urejena in ne vidim prav nobene potrebe, da se pravico do umetne prekinitve nosečnosti vpisuje v Listino EU o temeljnih pravicah.
2022/07/07
Uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road (codification) (A9-0228/2022 - Angel Dzhambazki)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker predlog vsebuje le kodifikacijo obstoječega predloga brez vsebinskih sprememb.V poročilu je navedeno, da Evropski parlament kot svoje stališče v prvi obravnavi sprejme predlog Komisije, kakor je bil prilagojen v skladu s priporočili posvetovalne skupine pravnih služb Evropskega parlamenta, Sveta in Komisije.
2022/09/13
Conclusion of the amendments to the International Sugar Agreement, 1992 (A9-0229/2022 - Bernd Lange)

Priporočilo sem podprl, ker se strinjam s spremembami in revidiranimi cilji Mednarodnega sporazuma. Priporočilo navaja spremembe, ki se nanašajo na naslednja tri področja: upravni proračun in prispevki članic v skladu s členom 25; razširitev ciljev, študij, ocen in raziskovalnih dejavnosti, da bi se lahko v področje uporabe členov 1, 32, 33 in 34 vključili drugi proizvodi, povezani s sladkorjem (zlasti bioetanol); in pravila za imenovanje izvršnega direktorja v skladu s členom 23.Priporočilo navaja revidirane cilje Mednarodnega sporazuma o sladkorju, ti so zagotoviti okrepljeno mednarodno sodelovanje na področju zadev glede sladkorja in sladil na svetovni ravni ter s tem povezanih vprašanj, vključno s proizvodnjo bioenergije in etanola za gorivo iz rastlin za pridelavo sladkorja, ponuditi forum za medvladna posvetovanja o trgih sladkorja in sladil ter trgih stranskih proizvodov industrije sladkorja, pa tudi etanola za gorivo na osnovi rastlin za pridelavo sladkorja, olajšati trgovino z zbiranjem in zagotavljanjem informacij o svetovnem trgu sladkorja in drugih sladil ter bioenergiji in etanolu za gorivo na osnovi rastlin za pridelavo sladkorja ter spodbujati večje povpraševanje po sladkorju in rastlinah za pridelavo sladkorja, zlasti za neprehransko uporabo.
2022/09/13
EU/Mauritius Fisheries Partnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution 2017-2021. Extension of the Protocol (A9-0211/2022 - Izaskun Bilbao Barandica)

Priporočilo sem podprl, saj je bilo izvajanje sporazuma o partnerstvu v ribiškem sektorju v zadnjih letih zadovoljivo, protokol pa je za glavne zainteresirane strani pomemben.V poročilu je navedeno, da je sporazum o partnerstvu v ribiškem sektorju, ki sta ga Evropska unija in Mauritius podpisala 21. decembra 2013, začel veljati 28. januarja 2014 za obdobje šestih let s tihim podaljšanjem za dodatna tri leta. Zadnji protokol o ribolovu je zajemal obdobje do 7. decembra 2021. Navedeno je, da sporazum Evropski uniji in Republiki Mauritius prav tako omogoča, da še naprej in tesneje sodelujeta pri spodbujanju odgovornega izkoriščanja ribolovnih virov v vodah Mauritiusa in državo podpreta pri razvoju ribiškega sektorja, kar je v interesu obeh pogodbenic. Poleg tega omogoča stalno sodelovanje z Mauritiusom, ki je strateški partner za zavezništva in ohranjanje položaja EU v regiji, zlasti v Komisiji za tune v Indijskem oceanu.Navedeno je, da – kar zadeva denarni prispevek EU k sektorski podpori za ribištvo – so bile glavne dejavnosti spremljanje, nadzor in spremljanje, znanstvene raziskave in podpora nacionalnemu upravljanju ribištva ter da je treba zaradi strateškega pomena, ki ga ima sporazum o partnerstvu v ribiškem sektorju z Mauritiusom za ribiško floto EU, zagotoviti nadaljevanje dejavnosti do podpisa novega protokola.
2022/09/13
Draft amending budget No 2/2022: entering the surplus of the financial year 2021 (A9-0226/2022 - Karlo Ressler)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker je predlog spremembe proračuna št. 2/2002 namenjen temu, da se v proračun za leto 2022 vključi presežek iz proračunskega leta 2021, ki znaša 3.227,1 milijona EUR.V poročilu je navedeno, da presežek sestavlja predvsem pozitivna realizacija pri prihodkih in neporabljena sredstva pri odhodkih. Na strani prihodkov je presežek predvsem posledica zneska carin, ki je bil višji od pričakovanega in napovedanega zneska finančnih prihodkov, zamudnih obresti in glob, ki so bili dani na voljo za proračun EU v zadnjih mesecih leta. Na strani odhodkov pa je navedeno, nezadostno izvrševanje plačil s strani Komisije in nezadostno izvrševanje s strani drugih institucij.
2022/09/13
Amendments to the Capital Requirements Regulation in the area of resolution (“daisy chain” proposal) (A9-0020/2022 - Jonás Fernández)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker podpiram predlog o spremembi Uredbe (EU) št. 575/2013 in Direktive 2014/59/EU v zvezi z bonitetno obravnavo globalnih sistemsko pomembnih skupin institucij s strategijo reševanja z več vstopnimi točkami in metodologijo za posredni vpis instrumentov, primernih za izpolnjevanje minimalne zahteve glede kapitala in kvalificiranih obveznosti.
2022/09/13
Responsible private funding of litigation (A9-0218/2022 - Axel Voss)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker se strinjam, da je treba na lastno pobudo urediti financiranje pravdnih postopkov s strani tretjih oseb, da evropski državljani ne bi bili izpostavljeni nepravičnim pravnim rešitvam, s kakršnimi se spopadajo Avstralci in državljani drugih držav po svetu.Poročilo navaja, da je financiranje pravdnih postopkov s strani tretjih oseb v EU v hitrem porastu. Namen te zakonodaje je reševati vprašanja s predlaganjem novega regulativnega okvira. Njegove določbe so namenjene varovanju integritete našega pravosodnega sistema, saj bi evropske državljane učinkovito zaščitile pred finančnim izkoriščanjem, ki ga izvajajo financerji pravdnih postopkov.Bistveno je, da oškodovane žrtve prejmejo ustrezno odškodnino. V tem poročilu se želijo ustvariti pravila za proaktivno ureditev financiranja pravdnih postopkov s strani tretjih oseb, ki bodo pripomogla k preprečevanju težav, s katerimi se spoprijemajo tretje države in ki se zdaj začenjajo pojavljati tudi v EU.
2022/09/13
Interim report on the 2021 proposal for a revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework (A9-0227/2022 - Jan Olbrycht, Margarida Marques)

Priporočilo sem podprl, ker so predlogi Komisije z dne 22. decembra 2021 za določitev nove generacije lastnih sredstev za proračun Unije in za revizijo večletnega finančnega okvira za obdobje 2021–2027 neločljivo povezani s svežnjem „Pripravljeni na 55“, ki je bil predložen 14. julija 2021.V priporočilu je navedeno, da si mora Unija s členom 311 PDEU za doseganje svojih ciljev in izvajanje svojih politik zagotoviti potrebna sredstva, da morajo v skladu z dolgoletnim stališčem Parlamenta nove politične zaveze in cilje spremljati nova sredstva in se ne smejo financirati na račun drugih programov in prednostnih nalog Unije.Navedeno je tudi, da morajo Evropski parlament, Svet in Komisija v skladu s členom 312(5) PDEU in nadaljnjimi določbami iz medinstitucionalnega sporazuma sprejeti vse potrebne ukrepe za omogočanje sprejetja novega ali revidiranega večletnega finančnega okvira.
2022/09/13
New EU Forest Strategy for 2030 – Sustainable Forest Management in Europe (A9-0225/2022 - Ulrike Müller)

Poročilo sem podprl, saj se strinjam, da je treba okrepiti povezavo z zelenim dogovorom in strategijo za biotsko raznovrstnost ter se odzvati na sedanje in prihodnje izzive za gozdarski sektor, za kar sta zlasti potrebna tesno in zaupanja polno sodelovanje ter dialog med Komisijo, državami članicami in regionalnimi organi, lastniki in upravljavci gozdov, znanstveniki ter civilno družbo.Poročilo navaja, da je s prizadevanji za obnovo in zaščito treba obravnavati razne najpomembnejše pritiske na zdravje ekosistemov. Kazalniki jasno dokazujejo, da na gozdove močno vplivajo pritiski zaradi podnebnih sprememb.Upoštevati je treba pritiske zaradi človekovih dejavnosti znotraj in zunaj gozdov. Vsi ti pritiski lahko povzročajo večjo dovzetnost gozdov za škodljivce in bolezni, pri katerih so potrebni učinkoviti posegi, da se zmanjšajo grožnje za zagotavljanje ekosistemskih storitev, na primer sekvestracije ogljika.Poročilo navaja tudi novo strategijo, ki temelji na mednarodnem sodelovanju pri trajnostnem gospodarjenju z gozdovi. Navedeni so tudi pristopi za uspešno doseganje nekaterih ciljev strategije, kjer je treba tudi upoštevati in uporabljati kanale sodelovanja.Po mojem mnenju mora nova gozdarska strategija EU ohraniti načelo subsidiarnosti in državam, skupaj z lastniki gozdov, omogočiti nadaljevanje gospodarjenja z gozdovi in krepitev večfunkcionalne vloge gozdov.
2022/09/13
Deforestation Regulation (A9-0219/2022 - Christophe Hansen)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker so gozdovi pljuča našega planeta in ker je vse večje krčenje svetovnih gozdov izjemno zaskrbljujoče. Organizacija Združenih narodov za prehrano in kmetijstvo (FAO) ocenjuje, da je bilo v zadnjih 30 letih po vsem svetu posekanih 420 milijonov hektarjev gozdov.Poročilo navaja področja uporabe, kjer kot glavni razlog za krčenje gozdov navaja širjenje kmetijskih zemljišč za proizvodnjo primarnih proizvodov, kot so govedo, les, palmovo olje, soja, kakav in kavčuk.Vse številnejše svetovno prebivalstvo in vse večje povpraševanje po kmetijskih proizvodih naj bi po pričakovanjih pospešila povpraševanje po kmetijskih zemljiščih in dodatno obremenila gozdove. Zato je ključnega pomena, da uredba ne zajema le lesnih proizvodov, ampak tudi tiste proizvode, ki se zasadijo ali proizvajajo na nekdanjih gozdnih območjih, ki so bila spremenjena v kmetijska zemljišča.V poročilu je navedeno tudi, da je potrošnja EU odgovorna le za 10 % svetovnega krčenja gozdov. Kljub temu sem prepričan, da lahko ta predlog pomembno vpliva ne le v zvezi s prispevkom Unije h krčenju gozdov, temveč tudi na svetovni boj proti nepopravljivemu krčenju gozdov.
2022/09/13
Conservation and enforcement measures applicable in the Regulatory Area of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) (A9-0198/2022 - Isabel Carvalhais)

Poročilo sem podprl, saj podpiram predlog spremembe uredbe, ki posodablja zakonodajo EU s prenosom novih ukrepov NAFO za ohranjanje in izvrševanje.V poročilu je navedeno, da kljub zmanjšanju števila plovil EU, ki imajo dovoljenje za ribolov v upravnem območju NAFO, na manj kot 50 je obseg ulova vseeno velik glede na velikost flote. Glede na spletno mesto NAFO so v letu 2020 na tem območju lovila plovila petih držav članic, skupni ulov EU pa je znašal 49.089 ton.V poročilu je prav tako navedeno, da je zaradi izrazite občutljivosti nekaterih ciljnih vrst, zlasti tistih z dolgim življenjskim ciklom, bistveno zagotoviti skladnost z najboljšimi ohranitvenimi ukrepi za ribolov v teh vodah.S tem predlogom se v pravni okvir Unije prenašajo številne odločitve, sprejete na letnem zasedanju NAFO septembra 2021, zlasti ki se nanašajo na izračun kvote „drugo“.Navedeno je tudi, da je treba zagotoviti, da vse ribiške flote Unije izvajajo skupno ribiško politiko, ne glede na njihovo geografsko območje delovanja, predvsem pa, da se čim bolj zmanjša vpliv izkoriščanja virov na habitate, druge vire in druge vrste.
2022/09/13
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Area: conservation and management measures (A9-0009/2022 - Isabel Carvalhais)

Poročilo sem podprl, saj se strinjam s poročevalko, ki pozdravlja predlog, da se v pravo Unije prenesejo ohranitveni in upravljalni ukrepi, ki se uporabljajo na področju konvencije.Vendar opozarja na zamudo pri prenosu, pri čemer je treba upoštevati, da sedanji predlog vključuje ohranitvene ukrepe, s katerimi se od leta 2008 pravno zavezujejo plovila EU, države članice in Evropska komisija.V poročilu je navedeno, da je flota, ki ima dovoljenje in licenco za opravljanje dejavnosti na območju konvencije, precej majhna in vključuje plovila treh držav članic (Francija, Portugalska in Španija).Čeprav so te države članice registrirale na desetine plovil, ima le majhno število dovoljenj za dejanski ribolov, in sicer od tri do pet plovil s potegalko in površinskim parangalom. Kljub majhnemu številu plovil EU, ki izkoriščajo vire iz te konvencije, so ujete količine precejšnje in znatno vplivajo na upravljanje teh virov.Navedeno je tudi, da bi skupna ribiška politika morala veljati za vse ribiške flote Unije, ne glede na območje, na katerem izvajajo svoje dejavnosti. Zato je bistveno zagotoviti, da bo izkoriščanje virov imelo čim manjši vpliv na habitate, druge vire in druge vrste.
2022/09/13
The impact of COVID-19 closures of educational, cultural, youth and sports activities on children and young people in the EU (A9-0216/2022 - Hannes Heide)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker se strinjam, da je treba predstaviti konkretne predloge in priporočila za obravnavo posledic zaprtja izobraževalnih, kulturnih, mladinskih in športnih objektov, povezanega s covidom-19, za otroke in mlade v EU.V poročilu je tako navedenih sedem tematskih področij, ki so tudi podrobno opisana. Zapisano je, da se ustrezno financirajo in spodbujajo priložnosti, ki jih ponujajo programi, kot so Erasmus+, Ustvarjalna Evropa in evropska solidarnostna enota, saj so ključne za izboljšanje izkušenj mobilnosti in povečanje njihove dostopnosti za vse.Spodbuja se države članice, naj izboljšajo in razvijejo okvire za zdravje in varnost v učnem okolju, da bi učencem in učiteljem zagotovile podporo specialistov psihologov in podpornega osebja za posebne izobraževalne potrebe, izpostavljena je potreba celostnem razumevanju zdravja.Prav tako sta potrebna podpora in financiranje majhnih lokalnih kulturnih in športnih organizacij, da bi omogočili izvajanje prostočasnih in priložnostnih učnih dejavnosti. Treba je odpraviti širše strukturne vrzeli, da bi EU postala močnejša in samozadostna kot celota, pri čemer ne bo nihče zapostavljen.Navedeno je tudi, da je treba vlagati v inovacije in raziskave v izobraževanju ter da je vprašanje duševnega zdravja otrok in mladih eden ključnih izzivov za Evropsko unijo.
2022/09/13
Energy efficiency (recast) (A9-0221/2022 - Niels Fuglsang)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker je energijska učinkovitost stroškovno učinkovito orodje, s katerim se lahko doseže več kot 40 % zmanjšanja emisij toplogrednih plinov, da bi v naslednjih 20 letih izpolnili mednarodne podnebne in energetske cilje. Je nepogrešljivo orodje za izpolnitev zavez iz Pariškega sporazuma.Izboljšanje ukrepov za energijsko učinkovitost in naložb bo prineslo številne okoljske, zdravstvene, družbene in gospodarske koristi.V poročilu je predlagan cilj EU za energijsko učinkovitost, ki bi ji omogočil, da v celoti izkoristi svoj potencial za stroškovno učinkovitost. Cilj povečanja energijske učinkovitosti za porabo končne energije do leta 2030 bi bilo treba povečati na vsaj 43 %, kar je izhodiščni scenarij iz leta 2007.Navedeno je, da si ne moremo privoščiti, da ne bi izpolnili cilja za leto 2030. Zato bi moral biti cilj zavezujoč za države članice, prispevek pa bi moral biti na podlagi formule, ki jo predlaga Komisija, jasen in zavezujoč za vsako državo članico.Navedeni so tudi predlogi, kot so zanesljivejša opredelitev energijske revščine, da se obveznost prenove izrecno uporablja tudi za socialna stanovanja in stavbe, ustanovitev nacionalnih skladov za energijsko učinkovitost in oceno učinkovitosti sedanjih shem financiranja ter da bi bilo treba spodbujati daljinsko ogrevanje z nizkimi temperaturami.
2022/09/14
Adequate minimum wages in the European Union (A9-0325/2021 - Dennis Radtke, Agnes Jongerius)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker podpiram predlog o ustreznih in poštenih minimalnih plačah v Evropski uniji.Zaposlenim v vseh državah članicah EU je treba zagotoviti primerne minimalne plače, ki glede na gospodarske in socialne razmere omogočajo izpolnjevanje njihovih potreb in obenem hkrati zagotavljajo dostop do zaposlitve.
2022/09/14
Renewable Energy Directive (A9-0208/2022 - Markus Pieper)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker se strinjam, da je zelo ambiciozen cilj – prenovo direktive o energiji iz obnovljivih virov – mogoče doseči samo tako, da se v vseh sektorjih s pomočjo inovativne tehnologije močno pospeši uporaba obnovljivih virov energije.Poročilo navaja tudi, da je treba izkoristiti sinergije enotnega trga, skrajšati postopke odobritve in spodbujati inovacije. Tukaj je naveden tudi poziv, da je treba podvojiti prizadevanja za čezmejno izgradnjo ustreznih omrežij in drugih infrastrukturnih projektov za večje države članice, tudi zaradi nezadovoljive energetske bilance sklada za okrevanje.Postopke izdaje dovoljenj bi lahko skrajšali z „znaki kakovosti“ za projekte na področju energije iz obnovljivih virov. Pospešeno je treba uvajati vodik in ne omejevati razpoložljivosti biomase, saj bo podnebne cilje mogoče doseči le, če bomo v vseh sektorjih izkoristili vse razpoložljive možnosti razogljičenja.Navedeno je, da je zavezujoči cilj, tj. da mora biti 50 % surovin in energetskih virov v industriji iz obnovljivih goriv nebiološkega izvora, verjetno preveč ambiciozen in se mu bomo lahko približali le, če bomo pospešili postopke odobritve, uvedli zanesljiv sistem potrdil o izvoru in sprejeli dejstvo, da bo nekaj odstotnih točk vseeno izviralo iz nizkoogljične energije. Prav tako sta navedena finančna vzdržnost ter da je treba izboljšati ocene učinka in zmanjšati birokracijo.
2022/09/14
Renewed partnership with the Southern Neighbourhood – a new agenda for the Mediterranean (A9-0220/2022 - Antonio López-Istúriz White)

Glasoval sem za poročilo. Evropska unija se je leta 2004 zaradi pridružitve novih držav članic z vzhoda in juga odločila, da bo začela izvajati evropsko sosedsko politiko, ki bo zajemala vzhodno in južno razsežnost EU, ter si prizadevala za dialog in sodelovanje s sosednjimi državami. Evropska sosedska politika je bila nato posodobljena leta 2015 in jo je več let dopolnjeval poseben finančni instrument za zunanje delovanje EU, ki je zagotavljal sredstva in splošne cilje.V poročilu je navedeno, da je leto 2008 zaznamovalo začetek Unije za Sredozemlje – medvladne organizacije, ki je bila ustanovljena kot podaljšek barcelonskega procesa in je pomemben prostor za dialog in sodelovanje na politični ravni ter na ravni organizacij civilne družbe in ustreznih političnih akterjev.Sredozemska regija je za EU bistvenega in dopolnjujočega se strateškega pomena. Med cilji barcelonskega procesa, ki se je začel leta 1995, so namreč oblikovanje skupnega območja miru, stabilnosti in skupne blaginje, vzpostavitev evro-sredozemskega območja proste trgovine, krepitev demokracije in spoštovanje človekovih pravic ter razvoj evro-sredozemskega partnerstva za boljše razumevanje in bližino med narodi, vendar več kot 25 let po Barcelonski deklaraciji skoraj noben cilj ni bil v celoti dosežen.
2022/09/14
The new European Bauhaus (A9-0213/2022 - Christian Ehler, Marcos Ros Sempere)

Poročilo sem podprl, saj podpiram koncept novega evropskega Bauhausa, ki povzema cilje evropskega zelenega dogovora in zajema več področij ter združuje kulturni, družbeni, znanstveni in drugi ustvarjalni duh, da bi našli oprijemljive, trajnostne, lepe in vključujoče rešitve za boljše vsakdanje življenje.V poročilu so navedene ambicije Parlamenta, da mora novi evropski Bauhaus postati konkretnejši in sestavni del evropskih politik. V poročilu se pozdravlja pobuda novega evropskega Bauhausa ter se s tem želi prispevati k izboljšanju kakovosti življenja ljudi z obravnavo ključnih političnih izzivov, kot so podnebne spremembe, oblikovanje kulturnega gibanja, ki bo podprlo zeleni dogovor, digitalno desetletje, varstvo socialnih pravic in kohezija, in drugi.Navedena so tudi prednostna področja, ki bi jih pobuda morala obravnavati. Novi evropski Bauhaus je edinstvena priložnost za skupno delovanje znanosti, tehnologije, arhitekture, obrti in umetnosti in ponovni razmislek o našem ekosistemu na vseh ravneh – od mest, podeželja, stavb in zelenih površin do našega pohištva, materialov, industrije in ustvarjalnega okolja. Prav tako pa so navedena merila za novi evropski Bauhaus, razlogi za njegov strukturni program in stabilno financiranje ter znak novega evropskega Bauhausa, festival, nagrade in laboratorij.
2022/09/14
Macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (C9-0303/2022)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker je namen tega predloga omogočiti EU, da Ukrajini zagotovi dodatno izredno makrofinančno pomoč v višini 5 milijard EUR v obliki posojil, hkrati pa proračun EU opremiti s sredstvi za pokrivanje tveganja izgub pri teh dodatnih posojilih in posojilu makrofinančne pomoči v višini 1 milijarde EUR, ki je bilo sprejeto 12. julija 2022.Navedeno je, da si EU prizadeva podaljšati enako proračunsko zaščito za izplačilo že podpisanih posojil v okviru mandata Evropske investicijske banke za zunanja posojila ukrajinskim organom in subjektom v državni lasti po 15. juliju 2022.Navedeno je tudi ozadje, ki navaja, da Ukrajina od leta 2014 razvija trdno partnerstvo z EU, ki se razvija v smeri postopnega političnega in gospodarskega povezovanja. Navedeni so tudi glavni elementi predloga, to so izjemna narava tega ukrepa makrofinančne pomoči ter proračunski vidiki, vidiki obvladovanja tveganja in izvajanje makrofinančne pomoči v obliki posojil.
2022/09/15
Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded (A9-0217/2022 - Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield)

Navedene resolucije nisem podprl, pač pa sem se vzdržal. V poročilu je naveden člen 2 PEU. Navedeno je tudi, da so od sprejetja poročila 2017/2132(INL) Evropska komisija, mednarodne organizacije, kot so Združeni narodi, Svet Evrope in Organizacija za varnost in sodelovanje v Evropi, pa tudi akademiki in organizacije civilne družbe, osvetlili zaskrbljujoč razvoj dogodkov na teh 12 področjih.Med njimi so v poglavju o Madžarski iz poročil Evropske komisije o pravni državi za leta 2020, 2021 in 2022 izraženi številni pomisleki glede delovanja ustavnega sistema, neodvisnosti sodstva, korupcije in nasprotij interesov ter svobode izražanja. V poročilu je prav tako navedena zaskrbljenost zaradi hitrega slabšanja razmer na področju pravne države, demokracije in temeljnih pravic na Madžarskem.Poročilo se sklicuje tudi na sodno prakso Sodišča EU in ESČP ter na postopke za ugotavljanje kršitev, ki jih je sprožila Evropska komisija. Te ugotovitve so podprte tudi s sklicevanjem na mednarodno priznane pokazatelje, da bi se zagotovil čim natančnejši pregled stanja od 12. 9. 2018 dalje.Z ugotovitvami iz resolucije se večinoma strinjam, a ocenjujem, da je v trenutni situaciji, ko je trebe težiti k čim večji enotnosti v EU, sprejemanje „kaznovalnih“ političnih dokumentov neproduktivno. Zato sem se pri glasovanju tudi vzdržal.
2022/09/15
Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2020 and 2021 (A9-0224/2022 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker v skladu s členom 2 PEU Evropska unija temelji na vrednotah spoštovanja človekovega dostojanstva, svobode, demokracije, enakosti, pravne države in spoštovanja človekovih pravic, vključno s pravicami pripadnikov manjšin; ker morajo institucije EU in vsaka posamezna država članica spoštovati vrednote iz člena 2 PEU v vseh svojih politikah in ker je Komisija skupaj s Parlamentom in Svetom v skladu s pogodbama odgovorna za spoštovanje načela pravne države kot temeljne vrednote Unije in za spoštovanje prava, vrednot in načel EU in ravnanje v skladu z njimi.V poročilu je navedeno, da so omejevalni ukrepi za boj proti pandemiji covida-19 v letih 2020 in 2021 posegli v številne temeljne pravice, kot so pravica do gibanja in združevanja, pravica do zasebnega in družinskega življenja, vključno z varstvom osebnih podatkov, ter pravica do izobraževanja, dela in socialne varnosti, da sta pravici do enakega obravnavanja in nediskriminacije temeljni pravici in da je pandemija poslabšala obstoječe težave in neenakosti na vseh področjih življenja, zlasti pri ranljivih skupinah, in povzročila porast rasističnih incidentov.
2022/09/15
Economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU: the 8th Cohesion Report (A9-0210/2022 - Constanze Krehl)

Poročilo sem podprl, saj menim, da je kohezijska politika pomembna z vidika zmanjševanja razvojnih razlik med regijami, ter ker je razvojna v smislu, da se občinski in regionalni razvoji prilagodijo usmeritvam kohezijske politike.V poročilu Komisije je navedeno, da lahko kohezijska politika Evropejcem zagotovi troje: ponudi pozitivno gospodarsko perspektivo za njihovo regijo; obravnava lahko njihove težave v zvezi s kakovostjo življenja, zaposlitvenimi možnostmi in socialno vključenostjo; poskrbi, da so stroški in koristi obravnavanja novih izzivov pravično porazdeljeni.Navedeno je, da se programi verjetno ne bodo začeli pravočasno, če bo zaradi pogajanj o večletnem finančnem okviru vedno prihajalo do zamud pri pogajanjih o uredbi o skupnih določbah in začetku programov.Poudarjeno je, da bo rast EU v naslednjih 30 letih temeljila na zelenem in digitalnem prehodu. Ta bosta prinesla nove priložnosti, vendar bodo potrebne znatne strukturne spremembe, ki bodo verjetno ustvarile nove razlike med regijami.Navedeno je tudi, da bi nadalje poenostavili kohezijsko politiko in ob predpostavki novega Sklada za pravični prehod II, ki bo zajemal večino regij v prehodu, se zagovarja, da naj ne bi več imeli regij v prehodu, ampak le manj razvite in bolj razvite regije.
2022/09/15
EU border regions: living labs of European integration (A9-0222/2022 - Younous Omarjee)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker se strinjam, da obmejne regije še vedno prepogosto pestijo stalne upravne, pravne in jezikovne ovire, ki ovirajo njihovo gospodarsko rast ter socialno in teritorialno kohezijo, zaradi česar so te regije gospodarsko manj uspešne kot regije v notranjosti držav članic.V poročilu je navedeno, da sta v letih 2017 in 2018 Komisija in Evropski parlament preučila te razmere, vendar takrat nihče ni mogel predvideti svetovne pandemije, ki pesti ves svet ter da je tudi izstop Združenega kraljestva razmere korenito spremenil.Komisija je 14. julija 2021 sprejela sporočilo „Obmejne regije EU: živi laboratoriji evropskega povezovanja“, da bi pojasnila stanje. To sporočilo, zlasti prek javnega posvetovanja z obmejnimi državljani, prikaže sedanje razmere v obmejnih regijah, ki so nova evropska realnost, in preuči, kako bi se lahko programi večletnega finančnega okvira za obdobje 2021–2027 uporabili za spodbujanje okrevanja.Poudarja se, da je treba nemudoma revidirati evropski čezmejni mehanizem ter se opozarja, da so se po nenadnem zaprtju meja nacionalni pristopi k reševanju zdravstvene krize, izkazali za deloma kontraproduktivne, kar zadeva obmejne regije.
2022/09/15
Statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations (A9-0223/2022 - Rainer Wieland, Charles Goerens)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker se strinjam s predlogom spremembe, ki ga navaja člen 8 Pogodbe o delovanju Evropske unije (PDEU), ki uvaja vključevanje načela enakosti spolov, po katerem si Unija v vseh svojih dejavnostih prizadeva odpravljati neenakosti ter spodbujati enakost med moškimi in ženskami.Evropskim političnim fundacijam bi bilo treba priznati različne stopnje povezanosti in kategorijo „raziskovalnih partnerjev“, da bi jim omogočili večjo prožnost in olajšali raziskovanje.Evropski pravni status, ki se podeli evropskim političnim strankam in z njimi povezanim fundacijam, bi jim moral zagotavljati pravno sposobnost in priznanje v vseh državah članicah.Uredba (EU, Euratom) št. 1141/2014 evropskim političnim strankam in evropskim političnim fundacijam priznava le dve kategoriji prihodkov poleg prispevkov iz proračuna Evropske unije, in sicer prispevke in članarine članov in donacije.Več virov prihodkov, ustvarjenih z lastnimi gospodarskimi dejavnostmi (kot so prodaja publikacij ali kotizacije za konference in delavnice), ne spada v navedeni kategoriji, kar povzroča težave v zvezi z računovodstvom in preglednostjo.
2022/09/15
Implementation of the Updated New Industrial Strategy for Europe: aligning spending to policy (A9-0214/2022 - Tom Berendsen)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker so evropske industrije ključne za blaginjo naših sedanjih in prihodnjih družb. Zagotavljajo namreč 35 milijonov delovnih mest, poleg tega pa razvijajo in proizvajajo inovacije, trajnostne materiale in proizvode, ki so potrebni za naše gospodarstvo ter družbo prihodnosti.V poročilu je navedeno, da za spoprijemanje s podnebnimi spremembami potrebujemo hiter energetski prehod, pospešeno izvajanje raziskav in hitrejši razvoj na področju novih tehnologij in procesov ter hitro sprejetje in izvajanje potrebnih rešitev. Da mora EU izpolniti svojo obljubo, da bo zeleni dogovor strategija za rast, ki bo spodbujala tako zeleni kot digitalni prehod.V hitro spreminjajočem se svetu je nujno spodbujati industrijsko konkurenčnost v Evropski uniji. V EU imajo sedež vodilni raziskovalni inštituti in podjetja na svetovni ravni, v njej pa živijo visoko usposobljeni ljudje. Evropska podjetja imajo velik potencial za ustvarjanje delovnih mest, izvoz in trajnostno rast. Zato je treba v svetu, kjer se geopolitične razmere spreminjajo, ohranjati in krepiti prednosti, ki jih ima Evropa v globalnih vrednostnih verigah.Navedeno je tudi, da je kriza zaradi covida-19 še dodatno pokazala, da je Evropska unija na področju ključnih proizvodov in virov preveč odvisna od drugih delov sveta, zato je krepitev industrializacije Evrope nujna.
2022/09/15
Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change (RC-B9-0384/2022, B9-0384/2022, B9-0391/2022, B9-0393/2022, B9-0403/2022, B9-0404/2022, B9-0405/2022)

Resolucijo sem podprl, ker je po podatkih Medvladnega panela za podnebne spremembe jasno, da so zaradi podnebne krize ekstremni vremenski pojavi, kot so poplave, nevihte in vročinski valovi, pogostejši in intenzivnejši, kar pomeni, da so padavine in nevihte močnejše, vročinski valovi bolj vroči, suše pa se podaljšujejo in so hujše.Tudi v Sloveniji smo letošnje poletje imeli največji požar v zgodovini naše samostojnosti, posledice katerega se bodo odpravljale desetletja.Navedeno je, da podnebna kriza že dramatično vpliva na ekosisteme in prebivalstvo ter njegove možnosti preživljanja.Evropska celina se segreva hitreje kot drugi deli sveta, saj se je temperatura v letu 2019 v primerjavi s predindustrijsko dobo povečala za 2 °C, medtem ko se je povprečna temperatura po svetu zvišala za 1,1 °C.Letošnja rekordna suša je le zadnji v vrsti skrajnih podnebnih pojavov, ki postajajo vse bolj običajni ter se povečujejo po obsegu in moči.Navedeno je tudi, da so potrebni nujni ukrepi za ublažitev podnebnih sprememb z zmanjšanjem emisij toplogrednih plinov v skladu z najboljšo razpoložljivo znanostjo in v kombinaciji z znatno okrepitvijo ukrepov za prilagajanje in odpornost v vseh sektorjih, da bi zmanjšali in obvladovali kratko-, srednje- in dolgoročne vplive na gospodarstvo, okolje ter dobro počutje in zdravje.
2022/09/15
The situation in the Strait of Taiwan (RC-B9-0389/2022, B9-0389/2022, B9-0392/2022, B9-0394/2022, B9-0396/2022, B9-0398/2022, B9-0400/2022)

Resolucijo sem podprl, ker sta EU in Tajvan podobno misleča partnerja, ki imata skupne vrednote, kot so svoboda, demokracija, človekove pravice in pravna država ter ker EU vztraja pri političnem stališču, ki zajema „eno Kitajsko”.Navedeno je, da je med 4. in 10. avgustom 2022 Ljudska republika Kitajska po tem, ko je predsednica spodnjega doma ameriškega kongresa Nancy Pelosi 2. in 3. avgusta 2022 obiskala Tajvan, vojaško ustrahovanje tega otoka, ki traja že dolgo, zaostrila kot še nikoli doslej in začela obsežne vojaške vaje s pravim strelivom.Pet balističnih izstrelkov Ljudske republike Kitajske je pristalo v izključni ekonomski coni Japonske.Navedeno je, da se zdi, da namerava Ljudska republika Kitajska nadaljevati svoje preveč agresivne dejavnosti in spodkopati obstoječe stanje v Tajvanski ožini, da Ljudska republika Kitajska od leta 2019 vse pogosteje krši identifikacijsko cono tajvanske zračne obrambe, ter da se je kitajski predsednik Ši Džinping 9. oktobra 2021 zavezal, da bo domnevno na miroljuben način izvedel ponovno združitev s Tajvanom, vendar je opozoril, da so največja ovira za to sile, ki se borijo za „neodvisnost Tajvana“, vendar kitajska dejanja niso v skladu s to retoriko, saj so nekateri kitajski diplomati celo grozili s tako imenovano prevzgojo Tajvancev po ponovni združitvi.
2022/09/15
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (A9-0253/2021 - Joanna Kopcińska)

Poročilo sem podprl, saj je v okviru prizadevanj Unije, da se izboljša mehanizme pripravljenosti in odzivanja na zdravstvene krize. Tako bo prvič spremenjena uredba o ustanovitvi Evropskega centra za preprečevanje in obvladovanje bolezni (ECDC), ki je bila sprejeta leta 2004.Namen posodobljenega mandata je okrepiti delo ECDC na področjih nadzora, zgodnjega opozarjanja, pripravljenosti in odzivanja. Predvideva se ustanovitev projektne skupine EU za zdravje za pomoč pri lokalnih odzivih na izbruh bolezni, zagotavljanje strokovnega znanja državam EU in Evropski komisiji, na primer pri razvoju, pregledu in posodabljanju načrtov pripravljenosti.Uredba tudi določa bolje usklajevanje in koordinacijo priporočil in ukrepov s Svetovno zdravstveno organizacijo, da se zagotovita skladnost in dopolnjevanje. Prav tako se krepi nabor orodij ECDC za spremljanje in pripravo priporočil v zvezi s pripravljenostjo držav članic na zaustavitev, ublažitev in obvladovanje izbruhov nalezljivih bolezni ter okrepiti določbe o varstvu podatkov.
2022/10/04
Serious cross-border threats to health (A9-0247/2021 - Véronique Trillet-Lenoir)

Tudi to uredbo podpiram, saj se je pandemija covida-19 znova razkrila šibkost Evropske unije na področju javnega zdravja, ter tudi zato, ker sta v skušnjavi, da bi države ukrepale znotraj nacionalnih meja, prevladala evropska solidarnost in usklajevanje.Uredba o čezmejnih nevarnostih za zdravje krepi pripravljenost in načrtovanje odzivanja v Uniji in na nacionalni ravni: področje uporabe širi na preprečevanje, neprekinjenost zdravstvenih storitev, čezmejno načrtovanje v sosednjih regijah, usklajevanje Unije in nacionalno poročanje o razpoložljivih proizvodnih zmogljivostih, osnovnih zalogah, logistiki in shranjevanju kritičnih medicinskih protiukrepov za nujne primere ter finančnih sredstev. Določa tudi sporazume o skupnih javnih naročilih in povezavo z Uradom za pripravljenost in odzivanje na izredne zdravstvene razmere (HERA).Predlog uredbe krepi javnozdravstvene ukrepe Unije v zvezi z resnimi čezmejnimi grožnjami za zdravje, zlasti za nalezljive bolezni (kot je covid-19), z izboljšano pripravljenostjo Unije in države ter odzivom na pandemijo. Določa tudi teste izjemnih situacij, simulacijske vaje ter preglede med in po ukrepih z državami članicami in okrepljen epidemiološki nadzor.
2022/10/04
Striving for a sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture: the way forward (A9-0215/2022 - Clara Aguilera)

Poročilo o prizadevanjih za trajnostno in konkurenčno akvakulturo EU: kako naprej sem podprl.Po podatkih v poročilu FAO o stanju akvakulture v svetu za leto 2020 je svetovna akvakulturna proizvodnja vključno z vodnimi rastlinami leta 2018 znašala 114,5 milijona ton, njena vrednost pa je bila ocenjena na 263 milijard ameriških dolarjev. Proizvodnja je obsegala gojene vodne živali, vodne rastline in neživilske proizvode.Predlagano poročilo na lastno pobudo krepi odpornost in konkurenčnost ribogojnega sektorja EU, zagotavlja sodelovanje ribogojstva EU pri zelenem prehodu, spodbuja družbeno sprejemljivost in boljše obveščanje potrošnikov o ribogojnih dejavnostih EU in izdelkih, krepi znanje in inovacije v ribogojnem sektorju EU in poziv k pripravi predloga načrta EU za upravljanje velikih kormoranov, ki bi lahko rešil to težavo s katero se ribogojni sektor sooča že vrsto let.
2022/10/04
Impact of new technologies on taxation: crypto and blockchain (A9-0204/2022 - Lídia Pereira)

Tudi poročilo o vplivu novih tehnologij na obdavčenje, ki se nanaša predvsem na kriptovalute in blokovne verige, sem podprl.Zaradi uporabe novih tehnologij na enotnem trgu EU in digitalizacije davčnih uprav se namreč po vsej Evropi spreminja odnos med državljani in podjetji kot davkoplačevalci na eni strani ter nacionalnimi davčnimi organi na drugi. Poročilo tako spodbuja k vodilni vlogi EU pri skrbi za to, da bi bili postopkovni in tehnični vidiki digitalizacije davčnih uprav usklajeni ter da tako ne bi prišlo do ovir za interoperabilnost nacionalnih tehničnih platform.Poročilo določa, da so lahko različne lastnosti posameznih vrst kriptosredstev in razmejitve med njimi pomembne za določitev njihove davčne obravnave ter da tržna dinamika kriptosredstev kaže, da je treba vzpostaviti jasen, stabilen in pregleden pravni okvir.Določa tudi, da so davčni organi dandanes pred številnimi izzivi v zvezi z učinkovitim davčnim izvrševanjem in še posebej v zvezi s čezmejnim sodelovanjem, saj je vse več digitalnih in čezmejnih transakcij. Vse večja je tudi mobilnost davkoplačevalcev ter internacionalizacija gospodarskih dejavnosti in poslovnih modelov, poleg tega pa prihaja do tveganj dvojnega obdavčevanja in kompleksnih agresivnih davčnih shem.
2022/10/04
Management, conservation and control measures applicable in the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) Area of Competence (A9-0312/2021 - Gabriel Mato)

Podpiram tudi omenjeni predlog uredbe.Komisija za tune v Indijskem oceanu (IOTC) je regionalna organizacija za upravljanje ribištva, ki upravlja ribolovne vire tuna in tunu podobnih vrst v Indijskem oceanu. V obliki resolucij, ki so za pogodbenice, med katerimi je od leta 1995 tudi EU, zavezujoče, IOTC sprejema letne ohranitvene in upravljalne ukrepe.Predlog uredbe vsebuje določbe o nadzornih ukrepih, poročanju podatkov in ukrepih za zaščito nekaterih morskih vrst, ukrepih države pristanišča in inšpekciji.
2022/10/04
Flexible Assistance to Territories (FAST-CARE) (A9-0232/2022 - Niklas Nienaß)

Glasoval sem tudi za poročilo kolega iz odbora REGI Nienassa glede prožne pomoči za ozemlja (FAST – CARE).Poročilo med drugim navaja, da je ruska vojna agresija proti Ukrajini Evropsko unijo postavila pred vrsto nepričakovanih izzivov v času, ko si z državami članicami prizadeva za okrevanje gospodarstev in družb po pandemiji COVID-19. Od neizzvane invazije Rusije na Ukrajino 24. februarja je Unija sprejela več kot 6,2 milijona ukrajinskih državljank in državljanov, ki bežijo pred rusko agresijo.Poročilo tudi navaja, da Komisija, poleg zagotavljanja podpore državam članicam v kontekstu pritoka razseljenih oseb, pozorno spremlja tudi trenutni vpliv invazije Rusije zlasti na izvajanje kohezijske politike. Še posebej opazne so posledice za infrastrukturne projekte v smislu razpoložljivosti in stroškov surovin ter razpoložljivosti delovne sile.Poročilo tudi navaja, da so posledice ruske vojaške agresije postale obsežnejše in imajo večji učinek. Države članice se tako soočajo z nenehnim znatnim pritokom oseb, ki bežijo pred rusko agresijo. Hkrati je v nekaterih državah članicah prišlo do pomanjkanja delovne sile in vhodnih materialov v določenih sektorjih.
2022/10/04
Radio Equipment Directive: common charger for electronic devices (A9-0129/2022 - Alex Agius Saliba)

Predlog direktive o radijski opremi: univerzalni polnilnik za elektronske naprave podpiram.Enoten polnilnik za mobilne telefone in druge majhne elektronske naprave bo namreč koristil okolju, potrošnikom in podjetjem. V Evropskem parlamentu namreč že več kot desetletje pozivamo Evropsko komisijo, naj ukrepa in predlaga univerzalni polnilnik za mobilne telefone ter majhne in srednje elektronske naprave, kot so tablice, e-bralniki, pametne kamere in nosljive elektronske naprave.Predlagani dogovor o besedilu direktive o usklajevanju zakonodaje držav članic v zvezi z dostopnostjo radijske opreme na trgu vključuje določbe za uskladitev polnilnih kablov, ki uporabljajo USB tipa C kot skupno sprejemno točko in USB PD s strani polnjenja, ter da so proizvajalci dolžni obveščati potrošnike o zahtevah glede polnjenja.Direktiva določa tehnologije brezžičnega polnjenja, določa pa tudi, da bodo potrošniki imeli možnost kupiti naprave s polnilnikom ali brez. Poleg tega bo morala Komisija na podlagi sprejete direktive po štirih letih pripraviti poročilo o vplivu obveznega ločevanja.V področje uporabe direktive so se dodali e-brskalniki, tipkovnice, miške, prenosni navigacijski sistemi in ušesne slušalke.
2022/10/04
AccessibleEU Centre in support of accessibility policies in the EU internal market (A9-0209/2022 - Katrin Langensiepen)

EU je v zadnjih letih odobrila več zakonov in tehničnih standardov, ki vzpostavljajo nov ekosistem dostopnosti, kot so evropski akt o dostopnosti, direktiva o spletni dostopnosti, direktivi o avdiovizualnih medijskih storitvah in elektronskih komunikacijah ter tehnične specifikacije za železniške postaje in vozila.Predlagano samoiniciativno poročilo v podporo politikam dostopnosti na notranjem trgu EU, ki sem ga seveda podprl, poziva k večji podpori Središča AccessibleEU državam članicam pri izvajanju zakonodaje EU o dostopnosti, zagotavljanju zadostnih sredstev za Središče ter k vzpostavitvi nacionalnih vozlišč za dostopnost ali kontaktnih točk, ki bi sodelovale s Središčem.Veseli me, da so v poročilo vključene tudi prioritete naše politične skupine PPE, kot so na primer potreba po prizadevanju za višje stopnje zaposlovanja invalidov, prepoznavanje gospodarskega potenciala te skupine v delovni sili ter vključitev zasebnega sektorja in predstavnikov podjetij v razvoj dostopnosti. Pozdravljam tudi dejstvo, da je kolegom iz PPE uspelo iz besedila izločiti sklic na ustanovitev nove agencije EU za dostopnost.
2022/10/04
EU Customs Single Window (A9-0279/2021 - Ivan Štefanec)

Predlog uredbe o vzpostavitvi okolja enotnega okenca Evropske unije za carino podpiram. Okolje mednarodne trgovine med EU in tretjimi državami se namreč nenehno razvija, zato je izjemno pomembno zagotoviti, da je blago, ki vstopa na njeno ozemlje, varno in izpolnjuje evropske zahteve, hkrati pa skrbeti, da so carinski postopki za gospodarske subjekte čim bolj učinkoviti, s čimer se pri carinjenju zmanjša upravno breme podjetij.Uredba določa razširitev področja uporabe necarinskih formalnosti, ki jih zajema EU CSW-CERTEX, da se v področje uporabe necarinskih formalnosti, ki jih od leta 2023 zajema EU CSW-CERTEX, vključijo tudi formalnosti v zvezi z uvoznim dovoljenjem, povezanim z izvrševanjem zakonodaje, upravljanjem in trgovanjem na področju gozdov (FLEGT). Določa tudi interoperabilnost in harmonizacijo ciljev ter varnost in kibernetsko varnost.Navedene so tudi obveznosti poročanja nacionalnih kontaktnih točk, kjer se med naloge, ki so določene za nacionalnega koordinatorja za okolje enotnega okenca Evropske unije za carino, vključi tudi obveznost, da spremlja sprejemanje enotnih tehničnih specifikacij za nacionalno okolje enotnega okenca, ter večletni strateški načrt za carinjenje, periodičnost delovnega programa in zgodnejši začetek veljavnosti.
2022/10/04
Statistics on agricultural input and output (A9-0285/2021 - Petros Kokkalis)

Predlagano uredbo o statistiki v kmetijstvu sem podprl, ker je poglavitni cilj spremljati in oceniti skupno kmetijsko politiko (SKP) in druge pomembne politike EU ter pomagati pri oblikovanju politik.Uredba določa, da bi Unija morala spodbujati naložbe v standarde, orodja, infrastrukturo in storitve računalništva v oblaku, pa tudi v digitalne kompetence za ravnanje s podatki na podeželju in oddaljenih območjih, da se zagotovita razpoložljivost in uporaba varnih, energijsko učinkovitih, cenovno dostopnih in visokokakovostnih podatkov.Velik del evropskih kmetijskih površin zajema travinje. V preteklosti se proizvodnja na teh površinah ni štela za pomembno, zato v statistiko rastlinske pridelave niso bili vključeni podatki o proizvodnji. Ker je vpliv trajnega travinja in prežvekovalcev na okolje zaradi podnebnih sprememb postal pomembnejši, je potrebna statistika glede trajnega travinja in paše živali.Predlagana uredba bi morala nadomestiti te pravne akte za namene harmonizacije in primerljivosti informacij ter zagotoviti doslednost in usklajenost med evropsko kmetijsko statistiko, olajšati integracijo in racionalizacijo ustreznih statističnih procesov ter omogočiti bolj celosten pristop.
2022/10/04
Amending Annexes IV and V to Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (A9-0092/2022 - Martin Hojsík)

Tudi ta predlog uredbe sem podprl. Predlog izraža dolgoročna stališča Evropskega parlamenta o onesnaženju s strupenimi kemikalijami in tudi obstojnimi organskimi onesnaževali ter obravnava pomisleke v zvezi z vplivi obstojnih organskih onesnaževal na javno zdravje in okolje ter v zvezi z vdiranjem teh snovi v krožno gospodarstvo.Določa tudi obstojna organska onesnaževala, ki ostajajo v okolju in se kopičijo v organizmih, s tem pa ogrožajo okolje in zdravje ljudi po vsem svetu. Ko se sproščajo, prehajajo daleč čez meje svojega izvora in se kopičijo celo na območjih, kjer se nikoli niso ne uporabljala ne proizvajala. Visoke mejne koncentracije bi pomenile, da bi lahko obstojna organska onesnaževala prihajala v procese recikliranja in se tako vračala v gospodarstvo, namesto da bi jih odpravili.Določeni predlogi sprememb, predlagane mejne koncentracije, bi morali temeljiti na previdnostnem načelu iz Pogodbe o delovanju Evropske unije (PDEU) in biti namenjeni odpravi sproščanja obstojnih organskih onesnaževal v okolje, kadar je to izvedljivo, da se doseže cilj visoke ravni varovanja zdravja ljudi in okolja.Predlog določa tudi, da je odbor za pregled obstojnih organskih onesnaževal (POPRC) predlagal uvrstitev perfluoroheksan sulfonske kisline (PFHxS), njenih soli in njej sorodnih spojin v Prilogo A h konvenciji brez posebnih izjem.
2022/10/04
Situation of Roma people living in settlements in the EU (B9-0413/2022)

Poročilo glede položaja Romov sem podprl. Poročilo določa zaskrbljenost zaradi velikega razkoraka med izjavami in zavezami o močni socialni Evropi ter realnostjo na terenu.Poziva države članice, naj instrument jamstva za otroke uporabijo tudi za romske otroke ter poziva k sprejetju posebnih kazalnikov v nacionalnih načrtih za oživitev in odpornost za obravnavanje potreb Romov. Poročilo tudi navaja margaliziran položaj in izključenost Romov ter problematiko Romov, ki živijo v naseljih, saj bi ta lahko predstavljala kršitev temeljnih vrednot EU ter določa, da bi Barcelonski cilji morali obravnavati tudi predšolske potrebe romskih otrok.Kot nekdanji župan občine, v kateri imamo precej veliko romsko skupnost, sem zelo dobro seznanjen z romsko problematiko in vem, da je predvsem z dialogom mogoče doseči napredek na tem področju.A za tango sta potrebna dva, zato se pri reševanju te problematike tudi od romske skupnosti pričakuje določena mera pripravljenosti na sodelovanje in reševanje rešitev.
2022/10/05
Key objectives for the CITES CoP19 meeting in Panama (B9-0414/2022)

Poročila nisem podprl, saj ocenjujem, da se neustrezno opredeljuje do lova in lovske skupnosti. Tako mednarodne organizacije kot številni predpisi jasno določajo, da lovske trofeje tudi predstavljajo pomemben vir preživetja za številne lokalne skupnosti, celo mednarodni sporazumi trdijo, da je lahko lov pozitiven dejavnik.Poročilo se sicer opredeljuje do 19. srečanja Konference pogodbenic Konvencije o mednarodni trgovini z ogroženimi prostoživečimi živalskimi in rastlinskimi vrstami (CITES), ki bo potekalo novembra 2022 v Panami. Konferenca pogodbenic (COP) se sestane za pregled izvajanja konvencije na vsake dve do tri leta, kjer razpravljajo o predlogih za spremembo seznamov vrst, različnih dokumentih ter priporočajo ukrepe za izboljšanje učinkovitosti konvencije.Poročilo tudi omenja spremembe dodatkov v konvenciji, da se okrepi previdnostno načelo v zvezi z varstvom vrst v vseh uradnih stališčih pogodbenic ter na krepitev vloge EU v svetovnem boju proti trgovini s prostoživečimi vrstami.
2022/10/05
Access to water as a human right – the external dimension (A9-0231/2022 - Miguel Urbán Crespo)

Resolucija Generalne skupščine OZN št. 64/292 pravico do varne in čiste pitne vode in komunalnih storitev priznava kot človekovo pravico, ki je nujna za polno uživanje življenja in vseh človekovih pravic, zato sem navedeno poročilo tudi podprl.Poročilo poziva EU in države članice, naj spodbujajo pravice do varne pitne vode, sanitarij in higiene ter njihov normativni razvoj v večstranskih in regionalnih forumih, ter poudarja, da je napredek v smeri priznavanja pravice do čistega, zdravega in trajnostnega okolja pogoj, ki omogoča doseganje varne pitne vode in sanitarij za vse. Določa oz. poudarja, da onesnaževanje, neučinkovito upravljanje in čezmerno črpanje vodnih virov ter onesnaževanje, ki ga povzročajo zlorabe industrijskih dejavnosti, negativno vplivajo na uveljavljanje človekovih pravic do vode in sanitarnih razmer.Prav tako poziva EU, naj podpre ključno delo, ki ga opravljajo zagovorniki okoljskih pravic in organizacije civilne družbe, pri spodbujanju varnosti in svobode okoljskih zagovornikov človekovih pravic, da delujejo brez nasilja in ustrahovanja.
2022/10/05
The EU’s response to the increase in energy prices in Europe (RC-B9-0416/2022, B9-0416/2022, B9-0417/2022, B9-0418/2022, B9-0419/2022, B9-0420/2022, B9-0421/2022, B9-0422/2022)

Resolucijo sem podprl, ker ruska vojaška agresija močno vpliva na državljane in gospodarstvo EU, zlasti prek dramatičnega dviga cen energije in hrane, povzroča ogromno trpljenja ukrajinskim prebivalcem in pomeni neposreden napad na evropske vrednote.V resoluciji pozivamo h ukrepom za olajšanje bremena naraščajočih cen energije in življenjskih stroškov za evropske družine in podjetja, ki se osredotočajo predvsem na ciljno usmerjene ukrepe, potrebne za boj proti naraščajočim stroškom, varčevanje z energijo, denarno politiko in vlogo ECB, ponoven razmislek o oskrbi z energijo v Evropi, diverzifikacijo dobavne in vrednostne verige ter stroške poslovanja.Resolucija določa tudi, da podjetja trpijo zaradi rastočih proizvodnih stroškov zaradi višjih cen surovin, omejenih dobavnih verig in naraščajočih cen prevoza in energije, skupaj s spreminjanjem navad potrošnikov, in da so se zaradi hitro rastoče cene električne energije povečale zahteve po kritju za proizvajalce električne energije, ki so zavarovali svojo prodajo na terminskem trgu na doslej najvišjo raven.
2022/10/05
Slot utilisation rules at Union airports: temporary relief (C9-0225/2022 - Dominique Riquet) (vote)

Poročilo glede začasne razbremenitve pravil o uporabi slotov sem podprl.V poročilu je navedeno, da letalski prevozniki niso več mogli izpolnjevati običajnega pravila „uporabi ali izgubi,“ ne da bi tvegali znatno finančno ali okoljsko škodo, zato je EU dvakrat spremenila uredbo o slotih, da bi to pravilo prilagodila.S spremenjeno uredbo je Evropska komisija dobila tudi delegirana pooblastila za podaljšanje razbremenitve od pravil o slotih in prilagoditev praga uporabe, če bi se zmanjšanje letalskega prometa zaradi COVID-19 nadaljevalo oziroma bi se verjetno nadaljevalo.Predlog tudi navaja, da so bila uvedena tudi druga pravila za povečanje učinkovite in konkurenčne uporabe letaliških zmogljivosti (npr. tritedenski rok za vračilo slotov, ki niso namenjeni uporabi, prednost za ad hoc uporabnike slotov v nekaterih okoliščinah itd.).Cilj teh pravil je čim bolj povečati koristi za največje število uporabnikov in potnikom omogočiti, da izkoristijo prednosti konkurenčnega letalskega trga in povezljivosti.
2022/10/06
Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine (RC-B9-0430/2022/REV, B9-0430/2022, B9-0432/2022, B9-0433/2022, B9-0438/2022, B9-0446/2022) (vote)

Resolucijo sem podprl, ker v skladu z načeli ustanovne listine OZN in mednarodnega prava vse države uživajo enako suverenost in se morajo v mednarodnih odnosih vzdržati groženj in uporabe sile zoper ozemeljsko celovitost ali politično neodvisnost drugih držav.Resolucija določa, da ima Ruska federacija kot stalna članica varnostnega sveta OZN posebno politično odgovornost za ohranjanje miru in varnosti po svetu, vendar s svojimi agresivnimi dejanji proti suverenosti, neodvisnosti in ozemeljski celovitosti Ukrajine vztrajno krši načela ustanovne listine OZN ter odkrito nasprotuje mednarodni skupnosti z napovedjo nezakonitih dejanj, ki so kršitev ustanovne listine, in to kar med zasedanjem generalne skupščine OZN.Določa tudi, da Ruska federacija od 24. februarja 2022 izvaja nezakonito, neizzvano in neupravičeno vojaško agresijo proti Ukrajini in da je zaradi uspešne ukrajinske protiofenzive, sprožene v začetku septembra 2022, Rusija izgubila velik del ozemlja, ki ga je zasedla v ukrajinski pokrajini Harkov in drugih regijah vzhodne in južne Ukrajine.Pri tem so bili po osvoboditvi ozemlja odkriti novi dokazi o hudih kršitvah človekovih pravic in vojnih hudodelstvih, ki so jih zagrešile ruske sile in njihovi zavezniki, kot so množična grobišča v Izjumu, kjer je bilo več kot 440 trupel.
2022/10/06
Outcome of the Commission’s review of the 15-point action plan on trade and sustainable development (B9-0415/2022)

Resolucijo sem podprl, ker je EU zavezana trgovinskemu sistemu, ki je odprt in temelji na pravilih, ter ki je pravičen, vključujoč in trajnosten ter, ker je trgovinska politika EU pomembno geoekonomsko orodje in ker je pozitivna in proaktivna trgovinska agenda ključna za gospodarsko blaginjo, konkurenčnost, inovacije in ustvarjanje novih visokokakovostnih delovnih mest v Evropi.EU je kot največja trgovinska akterka na svetu v edinstvenem položaju, da lahko s partnerskimi državami na svetovni in dvostranski ravni sodeluje na način, da s svojo trgovinsko politiko in trgovinskimi sporazumi krepi spoštovanje mednarodnih delovnih standardov in okoljskih pravil.Določa tudi, da vsi sodobni trgovinski sporazumi EU vključujejo poglavja o trgovini in trajnostnem razvoju ter, da od leta 2018 njihovo izvajanje in izvrševanje usmerja akcijski načrt v 15 točkah. Pri tem Parlament dosledno poziva k izboljšanju izvajanja in učinkovitega izvrševanja poglavij o trgovini in trajnostnem razvoju ter k temu, da se kot skrajno sredstvo omogočijo sankcije.
2022/10/06
An EU approach for Space Traffic management - an EU contribution addressing a global challenge (B9-0423/2022)

Tudi ta predlog resolucije sem podprl. Menim, da je upravljanje vesoljskega prometa za Unijo strateškega pomena in prispeva k zagotavljanju varnega, zanesljivega in avtonomnega dostopa do vesolja, vračanja iz njega in njegove uporabe, zagotavlja dolgoročno trajnost vesolja ter spodbuja in zagotavlja trajno konkurenčnost vesoljske industrije EU.Resolucija določa, da se je v zadnjih letih znatno povečalo število vesoljskih operacij, satelitov v orbiti in odpadkov, da ta razvoj dogodkov eksponentno povečuje tveganja za varnost vesoljskih operacij v orbiti in trajnost vesolja. To bi lahko ogrozilo storitve, ki jih zagotavljajo komponente vesoljskega programa Unije.Določa tudi, da so se pojavili novi industrijski trendi, ki so privedli do bolj komercialnih pristopov k uporabi vesolja, novih nejavnih akterjev, ki vstopajo v vesoljski sektor, načrtovanih in potekajočih izstrelitev tako imenovanih megakonstelacij v nizko zemeljsko orbito in drugih komercialnih trendov, kot je vesoljsko rudarjenje.Nekatere tehnologije ponujajo zanesljive rešitve glede vesoljskega prometa, zastojev in tveganja trkov, razvite so bile številne inovacije v EU ter zasebne in javne pobude za odkrivanje odpadkov in za njihovo sledenje.
2022/10/06
Momentum for the Ocean: strengthening Ocean Governance and Biodiversity (B9-0426/2022)

Resolucijo sem podprl, ker je Evropski parlament razglasil izredne podnebne in okoljske razmere ter se zavezal cilju nujnega sprejetja konkretnih ukrepov, potrebnih za boj proti tej grožnji in njeno zajezitev, preden bo prepozno, saj sta izgubljanje biotske raznovrstnosti in podnebne spremembe prepletena in se stopnjujeta.Resolucija določa, da narava propada s hitrostjo in v obsegu, ki sta brez primere v človeški zgodovini. Ocenjuje se, da na svetovni ravni izumrtje grozi milijonu vrst; ker je v ugodnem stanju samo 23 % vrst in 16 % habitatov iz direktiv EU o naravi.Oceani prekrivajo 71 % površine Zemlje, proizvedejo polovico našega kisika ter absorbirajo tretjino emisij CO2 in 90 % presežne toplote v podnebnem sistemu, v okviru podnebne krize pa imajo edinstveno in ključno vlogo pri uravnavanju podnebja.Določa tudi, da je svet v okoljski in podnebni krizi, na katero se je treba odzvati na svetovni ravni z opredelitvijo skupnih izzivov, sinergije in področij za sodelovanje.
2022/10/06
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (A9-0243/2022 - Alicia Homs Ginel)

Poročilo, s katerim naj bi si Unija prizadeva za razvoj usklajene strategije za visoke stopnje zaposlovanja, zlasti za spodbujanje navzgor usmerjene ekonomske in socialne konvergence, kakovostno zaposlitev in izboljšanje delovnih pogojev, tako da bo podpirala in dopolnjevala dejavnosti držav članic ter trgov dela, ki so usmerjeni v prihodnost, sem s svojim glasom zavrnil.Poročilo namreč določa, da so smernice za zaposlovanje vsako leto predstavljene kot sklep Sveta in služijo kot osnova za priporočila za posamezne države v okviru evropskega semestra. Leta 2021 Komisija ni spremenila smernic, ki so bile pripravljene že za leto 2020, ampak je le posodobila uvodne izjave, da odražajo sklepe socialnega vrha v Portu in akcijski načrt evropskega stebra socialnih pravic.Vsebuje tudi določene druge problematične elemente, kot so sklicevanje na univerzalni dostop do sistemov oskrbe in izobraževanja, nacionalno obdavčitev za podporo podnebnim in okoljskim ciljem evropskega zelenega dogovora ter razširitev zaščite iz direktive o začasni zaščiti na vse begunce. Tudi drugi problematični elementi iz lanskoletnega poročila o smernicah za zaposlovanje so bili ponovno vključeni v letošnje poročilo.
2022/10/18
Discharge 2020: EU general budget - Council and European Council (A9-0236/2022 - Isabel García Muñoz)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker v skladu s členom 13 Pogodbe o Evropski uniji (PEU) vsaka institucija deluje v mejah pristojnosti, ki so ji bile dodeljene s temeljnima pogodbama, in v skladu s postopki, pogoji in cilji, ki jih ti dve pogodbi določata, pri čemer institucije med seboj lojalno sodelujejo.Poročilo pojasnjuje, da so vse politične skupine pri glasovanju v odboru sledile stališču poročevalca. Sklep o praznjenju je bil na stopnji odbora zavrnjen, drugi sklep o praznjenju pa je bil sprejet.Izpostavljeno je tudi, da želi Parlament kot organ za razrešnico med postopkom podelitve poudariti poseben pomen nadaljnjega povečevanja demokratične legitimnosti institucij Unije v razmerju do državljanov Unije, in sicer z večjo preglednostjo in odgovornostjo, oblikovanjem proračuna glede na uspešnost in dobrim upravljanjem človeških virov in tudi, da Parlament že skoraj 20 let izvaja uveljavljeno in spoštovano prakso podeljevanja razrešnice vsem institucijam, organom, uradom in agencijam Unije za njihove upravne odhodke, pri čemer tudi Komisija nadaljevanje te prakse podpira.
2022/10/18
Discharge 2020: EU general budget - European Economic and Social Committee (A9-0238/2022 - Isabel García Muñoz)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker v skladu s členom 13 Pogodbe o Evropski uniji (PEU) vsaka institucija deluje v mejah pristojnosti, ki so ji bile dodeljene z ustanovnima pogodbama, in v skladu s postopki, pogoji in cilji, ki jih ti dve pogodbi določata, in ker institucije med seboj lojalno sodelujejo.Čeprav se kritizira počasen napredek pri obravnavanju primerov nadlegovanja, poročilo hkrati izpostavila korake in ukrepe, sprejete za odpravo pomanjkljivosti notranjih postopkov, ki jih izvaja upravna hierarhija.Določa tudi primere nadlegovanja in izpostavlja premajhno skrbnost odbora, da bi jih obravnaval v razumnem roku. Prav tako določa, da bi morale biti vse institucije Unije zgled, ko gre za integriteto, preglednost in popolno odgovornost državljanom Unije za porabo sredstev, ki so jim bila zaupana kot institucijam Unije, kar absolutno podpiram.
2022/10/18
Discharge 2020: European Border and Coast Guard Agency (A9-0235/2022 - Tomáš Zdechovský)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker je evropska varuhinja človekovih pravic opravila vrsto preiskav v zvezi s tem, ali Evropska agencija za mejno in obalno stražo (v nadaljnjem besedilu: agencija) spoštuje svoje obveznosti na področju temeljnih pravic in odgovorno izvaja svoje razširjene naloge v zadevah OI/5/2020/MHZ in OI/4/2021/MHZ, ter agenciji dala vrsto priporočil.Poročilo pojasnjuje, da je Evropski parlament maja 2022 sklenil preložiti podelitev razrešnice glede izvrševanja proračuna Evropske agencije za mejno in obalno stražo za proračunsko leto 2020 predvsem iz dveh razlogov. Prvi je nezadosten napredek pri pogojih iz postopka razrešnice za leto 2019, drugi pa so zaključki končnega poročila OLAF o obtožbah v zvezi s hudimi kršitvami in nespoštovanjem postopkov posameznikov v agenciji, do katerih poslanci Evropskega parlamenta že od začetka niso imeli dostopa.Izpostavlja tudi, da je bilo sprejetih 16 kompromisnih sprememb. Te spremembe obravnavajo in vključujejo naslednje točke: napredek pri izpolnjevanju pogojev iz razrešnice za leto 2019, imenovanje začasnega izvršnega direktorja s strani upravnega odbora, obsežno analizo rezultatov poročila OLAF, ki je bilo v anonimizirani različici na voljo članom odborov CONT in LIBE in ki je privedlo do širokega soglasja med političnimi skupinami pri izražanju resne zaskrbljenosti glede ugotovitev preiskave.
2022/10/18
Objection pursuant to Rule 112 (2) and (3): Active substances, including 8-hydroxyquinoline, chlorotoluron and difenoconazole (B9-0460/2022)

Resolucijo sem zavrnil, ker je bila aktivna snov 8-hidroksikinolin, odobrena v skladu z Uredbo (ES) št. 1107/2009, zakonito odobrena, in sicer z Izvedbeno uredbo Komisije (EU) št. 993/2011.Resolucija določa, da je bila aktivna snov klorotoluron 1. marca 2006 z Direktivo Komisije 2005/53/ES vključena v Prilogo I k Direktivi Sveta 91/414/EGS in se šteje, da je odobrena v skladu z Uredbo (ES) št. 1107/2009, postopek za obnovitev odobritve klorotolurona v skladu z Izvedbeno uredbo Komisije (EU) št. 844/2012 pa teče že od leta 2013.Določa tudi, da je bila aktivna snov difenokonazol 1. januarja 2009 z Direktivo Komisije 2006/69/ES vključena v Prilogo I k Direktivi 91/414/EGS in se šteje, da je odobrena v skladu z Uredbo (ES) št. 1107/2009.Prav tako je bilo obdobje odobritve 8-hidroksikinolina z Izvedbeno uredbo Komisije (EU) 2021/1449 že podaljšano za eno leto, zdaj pa se je z Izvedbeno uredbo Komisije (EU) 2022/1480 spet podaljšalo, in sicer do 31. decembra 2023. Zaradi navedenega sem zavrnil nasprotovanje.
2022/10/18
The accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area (B9-0462/2022, B9-0463/2022)

Resolucijo sem podprl, ker so strokovnjaki iz delovne skupine za schengensko evalvacijo potrdili, da so postopek schengenskega ocenjevanja za Bolgarijo in Romunijo zaključili in da sta državi pripravljeni na izvajanje vseh določb schengenskega pravnega reda, kar je potrdil tudi Svet v svojih sklepih z dne 9. in 10. junija 2011.Resolucija določa, da je bila pogodba o pristopu Romunije in Bolgarije k EU iz leta 2005 podpisana 25. aprila in je začela veljati 1. januarja 2007. Obe državi članici sta uspešno zaključili postopek schengenskega ocenjevanja.Čeprav sta Evropska komisija in Evropski parlament to priznala že leta 2011, ni bil sprejet noben sklep Sveta o pristopu Bolgarije in Romunije k schengenskemu območju in odpravi nadzora na njunih notranjih mejah. Pravzaprav je bil pristop Romunije in Bolgarije v Svetu desetletje blokiran zaradi implicitnega veta nekaterih držav članic.Določa tudi, da sta Bolgarija in Romunija marca 2022 izdali skupno izjavo, v kateri sta izjavili, da sta pripravljeni prostovoljno in pod skupno dogovorjenimi pogoji povabiti skupino, ki jo usklajuje Komisija, da bi zagotovili popolno uporabo najnovejšega razvoja schengenskega pravnega reda.
2022/10/18
Draft amending budget 4/2022: Update of revenue (own resources) and other technical adjustments (A9-0240/2022 - Karlo Ressler)

Predlog sem podprl, ker je glavni namen predloga prilagoditi prihodkovno stran proračuna, da se upoštevajo najnovejši dogodki, in sicer posodobljene napovedi lastnih sredstev za proračun za leto 2022, o katerih se je 23. maja 2022 dogovoril svetovalni odbor za lastna sredstva, ter posodobiti preostale prihodke, kot so prispevki Združenega kraljestva, globe in drugo.Predlog določa, da je glavni cilj predloga spremembe proračuna št. 4/2022 posodobiti prihodkovno stran proračuna, da se upoštevajo posodobljene napovedi lastnih sredstev za proračun za leto 2022, o katerih se je 23. maja 2022 dogovoril Svetovalni odbor za lastna sredstva (ACOR). Določa tudi, da se poudarja zlasti povečanje dejanskih lastnih sredstev za 3 573,9 milijona EUR, in opozarja, da je treba pospešiti uvedbo novih lastnih sredstev v skladu z načrtom, določenim v medinstitucionalnem sporazumu, in sicer, da dodatni prihodki izhajajo iz novih lastnih sredstev, ki bodo zadostovala za kritje vsaj odplačila stroškov instrumenta za izterjavo. Evropski parlament še ni opredelil svojega stališča o predlogu za poglavje RePowerEU, instrumenta za okrevanje in odpornost (RRF), in zato predlagana sprememba proračunske nomenklature ne posega v zakonodajni izid.
2022/10/19
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 - all sections (A9-0241/2022 - Nicolae Ştefănuță, Niclas Herbst)

Poročilo sem podprl, ker je treba v letu 2023 povečati finančno podporo Unije Agenciji Združenih narodov za pomoč in zaposlovanje palestinskih beguncev na Bližnjem vzhodu (UNRWA), da bi tej agenciji pomagali izpolniti njen mandat in omogočili neprekinjeno zagotavljanje ključnih storitev, vključno z izobraževanjem in humanitarno pomočjo, najranljivejšim prebivalcem na Bližnjem vzhoduPoročilo določa, da osnutek proračuna za leto 2023 odraža izzive in prednostne naloge EU v okviru večletnega finančnega okvira (MFF) za obdobje 2021–2027, ki vključuje zeleni in digitalni prehod, s ciljem narediti evropsko gospodarstvo pravičnejše, bolj odporno in bolj trajnostno. Določa tudi, da morajo EU in njene države članice v letu 2023 še naprej okrevati po gospodarski, socialni in zdravstveni krizi, ki jo je povzročila pandemija COVID-19. Glede na negotovosti glede gospodarskega vpliva ruske invazije na Ukrajino bosta popolna uporaba proračuna EU in instrumenta EU za oživitev, NextGeneration, bistvena za spodbujanje gospodarstva EU.Za leto 2023 se predlaga letni proračun EU v višini 185,6 milijarde EUR v obveznostih in 166,3 milijarde EUR v plačilih ter približno 113,9 milijarde EUR nepovratnih sredstev v okviru NextGenerationEU. Skupne odobritve za prevzem obveznosti v predlogu proračuna za leto 2023 (vključno s posebnimi instrumenti) ustrezajo 1,14 % BND.
2022/10/19
Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) (A9-0233/2022 - Jörgen Warborn)

Poročilo sem podprl, saj je Osnutek uredbe o uporabi obnovljivih in nizkoogljičnih goriv v pomorskem prevozu (FuelEU za pomorstvo) sestavni del svežnja „Pripravljeni na 55“.Predlog Komisije vzpostavlja skupni okvir EU za okrepitev razvoja, proizvodnje in uporabe nizkoogljičnih goriv v ladijskem prometu. V njem je opisana tehnološko nevtralna pot zmanjševanja emisij, zaradi katere bodo morali lastniki in upravljavci ladij postopno zmanjševati emisije iz svojih plovil. Vsebuje tudi zahtevo, da se morajo ladje pod določenimi pogoji priključiti na oskrbo z električno energijo z obale, da bi omejili škodljivo onesnaževanje zraka.Poročilo določa, da pomorski prevoz predstavlja približno 75 % zunanje trgovine EU in 31 % notranje trgovine v EU v smislu obsega. Letno se v pristaniščih držav članic vkrca ali izkrca 400 milijonov potnikov, od tega približno 14 milijonov na ladjah za križarjenje. Pomorski prevoz je zato bistven sestavni del evropskega prometnega sistema in je ključnega pomena za evropsko gospodarstvo. Določa tudi, da je pot zmanjševanja emisij, ki jo je pripravila Komisija, usmerjena v ladje nad 5.000 bruto ton in zajema 100 % njihovih potovanj znotraj EU in 50 % njihovih potovanj med pristanišči EU in pristanišči v tretjih državah.
2022/10/19
Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (A9-0234/2022 - Ismail Ertug)

Poročilo sem podprl, saj evropski prometni sektor trenutno doživlja spremembe zgodovinskih razsežnosti. Ta sektor ima velik ekološki odtis, saj povzroči 27 % vseh emisij toplogrednih plinov v Uniji.Medtem ko so se skupne emisije Unije med letoma 1990 in 2019 zmanjšale, je promet edini sektor z visokimi emisijami, katerega emisije so se še povečale. Ta negativni trend ni združljiv s prehodom Unije na trajnostno družbo in njenimi podnebnimi cilji. Prav tako onemogoča izkoriščenje potenciala evropske industrije, da bi prevzela vodilno vlogo v svetu pri prehodu na trajnostno mobilnost.Poročilo določa, da mora prometni sektor v skladu z evropskim zelenim dogovorom do leta 2050 zmanjšati vsaj 90 % svojih emisij, zaradi česar je njegovo razogljičenje ključnega pomena za Unijo pri doseganju dolgoročnega cilja podnebne nevtralnosti, ki je določen v evropskih podnebnih pravilih. Določa tudi, da razogljičene prometa zagotovo ne bo brez izzivov, a bo tudi ponudilo velike priložnosti. S prehodom na trajnostne, obnovljive in učinkovite energetske rešitve v vseh načinih prevoza lahko Unija zmanjša emisije toplogrednih plinov in onesnaženje zraka in s tem izboljša kakovost življenja in zdravje državljanov, ustvari nova visokokakovostna delovna mesta ter hkrati posodobi in okrepi evropsko industrijo in njeno konkurenčnost.
2022/10/19
Specific provisions for the 2014-2020 cooperation programmes, following programme implementation disruption (C9-0289/2022 - Michael Gahler)

Poročilo sem podprl, saj ta predlog določa ciljno usmerjene spremembe pravnega okvira za obdobje 2014–2020, vzpostavljenega za programe sodelovanja, v okviru evropskega instrumenta sosedstva kot odziv na neizzvano in neupravičeno vojaško agresijo Rusije proti Ukrajini ter posledični vpliv na Evropsko unijo, zlasti na več njenih vzhodnih regij, ter na dolgotrajen vpliv pandemije COVID-19 na celotno EU.Poročilo določa, da je zaradi neizzvane in neupravičene vojaške agresije Rusije in vpletenosti Belorusije v to agresijo, izvajanje trinajstih programov čezmejnega sodelovanja in dveh programov transnacionalnega sodelovanja med devetimi državami članicami ter Ukrajino in Republiko Moldavijo na eni strani ter Rusijo in Belorusijo na drugi strani znatno moteno iz različnih razlogov. Kar zadeva programe z Ukrajino, so motnje posledica vpliva ruske invazije na izvajanje programov in projektov s strani akterjev v Ukrajini.Poleg tega so se morali javni organi in posamezniki zaradi znatnih tokov razseljenih oseb znotraj Ukrajine in iz Ukrajine v Republiko Moldavijo zlasti osredotočiti na ukrepe humanitarne in takojšnje pomoči, namesto da bi nadaljevali s projekti sodelovanja.
2022/10/20
Non-recognition of Russian travel documents issued in occupied foreign regions (C9-0302/2022 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)

Poročilo sem podprl, saj ima Rusija kot podpisnica sporazumov iz Minska jasno in neposredno odgovornost, da si prizadeva za mirno rešitev spora. Rusija z odločitvijo, da prizna območji pokrajin vzhodne Ukrajine, ki nista pod vladnim nadzorom, kot neodvisni entiteti, očitno krši sporazume iz Minska, ki določajo popolno vrnitev teh območij pod nadzor ukrajinske vlade.Poročilo določa, da se je EU 23. februarja 2022 soglasno dogovorila o prvem svežnju sankcij, ki so Rusiji povzročile dodatne stroške, v odziv na njena agresorska dejanja. To je vključevalo posamezne sankcije, finančne omejitve in omejitve gospodarskih odnosov med EU in območjema pokrajin Doneck in Lugansk, ki nista pod vladnim nadzorom Ukrajine. Določa tudi, da je Evropski svet 24. februarja 2022 najostreje obsodil neizzvano in neupravičeno vojaško agresijo Rusije proti Ukrajini ter skupaj s svojimi mednarodnimi partnerji izrazil popolno solidarnost z Ukrajino in njenim prebivalstvom.
2022/10/20
The Rule of Law in Malta, five years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia (B9-0470/2022, B9-0471/2022)

Resolucijo sem podprl, ker Unija temelji na skupnih vrednotah spoštovanja človekovega dostojanstva, svobode, demokracije, enakosti, pravne države in spoštovanja človekovih pravic, vključno s pravicami pripadnikov manjšin, ki so določene v členu 2 PEU in so skupne državam članicam EU, države kandidatke, ki želijo pristopiti k Uniji, pa jih morajo spoštovati kot del københavnskih meril, od katerih po pristopu ni mogoče odstopiti ali jih samovoljno razlagati.Resolucija določa, da so za Unijo in njene države članice načelo pravne države, spoštovanje demokracije, človekovih pravic, temeljnih svoboščin ter vrednot in načel, določenih v pogodbah EU in mednarodnih instrumentih s področja človekovih pravic, obveze, ki jih je treba upoštevati.Določa tudi, da je bilo na podlagi preiskav umora, ki so jih ob pomoči Europola opravili malteški organi, doslej identificiranih in privedenih pred sodišče več osumljencev in eden od domnevno glavnih načrtovalcev umora, in sicer lastnik dubajskega podjetja 17 Black Ltd. in nekdanji član upravnega odbora ElectroGas Malta Ltd., ki proizvaja večino električne energije na Malti, ki je bil aretiran 20. novembra 2019 med domnevnim poskusom bega iz države, in da je bil v preiskave vključen tudi zvezni preiskovalni urad ZDA (FBI).
2022/10/20
UN Climate Change Conference 2022 in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt (COP27) (B9-0461/2022)

Resolucijo sem s svojim glasom podprl, ker so izguba biotske raznovrstnosti in podnebne spremembe prepletene in se medsebojno pospešujejo, pri čemer pomenijo enako veliko grožnjo za življenje na našem planetu, zato bi jih bilo treba nujno obravnavati skupaj.Resolucija določa, da so v prejšnjih letih koordinatorji ENVI pripravili ustna vprašanja za Komisijo in Svet ter osnutek predloga resolucije z namenom priprave stališča Parlamenta pred konferenco UNFCCC COP27 v Egiptu. Pozneje letos, 12. julija, so evropski poslanci na glasovanju poudarili pomen ukrepov, ki jih je treba sprejeti, da se zagotovi znaten napredek na konferenci.Predlog resolucije se osredotoča predvsem na podnebje in biotsko raznovrstnost kot najpomembnejša izziva ter na nadaljevanje prizadevanj za omejitev globalnega segrevanja na 1,5 °C.Določa tudi, da je bilo sestavljenih preko 30 kompromisov in vsi so bili sprejeti na glasovanju odbora, večinoma v skladu s priporočili EPP.V resoluciji se priznava, da ruska invazija na Ukrajino poudarja nujnost hitrega preoblikovanja svetovnega energetskega sistema.Prav tako je treba izpolniti cilj 100 milijard USD podnebnega financiranja, denar pa bi moral biti izplačan že leta 2022, EU pa največ prispeva k financiranju podnebnih sprememb za države v razvoju.
2022/10/20
Cultural solidarity with Ukraine and a joint emergency response mechanism for cultural recovery in Europe (B9-0473/2022)

Resolucijo Evropskega parlamenta o solidarnosti z Ukrajino na področju kulture in skupnem mehanizmu za odzivanje na izredne razmere za okrevanje kulturnega sektorja v Evropi sem s svojim glasom podprl.Besedilo namreč pozdravlja vsesplošno in trdno podporo EU in njenih držav članic ukrajinskim kulturnim in ustvarjalnim sektorjem in gospodarskim dejavnostim ter hitro mobilizacijo finančnih instrumentov Komisije, vladnih akterjev, nevladnih organizacij in civilne družbe za podporo umetnikom in kulturnim delavcem, ki bežijo pred vojno, kulturnim organizacijam držav, ki sprejemajo ukrajinske begunce, ter zaščiti kulturne dediščine.Zlasti pozdravlja pobude za hiter odziv, kot je solidarnostni sklad za Ukrajino.Ravno tako izraža iskreno solidarnost z izvajalci, umetniki, ustvarjalci, avtorji, založniki, njihovimi podjetji ter vsemi drugimi kulturnimi ustvarjalci in delavci, tudi amaterskimi, saj bosta imela umetnost in kultura odločilno vlogo pri oživitvi in obnovi Ukrajine ter pozdravlja zlasti ukrajinske umetnike in ustvarjalce, ki so se ruski invaziji uprli z umetniškim ustvarjanjem.Besedilo tudi poziva Komisijo in države članice, naj nujne potrebe na področju kulture in kulturne dediščine upoštevajo pri humanitarni pomoči EU Ukrajini.
2022/10/20
The situation in Burkina Faso following the coup d’état (RC-B9-0464/2022, B9-0464/2022, B9-0465/2022, B9-0466/2022, B9-0467/2022, B9-0468/2022, B9-0469/2022)

Resolucijo sem podprl, ker je po državnem udaru januarja 2022 ob posredovanju skupnosti ECOWAS vojska privolila v prehodno obdobje do julija 2024, ko naj bi potekale demokratične volitve.Resolucija določa, da so pripadniki burkinafaške vojske pod vodstvom stotnika Ibrahima Traoréja 30. septembra 2022 izvedli državni udar in strmoglavili podpolkovnika Paul-Henrija Sandaogoja Damibaja in da je nekdanji predsednik Damiba prevzel oblast z državnim udarom 24. januarja 2022, ko je bil strmoglavljen predsednik Roch Kaboré, demokratično izvoljen novembra 2020, pri čemer je trenutni predsednik Ibrahim Traoré, podobno kot njegov predhodnik Damiba, državni udar utemeljil z nezmožnostjo oblasti in da bi se zajezilo slabšanje varnostnih razmer.Določa tudi, da naj bi glede na dezinformacije nekdanji predsednik Damiba zaprosil za francosko zaščito in jo tudi dobil, kar so francoski organi takoj in odločno zanikali, tako kot nekdanji predsednik Damiba in sedanji predsednik Ibrahim Traoré.
2022/10/20
EU/Ukraine Agreement on the carriage of freight by road (A9-0263/2022 - Marian-Jean Marinescu)

Zakonodajno resolucijo evropskega parlamenta o osnutku sklepa Sveta o sklenitvi, v imenu Evropske unije, Sporazuma med Evropsko unijo in Ukrajino o cestnem prevozu blaga, sem s svojim glasom podprl.Po neupravičenem vdoru Ruske federacije v Ukrajino in po tem, ko so ruske oborožene sile blokirale ukrajinska pristanišča, se je ves izvoz iz Ukrajine po morju namreč ustavil. Poleg tega je ukrajinski zračni prostor zaprt za civilni prevoz.V prizadevanjih, da bi našli alternativne cestne poti, po katerih bi Ukrajina izvažala svoje zaloge žita, goriva, živil in drugega ustreznega blaga, se je s predmetnim sporazumom o dvostranskih operacijah in tranzitom liberaliziral prevoz tovora po cesti med Unijo in Ukrajino, v njem pa so navedene tudi posebne določbe v zvezi z vozniškimi dovoljenji.Sporazum je zaradi izrednih okoliščin, v katerih potekajo pogajanja o njem in njegovo izvajanje, časovno omejen, mogoče pa ga je podaljšati, kar absolutno podpiram.
2022/11/10
EU/Moldova Agreement on the carriage of freight by road (A9-0262/2022 - Marian-Jean Marinescu)

Zakonodajno resolucijo evropskega parlamenta o osnutku sklepa Sveta o sklenitvi, v imenu Evropske unije, Sporazuma med Evropsko unijo in Moldavijo o cestnem prevozu blaga, sem s svojim glasom podprl.Neupravičena invazija Ruske federacije na Ukrajino je namreč povzročila občutne motnje v prometnem sektorju, in sicer ne le v Ukrajini, temveč tudi v sosednji Republiki Moldaviji. Trenuten položaj je takšen, da ukrajinska pristanišča blokirajo ruske oborožene sile, ukrajinski zračni prostor pa je zaprt za civilni promet.Zato morajo gospodarski subjekti iz Republike Moldavije poiskati alternativne tranzitne poti po cesti skozi Evropsko unijo in nove trge za izvoz svojega blaga ter pomagati Ukrajini pri prevozu njenega blaga prek ozemlja Moldavije.Sedanji sporazum liberalizira cestni prevoz tovora med Unijo in Moldavijo na področju dvostranskih operacij in tranzita, da bi se povečala zmogljivost Moldavije za izvoz lastnih in ukrajinskih proizvodov po cesti na ozemlje Evropske unije in prek njega. Sporazum je zaradi izrednih okoliščin, v katerih se odvijajo pogajanja in njegovo izvajanje, časovno omejen, mogoče pa ga je podaljšati, kar absolutno podpiram.
2022/11/10
Conclusion of an agreement under GATS on the modification of schedules of specific commitments (A9-0257/2022 - Bernd Lange)

S svojim glasom sem podprl Zakonodajno resolucijo Evropskega parlamenta o predlogu sklepa Sveta o sklenitvi, v imenu Evropske unije, sporazuma o spremembi seznamov specifičnih obvez na podlagi Splošnega sporazuma o trgovini s storitvami, da se vključi Priloga 1 k Izjavi o zaključku pogajanj o nacionalnem urejanju storitev z dne 2. decembra 2021.Storitve namreč predstavljajo največji in najhitreje rastoči sektor današnjega gospodarstva, vendar so zapletena pravila in postopki znatno omejili obseg trgovine s storitvami.Ta pobuda bo uskladila zahteve in postopke glede kvalifikacij, tehnične standarde, zahteve za izdajo dovoljenj in postopke za ponudnike storitev. Izvajanje tega sporazuma bo pomagalo zlasti MSP z zmanjšanjem pravnega in upravnega bremena. Poleg tega bo ta pobuda pomagala zmanjšati stroške svetovne trgovine s storitvami za več kot 150 milijard USD vsako leto, kar absolutno podpiram.
2022/11/10
Distortive foreign subsidies (A9-0135/2022 - Christophe Hansen)

Predlog uredbe Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o tujih subvencijah, ki izkrivljajo notranji trg, sem s svojim glasom podprl.Vsebuje namreč številne dobre določbe, kot so znižan prag „de minimis“. Med tem, ko so pragi za priglasitev koncentracij in javnih naročil, kot jih je predlagala Komisija, ostali nespremenjeni. Poleg tega merilo enakovrednosti uvaja možnost, da Komisija upošteva obstoj mehanizma za nadzor subvencij v tretji državi, ki je vsaj enakovreden sistemu Unije. Ravno tako besedilo predvideva test tehtanja, ki Komisiji omogoča, da uravnoteži negativne učinke tuje subvencije s pozitivnimi učinki, ki jih lahko ima na razvoj zadevne subvencionirane gospodarske dejavnosti na notranjem trgu. Skrajšani so bili tudi roki za poglobljeno preiskavo javnih naročil ter uspešno dodan nov člen o dialogu s tretjimi državami.Kot varovalka je v besedilu določeno, da je učinkovitost uredbe treba preveriti v treh letih, pri čemer je vključen obsežen seznam elementov, ki jih je treba upoštevati pri ocenjevanju uporabe in učinkovitosti uredbe. Predvidena je tudi objava smernic za uporabo uredbe v treh letih po začetku veljavnosti.Parlament je poleg začasnega dogovora uspel doseči tudi dve politični izjavi o večstranskih pravilih za obravnavo izkrivljajočih tujih subvencij, s čimer se je EU zavezala, da bo povečala učinkovitost večstranskega okvira za subvencije.
2022/11/10
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (A9-0059/2022 - Pascal Durand)

Poročilo o predlogu direktive Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o spremembi Direktive 2013/34/EU, Direktive 2004/109/ES, Direktive 2006/43/ES in Uredbe (EU) št. 537/2014 glede poročanja podjetij o trajnostnosti sem s svojim glasom podprl.Besedilo namreč uvaja obvezna pravila poročanja za nekatera podjetja, predvsem v zvezi s socialnimi in okoljskimi vplivi, spreminja zahteve glede poročanja obstoječe direktive o nefinančnem poročanju. Predlog je del evropskega zelenega dogovora.
2022/11/10
Digital finance: Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) (A9-0341/2021 - Billy Kelleher)

Poročilo o predlogu uredbe Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o digitalni operativni odpornosti za finančni sektor in spremembi uredb (ES) št. 1060/2009, (EU) št. 648/2012, (EU) št. 600/2014 in (EU) št. 909/2014 sem s svojim glasom podprl.Gre v bistvu za trialožni dogovor, ki je sestavljen iz te uredbe in spremljajoče direktive (poročilo Peksa), ki je bila ravno tako sprejeta na tem istem plenarnem zasedanju. Dokument postavlja enotne zahteve za varnost omrežij in informacijskih sistemov podjetij in organizacij, ki delujejo v finančnem sektorju, ter kritičnih tretjih oseb, ki jim zagotavljajo storitve, povezane z IKT, kot so platforme v oblaku ali storitve analitike podatkov. Ravno tako ustvarja regulativni okvir o odpornosti na digitalno delovanje.Ta uredba je primarno namenjena konsolidaciji in nadgradnji zahtev glede tveganja informacijsko-komunikacijske tehnologije (IKT) kot dela zahtev glede operativnega tveganja, ki so bile doslej obravnavane ločeno v različnih uredbah in direktivah. Medtem ko so ti pravni akti Unije pokrivali glavne kategorije finančnega tveganja (npr. kreditno tveganje, tržno tveganje, kreditno tveganje nasprotne stranke in likvidnostno tveganje, tveganje obnašanja na trgu), v času njihovega sprejetja niso mogli celovito obravnavati vseh komponent digitalnega poslovanja, zato sem današnji predlog besedila podprl.
2022/11/10
Digital Finance: Amending Directive regarding Digital Operational Resilience requirements (A9-0340/2021 - Mikuláš Peksa)

Glasoval sem za Poročilo o predlogu direktive Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o spremembi direktiv 2006/43/ES, 2009/65/ES, 2009/138/EU, 2011/61/EU, 2013/36/EU, 2014/65/EU, (EU) 2015/2366 in (EU) 2016/2341.Gre v bistvu za trialožni sporazum, ki je sestavljen iz uredbe DORA (poročilo Kelleher) in te predmetne spremne direktive.Ta direktiva uvaja vrsto sprememb, ki so potrebne za zagotovitev pravne jasnosti in doslednosti v zvezi z uporabo DORA s strani finančnih subjektov, ki so pooblaščeni in nadzorovani v skladu z različnimi direktivami (KNPVP, CRD, Solventnost 2, IORPS, AIFMD, MIFID, PSD), in zagotavlja nemoteno delovanje notranjega trga. Besedilo sem podprl tudi zato, ker je sorazmernost, kot ključno krovno načelo, vključena v vsa besedila.
2022/11/10
A high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (A9-0313/2021 - Bart Groothuis)

Glasoval sem za poročilo o predlogu direktive Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o ukrepih za visoko skupno raven kibernetske varnosti v Uniji in razveljavitvi Direktive (EU) 2016/1148.Ta direktiva namreč želi razširiti obveznosti in izboljšati zmogljivosti odzivanja na kibernetske incidente bistvenih in pomembnih zasebnih in javnih subjektov EU, ki zagotavljajo kritične storitve.Na podlagi načela MSP prijazne direktive smo uvedli jezik, ki od držav članic zahteva, da v svojih nacionalnih strategijah kibernetske varnosti obravnavajo posebne potrebe MSP.
2022/11/10
REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans (A9-0260/2022 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Siegfried Mureşan, Dragoş Pîslaru)

Glasoval sem za poročilo o predlogu uredbe Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o spremembi Uredbe (EU) 2021/241 glede poglavij REPowerEU v načrtih za okrevanje in odpornost ter spremembi Uredbe (EU) 2021/1060, Uredbe (EU) 2021/2115, Direktive 2003/87/ES in Sklepa (EU) 2015/1814.Poročilo sta namreč sprejela tudi odbora ECON in BUDG, pri čemer smo na plenarnem zasedanju - skladno s predlogom odbora ITRE - vključili tudi energijo z nizkimi emisijami ogljika v področje uporabe ter zagotovili, da ne bi omejili področja uporabe samo na obnovljive toplotne vire, ampak da bi se držali obnovljivih virov energije na splošno.Poročilo, kot je bilo sprejeto, predvideva vnaprejšnje financiranje, poglavje REPowerEU lahko spremlja zahtevek za vnaprejšnje financiranje zneska do 20 % dodatnih nepovratnih sredstev, zahtevanih za financiranje njegovih poglavij REPowerEU.Poročilo tudi dodatno krepi element uporabe oddelka za posojila in navaja, da lahko države članice zaprosijo za podporo za posojila kadar koli do 31. avgusta 2023, pod pogojem, da so Komisijo obvestile o svoji nameri, da bodo zaprosile za takšno podporo za posojila v 30 dneh po veljavnosti te uredbe o spremembi.Glede priporočil za posamezne države poročilo ohranja izvirno besedilo predloga Komisije, ne da bi oslabile določbe o upravljanju.
2022/11/10
Full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in Croatia (A9-0264/2022 - Paulo Rangel)

Uporabo vseh določb schengenskega pravnega reda na Hrvaškem sem s svojim glasom podprl.V slovenskem interesu je, da se zunanja meja EU s slovenske premakne naprej na hrvaške meje in sam zelo podpiram vstop Hrvaške v Schengen. To bo zelo ugodno vplivalo tako na Slovenijo kot Hrvaško in prebivalce obeh držav, na gospodarsko sodelovanje ter turizem, pri čemer se bomo izognili množičnim kolonam na meji ob vsakokratni poletni sezoni, ki hromijo promet in delajo preglavice prebivalcem ob meji.Je pa treba vsako zunanjo mejo EU skrbno varovati, predvsem tudi v luči množičnih nezakonitih migracij, saj organizatorji migrantskih poti zelo pazijo, kje in kdaj je meja najbolj prepustna. Varovanje evropske meje ni enostavno.Ko je bil v Grčiji na oblasti premier Tsipras, so migranti hiteli skozi Grčijo, ker je bila meja slabo varovana. Ko je bil notranji minister v Italiji Matteo Salvini, se je pritisk na italijanske meje zmanjšal, ker so bile bolje varovane. Kasneje je španska meja postala veliko bolj prepustna.Glede na vse to je zelo potrebna skupna stalna politika, kjer so jasno začrtana pravila za varovanje zunanje meje EU in moraš izpolnjevati pogoje, da jo obdržiš. To bi morala biti osnova vsake države, ki je vključena v Schengen in hkrati varuje zunanjo mejo EU.
2022/11/10
Esports and video games (A9-0244/2022 - Laurence Farreng)

Glasoval sem za poročilo o e-športu in videoigrah.Poročilo ima namreč velik pomen za številne akterje. S potencialnimi 23,3 milijardami evrov, 80.000 ljudmi, ki delajo v tem kulturnem in ustvarjalnem sektorju, in 5.000 evropskimi razvojnimi studii vseh velikosti, ki delajo v sektorju video iger, je EU ključni igralec na svetovnem trgu.Podjetja, kot so Ubisoft, CD Projekt in Paradox, so del te industrije, ki ima kompleksno strukturo, ki vključuje množico igralcev pri ustvarjanju igre: umetniško ustvarjanje, razvoj, pisanje, oblikovanje igre, testiranje, založništvo, komunikacija, lokalizacija , distribucija itd.S poročilom zato Parlament zahteva usklajene podatke in ocene ter predlaga konkretna priporočila za razvoj. Parlament meni, da je za razvoj tega sektorja potrebna dolgoročna strategija, da se poveča število koprodukcij z evropskimi igralci. Program Ustvarjalna Evropa financira evropski sektor video iger, vendar z do zdaj dodeljenim nizkim zneskom financiranja.E-šport je poseben sektor v primerjavi s tradicionalnim športom in opaža uporabo zasebnih subjektov za tekmovalne igre na srečo. Toda obenem se lahko oba dopolnjujeta in spodbujata podobne vrednote in veščine, kot so poštena igra, timsko delo, protirasizem in enakost spolov.
2022/11/10
Racial justice, non-discrimination and anti-racism in the EU (A9-0254/2022 - Evin Incir)

Predlog resolucije EP o rasni pravičnosti, nediskriminaciji in boju proti rasizmu v EU sem s svojim glasom podprl.Evropska unija namreč temelji na vrednotah spoštovanja človekovega dostojanstva, svobode, demokracije, enakosti, pravne države in spoštovanja človekovih pravic, vključno s pravicami pripadnikov manjšin, kot je določeno v členu 2 PEU; pravici do enakega obravnavanja in nediskriminacije pa sta kot temeljni pravici, zapisani v Listini, ter ju je treba v celoti spoštovati.Zakonodaja EU kot takšna torej prepoveduje diskriminacijo in nadlegovanje na podlagi rase ali narodnosti.Resolucija zato poudarja, da mora Unija nujno razviti robusten, vključujoč, celovit in mnogostranski pristop za učinkovit boj proti vsem oblikam rasizma in diskriminacije iz katerega koli razloga, in to na vseh področjih v EU ter vztraja, da morajo biti Unija in njene institucije v tem boju drugim za zgled.
2022/11/10
A long-term vision for the EU's rural areas (A9-0269/2022 - Isabel Carvalhais)

Podeželje nujno potrebuje dolgoročno vizijo razvoja, saj sicer ne bomo zaustavili odhajanja mladih s podeželja, opuščanja kmetijske proizvodnje in ostalih negativnih trendov, ki smo jim priča. Zato me veseli, da nam je uspelo sprejeti poročilo o Dolgoročni viziji razvoja podeželskih območij EU do l. 2040, ki vsebinsko dodatno bogati predlog Evropske komisije iz lanskega leta.Podeželje mora omogočiti možnosti za razvoj novih delovnih mest in kakovostno življenje. S to vizijo zaokrožujemo cilje, ki smo jih že v l. 2016 zapisali v koncept Pametnih vasi. Torej, rešiti problem odhajanja mladih s podeželja in staranja ljudi, prav tako pa zagotoviti vso potrebno infrastrukturo, vključno s širokopasovnimi povezavami, ki so se, predvsem med Covid-19 krizo, pokazale kot nujne na podeželju.Kmetijstvo je osnovna dejavnost na podeželju, ki pa potrebuje nove prijeme v okviru preciznega kmetijstva. Jasno je izpostavljen tudi pomen družinskih kmetij v EU, ki poleg pridelave zdrave in visoko kakovostne hrane skrbijo za ohranjanje poseljenega podeželja in tradicionalne krajine, od česar imajo velike koristi številne ostale gospodarske dejavnosti, predvsem turizem. Poudarjena je tudi izjemno pomembna vloga mladih kmetov pri modernizaciji evropskega kmetijstva, ustrezno pa naslavlja tudi problematiko velikih zveri.
2022/12/13
European system of national and regional accounts in the European Union (ESA 2010) (A9-0202/2022 - Irene Tinagli)

Poročilo se zavzema za ohranitev pomena revidiranega evropskega sistema računov (ESR 2010), kar zadeva njegovo konceptualno podlago in program prenosa ter za oblikovanje skupnih statističnih standardov, ki bi omogočili pripravo usklajenih podatkov o nacionalnih računih.Poročilo sem podprl, saj je potrebno, da se evropski sistem nacionalnih in regionalnih računov Evropske unije posodoblja in prilagaja novim potrebam svojih uporabnikov. Zadnja posodobitev sistema se je zgodila leta 2010, od takrat pa so se spremenili nekateri principi zbiranja podatkov, zato je potrebno, da se platforma posodobi.
2023/02/02
Conservation of the Southern Bluefin Tuna: conservation and management measures (A9-0134/2022 - Grace O'Sullivan)

Predlagana uredba vsebuje določbe o upravljanju, ohranjanju in nadzoru ukrepov v zvezi s prilovom južnega modroplavutega tuna v okviru Konvencije o ohranjanju južnega modroplavutega tuna. Predlog plovilom EU prepoveduje lovljenje južnega modroplavutega tuna, dovoljen je le prilov.Predlog sem podprl, saj je pomembno, da Evropska unija skrbi za biotsko raznolikost in ohranjanje živalskih vrst tako na kopnem kot v morju, hkrati pa sledi sklepom, ki jih je sprejel CCSBT, brez da bi EU s tem izgubljala regulativne pristojnosti na evropskih vodah.
2023/02/02
Transparency and targeting of political advertising (A9-0009/2023 - Sandro Gozi)

Predlog spodbuja visoke evropske standarde preglednosti političnih kampanj, boj proti dezinformacijam, svobodne in poštene volitve ter preprečuje vmešavanje v volitve pa tudi manipulacije z informacijami.Osnutek sem podprl, saj se mi zdi ključno, da so prebivalci držav članic jasno obveščeni o tem, ali določeno kampanjo podpira določena politična stranka ali ne.Osnutek pošilja tudi močno sporočilo evropskega parlamenta glede transparentnosti političnega oglaševanja. Predlog preprečuje financiranje subjektom s sedežem zunaj EU financiranje političnega oglaševanja, katerim bi, pri določanju kraja sedeža takega subjekta, ustrezni organi morali upoštevati, kje se nahaja končni upravljavec tega subjekta.
2023/02/02
Revision of the European Works Councils Directive (A9-0295/2022 - Dennis Radtke)

Resolucija Evropskega parlamenta poudarja, da se okrepijo evropski sveti delavcev in njihova zmožnost uveljavljanja pravic do obveščenosti in posvetovanja, da se poveča njihovo število, a je pri tem treba upoštevati različne sisteme odnosov med delodajalci in delojemalci v državah članicah.Resolucija doda, da je med predstavniki zaposlenih in poslovodstvom treba povečati ozaveščenost o evropskih svetih delavcev, njihovo prepoznavnost ter njihove morebitne prednosti ter ustvariti spodbude za razvoj evropskih svetov delavcev, njihovo širšo uporabo in učinkovito izvrševanje.Kljub temu sem se pri končnem glasovanju vzdržal, saj se s tem predlogom pretirano posega v pravice poslovodstev podjetij.
2023/02/02
Preparation of the EU-Ukraine Summit (RC-B9-0092/2023, B9-0092/2023, B9-0093/2023, B9-0094/2023, B9-0095/2023, B9-0096/2023)

Resolucija EP v zvezi s prihajajočim vrhom EU-Ukrajina poziva, naj se prednostno obravnava celovit sveženj ukrepov EU za oživitev Ukrajine. Spodbuja začetek pristopnih pogajanj, poleg tega pa podpira načrt postopnih korakov za pristop Ukrajine k enotnemu notranjemu trgu.Evropski parlament poziva k prožnemu in dopolnilnemu sodelovanju med tekočim izvajanjem pridružitvenega sporazuma. Na drugi strani pa poziva Ukrajino, naj nedvoumno pokaže odločnost, da uresniči evropske ambicije, s tem da pohitri procese reformiranja in čim prej izpolni pogoje za pristop.Resolucija poudarja nujnost sprejetja desetega svežnja sankcij proti Rusiji in poziva države članice, naj čim prej podprejo deset mirovnih predlogov ukrajinskega predsednika.Resolucija prav tako obsoja odločitev olimpijskega komiteja, da dovoli nastop ruskim športnikom na prihodnjih olimpijskih igrah.Resolucijo sem podprl, saj mora Evropski parlament jasno izkazati svojo podporo Ukrajini in obsoditi to nezakonito in neizzvano invazijo Rusije. Podpiram tudi izvajanje sankcij proti Rusiji, ki morajo biti učinkovite in hitre, hkrati pa mora Ukrajina pospešiti proces pridruževanja Evropski uniji.
2023/02/02
Union's rights in enforcing and implementing the UK Withdrawal Agreement and the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (A9-0248/2022 - Seán Kelly, Andreas Schieder, Danuta Maria Hübner)

Poročilo o predlogu uredbe Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o določitvi pravil za uveljavljanje pravic Unije pri izvajanju in izvrševanju Sporazuma o izstopu Združenega kraljestva Velika Britanija in Severna Irska iz Evropske unije in Evropske skupnosti za atomsko energijo ter Sporazuma o trgovini in sodelovanju med Evropsko unijo in Evropsko skupnostjo za atomsko energijo na eni strani ter Združenim kraljestvom Velika Britanija in Severna Irska na drugi strani sem s svojim glasom podprl.Namen predloga uredbe je določiti pravila in postopke, ki urejajo uveljavljanje pravic Unije v skladu s sporazumom Združenega kraljestva o izstopu iz EU ter sporazumom o trgovini in sodelovanju.Cilj predlagane uredbe je določiti splošna načela in enotne pogoje za uveljavljanje sporazuma o izstopu ter sporazuma o trgovini in sodelovanju ali katerega koli drugega sporazuma. Namen predloga je tudi pooblastiti komisijo za sprejemanje potrebnih ukrepov, vključno z omejitvami trgovine, naložb ali drugih dejavnosti, ki spadajo na področje uporabe Sporazuma o trgovini in sodelovanju, kadar je to potrebno.Predlog uredbe sem podprl, saj je pomembno, da se glede izstopa Združenega kraljestva iz Evropske unije postavijo jasna pravila, ki bodo določala meje in poštene obveznosti strank na obeh straneh sporazuma. Pozdravljam in podpiram tudi pooblastitev Komisije za sprejemanje potrebnih ukrepov, saj se bo tako lahko učinkovito nadziralo spoštovanje sporazuma.
2023/02/14
Union Secure Connectivity Programme 2023-2027 (A9-0249/2022 - Christophe Grudler)

Glasoval sem za Poročilo o predlogu uredbe Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o vzpostavitvi Programa Unije za varno povezljivost za obdobje 2023–2027.Gre za ustanovitev samostojne satelitske povezave do dvesto satelitov, ki bo zagotavljala varne, prilagodljive in odporne satelitske komunikacije. Za ustanovitev povezave je namenjenih šest milijard evrov, od tega bo 2,4 milijarde evrov prispevala Evropska unija, ostala sredstva pa bodo predstavljala zasebna vlaganja in denar držav članic.Program predvideva, da se bo infrastruktura najprej uporabljala za državne namene in nato od leta 2027 naprej še za komercialne namene. Ustanovitev takšne samostojne satelitske povezave je za Evropo strateškega pomena pri zagotavljanju varstva občutljivih podatkov in kritične infrastrukture.Uredbo sem podprl, saj se mi zdi zadeva ključnega pomena za večjo neodvisnost Evropske unije, pa tudi pri zagotavljanju večje varnosti na področju komunikacije in kritične infrastrukture. Zdi se mi pomembno, da Evropska unija gradi svojo neodvisnost na vseh področjih in zato je nujno povečanje neodvisnosti tudi na področju satelitske komunikacije.
2023/02/14
EU/Guyana Voluntary Partnership Agreement: forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products to the EU (A9-0008/2023 - Karin Karlsbro)

Glasoval sem za Priporočilo o osnutku sklepa Sveta o sklenitvi Prostovoljnega sporazuma o partnerstvu med Evropsko unijo in Kooperativno republiko Gvajano o izvrševanju zakonodaje, upravljanju in trgovanju na področju gozdov pri uvozu lesnih proizvodov v Evropsko unijo.Komisija je leta 2013 začela pogajanja s Kooperativno republiko Gvajano o prostovoljnem sporazumu o partnerstvu in jih zaključila novembra 2018. Prostovoljni sporazum o partnerstvu je zelo pomemben za Gvajano in ima potencial za tesnejše trgovinske odnose med EU in to državo. Pri tem pa je treba domorodnim ljudstvom, ki so prav tako lastniki gozdov, omogočiti polno in učinkovito udeležbo pri njegovem izvajanju.Ta sporazum bo izboljšal trajnostno upravljanje gozdov in gospodarjenje z njimi, zmanjšal nezakonito sečnjo ter prispeval k boju proti podnebnim spremembam in k trajnostnemu razvoju države. Uspešen pa bo samo, če se bo tudi dejansko izvajal, za kar bo potrebna trajna zavezanost in politična volja Gvajane.Glasoval se za sklenitev sporazuma, saj se kot poslanec ene najbolj gozdnatih držav v Evropi zavedam pomena trajnostnega ravnanja z gozdovi. Za Evropsko unijo je pomembno, da sodeluje tudi s tretjimi državami in jim pomaga pri razvoju.
2023/02/14
EU/Guyana Voluntary Partnership Agreement: forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products to the EU (Resolution) (A9-0018/2023 - Karin Karlsbro)

S svojim glasom sem predlog resolucije podprl, saj odločno podpira zaključek pogajanj o prostovoljnem sporazumu o partnerstvu pri izvrševanju zakonodaje, upravljanju in trgovanju na področju gozdov (FLEGT) med EU in Gvajano; se zaveda, da ima ta sporazum velik pomen za Gvajano, pa tudi potencial za tesnejše trgovinske odnose z EU in poziva Komisijo ter delegacijo EU v Gvajani, naj omogočita ustrezno krepitev zmogljivosti ter logistično in tehnično podporo v okviru sedanjih in prihodnjih instrumentov razvojnega sodelovanja.Nadalje tudi poudarja, kako pomembno je vzpostavljati partnerstva in razvijati mehanizme sodelovanja, da bi skupaj obravnavali vse vidike upravljanja gozdov, tudi v zvezi z izmenjavo informacij. Poudarja, da je treba regionalno razsežnost nezakonite sečnje ter prevoz in predelavo nezakonitega lesa in trgovino z njim obravnavati vzdolž celotne dobavne verige, in poziva, naj se to vključi v postopek ocenjevanja prostovoljnega sporazuma o partnerstvu.Resolucija tudi meni, da ima EU pomembno vlogo pri izboljševanju ponudbe in povpraševanja po lesu, da bi zavrnila nezakonito pridobljen les in državam izvoznicam pomagala v boju proti nezakoniti sečnji in korupciji, ki uničujeta njihove gozdove, prinašata podnebne spremembe in povzročata kršitve človekovih pravic.
2023/02/14
REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans (A9-0260/2022 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial, Siegfried Mureşan, Dragoş Pîslaru)

Dogodki v zadnjih dveh letih so Evropsko unijo postavili pred dejstvo, da mora postati energetsko varnejša, in jasno je, da je tovrstna varnost nujna za uspešno, trajnostno in vključujoče okrevanje. V tej luči je bilo določenih nekaj izjem in sprememb v okviru programa REPowerEU.Med drugim je bil sprejet dogovor, da so naftna infrastruktura in objekti načeloma izključeni iz programa REPowerEU, vendar je bila dodana izjema, da lahko države članice, ki so posebno odvisne od surove nafte in plina ali imajo specifične geografske razmere, vključijo v REPowerEU tudi poglavje z naftno infrastrukturo in objekti. Za reforme in naložbe, ki jih podpira instrument REPowerEU, se še naprej uporablja načelo »ne povzročaj večje škode« z izjemo potreb, da se zaščitijo neposredni interesi EU na področju energetske varnosti. Dosežen je bil tudi dokončni dogovor, da je potrebno podpirati reforme v smeri energetske učinkovitosti, razogljičenja industrije in vključevanja goriv z nizkim ogljičnim odtisom.Predlog podpiram, saj je nujno, da se obstoječe politike iz časa pred krizami prilagodi na nove razmere in se jih postavi v nov kontekst. Potrebno je slediti toku dogodkov in imeti ambiciozne načrte, vendar z zavedanjem realnih možnosti za dosego teh ciljev.
2023/02/14
Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in European Parliament elections (A9-0297/2022 - Damian Boeselager)

Evropa je celina, kjer se ljudje dnevno selijo po državah članicah, odhajajo iz svojih matičnih držav za daljša ali krajša časovna obdobja. Takšnim mobilnim državljanom je potrebno omogočiti, da svojo aktivno in pasivno volilno pravico v državi članici, kjer prebivajo, izvajajo pod enakimi pogoji, kot jo uživajo državljani države gostiteljice.Možnost glasovanja v državi gostiteljici bo ponujena vsem že ob prijavi prebivališča, lahko pa bodo to storili tudi kasneje. Ohranja se možnost, da prebivalci izberejo, v kateri državi bi radi izvajali svojo volilno pravico, preprečevanje dvojnega glasovanja, omogočanje izmenjave informacij, obveščanje volivcev o volilnih postopkih pred volitvami in ob prijavi prebivališča ter da je dvojno glasovanje prepovedano.Predlog sem podprl, saj se mi zdi ključno, da Evropska unija pride nasproti svojim volivcem, ki ne prebivajo v svojih domačih državah članicah. Ukrep se mi zdi primeren in potreben tudi v pomoč pri višanju volilne udeležbe na evropskih volitvah.
2023/02/14
Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in municipal elections (A9-0005/2023 - Joachim Stanisław Brudziński)

Predlog predlaga poenostavitev zahtev za registracijo, izboljšanje zagotavljanja informacij in ozaveščenosti o volitvah za državljane Evropske unije, ki ne prebivajo v svoji matični državi članici. S to pobudo se obravnavajo ugotovljene težave mobilnih državljanov EU pri uresničevanju njihovih volilnih pravic. Predlog posodablja, pojasnjuje in krepi pravila, da bi slednja podprla široko in vključujočo udeležbo mobilnih državljanov EU na lokalnih volitvah v državi članici prebivanja. Hkrati pa zmanjšuje upravne ovire, preprečuje izpis mobilnih državljanov iz volilnih imenikov matičnih držav na podlagi imenikov držav gostiteljic in povečuje obveščanje prebivalcev v zvezi z volitvami.Predlog sem podprl, saj menim, da bo pozitivno vplival na lažjo in številčnejšo participacijo prebivalcev EU na lokalnih in občinskih volitvah. Volilna pravica je ena izmed sestavnih delov evropskega državljanstva, ki ga imamo vsi prebivalci držav članic Evropske unije. Da bomo ta institut čim bolj približali ljudem in da ga bo čim več ljudi tudi izvrševalo, sem glasoval v korist temu predlogu.
2023/02/14
CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (A9-0150/2022 - Jan Huitema)

Evropska komisija v svojem predlogu spremembe uredbe predlaga postopno opuščanje vozil z motorjem na notranje izgorevanje vse do popolne opustitve v letu 2035. Spremembi uredbe sem nasprotoval in je nisem podprl, saj menim, da v določenih točkah zelo ogroža evropsko gospodarstvo: za takšen projekt niti še ni vzpostavljene dovolj infrastrukture, in tudi zato, ker si velik del Evropejcev električnih avtomobilov žal ne more privoščiti.Absolutno podpiram zeleni prehod v prometu in zmanjšanje ogljičnih izpustov, vendar je potrebno izbirati prave in previdne korake, kar ta uredba zagotovo ni. Za popolno prepoved avtomobilov z notranjim izgorevanjem bi bilo potrebnega več časa, da se okrepi sodelovanje strokovnjakov z industrijo na področju izdelovanja baterij in potrebne infrastrukture za električne avtomobile. Poleg tega bi morali najprej zgraditi potrebno in učinkovito infrastrukturo ter vzpostaviti dodatna, nova delovna mesta za ljudi, ki bodo izgubili delo v avtomobilski industriji. Zaradi pomanjkanja vmesnih korakov in nerealnosti predloga spremembe uredbe sem glasoval proti.
2023/02/14
Amendments to the European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs) Regulation (A9-0196/2022 - Michiel Hoogeveen)

Namen uredbe je bil podpreti razvoj evropskih dolgoročnih investicijskih skladov kot alternativnega nosilca dolgoročnih naložb za institucionalne in male vlagatelje ter okrepiti dolgoročne naložbe v gospodarstvu kot celoti.Dejansko financiranje dolgoročnih projektov potencialno podpira pametno, trajnostno in vključujočo rast EU. Predlog o spremembi uredbe o evropskih dolgoročnih investicijskih skladih vsebuje povečanje uporabe dolgoročnih naložbenih nosilcev in jih naredi privlačnejše za vlagatelje. Ključne spremembe vključujejo razlikovanje med ELTIF, ki se tržijo profesionalnim vlagateljem, in tistimi, do katerih imajo dostop mali vlagatelji, odpravo ovir za dostop malih vlagateljev do skladov in vzpostavitev neobveznega mehanizma likvidnostnega okna za odkupe za primere, ko morajo vlagatelji predčasno izstopiti.Predlog spremembe uredbe sem podprl, saj bo omogočal lažjo dostopnost teh skladov in omogočal večje možnosti črpanja teh sredstev. Naslavlja tako profesionalne vlagatelje kot tudi male vlagatelje, kar podpiram, saj so za močno evropsko gospodarsko potrebni in pomembni vsi akterji.
2023/02/15
EU/North Macedonia Agreement: operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in the Republic of North Macedonia (A9-0027/2023 - Lena Düpont)

Na vrhuncu evropske migracijske in begunske krize je več sto tisoč prosilcev za azil in migrantov v Evropsko unijo prispelo prek Zahodnega Balkana, Republika Severna Makedonija pa je bila na eni od glavnih poti za nedovoljene migracije, predvsem iz Grčije v Srbijo. Medtem ko se je število prihodov v Evropsko unijo od takrat zmanjšalo, se migracijska pot prek Severne Makedonije še vedno močno uporablja.Svet je 29. julija 2022 Komisijo pooblastil za začetek pogajanj s Severno Makedonijo o sporazumu o operativnih dejavnostih, ki naj bi jih Evropska agencija za mejno in obalno stražo izvajala v Severni Makedoniji. Ta sporazum ureja vse zadeve, potrebne za napotitev skupin za upravljanje meja iz stalne enote Evropske mejne in obalne straže v Republiko Severno Makedonijo, kjer lahko člani skupine izvajajo izvršilna pooblastila.Menim, da je sporazum ključen za operativno izvajanje varnostnih ukrepov za preprečevanje ilegalnih migracij v Evropsko unijo. Potrebno je omejiti tovrstne migracije in preprečevati nehumano tihotapljenje in kršitve človekovih pravic, ki jih izvršujejo tihotapci. Iz teh razlogov sem sporazum podprl in ga v celoti podpiram.
2023/02/15
Authorising Poland to ratify the amendment to the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Pollock Resources in the Central Bering Sea (A9-0007/2023 - Elżbieta Rafalska)

Konvencijo o ohranjanju in upravljanju virov saja v osrednjem Beringovem morju so leta 1994 podpisale Poljska, Kitajska, Japonska, Republika Koreja, Rusija in Združene države Amerike. Poljska je pogodbenica te organizacije od leta 1994. Po pridružitvi Poljske Evropski uniji leta 2004 je ohranjanje in upravljanje virov saja v osrednjem Beringovem morju začela upravljati Evropska unija.Besedilo Konvencije pa trenutno omogoča le članstvo držav, zato ga je treba spremeniti, da bi tudi Evropska unija lahko postala pogodbenica kot organizacija za regionalno gospodarsko povezovanje. S sklepom Sveta je bila Republika Poljska pooblaščena, da se v interesu Evropske unije pogaja o spremembi Konvencije, ki bi omogočilo sodelovanje Evropske unije kot polnopravne pogodbenice Konvencije. V ta namen je Republika Poljska predlagala spremembo Konvencije, da bi omogočila sodelovanje organizacij za regionalno gospodarsko povezovanje in da bi s tem omogočila Evropski uniji, da postane pogodbenica Konvencije.Pooblastilo sem podprl, saj se mi zdi ključno, da Evropska unija na ta način spodbuja ohranjanje ogroženih vrst in skrbi za visoke standarde na področju varovanja okolja in trajnostnega razvoja. To bo najpomembnejša vloga Evropske unije v konvenciji in zato tudi podpiram njen pristop k tej mednarodni pobudi.
2023/02/15
Protocol to the EC/Korea Cooperation Agreement on a Civil Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS): accession of Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania (A9-0006/2023 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

Po pristopu Republike Bolgarije, Hrvaške in Romunije k Evropski unije je bilo potrebno te tri države dodati k sodelovanju pri civilnem globalnem satelitskem navigacijskem sistemu med Evropsko skupnostjo in njenimi državami članicami na eni strani ter Republiko Korejo na drugi strani.Protokol je potrebno sprejeti, da se tem državam omogoči normalno sodelovanje v tem sporazumu, s čimer bodo tudi one pridobile določene prednosti. Evropska unija pa bo zagotovila besedilo tega protokola in sporazuma v jeziku teh držav. Protokol sem podprl.
2023/02/15
Joint Undertakings under Horizon Europe: Chips Joint Undertaking (A9-0012/2023 - Eva Maydell)

Namen predloga spremembe uredbe o čipih je doseči strateški cilj povečanja odpornosti evropskega polprevodniškega ekosistema in povečati njegov svetovni tržni delež. Cilj je tudi olajšati zgodnje sprejemanje novih čipov v evropski industriji in povečati njeno konkurenčnost.Eden od ciljev predlaganega zakona o čipih je vzpostavitev pobude čipov za Evropo, ki bo podprla obsežno krepitev zmogljivosti skozi naložbe v čezmejno in odprto, dostopno raziskovalno, razvojno in inovacijsko infrastrukturo, vzpostavljeno v Uniji, da se omogoči razvoj najsodobnejših in polprevodniških tehnologij naslednje generacije, ki bodo okrepile zmogljivosti EU za napredno zasnovo, sistemsko integracijo in proizvodnjo čipov, vključno s poudarkom na zagonskih in širitvenih podjetjih.Predlog spremembe sem podprl, saj se na področju polprevodnikov odpirajo težave, ki jih je potrebno pravočasno opaziti in premagati. Če želimo napredno, digitalizirano Evropo, je to eden izmed pravih korakov, zato sem predlog spremembe uredbe podprl. Evropa mora imeti jasno strategijo glede zagotavljanja zadostne količine čipov.
2023/02/15
Consultation on European Ombudsman Implementing Provisions (A9-0010/2023 - Paulo Rangel)

Uredba o splošnih pogojih, ki urejajo status varuhu človekovih pravic Evropske unije, določa, da se sprejmejo izvedbene določbe za to uredbo po posvetovanju z Evropskim parlamentom, Svetom in Evropsko komisijo.V poročilu je poročevalec izpostavil in predlagal nekaj sprememb statuta, ki obravnavajo to področje. Večinoma so to bile tehnične podrobnosti in spremembe, med drugim tudi to, da lahko varuh človekovih pravic sprejme ukrepe za zagotovitev, da se pritožba obravnava prednostno, pri čemer upošteva strateške teme dela, ki jih je varuh opredelil v letnem poročilu, ali posebno naravo pritožbe, vključno s področji, kot sta prijavljanje nepravilnosti in nadlegovanje. Obravnava tudi žaljive komunikacije in pritožbe, ki pomenijo zlorabo postopka v skladu s smernicami, sprejetimi v ta namen.Poročilo sem podprl, saj menim, da mora biti delo varuha človekovih pravic učinkovito, saj Evropska unija temelji na spoštovanju človekovih pravic in varuh mora skrbeti, da se slednje v največji možni meri tudi uresničujejo in spoštujejo.
2023/02/15
Situation of the former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili (RC-B9-0106/2023, B9-0106/2023, B9-0109/2023, B9-0112/2023, B9-0114/2023, B9-0117/2023)

Nekdanji gruzijski predsednik Mihail Sakašvili je že od oktobra leta 2021 zaprt v gruzijskem zaporu in pojavljati so se začele informacije, da se je njegovo zdravstveno stanje močno poslabšalo.Evropski parlament je zato sprejel resolucijo, ki izraža resno zaskrbljenost glede zdravja nekdanjega predsednika Sakašvilija in od gruzijskih oblasti zahteva, naj ga izpustijo oziroma mu omogočijo primerno zdravljenje v tujini.V njej evropski poslanci pozivamo sedanjo predsednico Salome Zurabišvili, naj uporabi svojo ustavno pravico in ga pomilosti. S tem bi zmanjšali politično polarizacijo v državi in dokazali zavezanost Gruzije evropskim vrednotam in vladavini prava.Evropski poslanci opominjamo gruzijske oblasti, da so odgovorne zagotoviti zdravje in dobro počutje gospoda Sakašvilija, mu zagotoviti ustrezno zdravstveno oskrbo ter spoštovati njegove temeljne pravice in osebno dostojanstvo v skladu z ustavo države in mednarodnimi zavezami.Resolucijo sem podprl, saj jasno zahteva spoštovanje vladavine prava in bo na neki način indikator, v kolikšni meri je Gruzija pripravljena spoštovati že omenjene evropske vrednote. Ravnanje Gruzije bo prav tako dober pokazatelj, na kakšni poti k Evropski uniji je Gruzija.
2023/02/15
Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence: EU accession (A9-0021/2023 - Łukasz Kohut, Arba Kokalari)

Položaj žensk je treba zaščititi in pokazati ničelno toleranco do nasilja nad njimi.Istanbulska konvencija je bila prva mednarodno pravno zavezujoča konvencija, ki jo je podpisalo vseh 27 držav članic. Konvencija je pomembna, ker kot celovit instrument za boj proti vsem vidikom nasilja zaradi spola ponuja možnosti za napredek.Pristop EU k tej konvenciji bi nedvomno predstavljal pomemben korak naproti celovitemu in harmoniziranemu odzivu, s katerim bi vsem ženskam in dekletom v Evropi pravno formalno zagotovili življenje brez nasilja, a vseeno ne gre pozabiti, da odločanje o tem ne spada v pristojnost Evropskega parlamenta, saj gre za mednarodno pogodbo, ki zavezuje podpisnice in ima svoja pristopna pravila.Posledično sem se glasovanja vzdržal.
2023/02/15
The EU priorities for the 67th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (B9-0100/2023, B9-0103/2023)

Glasoval sem za predlog besedila prednostnih nalog EU za 67. zasedanje Komisije OZN o položaju žensk, saj ureditev te problematike podpiram.
2023/02/15
Following up on measures requested by Parliament to strengthen the integrity of European institutions (RC-B9-0147/2023, B9-0147/2023, B9-0150/2023, B9-0152/2023, B9-0153/2023, B9-0154/2023)

Dogodki v zadevi Katargate so dodobra zamajali zaupanje v evropske institucije, še posebej v Evropski parlament. Kljub temu da gre za afero ene parlamentarne stranke (S&D), afera meče slabo luč na celotno institucijo, ki si mora zdaj povrniti ugled in oprati svoje ime.Menim, da je pripravljen načrt za krepitev integritete dobra popotnica za izboljšanje ugleda institucije. Ima veliko legitimnost, saj so pri njegovem nastanku sodelovali akterji vseh političnih strank v Evropskem parlamentu.A osebno še vedno menim, da predlog ni dovolj celovit. Nova pravila med drugim namreč predvidevajo doslednejše prijavljanje sestankov poslancev z lobisti in doslednejše prijavljanje daril, ki jih prejemamo evropski poslanci, ne določajo pa dovolj natančno pravil glede preiskovanja nevladnih organizacij, njihovega izvora in izvora njihovega premoženja.Zaradi navedenega sem se pri glasovanju vzdržal, saj je nedavna afera pokazala, da so največji problem ravno nevladne organizacije, sploh tiste, pri katerih ni znan vir financiranja. Prav je, da smo poslanci pri svojem delu dosledni in transparentni ter da spoštujemo evropske vrednote in višamo nivo integritete v svojem delu, a enako mora veljati tudi za institucije in organizacije, ki se pri svojem delu obračajo na nas.
2023/02/16
Establishment of an independent EU Ethics Body (B9-0151/2023, RC-B9-0144/2023, B9-0144/2023, B9-0145/2023, B9-0146/2023, B9-0148/2023, B9-0149/2023)

Pozornost javnosti glede transparentnosti, etičnosti in profesionalnosti dela evropskih institucij se je po aferi politične stranke S&D močno povečala.Med drugim predlog resolucije opozarja, da so preglednost, odgovornost in odprtost institucij temelj naših demokracij ter da se ravno na njih gradi odnos zaupanja z državljani. Nadalje, da je poleg ustanovitve neodvisnega organa EU za etiko potreben tudi dopolnilni predlog za zagotovitev postopkovnih jamstev in ustrezen protokol o varstvu podatkov.Določa tudi, da naj bodo odločitve organa EU za etiko zavezujoče in da je treba spremeniti poslovnik Parlamenta, da se uvedejo strožja merila in zaveze glede preglednosti in odgovornosti.Predlog resolucije sem podprl, saj se mi zdi ključnega pomena, da je delo Parlamenta transparentno. Takšno etično telo bo okrepilo zaupanje javnosti v delo Parlamenta, hkrati pa bo organ za etiko nadzoroval delo in transparentnost poslancev. Poslanci moramo dajati zgled korektnega dela in spoštovanja pravil in obveznosti, ki jih imamo.
2023/02/16
One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine (RC-B9-0123/2023, B9-0123/2023, B9-0126/2023, B9-0131/2023, B9-0132/2023, B9-0134/2023, B9-0139/2023)

Evropski poslanci smo ob prvi obletnici vojne sprejeli resolucijo, ki izkazuje neomajno podporo Ukrajini v njeni borbi proti ruski agresiji in ji izraža neomajno podporo, ki bo trajala dokler bo to potrebno.V njej pozivamo tudi k resnemu razmisleku o dobavi zahodnih bojnih letal in helikopterjev ter ustreznih raketnih sistemov Ukrajini, kot tudi znatnemu povečanju dobave streliva.Države članice smo pozvali, naj do konca februarja 2023 sprejmejo deseti sveženj sankcij proti Rusiji in njenim zaveznicam ter bistveno razširijo njihovo področje uporabe.Evropska unija, države članice in njihove zaveznice pozivamo tudi k večji učinkovitosti sankcij in sprejemu nujnih ukrepov za preprečitev kakršnega koli poskusa izogibanja tem omejevalnim ukrepom.Potrebno je zagotoviti tudi pravno podlago, ki bi omogočala zaplembo zamrznjenega ruskega premoženja in ta sredstva uporabiti za obnovo Ukrajine in odškodnino žrtvam vojne. Resolucija poudarja tudi, da bo morala Rusija po koncu vojne povrniti škodo in bistveno prispevati k obnovi Ukrajine.Kljub temu da smo poslanci pozvali, naj se Ukrajini dodeli status kandidatke za vstop v Evropsko unijo, še vedno v polni meri opozarjamo, da je proces pristopa proces, ki temelji na dosežkih, upoštevanju ustreznih postopkov in meril.Resolucijo sem brez dvoma podprl.
2023/02/16
European Central Bank - annual report 2022 (A9-0022/2023 - Rasmus Andresen)

Poročilo sem s svojim glasom podprl.
2023/02/16
Developing an EU cycling strategy (B9-0102/2023)

Resolucija naslavlja razvoj kolesarske strategije Evropske unije in poziva Komisijo, naj prizna kolesarjenje kot zdravju koristen in trajnosten način transporta, vzpostavi mehanizme za varnejšo infrastrukturo tako na področju cestnih povezav kot tudi varovanih in primernih parkirišč ter opozarja na pomen kolesarske industrije in delovnih mest v panogi.Evropska komisija naj spodbuja države članice in regionalne oblasti v večje investicije na tem področju, naj podpira podjetja in ohranja delovna mesta v kolesarski proizvodnji in skuša spodbujati sinergijo med trajnostnimi načini prevoza po vsej Evropi.Resolucijo sem podprl, saj se strinjam, da je lahko kolesarjenje dobra alternativa pri izbiri transportnega sredstva na kratke razdalje. Prednost v dobri kolesarski infrastrukturi je poleg tega, da povečuje varnost kolesarjev, tudi v tem, da zmanjšuje obremenjenost cestnih povezav.Menim, da je dobra kolesarska infrastruktura in spodbujanje kolesarjenja lahko ena izmed pomembnih alternativ, ki bo prispevala k zmanjšanju izpustov CO2 in povečala trajnost našega prometa.
2023/02/16
Availability of fertilisers in the EU (B9-0101/2023)

Poročilo sem s svojim glasom podprl.V Evropi se je v zadnjih dveh letih pokazalo, da smo premalo pozornosti namenjali prehranski, energetski in vojaški varnosti. Podražitev umetnih gnojil je prizadela mnoge kmete in posledično smo bili lahko priča podražitvi hrane širom celotne Evrope.Razpoložljivost vseh vrst gnojil in proizvodnja gnojil je bistvenega pomena za oskrbo državljanov EU s hrano in za globalno varnost preskrbe s hrano.Resolucijo sem podprl, saj menim, da je potrebno kmetom pomagati pri zagotavljanju zadostne količine gnojil in podpreti tudi večjo samooskrbo z gnojili vseh vrst.Potrebno je pokazati še več ambicioznosti in volje na tem področju, vseeno pa je to začetek.
2023/02/16
Temporary trade-liberalisation measures supplementing trade concessions applicable to Moldovan products under the EU/Euratom/Moldova Association Agreement (A9-0219/2023 - Markéta Gregorová)

Poročilo kolegice Sandre Kalniete sem podprl, saj odraža stališče naše politične skupine EPP.Komisija je 2. maja letos predlagala obnovitev in razširitev opustitve uvoznih dajatev in kvot za moldavski izvoz v EU, znanih kot avtonomni trgovinski ukrepi (ATM), za še eno leto. Predlog bi podaljšal trenutno opustitev uvoznih dajatev za moldavski izvoz v EU za eno leto in to opustitev razširil na vse preostale tarife in tarifne kvote za moldavski uvoz.ATM so pozitivno vplivali na trgovino Moldavije z EU. Izvoz Moldavije v preostali svet je trpel zaradi ruske vojaške agresije v Ukrajini, ker se je pogosto zanašal na tranzit prek ukrajinskega ozemlja in ukrajinske infrastrukture. V zadnjem letu so ATM pomagali pri prizadevanjih Moldavije za preusmeritev izvoza prek EU.Na splošno se je izvoz iz Moldavije v EU povečal z 1,8 milijarde evrov leta 2021 na 2,6 milijarde evrov leta 2022. ATM tudi znatno širijo obseg liberalizacije tarif v okviru poglobljenega in celovitega območja proste trgovine med EU in Moldavijo z začasno prekinitvijo vseh neporavnanih dajatev in kvot. To v praksi pomeni, da bo zdaj v celoti liberaliziran izvoz sedmih kmetijskih proizvodov iz Moldavije, za katere veljajo tarifne kvote: paradižnik, česen, namizno grozdje, jabolka, češnje, slive in grozdni sok.
2023/07/11
New Regulation on Construction Products (A9-0207/2023 - Christian Doleschal)

Podprl sem poročilo o novi uredbi o gradbenih materialih, ki odraža stališče politične skupine PPE.Uredba ureja področje uporabe uredbe, ki je omejeno na dajanje gradbenih proizvodov v promet in poenostavlja proces standardizacije proizvodov, prav tako pa ureja popolno harmonizacijo trga, ki zagotavlja, da države članice ne morejo uvesti dodatnih zahtev za gradbene proizvode.Predlog zakonodaje tudi dodaja več varovalk in diskrecije za naročnike pri zelenih javnih naročilih ter krepi povezavo med gradbenimi proizvodi in predpisi o okoljsko primernem dizajnu.Pomembno vlogo v tem predlogu uredbe igra tudi digitalizacija, predvsem z določbo v zvezi s potnim listom za digitalne izdelke, ki zagotavlja, da se digitalizacija uporablja v celoti. Evropskemu parlamentu je v besedilu uspelo tudi zmanjšati pooblastila Komisije glede delegiranih aktov.
2023/07/11
Draft amending budget No 2/2023: Entering the surplus of the financial year 2022 (A9-0225/2023 - Fabienne Keller)

Glasoval sem za poročilo, ki vpisuje presežek proračuna EU iz lanskega leta v proračun za leto 2023.Presežek v višini 2,5 milijarde EUR je predvsem posledica višjega zneska carin od pričakovanega. Poročilo opozarja na dolgoletno stališče Parlamenta, da je treba globe in pristojbine uporabiti kot dodaten prihodek za proračun Unije in ne smejo povzročiti zmanjšanja prispevkov BND. Poleg tega poudarja, da trenutna visoka stopnja inflacije povečuje obseg rabatov, hkrati pa zmanjšuje realno vrednost proračuna Unije.
2023/07/11
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2023/001 BE/LNSA - Belgium (A9-0228/2023 - Eleni Stavrou)

Poročilo o uporabi Evropskega sklada za prilagoditev globalizaciji (ESPG) za pomoč Belgiji, ki se sooča z odpuščanji v gospodarskem sektorju skladiščenja in podpornih dejavnostih za prevoz, sem podprl.Pomoč se nanaša na 603 odpuščenih delavcev v podjetjih Logistics Nivelles SA (LNSA) in SuperTransport SA/NV, dobavitelju družbe LNSA, ki so bili odpuščeni. Pomoč v višini 2.153.358 EUR iz ESPG predstavlja 85 % stroškov predlaganih ukrepov za pomoč pri ponovnem vključevanju delavcev na trg dela.Ukrepi, za katere se bodo sredstva uporabila, bodo šli predvsem v smer pomoči pri iskanju zaposlitve, tudi s preučevanjem zaposlitvenih možnosti v drugih regijah ali državah članicah, poklicno svetovanje in pomoč pri iskanju nadomestne zaposlitve, usposabljanje, preusposabljanje in poklicno usposabljanje ter podporo pri ustanavljanju podjetij in prispevek v ta namen, pa tudi spodbude in nadomestila.
2023/07/11
EU/Chile Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union (A9-0222/2023 - Samira Rafaela)

Poročilo o spremembi sporazuma med EU in Republiko Čile sem prav tako podprl.Glede na izstop Združenega kraljestva iz EU je EU oktobra 2018 uradno začela pogajanja v skladu s členom XXVIII Splošnega sporazuma o carinah in trgovini (GATT) iz leta 1994 s številnimi članicami Svetovne trgovinske organizacije (WTO), vključno z Republiko Čile, o tem, kako porazdeliti kvantitativne zaveze iz razporeda EU-28 STO za 143. carinsko stopnjo STO za kmetijstvo, ribe in industrijo EU.Osnova tega pristopa je, da bi se obstoječi obseg vsake tarifne kvote v celoti ohranil po izstopu Združenega kraljestva iz EU, vendar bi bil razdeljen na dve ločeni carinski območji, EU27 in Združeno kraljestvo.Čile ima pogajalske pravice za dve tarifni kvoti za ovčje in kozje meso, sveže, ohlajeno ali zamrznjeno. Ena od njih velja za vse pogodbenice, druga pa je tarifna kvota za posamezno državo.Medtem ko je Čile sprejel količine, ki jih je za prvo predlagala EU, sporazum predvideva manjšo prilagoditev tarifne kvote za posamezno državo navzdol na podlagi drugačnega referenčnega obdobja.
2023/07/11
EU/Japan Agreement: air services (A9-0221/2023 - Cláudia Monteiro de Aguiar)

Glasoval sem za poročilo kolegice Monteiro de Aguiar glede sporazuma o storitvah zračnega prevoza med EU in Japonsko.Sporazum bo vsem letalskim prevoznikom EU omogočil nediskriminatoren dostop do prog med EU in Japonsko ter s tem spodbujal odprto in pošteno konkurenco.Sporazum bo ustvaril enake konkurenčne pogoje za prevoznike iz EU in trdno pravno podlago za nadaljnji razvoj zračnih storitev z Japonsko.Poleg tega bo ta sporazum skupaj s sporazumom o varnosti v letalstvu med EU in Japonsko, ki je začel veljati leta 2021, dodatno okrepil dvostransko sodelovanje.
2023/07/11
Objection pursuant to Rule 111 (3): Detailed production rules for organic sea salt and other organic salts for food and feed (B9-0308/2023)

Predlagano resolucijo o zavrnitvi delegirane uredbe Komisije glede pravil za proizvodnjo ekološko pridelane soli sem podprl.V politični skupini EPP smo predlogu delegirane uredbe nasprotovali, saj po našem mnenju uvaja neupravičeno razlikovanje, ki izključuje veliko večino morske soli, izvirske soli, slane jezerske soli in kamene soli, brez navajanja razlogov za te izključitve.S tem bi se samo otežilo delo proizvajalcem soli in povzročilo zmedo za potrošnike.Po tem predlogu bi se morska sol lahko opredelila kot organska samo kot mokra sol in tako namenjena zelo majhni tržni niši, medtem ko bo velika večina kamene soli izključena, dovoljena pa bo le navrtana kamena sol ali izkopana kamena sol.To besedilo torej uvaja nesprejemljivo diskriminacijo na številnih ravneh in potrošniku ne bo omogočilo jasnih informacij o metodi proizvodnje organske soli.Odbor AGRI je z veliko večino nasprotoval delegirani uredbi Komisije.
2023/07/11
Industrial Emissions Directive (A9-0216/2023 - Radan Kanev)

Kljub velikim zapletom v postopku sprejemanja poročila kolega iz EPP Radana Kaneva o predlogu direktive o industrijskih izpustih, je bilo končno besedilo vredno mojega glasu ZA.Dopolnjeni predlog direktive krepi dobro uveljavljen postopek deležnikov za zmanjšanje industrijskih emisij (npr. živega srebra, težkih kovin, nevarnih snovi itd.) iz industrije in nekaterih kmetijskih objektov. Družinske kmetije se ne štejejo za industrijske onesnaževalce, kar je bila ena ključnih zahtev naše politične skupine.Sprejeto poročilo zato predvideva znatno izboljšanje predloga Komisije. Podjetjem omogoča razumen prehod, da se pripravijo na nove zahteve, ter hitre postopke za dovoljenja.Poleg tega podjetjem omogoča, da naredijo načrt preoblikovanja le na ravni podjetja, ne na ravni namestitve.Zahvaljujoč investicijam se krepi tudi varstvo okolja.Uvaja se tudi odstopanje od izpolnjevanja zahtev direktive za naprave, ki so v fazi globoke industrijske preobrazbe, obrati za vlečenje žice in hladno valjanje pa se izključujejo iz področja uporabe direktive.
2023/07/11
Labelling of organic pet food (A9-0159/2023 - Martin Häusling)

S to uredbo se je zapolnila pravna vrzel, saj pravila o ekološki pridelavi in označevanju ekoloških proizvodov niso vključevala takšna pravila tudi za hrano za hišne živali. Pravila za označevanje ekoloških proizvodov bodo uporabljena na isti način tudi glede hrane za hišne živali. Za pridobitev ekološkega znaka EU bo potrebno vsaj 95 % kmetijskih sestavin ekološkega izvora.Dodane so bile tudi določbe o označevanju, ki omogočajo navedbo ekoloških sestavin, katerih glavne izhajajo iz lova ali ribolova, možnosti trženja označenih izdelkov do odprodaje zalog in prehodno obdobje šestih mesecev za uporabo ekološkega znaka EU. S tem se zapolni pravna vrzel na primeren način, zato sem glasoval v prid uredbi.
2023/09/12
Standards of quality and safety for substances of human origin intended for human application (A9-0250/2023 - Nathalie Colin-Oesterlé)

Sprejeto besedilo uredbe vključuje glavne poudarke, pomembne za uspeh uredbe, s končnim ciljem zagotavljanja varnosti donatorjev in potrošnikov. Močnejša so pravila glede varnosti dobave in evropske avtonomije, varnosti za donatorje in prejemnike, povečan je tudi prenos in izmenjava informacij med državami članicami na tem področju.S temi ukrepi se dodobra dopolnjuje evropska zakonodaja na tem področju v smeri bolj stabilne dobave snovi človeškega izvora ter varnosti pri njihovi uporabi. Prav tako bo na dolgi rok to še bolj integriralo EU na tem področju, kar pozdravljam. Zaradi tega sem glasoval za.
2023/09/12
Accession to the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications (A9-0237/2023 - Marion Walsmann)

Pristop k Ženevskem aktu Lizbonskega sporazuma o označbah porekla in geografskih označbah je nujen za EU in njene rokodelce in malo industrijo. S tem bo EUIPO imenovan za pristojni organ po Ženevskem aktu. Tako bo zagotovljena dovoljšna zaščita geografskih označb evropskih rokodelskih in industrijskih izdelkov, kar ščiti tudi njihovo globalno konkurenčnost, zato sem glasoval v prid.
2023/09/12
European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA) (A9-0161/2023 - Michael Gahler, Zdzisław Krasnodębski)

Zaradi ruske invazije na Ukrajino je bila uredba, ki predvideva finančno obremenitev v višini pol milijarde evrov. Cilj uredbe je krepitev evropske obrambne tehnološke in industrijske osnove.V okviru tega bi EU pokrivala stroške vodenja postopkov za javna naročila. Ta uredba krepi tako evropsko strateško avtonomijo, obrambne kapacitete ter krepi pomoč predvsem Ukrajini in Moldaviji, državam, ki so neposredno ogrožene s strani Rusije. Uredba ureja področje javnih naročil ter izdelave komponent, kjer je vzeta v obzir tudi krepitev kapacitet držav partnerk. Prav tako je vključena zahteva, da komisija identificira področja, kjer obstaja pomanjkanje, in kritične odvisnosti ter predlaga ukrepe za njihovo reševanje.
2023/09/12
Surface water and groundwater pollutants (A9-0238/2023 - Milan Brglez)

Uredba o onesnaževalcih površinskih in podzemnih voda je predstavljena v okviru evropskega zelenega dogovora, in je namenjena zaščiti voda pred novimi onesnaževalci. V okviru uredbe je med drugim predvidena prednostna ureditev ukrepov za nadzor izvora, brez predhodnih ukrepov na koncu cevi v primeru nezadostnosti prvih; obravnava mejnih vrednosti različno za podzemne in površinske vode s primerljivimi vrednostmi; ocena vpliva za shemo razširjene odgovornosti proizvajalca za kritje stroškov spremljanja vode ter vzpostavitev skupnega EU spremljevalnega sredstva za pomoč državam brez zadostnih analitičnih sposobnosti.Proučitev seznama onesnaževalcev in seznama prednostnih snovi je v tem primeru ključna za zagotavljanje neoporečnosti površinskih in podzemnih voda, kot tudi vzpostavitev ustreznih metod za spremljanje kompleksnih mešanic kemikalij in mikroplastike, za katere je bil določen rok vzpostavitve. Uredba zagotavlja tudi sprejetje strožjih mejnih vrednosti okoljskih standardov za glifosat. Spremenjeno besedilo uredbe, ki ga je pripravil kolega Brglez, sem podprl.
2023/09/12
Renewable Energy Directive (A9-0208/2022 - Markus Pieper)

Direktiva določa celovit in strateško naravnan okvir uporabe obnovljivih virov v vseh sektorjih gospodarstva, hkrati pa se osredotoča na tiste, kjer je napredek v tej smeri relativno počasnejši. Dosežen je bil zavezujoč cilj 42,5 % do leta 2030 za energijo pridobljeno iz obnovljivih virov.Projekti, ki se v okviru obnovljivih virov izvajajo čezmejno, bodo vključeni v zavezujoč pravni okvir, na morju in na kopnem. Prav tako je za te projekte izjemno pomembno pospešeno pridobivanje dovoljenj, kar je bilo doseženo. Prevladujoči javni interes velja za obnovljive energije, dokler ni dosežena podnebna nevtralnost, kar izdatno pospešuje postopke odobritve. Prav tako blokiranje vetrnih elektrarn zaradi prisotnosti živalskih vrst ni več možno, če v Evropi niso ogrožene.Biomasa ostaja popolnoma upravičena za uporabo kot obnovljiv vir energije brez rokov za postopno zmanjševanje uporabe. Stari gozdovi in les v le-teh bo moral izpolnjevati posebne zahteve za spravilo, na kar definicija starih gozdov spada pod pristojnost držav članic.Celotno besedilo o energiji iz obnovljivih virov je korak v pravo smer za doseganje podnebne nevtralnosti, saj upošteva tudi industrijske aspekte ter vidik hitrejšega izvajanja projektov energije iz obnovljivih virov. Zato sem glasoval v prid.
2023/09/12
Consumer credits (A9-0212/2022 - Kateřina Konečná)

Uredbo o potrošniških kreditih sem podprl, saj predlaga primeren usklajen okvir EU, ki bo omogočal nemoteno delovanje trga potrošniških kreditov in zagotovil visoko raven varstva potrošnikov. Zagotovljena bo povečana digitalizacija glede financiranja, izboljšano informiranje potrošnikov in spodbujanje finančnega izobraževanja.Uredba primerno ureja kredite vezane na zdravstveno zavarovanje, oblikovanje seznama izjem za kreditne pogodbe, lažji režim za omejitve kreditov in ocenjevanje bonitet. S tem se bo izdatno izboljšala varnost potrošnikov kreditov, tako v normalnih pogojih in izrednih razmerah – v primeru hude bolezni in prezadolženosti – ter prekoračitvijo limita in prekoračitvijo sredstev. Prav tako se strožje ureja oglaševanje. Prav tako je zagotovljeno, da lahko veliki spletni prodajalci uporabljajo odložena plačila, v skladu z dogovorjenimi roki.
2023/09/12
Geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products (A9-0049/2023 - Marion Walsmann)

Predlog je sestavljen z namenom zaščite evropskih izdelkov, kot so muransko steklo, donegalski tvid, limoški porcelan, solingenski jedilni pribor in češki kristal.Glavni cilj uredbe je zaščita obrtnih in industrijskih izdelkov ter znanja, potrebnega za njihovo izdelavo v Evropi in tudi širše. S tem mehanizmom se bo tudi povečala ozaveščenost glede tradicionalnih izdelkov iz manj razvitih regij in s tem povečal turistični potencial, število delovnih mest. Ohranjanje lokalne dediščine, v okviru česar so tudi veščine, je ključnega pomena.Zaščita izdelkov bo omogočena z eno samo vlogo po celotni EU, na bazi česar je tudi možnost ukrepanja proti ponarejenim izdelkom. Mehanizmi nadzora so poenostavljeni in jasni. Prav tako se uvajajo alternativni postopki reševanja sporov za domenska imena.Uredba je napisana smotrno in rešuje ključne težave na tem območju in ščiti tradicionalne rokodelce in industrije, zato sem glasoval v prid.
2023/09/12
System of European Schools – state of play, challenges and perspectives (A9-0205/2023 - Ilana Cicurel)

Sistem evropskih šol je od njegove ustanovitve doslej dosegel veliko števil akreditiranih šol in vpisanih učencev. Poročilo PISA potrjuje učinkovitost delovanja evropskih šol z močno evropsko razsežnostjo.V luči kriznih situacij, kot je bila pandemija, se je moral sistem naučiti reševati takšne situacije. Prav tako so krize pokazale nekatere pomanjkljivosti sistema, katere se mora rešiti. Te so med drugim viri, infrastruktura, zaposlovanje in elementi izobraževanja in pedagogike. To potrjuje dejstvo, da je sistem potreben globoke reforme.Rešeno je vprašanje glede vloge staršev pri pedagoških odločitvah kot tudi preglednost odločanja. Prav tako smo naslovili vprašanje glede študentov brez jezikovnega oddelka, ki ustvarja neugodnosti za študente, ki želijo nadaljevati v visokošolskem sistemu.Poročilo dobro naslovi vse težave in izpostavi potrebne reforme, zato sem ga podprl.
2023/09/12
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MON 87419 (B9-0362/2023)

Resolucijo o nasprotovanju uredbi o omogočanju umeščanja produktov iz gensko spremenjene koruzne na trg sem podprl.Glede tega sem pristaš t.i. previdnostnega pristopa glede GSO. Stroka je na tem področju še vedno hudo razdeljena, definitivnega odgovora glede varnosti GSOjev za človeško zdravje tako ni.Zato moramo delovati previdno in razumsko ter omejiti uporabo in gojenje gensko spremenjenih rastlin, kar odraža ta resolucija.Prav tako še ni zagotovljene popolne sledljivosti produktov GSO in produktov, ki vsebujejo sledove ali komponente GSO, zato ne moremo zagotoviti, da se potrošniki sami odločijo glede tega, ali bodo GSO uživali ali ne.
2023/09/12
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize GA21 × T25 (B9-0363/2023)

Resolucijo o nasprotovanju uredbi o omogočanju umeščanja produktov iz gensko spremenjene koruzne na trg sem podprl.Glede tega sem pristaš t.i. previdnostnega pristopa glede GSO. Stroka je na tem področju še vedno hudo razdeljena, definitivnega odgovora glede varnosti GSOjev za človeško zdravje tako ni.Zato moramo delovati previdno in razumsko ter omejiti uporabo in gojenje gensko spremenjenih rastlin, kar odraža ta resolucija.Prav tako še ni zagotovljene popolne sledljivosti produktov GSO in produktov, ki vsebujejo sledove ali komponente GSO, zato ne moremo zagotoviti, da se potrošniki sami odločijo glede tega, ali bodo GSO uživali ali ne.
2023/09/12
EU/USA agreement for scientific and technological cooperation: extension (A9-0242/2023 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)

ZDA predstavljajo največjo državo partnerko na področju znanosti, tehnologije in inovacij.ZDA so prav tako sodelovale v programu Horizon. Sodelovanje traja že zelo dolgo in je ustvarilo velike rezultate, zato sem glasoval za podaljšanje sporazuma o znanstvenem in tehnološkem sodelovanju, za katerega upam, da se ga bo v prihodnosti razširilo in poglobilo.
2023/09/13
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (A9-0241/2023 - Dragoş Pîslaru)

Smernice se vsako leto predstavijo kot sklep Sveta in služijo za pripravo poročil držav članic v okviru evropskega semestra.Prilagojene so bile uvodne trditve, ki odražajo nove cilje na področju delovnih mest, spretnosti in zmanjševanja revščine.Smernice so smiselne, zato sem jih podprl.
2023/09/13
Taxation: administrative cooperation (A9-0236/2023 - Rasmus Andresen)

Predlog za postopek davčnega posvetovanja in izmenjave podatkov v okviru DAC o plačilih in naložbah, kot so kripto sredstva ipd., zahteva, da ponudniki storitev v kriptovalutah poročajo o transakcijah svojih strank, ki prebivajo v EU, kar je razumsko, zato sem glasoval za.
2023/09/13
Single market emergency instrument (A9-0246/2023 - Andreas Schwab)

Pandemija COVID in ruska invazija na Ukrajino sta pokazali, da enotni trg v izrednih razmerah ne deluje optimalno.Namen instrumenta je vzpostaviti horizontalni okvir ukrepov za napovedovanje, pripravo in odzivanje na morebitne krizne dogodke.Povečana bo odpornost na pretrese, kjer bodo tudi izvajani stresni testi za odpornost podjetij, s sodelovanjem na prostovoljni bazi.Prav tako bo zaščiteno prosto gibanje izdelkov, delavcev in storitev pred kakršnimi koli omejitvami.Oblikovana bo tudi koordinacija strateških rezerv proizvodov kritičnega pomena.Instrument je vsekakor korak v pravo smer, zato sem tudi glasoval v prid.
2023/09/13
Composition of the European Parliament (A9-0265/2023 - Loránt Vincze, Sandro Gozi)

Zaradi izstopa Združenega kraljestva in demografskih sprememb v državah članicah je bilo potrebno posodobiti sestavo Evropskega parlamenta. S tem sklepom se primerno ureja stanje na tem področju, število poslancev se ne zmanjšuje – tako skupno kot tudi za posamezne države –, določene države pa so dobile dodatno število poslanskih sedežev, med drugim tudi Slovenija, ki bo v prihodnjem mandatu upravičena do devetih poslanskih mandatov namesto trenutnih osmih. S sklepom se strinjam in sem ga zato tudi podprl.
2023/09/13
Amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure with a view to strengthening integrity, independence and accountability (A9-0262/2023 - Gabriele Bischoff)

Poslovnik Evropskega parlamenta se spreminja na poziv predsednice parlamenta, Roberte Metsola, zavoljo krepitve integritete, neodvisnosti in odgovornosti, kar je izpostavila v načrtu s štirinajstimi točkami, da se ne bi ponovila afera Kaili.Krepitev integritete in transparentnosti Parlamenta sta v tej luči ključni. Evropski poslanci moramo delovati transparentno in z najvišjo stopnjo integritete, kar dobro odražajo spremembe poslovnika. Celoviteje so opredeljeni konflikti interesov ter izjava za njihovo predložitev. Prav tako se bo utrdil svetovalni odbor za spoštovanje pravil.Glasoval sem v prid, saj menim, da spremembe gredo v pravo smer in odražajo nujnost po odkritem in javnem delovanju poslancev, kar sam že ves čas zagovarjam.
2023/09/13
Ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (A9-0233/2023 - Javi López)

Uredba se osredotoča na smernice za kakovost zraka in zagotavljanje čistega zraka v Evropi. Uredba je sicer mišljena dobro in napisana smiselno, a je preambiciozna.Komisija je v predlogu predstavila vrednosti ciljev, ki so se še povečale na predlog SD, Renew, Zelenih in Levice, predvsem zaradi vztrajanja glede vključitve smernic Svetovne zdravstvene organizacije v zakonodajni predlog.Ambicija je po mojem mnenju previsoka in nerealna, zaradi česar sem se glasovanja vzdržal. Mislim, da se moramo takšnih pomembnih tematik lotevati z mislijo na vse deležnike, tako na industrijo, kmetijstvo in ljudi, ki trpijo za posledicami onesnaženega zraka.
2023/09/13
Sustainable aviation fuels (ReFuelEU Aviation Initiative) (A9-0199/2022 - José Ramón Bauzá Díaz)

S to pobudo je dolgoročno in sistematično urejeno področje letalskih goriv. Osredotoča se na sestavine v gorivih, dekarbonizacijo in trajnost. Ureja se vse od pridobivanja, do predelave, porabe in trgovanja z gorivi. Glede slednjega se je vključil tudi nadzor proti monopolu na trgu. Prav tako so dobro definirani deležniki, na katere bo uredba največ vplivala, kot tudi letališča in njihov obseg. Določena so vsa specifična goriva, ki bodo spadala pod to pobudo.Pobudo podpiram, bo pa v prihodnosti potrebno doseganje ciljev na najbolj ekonomičen način.
2023/09/13
2022 Report on Türkiye (A9-0247/2023 - Nacho Sánchez Amor)

Poročilo zelo podpiram, saj odraža realno stanje v Turčiji in izpostavi nujne problematike in prioritete EU v prihodnosti. Turčija mora ostati močen strateški partner EU, saj je država, ki gosti največje število migrantov izmed vseh držav. A ker se izkazuje nepripravljenost Turčije za sodelovanje v dobri veri in sprejemanje kompromisov glede Cipra in stanja demokracije ter obračanja k drugim strateškim partnerstvom, se mora poiskati nov pravni okvir za dolgoročno sodelovanje EU in Turčije brez možnosti članstva v EU, s čimer se strinjam, zato sem tudi glasoval za poročilo.
2023/09/13
Relations with Belarus (A9-0258/2023 - Petras Auštrevičius)

Poročilo o odnosih z Belorusijo dodobra izpostavi vse aspekte samega stanja v Belorusiji, stanja Belorusije v mednarodnem sistemu – sploh v odnosu do vojne v Ukrajini – ter stanja jezika in nacionalne kulture.Režim Lukašenka je porušil demokracijo in demokratične institucije ter vladavino prava, izvaja represivne ukrepe nad prebivalstvom in opozicijo. EU stoji ob bok evropskim aspiracijam Belorusov in demokratičnim silam v državi ter podpira izjave Svetlane Tihanovske na tem področju.Unija bo še vedno nudila podporo vsem beloruskim beguncem, ki bežijo pred politično represijo ali zaradi potreb zdravljenja zaradi nasilja nad njimi. Poročilo podpiram, zato sem glasoval za.
2023/09/13
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (A9-0260/2023 - Nicola Beer)

To uredbo izdatno podpiram, saj rešuje nekatere od ključnih strateških težav Unije, to je odvisnost od uvoza in nezadostna diverzifikacija virov uvoza kritičnih surovin. Pripravljen seznam je smiseln.Uredba se osredotoča tudi na povečanje izkopa surovin v Evropi, kot tudi na njihovo predelavo in recikliranje. Vse to bo zelo dobro vplivalo predvsem na regije in lokalne skupnosti, saj bo zagotovilo nova delovna mesta in priložnosti za lokalno prebivalstvo.Tudi sam sem v odboru REGI pripravil poročilo na to temo, zato uredbo dobro poznam in sem na podlagi njene kvalitete glasoval za.
2023/09/14
Amending the proposed mechanism to resolve legal and administrative obstacles in a cross-border context (A9-0252/2023 - Sandro Gozi)

V poročilu se predlaga celovita rešitev o uredbi o instrumentu za razvoj in rast v mejnih regijah EU, ki nadomešča postopke o mehanizmu za čezmejno sodelovanje.Ureja se sklenitev zavez in izjav s predpisi in nalogami čezmejnih odborov, ustanovljenih ad hoc.Visoka stopnja sodelovanja med državami članicami je ključnega pomena za odpravo zapletenih čezmejnih ovir. Zaradi smiselnosti poročila sem glasoval v prid.
2023/09/14
Regulation of prostitution in the EU: its cross-border implications and impact on gender equality and women’s rights (A9-0240/2023 - Maria Noichl)

V poročilu so obravnavane najbolj destruktivne prakse na področju prostitucije v EU na dober in celovit način, s prioriteto glede zdravja in dobrobiti žensk, ki se s tem ukvarjajo.Zdravstveni vidiki glede neenakega dostopa do preventivnih zdravil proti HIV in dostopa do kontracepcije so naslovljeni. Prav tako je naslovljena pravna zaščita oseb, ki se ukvarjajo s prostitucijo, ter nesorazmerna kriminalizacija teh praks. Zelo pozdravljam tudi ustvarjanje programov za ženske, ki želijo opustiti prostitucijo, ki so najbolj učinkoviti v vključujočem in inovativnem gospodarstvu, ki jim omogoča vstop v delovna mesta, ki bi predstavljala realno alternativno prostituciji.Poročilo sem podprl, tudi zaradi njegovega poziva Komisiji, naj začne z izvajanjem programov za pomoč ženskam v prostituciji glede usposabljanja in pomoči pri zagonu lastne podjetniške dejavnosti.
2023/09/14
The future of the European book sector (A9-0257/2023 - Tomasz Frankowski)

Poročilo o prihodnosti evropskega knjižnega sektorja je dobro napisano. Priporočila o knjigah kot nujnem potrebnem blagu, oblikovanju znaka neodvisnih knjigarn v EU za promocijo evropskih knjig in uvedba kulturnih bonov so smiselna za spodbujanje knjižnega sektorja.Prav tako izjemno pozdravljam spodbujanje branja v državah članicah čez mnoge pobude. Finančna podpora v knjižnem sektorju, kot tudi mobilnost in izmenjave v sektorju so ključnega pomena. V skladu s principom digitalizacije je smiseln predlog o obvezni interoperabilnosti e-bralnikov in e-knjig. Preglednost pri uporabi umetne inteligence je na tem področju nujna za zaščito intelektualne lastnine avtorjev in avtoric.Za poročilo sem glasoval zaradi njegove smiselnosti in pomoči, ki ga bo nudilo knjižnem sektorju.
2023/09/14
Parliamentarism, European citizenship and democracy (A9-0249/2023 - Alin Mituța, Niklas Nienass)

Liberalna parlamentarna predstavniška demokracija je v srcu Evropske unije vse od njenih skromnih začetkov. Nujno je, da Parlament ostane suveren in močen pri svojih odločitvah in kompetencah, a menim, da je trenutni institucionalni okvir EU, ki ga določajo Pogodbe, ustrezen in ni potrebe po dodatni krepitvi pristojnosti parlamenta ali Komisije, kot to zahteva besedilo predlagane resolucije.S tem bi po mojem mnenju EU in Bruselj še oddaljili od državljanov, namesto da jim ga približamo. EU glede zakonodajnega procesa že tako deluje dokaj počasi, z uvedbo močnega tretjega doma parlamenta (participacijske demokracije) in rednih referendumov pa bi se to še upočasnilo, na škodo navadnih državljanov.Iz teh razlogov sem glasoval proti resoluciji.
2023/09/14
Protection of workers from asbestos (A9-0160/2023 - Véronique Trillet-Lenoir)

. – Predlog spremembe mejnih vrednosti azbesta v zraku je smiselno zasnovan in nujen za zaščito delavcev.V predlogu se zagotavlja nujno zmanjšanje mejnih vrednosti, kot tudi primerna podpora glede njihovih meritev in merilnih naprav, posebej za mikro, mala in srednja podjetja. Prav tako se izboljšujejo zahteve po primernem izobraževanju za delavce, dekontaminaciji, preverjanju zgradb in informacij za varstvene službe.Predlog primerno okrepi načrt Unije glede premagovanja rakastih obolenj, zato sem glasoval v prid.
2023/10/03
Economic coercion by third countries (A9-0246/2022 - Bernd Lange)

. – V zadnjih letih se je povečal pritisk na EU in države članice z instrumenti ekonomskega in trgovinskega pritiska, ki predstavljajo neprimerne gospodarske in politične prakse.Do sedaj EU ni imela primernega vzvoda za zoperstavljanje omenjenim dejanjem, zato pozdravljam spremembe v tej smeri. Izvajanje teh ukrepov bo znotraj Pogodbe o delovanju EU, člen 207, ki ureja skupno trgovinsko politiko. Ta rešitev se mi zdi smiselna, in še več, nujna, saj se moramo zoperstaviti dejanjem tretjih držav, ki želijo vplivati na notranjo politiko držav članic in EU same. Prav tako so roki za določanje in izvajanje protiukrepov smiselni in močni. Zaradi teh razlogov sem glasoval za.
2023/10/03
Intelligent Road Transport Systems (A9-0265/2022 - Rovana Plumb)

. – V tem poročilu se obravnava predlog spremembe direktive Evropske komisije in Sveta za okvir uvajanja inteligentnih prometnih sistemov v cestni promet.Posodobitev direktive je v smeri z novimi prioritetami glede večmodalnih in digitalnih storitev. Pomembne posodobitve so v smeri nujnosti pridobivanja podatkov, izboljšanja Komisije v primeru izrednih dogodkov, ter dostopnosti nacionalnih dostopnih točk.Ta posodobitev direktive postavi digitalizacijo in izboljšanje javnega prometa z inteligentnimi prometnimi sistemi v boljši položaj kot poprej ter zagotavlja fleksibilnost, saj nalaga nujno zbiranje podatkov, ki bodo pripomogli k hitrejši in učinkovitejši prilagoditvi sistemov.Prav tako se v dodatku III izpostavi nujnost podatkov glede nacionalnih dostopnih točk, ki so smiselno razporejene v kategorije in podkategorije, prav tako za geografsko področje, katerega posamezni sistem pokriva: Uredba zagotavlja pospešeno digitalizacijo in zbiranje podatkov na te področju, zato sem spremembo uredbe podprl.
2023/10/03
Interim report on the proposal for a mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 (A9-0273/2023 - Jan Olbrycht, Margarida Marques)

. – Komisija je pripravila predlog za vmesni pregled večletnega finančnega okvira 2021–2027, kjer je predlagala med drugim tudi 50 milijard rezerve za Ukrajino, dodatna sredstva za migracije, globalne izzive in naravne nesreče, dodatno financiranje za NGEU, STEP platformo in povečanje instrumenta za fleksibilnost.Prav tako je v poročilu parlamenta bila izpostavljena nujnost za povečanje mej vseh naslovov za 10 milijard, za povečanje fleksibilnosti in reševanja nepredvidenih okoliščin. Prav tako je predlagano povečanje solidarnostnega sklada za 3 milijarde in rezerve za nujno pomoč za 2 milijardi, za boljše spopadanje s kriznimi dogodki. Vsi predlogi so dobro pripravljeni in nujni za finančne potrebe Unije, zato sem glasoval za.
2023/10/03
European Media Freedom Act (A9-0264/2023 - Sabine Verheyen)

. – Evropski akt o svobodi medijev je izjemno pomemben kos zakonodaje, ki želi povečati svobodo medijev in medijski pluralizem v državah članicah.V času, ko je medijska in uredniška neodvisnost ogrožena po vsej Evropi, je ključno, da EU zaščiti novinarje in medijsko pluralnost po vsej Uniji.Obseg predloga je primeren, saj vključuje vse medije, tudi spletne in neodvisnost nacionalnih regulativnih organov ter Evropskega organa za medijske storitve, tudi od Komisije.Nujno je zagotavljanje neodvisnosti, varnosti in transparentnosti za novinarje. Ključnega pomena je transparentnost glede lastništva medijev in medijskih konglomeratov, na kar že vrsto let opozarjam pri poročilih o vladavini prava v Sloveniji. Prav tako je nujno transparentno in smiselno analizirati in vrednotiti koncentracijo medijskega lastništva, ki v Sloveniji ruši medijsko pluralnost.Ta uredba po mojem mnenju smiselno naslavlja te težave, zato sem glasoval v prid.
2023/10/03
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MIR162 × NK603 × DAS-40278-9 and nine sub-combinations (B9-0387/2023)

. – Resolucijo o nasprotovanju uredbi o omogočanju umeščanja produktov iz gensko spremenjene koruzne na trg sem podprl.Glede tega prisegam na t.i. previdnostni pristop glede GSO. Stroka je na tem področju še vedno hudo razdeljena, končnega odgovora glede varnosti GSO-jev za človeško zdravje tako ni. Zato moramo delovati previdno in razumsko ter omejiti uporabo in gojenje gensko spremenjenih rastlin, kar je dobro razvidno v resoluciji.Prav tako še ni zagotovljene popolne sledljivosti produktov GSO in produktov, ki vsebujejo sledove ali komponente GSO, zato ne moremo zagotoviti, da se potrošniki sami odločijo glede tega, ali bodo GSO uživali ali ne.
2023/10/03
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MIR162 (B9-0388/2023)

. – Resolucijo o nasprotovanju uredbi o omogočanju umeščanja produktov iz gensko spremenjene koruzne na trg sem podprl.Glede tega prisegam na t.i. previdnostni pristop glede GSO. Stroka je na tem področju še vedno hudo razdeljena, končnega odgovora glede varnosti GSO-jev za človeško zdravje tako ni. Zato moramo delovati previdno in razumsko ter omejiti uporabo in gojenje gensko spremenjenih rastlin, kar je dobro razvidno v resoluciji.Prav tako še ni zagotovljene popolne sledljivosti produktov GSO in produktov, ki vsebujejo sledove ali komponente GSO, zato ne moremo zagotoviti, da se potrošniki sami odločijo glede tega, ali bodo GSO uživali ali ne.
2023/10/03
Ensuring European transportation works for women (A9-0239/2023 - Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska)

. – V tem poročilu je narejena podrobna analiza problematik, s katerimi se ženske soočajo glede javnega prevoza. Prav tako se analizira dostopnost do zaposlitve v sektorjih prevoza, od letalstva do logističnih prevozov.Poročilo dodobra pokriva tudi zdravstveni vidik, kjer poudari pomen hoje in zdravilne učinke na kardiovaskularni sistem, medtem ko poziva tudi na vseevropsko QR kodo za asistenco pri potovanjih in premagovanju lingvističnih in drugih logističnih ovir pri potovanjih.Primerno je tudi vključena uporaba umetne inteligence na tem področju, tudi za uporabo pri zdravstvenih problematikah in reševanju življenj, kjer se mora upoštevati načelo subsidiarnosti.Iniciativa je dobra ter predlogi ustrezni, zato sem poročilo podprl.
2023/10/03
Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (A9-0271/2023 - Maria Spyraki)

. – Poročilo obravnava predlog revizije uredbe na tem področju, ki je del zelenega dogovora, da se zagotovi manjša izpostavljenost državljanov nevarnim kemičnim spojinam.Poročilo je dobro in dopolnjuje predlog na pomembnih temah, zato sem ga podprl. Nujno je, da se zakonodaja poenostavi in okrepi s transparentnimi kriteriji za razvrščanje spojin po skupinah.Pomembni dosežki na tem področju do odstopanja za snovi biološkega izvora (eterična olja) in obvezna digitalna oznaka na embalaži, kjer lahko potrošniki najdejo podrobnejše informacije. Testiranja na živalih se lahko izvajajo samo, ko ni drugih alternativ.
2023/10/04
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Romania, Italy and Türkiye (A9-0269/2023 - Katalin Cseh)

. – Glasoval sem za poročilo, saj zagotavlja nujno financiranje državam članicam in kandidatkam za reševanje naravnih katastrof in zdravstvenih kriz.Sredstva, namenjena Romuniji, Italiji in Turčiji, so smiselno porazdeljena in postopki za prenos sredstev upravičeni.Prav tako poročilo poziva h krepitvi solidarnostne rezerve, ki bo še kako nujna za prihodnje krize, bodisi naravne bodisi zdravstvene.
2023/10/04
EU-Switzerland relations (A9-0248/2023 - Lukas Mandl)

. – Poročilo o odnosih med EU in Švico obravnava ključne poudarke odnosov v trenutnem ekonomskem in geopolitičnem ter pravnem kontekstu.Švica je pomemben partner na področju varnostne politike kot tudi partner na področju sankcij v podporo Ukrajini. Z zadovoljstvom ugotavljamo, da se je do sedaj Švica pridružila vsem paketom sankcij, ki jih je sprejela EU. Poročilo prav tako poziva Švico, da okrepi prost pretok oseb, še posebej delavcev, in hkrati okrepi socialno varstvo gostujočim delavcem.Določene pogodbe s Švico so zastarele in jih je treba posodobiti, zato je želja, da se pripravi paketni dogovor, da se izognemo velikemu številu bilateralnih sporazumov. Nujno je zagotoviti trenutno neobstoječi mehanizem za reševanje nesoglasij, kjer bi moralo vlogo igrati Sodišče EU. Poročilo sem podprl, zato ker v celoti obravnava vse ključne tematike na primeren način.
2023/10/04
Uzbekistan (A9-0227/2023 - Ilhan Kyuchyuk)

. – Poročilo sem podprl, saj dodobra odraža vse razvijajoče se situacije na področju odnosov z Uzbekistanom. Sklenjen je bil dogovor EPCA, ki je zelo ambiciozen glede strategije razvoja 2022–2026.Prav tako se morajo hitro odstraniti vse pravne prepreke za njegovo ratifikacijo. Uzbekistan in njegova stabilnost je ključna za razvoj srednjeazijske regije. Uzbekistan je igral pomembno vlogo pri talibanskem prevzemu Afganistana, prav tako se ni izrekel proti ruski agresiji nad Ukrajino. Prav tako je stanje na področju demokracije, vladavine prava, politične opozicije in medijev izjemno zaskrbljujoče, zato pozivamo vlado, da omenjena področja nujno izboljša.
2023/10/04
European green bonds (A9-0156/2022 - Paul Tang)

. – Poročilo postavlja skupni harmonizirani standard na področju Evropskih zelenih obveznic, ki bo dodatno olajšal zelene in trajnostne investicije v okviru enotnega trga.Predlogi odbora zagotavljajo boljše funkcioniranje obveznic, nujno transparentnost, fleksibilnost v višini 15 % vrednosti obveznice, določila glede taksonomije ter možnosti glede sekuritizacije s pomočjo obveznic skozi pristop s portfeljem.Glasoval sem v prid, saj menim, da je predlog smiseln in ga poročilo odbora primerno dopolnjuje.
2023/10/05
Scheme of generalised tariff preferences (A9-0267/2023 - Heidi Hautala)

. – Predlog Komisije predlaga podaljšanje obstoječe sheme GSP, dokler se ne bo nova revizija GSP dokončala v navadnem zakonodajnem postopku. Če se postopek zaključi pred iztekom prejšnje uredbe, se naj obstoječa umakne.Predlog je smiseln, zato sem glasoval za njegovo sprejetje.
2023/10/05
Financial services contracts concluded at a distance (A9-0097/2023 - Arba Kokalari)

. – Zakonodaja je bila v osnovi zasnovana kot zaščitna mreža za potrošnike v odziv na povečano digitalizacijo tega področja in za izboljšanje istovetnosti z zakonodajo, specifično za izdelke, ki ne ureja pogodb o finančnih storitvah, sklenjenih na daljavo.Zakonodaja se osredotoča na zmanjševanje črnih vzorcev, tj. zavajanja potrošnikov. Prav tako se ureja področje prodaje vplivnežev, kar se tiče transparentnosti, a jih ne omejuje do ravni, ki bi onemogočala njihovo delovanje.Prav tako smo se v trialogu dogovorili glede funkcije umika iz pogodbe, ki jo morajo omogočati vsi spletni prodajalci. Uredba je spremenjena na dober in smiseln način in zagotavlja dobro raven zaščite potrošnikov na področju pogodb o finančnih storitvah, sklenjenih na daljavo, zato sem glasoval v prid izida trialoga.
2023/10/05
Urban wastewater treatment (A9-0276/2023 - Nils Torvalds)

. – Poročilo sem podprl, saj dobro naslavlja pomembne problematike na področju odpadnih voda.Zagotavlja energetsko nevtralnost, zagotavlja četrto fazo čiščenja za mikropolutante, prav tako se strošek tega razdeli med državami članicami in farmacevtskimi ter kozmetičnimi podjetji po razrezu 20/80. Sporazumni predlogi sprememb poročilo primerno posodabljajo.
2023/10/05
Data Act (A9-0031/2023 - Pilar del Castillo Vera)

Digitalizacija na splošno in še posebej podatki so ključnega pomena za konkurenčnost našega gospodarstva in zlasti za našo industrijo. Podatki so glavni steber evropskega digitalnega gospodarstva, podatkovno sodelovanje znotraj evropskih industrijskih sektorjev in med njimi pa bo pomembno za prihodnje inovacije in gospodarsko rast.Akt o podatkih lahko temeljito spremeni pravila igre, če bo ustvaril podatkovni ekosistem, ki bo omogočal preprost dostop do skoraj neskončne količine visokokakovostnih industrijskih podatkov, zlasti podatkov interneta, stvari. To je bistvenega pomena za konkurenčnost EU.V uredbi je poudarjeno načelo, da mora imeti uporabnik dostop do podatkov, ki jih ustvarijo povezani izdelki in z njimi povezane storitve, in jih dati v souporabo.Akt o podatkih je eden izmed bistvenih elementov širše evropske strategije za podatke, ki temelji na nedavno sprejetem aktu o upravljanju podatkov, s katerim se je povečalo zaupanje v souporabo podatkov, poleg tega pa so se okrepili mehanizmi za večjo razpoložljivost podatkov in odpravljanje tehničnih ovir za ponovno uporabo podatkov. Predlog uredbe lahko v še večji meri povečala konkurenčnost Unije in blaginjo Evropejcev, zato sem glasoval v prid.
2023/11/09
Amending certain Regulations as regards the establishment and functioning of the European single access point (ESAP) (A9-0024/2023 - Pedro Silva Pereira)

Finančni sektorji in podjetja doživljajo vse hitrejšo digitalno preobrazbo. Evropska unija namerava ta razvoj podpreti tako, da bo olajšala dostop do podatkov in dokumentov, ki so z uvedbo novih standardov poročanja postali obvezni.Bistveno je, da ta prizadevanja za preglednost zajamejo tudi informacije o trajnosti podjetij, da bodo vlagatelji, pa tudi potrošniki, pri odločanju o naložbah ali nakupu o tem bolje obveščeni.To bi lahko učinkovito dosegli z vzpostavitvijo „evropske enotne točke dostopa“ ali „ESAP“, ki bi moral olajšati dostop do informacij o finančnih zadevah in zadevah v zvezi s trajnostjo, ter omogočiti strojno obdelavo podatkov, kjer je to mogoče.S tem glasovanjem naj bi potrdili tristranske sporazume o svežnju o evropski enotni dostopni točki (ESAP), ki bo vzpostavila enotno točko dostopa do javnih finančnih in trajnostnih informacij o podjetjih in naložbenih produktih EU.Program ESAP bo začel delovati leta 2027. Zasnovan je tako, da olajša postopek odločanja širokemu krogu vlagateljev, vključno z malimi vlagatelji. Glasovanje je korak bližje dokončanju unije kapitalskih trgov. Zaradi vsega navedenega sem glasoval za.
2023/11/09
European single access point (ESAP): access to information in relation to financial services, capital markets and sustainability (A9-0026/2023 - Pedro Silva Pereira)

Finančni sektorji in podjetja doživljajo vse hitrejšo digitalno preobrazbo. Evropska unija namerava ta razvoj podpreti tako, da bo olajšala dostop do podatkov in dokumentov, ki so z uvedbo novih standardov poročanja postali obvezni.Bistveno je, da ta prizadevanja za preglednost zajamejo tudi informacije o trajnosti podjetij, da bodo vlagatelji, pa tudi potrošniki, pri odločanju o naložbah ali nakupu o tem bolje obveščeni.To bi lahko učinkovito dosegli z vzpostavitvijo „evropske enotne točke dostopa“ ali „ESAP“, ki bi moral olajšati dostop do informacij o finančnih zadevah in zadevah v zvezi s trajnostjo, ter omogočiti strojno obdelavo podatkov, kjer je to mogoče.S tem glasovanjem naj bi potrdili tristranske sporazume o svežnju o evropski enotni dostopni točki (ESAP), ki bo vzpostavila enotno točko dostopa do javnih finančnih in trajnostnih informacij o podjetjih in naložbenih produktih EU.Program ESAP bo začel delovati leta 2027. Zasnovan je tako, da olajša postopek odločanja širokemu krogu vlagateljev, vključno z malimi vlagatelji. Glasovanje je korak bližje dokončanju unije kapitalskih trgov. Zaradi vsega navedenega sem glasoval za.
2023/11/09
Amending certain Directives as regards the establishment and functioning of the European single access point (ESAP) (A9-0023/2023 - Pedro Silva Pereira)

Finančni sektorji in podjetja doživljajo vse hitrejšo digitalno preobrazbo. Evropska unija namerava ta razvoj podpreti tako, da bo olajšala dostop do podatkov in dokumentov, ki so z uvedbo novih standardov poročanja postali obvezni.Bistveno je, da ta prizadevanja za preglednost zajamejo tudi informacije o trajnosti podjetij, da bodo vlagatelji, pa tudi potrošniki, pri odločanju o naložbah ali nakupu o tem bolje obveščeni. To bi lahko učinkovito dosegli z vzpostavitvijo „evropske enotne točke dostopa“ ali „ESAP“, ki bi morala olajšati dostop do informacij o finančnih zadevah in zadevah v zvezi s trajnostjo, ter omogočiti strojno obdelavo podatkov, kjer je to mogoče.S tem glasovanjem naj bi potrdili tristranske sporazume o svežnju o evropski enotni dostopni točki (ESAP), ki bo vzpostavila enotno točko dostopa do javnih finančnih in trajnostnih informacij o podjetjih in naložbenih produktih EU.Program ESAP bo začel delovati leta 2027. Zasnovan je tako, da olajša postopek odločanja širokemu krogu vlagateljev, vključno z malimi vlagatelji. Glasovanje je korak bližje dokončanju unije kapitalskih trgov. Zaradi vsega navedenega sem glasoval za.
2023/11/09
Settlement discipline, cross-border provision of services, supervisory cooperation, provision of banking-type ancillary services and requirements for third-country central securities depositories (A9-0047/2023 - Johan Van Overtveldt)

Predlog za spremembo uredbe o centralnem depozitarju vrednostnih papirjev (CSDR) je del akcijskega načrta unije kapitalskih trgov.Cilj predloga je poenostaviti številne dele CSDR in odpraviti pomanjkljivosti/negotovosti na naslednjih področjih: disciplina pri poravnavi, pasovni režim, pomožne storitve bančnega tipa, sodelovanje med nadzornimi organi in nadzor nad centralnimi depozitarji vrednostnih papirjev tretjih držav.Akcijski načrt CMU je ključni projekt za izboljšanje pogojev financiranja in naložb za podjetja in državljane, zato sem glasoval v prid predlogu.
2023/11/09
European environmental economic accounts: new modules (A9-0296/2023 - Pascal Canfin)

Uredba Komisije določa skupni okvir za zbiranje, urejanje, posredovanje in vrednotenje evropskih okoljskih ekonomskih računov – to so večnamenski statistični okviri, ki združujejo gospodarske in okoljske informacije.Predstavljene spremembe uredbe se mi zdijo koristne, zato sem predlog poročila podprl.
2023/11/09
Conservation and enforcement measures applicable in the Regulatory Area of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) (A9-0279/2023 - Grace O'Sullivan)

NAFO je regionalna organizacija za upravljanje ribištva in je odgovorna za upravljanje ribolovnih virov v severozahodnem Atlantiku.Konvencija NAFO določa, da so ukrepi za ohranjanje, ki jih sprejme Komisija, zavezujoči ter da jih morajo pogodbenice izvajati. Med novimi ukrepi, ki jih je NAFO sprejel jeseni 2022 in so vključeni v predlog Komisije, so zahteve za predložitev raziskovalnih načrtov in zahteve glede plovil za sodelovanje v raziskovalnih dejavnostih ter minimalne informacije, ki jih je treba vključiti v zadevne raziskave, določbe o zaprtju sektorja 3M za rdečega okuna, ko je dosežen celotni dovoljeni ulov, prepovedi ribolova, iztovarjanja in zadrževanja na krovu za grenlandskega morskega psa ter uvrstitev na seznam plovil IUU plovil v NAFO, če so bila taka plovila uvrščena na seznam drugih regionalnih organizacij za upravljanje ribištva.V predlog so vključena pooblastila, prenesena na Komisijo, za spremembo Uredbe (EU) 2019/833 o prenosu ukrepov NAFO za ohranjanje in izvrševanje v pravo Unije v zvezi z dolžnostmi držav članic zastave glede raziskovalnih načrtov in zahtev za plovila, ki opravljajo raziskave.Predlagane spremembe, ki spreminjajo pravo EU s prenosom novih ukrepov NAFO za ohranjanje in izvrševanje iz avgusta 2022, pozdravljam, zato sem se odločil glasovati za.
2023/11/09
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) (A9-0311/2023 - Anna Zalewska)

Po poročilu poslanke Anne Zalewske sem pritrdil kompromisu, ki ohranja pravno varnost, da se preprečijo morebitni neupravičeni retroaktivni učinki v prihodnosti in zagotovi okoljsko neoporečno ravnanje v zvezi z OEEO.Države članice spremenjeno OEEO izvedejo v 18 mesecih po začetku veljavnosti.
2023/11/09
EU/Madagascar Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement and Implementing Protocol (2023-2027) (A9-0299/2023 - Clara Aguilera)

Sporazumi o partnerstvu o trajnostnem ribištvu na splošno zelo pozitivno vplivajo na lokalno prebivalstvo in evropsko floto ter potrošnikom EU omogočajo boljši dostop do trajnostno ulovljenih rib.Nedavno objavljena ocena sporazumov o partnerstvu o trajnostnem ribištvu je potrdila, da nudijo ustrezen okvir za izpolnjevanje potreb in ciljev skupne ribiške politike. Menim, da je priprava ustreznega akcijskega načrta bistvenega pomena za to, da se sredstva za sektorsko podporo namenijo prednostnim nalogam, določenim v dogovoru z madagaskarskim prebivalstvom, da bi spodbudili trajnostni razvoj ribiškega sektorja države, zato sem se odločil glasovati za.
2023/11/09
Type-approval of motor vehicles and engines with respect to their emissions and battery durability (Euro 7) (A9-0298/2023 - Alexandr Vondra)

Sprejeto poročilo vsebuje politični sveženj, ki ga je skupina izpogajala v odboru ENVI in ki ohranja konkurenčnost evropske industrije, obenem pa ostaja ambiciozen, kjer je to mogoče.Obravnavana so temeljna in medsebojno povezana vprašanja nezadostnih pripravljalnih rokov za avtomobilski sektor, pretirano zanašanje na sekundarno zakonodajo, statistično pomembne preizkusne pogoje RDE, zahteve za vgrajen sistem za spremljanje na vozilu (OBM), regulativno diskriminacijo težjih dostavnih vozil, izvedljivost mejnih vrednosti emisij oziroma preizkusov za težka vozila, dodane emisije zaradi obrabe zavor in mejne vrednosti obrabe pnevmatik.Poročilo je bistveno bolj realistično kot predlog Komisije in tudi pomeni večjo jasnost za celotno avtomobilsko industrijo EU, zato sem glasoval za.
2023/11/09
System of own resources of the European Union (A9-0295/2023 - José Manuel Fernandes, Valérie Hayer)

Namen tega posvetovalnega poročila o spremenjenem predlogu sklepa Sveta o spremembi Sklepa 2020/2053 o sistemu virov lastnih sredstev Evropske unije.Parlament poziva Svet, naj čim prej sprejme spremenjeni sklep o lastnih sredstvih, in se zavzema za to, da se za pavšalne popuste na prispevke iz BND za nekatere države članice uporabi samodejni letni 2-odstotni deflator, ki se uporablja tudi za zgornje meje večletnega finančnega okvira.O povedanem se strinjam, zato sem glasoval pritrdilno.
2023/11/09
Strengthening the right to participate: legitimacy and resilience of electoral processes in illiberal political systems and authoritarian regimes (A9-0323/2023 - Nacho Sánchez Amor)

Pravica državljanov do udeležbe na rednih in pristnih volitvah je temeljna človekova pravica, ki jo EU podpira po vsem svetu.Vendar se ta pravica državljanom v neliberalnih političnih sistemih in avtoritarnih režimih redno odreka. Ti režimi namesto tega izvajajo lažne volitve, katerih izid nikakor ne odraža volje državljanov.Poleg tega volitve vse pogosteje uporabljajo za legitimizacijo svoje vladavine, tako doma kot na mednarodni ravni, ter si skupaj z drugimi režimi prizadevajo drug drugemu zagotoviti legitimnost volitev.EU se mora odzvati na ta trend in braniti pravico do udeležbe na pravih volitvah, in sicer s sistematičnim pristopom k problemu in uveljavljanjem povezave s človekovimi pravicami, demokracijo in pravno državo.Poročilo vsebuje številna priporočila in predloge za nadaljnje ukrepanje, kot je npr. preprečevanje poskusov tretjih držav, da bi omejile uživanje pravice do sodelovanja, zoperstavljanje propagandi, ki jo širijo tovrstni režimi, oblikovanje celovite globalne strategije EU za boj proti orodjem, ki jih ti režimi uporabljajo za legitimizacijo volitev idr.Menim, da je pravica državljanov do udeležbe na rednih in pristnih volitvah ključnega pomena, zato sem glasoval za.
2023/11/09
Effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia (RC-B9-0453/2023, B9-0453/2023, B9-0454/2023, B9-0455/2023, B9-0456/2023, B9-0457/2023)

Resolucija odločno obsoja nezakonito in neupravičeno agresijo Rusije na Ukrajino ter odločno poziva Rusijo, naj takoj preneha z vsemi vojaškimi operacijami v Ukrajini.Poudarja tudi pomen odločnosti, sodelovanja in izpolnjevanja zavez s strani držav, ki so sprejele mednarodne sankcije.V zvezi s tem pozivamo Evropsko unijo in njene države članice, naj okrepijo nadzor nad izvajanjem sankcij ter vzpostavijo mehanizem za preprečevanje in spremljanje izogibanja sankcijam, da bi tako omejili ruske zmožnosti izogibanja tem ukrepom.Sankcije EU proti Rusiji so eno izmed orodij za končanje nezakonite vojne, zato bi lahko izogibanje tem omejitvam v resnih primerih pomenilo sokrivdo za ruske vojne zločine.S podanimi predlogi resolucije se strinjam, namreč agresija, ki smo ji priča ne vodi nikamor in jo je potrebno ustaviti. Zato sem predlogu resolucije pritrdil.
2023/11/09
High common level of cybersecurity at the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union (A9-0064/2023 - Henna Virkkunen)

EU se mora spopasti z naraščajočimi kibernetskimi grožnjami, zato je predlagani predlog uredbe zelo na mestu. Medinstitucionalno sodelovanje je ključnega pomena za prepoznavanje, preprečevanje, spremljanje in odzivanje na kibernetske grožnje. Prav tako je vzpostavitev protokolov in načrtov za kibernetsko varnost izjemno pomembno za urade, organe, organizacije in agencije EU. Za obvladovanje obsežnih kibernetskih napadov so potrebni ustrezni viri in skupna strategija. Uredba predlaga tudi centralizacijo virov v CERT-EU, da bi izboljšali zaposlovanje in dali prednost strokovnemu znanju na področju kibernetske varnosti. Ker podpiram krepitev kibernetske varnosti v institucijah EU, sem glasoval v prid razširitvi naog CERT-EU.
2023/11/21
Catch documentation programme for bluefin tuna (A9-0172/2021 - Gabriel Mato)

Predlog uredbe določa smernice za sistem Unije za dokumentacijo o ulovu modroplavutega tuna za izvajanje ukrepov za ohranjanje in upravljanje, ki jih je odobrila ICCAT v okviru sistema dokumentacije o ulovu modroplavutega tuna. Cilj slednjega je ugotoviti izvor vseh modroplavutih tunov.Pozdravljam vztrajno izvajanje smernic ICCAT s strani Komisije, ki je zagotovilo enake pogoje za vse gospodarske akterje. Enaki konkurenčni pogoji in spodbujanje visokih trajnostnih standardov EU za tuje flote z ukrepi EU v regionalnih organizacijah za upravljanje ribištva in drugih mednarodnih forumih so ključnega pomena za naše gospodarske subjekte in izboljšanje mednarodnega upravljanja oceanov. Za gospodarske subjekte, javnost in partnerske države je ključnega pomena, da Komisija predlaga hiter prenos predlogov regionalnih organizacij za upravljanje ribištva, da bi zmanjšala zamude pri izvajanju posebnih pravil. Nesmiselno je sprejeti priporočila ICCAT iz leta 2018 in časovne okvire, določene za leto 2020, v letu 2021. Zaradi vsega navedenega sem glasoval za.
2023/11/21
Common rules promoting the repair of goods (A9-0316/2023 - René Repasi)

Predlog Evropske komisije priporoča enotna pravila za spodbujanje popravil izdelkov, kar je v skladu z željo potrošnikov po popravilu namesto odstranjevanju. Pravica do popravila iz poročila si prizadeva izboljšati pravna jamstva v garancijskem roku z zagovarjanjem hitrih popravil in dajanjem nadomestnih izdelkov, če je to potrebno. Predlaga se torej 12-mesečno podaljšanje pravnega jamstva za popravljene predmete, poleg tega pa se lahko potrošniki za popravilo obrnejo neposredno na proizvajalce, kar trgovce razbremeni odgovornosti. V raziskavi je poudarjen tudi pomen razvoja zdravega trga popravil, ki vključuje naprave, za katere ne veljajo pravna jamstva. To velja tudi za kolesa, saj so proizvajalci deležni spodbud za proizvodnjo rezervnih delov, kar zagotavlja poštene cene. Države članice bodo morale uvesti ukrepe, kot so kuponi za popravila ali nižje stopnje DDV, da bi povečale povpraševanje po popravilih. Glavni cilj vseh navedenih ukrepov in spodbud je prispevati h krožnemu gospodarstvu z nevtralnim ogljičnim odtisom. S predlogom besedila soglašam, zato sem glasoval za.
2023/11/21
Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act) (A9-0343/2023 - Christian Ehler)

Osnutek poročila izboljšuje zakon o industriji z ničelno neto vrednostjo z uvedbo poenostavljenih opredelitev, razširitvijo področja uporabe, poudarkom na inovacijah in konkurenčnosti, osredotočanjem na svetovni tržni delež, obravnavanjem funkcionalnosti zajemanja in shranjevanja ogljika, uvedbo koncepta "industrijskih dolin z ničelno neto vrednostjo" in predlogom namenskih mehanizmov financiranja. Ta napredek podpira prizadevanja Evrope za razogljičenje industrije in zagotavljanje dolgoročne konkurenčnosti.Potrjeno besedilo tudi bistveno spreminja prvotni predlog Evropske komisije. Evropski poslanci smo razširili področje uporabe besedila na celotno dobavno verigo, vključno s komponentami, materiali in proizvodnimi stroji. Predlagamo tudi bistveno širši seznam tehnologij in bolj selektivna merila za izbor javnih naročil. Parlament je predlagal en enoten seznam net-zero tehnologij, ki vsebuje 17 kategorij, med njimi tudi jedrsko, kar je zares odlična novica, in omogoča vsaki državi svobodo izbire tehnologij, za katere menijo, da so „strateške“ in ki bodo imele koristi od ugodnih pogojev namestitve. S tem je bila tudi jedrska energija prepoznana za čisto, net-zero tehnologijo, parlament pa jo je zakonodajno dodal hidro, sončni, vetrni in ostalim ne-fosilnim tehnologijam. Gre za dobre novice tako za podnebje, kot tudi za gospodarstvo, hkrati pa odločitev Evropskega parlamenta pošilja jasno sporočilo tudi ZDA kot odziv na njihov Zakon o zmanjševanju inflacije.
2023/11/21
Union certification framework for carbon removals (A9-0329/2023 - Lídia Pereira)

Poročilo poudarja pomen sekvestracije ogljika pri doseganju svetovnih neto ničelnih emisij in potrebo po močni certifikacijski strukturi. Opredelitev sekvestracije ogljika mora ustrezati uveljavljenim standardom, da se ohrani mednarodna in znanstvena skladnost. Zmanjševanje emisij ostaja prednostna naloga, vendar priznava pomen dopolnjevanja tehnik, kot je sekvestracija ogljika. Raziskava poziva Evropski parlament, naj sprejme zakonodajo za preprečevanje nekakovostnega sekvestriranja, pri čemer poudarja spremljanje, veljavnost, odgovornost, odprtost in javno dostopne informacije. Predlaga razlikovanje med kakovostnimi in manj kakovostnimi sekvestracijami, uvedbo strogih standardov in celovito spremljanje projektov. Okvir mora biti učinkovit in pregleden ter mora spodbujati naložbe zasebnega sektorja v projekte sekvestracije ogljika. Na splošno je cilj vzpostaviti pregleden in zanesljiv trg, ki bo podpiral prizadevanja EU na področju podnebnih sprememb ter spodbujal inovacije in naložbene priložnosti, kar se mi zdi izrednega pomena, zato sem poročilo podprl.
2023/11/21
Strengthening the CO2 emission performance targets for new heavy-duty vehicles (A9-0313/2023 - Bas Eickhout)

Predlog je bil sprejet za izboljšanje predpisov EU o emisijah CO2 za nova težka vozila, kot so avtobusi, tovornjaki in prikolice. Tako sam kot celotna politična skupina EPP se zavzemam za vrnitev k bolj realističnim ciljem. Predlog prav tako spodbuja uporabo čistejših tovornjakov in tovornih vozil na naših cestah. Dogovorjene spremembe poudarjajo pomen razpoložljivosti vseh tehnologij, zato sem glasoval v prid tem pomembnim spremembam, ki bodo pripomogle k doseganju zadanega cilja, kot tudi v prid celotnemu poročilu.
2023/11/21
Possibilities to increase the reliability of audits and controls by national authorities in shared management (A9-0297/2023 - Monika Hohlmeier)

Tudi to poročilo sem podprl, ker se strinjam s krepitvijo usmerjanja k učinkovitejših kontrol, ki se posebej osredotočajo na sekvestracijo ogljika in oceno skupne kmetijske politike (SKP). Ključnega pomena je poudariti nujnost trdnih certifikacijskih okvirov, ki so brezhibno usklajeni z mednarodnimi standardi in izvajajo učinkovite revizijske mehanizme. Želim poudariti zavezo k razlikovanju med goljufijo in napako ter poudarjanje kazni in zmanjšanja administrativnih bremen. Pri tem je ključna vloga certifikacijskih organov, ki predlagajo poenostavitev v strateških načrtih SKP in podpirajo vzpostavitev enotnih kontrolnih sistemov za pavšalno financiranje. Sprejemanje digitalizacije in naprednih orodij za spremljanje ni le priporočljivo, temveč tudi spodbujano, z velikim poudarkom na doseganju ravnovesja med poenostavitvijo in učinkovitim nadzorom. Zagotavljanje usposabljanja in usmerjanja vlagateljev je v tem kontekstu bistvenega pomena. Izražam tudi svoje spoštovanje proračunski strategiji EU, ki je usmerjena v rezultate in daje prednost večji učinkovitosti in uporabi virov.
2023/11/21
EU framework for the social and professional situation of artists and workers in the cultural and creative sectors (A9-0304/2023 - Antonius Manders, Domènec Ruiz Devesa)

Tudi to poročilo o okviru EU za socialni položaj umetnikov sem podprl. Z današnjim glasovanjem Evropski komisiji sporočamo, da je treba vzpostaviti pregleden in razumljiv status umetnikov, zagotoviti dostop do socialne varnosti in poštenih delovnih pogojev, obravnavati vprašanja v čezmejnih razmerah, povečati vključenost socialnih partnerjev in kolektivnih pogajanj, podpreti izobraževanje, usposabljanje in možnosti za poklicno rast ter izvajati ukrepe za boj proti nadlegovanju in diskriminaciji na delovnem mestu v kulturnem in ustvarjalnem sektorju. Podpiramo pa tudi kakovostna in plačana pripravništva za strokovnjake v kulturnem in ustvarjalnem sektorju.
2023/11/21
Implementation of the principle of the primacy of EU law (A9-0341/2023 - Yana Toom, Cyrus Engerer)

Končno poročilo poudarja pomen načela primarnosti prava EU za enotno uporabo in izvrševanje prava EU, priznava, da obstajajo primeri, ko imajo nacionalna ustavna sodišča različna stališča o razmejitvi pristojnosti EU in držav članic, in pozdravlja stalen dialog med Sodiščem EU in nacionalnimi sodišči držav članic, tako v okviru postopka predhodnega sklicevanja kot regulativnega postopka. Poročilo tudi poudarja vlogo Komisije kot varuha pogodb pri zagotavljanju skladnosti s tem, da proti državam članicam sproži postopke za ugotavljanje kršitev na podlagi sodb nacionalnih sodišč, ki izpodbijajo načelo primarnosti, če druge oblike dialoga niso uspešne in sodba povzroči kršitev prava EU. Tudi to poročilo sem podprl.
2023/11/21
UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (COP28) (B9-0458/2023)

Strastno zagovarjam nujne globalne ukrepe za omejitev segrevanja na 1,5 °C, s poudarkom na ključnem 43-odstotnem zmanjšanju emisij toplogrednih plinov do leta 2030.Ker so se temperature dvignile za zaskrbljujočih 1,1 °C, raziskava UNEP razkriva nezadostne strategije za doseganje NDC. Za preprečitev večje izgube in škode so potrebni učinkoviti podnebni ukrepi. Glede na napovedi, da bo leto 2023 najtoplejše leto doslej, je ostati pod 1,5 °C ključnega pomena.Komisijo in države članice pozivam k diplomatskemu sodelovanju, vse strani pa pozivam, naj okrepijo podnebne cilje Glasgowskega podnebnega pakta. COP28 bi moral dati prednost pravičnemu prehodu, da bi pospešili podnebne ukrepe v skladu s cilji Pariškega sporazuma.Podpiram globalni cilj za obnovljivo energijo in energetsko učinkovitost na COP28, vključno z oprijemljivim postopnim opuščanjem fosilnih goriv. EU bi morala igrati proaktivno vlogo, s poudarkom na najmanjših okoljskih stroških in maksimiranju sinergij z obnovo narave. Zato sem sklenil glasovati v prid.
2023/11/21
Draft amending budget No 4/2023: Reduction in payment appropriations, other adjustments and technical updates (A9-0363/2023 - Fabienne Keller)

Namen predloga spremembe proračuna (PSP) št. 4 za leto 2023 je posodobiti odhodkovno stran proračuna za več namenov, vključno z zmanjšanjem sredstev za projekt ITER. Neto učinek tega PSP na odhodke je zmanjšanje odobritev za prevzem obveznosti za 247,5 milijona EUR in odobritev plačil za 3 254,8 milijona EUR. S predlogom se strinjam in sem glasoval za.
2023/11/22
2024 budgetary procedure: Joint text (A9-0362/2023 - Siegfried Mureşan, Nils Ušakovs)

Šlo je za eno samo glasovanje za ratifikacijo skupnega besedila sporazuma o proračunu za leto 2024, ki sta ga pripravila Parlament in Svet. V skupnem besedilu so odobrene odobritve za prevzem obveznosti v višini 189 385,4 milijona EUR in plačila v višini 142 630,3 milijona EUR.Parlament je pridobil prednostna dopolnila programov v višini 666,5 milijona EUR. Poleg tega je bilo 107,4 milijona evrov rezerviranih za PPPA, 33,8 milijona evrov pa za okrepitve v razdelku 7, kar skupaj znaša 807,7 milijona evrov. Zmanjšanje proračuna EP je bilo odpravljeno (27,7 milijona EUR). Glasoval sem za.
2023/11/22
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund – application EGF/2023/002 BE/Makro - Belgium (A9-0351/2023 - Petri Sarvamaa)

Evropski sklad za prilagoditev globalizaciji (ESPG) je bil ustanovljen za pomoč delavcem, ki so jih prizadele velike strukturne spremembe v svetovnih trgovinskih tokovih. Letna višina sklada je 186 milijonov EUR. Belgija je 3. julija 2023 vložila vlogo (EGF/2023/002 BE/Makro) za podporo iz ESPG zaradi 1431 odpustov v družbi Makro Cash & Carry Belgium NV. Komisija je predlagala sprostitev 2.828 ,223 EUR za pomoč 421 ciljnim upravičencem pri njihovi ponovni vključitvi na trg dela. Komisija je ugotovila, da je vloga sprejemljiva, saj izpolnjuje intervencijska merila uredbe o ESPG. Predlagani ukrepi vključujejo informacije in usmerjanje, usposabljanje, podporo pri ustanavljanju podjetij, finančne prispevke in spodbude za prizadete delavce. Komisija je zahtevala prenos 2.828.223 EUR iz rezerve ESPG za financiranje predlaganih ukrepov. Predlog sklepa, ki sta ga pripravila odbora za delo in socialne zadeve ter regionalno politiko, sem podprl.
2023/11/22
Official Journal of the EU: electronic publication (A9-0352/2023 - Adrián Vázquez Lázara)

Elektronska različica Uradnega lista Evropske unije, ki jo ureja Uredba (EU) št. 216/2013, za pristnost zahteva kvalificiran elektronski podpis ali žig v skladu z Uredbo (EU) št. 910/2014. Predlog nove uredbe predlaga splošno besedilo za prilagajanje razvijajočim se metodam brez pogostih sprememb. Po objavi bo morda potrebna odstranitev informacij zaradi zakonov o varstvu podatkov ali sodnih odločb, Medtem ko je elektronska različica praviloma verodostojna, v izjemnih motnjah prevlada tiskana izdaja. Za zmanjšanje tveganja so vzpostavljeni ukrepi ob nepredvidljivih dogodkih.Zaradi pravne varnosti in poenostavljenega dostopa predlog priporoča, da se elektronska izdaja na spletni strani EUR-Lex po prekinitvi obravnava kot verodostojna, s čimer se poveča zanašanje državljanov na elektronsko različico, ne da bi se spremenila verodostojnost tiskane izdaje. Predlog tudi razširja verodostojnost in pravne učinke na elektronske izdaje, ki ustrezajo trem tiskanim izdajam od začetka veljavnosti uredbe. Cilj je poenostaviti objavo in dostop do Uradnega lista brez ogrožanja verodostojnosti, kar se mi zdi izredno pomembno, zato sem glasoval za.
2023/11/22
EU/Montenegro Agreement: operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Montenegro (A9-0369/2023 - Lena Düpont)

S predlaganim sklepom Sveta se odobrava Sporazum o statusu med EU in Črno goro glede ukrepov Evropske agencije za mejno in obalno stražo v skladu z Uredbo (EU) 2019/1896. Sporazum o statusu zajema elemente, potrebne za delovanje agencije v tretjih državah. Poudarjena je potreba po pravno zavezujočih sporazumih za odprtost in demokratični nadzor, če so koristni in sorazmerni. Predlagani sporazum o statusu je skladen z vzorčnim sporazumom, zato sem omenjeno priporočilo z veseljem podprl.
2023/11/22
EU/New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (A9-0305/2023 - Daniel Caspary)

Svet je 22. maja 2018 začel pogovore z Novo Zelandijo o sporazumu o prosti trgovini, ki je bil sklenjen 30. junija 2022 in uradno podpisan 9. julija 2023. Ta sporazum je po sporazumih z Japonsko, Singapurjem, Južno Korejo in Vietnamom ključnega pomena za prisotnost in vpliv EU na tem območju. Sporazum varuje 163 evropskih geografskih označb, zagotavlja 100-odstotno liberalizacijo tarifnih postavk Nove Zelandije ter vključuje poglavja o sodelovanju Mori, digitalnem poslovanju ter malih in srednje velikih podjetjih. Sporazum sprejema nov pristop EU k trgovini in trajnostnemu razvoju, ki je v skladu z normami MOD in Pariškim sporazumom. Ker ocenjujem, da bo krepitev trgovine z Novo Zelandijo dobro vplivalo na gospodarstvo EU, sem priporočilo o osnutku sklepa Sveta o sklenitvi Sporazuma o prosti trgovini med EU in Novo Zelandijo podprl.
2023/11/22
EU/New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (Resolution) (A9-0314/2023 - Daniel Caspary)

Sprejeti sporazum o prosti trgovini med Novo Zelandijo in EU je zgodovinski dosežek, saj se je z njim zaključilo sedem let pogajanj. Pomembne določbe vključujejo 100-odstotno odpravo tarif ob začetku veljavnosti, izboljšanje trgovine s storitvami, odpravo tehničnih ovir, zaščito 163 evropskih geografskih označb ter posebna poglavja v korist MSP in obravnavo digitalne trgovine. Sporazum odpira tudi trge javnih naročil, vsebuje posebno poglavje o trgovini z Māori in pomeni pomemben dosežek pri širjenju trgov, krepitvi konkurenčnosti EU in uresničevanju ciljev liberalizacije trgovine. Ta prelomni sporazum podvaja strateški pomen indo-pacifiške regije in postavlja napredna merila za prihodnje sporazume o prosti trgovini. Ker ocenjujem, da bo krepitev trgovine z Novo Zelandijo dobro vplivalo na gospodarstvo EU, sem glasoval za.
2023/11/22
VAT: rules for the digital age (A9-0327/2023 - Olivier Chastel)

8. decembra 2022 je Evropska komisija predlagala ukrepe za posodobitev predpisov o DDV v zvezi z digitalizacijo in bojem proti goljufijam. Osebno poudarjam pomen zasebnosti in varstva podatkov znotraj digitalnega paketa. Zavedam se zaskrbljenosti glede morebitne obremenitve podjetij, ki se ukvarjajo z digitalno registracijo v realnem času, podpiram predlog spodbud, katerih cilj je olajšati optimalno uvedbo DDV. Osebno menim, da je podaljšanje nerealnih dvodnevnih obračunskih rokov na deset dni smiselna poteza.Po mojem mnenju poročilo poudarja načela enostavnosti, učinkovitosti in uravnoteženosti, s posebnim poudarkom na potrebah malih in srednje velikih podjetij. Bistveno je, da posodobitve pravil o DDV za platforme za prevoz potnikov in nastanitve ostanejo jasne in nediskriminatorne. Glede na pomisleke glede obveznega obrnjenega davka, ki vodi v povečanje goljufij, se zavzemam za neodvisno študijo, ki bi zadevo temeljito preučila.Strinjam se tudi s tem, da lahko vključitev rabljenega blaga v sistem UOSS predstavlja izziv zaradi zapletenosti trga pri določanju marž tretjih prodajalcev. Zato sem osebno glasoval za te predlagane ukrepe, saj priznavam potrebo po celovitih posodobitvah in reformah predpisov o DDV v korist vseh zainteresiranih strani.
2023/11/22
VAT: administrative cooperation arrangements for the digital age (A9-0324/2023 - Olivier Chastel)

Podpiram predlagane spremembe direktive o DDV, katerih cilj je okrepiti sodelovanje in boj proti goljufijam, sprožijo ustrezne spremembe Uredbe 904/2010. Nadgrajen sistem EU za izmenjavo informacij o DDV bo upravljala Evropska komisija. Poročilo poudarja potrebo po okrepljenem varstvu podatkov, podpira zahteve Evropskega javnega tožilstva in poziva k sodelovanju med ključnimi subjekti. Funkcionalnost v resničnem življenju je prednostna naloga, zahteva pa izboljšano zmogljivost VIES in varno programsko opremo za podjetja in davčne uprave. Poročilo opredeljuje tudi posodobljene zbirke podatkov, informacije o DDV v realnem času in preglednost.
2023/11/22
VAT: taxable persons, special scheme and special arrangements for declaration and payment relating to distance sales of imported goods (A9-0320/2023 - Olivier Chastel)

Namen tega predloga direktive je izboljšati okvir EU za DDV z odpravo praga 150 EUR za sistem "vse na enem mestu pri uvozu" (IOSS) in razširiti njegovo področje uporabe na vso prodajo uvoženega blaga na daljavo v EU. Cilj reforme je zmanjšati stroške usklajevanja, izenačiti konkurenčne pogoje za spletne prodajalce in se boriti proti goljufijam s preprečevanjem podcenjevanja blaga. Pobuda je usklajena s svežnjem o elektronskem poslovanju z DDV in predlogom o DDV v digitalni dobi, pri čemer so prizadevanja za zagotavljanje skladnosti osredotočena na večje udeležence na trgu. Podaljšanje režima predvidenega dobavitelja podpira načelo enotne registracije za DDV v EU. Pri glasovanju sem poročilo podprl.
2023/11/22
Sustainable use of plant protection products (A9-0339/2023 - Sarah Wiener)

S tem glasovanjem proslavljamo zmago zdrave kmečke pameti v Evropskem parlamentu, ki je prepričljivo sprejel razumno odločitev in praktično pokopal škodljivi predlog uredbe o trajnostni rabi pesticidov (SUR) ter Evropski komisiji, pa tudi odboru ENVI v Evropskem parlamentu in poročevalki Sari Wiener sporočil, da ga evropski poslanci večinsko zavračamo. Izjemno me veseli, da je prevladal zdrav razum in smo evropski poslanci pokazali rdeč karton tistim v Evropski komisiji, parlamentu in okoljskim NVO-jem, ki so mislili, da bodo na osnovi njihove zelene ideologije in z odločitvami iz bruseljskih foteljev ukazovali, kaj naj kmetje delajo. Kljub izjemno veliko truda, ki sem ga tako sam kot številni drugi kolegi v odborih AGRI in ENVI vložil v pripravo za izboljšanje prvotnega predloga zakonodaje SUR, da bi le-ta temeljil na upoštevanju realnega stanja na terenu in v državah članicah EU, sem nad današnjim glasovanjem, s katerim smo predlog uredbe SUR v celoti zavrnili in vrnili nazaj Komisiji, zelo zadovoljen. Pri končnem glasovanju sem dopolnjeno poročilo sicer podprl, saj so bili sprejeti vsi ključni amandmaji, nisem pa podprl vrnitve predloga nazaj na odbor ENVI.
2023/11/22
Packaging and packaging waste (A9-0319/2023 - Frédérique Ries)

Embalaža, ki je ključnega pomena za zadrževanje, zaščito in informacije, ustvari 355 milijard EUR prometa, vendar prispeva k povečanju odpadkov, ki so leta 2019 dosegli 78,5 milijona ton. Plastika in papir/karton sta najpogostejši vrsti, pri čemer plastika doživlja največjo rast. Različni nacionalni pristopi so izziv za notranji trg, kar je spodbudilo Evropsko komisijo k predlogu uredbe o embalaži in odpadni embalaži v okviru Evropskega zelenega dogovora.Komisija namerava zmanjšati nepotrebno embalažo, spodbujati ponovno uporabo in povečati recikliranje. Poročevalec podpira te ukrepe, vendar zagovarja ambicioznejše ukrepe za boj proti onesnaževanju s plastiko. Predlagane spremembe vključujejo cilje reciklirane vsebine plastične embalaže, posebne cilje zmanjšanja odpadkov in omejitve lahkih plastičnih nosilnih vrečk. Poročevalec je poudaril cilj 90 % ločenega zbiranja za vso embalažo, povečane omejitve PFAS, trajnostne inovacije, mehanizme ponovne uporabe in upoštevanje mikropodjetij. Pravna varnost in vključitev akterjev e-trgovine v obveznosti razširjene odgovornosti proizvajalca sta bistvena za konkurenčno evropsko embalažno strategijo, ki je usklajena z okoljskimi in socialnimi vprašanji. Ker ocenjujem, da so številne določbe v predlogu uredbe preveč restriktivne in obremenjujoče za določene segmente gospodarstva, sem se pri končnem glasovanju sklenil vzdržati.
2023/11/22
Digitalisation and Administrative Law (A9-0309/2023 - Karen Melchior)

Dosleden in celovit sklop kodificiranih standardov upravnega prava je bistvenega pomena za učinkovito delovanje uprave Unije in ustrezno uveljavljanje temeljne pravice do dobrega upravljanja. Veljavni zakoni so razpršeni po več virih, kar državljanom otežuje razumevanje njihovih upravnih pravic na podlagi prava Unije. Zaradi vse večje neposredne povezave med posamezniki in upravo Unije je potrebno jasno in usklajeno evropsko pravo o upravnem postopku. Takšen okvir bi okrepil legitimnost Unije, povečal zaupanje državljanov in spodbudil zbliževanje z nacionalnimi normami upravnega prava. Poročilo poudarja pravice državljanov, kot sta pravica do dobrega upravljanja in dostopa do dokumentov, ter poudarja, da se te pravice razvijajo in da bi moral tehnični napredek, kot je digitalizacija, prispevati k večjemu in učinkovitejšemu uresničevanju teh pravic. Prav tako poudarja pomen standardov zasebnosti podatkov in poštene obravnave ter vrednot, kot so tehnološka in omrežna nevtralnost ter vključenost, digitalne spretnosti in kompetence ter pomen spodbujanja učinkovitega digitalnega izobraževalnega ekosistema. Poročilo sem podprl.
2023/11/22
Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties (A9-0337/2023 - Guy Verhofstadt, Sven Simon, Gabriele Bischoff, Daniel Freund, Helmut Scholz)

To poročilo odraža resolucijo Parlamenta, ki poziva k spremembi pogodb in poudarja potrebo po hitrem ukrepanju. Poudarja izzive, s katerimi se sooča EU od začetka sedanjih pogodb leta 2009, zlasti v luči kriz, kot je ruska agresija na Ukrajino. Namen predlogov je preoblikovati Unijo, povečati njeno zmogljivost, demokratično legitimnost in odgovornost. Poročilo je usklajeno s sklepi Konference o prihodnosti Evrope (COFE) in obravnava posebne predloge COFE za spremembe pogodbe, ki zajemajo področja, kot so pravila odločanja, pravice državljanov, preglednost in pristojnosti v različnih sektorjih. Soporočevalec Helmut Scholz izraža zadržke glede nekaterih sprememb v zvezi z obrambno unijo EU in se zavzema za celovit in nevojaški varnostni koncept s soglasjem držav članic. Strinjam se, da so določene spremembe pogodb na mestu, ne morem pa se strinjati s predlogi za zmanjševanje nacionalne suverenosti držav članic EU, zato sem pri končnem glasovanju glasoval proti.
2023/11/22
Negotiations on a status agreement on operational activities carried out by Frontex in Mauritania (A9-0358/2023 - Tineke Strik)

Uredbo 2019/1896 so se pooblastila agencije Frontex razširila, tako da lahko deluje v tretjih državah in potrebuje sporazume o statusu. Svet je odobril pogajanja z Mavretanijo o takšnem sporazumu, kar je precedens, saj Mavretanija ne meji na EU. Evropski parlament je začel pripravljati poročilo o tem zunanjem sporazumu, v katerem je navedel pomisleke in predlagal, da je treba odpraviti pomanjkljivosti v zvezi z odgovornostjo, povezane z določbami o imuniteti, strukturo poveljevanja in omejenimi možnostmi za pritožbe. Poročilo izraža tudi zaskrbljenost zaradi kršitev temeljnih pravic v Mavretaniji in poziva agencijo Frontex, naj resno upošteva predloge Parlamenta in tesno sodeluje z uradnikom za temeljne pravice. Poročevalec poziva Komisijo, naj odpravi pomanjkljivosti v pogovorih in izvede oceno učinka na temeljne pravice. Zato sem se odločil glasovati za.
2023/11/22
Digitalisation of cross-border judicial cooperation (amendment of certain directives and framework decisions) (A9-0063/2023 - Emil Radev, Marina Kaljurand)

Novi pravni okvir bo omogočal uporabo elektronske komunikacije med pristojnimi organi v postopkih pravosodnega sodelovanja v civilnih, gospodarskih in kazenskih zadevah ter elektronsko komunikacijo med fizičnimi ali pravnimi osebami in pristojnimi organi v civilnih, gospodarskih in kazenskih zadevah. Glasoval sem v prid novemu pravnemu okvirju.
2023/11/23
Strategic Compass and EU space-based defence capabilities (A9-0334/2023 - Arnaud Danjean)

Vesoljski sistemi in satelit so kritična infrastruktura, ki jo je treba zaščititi in okrepiti; ugotavlja, da je treba zaradi povečanih tveganj zaradi vesoljskih odpadkov ter groženj v vesolju in na vesoljskih sistemih okrepiti odpornost evropske vesoljske infrastrukture, sistemov dobavne verige in storitev. Je zaskrbljen zaradi resničnega tveganja, ki ga predstavlja nenadzorovan razvoj novih tehnologij v vesolju in iz njega; zato poziva k oceni na evropski ravni in strožjemu nadzoru tveganj militarizacije, vključno s posebej občutljivimi vprašanji, kot so dostop do vesolja ali operacije v orbiti. Močno podpiram in sem glasoval za.
2023/11/23
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2022 (A9-0333/2023 - Alex Agius Saliba)

V skladu s členom 227(7) Poslovnika Evropskega parlamenta je Odbor za peticije pripravil letno poročilo o dejavnostih v letu 2022. Poročilo izpostavlja opaznih 12,6 % zmanjšanje števila prejetih pobud v primerjavi z letom 2021, ko je bilo vloženih 1217 pobud. Predvsem peticije v zvezi s COVID-19 so se zmanjšale z 242 v letu 2021 na 45 v letu 2022. Spletni portal za peticije je doživel precejšen upad angažiranosti uporabnikov, z 22.441 podporniki v letu 2022 v primerjavi z 209.272 podporniki v letu 2021. Poleg tega je bilo samo 12 peticij so- podpisan, le eden pa je zbral več kot 1000 podpisov državljanov. Glede na te ugotovitve sem glasoval za poročilo.
2023/11/23
Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (A9-0331/2023 - Seán Kelly, Andreas Schieder)

Leta 2016 je Združeno kraljestvo glasovalo za izstop iz EU in uradno izstopilo 31. januarja 2020. Sporazum o trgovini in sodelovanju (TCA) je bil podpisan 30. decembra 2020 in zajema trgovino, energijo, ribištvo in drugo. Zagotavlja ničelne tarife, kvote za upravičeno blago in enake konkurenčne pogoje za pošteno konkurenco. Kljub izzivom so se odnosi med EU in Združenim kraljestvom izboljšali, kar je vodilo do Windsorskega okvira, ki obravnava vprašanja v zvezi s protokolom Irska/Severna Irska.TCA vzpostavlja institucionalne strukture, kot je Parlamentarna partnerska skupščina EU-UK (PPA), za sodelovanje pri skupnih izzivih. Določbe vključujejo pravice državljanov, sodelovanje v programih EU, skupno upravljanje ribjega staleža in mehanizme za reševanje sporov. Sodelovanje na zunanjepolitičnem, varnostnem in obrambnem področju se spodbuja za nadaljnji razvoj.Postopek spremljanja Evropskega parlamenta, ki se odraža v tem poročilu, je prva ocena od začasne uporabe TCA leta 2021. Poudarja zadovoljive vidike, opredeljuje področja, ki zahtevajo pozornost, kot so mejne kontrolne točke, in poudarja pomen stalnega spremljanja. Poročilo obravnava prispevke različnih odborov, poudarja sodelovanje civilne družbe in omenja javno obravnavo maja 2023. Poročilo pozdravljam in sem glasoval za.
2023/11/23
Innovative humanitarian aid strategy: spotlight on current and forgotten crises (A9-0321/2023 - Carlos Zorrinho)

Poročilo poudarja vse večjo ranljivost ljudi, ki potrebujejo humanitarno pomoč, in vse večjo vrzel med razpoložljivimi in potrebnimi viri. Poziva k inovativni strategiji humanitarne pomoči, ki se osredotoča na preprečevanje, blaženje in pristope, osredotočene na ljudi.Poročilo obravnava financiranje, zmogljivost izvajanja in krepitev odpornosti s celostnim pristopom, ki vključuje integracijo načela enakosti spolov in upoštevanje invalidov. Poudarja potrebo po premostitvi „doline smrti“ v humanitarni pomoči s povečanjem sredstev, izboljšanjem pogodbenih procesov in večjo odpornostjo na izzive, kot so podnebne spremembe.Poročilo zagovarja usklajeno prizadevanje na vseh ravneh ekosistema pomoči, pri čemer poudarja varno in učinkovito humanitarno delovno okolje, ki daje prednost nevtralnosti in izmenjavi znanja. Čeprav kratkoročni odzivi ostajajo ključni, poročilo predlaga ukrepe, ki postavljajo temelje za dolgoročne rešitve, vključno z naložbami v izobraževanje, zdravje, varnost in infrastrukturo v okviru upravljanja, ki temelji na skupnosti.Glavni cilj je doseči večjo in boljšo humanitarno pomoč s celostnimi, participativnimi in v prihodnost usmerjenimi strategijami. Poročilo sem podprl.
2023/11/23
Job creation – the just transition and impact investments (A9-0342/2023 - Sara Matthieu)

Besedilo poročila poudarja hude posledice podnebnih sprememb in poudarja potrebo po strategijah za ublažitev in prilagajanje v vseh gospodarskih sektorjih.Poudarja vlogo spretnosti, izpopolnjevanja in ponovnega usposabljanja pri prehodu, kot je opisano v predlaganem zakonu o ničelni neto industriji. Vendar pa poudarja, da pravičen prehod presega usposabljanje, zavzema se za ustvarjanje več in boljših delovnih mest s pravičnim plačilom, stabilno zaposlitvijo in dostojnimi delovnimi pogoji.Zeleni prehod bi moral obravnavati revščino zaposlenih, ekonomsko negotovost in prekarno delo ter spodbujati konvergenco navzgor in kakovostno zaposlovanje. V poročilu je tudi poudarjeno, da mora biti javna podpora podjetjem pogojena s spoštovanjem pravic delavcev, javni in zasebni sektor pa morata aktivno predvideti in spodbujati razsežnost trga dela pri prehodu.Pravičen prehod zahteva trden sistem spodbud, ki daje prednost ustvarjanju trajnostnih delovnih mest in naložbam s pozitivnimi okoljskimi in družbenimi učinki, zato sem sklenil glasovati za.
2023/11/23
Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions (A9-0325/2023 - Cristina Maestre Martín De Almagro)

Poročilo je odgovor na sporočilo Evropske komisije o izkoriščanju talentov v regijah EU, ki poudarja vpliv demografskih trendov na delovno silo. Obravnava izzive, ki jih prinaša upad prebivalstva, zlasti v podeželskih in ranljivih regijah, ki doživljajo „izseljevanje mladih“.Poročilo poudarja potrebo po uskladitvi prizadevanj za zadrževanje talentov z evropskim stebrom socialnih pravic, pri čemer poudarja izboljšanje delovnih in življenjskih pogojev v regijah z nizkimi dohodki. Poziva k okrepljenemu sodelovanju med socialnimi partnerji, univerzami, raziskovalnimi inštituti in zasebnim sektorjem, da bi prilagodili programe izobraževanja in usposabljanja razvijajočim se trgom dela.Poudarjena je vloga regionalnih in lokalnih oblasti pri ustvarjanju socialno-ekonomskih pogojev za privabljanje talentov, poročilo pa priporoča krepitev njihove izvršne sposobnosti. Prihodnje politike EU bi morale upoštevati demografski vpliv, ustvarjanje delovnih mest, izobraževanje in vpliv na enakost spolov, s poudarkom na „podeželski preizkušnji“, prilagojeni socialno-ekonomski realnosti posamezne regije.Poročilo predlaga vključitev jasnih in objektivnih meril za opredelitev regij, ki jim grozi past razvoja talentov, in predlaga oblikovanje namenskega sklada za reševanje bega možganov v novem programskem obdobju. Za lažjo izmenjavo talentov in širjenje znanja so priporočljive mreže nadnacionalnega sodelovanja.Zaradi vsega navedenega sem poročilo podprl.
2023/11/23
The lack of legislative follow-up by the Commission to the PEGA resolution (B9-0464/2023, B9-0467/2023)

Kot poslanec Evropskega parlamenta sem zelo zaskrbljen zaradi zapoznelega odziva Evropske komisije na vprašanje vohunske programske opreme, kljub dogovorom in poročilom.Več kot pet mesecev od priporočila Parlamenta čakamo na uradni odgovor z opisom ukrepov in načrtov. Ta zamuda je zaskrbljujoča glede na porast primerov zlorabe vohunske programske opreme v EU brez ustreznega odziva oblasti.Razkritja ciljnega nadzora evropskih poslancev in uradnikov v dosjejih Predator poudarjajo potrebo po nujnem ukrepanju. Pomanjkanje natančnega pregleda prijavljenih kršitev in vključitev podjetij na seznam subjektov razkrivata veliko vrzel pri obravnavanju zlorabe vohunske programske opreme.Močno obžalujem neukrepanje Komisije in jo pozivam, naj izpolni svoje obveznosti v skladu z načelom lojalnega sodelovanja.Ta resolucija poziva Komisijo, naj nemudoma predstavi celovit načrt za preprečevanje zlorabe vohunske programske opreme v EU, pri čemer poudarja potrebo po nujnem ukrepanju. Prav tako poziva k oceni posebnih pogojev za nekatere države članice, navedene v priporočilu.Glasoval sem za in upam, da bo ta resolucija, ki odraža naše pomisleke, hitro dosegla Svet, Komisijo in države članice, da jo bodo takoj obravnavali in ukrepali.
2023/11/23
Revised pollinators initiative - a new deal for pollinators (B9-0463/2023)

Močno podpiram revidirano pobudo EU o opraševalcih, ki poziva k takojšnjim ukrepom za boj proti upadanju opraševalcev do leta 2030.Kot nekdo, ki priznava ključno vlogo opraševalcev pri biotski raznovrstnosti, zdravju ekosistemov in prehranski varnosti, sem zaskrbljen zaradi njihovega upada, ki vpliva na okolje ter globalno razpoložljivost sadja in zelenjave. Za obravnavo pritiskov na opraševalce, zlasti iz kmetijstva, zagovarjam skladne politike, ki usklajujejo sektorske strategije EU in poudarjajo regionalno zaščito.Javne pobude, kot je „Rešimo čebele in kmete“, poudarjajo bistven prispevek opraševalcev k biotski raznovrstnosti, proizvodnji hrane in varnosti. Pohvalim lahko tudi vodnik Komisije „opraševalcem prijazna mesta“.Poročilo tudi poudarja pomen usklajenosti politik v kmetijstvu, gozdarstvu, zmanjševanju onesnaževanja in povezljivosti, kar tudi sam ves čas nagovarjam. Sodelovanje med kmeti in čebelarji oz. okoljevarstveniki je edini možen način za boljšo prihodnost vseh.Ker priznavam potrebo po usklajenih prizadevanjih za reševanje upada opraševalcev, sem tudi to poročilo podprl.
2023/11/23
European Union regulatory fitness and subsidiarity and proportionality – report on Better Law Making covering 2020, 2021 and 2022 (A9-0310/2023 - Catharina Rinzema)

Poročilo JURI (običajno se pripravlja vsako leto) za leta 2020, 2021 in 2022 o subsidiarnosti in sorazmernosti preučuje, kako evropske institucije in njihovi partnerji uporabljajo ti načeli, da bi izpolnili pričakovanja državljanov in nacionalnih institucij.Ti načeli, ki sta sestavni del učinkovitega delovanja Unije, sta zapisani v členu 5 Pogodbe o Evropski uniji, ki poudarja delitev pristojnosti med EU in njenimi državami članicami.Subsidiarnost narekuje, da mora EU ukrepati, kadar je učinkovitejša od držav članic, sorazmernost pa zagotavlja, da ukrepi EU ne presegajo tistega, kar je potrebno za doseganje ciljev Pogodbe, zato sem glasoval v prid poročilu.
2023/11/23
Monitoring the application of EU law in 2020, 2021 and 2022 (A9-0328/2023 - Catharina Rinzema)

Komisija vsako leto izda poročilo o uporabi prava EU v preteklem letu. Študija obravnava glavna vprašanja izvrševanja zakonodaje EU v državah članicah in pobude Komisije v prihodnjem letu.V poročilu so navedeni primeri kršitev, postopki EU Pilot in pritožbe po področjih politike in državah članicah ter najpomembnejše preiskave in postopki za ugotavljanje kršitev v okviru političnih prednostnih nalog Komisije.Glasoval sem za.
2023/11/23

Written questions (29)

Spread of Xylella fastidiosa in EU olive grove areas
2019/11/04
Documents: PDF(45 KB) DOC(9 KB)
Restricting or banning certain pyrotechnic articles in the EU
2019/12/19
Documents: PDF(42 KB) DOC(10 KB)
New tariffs imposed on European goods by the US administration
2020/06/30
Documents: PDF(46 KB) DOC(10 KB)
European semiconductor companies at risk of suffering from US restrictions
2020/09/23
Documents: PDF(43 KB) DOC(9 KB)
Voting rights of persons with intellectual disabilities
2020/10/01
Documents: PDF(43 KB) DOC(9 KB)
Impact assessment of the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies
2020/11/24
Documents: PDF(47 KB) DOC(10 KB)
Managing excessive amounts of plastic waste following the introduction of new EU rules on shipments of plastic waste
2021/01/19
Documents: PDF(53 KB) DOC(10 KB)
Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Delegated Act on Climate Adaptation and Mitigation – risk of sustainable investment distortions in the EU aluminium value chain
2021/02/02
Documents: PDF(53 KB) DOC(11 KB)
The risks to sports generated by the creation of the European Super League
2021/04/23
Documents: PDF(48 KB) DOC(10 KB)
EU-Mercosur Association Agreement: next steps, sustainability assessment and climate protection
2021/05/10
Documents: PDF(50 KB) DOC(11 KB)
Meaningful intellectual property rights for the audiovisual sector in the Digital Services Act
2021/05/18
Documents: PDF(49 KB) DOC(10 KB)
Protection of cultural diversity and European content in the audiovisual sector
2021/05/18
Documents: PDF(49 KB) DOC(10 KB)
Media and audiovisual action plan and the digital transformation of the audiovisual sector
2021/05/18
Documents: PDF(49 KB) DOC(10 KB)
The Media and Audiovisual Action Plan and the financial recovery of the audiovisual sector
2021/05/18
Documents: PDF(48 KB) DOC(10 KB)
Economic recovery of the film and audiovisual industry in the COVID-19 context
2021/05/18
Documents: PDF(50 KB) DOC(11 KB)
Belarusian state-sponsored air piracy and terrorism
2021/05/25
Documents: PDF(52 KB) DOC(10 KB)
Revision of the State aid guidelines for broadband
2021/07/16
Documents: PDF(45 KB) DOC(9 KB)
Protection of religious freedom and cultural traditions in an area of Italy inhabited by the autochthonous Slovenian national community
2022/02/18
Documents: PDF(44 KB) DOC(10 KB)
Erasmus4Ukraine
2022/04/09
Documents: PDF(55 KB) DOC(11 KB)
Improving and enforcing the EU Air Passengers Rights Regulation
2022/07/15
Documents: PDF(50 KB) DOC(11 KB)
Question on animal by-products in the EU Fertilising Products Regulation
2022/09/07
Documents: PDF(43 KB) DOC(10 KB)
Estimation of potential EU funding for Smart Villages
2022/09/15
Documents: PDF(47 KB) DOC(10 KB)
Ireland’s plan to adopt secondary legislation on the labelling of alcoholic beverages
2022/10/18
Documents: PDF(46 KB) DOC(10 KB)
The accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area
2022/12/06
Documents: PDF(52 KB) DOC(11 KB)
The challenge of recycling old wind turbine blades in the EU
2023/02/13
Documents: PDF(49 KB) DOC(10 KB)
Facilitating private funding for nuclear fusion projects
2023/04/20
Documents: PDF(45 KB) DOC(10 KB)
Commission response to Parliament resolution on diabetes
2023/05/26
Documents: PDF(50 KB) DOC(10 KB)
The uncontrolled and unjustified increase in the cost of bottled water in both European cities and airports
2023/09/08
Documents: PDF(45 KB) DOC(10 KB)
Ensuring plurality and independence of media at the public broadcaster RTV Slovenija
2023/09/22
Documents: PDF(42 KB) DOC(10 KB)

Individual motions (1)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on reversing the European demographic trend
2022/07/06
Documents: PDF(137 KB) DOC(45 KB)

Amendments (2862)

Amendment 24 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Subject to an assessment by the Commission carried out in the context of the regular monitoring of the impact of this Regulation and launched either following a duly substantiated request from a Member State or on the Commission’s own initiative, it is necessary to provide for the possibility to take any necessary measures for imports of any products falling under the scope of this Regulation which are adversely affecting the Union market or the market of one or several Member States for like or directly competing products. There is a particularly precarious situation in the markets for cereals, oilseeds, poultry, eggs, and sugar and honey that may harm Union agricultural producers if imports from Ukraine were to increase. It is appropriate to introduce an automatic safeguard for cereals, oilseeds, eggs, poultry, and sugar and honey products that is activated if quantities imported pursuant to this Regulation exceed the arithmetic mean of quantities in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 27 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Subject to an assessment by the Commission carried out in the context of the regular monitoring of the impact of this Regulation and launched either following a duly substantiated request from a Member State or on the Commission’s own initiative, it is necessary to provide for the possibility to take any necessary measures for imports of any products falling under the scope of this Regulation which are adversely affecting the Union market or the market of one or several Member States for like or directly competing products. There is a particularly precarious situation in the markets for cereals, poultry, eggs, honey and sugar that may harm Union agricultural producers if imports from Ukraine were to increase. It is appropriate to introduce an automatic safeguard for cereals, eggs, poultry, honey and sugar products that is activated if quantities imported pursuant to this Regulation exceed the arithmetic mean of quantities in 20221 and 20232.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 46 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
If a product covered by Article 1(1) or any other product originating in Ukraine is imported under conditions which adversely affect the Union market or the market of one or several Member States for like or directly competing products, the Commission may impose any measure which is necessary by means of an implementing act. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 5(3).
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 55 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. In critical circumstances where delay would cause damage that would be difficult to repair, the Commission may provisionally impose any measure which is necessary by means of an implementing act. Such measures may only be imposed upon a duly substantiated request from a Member State pursuant to paragraph 3(a) of this Article and shall be adopted within 210 days after the request has been received. The implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 5(4). The duration of a provisional safeguard measure shall not exceed 120 days.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 60 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
If, during the period 6 June to 31 December 2024, cumulative import volumes of either eggs, poultry orcommon wheat, wheat flours, and pellets ; barley, barley flour and pellets ; oats ; maize, maize flour and pellets ; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked ; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey; eggs, poultry, sugar since 1 January 2024 reach the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2022 and1, 2022, 2023, the Commission shall, within 210 days and after informing the Committee on Safeguards established by Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/478:
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 70 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
If, during the period 6 June to 31 December 2024, cumulative import volumes of either cereals, eggs, poultry, honey or sugar since 1 January 2024 reach the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 20221 and 20232, the Commission shall, within 210 days and after informing the Committee on Safeguards established by Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/478:
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 77 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) reintroduce for that product the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1), point b, until 31 December 2024 or in the case of sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; introduce a new tariff-rate quota based on the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021, 2022 and 2023, until 31 December 2024; and
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 83 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) introduce from 1 January 2025 either a tariff-rate quota equal to five twelfths of that arithmetic mean or the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1), point b, whichever is highlower.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 89 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
If, during the period 1 January to 5 June 2025, cumulative import volumes of either eggs, poultry orcommon wheat, flours, and pellets ; barley, flour and pellets ; oats ; maize, flour and pellets ; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked ; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey; eggs, poultry, sugar for the period since 1 January 2025 reach five twelfths of the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded 2021, 2022 and 2023, the Commission shall, within 210 days and after informing the Committee on Safeguards, reintroduce for that product the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1) or in the case of sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; introduce a new tariff-rate quota based on the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021, 2022 and 2023, point b.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 98 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
If, during the period 1 January to 5 June 2025, cumulative import volumes of either cereals, eggs, poultry, honey or sugar for the period since 1 January 2025 reach five twelfths of the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded 20221 and 2023,2, the Commission shall, within 210 days and after informing the Committee on Safeguards, reintroduce for that product the corresponding tariff-rate quota suspended by Article 1(1), point b.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 104 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
For the purposes of this paragraph, the terms eggs, poultry andcommon wheat, flours, and pellets ; barley, flour and pellets ; oats ; maize, flour and pellets ; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked ; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey; eggs, poultry, sugar, refer to all products covered by the tariff-rate quotas in the Appendix to Annex I-A of the Association Agreement for, respectively, common wheat, wheat flours, and pellets ; barley, barley flour and pellets ; oats ; maize, maize flour and pellets ; barley groats and meal; cereal grains otherwise worked ; sunflower seeds, oil and meals; rapeseed seeds, oil and meal; honey, eggs and albumins, poultry meat and poultry meat preparations, and sugars, and the arithmetic mean shall be calculated by dividing the sum of import volumes in 2021, 2022 and 2023 by twohree.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 107 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
For the purposes of this paragraph, the terms cereals, eggs, poultry, honey and sugar refer to all products covered by the tariff-rate quotas in the Appendix to Annex I-A of the Association Agreement for, respectively, common wheat, flours, and pellets, barley, flour and pellets, oats, maize, flour and pellets, barley groats and meal, cereal grains otherwise worked, malt and wheat gluten, starches, starch processed, bran, shaps and residues, eggs and albumins, poultry meat and poultry meat preparations, honey and sugars, and the arithmetic mean shall be calculated by dividing the sum of import volumes in 20221 and 20232 by two.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 123 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. If a product covered by Article 1(1) originating in Ukraine is imported in the EU or transit by the EU, the destination for all consignments of that product should be determined prior to entry into the EU by Ukrainian authorities. Furthermore, Ukrainian authorities should provide to the European Commission the necessary documentation certifying that those consignments reached their destination.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 128 #

2024/0028(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Ukrainian authorities are responsible for the documentation accompanying products, covered by Article 1(1), originating in Ukraine and imported in the EU or in transit through the EU. Relevant products shall be clearly marked with their final destination prior to the import in the EU.
2024/02/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Citation 2
– having regard to the Commission communication of 5 April 2023 on the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) ‘Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment’ (C(2023)2320),deleted
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 5 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Citation 7
– having regard to the Commission communication of 20 May 2020 entitled ‘A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system’ and the goal of the strategy to ensure a sustainable livelihood for primary producers (COM(2020)0381),
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 7 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Citation 8
- having regard to its resolution of 16 January 2019 on the Union’s authorisation procedure for pesticideslant protection products,2 , _________________ 2 OJ C 411, 27.11.2020, p. 48.
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 26 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Recital D
D. whereas pollinators are vital for both food and nutrition security and are essential for food types like fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds, which are in turn crucial for ensuring good dietary health and particularly for preventing non- communicable diseases;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 31 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Recital E a (new)
Ea. Whereas there is inadequate data and information about insect pollinators other than bees and butterflies;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 32 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Recital E b (new)
Eb. Whereas pollinators include insects such as bees, hoverflies, butterflies, moths, beetles, wasps, thrips and mammals such as bats and birds;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 34 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Recital E c (new)
Ec. Whereas air pollution and light pollution lead to the decline of pollinators;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 35 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Recital E d (new)
Ed. Whereas the European Commission established a virtual pollinator park in 2020 incurring a budgetary allocation of 470.000 with the aim to raise online awareness about the decline of pollinators;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 51 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasizes the professional utilization of plant protection products by European farmers, while concurrently underlining the continuous enhancement of pollinator safeguarding through specialized training for farmers;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 59 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 6
6. Underlines, in this regard, the strong interconnection between the revised EU Pollinators Initiative and the EU nature restoration law when it comes to achieving a trend reversal in pollinator decline, in particular through the alignment of national nature restoration measures with the relevant policies under the EU Pollinators Initiativrevised EU Pollinators Initiative when it comes to achieving a trend reversal in pollinator decline;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 68 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the continued need to better protect pollinators from risks resulting from pesticidelant protection products and biocides, and regrets the delay in taking action to protect pollinators through the authorisation procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) 1107/20097 and Regulation (EU) 528/20128 ; _________________ 7 Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1). 8 Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1).ed action on improving the process on less harmful alternatives;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 72 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the role of plant protection products in ensuring food security and the importance of improving the scientific evidence base for assessing the relative toxicity of pesticides, not just insecticides,lant protection products to bees and other pollinators so that the harm reduction targets can be better adjusted by 2027; , while ensuring food security;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 78 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 9
9. Calls for an end to stop the importation of agricultural products produced using pesticides that arelant protection products banned in the EU and can cause unacceptable harm to pollinators;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 99 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 13
13. NotRecognizes that while nitrogen emissions are causing thecan lead to eutrophication of semi-natural grassland, and damaging pollinator habitats and pushing endangered species towards extinction, fertilizers are crucial for soil fertility and food security; underlines the need to take stroengerthen action to redubalance nitrogen emissions, which adversely affect grasslands that are important for pollinators;.
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 101 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Emphasizes the need for further measures to mitigate the risk of abandonment of less productive agricultural areas, such as mountainous or marginal regions, to prevent their natural overgrowth with bushes and trees; highlights that this overgrowth negatively impacts biodiversity by diminishing habitats crucial for pollinators (e.g., mountain meadows) and exacerbates the risk of endangered species being pushed towards extinction;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 112 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for the promotion and development of pollinator habitats in urban areas;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 114 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on the Member States to and local authorities to widely apply the guidance on pollinator-friendly cities.
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 115 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Calls on the Member states to monitor pollinator populations in urban areas, collect data on pollinator health, and develop evidence-based strategies for their conservation; encourages the sharing of best practices and experiences among cities to create a network for urban pollinator conservation efforts
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 116 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 15 d (new)
15d. Urges the Member States to include pollinator-friendly landscaping and green infrastructure in their city planning; emphasizes the benefits of green roofs, vertical gardens, and sustainable urban agriculture practices in providing habitats for pollinators, contributing to urban resilience and improved quality of life
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 117 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 15 e (new)
15e. Highlights the potential for urban areas to serve as models of coexistence between communities and pollinators, showcasing how cities can provide essential resources for these species while simultaneously benefiting from their vital ecosystem services.
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 131 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 18
18. Supports the implementation of the EU pollinator monitoring scheme and the integration of a specific indicator for the common agricultural policy, which will evaluate the policy’s impact on both pollinators and pollination;deleted
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 138 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the essential role of farmers in maintaining habitats for pollinators and fostering sustainable agricultural practices that prioritise the well-being of these crucial species and contribute to the preservation of biodiversity; highlights in this regard agricultural practices already being carried out at local level to protect pollinator habitats;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 140 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Underlines the importance of providing support and incentives to farmers who actively engage in pollinator conservation efforts; encourages the development of agricultural policies that promote biodiversity-friendly farming practices.
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 148 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to actively engage in bee diplomacy as a foreign policy tool to promote the inclusion of pollinators in international policies;deleted
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 154 #

2023/2720(RSP)


Paragraph 23
23. Recognises the importance of citizen scientists, farmers and taxonomists, who need to be supported further so that they can strengthen their expertise and good practices and share them across Member States; appreciates the successful work of Pollinator Ambassadors in motivating citizens and businesses;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 157 #

2023/2720(RSP)

Draft motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Highlights the potential of creating local networks and knowledge- sharing platforms where farmers can exchange best practices and contribute to the conservation of these invaluable species, while ensuring the resilience of our agricultural systems and food security;
2023/09/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 a (new)
– having regard to the Nuclear Illustrative Programme (PINC) (COM(2017) 237 final) released in May 2017,
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 2 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 b (new)
– having regard to the conclusions of the European Nuclear Energy Forum in 2022 which highlights the contribution of nuclear energy for the security of supply of the EU and in the fight against climate change,
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 3 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 24 c (new)
– having regard to the Nuclear Alliance’s joint statement of 16 May 2023,
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 17 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the EUuropean Union must mitigate its own risks of external dependence in terms of energy supplies, as well as with regard to energy resources and components of the supply chain of energy systems, especially since Russian war against Ukraine has shown the European vulnerability in this sphere;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 21 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the EU should further explore the relationship between the land use intensity of electricity and lifecycle GHG emissions in its energy system modeling; whereas such an approach will not only benefit energy security but also leave more land for other competing uses, environmental connectivity and ecosystem protection;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 26 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas nuclear power is a zero- emission clean energy source, which has the potential to significantly contribute to the EU's climate goals;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 33 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the innovative developments in nuclear power technology, particularly sSmall mModular rReactors (SMRs), represent a promising pathway towards achieving the Union's energy and climate objectives and offer considerable opportunities in terms of electricity production, heat for industrial heatprocesses and district heating and cooling, hydrogen generation, and district hewater desalinationg;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 38 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas, Small modular reactors (SMRs) are nuclear reactors in a range of power typically between 10 and 300 MW, and designed to be built in factories in a standardised modular form;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 39 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas many of the benefits of SMRs are inherently linked to the nature of their design (small and modular): integral designs, inherent safety, lower core inventories, improved modularisation and manufacturability, enhanced flexibility; moreover they offer savings in cost and construction time, and they can be deployed incrementally to match increasing energy demand;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 41 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas specific climate and energy dialogues on SMRs could promote best practices and solutions, bring new business and collaboration opportunities and help Member States identify and reflect on possible gaps to implementation; whereas such dialogues can contribute to building the SMR business model further and present solutions to decarbonise the industry;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 42 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Cd. whereas further EU efforts should be made to evaluate and capture the future contributions of SMRs to the EU's power system reliability;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 44 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas SMRs offer a lower initial capital investment, greater scalability and siting flexibility for locations unable to accommodate more traditional larger reactors, and now have the potential for einhancederent safety and security compared to earlier designfeatures, while benefiting from feedback from existing large power reactors, as well as for a more sustainable waste management offered by some technologies;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 53 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas to successfully commercialise SMRs in the next decade, Europe and its Member States will have to start proactively planning today; whereas investments will have to stepped up now if SMRs are to have a role in Europe’s decarbonisation;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 54 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas there is a growing interest for deploying SMR in the EU, involvement of fuel cycle actors should be considered since the early stage of the project;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 59 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the Nuclear Alliance in its declaration on May 16, 2023, recognised that nuclear, including SMRs, could contribute up to 150 GW of electricity capacity by 2050, with the aim of maintaining the current 25% share of electricity production in the EU;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 62 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas the deployment of SMR can largely contribute to the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate industries;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 65 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Acknowledges that the climate crisis is too complex a challenge, and the stakes too high to limit the tools to solve it; believes that the EU should focus on a range of solutions, including low-carbon energy supplies, to amplify its chances to reaching net zero by 2050;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 66 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the potential of nuclear power and SMRs in contributing to the EU’s clean energy goalto provide the EU with a reliable and on-demand supply of electricity while achieving the goal of net zero; recognises the need for continued research and development in this area to ensure the safety, efficiency, and cost- effectiveness of these technologies;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 82 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the development of a comprehensive strategy for the deployment of SMRs in the EU, taking into account the specific needs and circumstances of different regions and sectors; Believes that such a strategy should pave the way to establishing clear guidelines for planning, permitting and timelines, regulation and safety; Urges the European Commission to fast track this Strategy with ambition and determination before the end of this legislative term, while respecting Member States right to choose their own energy mix;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 90 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Encourages the Commission and Member States to promote public awareness and understanding of the benefits of nuclear power and SMRs, and to ensure transparent and inclusive decision-making processes in this area;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 92 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Acknowledges that SMRs have the potential to play a significant role in replacing fossil fuels17 decarbonising European industry, having the potential to provide a firm baseload of clean electricity, heat and steam for industry and households, as well as replacing fossil fuels17 as the baseload technology in Europe, especially by coal fired station retrofitting; _________________ 17 https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/Europ eanSMRPrePartnership.
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 99 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the use of SMRs for low-carbon hydrogen production, both for its direct use in industry and for the production of sustainable synthetic fuels, as global hydrogen demand is expected to massively expand by 2050; Reminds that vast amounts of new electricity capacity is needed to ensure the required scale of hydrogen production to decarbonize European industry; Calls for all decarbonized energy carriers to be treated equally based on their carbon footprint;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 106 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises the potential role of SMRs for iheat andu strial heatm production for industrial processes;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 110 #

2023/2109(INI)

8. Acknowledges the potential of SMRs for district heating and cooling; Reminds that heating and cooling constitute approximately half of all EU energy consumption, and majority of this is still covered by fossil fuels; Acknowledges that SMRs can provide decarbonized, low temperature heat to the district heating systems; Notes that SMRs can be designed to produce only heat and therefore operated at lower temperature and pressure;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 116 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Acknowledges the potential of SMRs for water desalination;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 118 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Recognises the potential role of SMRs for electrical production increment and grid stabilisation in the context of renewable energy penetration;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 120 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Emphasises that the internal competition around SMR is intense with strong political and commercial initiatives already launched;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 121 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Notes that the contribution of SMRs to the European energy independence is highly dependent on the location of their value chain on European territory;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 125 #

2023/2109(INI)

9. Emphasises that so far, no SMRs have been commercially operated in the worldare operational only in Russia and China, but that more than 80 SMR designs are currently at different stages of development and deployment in 18 countries; stresses that the EU should therefore not get left behmaintaind in the global race forts technological leadership in the future SMR market;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 126 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that the European nuclear sector is a strong assetkey asset for the resilience of the European energy system and recognises that the EU already has a high degree of expertise and experience in nuclear technologies that can be applied to the development and deployment of SMRs, in particular in the fuel cycle, with a supply chain that could generate most of the added value within Europe;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 130 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Emphasises that nuclear power production is strategic to achieve the energy transition under the right conditions, furthermore SMRs could also create additional industrial opportunities beyond the traditional nuclear sector and could open perspective for new players to enter the nuclear supply chain, and strengthen EU competitiveness, like the shipyards or manufacturing industry;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 135 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Recognises that a growing number of Member States are considering nuclear for their energy mix, hence the need to coordinate efforts, and the opportunity for these Member States to jointly develop a European SMR;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 137 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes that the European action plan signed by the Nuclear Alliance acknowledges that nuclear power may provide up to 150 GW of electricity capacity by 2050 thanks to the continued operation of existing plants, the construction of new large reactors and the development of SMRs in the EU;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 139 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Notes that the Nuclear Alliance asked the European Commission to actively support the pre-partnership on SMR and bring it to a full partnership;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 154 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Recognises that a basic condition for SMRs to develop in the EU is to ensure that a technology-neutral conducive policy and long-term regulatory framework is in place, particularly in the field of competition, energy market and safety;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 158 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to recognize nuclear and SMR as a strategic clean technology for a successful transition;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 159 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Emphasises that the development of the know-how of the nuclear industry, an adequate regulatory framework, and supportive public policies are necessary to foster the development of SMRs;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 161 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Recognises that the implementation of appropriate contractual and financial mechanisms is needed to provide long-term predictability; such as bilateral long-term contracts, contracts for difference (CFD), resource accounting and budgeting (RAB) and power purchase agreements (PPAs) is needed to provide long-term predictability of revenues on energy markets and to foster investments in SMR;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 167 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to launch a specific industrial strategy for SMRs, that includes a focus on efficient permitting procedures, access to finance and stable supply chains, all aiming to enable the deployment of EU domestic SMR technologies and develop a framework for the international commercial promotion of SMRs;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 176 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recognises that the work stream needs to work on characterisation of the European and non-European export markets, by examining i) decarbonisation needs; ii) the services likely to be provided by SMR; iii) the competitiveness of the technology; iv) the potential applications of SMR (heat, hydrogen, desalination);
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 178 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises thate importance of proactive anticipation, innovation and adaptation will be key toto effectively meet SMR designers’ expectations in terms of fuel cycle and waste management; This includes recognizing the necessity for preparatory work to ensure the operational readiness of specific front-end fuel cycle requirements prior to the deployment of SMRs;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 179 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Emphasises that decisions on front-end as well as back-end issues should be taken early in the development phase, with the active involvement of the fuel cycle industry to optimise and validate new concepts, with a view on life- cycle operating costs and long-term security of supply as well as spent fuel and radioactive waste management programs. This early involvement of fuel cycle players is key to enable an easier and faster commercial deployment;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 189 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6
Harmonisation ofFostering collaboration for SMRs licensing regimes
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 193 #

2023/2109(INI)

19. RecognEmphasises that the business model of SMR producers will rely on the series effect of building a large number of similar SMRs in different countries; notes that design standardisation is key to unlocking the competitive advantages of mass productionkey success factor of SMRs is serial production, which would allow manufacturers to improve their processes and reduce costs;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 199 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises the need to identify the elements for establishing a European pre-licensing procesCalls for the acceleration of the cooperation of national nuclear safety regulators to harmonise a pre-licensing process and standardisation of SMR designs based on commonly accepted safety assessments in the licensing of the same SMR design;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 202 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Welcomes the initiatives, at the international level and among regulators for specific SMRs designs, to facilitate joint SMR design reviews without compromising the nuclear safety and security;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 203 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Emphasises thatncourages regulatory bodies shouldto continue createing the conditions to ease the licensing process of SMRsand work towards streamlining and harmonisation of the licensing process of SMRs in the Union; Believes that it is in the EU’s strategic interest to encourage national regulators to adopt technology- inclusive, performance-based, and risk- informed licensing processes to streamline safety assessments, reduce regulatory burdens, enhance safety, lower costs, and facilitate innovation;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 215 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Recognises the need to sufficiently explore and identify all possible options for financing European SMR production and scale-up;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 218 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Emphasises that the domestic production of SMRs could be facilitated by numerous levers such as private investments, national subsidies, European funds, and European Investment Bank loans;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 223 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Expresses the need to place SMRs and nuclear energy among the technologies recognised by the Net Zero Industry Act;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 227 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the fact that the Euratom research and training programme already funds research projects related to the safety and licensing of SMR technologies; emphasises, however, that more coordinated funding is neededurgently needed if EU wants to remain competitive in developing the SMR industry;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 230 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Recommends the establishment of inclusive access to EU funding beyond Euratom funds, thus allowing the nuclear sector to participate in broader EU funding initiatives it is currently excluded from;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 235 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for the establishment of a dedicated European structure for SMRs such as a new jJoint uUndertaking or Industrial Alliance for SMRs;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 238 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Believes that such Joint Undertaking or Industrial Alliance on SMRs should prepare and coordinate a comprehensive programme of activities also for the construction of an Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program for SMRs;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 240 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Emphasises that European financial support is also needed to launch feasibility studies or lead to significant job creation and promote high-quality traineeships and the reskilling or upskilling of workers;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 241 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 c (new)
25c. Asks the Commission to clarify the yearly budget available for research, innovation, development and deployment of SMRs and prepare a road map of planned auctions and, where appropriate, make a legislative proposal for a financial instrument targeting and encouraging also private investments in this field;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 242 #

2023/2109(INI)

25d. Expresses concerns about the overall budget for SMRs compared to the subsidies given by economic partners and competitors, in particular China, Russia and the USA; encourages the Commission to expand the share of the Innovation Fund and use the midterm review of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) to increase the resources allocated for the development and deployment of SMRs if needed;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 244 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 8
Supply chain and fuel cycle adaptation
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 247 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Emphasises that a robust, capable and reliable EU-based supply chain is critical for the success of mass-produced SMRs;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 250 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on the European Commission to carry out an EU-wide assessment to identify potential shortfalls in the supply chain;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 252 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Recognises the importance of identifying the main challenges in adapting the value chain to the specific characteristics of SMRs compared with high-powerlarge reactors and the need for consultations both with vendors and a large number of EU-based supply chain suppliers;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 256 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Acknowledges both the adaptations needed in the fuel cycle to supply SMR, and the investments needs for additional facilities;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 258 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Encourages the efforts of the European industry to secure the supply of the new types of fuels needed for some SMRs;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 261 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27c. Notes that European strategy and reflection are needed specifically on the plants in which SMRs will be manufactured;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 262 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 d (new)
27d. Emphasises that the opportunity of including standardised equipment and high quality industrial commercial grade components within SMR designs can greatly contribute to supply chain optimisation and associated processes by reducing regulatory controls and approval times;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 264 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Welcomes that in collaboration with the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the Euratom community is opening up EU research infrastructures and supporting access to unique nuclear research infrastructures in Europe;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 265 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Emphasises that to maintain the highest safety and radiation protection standards, it is crucial to keep the need for experimenting, testing and qualifying novel fuels, materials and technologies for the whole lifecycle of advanced SMRs, training and human capacity-building, disseminating knowledge and bridging the gap between research and industry;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 266 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 c (new)
28c. Welcomes the Horizon Europe and Digital Europe Programme initiatives that bring new benefits in additive manufacturing, digital technologies, robotics and artificial intelligence and emphasises that synergies between the Euratom Programme and other EU Programmes should be implemented;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 270 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Emphasises the possible socio- economic impact arising from the deployment of SMRs and higher competitiveness of EU industry in terms of EU highly qualified jobs and high added-value companies created and calls for exploring new ways to address them through meaningful actions and in line with the expected stakeholders’ views on the European SMR pre-Partnership activities;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 274 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Recognises the need to developimportance of refining existing training in key nuclear construction skills to align them with the unique requirements of SMRs, while also ensuring the prevention of skill shortages in areas under high demand;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 283 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Underlines the importance of strategic workforce planning;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 287 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Recognises the need to provide uniformalready well established rules regarding the responsibility of SMRNuclear Power Plant owners for the safe handling and storage of radioactive waste, as well as for the recycling of spent nuclear fuel;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 293 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Notes the potential of some type of SMRs in terms of waste minimisation (reduction of volume and radiotoxicity of waste);
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 294 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
32b. Calls for the establishment of a specific strategy on closing the nuclear fuel cycle based on innovative technologies developers' support;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 295 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 c (new)
32c. Reminds, that according to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, for high-level radioactive waste and spent fuel, there is a broad consensus amongst the scientific, technological and regulatory communities that final disposal in deep geological repositories is the most effective and safest feasible solution which can ensure that no significant harm is caused to human life and the environment for the required timespan; acknowledges that some Member States are in an advanced stage of implementation of their national deep geological disposal facilities, which are expected to start operation within the present decade;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 296 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. Stresses the need for an annual report by the Commission assessing progress in the development of SMRs; Asks that this report also evaluate the geographical breakdown of funding, the number of jobs created, changes in supply and demand, the cost of SMRs deployment, the development of dedicated SMRs infrastructures and evaluates the technical feasibility, licensing, siting, financing, supply chain, engagement, and fuel progress from different SMR reactors;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 300 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls on the Commission to eagerly engage and the development of SMRs projects and especially prepare a legal framework regarding the technology choice, revisiting and harmonising licensing frameworks, and other legal challenges;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 302 #

2023/2109(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Council to demonstrate a firmMember States with a strong interest in nuclear and SMRs to demonstrate a firm financial and regulatory commitment to contributing to the successful development of SMRs in the EU;
2023/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1 #

2023/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A
A. whereas rural areas, more than other regions, suffer from high numbers of young people leaving, a lack of generational renewal, ageing demographics and overall population decline and this difference is likely to exacerbate in the future; stresses the importance of local authorities in launching strategies and policies aimed at developing well-paid jobs, attractive career opportunities and favourable economic prospects to mitigate brain drain; stresses that all young people should have equal opportunities regardless of geography;
2023/07/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4 #

2023/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the latest statistics indicate that the EU population is projected to decrease, from 447.9 million in 2022 to 419.5 million in 2100; whereas it is estimated that the average age of the EU population will increase by 5.8 years between 2022 and 2100, with a considerable reduction in the number and share of working-age persons1a ;considers that the long-term European vision will need to place particular emphasis on programmes for the active involvement of older people in community life; _________________ 1a Eurostat 2023, https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php?title=Population_pro jections_in_the_EU.
2023/07/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 10 #

2023/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas population is projected to increase in almost three out of five urban regions and to decrease in four out of five rural regions; underlines the importance of adapting rural infrastructures, investments in public transport, medical and education services and the need to develop digital infrastructure in rural areas, making these regions more attractive to the younger generation and entrepreneurs;
2023/07/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 13 #

2023/2044(INI)

Ac. points out that one in three persons living in rural areas are likely to be aged 65 and over by 20502a and working age population is expected to shrink still further over the next years and decades; highlights the challenges for public expenditure in relation to pensions, healthcare, and labour market; _________________ 2a Eurostat, Ageing Europe, https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php?title=Ageing_Europ e_- _statistics_on_population_developments
2023/07/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 16 #

2023/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A d (new)
Ad. emphasize the importance of enhancing information tehnology infrastructure, particulaty through the establishment of the high-speed broadband connections, reminds that in some Member States up to 25 % of rural households do not have access to the internet3a, as well as promoting digitlal education and training in line with the EU's digital targets for 2030, to improve the overall level of digital skills and competences in order to increase employment oppotrtunities for young people and revitalise rural areas; _________________ 3a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/TA-9-2022- 0436_EN.html#def_1_21
2023/07/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 39 #

2023/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the ‘talent development trap’ occurs in regions with insufficient skilled workers, as well as a lack of university and higher education institutions; points out that innovation and education play a crucial role in ensuring that all EU regions can build a supportive innovation environment and develop their populations’ talents in order to ensure their future competitiveness; considers it therefore necessary to introduce a range of policies to tackle depopulation resulting in a loss of talent; underlines the importance of providing incentives, including but not limited to financial benefits for individuals and organizations that carry out activities or provide services in rural areas, in order to stimulate economic activity, to promote new activities and help young people to find alternative jobs;
2023/07/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 47 #

2023/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that shrinking regions need to develop economic diversification strategies to promote local resilience; whereas rural regions comprise much more than agricultural landscapes, these regions are vibrant and embody a diverse range of economic, cultural and environmental attributes, thus evidencing their indispensable contribution to the structure of our societies;
2023/07/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 51 #

2023/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. whereas people in rural areas face multiple challenges such as lack of appropriate resources and administrative border, member states should consider tax exemptions in rural areas as a measure to attarct young people and investors;
2023/07/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 64 #

2023/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. highlights the importance of developing well-paid jobs in rural areas because that individuals who move out of rural areas generally experience higher earnings growth; rural and remote areas must be given special attention to employment prospects as they are at higher risk of having fewer opportunities;
2023/07/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 74 #

2023/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. considers that young people should use the programmes offered by Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps and other relevant EU funds such as the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development in order to to maximize their opportunities;
2023/07/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 75 #

2023/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. underlines the importance of promoting and encouraging rural tourism, agritourism, in order to increase additional sources of income in rural areas and to promote and preserve natural and cultural heritage;
2023/07/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 76 #

2023/2044(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. calls on the European Commission to identify and implement resources to encourage farmers to develop short supply chains, so as to create additional jobs in rural areas; also to pay particular attention to the problems of young farmers, provide training appropriate to their needs, help improve the public perception of farming and farmers, and increase support in accessing European funds;
2023/07/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 7 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
(2) Council Directive 2001/110/EC20 lays down definitions, names, common rules on composition, quality and labelling requirements for honey. _________________ 20 Council Directive 2001/110/EC of 20 December 2001 relating to honey (OJ L 10, 12.1.2002, p. 47).
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 13 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) In light of the close link between the quality of honey and its origin and the need for the consumer not to be misled regarding the quality of the product, Directive 2001/110/EC lays down rules on the labelling of the origin where the honey has been harvested. In particular, Article 2(4) of that Directive requires the country or countries of origin where the honey has been harvested to be indicated on the label and provides that, if honey originates in more than one Member State or third country, the mandatory indication of the countries of origin may be replaced by one of the following, as appropriate: ‘blend of EU honeys’, ‘blend of non-EU honeys’, ‘blend of EU and non-EU honeys’. The different rules adopted on this basis by Member States may have misled consumers and may have hindered the functioning of the internal market. In the light of the Farm to Fork Strategy’s objective of strengthening consumers in making informed choices, including on the origin of their food, and in the interest to preserve the efficient functioning of the internal market throughout the Union through a harmonisation of the labelling rules, it is appropriate to revise the rules for honey origin labelling and provide that the country or countries of origin should be mentioned on the packaging. In light of the reduced size of the packs containing only a single portion of honey (breakfast packs) and the resulting technical difficulties, it is therefore appropriate to exempt those packs from the obligation of listing all individual countries of origin, where the honey originates in more than one countryin descending order and with the related percentages on the packaging.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 14 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) In light of the close link between the quality of honey and its origin and the need for the consumer not to be misled regarding the quality of the product, Directive 2001/110/EC lays down rules on the labelling of the origin where the honey has been harvested. In particular, Article 2(4) of that Directive requires the country or countries of origin where the honey has been harvested to be indicated on the label and provides that, if honey originates in more than one Member State or third country, the mandatory indication of the countries of origin may be replaced by one of the following, as appropriate: ‘blend of EU honeys’, ‘blend of non-EU honeys’, ‘blend of EU and non-EU honeys’. The different rules adopted on this basis by Member States may have misled consumers and may have hindered the functioning of the internal market. In the light of the Farm to Fork Strategy’s objective of strengthening consumers in making informed choices, including on the geographical origin of their food, and the details of this origin in case of blending, and in the interest to preserve the efficient functioning of the internal market throughout the Union through a harmonisation of the labelling rules, it is appropriate to revise the rules for honey origin labelling and provide that the country or countries of origin should be mentioned oin the packaging. In light ofdescending order and with their reduced sizespective percentages ofn the packs containing only a single portion of honey (breakfast packs) and the resulting technical difficulties, it is therefore appropriate to exempt those packs from the obligation of listing all indiaging. The country or countries of origin in which the honey was harvested must appear on the label in the same vidsual countries of origin, where the honey originates in more than one countryfield as the indication of the product.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 28 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Stressing that in order to limit as much as possible fraud linked to honey and to detect fraud, the European rules on traceability should be supplemented by the introduction of a block-chain system; for honeys produced and imported into the EU, each honey must have an identifier linked to a block-chain traceability system enabling the competent authorities to trace the entire honey chain to the harvesting beekeepers or operators in the case of imported honeys. These rules should not add to the administrative burden of the producers, but they should make it easier for consumers and the supervisory authorities to keep track of the honey's entire journey from harvesting to bottling.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 36 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) Acknowledging that the term filtered honey used in Directive 2001/110 is misinterpreted by consumers, who do not distinguish between the industrial filtration and the filtration carried out by beekeepers after extracting their honey to remove particles of wax and other foreign elements, filtered honeys as defined in Directive 2001/110/EC should no longer be allowed to be marketed under the name "honey" and the definition of "filtered honey" should be removed from the text of the Directive. Industrial filtration makes it impossible to use current analytical approach such as melissopalynology to differentiate between sugar syrup, a mixture of honey with syrup, and honey. Consequently, Annex II of Directive 2001/110 should be amended to specify the level of filtration permitted, which does not significantly alter the density and pollen spectrum of the honey, but which does remove most of the foreign matter in the honey.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 43 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 c (new)
(3c) Heat treatment above 40°C (± 5°C) causes degradation of certain constituents of honey, and consumers must be able to differentiate between honeys that were degraded by such heat treatments and other honeys. Thus, the term "unheated honey" should appear on the label. In order to control the absence of thermal degradation of a honey, a minimum threshold must be set for the presence of invertase in honey, an enzyme that is much more sensitive and degrades very rapidly once high temperatures are reached.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 53 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The reports of DG SANTE, JRC and OLAF on honey counterfeiting "EU Coordination Action "Out of the Hives" and "EU Coordination Action to Prevent Certain Fraudulent Practices in the Honey Sector - Analysis Results of Imported Honey" highlight that a high percentage of imported honey is suspected of counterfeiting and confirm a number of fraud cases in the honey sector. Therefore, measures and provisions should be taken to limit the possibilities of fraud, facilitate controls and allow better traceability and analysis of the quality and origin of honey. In this context, the proposed mandatory requirements to indicate the countries of origin with their respective percentages on the label should create the conditions for the implementation of a complete traceability system. Access to detailed and complete information on the origin and composition of the honey will make it easier for the honey analysis laboratories to verify the geographical indication on the honey packaging and to detect fraud.
2023/10/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 62 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
(10) In accordance with Annex I to Directive 2001/112/EC, fruit nectars may contain added sugars and/or honey. In order to support the production and marketing of fruit, while taking into account the need to stimulate product reformulation to reduce the amount of sugars present in fruit nectars, the proportion of sugars and/or honey that may be added to fruit nectars that are naturally low in acidity and palatable should be lowered.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 67 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
(23) In order to allow Member States to adopt national laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive, a transposition period of 182 months should be established. In order to allow operators to sufficient time to adjust to the new requirements, those national provisions transposing this Directive should only apply from 24 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive, with the exception of the national provisions transposing the Directive 2001/110/EC relating to honey of this Directive, which should only apply from 9 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 79 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2001/110/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) The country of origin where the honey has been harvested shall be indicated on the label. If the honey originates in more than one country, the countries of origin where the honey has been harvested shall be indicated on the label of packs containing more than 25 g;in descending order according to each country of origin’s percentage range of the honey contained in the pack that will be specified as stipulated in point (aa).
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 80 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2001/110/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) The country of origin where the honey has been harvested shall be indicated on the label and on the front of the package close to the commercial name of the product. If the honey originates in more than one country, the countries of origin where the honey has been harvested shall be indicated on the front label of packs containin descending more than 25 gder and with their respective percentage in the blend;
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 92 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2001/110/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
(aa) For packs containing more than 25 g, the percentage share in weight for each country of origin shall be indicated on the label using one of the ranges: >90% 81-90% 71-80% 61-70% 51-60% 41-50% 31-40% 21-30% 10-20% <10%; For packs containing 25 g or less the percentage share in weight for each country of origin may be indicated on the label using one of the following ranges: >90% 75-90% 50%-75% 25%-50% <25%
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 95 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2001/110/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
(aa) The traceability of honey shall be assured to the level of the producer, in line with the provisions of the Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 99 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2001/110/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a b (new)
(ab) For packs containing 25 g or less of honey, the name of the country of origin shall be indicated on the label according to the ISO 3166 alpha-2 country code;
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 100 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2001/110/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a b (new)
(ab) For packs containing 25 g or less of honey, the name of the country of origin should be indicated on the label using the ISO 3166 alpha-2 country code.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 101 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2001/110/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a c (new)
(ac) For honeys produced and imported into the EU, an identifier linked to a block-chain traceability system must be introduced to enable competent authorities to trace the entire honey chain to the harvesting beekeepers or operators;
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 135 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive 2001/112/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Without prejudice to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council**, the statement ‘no fruit juices contain added sugars’, ‘no added sugars’, may appear on the label in the same field of vision as the name of the products referred to in Part I, point 1, of Annex I to this Directive.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 141 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
Directive 2001/112/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. Without prejudice to Article 22 of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 for mixtures of fruit juice and fruit juice from concentrate, reduced-sugars fruit juice, reduced-sugars fruit juice from concentrate, and for fruit nectar obtained entirely or partly from one or more concentrated products, the labelling shall bear the words ‘from concentrate(s)’ or ‘partially from concentrate(s)’, as appropriate. That information shall be entered close to the product name, standing out well from any background, in clearly visible characters.;
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 150 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2001/114/EC
Annex 1 – point 3 d (new)
(d) Reduction of the lactose content by filtration and/or conversion to glucose and galactose. Modifications in the composition of milk following thisese treatments shall be allowed only if they are indelibly indicated on the packing of the product so that it can be easily seen and read. However, such indication shall not remove the obligation as regards nutrition labelling laid down by Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011. Member States may limit or prohibit modifications to the composition of milk referred to in this point (d).;
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 151 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by [OP please insert the date = 182 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive] at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 153 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those provisions from [OP please insert the date = 24 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive], with the exception of the provisions in accordance with the Directive 2001/110/EC relating to honey, which should apply from [OP please insert the date = 9 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive].
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 155 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Products which are placed on the market or labelled before [OP please insert the date = 24 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive], in accordance with Directives 2001/1102/EC, 2001/1123/EC, and 2001/1134/EC and, may continue to be marketed until the exhaustion of stocks. Products which are placed on the market or labelled before [OP please insert the date = 9 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive], in accordance with Directive 2001/1140/EC, may continue to be marketed until the exhaustion of stocks.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 164 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Directive 2001/112/EC
Annex 3 and 5
Annexes I, III and IIIV to Directive 2001/112/EC are amended as follows:
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 197 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – point ii – indent 2
Directive 2001/112/EC
Annex 1 – part 2 – point 3 – indent 12 a (new)
– Processes to removduce naturally occurring sugars, to the extent that they maintain all the other essential physical, chemical, organoleptical and nutritional characteristics of an average type of juice of the fruit from which it comes: membrane filtration, yeast fermentation.;
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 202 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2001/112/EC
Annex 5 – table – row 20 a (new)
(2a) Annex V to Directive 2001/112/EC is amended as follows: Common Name of the Fruit: Blood Orange Botanical Name: Citrus × sinensis Minimum Brix levels: 10
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 207 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 2001/113/EC
Annex 1 – part 1 – point a – indent 1 – subparagraph 3 – sub indent 1
– 4500 g as a general rule,. This amount will increase to 450 g from 2030.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 213 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 2001/113/EC
Annex 1 – part 1 – point a – indent 1 – subparagraph 3 – sub indent 2
– 3500 g for redcurrants, rowanberries, sea-buckthorns, blackcurrants, rosehips and quinces,. This amount will increase to 350 g starting 2030.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 217 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 2001/113/EC
Annex 1 – part 1 – point a – indent 1 – subparagraph 3 – sub indent 3
– 2500 g for ginger, . This amount will increase to 250 g starting 2030.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 222 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 2001/113/EC
Annex 1 – part 1 – point a – indent 1 – subparagraph 3 – sub indent 4
– 2300 g for cashew apples,. This amount will increase to 230 g starting 2030.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 226 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a Directive 2001/113/EC
870 g for passion fruit. This amount will increase to 80 g starting 2030.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 229 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a Directive 2001/113/EC
– 5500 g as a general rule,. This amount will increase to 550 g starting 2030.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 231 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Directive 2001/112/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(ba) The following paragraph 3a is added: "3a.The country of origin of the fruit used to manufacture the juice shall be indicated on the front-label. If the fruit used originates in more than one country, the countries of origin shall be indicated on the label in descending order according to their proportion in the fruit juice. If a fruit juice consists of two or more different fruits, the country of origin of all the fruits must be indicated in descending order according to their proportion in the fruit juice. Labelling is obligatory for all categories of fruit juice defined in Annexes I and III. If two countries together account for at least 95% of the fruit juice of a type of fruit, it is not necessary to indicate the country of origin of the remaining quantities on the label."
2023/10/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 235 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 2001/113/EC
Annex 1 – part 1 – point a – indent 2 – subparagraph 4 – sub indent 2
– 4500 g for redcurrants, rowanberries, sea-buckthorns, blackcurrants, rosehips and quinces,. This amount will increase to 450 g starting 2030.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 239 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 2001/113/EC
Annex 1 – part 1 – point a – indent 2 – subparagraph 4 – sub indent 3
– 3500 g for ginger,. This amount will increase to 350 g starting 2030.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 244 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 2001/113/EC
Annex 1 – part 1 – point a – indent 2 – subparagraph 4 – sub indent 4
– 2960 g for cashew apples,. This amount will increase to 290 g starting 2030.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 246 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Directive 2001/113/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(ba) The following paragraph 4a is added: "4a.The country of origin of the fruits and sugar used to manufacture products defined in Annex I, shall be indicated on the label. If the fruit used originates in more than one country, the countries of origin shall be indicated on the label in descending order according to each country of origin’s share in weight of the fruit and the sugar used to manufacture the product contained in the pack, specifying the exact percentage for each country or the percentage range applicable for the country’s share. The percentage share in weight for each country of origin shall be indicated on the label of the packs using the following ranges: 75% 50%-75% 25%-50% <25% For packs containing less than 30 g, each country of origin may be indicated on the label by using the ISO 3166 alpha-2 country code. If two countries together reflect at least 98% of the weight contained in the blend, the countries of origin for the residual quantities do not need to be indicated on the label."
2023/10/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 248 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 2001/113/EC
Annex 1 – part 1 – point a – indent 2 – subparagraph 4 – sub indent 5
1090 g for passion fruit.; This amount will increase to 100 g starting 2030.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 251 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Directive 2001/112/EC
Annex 1 – part 2 – point 3 – indent 4
(aa) — Enzyme preparations: pectinases (for breakdown of pectin), proteinases (for breakdown of proteins), cellulases (limited use to facilitate disruption of cell walls), and amylases (for breakdown of starch) meeting the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food enzymes
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 253 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2001/113/EC
Annex 1 – part 1 – point b
In the name 'citrus marmalade', the term 'citrus fruit' may be replaced by the name of the citrus fruit used. Or. en (Annex I – part I – fifth indent)
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 254 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by [OP please insert the date = 182 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive] at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
2023/10/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 258 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those provisions from [OP please insert the date = 2418 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive].
2023/10/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 258 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 a (new)
Directive 2001/110/EC
Annexes 1 and 3
Annex Ia: Annex Annexes I and III to Directive 2001/110/EC is amended as follows:
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 259 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 b (new)
Directive 2001/110/EC
Annex 1 – paragraph 2 – point b – point viii
In paragraph 2, point (b)(viii) is deleted and replaced by the following: (viii) unheated honey: the honey obtained which has been extracted from the combs, decanted and then, if necessary, sieved. Honey so designated has not been heated to the extent that its enzymes and other thermally sensitive elements are degraded to such an extent that they no longer comply with the criteria laid down in points 6 and 7 of Annex II.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 260 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 c (new)
Directive 2001/110/EC
Annex 2 – paragraph 4 – point 6 a (new)
7. invertase index (Gontarski unit) for "unheated honeys". Determined after processing and blending. - generally, not less than 50 U/kg - honeys with a low natural enzyme content, not less than 25 U/kg
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 261 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Products which are placed on the market or labelled before [OP please insert the date = 2418 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive], in accordance with Directives 2001/110/EC, 2001/112/EC, 2001/113/EC and 2001/114/EC, may continue to be marketed until the exhaustion of stocks.
2023/10/03
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 261 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 d (new)
Directive 2001/110/EC
Annex 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
When marketed as "unheated honey", honey must also comply with the compositional characteristics set out in point 7.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 262 #

2023/0105(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 e (new)
Directive 2001/110/EC
Annex 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
No significant change in the pollen count or pollen spectrum of pollen smaller than 100 µm is permitted. No constituents of honey smaller than 100 µm may be removed.
2023/09/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) Access to raw materials is essential for the Union economy and, green transition, security and defence, as well as the functioning of the internal market. There is a set of non-energy, non-agricultural raw materials that, due to their high economic importance and their exposure to high supply risk, often caused by a high concentration of supply from a few third countries, are considered critical and strategic. Given the key role of many such critical raw materials in realising the green and digital transitions, and in light of their use for defence and space applications, demand will increase exponentially in the coming decades. Further raw materials used in other sectors such as, amongst others, agriculture, health or construction, might be exposed to high supply risks in the future. At the same time, the risk of supply disruptions is increasing against the background of rising geopolitical tensions and resource competition. Furthermore, if not managed properly, increased demand for critical raw materials could lead to negative regional and local, environmental and social impacts. Considering these trends, it is necessary to take measures to ensure access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials to safeguard the Union's economic resilience, green transition, security and defence and open strategic autonomy.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 6 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Given the complexity and the transnational character of critical raw material value chains, uncoordinated national measures to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical and strategic raw materials have a high potential of distorting competition and fragmenting the internal market. Therefore, to safeguard the functioning of the internal market, a common Union framework should be created to collectively address this central challenge.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 7 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) Firstly, in order to effectively ensure the Union's access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, that framework should include measures to decrease the Union's growing supply risks and dependence by strengthening Union capacities along all stages of the critical and strategic raw materials value chain, including extraction, processing and recycling, towards benchmarks defined for each strategic raw material. Secondly, as the Union will continue to rely on imports, the framework should include measures to increase the diversification of external supplies of strategic raw materials. Thirdly, the framework should especially focus on candidate and neighbouring countries, rich in critical and strategic raw materials to ensure better future cooperation, regional and local development and smaller environmental footprint by shortening transport lines. Fourthly, it is necessary to provide measures to reinforce the Union’s ability to identify, monitor and mitigate existing and future supply risks. Four and rapidly act accordingly. Fifthly, the framework should contain measures to increase the circularity and sustainability of the critical raw materials consumed in the Union.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 10 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) In order to ensure that the measures set out in the Regulation focus on the most relevant materials, a list of strategic raw materials and a list of critical raw materials should be established. Those lists should also serve to guide and coordinate Member States’ efforts to contribute to the realisation of the aims of this Regulation. The list of strategic raw materials should contain raw materials that are of high strategic importance, taking into account their use in strategic technologies underpinning the green and digital transitions or for defence or space applications, as well as for health and food security that are characterised by a potentially significant gap between global supply and projected demand, and for which an increase in production is relatively difficult, for instance due to long lead-times for new projects increasing supply capacity. To take account of possible technological and economic changes as well as ad-hoc risks resulting from i.e. geopolitical conflicts or natural catastrophes, the list of strategic materials should be periodically reviewed and, if necessary, updated. In order to ensure that efforts to increase the Union capacities along the value chain, reinforce the Union’s capacity to monitor and mitigate supply risks and increase diversification of supply are focusedUpon request by the Board, amendments to the list should also be possible at any time outside onf the materials for which they are most needed, the relevant measures should only apply to the list of strategic raw materialscheduled reviews.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 11 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The list of critical raw materials should contain all strategic raw materials as well as any other raw materials of high importance for the overall Union economy and for which there is a high risk of supply disruption. To take account of possible technological and economic changes, the Commission should, in continuation of current practice, periodically perform an assessment based on data for production, trade, applications, recycling, and substitution for a wide range of raw materials to update the lists of critical and strategic raw materials reflecting the evolution in the economic importance and supply risk associated with those raw materials. The list of critical raw materials should include those raw materials which reach or exceed the thresholds for both economic importance and supply risk, without ranking the relevant raw materials in terms of criticality. This assessment should be based on an average of the latest available data over a 5-year-period. The measures set out in this Regulation related to one stop shop for permitting, planning, exploration, monitoring, circularity, access to finance and administrative support and sustainability should apply to all critical raw materials.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 15 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) For some raw materials, the Union is almost fully dependent on a single country for its supply. Such dependencies entail a high risk of supply disruptions, security risks and vulnerability. To limit such potential risk and increase the Union’s economic resilience, efforts should be undertaken to ensure that, by 2030, it is not dependent on a single third country for more than 65% of its supply of any strategic or critical raw material, unprocessed and at any stage of processing, giving however special consideration to countrieandidate, neighbouring and other countries and regions with whom the Union has established a Strategic Partnership on raw materials giving rise to greater assurances regarding supply risks.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 16 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) In order to build capacities in the Union, the Commission should, with the support of the Board, identify Strategic Projects in the Union that intend to become active in the extraction, processing or recycling of strategic raw materials. Effective support to Strategic Projects has the potential to improve access to materials for downstream sectors as well as to create economic opportunities along the value chain, including for SMEs, regional and local communities, and contribute to the creation of employment. Therefore, to ensure the development of Strategic Projects across the Union, such projects should benefit from streamlined and predictable permitting procedures and support in gaining access to finance, which could, if proven successful, be a role model for permitting procedures and access to finance for critical or other raw materials. In order to focus support and ensure their added value, projects should, before receiving such support, be assessed against a set of criteria. Strategic Projects in the Union should strengthen the Union's security of supply for strategic raw materials, show sufficient technical feasibility and be implemented in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner. They should also provide cross- border benefits beyond the Member State concerned. Where the Commission assesses these criteria to be fulfilled, it should publish the recognition as a Strategic Project in a decision. As a speedy recognition is key to effectively supporting the Union's security of supply, the assessment process should remain light and not overly burdensome.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 18 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) In order to diversify the Union's supply of strategic raw materials, the Commission should, with the support of the Board, identify Strategic Projects in candidate, neighbouring and third countries that intend to become active in the extraction, processing or recycling of strategic raw materials. To ensure that such Strategic Projects are effectively implemented, they should benefit from improved access to finance. In order to ensure their added value, projects should be assessed against a set of criteria. Like projects in the Union, Strategic Projects in third countries shouldand especially in candidate and neighbouring countries should contribute to the strengthening of the Union's security of supply for strategic raw materials, show sufficient technical feasibility and be implemented sustainably in such a way as to contribute to the development of regional and local communities. For projects in emerging markets and developing economies, the project should be mutually beneficial for the Union and the third country involved an. If needed, the EU will support candidate, neighbouring or third countries in reinforcing their legal framework, good governance capacity and transparency in the raw materials sector with the aim of making the raw material partnership a win-win situation, also for the local population. A project should add value in that country, taking into account also its consistency with the principles enshrined in the EU Treaties, the Union’s common commercial policy and strategic priorities. Such value may be derived from the project’s contribution to more than one stage of the raw materials value chain as well as from creating through the project wider economic and social benefits, including the creation of employment in compliance with international standards. Where the Commission assesses these criteria to be fulfilled, it should publish the recognition as a Strategic Project in a decision.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 21 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) In order to ensure the sustainability of increased raw material production, new raw materials projects should be implemented sustainably. To that end, the Strategic Projects receiving support under this Regulation should be assessed taking into account international instruments covering all aspects of sustainability highlighted in the EU principles for sustainable raw materials31 , including ensuring environmental protection, socially responsible practices, including respect for human rights such as the rights of women, and children, as well as transparent business practices. Projects should alsos well boost social, economic and territorial cohesion, also by creating employment opportunities for under-represented and socially disadvantaged groups, ensure engagement in good faith as well as comprehensive and meaningful consultations with regional and local communities, including with indigenous peoples. To provide project promoters with a clear and efficient way of complying with this criterion, compliance with relevant Union legislation, international standards, guidelines and principles or participation in a certification scheme recognised under this Regulation should be considered sufficient. _________________ 31 European Commission, Directorate- General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, EU principles for sustainable raw materials, Publications Office, 2021, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2873/27875
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 26 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Any promoter of a strategic raw materials project should be able to apply to the Commission for the recognition of their project as a Strategic Project. The application should include severalrelevant documents and evidence related to the criteria. To better assess the social, environmental and economic viability, the feasibility of the project as well as the level of confidence in the estimates, the project promoter should also provide a classification of the project according to the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources, and to allow for objective validation, they should support this classification with relevant evidence. A timetable for the project should also be attached to an application, in order to estimate when the project would be able to contribute towards the benchmarks for domestic capacity or for diversification. As public acceptance of mining projects is crucial for their effective implementation, the promoter should also provide a plan containing measures to facilitate public acceptance. This is also valid for projects in candidate, neighbouring and third countries. Special attention should be paid to social partners, civil society and, other oversight actors as well as local and regional authorities. The promoter should also provide a business plan providing information regarding the project’s financial viability and giving an overview of funding and off- take agreements already secured as well as estimates for potential job creation and for the project’s needs in terms of skilled workforce, including upskilling and reskilling.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 37 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Land use conflicts can create barriers to the deployment of critical raw material projects. Well-designed plans, based on close cooperation of authorities on national, regional and local level, including spatial plans and zoning, that take into account the potential for implementing critical raw material projects and whose potential environmental impacts are assessed, have the potential to help balance public goods and interests, decreasing the risk of conflict and accelerating the sustainable deployment of raw materials projects in the Union and in candidate, neighbouring and third countries. Responsible national, regional and local authorities should therefore consider including provisions for raw materials projects when developing relevant plans.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 42 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) Within the Union, critical raw materials projects often face difficulties with access to finance. Critical raw materials markets are often characterised by high volatility of prices, long lead times, high concentration and opacity. Additionally, financing for the sector requires a high level of expert knowledge that is often lacking among financial institutions. To overcome these factors and contribute towards ensuring a stable and reliable supply of strategic raw materials, Member States and the Commission should tackle hurdles in terms of policies and assist in access to finance and administrative support.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 44 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) In order to overcome the limitations of the currently often fragmented public and private investments efforts, facilitate integration and return on investment, the Commission, Member States and promotional banks should better coordinate and create synergies between the existing funding programmes at Union and national level as well as ensure better coordination and collaboration with industry and key private sector stakeholders. To that end, a dedicated sub-group of the Board bringing together experts from the Member States and the Commission as well as relevant public financial institutions should be set up. This sub-group should discuss the individual financing needs of Strategic Projects and their existing funding possibilities in order to provide project promoters with a suggestion on how to best access existing financing possibilities. When discussing and making recommendations for the financing of Strategic Projects in candidate, neighbouring and third countries, the Board should in particular take into account the Global Gateway strategy42 and strategic partnerships and accession agreements. _________________ 42 Joint Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank The Global Gateway (JOIN/2021/30 final).
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 45 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) Private investment by companies, financial investors and off takers is essential. Where private investment alone is not sufficient, the effective roll-out of projects along the critical raw material value chain may require public support, for example in the form of guarantees, loans or equity and quasi-equity investments. This public support may constitute State aid. Such aid must have an incentive effect and be necessary, appropriate and proportionate. The existing State aid guidelines, which have recently undergone an in-depth revision in line with twin transition objectives, provide ample possibilities to support investments along the critical raw materials value chain subject to certain conditions. The Commission and the Member States should clarify how State Aid rules could be used. Furthermore, they should introduce financial mechanisms that support existing and new industrial capacities along the critical raw materials value chain covering both operational and capital expenditure. The Commission should further explore the possibility of a dedicated fund on EU level, for example in the form of a European Fund for Raw Materials or the earmarking of financial support under a new fund that is not dedicated to raw materials alone.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 47 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
(34) Although the reinforcement of the Union’s critical raw materials value chain is necessary to ensure increased security of supply, the supply chains of critical raw materials will remain global and exposed to external factors. Recent or ongoing events ranging from the COVID-19 crisis to the unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine underlined the vulnerability of some of the Union’s supply chains to disruptions. In order to ensure that Member States and European industries are able to anticipate supply disruption and be prepared to withstand their consequences, measures should be developed to increase monitoring capacity, exchange information, coordinate strategic stocks, where necessary, and reinforce the preparedness of companies.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 51 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
(41) Most critical raw materials are metals, which can be in principle endlessly recycled, albeit with sometimes deteriorating qualities. This offers the potential to move to a truly circular economy in the context of the green transition. After an initial phase of rapid growth of demand for critical raw material for new technologies, where primary extraction and processing will still constitute the predominant source, recycling and re-use should become increasingly important and reduce the need for primary extraction and its associated impacts. Today, however, recycling rates of most critical raw materials are low, and recycling systems and technologies are often not adapted to the specificities of these raw materials. Action addressing the different factors holding back the circularity potential is thus required.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 54 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) The Union has, in many of its regions, a legacy of raw materials extraction and thus substantial amounts of extractive waste on closed facilities which, due to their only recent rise in economic importance, have generally not been analysed for critical raw materials potential. The recovery of critical raw materials from extractive waste facilities has the potential to create economic value and employment in historical mining regions, which are often affected by deindustrialisation and decline. The lack of attention to, and positively contribute to the further development of regional and local communities concerned, which are often affected by deindustrialisation and decline that deepen regional disparities and inequalities. The lack of attention to social and economic aspects and information as such on critical raw materials content, especially on closed waste facilities, constitutes a key barrier to greater use of the critical raw materials potential of extractive waste also for territorial cohesion.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 60 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
(46) To address the current lack of information on the critical raw materials potential of closed extractive waste facilities, Member States should draw up a database containing all information relevant to promote the recovery, notably the quantities and concentrations of critical raw materials in the extractive waste facility, in compliance with Union competition rules. The information should be made publicly available and in a user- friendly and digital form, enabling access to more detailed, technical information. To facilitate user-friendly access to the information, Member States, local and regional authorities should for instance provide a point of contact to enable more in-depth exchanges with potential developers of critical raw materials recovery projects. The database should be designed to allow potential project promoters to easily identify facilities with a high potential for economically viable recovery. To focus on limited resources, Member States should follow a staged approach in the collection of information and perform the more demanding information collection steps only for the most promising facilities. The information collection activities should be aimed at providing accurate and representative information on the extractive waste facilities and gaining the best possible indication of the critical raw materials recovery potential.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 63 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
(54) The Union has concluded Strategic Partnerships covering raw materials with third countries in order to implement the 2020 Action Plan on Critical Raw Materials. In order to diversify supply, these efforts should continue. To develop and ensure a coherent framework for the conclusion of future partnerships, the Member States and the Commission should, as part of their interaction on the Board, discuss and ensure coordination on, inter alia, whether existing partnerships achieve the intended aims, the prioritisation of third countries for new partnerships, the content of such partnerships and their coherence and potential synergies between Member States' bilateral cooperation with relevant third countries. The Union should seek mutually beneficial partnerships with emerging market and developing economies, in coherence with its Global Gateway strategy, which contribute to the diversification of its raw materials supply chain as well as add value in the production in these countries. Further effort must also be paid to cooperation and coordination with international partners, as well as Members of the European Free Trade Association, countries participating in the internal market or candidate and neighbouring countries.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 65 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54 a (new)
(54a) When prioritising the new partnerships with candidate, neighbouring and third countries, specific attention should be paid to human rights, conflict-resolution and regional stability.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 79 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of this Regulation is to improve the functioning of the internal market by establishing a framework to ensure the Union's access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical and strategic raw materials.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 81 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) Union recycling capacity, including for all intermediate recycling stepscovering the preparation for recycling stage from collection, to sorting and pre-treatment, is able to produce at least 15% of the Union's annual consumption of strategic raw materials.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 82 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iiia) As part of the report referred to in Article 1 paragraph 3, the Commission is required to publish its methodology for calculating and reporting on these benchmarks. A mechanism should be developed to ensure that all materials are treated equally.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 88 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. Where, based on the report referred to in Article 42, the Commission concludes that the Union is likely not to achieve the objectives set out in paragraph 2, it shall assess, in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders, the feasibility and proportionality of proposing measures or exercising its powers at Union level in order to ensure the achievement of those. In this regard the Commission shall allow for a certain level of flexibility to best reflect the uniqueness of the value chain of the raw material targeted, as each material has specific properties and challenges associated with its sourcing, processing and recycling. It should focus on maintaining existing capacities and supporting them. An open and constant dialogue between industry and policymakers should be encouraged to identify benchmarks that are both technically and economically feasible, as well as in line with the EU’s objectives.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 90 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘exploration’ means all activities aimed at identifying and establishing the properties of mineral occurrences, including the development of new extraction and processing technologies, exploration drilling campaigns, and launching pilot plants;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 95 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28
(28) ‘key market operators’ means producers involved in the exploration, extraction, processing or recycling of critical raw materials, traders and distributors of critical raw materials, and downstream companies consuming significant amounts of critical raw materials;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 99 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
An updated list of strategic raw materials shall include, from among the raw materials assessed, the raw materials that score among the highest in terms of strategic importance, forecasted demand growth and difficulty of increasing production. The strategic importance, projected demand growth and difficulty of developing or increasing production shall be determined in accordance with Annex I, Section 2.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 100 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall use a transparent and clearly defined methodology for the assessment of materials to be included in the strategic raw materials list, including through the use of technical factsheets, similar to the methodology applied to the critical raw materials list. Future strategic materials lists should be accompanied by an impact assessment of existing EU legislation and the impact it has on materials on those lists.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 101 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall review and, if necessary, update the list of strategic raw materials by [OP please insert: fourthree years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and every 4 four years thereafterthree (3) years thereafter. Upon request by the Board, based on monitoring and stress testing in accordance with this Regulation, if needed the Commission shall review or update the list at any time outside of these scheduled reviews.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 104 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall review and, if necessary, update the list of critical raw materials by [OP please insert: fourthree years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and every 4 four years thereafterthree (3) years thereafter. Upon request by the Board, based on monitoring and stress testing in accordance with this Regulation, if needed the Commission shall review or update the list at any time outside of these scheduled reviews.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 106 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The status of critical and strategic raw materials shall be considered in all EU legislation where materials are directly or indirectly impacted both in general, product specific, and substance specific legislation.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 107 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the project would make a meaningful contribution to the security of the Union's supply of strategiccritical and strategic raw materials and to the Union’s supply of products manufactured from critical - raw materials;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 110 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the project would be implemented sustainably, in particular as regards the monitoring, prevention and minimisation of environmental impacts, the use of socially responsible practices including respect of human and labour rights, quality jobs potential and meaningful engagement with regional and local communities and relevant social partners, and the use of transparent business practices with adequate compliance policies to prevent and minimise risks of adverse impacts on the proper functioning of public administration, including corruption and bribery;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 111 #

2023/0079(COD)

(1) Access to raw materials is essential for the Union economy and, green transition, security and defence, as well as the functioning of the internal market. There is a set of non-energy, non-agricultural raw materials that, due to their high economic importance and their exposure to high supply risk, often caused by a high concentration of supply from a few third countries, are considered critical and strategic. Given the key role of many such critical raw materials in realising the green and digital transitions, and in light of their use for defence and space applications, demand will increase exponentially in the coming decades. At the same time, the risk of supply disruptions is increasing against the background of rising geopolitical tensions and resource competition. Furthermore, if not managed properly, increased demand for critical raw materials could lead to negative regional and local, environmental and social impacts. Considering these trends, it is necessary to take measures to ensure access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials to safeguard the Union's economic resilience, green transition, security and defence and open strategic autonomy.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 113 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) for projects in the Union, the establishment, operation or production of the project would have cross-border benefits beyond the Member State concerned, including for downstream sectors, as well as regional and local communities;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 116 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) for projects in candidate, neighbouring and third countries that are emerging markets or developing economies, the project would be mutually beneficial for the Union and the third country concerned by adding value in that country.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 118 #

2023/0079(COD)

3a. Where relevant, the Commission should consider the feasibility of complementary infrastructural strategic projects that have the potential to facilitate and improve transport and communication related to the raw materials strategic projects, as well as generally contribute to better regional and local development and greater social acceptability of the raw materials strategic project and social inclusion, while taking into consideration also environmental issues.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 119 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Given the complexity and the transnational character of critical raw material value chains, uncoordinated national measures to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical and strategic raw materials have a high potential of distorting competition and fragmenting the internal market. Therefore, to safeguard the functioning of the internal market, a common Union framework should be created to collectively address this central challenge.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 119 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. When introducing obligations, for example certification schemes and environmental footprint requirements, a balanced approach is necessary to allow industry to comply with these obligations while guaranteeing a level playing field between EU and non-EU companies.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 120 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) Firstly, in order to effectively ensure the Union's access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, that framework should include measures to decrease the Union's growing supply risks and dependence by strengthening Union capacities along all stages of the critical and strategic raw materials value chain, including extraction, processing and recycling, towards benchmarks defined for each strategic raw material. Secondly, as the Union will continue to rely on imports, the framework should include measures to increase the diversification of external supplies of strategic raw materials. Thirdly, framework should especially focus on candidate and neighbouring countries, rich in critical and strategic raw materials to ensure better future cooperation, regional and local development and smaller environmental footprint by shortening transport lines. Fourthly, it is necessary to provide measures to reinforce the Union’s ability to identify, monitor and mitigate existing and future supply risks. Fourifthly, the framework should contain measures to increase the circularity and sustainability of the critical raw materials consumed in the Union.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 122 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a timetable for the implementation of the project, including, where provided by the competent national authority, an overview of the permits required for the project and the status of the corresponding permit granting process;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 126 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) a plan containing measures to facilitate public acceptance including, where appropriate, the establishment of recurrent communication channels with the regional and local communities and organisations, including social partners, the implementation of awareness-raising and information campaigns and the establishment of mitigation and compensation mechanisms;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 130 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) an estimate of the project’s potential for quality job creation and the project’s needs in terms of skilled workforce as well as upskilling and reskilling, using social procurement clause, whenever possible, focusing on creation of employment opportunities for under-represented and socially disadvantaged groups, especially in regions that face challenges in this sense.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 134 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Where the Member State whose territory is concerned by a proposed project objects to granting the proposed project strategic status, having consulted local and regional authorities concerned, it shall present substantiated reasons for doing so during the discussion referred to in paragraph 4. The Board shall discuss the substantiated reasons presented by a Member State for its objection. If, after the discussion, the Member State maintains its objection, the project shall not be considered for the status of Strategic Project.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 136 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
The Commission's decision shall be reasoned, including, where applicable, where it is different from the Board's opinion. The Commission shall share its reasons with the Board, the competent authority in the Member States, as well as with the project promoter.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 138 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8
8. Where the Commission finds that a Strategic Project no longer fulfils the criteria set out in Article 5(1) or where its recognition was based on an application containing incorrect information, it may, taking into account the opinion of the Board and the responsible project promoter, repeal the decision granting a project the status of Strategic Project.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 140 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Strategic Projects shall be considered to contribute to the security of supply of strategic raw materials in the Union. Member States shall ensure that strategic projects are given high priority as a public interest or public security concern.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 147 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The responsibilities of the national competent authority referred to in paragraph 1 or the tasks related to it may be delegated to, or carried out by, another authority, in particular a relevant local or regional authority, for each critical raw material projects, provided that:
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 150 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) where relevant, propose to the Commission guidelines for the implementation of this Section to be taken into account by national competent authorities referred to in paragraph 1.;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 151 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 8 – point b a (new)
(ba) share and discuss best practices including from other relevant mining regions in order to ensure structured and predictable formats.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 153 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to obligations provided for in Union law, Strategic Projects in the Union shall be granted the status of the highest national significance possible, where such a status exists in national law, and be treated accordingly in the permit granting processes, including building, chemical and grid connection permits and environmental assessments and authorisations where these are required, and encompassing all administrative applications and procedures, also including applications for public funding.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 154 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. All dispute resolution procedures, litigation, appeals and judicial remedies related to the permit-granting process and the issuance of permits for Strategic Projects in the Union in front of any national courts, tribunals, panels, including mediation or arbitration, where they exist in national law, shall be treated as urgent, if and to the extent to which national law provides for such urgency procedures and provided that the normally applicable rights of defence of individuals or of regional or local communities would be respected. Project promoters of Strategic Projects shall participate in such urgency procedure, where applicable.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 156 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. For Strategic Projects in the Union that had entered in the permit granting process before being granted the status of Strategic Project and for expansion projects of operations already granted with a permit, the duration of the remaining steps of the permit granting process after the project is granted strategic status shall, in derogation from paragraph 1, not exceed:
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 157 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. The national competent authority referred to in Article 8(1) shall ensure that the authorities concerned issue the reasoned conclusion referred to in Article 1(2), point (g)(iv) of Directive 2011/92/EU on the environmental impact assessment of a Strategic Project within threewo months of receiving all necessary information gathered pursuant to Articles 5, 6 and 7 of that Directive and completing the consultations referred to in Articles 6 and 7 of that Directive.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 158 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. The time-frame for consulting the public concerned on the environmental impact assessment report referred to in Article 5(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU shall not be longer than 930 days in the case of Strategic Projects.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 160 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that national, regional and local authorities responsible for preparing plans, including zoning, spatial plans and land use plans, include in such plans, where appropriate, provisions for the development of critical raw materials projects. If a municipality has active/abandoned mines, known historical mining activities, mineralized bedrock, mineral deposits verified by a member states geological survey or a company that performs exploration/mining activities, the local authorities should prioritize exploration activities and mining projects in the area. Priority shall be given to artificial and built surfaces, industrial sites, brownfield sites, and, where appropriate, greenfield sites not usable for agriculture and forestry.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 163 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) For some raw materials, the Union is almost fully dependent on a single country for its supply. Such dependencies entail a high risk of supply disruptions, security risks and vulnerability. To limit such potential risk and increase the Union’s economic resilience, efforts should be undertaken to ensure that, by 2030, it is not dependent on a single third country for more than 65% of its supply of any strategic or critical raw material, unprocessed and at any stage of processing, giving however special consideration to countrieandidate, neighbouring and other countries and regions with whom the Union has established a Strategic Partnership on raw materials giving rise to greater assurances regarding supply risks.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 165 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission and the Member States as well as the local and regional authorities concerned shall undertake activities to accelerate and crowd-in private investments in Strategic Projects. Such activities may, without prejudice to Article 107 and Article 108 of the TFEU, include providing and coordinating support to Strategic Projects facing difficulties in accessing finance.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 170 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) predictable, regular, and clear communication to the project promoter as to administrative delays and obstacles in the permitting process, including the reasons for such delays.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 171 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. By July 2024, an online portal shall be established to share clearly and transparently what public financing investors can access, including what amount is available, in which jurisdictions, what form the financing will take (for example, grants, tax credits, Contracts for Difference or loan guarantees) and the process for applying. This should include domestic and international financing options.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 172 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) In order to build capacities in the Union, the Commission should, with the support of the Board, identify Strategic Projects in the Union that intend to become active in the extraction, processing or recycling of strategic raw materials. Effective support to Strategic Projects has the potential to improve access to materials for downstream sectors as well as to create economic opportunities along the value chain, including for SMEs, regional and local communities, and contribute to the creation of employment. Therefore, to ensure the development of Strategic Projects across the Union, such projects should benefit from streamlined and predictable permitting procedures and support in gaining access to finance. In order to focus support and ensure their added value, projects should, before receiving such support, be assessed against a set of criteria. Strategic Projects in the Union should strengthen the Union's security of supply for strategic raw materials, show sufficient technical feasibility and be implemented in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner. They should also provide cross- border benefits beyond the Member State concerned. Where the Commission assesses these criteria to be fulfilled, it should publish the recognition as a Strategic Project in a decision. As a speedy recognition is key to effectively supporting the Union's security of supply, the assessment process should remain light and not overly burdensome.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 172 #

2023/0079(COD)

1b. The standing sub-group referred to in Article 35(6) shall 2 years after entry into force provide a report describing obstacles to access to finance and recommendations to facilitate access to finance for Raw Materials Projects through the European Investment Bank Group and relevant Union funding and financing programs as well as state aid.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 173 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. For any new future EU-level funding sources established with a link to the Green Deal Industrial Plan, the European Commission shall include a formal link to the Critical Raw Materials Act and ensure sufficient finance is allocated for supporting Europe’s strategic projects.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 174 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – title
Facilitating cooperation and off-take agreements
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 175 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) In order to diversify the Union's supply of strategic raw materials, the Commission should, with the support of the Board, identify Strategic Projects in candidate, neighbouring and third countries that intend to become active in the extraction, processing or recycling of strategic raw materials. To ensure that such Strategic Projects are effectively implemented, they should benefit from improved access to finance. In order to ensure their added value, projects should be assessed against a set of criteria. Like projects in the Union, Strategic Projects in third countries and especially in candidate and neighbouring countries should strengthen the Union's security of supply for strategic raw materials, show sufficient technical feasibility and be implemented sustainably in such a way as to contribute to the development of regional and local communities. For projects in emerging markets and developing economies, the project should be mutually beneficial for the Union and the third country involved and add value in that country, taking into account also its consistency with the Union’s common commercial policy and strategic priorities. Such value may be derived from the project’s contribution to more than one stage of the value chain as well as from creating through the project wider economic and social benefits, including the creation of employment in compliance with international standards. Where the Commission assesses these criteria to be fulfilled, it should publish the recognition as a Strategic Project in a decision.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 175 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the volume and quality of strategic raw materials they intend to purchase;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 176 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The system referred to in paragraph 1 shall allow project promoters of Strategic Praw material projects to make offers indicating:
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 177 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the volume and quality of strategic raw materials for which they are seeking to conclude off-take agreements;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 178 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. Based on the bids and offers received pursuant to paragraph 2 and 3, the Commission shall bring project promoters of Strategic Praw materials projects in contact with potential off-takers relevant for their project.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 181 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall make the information on their mineral occurrences containing critical raw materials gathered through the measures set out in the national programmes referred to in paragraph 1 publicly available on a free access website while preserving commercially sensitive information. This information shall, where applicable, include the classification of the identified occurrences using the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 182 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) Union and global production and production capacities at different stages of the value chain whether current or potential.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 183 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall protect European critical and strategic raw materials’ production from unfair trade practices by maintaining and strengthening trade defense measures, in order to ensure a level playing field. The EU should prioritise establishing WTO- compliant incentives to ensure a level playing field globally. These could take the form of consumer incentives for sustainable European raw materials or support to manufacture more advanced facilities.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 184 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Commission, in collaboration with the national authorities participating in the standing sub-group referred to in Article 35(6), point (c), shall ensure that a stress test is performed for each strategic and critical raw material’s supply chain at least every three years. To that end, the standing sub-group referred to in Article 35(6), point (c) shall coordinate and divide the implementation of stress tests for the different strategic and critical raw materials by the different participating authorities.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 185 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall make publicly available on a free access website and regularly update a monitoring dashboard containing: (a) the available information on the evolution of the parameters referred to in paragraph 1; (b) a calculation of the supply risk for critical raw materials in light of the information referred to in point (a); (c) the results of the stress tests referred to in paragraph 3; (d) where appropriate, suggestion for suitable mitigation strategies to decrease supply risk.deleted
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 186 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) In order to ensure the sustainability of increased raw material production, new raw materials projects should be implemented sustainably. To that end, the Strategic Projects receiving support under this Regulation should be assessed taking into account international instruments covering all aspects of sustainability highlighted in the EU principles for sustainable raw materials31, including ensuring environmental protection, socially responsible practices, including respect for human rights such as the rights of women and the child, and transparent business practices. Projects should also ensure engagement in good faith as well as comprehensive and meaningful consultations with regional andlocal communities, including with indigenous peoples. To provide project promoters with a clear and efficient way of complying with this criterion, compliance with relevant Union legislation, international standards, guidelines and principles or participation in a certification scheme recognised under this Regulation should be considered sufficient. _________________ 31 European Commission, Directorate- General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, EU principles for sustainable raw materials, Publications Office, 2021, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2873/27875
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 194 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Any promoter of a strategic raw materials project should be able to apply to the Commission for the recognition of their project as a Strategic Project. The application should include several documents and evidence related to the criteria. To better assess the social, environmental and economic viability, the feasibility of the project as well as the level of confidence in the estimates, the project promoter should also provide a classification of the project according to the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources, and to allow for objective validation, they should support this classification with relevant evidence. A timetable for the project should also be attached to an application, in order to estimate when the project would be able to contribute towards the benchmarks for domestic capacity or for diversification. As public acceptance of mining projects is crucial for their effective implementation, the promoter should also provide a plan containing measures to facilitate public acceptance. Special attention should be paid to social partners, civil society and, other oversight actors as well as local and regional authorities. The promoter should also provide a business plan providing information regarding the project’s financial viability and giving an overview of funding and off- take agreements already secured as well as estimates for potential job creation and for the project’s needs in terms of skilled workforce, including upskilling and reskilling.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 197 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) increase the collection of waste, sorting and processing of waste and metal scraps and end-of-life products with high critical raw materials recovery, as well as its re-use and repair potential, and ensure their introduction into the appropriate recycling system, with a view to maximising the availability and quality of recyclable material as an input to critical raw material recycling facilities;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 198 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) increase the re-use, refurbishing, remanufacturing, and repurposing of products and components with high critical raw materials recovery potential;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 213 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – point a – point i
(i) all relevant stakeholders, such as regional and local communities, industry including downstream industry, SMEs and, where relevant, the craft industry, social partners, traders, retailers, importers, environmental protection groups and consumer organisations;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 216 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Board shall periodically discussat least once a year discuss and no longer than one (1) year after entry into force of this regulation publish a strategy report on the EU’s strategic partnerships, outlining:
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 218 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) improving cooperation along the critical and strategic raw materials value chain between the Union and partner countries;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 221 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the coherence and potential synergies between Member States’ bilateral cooperation with relevant candidate, neighbouring and third countries and the actions carried out by the Union in the context of Strategic Partnerships;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 222 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) which candidate, neighbouring and third countries should be prioritised for the conclusion of Strategic Partnerships, taking into account the following criteria:
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 226 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) whether a third country's regulatory framework ensures the monitoring, prevention and minimisation of environmental impacts, the use of socially responsible practices including respect of human and labour rights and meaningful engagement with regional and local communities, the use of transparent business practices and the prevention of adverse impacts on the proper functioning of public administration and the rule of law;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 228 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) In order to overcome the limitations of the currently often fragmented public and private investments efforts, facilitate integration and return on investment, the Commission, Member States and promotional banks should better coordinate and create synergies between the existing funding programmes at Union and national level as well as ensure better coordination and collaboration with industry and key private sector stakeholders. To that end, a dedicated sub-group of the Board bringing together experts from the Member States and the Commission as well as relevant public financial institutions should be set up. This sub-group should discuss the individual financing needs of Strategic Projects and their existing funding possibilities in order to provide project promoters with a suggestion on how to best access existing financing possibilities. When discussing and making recommendations for the financing of Strategic Projects in candidate, neighbouring and third countries, the Board should in particular take into account the Global Gateway strategy42and strategic partnerships and accession agreements. _________________ 42 Joint Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank The Global Gateway (JOIN/2021/30 final).
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 228 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
(iii) whether there are existing cooperation agreements between a candidate, neighbouring or third country and the Union and, for emerging markets and developing economies, the potential for the deployment of Global Gateway investment projects.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 229 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new)
(iva) for candidate and neighbouring countries, whether and how a partnership in a sphere of critical and strategic raw materials could contribute to local value addition and would be mutually beneficial for the partner country and the Union.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 230 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv b (new)
(ivb) whether a candidate, neighbouring or third country demonstrates alignment with European values.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 231 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Board should advise on possible new strategic partnerships with candidate, neighbouring or third countries.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 232 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The Board shall seek cooperation and coordination with international partners, as well as States of the European Free Trade Association, countries participating in the internal market or candidate countries.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 233 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Following the identification of strategic projects with candidate, neighbouring and third countries, the Board shall rapidly establish structured communication with the Strategic Partnerships countries to identify the modalities of cooperation, relevant stakeholders and procedures.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 234 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) coordinate with the Commission to ensure coherence between their bilateral cooperation with relevant candidate, neighbouring and third countries and the Union's non-binding Strategic Partnerships with candidate, neighbouring and third countries, whose scope at least includes critical raw materials value chain;
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 235 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall integrate a critical and strategic raw materials component in existing and future international agreements.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 239 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Board shall ensure regular coordination and collaboration with industry and key private sector stakeholders, as well as with representatives of candidate, neighbouring and third countries and relevant local and regional authorities.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 245 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Where appropriate, the Board may invite expertrepresentatives of local and regional authorities, experts, industry and key private sector stakeholders, other third parties or representatives of candidate, neighbouring or third countries to attend meetings of the standing or temporary sub- groups referred to in paragraph 6 as observers or to provide written contributions.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 247 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. The Board shall report annually to the European Parliament.
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 248 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
(34) Although the reinforcement of the Union’s critical raw materials value chain is necessary to ensure increased security of supply, the supply chains of critical raw materials will remain global and exposed to external factors. Recent or ongoing events ranging from the COVID-19 crisis to the unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine underlined the vulnerability of some of the Union’s supply chains to disruptions. In order to ensure that Member States and European industries are able to anticipate supply disruption and prepared to withstand their consequences, measures should be developed to increase monitoring capacity, exchange information, coordinate strategic stocks and reinforce the preparedness of companies.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 248 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The following raw materials shall be considered strategic, including their respective carrier metals and minerals with which these strategic raw materials are extracted and their ferroalloy form:
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 249 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Aluminium
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 250 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Boron - metallurgy grade
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 251 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Chromium
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 253 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) Lithium - battery grade
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 256 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) Manganese - battery grade
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 259 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) Natural Graphite - battery grade
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 261 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) Nickel - battery grade
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 264 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) Silicon metal
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 267 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 2 – point 1 – introductory part
1. The strategic importance shall be determined based on the relevance of a raw material for the green and digital transition as well as defence and space applications, including raw materials enabling the production and processing of raw materials for the green and digital transition, as well as defence and space applications, and importance for medical and food security, taking into account:
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 269 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Aluminium
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 270 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) Chromium
2023/06/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 272 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) The Union has, in many of its regions, a legacy of raw materials extraction and thus substantial amounts of extractive waste on closed facilities which, due to their only recent rise in economic importance, have generally not been analysed for critical raw materials potential. The recovery of critical raw materials from extractive waste facilities has the potential to create economic value and employment in historical mining regions and positively contribute to the further development of regional and local communities concerned, which are often affected by deindustrialisation and decline. The lack of attention to, and information on critical raw materials content, especially on closed waste facilities, constitutes a key barrier to greater use of the critical raw materials potential of extractive waste.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 277 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
(46) To address the current lack of information on the critical raw materials potential of closed extractive waste facilities, Member States should draw up a database containing all information relevant to promote the recovery, notably the quantities and concentrations of critical raw materials in the extractive waste facility, in compliance with Union competition rules. The information should be made publicly available and in a user- friendly and digital form, enabling access to more detailed, technical information. To facilitate user-friendly access to the information, Member States, local and regional authorities should for instance provide a point of contact to enable more in-depth exchanges with potential developers of critical raw materials recovery projects. The database should be designed to allow potential project promoters to easily identify facilities with a high potential for economically viable recovery. To focus limited resources, Member States should follow a staged approach in the collection of information and perform the more demanding information collection steps only for the most promising facilities. The information collection activities should be aimed at providing accurate and representative information on the extractive waste facilities and gaining the best possible indication of the critical raw materials recovery potential.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 287 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
(54) The Union has concluded Strategic Partnerships covering raw materials with third countries in order to implement the 2020 Action Plan on Critical Raw Materials. In order to diversify supply, these efforts should continue. To develop and ensure a coherent framework for the conclusion of future partnerships, the Member States and the Commission should, as part of their interaction on the Board, discuss and ensure coordination on, inter alia, whether existing partnerships achieve the intended aims, the prioritisation of third countries for new partnerships, the content of such partnerships and their coherence and potential synergies between Member States' bilateral cooperation with relevant third countries. The Union should seek mutually beneficial partnerships with emerging market and developing economies, in coherence with its Global Gateway strategy, which contribute to the diversification of its raw materials supply chain as well as add value in the production in these countries. Further effort must also be paid to cooperation and coordination with international partners, as well as States of the European Free Trade Association, countries participating in the internal market or candidate and neighbouring countries.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 307 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of this Regulation is to improve the functioning of the internal market by establishing a framework to ensure the Union's access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical and strategic raw materials.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 320 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) Union recycling capacity, including for all intermediate recycling stepscovering the preparation for recycling stage from collection, to sorting and pre-treatment, is able to produce at least 15% of the Union's annual consumption of strategic raw materials.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 327 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iiia) As part of the report referred to in paragraph 3, the Commission shall publish its methodology for calculating and reporting on these benchmarks. A mechanism shall be developed to ensure that all materials are treated equally.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 365 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. Where, based on the report referred to in Article 42, the Commission concludes that the Union is likely not to achieve the objectives set out in paragraph 2, it shall assess the feasibility and proportionality of proposing measures or exercising its powers at Union level in order to ensure the achievement of those. The Commission shall allow for a certain level of flexibility to best reflect the uniqueness of the value chain of the raw material targeted, as each material has specific properties and challenges associated with its sourcing, processing and recycling. It shall focus on maintaining existing capacities and supporting them. An open and constant dialogue between industry and policymakers shall be encouraged to identify benchmarks that are both technically and economically feasible, as well as in line with the EU’s objectives.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 435 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
An updated list of strategic raw materials shall include, from among the raw materials assessed, the raw materials that score among the highest in terms of strategic importance, forecasted demand growth and difficulty of increasing production. The strategic importance, projected demand growth and difficulty of developing or increasing production shall be determined in accordance with Annex I, Section 2.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 439 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall use a transparent and clearly defined methodology for the assessment of materials to be included in the strategic raw materials list, including through the use of technical factsheets, similar to the methodology applied to the critical raw materials list. Future strategic materials lists shall be accompanied by an impact assessment of existing EU legislation and the impact that it has on materials on those lists.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 443 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall review and, if necessary, update the list of strategic raw materials by [OP please insert: fourthree years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and every 4 fourthree years thereafter.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 462 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall review and, if necessary, update the list of critical raw materials by [OP please insert: fourthree years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and every 4 fourthree years thereafter.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 471 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article4a The status of critical and strategic raw materials shall be considered in all EU legislation where materials are directly or indirectly impacted both in general, product specific, and substance specific legislation.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 474 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the project would make a meaningful contribution to the security of the Union's supply of strategiccritical and strategic raw materials and to the Union’s supply of products manufactured from critical - raw materials;
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 486 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the project would be implemented sustainably, in particular as regards the monitoring, prevention and minimisation of environmental impacts, the use of socially responsible practices including respect of human and labour rights, quality jobs potential and meaningful engagement with regional and local communities and relevant social partners, and the use of transparent business practices with adequate compliance policies to prevent and minimise risks of adverse impacts on the proper functioning of public administration, including corruption and bribery;
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 491 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) for projects in the Union, the establishment, operation or production of the project would have cross-border benefits beyond the Member State concerned, including for downstream sectors, as well as regional and local communities;
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 500 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) for projects in candidate, neighbouring and third countries that are emerging markets or developing economies, the project would be mutually beneficial for the Union and the third country concerned by adding value in that country.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 505 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Where relevant, the Commission shall consider the feasibility of complementary infrastructural strategic projects that have the potential to facilitate and improve transport and communication related to the raw materials strategic projects, as well as generally contribute to better regional and local development and greater social acceptability of the raw materials strategic project and social inclusion, while taking into consideration also environmental issues.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 517 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) a plan containing measures to facilitate public acceptance including, where appropriate, the establishment of recurrent communication channels with the regional and local communities and organisations, including social partners, the implementation of awareness-raising and information campaigns and the establishment of mitigation and compensation mechanisms;
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 537 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Where the Member State whose territory is concerned by a proposed project objects to granting the proposed project strategic status, having consulted local and regional authorities concerned, it shall present substantiated reasons for doing so during the discussion referred to in paragraph 4. The Board shall discuss the substantiated reasons presented by a Member State for its objection. If, after the discussion, the Member State maintains its objection, the project shall not be considered for the status of Strategic Project.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 576 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The responsibilities of the national competent authority referred to in paragraph 1 or the tasks related to it may be delegated to, or carried out by, another authority, in particular a relevant local or regional authority, for each critical raw material projects, provided that:
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 593 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. All dispute resolution procedures, litigation, appeals and judicial remedies related to the permit-granting process and the issuance of permits for Strategic Projects in the Union in front of any national courts, tribunals, panels, including mediation or arbitration, where they exist in national law, shall be treated as urgent, if and to the extent to which national law provides for such urgency procedures and provided that the normally applicable rights of defence of individuals or of regional and local communities would be respected. Project promoters of Strategic Projects shall participate in such urgency procedure, where applicable.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 628 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission and the Member States as well as the local and regional authorities concerned shall undertake activities to accelerate and crowd-in private investments in Strategic Projects. Such activities may, without prejudice to Article 107 and Article 108 of the TFEU, include providing and coordinating support to Strategic Projects facing difficulties in accessing finance.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 650 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. By July 2024, an online portal shall be established to share clearly and transparently what public financing investors can access, including what amount is available, in which jurisdictions, what form the financing will take (for example, grants, tax credits, Contracts for Difference or loan guarantees) and the process for applying. This shall include domestic and international financing options.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 652 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. The standing sub-group referred to in Article 35(6) shall 2 years after entry into force provide a report describing obstacles to access to finance and recommendations to facilitate access to finance for Raw Materials Projects through the European Investment Bank Group and relevant Union funding and financing programs as well as state aid.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 654 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. For any new future EU-level funding sources established with a link to the Green Deal Industrial Plan, the European Commission shall include a formal link to the Critical Raw Materials Act and ensure sufficient finance is allocated for supporting Europe’s strategic projects.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 683 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall make the information on their mineral occurrences containing critical raw materials gathered through the measures set out in the national programmes referred to in paragraph 1 publicly available upon a free access websitereasoned request. This information shall, where applicable, include the classification of the identified occurrences using the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources.
2023/05/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 701 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall protect European critical and strategic raw materials’ production from unfair trade practices by maintaining and strengthening trade defense measures, in order to ensure a level playing field. The EU should prioritise establishing WTO- compliant incentives to ensure a level playing field globally. These could take the form of consumer incentives for sustainable European raw materials or support to manufacture more advanced facilities.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 871 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – point a – point i
(i) all relevant stakeholders, such as regional and local communities, industry including downstream industry, SMEs and, where relevant, the craft industry, social partners, traders, retailers, importers, environmental protection groups and consumer organisations;
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 877 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Board shall periodically discussNo longer than one year after entry into force, the Board shall publish a strategy report on the EU’s strategic partnerships, outlining:
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 886 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) improving cooperation along the critical and strategic raw materials value chain between the Union and partner countries;
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 891 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the coherence and potential synergies between Member States’ bilateral cooperation with relevant candidate, neighbouring and third countries and the actions carried out by the Union in the context of Strategic Partnerships;
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 894 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) which candidate, neighbouring and third countries should be prioritised for the conclusion of Strategic Partnerships, taking into account the following criteria:
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 901 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) whether a third country's regulatory framework ensures the monitoring, prevention and minimisation of environmental impacts, the use of socially responsible practices including respect of human and labour rights and meaningful engagement with regional and local communities, the use of transparent business practices and the prevention of adverse impacts on the proper functioning of public administration and the rule of law;
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 905 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
(iii) whether there are existing cooperation agreements between a candidate, neighbouring or third country and the Union and, for emerging markets and developing economies, the potential for the deployment of Global Gateway investment projects.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 908 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new)
(iva) for candidate and neighbouring countries, whether and how a partnership in a sphere of critical and strategical raw materials could contribute to local value addition and would be mutually beneficial for the partner country and the Union.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 909 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv b (new)
(ivb) whether a candidate, neighbouring or third country demonstrates alignment with European values.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 911 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Board should advise on possible new strategic partnerships with candidate, neighbouring or third countries.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 912 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The Board shall seek cooperation and coordination with international partners, as well as States of the European Free Trade Association, countries participating in the internal market or candidate countries.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 914 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) coordinate with the Commission to ensure coherence between their bilateral cooperation with relevant candidate, neighbouring and third countries and the Union's non-binding Strategic Partnerships with candidate, neighbouring and third countries, whose scope at least includes critical raw materials value chain;
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 918 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall integrate a critical and strategical raw materials component in existing and future international agreements.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 931 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Board shall ensure regular coordination and collaboration with industry and key private sector stakeholders, as well as with representatives of candidate, neighbouring and third countries and relevant local and regional authorities.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 947 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Where appropriate, the Board may invite expertrepresentatives of local and regional authorities, experts, industry and key private sector stakeholders, other third parties or representatives of candidate, neighbouring or third countries to attend meetings of the standing or temporary sub- groups referred to in paragraph 6 as observers or to provide written contributions.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 956 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. The Board shall report annually to the European Parliament.
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 977 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The following raw materials shall be considered strategic, including their respective carrier metals and minerals with which these strategic raw materials are extracted and their ferroalloy form:
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 986 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Aluminium
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 989 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Boron - metallurgy grade
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 998 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) Lithium - battery grade
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1005 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) Manganese - battery grade
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1016 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) Natural Graphite - battery grade
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1022 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) Nickel - battery grade
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1036 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) Silicon metal
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1045 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point p a (new)
(pa) Chromium
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1073 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Aluminium
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1076 #

2023/0079(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) Chromium
2023/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 93 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) It can be significantly more efficient for operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks, in particular new entrants, to reuse existing physical infrastructure, including that of other utilities, to roll out very high capacity networks or associated facilities. This is the case, in particular, in areas where no suitable electronic communications network is available or where it may not be economically feasible to build new physical infrastructure. Moreover, synergies across sectors may significantly reduce the need for civil works relating to the deployment of very high capacity networks. This reuse can also reduce the social and environmental costs linked to these works, such as pollution, noise and traffic congestion. Therefore, this Regulation should apply not only to operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks but also to owners or holders of rights to use extensive and ubiquitous physical infrastructure suitable to host electronic communications network elements, such as physical networks for the provision of electricity, gas, water and sewage and drainage systems, and heating and transport services. In the case of holders of rights, this does not change any property rights of third parties.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 97 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In particular, taking into account the fast development of providers of wireless physical infrastructure such as ‘tower companies’, and their increasingly significant role as providers of access to physical infrastructure suitable to install elements of wireless electronic communications networks, such as 5G, the definition of ‘network operator’ should be extended beyond undertakings providing or authorised to provide electronic communications networks and operators of other types of networks, such as transport, gas or electricity, to include undertakings providing associated facilities, which thus become subject to all the obligations and benefits set out in the Regulation, except the provisions regarding in-building physical infrastructure and access.deleted
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 109 #

2023/0046(COD)

(19) In order to ensure legal certainty and avoid disproportionate burdens on network operators resulting from the simultaneous application of two distinct access regimes to the same physical infrastructure, physical infrastructure subject to access obligations imposed by national regulatory authorities pursuant to Directive (EU) 2018/1972 or access obligations resulting from the application of Union State aid rules should not be subject to access obligations set out in this Regulation for as long as such access obligations remain in place. However, this Regulation should be applicable where a national regulatory authority has imposed an access obligation under Directive (EU) 2018/1972 that limits the use that can be made of the physical infrastructure concerned. For instance, this could occur when an operatundertaking providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications network planning to connect base stations requests access to existing physical infrastructure to which access obligations are imposed in the market for access to wholesale dedicated capacity37 . _________________ 37 Commission Recommendation (EU) 2020/2245 of 18 December 2020 on relevant product and service markets within the electronic communications sector susceptible to ex ante regulation in accordance with Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Electronic Communications Code, 18.12.2020, C(2020) 8750, OJ L 439, 29.12.2020, p. 23.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 115 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) To facilitate the reuse of existing physical infrastructure, where operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks request access in a specified area, network operators and public sector bodies that own or control physical infrastructure should make an offer for the shared use of their facilities under fair and reasonable terms and conditions, including price, unless access is refused for objective and justified reasons. Public sector bodies should also be required to offer access under non- discriminatory terms and conditions. Depending on the circumstances, several factors could influence the conditions under which such access is granted. These include: (i) any additional maintenance and adaptation costs; (ii) any preventive safeguards to be adopted to limit adverse effects on network safety, security and integrity; (iii) any specific liability arrangements in the event of damages; (iv) the use of any public subsidy granted for the construction of the infrastructure, including specific terms and conditions attached to the subsidy or provided under national law in compliance with Union law; (v) the ability to deliver or provide infrastructure capacity to meet public service obligations; and (vi) any constraints stemming from national provisions aiming to protect the environment, public health, public security or to meet town and country planning objectives.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 118 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) Public sector bodies that own or control physical infrastructure may lack sufficient resources, experience or the necessary technical knowledge to engage in negotiations with operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks on access. To facilitate access to these public sector bodies’ physical infrastructure, a body could be appointed to coordinate the access requests, provide legal and technical advice for negotiating access terms and conditions, and make relevant information on such physical infrastructure available via a single information point. The coordinating body could also support public sector bodies in preparing model contracts and monitor the outcome and the length of time of the access requests process. The body could also help if disputes arise on access to physical infrastructure that public sector bodies own or control.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 123 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) OperatUndertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks should have access to minimum information on physical infrastructure and planned civil works in the area of deployment. This will enable them to effectively plan deploying very high capacity networks and ensure the most effective use of existing physical infrastructure, suitable for rolling out such networks, and planned civil works. Such minimum information is a pre-requisite to assess the potential for using existing physical infrastructure or coordinating the planned civil works in a specific area, as well as to reduce damage to any existing physical infrastructures. In view of the number of stakeholders involved (covering publicly and privately financed civil works as well as existing or planned physical infrastructure) and to facilitate access to that information (across sectors and borders), the network operators and public sector bodies subject to transparency obligations should proactively (rather than upon request) provide and maintain such minimum information via a single information point. This will simplify managing requests to access such information and enable operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks to express their interest in accessing physical infrastructure or coordinating civil works, for which timing is critical. The minimum information on planned civil works should be provided via a single information point as soon as the information is available to the network operator concerned and, in any event and where permits are required, no later than 3 months before the permit application is first submitted to the competent authorities.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 126 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) The minimum information should be made available promptly via the single information point under proportionate, non-discriminatory and transparent terms so that operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks can submit their requests for information. The single information point should consist of a repository of information in electronic format, where information can be accessed and requests can be made online using digital tools, such as webpages, digital applications, and digital platforms. The information made available may be limited to ensure network security and integrity, in particular that of critical infrastructure, national security, or to safeguard legitimate operating and business secrets. The single information point does not have to host the information as long as it ensures that links are available to other digital tools, such as web portals, digital platforms or digital applications, where the information is stored. The single information point may provide additional functionalities, such as access to additional information or support to the process of requests for access to existing physical infrastructure or to coordinate civil works.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 127 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) In addition, if the request is reasonable, in particular if needed to share existing physical infrastructures or coordinate civil works, operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks should be granted the possibility to make on-site surveys and request information on planned civil works under transparent, proportionate and non-discriminatory conditions and without prejudice to the safeguards adopted to ensure network security and integrity, protection of confidentiality, as well as operating and business secrets.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 128 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) Advanced transparency of planned civil works via single information points should be incentivised. This can be done by easily redirecting operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks to such information whenever available. Transparency should also be enforced by making permit-granting applications subject to prior publication of information on planned civil works via a single information point.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 132 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
(34) Member States should maximise the results of civil works fully or partially financed by public means, by exploiting the positive externalities of those works across sectors and ensuring equal opportunities to share the available and planned physical infrastructure to deploy very high capacity networks. The main purpose of civil works financed by public means should not be adversely affected. However, timely and reasonable requests to coordinate the deployment of elements of very high capacity networks should be met by the network operator carrying out the civil works concerned directly or indirectly (for example, through a sub- contractor) under proportionate, non- discriminatory and transparent terms. For example, the requesting operatundertaking providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications network should cover any additional costs, including those caused by delays and keep changes to the original plans to a minimum Such provisions should not affect the right of Member States to reserve capacity for electronic communications networks even in the absence of specific requests. This will enable Member States to meet future demand for physical infrastructures to maximise the value of civil works or to adopt measures giving similar rights to operators of other types of networks, such as transport, gas or electricity, to coordinate civil works.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 137 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) A number of different permits for deploying elements of electronic communications networks or associated facilities may be necessary in order to protect national and Union general interests. These can include digging, building, town planning, environmental and other permits as well as rights of way. The number of permits and rights of way required for deploying different types of electronic communications networks or associated facilities and the local character of the deployment could involve applying different procedures and conditions, which can cause difficulties in the network deployment. Therefore, to facilitate deployment, all rules on the conditions and procedures applicable to granting permits and rights of way should be streamlined and consistent at national level. While preserving the right of each competent authority to be involved and maintain its decision-making prerogatives in accordance with the subsidiarity principle, all information on the procedures and general conditions applicable to granting permits for civil works and rights of way should be available via single information points. This could reduce complexity and increase efficiency and transparency for all operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks and particularly new entrants and smaller operatorundertakings not active in that area. Moreover, operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks should have the right to submit their requests for permits and rights of way in electronic format via a single information point. Those undertakings should also be able to retrieve information in electronic format about the status of their requests and whether they have been granted or refused.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 143 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
(39) Permit-granting procedures should not be barriers to investment or harm the internal market. Member States should therefore ensure that a decision on whether or not to grant permits on the deployment of elements of very high capacity networks or associated facilities is made available within 4 months from the receipt of a complete permit request. This is without prejudice to other specific deadlines or obligations laid down for the proper conduct of the procedure, which are applicable to the permit-granting procedure in accordance with national or Union law. Competent authorities should not restrict, hinder or make the deployment of very high capacity networks or associated facilities economically less attractive. Specifically, they should not prevent procedures for granting permits and rights of way from proceeding in parallel, where possible, or require operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks to obtain one type of authorisation before they can apply for other types of authorisations. Competent authorities should justify any refusal to grant permits or rights of way under their competence, based on objective, transparent, non- discriminatory and proportionate conditions.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 148 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) To avoid undue delays, competent authorities must determine the completeness of the permit request within 15 days from its receipt. The permit request should be deemed complete unless the competent authority invites the applicant to provide any missing information within that period. For reasons of equal treatment and transparency, the competent authorities should not consider permit requests for civil works to be admissible if the minimum information required under this Regulation has not been made available via a single information point within 3 months before the first permit request is submitted to the competent authorities. Where, in addition to permits, rights of way are required for deploying elements of very high capacity networks, competent authorities should, by way of derogation from Article 43 of Directive (EU) 2018/1972, grant such rights of way within 4 months from the receipt of the request. Other rights of way not needed in conjunction with permits for civil works should continue to be granted within 6 months in accordance with Article 43 of Directive (EU) 2018/1972. OperatUndertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks that suffer damage due to the delay of a competent authority to grant permits or rights of way within the applicable deadlines should have the right to compensation.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 168 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
(53) To foster the modernisation and agility of administrative procedures and reduce the cost of and time spent on the procedures for deploying very high capacity networks, the services of single information points should be performed fully online. To that end, single information points should provide easy access to the necessary digital tools, such as web portals, digital platforms, and digital applications. The tools should give access in an efficient manner to the minimum information on existing physical infrastructure and planned civil works and the possibility to request information. Such digital tools should also give access to the electronic administrative procedures for granting permits and rights of way and related information on the applicable conditions and procedures. Where more than one single information point is set up in a Member State, all single information points should be easily and seamlessly accessible, by electronic means, via a single national digital entry point. This entry point should have a common user interface ensuring access to the online single information points. The single national digital entry point should facilitate interaction between operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks and competent authorities performing the functions of the single information points.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 182 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point a
(a) an operator as defined in Article 2, point (29), of Directive (EU) 2018/1972undertaking providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications network;
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 212 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Upon written request of an operatundertaking providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications network, public sector bodies owning or controlling physical infrastructure or network operators shall meet all reasonable requests for access to that physical infrastructure under fair and reasonable terms and conditions, including price, with a view to deploying elements of very high capacity networks or associated facilities. Public sector bodies owning or controlling physical infrastructure shall meet all reasonable requests for access also under non-discriminatory terms and conditions. Such written requests shall specify the elements of the physical infrastructure for which the access is requested, including a specific time frame.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 235 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) in the specific case of access to physical infrastructure of operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks, the economic viability of those investments based on their risk profile, any time schedule for the return on investment, any impact of access on downstream competition and consequently on prices and return on investment, any depreciation of the network assets at the time of the access request, any business case underpinning the investment at the time it was made, in particular in the physical infrastructures used for the provision of connectivity, and any possibility previously offered to the access seeker to co-invest in the deployment of the physical infrastructure, notably pursuant to Article 76 of Directive (EU) 2018/1972, or to co- deploy alongside it.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 263 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 7
7. OperatUndertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks shall have the right to offer access to their physical infrastructure for the purpose of deploying networks other than electronic communications networks or associated facilities.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 267 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In order to request access to physical infrastructure in accordance with Article 3, any operatundertaking providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications network shall have the right to access, upon request, the following minimum information on existing physical infrastructure in electronic format via a single information point:
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 270 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Any operatundertaking providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications network requesting access to information pursuant to this Article shall specify the area in which it envisages deploying elements of very high capacity networks or associated facilities.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 278 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Network operators and public sector bodies shall meet reasonable requests for on-site surveys of specific elements of their physical infrastructure upon specific request of an operatundertaking providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications network. Such requests shall specify the elements of the physical infrastructure concerned with a view to deploying elements of very high capacity networks or associated facilities. On-site surveys of the specified elements of the physical infrastructure shall be granted under proportionate, non- discriminatory and transparent terms within 1 month from the date of receipt of the request, subject to the limitations set out in paragraph 1, fourth subparagraph.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 287 #

2023/0046(COD)

5. OperatUndertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks that obtain access to information pursuant to this Article shall take appropriate measures to ensure respect for confidentiality and operating and business secrets.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 288 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Any network operator shall have the right to negotiate agreements on the coordination of civil works, including on the apportioning of costs, with operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks with a view to deploying elements of very high capacity networks or associated facilities.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 289 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Any network operator when performing or planning to perform directly or indirectly civil works, which are fully or partially financed by public means, shall meet any reasonable written request to coordinate those civil works under transparent and non-discriminatory terms made by operatundertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks with a view to deploying elements of very high capacity networks or associated facilities.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 309 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
OperatUndertakings providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks shall have the right to access the minimum information referred to in the first subparagraph in electronic format, upon request, via the single information point. The request for access to information shall specify the area in which the requesting operatundertaking providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications network envisages deploying elements of very high capacity networks or associated facilities. Within 1 week from the date of the receipt of the request for information, the requested information shall be made available under proportionate, non-discriminatory and transparent terms. Access to the minimum information may be limited only to the extent necessary to ensure the security of the networks and their integrity, national security, public health or safety, confidentiality or operating and business secrets.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 321 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Any operatundertaking providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications network shall have the right to submit, via a single information point in electronic format, applications for permits or rights of way and to retrieve information about the status of its application.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 329 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. The competent authorities shall, within 15 working days from its receipt, reject applications for permits, including for rights of way, for which the minimum information has not been made available via a single information point, pursuant to Article 6(1) first subparagraph, by the same operatundertaking providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications network which applies for that permit.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 377 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 11
11. Any operatundertaking providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications network that has suffered damage as a result of non-compliance with the deadlines applicable under paragraphs 5 and 6 shall receive compensation for the damage suffered, in accordance with national law.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 439 #

2023/0046(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Where the dispute relates to access to the infrastructure of an operatorundertaking providing or authorised to provide public electronic communications networks and the national dispute settlement body is the national regulatory authority, the objectives set out in Article 3 of Directive (EU) 2018/1972 shall be taken into account, where appropriate.
2023/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 70 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas prices on global agricultural markets had already risen prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, partly due to climate impacts and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 73 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas, according to the FAO, the concept of food security is not limited to the provision of food, but also encompasses the internationally recognised human right to food and access to healthy diets for all, yet no human right is so frequently violated; whereas a nutrition- sensitive transformation of agriculture and food systems will enable safe, affordable and nutritious food to be made available to people of all ages at all times;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 83 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas healthy and balanced nutrition makes a positive difference to the lives of individuals and enables the equitable and sustainable development of society;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 116 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) evaluates, that competition for the use of agricultural land and forests is increasing in pace with the growth in the world’s human population, from 8 billion today until 9,5 billion by 2050;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 119 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
F b. whereas the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) estimates that around 20% of global production of food is lost due to diseases in farmed animals, while reducing the incidence of these diseases is therefore one of the priorities to be considered in order to feed the world;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 130 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas the future food security of the European Union is directly linked to the ambitions of the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Green Deal; whereas the cumulative effect of Green Deal related legislation must not lead to a decline in EU food production or to increase in dependence on imports from third countries that could jeopardise food security in the EU;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 180 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas the current geopolitical challenges proves that food security is not a permanent achievement and that European food production should be considered as a strategic sector and should be preserved and strengthened in this respect as well;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 275 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the European Green Deal could be a milestone in the EU transition to a greener and more sustainable economy, while pointing out that many of the resulting measures might have adverse effects, which have not yet been properly assessed, on EU farms and food security; calls on the Commission to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the cumulative impact of Green Deal legislative proposals on the EU farming sector; calls on the Commission to reconsider the ambitious targets, if necessary, with a view to ensuring food and nutrition security;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 292 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Emphasizes that the EU is a climatically and agriculturally favoured productive location, which should become aware of its responsibility not only to ensure its own food supply, but also to contribute to fighting hunger in other disadvantaged parts of the world;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 297 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Notes that due to increasing urbanization and global population growth there is an enormous reduction of land available for agriculture, and that it is possible to produce significantly more on less land in the sense of sustainable intensification or urban farming;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 356 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes that the impact of climate change on agricultural production is becoming more evident, with crop farmers' harvests and yields being negatively impacted with increased frequency by droughts, floods, and other extreme weather conditions;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 362 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Points out that new technical achievements in the field of plant breeding can enable crops to become more resilient to climatic and environmental influences and more resistant to pathogens and harmful organisms;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 366 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Calls on the Commission to advocate for the targeted use and further development of new breeding methods in agriculture and to initiate an objective and science-based impact assessment to clarify the potentials and risks of NGT;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 367 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5 e. Calls on the Commission to promote a Europe-wide dialogue on the opportunities offered by new breeding methods with regard to climate change and to educate the public about the differences between transgenic plants and the new breeding methods;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 431 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Notes that alternative sources of nutrients and nutrient cycles to reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers should be fully exploited as soon as possible in order to reduce dependence on fertiliser imports, in particular by further supporting research and new innovations at EU level;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 481 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates that food losses and food waste can be avoided if measures are taken to prevent and manage animal diseases and to reduce the presence of pathogens in food, for example by ensuring proper hygiene and the use of improved technologies along the entire value chain, as well as the regular publication of information regarding these interrelated factors;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 512 #

2022/2183(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. reiterates that only clear and consistent framework conditions can increase the attractiveness of the agricultural sector and rural areas by encouraging innovative new entrants and alternative agricultural business models, as well as attracting skilled labour and providing greater support for farmers' education and training;
2022/12/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission's recommendations to Member States as regards their strategic plan for the CAP of 18 December 2020 (COM/2020/846 final)
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 14 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A g (new)
Ag. Whereas generational renewal requires maintaining young people from agricultural backgrounds in this professional path but also encouraging newcomers to the sector ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 21 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Ab. Whereas the renewal of generations on farms is also a cornerstone of European strategic autonomy and food security;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 22 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Whereas the CAP plays a role in helping young farmers to set up in business, but that it is not sufficient to meet the challenge of generational renewal in the EU;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 23 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A e (new)
Ae. Whereas an increasing regulatory burden also impacts on farmers' predictability and willingness to commit to a farm;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 34 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Ac. Whereas access to land, financing for setting up and farm income are major challenges for attracting young farmers in all Member States ; considering farm income remains below the average for other professions in almost all EU Member States ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 35 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Ad. Whereas the import of agricultural products of a lower standard than those produced in Europe is also an obstacle to the ability to obtain fair prices and returns on the market ; whereas this could constitutes a brake on setting up ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 38 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A f (new)
Af. Whereas some sectors are more concerned than others about generational renewal, particularly livestock ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 41 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that generational renewal is key for the future social, economic and environmental sustainability of rural areas and EU food autonomy, as well asin particular for the future of agriculture and the traditionalfamily farmily farming model and other existing models in Europe, such as jointly run farms ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 63 #

2022/2182(INI)

3. Highlights that young farmers and new entrants are more likely to introduce innovative business ideas and implement sustainable farming practices;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 68 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that a fair and dignified incomedecent income, being able to cover production costs, profitability and quality of life for farmers and their families isare essential in attracting young and new people to the sector; stresses also that a stable legal framework is also needed to ensure legal and economic stability for young people settling in;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 69 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that a fair and dignified income and quality of life for farmers and their families is essential in attracting young and new people to the sector; points out that the Farm to Fork Strategy stresses that farmers – and thus also young farmers - still lag behind in terms of income and therefore ensuring a sustainable livelihood for them is essential for the success of the strategy’s implementation;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 88 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the price and availability of land, low profitability, administrative requirements and the image of the sector were identified as the main barriers to becoming a farmer11; notes that this circumstance, coupled with increasing and at the same time rivalling social demands and the sad fact that farmers hardly get recognition, often even rejection, for their work, means that many young people doubt whether they want or can take over their family's farm; _________________ 11 European Commission, ‘Public consultation results on the CAP reform’, 2017.
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 92 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the price and availability of land, low profitability, climate change, overtransposition, administrative requirements and the image of the sector were identified as the main barriers to becoming a farmer11; _________________ 11 European Commission, ‘Public consultation results on the CAP reform’, 2017.
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 104 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that agricultural income remains below the average of the rest of the economy in almost all Member States as agricultural income in the EU equals 47% of the gross wages and salaries in the EU economy; 1a _________________ 1a Commission recommendations to Member States as regards their strategic plan for the CAP of 18 December 2020 (COM/2020/846 final)
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 105 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Stresses that Commission and Member States must step up and join efforts to ensure a sustainable livelihood for farmers and young farmers, as it is not acceptable that those who produce our daily meals with diligence and love have to make do with starvation wages themselves;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 116 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights that farming is not just a job, but a way of life with close ties to nature and a strong sense of community belonging, which generates benefits for society as a whole that thus far are not sufficiently rewarded/compensated by society;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 127 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets that young people in rural areas experience significant daily challenges, particularly as regards education, access to quality jobs, social isolation, public transport, healthcare and digital connectivity, especially in remote and less developed rural regions, as well as mobbing, harsh criticism and lack of understanding by the non-agricultural society;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 139 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. insists on the need to find a balance between the heritage value and the economic value of the farm;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 141 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. recalls that generational renewal cannot be achieved without attracting new people from outside agriculture and that it is therefore necessary to attract them from a very young age and to be able to advise and guide them towards the farming profession ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 147 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Recognises the complex and multi- layered nature of the generational renewal process, which is influenced by factors related to the private sphere of the farmer, the characteristics of the farm, the policy framework, the economic context and support measures and the wider social context, all of which should be acknowledged when designing policies ; stresses that when a young farmer is adequately supported, both financially and human, for setting up, the retention rate for young farmers is higher ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 161 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to develop long term and coherent strategies to promote generational change and attractivity of agricultural sector, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, setting up support, tax breaks and incentives, to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 184 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. invites the Member States to set up an installation pathway with advisers or support structures ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 185 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. invites Member States to exchange good practices on a "right to trial" for farmers who want to be associated under a jointly run farm ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 195 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. stresses the positive role of a gradual installation and calls for the removal of existing legal obstacles in this respect ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 197 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the importance of preserving farmland and the objectives of sustainable food production; calls on the Commission to launch a study on the effects of competing uses for farmland, such as urbanisation and, energy, nature restoration, on the quantity and quality of farmland available and on prices and excessive land concentration, while also evaluating the impacts of all relevant EU policy areas in this regard; Stresses that the development of activities related to agricultural production can contribute to a better profitability of farms ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 201 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the importance of preserving farmland and the objectives of sustainable, regional food production; calls on the Commission to launch a study on the effects of competing uses for farmland, such as urbanisation and energy,, energy and nature restoration on the quantity and quality of farmland available and on prices and land concentration, while also evaluating the impacts of all relevant EU policy areas in this regard;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 203 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can contribute to farmers’ incomes; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 206 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Stresses that legislation on low- carbon agriculture can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, especially the youngest, through measures to sequestration and reduce emissions on farms;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 208 #

2022/2182(INI)

16. Calls on the CommissionMember States to evaluate the possibility of action at EU level, including through legislative instruments, to improve the functioning of national farmland markets;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 214 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to evaluate the possibility of action at EU level, including through legislative instruments, to improve the functioning of farmland markets, to improve young farmers’ access to agricultural land;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 217 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to assess the regulation of land markets in the Member States and to assess their impact on the farms competitiveness ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 238 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Member States to ensure the transparency of the rural land market, while maintaining up-to date public information on land markets and land planning, communicating about land sales and monitorfighting land concentration;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 240 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to establish an EU observatory on farmland, as part of the Rural Observatory, to monitor, in particular, trends and prices for land sale and rental, as well as changes in farmland use;deleted
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 242 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to establish an EU observatory on farmland, as part of the Rural Observatory, to monitor, in particular, trends and prices for land sale and rental, as well as changes in farmland use, and to ensure greater transparency of agricultural land transactions in the EU;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 251 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Encourages the Member States to develop and support land banks and land mobility schemes if needed by young farmers;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 253 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Underlines that the valorisation of farmers within the agri-food value chain is a sine qua non condition for the creation of sufficient income for the agricultural world ; calls on the Commission for further analysis of Member States’ implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/633 on unfair commercial practices in business-to- business relationships in the agricultural and food supply chain ; encourages Member States to ensure greater protection of farmers by ensuring effective and dissuasive sanctions against unfair practices within the agri-food value chain ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 258 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Invites Member States to build effective insurance systems adapted to the specificities of the agricultural sector in order to support farmers in the face of natural disasters ; believes that such mechanisms will provide greater financial and legal certainty for farmers, facilitating the setting up of young farmers ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 265 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Member States to make start-up and investment aid for young farmers available throughout the entire budgetary period and to support access to training opportunities, namely on soft skills and digital and sustainable farming methods, in particular for new entrants;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 269 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Member States to make start-up and investment aid for young farmers available throughout the entire budgetary period and to support access to training opportunities, namely on soft skills, diversification possibilities and digital and sustainable farming methods, in particular for new entrants;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 274 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Calls on the Commission to promote the image of the sector by carrying out communication campaigns to encourage young people to turn to the agricultural professions ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 275 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses that without ensuring farm succession many regions of the EU will lose one of their main assets, a cultivated small-structured cultural landscape;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 276 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Encourages the Member States to design mechanisms to facilitate the transition to retirement in order to transfer farms in good conditions ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 279 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22c. Insists on initial and continuing lifelong learning and supports that Member States put in place systems of support for setting up, subject to a minimum level of diploma training with a view to improving skills and qualifications in order to exploit, inter alia, the opportunities offered by new technologies, new genomic editing techniques and precision agriculture; calls on the Member States, in particular in the context of school programs, to transmit a greater knowledge of agricultural-related occupations and, more generally, to ensure a better understanding of the reality of the agricultural world ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 285 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Member States to put in place measures to support the transfer of farms to young farmers through financial support for farmers who stop their activity ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 286 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Insists that young peoplefarmers must be involved and given the ability to participate in political life and decision-making processes to ensure that their specific needs are accounted for and that policies provide effective support for their development;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 291 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop training schools on accountability and public engagement, based on the example of management schools ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 292 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. insist on the necessity to ensure the representativeness of young farmers through trade unions and organisations ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 300 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to factor in the young farmers dimension horizontally when designing policies and funding instruments; calls on the Commission to set up a “young farmers” test in all new policies and in particular in the context of impact assessments to analyse and predict the consequences of these policies on the dynamics of setting up on the basis of the model of the SMEs test or the Rural proofing test, this test could include criteria like by example : - the average income of young farmers; - an index relating to the entrepreneurial confidence of young farmers; - young farmer's access to agricultural land; - the mental well-being of young farmers; - the debt ratio of young farmers;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 309 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on Member States to set up a one-stop shop system to facilitate administrative procedures in the most appropriate territorial area ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 318 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Considers that young farmers and new entrants should be able to develop their businesses progressively and therefore recommends that the current time limit placed on access support in the common agricultural policy be reviewedo assess the existing administrative and legal barriers ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 323 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Underlines the role of cooperatives and farmer organisations in helping young farmers overcome barriers, providing guidance services and enhancing their participation in the policy dialogue; calls for the gender-balanced representation of young farmers’ in their governance bodies to be ensured; calls for particular attention to be paid to the role of women in the development of agriculture;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 329 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Points out that advisory service as well as training and education are important prerequisites and accompanying measures necessary to prepare and support young farmers in successfully managing their holdings by being able to respond optimally to present and future challenges and opportunities;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 330 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Stresses the need to ensure the development of skills in agricultural jobs, which will enable farmers to better understand their installation project, to anticipate future production conditions and expectations of consumers and customers through the search for environmental and economic performance;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 333 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Insists on the need to ensure adequate working and living conditions and social protection for youngall farm workers, in particular women and migrant workersmanagers and their employees with particular attention to women and their health ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 338 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Calls on the Member States to encourage jointly run farms which offer more flexibility in the organisation between private and professional life, and in particular for livestock farming ;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 339 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 b (new)
31b. Calls on the Member States to develop systems for the replacement of farmers or any farming employees, in the event of illness, accident or, in order to ensure a better balance between working and private life for farmers;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 340 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Insists that rural areas must be able to provide adequate living conditions for young and new farmers and their families, namely better mobility, access to better education, health, leisure and culture services, and broader digital connectivity; welcomes the increasing number of agricultural students participating to the Erasmus+ programme and calls on the Member States to further encourage exchanges between European agricultural schools to promote the mobility of future farmers within the EU;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 341 #

2022/2182(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Insists that rural areas must be able to provide adequate living conditions for young and new farmers and their families, namely sustainable livelihood through adequate income, better mobility, access to better education, health, leisure and culture services, and broader digital connectivity;
2023/05/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 22 #

2022/2171(INI)

1 a. Highlights the importance of the textiles ecosystem for jobs, growth and the preservation of cultural heritage in Europe; underlines that the European textile sector as of 2022 had an annual turnover of 147 billion with 58 billion euros in exports and 106 billion euros in imports and employs 1,3 million European citizens 1a; _________________ 1a https://euratex.eu/wp- content/uploads/EURATEX_FactsKey_Fi gures_2022rev-1.pdf
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 37 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses the need to support SMEs within the textiles ecosystem in moving away from linear business models and unsustainable practices; therefore calls for the creation of a network of regional and national sustainability & innovation hubs to assist companies, in particular SMEs, in the twin digital and green transition; notes the opportunity the ‘Enterprise Europe Network’ may offer in this regard;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 38 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Acknowledges the threat for European industry and sustainability by imports of textiles that are non-compliant with EU legislation; urges the Commission and Member States to increase their monitoring and market surveillance to ensure compliance with EU-legislation, with special emphasis on non-EU companies to ensure a level- playing field for European businesses; welcomes the potential for establishing new mutually beneficial trade agreements, and strengthening existing trade relationships that can safeguard conformity of textiles products with EU legislation, and further can support the creation of jobs and economic growth both in the EU and among trade partners;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 41 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Calls on the Commission and Member States to analyse the possibility to provide relevant and cost-effective support to third countries and suppliers in those countries to decarbonise textile supply chains, which will have positive influence on European businesses as well;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 42 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2 d. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure policy coherence among the policy measures identified in the EU Textiles Strategy and the transition pathway to create a predictable, harmonised, relevant and seamless legal framework in line with existing EU legislation, in particular regarding the ecodesign requirements for textiles with sufficient implementation time for businesses; further urges the Commission and Member States to safeguard harmonisation of national policies at the EU level to ensure legal certainty and predictability for business operators in the Single Market, especially SMEs;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 43 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Subheading 1 a (new)
Ecodesign, the Digital Product Passport and Textiles Labelling
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 44 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2 e. Takes note of the extension of the ecodesign regulation beyond energy- related goods, including textiles; underlines that great potential for more circular and sustainable textiles lies in the design phase of such products; urges the Commission to consult with research institutions and relevant stakeholders before setting clear targets and measures in the ecodesign delegated acts for different textile product categories on a risk-based and life-cycle approach, including a cost-benefit analysis; underlines that the targets need to reflect the given differences of diverse textiles products in their production processes and consumer usage and that they are technically feasible in accordance with state-of-the art technology; further calls for a transition period for the ecosystem to comply with new product-based ecodesign requirements;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 45 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 f (new)
2 f. Underlines that information and notably performance requirements should be carefully fine-tuned to ensure technical and economic feasibility, including on aspects such as functionality, scalability and security of supply, creativity of design and competitiveness of European businesses, as well as affordability for consumers; highlights the importance of coherent information requirements for textiles products to be aligned with functionalities and responsibilities of the Digital Product Passport (DPP), in line with data protection obligations, trade secrets and intellectual property rights;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 46 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 f (new)
2 f. Recognizes the great amount of investment needed for the digitalisation of the textiles ecosystem and therefore calls on the Commission and Member States to increase their funding efforts in this regard; recognizes that the access, sharing and processing of data relating to textiles ecosystem are essential for its digital transition;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 47 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 g (new)
2 g. Emphasizes the role the Digital Product Passport can play to enable greater circularity and new business models of textiles by making data more accessible and transparent along the supply chain; is convinced of the possible business opportunities for commercialisation that can be invented through the DPP due to benefits in terms of transparency, consumer behaviour understanding, supply chain accuracy, waste reduction and correct treatment of textiles for recycling, reuse and repair; therefore calls for an immediate creation of a Pilot Project, funded by Horizon Europe, laying down the fundamental criteria and infrastructure needs for the DPP;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 48 #

2022/2171(INI)

2 i. Points out that the information provided by the Digital Product Passport needs to be relevant, accurate and up-to- date, and that the information can be easily accessible and usable for authorities, consumers and stakeholders along the supply chains; calls on the Commission to gradually phase-in the DPP with a longer implementation period for SMEs, and especially micro- enterprises taking account of their capacities, and to support them to ensure full compliance with the regulation; further calls on the Commission to base the DPP implementation on existing data bases, data infrastructures and data sharing best-practices to avoid duplication and unnecessary administrative burden;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 49 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 j (new)
2 j. Recalls that questions regarding data reliability and verifiability, legal liability for the data published, access to data for companies along the whole supply chain, remain open to-date, and need to be addressed accordingly by the Commission and Member States; underlines the need to implement the DPP data obligations with specific consideration for information that constitutes trade secrets or concerns intellectual property rights;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 50 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 j (new)
2 j. Welcomes the envisaged revision of the Textiles Labelling Regulation, which should harmonise all content for mandatory labels of textile products across the EU; highlights that all rules on labelling of textile products, both on physical and digital label and on all labelling domains, including for sustainability and circularity, are introduced with a view to ensure legal clarity, lower compliance costs for companies, in particular SMEs, and that information is easily accessible, readable and comparable to consumers and relevant businesses; calls on the Commission to further clarify and ease the classification process to apply for new fibre composition names for novel and distinctive materials;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 58 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the Commission, Member States and industry stakeholders to embrace the New European Bauhaus initiative and the principles of sustainability, aesthetics and inclusion for the transition of the ecosystem, as the connection of creativity, arts and science can facilitate social acceptance and help to overcome central challenges ahead; underlines that product attractiveness plays an important role in changing consumers´ habits and thus is a precondition for a sustainable transition of the European textile industry; highlights the uniqueness of the European creative sector in the world;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 68 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Underlines that the actions taken under the EU Textiles Strategy should greatly focus on the invention of new business models as the major mean to ensure continued European international competitiveness, e.g. by putting an emphasis on digital innovations and new types of fibres, rather than simply making the current business models of the European industry more sustainable, which is limited by the laws of thermodynamics; is convinced that the nature and function of apparel will fundamentally change in the upcoming years, turning from public image to become a more integral part of the life of citizens, e.g. by providing information to consumers on various aspects, e.g. the health status;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 80 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Recognizes the transition pathway as an important step to transform the textiles ecosystem in Europe; regrets the Commission has taken almost two years after the update of the EU´s industrial strategy to build a textiles ecosystem transition pathway; stresses that a quick finalisation and implementation of the support actions for businesses is of utmost importance to enable the sustainable transition; stresses that actions taken in accordance with the transition pathway should be fully aligned with the EU Industrial Strategy, the legislative activities envisaged in the EU Textiles Strategy, the goals of open strategic autonomy and objectives of the European Green Deal;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 86 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3 d. Acknowledges the energy-intense nature of the textiles production and the challenges European companies face due to the ongoing energy crisis and soaring energy prices; welcomes national and EU support measures to bring down energy prices to an internationally competitive level, and to thereby maintain and develop production capacities in Europe, keeping Europe´s companies in business without disturbing decarbonisation incentives for them;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 91 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3 e. Underlines the need to reduce the carbon footprint of the sector, largely by investments into greenhouse gas reduction technologies and research therein; strongly believes that the question of worldwide water usage in the production of textiles, mainly by growing cotton, has to be addressed immediately by an increased effort for research and innovation, in particular for new forms of fibres that demand less water;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 94 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3 f. Recalls that the transition to a circular economy of the textiles ecosystem also presents a significant potential for the creation of new green jobs with the upskilling and reskilling of the existing labour force; urges the Commission and Member States to facilitate access to innovative education curricula for the development of relevant skills, particularly due to the necessary digital transition of the industry, which creates job opportunities but also demands highly skilled workers; further calls on the Commission and Member States to direct great attention to the merger of artistic and technological training for workers in the textiles ecosystem, harnessing synergies between creative and technological skills, to continuously promote the mobility of skilled labour across Europe and to preserve the European cultural heritage of textiles crafting skills;
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 121 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that several EU funding opportunities exist, such as via Cluster 2 of Horizon Europe or the European Innovation Council; calls for the creation of an EU research and innovation agenda aligned with the transition pathway for the textiles ecosystem; emphasizes that the EU research and innovation agenda has to address the whole value chain of circularity in the textiles ecosystem; underlines the leading role the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) on Culture & Creativity3 and Manufacturing4 should play in this process. _________________ 3 https://eit.europa.eu/eit-community/eit- culture-creativity. 4 https://www.eitmanufacturing.eu/.
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 128 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Stresses that the upcoming Horizon Europe work programmes should reflect the goals of circularity and sustainability as set out in the EU Textiles Strategy and in the corresponding EU research and innovation agenda for textiles; furthermore points out that related calls should be based on a structural engagement of stakeholders of the whole ecosystem.
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 129 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Recalls the obligation for Member States to have separate collection infrastructure for textiles as of 1 January 2025; underlines the urgent need for funding and innovation support for the industry to be ready to make use of the collected waste by ways of recycling, reusing or repairing and to ensure an environmentally sound management of the collected textiles; encourages the Commission to monitor Member States that have implemented separate collection before 1st of January 2025 to gather best practices and identify possible issues related to harmonisation of sorting and collection practices at EU-level; calls on the Commission and Member States to consider textile waste as raw material for the production of textiles.
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 132 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Stresses the need for direct funds on both EU and national levels for research, innovation and the scale-up of infrastructure for high-quality manual and automatic composition sorting of textiles to minimize waste, optimize recyclability and increase reusability; recalls that shipments of waste are essential for the re-looping of secondary raw materials in the economy; underlines the importance of harmonised end-of- waste criteria and waste definition for textiles.
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 134 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Underlines the importance of recycling for circularity and reduction of waste and as a source of raw materials for the textile production in Europe; highlights the need to create strong incentives for recycling that trigger the demand-side and create a stable and open market for recyclers; recalls that for creating European recycling industry, collection, sorting, waste treatment and shipment requirements across the whole value-chain need to be aligned with necessary investments efforts; calls for Member States to increase their investments in recycling technologies, including the scale-up of existing recycling plants, in particular in mechanical and chemical recycling technologies that allow the separation and recycling of mixed materials; therefore calls to orientate European funding towards development of market-ready technologies for recycling.
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 136 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5 e. Underlines business opportunities for reuse and repair and its contribution to a more sustainable and circular textiles ecosystem; stresses that innovation and scale-up investments for these business models should be a part of the EU research and innovation agenda.
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 138 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 f (new)
5 f. Calls for the development of 'European Textile Hubs', that connect innovative research centres with collection, sorting, recycling and disposal plants, turning waste into value and creating new jobs in textile manufacturing hubs; stresses the need for direct substantial funding for innovation actions for the scale-up of demonstrators across the EU.
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 140 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 g (new)
5 g. Takes note of the physical boundaries to recyclability and circularity of current existing fibres due to the laws of thermodynamics; therefore stresses the ambition to shift away from the classic textiles industry dominated by cotton and petroleum-based fabrics, calls on the Commission alongside Member States, industry and research institutions to continue, encourage and fund research into the inherent tradeoffs between making textile products more durable and reusable, recyclable, repairable and free of hazardous substances.
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 142 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 h (new)
5 h. Stresses the need to look beyond the currently existing fibres and textiles to increase research and innovation related to inventing new raw materials in order to increase recyclability, overcome the limitations of the laws of thermodynamics, diminish the carbon footprint of textiles production and to reduce the dependency on land, water and oil for the textiles ecosystem; is convinced that new types of fibres and textiles combined with digital solutions will be able to improve citizen´s lives, e.g. by providing health information to the user of the product.
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 144 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 i (new)
5 i. Highlights the fact that man-made fibres, both bio-based and synthetic, are still essential in the manufacturing of technical textiles alongside many other textile categories, and therefore will continue to play a role in the ecosystem related to making products durable, sustainable and circular; highlights that research and innovation directed to man- made fibres is needed, including for the recycling of waste-to-fibre.
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 147 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 j (new)
5 j. Stresses the need to continuously support research and funding for handling microplastics pollution by synthetic textiles and microfibers shedding; calls on the Commission to address this issue in the envisage Commission’s proposal on measures to reduce the release of microplastics in the environment.
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 149 #

2022/2171(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 k (new)
5 k. Stresses the importance of research into the development of alternatives to the conventional use of chemicals, water reuse through the development of wastewater treatment technologies, and to reduce energy and water consumption in the production process.
2023/01/27
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 4 #

2022/2170(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the EU’s cohesion policy funds aimed at territorial, economic and social cohesion remain the main EU investment instruments and are crucial for supporting the transition towards climate neutrality while providing investments in green technologies, guaranteeing high- quality employmentducation and employment, as well as reskilling and upskilling opportunities in the regions;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2022/2170(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the concept of a ‘just transition’, considering it a unique principle that must permeate all aspects of the transition to climate neutrality; emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits- all solution and that the support for a just transition shall be adapted to the local and regional circumstances, natural conditions and specific characteristics and needs of given regions; notes that an ambitious, and comprehensive just transition is needed to address the unintended distributional effects of the green transition, such as greater regional inequalities; highlight, as well as other challenges that regions may face as a result, such as unemployment, depopulation and brain drain; underlines that the Just Transition Fund (JTF) is a key cohesion policy instrument supporting regions impacted by the transition towards a net- zero economy, including notably former coal-mining and steel-producing regions, and suggests expanding and broadening the JTF’s scope to include also other industrial sectors and regions; that are equally affected by the green transition;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 23 #

2022/2170(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that social impact investment (SII) is no substitute for public social spending; notes, however, that SII can complement cohesion funds in tackling the challenges encountered on the path towards climate neutrality, provided it has a measurable social effect on greater inclusion, equalitycoping with demographic changes, equality, skills and employment; underlines that any adjustment of the legal, regulatory and economic framework for SII must meet these requirements;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 27 #

2022/2170(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the green transition has a strong gender dimension, with women tending to be under-represented in green jobs and men tending to be more affected by the disappearance of carbon-intensive jobs; underlines, therefore, the need for a gender perspective, as well as on older generations and other people in vulnerable situation, such as Roma; underlines, therefore, the need for a gender equality, respect for fundamental rights and equal opportunities to ensure greater inclusion of these groups, when designing and implementing all transition policies to avoid deepening the divides within local labour markets;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 30 #

2022/2170(INI)

4a. Highlights that one of the main focus of just transition should be to foster entrepreneurship and create employment opportunities for young people in carbon- intensive regions, so as to support their sustainable development and prevent depopulation and brain drain;
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 31 #

2022/2170(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Remains convinced that a just transition has the potential to not only convert the EU into a successful net-zero economy, but also make it a global model for this existentially necessary transformation; highlights that cohesion policy is an essential tool on the path towards a net-zero economy and believes that the debate on the future of EU cohesion policy, including funding for 2028-2035, must be guided by i.a. the need to assist the Member States on this path; underlines in this respect that in the face of green transition and challenges arising thereof the future cohesion policy needs solid and appropriate funding.
2023/06/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1 #

2022/2081(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the Court of Auditors, in its Annual report for 20211, estimated a level of error for the EU budget spending on ‘Cohesion, resilience and values’ of 3.6 % in 2021, up from 3.5 % in 2020; underlines that, for subheading ‘Economic, social and territorial cohesion’ alone, the estimated level of error is 4.1 %; regrets that the downward trend of the previous years could not be maintained; believes that it would be appropriate, therefore, to include in the procedures the need for greater scrutiny and careful analysis of errors, with a view to making it easier to avoid or prevent errors in future; calls on the Commission and the Member States to pay careful attention to the increase in the error rate and the consequent increased level of risk, and the possibility of a subsequent loss of funding; _________________ 1 European Court of Auditors, Annual report on the implementation of the EU budget for the 2021 financial year.
2022/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 3 #

2022/2081(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the record high level of payments under cohesion in 2021, together with the complex rules that govern spending in this area, might partly explain the increased error rate; expresses its concern, however, at the Court’s conclusion that controls in place do not offset the high inherent risk error in this area; underlines the need for improvements in the control and assurance framework for cohesion; stresses that a better and broader exchange of good practice between countries is essential for increasing efficiency and reducing the error rate; stresses that further simplification of the rules and procedures governing absorption in this area could also significantly contribute to a more efficient and, at the same time, more targeted use of funds and reduce errors in application procedures; recalls in this respect the Court’s previous position on VAT reimbursement errors and the need to simplify the rules in this area to help Member States comply with obligations to pay beneficiaries;
2022/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 6 #

2022/2081(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the fact that the absorption rate of the 2014-2020 European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds has increased in 2021; points out that this was largely due to programme amendments linked to CRII/CRII+, which allowed to quickly mobilise unspent cohesion resources towards health actions, support for businesses and workers and vulnerable groups; stresses that similar, harmonised programme amendments would make sense in the context of other programmes too, if they can lead to greater efficiency and faster and simplified absorption at the same times as a reduction in errors;
2022/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 7 #

2022/2081(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the quick roll-out of the additional funding provided under REACT-EU; highlights that, by the end of 2021, EUR 39.4 billion (99% of the overall amount available for the year) had been programmed and that the first payments to Member States were made as early as in June 2021; stresses that any increase in funding requires more attention and that if errors are made the institutions risk losing credibility; stresses, therefore, the need to closely monitor further payments and to ensure that the intensity of payments is not reduced, with appropriate transparency and safeguards to prevent misuse of funds;
2022/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 8 #

2022/2081(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Warns however that certain Member States present very low absorption rates for the ESI Funds and will be under significant pressure to absorb all the available funds before the closure of the programmes; regrets that the RRF may have led to delays in the implementation of ESI funds; stresses the need to develop integrated, cohesive, stimulative, effective and reliable mechanisms and, in particular, recommendations and technical guidance on promoting the absorption of European funds in the Member States, so that they can be increasingly effective in their use European funds; stresses the need to identify Member States which have very low absorption and to establish and analyse the reason why that lower absorption is actually happening, and that appropriate measures should then be taken to improve the absorption rate, including through the exchange of best practices between countries and administrative training; calls on the Commission, in a structured dialogue with the Member States, to analyse administrative practices and procedures for the elimination of inefficiencies, and to disseminate examples of effective administrative practices and procedures to all competent authorities;
2022/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 11 #

2022/2081(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises that the COVID-19 crisis posed a new and unexpected challenge, and that the consequences of Russian aggression in Ukraine will similarly pose a major challenge; emphasises that the EU and its Member States need to respond decisively and provide solutions at EU and national level; stresses that cohesion policy has already proven its added value and will be even more indispensable in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis and the war in Ukraine; welcomes the increasing financial flexibility in connection with the use of cohesion funds, which enables Member States to use the funds to finance crisis-related projects; stresses the need to promote continuity and deeper cooperation among all cohesion policy stakeholders, particularly SMEs, municipalities and regions, which in the coming months will be dealing with an energy crisis, rising unemployment, migration, high inflation, a food crisis and healthcare; stresses that eliminating the root causes of irregularities by streamlining and strengthening administrative capacities would help beneficiaries and authorities to focus on results and contribute to reducing the error rate; notes that the urgent flexibility measures adopted in response to the COVID-19 crisis had an immediate impact and that many of these measures, which yielded remarkable results, should be continued, especially now in the context of the war in Ukraine, and strongly believes that rule-of-law conditionality will also contribute to increasing the regularity of EU funding;
2022/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 12 #

2022/2081(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls on the Commission to develop measures to simplify procedures that, in the circumstances set out above, would contribute to responsible and appropriate spending of funds and the ensuing recovery in the Member States, bearing in mind that Member States’ objectives for the 2021-2027 programming period must be much more ambitious in response to the current wide- ranging economic and social consequences of both the COVID-19 crisis and the war in Ukraine, in order to protect citizens, preserve jobs and strengthen the investment climate; calls, in this context, also on the Commission to ensure the involvement of all stakeholders and all levels of government and local government in the development and implementation of economic recovery plans;
2022/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 13 #

2022/2081(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Takes note that, from 2021, the Commission manages the Brexit Adjustment Reserve, which provides support to the regions most affected by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU; takes note that two pre-financing payments under the BAR were made in 2021; stresses that a clear overview of the situation should be prepared and that affected countries should be helped to improve their absorption through technical assistance programmes for cooperation with administrative authorities and technical guidance and training programmes;
2022/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2022/2081(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Deplores the delays in the implementation of the Just Transition Fund (JTF) and stresses the need to identify what exactly is the reason for the delay, and consequently to adapt procedures or simplify rules and reduce administrative burdens that potentially hinder absorption; stresses that, particularly in the case of new funds, all stakeholders need to be better connected in the procedures so as to avoid bottlenecks and payment backlogs in the absorption process;
2022/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 17 #

2022/2081(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets the delays in the launch of new programmes for the funds under the CPR; acknowledges that this delay is the result of the late adoption of cohesion legislation, the reprogramming exercise under the COVID-19 emergency measures and the work on national recovery and resilience plans; underlines that only 2% of the available amount of commitment appropriations for the CPR funds has been used; stresses the need to closely monitor absorption intensity and if the situation does not improve to urge the Member States to take action;
2022/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 20 #

2022/2081(DEC)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Takes note that the Court reported 15 cases to OLAF in 2021, in contrast to the 6 cases it reported in 2020; notes as well that only one of these cases was in parallel reported to the EPPO; regrets the lack of transparency on the number of cases reported by the Commission to the EPPO; regrets also the controversy that has arisen concerning the competence adjudication over particular cases in certain Member States, especially regarding suspected fraud cases involving CRII and CRII+ funds; underlines the role of the EPPO in protecting the financial interests of the Union by means of criminal law; reminds that the EPPO regulation entrusts it with the competence to investigate, prosecute and bring to judgment criminal offences affecting the financial interests of the Union, while establishing an obligation, for all the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union to report directly to the EPPO any criminal conduct in respect of which it could exercise its competence; calls on the Commission to monitor more consistently the implementation of programmes and to consistently report any infringements to the EPPO, while ensuring transparency in reported cases, and to provide appropriate support to Member States so that they can tackle corruption more effectively, which will also increase citizens’ overall trust in the EU institutions;
2022/12/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 73 #

2022/2051(INL)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – indent 1 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) to ensure a socially sustainable agriculture by promoting decent working and employment conditions.deleted
2022/10/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 27 #

2022/2008(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has shown once again that the EU is highly dependent on energy supply from third countries;
2022/04/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 29 #

2022/2008(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas a high level of energy supply dependency, such as on Russia, and high energy prices can be detrimental to the production capacities of European companies;
2022/04/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 116 #

2022/2008(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to consider the impact of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine on the European industry and its capacities in current and future initiatives and objectives;
2022/04/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 117 #

2022/2008(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission and Members States to ensure technology neutrality across the whole transition in order to secure competitiveness; stresses that the exclusion of certain technologies will only weaken the industries ability to pivot in times of crisis or when technologies prove themselves financially, economically or environmentally unsustainable; insists therefore that the most sustainable way of achieving the climate goals is a technological open and cost-efficient way, including all technologies that contribute to reach climate neutrality;
2022/04/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 155 #

2022/2008(INI)

6a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to adopt a holistic approach when it creates incentives to support strategic industrial sectors and their supply chains, such as food, pharmaceutics and others, which are facing a sharp increase of energy, transport and raw materials' costs due to the current conflict in Ukraine; stresses that ensuring sufficient access to affordable, secure and diversified clean energy throughout the single market is going to be key to continue with its integration and to pursue the European industry’s transformation plans, boost its green transition and its global competitiveness; underlines how the development of efficient and integrated logistics networks and infrastructures can ensure a smoother access to transport, energy and digital services increase competitiveness of businesses, reduce barriers in the single market and widen markets for products and jobs; reminds the importance of diversification of supplies and material circularity in particular to reduce reliance on third country imports and increase Union's energy and resources independence;
2022/04/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 175 #

2022/2008(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines the importance of a fully integrated circular economy to create an efficient and decarbonised industry; calls on the Commission to undertake analyses on how products can be recycled and reintroduced into the product cycle; calls on the Commission to give particular consideration when it comes to funding and tender opportunities of the European Union to projects of companies that are innovative frontrunners as regards building and advancing the circular economy;
2022/04/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 220 #

2022/2008(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Is concerned about the increasing level of administrative burden for companies; stresses that Europe is experiencing a turning point due to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic; calls on the Commission to introduce a moratorium on bureaucracy, as companies are already severely challenged by high industrial energy prices, in some cases insufficient energy infrastructure, complications in logistics and shortage of skilled workers;
2022/04/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 247 #

2022/2008(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines that the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) intends to prevent the risk of carbon leakage on the EU market; states that it is essential to avoid the risk that products exported from the EU are replaced by more carbon intensive goods on the global market; calls on the Commission to present a legislative proposal to develop WTO- compatible solutions, such as an export adjustment mechanism, to be implemented to avoid carbon leakage on European exports, while preserving emission reduction targets; reiterates that in order for CBAM to be efficient in lowering carbon leakage, all possible circumvention practices should be addressed;
2022/04/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 252 #

2022/2008(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Considers the roll out of the hydrogen economy for the success of the Fit For 55 goals essential; in this regard stresses the need for a broad-based strategy for the importation of renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen and low- carbon energy from as many naturally suitable regions as possible is necessary, also to reduce fossil dependencies;
2022/04/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 254 #

2022/2008(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Calls on Member States to diversify their energy mix in order to increase the EUs energy security; the energy mix needs to continue to include sources such as LNG and nuclear in order to avoid energy crisis, market distortion, inflation and energy poverty; emphasizes the need for biomass as a renewable source, as well as support for sustainable forest and land management, needed for long-term storage, adaption and removal of carbon;
2022/04/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 262 #

2022/2008(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to bring down the time needed to issue permits substantially and create fast-track permitting procedures for infrastructure that supports industry in the energy transition; calls on Member States and the Commission to establish permitting procedures with a clear governance structure that establishes legal certainty in order to attract the necessary investors and lower the investment risk;
2022/04/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 3 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
(11) Considering the growing awareness of the relevance of mixtures and therefore of effect-based monitoring for determining chemical status, and considering that sufficiently robust effect-based monitoring methods already exist for estrogenic substances, Member States should apply such methods to assess the cumulative effects of estrogenic substances in surface waters over a period of at least two years. This will allow the comparison of effect- based results with the results obtained using the conventional methods for monitoring the three estrogenic substances listed in Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC. That comparison will be used to assess whether effect-based monitoring methods may be used as reliable screening methods. Using such screening methods would have the advantage of allowing the effects of all estrogenic substances having similar effects to be covered, and not only those listed in Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC. The definition of EQS in Directive 2000/60/EC should be modified to ensure that it may, in the future, also cover trigger values that might be set for assessing the results of effect-based monitoring. The determination of the chemical status at national level should not create disparities in the classification among Member States, when the EQS identified for the same substance is different.
2023/05/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 8 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
(17) The review of the list of priority substances in Part A of Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC has concluded that several priority substances are no longer of Union wide concern and should therefore no longer be included in Part A of Annex I to that Directive. Those substances should therefore be considered as river basin specific pollutants and included in Part C of Annex II to Directive 2008/105/EC together with their corresponding EQS. Considering that those pollutants are no longer considered to be of Union wide concern, the EQS need only be applied where those pollutants could still be of significant national or regional or local concern.
2023/05/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 9 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
(21) To ensure effective and coherent decision-making and develop synergies with the work carried out in the framework of other Union legislation on chemicals, the European Chemicals Agency (‘ECHA’), should be given a permanent and clearly circumscribed role in the prioritisation of substances to be included in the watch lists and in the lists of substances in Annexes I and II to Directive 2008/105/EC and Annexes I and II to Directive 2006/118/EC, and in the derivation of appropriate science-based quality standards. The Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) and the Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) of ECHA, should facilitate the carrying out of certain tasks conferred on ECHA by providing opinions. ECHA should also ensure better coordination between various pieces of environmental law through increased transparency as regards pollutants on a watch list or the development of Union wide or national EQS or thresholds, by making relevant scientific reports publicly available. The process should be transparent and sufficient time should be given to evaluate scientific information and allow relevant stakeholders to contribute to the process.
2023/05/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 11 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
(31) It is necessary to take into account the state of scientific and technical progress and the best available methods in the area of monitoring of the status of water bodies in accordance with the monitoring requirements set out in Annex V to Directive 2000/60/EC. Therefore, Member States should be allowed to use of data and services from remote sensing technologies, earth observation (Copernicus services), in- situ sensors and devices, or citizen science data, leveraging the opportunities offered by best available techniques including artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis and processing, taking into account the principle of technological neutrality.
2023/05/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 15 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 34 a (new)
(34 a) Member States shall encourage synergies between the relevant directives requirements both for data collection and deployment of digital tools such as remote sensing technologies, earth observation (Copernicus services) including spaceborne data derived from estimations of physicochemical features, in-situ sensors and devices, or citizen science data, leveraging the opportunities offered by best available techniques including artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis and processing, taking into account the principle of technological neutrality.
2023/05/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 30 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 6a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The watch list shall contain a maximum of five substances or groups of substances and shall indicate the monitoring matrices and the possible methods of analysis for each substance. Those monitoring matrices and methods shall not entail excessive costs or excessive bureaucracy for the competent authorities. The substances to be included in the watch list shall be selected from amongst those substances for which the information available indicates that they may pose a significant risk at Union level to, or via, the aquatic environment and for which monitoring data are insufficient. This watch list shall include substances of emerging concern. In order to minimise the administrative burden in connection with monitoring and reporting, a further reuse of data and increased digitalisation shall be privileged.
2023/05/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 33 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point (6) – (f)
(f) research and innovation projects and scientific publications, including up- to-date information on trends and predictions based on modelling or other predictive assessments and data and information from remote sensing technologies, earth observation (Copernicus services) including spaceborne data derived from estimations of physicochemical features, in-situ sensors and devices, or citizen science data, leveraging the opportunities offered by best available techniques including artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis and processing, taking account of the principle of technological neutrality;
2023/05/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 42 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2000/60/EC
Paragraph 6 – point (f)
(f) Union research programmes and scientific publications, including up-to- date information resulting from remote sensing technologies, earth observation (Copernicus services) including spaceborne data derived from estimations of physicochemical features, in-situ sensors and devices and/or citizen science data, leveraging the opportunities offered by best available techniques including artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis and processing, taking account of the principle of technological neutrality;
2023/05/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 50 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 8b – paragraph 1 – point (e)
(e) research and innovation projects and scientific publications, including up- to-date information on trends and predictions based on modelling or other predictive assessments and data and information from remote sensing technologies, earth observation (Copernicus services) including spaceborne data derived from estimations of physicochemical features, in-situ sensors and devices, or citizen science data, leveraging the opportunities offered by best available techniques including artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis and processing., taking account of the principle of technological neutrality;
2023/05/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 52 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/39/EU
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point (2)
Note 1: Where an EQS is listed between [], this value is subject to confirmation in the light of the opinion requested from the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks. (23) Nickel and its compounds Metals Annual Average (AA) - EQS Inland surface waters 4 μg/L Annual Average- (AA) - EQS Other surface waters (marine) 8.6 μg Ni/L Maximum Allowable Concentration (MAC) - EQS Other surface waters (marine) 34 μg Ni/L Maximum Allowable Concentration (MAC) - EQS Other surface waters (marine) 34 μg Ni/L
2023/05/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 53 #

2022/0344(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex V – paragraph 1 – point 2
(66) Silver Metals 7440- 231- 0,01 0,006 0,022 not 22-4 131-3 (10% derived salinity) 0,17 (30% salinity) deleted
2023/05/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 104 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
The Committee on [Agriculture and Rural Development] calls on the Committee on [the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety], as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the [The sustainable use of plant protection products and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2115].
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 108 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATIONDIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the sustainable use of plant protection products and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 (Text with EEA relevance)
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 110 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Citation 2 a (new)
The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 114 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The treaty requires that the Common Agricultural POlicy objectives shall increase agricultural productivity by promoting technical progress and by ensuring the rational development of agricultural production and the optimal utilisation of the factors of production, to ensure a fair standard of living for the agricultural community, to stabilise markets, to assure the availability of supplies and to ensure that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 116 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council37established a framework to achieve a sustainable use of pesticides by reducing the risks and impacts of the use of pesticides on human health and the environment. The evaluation38of that Directive found that it has not achieved its overall objectives and that the Member States did not implement it in a satisfactory manner. This conclusion was confirmed in reports from the Commission to the European Parliament and Council in 201739and 202040. The precautionary principle is set out in Article 191 of the Treaty, acknowledging that is already taken into account in of the authorisation procedure. _________________ 37 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). 38 [Reference to be inserted.] 39 Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on Member State National Action Plans and on progress in the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides COM(2017)587 final. 40 Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the experience gained by Member States on the implementation of national targets established in their National Action Plans and on progress in the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides COM(2020) 204 final.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 118 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The European Parliament resolution of 12 February 2019 on the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides41noted that the Union must act without delayto transition to a more sustainable use of pesticides and called on the Commission to propose an ambitious Union-wide binding target for the reduction of pesticide use. The European Parliament re-affirmed its call for binding reduction targets in its resolution of 20 October 2021 on a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally- friendly food system42. However, the European Parliament in its resolution of 20 October 2021 on a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system avoided setting a numerical Union-wide binding target for the reduction of pesticide use. The European Parliament also called on the Commission to clarify how it will deal with individual Member States’ contributions to Union-wide binding target, ensure a level playing field, as well as how it will clarify the baselines for these reduction targets, taking into account the different starting points, efforts undertaken and characteristics of each Member State. _________________ 41 P8_TA(2019)0082, 12 February 2019. 42 P9_TA(2021)0425, 20 October 2021.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 124 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The European Parliament stressed the need for an impact assessment, the need to ensure food secuty, etc, in its resolution of 16 February 2023 on the Commssion communication on ensuring availability and affordability of fertilisers as global food security and food prices are threaten by the current geopolitical situation.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 135 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) The Commission Communication entitled ‘the European Green Deal’47set out a roadmap of key measures, including legislative, to significantly reduce the use and risk of chemical pesticides. In the Farm to Fork Strategy48, EU Biodiversity Strategy for 203049and the Zero Pollution Action Plan50, the Commission committed to take action to reduce by 50% the overall use and risk from chemical pesticides by 2030 and reduce by 50% the use of more hazardous pesticides (plant protection products containing one or more active substances approved as candidates for substitution in accordance with Article 24 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council51and listed in Part E of the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/201152, or containing one or more active substances listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/40853) by 2030. The sustainable use of plant protection products is also complementary to the promotion of organic farming and achieving the Farm to Fork Strategy target of at least 25% of the Union’s agricultural land under organic farming by 2030. It supports the objectives of the EU strategic framework on health and safety at work54and thereby contributes to the implementation of principle 10 of the European Pillar of Social Rights on a healthy, safe and well-adapted work environment. As plant breeding and seed production contribute to the overall reduction targets, through the marketing of resistant varieties and the supply of healthy seeds to the market, the above mentioned activities are exempt from the overall reduction targets. _________________ 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions The European Green Deal COM/2019/640 final. 48 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system, COM/2020/381 final. 49 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 Bringing nature back into our lives, COM/2020/380 final. 50 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Pathway to a Healthy Planet for All EU Action Plan: 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil', COM(2021) 400 final. 51 Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1). 52 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 of 25 May 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of approved active substances (OJ L 153, 11.6.2011, p. 1). 53 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/408 of 11 March 2015 on implementing Article 80(7) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and establishing a list of candidates for substitution (OJ L 67, 12.3.2015, p. 18). 54 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, EU strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027 Occupational safety and health in a changing world of work, COM/2021/323 final.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 143 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Two European citizens’ initiatives address the use of pesticides and call for ambitious reduction targets. The initiative ‘Ban glyphosate and protect people and the environment from toxic pesticides’ submitted to the Commission on 6 October 2017 called on the Commission, under its third aim, ‘to set EU-wide mandatory reduction targets for pesticide use, with a view to achieving a pesticide- free future’. In its reply adopted on 12 December 2017, the Commission stated that it would re-evaluate the need for EU- wide mandatory targets for pesticides. More recently, the initiative ‘Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment’ calls on the Commission ‘to propose legal acts to phase out synthetic pesticides in EU agriculture by 80% by 2030, starting with the most hazardous, and to become free of synthetic by 2035.’ The initiative has collected over 1 million statements of support by 30 September 2021 which are currently being verified by Member States authorities.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 144 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Two European citizens’ initiatives address the use of pesticides and call for ambitious reduction targets. The initiative ‘Ban glyphosate and protect people and the environment from toxic pesticides’ submitted to the Commission on 6 October 2017 called on the Commission, under its third aim, ‘to set EU-wide mandatory reduction targets for pesticide use, with a view to achieving a pesticide- free future’. In its reply adopted on 12 December 2017, the Commission stated that it would re-evaluate the need for EU- wide mandatory targets for pesticides. More recently, the initiative ‘Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment’ calls on the Commission ‘to propose legal acts to phase out synthetic pesticides in EU agriculture by 80% by 2030, starting with the most hazardous, and to become free of synthetic by 2035.’ The initiative has collected over 1 million statements of support by 30 September 2021 which are currently being verified by Member States authorities.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 146 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) (8 a) In their latest advice about the ECI “Save bees and farmers”, the EESC points out that many legislative acts are being prepared or have already been adopted by the Commission in favour of bees, pollinators, biodiversity, the sustainable use of pesticides, and support for farmers in the agro-ecological transition. It recognises, however, that these measures have not fully achieved their objectives. It therefore calls on the Commission to take additional measures to achieve its ambitious objectives more effectively in practice. For example, it recommends stronger support for precision agriculture, digital agriculture, biological control, and robotics, as well as agro-ecology. The EESC stresses the need to take into account all three pillars of sustainability (environmental, social and economic), without neglecting the economic situation, which is often overlooked, in an essential context of systemic sustainability and food sovereignty The EESC also calls on the Commission to carry out impact assessments before taking any decision, in order to assess, in particular, the costs of the initiative for agricultural production and the economy, compared to the financial cost of biodiversity loss for farmers.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 156 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The Council of the European Union on 19 December 2022 adopted a Council decision56arequesting the European Commission to provide a complementary study to its existing impact assessment on the sustainable use of plant protection products. Member states welcomed the objectives of the proposal to reduce by 2030 the use and risks of plant protection products (PPPs) by 50% at EU level, as well as the use of more hazardous pesticides, however since the impact assessment provided by the Commission has been based on data collected and analysed before the outbreak of Russia’s war in Ukraine, member states expressed their concerns that the impact assesment does not take into account the long-term impact on food security and the competitiveness of the EU agricultural sector. _________________ 56a Council Decision requesting the Commission to submit a study complementing the impact assessment of the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the sustainable use of plant protection products and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, and to propose follow-up actions, if appropriate in view of the outcomes of the study, 2022/0196(COD)
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 158 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Biological control agents are a sustainable control alternative to the use of chemical productsis one example of alternative to the use of synthetic, inorganic or industrial products, to combine with other solutions like regenerative agriculture practices, New Genomic Techniques, innovative agricultural equipment, etc. for the control of harmful organisms. As noted in Council Decision (EU) 2021/110257 , biological control agents have a growing importance in sustainable agriculture and forestry and have an instrumental role to play in the success of integrated pest management and both organic, high-technological and conventional farming. Access to biological controls would facilitates moving away from chemicalommonly-used plant protection products and apply them as a last resort following the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles, including reduced use through precision farming techniques. It is appropriate to encourage farmers to switch to low input agricultural methods including organic farming. It is therefore appropriate to define the concept of biological control as a basis for Member States to set indicative targets to increase the percentage of crops on which biological control agents are used. _________________ 57 Council Decision (EU) 2021/1102 of 28 June 2021 requesting the Commission to submit a study on the Union’s situation and options regarding the introduction, evaluation, production, marketing and use of invertebrate biological control agents within the territory of the Union and a proposal, if appropriate in view of the outcomes of the study (OJ L 238, 6.7.2021, p. 81)The Commission shall consider proposing an administratively slim, fast, efective and efficient framework to facilitate placing on the market of biological control products.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 166 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The objective of the Farm to Fork Strategy is to make substantial progress in the reduction of the use of chemical plant protection products in an economically viable way. In order to achieve that aim, it is necessary to set quantified targets at Union and Member State levels for the reduction in the use and risk of chemical plant protection products and the use of more hazardous plant protection products to monitor progress. National targets should be established by national law in order to ensure adequate progress and accountability in relation to them. These bindingMember States should contribute to approach the EU target, in line with each Member state’s contribution to the EU average of use of chemical plant protection products. These national targets should also be achieved by Member States by 20340. The reduction in the use of chemical plant protection products is expected to significantly reduce occupational safety and health risks for professional users.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 169 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Since the European Commission presented the Green Deal, including the Farm to Fork Strategy in May 2020, numerous impact assessments have been conducted in order to measure the impact of the Commission proposals on European agriculture and food security in the Union. One of these studies, conducted by Wageningen University and Research, found that the proposed targets could lead to an average production decline of up to 20%. Agricultural production standards and food production standards in the EU are higher than outside EU. Therefore food not produced in the EU will be produced elsewhere in a less ecofriendly way. Also decrease in the agricultural production in the EU will lead to higher imports from 3rd countries, lower export and therefore potential pressure on food shortages. Because of the strong regulation among others regarding the pesticides, only import from countries with same level of regulation shall be allowed, with exception of transit of commodities through the EU territory.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 171 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) The Parliament notes that although the Commission conducted and published an impact assessment alongside the Proposal for a Regulation on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides in June 2022, the Commission’s impact assessment only took into account the possible policy options considered by the Commission during the review phase, and therefore did not include any analysis of the impact of a complete ban of pesticides on sensitive areas. Furthermore, while the impact assessment acknowledges that pesticide reduction targets would lead to “an overall reduction in yield” and is expected to “induce production price increases,” it does not offer any quantifiable figures to how much yields are expected to decrease, for which crops, or in which regions of Europe.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 174 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) (13) Given the different levels of historical progress and differences in intensity of pesticide use between Member States, it is necessary to allow Member States some flexibilityadaptation to farm realities in their National Strategic Plans when setting their own binguiding national targetreduction ambitions (“national 2030 reduction targets”). Intensity of use isand risk should best measured by dividing the total quantity of active substances placedthrough a scientifically justified formula, taking into account the particular conditions onf the mfarket, and therefore used, in the form of plant protems (e.g., technical and mechanical solutions to reduce risk should be taken into account; for closed farming systems, the impacti on products in a particular Member State by the surface area over which the active substances were appliedthe environment is much lower and not related to sales, etc) and the Member States (e.g., geography, climate, production methods, IPM measures applied jointly with the possible use of synthetic pesticides when needed) and developing comparable usage indicators that would not rely on adaptation of sales data but on usage per unit of harvested product. Intensity in the use of csynthemtical and/or hazardous pesticides, a may depend ion particular of the more hazardous pesticides, correlates with greater dependency on chemical pesticides, greater risks to human health and the environment and less sustainable farming practicthe availability of alternatives products, practices and tools that can be used instead. Availability of viable alternatives allows farmers to use synthetic pesticides as a last recourse following IPM principles. It is therefore appropriate to allow Member States to take their lower intensity of use of cconsider both the availability in the market of synthemtical pesticides than the Union average into account in setting their national 2030 reduction targets. It is also appropriate to require them to take their higher intensity of use of chemical pesticides than the Union average into account in sett, biological controls and non-synthetic tools for plant protection, including regenerative agriculture practices and accessibility and uptake of digital and precision farming techniques, when designing their national 2030 reduction targets. In addition, in order to give recognition to past efforts by Member States, they should also be allowed to take into account historical progress prior to the adoption of the Farm to Fork Strategy when setting national 2030 reduction targets. Conversely, where Member States have increased, or made only limited reductions in, their use and risk of csynthemtical plant protection products, they should now make a greater contribution to the achievement of the Union 2030 reduction targets, while also taking account of their intensity and risk of pesticide use. In order to ensure a fair and collective effort towards the achievement of Union-wide targets and an adequate level of ambition, minimum limits should be laid down for national 2030 reduction targets. TMember States territories, including the EU’s outermost regions, as listed in Article 349 of the Treaty, are located in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Indian Ocean. Due to permanent constraints such as their remoteness to the European continent, insularity and high expo, should be allowed to take into account the specific needs of their different regions as regards the use of plant protection products and measures to climate change, it is appropriate to allow Member States to take into account the specific needs of these regions as regards the use of plant protection products and measures tailored to specific climatic conditions and cropailored to specific climatic conditions and crops. In some particular regions, tailored- measures should be further developed to cope with problems derived from remoteness, insularity and/or high exposure to climate change. This should allow a case-by-case decision-making process regarding the level of pesticide reduction targets in both EU continental and outermost regions. In order to ensure a fair and collective effort towards the achievement of Union-wide targets, where a Member State reaches the level of its 2030 national reduction target before 2030, it should not be required to undertake additional reduction efforts, but it should closely monitor annual fluctuations in the use and risk of csynthemtical plant protection products and in the use of more hazardous plant protection products to ensure progress towards meeting the respective 2030 national reduction target. In the interests of transparency, Member State responses to any Commission recommendations in relation to the level of ambition of national targets and the annual progress made towards them should be publicly accessible.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 177 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) Given the different levels of historical progress and substantial differences in intensity of pesticide use and availability of active substances between Member States, it is necessary to allow Member States some flexibility when setting their own binding national targets (“national 20340 reduction targets”). Intensity of use is best measured by dividing the total quantity of active substances placed on the market, and therefore used, in the form of plant protection products in a particular Member State by the surface area over which the active substances were applied. Intensity in the use of chemical pesticides, and in particular of the more hazardous pesticides, correlates with greater dependency on chemical pesticides, greater risks to human health and the environment and less sustainable farming practices. It is therefore appropriate to allow Member States to take their lower intensity of use of chemical pesticides than the Union average into account in setting their national 20340 reduction targets. It is also appropriate to require them to take their higher intensity of use of chemical pesticides than the Union average into account in setting their national 20340 reduction targets. In addition, in order to give recognition to past efforts by Member States, they should also be allowed to take into account historical progress prior to the adoption of the Farm to Fork Strategy when setting national 20340 reduction targets. Conversely, where Member States have increased, or made only limited reductions in, their use and risk of chemical plant protection products, they should now make a greater contribution to the achievement of the Union 20340 reduction targets, while also taking account of their intensity of pesticide use. In addition, Member state’s contribution to the EU average of use of chemical plant protection products should be taken into account when setting national 2040 reduction targets. Where Member States contribute more to the EU average of plant protection products use, they should also make a greater contribution to the achievement of the Union 2040 reduction targets. In order to ensure a fair and collective effort towards the achievement of Union-wide targets and an adequate level of ambition, minimum limits should be laid down for national 20340 reduction targets. The EU’s outermost regions, as listed in Article 349 of the Treaty, are located in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Indian Ocean. Due to permanent constraints such as their remoteness to the European continent, insularity and high exposure to climate change, it is appropriate to allow Member States to take into account the specific needs of these regions as regards the use of plant protection products and measures tailored to specific climatic conditions and crops. In order to ensure a fair and collective effort towards the achievement of Union-wide targets, where a Member State reaches the level of its 20340 national reduction target before 20340, it should not be required to undertake additional reduction efforts, but it should closely monitor annual fluctuations in the use and risk of chemical plant protection products and in the use of more hazardous plant protection products to ensure progress towards meeting the respective 20340 national reduction target. In the interests of transparency, Member State responses to any Commission recommendations in relation to the level of ambition of national targets and the annual progress made towards them should be publicly accessible.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 190 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Member States should draft and publish national action plans. In order for the Member State national action plans to be effective, they should contain quantitative objectives, references to binding national 2030 reduction targets as set out in national law, together with related indicative targets set out in the national action plans, measures, timetables and indicators to reduce risks and impacts of pesticide use on human health and the environment. This will allow for a structured approach to the setting of quantitative objectives and targets, with a clear link to the national 20340 reduction targets. In order to monitor compliance with the provisions of this Regulation, Member States should also be required to report annually on targets and precise quantitative data relating to compliance with provisions on use, training, application equipment and integrated pest management.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 194 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The current provision in the Article 34 of the the Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council grants an exemption from supplying, in support of the authorisation application, the relevant tests and study reports to applicants who demonstrate that data protection period for a plant protection product has expired. Such provision does not incentivise investments in new technologies that could contribute to reaching the Union 2040 reduction targets. Approval processes for technological innovations in the EU should benefit from the "fast track" procedure in order to provide professional users with the broader range of solutions on the one side and faster reduction of the plant protection product use on the use on the other. Plant protection products with the proven reduction of the dose rates of the active substance should be evaluated as a priority.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 203 #

2022/0196(COD)

(15) In order to achieve the Union-wide reduction targets (‘Union 20340 reduction targets’) as well as national 20340 reduction targets, it is necessary to increase the availability and use of effective and affordable biological control and other non-chemical alternatives. Availability of these effective and affordable alternatives will incentivise the adoption of low pesticide- input pest management practices such as organic and agroecological farming.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 218 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) For the sake of transparency and in order to encourage greater progress, it is necessary to measure the progress made by Member States in relation to the achievement of the national 20340 reduction targets and other national indicative reduction targets. This should be done on an annual basis by means of annual progress and implementation reports. In order to monitor the level of compliance with this Regulation in a streamlined, easily comparable manner, Member States should also include quantitative data in relation to the implementation of this Regulation as regards use, training, application equipment and integrated pest management. In order for the Commission to encourage progress towards achieving national 20340 reduction targets and other national indicative reduction targets, including any measures in support of such achievement, the Commission should analyse such progress and measures every 2 years.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 219 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) An approach to pest control that follows integrated pest management in ensuring careful consideration of all available means that discourage the development of populations of harmful organisms, while keeping the use of chemical plant protection products to levels that are economically and ecologically justified and minimising risks to human health and the environment is necessary for the protection of human health and the environment. ‘Integrated pest management’ emphasises the growth of a healthy crop with the least possible disruption to agro-ecosystems, encourages natural pest control mechanisms and uses chemical control only when all other control means are exhausted. To ensure that integrated pest management is implemented consistently on the ground, it is necessary to lay down clear rules in this Regulation. In order to comply with the obligation to follow integrated pest management, a professional user should consider and implement all methods and practices that avoid the use of plant protection products. Chemical plant protection products should only be used when all other control means have been exhausted. In order to ensure and monitor compliance with this requirement, it is important that professional users keep a record of the reasons why they apply plant protection products or the reasons for any other action taken in line with integrated pest management and of advice received in support of their implementation of integrated pest management from independent advisors. These records are also required for aerial applications as much as possible.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 223 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) An approach to pest control that follows integrated pest management in ensuring careful consideration of all available means that discourage the development of populations of harmful organisms, while keeping the use of chemical plant protection products to levels that are economically and ecologically justified and minimising risks to human health and the environment is necessary for the protection of human health and the environment. ‘Integrated pest management’ emphasises the growth of a healthy crop with the least possible disruption to agro-ecosystems, encourages natural pest control mechanisms and uses chemical control only when there are no viable alternatives or all other control means are exhausted. To ensure that integrated pest management is implemented consistently on the ground, it is necessary to lay down clear rules in this Regulation. In order to comply with the obligation to follow integrated pest management, a professional user should consider and implement all methods and practices that avoid the use of plant protection products. Chemical pPlant protection products should only be used when all other control means have been exhausted or there is a risk of a significant loss of yield or quality. In order to ensure and monitor compliance with this requirement, it is important that professional users keep a record of the reasons why they apply plant protection products or the reasons for any other action taken in line with integrated pest management and of advice received in support of their implementation of integrated pest management from independent advisors. These records are also required for aerial applications.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 226 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) In order not to burden small farms with additional sustainability requirements already set in the National CAP Strategic Plans, integrated pest management shall be mandatory only for professional users, whose size of agricultural holdings is above the average size of the agricultural holding in the Member State. Member States should also be allowed to put additional minimum thresholds for the mandatory application of integrated pest management with setting the minimum thresholds of hectares of arable land and land under permanent crops per crop type.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 232 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) In order to facilitate compliance with integrated pest management, it is necessary to lay down crop-specific rules that a professional user must follow in relation to the specific crop and region in which the professional user operates. Such rules should convert the requirements of integrated pest management into verifiable criteria that apply to the specific crop. To ensure that the crop-specific rules are in accordance with the requirements of integrated pest management, detailed rules should be laid down as to what they should contain and the Commission should verify their development, implementation and enforcement on the ground. In this regard the European Parliament welcomes the publication of a database of examples of practices, techniques and technologies across eight established Integrated Pest Management principles, including 273 crop specific guidelines by the European Commission on 28 February 2023. Taking into account the amount of examples indicated in the database, the Parliament underlines the importance of maintaining flexibility in the implementation of Integrated Pest Management across the various Member States, regions and crops grown in the European Union.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 235 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) In order to verify compliance by professional users with integrated pest management, an electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register should be maintained with the aim of verifying compliance with the rules on integrated pest management set out in this Regulation and supporting the development of Union policy. Access to the register should also be granted to national statistical authorities for the development, production and dissemination of official statistics in accordance with Chapter V of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council66. This register should record any preventative measure or intervention and the reasons for that preventative measure or intervention. This will provide the competent authorities with the information necessary to verify whether a professional user has carried out a decision-making process, in accordance with integrated pest management, before determining the specific preventative measure or intervention. The register should also contain details in relation to advice required annually in support of integrated pest management in order to verify that such strategic longer term planning in relation to integrated pest management is taking place. _________________ 66 Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics and repealing Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1101/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the Statistical Office of the European Communities, Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 on Community Statistics, and Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom establishing a Committee on the Statistical Programmes of the European Communities (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 164).deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 240 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) UImproper use of plant protection products may have particularly negative impacts in certain areas that are frequently used by the general public or by vulnerable groups, communities in which people live and work and ecologically sensitive areas, such as Natura 2000 sites protected in accordance with Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council67and Council Directive 92/43/EEC68. How sensitive areas are to be defined remains the competence of Member States as this should be done at case by case basisconsidering the particular agronomic and climatic conditions of their territory. If plant protection products are used in areas used by the general public, the possibility of exposure of humans to such plant protection products is high. In order to protect human health and the environment, the use of plant protection products in sensitive areas and within 3 metres of such areas, should therefore be prohibited. Derogations from the prohibition should only be allowed under certain conditions and on a case-by-case basis. _________________ 67 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliaor 1 meter when efficient drift control nozzles are used, should therefore be prohibited. If a physical buffer zone is already present, no addition buffer zones are needed. Exemptions and derogations from the prohibition should be foreseen for cases where the use of PPPs contributes to the achievement and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7). 68 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)overall objectives of this Regulation, e.g. the use of PPPs in plant breeding and seed production to assure the supply of healthy commercial seed for farmers and growers compliant with EU Regulation 2016/2031 and specific standards laid down in the EU seed marketing legislation.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 247 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Use of plant protection products may have particularly negative impacts in certain areas that are frequently used by the general public or by vulnerable groups, communities in which people live and work and ecologically sensitive areas, such as Natura 2000 sites protected in accordance with Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council67and Council Directive 92/43/EEC68. If plant protection products are used in areas used by the general public, the possibility of exposure of humans to such plant protection products is high. In order to protect human health and the environment, the use of plant protection products in sensitive areas and within 3 metres of such areas, should therefore be prohibited. Derogations from the prohibition should onlybe allowed under certain conditions and on a case-by-case basibe allowed under certain conditions, defined by this Regulation and the Member States. _________________ 67 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). 68 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).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 275 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) Statistical data on plant protection products collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council74should be used in calculating these harmonised risk indicators based on real use of pesticidesand progress towards achieving binguidingUnion and national targets based on the Farm to Fork Strategy. Given that pesticide use fluctuates between years depending, in particular, on the weather, a three year baseline period is appropriate to take account of such fluctuationt least a ten year timespan should be considered to see the real usage trends in use of pesticides. The baseline period for the calculation of harmonised risk indicators 1 and 2 is 2011–2013, as this was the first three year period for which data was received by the Commission under Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 and coincides with the entry into force of Directive 2009/128/EC. The baseline period for the calculation of progress towards the Union 2030 reduction targets is 2015–, therefore, 2011 – 20173, as this was the three most recent years for which data was available at the time of the announcement of the Farm to Fork Strategyin order to fully reflect and respect the achievements already made by European farmers. The baseline period for the calculation of a new harmonised risk indicator 2a is 2022–2024, as this will be the first three year period for which data on the areas treated under each authorisation for an emergency situation in plant protection will be available. _________________ 74 Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 concerning statistics on pesticides (OJ L 324, 10.12.2009, p. 1).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 278 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) Statistical data on plant protection products collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council74should be used in calculating these harmonised risk indicators and progress towards achieving bindingUnion and nationalUnion targetsbased on the Farm to Fork Strategy. Given that pesticide use fluctuates between years depending, in particular, on the weather, a three year baseline period is appropriate to take account of such fluctuations. The baseline period for the calculation of harmonised risk indicators 1 and 2 is 2011–2013, as this was the first three year period for which data was received by the Commission under Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 and coincides with the entry into force of Directive 2009/128/EC. The baseline period for the calculation of progress towards the 2040Union 2030reduction targets is 2015–2017, as this was the three most recent years for which data was available at the time of the announcement of the Farm to Fork Strategy. The baseline period for the calculation of a new harmonised risk indicator 2a is 2022–2024, as this will be the first three year period for which data on the areas treated under each authorisation for an emergency situation in plant protection will be available. _________________ 74 Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 concerning statistics on pesticides (OJ L 324, 10.12.2009, p. 1).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 279 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATIONDIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the sustainable use of plant protection products and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 The word "Regulation" should be replaced throughout the whole text with the word "directive".
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 282 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
(39) For the moment, the only robust statistical data available at Union level relating to the marketing and use of plant protection products are the statistics on the quantities of active substances in plant protection products placed on the market, and the data on the number of authorisations for emergency situations in plantThe EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 recognises the need for urgent action to protect biodiversity. There is evidence of a widespread reduction of species, in particular insects and pollinators, in the Union. Biodiversity loss is, amongst other factors such as decrease in livestock proteduction granted under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Those statistics are used inor a deviation from the principles of the calirculation of harmonised risk indicators 1 and 2 under Directive 2009/128/EC and in calculating progress towards the binding Union 2030 reduction targets and national 2030 reduction targets bar economy, driven by the incorrect or redundant use of plant protection products. It is therefore essential to ensure that plant protection products are used oin the Farm to Fork Strategy. The new harmonised risk indicator 2a will be calculated using statistics on the number of authorisations for emergency situations in plant protection, the properties of the active substances in plant protection products subject to these authorisations, and the areas treated under these authorisations to better such a way as to mitigate the risk of harmful effects of such products on wildlife, through a number of measures including training, inspection of application equipment in professional use and protection of the aquantify the risks arising from authorisations for emergency situations in plant protectionc environment and sensitive areas.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 283 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
(39) For the moment, the only robust statistical data available at Union level relating to the marketing and use of plant protection products are the statistics on the quantities of active substances in plant protection products placed on the market, and the data on the number of authorisations for emergency situations in plant protection granted under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Those statistics are used in the calculation of harmonised risk indicators 1 and 2 under Directive 2009/128/EC and in calculating progress towards the binding Union 2030 reduction targets and national 203Union 2040 reduction targets based on the Farm to Fork Strategy. The new harmonised risk indicator 2a will be calculated using statistics on the number of authorisations for emergency situations in plant protection, the properties of the active substances in plant protection products subject to these authorisations, and the areas treated under these authorisations to better quantify the risks arising from authorisations for emergency situations in plant protection.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 288 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) For reasons of transparency, and to ensure uniform implementation by all Member States, the methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two Union and two national 20340 reduction targets and the methodology for the calculation of harmonised risk indicators at Union and national level should be set out in an Annex to this Regulation.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 289 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Article 39 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union sets out the clear objective that supplies should be secured and that food should be available to consumers at reasonable prices.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 291 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council37 established a framework to achieve a sustainable use of pesticidelant protection products by reducing the risks and impacts of the use of pesticidelant protection products on human health and the environment. The evaluation38 of that Directive found that it has not achieved its overall objectives and that the Member States did not implement it in a satisfactory manner. This conclusion was confirmed in reports from the Commission to the European Parliament and Council in 201739 and 202040 . (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.) __________________ 37 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). 38 [Reference to be inserted.] 39 Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on Member State National Action Plans and on progress in the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides COM(2017)587 final. 40 Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the experience gained by Member States on the implementation of national targets established in their National Action Plans and on progress in the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides COM(2020) 204 final.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 292 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council37 established a framework to achieve a sustainable use of pesticides by reducing the risks and impacts of the use of pesticides on human health and the environment. The evaluation38 of that Directive found that it has not achieved its overall objectives and that the Member States did not implement it in a satisfactory manner. This conclusion was confirmed in reports from the Commission to the European Parliament and Council in 201739 and 202040 . __________________ 37 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). 38 [Reference to be inserted.] 39 Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on Member State National Action Plans and on progress in the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides COM(2017)587 final. 40 Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the experience gained by Member States on the implementation of national targets established in their National Action Plans and on progress in the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides COM(2020) 204 final.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 292 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) In order to enforce the obligations set out in this Regulation, Member States shouldmay lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and ensure that those rules are enforced. The penalties should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. It is also important to provide for Member States to recover costs related to carrying out obligations under this Regulation by means of fees or charges in order to ensure that adequate financial resources are available to competent authorities.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 296 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The European Parliament resolution of 12 February 2019 on the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides41 noted that the Union must act without delay to transition to a more sustainable use of pesticides and called on the Commission to propose an ambitious Union-wide binding target for the reduction of pesticide use. The European Parliament re-affirmed its call for binding reduction targets in its resolution of 20 October 2021 on a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally- friendly food system42 . . However, the European Parliament in its resolution of 20 October 2021 on a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system avoided setting a numerical Union-wide binding target for the reduction of pesticide use. The European Parliament also called on the Commission to clarify how it will deal with individual Member States’ contributions to Union-wide binding target, ensure a level playing field, as well as how it will clarify the baselines for these reduction targets, taking into account the different starting points, efforts undertaken and characteristics of each Member State. __________________ 41 P8_TA(2019)0082, 12 February 2019. 42 P9_TA(2021)0425, 20 October 2021.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 296 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
(48) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the provisions of this Regulation on the entries to be made by professional users in the electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register, for the summary and analysis by the competent authorities of the information in that register and provision of information on acute poisoning incidents and chronic poisoning, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council77. _________________ 77 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 the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 301 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The European Parliament resolution of 12 February 2019 on the implementation of Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides41 noted that the Union must act without delay to transition to a more sustainable use of pesticides and called on the Commission to propose an ambitious Union-wide binding target for the reduction of pesticide use. The European Parliament re-affirmed its call for binding reduction targets in its resolution of 20 October 2021 on a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally- friendly food system42 . __________________ 41 P8_TA(2019)0082, 12 February 2019. 42 P9_TA(2021)0425, 20 October 2021.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 302 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The European Parliament resolution of 21 March 2022 on the need for an urgent EU action plan to ensure food security inside and outside the Union in light of Russian invasion in Ukraine noted that the Union must act to implement measures and use available tools to strengthen their food supply chains.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 305 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) In order to ensure full attainment of the objectives of the Union legal framework on sustainable use of plant protection products, it needs to be adapted by laying down clearer and directly applicable rules for operators. In addition, a number of rules should be clarified, including the rules on the application of integrated pest management, restrictions of use of plant protection products and the inspections of equipment used to apply plant protection products. It is therefore appropriate to repeal Directive 2009/128/EC and replace it with a regulation.deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 311 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) In the communication from the Commission to the European Council of 22 March 2023, it was expressed that the Commission had too little data and could not make a clear impact assessment of the present proposal on food security in individual member states and impacts on individual crops.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 314 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The rules concerning biocidal products are laid down in Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council46 , and an evaluation of that Regulation is planned. It is therefore not appropriate to introduce new rules on the use of biocidal products in this Regulationn order to achieve the goals, it is necessary that the regulation mentioned should be revised, especially with regard to the approval period and test mechanism. __________________ 46 Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1).
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 320 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This RegulationDirective lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting, and achievement by 2030, of reduction targets for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products, establishing requirements for use, storage, sale and disposal of plant protection products and for plant protection products application equipment, providing for training and awareness raising, and providing for implementation of integrated pest management, and providing for Member State contributions to the European Union reduction targets for the use and risk of plant protection products by 2035.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 324 #

2022/0196(COD)

This Regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting, anddetermination of measures to achievement by 2030, of40 the reduction targets for theof use and risk of chemical plant protection products, establishing requirements for use, storage, sale and disposal of plant protection products and for application equipment, providing for training and awareness raising, and providing for implementation of integrated pest management.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 326 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
This RegulationDirective shall apply to products, in the form in which they are supplied to the user, consisting of or containing active substances, safeners or synergists, and intended for one of the following uses:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 332 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Two European citizens’ initiatives address the use of pesticides and call for ambitious reduction targets. The initiative ‘Ban glyphosate and protect people and the environment from toxic pesticides’ submitted to the Commission on 6 October 2017 called on the Commission, under its third aim, ‘to set EU-wide mandatory reduction targets for pesticide use, with a view to achieving a pesticide- free future’. In its reply adopted on 12 December 2017, the Commission stated that it would re-evaluate the need for EU- wide mandatory targets for pesticides. More recently, the initiative ‘Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment’ calls on the Commission ‘to propose legal acts to phase out synthetic pesticides in EU agriculture by 80% by 2030, starting with the most hazardous, and to become free of synthetic by 2035.’ The initiative has collected over 1 million statements of support by 30 September 2021 which are currently being verified by Member States authorities.deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 335 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘chemical plant protection product’ means a plant protection product containing a chemical active substance excluding plant products using natural means of biological origin or substances identical to them, such as micro- organisms, semiochemicals, extracts from plant products as defined in Article 3(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, or invertebrate macro-organisms;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 336 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Two European citizens’ initiatives address the use of pesticides and call for ambitious reduction targets. The initiative ‘Ban glyphosate and protect people and the environment from toxic pesticides’ submitted to the Commission on 6 October 2017 called on the Commission, under its third aim, ‘to set EU-wide mandatory reduction targets for pesticide use, with a view to achieving a pesticide- free future’. In its reply adopted on 12 December 2017, the Commission stated that it would re-evaluate the need for EU- wide mandatory targets for pesticides. More recently, the initiative ‘Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment’ calls on the Commission ‘to propose legal acts to phase out synthetic pesticides in EU agriculture by 80% by 2030, starting with the most hazardous, and to become free of synthetic by 2035.’ The initiative has collected over 1 million statements of support by 30 September 2021 which are currently being verified by Member States authorities.deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 344 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) In the final report of the Conference on the Future of Europe, published on 9 May 2022, when it comes to the proposals on agriculture, food production, biodiversity and ecosystems, pollution, citizens ask the Union in particular to significantly reduce the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, in line with the existing targets, while still ensuring food security, and support for research to develop more sustainable and natural-based alternatives. Citizens ask for more research and innovations, including in technological solutions for sustainable production, plant resistance, and precision farming, and more communication, advisory systems, and training for and from farmers as well as asking the Union to protect insects, in particular indigenous and pollinating insects.55 __________________ 55 Conference on the Future of Europe – Report on the Final Outcome, May 2022, Proposals 1 and 2, pp. 43-44.deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 349 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) 'organic farming' means farming practices in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2018/848.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 353 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The Council of the European Union on 19 December 2022 adopted a Council decision56a requesting the European Commission to provide a complementary study to its existing impact assessment on the sustainable use of plant protection products. Member states welcomed the objectives of the proposal to reduce by 2030 the use and risks of plant protection products (PPPs) by 50% at EU level, as well as the use of more hazardous pesticides, however since the impact assessment provided by the Commission has been based on data collected and analysed before the outbreak of Russia’s war in Ukraine, member states expressed their concerns that the impact assessment does not take into account the long-term impact on food security and the competitiveness of the EU agricultural sector. __________________ 56a Council Decision requesting the Commission to submit a study complementing the impact assessment of the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the sustainable use of plant protection products and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, and to propose follow-up actions, if appropriate in view of the outcomes of the study, 2022/0196(COD)
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 356 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘application equipment’ means any equipment the use of whichused for the application of a plant protection product is reasonably foreseeable at the time of manufacture andand the accessories that are essential for the effective operation of such equipment, with the exception of equipment designed for the sowing or planting of propagating material treated with plant protection products;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 360 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Biological control agents are aplant protection products are a possible sustainable control alternative to the use of chemical products for the control of harmful organismlant protection products. As noted in Council Decision (EU) 2021/110257 , biological control agenplant protection products have a growing importance in sustainable agriculture and forestry and have an instrumental role to play in the success of integrated pest management and organic farming. Access to biological controlplant protection products facilitates moving away from chemical plant protection products. It is appropriate to encourage farmers to switch to low input agricultural methods including organic farming. It is therefore appropriate to define the concept of biological control as a basis for Member States to set indicative targets to increase the percentage of crops on which biological control agents are used. __________________ 57 Council Decision (EU) 2021/1102 of 28 June 2021 requesting the Commission to submit a study on the Union’s situation and options regarding the introduction, evaluation, production, marketing and use of invertebrate biological control agents within the territory of the Union and a proposal, if appropriate in view of the outcomes of the study (OJ L 238, 6.7.2021, p. 81).
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 360 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point b
(b) application equipment with horizontal or vertical booms or orchard blast sprayers, irrespective of whether it is being used for the application of plant protection products;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 366 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The objective of the Farm to Fork Strategy is to make substantial progress in the reduction of the use of chemical plant protection products in an economically viable way. In order to achieve that aim, it is necessary to set quantified targets at Union and Member State levels for the reduction in the use and risk of chemical plant protection products and the use of more hazardous plant protection products to monitor progress. National targets should be established by national law in order to ensure adequate progress and accountability in relation to them. These binding national targets should also be achieved by Member States by 2030. The reduction in the use of chemical plant protection products is expected to significantly reduce occupational safety and health risks for professional users.deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 373 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16
(16) ‘sensitive area’ means any of the following: (a) an area used by the general public, such as a public park or garden, recreation or sports grounds, or a public path; (b) an area used predominantly by a vulnerable group as defined in Article 3(14) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/ 2009; (c) human settlements (community in which people live and work), defined as the most up to date CORINE (Coordination of information on the Environment) system maintained by the EEA Land Cover Level 1 classification (Artificial Surfaces) (excluding Level 2 – 1.2: Industrial, commercial and transport units and Level 2 – 1.3: Mine, dump and construction sites)80; (d) an urban area covered by a watercourse or water feature; (e) non-productive areas as defined under the EU standards on good agricultural and environmental condition of land (GAEC), GAEC standard 8 listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. (f) an ecologically sensitive area, which means any of the following: (i) any protected area under Directive 2000/60/EC, including possible safeguard zones as well as modifications of those areas following the risk assessment results for drinking water abstraction points under Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council81; (ii) sites of Community importance in the list referred to in Article 4(2) of Directive 92/43/EEC and the special areas of conservation designated in accordance with Article 4(4) of that Directive, and special protection areas classified pursuant to Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC, and any other national, regional, or local protected area reported by the Member States to the Nationally designated protected areas inventory (CDDA); (iii) any area for which the monitoring of pollinator species carried out in accordance with Article 17(1), point (f), of Regulation xxx/xxx [reference to adopted act to be inserted] establishes that it sustains one or more pollinator species which the European Red Lists classify as being threatened with extinction. _________________ 80 See CORINE Land Cover nomenclature conversion to Land Cover Classification system (https://land.copernicus.eu/user- corner/technical-library/corine-land- cover-nomenclature-guidelines/html) and CORINE Land Cover (CLC) inventory (CORINE Land Cover — Copernicus Land Monitoring Service). 81 Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the quality of water intended for human consumption (OJ L 435, 23.12.2020, p. 1).deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 374 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The objective of the Farm to Fork Strategy is to make substantial progress in the reduction of the use of chemical plant protection products in an economically viable way. In order to achieve that aim, it is necessary to set quantified targets at Union and Member State levels for the reduction in the use and risk of chemical plant protection products and the use of more hazardous plant protection products to monitor progress. National targets should be established by national law in order to ensure adequate progress and accountability in relation to them. These bindingMember States should contribute to approach the EU target, in line with each Member state’s contribution to the EU average of use of chemical plant protection products. These national targets should also be achieved by Member States by 2030. The reduction in the use of chemical plant protection products is expected to significantly reduce occupational safety and health risks for professional users.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 378 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point a
(a) an area used by the general public, such as a public park or garden, recreation or sports grounds, or a public path. Sport grounds and railway networks shall not be considered to be sensitive areas for the purpose of this Regulation;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 383 #
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 386 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) Given the different levels of historical progress and substantial differences in intensity of pesticide use and availability of active substances between Member States, it is necessary to allow Member States some flexibility when setting their own binding national targets (“national 2030 reduction targets”). Intensity of use is best measured by dividing the total quantity of active substances placed on the market, and therefore used, in the form of plant protection products in a particular Member State by the surface area over which the active substances were applied. Intensity in the use of chemical pesticides, and in particular of the more hazardous pesticides, correlates with greater dependency on chemical pesticides, greater risks to human health and the environment and less sustainable farming practices. It is therefore appropriate to allow Member States to take their lower intensity of use of chemical pesticides than the Union average into account in setting their national 2030 reduction targets. It is also appropriate to require them to take their higher intensity of use of chemical pesticides than the Union average into account in setting their national 2030 reduction targets. In addition, in order to give recognition to past efforts by Member States, they should also be allowed to take into account historical progress prior to the adoption of the Farm to Fork Strategy when setting national 2030 reduction targets. Conversely, where Member States have increased, or made only limited reductions in, their use and risk of chemical plant protection products, they should now make a greater contribution to the achievement of the Union 2030 reduction targets, while also taking account of their intensity of pesticide use. In addition, Member state’s contribution to the EU average of use of chemical plant protection products should be taken into account when setting national 2030 reduction targets. Where Member States contribute more to the EU average of plant protection products use, they should also make a greater contribution to the achievement of the Union 2030 reduction targets. In order to ensure a fair and collective effort towards the achievement of Union-wide targets and an adequate level of ambition, minimum limits should be laid down for national 2030 reduction targets. The EU’s outermost regions, as listed in Article 349 of the Treaty, are located in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Indian Ocean. Due to permanent constraints such as their remoteness to the European continent, insularity and high exposure to climate change, it is appropriate to allow Member States to take into account the specific needs of these regions as regards the use of plant protection products and measures tailored to specific climatic conditions and crops. In order to ensure a fair and collective effort towards the achievement of Union-wide targets, where a Member State reaches the level of its 2030 national reduction target before 2030, it should not be required to undertake additional reduction efforts, but it should closely monitor annual fluctuations in the use and risk of chemical plant protection products and in the use of more hazardous plant protection products to ensure progress towards meeting the respective 2030 national reduction target. In the interests of transparency, Member State responses to any Commission recommendations in relation to the level of ambition of national targets and the annual progress made towards them should be publicly accessible.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 405 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Member States should draft and publish national action plans. In order for the Member State national action plans to be effective, they should contain quantitative objectives, references to binding national 2030 reduction targets as , outlining possible ways to reduce the uset out in national law, together with related indicative targets set out in the national action plans, measures, timetables and indicators to reduce risks and impacts of pesticide use on human health and the environment. This will allow for a structured approach to the setting of quantitative objectives and targets, with a clear link to the national 2030 reduction targets. In order to monitor comf plant protection products in a sustainable manner. The national action pliance with the provisions of this Regulation, Member States should also be required to report annually on targets and precise quantitative data relating to compliance with provisions on use, training, application equipment and integrated pest managements shall be submitted to the European Commission.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 411 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point f – point i
(i) any protected area under Annex IV of Directive 2000/60/EC, excluding those designated pursuant Annex IV 1 part (iv) and including possible safeguard zones as well as modifications of those areas following the risk assessment results for drinking water abstraction points under Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council81; _________________ 81 Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the quality of water intended for human consumption (OJ L 435, 23.12.2020, p. 1).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 412 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Member States should draft and publish national action plans. In order for the Member State national action plans to be effective, they should contain quantitative objectives, references to binding national 2030 reduction targets as set out in national law, together with related indicative targets set out in the national action plans, measures, timetables and indicators to reduce risks and impacts of pesticide use on human health and the environment. This will allow for a structured approach to the setting of quantitative objectives and targets, with a clear link to the national 2030 reduction targets. In order to monitor compliance with the provisions of this Regulation, Member States should also be required to report annually on targets and precise quantitative data relating to compliance with provisions on use, training, application equipment and integrated pest management.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 418 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point f – point ii
(ii) sites of Community importance in the list referred to in Article 4(2) of Directive 92/43/EEC and the special areas of conservation designated in accordance with Article 4(4) of that Directive, and special protection areas classified pursuant to Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC, and any other national, regional, or local protected area reported by the Member States to the Nationally designated protected areas inventory (CDDA);, where the conservation objectives relate to nature, biodiversity, or habitat protection, with use of the less harmful pesticides.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 419 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The current provision in the Article 34 of the Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council grants an exemption from supplying, in support of the authorisation application, the relevant tests and study reports to applicants who demonstrate that data protection period for a plant protection product has expired. Such provision does not incentivise investments in new technologies that could contribute to reaching the Union 2030 reduction targets. Approval processes for technological innovations in the EU should benefit from the "fast track" procedure in order to provide professional users with the broader range of solutions on the one side and faster reduction of the plant protection product use on the use on the other. Plant protection products with the proven reduction of the dose rates of the active substance should be evaluated as a priority.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 423 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point f – point iii
(iii) any area for which the monitoring of pollinator species carried out in accordance with Article 17(1), point (f), of Regulation xxx/xxx [reference to adopted act to be inserted] establishes that it sustains one or more pollinator species which the European Red Lists classify as being threatened with extinction.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 425 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In order to achieve the Union-wide reduction targets (‘Union 20305 reduction targets’) as well as national 2030 reduction targets, it is necessary to increase the availability and use of biological control and other non-chemical alternatives. Availability of these alternativelow hazardous plant protection products as wiell incentivise the adoption of low pesticide-input pest management practices such as organic farmingas in precision farming and new types of application.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 428 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In order to achieve the Union-wide reduction targets (‘Union 2030 reduction targets’) as well as national 2030 reduction targets, it is necessary to increase the availability and use of effective and affordable biological control and other non-chemical alternatives. Availability of these effective and affordable alternatives will incentivise the adoption of low pesticide-input pest management practices such as organic and agroecological farming.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 429 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 22
(22) ‘non-chemical methods’ means alternatives to chemical plant protection products;deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 439 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The implementation of policies and measures in the areas of sustainable use of plant protection products has an impact on the environment, public health and working conditions. Member States should therefore ensure that the public and social partners are given sufficient opportunities to participate in and to be consulted on the preparation of Member State national action plans in accordance, where applicable, with Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council58 shall be informed on the national action plans. __________________ 58 Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p. 30).
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 444 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure consistency and complementarity with related legislation, Member State national action plans should take into account Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council59 , Council Directive 92/43/EEC60 , Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council61 , Council Directive 91/676/EEC62 , Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council63 , Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council64 and Regulation xxx/xxx on nature restoration [reference to adopted act to be inserted] and should be consistent with the Common Agricultural Policy (“CAP”) Strategic Plans drawn-up in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council65 . __________________ 59 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). 60 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). 61 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). 62 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). 63 Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe (OJ L 152, 11.6.2008, p. 1). 64 Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants, amending Directive 2003/35/EC and repealing Directive 2001/81/EC (OJ L 344, 17.12.2016, p. 1). 65 Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 (OJ L 435, 6.12.2021, p. 1).
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 453 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) Economic instruments, including those unaccess to new financial instruments outsider the CAP that provide support to farmers, can play a crucial role in the achievement of objectives relating to the sustainable use of plant protection products and, in particular, reducing the use of chemical plant protection products. Member States have to show in their national CAP Strategic Plans that their implementation of the CAP contributes to and supports other relevant Union legislation and their objectives, including objectives under this Regulation.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 455 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Union 20340 reduction targets for chemical plant protection products
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 460 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall contribute, through the adopction and achievement of national targetss set out in accordance with Article 5 to achievpproaching by 2030 a 50 % Union-wide reduction of both the use and risk of chemical plant protection products (‘Union 2030 reduction target 1’) and the use of more hazardous plant protection products (‘Union 2030 reduction target 2’), compared to the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 (collectively referred to as ‘the Union 2030 reduction targets’). When new data on PPP use becomes available via the SAIO, two separate trends, one for conventional and one for organic agriculture shall be published at EU and MS levels. Plant breeding and seed production are exempt from the overall reduction targets, as they contribute to the overall objectives of the Regulation through the marketing of resistant varieties and to assure the supply of healthy commercial seed for farmers and growers compliant with EU Regulation 2016/2031 and specific standards laid down in the EU seed marketing legislation. To facilitate the sustainable use of pesticides in the long-term, the Commission will consider prposing an administratively slim, fast, efficient and effective frameworkfor the authorisation of biological control products to increase their availability and use in Europe.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 465 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) An approach to pest control that follows integrated pest management in ensuring careful consideration of all available means that discourage the development of populations of harmful organisms, while keeping the use of chemical plant protection products to levels that are economically and ecologically justified and minimising risks to human health and the environment is necessary for the protection of human health and the environment. ‘Integrated pest management’ emphasises the growth of a healthy crop with the least possible disruption to agro-ecosystems, encourages natural pest control mechanisms and uses chemical control only when all other control means are exhausted. To ensure that integrated pest management is implemented consistently on the ground, it is necessary to lay down clear rules in this Regulation. In order to comply with the obligation to follow integrated pest management, a professional user should consider and implement all methods and practices that avoid the use of plant protection products. Chemical plant protection products should only be used when all other control means have been exhausted. In order to ensure and monitor compliance with this requirement, it is important that professional users keep a record of the reasons why they apply plant protection products or the reasons for any other action taken in line with integrated pest management and of advice received in support of their implementation of integrated pest management from independent advisors. These records are also required for aerial applications as much as possible.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 466 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) An approach to pest controllant protection that follows integrated pest management in ensuring careful consideration of all available means that discourage the development of populations of harmful organisms, while keeping the use of chemical plant protection products to levels that are economically and ecologically justified and minimising risks to human health and the environment is necessary for the protection of human health and the environment. ‘Integrated pest management’ emphasises the growth of a healthy crop with the least possible disruption to agro-ecosystems, encourages natural pest control mechanisms and uses chemical control only when all other control means are exhausted. To ensure that integrated pest management is implemented consistently on the ground, it is necessary to lay down clear rules in this Regulation. In order to comply with the obligation to follow integrated pest management, a professional user should consider and implement all methods and practices that avoid the use of plant protection products. Chemical plant protection products should only be used when all other control means have been exhausted. In order to ensure and monitor compliance with this requirement, it is important that professional users keep a record of the reasons why they apply plant protection products or the reasons for any other action taken in line with integrated pest management and of advice received in support of their implementation of integrated pest management from independent advisors or there is a risk of a significant loss of yield or quality. These records are also required for aerial applications.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 473 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall contribute, through the adoption and achievement of national targets in accordance with Article 5 to achieving by 20340 a 50 % Union-wide reduction of both the use and risk of chemical plant protection products (‘Union 20340 reduction target 1’) and the use of more hazardous plant protection products (‘Union 20340 reduction target 2’), compared to the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 (collectively referred to as ‘the Union 20340 reduction targets’).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 476 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) In order not to burden small farms with additional sustainability requirements already set in the National CAP Strategic Plans, integrated pest management shall be mandatory only for professional users, whose size of agricultural holdings is above the average size of the agricultural holding in the Member State. Member States should also be allowed to put additional minimum thresholds for the mandatory application of integrated pest management with setting the minimum thresholds of hectares of arable land and land under permanent crops per crop type.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 481 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) To avoid unnecessary duplication, the Commission should establishmay provide a standard template for Member States to integrate records kept by professional users of actions taken in line with integrated pest management with those kept under Article 67 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 483 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) In order to facilitate compliance with integrated pest management, it is necessary to lay down crop-specific rules that a professional user must follow in relation to the specific crop and region in which the professional user operates. Such rules should convert the requirements of integrated pest management into verifiable criteria that apply to the specific crop. To ensure that the crop-specific rules are in accordance with the requirements of integrated pest management, detailed rules should be laid down as to what they should contain and the Commission should verify their development, implementation and enforcement on the ground. In this regard, the European Parliament welcomes the publication of a database of examples of practices, techniques and technologies across eight established Integrated Pest Management principles, including 273 crop specific guidelines by the European Commission on 28 February 2023. Taking into account the amount of examples indicated in the database, the Parliament underlines the importance of maintaining flexibility in the implementation of Integrated Pest Management across the various Member States, regions and crops grown in the European Union.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 484 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) In order to facilitate compliance with integrated pest management, it is necessary to lay down crop-specific rulguidelines that a professional user mustay follow in relation to the specific crop and region in which the professional user operates. Such rulguidelines should convert the requirements of integrated pest management into verifiable criteria that apply to the specific crop. To ensure that the crop-specific rules are in accordance with the requirements of integrated pest management, detailed rules should be laid down as to what they should contain and the Commission should verify their development, implementation and enforcement on the grounddetermine the requirements of integrated pest management.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 490 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) In order to verify compliance by professional users with integrated pest management, an electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register should be maintained with the aim of verifying compliance with the rules on integrated pest management set out in this Regulation and supporting the development of Union policy. Access to the register should also be granted to national statistical authorities for the development, production and dissemination of official statistics in accordance with Chapter V of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council66 . This register should record any preventative measure or intervention and the reasons for that preventative measure or intervention. This will provide the competent authorities with the information necessary to verify whether a professional user has carried out a decision-making process, in accordance with integrated pest management, before determining the specific preventative measure or intervention. The register should also contain details in relation to advice required annually in support of integrated pest management in order to verify that such strategic longer term planning in relation to integrated pest management is taking place. __________________ 66 Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics and repealing Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1101/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the Statistical Office of the European Communities, Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 on Community Statistics, and Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom establishing a Committee on the Statistical Programmes of the European Communities (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 164).deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 491 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) In order to verify compliance by professional users with integrated pest management, an electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register should be maintained with the aim of verifying compliance with the rules on integrated pest management set out in this Regulation and supporting the development of Union policy. Access to the register should also be granted to national statistical authorities for the development, production and dissemination of official statistics in accordance with Chapter V of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council66 . This register should record any preventative measure or intervention and the reasons for that preventative measure or intervention. This will provide the competent authorities with the information necessary to verify whether a professional user has carried out a decision-making process, in accordance with integrated pest management, before determining the specific preventative measure or intervention. The register should also contain details in relation to advice required annually in support of integrated pest management in order to verify that such strategic longer term planning in relation to integrated pest management is taking place. __________________ 66 Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics and repealing Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1101/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the Statistical Office of the European Communities, Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 on Community Statistics, and Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom establishing a Committee on the Statistical Programmes of the European Communities (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 164).
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 491 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Member States 20340 reduction targets for chemical plant protection products
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 500 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) In order to ensure that plant protection products and related application equipment are used in a manner that protects human health, the health of a professional user and the environment, it is necessary to provide for general requirements on professional users in relation to the training required to use certain plant protection products or application equipment, the use of more hazardous plant protection products and the need to comply with inspection requirements for application equipment in professional use.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 500 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By … [OP: please insert the date – 6 months after the date of application of this Regulation] each Member State shall adopt its national targets in its nNational legislatioaction plan to achieve by 20340 a reduction set in accordance with this Article, from the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017, of the following:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 502 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By … [OP: please insert the date – 6 months after the date of application of this Regulation] each Member State shall adopt national targets in its national legislation to achieve by 2030 a reduction set in accordance with this Article, from the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173, of the following:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 511 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the use and risk of chemical plant protection products as defined in Annex I (‘national 20340 reduction target 1’);
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 515 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Use of plant protection products may have particularly negative impacts in certain areas that are frequently used by the general public or by vulnerable groups, communities in which people live and work and ecologically sensitive areas, such as Natura 2000 sites protected in accordance with Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council67 and Council Directive 92/43/EEC68 . If plant protection products are used in areas used by the general public, the possibility of exposure of humans to such plant protection products is high. In order to protect human health and the environment, the use of plant protection products in sensitive areas and within 3 metres of such areas, should therefore be prohibited. Derogations from the prohibition should only be allowed under certain conditions and on a case-by-case basibe allowed under certain conditions, defined by this Regulation and the Member States. __________________ 67 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). 68 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).
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 515 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the use of more hazardous plant protection products as defined in Annex I (‘national 20340 reduction target 2’).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 521 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) The aquatic environment and drinking water supplies are especially sensitive to plant protection products. In order to protect the aquatic environment, the use of plant protection products in and around surface waters areas should therefore be prohibited. Member States should have in place appropriate measures to avoid deterioration of surface and groundwater as well as coastal and marine waters and allow achievement of good surface and groundwater status, to protect the aquatic environment and drinking water supplies from the impact of plant protection products. In addition, ibe restricted as far as possible and only permitted under clearly defined exceptions. It is important that professional users, during compulsory training, are trained in how to minimise or eliminate applications of certain plant protection products classified as “harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects”, “very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects” or “toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects”. It is also important that professional users arshall be trained during compulsory training on the importance of giving preference to low risk plant protection products or non-chemical alternatives, use of drift reducing technology and risk mitigation measures.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 526 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of this Regulation, the two national reduction targets listed in points (a) and (b) of the first subparagraph, are collectively referred to as the ‘national 20340 reduction targets’.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 529 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) Precision farming refers to agricultural management systems carefully tailoring crop managementsuch as cultivation, crop protection or fertilization to fit localised conditions such as those found within land parcels. The application of existing technology, including the use of Union space data and services (Galileo and Copernicus), has the potential to significantly reduce pesticide usage. It is therefore necessary to provide for a legislative framework that incentivises the development of precision farming. Application of plant protection products from an aircraft, including application by planes, and helicopters and drones, is usually less precise than other means of application and may therefore potentially cause adverse impacts on human health and the environment. Aerial manned application should therefore be prohibited, with limited derogations on a case-by-case basis where it has a less negative impact on human health and the environment than any alternative application method or there is no viable alternative application method. It is also necessary to record the numbers of aerial applications carried out on the basis of permits granted for aerial application in order to have clear data on how many aerial applications for which permits were granted actually took place.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 533 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The progress of each Member State towards achieving the national 20340 reduction targets shall be calculated annually by the Commission in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 536 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) It is however likely that certain unmanned aircraft (including drones) will allow for the targeted aerial application of plant protection products. Such unmanned aircraft are likely to help reduce the use of plant protection products due to targeted application and consequently help reduce the risks to human health and the environment compared to use of land- based application equipment. It is therefore appropriate to set criteria in this Regulation for an exemption of certain unmanned aircraft from the prohibition of aerial application. It is also appropriate to defer the application of this exemption for 3 years given the current state of scientific uncertainty.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 540 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Each Member State shall aim and actively contribute towards reaching the targets referred to in paragraph 1 by 2030. A Member State that reaches the level of one of its 2030 national reduction targets before 2030 shall not be required to undertake additional reduction efforts. It shall monitor annual fluctuations in order to maintain the progress achieved in relation to that 2030 national reduction target.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 544 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
(30) Given the importance of advice on the use of plant protection products as a means to support their use in a manner that protects human health and the environment in accordance with integrated pest management, it is important that advisors are adequately and continuously trained.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 546 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Each Member State shall reach the targets referred to in paragraph 1 by 20340. A Member State that reaches the level of one of its 20340 national reduction targets before 20340 shall not be required to undertake additional reduction efforts. It shall monitor annual fluctuations in order to maintain the progress achieved in relation to that 20340 national reduction target.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 556 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
(33) In order to ensure a planned approach to harmful organism control techniquesplant protection control across a number of growing seasons with a view to minimising the use of chemical plant protection products as much as possible and to ensure a proper implementation of integrated pest management, professional users should be required to regularly consult trained, independent advisors on pest management, so that plant protection products are only used as a last resort.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 557 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Subject to paragraphs 5 to 8, the national 20340 reduction targets shall be set at such level so as to achieve a reduction between the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 and the year 20340 in the relevant Member State that at least equals 50%.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 559 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Subject to paragraphs 5 to 8, the national 2030 reduction targets shall be set at such level so as to achieve a reduction between the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 and the year 2030 in the relevant Member State that at least equals 50%.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 564 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
A Member State may reduce its national targetcontribution for the use and risk of chemical plant protection products referred to in paragraph 4 to a percentage that is a mid- point between the figure related to intensity as laid down in the second subparagraph of this paragraph and the figure related to the use and risk as laid down in the third subparagraph of this paragraph. Where that percentage is higher than 50%, the Member State shall increase its national target to that percentage.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 565 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
(35) In order to better understand the trends regarding acute poisoning incidents and chronic poisoning arising from exposure of persons to plant protection products, information on such trends should be compiled by each Member State. The Commission should also monitor the overall trends at Union level.deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 572 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
(36) In order to minimise the adverse impacts of plant protection products on human health and the environment, it is necessary to provide for systems for regular technical inspection of application equipment in professional use. Given the potentially reduced impact of application equipment in professional use which represents a very low scale of use, it is also appropriate to allow Member States to lay down less stringent inspection requirements and provide for different inspection intervals in relation to such equipment. In addition, due to the relatively low cost of purchasing new handheld application equipment and knapsack sprayers compared to the costs of inspection, it is appropriate to provide for the possibility of national derogations from the mandatory inspection of such equipment, subject to the carrying out of a risk assessment covering the risks to human health and the environment posed by such equipment. That assessment should include an estimation of the scale of use of the equipment. To ensure compliance with the inspection requirements, it is necessary to require that each Member State establish a register of application equipment in professional use and keep that register up to date. As some of the application equipment does not have unique IDs, it is necessary to make provision for the supply of a unique ID to such application equipment to ensure that all equipment is physically identified. The member states are required to ensure through regular checks that the application devices are subject to ongoing testing.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 575 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) 35at least 10% where a Member State’s weighted intensity of use and risk of chemical plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is less than 70% of the Union average;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 576 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) 3520% where a Member State’s weighted intensity of use and risk of chemical plant protection products during the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 is less than 70% of the Union average;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 578 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
(37) In order to monitor progress achieved in the reduction of risks and adverse impacts to human health and the environment from the use of plant protection products it is necessary to continue using the system of harmonised risk indicators established under Directive (EU) 2009/128/EC and ensure that an ongoing evaluation of the system is carried out.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 579 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) Statistical data on plant protection products coldelected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council74 should be used in calculating these harmonised risk indicators and progress towards achieving binding Union and national targets based on the Farm to Fork Strategy. Given that pesticide use fluctuates between years depending, in particular, on the weather, a three year baseline period is appropriate to take account of such fluctuations. The baseline period for the calculation of harmonised risk indicators 1 and 2 is 2011–2013, as this was the first three year period for which data was received by the Commission under Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 and coincides with the entry into force of Directive 2009/128/EC. The baseline period for the calculation of progress towards the Union 2030 reduction targets is 2015–2017, as this was the three most recent years for which data was available at the time of the announcement of the Farm to Fork Strategy. The baseline period for the calculation of a new harmonised risk indicator 2a is 2022–2024, as this will be the first three year period for which data on the areas treated under each authorisation for an emergency situation in plant protection will be available. __________________ 74 Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 concerning statistics on pesticides (OJ L 324, 10.12.2009, p. 1).
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 585 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) 530% where a Member State’s weighted intensity of use and risk of chemical plant protection products during the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 is between 70% and 140% of the Union average;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 587 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) at least 350% where a Member State’s weighted intensity of use and risk of chemical plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is between 70% and 140% ofmore than the Union average;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 591 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) 6540% where a Member State’s weighted intensity of use and risk of chemical plant protection products during the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 is more than 140% of the Union average.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 592 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) Statistical data on plant protection products collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council74 should be used in calculating these harmonised risk indicators and progress towards achieving binding Union and national targets based on the Farm to Fork Strategy. Given that pesticide use fluctuates between years depending, in particular, on the weather, a three year baseline period is appropriate to take account of such fluctuations. The baseline period for the calculation of harmonised risk indicators 1 and 2 is 2011– 2013, as this was the first three year period for which data was received by the Commission under Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 and coincides with the entry into force of Directive 2009/128/EC. The baseline period for the calculation of progress towards the Union 2030 reduction targets is 2015–2017, as this was the three most recent years for which data was available at the time of the announcement of the Farm to Fork Strategy. The baseline period for the calculation of a new harmonised risk indicator 2a is 2022–2024, as this will be the first three year period for which data on the areas treated under each authorisation for an emergency situation in plant protection will be available. __________________ 74 Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 concerning statistics on pesticides (OJ L 324, 10.12.2009, p. 1).
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 592 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) 650% where a Member State’s weighted intensity of use and risk of chemical plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is more than 140% of the Union average.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 595 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
(39) For the moment, the only robust statistical data available at Union level relating to the marketing and use of plant protection products are the statistics on the quantities of active substances in plant protection products placed on the market, and the data on the number of authorisations for emergency situations in plant protection granted under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Those statistics are used in the calculation of harmonised risk indicators 1 and 2 under Directive 2009/128/EC and in calculating progress towards the binding Union 2030 reduction targets and national 2030 reduction targets based on the Farm to Fork Strategy. The new harmonised risk indicator 2a will be calculated using statistics on the number of authorisations for emergency situations in plant protection, the properties of the active substances in plant protection products subject to these authorisations, and the areas treated under these authorisations to better quantify the risks arising from authorisations for emergency situations in plant protection.deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 601 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
(39) For the moment, the only robust statistical data available at Union level relating to the marketing and use of plant protection products are the statistics on the quantities of active substances in plant protection products placed on the market, and the data on the number of authorisations for emergency situations in plant protection granted under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Those statistics are used in the calculation of harmonised risk indicators 1 and 2 under Directive 2009/128/EC and in calculating progress towards the binding Union 2030 reduction targets and nationalUnion 2030 reduction targets based on the Farm to Fork Strategy. The new harmonised risk indicator 2a will be calculated using statistics on the number of authorisations for emergency situations in plant protection, the properties of the active substances in plant protection products subject to these authorisations, and the areas treated under these authorisations to better quantify the risks arising from authorisations for emergency situations in plant protection.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 602 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point a
(a) where a Member State has achieved a greater reduction in the use and risk of chemical plant protection products than the Union average between the average of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the average of the years 20158, 20169 and 201720, a figure that is established by subtracting from 50% the difference between the reduction achieved and the Union average reduction;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 609 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) For reasons of transparency, and to ensure uniform implementation by all Member States, the methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two Union and two national 2030 reduction targets and the methodology for the calculation of harmonised risk indicators at Union and national level should be set out in an Annex to this Regulation.deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 609 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point b
(b) where a Member State has increased the use and risk of chemical plant protection products, or has made a smaller reduction than the Union average between the average of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the average of the years 20158, 20169 and 201720, a figure that is established by adding to 50% the difference between the reduction or, as applicable, increase achieved and the Union average reduction, but without surpassing 70%.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 618 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
(41) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 recognises the need for urgent action to protect biodiversity. There is evidence of a widespread reduction of species, in particular insects and pollinators, in the Union. Biodiversity loss is, amongst other factors, driven by the use of plant protection products, while Member States actions under current Union policy instruments have not yet been able to stop this trend of biodiversity loss and globally. It is therefore essential to ensure that plant protection products are used in such a way as to mitigate the risk of harmful effects of such products on wildlife, through a number of measures including training, inspection of application equipment in professional use and protection of the aquatic environment and sensitive areas.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 623 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) 35at least 10% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is less than 70% of the Union average;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 624 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) In order to enforce the obligations set out in this Regulation, Member States should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and ensure that those rules are enforced. The penalties should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. It is also important to provide for Member States to recover costs related to carrying out obligations under this Regulation by means of fees or charges in order to ensure that adequate financial resources are available to competent authorities.deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 625 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) In order to enforce the obligations set out in this Regulation, Member States should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and ensure that those rules are enforced. The penalties should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. It is also important to provide for Member States to recover costs related to carrying out obligations under this Regulation by means of fees or charges in order to ensure that adequate financial resources are available to competent authorities.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 626 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) In order to enforce the obligations set out in this Regulation, Member States shouldmay lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and ensure that those rules are enforced. The penalties should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. It is also important to provide for Member States to recover costs related to carrying out obligations under this Regulation by means of fees or charges in order to ensure that adequate financial resources are available to competent authorities.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 626 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) 3520% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 is less than 70% of the Union average;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 632 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) 530% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 is between 70% and 140% of the Union average;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 633 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
(44) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to protect human health and the environment from risks and impacts associated with the use of plant protection products and to achieve the targets set out in the Farm to Fork Strategy and the EU Biodiversity Strategy, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, but can rather, by reason of the scale of their use and the complexity and effects of the risk profiles associated with them, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 636 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) at least 350% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 20151, 20162 and 20173 is between 70% and 140% ofmore than the Union average;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 637 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
(45) Activities performed by the competent authorities, or by other bodies or natural persons to which official control tasks have been delegated, in order to verify compliance by operators with this Regulation, are, with the exception of control tasks related to equipment used to apply plant protection products, regulated by Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council.75 Therefore, this Regulation only needs to provide for controls and audits in respect of inspection of application equipment in professional use. __________________ 75 Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, amending Regulations (EC) No 999/2001, (EC) No 396/2005, (EC) No 1069/2009, (EC) No 1107/2009, (EU) No 1151/2012, (EU) No 652/2014, (EU) 2016/429 and (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulations (EC) No 1/2005 and (EC) No 1099/2009 and Council Directives 98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC, 2007/43/EC, 2008/119/EC and 2008/120/EC, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 89/608/EEC, 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC, 91/496/EEC, 96/23/EC, 96/93/EC and 97/78/EC and Council Decision 92/438/EEC (Official Controls Regulation) (OJ L 95, 7.4.2017, p. 1).deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 638 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
(46) In order to take into account technical progress and scientific developments, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to amend the provisions on obligations of professional users and advisors related to integrated pest management, inspection of application equipment in professional use, calculation of harmonised risk indicators, the data to be provided in annual progress and implementation reports and the notification form in relation to application equipment as well as Annexes II III, IV, V and VI. Likewise, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to supplement this Regulation by specifying precise criteria in relation to certain factors regarding unmanned aircraft, once technical progress and scientific developments allow for the development of such precise criteria. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries 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 Inter- institutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making76 . 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. __________________ 76 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 639 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) 65% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 is more than 140% of the Union average.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 641 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
(47) In order to assess whether this Regulation reaches its objectives effectively and efficiently, is coherent and still relevant and provides added value at Union level the Commission should carry out an evaluation in 2027, with a special focus on the required points of the Council Decision (EU) 2022/2572 of 19 December 2022 by which the Commission has been requested to submit a study complementing the impact assessment of the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the sustainable use of plant protection products, and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council (‘SUR proposal’) of this Regulation.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 642 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) 6540% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 2017 is more than 140% of the Union average.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 644 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
(48) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the provisions of this Regulation on the entries to be made by professional users in the electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register, for the summary and analysis by the competent authorities of the information in that register and provision of information on acute poisoning incidents and chronic poisoning, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council77 . __________________ 77 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 the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 645 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
(48) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the provisions of this Regulation on the entries to be made by professional users in the electronic integrated pest management and plant protection product use register, for the summary and analysis by the competent authorities of the information in that register and provision of information on acute poisoning incidents and chronic poisoning, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council77 . __________________ 77 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 the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).deleted
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 650 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 – point a
(a) where a Member State has achieved a greater reduction in the use of the more hazardous plant protection products than the Union average between the average of the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 and the average of the years 20158, 20169 and 201720, a figure that is established by subtracting from 50% the difference between the reduction achieved and the Union average reduction;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 656 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
(49) The implementation of this Regulation by Member States will result in new and enhanced obligations for farmers and other pesticides users. Some of them constitute statutory management requirements and standards of good agricultural and environmental conditions of land as listed in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council78 , which, in accordance with that Regulation, farmers must comply with to receive CAP payments, whereas other requirements, which go beyond the baseline of mandatory requirements, may be rewarded with additional payments under voluntary regimes like eco-schemes pursuant to Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. Article 31(5), points (a) and (b), and Article 70(3), points (a) and (b), of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 provide that the CAP funding is only available for practices implemented under an eco- scheme or agri-environmental-climate commitment which go beyond the relevant statutory management requirements and the standards of good agricultural and environmental conditions of land established under that Regulation and the relevant minimum requirements for the use of fertiliser and plant protection products, animal welfare, as well as other relevant mandatory requirements established by national and Union law. Since farmers and other users need to be financially supported in their transition toward a more sustainable use of pesticides, Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 needs to be amended to allow the financing of requirements imposed in accordance with this Regulation during a transitional periodit is necessary to provide access to new financial resources and also ensure that no CAP funding should be used in this context. This exceptional option for Member States to provide additional funding for measures taken in implementing this Regulation should apply to any obligation for farmers and other users resulting from the application of this Regulation, including compulsory farming practices imposed by the crop-specific rules for integrated pest management. Further, pursuant to Article 73(5) of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, investments by farmers to comply with new requirements imposed by Union law may be supported for a maximum of 24 months from the date on which they become mandatory for the holding. Similarly, a longer transition period should be set out for investments complying with requirements imposed on farmers in accordance with this Regulation. Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 should therefore be amended accordingly. __________________ 78 Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013, OJ L 435, 6.12.2021, p. 1.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 662 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
(50) The application of this Regulation should be deferred in order to allow competent authorities and operators to prepare for the requirements introduced by it, and shall enter into force the earliest after 18 months.
2023/04/04
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 667 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8
8. In no case may the application of paragraph 5, paragraph 6 and paragraph 7 result in either of the 2030 national reduction targets being lower than 35%.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 674 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8
8. In no case may the application of paragraph 5, paragraph 6 and paragraph 7 result in either of the 2030 national reduction targets being lower than 3510%.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 685 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10
10. If a Member State fails to adopt a national 2030 reduction target by … [OJ: please insert the date –6 months after the date of application of this Regulation], that target shall be deemed to be either 50%; or, where the percentage would be above 50% in accordance with paragraph 5 or paragraph 6, that higher percentage.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 701 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall review the national 20340 reduction targets communicated to it in accordance with Article 5(9) and the information explaining any lowering of targets made in accordance with Article 5(5) or Article 5(6).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 708 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission concludes, on the basis of the information made available to it, that the national 20340 reduction targets communicated by a Member State need to be set at a more ambitious level, it shall, by … [OP: please insert the date – 1 year after the date of application of this Regulation], recommend that Member State to increase the level of its national 20340 reduction targets. The Commission shall make that recommendation public.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 715 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Where a Member State adjusts its national 20340 reduction targets as recommended by the Commission, it shall amend the national targets set in its national legislation in accordance with Article 5 and include the adjusted targets in its national action plan together with the Commission’s recommendation.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 720 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Where a Member States decides not to adjust its national 20340 reduction targets, as recommended by the Commission, it shall include the justifications for such decision in its national action plan together with the text of the recommendation.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 726 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. Having assessed the level of national 2030 reduction targets of all Member States set in accordance with Article 5, the Commission shall verify whether their average at least equals 50% so as to achieve the corresponding Union 2030 reduction targetmeeting these objectives will not jeopardise overall food security in the European Union, food sovereignty, the competitiveness and viability of European farmers, biodiversity and the environment and climate. .
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 731 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. Having assessed the level of national 20340 reduction targets of all Member States set in accordance with Article 5, the Commission shall verify whether their average at least equals 50% so as to achieve the corresponding Union 20340 reduction target.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 736 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. If the average of national 2030 reduction targets of all Member States is lower than 50%, the Commission shall recommend that one or more Member States increase the level of their national 2030 reduction targets in order to achieve the Union 2030 reduction targets. The Commission shall make any such recommendation public.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 739 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. If the average of national 20340 reduction targets of all Member States is lower than 50%, the Commission shall recommend that one or more Member States increase the level of their national 20340 reduction targets in order to achieve the Union 20340 reduction targets. The Commission shall make any such recommendation public.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 749 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8 – point a
(a) adjust its national 20340 reduction targets as recommended by the Commission, amend the national targets set in its national legislation in accordance with Article 5 and include the adjusted targets in its national action plan together with the Commission recommendation;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 753 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) provide justifications for not adjusting its national 20340 reduction targets as recommended by the Commission, and include the justifications for such decision in its national action plan together with the Commission recommendation.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 757 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Publication of Union and national 20340 reduction targets trends by the Commission
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 763 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 August of each calendar year, the Commission shall publish on a website the average trends in progress towards achieving the Union 20340 reduction targets. These trends shall be calculated as the difference between the average of the years 2015-2017 and the year ending 20 months prior to the publication. The trends shall be calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 768 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall update the website referred to in paragraph 1 at least once aevery two years.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 773 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. By 31 August of each calendar year, the Commission shall publish information for each Member State on trends in progress towards achieving the national 2030 reduction targets. These trends shall be calculated as the difference between the average of the years 20151- 20173 and the year ending 20 months prior to the publication. The trends shall be calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I, on the website referred to in paragraph 1.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 775 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. By 31 August of each calendar year, the Commission shall publish information for each Member State on trends in progress towards achieving the national 20340 reduction targets. These trends shall be calculated as the difference between the average of the years 2015- 2017 and the year ending 20 months prior to the publication. The trends shall be calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I, on the website referred to in paragraph 1.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 789 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the national 20340 reduction targets adopted in accordance with Chapter II;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 798 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) information related to national 20340 reduction targets as set out in Article 9;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 809 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) a link to the relevant parts of CAP strategic plans, drawn-up in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, which set out plans for an increase in the utilised agricultural area engaged in organic farming and how the plans will contribute to achieving the target set out in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system84of having 25% of the utilised agricultural area devoted to organic farming by 2030; _________________ 84 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system (COM/2020/381 final).;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 812 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) a link to the relevant parts of CAP strategic plans, drawn-up in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, which set out plans for an increase in the utilised agricultural area engaged in organic farming and how the plans will contribute to achieving the target set out in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system84of having 25% of the utilised agricultural area devoted to organic farming by 2030, without compromising the viability of the rest of sustainable productive methods existing and applied in the EU territories; _________________ 84 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system (COM/2020/381 final).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 826 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) planned and adopted measures to support, or ensure through binding requirements laid down in national national guidlines in the National action plawn, innovation and the development and use of non-chemical pest control methods;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 839 #

2022/0196(COD)

(i) other planned and adopted measures to support, or ensure through binding requirements laid down in national lawnational guidelines, the sustainable use of plant protection products in line with integrated pest management principles, including those contained in crop-specific rules as set out in Article 15(1).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 851 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
The updated versions of national action plans published until and including 20340 shall contain the information listed in the first subparagraph, points (a) to (i).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 858 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
The updated versions of national action plans published after 20340 shall contain the information listed in the first subparagraph, points (c) to (i).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 872 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. National action plans shall be consistent with the plans of Member States drawn-up in accordance with Directives 91/676/EEC, 92/43/EEC, 2000/60/EC, 2008/50/EC, 2009/147/EC and (EU) 2016/2284 and Regulation xxx/xxx on nature restoration [reference to adopted act to be inserted], be consistent with the CAP Strategic Plans drawn-up in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 and shall contain explanations how the national action plan is consistent with those plans.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 879 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – title
Information on national 20340 reduction targets in national action plans
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 884 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. National action plans published until and including 20340 shall include all of the following information related to the national 20340 reduction targets:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 890 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a list of the crops on which each of the active substances referred to in point (a) are most widely used and the number of hectares of each crop treadeleted;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 895 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a list of pests against which the active substances referred to in point (a) are used on the crops refconcerrned to in point (b);
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 901 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) for each of the pests referred to in point (c), a list of non-chemical methods used or likely to be available and effective by 20340.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 908 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. For each non-chemical method listed in accordance with paragraph 1, point (d), national action plans shall indicate all of the following: list of measures and other actions to be taken by the Member State and by other actors to address the potential obstacles, with a detailed timeline of intermediary steps and the authorities responsible for each of the steps to be taken by the Member State.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 914 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the estimated scale of its use, based on data on the sale of plant protection products, surveys and expert judgement, during the 3 calendar years preceding the adoption of the national action plan, together with a national indicative target for increasing its use by 2030 and a list of potential obstacles to achieving this increase;deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 920 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a list of measures and other actions to be taken by the Member State and by other actors to address the potential obstacles referred to in point (a), with a detailed timeline of intermediary steps and the authorities responsible for each of the steps to be taken by the Member State.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 924 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. In relation to at least the 5 crops that most strongly influenced the trend in the use and risk of chemical plant protection products, and the trend in the use of the more hazardous plant protection products, as determined by applying the methodology set out in Annex I, during the 3 years preceding the adoption of the national action plan, the national action plan shall indicate all of the following: list of measures and other actions to be taken by the Member State and by other actors to address the potential obstacles, with a timeline and the authorities responsible.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 926 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the percentage of all plant protection products used on those crops which were biological controls during the 3 calendar years preceding the adoption of the national action plan, together with the national indicative targets for increasing that percentage by 2030 and a list of the potential obstacles to achieving that increased percentage;deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 930 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) a list of measures and other actions to be taken by the Member State and by other actors to address the potential obstacles referred to in point (a), with a detailed timeline of intermediary steps and the authorities responsible for each step to be taken by the Member State.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 942 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 August every two years, but not sooner than [OP: please insert the date – 30 months after the date of application of this Regulation], each Member State shall submit to the Commission an annual progress and implementation report containing the information listed in Annex II.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 945 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The annual progress and implementation report shall include:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 948 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) all trends in progress towards achieving the national 2030 reduction targets as set out in Part 1 of Annex II, calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I as the difference between the average of the years 20151-20173 and the year ending 20 months prior to the publication;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 949 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) all trends in progress towards achieving the national 20340 reduction targets as set out in Part 1 of Annex II, calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I as the difference between the average of the years 2015-2017 and the year ending 20 months prior to the publication;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 957 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) all trends in progress towards achieving national indicative targets set out in Article 9(2), point (a), Article 9(3), point (a), and Article 9(4) ), calculated annually as the difference between the extent of use in the 3 calendar years preceding the adoption of the national action plan in accordance with Article 9(1) and the calendar year ending 20 months prior to the publication of the relevant annual progress and implementation report;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 966 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Each Member State shall publish its annual progress and implementation report on a website and inform the Commission thereof.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 970 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The Commission may request a Member State to include further details in its annual progress and implementation report.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 971 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The Commission may request a Member State to include further details in its annual progress and implementation report.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 973 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Within 2 months of receipt of the Commission’s request, the Member State concerned shall respond to the request and shall publish its response on the website referred to in paragraph 3.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 975 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall publish annual progress and implementation reports of the Member States on a website.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 982 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – title
Commission’s analysis of annual progress and implementation reports
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 985 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By … [OP: please insert the date – 2 years after the date of application of this Regulation], and every 2 years thereafter until 20340, the Commission shall publish on a website an analysis of:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 991 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the trends in progress towards the Union 20340 reduction targets;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 994 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Member States’ progress towards achieving the national 20340 reduction targets.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1004 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. A Member State that has received a recommendation from the Commission to take additional measures in accordance with paragraph 3 shall provide one of the following pieces of information in its subsequent annual progress and implementation report: (a) a description of measures taken as a response to the recommendation; (b) the reasons for not following the Commission’s recommendation.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1005 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. A Member State that has received a recommendation from the Commission to take additional measures in accordance with paragraph 3 shall provide one of the following pieces of information in its subsequent annual progress and implementation report:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1008 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. A Member State that has received a recommendation from the Commission in accordance with paragraph 3, point (b), to increase the level of ambition of a national indicative target set out in Article 9(2), point (a), Article 9(3), point (a),or Article 9(4) shall take one of the following actions:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1011 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) provide reasons for not following the Commission’s recommendation in its subsequent annual progress and implementation report.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1017 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. Where, on the basis of its analysis of the annual progress and implementation reports, the Commission concludes that the progress achieved is insufficient for the collective achievement of the Union 20340 reduction targets, it shall propose measures and exercise its other powers at Union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of those targets. Such measures shall take into consideration the level of ambition of contributions to the Union 20340 reduction targets by Member States set out in the national 20340 reduction targets adopted by them.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1019 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7
7. By … [OP: please insert the date – 5 years from the date of application of this Regulation], the Commission shall submit a report on annual progress and implementation reports to the European Parliament and the Council.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1045 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Integrated pest manegement shall be mandatory for professional users, whose size of agricultural holdings is above the average size of the agricultural holding in the Member State.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1046 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Member States may reduce the threshold from the paragraph 2a with setting the minimum thresholds of hectares of arable land and land under permanent crops per crop type.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1060 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Professional users shall first applyconsider measures that do not require the use of chemical plant protection products for the prevention or suppression of harmful organisms before resorting to application of chemical plant protection products.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1061 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Professional users shall first applyavour measures that do not require the use of chemical plant protection products for the prevention or suppression of harmful organisms before resorting to application of chemical plant protection products.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1062 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. A professional user’s records referred to in Article 14(1) shall demonstrate that he or she has considered all of the following options: — crop rotation, — use of modern cultivation techniques, including stale seedbed technique, sowing dates and densities, under-sowing, intercropping, conservation tillage, pruning and direct sowing, — use of resistant or tolerant cultivars and high quality or certified seed and planting material, — use of balanced fertilisation, liming and irrigation or drainage practices, — preventing the spreading of harmful organisms by hygiene measures, including regular cleansing of machinery and equipment, — protection and enhancement of important beneficial organisms, including beneficial plant protection measures or the utilisation of ecological infrastructures inside and outside production sites, — pest exclusion by use of protected structures, nets and other physical barriers. Where a professional user has not applied a measure listed in the first subparagraph of this paragraph, the records referred to in Article 14(1) shall contain reasons thereof.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1064 #

2022/0196(COD)

A A professional user’s records referred to in Article 14(1) shall demonstrais expected that he or she has considered all of the following optionapplicable options from the list below, before resorting to plant protection products:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1072 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1 a (new)
- - Use of methods of capture of harmful organisms through biotechnical systems based on sexual attraction of males - Where feasible, digital and precision farming technologies able to provide professional users with support in implementing the options listed in Art 14(2), with specific regard to crop rotation, seed selection, habitat location and potential, optimised fertilisation based on soil data.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1103 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Professional users shall use biological controls, physical and other non- chemical methods when available, efficient and affordable. Professional users may only use chemical methods if they are necessary to achieve acceptable levels of harmful organism control after all other non-chemical methods as set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 have been exhausttaken into account and analysed and where any of the following conditions has been satisfied:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1106 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Professional users shall use biological controls, physical and other non-chemicalalternative methods. Professional users may only use chemical methodplant protection products if they are necessary to achieve acceptable levels of harmful organism control after all other non-chemicalalternative methods as set out in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 have been exhausted and where any of the following conditions has been satisfied:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1112 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the results of monitoring of harmful organisms show, based on recorded observation, that chemicalor scientifically documented agronomic local situations show that plant protection measures need to be applied in a timely manner because of the presence of a sufficiently high number of harmful organismharmful organisms which surpasses economic thresholds.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1119 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) where justified by a decision- support system, or by an advisor who meets the conditions laid down in Article 23 or by filed observation, the professional user decides, by way of a recorded decision, to use chemical plant protection products methods for preventative reasons.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1120 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) where justified by a decision- support system, including historical records on disease monitoring, or by an advisor who meets the conditions laid down in Article 23, the professional user decides, by way of recorded decision, to use seed treatment among other anticipative methods.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1128 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. Professional users shall keep the use of chemical plant protection products and other forms of intervention to levels that do not exceed the levels that are absolutely necessary to control the harmful organisms and that do not increase the risk for development of resistance in populations of harmful organisms. Where possible, professional users shall use the following measures, if allowed and by national legislations on the registration and placing on the market of plant protection products:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1131 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point a a (new)
(aa) Optimal timing of application.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1143 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 9
9. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 amending this Article in order to take into account technical progress and scientific developments.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1148 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14
[...]deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1188 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall adopt agronomic requirements based on integrated pest management controls that must be adherfollowed to when growing or storing a particular crop and are designed to ensure that chemical crop protection is only used after all other non-chemical methods have been exhausted andanalysed or when a threshold for intervention is reached or about to be reached (‘crop-specific rules’). The crop- specific rules shall implement the principles of integrated pest management, set out in Article 13, for the relevant crop and be set out in a binding legal act.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1206 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. By … [OP: please insert the date = the first day in the month following 24 month5 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] each Member State shall have in place effective and enforceable crop-specific rules, for crops covering an area that accounts for at least 9075 % of its utilised agricultural area (excluding kitchen gardens). Member States shall determine the geographic scope of those rules taking account of relevant agronomic conditions, including, the type of soil and crops and the prevailing climatic conditions.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1209 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. At least 9 months prior to the point in time when a crop-specific rule becomes applicable under national law, the Member State shall perform all of the following actions: (a) publish a draft for public consultation; (b) take into account comments received from stakeholders and members of the public on the draft in a transparent manner; (c) submit the draft that takes into account the comments as referred to in point (b) to the Commission.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1226 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5
5. Where the Commission is notified of a draft in accordance with paragraph 4, point (c), it may within 6 months of receipt of the draft object to provide the Member State witsh adopdition by a Member Stateal guidlines, if it considers that the draft does not comply with the criteria set out in paragraph 6. If the Commission objects, the Member State shall refrain from adopting the draft until it has amended the text so as to remedy the shortcomings identified in the Commission’s objections. The absence of a reaction from the Commission in accordance with this paragraph to a draft crop–specific rule shall not prejudice any action or decision which might be taken by the Commission under other Union acts.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1239 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) the non-chemical interventions involving cultural, physical and biological control which are available, affordable, economically sustainable and effective against the harmful organisms referred to in point (a) and qualitative criteria or conditions under which these interventions are to be made;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1242 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) the non-chemicalalternative interventions involving cultural, physical and biological control which are effective against the harmful organisms referred to in point (a) and qualitative criteria or conditions under which these interventions are to be made;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1248 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point c
(c) the low-risk plant protection products or alternatives to chemical plant protection products which are effective against the harmful organisms referred to in point (a) and qualitative criteria or conditions under which these interventions are to be made;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1254 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point d
(d) chemical plant protection products that are not low-risk plant protection products and that are effective against the harmful organisms referred to in point (a) and qualitative criteria or conditions under which these interventions are to be made;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1260 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point e
(e) the quantitative criteria or conditions under which chemical plant protection products may be used after all other means of control that do not require the use of chemical plant protection products have been exhausted;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1261 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point e
(e) the quantitative criteria or conditions under which chemical plant protection products may be used after all other means of control that do not require the use of chemical plant protection products have been exhaustedin accordance with the product label;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1269 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point f
(f) the measurable criteria or conditions under which more hazardous plant protection products may be used after all other means of control that do not require the use of chemical plant protection products have been exhausttaken into account and analysed.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1273 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point f
(f) the measurable criteria or conditions under which more hazardous plant protection products may be used after all other means of control that do not require the use of chemical plant protection products have been exhausted.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1282 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 – point g
(g) the obligation to record observations demonstrating that the relevant pest infestation threshold value has been reached.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1288 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 7
7. Each Member State shall review its crop-specific rules annualregularly and update them where necessary, including when it is needed to reflect changes in the availability of harmful organism control tools.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1290 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 8
8. A Member State that is planning to update a crop-specific rule shall, at least 6 months before the update becomes applicable under national law: (a) publish a draft of the updated rules for public consultation; (b) take into account comments received from stakeholders and members of the public on the draft in a transparent manner; (c) submit the draft that takes into account the comments as referred to in point (b) to the Commission.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1292 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 8
8. A Member State that is planning to update a crop-specific rule shall, at least 6 months before the update becomes applicable under national law: (a) publish a draft of the updated rules for public consultation; (b) take into account comments received from stakeholders and members of the public on the draft in a transparent manner; (c) submit the draft that takes into account the comments as referred to in point (b) to the Commission.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1304 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 9
9. Where the Commission is notified of a draft under paragraph 8, it may within 3 months of receipt of the draft object to the updating of the crop-specific rule by a Member State, if it considers that the draft does not comply with the criteria set out in paragraph 6. If the Commission objects, the Member State shall refrain from updating the crop- specific rule until it has amended the text so as to remedy the shortcomings identified in the Commission’s objections. The absence of a reaction from the Commission in accordance with this paragraph to a draft crop–specific rule shall not prejudice any action or decision which might be taken by the Commission under other Union acts.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1306 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 9
9. Where the Commission is notified of a draft under paragraph 8, it may within 3 months of receipt of the draft object to the updating of the crop-specific rule by a Member State, if it considers that the draft does not comply with the criteria set out in paragraph 6. If the Commission objects, the Member State shall refrain from updating the crop- specific rule until it has amended the text so as to remedy the shortcomings identified in the Commission’s objections. The absence of a reaction from the Commission in accordance with this paragraph to a draft crop–specific rule shall not prejudice any action or decision which might be taken by the Commission under other Union acts.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1323 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16
[...]deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1356 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5
5. Competent authorities referred to in paragraph 1 shall share the data gathered under paragraph 1, points (a) and (c), of this Article with the national competent authorities in charge of the implementation of Directives 2000/60/EC and (EU) 2020/2184 for cross-linking that data, in anonymised form, with environmental, groundwater and water quality monitoring data, to enhance the identification, measuring and reduction of risks from the use of plant protection products. Strict protection of the data and its anonymisation shall be ensured.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1367 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) has been issued with a training certificate for following courses for professional users in accordance with Article 25, or has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5), and
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1374 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3
3. Application equipment in professional use may only be used by professional users that hold a training certificate issued to them for following courses for professional users in accordance with Article 25 or have a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1378 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)
Article17a Use of plant protection products in the Member State 1. Where Member State concludes, based on sound scientific risk analysis, that safety precautions adopted based on the Regulation 1107/2009 and included in labels of plant protection products do not eliminate the risk posed by the use of plant protection products in specific areas or objects, it shall define such areas or objects in national legislation and shall lay down:(a) appropriate measures to eliminate identified risk, (b) the rules of implementation of measures referred to in point (a), (c) users of plant protection products obliged to implement measures referred to in point (a), if applicable, (d) derogations from measures referred to in point (a) and procedures of granting such derogations, if applicable. 2. Measures referred to in paragraph 1 (a) may include one or more of the following elements:(a) the ban of the use of all of plant protection products or specified groups of plant protection products in defined areas or objects, (b) restriction concerning the use of plant protection products in defined areas or objects, (c) obligation for professional users to apply appropriate buffer zone when using plant protection products in proximity of defined areas or objects, (d) obligation for professional users to apply anti-drift techniques, when using plant protection products in the close vicinity of defined areas or objects, (e) obligations for professional users to apply appropriate warning measures, (f) closing of defined areas or objects for the period of application of plant protection products, (g) other measures necessary to eliminate identified risk. 3. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 (a) are without prejudice to the Union and national law and powers of the competent authorities in scope of eradication and containment of quarantine pests, pests referred to in art 29 and 30 of the Regulation 2016/2031, vectors of above mentioned pests and Invasive Alien Species.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1381 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18
[...]deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1385 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The use of all plant protection products is prohibited in all sensitive areas and within 3 metres of such areas. This 3 metre buffer zone shall not be reduced by using alternative risk- mitigation techniques.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1400 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may establish larger mandatory buffer zones adjacent to sensitive areas.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1407 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, a competent authority designated by a Member State may permit a professional user to use a plant protection product in a sensitive area for a limited period with a precisely defined start and end date that is the shortest possible but does not exceed 60 days, provided that all of the following conditions are met: (a) a proven serious and exceptional risk of the spread of quarantine pests or invasive alien species exists; (b) there is no technically feasible lower risk alternative control technique to contain the spread of quarantine pests or invasive alien species.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1412 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) there is no technically feasible lower risk alternative control technique to contain the spread of quarantine pests or invasive alien species.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1420 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. An application by a professional user for a permit for the use of a plant protection product in a sensitive area shall include the information necessary to demonstrate that the conditions set out in paragraph 3 are met.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1423 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. The competent authority referred to in paragraph 3 shall decide on the application for a permit for the use of a plant protection product within 2 weeks of its submission.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1433 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6
6. The permit to use a plant protection product in a sensitive area shall indicate all of the following: (a) the conditions for limited and controlled use by the applicant; (b) the obligation to display notices regarding use of plant protection products on the perimeter of the area to be treated, and any specific form such display is to take; (c) risk mitigation measures; (d) the duration of validity of the permit.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1449 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 7
7. A professional user that has been granted a permit to use a plant protection product in a sensitive area shall display notices to that regard on the perimeter of the area to be treated in the form indicated in the permit.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1455 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 8
8. Where a permit for use of a plant protection product in a sensitive area is granted, before the first day of its validity, the competent authority referred to in paragraph 3 shall make publicly available the following information: (a) the location of the use; (b) the evidence for the exceptional circumstances justifying the application of a plant protection product; (c) the start and end date of the approval period of the permit, which shall not exceed 60 consecutive days; (d) the relevant weather conditions allowing a safe application; (e) the name of the plant protection product or products; (f) the application equipment to be used and the risk mitigation measures to be taken.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1556 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 supplementing this Regulation to specify precise criteria in relation to the factors set out in paragraph 2 once technical progress and scientific developments allow for the development of such precise criteria.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1575 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Advice on the use of a plant protection product to a professional user may only be given by an advisor for whom a training certificate has been issued for following courses for advisors in accordance with Article 25 or who has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1588 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. A distributor shall only sell a plant protection product authorised for professional use to a purchaser or his or her representative when that distributor has checked, at the time of purchase, that the purchaser or representative is a professional user and holds a training certificate for following courses for professional users issued in accordance with Article 25 or has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1598 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Where a purchaser is a legal person, a distributor may sell a plant protection product authorised for professional use to a representative of the purchaser of the plant protection product when that distributor has checked, at the time of purchase, that the representative is the holder of a training certificate for following courses for professional users issued in accordance with Article 25 or has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1600 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. A distributor shall direct a purchaser of a plant protection product to read its label prior to use and to use the product in accordance with the instructions on the label and shall inform the purchaser of the website referred to in Article 27.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1611 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 5
5. Each distributor shall ensure that it has sufficient staff that hold a training certificate for following courses for distributors issued in accordance with Article 25 or has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5) available at the time of sale to provide adequate responses to purchasers of plant protection products at the moment of sale on their use, related health and environmental risks and the appropriate safety instructions to manage those risks.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1631 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority or authorities responsible for the implementation of the system for the training and certification of all training referred to in paragraph 1 and for issuing and renewing training certificates, updating the central electronic register, providing proof of entry in the central electronic register and overseeing that the tasks referred to in paragraph 1 are carried out by the body that provided the training.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1636 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. A training certificate or an entry in a central electronic register shall contain the following information:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1651 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point g
(g) the validity period of the training certificate or entry in the central electronic register.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1654 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 5
5. A competent authority designated in accordance with paragraph 2 shall provide electronica proof of entry in a central electronic register to a professional user, distributor or advisor at the time the entry is made. Such electronic proof shall include a record of the period of validity of the entry in the central electronic register.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1659 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 6
6. A training certificate or an entry in a central electronic register shall be valid for 10 years in the case of a distributor or professional user and for 5 years in the case of an advisor.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1662 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7
7. Subject to paragraph 6, a training certificate or an entry in a central electronic register shall only be made or renewed if the holder of the certificate or the person whose name has been entered in the central electronic register demonstrates satisfactory completion of an initial and follow up training or extensive training referred to in paragraph 1, point (a) or (c).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1668 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 9
9. A competent authority designated in accordance with paragraph 2 or an appointed body referred to in paragraph 1 shall withdraw a training certificate if it was incorrectly issued or renewed or shall correct an entry in the central electronic register if it was incorrectly introduced.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1683 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. Each professional user shall consult an independent advisor at least once a year for the purposes of receiving the strategic advice referred to in paragraph 4.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1688 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. Each professional user shall consult an independent advisor at least once aevery two year s for the purposes of receiving the strategic advice referred to in paragraph 4.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1701 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) precision farming techniques, including use of seed treatments, space data and services;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1757 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – title
Electronic rRegister of application equipment in professional use
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1761 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. By … [OP please insert the date = first day of the month following 924 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], an owner of application equipment in professional use shall enter the fact that he or she is the owner of the application equipment in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33, using the form set out in Annex V, unless the Member State in which the owner uses the equipment has exempted that equipment from inspection in accordance with Article 32(3).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1765 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. If application equipment in professional use is sold, the seller and the buyer shall enter the fact of the sale, within 30 days after the sale, in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33, using the form set out in Annex V, unless the application equipment in professional use has been exempted from inspection in the relevant Member State(s) in accordance with Article 32(3). A similar obligation to enter a transfer of ownership in the electronic register applies in the case of any other changes of ownership of application equipment in professional use that has not been exempted from inspection in the relevant Member State(s) in accordance with Article 32(3).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1768 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. If application equipment in professional use is withdrawn from use and is not intended to be used again, its owner shall, within 30 days after the withdrawal from use, enter the fact that the equipment has been withdrawn from use in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33, using the form set out in Annex V.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1770 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4
4. If application equipment in professional use is returned to use, its owner shall, within 30 days after the return to use, enter that fact in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33 using the form set out in Annex V.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1777 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) use the central electronic register to receive and process third party entries regarding ownership, transfer of ownership, sale, withdrawal from use and return to use of application equipment in professional use, for recording and tracking purposes;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1778 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) use the central electronic register to receive and process third party entries regarding ownership, transfer of ownership, sale, withdrawal from use and return to use of application equipment in professional use;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1781 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Where the designated competent authority does not carry out the inspection of application equipment in professional use, it shall designate one or more bodies to carry out such inspections, or develop a certification system with which inspection services must comply.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1787 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3
3. Commission experts shall perform controls, including audits, in each Member State to verify the application of the rules relating to application equipment laid down in this Regulation. The experts may investigate and collect information on official controls and enforcement practices in the area of application equipment.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1790 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall: (a) prepare a draft report on the findings and on recommendations addressing the shortcomings identified by its experts during these controls; (b) send to the Member State where those controls have been performed a copy of the draft report referred to in point (a) for its comments; (c) take the comments of the Member State referred to in point (b) into account in preparing the final report on the findings of the controls performed by its experts in the Member States as provided for in this Article; (d) make publicly available the final report referred to in point (c) and the comments of the Member States referred to in point (b).deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1791 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
1. The competent authority referred to in Article 30 or a body designated by it shall inspect application equipment in professional use every three years, starting from the date of first purchase. The competent authority shall ensure that there is sufficient staff, equipment and other resources necessary for the inspection of all application equipment due for inspection, within the three year cycle. The competent authority may develop a certification system enabling a fast implementation of inspections by service organisations compliant with the certification.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1794 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
1. The competent authority referred to in Article 30 or a body designated by it shall inspect application equipment in professional use every three years, starting after 6 months from the date of first purchase. The competent authority shall ensure that there is sufficient staff, equipment and other resources necessary for the inspection of all application equipment due for inspection, within the three year cycle.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1801 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 6
6. The results of each inspection for which application equipment in professional use passes the test shall be recorded by the competent authority referred to in Article 30 in the central electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1808 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 7 – point b
(b) recorded by that competent authority in the central electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1815 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 11
11. Application equipment in professional use inspected in compliance with harmonised inspection standards developed in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council87shall be presumed to comply with the requirements listed in Annex IV. _________________ 87 Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on European standardisation (OJ L 316, 14.11.2012, p. 12).deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1823 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4
4. Application equipment in professional use that has been exempted from inspection in accordance with paragraph 3 shall not be subject to the requirement to make an entry in the electronic register referred to in Article 29 or the registration requirements referred to in Article 33.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1826 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
Electronic register of application equipment in professional use 1. Each competent authority designated by a Member State pursuant to Article 30 shall establish and maintain a central electronic register to record: (a) information entered by third parties pursuant to Article 20(2), point (b)(i), and Article 29; (b) records of inspections and certificates as set out in Article 31(6) and (7)(b); (c) other information as set out in paragraph 2 on application equipment in professional use in its Member State that has not been exempted from inspection under Article 32(3). 2. The competent authorities referred to in Article 30 shall, at the time of inspection, record the following information: (a) the name of the body carrying out the inspections; (b) the unique ID of the application equipment, if available; (c) the date of manufacture, if available; (d) the name and address of the current owner; (e) where there has been a transfer of ownership, the date of each transfer and the name and address of previous owners within the last five years; (f) the tank size; (g) the width of the horizontal spray boom, if applicable; (h) the nozzle type(s) present on the application equipment at the time of inspection; (i) in the case of boom sprayers, whether section and/or nozzle control through geospatial localisation technology is present or absent on the application equipment; (j) for equipment older than three years, the date of each inspection carried out in accordance with Article 31; (k) whether the application equipment passed or failed each inspection carried out under Article 31; (l) the reasons for any failed inspection. 3. Where application equipment does not bear a unique ID as referred to in paragraph 2, point (b), the competent authorities referred to in Article 30 shall supply a unique ID.Article 33 deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1831 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) the nozzle type(s) present on the application equipment at the time of inspection, as well as the type of drift reduction equipment;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1835 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – title
Methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two national and two Union 20340 reduction targets
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1840 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two Union 2030 reduction targets and the two national 2030 reduction targetcontributions until and including 2030 is laid down in Annex I. This methodology shall be based on statistical data collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1844 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two Union 20340 reduction targets and the two national 20340 reduction targets until and including 2030 is laid down in Annex I. This methodology shall be based on statistical data collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1847 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Using the methodology set out in Annex I, the Commission shall calculate the results of progress towards achieving the two Union and two national 2030 reduction targetcontributions annually until and including 2030 and publish those results on the website referred to in Article 7.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1849 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Using the methodology set out in Annex I, the Commission shall calculate the results of progress towards achieving the two Union and two national 20340 reduction targets annually until and including 20340 and publish those results on the website referred to in Article 7.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1853 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 amending this Article and Annex VI in order to take into account technical progress, including progress in the availability of statistical data, and scientific and agronomic developments. Such delegated acts may modify the existing harmonised risk indicators or provide for new harmonised risk indicators, which may take into account Member States’ progress towards achieving the target of having 25% of their utilised agricultural area devoted to organic farming by 2030 as referred to in Article 8(1), point (d).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1855 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 amending this Article and Annex VI in order to take into account technical progress, including progress in the availability of statistical data, and scientific and agronomic developments. Such delegated acts may modify the existing harmonised risk indicators or provide for new harmonised risk indicators, which may take into account Member States’ progress towards achieving the target of having 25% of their utilised agricultural area devoted to organic farming by 2030 as referred to in Article 8(1), point (d).
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1861 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall evaluate the results of each calculation of (a) progress towards achieving each of the two national 20340 reduction targets as referred to in Article 34 and (b) harmonised risk indicators at Member State level, as referred to in Article 35, each time the calculations are performed.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1864 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1
Member States may recover the costs related to carrying out their obligations under this Regulation by means of fees or charges.deleted
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1866 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1
Member States may recover the costs related to carrying out their obligations under this Regulation by means of fees or charges. No additional levy or tax shall be imposed on plant protection products.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1897 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – subheading 1
METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATING PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE TWO UNION AND TWO NATIONAL 20340 REDUCTION TARGETS
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1902 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
This Regulation is the instrument used to achieve the pesticide reduction targets contained in the Farm to Fork Strategy by requiring each Member State to contribute to achieving by 20340 a 50 % Union-wide reduction of both the use and risk of chemical plant protection products (‘Union 20340 reduction target 1’) and the use of more hazardous plant protection products (‘Union 20340 reduction target 2’). This Regulation also regulates the contribution of each Member State to these Union targets. Each Member State contribution, set in the form of a national target, to Union 20340 reduction target 1 is referred to as a ‘national 20340 reduction target 1’, while a Member State contribution to Union 20340 reduction target 2 is referred to as a ‘national 20340 reduction target 2’. The methodology for calculating progress towards achieving these targets is set out below:
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1905 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – subheading 1
National 20340 reduction target 1: methodology for estimating progress towards the reduction in use and risk of chemical plant protection products
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1912 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point 3 – paragraph 3
Categorisation of active substances and hazard weightings for the purpose of calculating progress towards national 20340 reduction target 1
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1921 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – subheading 1 – point 1
1. The methodology for calculating trends towards the two Union 20340 reduction targets shall be the same as the methodology for calculating trends at national level as set out in Sections 1 and 2.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1926 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 1 – point 1
1. the trends in a Member State’s progress towards achieving the two national 20340 reduction targets referred to in Article 10(2), point (a);
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1929 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 2 – point 10
10. the percentage of professional users, advisors and distributors trained in the subjects listed in Annex III and holding a training certificate in accordance with Article 25 or who has a proof of entry in a central electronic register in accordance with Article 25(5), broken down by professional users, advisors and distributors;
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1932 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 4 – point 15
15. the percentage of utilised agricultural area in each Member State that is covered by crop-specific rules that have been made legally binding under national legislatioguidelines in its National action plan.
2023/06/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2147 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. By way of derogation from paragraph 12a, a competent authority designated by a Member State may permit a professional user to use a plant protection product in a sensitive area for a limited period with a precisely defined start and end date that is the shortest possible but does not exceed 60 days, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2159 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. An application by a professional user for a permit for the use of a plant protection product in a sensitive area shall include the information necessary to demonstrate that the conditions set out in paragraph 3 are met.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2166 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. The competent authority referred to in paragraph 3 shall decide on the application for a permit for the use of a plant protection product within 2 weeks of its submission.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2176 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6
6. The permit to use a plant protection product in a sensitive area shall indicadeleted the conditions for limited all of the following: (a) controlled use by the applicant; (b) regarding use of plant protection products on the perimeter of the area to be treated, and any specific form such display is to take; (c) (d) permit.nd the obligation to display notices risk mitigation measures; the duration of validity of the
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2181 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 7
7. A professional user that has been granted a permit to use a plant protection product in a sensitive area shall display notices to that regard on the perimeter of the area to be treated in the form indicated in the permit.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2187 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 8
8. Where a permit for use of a plant protection product in a sensitive area is granted, before the first day of its validity, the competent authority referred to in paragraph 3 shall make publicly available the following information: (a) (b) circumstances justifying the application of a plant protection product; (c) the start and end date of the approval period of the permit, which shall not exceed 60 consecutive days; (d) the relevant weather conditions allowing a safe application; (e) the name of the plant protection product or products; (f) the application equipment to be used and the risk mitigation measures to be taken.deleted the location of the use; the evidence for the exceptional
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2195 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. The measures referred to in Article 18 remain Union and national law as well as the restrictions of the competent authorities in the field of control and containment of quarantine pests, pests referred to in Articles 29 and 30 of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031, vectors of the above pests and invasive species unaffected.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2203 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The use of all plant protection products is prohibited on all surface waters and within 3 metres of such waters. This 3 metre buffer zone shall not be reduced by using alternative risk- mitigation techniques.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2204 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The use of all plant protection products is prohibited on all surface waters and within 3 metres of such waters. This 3 metre buffer zone shall not be reduced by using alternative risk-mitigation techniques; Along water bodies which, according to the national water management plan, have a "moderate", "unsatisfactory" or "poor" ecological status as a result of substance pollution in accordance with the EU Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC), the use of all plant protection products is prohibited on a width of at least 10 m to standing water bodies and at least 5 m to flowing water bodies.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2214 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Plant protection products may not be applied to bodies of water, with the exception of small bodies of water of minor importance for water management purposes, within 10 metres of the water body concerned, measured from the upper edge of the bank or, if there is no upper edge, from the mean water level line. By way of derogation from the first sentence, the minimum distance to be maintained shall be five metres if there is closed year- round vegetation cover. Tillage for vegetation renewal may be carried out once within five-year periods. The first five-year period shall start at XXX (to be inserted). If, when a given plant protection product is authorised, application-related provisions are laid down as regards greater distances or the plant protection equipment to be used, this shall be without prejudice to the obligation to comply with these provisions. The first to the fourth sentences shall not apply where a Member State has adopted or adopts provisions laying down different distances from bodies of water.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2216 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. The competent authority may authorise derogations from the first and second sentences of paragraph 1 in order to prevent significant agricultural, forestry-related or other economic harm or to protect native fauna and flora, in particular against invasive species.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2236 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) the aerial application has a less negative impact on human health and the environment than any alternative application method either because the aerial application equipment can be deployed on the relevant terrain in a faster timescale than land-based equipment and avoids a situation where the number of plant pestathogens increases due to the longer time period required for land-based deployment or because it minimizes soil erosiondamages to the soil structure when adverse weather conditions make the land unsuitable for land vehicles, and all of the following conditions are met:
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2240 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) the aircraft is equipped with accessories that constitute the best available technology to accurately applyies the plant protection products and to reduces spray drift;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2242 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
(iii) the plant protection product is authorised for use via aerial application under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2251 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) the relevant weather conditions allowing a safe application;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2253 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) the name of the plant protection product or products or the active ingredient;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2255 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – point e
(e) the application equipment to be used and the risk mitigation measures to be taken.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2256 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5
5. A professional user that has been granted a permit for aerial application shall at least 2 days before the date of each specific aerial application display notices to that effect on the perimeter of the area to be treated.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2266 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Where certain categories of unmanned aircraft fulfil the criteria set out in paragraph 2, a Member State may exempt aAerial application by such unmanned aircraft from the prohibition laid down in Article 20(1) prior to any aerialwill not be prohibited for targeted application of plant protection products.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2268 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Where certain categories of unmanned aircraft fulfil the criteria set out in paragraph 2, a Member State may exempt aerial application by such unmanned aircraftircrafts pursuant to Article 2 shall be exempted from the prohibition laid down in Article 20(1) prior to any aerial application of plant protection products.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2270 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. An aerial application by an unmanned aircraft may be exempdeleted by the Member State from the prohibition laid down in Article 20(1) where factors related to the use of the unmanned aircraft demonstrate that the risks from its use are lower than the risks arising from other aerial equipment and land-based application equipment. These factors shall include criteria relating to: (a) unmanned aircraft, including in relation to spray drift, number and size of rotors, payload, boom width and overall weight, operating height and speed; (b) wind speed; (c) its topography; (d) products authorized for use as ultra-low volume formulations intechnical specifications of the the weather conditions, including the area to be sprayed, including the availability of plant protection potential use of unmanned aircraft the relevant Member State; (e) in conjunction with real time kinematic precision farming in certain cases; (f) pilots operating an unmanned aircraft; (g) multiple unmanned aircraft in the same area.el of training required for potential concurrent use of
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2271 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. An aerial application by an unmanned aircraft may be exempted by the Member State from the prohibition laid down in Article 20(1) where factors related to the use of the unmanned aircraft demonstrate that the risks from its use are lower than the risks arising from other aerial equipment and land-based application equipment. These factors shall include criteria relating toMember states may create a register listing makes of unmanned aerial vehicles available for the application of plant protection products up to 6 months after the entry into force of this regulation. Member States can use the following criteria for the register:
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2277 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the weather conditions, including wind speed in which the unmanned aerial vehicle can be operated;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2278 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the area and crop to be sprayed, including its topography in which the unmanned aerial vehicle can be operated;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2279 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the availability of plant protection products authorized for use as ultra-low volume formulations in the relevant Member State;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2282 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) potential use of unmanned aircraft in conjunction with real time kinematic precision farming in certain cases;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2283 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) the level of training required for pilots operating an unmanned aircraft;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2286 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) potential concurrent use of multiple unmanned aircraft in the same area.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2287 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States have the possibility to set criteria for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, for example: (1) to set the level of training required for pilots operating an unmanned aircraft;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2291 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 supplementing this Regulation to specify precise criteria in relation to the factors set out in paragraph 2 once technical progress and scientific developments allow for the development of such precise criteriatechnical qualifications, use or training.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2292 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 supplementing this Regulationcan supplement this Regulation and inform the Member States to specify precise criteria in relation to the factors set out in paragraph 2 once technical progress and scientific developments allow for the development of such precise criteria.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2295 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. By … [OP: please insert the date of application of this Regulation], Member States shall have in place effective measures and establish the necessary structures to facilitate in a manner that does not endanger human health or the environment, the safe disposal of any unused plant protection products, any dilute solupreparations containing plant protection products and any packaging of plant protection.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2298 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) disposal of obsolete plant protection products and remnantsor remnants that are no longer authorized or in use and their packaging.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2300 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall take all necessary measures regarding plant protection products authorised for non- professional users to prevent and, where prevention is not possible, to limit dangerous handling operations. Those measures may include measures relating to size limits for packaging or containers. Those measures may provide that non- professional users may only use low-risk plant protection products and other plant protection products that are in the form of ready to use formulations and measures for the use of safe closure or a locking device for packaging or containers.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2303 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Manufacturers, distributors and professional users shall ensure that plant protection products are stored in specific storage facilities for plant protection products that are constructed in such a way as to prevent unwanted releases and are marked as storage facilities for plant protection products.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2305 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Manufacturers, distributors and professional users shall ensure that location, size, ventilation and construction materials of the storage facility are suitable to prevent unwanted releases and to protect human health and the environment.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2312 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Advice on the use of a plant protection product to a professional user may only be given by an advisor for whom a training certificate has been issued for following courses for advisors in accordance with Article 25 or who has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2313 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Advice on the use of a plant protection product to a professional user may only be given by an advisor for whom a training certificate has been issued for following courses for advisors in accordance with Article 25 or who has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2325 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. A distributor shall only sell a plant protection product authorised for professional use to a purchaser or his or her representative when that distributor has checked, at the time of purchase, that the purchaser or representative is a professional user and holds a training certificate for following courses for professional users issued in accordance with Article 25 or has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2328 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. A distributor shall only sell a plant protection product authorised for professional use to a purchaser or his or her representative when that distributor has checked, at the time of purchase, that the purchaser or representative is a professional user and holds a training certificate for following courses for professional users issued in accordance with Article 25 or has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2333 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Where a purchaser is a legal person, a distributor may sell a plant protection product authorised for professional use to a representative of the purchaser of the plant protection product when that distributor has checked, at the time of purchase, that the representative is the holder of a training certificate for following courses for professional users issued in accordance with Article 25 or has a proof of entry in a centraln electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2334 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Where a purchaser is a legal person, a distributor may sell a plant protection product authorised for professional use to a representative of the purchaser of the plant protection product when that distributor has checked, at the time of purchase, that the representative is the holder of a training certificate for following courses for professional users issued in accordance with Article 25 or has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2336 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. A distributor shall direct a purchaser of a plant protection product to read its label prior to use and to use the product in accordance with the instructions on the label and shall inform the purchaser of the website referred to in Article 27.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2346 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 5
5. Each distributor shall ensure that it has sufficient staff that hold a training certificate for following courses for distributors issued in accordance with Article 25 or has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5) available at the time of sale to provide adequate responses to purchasers of plant protection products at the moment of sale on their use, related health and environmental risks and the appropriate safety instructions to manage those risks if questioned.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2347 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 5
5. Each distributor shall ensure that it has sufficient staff that hold a training certificate for following courses for distributors issued in accordance with Article 25 or has a proof of entry in a central electronic register for following such courses in accordance with Article 25(5) available at the time of sale to provide adequate responses to purchasers of plant protection products at the moment of sale on their use, related health and environmental risks and the appropriate safety instructions to manage those risks.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2349 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 6
6. The distributor referred to in paragraph 5 shall inform the purchaser of a plant protection product about less hazardous control techniques before the purchaser buys a plant protection product with a higher risk for human health and the environment.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2354 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24a Sale of plant protection products for private use 1. Member States shall take all necessary measures in relation to plant protection products authorized for non- professional users to prevent or, where that is not possible, to limit hazardous handling. 2. The Member States shall take the following measures, specifically for plant protection products for non-professional users that are to be classified as low-risk plant protection products: (a) Limiting the size of containers or packaging (b) Measures that non-professional users may only use low-risk plant protection products and other plant protection products only in the form of ready-to-use formulations (c) Measures are taken to use a safety seal or a locking device for packaging or containers, which is intended in particular to protect children. (d) Distribution of low-risk crop protection products only in usual amounts for normal domestic use. (e) Storage of low-risk crop protection products for non-professional users behind lockable sales displays, provided these are open to the public. (f) Targeted notification of the sales staff to possible alternatives and dangers in the case of low-risk crop protection products 3. Low-risk plant protection products for private use may only be received on- site from distributors and by trained specialist staff and may not be sent to consumers.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2363 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) initial and follow up tTraining to professional users and distributors on the subjects listed in Annex III;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2365 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) practical training for professional users on the use of application equipment in professional use;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2369 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) extensive tTraining for advisors on the subjects listed in Annex III with particular emphasis on the application of integrated pest management.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2376 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority or authorities responsible for the implementation of the system for the training and certification of all training referred to in paragraph 1 and for issuing and renewing training certificates, updating the central electronic register, providing proof of entry in the central electronic registerproviding proof and overseeing that the tasks referred to in paragraph 1 are carried out by the body that provided the training.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2378 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority or authorities responsible for the implementation of the system for the training and certification of all training referred to in paragraph 1 and for issuing and renewing training certificates, updating the central electronic register, providing proof of entry in the central electronic register and overseeing that the tasks referred to in paragraph 1 are carried out by the body that provided the training.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2381 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. A training certificate or an entry in a central electronic register shall contain the following information:
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2382 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. A training certificate or an entry in a central electronic register shall contain the following information:
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2385 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) the employer of the professional user, distributor or advisor to whom the training was provided, where that employer is a legal person or a natural person in its professional capacity;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2395 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point g
(g) the validity period of the training certificate or entry in the central electronica register.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2396 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – point g
(g) the validity period of the training certificate or entry in the central electronic register.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2400 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 5
5. A competent authority designated in accordance with paragraph 2 shall provide electronica proof of entry in a central electronic register to a professional user, distributor or advisor at the time the entry is made. Such electronic proof shall include a record of the period of validity of the entry in the central electronic register.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2401 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 5
5. A competent authority designated in accordance with paragraph 2 shall provide electronic proof of entry in a central electronic register to a professional user, distributor or advisor at the time the entry is made. Such electronic proof shall include a record of the period of validity of the entry in the central electronic register.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2404 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 6
6. A training certificate or an entry in a centraln electronic register shall be valid for 106 years in the case of an independent distributor or professional user and for 5 years in the case of an advisor. Trainings may at last partially also be delivered in a virtual format, where appropriate and feasible.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2408 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 6
6. A training certificate or an entry in a central electronic register shall be valid for 10 years in the case of a distributor or professional user and for 5 years in the case of an advisor.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2410 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7
7. Subject to paragraph 6, a training certificate or an entry in a central electronic register shall only be made or renewed if the holder of the certificate or the person whose name has been entered in the central electronic register demonstrates satisfactory completion of an initial and follow up training or extensive training referred to in paragraph 1, point (a) or (c).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2411 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7
7. Subject to paragraph 6, a training certificate or an entry in a central electronic register shall only be made or renewed if the holder of the certificate or the person whose name has been entered in the central electronic register demonstrates satisfactory completion of an initial and follow up training or extensive training referred to in paragraph 1, point (a) or (c).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2414 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 9
9. A competent authority designated in accordance with paragraph 2 or an appointed body referred to in paragraph 1 shall withdraw a training certificate if it was incorrectly issued or renewed or shall correct an entry in the central electronica register if it was incorrectly introduced.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2415 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 9
9. A competent authority designated in accordance with paragraph 2 or an appointed body referred to in paragraph 1 shall withdraw a training certificate if it was incorrectly issued or renewed or shall correct an entry in the central electronic register if it was incorrectly introduced.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2417 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 amending Annex III in order to take into account technical progress and scientific developments.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2425 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. EWithin 6 months after entering into force, each Member State shall designate a competent authority to establish, oversee and monitor the operation of a system of independent advisors for professional users. That system may make use of the impartial farm advisors referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 2021/2115, who must be regularly trained and can be funded under Article 78 of the same regulation.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2429 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The competent authority referred to in paragraph 1 shall ensure that any advisor registerindependent advisor must be able to demonstrate, if requested inby the system referred to in that paragraph (‘competent authority in accordance with paragraph 1, that the independent advisor’) is free from any conflict of interest and, in particular, is not in a situation which, directly or indirectly, could affect their ability to carry out their professional duties in an impartial manner.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2438 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. Each professional user shall consult an independent advisor at least once aevery 6 years for the purposes of receiving the strategic advice referred to in paragraph 4.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2451 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – point e
(e) where chemical plant protection products are necessary, mMeasures to effectively minimise risks to human health and the environment, in particular to biodiversity, including pollinators, from such use, including risk mitigation measures and techniques.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2458 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority to provide information to the public, in particular through awareness-raising programmes, on the occurrence of harmful organisms and the associated risks for food quality and in relation to the risks associated with the use of plant protection products.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2463 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. The competent authority referred to in paragraph 1 shall establish a website or websites dedicated to providing information on the appearance of harmful organisms and on risks associated with the use of plant protection products. That information may be provided directly or by providing links to relevant websites of other national or international bodies.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2468 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the potentialrisk assessments that plant protection products must undergo before authorization and in the event of an extension or re-authorisation, and the scientific arguments for the safe use of plant protection products and the risks to human health and the environment throug, with acute or chronic effects relatingwhich may be due to the use of plant protection products;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2475 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) The occurrence and spread of the most important pests and their impact on plants and crops.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2489 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) permits granted under Article 18 or Article 20;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2494 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) the rights of third parties to request access to information on the use of plant protection products by addressing the relevant competent authority in accordance with Article 67(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2497 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – title
Information on acute and chronic poisoning and occupational diseases
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2500 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State shall designate a competent authority to maintain or put in place systems for gathering and keepingThe European Commission is developing, maintaining and setting up a system within the framework of the European Occupational Diseases Statistics (EODS) to collect the following information on acute and chronic cases of poisoning incidents arising fromand occupational diseases as a result of exposure of persons to plant protection products: within 2 years of the entry into force of this regulation includes the following points:
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2512 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Medical certificate on the case of poisoning
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2513 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By 31 AugustDecember every year, each Member State shall submit to the Commission shall publish a report containing the following information:
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2516 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the information referred to in paragraph 1 as regards each poisoning incident.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2518 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts to establish the format for the submission of the information and data referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 41(2)is obligated to guarantee that sensitive data is collected with due regard to data protection and only entered into the system with explicit consent from the data subject.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2519 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Member States may refer to the system for recording acute and chronic poisoning and occupational diseases on a publicly accessible website.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2523 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29
Electronic register of application equipment in professional use 1. first day of the month following 9 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], an owner of application equipment in professional use shall enter the fact that he or she is the owner of the application equipment in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33, using the form set out in Annex V, unless the Member State in which the owner uses the equipment has exempted that equipment from inspection in accordance with Article 32(3). 2. professional use is sold, the seller and the buyer shall enter the fact of the sale, within 30 days after the sale, in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33, using the form set out in Annex V, unless the application equipment in professional use has been exempted from inspection in the relevant Member State(s) in accordance with Article 32(3). A similar obligation to enter a transfer of ownership in the electronic register applies in the case of any other changes of ownership of application equipment in professional use that has not been exempted from inspection in the relevant Member State(s) in accordance with Article 32(3). 3. If application equipment in professional use is withdrawn from use and is not intended to be used again, its owner shall, within 30 days after the withdrawal from use, enter the fact that the equipment has been withdrawn from use in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33, using the form set out in Annex V. 4. professional use is returned to use, its owner shall, within 30 days after the return to use, enter that fact in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33 using the form set out in Annex V. 5. adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 amending Annex V in order to take into account technical progress and scientific developments.Article 29 deleted By … [OP please insert the date = If application equipment in If application equipment in The Commission is empowered to
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2524 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – title
Electronic rRegister of application equipment in professional use
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2525 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – title
Electronic rRegister of application equipment in professional use
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2530 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. By … [OP please insert the date = first day of the month following 9 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], an owner of application equipment in professional use shall enter the fact that he or she is the owner of the application equipment in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33, using the form set out in Annex V, unless the Member State in which the owner uses the equipment has exempted that equipment from inspection in accordance with Article 32(3).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2531 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. By … [OP please insert the date = first day of the month following 9 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], an owner of application equipment in professional use shall enter the fact that he or she is the owner of the application equipment in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33, using the form set out in Annex V, unless the Member State in which the owner uses the equipment has exempted that equipment from inspection in accordance with Article 32(3).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2533 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. If application equipment in professional use is sold, the seller and the buyer shall enter the fact of the sale, within 360 days after the sale, in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33, using the form set out in Annex V, unless the application equipment in professional use has been exempted from inspection in the relevant Member State(s) in accordance with Article 32(3). A similar obligation to enter a transfer of ownership in the electronic register applies in the case of any other changes of ownership of application equipment in professional use that has not been exempted from inspection in the relevant Member State(s) in accordance with Article 32(3). An exception to the recording of application devices in the register within 60 days applies in the context of a family farm takeover and must be made no later than the next due inspection for plant protection devices.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2536 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. If application equipment in professional use is sold, the seller and the buyer shall enter the fact of the sale, within 30 days after the sale, in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33, using the form set out in Annex V, unless the application equipment in professional use has been exempted from inspection in the relevant Member State(s) in accordance with Article 32(3). A similar obligation to enter a transfer of ownership in the electronic register applies in the case of any other changes of ownership of application equipment in professional use that has not been exempted from inspection in the relevant Member State(s) in accordance with Article 32(3).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2538 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. If application equipment in professional use is withdrawn from use and is not intended to be used again, its owner shall, within 30 days after the withdrawal from use, enter the fact that the equipment has been withdrawn from use in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33, using the form set out in Annex V.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2539 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. If application equipment in professional use is withdrawn from use and is not intended to be used again, its owner shall, within 30 days after the withdrawal from use, enter the fact that the equipment has been withdrawn from use in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33, using the form set out in Annex V.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2540 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4
4. If application equipment in professional use is returned to use, its owner shall, within 30 days after the return to use, enter that fact in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33 using the form set out in Annex V.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2541 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4
4. If application equipment in professional use is returned to use, its owner shall, within 30 days after the return to use, enter that fact in the electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33 using the form set out in Annex V.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2542 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegatedimplementing acts in accordance with Article 40 amending Annex V in order to take into account technical progress and scientific developments.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2544 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) establish and maintain a central electronic register to record information on all application equipment in professional use in the Member State;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2545 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) establish and maintain a central electronic register to record information on all application equipment in professional use in the Member State;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2549 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) use the central electronic register to receive and process third party entries regarding ownership, transfer of ownership, sale, withdrawal from use and return to use of application equipment in professional use;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2550 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) use the central electronic register to receive and process third party entries regarding ownership, transfer of ownership, sale, withdrawal from use and return to use of application equipment in professional use;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2563 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member State shall carry out official controls to verify compliance by operators with the provisions of this Regulation relating to application equipment. Member States shall take appropriate follow-up measures to remedy any specific or systemic shortcomings identified through controls performed by the Commission experts in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4. They shall give the necessary assistance to ensure that the Commission experts have access to all premises or parts of premises, and goods, and to information, including computer systems, relevant for the execution of their duties.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2569 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3
3. Commission experts shall perform controls, including audits, in each Member State to verify the application of the rules relating to application equipment laid down in this Regulation. The experts may investigate and collect information on official controls and enforcement practices in the area of application equipment.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2570 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3
3. Commission experts shall perform controls, including audits, in each Member State to verify the application of the rules relating to application equipment laid down in this Regulation. The experts may investigate and collect information on official controls and enforcement practices in the area of application equipment.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2573 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall: (a) findings and on recommendations addressing the shortcomings identified by its experts during these controls; (b) those controls have been performed a copy of the draft report referred to in point (a) for its comments; (c) State referred to in point (b) into account in preparing the final report on the findings of the controls performed by its experts in the Member States as provided for in this Article; (d) report referred to in point (c) and the comments of the Member States referred to in point (b).deleted prepare a draft report on the send to the Member State where take the comments of the Member make publicly available the final
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2574 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall: (a) findings and on recommendations addressing the shortcomings identified by its experts during these controls; (b) those controls have been performed a copy of the draft report referred to in point (a) for its comments; (c) State referred to in point (b) into account in preparing the final report on the findings of the controls performed by its experts in the Member States as provided for in this Article; (d) report referred to in point (c) and the comments of the Member States referred to in point (b).deleted prepare a draft report on the send to the Member State where take the comments of the Member make publicly available the final
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2583 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 6
6. The results of each inspection for which application equipment in professional use passes the test shall be recorded by the competent authority referred to in Article 30 in the central electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2585 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 6
6. The results of each inspection for which application equipment in professional use passes the test shall be recorded by the competent authority referred to in Article 30 in the central electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2589 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 7 – point b
(b) recorded by that competent authority in the central electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2590 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 7 – point b
(b) recorded by that competent authority in the central electronic register of application equipment in professional use referred to in Article 33.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2595 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegatedimplementing acts in accordance with Article 40 amending this Article and Annex IV in order to take into account technical progress and scientific developments.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2601 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) spraying equipment mounted on trains or aircraft according to Article 20;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2603 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2
2. Before laying down less stringent inspection requirements and different inspection intervals as referred to in paragraph 1, a Member State shall carry out a risk assessment on their potential impacts on human health and the environment. The competent authority referred to in Article 30 shall maintain a copy of the risk assessment for control by the Commission.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2605 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Hand-held application devices or knapsack sprayers with a volume of up to 100 litres are generally excluded from Chapter VIII (application equipment).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2606 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. A Member State may exempt from inspection referred to in Article 31 handheld application equipment or knapsack sprayers, in professional use, based on a risk assessment on their potential impact on human health and the environment, which shall include an estimation of the scale of use. The competent authority referred to in Article 30 shall maintain a copy of the risk assessment for control by the Commission.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2609 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4
4. Application equipment in professional use that has been exempted from inspection in accordance with paragraph 3 shall not be subject to the requirement to make an entry in the electronic register referred to in Article 29 or the registration requirements referred to in Article 33.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2611 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4
4. Application equipment in professional use that has been exempted from inspection in accordance with paragraph 3 shall not be subject to the requirement to make an entry in the electronic register referred to in Article 29 or the registration requirements referred to in Article 33.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2614 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
1. designated by a Member State pursuant to Article 30 shall establish and maintain a central electronic register to record: (a) parties pursuant to Article 20(2), point (b)(i), and Article 29; (b) certificates as set out in Article 31(6) and (7)(b); (c) paragraph 2 on application equipment in professional use in its Member State that has not been exempted from inspection under Article 32(3). 2. to in Article 30 shall, at the timeArticle 33 deleted Electronic register of application equipment in professional use Each competent authority information entered by third records of inspection, recors and othe followingr information: (a) the inspections; (b) equipment, if available; (c) available; (d) current owner; (e) ownership, the date of each transfer and the name and address of previous owners within the last five years; (f) (g) the width of the horizontal spray boom, if applicable; (h) the nozzle type(s) present on the application equipment at the time of inspection; (i) in the case of boom sprayers, whether section and/or nozzle control through geospatial localisation technology is present or absent as set out in The competent authorities referred the name of the body carrying out the unique ID onf the application equipment; (j) years, the date of each inspection carried out in accordance with Article 31; (k) whether the application equipment passed or failed each inspection carried out under Article 31; (l) the reasons for any failed inspection. 3. Where application equipment does not bear a unique ID as referred to in paragraph 2, point (b), the competent authorities referred to in Article 30 shall supply a unique ID.the date of manufacture, if the name and address of the where there has been a transfer of the tank size; for equipment older than three
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2615 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33
Electronic register of application equipment in professional use 1. designated by a Member State pursuant to Article 30 shall establish and maintain a central electronic register to record: (a) parties pursuant to Article 20(2), point (b)(i), and Article 29; (b) certificates as set out in Article 31(6) and (7)(b); (c) paragraph 2 on application equipment in professional use in its Member State that has not been exempted from inspection under Article 32(3). 2. to in Article 30 shall, atArticle 33 deleted Each competent authority information entered by third records of inspections and other information as set out in The competent authorities referred the tiname of inspection, record the following information: (a) the inspections; (b) equipment, if available; (c) available; (d) current owner; (e) ownership, the date of each transfer and the name and address of previous owners within ththe body carrying out the unique ID of the application the date of manufacture, if the name and address of the where there lhast five years; (f) (g) boom, if applicable; (h) application equipment at the time of inspection; (i) whether section and/or nozzle control through geospatial localisation technology is present or absent on the application equipment; (j) years, been a transfer of the tank size; the width of the horizontal spray the nozzle type(s) present on the in the datcase of each inspection carried out in accordance with Article 31; (k) passed or failed each inspection carried out under Article 31; (l) the reasons for any failed inspection. 3. Where application equipment does not bear a unique ID as referred to in paragraph 2, point (b), the competent authorities referred to in Article 30 shall supply a unique ID.boom sprayers, for equipment older than three whether the application equipment
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2616 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – title
Electronic rRegister of application equipment in professional use
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2618 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each competent authority designated by a Member State pursuant to Article 30 shall establish and maintain a central electronic register to record:
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2619 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each competent authority designated by a Member State pursuant to Article 30 shall establish and maintain a central electronic register to record:
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2620 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) records of inspections and certificates as set out in Article 31(6) and (7)(b);
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2624 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) where there has been a transfer of ownership, the date of each transfer and the name and address of previous owners within the last five yearsthe transfer;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2625 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) the tank sizeVolume of the tank in litres for containers for application of plant protection products in liquid form;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2626 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) the work width of the horizontal spray boom, if applicable;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2629 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) in the case of boom sprayers, whether section and/or nozzle control through geospatial localisation technology is present or absent on the application equipment;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2631 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) for equipment older than three years, the date of eachthe last inspection carried out in accordance with Article 31;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2632 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point k
(k) whether the application equipment passed or failed each inspection carried out under Article 31;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2637 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – title
Methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two national and two Union wide 20305 reduction targets
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2641 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two Union 2030 reduction targets and the two nationalwide 20305 reduction targets until and including 2030 is laid down in Annex I. This methodology shall be based on statistical data collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2650 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Using the methodology set out in Annex I, the Commission shall calculate the results of progress towards achieving the two Union and two national 2030 reduction targets annuallywide until and including 20305 and publish those results on the website referred to in Article 7.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2657 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1
1. The methodology for calculating progress in relation to harmonised risk indicators 1, 2 and 2a, at both Union and Member StateUnion level, is laid down in Annex VI. This methodology shall be based on statistical data collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2658 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 3
3. Using the methodology set out in Annex VI, each Member State shall calculate the results of harmonised risk indicators 1, 2 and 2a on an annual basis at national level.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2660 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 40 amending this Article and Annex VI in order to take into account technical progress, including progress in the availability of statistical data, and scientific and agronomic developments. Such delegated acts may modify the existing harmonised risk indicators or provide for new harmonised risk indicators, which may take into account Member States’ progress towards achieving the target of having 25% of their utilised agricultural area devoted to organic farming by 2030 as referred to in Article 8(1), point (d).
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2670 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 5
5. By… [OP please insert the date = first day of the month following 12 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall complete an evaluation of harmonised risk indicators 1, 2 and 2a. This evaluation shall be based on scientific research from the Joint Research Centre and extensive consultation of stakeholders, including Member States, scientific experts and civil society organisations. The evaluation shall include the methodologies tomay be used in formulating new and modifying existing harmonised risk indicators in accordance with paragraph 4.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2675 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36
Member State evaluation of progress 1. the results of each calculation of (a) progress towards achieving each of the two national 2030 reduction targets as referred to in Article 34 and (b) harmonised risk indicators at Member State level, as referred to in Article 35, each time the calculations are performed. 2. risk indicators at Member State level referred to in Article 35 shall: (a) identify five active substances influencing the result most significantly; (b) the target pests on which the active substances referred to in point (a) are used; (c) specify available non-chemical methods to combat those pests; (d) summarise the actions taken to reduce the use and risk of the active substances referred to in point (a) and any barriers to the adoption of alternative pest controls. 3. the results of the calculations of harmonised risk indicators at Member State level, as specified in Annex VI, and the associated evaluations carried out pursuant to this Article to the Commission and to the other Member States and shall publish this information and other national indicators or quantifiable objectives referred to in paragraph 4 on the websites referred to in Article 27(2). 4. indicators specified in Annex VI and the data specified in Annex II, Member States may additionally continue to use existing, or to develop additional, national indicators or quantifiable objectives, and other data collected at a national or regional level, including future data on the use of plant protection products, that relates to the indicators and targets referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2.Article 36 deleted calculations and harmonised risk indicators Each Member State shall evaluate Evaluations of the harmonised specify the crops or situations and Member States shall communicate Further to harmonised risk
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2680 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall evaluate the results of each calculation of (a) progress towards achieving each of the two nationalUnion wide 20305 reduction targets as referred to in Article 34 and (b) harmonised risk indicators at Member State level, as referred to in Article 35, each time the calculations are performed.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2694 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1
Member States shallmay lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and shall take the measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Member States shall without delay notify the Commission of those rules and of those measures and shall notify it, without delay, of any subsequent amendment affecting them.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2695 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39
Member States may recover the costs rArticle 39 delaeted to carrying out their obligations under this Regulation by means of fees orFees and charges.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2696 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1
Member States may recover the costs related to carrying out their obligations under this Regulation by means of fees or charges.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2746 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – subheading 1
METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATING PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE TWO UNION AND TWO NATIONAL 20305 REDUCTION TARGETS
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2747 #
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2757 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
[...]deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2794 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point 4
4. The baseline for reduction target 1 shall be set at 100, and is equal to the average result of the above calculation for the period 20151-20178.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2799 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point 6
6. The Commission shall calculate the progress towards achieving reduction target 1 in accordance with Article 34(2) of this Regulation for each calendar year and at the latest 20 months after the end of the year for which progress towards the reduction target 1 is being calculated.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2806 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point 3
3. The baseline for reduction target 2 shall be set at 100, and is equal to the average result of the above calculation for the period 20151-20178.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2810 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point 5
5. The Commission shall calculate progress towards achieving reduction target 2 in accordance with Article 34(2) of this Regulation for each calendar year and at the latest 20 months after the end of the year for which progress towards reduction target 2 is being calculated.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2817 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – subheading 1
DATA TO BE PROVIDED IN ANNUAL PROGRESS AND IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS BY 31 AUGUSTDECEMBER OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2824 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. the percentage of professional users controlled for integrated pest management implementation;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2827 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. the percentage of professional users failing to comply with the obligation to keep electronic records on integrated pest management implementation;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2828 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. the percentage of professional users that failed to comply with the obligation to keep pesticide use data electronically;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2832 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. the number of permits for use of plant protection products in sensitive areas;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2833 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
7. the percentage of utilised agricultural area and other areas covered by permits for use of plant protection products in sensitive areas;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2836 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
(b) exemptions from inspection for handheld application equipment or knapsack sprayers, in professional use.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2838 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 2 – point 10
10. the percentage of professional users, advisors and distributors trained in the subjects listed in Annex III and holding a training certificate in accordance with Article 25 or who has a proof of entry in a central electronic register in accordance with Article 25(5), broken down by professional users, advisors and distributors;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2839 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 2 – point 11
11. the percentage of professional users that failed to comply with the obligation to use independent advisory services at least once a year.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2841 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 3 – point 12
12. the estimated percentage of application equipment in professional use registered on the electronic register of application equipment in professional use;deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2842 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 3 – point 13
13. the percentagenumber of registered application equipment in professional use and due for inspection that has been inspected;
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2843 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 3 – point 14
14. the percentage, at time of inspection, of application equipment in professional use fitted with risk mitigation devices.deleted
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2844 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 4
Member State further measures to implement integrated pest management: 15. agricultural area in each Member Sdeleted the percentatge that is covered by crop-specific rules that have been made legally binding under national legislation.of utilised
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2847 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 2 – paragraph 4 – point 15
15. the percentage of utilised agricultural area in each Member State that is covered by crop-specific rules that have been made legally binding under national legislatioguidelines in its National action plan.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2853 #
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2887 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III a (new)
Training subjects referred to in Article 25. 1. All relevant legislation regarding pesticides and their use. 2. The existence and risks of illegal (counterfeit) plant protection products, and the methods to identify such products. 3. The hazards and risks associated with pesticides, and how to identify and control them, in particular: (a) risks to humans (operators, residents, bystanders, people entering treated areas and those handling or eating treated items) and how factors such as smoking exacerbate these risks; (b) symptoms of pesticide poisoning and first aid measures; (c) risks to non-target plants, beneficial insects, wildlife, biodiversity and the environment in general. 4. Notions on integrated pest management strategies and techniques, integrated crop management strategies and techniques, organic farming principles, biological pest control methods, information on the general principles and crop or sector-specific guidelines for integrated pest management. 5. Initiation to comparative assessment at user level to help professional users make the most appropriate choices on pesticides with the least side effects on human health, non- target organisms and the environment among all authorised products for a given pest problem, in a given situation. 6. Measures to minimise risks to humans, non-target organisms and the environment: safe working practices for storing, handling and mixing pesticides, and disposing of empty packaging, other contaminated materials and surplus pesticides (including tank mixes), whether in concentrate or dilute form; recommended way to control operator exposure (personal protection equipment). 7. Risk-based approaches which take into account the local water extraction variables such as climate, soil and crop types, and relieves. 8. Procedures for preparing pesticide application equipment for work, including its calibration, and for its operation with minimum risks to the user, other humans, non-target animal and plant species, biodiversity and the environment, including water resources. 9. Use of pesticide application equipment and its maintenance, and specific spraying techniques (e.g. low- volume spraying and low-drift nozzles), as well as the objectives of the technical check of sprayers in use and ways to improve spray quality. Specific risks linked to use of handheld pesticide application equipment or knapsack sprayers and the relevant risk management measures. 10. Emergency action to protect human health, the environment including water resources in case of accidental spillage and contamination and extreme weather events that would result in pesticide leaching risks. 11. Special care in sensitive areas. 12. Health monitoring and access facilities to report on any incidents or suspected incidents. 13. Record keeping of any use of pesticides, in accordance with the relevant legislation.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2888 #
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2894 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV a (new)
Health and safety and environmental requirements relating to the inspection of pesticide application equipment The inspection of pesticide application equipment shall cover all aspects important to achieve a high level of safety and protection of human health and the environment. Full effectiveness of the application operation should be ensured by proper performance of devices and functions of the equipment to guarantee the following objectives are met. The pesticide application equipment must function reliably and be used properly for its intended purpose ensuring that pesticides can be accurately dosed and distributed. The equipment must be in such a condition as to be filled and emptied safely, easily and completely and prevent leakage of pesticides. It must permit easy and thorough cleaning. It must also ensure safe operations, and be controlled and capable of being immediately stopped from the operator’s seat. Where necessary, adjustments must be simple, accurate and capable of being reproduced. Particular attention should be paid to: 1. Power transmission parts: The power take-off driveshaft guard and the guard of the power input connection shall be fitted and in good condition and the protective devices and any moving or rotating power transmission parts shall not be affected in their function so as to ensure protection of the operator. 2. Pump: The pump capacity shall be suited to the needs of the equipment and the pump must function properly in order to ensure a stable and reliable application rate. There shall be no leakages from the pump. 3. Agitation: Agitation devices must ensure a proper recirculation in order to achieve an even concentration of the whole volume of the liquid spray mixture in the tank. 4. Spray liquid tank: Spray tanks including indicator of tank content, filling devices, strainers and filters, emptying and rinsing systems, and mixing devices shall operate in such a way as to minimise accidental spillage, uneven concentration distribution, operator exposure and residual content. 5. Measuring systems, control and regulation systems: All devices for measuring, switching on and off and adjusting pressure and/or flow rate shall be properly calibrated and work correctly and there shall be no leakages. Control of pressure and operation of pressure adjustment devices shall be easily possible during application. Pressure adjustment devices shall maintain a constant working pressure at constant revolutions of the pump, in order to ensure that a stable volume application rate is applied. 6. Pipes and hoses: Pipes and hoses shall be in proper condition to avoid disturbance of liquid flow or accidental spillage in case of failure. There shall be no leakages from pipes or hoses when run with the maximum obtainable pressure for the system. 7. Filtering: In order to avoid turbulence and heterogeneity in spray patterns, filters shall be in good condition and the mesh size of the filters shall correspond to the size of nozzles fitted on the sprayer. Where applicable the filter blockage indication system shall operate correctly. 8. Spray boom (for equipment spraying pesticides by means of a horizontally positioned boom, located close to the crop or the material to be treated). The spray boom must be in good condition and stable in all directions. The fixation and adjustment systems and the devices for damping unintended movements and slope compensation must work correctly. 9. Nozzles:Nozzles must work properly to control dripping when spraying stops. To ensure homogeneity of the spray pattern, the flow rate of each individual nozzle shall not deviate significantly from the data of the flow rate tables provided by the manufacturer. 10. Distribution: The transverse and vertical (in case of applications in vertical crops) distribution of the spray mixture in the target area must be even, where relevant. 11. Blower (for equipment distributing pesticides by air assistance): The blower must be in good condition and must ensure a stable and reliable air stream.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2918 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Section 2 – point 6
6. The Commission shall calculate and publish the results of harmonised risk indicator 1 at Union level in accordance with Article 35(2) of this Regulation for each calendar year and at the latest 20 months after the end of the year for which harmonised risk indicator 1 is being calculated.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2920 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Section 2 – point 7
7. The Member States shall calculate and publish the results of harmonised risk indicator 1 at national level in accordance with Article 35(3) of this Regulation for each calendar year and at the latest 20 months after the end of the year for which harmonised risk indicator 1 is being calculated.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2938 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Section 3 – point 6
6. The Commission shall calculate and publish the results of harmonised risk indicator 2 at Union level in accordance with Article 35(2) of this Regulation for each calendar year and at the latest 20 months after the end of the year for which harmonised risk indicator 2 is being calculated.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2940 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Section 3 – point 7
7. The Member States shall calculate and publish the results of harmonised risk indicator 2 at national level in accordance with Article 35(3) of this Regulation for each calendar year and at the latest 20 months after the end of the year for which harmonised risk indicator 2 is being calculated.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2943 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Section 3 – point 8
8. With effect from 1 January 2027, the methodology of harmonised risk indicator 2 shall be eventually replaced by the methodology of harmonised risk indicator 2a referred to in section 4 of this Annex.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2958 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Section 4 – point 6
6. The Commission shall calculate and publish the results of harmonised risk indicator 2a at Union level in accordance with Article 35(2) of this Regulation. This shall be done for the first time in 2027 using data from calendar years 2022 to 2025, and subsequently for each calendar year, at the latest 20 months after the end of the year for which harmonised risk indicator 2a is being calculated.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2959 #

2022/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – Section 4 – point 7
7. The Member States shall calculate and publish the results of harmonised risk indicator 2a at national level in accordance with Article 35(3) of this Regulation. This shall be done for the first time in 2027 using data from calendar years 2022 to 2025, and subsequently for each calendar year, at the latest 20 months after the end of the year for which harmonised risk indicator 2a is being calculated.
2023/04/05
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 131 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
The Committee on [Agriculture and Rural Development] calls on the Committee on [the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety], as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the [Commission proposal].
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 208 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Building on Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC and in order to support the achievement of the objectives set out in those Directives, Member States should put in place restoration measures to ensure the recovery of protected habitats and species, including wild birds, across Union areas, also in areas that fall outsidewithin Natura 2000 areas.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 219 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) DAppropriate deadlines should therefore be established for putting in place restoration measures within and beyond Natura 2000 sites, in order to gradually improve the condition of protected habitat types across the Union as well as to re-establish them until the favourable reference area needed to achieve favourable conservation status of those habitat types in the Union is reached. In order to give the necessary flexibility to Member States to put in place large scale restoration efforts, it is appropriate to group habitat types according to the ecosystem to which they belong and set the time-bound and quantified area-based targets for groups of habitat types. This will allow Member States to choose which habitats to restore first within the group.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 291 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Building on Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC and in order to support the achievement of the objectives set out in those Directives, Member States should put in place restoration measures to ensure the recovery of protected habitats and species, including wild birds, across Union areas, also in areas that fall outside Natura 2000.;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 298 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) DAppropriate deadlines should therefore be established for putting in place restoration measures within and beyond Natura 2000 sites, in order to gradually improve the condition of protected habitat types across the Union as well as to re-establish them until the favourable reference area needed to achieve favourable conservation status of those habitat types in the Union is reached. In order to give the necessary flexibility to Member States to put in place large scale restoration efforts, it is appropriate to group habitat types according to the ecosystem to which they belong and set the time-bound and quantified area-based targets for groups of habitat types. This will allow Member States to choose which habitats to restore first within the group.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 474 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to re-establish the habitat types listed in Annex I in areas not covered by those habitat types. Such measures shall be in place on areas representing at least 30 % of the additional overall surface needed to reach the total favourable reference area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex I, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, at least 60 % of that surface by 2040, and 100 % of that surface by 2050.deleted
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 489 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures for the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species listed in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC and of the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of wild birds covered by Directive 2009/147/EC that are necessary to improve the quality and quantity of those habitats, including by re-establishing them, and to enhance connectivity, until sufficient quality and quantity of those habitats is achieved.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 491 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this Article shall be based on the best available knowledge and the latest scientific evidence of the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex I, measured by the structure and functions which are necessary for their long-term maintenance including their typical species, as referred to in Article 1(e) of Directive 92/43/EEC, and of the quality and quantity of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article. Areas where the habitat types listed in Annex I are in unknown condition shall be considered as not being in good condition and the social and economic consequences of the establishment of such areas, in particular on production activities. Areas where the habitat types listed in Annex I are in unknown condition shall be the subject of an analysis on the basis of data collected by Member States in accordance with the methodology set out in Article 11(2). Cost effectiveness must also be taken into account when prioritising and allocating restoration measures.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 546 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations or other relevant circumstances which are directly caused by climate change; or
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 554 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
(c a) measures to maintain food security, including food production and affordability, and measures to maintain production of renewable resources;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 573 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations or other relevant circumstances which are directly caused by climate change:; or
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 578 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point c a (new)
(c a) measures to maintain food security, including food production and affordability, and measures to maintain production of renewable resources;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 594 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) an increase of habitat area in good condition for habitat types listed in Annex I until at least 90 % is in good condition and until the favourable reference area for each habitat type in each biogeographic region of their territory is reached;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 600 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a Restoration of productive and social functions of terrestrial, coastal and freshwater ecosystems 1. Member states shall, in accordance with the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, restore areas that, due to the loss of their natural conditions, have lost their production capacity, ability to produce important ecosystem services or ability to capture and store carbon dioxide. 2. Member states shall, in accordance with the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, restore areas that, due to the loss of their natural conditions, risk significantly worsening the effects of natural disasters such as floods, storms, fires and natural pests.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 624 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations or other relevant circumstances which are directly caused by climate change; or
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 634 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations or other relevant circumstances which are directly caused by climate change:; or
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 661 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a net gain of urban green space that is integrated into existing and new buildings and infrastructure developments, including through renovations and, renewals, restauration and de-sealing in all cities and in towns and suburbs.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 665 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall make an inventory of barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters and identify the barriers that need to be removed to contribute to the achievement of the restoration targets set out in Article 4 of this Regulation and of the objective of restoring at least 25 000 km of rivers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030, without prejudice to Directive 2000/60/EC, in particular Articles 4(3), 4(5) and 4(7) thereof, and Regulation 1315/2013, in particular Article 15 thereof.the achievement of good ecological potential and good surface water chemical status as defined in Directive 2000/60/EC;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 673 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this Article, in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in Article 12(2), point (f)Directive 2000/60/EC. When removing barriers, Member States shall primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 677 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall complemenmay support the removal of the barriers referred to in paragraph 2 by the measures necessary to improve the natural functions of the related floodplains.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 729 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to re-establish the habitat types listed in Annex I in areas not covered by those habitat types. Such measures shall be in place on areas representing at least 30 % of the additional overall surface needed to reach the total favourable reference area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex I, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, at least 60 % of that surface by 2040, and 100 % of that surface by 2050.deleted
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 729 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) share of agricultural land with high- diversity landscape features, inclucing hedgerows, dry-stone or earth wall features, planted areas, permanent grazing, individual monumental trees, trees in line or in group, ditches, terraces, ponds, field margins or contiguous organic farmland.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 744 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) 110 by 2030, 120 by 2040 and 130 by 2050, for Member States listed in Annex V with historically more depleted populations of farmland birds;deleted
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 753 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) 105 by 2030, 110 by 2040 and 115 by 2050, for Member States listed in Annex IV with historically less depleted populations of farmland birds.deleted
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 756 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures for the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species listed in Annexes II, IV and V to Directive 92/43/EEC and of the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of wild birds covered by Directive 2009/147/EC that are necessary to improve the quality and quantity of those habitats, including by re-establishing them, and to enhance connectivity, until sufficient quality and quantity of those habitats is achieved.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 765 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
For organic soils in agricultural use constituting drained peatlands, Member States shall put in place restoration measures. Those measures shall be in place on at least: (a) 30 % of such areas by 2030, of which at least a quarter shall be rewetted; (b) 50 % of such areas by 2040, of which at least half shall be rewetted; (c) 70 % of such areas by 2050, of which at least half shall be rewetted.deleted
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 779 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) 30 % of such areas by 2030, of which at least a quarter shall be rewetdeleted;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 791 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 50 % of such areas by 2040, of which at least half shall be rewetdeleted;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 805 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) 70 % of such areas by 2050, of which at least half shall be rewetdeleted.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 815 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall take measure to prevent cover-up and shrub encroachment, forestation and depletion of extensively managed agricultural land, in particular extensive grassland in border yield and mountain areas.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 840 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall achieve an increasing trend at national level of each of the following indicators in forest ecosystems, as further set out in Annex VI, measured in the period from the date of entry into force of this Regulation until 31 December 2030, and every three years thereafter, until the satisfactory levels identified in accordance with Article 11(3) are reached:in forest adaptation to climate change, as further set out in Annex VI;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 846 #
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 852 #
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 856 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) share of forests with uneven-aged structure;deleted
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 861 #
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 864 #
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 870 #
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 887 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare national restoration plans and carry out the preparatory monitoring and research needed to identify the restoration measures that are necessary to meet the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, taking into account the latest scientific evidence, practices and local conditions, cost-effective allocation and prioritization of restoration measures, while involving relevant stakeholders, such as landowners and land managers at every state of the process.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 917 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv
(iv) the areas most suitable for the re- establishment of habitat types in view of ongoing and projected changes to environmental conditions due to climate change;deleted
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 928 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the sufficient quality and quantity of the habitats of the species required for achieving their favourable conservation status, taking into account the areas most suitable for re-establishment of those habitats, and the connectivity needed between habitats in order for the species populations to thrive, as well as ongoing and projected changes to environmental conditions due to climate change.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 935 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) an increase of habitat area in good condition for habitat types listed in Annex I until at least 90 % is in good condition and until the favourable reference area for each habitat type in each biogeographic region of their territory is reached;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 944 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall identify and map the agricultural and forest areas in need of restoration, in particular the areas that, due to intensification or other management factors, are in need of enhanced connectivity and landscape diversitydevelop a methodology to identify and map areas in need of restoration, in particular those areas which, due to infrastructure measures and settlement activity are in need of enhanced connectivity and landscape diversity. The type of restoration measures recommended in these areas, and how restrictions of use and property disadvantages are compensated, shall be determined in agreement with the landowner of the area concerned. The identification and mapping exercises should include an informed process for any landowner and land manager whose land is being identified. To this end, the competent authority designated by the Member State shall seek contractual arrangements with landowners or other beneficial owners in order to safeguard the implementation, restriction or omission of the management and use of land under private law.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 973 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g a (new)
(g a) prior and informed consent principles as laid out in the Charter of Fundamental Rights;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 984 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9
9. Member States shall, when preparing the national restoration plans, aim at optimisbalancing the ecological, economic and social functions of ecosystems while fully respecting ownership rights, as well as their contribution to the sustainable development of the relevant regions and local communities.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 999 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11
11. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan is open, and inclusive and effectivensure cooperation and active engagement of landowners, in compliance with the principle of prior and informed consent and that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in its elaboration. Consultations shall comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 to 10 of Directive 2001/42/EC.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1004 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan is carried out in due consultation and cooperation with representatives of landowners and land managers. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan complies with the principle of prior and informed consent and that no area is considered for restorations actions without its owner having the opportunity to express its consent or opposition to the projects, nor without the available financial means for adequate compensation.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1064 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point n
(n) a summary of the process for preparing and establishing the national restoration plan, including information on public participation and ofn how the needs of local communities and stakeholders - including farmers and foresters - and property rights have been considered;
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1070 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
(o a) An explanation on how to ensure that the implementation of the restoration plans do not lead to a decrease of agricultural and forestry production within the Union or a shift to third countries and to ensure self-sufficiency with regional, high-quality food and biogenic raw materials.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1132 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that members of the public, in accordance with national law, that have a sufficient interest or thatlegitimate interest, as well as affected landowners and land managers, or those who maintain the impairment of a right, have access to a review procedure before a court of law, or an independent and impartial body established by law, to challenge the substantive or procedural legality of the national restoration plans and any failures to act of the competent authorities, regardless of the role members of the public have played during the process for preparing and establishing the national restoration plan.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1152 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the populations of the common farmland bird species listed in Annex V;deleted
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1166 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, points (a), (b) and (c), of this Article, concerning the stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral soils and the share of agricultural land with high- diversity landscape features, and (e) concerning the standing deadwood, the lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, the forest connectivity and the stock of organic carbon, shall be carried out at least every three years, and, where possible, every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, point (c) concerning the grassland butterfly index, that paragraph, points (d) and (e) concerning the common forest bird index, and that paragraph, point (f) concerning pollinator species shall be carried out every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, points (g) and (h), shall be carried out at least every six years and shall be coordinated with the reporting cycle under Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1212 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex I in order to adapt the groups of habitat types.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1216 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex II in order to adapt the list of habitat types and the groups of habitat types.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1226 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall make an inventory of barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters and identify the barriers that need to be removed to contribute to the achievement of the restoration targets set out in Article 4 of this Regulation and of the objective of restoring at least 25 000 km of rivers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030, without prejudice to Directive 2000/60/EC, in particular Articles 4(3), 4(5) and 4(7) thereof, and Regulation 1315/2013, in particular Article 15 thereof.the achievement of good ecological potential and good surface water chemical status as defined in Directive 2000/60/EC;
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1227 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex IV, in order to adapt the description, unit and methodology of indicators for agricultural ecosystems in accordance with the latest scientific evidence.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1234 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex V in order to update the list of species used for the common farmland bird index in the Member States.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1257 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall remove the barriers to longitudinal and lateral connectivity of surface waters identified under paragraph 1 of this Article, in accordance with the plan for their removal referred to in Article 12(2), point (f)Directive 2000/60/EC. When removing barriers, Member States shall primarily address obsolete barriers, which are those that are no longer needed for renewable energy generation, inland navigation, water supply or other uses.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1269 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – row 4
Share of agricultural land with high- diversity landscape features Description: High-diversity landscape features are elements of permanent natural or semi-natural vegetation present in an agricultural context which provide ecosystem services and support for biodiversity. In order to do so, landscape features need to be subject to as little external disturbances as possible to provide safe habitats for various taxa, and therefore need to comply with the following conditions: a) they canshall not be under productive agricultural use (including grazing or fodder production), and b) they should not receivetreated with fertilizsers or pesticide treatment. Land lying fallows. Set-aside land can be considered as a high diversity landscape features if it complies with criteria (a) and (b) above. Productive trees part of arable land agroforestry systems and productive elements in non-productive hedges can. Contiguous organic farmland, productive trees in agroforestry systems combining trees and arable land and productive elements of hedgerows may also be considered as high diversity landscape features, if they comply with criterion (b) above, and if harvestsing takes place only at momenttimes wheren it would notis not likely to compromise the high level of biodiversity levels. Unit: Percent (share of Utilised Agricultural Area). Methodology: as developed under indicator I.21, Annex I of Regulation 2021/2115, as based on LUCAS for landscape elements, Ballin M. et al., Redesign sample for Land Use/Cover Area frame Survey (LUCAS), Eurostat 2018, and for land laying fallow, Farm Structure, Reference Metadata in Single Integrated Metadata Structure, online publication, Eurostat.
2023/02/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1376 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) 110 by 2030, 120 by 2040 and 130 by 2050, for Member States listed in Annex V with historically more depleted populations of farmland birds;deleted
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1382 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) 105 by 2030, 110 by 2040 and 115 by 2050, for Member States listed in Annex IV with historically less depleted populations of farmland birds.deleted
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1407 #
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1424 #
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1440 #
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1489 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall achieve an increasing trend at national level of each of the following indicators in forest ecosystems, as further set out in Annex VI, measured in the period from the date of entry into force of this Regulation until 31 December 2030, and every three years thereafter, until the satisfactory levels identified in accordance with Article 11(3) are reached:in forest adaptation to climate change, as further set out in Annex VI.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1511 #
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1621 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv
(iv) the areas most suitable for the re- establishment of habitat types in view of ongoing and projected changes to environmental conditions due to climate change;deleted
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1634 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the sufficient quality and quantity of the habitats of the species required for achieving their favourable conservation status, taking into account the areas most suitable for re-establishment of those habitats, and the connectivity needed between habitats in order for the species populations to thrive, as well as ongoing and projected changes to environmental conditions due to climate change.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2016 #
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2018 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the abundance and diversity of pollinator species, according to the method established in accordance with Article 8(2);deleted
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2039 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, points (a), (b) and (c), of this Article, concerning the stock of organic carbon in cropland mineral soils and the share of agricultural land with high- diversity landscape features, and (e) concerning the standing deadwood, the lying deadwood, the share of forests with uneven-aged structure, the forest connectivity and the stock of organic carbon, shall be carried out at least every three years, and, where possible, every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, point (c) concerning the grassland butterfly index, that paragraph, points (d) and (e) concerning the common forest bird index, and that paragraph, point (f) concerning pollinator species shall be carried out every year. The monitoring in accordance with that paragraph, points (g) and (h), shall be carried out at least every six years and shall be coordinated with the reporting cycle under Article 17 of Directive 92/43/EEC.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2112 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex I in order to adapt the groups of habitat types.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2124 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex II in order to adapt the list of habitat types and the groups of habitat types.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2137 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex IV, in order to adapt the description, unit and methodology of indicators for agricultural ecosystems in accordance with the latest scientific evidence.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 2145 #

2022/0195(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 20 to amend Annex V in order to update the list of species used for the common farmland bird index in the Member States.
2023/01/26
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 38 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) The phasing out of the dependency on Russian fossil fuel imports should lead to a reduction of the overall energy dependency of the European Union ; in line with the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the REPowerEU chapters of the RRF should contribute to increase and strengthen the strategic autonomy of the Union, by enabling the Union to increase its own energy production.
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 39 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 b (new)
(3 b) Reducing the Union’s dependency on fossil fuels imports should never lead to an increase of its dependency on raw materials imports from third countries.
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 40 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) REPowerEU should reduce our dependency on primary critical raw materials, strengthen domestic sourcing of raw materials in the EU and diversify sourcing from third countries.
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 46 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The REPowerEU chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the REPowerEU aims. Furthermore, that chapter should contain an outline of other measures, financed from sources other than the Recovery and Resilience Facility, contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). The outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 February 2022 to 31 December 2026, the period during which the objectives set by this Regulation are to be achieved. As regards natural gas infrastructure, the investments and reforms of the REPowerEU chapters to diversify supply away from Russia should build on the needs currently identified through the assessment conducted and agreed by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG), established in the spirit of solidarity as regards security of supply and take into account the reinforced preparedness measures, including gas storage, taken to adapt to new geopolitical threats. Finally, the REPowerEU chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 48 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) An appropriate and technologically neutral assessment criterion should be added to serve as a basis for the Commission to assess reforms and investments included in the REPowerEU chapter sand to ensure that reforms and investments are fit for achieving the specific REPowerEU-related objectives, with a special focus on electricity production and gas storage capacities. An A rating should be required under this new assessment criterion for the relevant recovery and resilience plan to be positively assessed by the Commission.
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 49 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Investments in infrastructure and technologies alone are not sufficient to ensure a reduction of dependency from fossil fuels. Resources should be dedicated to the reskilling and upskilling of people, to further equip the workforce with green skillsThe current crisis reveals the critical needs of qualified professionals in energy sectors. Resources should be dedicated to the reskilling and upskilling of people. Jobs and training related to electricity production, transport and distribution should benefit from increased support. This is in line with the objective of the European Social Fund Plus, which aims at supporting Member States in achieving a skilled and resilient workforce ready for the future world of work. In light of this, resources transferred from the European Social Fund Plus should help support measures for the reskilling and upskilling of the workforce. The Commission will assess whether the measures included in the REPowerEU chapters significantly contribute to supporting a requalification of the workforce towards green skills.
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 50 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The recovery and resilience plan, including the REPowerEU chapter, should contribute to effectively addressing all or a significant subset of the challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendations, taking into account the specificities of the energy mix of each Member State, including the country- specific recommendations to be adopted under the 2022 Semester cycle which refer inter alia to the energy challenges that Member States are facing.
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 56 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle is essential to ensure that the investments and reforms undertaken as part of the recovery from the pandemic are implemented in a sustainable manner. It should continue to apply to the reforms and investments supported by the Facility, with one targeted exemption to safeguard the EU’ immediate energy security concerns. Considering the objective of diversifying energy supplies away from Russian suppliers and reducing the overall energy dependency of the European Union, the reforms and investments set out in those REPowerEU chapters which aim to improve energy infrastructure and facilities to meet immediate security of supply needs for oil and gas should temporarily not be required to comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ and should therefore be exempted from such assessment.
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 67 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. In line with the six pillars referred in Article 3 of this Regulation, the coherence and synergies they generate, and in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, the general objective of the Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience, crisis preparedness, adjustment capacity and growth potential of the Member States, by mitigating the social and economic impact of that crisis, in particular on women, by contributing to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, by supporting the green transition, by contributing to the achievement of the Union’s 2030 climate targets set out in point (11) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999,and by complying with the objective of EU climate neutrality by 2050 and of the digital transition, by increasing the resilience of the Union energy system through a decrease of dependence on fossil fuels and, diversification of energy supplies, increase of electricity production and energy storage capacities at Union level (‘REPowerEU objectives’) thereby contributing to the upward economic and social convergence, restoring and promoting sustainable growth and the integration of the economies of the Union, fostering high quality employment creation, and contributing to the strategic autonomy of the Union alongside an open economy and generating European added value.
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 71 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point da
(da) whether the reforms and investments referred to in Article 21c(1) effectively contribute towards energy security, security of supply, the diversification of the Union’s energy supply or, reduction of dependence on fossil fuels, increase of electricity production and energy storage capacities before 2030. ;
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 72 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point da
(da) whether the reforms and investments referred to in Article 21c(1) effectively contribute towards the diversification of the Union’s energy supply or reduction of dependence on fossil fuels before 2030. and towards the EU's climate neutrality objective;
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 74 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21a – paragraph 1
(1) EUR 20 000 000 000 in current prices shall be available, in line with Article 10e(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC, for implementation under this Regulation to increase the resilience of the Union energy system through a decrease of dependence on fossil fuels and, diversification of energy supplies, increase of electricity production and energy storage capacities at Union level. That amount shall be made available in the form of external assigned revenue within the meaning of Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation.
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 82 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21c – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) reducing global dependency to fossil fuels and to overall energy imports at Union level,
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 83 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21c – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(a b) boosting low-carbon energy sources production within the Union,
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 84 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21c – paragraph 1 – point a c (new)
(a c) increasing energy storage capacities in the Union,
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 85 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21c – paragraph 1 – point a d (new)
(a d) reducing dependency on primary critical raw materials, strengthening domestic sourcing of raw materials in the Union and diversifying sourcing from third countries,
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 89 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21c – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) boosting energy efficiency in buildings, decarbonising industry, increasing production and uptake of sustainable biomethane and renewable or fossil-free and low-carbon hydrogen and increasing the share of renewable and low- carbon energy,
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 90 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21c – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) supporting the secure life extension of operating fossil-free electricity production facilities, such as nuclear plants, in all the Union, at least as long as the Union’s energy security is not recovered,
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 94 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21c – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) addressing internal and cross- border energy transmission bottlenecks and supporting zero and low emission transport and its infrastructure, including railways,
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 95 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21c – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) supporting the objectives in points (a), (b) and (c) through an accelerated requalification of the workforce towards green skillsenergy sector, with a special focus on low carbon or carbon-free electricity production, as well as support of the value chains in key materials and technologies linked to the green transidecarbonisation of energy production.
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 99 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21c – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) an explanation on how the combination of the measures referred to in paragraph 1 and points (a) and (b) of this paragraph is coherent, effective and expected to contribute to the REPowerEU objectives, including a quantification of the energy savingsproduction and savings, and contribution to energy storage.
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 112 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Annex V – section 2 – point 2.12 – subparagraph 2 – indent 1
— the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to the improvement of energy infrastructure and facilities to meet immediate security of supply needs for oil and gas, notably to enable diversification of supply, reduction of dependency to fossil fuels and to all overall energy imports, in the interest of the Union as a whole,
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 114 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Annex V – section 2 – point 2.12 – subparagraph 2 – indent 2
— the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to boosting energy efficiency in buildings, decarbonising industry, increasing production and uptake of low-carbon or carbon-free electricity, sustainable biomethane and renewable or fossil free and low-carbon hydrogen and increasing the share of renewable and low- carbon energy,
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 116 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Annex V – section 2 – point 2.12 – subparagraph 2 – indent 3
— the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to address energy infrastructure bottlenecks, in particular by constructing cross-border links with other Member States, or supports zero- and low emission transport and its infrastructure, including railways,
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 118 #

2022/0164(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Annex V – section 2 – point 2.12 – subparagraph 2 – indent 4
— the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to supporting a requalification of the workforce towards green skillenergy sectors, as well as supporting value chains in key materials and technologies linked to the green transidecarbonisation of energy production,
2022/09/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 136 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) High quality products represent one of the biggest assets the European Union have, both for our economy and cultural identity. They are the strongest representation of the “made in the EU” brand, recognisable throughout the whole world, which generate growth and preserve our heritage. Wines, spirit drinks and agricultural products are a European richness that need to be further strengthen and protected.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 176 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
(39) The procedures for registration, amendment and cancellation of geographical indications, including the scrutiny and the opposition procedure, should be carried out in the most efficient way. This can be achieved by using the assistance for the scrutiny of the applications provided by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). While a partial outsourcing to EUIPO has been considered, the Commission would remain responsible for registration, amendment and cancellation, due to a strong relation with the Common Agricultural Policy and to the expertise needed to ensure that specificities of wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products are adequately assessed.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 179 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39 a (new)
(39a) According to the Special Report drafted by the European Court of Auditors1a, since the signature of the Memorandum of Understanding in 2018 between the Commission and the EUIPO, there has been no improvements in the length of the procedures regarding the analysis of GI product. _________________ 1a Special report 06/2022: EU intellectual rights - Protection not fully waterproof
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 205 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
This Regulation lays down the rules on the following quality schemes:
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 208 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 235 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ‘traditional’ and ‘tradition’, associated with a product originating in a geographical area, means proven historical usage of the name by producers in a community for a period that allows transmission between generations; this period is to be at least 30 years and the said usage may embrace modifications necessitated by changing hygiene and safety practices;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 241 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) ‘product certificationdelegated bodies’ means bodies within the meaning of Title II, Chapter III, of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 which certify that products designated by geographical indications or traditional specialities guaranteed comply with the product specification.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 253 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission and the Member States shall process and make public the personal data received in the course of the procedures for registration, approval of amendments, cancellation, opposition, granting of transitional period and control pursuant to this Regulation, Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and Regulation (EU) 2019/787, in accordance with Regulations (EU) 2018/1725 and (EU) 2016/679.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 271 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) to promote and strengthen traditional local and regional products and the preservation of known-how
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 275 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. This Title covers wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, including foodstuffs and fishery and aquaculture products, listed under Chapters 1 to 23 of the combined nomenclature set out in Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/8743 , and the additional agricultural products under the combined nomenclature headings and codes set out in Annex I to this Regulation. _________________ 43 Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 285 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ‘geographical indication’, unless otherwise stated, means designations of origin and geographical indications of wine, as defined in Article 93 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, designations of origin and geographical indications of agricultural products, as defined in Article 48 of this Regulation and geographical indications of spirit drinks, as defined in Article 3(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/787, that are applied for or entered in the Union register of geographical indications referred to in Article 23;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 291 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ‘wine’ means the products referred to in Part II, points 1, 3 to 6, 8, 9, 11, 15 and 16 of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013;deleted
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 315 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The Member State shall scrutinise the application for registration in order to check that it meets the conditions for registration of the respective provisions for wine, spirit drinks or agricultural products as appropriate.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 326 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Article 94 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 for wine;deleted
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 332 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. A producer group may agree on sustainability undertakings to be adhered to in the production of the product designated by a geographical indication. Such undertakings shall aim to apply a sustainability standard higher than mandated by Union or national law and go beyond good practice in significant respects in terms of social, environmental or, economic or animal health and welfare undertakings. Such undertakings shall be specific, shall take account of existing sustainable practices employed for products designated by geographical indications, and may refer to existing sustainability schemes.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 354 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission may adopt implementing acts defining a harmonised presentation of sustainability undertakings. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 53(2).deleted
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 361 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the document summarising the product specification referred to in Article 94 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 for wine;deleted
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 366 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) Article 116a of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards wine;deleted
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 381 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall scrutinise anyconduct the examination of the application for registration that it receives pursuant to Article 16(1). Such scrutiny shall consist of a check that there are no manifest errors,. The Commission shall verify that the information provided in accordance with Article 15 is complete and that the single document referred to in Article 13 is precise and technical in nature. It shall take into account the outcome of the national procedure carried out by the Member State concerned. It shall focus in particular on the single document referred to in Article 13.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 388 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4
4. Where, based on the scrutiny carried out pursuant to paragraph 1, the Commission considers that the conditions laid down in this Regulation and in Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013 and (EU) 2019/787, as appropriate, are fulfilled, it shall publish in the Official Journal of the European Union the single document and the reference to the publication of the product specification.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 400 #

2022/0089(COD)

2. The Commission shall be exempted from the obligation to meet the deadline to perform the scrutiny referred to in Article 17(2) and toshall inform the applicant of the reasons for the delay where it receives a communication from a Member State, concerning an application for registration in accordance with Article 9(6), which:
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 411 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. An opposition shall claim that the application could infringe the conditions laid down in this Regulation, Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013 or (EU) 2019/787, as appropriate, and give reasons. An opposition that does not contain the said claim shall be void.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 414 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall checkonduct the examination of the admissibility of the opposition. If the Commission considers that the opposition is admissible, it shall, within 5 months from the date of publication in the Official Journal of the European Union invite the authority or the person that lodged the opposition and the authority or the applicant producer group that lodged the application to engage in appropriate consultations for a reasonable period that shall not exceed 3 months. At any time during that period, the Commission may, at the request of the authority or the applicant producer group, extend the deadline for the consultations by a maximum of 3 months.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 420 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. The authority or the person that lodged the opposition and the authority or applicant producer group that lodged the application shall start appropriate consultations without undue delay. They shall provide each other with the relevant information to assess whether the application for registration complies with this Regulation, Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013 or (EU) 2019/787, as appropriate.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 430 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 84 supplementing this Regulation by detailed procedures and deadlines for the opposition procedure, for the official submission of comments by national authorities and persons with a legitimate interest, which will not trigger the opposition procedure and by rules on entrusting its tasks set out in this Article to EUIPO.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 434 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the proposed geographical indication does not comply with the definition of the geographical indication or with the requirements referred to in this Regulation, Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 or Regulation (EU) 2019/787 as the case may be;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 448 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall retain documentation related to the registration of a geographical indication in digital or paper form for the period of validity of the geographical indication, and in case of cancellation. In case of cancellation, the documentation is retained for 10 years thereafter.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 453 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Where a producer group has been recognised by the national authorities in accordance with Article 33, or a third country authority, that group shall be identified as the representatives of the rights' holder of the geographical indication in the Union register of geographical indications and in the official extract referred to in paragraph (1).
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 460 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where a recognised producer group does not exist, a producer group or in exceptional and duly justified cases, an individual producer which is the only producer having a legitimate interest may apply for the approval of an amendment to the product specification of a registered geographical indication;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 464 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where a recognised producer group does not exist, a producer group or in exceptional and duly justified cases, an individual producer which is the only producer having a legitimate interest may apply for the approval of an amendment to the product specification of a registered geographical indication.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 469 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 5
5. A standard amendment shall be considered as a temporary amendment when it concerns a temporary change in the product specification resulting from the imposition of obligatory sanitary and phytosanitary measures by the public authorities or a temporary amendment necessary because the consequences of a natural disaster or, adverse weather condition, geopolitical event or any exceptional circumstances formally recognised by the competent authorities.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 474 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7
7. Applications for Union amendments submitted by a third country or by producers groups, or in exceptional and duly justified case an individual producer in a third country shall contain proof that the requested amendment complies with the laws on the protection of geographical indications in force in that third country.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 496 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 84 supplementing this Regulation by rules entrusting EUIPO with the tasks set out in paragraph (5).
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 511 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) unfair practices and deterioration of quality through the application of a new label or sign certifying compliance with highest and declared standards.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 517 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. For the purposes of paragraph (1), point (b), the evocation of a geographical indication shall arise, in particular, where a term, sign, or other labelling or packaging device presents a direct and clear link with the product covered by the registered geographical indication in the mind of the reasonably circumspect consumer, thereby exploiting, weakening, diluting or being detrimental to the reputation of the registered name.deleted
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 533 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. The name of a geographical indication designating a productproduct used as an ingredient shall notmay be used in the food name of the related processed product, except in cases of an agreement with a producer group representing two thirds of the producers, labelling or packaging device or advertising of a processed product subject to the existence of authorisation and control provisions to allow the recognised producer group to ensure a fair use of the GI name.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 547 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. A producer group shall be set up on the initiative of interested stakeholders, including farmers, farm suppliers, intermediate processors and finaland may be composed of producers or processors, as specified by the competent national authorities with regard to constitution rules, and according to the nature of the product concerned. Member States shall verify that the producer group operates in a transparent and democratic manner and that all producers of the product designated by theWithout prejudice to Article 32.2, national authorities may, in accordance with national laws, define the tasks, powers and responsibilities granted to a producer group. Member States may lay down rules to ensure that only one group can operate for each geographical indication enjoy right ofand that membership inof the group. Member States may provide that public officials, and other stakeholders such as consumer groups, retailers and suppliers, also participate in the works of the producer group. and participation in operating costs is compulsory for all GI producers. A producer group may be set up at the initiative of a Member State.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 554 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) take legal action, including but not limited to action before the civil and criminal courts, to ensure protection of the geographical indication and of the intellectual property rights that are directly connected with it;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 556 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) agree sustainability undertakings, whether or not included in the product specification or as a separate initiative, including arrangements for verification of compliance with those undertakings and assuring adequate publicity for them notably in an information system provided by the Commission;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 576 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) to be consulted in regard to the protection of their name, in the context of international trade negotiations;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 616 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 7
7. After the submission of a Union application for the registration of a geographical indication, producers may indicate on the labelling and in the presentation of the product that an application for registration has been filed in compliance with Union law.deleted
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 625 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3
3. When performing the controls and enforcement activities provided for in this Title, the responsible competent authorities and product certificationdelegated bodies shall comply with the requirements laid down in Regulation (EU) 2017/625. However, Title VI, Chapter 1, of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 shall not apply to controls of geographical indications.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 626 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3
3. When performing the controls and enforcement activities provided for in this Title, the responsible competent authorities and product certificationdelegated bodies shall comply with the requirements laid down in Regulation (EU) 2017/625. However, Title VI, Chapter 1, of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 shall not apply to controls of geographical indications.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 632 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Compliance with highest and declared standards must been ensured through the application of a new label or sign in order to protect producers from unfair practices and consumer from misleading products
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 635 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) one or more product certificationdelegated bodies to which responsibilities have been delegated as referred to in Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Title II, Chapter III.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 637 #
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 640 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – title
Public information on competent authorities and product certificationdelegated bodies
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 641 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall make public the names and addresses of the competent authorities and product certificationdelegated bodies referred to in Article 39(3) and keep that information up-to-date.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 642 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall make public the names and addresses of the competent authorities and product certificationdelegated bodies referred to in Article 39(4) and update that information periodically.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 643 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may establish a digital portal where the names and addresses of the competent authorities and product certificationdelegated bodies referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 are made public.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 644 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – title
Accreditation of product certificationdelegated bodies
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 645 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The product certificationdelegated bodies referred to in Article 39(3), point (b) and Article 39(4), point (b) shall comply with and be accredited in accordance with:
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 660 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2
2. The proof of certificationompliance referred to in paragraph 1 shall be made available on request to enforcement authorities, customs or other authorities in the Union engaged in verifying the use of geographical indications on goods declared for free circulation or placed on the internal market. The producer may make the proof of certificationompliance available to the public or to any person who requests such proof in the course of business.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 688 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) products and/or products names that, without prejudice to the rules referred to in Article 5(2), are contrary to public policy or to accepted principles of morality and may not be placed on the internal market.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 690 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 5
5. For the purposes of paragraphs (1), point (b) and (2), point (b), ‘other characteristic’ may include traditional production practices, traditional product attributes and farming practices that protect environmental value including biodiversity, habitats, nationally recognised environmental zones and landscape.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 693 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. In duly justified cases and in order to take into account natural constraints affecting agricultural production in certain mountain or disadvantaged areas, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act laying down the conditions under which slaughtering can take place outside of the geographical area;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 742 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 93 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In Article 93 the following paragraph is added: 1a. For the purpose of Article 93(1), point (a) and, point (b) ‘other characteristic’ may include traditional production practices, traditional product attributes and farming practices that protect environmental value including biodiversity, habitats, nationally recognised environmental zones and landscape.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 745 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 94
(2) [...]deleted
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 752 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 94 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The sustainability undertakings referred to in paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to requirements for compliance with hygiene, safety standards and competition rules.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 756 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 94 a (new)
(2a) Article 94a is inserted as follows: ‘‘Sustainability undertaking’ means an undertaking which aims to contribute to one or more of the following environmental, economic or sociocultural objectives: 1. Environmental objectives, including among others: climate change mitigation and adaptation, including energy efficiency and decrease water consumption; preservation and sustainable use of soil, landscapes and natural resources; preservation of biocultural diversity and plants varieties transition to a circular economy. 2. Economic objectives, including among others: to secure viable GI producers’ income and resilience; to improve the economic value of GI products and redistribution of added value; to contribute to the diversification of the rural economy; to preserve the rural fabric and local development, including agricultural employment. 3. Sociocultural objectives, including among others: to attract and sustain young designation of origin and/or geographical origin producers and new designation of origin and/or geographical origin producers and facilitate inter-generational transmission of know-how and culture; to contribute to the valorisation of rural identity as well as cultural and gastronomic heritage to promote education on themes concerning the quality system, food safety and balanced and diversified diets; to improve coordination between producers through improved efficiency of the governance instruments.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 757 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 94 b (new)
(2b) Article 94b is inserted as follows: 1. A producer group may agree on economic, environmental, or social sustainability undertakings to be adhered to in the production of the product designated by a designation of origin or a geographical indication. Such undertakings shall be specific, shall take account of existing sustainable practices employed for products designated by designations of origin or geographical indications, and may refer to existing sustainability schemes. 2. The sustainability undertakings referred to in paragraph (1) may be included in the product specification or developed in separate initiatives. 3. The sustainability undertakings referred to in paragraph (1) shall be without prejudice to requirements for compliance with hygiene, safety standards and competition rules.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 758 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) Articles 95 to 99, Articles 101 to 106 and Article 107 are deleted.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 763 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 103 – paragraph 2
(3a) Article 103 paragraph 2 is modified as follows: 2. A protected designation of origin and a protected geographical indication, as well as the wine using that protected name in conformity with the product specifications, shall be protected against: (a) any direct or indirect commercial use of that protected name, including the use for products used as ingredients: (i) by comparable products not complying with the product specification of the protected name; (ii) in so far as such use exploits, weakens, dilutes or is detrimental to the reputation of a designation of origin or a geographical indication;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 766 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 103 – paragraph 2 – point c
(3b) Article 103 paragraph 2 point c is replaced as follows: (c) any other false or misleading indication as to the provenance, origin, nature or essential qualities of the product that is used, on the inner or outer packaging, advertising material, documents or information provided on websites or on domain names relating to the wine product concerned, as well as the packing of the product in a container liable to convey a false impression as to its origin;
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 767 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3 c (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 103 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(3c) In Article 103 the following paragraph is added: 2a. Where a designation of origin or a geographical indication is registered under this Regulation, the application for registration of a traditional term the use of which would contravene Article 103(2) shall be refused.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 769 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3 d (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 103 – paragraph 4
(3d) In Article 103, paragraph 4 is modified as follows: 4. The protection referred to in paragraph 2 also applies with regard to: (a) goods entering the customs territory of the Union without being released for free circulation within the customs territory of the Union; (b) goods sold by means of distance selling, such as electronic commerce; (c) goods produced in EU and destined to be exported and commercialised in third countries. For goods entering the customs territory of the Union without being released for free circulation within that territory, the group of producers or any operator that is entitled to use the protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication shall be entitled to prevent all third parties from bringing goods, in the course of trade, into the Union without being released for free circulation there, where such goods, including packaging, come from third countries and bear without authorisation the protected designation of origin or protected geographical indication.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 770 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3 e (new)
Regulation (EU) 2013/1308
Article 103 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(3e) In Article 103,the following paragraph is added: 4 a. The name of a designation of origin or a geographical indication used by an operator to indicate that the product has been aged in casks, barrels or other containers where a designation of origin or a geographical indication aged shall be subject to the existence of authorisation and control provisions to allow the producer group to ensure a fair use of the name.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 772 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3 f (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 103 – paragraph 4 b (new)
(3f) In Article 103 the following paragraph is added: 4b. The group of producers or any operator that is entitled to use the designation of origin or geographical indication shall been titled to prevent all third parties from bringing goods, in the course of trade, into the Union without being released for free circulation there, where such goods, including packaging, come from third countries and are in breach of paragraph (2).
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 775 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3 g (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 103 – paragraph 4 c (new)
(3g) In Article 103 the following paragraph is added: 4c. Each Member States shall take appropriate administrative and judicial steps to prevent or stop the unlawful use of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications, as referred to in paragraph 1, that are produced or marketed in that Member State. To that end Member States shall designate the authorities that are responsible for taking these steps in accordance with procedures determined by each individual Member State.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 776 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3 h (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 103 a (new)
(3h) The following Article 103a is added: Ingredients in processed products 1. The name of a designation of origin or geographical indication used as an ingredient in a processed product may be referred to in the list of ingredients, provided that such use is made in accordance with honest commercial practices and does not weaken, dilute or is not detrimental to the reputation of the designation of origin or geographical indication. 2. The name of a designation of origin or a geographical indication used as an ingredient may be used in the food name, labelling or packaging device of a processed product subject to the existence of authorisation and control provisions to allow the producer group to ensure a fair use of the GI name. 3. The provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the use of a designation of origin or geographical indication to identify products aged in casks, barrels or containers.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 779 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3 i (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 103 b (new)
(3i) The following Article 103b is added: Protection in domain names 1. Top-level domain name registries operating in the Union shall, ex-officio or, upon the request of a natural or legal person having a legitimate interest or rights, revoke or transfer a domain name registered under such top-level domain to the recognised producer group of the products with the designation of origin or geographical indication concerned, following an appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedure or judicial procedure, if such domain name has been registered by its holder without rights or legitimate interest in the designation of origin or geographical indication or if it has been registered or is being used in bad faith and its use contravenes Article 27. 2. Top-level domain name registries operating in the Union shall ensure that any alternative dispute resolution procedure established to solve disputes relating to the registration of domain names referred to in paragraph (1), shall recognise designation of origin or geographical indications as rights that may prevent a domain name from being registered or used in bad faith. 3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article shall apply to core platform services provided or offered by registries to business users established in the Union or to end-users established or located in the Union, irrespective of the place of establishment or residence of the registries and irrespective of the law otherwise applicable to the provision or offer of services, in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EU) 2022/ ... [DMA]. 4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts supplementing this Regulation by provisions entrusting EUIPO to establish and manage a domain name information and alert system that would provide the applicant, upon the submission of an application for a designation of origin or geographical indication, with information about the availability of the designation of origin or geographical indication as a domain name and, on optional basis, the registration of a domain name identical to their designation of origin or geographical indication. The EUIPO may be empowered to monitor registration of domain names in the EU possibly conflicting with the names in the Register. That delegated act shall also include the obligation for registries of country-code top-level domain names, operating in the Union, and the EURid to provide EUIPO with the relevant information and data.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 783 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3 j (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 105 – paragraph 1
(3j) Article 105, paragraph 1 is replaced with the following: 1. A recognised producer group may apply for the approval of an amendment to the product specification of a registered designation of origin or geographical indication. Where such a group does not exist, a producer group having a legitimate interest or, in exceptional and duly justified cases, an individual producer which is the only producer of the designation of origin or geographical indication may submit an application to amend a product specification. Producers may only submit an application to amend the specification for the designation of origin or geographical indication product they produce.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 784 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3 k (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 105 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(3k) In Article 105 the following paragraph is added: 1a. Amendments to a product specification shall be classified into two categories as regards their importance: (a) Union amendments, requiring an objection procedure at Union level; and (b) standard amendments to be dealt with at Member State or third country level. For the purposes of this Regulation, an amendment shall be a Union amendment if it entails a change of the single document and: (a) includes a change in the name of the protected designation of origin or the protected geographical indication; (b) entails further restrictions on the marketing of the product. Any other amendment to a product specification of are registered geographical indication, that is not a Union amendment in accordance with this paragraph, shall be considered as a standard amendment. 'Temporary amendment’ means a standard amendment concerning a temporary change in the product specification resulting from the imposition of obligatory sanitary and phytosanitary measures by the public authorities or linked to the consequences of natural disasters or adverse weather conditions or the consequences of an exceptional geopolitical event formally recognised by the competent authorities.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 785 #

2022/0089(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point 3 l (new)
Regulation (EU) 1308/2013
Article 105 – paragraph 1 b (new)
(3l) In Article 105 the following paragraph is added: 1b. Union amendments shall be scrutinised and approved by the Commission. The approval procedure shall follow the procedure laid down in Article 94 and Articles 96 to 99, mutatis mutandis. Applications for approval of Union amendments submitted by third countries or by third country producers groups or in exceptional and duly justified case an individual producer in a third country shall contain proof that the requested amendment complies with the laws on the protection of designations of origin or geographical indications in force in that third country. Applications for approval of Union amendments shall relate exclusively to Union amendments. If an application for a Union amendment also relates to standard amendments, the parts relating to standard amendments shall be deemed as not having been submitted, and the procedure for Union amendments shall apply only to the parts relating to that Union amendment. The scrutiny of such applications shall focus on the proposed Union amendments.
2022/11/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 15 November 2017 on an Action Plan for nature, people and the economy;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 6 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 8 March 2022 on the role of cohesion policy in promoting innovative and smart transformation and regional ICT connectivity (2021/2101(INI));
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 20 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 a (new)
— having regard to the "Bled Declaration for a Smarter Future of the Rural Areas in EU", signed on 13 April 2018 in Bled, Slovenia;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 21 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Believes that local and regional communities, together with local businesses, NGOs and Local Action Groups understand the challenges of rural communities in detail; emphasises that the rural proofing mechanism should be made mandatory, so that regional, national and EU authorities and institutions would be obliged to take into account the impacts of proposed legislation and other non-legislative measures, which are particularly influencing rural areas, on such areas;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 29 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a strong rural dimension in future cohesion policy regulations, which should include dedicated funding to that end; suggests that 305 % of the European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund should be earmarked for rural areas, in addition to other beneficial investments for rural areas, particularly those encompassing more than one region;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 47 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the fact that the main objective of the long-term vision should be to fight depopulation, ageing and rural abandonment, including through investment in infrastructure and the provision of services, economic diversification, job creation and innovative mobility solutions in mobility, as well as in the energy sector;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 60 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the importance of smart specialisation strategies for the future of rural areas, with particular regard to young people and to innovation, knowledge sharing and cooperation, including the Start-up Village Forum and the European Smart Villages Forum;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 63 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls for smart villages to be mentioned as a flagship project, rather than action under the “research and innovation for rural areas” flagship; underlines the importance of public - private partnerships within the smart villages ecosystem, as key opportunities for job creation, innovation, depopulation and rural attractiveness;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 65 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Highlights the democratising and de-radicalising effect that the bottom-up approach of smart villages can have for a rural population that has taken ownership of its community;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 67 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8 c. Emphasises that strong and vital rural communities, as well as municipalities and regions that mainly cover rural areas, are crucial for the cohesion within the EU, therefore they should be supported in any way possible;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 76 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Recognises that tourism can create significant opportunities for rural areas and can represent an important source of income for rural communities; points out that the sustainable development of sea or freshwater recreational fisheries and in particular of angling tourism can contribute to the development of rural areas by attracting tourists over an extended period of the year; underlines the close links between nature conservation and restoration, thriving fish stocks and recreational fishing opportunities; notes that some projects can bring together nature conservationand restoration initiatives and the development of sustainable angling tourism; underlines that such projects can also help making rural areas more resilient to external shocks such as climate change; emphasises that the EMFAF and other EU structural funds should increasingly support such projects; highlights the role of Fisheries Local Action Groups to develop such activities in rural and remote areas;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 80 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Calls on the Commission to improve the collection of data on the environmental, social and economic impacts of recreational fisheries and angling tourism on rural areas and to propose tangible measures to further develop these activities in rural and remote regions, in particular where their potential is underexploited;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 83 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that connections between rural and urban areas must be addressed in a complementary manner in order to implement rural strategies and action plans accordingly; underlines the importance of partnerships across rural areas and remote areas in particular; emphasises the importance of fighting the digital divide between urban and rural areas, especially as regards high-speed broadband connectivity and the promotion of digital skills with initiatives such as “the digital voucher” which can raise the level of digital skills development in rural areas; believes that the EU structural funds should be used for financing specific programmes of digital literacy in rural areas;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 84 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that policies and actions at EU level combined with national and regional ones are key to securing the prosperity and well-being of rural European citizens, as well as tackling the challenges they face, namely population decline and ageing, fewer quality job opportunities, a lack of access to high- quality services of general interest, climate and environmental pressures, lower connectivity, particularly lack of high- speed broadband, and limited access to innovation;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 95 #

2021/2254(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of entrepreneurship, social economy and social innovation including the silver economy, especially when it comes to implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights in rural areas; emphasises that special attention should be put on the investments in the long-term care of the elderly;
2022/04/29
Committee: REGI
Amendment 97 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the central role rural areas can play in addressing societal challenges, by providing ecosystem services to mitigate climate change and environmental deterioration, ensuring sustainable food production, preserving rural heritage, andproviding unique cultural landscapes for leisure and recreation purposes, as well as contributing to a just, green and digital transition;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 122 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that rural areas are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of crisis, such as the COVID pandemic and the war in Ukraine but are also capable of offering new opportunities in response to such crisis; emphasises that rural areas have a key role in ensuring food security as well as independence from fossil fuels or energy imports;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 155 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Agrees on the need for a common, EU-wide, functional definition of rural areas, and urges the Commission to quickly develop and operationalise such a definition;deleted
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 179 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of implementing a rural proofing mechanism for EU initiatives so as to assess their potential impact on rural areas; urges the Member States to promote the development and implementation of effective mechanisms for rural proofing at national level and calls on the Commission to assist them; emphasises that the rural proofing mechanism should be made mandatory, so that regional, national and EU authorities and institutions would be obliged to take into account the impacts of proposed legislation, which is particularly impacting rural areas, on such areas;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 202 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines the need to support young people in order for them to remain in rural areas; stresses that particular attention should be paid to overcoming the challenges of young people in their access to capital, higher education, lack of business skills and insufficient succession plans; points our that encouraging farm succession, including young farmers in a policy mix, from housing, social security, health services to education should be a priority; stresses the need to maintain a high-quality agricultural education system, including vocational training;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 226 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the central role agriculture plays in rural areas; insists that sustainable agriculture in ensuring high-quality, diverse and sufficient food and biomass resources in a sustainable manner, in providing jobs and cultural landscape for recreational use; insists that sustainable agriculture, in its three pillars (economic, environmental, social), providing fair income to farmers, is crucial for the vitality of these territories;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 243 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recalls that the coexistence of people and large carnivores, particularly wolves, can have important implications for Europe’s rural areas, particularly with regard to traditional agriculture, and on other socio-economic activities; calls on the Commission and the Member States to take concrete measures to address these issues, so as not to endanger the sustainable development of rural areas, while recognising the available flexibility within the Habitats Directive;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 255 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Notes that species that are designated as requiring special protection in the Habitats Directive have in some regions of Europe attained good conservation status and could thus endanger other wild species and traditional farming practices, calls on the Commission to develop an assessment procedure to enable the protection status of species in particular regions to be amended as soon as the desired conservation status is reached;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 272 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that diversification of and innovation in the rural economy based on local potential are crucial to drawing opportunities from the digital and green transition; calls on the Member States to put in place measures to support the fair transition and diversification of the rural economy, as well as to support job creation in rural areas;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 284 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. RegretUrges that the work of rural women is still not properlybetter recognised; calls on the Commission and the Member States to take action to design and implement measures to fight gender gapsclose gender gaps; stresses that gender mainstreaming should be applied at every level, be it in the planning, definition and implementation of policies, in gender monitoring, in gender-sensitive institutional transformation or in gender awareness raising;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 293 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Regrets thatUrges the work of rural women is still not properlyto be better recognised; calls on the Commission and the Member States to take action to design and implement measures to fightclose gender gaps;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 310 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Highlights the central role of rural areas in the transition to a low-carbon and digital economy; stresses that initiatives in rural areas, such as renewable energy infrastructure,, investments in high-speed broadband infrastructure and bioeconomy must contribute effectively to the economic and social vitality of such areas;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 330 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights that rural areas suffer higher risks of social exclusion and energy poverty owing to longer distances to be covered and mobility constraints; points out that new and innovative rural mobility solutions and investments are needed to achieve equitable growth, in harmony with a sustainable energy transition;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 336 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Highlights the importance of access to basic services in rural areas; emphasises the need for innovative approaches in the field of mobility, education, child care and elderly care as well as by tackling the healthcare challenges;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 344 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that the digital transition brings about new opportunities for rural areas, which are only accessible if there is adequate, stable and accessible broadband coverage; highlights that the development of digital capacities in rural areas is, among other things, linked to an increase in their attractiveness; warns of the risks of the widening of the rural digital gap as a result of the lack of 5G coverage, and calls on Member States to mobilise all available instruments to prevent it; stresses the importance of the timely revision of the state aid guidelines for broadband which should allow for incentivising the roll-out of 5G networks in rural areas which are not served by the market;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 352 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Welcomes the objective of the 2030 Digital Policy Programme that by the end of the decade all populated areas in the EU should be covered by 5G; calls on the Commission to promote, as part of upcoming legislation, measures that ease the roll-out of 5G networks in rural areas in particular through reducing or removing burdensome and lengthy administrative procedures;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 365 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Draws the attention to the situation of livestock producers who live in regions recently repopulated and colonised by large carnivore species and who are under constant attack and at risk of attack by large carnivores, in protecting their livelihoods and homes from Europe's ever increasing population of large carnivores; emphasises that effective population management measures are urgently needed in order to guarantee the economic vitality of affected regions, ensure biodiversity and prevent rural abandonment;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 391 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Emphasises the swift implementation of the Connecting Europe Facility as a key enabler of cross-border network deployment, which will in turn have a positive impact on connectivity in rural areas;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 392 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Urges Member States to address the specific challenges of rural areas during the implementation of the current multiannual financial framework programmes and to provide the investments needed for social inclusion and job creation, in order to foster competitiveness and enable a just digital and green transition; calls to focus in particular on the roll-out of smart villages post-2020 and rural innovation hubs to contribute to the digitalisation of rural areas;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 395 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Urges Member States to address the specific challenges of rural areas during the implementation of the current multiannual financial framework programmes and to provide the investments needed forand facilitate access to the investments needed to increase farm economic and environmental performance and social inclusion and job creation, in order to foster competitiveness and enable a just digital and green transition;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 402 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls for smart villages to be mentioned as a flagship project, rather than action under the “research and innovation for rural areas” flagship; underlines the importance of public - private partnerships within the smart villages ecosystem, as key opportunities for job creation, innovation, depopulation and rural attractiveness; believes that the Smart Cities Marketplace* digital platform, established by the Commission, could serve as a blueprint for further development of the smart villages ecosystem, therefore encourages the Commission to coordinate further development of smart villages in the same manner as was the case of the initiatives for smart cities; *https://smart-cities- marketplace.ec.europa.eu/
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 407 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Emphasises the role of private sector in the development of rural areas, particularly with investments in infrastructure and digital technologies in such areas, with a view of reducing the digital gap between rural and urban areas, encouraging the development of tailor made digital solutions for rural areas and thus contributing to digital and green transition;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 411 #

2021/2254(INI)

23. Regrets the persistent obstacles to the multi-fund approach, which hamper the deployment of integrative approaches in rural areas; calls on the Commission to improve synergies and coordination between EU funding instruments, such as the regional and cohesion policy, the Common Agricultural Policy, and the Next Generation EU recovery instrument, and with national instruments, and to pursue simplification, in particular for smaller projects, which are key for rural areas;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 428 #

2021/2254(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Highlights the Commission study’s conclusions on LEADER’s effectiveness in delivering solutions for sustainable rural development; calls on Member States to support LEADER/Community-Led Local Development (CLLD), thereby facilitating and promoting multi-fund approaches; stresses that the LEADER/CLLD funding tools should also be used for further development of smart villages; considers that the meaningful earmarking of assistance for CLLD under all relevant funds at EU level, including the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), would contribute to stronger and more sustainable territorial development; suggests that 35 % of the European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund should be earmarked for rural areas, as well as 10 % of the EAFRD for CLLD in the post-2027 CAP reform;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 441 #

2021/2254(INI)

26. Stresses that empowering rural communities, which requires capacity building, particularly in the most remote and less populated areas, will promote greater social cohesion and a stronger sense of belonging; emphasises that strong and vital rural communities, as well as municipalities and regions that mainly cover rural areas, are crucial for the cohesion within the EU, therefore they should be supported in any way possible;
2022/06/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 160 #

2021/2239(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that local and regional authorities play an important role in supporting the structuring of the organic sector in terms of production, logistics and trade, facilitating the creation of organised cooperation between producers themselves, as well as between producers and consumers, raising awareness at local level and developing educational programmes for preschools and schools;
2022/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 161 #

2021/2239(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Points out that local and regional authorities have long been involved in supporting the development of organic farming, in particular through the management and implementation of regional rural development programmes; therefore urges the European Commission to establish a platform for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the action plan, bringing together all stakeholders, particularly representatives of local and regional authorities;
2022/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 162 #

2021/2239(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Emphasises that, when involving local and regional authorities, a place- sensitive approach is required in line with the precepts of the Territorial Agenda 2030, to address the different needs of rural, peri-urban and urban areas across Europe;
2022/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 247 #

2021/2239(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recommends that the Commission evaluates the national organic action plans submitted by the Member States, considering the existing differences in the organic sector at national level; urges the Commission to pay particular attention to supporting those Member States lagging behind, while providing further guidance for those that have already contribute to attain the 25% target;
2022/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 250 #

2021/2239(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that the use of digital technologies, including precision farming and blockchain, can play a role in the development of organic farming; Notes that the Joint Research Centre’s report on “Modelling environmental and climate ambition in the agricultural sector with the CAPRI model”1a has indicated that there is a need for productivity gains with respect to organic farming and nutrient management which can be achieved with precision farming, new digital technologies and other innovative techniques; therefore encourages the Commission to ensure greater deployment and use of digital technologies also via the CAP Strategic Plans, including precision farming and blockchain in the organic farming; _________________ 1a Barreiro Hurle, J., Bogonos, M., Himics, M., Hristov, J., Perez Dominguez, I., Sahoo, A., Salputra, G., Weiss, F., Baldoni, E. and Elleby, C., Modelling environmental and climate ambition in the agricultural sector with the CAPRI model, EUR 30317 EN, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2021, ISBN 978-92-76- 20889-1 (online), doi:10.2760/98160 (online), JRC121368
2022/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 274 #

2021/2239(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Considers that the principle of recycling from waste in organic farming should be more widely implemented for recycled sources of nutrients to avoid long-term nutrient deficits; calls the Commission to assess new recycled materials, containing essential plant nutrients (phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen), for future addition to the EU organic farming Regulation’s list of input materials incoherence with organic farming principles, quality, safety and consumer confidence;
2022/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 281 #

2021/2239(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Highlights that long mineralization duration resulting in nutrient losses, and shortcomings in the use of waste in organic farming (including pathogen detection, low nutrient status, long mineralization duration, and odour production) should be addressed through adequate processing and nutrient separation;
2022/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 283 #

2021/2239(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Notes that research has shown that imbalances in nutrient budgets (in terms of surpluses for one nutrient combined with deficits of other nutrients) are a common challenge faced by organic farms systems; points, in line with the scientific conclusions, that suitable solution could be to address these by promoting the use of an adequate farm- specific combination of different external inputs, on top of biological nitrogen fixation; add that to achieve it, appropriate nutrient inputs allowing recombination of macro-nutrients will be needed for organic farms1a; _________________ 1a Reimer, M., Hartmann, T.E., Oelofse, M. et al. Reliance on Biological Nitrogen Fixation Depletes Soil Phosphorus and Potassium Reserves. Nutr Cycl Agroecosyst 118, 273–291 (2020). https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s 10705-020-10101-w#citeas
2022/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 284 #

2021/2239(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Encourages to take a science- based approach regarding soil fertility and the need to develop and accept novel plant nutrient sources in organic farming, including increased nutrient recycling in society, and where suitable and appropriate, fertilising products produced from renewable sources1a; _________________ 1a Röös, E., Mie, A., Wivstad, M. et al. Risks and opportunities of increasing yields in organic farming. A review. Agron. Sustain. Dev. 38, 14 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-018-0489- 3
2022/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 285 #

2021/2239(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18e. Considers that the use of plant biostimulants, in combination with fertilisers, could help to overcome nutrient limitation typical of organic systems by improving nutrient availability, uptake and assimilation, and consequently contributing to the reduction of the gap between organic and conventional yields; therefore, in line with scientific findings, calls for more research and information about the potential benefits derived from applications of plant biostimulants in organic farming systems, in order to allow their wider uptake;
2022/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 294 #

2021/2239(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses that pesticide residues, which are present in the environment, may potentially affect organic products as well; points out therefore that organic farmers, who guarantee high environmental standards in production, must not be burdened with risks for which they are not responsible;
2022/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 296 #

2021/2239(INI)

19b. Points out that a zero tolerance approach towards pesticide residues on organic products would greatly damage the sector; suggests that in order to tackle this issue, the European Commission should put forward initiatives aiming to simplify the registration of plant protection products suitable for organic farming, promote further harmonisation of the handling of pesticide residue findings, by considering all the pros and cons of the different approaches taken by the Member States, and promote the study of and research into new treatments compatible with organic production;
2022/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 66 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to provide support and assistance to existing platforms and projects in the field of inclusive and fair digitalisation as instruments to bring all areas of the Union, including remote and rural areas, into the 21st century;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 71 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Welcomes the objective of the 2030 Digital Policy Programme that by the end of the decade all populated areas in the EU should be covered by 5G; calls on the Commission to promote, as part of upcoming legislation, measures that ease the roll-out of 5G networks in rural areas, in particular through reducing or removing burdensome administrative procedures;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 79 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States to use cohesion policy resourcesthe resources of cohesion policy, Common Agricultural Policy, as well as the NextGenerationEU recovery instrument, to roll out smart villages post-2020, which will contribute to the digitalisation of rural areas;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 84 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Member States to use the financial resources available through both the ERDF-CF and the NextGenerationEU recovery instrument to the fullest extent possible to give regions that are lagging behind the targeted support that they need to overcome the digital divide, including support for the roll-out of very high capacity networks through adequate public funding schemes in areas not served by the market;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 85 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Member States to use the financial resources available through both the ERDF-CF and the NextGenerationEU recovery instrument to the fullest extent possible to give regions that are lagging behind the targeted support that they need to overcome the digital divide by providing cross-sectoral and comprehensive solutions, for instance smart villages and rural innovation hubs;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 89 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to accelerate the revision of the state aid guidelines for broadband so that clear guidance is given to Member States in due time; highlights the need for a targeted review securing a framework that effectively incentivizes the roll-out of 5G networks in rural areas;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 99 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with concern that the expanded use of digital solutions and TICTM as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated the pre-existing inequalities caused by digital divides across population groups; stresses, however, that digitalisation has the potential to benefit vulnerable groups; underlines that smart villages in particular could serve as a practical solution tool that is able to dramatically increase services offered in rural areas and thereby decrease existing inequalities;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 146 #

2021/2101(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Notes a critical digital skills divide between adults residing in rural areas and those living in cities; notes, furthermore, the disproportionate prevalence of TICTM among city-based, well-educated, service sector employees with strong digital skills; notes that smart villages could serve as a practical solution, because they incorporate digital learning instruments in the digital bottom-up approach they apply;
2021/10/26
Committee: REGI
Amendment 143 #

2021/2013(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the Commission to propose solutions that promote health systems fiscal sustainability, such as increasing the share of resources within healthcare budgets allocated for investments in prevention and strengthening primary care systems; and stresses the importance of promoting the sustainability of the pharmaceutical supply chain, including by adequately remunerating community pharmacists for the services they provide;
2021/06/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 150 #

2021/2013(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls on Member States to encourage the uptake of generics and biosimilars in the EU by introducing financial incentives to healthcare professionals such as pharmacists to dispense these products to patients;
2021/06/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 164 #

2021/2013(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recommends that a key requirement for a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe should be that the flow of medicines meets patients demands and is not based on pure commercial interests; recommends the establishment of further EU guidance to Member States on the import and export of medicines across borders;
2021/06/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 213 #

2021/2013(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls the Commission and Member States to encourage cross- country cooperation to promote joint negotiations on the pricing of medicines and/or joint health technology assessments (HTAs);
2021/06/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 301 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
(6) Buildings account for 40 % of final energy consumption in the Union and 36% of its energy-related greenhouse gas emissions . Therefore, reduction of energy consumption , in line with the energy efficiency first principle as laid down in Article 3 [revised EED] and defined in Article 2(18) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 andincluding the use of energy from low carbon and renewable sources in the buildings sector constitute important measures needed to reduce the Union’s greenhouse gas emissions and the extent of energy poverty. Reduced energy consumption and an increased use of energy from low carbon and renewable sources also have an important part to play in reducing the Union’s energy dependency, promoting security of energy supplyies, cost efficiency of heating and cooling of buildings and technological developments and in creating opportunities for employment and regional development, in particular in islands and, rural areas and off grid communities. _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 326 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
(12) The energy performance of buildings should be calculated on the basis of a methodology, which may be differentiated at national and regional level. That includes, in addition to thermal characteristics, other factors that play an increasingly important role such as heating and air-conditioning installations, application of energy from renewable sources, building automation and control systems, smart solutions, hydronic balancing, passive heating and cooling elements, shading, indoor air- quality, adequate natural light and design of the building. The methodology for calculating energy performance should be based not only on the season in which heating or air- conditioning is required, but should cover the annual energy performance of a building. That methodology should take into account existing European standards. The methodology should ensure the representation of actual operating conditions and enable the use of metered energy to verify correctness and for comparability, and the methodology should be based on hourly or sub-hourly time- steps. In order to encourage the use of renewable energy on-site, and in addition to the common general framework, Member States should take the necessary measures so that the benefits of maximising the use of renewable energy on-site, including for other-uses (such as electric vehicle charging points), are recognised and accounted for in the calculation methodology taking into account current and future grid capacity.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 342 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) To achieve a cost-efficient decarbonisation of the heating sector, Member States should ensure a level playing field among available technologies and support multi-vectors solutions, by taking into consideration security of supply, cost-effectiveness and flexibility.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 354 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
(20) Different options are available to cover the energy needs of an efficient building by energy from low carbon and renewable sources: on-site renewables such as solar thermal, solar photovoltaics, heat pumps and biomass, renewable energy provided by renewable energy communities or citizen energy communities, and district heating and cooling based on renewables or waste heat. and renewable energy supplied from the energy grids;
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 358 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
(20) Different options are available to cover the energy needs of an efficient building by energy from low-carbon and renewable sources: on-site renewables such as solar thermal, solar photovoltaics, heat pumps and biomass, renewable energy provided by renewable energy communities or citizen energy communities, and district heating and cooling based on renewables or waste heat.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 407 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 35 a (new)
(35 a) Integrated district approaches allow for overall renovation concepts for buildings that are spatially related such as housing blocks. Therefore, this Directive should promote the wider use of integrated, participative and district- related approaches that allow for making use of synergies and potential energy savings which would remain untapped when focusing exclusively on individual buildings. Districts should be determined at the discretion of local authorities according to local needs and location in the context of this Directive.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 437 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 47
(47) Financing alone will not deliver on the renovation needs. Together with financing, setting up accessible and transparent advisory tools and assistance instruments such as one-stop-shops that provide integrated energy renovation services or facilitators, as well as implementing other measures and initiatives such as those referred to in the Commission’s Smart Finance for Smart Buildings Initiative, is indispensable to provide the right enabling framework and break barriers to renovation. One-stop- shops can play an important role in connecting potential projects with market players, including citizens, public authorities and project developers, in particular smaller-scale projects as well as guidance on permit procedures, promoting access to funding for building renovation, and helping to disseminate information on terms and conditions.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 449 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 52
(52) Recent years have seen a rise in the number of air-conditioning systems in European countries. That creates considerable problems at peak load times, increasing the cost of electricity and disrupting the energy balance. Priority should be given to strategies which enhance the thermal performance of buildings during the summer period. To that end, there should be focus on measures which avoid overheating, such as shading and sufficient thermal capacity in the building construction, and further development and application of passive cooling techniques, primarily those that improve indoor climaticenvironment conditions and the micro-climate around buildings.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 459 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 56 a (new)
(56 a) A precondition for doubling the renovation rate is not only the financial feasibility of the construction measures - especially in view of the further increase in producer prices for construction materials - but also the availability of sufficient personnel capacities in the construction industry and construction administration. In this respect, the Member States should be given more flexibility in implementing the targets under current market conditions. The affordability of construction and housing should not be put at risk at anytime. Economic unaffordability should lead to exemption from renovation obligations.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 475 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the application of minimum energy performance standards to existing buildings and existing building units, that are technically feasible and economically viable, to existing buildings and existing building units and integrated districts with common infrastructure;
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 505 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. ‘zero-emission building’ means a building with a very high energy performance, as determined in accordance with Annex I, where the very low amount of energy still required is fully covered by grid-bound energy from renewable sources, energy from renewable sources generated on-site, from a renewable energy community within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 [amended RED] or from a district heating and cooling system, in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex III;
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 582 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
23. ‘whole life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions’ means the combined greenhouse gas emissions associated with the building at all stages of its life-cycle, from the ‘cradle’ (the extraction of the raw materials that are used in the construction of the building) over the material production and processing, and the building’s operation stage, to the ‘grave’ end of its lifetime (the deconstruction of the building and reuse, recycling, other recovery and disposal of its materials);
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 658 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State shall establish a national building renovation plan to ensure the renovation of the national stock of residential and non-residential buildings, both public and private, into a highly energy efficient and decarbonised building stock by 2050, with the objective to transform existing the existing buildings stock into a zero- emission buildings stock - if this is technically possible and economically reasonable or feasible.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 685 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The roadmap referred to in point (b) shall include national targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050 as regards the annual energy renovation rate, the primary and final energy consumption of the national building stock and its operational greenhouse gas emission reductions; specific timelines for buildings to achieve higher energy performance classes than those pursuant to Article 9(1), by 2040 and 2050, in line with the pathway for transforming the national building stock into zero-emission buildings; an evidence- based estimate of expected energy savings and wider benefits; and estimations for the contribution of the building renovation plan, which may be based on an integrated district approach, to achieving the Member State's binding national target for greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Regulation (EU) .../… [revised Effort Sharing Regulation], the Union’s energy efficiency targets in accordance with Directive (EU) …/…. [recast EED], the Union’s renewable energy targets, including the indicative target for the share of energy from renewable sources in the building sector in accordance with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 [amended RED], and the Union’s 2030 climate target and 2050 climate neutrality goal in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/1119.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 727 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Member States shall review their minimum energy performance requirements at regular intervals which shall not be longer than five years and shall , if necessary, update them in order to reflect technical progress in the building sector , the results of the cost-optimal calculation set out in Article 6, and updated national energy and climate targets and policies . A Member State shall not be required to set minimum energy performance requirements which are not cost-effective over the estimated economic lifecycle.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 742 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(d a) buildings officially protected as part of a designated environment or because of their special architectural or historical merit, in so far as compliance with certain minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter their character or appearance
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 773 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall ensure that the life-cycle Global Warming Potential (GWP) is calculated in accordance with Annex III and disclosed through the energy performance certificate of the building, if this is technically possible and economically reasonable or feasible:
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 792 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 29 to supplement this Directive in order to adapt Annex III to technological progress and innovation, to set adapted maximum energy performance thresholds in Annex III to renovated buildings and to adapt the maximum energy performance thresholds for zero-emission buildings.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 798 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall address, in relation to new buildings, the issues of healthy indoor climate conditions, adaptation to climate change, fire safety, risks related to intense seismic activity and accessibility for persons with disabilities. Member States shall also address carbon removals associated to carbon storage in or on buildings.deleted
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 813 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Those requirements shall be applied to the renovated building or building unit as a whole. Additionally or alternatively, requirements may be applied to the renovated building elements. or to integrated districts with common infrastructure.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 821 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall encourage, in relation to buildings undergoing major renovation, high-efficiency alternative systems, in so far as that is technically, functionally and economically feasible. Member States shall address , in relation to buildings undergoing major renovation, the issues of healthy indoor climate conditions, adaptation to climate change, fire safety, risks related to intense seismic activity , the removal of hazardous substances including asbestos and accessibility for persons with disabilities .deleted
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 834 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that, to the extent that it is technically and economically reasonable or feasible, that:
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 910 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) Member States may require an extension of the deadline set in this paragraph, if justified and requested to the European Commission and in accordance with the national building renovation plan referred to in Article 3(1)(a), with regards to specific parts of their building stock.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 916 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) Member States may adjust the minimum energy performance standards or set alternative measures with equivalent effect. Member States shall document the equivalence in their roadmap referred to in Article 3(1)(b).
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 932 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) providing appropriate financial measures, in particular those targeting vulnerable households, low- and medium- income people affected by energy poverty or living in social housing, in line with Article 22 of Directive (EU) .../…. [recast EED];
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 948 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(e a) setting the framework to ensure that there is a sufficient workforce with the appropriate level of skills to allow for the implementation of the requirements;
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 960 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point e a (new)
(e a) buildings for which renovation is technically not possible or economically not reasonable or feasible.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 972 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. By 31 December 2023, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 29 supplementing this Directive by establishing a common European framework for renovation passports, based on the criteria set out in paragraph 2.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 981 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. By 31 December 2024, Member States shallmay introduce a scheme of renovation passports based on the common framework established in accordance with paragraph 1on the energy performance certificates described in Article 16.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1011 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States may set requirements related to the lifecycle of greenhouse gas emissions of, or to the type of fuel used by heat generators provided that such requirements do not constitute an unjustifiable market barrier and are technologically neutral.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1018 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shallmay require new buildings, where technically and economically feasible, to be equipped with self-regulating devices for the separate regulation of the temperature in each room or, where justified, in a designated heated zone of the building unit. In existing buildings, the installation of such self- regulating devices shall be required when heat generators are replaced, where technically and economically feasible.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1026 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shallmay require zero- emission buildings to be equipped with measuring and control devices for the monitoring and regulation of indoor air quality. In existing buildings, the installation of such devices shallmay be required, where technically and economically feasible, when a building undergoes a major renovation.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1028 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that, when a technical building system is installed, the overall energy performance of the altered part, and where relevant, of the complete altered system, is assessed. The results shall be documented and passed on to the building owner, so that they remain available and can be used for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements laid down pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates.deleted
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1048 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the installation of pre-cabling for every parking space, for example by laying empty pipes, to enable the installation at a later stage of recharging points for electric vehicles - to the extent that this is technically and economically feasible and justifiable; and
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1056 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) at least one bicycle parking space for every car parking space;deleted
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1071 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. With regard to all non-residential buildings with more than twenty parking spaces, Member States shall ensure the installation of at least one recharging point for every ten parking spaces, and at least one bicycle parking space for every car parking space, by 1 January 2027 if technically, functionally and economically feasible. In case of buildings owned or occupied by public authorities, Member States shall ensure pre-cabling for at least one in two parking spaces by 1 January 2033.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1095 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the installation of pre-ducting infrastructure, namely conduits for electric cablinges for every parking space to enable the installation, at a later stage, of recharging points for electric vehicles; and
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1101 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) at least two bicycle parking spaces for every dwelling.deleted
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1109 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure that the pre- cabling is dimensioned to enable the simultaneous use of recharging points on all parking spaces. Where, in the case of major renovation, ensuring two bicycle parking spaces for every dwelling is not feasible, Member States shall ensure as many bicycle parking spaces as appropriate.deleted
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1124 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Member States shall provide for measures in order to simplify the deployment of recharging points in new and existing residential and non-residential buildings and remove regulatory barriers, including permitting and approval procedures, without prejudice to the property and tenancy law of the Member States. Member States shall remove barriers to the installation of recharging points in residential buildings with parking spaces, in particular the need to obtain consent from the landlord or co-owners for a private recharging point for own use. Member States may introduce measures to ensure that the time between the application for a recharging point, its installation and servicing, does not exceed a reasonable time frame as determined by the competent national authority.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1145 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that thechnical building owners, tenants and managsystem's customers can have direct access to their technical building systems’ data. AtUpon their request, the access orconsent, the data shall be made available to a third party. Member States shall subject to the existing contractual agreement. Member States shall mandate the use of international standards and management formats when data is exchanged and facilitate the full interoperability of services and of data exchange within the Union in accordance with paragraph 65.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1176 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States, and the EU, shall provide appropriate financing, support measures and other instruments able to address market barriers and stimulate the necessary investments in energy renovations in line with their national building renovation plan and with a view to the transformation of their building stock into zero-emission buildings by 2050.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1182 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall take appropriate regulatory measures to remove non-economic barriers to building renovation. With regard to buildings with more than one building unit, such measures may include removing unanimity requirements in co-ownership structures, or allowing co-ownership structures to be direct recipients of financial support. such as grants and loans for renovation purposes.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1224 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 9 – point e a (new)
(e a) The improvement achieved due to such renovation by comparing the energy consumption before and after renovation through smart metering systems.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1227 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 10
10. From 1 January 2027 at the latest, Member States shall not provide any financial incentives for the installation of boilers that are not certified to run on renewable energy and are powered by fossil fuels, with the exception of those selected for investment, before 2027, in accordance with Article 7(1)(h)(i) third hyphen of Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and the Council45 on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund and with Article 73 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and the Council46 on the CAP Strategic Plans. Boilers, to be installed in combination with renewable technologies (not ‘stand- alone’), shall be eligible for incentives. _________________ 45 Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 60). 46 Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2 December 2021 establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 (OJ L 435, 6.12.2021, p. 1).
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1248 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 12
12. FWithout prejudice to national economic and social policies, financial incentives shall target as a priority vulnerable households, people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing, in line with Article 22 of Directive (EU) .../…. [recast EED].
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1282 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure the quality, reliability and affordability of energy performance certificates. They shall ensure that energy performance certificates are issued by independent experts following an on-site visit. and that the template for energy performance certificates is based on easily understandable information and directly legible sections. Energy performance certificates may also indicate a range of estimated costs linked to the retrofit recommendations made to households and clearly mention what the next renovation steps are for the occupants and/ or owners. Member States shall monitor whether on-site visits generate significant costs. The party bearing these costs should be supported and receive incentives where necessary. Member States should also guarantee, as much as possible, a standardization of certification procedures, especially with regards to determining energy classes for buildings.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1324 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) buildings or building units which are constructed , have undergone a major renovation, are sold or rented out to a new tenant or for which a rental contract is renewed .; and
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1331 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall require that, when buildings or building units are constructed, sold or rented out or when rental contracts are renewed , the energy performance certificate is shown to the prospective tenant or buyer and handed over to the buyer or tenant.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1346 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The database’s aggregated and anonymised building stock data shall be publicly accessible, in compliance with Union and national data protection rules. Member States shall ensure access to the full energy performance certificate for building owners, tenants and managers, and to financial institutions as regards the buildings in their investment portfolio. For buildings offered for rent or sale, Member States shall ensure access to the full energy performance certificate for prospective tenants or buyers.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1363 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The inspection shall include an assessment of the efficiency and sizing of the generator or generators and of its main components compared with the requirements of the building and consider the capabilities of the system to optimise its performance under typical or average operating conditions. Where relevant, the inspection shall assess the feasibility of the system to operate under different and more efficient temperature settings, while ensuring the safe operation of the systemsuch as at low temperature for water based heating systems, including via the design of thermal power output and temperature/flow requirements, while ensuring the safe operation of the system. The inspection shall also assess the readiness of technical building systems to work with renewable and decarbonised energy sources.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1371 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
7. Member States shallmay lay down requirements to ensure that, where technically and economically feasible, non- residential buildings with an effective rated output for heating systems or systems for combined space heating and ventilation of over 290 kW are equipped with building automation and control systems 31 December 2024 by. The threshold for the effective rated output shall be lowered to 70 kW by31 December 2029.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1374 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Member States shallmay lay down requirements to ensure that from 1 January 2025, new residential buildings and residential buildings undergoing major renovations are equipped with:
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1377 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 8 – point b a (new)
(b a) Where technically and economically feasible, demand-side flexibility.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1386 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure the appropriate level of competence for building professionals carrying out integrated renovation works in linestablish a national action plan aiming at providing a sufficient and adequately skilled workforce of building professionals; the established targets and measurable progress indicators pursuant to Article 3(1) of this Directive and with Article 26 [recast EED].
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1392 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Where appropriate and feasible, Member States shall ensure that availability and certification or equivalent qualification schemes are available for providers of integrated renovation works where this is not covered by Article 18(3) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 [amended RED] or Article 26 of Directive (EU) …/….[recast EED].
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1397 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shallmay ensure that independent control systems for energy performance certificates are established in accordance with Annex VI, and that independent control systems for renovation passports, smart readiness indicators and reports on the inspection of heating and air- conditioning systems are established . Member States may establish separate systems for the control of energy performance certificates , renovation passports, smart readiness indicators and reports on the inspection of heating and air- conditioning systems.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1414 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that guidance and training are made available for those responsible for implementing this Directive. Such guidance and training shall address the importance of improving energy performance, and shall enable consideration of the optimal combination of improvements in energy efficiency, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, use of energy from renewable sources and use of district heating and cooling when planning, designing, building and renovating industrial or residential areas. Such guidance and training may also address structural improvements, adaptation to climate change, fire safety, risks related to intense seismic activity, the removal of hazardous substances including asbestos, air pollutant emissions (including fine particulate matter) and accessibility for persons with disabilities.deleted
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1434 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
In the calculation of the primary energy factors for the purpose of calculating the energy performance of buildings, Member States may take into account renewable energy sources supplied through the energy carrier and renewable energy sources that are generated and used onsite, provided that it applies on a non- discriminatory basis.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1453 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point I – paragraph 3 – indent 1
— energy from renewable sources generated on-site or supplied via the grids and fulfilling the criteria of Article 7 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 [amended RED],
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1458 #

2021/0426(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point I – paragraph 3 – indent 3
renewable energy and waste heat from an efficient district heating and cooling system in accordance with Article (24(1) of Directive (EU) …/… [recast EED], using renewable energy and waste heat.
2022/07/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 122 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
(8) In line with the EU Hydrogen Strategy as well as EU REPowerEU Communication and Action Plan, renewable hydrogen is expected to be deployed on a large-scale from 2030 onwardsalready by 2030 for the purpose of increasing the flexibility of the electricity system, decarbonising certain sectors, ranging from aviation and shipping to hard-to-decarbonise industrial sectors as well as replacing Russian fossil fuels as swift as possible. All final customers connected to hydrogen systems will benefit from basic consumer rights applicable to final customers connected to the natural gas system such as the right to switch supplier and accurate billing information. In those instances where customers are connected to the hydrogen network, e.g. industrial customers, they will benefit from the same consumer protection rights applicable to natural gas customers. However, consumer provisions designed to encourage household participation on the market such as price comparison tools, active customers and citizen energy communities do not apply to the hydrogen system.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 130 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
(9) In line with the EU Hydrogen Strategy, the priority for the EU is to develop renewable hydrogen produced using mainly wind and solar energy. Renewable hydrogen is the mostand low carbon hydrogen are compatible option with the EU’s climate neutrality and zero pollution goal in the long term and the most coherent with an integrated energy system. However, renewable hydrogen production probably will not scale fast enough to meet the expected growth in demand for hydrogen in Europe. Therefore, low- carbon fuels (LCFs) such as low-carbon hydrogen (LCH) maywill play an important role in the energy transition, particularly in the short and medium term to rapidly reduce emissions of existing fuels, and support the uptake of renewable fuels such as renewable hydrogen. In order to support the transition, it is necessary to establish a threshold for greenhouse gas emission reductions for low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels. Such threshold should become more stringent for hydrogen produced in installations starting operations from 1 January 2031 to take into account technological developments and better stimulate the dynamic progress towards the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from hydrogen production. The EU Energy System Integration strategy highlighted the need to deploy an EU–wide certification system to also cover low- carbon fuels with the aim to enable Member States to compare them with other decarbonisation options and consider them in their energy mix as a viable solution. In order to ensure that LCF have the same decarbonisation impact as compared to other renewable alternatives it is important that they are certified by applying a similar methodological approach based on a life cycle assessment of their total greenhouse gas (‘GHG’) emissions. This would allow deploying a comprehensive EU-wide certification system, covering the whole Union energy mix. Taking into consideration that LCF and LCH are not renewable fuels, their terminology and certification could not be included in the proposal for the revision of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council8 . Therefore, their inclusion in this Directive fills in this gap. _________________ 8 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82).
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 137 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) In line with the EU Hydrogen Strategy and REPowerEU Communication and Action Plan, setting an indicative greenhouse gas intensity reduction target for gas consumed in the Union will provide a clear investor framework and pathway for the upscaling of renewable and low carbon gases across the Union. It will provide predictability to customers, in particular in hard-to- decarbonise sectors, to make the necessary investments to transform their operations. It will also enabling different technologies to contribute towards the Union indicative target and the overall Union decarbonisation commitments on a level playing field.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 168 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
(24) The switch from fossil gas to renewable alternatives will concretise if energy from renewable sources becomes an attractive, non-discriminatory choice for consumers based on truly transparent information where the transition costs are fairly distributed among different groups of consumers and market players. Where final customers are required to switch fuels, it should be accompanied by measures that reduce adverse effects on final customers, especially vulnerable customers and people affected by or at risk of energy poverty, as well as measures that mitigate and resolve inequalities resulting from the energy transition.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 235 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 97
(97) Producers of renewable and low- carbon gases are often connected to the distribution grid. To facilitate their uptake and market integration, it is essential that they obtain unhindered access to the wholesale market and the relevant virtual trading points. Participation in the wholesale market is determined by the way in which the entry-exit systems are defined. In several Member States, producers connected to the distribution grid are not part of the entry-exit system. Therefore, the access of renewable and low-carbon gases to the wholesale market should be facilitated by providing a definition of an entry-exit system and ultimately ensuring that production facilities connected to the distribution system arcan be part of it. In addition, Regulation [the recast Gas regulation as proposed in COM(2021)xxx] provides that distribution system operators and transmission system operates are to work together to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission network or alternative means to facilitate the market integration of renewable and low carbon gases.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 256 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 110
(110) When developing the network development plan, it is important that infrastructure operators take the energy efficiency first and system efficiency principles16 into account, in particular, the expected consumption used for the joint scenario development. _________________ 16 Commission Recommendation of 28.9/2021 on Energy Efficiency First: from principles to practice. Guidelines and examples for its implementation in decision-making in the energy sector and beyond, COM (2021) 7014 final
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 292 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The rules for natural gas, including LNG, established by this Directive shall also apply in a non- discriminatory way to biogas, biomethane and gas from biomass or other types of gas, insofar as such gases can technically and safely be injected into, and transported through, the natural gas system. The rules for natural gas established by this Directive also apply to hydrogen insofar as it is injected into the natural gas system.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 365 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)
(24 a) ‘hydrogen supply undertaking’ means any natural or legal person who carries out the function of hydrogen supply;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 375 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 53
(53) ‘entry-exit system’ means the aggregation of all transmission and distribution systems or all hydrogen networks to which one specific balancing regime applies;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 376 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 54
(54) ‘balancing zone’ means an entry- exit system to which a specific balancing regime is appliescable and which may include distribution systems or part of them;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 378 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 56
(56) ‘entry point’ means a point subject to booking procedures by network users or producers providing access to an entry-exit system., enabling gas flows in the entry- exit system;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 379 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57
(57) ‘exit point’ means a point subject to booking procedures by network users or final customers providing access to an entry-exit system, enabling gas flows out of the entry exit system .;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 417 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that energy undertakings are subject to transparent, proportionate and non- discriminatory rules, fees and treatment, in particular with respect to connection to the network, access to wholesale markets, access to data, switching processes and billing regimes and, where applicable, licensing.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 420 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a EU indicative greenhouse gas intensity reduction target of the 2030 gas supply 1. In order to promote the production of renewable and low carbon gaseous energy the European Commission shall define by 31 December 2023 by means of a Delegated Act, an indicative EU level target for the reduction of the greenhouse gas intensity of gas consumed in the EU by 2030 compared to 2018 level. The Delegated Act should also specify the methodology for calculating the achievement of the target. 2. When setting the indicative target, the Commission shall take into account the combined ambition of the Renewable Energy Directive and REPowerEU as well as requirements of security of supplies and quality requirements for cross-border transmission of natural gas. 3. Member States shall collectively aim at ensuring that the EU indicative greenhouse gas intensity reduction target is met and define by August 2024 their individual national contribution towards the achievement of the target in their National Energy and Climate Plan. 4. When setting their individual national contribution towards the EU level, Member States may do so, by mean of measures such as volumes, energy content or greenhouse gas emissions and shall establish differentiated sectorial approaches. They shall also take into account necessary quality requirements.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 428 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, Member States may apply public interventions in the price setting for the supply of natural gas to energy poor or vulnerable household customers or protected customers as defined in Regulation(EU) 2017/1938. Such public interventions shall be subject to the conditions set out in paragraphs 4 and 5. In the event of unprecedented price increase, interventions that comply with the criteria set out in paragraphs 4 and 5 could be expanded to other limited number of customer groups in order to avoid significant impact on the society.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 479 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall ensure that authorisations under national law for the construction and operation of natural gas pipelines and other network assets used for the transport of natural gas shall apply also to pipelines and network assets for the transport ofatural gas infrastructure assets, including network assets, shall apply also to pipelines and other infrastructure assets, including network assets, for hydrogen.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 483 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 8
8. Member States shall ensure that existing contractual land-use rights for the construction and operation of natural gas pipelines and other assets, including network assets, shall be understood as encompassing alsapplied to pipelines and other assets, including network assets, for the transport of hydrogen.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 505 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The obligations laid down in paragraph 2 shall apply regardless of whether low carbon fuels are produced within the Union or are imported. Information about the geographic origin and feedstock type of low carbon fuels or low carbon hydrogen per fuel supplier shall be made available to consumers on the websites of operators, suppliers or the relevant competent authorities and shall be updated on an annual basis. Information on the level of the GHG emissions reduction achieved by the low-carbon hydrogen may be made available to consumers on the websites of operators, suppliers or the relevant competent authorities and may be updated on an annual basis.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 513 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. By 31 December 2024month after the entry into force of this Directive, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 83 to supplement this Directive by specifying the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low carbon fuels. The methodology shall ensure that credit for avoided emissions is not given for carbon dioxide the capture of which has already received an emission credit under other provisions of law and that it is designed in a technology neutral manner, taking into consideration also a positive impact of carbon capture technologies.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 542 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a Fuel switch 1. Where governments or local heating and cooling plans laid out in Article 52a require final customers to switch from individual fossil fuel heating installations to alternative individual heat sources or district heating, Member States shall ensure that final customers are fully informed by the initiating organisation of any fuel switches, and shall ensure that the initiating organisation provides that information sufficiently in advance of any planned switch. 2. The initiating organisation shall provide final customers with a roadmap for the transfer from individual fossil fuel heating installations to alternative individual heat sources or district heating, including the procedure and the relevant timeline. 3. Member States shall ensure that final customers receive information on options to prepare or adapt their homes and on any support available to manage the costs associated with the planned fuel switch or a district heating connection. 4. Discrimination and cross-subsidisation between different categories of customers and between energy carriers shall be avoided when carrying out a fuel switch or a district heating connection. 5. Member States shall ensure that measures are put in place to mitigate and resolve any inequities resulting from policies to decarbonise the energy system. 6. Member States shall take all measures necessary to ensure that fuel switches or a district heating connections implemented pursuant to this Article have no adverse effect on final customers, vulnerable customers, people affected by or at risk of energy poverty and people living in social housing. Where applicable, Member States shall make the best possible use of funding, including public funding and funding facilities established at Union level, with the aim of removing adverse effects and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 626 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Where final natural gas customers do not have smart meters, Member States shall ensure that, insofar as it is technically possible, financially reasonable and proportionate to the potential energy savings, final customers are provided with individual conventional meters that accurately measure their actual consumption.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 639 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2 a (new)
For final customers who are not connected to the natural gas or hydrogen systems due to the lack of infrastructure capacity or due to the fact that they are vulnerable or are affected or at risk of energy poverty, Member States shall, without delay, adopt measures to ensure their energy security, including by providing connection to the grid or alternative and comparable heating and cooling options, preferably to the district heating and cooling system.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 641 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall ensure that grid access costs to distribution, transmission and hydrogen transport for renewable gas production do not create an economic barrier for renewable gas project developers. For this purpose, these costs shall be shared between project developers and the appropriate transmission or distribution system operators. The regulatory authority shall define the level of costs that these operators must cover and are allowed to cover. It shall set out rules to ensure that, in the case one grid connection is expected to be used for several renewable gas production facilities with different timeframe of commissioning, the costs of such grid connection is not borne only by the first renewable gas production facility connected to it.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 646 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure the implementation of a system of third party access to the transmission and distribution system, and LNG facilities based on published tariffs, applicable to all customers, including supply undertakings, and applied objectively and without discrimination between system users. Member States shall ensure that those tariffs, or the methodologies underlying their calculation, are approved prior to their entry into force in accordance with Article 72 by a regulatory authority referred to in Article 70 and that those tariffs — and the methodologies, where only methodologies are approved — are published prior to their entry into force. Tariff discounts can be granted only if so provided so by Union or Member States' legislation.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 666 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure the implementation of a system of regulated third partyFor the organisation of access to hydrogen storage, and line pack when technically and/or economically necessary for providing efficient access to the system for the supply of customers, as well as for the organisation of access to ancillary services, based on published tariffs and applied objectively and without discrimination between any hydrogen system users., Member States may choose either a negotiated or regulated access regime, or both. Member States shall base their decision on the applicable access regime on an assessment of the level of competition in the hydrogen storage market, taking into account the technical characteristics of hydrogen storage. In case of a regulated access regime, Member States shall ensure that those tariffs, or the methodologies underlying their calculation, are approved prior to their entry into force in accordance with Article 72 by the regulatory authority.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 667 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure the implementation of a system of negotiated or regulated third party access to hydrogen storage, and line pack when technically and/or economically necessary for providing efficient access to the system for the supply of customers, as well as for the organisation of access to ancillary services, based on published tariffs and applied objectively and without discrimination between any hydrogen system users. Member States shall ensure if there is not a contractual basis that those tariffs, or the methodologies underlying their calculation, are approved prior to their entry into force in accordance with Article 72 by the regulatory authority.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 699 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 38 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. For the purpose of swift implementation of grid connection of renewable gas production, including biomethane production, Member States shall ensure that: (a) the transmission system operator and the hydrogen network operator comply with time limits to assess the requests for injection of renewable gases, make an offer and implement the connection, with monitoring of the national regulatory authority in line with Article 72(t); (b) permitting procedures for the implementation of the connection are not hampered by lack of administrative capacity and that do not create a hurdle to the achievement of the national renewable energy target.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 716 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 41 – paragraph 1 a (new)
For the purpose of swift implementation of grid connection of renewable gas production, including biomethane production, Member States shall ensure that: a) the distribution system operator comply with time limits to assess the requests for injection of renewable gases, make an offer and implement the connection, with monitoring of the national regulatory authority in line with Article 72(t); b) permitting procedures for the implementation of the connection are not hampered by lack of administrative capacity and that do not create a hurdle to the achievement of the national renewable energy target.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 724 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 1
Article 44 (1)This Directive shall not prevent the operation of a combined transmission, LNG, system, hydrogen network, LNG system, hydrogen terminal, natural gas and hydrogen storage and distribution system operator provided that the operator complies with Article 54 (1), or Articles 55 and 56, or Chapter IX .
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 758 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 49 – paragraph 3
3. Such intergovernmental agreement may contain, as appropriate, rules specifying the implementation of the requirements of third-party access, tariff regulation and on the unbundling of the operator of the hydrogen interconnector, as well as rules on the certification of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen, including rules ensuring the collection of required data and the application of the criteria for accounting hydrogen produced from electricity as renewable hydrogen or for accounting low-carbon hydrogen.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 774 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 1
1. At least every two years , all transmission system operators and all hydrogen transmission network operators shall submit to the relevant regulatory authority a ten- year network development plan based on existing and forecast supply and demand after having consulted all relevant stakeholders. There shall be at least one single network development plan for gas and hydrogen per Member State. Infrastructure operators, including LNG terminal operators, storage operators, distribution system operators as well as hydrogen, district heating infrastructure and electricity operators shall be required to provide and exchange all relevant information to the transmission system operators required for developing the single plan. That network development plan shall contain efficient measures in order to guarantee the adequacy of the natural gas system and the hydrogen networks as well as the security of supply , in particular the compliance with the infrastructure standards under Regulation (EU) 2017/1938. The ten-year network development plan shall be published and accessible on a website .
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 781 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) contain the main infrastructure that needs to be built or upgraded over the next ten years, including infrastructure developed by distribution system operators to enable reverse flows to the transmission network;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 793 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) include information on infrastructure that can or will be decommissioned; andrepurposed for the transport of hydrogen;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 809 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) be based on a joint scenario framework developed between the relevant infrastructure operators, including relevant distribution system operators, of at least gas, hydrogen and electricity;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 821 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 3
3. When elaborating the ten-year network development plan, the transmission system operators and the hydrogen transmission network operators shall fully take into account the potential for alternatives to system expansion, for instancein particular, repurposing of infrastructure as well as the use of demand response, as well asnd expected consumption following the application of the energy efficiency first principle, trade with other countries and the Union-wide network development plan. The transmission system operators and the hydrogen transmission network operators shall assess how to address, where possible, a need across electricity and gases systems including information on the optimal location and size of energy storage and power to gas assets . The transmission system operator shall also make reasonable assumptions about the evolution of the production, supply, consumption and exchanges with other countries.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 834 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. The regulatory authority shall examine whether the ten-year network development plan covers all investment needs identified during the consultation process, and whether it is consistent with the most recent Union wide simulation of disruption scenarios carried out by the ENTSO for GasG&H under Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1938, with the regional and national risk assessments and the non-binding Union -wide ten-year network development plan ( Union -wide network development plan) referred to in Article 30(1), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 . If any doubt arises as to the consistency with the Union -wide network development plan, the regulatory authority shall consult ACER . The regulatory authority may require the transmission system operator or the hydrogen transmission network operator to amend its ten-year network development plan.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 839 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
7. In circumstances where the independenttransmission system operator or independthe hydrogent transmission network operator , other than for overriding reasons beyond its control, does not execute an investment, which, under the ten-year network development plan, was to be executed in the following three years, Member States shall ensure that the regulatory authority is required to take at least one of the following measures to ensure that the investment in question is made if such investment is still relevant on the basis of the most recent ten-year network development plan:
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 841 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 7 – point a
(a) to require the transmission system operator or the hydrogen transmission network operator to execute the investments in question;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 844 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 7 – point c
(c) to oblige the transmission system operator or the hydrogen transmission network operator to accept a capital increase to finance the necessary investments and allow independent investors to participate in the capital.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 847 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Where the regulatory authority has made use of its powers under point (b) the first subparagraph, it may oblige the transmission system operator or the hydrogen transmission network operator to agree to one or more of the following:
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 851 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
The transmission system operator or the hydrogen transmission network operator shall provide the investors with all information needed to realise the investment, shall connect new assets to the transmission network and shall generally make its best efforts to facilitate the implementation of the investment project.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 863 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. HydrogeUntil no later than 1 January 2031, hydrogen transmission network operators shall submit to the regulatory authority, at regular intervals as determined by that authority, an overview of the hydrogen network infrastructure they aim to develop. That overview shall in particular:
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 871 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) include informationon the location of industrial customers and hydrogen production units;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 873 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) be in line with the integrated national energy and climate plan and its updates, and with the integrated national energy and climate reports submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and support the climate- neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 and be consistent with the Union-wide ten-year network development plan for gas and hydrogen as set out in Article 23[recast Gas Regulation as proposed in COM(2021) xxx].
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 881 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 52 – paragraph 5
5. Hydrogen network operators shall publish on a regular basiat least every two years a joint report on the development of the hydrogen system based on the overview submitted to the regulatory authority. They shall take the examination of the regulatory authority under paragraph 4 into account. The regulatory authority may issue an opinion on the report, assess its consistency with the Union-wide ten-year-development plan, and recommend amendments.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 882 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 52 – paragraph 6
6. Member States may decide to apply the requirements pursuant to Article 51 to hydrogen network operators. As from 1 January 2031 an integrated network development plan for gas and hydrogen pursuant to the process set out in Article 51 shall be mandatory for hydrogen transmission network operators and transmission system operators. If Member States opt for a system of regulated third party access to hydrogen networks in accordance with Article 31, the requirements pursuant to Article 51 shall apply immediately.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 893 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 53 – paragraph 5
5. After 31 December 2030, all affected hydrogen network operators shall negotiate a system of financial compensation to ensure financing for cross-border hydrogen infrastructure. While developing that, hydrogen network operators shall conduct an extensive consultation process involving all relevant market participants.deleted
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 895 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 53 – paragraph 6
6. The hydrogen network operators concerned shall agree on the system of financial compensation within 3 years and by 31 December 2033. If no agreement is reached within that period, the involved regulatory authorities shall decide jointly within 2 years. Where the relevant regulatory authorities cannot reach a joint agreement within 2 years, ACER shall take a decision, following the process pursuant to Article 6(10) in Regulation (EU) 2019/942.deleted
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 899 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 53 – paragraph 7
7. The system of financial compensation shall be implemented in line with Article 72(1), point (b).deleted
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 902 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 53 – paragraph 8
8. For the transition to a system of financial compensation mechanism, existing capacity contracts shall not be affected by the established financial compensation mechanism.deleted
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 903 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 53 – paragraph 9
9. Further details required to implement the process set out in this Article, including required processes and time frames, process for reviewing and if necessary amending the compensation mechanism allowing taking into account tariff evolution and the development of the hydrogen networks, shall be set in a network code established on the basis of Article 54 of [recast Gas Regulation as proposed in COM(2021)xxx].deleted
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 949 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 66 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Adoption of the final decision on the certification of a transmission system operator for the transmission line between a Member State and a third country located in territorial sea of that Member State shall take place no later than 2 years from the date on which certification was requested by a transmission system owner or a transmission system operator or from the date of the opening of the procedure on the basis of paragraphs 1 and 2. The deadline for the final decision remains binding, also in spite of any formal defects in the request. Where two or more requests in respect to the same transmission line or its sections were submitted, the deadline set out in the first subparagraph runs from the day of submitting the first request.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 950 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 66 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Where final decision on the certification of a transmission system operator for the transmission line between a Member State and a third country was not adopted within the period referred to in paragraph 8a, owner of the transmission line between a Member State and a third country in territorial sea of that Member State or its section in territorial sea of that Member State, is obliged to decommissioning of the transmission line or its section within six months from the deadline referred to in paragraph 8a.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 951 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 66 – paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a Where the obligation referred in paragraph 11 was not fulfilled, the regulatory authority of the Member State where territorial sea transmission line or its section is located, obliges the owner to decommission the infrastructure within six months from the decommissioning deadline referred to in paragraph 11. In the event of failure to meet this deadline, the regulatory authority of the relevant Member State shall, in cooperation with the competent national authorities, decommission the gas transmission line or its section.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 952 #

2021/0425(COD)

11 b Where the transmission line concerned is located in the territorial sea of more than one Member State, the obligations in paragraph 11 and 12 are performed in the territory of the Member State where the first connection point of such transmission line with a Member State’s network is located. The necessary decisions and actions in this regard shall be taken by the regulatory authority of the Member State where the first connection point with the Member State’s network is located.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 961 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) promoting connection and facilitating access to the network for new production capacity, in particular removing barriers that could prevent connection and access for new market entrants and of gas and hydrogen from renewable sources;
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1010 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 74 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Regulatory authorities shall cooperate with transmission system operators and with ENTSOG for the purpose of sharing information in case of suspect breach of a legal obligation by network users in accordance with Article 2(5) of Regulation (EU) 312/2014.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1024 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 89 – paragraph 1
This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The provisions of this Directive as amended shall apply to certification procedures initiated and not completed before the date of entry into force of this Directive.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1031 #

2021/0425(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 5 – paragraph 4
The disclosure of the share of renewable and low-carbon gas purchased by the final customers shall be done by using guarantees of origin.
2022/07/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 124 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) Methane emissions are primarily linked to underground mining activities, both in active and abandoned mines24 . In active underground mines, methane concentration in the air is continuously controlled, as it constitutes a health and safety hazard. In the case of underground coalVentilation systems represent one of two maines, the vast majority of the methane emissions occur through ventilation and drainage or degasification systems, which represent the two main ways of lowering methane concentrations in a mine’s airways ways of lowering methane concentrations in a mine’s airways to ensure safety and health of miners. Ventilation air methane (VAM) can be mitigated with or without energy recovery, though the solutions remain comparably expensive, principally because the concentrations of methane emanating from ventilation systems are very low. _________________ 24 (2020) N. Kholod et al Global methane emissions from coal mining to continue growing even with declining coal production, Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 256, 120489
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 127 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
(49) For operating underground coal mines, mitigation of methane emissions should be implemented through a closure plan or a phase out of venting and flaring unless it risks endangering environmental safety or safety of operations or personnel. For closed or abandoned underground coal mines, while flooding the mine can prevent methane emissions, this is not systematically done and has environmental risks. Venting and flaring in these mines should also be phased out. As geological constraints and environmental considerations prevent a one-size-fits-all approach to mitigate methane emissions from abandoned underground coal mines31 , Member States should establish their own mitigation plan, taking into consideration those constraints and the technical feasibility of AMM mitigation. Member States should be free to provide incentives to operators that mitigate methane emissions by capturing methane and using it to produce saleable heat and power. _________________ 31 Best Practice Guidance for Effective Methane Recovery and Use from Abandoned Mines (UNECE, 2019)
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 197 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) ‘verifier’ means a legal person different from the competent authorities appointed in accordance with Article 4 of this Regulation which carries out verification activities and which is accredited by a national accreditation body pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 or a natural person otherwise authorised, without prejudice to Article 5(2) of that Regulation, at the time a verification statement is issued;
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 344 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. VeThe competent authoriftiers shall assess the conformity of the emissions reports submitted to them by operators or mine operators in accordance with this Regulation. They shall assess the conformity of the reports with the requirements laid down this Regulation and review all data sources and methodologies used in order to assess their reliability, credibility and accuracy, in particular the following points:
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 354 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In carrying out the verification activities referred to in paragraph 1, vethe competent authoriftiers shall use free and publicly available European or international standards for methane emissions quantification as made applicable by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 5. Until such date where the applicability of those standards is determined by the Commission, vethe competent authoriftiers shall use existing European or international standards for quantification and verification of greenhouse gas emissions.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 357 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
VeThe competent authoriftiers may conduct site checks to determine the reliability, credibility and accuracy of the data sources and methodologies used.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 880 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. As regards sSurface coal mines, mine operators shall use deposit-specific coal mine methane emission factors to quantify emissions resulting from mining operations. Mine operatcomply with the requirements of this chapter by applying deposit-specific, average national emission factors according to national reports shall establish those emission factors on a quarterly basis, in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and take into acprepared for the UNFCCC. These factors shall be based on maximum methane count methane emissions from surrounding strataent levels of the coal.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 905 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. Venting of methane through a mine ventilation shafts in coal mines emitting more than 0.58 tonnes of methane/kilotonne of coal mined, other than coking coal mines, shall be prohibited from 1 January 2027.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 930 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Methane concentration measurements shall be taken in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and at least on an hourly basis from all elements listed in part 1(vi) of Annex VII which were found to emit methane. If measurements do not detect any emissions for three consecutive years, no further action shall be taken.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 931 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Methane concentration measurements shall be taken in accordance with appropriate scientific standards and at least on an hourly basis from all elements listed in part 1(vi) of Annex VII which were found to emit methane. If measurements do not show any emissions for three consecutive years, no further action shall be taken.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 946 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The reports shall cover the last available calendar year and include the elements set out in Part 3 of Annex VII. This is not necessary if a control mechanism has already been established with the competent authorities.
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 947 #

2021/0423(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Before submission to the competent authorities, the reports set out in this paragraph shall be assessed by a verifier and include a verification statement issued in accordance with Articles 8 and 9.deleted
2022/10/24
Committee: ENVIITRE
Amendment 185 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council46 and Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 of the European Parliament and of the Council47 already set CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles as well as for certain heavy-duty vehicles. Those instruments should accelerate the uptake in particular of low- and zero-emission vehicles and alternative fuels and thereby create demand for recharging and refuelling infrastructure. _________________ 46Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 443/2009 and (EU) No 510/2011 (OJ L 111, 25.4.2019, p. 13). 47Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles and amending Regulations (EC) No 595/2009 and (EU) 2018/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 96/53/EC (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 202).
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 188 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The initiatives on ReFuelEU aviation48 and FuelEU maritime49 should boost the production and uptake of sustainable alternative fuels in aviation and maritime transport. While the fuel use requirements for the sustainable aviation fuels can largely rely on the existing refuelling infrastructure, investments are needed for the electricity supply of stationary aircraft. The FuelEU maritime initiative sets requirements in particular for the use of on shore power that can only be fulfilled if an adequate level of on shore power supply is deployed in TEN-T ports. However those initiatives do not contain any provisions on the required fuel infrastructure which are a prerequisite that the targets can be met. Moreover the infrastructure for renewable fuels bunkering of ships should gain special attention throughout the ports of Europe to fast track the decarbonisation of ships. The heavy-duty vehicle renewable fuels infrastructure should focus on available renewable fuel technology and increase the level of ambition in the (bio-) LNG infrastructure throughout Europe to allow fast decarbonisation of heavy-duty vehicles, whilst new technology for these vehicles can be further developed. _________________ 48 COM(2021) 561. 49 COM(2021) 562.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 192 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Therefore all modes of transport should be addressed in one instrument which should take into account a variety of alternative fuels, the development of their market share and particularly their affordability. The use of zero-emission powertrain technologies and alternative fuels is at different stages of maturity in the different modes of transport and in different Member States and regions. In particular, in the road sector, a rapid uptake of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid passenger cars and light commercial vehicles is taking place. Hydrogen fuel-cell road vehicles are available to markets, as well. In addition, smaller hydrogen and battery electric vessels and, hydrogen fuel-cell trains and solar-electric vehicles are currently being deployed in different projects and in first commercial operations, with full commercial roll out expected in the next years. In contrast, the aviation and waterborne sectors, as well as heavy-duty road transport continue to be dependent on liquid and gaseous fuels, as zero- and low- emission powertrain solutions are expected to enter the market only around 2030 and in particular for the aviation sector even later, with full commercialisation taking its time. The use of fossil gaseous or liquid fuels is only possible if it is clearly embedded into a clear decarbonisation pathway that is in line with the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the Union, requiring increasing blending with or replacement by renewable fuels such as bio-methane, advanced biofuelsgaseous or liquid bio-methane, biomass fuels, biofuels, advanced biofuels, recycled carbonfuels, renewable fuels of non- biological origin or renewable and low- carbon synthetic gaseous and liquid fuels.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 196 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) Therefore, the general principle of technological neutrality should be maintained and market competition between the different alternative technologies should be promoted and protected on Union and national levels, thus providing for the best technological solutions and affordable prices. Targets and milestones should be set on Union and national levels, depending on the market development of different technologies, while taking into account the different starting point of Member States.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 197 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Such biofuels, advanced biofuels and synthetic fuels, substituting diesel, petrol and jet fuel, can be produced from different feedstock and can be blended into fossil fuels at very high blending ratios. They can be technically used with the current vehicle technology with minor or no adaptations. Renewable and bio-LNG can be used for heavy-duty transport, both road and maritime, as demonstrated by the fact that already 20% of gas used in road transport is bio-methane. Renewable methanol can also be used for inland navigation and short-sea shipping. Synthetic and paraffinic fuels have a potential to reduce the use of fossil fuel sources in the energy supply to transport. All of these fuels can be distributed, stored and used with the existing infrastructure or where necessary with infrastructure of the same kind. The potential of biogas as a renewable source should be taken into account and included in the definition of gas in the regulation.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 201 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) LNG is likely to play a continued role in maritime transport, where there is currently no economically viable zero- emission powertrain technology available. The Communication on the Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy points to zero-emission seagoing ships becoming market ready by 2030. Fleet conversion based on relevant, affordable and viable new technologies should take place gradually due to the long lifetime of the ships. Contrary to maritime transport, for inland waterways, with normally smaller vessels and shorter distances, low and zero-emission powertrain technologies, such as hydrogen and, electricity, sh and other alternative fuels, could enter the markets more quickly. LNG is expected to no longer play a significant role in that sector. Transport fuels such as LNG, CNG and LPG need increasingly to be decarbonised by blending/substituting with liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) or renewable and low-carbon synthetic gaseous e-fuels (e- gas) for instance. Those decarbonised fuels can be used in the same infrastructure as gaseous fossil fuels thereby allowing for a gradual shift towards decarbonised fuels.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 203 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) In the heavy-duty road transport sector, LNG trucks are fully mature and can run on a high blend of bio-LNG. On the one hand, the common scenarios underpinning the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy and the Climate Target Plan as well as the revised “Fit for 55” modelling scenarios suggest some limited role of gaseous fuels that will increasingly be decarbonised in heavy-duty road transport especially in the long haul segment. On the other hand, LNG and bio-LNG are readily available and competitive solutions to cut GHG emissions of the heavy-duty sector, and LNG stations network in Europe remains insufficient in relation to the minimum requirements to match the demand and decarbonization needs of the sector towards 2030 and beyond. Furthermore, LPG and CNG vehicles for which already a sufficientsome infrastructure network exists across the Union are expected to gradually be replaced by zero emission drivetrains and therefore only a limitclimate-neutral alternative fuels, despite this is not being a existing market tendency yet. Therefore an extended targeted policy for LNG infrastructure deployment that can equally supply decarbonised fuels is considered necessary to close remaining gaps in the main networks. As the market for decarbonized heavy-duty vehicles is still developing, a variety of alternative technologies should be incentivized, including via infrastructure planning and adaptation, while taking into account market shares and traffic data.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 209 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The deployment of publicly accessible recharging infrastructure for light-duty electric vehicles has been uneven across the Union. Continued uneven distribution would jeopardize the uptake of such vehicles, limiting connectivity across the Union. Continuing divergence in policy ambitions and approaches at national level will not create the long-term certainty needed for substantive market investment. Mandatory minimum targets for Member States at national level should therefore provide policy orientations and complement National Policy Frameworks. That approach should combine national fleet based targets with distance-based targets for the trans-European network for transport (TEN-T), taking into account the need for flexibility in sparsely populated areas. National fleet based targets should ensure that vehicle uptake in each Member State is matched with the deployment of sufficient publicly accessible recharging infrastructure. A special attention and higher fleet based targets for centres of relatively higher population density and higher electric vehicles market-share is also needed. Distance-based targets for the TEN-T network should ensure full coverage of electric recharging points along the Union’s main road networks and thereby ensure easy and seamless travel throughout the Union.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 220 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) National fleet based targets should be established on the basis of the total number of registered electric vehicles in that Member State following a common methodology that accounts for technological developments such as the increased driving range of electric vehicles or the increasing market penetration of fast-charging points which can recharge a greater number of vehicles per recharging point than at a normal recharging point. The methodology also has to take into account the different recharging patterns of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles., as well as demographical density and market shares of electric vehicles A methodology that norms national fleet based targets on the total maximum power output of the publicly accessible recharging infrastructure should allow flexibility for the implementation of different recharging technologies in Member States.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 223 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Implementation in Member States should ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible recharging points is installed, in particular at public transport stations, such as port passenger terminals, airports or railway stations. A sufficient number of publicly accessible fast recharging points dedicated to light-duty vehicles should also be deployed to increase consumer convenience in particular across the TEN-T network and in urban areas, to ensure full cross-border connectivity and allow electric vehicles to circulate throughout the Union.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 228 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) A sufficient number of publicly accessible fast recharging points dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles should also be deployed along the TEN-T network to ensure full connectivity throughout the Union. That infrastructure should have sufficient power output to allow the recharge of the vehicle within the driver’s legal break time. In addition to fast recharging points along the network, heavy-duty vehicles should also be able to use publicly accessible recharging infrastructure for overnight recharging along the main transport network to specifically support the electrification of the long haul sector.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 233 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) The increasing number of electric vehicles in road, rail, maritime and other transport modes will require that recharging operations are optimised and managed in a way that does not cause congestion and takes full advantage of the availability of renewable electricity and low electricity prices in the system. Smart recharging in particular can facilitate the integration of electric vehicles into the electricity system further as it enables demand response through aggregation and through price based demand response. System integration can further be facilitated through bi-directional recharging (vehicle-to-grid). All normal recharging points at which vehicles are typically parked for a longer period should therefore support smart recharging.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 241 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) Hydrogen fuelled vehicles should be able to refuel at or close to the destination, which is usually located in an urban area. To ensure that publicly accessible destination refuelling is possible at least in the main urban areas, all urban nodes as defined in Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council55 should provide such refuelling stations. Within the urban nodes, public authorities should consider to deploy the stations within multimodal freight centres in case they are not developed market-based, as those are not only the typical destination for heavy-duty vehicles but could also serve hydrogen to other transport modes, such as rail and inland shipping. _________________ 55 Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network and repealing Decision No 661/2010/EU (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 1).
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 242 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) At the early stage of market deployment there is still a degree of uncertainty with regard to the kind of vehicles that will come into the market and to the kind of technologies that are going to be widely used. As outlined in the Commission’s communication ‘A hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe’56 the heavy-duty segment was identified as the most likely segment for the early mass deployment of hydrogen vehicles. Therefore, hydrogen refuelling infrastructure should preliminarily focus on that segment while also allowing light-duty vehicles to fuel at publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling stations. To ensure interoperability, all publicly accessible hydrogen stations should at least serve gaseous hydrogen at 700 bar. The infrastructure roll out should also take into account the emergence of new technologies, such as liquid hydrogen, that allow a larger range for heavy-duty vehicles and are the preferred technology choice of some vehicle manufacturers. To that end, a minimum number of hydrogen refuelling stations should serve also liquid hydrogen in addition to gaseous hydrogen at 700 bar. _________________ 56 COM(2020) 301 final
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 245 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) A number of LNG refuelling points are established in the Union, already providing a backbone for the circulation of LNG driven heavy-duty vehicles. The TEN-T core network should remain the basis for the deployment of LNG infrastructure, and progressively for bio- LNG, as it covers the main traffic flows and allows cross border connectivity throughout the Union. It had been recommended in Directive 2014/94/EU that such refuelling points be installed every 400 km on the TEN-T core network, but certain limitedsome important gaps in the network remain across the EU to reach that objective. Member States should by 2025 reach that objective and fill the remaining gaps, after which the target should cease to applyLNG stations are insufficient especially in Eastern Europe and in third countries, situated on international transport corridors, including corridors linking different Member States. Member States should by 2025 reach that objective and fill the remaining gaps, after which the target should be adapted to different market scenarios in line with EU and national decarbonization targets and with the penetration of alternative fuels.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 264 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
(35) A core network of refuelling points for LNG at maritime ports should be available by 2025. Refuelling points for LNG include LNG terminals, tanks, mobile containers, bunker vessels and barges. Additions to the network are still to be made by 2030 in Member States with increased minimum requirements after 2025. An extra effort should be put to increase the share of bio-LNG stations and bunkering facilities across Europe with a higher density.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 274 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
(41) Member States should make use of a wide range of market based, regulatory and non- regulatory incentives and measures to reach the mandatory targets and implement their national policy frameworks, in close cooperation with private sector actors, who should play a key role in supporting the development of alternative fuels infrastructure.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 282 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
(54) The market for alternative fuels and in particular for low and zero emission fuels is still in the early stages of development and technology is evolving fastevolving fast and technology is already there. This market should be further supported through the introduction of a voluntary crediting mechanism to increase the offer of alternative fuels while accelerating the decarbonization of the transport sector. This shwould likely affect the demand for alternative fuels and consequently for alternative fuels infrastructure across the modes. The Commission should thereforeprepare two years after the entry into force of this Regulation a technology-readiness report, analyzing the market readiness and availability of key zero- and low-emission powertrains and fuel technologies and their dedicated infrastructure. Based on this report, the Commission should review this Regulation by the end of 2026 in particular as regards the targets setting for electric recharging points for HDV as well as targets for infrastructure for alternative fuels for low- and zero-emission vessels and aircraft in waterborne transport and aviationtransport. The review should include all alternative fuels and infrastructural demand should be matched with the potential speed of the uptake.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 290 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
(3) ‘alternative fuels’ means fuels or power sources which serve, at least partly, as a substitute for fossil oil sources in the energy supply to transport and which have the potential to contribute, on a permanent basis or for transitional phase, to its decarbonisation and enhance the environmental performance of the transport sector, including:
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 294 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a – introductory part
(a) ‘alternative fuels for low- and zero- emission vehicles’:
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 295 #
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 296 #
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 298 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b – indent 1
– biomass fuels, andvanced biofuels as defined in Article 2, points (27) and (33) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, biogas and biofuels, such as bio-hydrogen, bio-ammonia, bio-methane, bio-LNG, bio- CNG, bio-LPG, RCF,
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 301 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b – indent 2
– synthetic and paraffinic fuels, including ammoniae-hydrogen, e-ammonia, e- methanol, e-methane, e-LNG, rDME, RFNBO, produced from renewable energy,
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 303 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c – introductory part
(c) ‘alternative fossil fuels’ for a transitional phaseprogressively blended with renewable fuels:
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 307 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18 a (new)
(18 a) ‘solar-electric vehicle’ means a motor vehicle equipped with a powertrain containing at least one non-peripheral electric machine as energy converter with an electric rechargeable energy storage system, which can be recharged externally, and equipped with vehicle- integrated photovoltaic (VIPV) panels.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 309 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 38
(38) ‘publicly accessible’ alternative fuels infrastructure, means an alternative fuels infrastructure which is located at a site or premise that is open to the general public, irrespective of whetherwith unlimited and unconditional access to the alternative fuels infrastructure, irrespective of whether it is located on public or on private property, whether limitations or conditions apply in terms of access to the site or premise and irrespective of the applicable use conditions of the alternative fuels infrastructure;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 317 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57
(57) ‘ship at berth’ means ship at berth as defined in Article 3, point (n) of Regulation (EU) 2015/757means a ship which is securely moored or anchored along a quay in a port falling under the jurisdiction of a Member State while it is loading, unloading or hotelling, including the time spent when not engaged in cargo operations;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 321 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 59
(59) ‘smart recharging’ means a recharging operation in which the intensity of electricity delivered to the battery is adjusted in real-time, based on information received through electronica standardized communication protocol;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 326 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 a (new)
- areas with high population density and regional uptake in light-duty electric vehicles are taken into account with priority development of the network and higher targets;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 328 #
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 333 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) for each battery electric light-duty vehicle registered in their territory, a total power output of at least 13 kW is provided through publicly accessible recharging stations; and
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 335 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) for each plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicle registered in their territory, a total power output of at least 0.662 kW is provided through publicly accessible recharging stations.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 342 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) along the TEN-T core network, publicly accessible recharging pools dedicated to light-duty vehicles and meeting the following requirements are deployed in each direction of travel with a maximum distance of 640 km in-between them:
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 344 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) by 31 December 2025, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 3600 kW and include at least onetwo recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 15300 kW;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 348 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) by 31 December 2030, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 61200 kW and include at least twofour recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 15300 kW;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 354 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) along the TEN-T comprehensive network, publicly accessible recharging pools dedicated to light-duty vehicles and meeting the following requirements are deployed in each direction of travel with a maximum distance of 640 km in-between them:
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 355 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) by 31 December 2030, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 3600 kW and include at least one recharging station with an individual power output of at least 15300 kW;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 356 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) by 31 December 2035, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 61200 kW and include at least two recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 15300 kW.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 363 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. In case of rapid market uptake in any relevant reporting period, Member States should shorten the deadlines under points (a) and (b) accordingly and increase the targets for recharging pools accordingly.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 364 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Neighbouring Member States shall ensure that the maximum distances referred to in points (a) and (b) are not exceeded for cross-border sections of the TEN-T core and, unless economically unfeasible, of the TEN-T comprehensive network.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 367 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Paragraph 1 and 2 shall not apply to the outermost regions and islands, if the costs are disproportionate to the benefits, including environmental ones. In such a case, Member States shall reasonably explain their decision and shall make available that information on their national policy frameworks.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 371 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Member States shall ensure that targets in densely populated areas and regions with high uptake in registered light-duty electricity vehicles are increased accordingly in order to provide the necessary infrastructure and support the market development.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 372 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. The Commission should take the necessary measures to ensure the cooperation with third-countries, especially candidates for membership in the EU and those third countries, in which transit corridors, connecting Member Stats, are situated.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 373 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 d (new)
3 d. Where a recharging pool is serving both light and heavy-duty vehicles, the recharging pool and the recharging stations within shall be regarded as publicly accessible recharging infrastructure for both light duty and heavy duty road vehicles, provided that the total installed capacity and type of chargers are as required for both light and heavy-duty vehicles.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 383 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) by 31 December 2025, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 142800 kW and include at least onetwo recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 350 kW;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 387 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) by 31 December 2030, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 35000 kW and include at least twofour recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 350 kW;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 395 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) by 31 December 2030, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 1400 kW and include at least onetwo recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 350 kW;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 401 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) by 1 December 2035, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 3500 kW and include at least two recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 35700 kW;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 407 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) by 31 December 203027, in each safe and secure parking area, , situated on the TEN-T core network, at least onetwo recharging stations dedicated to heavy- duty vehicles with a power output of at least 100 kW isare installed;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 410 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) by 31 December 2030, in each safe and secure parking area, situated on the TEN-T comprehensive network, at least one recharging stations dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles with a power output of at least 100 kW is installed;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 412 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) by 31 December 2025, in each urban node publicly accessible recharging points dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles providing an aggregated power output of at least 61200 kW are deployed, provided by recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 15300 kW;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 414 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) by 31 December 2030, in each urban node publicly accessible recharging points dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles providing an aggregated power output of at least 12400 kW are deployed, provided by recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 150 kW. and at least two recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 350 kW.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 417 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) Member States shall ensure that the grid connection and the grid capacity necessary is provided;
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 418 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(e b) On roads with a traffic density that is less than (2000) heavy-duty vehicles per day, and where the infrastructure cannot be justified in socio-economic cost-benefit terms, Member States may extend the required distances regarding the heavy- duty road transport vehicles in paragraph 2 of this Article, so that the total distances in-between charging pools on average meet the distance requirements
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 419 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e c (new)
(e c) If the publicly accessible recharging infrastructure for heavy-duty road transport vehicles does not develop market-based on roads with traffic density that is less than (800) heavy-duty vehicles per day, Member States may exempt from the requirements set in paragraph 2 of this Article.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 422 #

2021/0223(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to the outermost regions and islands, if the costs are disproportionate to the benefits, including environmental benefits. In such a case, Member States shall reasonably explain their decision and shall make available that information on their national policy frameworks.
2022/02/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 180 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
(19) Distributed storage assets, such as domestichousehold and community batteries and batteries of electric vehicles and energy conversion assets, such as grid-connected electrolysers, have the potential to offer considerable flexibility and balancing services to the grid through aggregation. In order to facilitate the development of such services, the regulatory provisions concerning connection and operation of the storage assets, such as tariffs, commitment times and connection specifications, should be designed in a way that does not hamper the potential of all storage assets, including small and mobile ones, to offer flexibility and balancing services to the system and to contribute to the further penetration renewable electricity, in comparison with larger, stationary storage assets.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 183 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
(20) Recharging points where electric vehicles typically park for extended periods of time, such as where people park for reasons of residence or employment, are highly relevant to energy system integration, therefore smart charging functionalities need to be ensured. In this regard, the operation of non-publicly accessible normal charging infrastructure, for instance through smart metering systems, is particularly important for the integration of electric vehicles in the electricity system as it is located where electric vehicles are parked repeatedly for long periods of time, such as in buildings with restricted access, employee parking or parking facilities rented out to natural or legal persons.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 202 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) Member States should avoid distortive situations resulting in the extensive importation of resources from third countries. A life-cycle approach should be considered and promoted in that respect.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 353 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c a (new) (EU) 2018/2001
(ca) point 40 a is inserted : "zero-emission, zero-deforestation biofuels" means biofuels that result in at least a 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and are not produced from feedstocks derived from deforestation
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 394 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)

Article 3– paragraph 1bis (new)
(aa) Member States shall collectively ensure that the share of gaseous renewable energy– including renewable fuels of non-biological origin, biofuels, bioliquids and biogas - in the Union's gross final consumption of gas in 2030 is at least 13 %. Member States shall set national contributions to meet, collectively, this binding overall Union target no later than June 2024.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 537 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 9– paragraph 1a
1a. By 31 December 2025, each Member State shallmay agree to establish at least one joint project with one or more other Member States for the production of renewable energy. The Commission shall be notified of such an agreement, including the date on which the project is expected to become operational. Projects financed by national contributions under the Union renewable energy financing mechanism established by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/129425 shall be deemed to satisfy this obligation for the Member States involved.; __________________ 25 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1294 of 15 September 2020 on the Union renewable energy financing mechanism (OJ L 303, 17.9.2020, p. 1).
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 585 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 15– paragraph 9
9. By one year after the entry into forcefull transposition of this amending Directive by all Member States, the Commission shall carry out, an evaluation of the need for reviewing, and where appropriate, proposeing modifications to, the rules on administrative procedures set out in Articles 15, 16 and 17 and their application, and may take additional measures to support Member States in their implementation.;
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 618 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 15a– Paragraph 2– subparagraph 1
2. Member States shall introduce measures in their building regulations and codes and, where applicable, in their support schemes, to increase the share of electricity and heating and cooling from renewable sources in the building stock, including national measures relating to substantial increases in renewables self- consumption, renewable energy communities and local energy storage, in combination with energy efficiency improvements relating to cogeneration and passive, nearly zero-energy and zero- energy buildings.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 678 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point -a (new)
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 19, paragraph 1
(-a) The first paragraph is amended as follows : "1. For the purposes of demonstrating to final customers the share or quantity of energy from renewable sourcesorigin of energy in an energy supplier's energy mix and in the energy supplied to consumers under contracts marketed with reference to the consumption of energy from renewable sources, Member States shall ensure that the origin of energy from renewable sources can be guaranteed as such within the meaning of this Directive, in accordance with objective, transparent and non-discriminatory criteria. "
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 689 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a – point i a (new)
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 19, Paragraph 2, subparagraph 2
(ia) The second subparagraph is amended as follows : "Member States shall ensure that the same unit of energy from renewable sources is taken into account only once. " Or. en ((EU) 2018/2001)
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 690 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a – point i b (new)
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 19, paragraph 2, subparagraph 4, point c
(ib) The point (c) is amended as follows : "c) where the guarantees of origin are not issued directly to the producer but to a supplier or consumer who buys the energy from renewable sources either in a competitive setting or in a long-term renewables power purchase agreement " Or. en ((EU) 2018/2001)
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 692 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a – point ii a (new)
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 19– paragraph 2– subparagraph 5
(iia) A new subparagraph 5 is added : In the case of guarantees of origin for electricity, in the interests of transparency, Member States must ensure that all electricity generation above the standard minimum volume of 1 MWh is accompanied by a guarantee of origin which must be transferred to the final consumer.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 696 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a a (new)
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 19, paragraph 3
(aa) paragraph 3 is amended as follows : "3. For the purposes of paragraph 1, guarantees of origin shall be valid for 12 months after the production of the relevant energy unit. Member States shall ensure that all guarantees of origin that have not been cancelled expire at the latest 18 months after the production of the energy unit. Guarantees of origin for electricity will be reduced to one month from 2025, one week from 2030 and one hour from 2035. Member States shall include expired guarantees of origin in the calculation of their residual energy mix. " Or. en ((EU) 2018/2001)
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 700 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a b (new)
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 19– paragraph 7– point b–
(ab) Point (b) is amended as follows : "(b) whether it relates to : (i) electricity; (ii) gas, including (iii) hydrogen; or (iii(iv) heating or cooling; " Or. en ((EU) 2018/2001)
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 702 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a c (new)
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 19– paragraph 7– point g (new)
(ac) g) greenhouse gas emissions over the life cycle of the guaranteed energy
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 703 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a d (new)
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 19– paragraph 12a (new)
(ad) 12a. In the case of electricity, a Member State may not import or export more guarantees of origin with a third country than the reserved volume of its interconnection capacity with that third country.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 749 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(UE) 2018/2001
Article 20a– Paragraph 3
3. In addition to the requirements in [the proposal for a Regulation concerning the deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure, repealing Directive 2014/94/EU], Member States shall ensure that non–publicly accessible normal power recharging points installed in their territory from [the transposition deadline of this amending Directive] can support smart charging functionalities and, interface with smart metering systems, and where appropriate based on assessment by the regulatory authority, bidirectional charging functionalities.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 756 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 20a– paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that all means of electricity generation, including units producing electricity from renewable sources, shall be involved in providing system and balancing services. Moreover, Member States shall ensure that the national regulatory framework does not discriminate against participation in the electricity markets, including congestion management and the provision of flexibility and balancing services, of small or mobile systems such as domestic batteries and electric vehicles, both directly and through aggregation.;
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 791 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 22a– paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that the contribution of renewable fuels of non- biological origin used for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be 50 % of the renewable hydrogen used for final energy and non- energy purposes in industry by 2030. For the calculation of that percentage, the following rules shall apply:
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 798 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 22a– paragraph 1– point (a)
(a) a) For the calculation of the denominator, the energy content of renewable hydrogen for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be taken into account, excluding renewable hydrogen used as intermediate products for the production of conventional transport fuels.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 927 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point c
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 24
4a. Member States shall ensure that operators of district heating or cooling systems above 25 MWth capacity are obligincentivized to connect third party suppliers of energy from renewable sources and from waste heat and cold or are obligincentivized to offer to connect and purchase heat or cold from renewable sources and from waste heat and cold from third-party suppliers based on non- discriminatory criteria set by the competent authority of the Member State concerned, where such operators need to do one or more of the following:
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 945 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point e
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 24– paragraph 8– subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure that electricity transmission and distribution system operators take due account of the results of the assessment required under the first subparagraph in grid planning, grid investment and infrastructure development in their respective territories, while ensuring this does not bring additional constraints in grid planning.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 946 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point e
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 24– Paragraph 8
Member States shall ensure that electricity transmission and distribution system operators take due account of the results of the assessment required under the first subparagraph in grid planning, grid investment and infrastructure development in their respective territories.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 959 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 25– Paragraph 1– subparagraph 1– point a)
(a) the amount of renewable fuels and renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector leads to a greenhouse gas intensity reduction of at least 13 % by 2030, compared to the baseline set out in Article 27(1), point (b), in accordance with an indicative trajectory set by the Member State; The Commission shall assess such obligation, with a view to submitting, by 2025, a legislative proposal to increase it in the event of further substantial costs reductions in the production of renewable energy, where necessary to meet the Union's international commitments for decarbonisation, or where justified on the grounds of a significant decrease in energy consumption in the Union.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 962 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 25– paragraph 1– subparagraph 1– point (a)
(a) the amount of renewable fuels and renewable electricity and other low carbon fuels supplied to the transport sector leads to a greenhouse gas intensity reduction of at least 13 % by 2030, compared to the baseline set out in Article 27(1), point (b), in accordance with an indicative trajectory set by the Member State;
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 987 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 25– paragraph 1– subparagraph 2
For the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a) and the share referred to in point (b), Member States shall take into account renewable fuels of non-biological origin also when they are used as intermediate products for the production of conventional fuels or other renewable fuels. For the calculation of the reduction referred to in point (a), Member States may take into account recycled carbon fuels.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1042 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a a (new)
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 26– paragraph 1 a
(aa) paragraph 1 a is inserted after paragraph 1: “For the calculation referred to in paragraph 1, point 1, the contribution of zero-emission, zero-deforestation biofuels is not capped.”
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1044 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b a (new)
(ba) c) in the second paragraph, the following subparagraph is inserted after the fifth subparagraph: “Soy is included in the list of feedstocks with a high indirect land-use change-risk for which a significant expansion of the production area into land with high carbon stock is observed.”
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1095 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point d a (new)
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 27– paragraph 2
(da) the share of biofuels and biogas for transport produced from grape marcs and wine lees may be considered to be twice its energy content.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1116 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point e – point iii
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 27– Paragraph 3– subparagraph 5
However, electricity obtained from direct connection to anone or several installations generating renewable electricity may be fully counted as renewable electricity where it is used for the production of renewable fuels of non- biological origin, provided that the installation:; demonstrates that the electricity concerned has been supplied without taking electricity from the grid. The installations generating renewable electricity do not receive support in form of operating aid or investment aid at the start of production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin, or such support has ended.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1152 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
(UE) 2018/2001
Article 29
— (a) in the case of solid biomass fuels, in installations producing electricity, heating and cooling with a total rated thermal input equal to or exceeding 510 MW,
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1163 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
(UE) 2018/2001
Article 29
- in the case of bioliquids, in installations producing electricity, heating and cooling with a total rated thermal input equal to or exceeding 10 MW,
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1165 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point iii a (new)
(EU) 2018/2001
Article 29– Paragraph 1– subparagraph 6 (new)
(iiia) the following subparagraph is inserted after the fifth subparagraph: The Commission will implement, at the latest by 2025, the legal framework for applying EU health, environmental and waste standards, including processes and production methods, to imported renewable fuels, and identify concrete initiatives to ensure better consistency in their application, in conformity with WTO rules.
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1302 #

2021/0218(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a a (new)
(a a) In Part A, the following feedstocks are inserted: “r) intermediate crops which do not trigger demand for additional land”
2022/03/17
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 79 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) As long as a significant number of the Union’s international partners have policy approaches that do not result indo not achieve the same level of climate ambition, there is a risk of carbon leakage, which would undermine the Union’s competitiveness on global markets. Carbon leakage occurs if, for reasons of costs related to climate policies, businesses in certain industry sectors or subsectors were to transfer production to other countries or imports from those countries would replace equivalent but less GHG emissions intensive products-intensive products on the internal market, as well as export markets, or investment into such sectors and subsectors would predominantly flow to such countries and not the Union. That cwould lead to an increase in their total emissions globally, thus jeopardising the reduction of GHG emissions that is urgently needed if the world is to keep the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre- industrial levels.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 100 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The initiative for a carbon border adjustment mechanism (‘CBAM’) is a part of the ‘Fit for 55 Package’. That mechanism is to serve as an essential element of the EU toolbox to meet the objective of a climate-neutral Union by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement by addressing risks ofpreventing carbon leakage resulting from the increased Union climate ambition.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 109 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Existing mechanisms to address the risk of carbon leakage in sectors or sub- sectors at risk of carbon leakage are the transitional free allocation of EU ETS allowances and financial measures to compensate for indirect emission costs incurred from GHG emission costs passed on in electricity prices respectively laid down in Articles 10a(6) and 10b of Directive 2003/87/EC. However, free allocation under the EU ETS weakens the price signal that the system provides for the installations receiving it compared to full auctioning and thus affects the incentives for investment into further abatement of emissions. Free allocation at the level of best performers has been an adequate policy instrument for certain industrial sectors to address the risk of carbon leakage in the absence of a fair level playing field.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 117 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) The CBAM seeks tointends to complement and progressively replace these existing mechanisms by addressing the risk of carbon leakage in a different way, namely by ensuring equivalent carbon pricing for imports and domestic products. To ensure a gradual transition from the current system of free allowances to the CBAM, the CBAM should be progressively phased in while free allowances in sectors covered by the CBAM are phased out. The combined and transitional application of EU ETS allowances allocated free of charge and of the CBAMshould be phased out only after a comprehensive transitional period between 2026 and 2030 and once the CBAM has proven to be efficient, fit for purpose, operational and tested to mitigate the risk of carbon leakage. The combined application of EU ETS allowances allocated free of charge and of the CBAM is needed to allow producers, importers and traders to adjust to the new regime and to assess the effective implementation of the CBAM but should in no case result in more favourable treatment for Union goods compared to goods imported into the customs territory of the Union as continuous trade with third countries are essential for the Union and its diversified supply chains.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 134 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) While the objective of the CBAM is to prevent the risk of carbon leakage, this Regulation would also encourage the use of more GHG emissions-efficient technologies by producers from third countries, so that less emissions per unit of output are generated. The CBAM hence might be an effective measure to lower emissions in third countries while ensuring European industry competitiveness. Reducing emissions in the Union as well as in third countries is an effective way to reduce the risk of carbon leakage. The CBAM should be seen as a step towards global pricing on carbon emissions which would further reduce the risk of carbon leakage globally.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 142 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) While the surrendering of CBAM certificates for EU importers addresses the risk of carbon leakage on the EU market, it is essential that the CBAM would also seek to reduce the possibility of European low-carbon exports being replaced by carbon-intensive items on third country markets or by goods that are not subject to equivalent climate policy and carbon costs, undermining the goal of lowering global emissions. It is therefore necessary to continue addressing the risk of carbon leakage associated with European exports to third countries that have not yet limited or priced GHG emissions at the same levels as the EU.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 149 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) As an instrument to prevent carbon leakage and reduce GHG emissions the CBAM should ensure that imported products are subject to a regulatory system that applies carbon costs equivalent to the ones that otherwise would have been borne under the EU ETS. The CBAM is a climate measure which should prevent the risk of carbon leakage and support the Union’s increased ambition on climate mitigation, while ensuring WTO compatibility and industrial competitiveness.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 151 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) As CBAM is a mechanism that addresses the risk of carbon leakage on the EU market for EU imports, it is essential to avoid the risk that EU exports are replaced by more carbon intensive goods on the global market. Hence, the Commission shall analyse its implementation and effectiveness throughout the administrative transitional period and shall by the end of this period submit a report to the European Parliament and Council that specifies the carbon leakage risk on export markets accompanied with a proposal preventing the carbon leakage risk on export markets with safeguards of products intended for exports, such as export rebates.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 166 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The GHG emissions to be regulated by the CBAM should correspond to those GHG emissions covered by Annex I to the EU ETS in Directive 2003/87/EC, namely carbon dioxide (‘CO2’) as well as, where relevant, nitrous oxide (‘N2O’) and perfluorocarbons (‘PFCs’). The CBAM should initially apply to direct emissions of those GHG from the production of goods up to the time of import into the customs territory of the Union, and after the end of athe administrative transitional period and upon further assessment on the impact on carbon leakage for energy-intensive sectors with a withdrawal of EU ETS compensation, as well to indirect emissions, mirroring the scope of the EU ETS.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 173 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) However, while the EU ETS sets an absolute cap on the GHG emissions from the activities under its scope and allows tradability of allowances (so called ‘cap and trade system’), the CBAM shouldmust not establish quantitative limits to import, so as to ensure that trade flows are not restricted or disrupted. Moreover, while the EU ETS applies to installations based in the Union, the CBAM should be applied to certain goods imported into the customs territory of the Union to ensure a level playing field and prevent the risk of carbon leakage while ensuring compatibility with WTO.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 189 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) In terms of sanctions, Member States should apply penalties to infringements or circumvention practises of this Regulation and ensure that they are implemented. The amount of those penalties should be identical to penalties currently applied within the Union in case of infringement of EU ETS according to Article 16(3) and (4) of Directive 2003/87/EC.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 193 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) Whilst the ultimate objective of the CBAM is a broader product coverage, it would beis prudent to start with a selected number of sectors with relatively homogeneous products where there is a risk of carbon leakage. The Commission should consider to further extend the scope of included goods, when CBAM is proven efficient to reduce carbon leakage for the sectors included in Annex I of this Regulation. A proposal of the inclusion of finished goods shall be presented by the Commission before the comprehensive transitional period. Union sectors deemed at risk of carbon leakage are listed in Commission Delegated Decision 2019/70842 . __________________ 42Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2019/708 of 15 February 2019 supplementing Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the determination of sectors and subsectors deemed at risk of carbon leakage for the period 2021 to 2030 (OJ L 120, 8.5.2019, p. 2).
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 200 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) The goods under this Regulation should be selected after a careful analysis of their relevance in terms of cumulated GHG emissions and risk of carbon leakage in the corresponding EU ETS sectors while limiting complexity and administrative burden for European industry, affected authorities, companies and SMEs. In particular, the actual selection should take into account basic materials and basic products covered by the EU ETS with the objective of ensuring that imports of energy intensive products into the Union are on equal footing with EU products in terms of EU ETS carbon pricing, and to mitigate risks of carbon leakage. Other relevant criteria to narrow the selection should be: firstly, relevance of sectors in terms of emissions, namely whether the sector is one of the largest aggregate emitters of GHG emissions; secondly, sector’s exposure to significant risk of carbon leakage, as defined pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC; thirdly, the need to balance broad coverage in terms of GHG emissions while limiting complexity and administrative effort.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 236 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
(46) To avoid risks of circumvention and improve the traceability of actual CO2 emissions from import of electricity and its use in goods, the calculation of actual emissions should only be permitted through a number of strict conditions. In particular, it should be necessary to demonstrate a firm nomination of the allocated interconnection capacity and that there is a direct contractual relation between the purchaser and the producer of the renewable and low carbon electricity, or between the purchaser and the producer of electricity having lower than default value emissions. .
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 238 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46 a (new)
(46 a) To reduce the risk of carbon leakage as well as to ensure a level playing field for European industry, all practices of circumvention shall be prohibited. The Commission shall evaluate the risk of circumvention practices, especially the likelihood of modified trade patterns towards downstream products, as well as resource shuffling, cost absorption, manipulation of emissions data, wrongful labelling of goods and slight modifications of the product so as to import a product under a different customs code of all sectors included in Annex I of this Regulation. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts to strengthen anti- circumvention measures when appropriate.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 243 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
(48) Integration of third countries into the Union electricity market is an important drive for those countries to accelerate their transition to energy systems with high shares of renewable energies. Market coupling for electricity, as set out in Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/122246 , enables third countries to better integrate electricity from renewable and low carbon energies into the electricity market, to exchange such electricity in an efficient manner within a wider area, balancing supply and demand with the larger Union market, and reduce the carbon intensity of their electricity generation. Integration of third countries into the Union electricity market also contributes to the security of electricity supplies in those countries and in the neighbouring Member States. __________________ 46Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1222 of 24 July 2015 establishing a guideline on capacity allocation and congestion management (OJ L 197, 25.7.2015, p. 24).
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 247 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49 a (new)
(49 a) This Regulation shall progressively enter into force in two steps. Between 2023 and 2025 an administrative transitional period where Articles set out in Article 36 (a) and (c) of this Regulation shall apply. Between 2026 and 2030 a comprehensive transitional period where all Articles set out in Article 36 of this Regulation shall apply. During this period free allocation should remain in place.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 250 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
(50) An administrative transitional period without financial adjustment should apply during the period 2023 until 2025. A CBAM without financial adjustment should applyto 2025, with the objective to facilitate a smooth roll out of the mechanism hence reducing the risk of disruptive impacts on trade and European industry. Declarants should have to report on a quarterly basis the actual embedded emissions in goods imported during the administrative transitional period, detailing direct and indirect emissions as well as any carbon price paid abroad.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 257 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 a (new)
(50 a) A comprehensive transitional period with financial adjustment should apply during the period 2026 to 2030, with the objective to facilitate a smooth roll out of the mechanism hence reducing the risk of disproportionate impacts on European industry.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 258 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 b (new)
(50 b) A temporary Carbon Leakage Protection Reserve should be established between 2031 to 2035, linked to the reduction of free allocation. Each year, the free allocation no longer provided to the CBAM sectors, based on the free allocation phase-out calculation, should be placed into the temporary Carbon Leakage Reserve. To this purpose the Commission shall every year, from 2031 to 2035, present to the parliament and Council a report on the effectiveness of this Regulation in lowering carbon leakage. By 28 February, the following year the Commission shall report to the Parliament and the Council on the entry into force of CBAM and its effectiveness during the preceding year. If the assessment is positive, the allowances placed in the reserve should automatically be auctioned. If the assessment proves negative impact on lowering carbon leakage, the allowances placed in the reserve should automatically be returned to industry, to mitigate the risk of carbon leakage.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 265 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
(52) The Commission should evaluate the application of this Regulation before the end of the administrative transitional period and report to the European Parliament and the Council. The report of the Commission should in particular focus on possibilities to enhance climate actions towards the objective of a climate neutral Union by 2050. The Commission should, as part of that evaluation, initiate collection of information necessary to possibly extend the scope of Annex I to indirect emissions, as well as to other goods and services at risk of carbon leakage, such as finished goods, and to develop methods of calculating embedded emissions based on the environmental footprint methods47 .. The Commission should in particular focus on: (a) the impact on competitiveness of European industry and downstream industry, impact on SMEs, possible disproportionate administrative burden, possible circumvention practices, distortion in trade patterns and possibilities to enhance climate actions towards a climate neutral Union by 2050. Accompanied by proposals to avoid negative impact on such sectors; (b) a proposal to avoid possible carbon leakage in export markets; (c) a proposal to extend the scope of this Regulation to finished goods containing goods listed in Annex I; to ensure competitiveness of European manufacturing industry and prevent carbon leakage; __________________ 47Commission Recommendation 2013/179/EU of 9 April 2013 on the use of common methods to measure and communicate the life cycle environmental performance of products and organisations (OJ L 124, 4.5.2013, p. 1).
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 275 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 a (new)
(52 a) During the comprehensive transitional period, biannual between 2025-2030 and every year thereafter until 2035, the Commission shall evaluate the application of this Regulation and report to the European parliament and the Council. The Commission should in particular focus on: (a) the impact on European industry and downstream industry of sectors listed in Annex I, and possible additional administrative burden; (b) the effectiveness of this Regulation in reducing carbon leakage and possible circumvention practices; and (c) the impact of CBAM on Union trade of goods listed in Annex I and possible distortion in trade patterns;
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 279 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 b (new)
(52 b) In case the CBAM is proven not to be efficient in lowering carbon leakage, creates disproportionate disadvantages for European industry or severe shortcomings appear in the implementation of this Regulation during the comprehensive transitional period, the Commission shall present a new or revised legislative proposal aiming at lowering carbon leakage in order for the Union to reach its goal of climate neutrality 2050.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 280 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 c (new)
(52 c) If the CBAM is challenged by WTO and as an effect not implemented, the Commission shall present a revised legislative proposal aiming at lowering carbon leakage.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 282 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
(53) In light of the above, a dialogue with third countries should continue and there should be space for cooperation and solutions that could inform the specific choices that will be made on the details of the design of the measure during the implementation, in particular during the transitional periods.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 286 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
(54) The Commission should strive to engage in an even handed manner and in line with the international obligations of the EU, with the third countries whose trade to the EU is affected by this Regulation, to explore possibilities for dialogue and cooperation with regard to the implementation of specific elements of the Mechanism set out this Regulation and related implementing acts. It should also explore possibilities for concluding agreements to take into account their carbon pricing mechanism, provided that they deliver equivalent GHG emissions reductions and carbon costs constraints.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 293 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
(58) In order for CBAM to be efficient in lowering carbon leakage, all possible circumvention practices should be addressed by this Regulation. In order to remedy circumvention of the provisions of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of supplementing the list of goods in Annex I.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 302 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes a carbon border adjustment mechanism (the ‘CBAM’) for addressing greenhouse gas emissions embedded in the goods referred to in Annex I, upon their importation into the customs territory of the Union, in order to prevent the risk of carbon leakage from the EU and contribute to the reduction of global carbon emissions.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 321 #
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 616 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. Practices of circumvention include situations where a change in the pattern of trade in relation to goods included in the scope of this Regulation, whether slightly modified or not, stems from a practice, process or work that have has insufficient due cause or economic justification other than avoiding obligations as laid down in this Regulation and consist in replacing those goods with slightly modified products, which are not included in the list of goods in Annex I but belong to a sector included in the scope of this Regulation, or undermining their effects, including on overall GHG emissions and on prices of the like products.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 618 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
(1) The practice, processor work referred to in the first subparagraph include, inter alia:
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 619 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
(a) the slight modification of a product to make it fall under another customs code which are not subject to the obligations of this Regulation; b) false declarations regarding identity of the producer, the product concerned, the nature of the product concerned or the production process; (c) the consignment of the product concerned via third countries where no or more favourable obligations apply; (d) the reorganisation by exporters or producers of their patterns and channels of sales in order to avoid obligations of this Regulation, or undermine their effects, for instance via practices of resource shuffling. Resource shuffling shall be defined as any practice, process or work that that have insufficient due cause or economic justification other than avoiding obligations as laid down in this Regulation, or undermining their effects, without delivering environmental benefits on global GHG emissions; (e) in the circumstances indicated in paragraph 2, the assembly of parts by an assembly operation in the Union or a third country.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 652 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Before the end of the transitional 2. period, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation. The report shall contaThe Commission should evaluate the application of this Regulation before the end of the administrative transitional period and report to the European Parliament and the Council. The first report of the Commission should in particular focus on possibilities to enhance climate actions towards the objective of a climate neutral Union by 2050. The Commission should, as part of that evaluation, initiate collection of information necessary to possibly extend the scope of Annex I to indirect emissions, as well as to other goods and services at risk of carbon leakage, such as finished goods, and to develop methods of calculating embedded emissions based on the environmental footprint methods: (a) the impact on competitiveness of European industry and downstream industry, impact on SMEs, possible disproportionate administrative burden, possible circumvention practices, distortion in trade patterns and possibilities to enhance climate actions towards a climate neutral Union by 2050. Accompanied by proposals to avoid negative impact on such sectors; (b) a proposal to avoid possible carbon leakage in export markets; (c) a proposal to extend the scope of this Regulation to finished goods containing goods listed in Annex I; to ensure competitiveness of European manufacturin,g in particular,dustry and prevent carbon leakage; (d) the assessment of the possibilities to further extend the scope of embedded emissions to indirect emissions and to other goods at risk of carbon leakage than those already covered by this Regulation, as well as an assessment of the governance system. It shall also contain the assessment of the possibility to further extend the scope to embedded emissions of transportation services as well as to goods further down the value chain and services that may be subject to the risk of carbon leakage in the future.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 667 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. During the comprehensive transitional period, biannual between 2025-2030 and every year thereafter until 2035 the Commission shall evaluate the application of this Regulation and report to the European parliament and the Council. The Commission should in particular focus on: (a) the impact on European industry and downstream industry of sectors listed in Annex I, as well as on SMEs and possible additional administrative burden for SMEs; (b) the effectiveness of this Regulation in reducing carbon leakage and possible circumvention practices; and (c) the impact of CBAM on Union trade of goods listed in Annex I and possible distortion in trade patterns;
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 674 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In case the CBAM is proven not to be efficient in lowering carbon leakage, the Commission shall present a new or revised legislative proposal aiming at lowering carbon leakage. Once the CBAM has fully demonstrated its WTO- compatibility, its effectiveness in equalising CO2 costs between imported and domestic products and in protecting the competitiveness of European exports, the free allocation received by these sectors should be gradually phased out, however not prior to 2030. This phase-out of free allocation should be kept under review in light of the entry into force and effective implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 676 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. In the event that the Commission in its annual report between 2031-2035 concludes that, the CBAM has been effectively implemented in a way that leads to a level of carbon leakage protection at least equivalent to that of the free allocation system which it replaces under this Article, the allowances placed in the Carbon Border Adjustment Reserve for the preceding calendar year shall be made available to support innovation in accordance with Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 677 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. In the event that the Commission in its report concludes that the CBAM has not been effectively implemented in a way that leads to a level of carbon leakage protection at least equivalent to that of the free allocation system which it replaces, the allowances placed in the Carbon Border Adjustment Reserve for the preceding calendar year shall be reallocated to installations in accordance with Article10a(1) of Directive 2003/87/EC.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 695 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. For the first years of operation of this Regulation, the production of products listed in Annex I shall benefit from free allocation in reduced amounts. A factor reducing the free allocation for the production of those products shall be applied (CBAM factor). The CBAM factor shall be equal to 100 % for the period between 2026 and the end of 2030, 80 % in 2031 and shall be reduced by 20 percentage points each year to reach 0 % by the fifth year.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 700 #

2021/0214(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
During the administrative transitional period of this Regulation, the CBAM mechanism shall apply as a reporting obligation as set out in Articles 33 to 35.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 71 #

2021/0213(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a Member States may apply a level of taxation down to zero to energy products and electricity used for agricultural, horticultural or aquaculture works, and in forestry.
2022/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 80 #

2021/0213(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – title
16 1.Member States may, without prejudice to paragraph 5, apply an exemption or a reduced rate of taxation under fiscal control on the taxable products referred to in Article 2 where such products are made up of, or contain, one or more of the following products:– products falling within CN codes 1507 to 1518;– products falling within CN codes 38249955 and 38249980, 38249985, 38249986, 38249992 (excluding anti-rust preparations containing amines as active constituents and inorganic composite solvents and thinners for varnishes and similar products), 38249993, 38249996 (excluding anti-rust preparations containing amines as active constituents and inorganic composite solvents and thinners for varnishes and similar products), 38260010 and 38260090 for their components produced from biomass;– products falling within CN codes 22072000 and 29051100 which are not of synthetic origin;– products produced from biomass, including products falling within CN codes 4401 and 4402.Member States may also apply a reduced rate of taxation under fiscal control on the taxable products referred to in Article 2 where such products contain water (CN codes 2201 and 28539010).‘Biomass’ shall mean the biodegradable fraction of products, waste and residues from agriculture (including vegetal and animal substances), forestry and related industries, as well as the biodegradable fraction of industrial and municipal waste.2.The exemption or reduction in taxation resulting from the application of the reduced rate laid down in paragraph 1 may not be greater than the amount of taxation payable on the volume of the products referred to in paragraph 1 present in the products eligible for the reduction.The levels of taxation applied by Member States on the products made up of or containing the products referred to in paragraph 1 may be lower than the minimum levels specified in Article 4.3.The exemption or reduction in taxation applied by Member States shall be adjusted to take account of changes in raw material prices to avoid over-compensating for the extra costs involved in the manufacture of the products referred to in paragraph 1.4.Until 31 December 2033, Member States may exempt or continue to exempt products solely or almost solely made up of the products referred to in paragraph 1.5.Should Member States be required by Union law to comply with legally binding obligations to place on their markets a minimum proportion of the products referred to in paragraph 1, paragraphs 1 to 5 shall cease to apply as from the date when such obligations become binding on the Member States.6.Member States shall communicate to the Commission the schedule of tax reductions or exemptions applied in accordance with this Article by 31 December XXX and every 12 months thereafter.7. No later than 31 December XXX, the Commission shall report to the Council on the fiscal, economic, agricultural, energy, industrial and environmental aspects of the reductions granted in accordance with this Article.
2022/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 83 #

2021/0213(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) reductions in the level of taxation, which shall not go belgo down the minimao zero as set out in Table C and D of Annex I to energy products used for heating purposes and to electricity, used for agricultural, horticultural or aquaculture works, and in forestry.
2022/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 85 #

2021/0213(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Measures such as tax exemptions, tax reductions, tax differentiation and tax refunds within the meaning of this Directive might constitute State aid and in those cases do not have to be notified to the Commission pursuant to Article 108 (3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union .
2022/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 90 #

2021/0213(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table A
Table A. — Minimum levels of taxation applicable to motor fuels for the purposes of Article 7 (in EUR/Gigajoule) Start of transitional Final rate after completion of period transitional period (01.01.2033) (01.01.2023) before indexation Petrol 10,75 10,75 Gasoil 10,75 10,75 Kerosene 10,75 10,75 Non-sustainable biofuels 10,75 10,75 Liquefied Petroleum Gas 7,17 10,75 (LPG) Natural gas 7,17 10,75 Non-sustainable biogas 7,17 10,75 Non renewable fuels of 7,17 10,75 non-biological origin Sustainable food and feed Non-certified sustainable 10,75 10,75 food and feed crop biofuels Certified sustainable food 5,38 10,75 crop biofuels S5,38 and feed crop biofuels Certified sustainable food and feed 5,38 10,755,38 and feed crop biogas Sustainable biofuels 5,38 5,38 Sustainable biogas 5,38 5,38 Low-carbon fuels 0,15 5,38 Renewable fuels of non- 0,15 0,15 biological origin Advanced sustainable 0,15 0,15 biofuels and biogas
2022/03/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 95 #

2021/0213(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table B
Table B. — Minimum levels of taxation applicable to motor fuels used for the purpose set out in Article 8(2) (in EUR/Gigajoule) Start of transitional Final rate after completion of period transitional period (01.01.2033) (01.01.2023) before indexation Gas oil 0,9 0,9 Heavy fuel oil 0,9 0,9 Kerosene 0,9 0,9 Non-sustainable biofuels 0,9 0,9 Liquefied Petroleum Gas 0,6 0,9 (LPG) Natural gas 0,6 0,9 Non-sustainable biogas 0,6 0,9 Non renewable fuels of 0,6 0,9 non-biological origin Sustainable food and feedNon-certified sustainable 0,9 0,9 food and feed crop biofuels Certified Sustainable food 0,45 0,9 0,45 and feed crop biofuels Certified Sustainable food and feed 0,45 0,945 and feed crop biogas Sustainable biofuels 0,45 0,45 Sustainable biogas 0,45 0,45 Low-carbon fuels 0.,15 0,45 Renewable fuels of non- 0,15 0,15 biological origin Advanced sustainable 0,15 0,15 biofuels and biogas
2022/03/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 100 #

2021/0213(CNS)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table C
Table C. — Minimum levels of taxation applicable to heating fuels (in EUR/Gigajoule) Start of transitional Final rate after completion of period transitional period (01.01.2033) (01.01.2023) before indexation Gas oil 0,9 0,9 Heavy fuel oil 0,9 0,9 Kerosene 0,9 0,9 Coal and coke 0,9 0,9 Non-sustainable bioliquids 0,9 0,9 Non-sustainable solid 0,9 0,9 products falling within CN codes 4401 and 4402 Liquefied Petroleum Gas 0,6 0,9 (LPG) Natural gas 0,6 0,9 Non-sustainable biogas 0,6 0,9 Non renewable fuels ofNon-certified sustainable 0,69 0,9 non-biological origin food and feed crop biofuels Certified Sustainable food and feed 0,45 0,9 45 and feed crop bioliquids Certified Sustainable food and feed 0,45 0,9 45 and feed crop biogas Sustainable bioliquids 0,45 0,45 Sustainable biogas 0,45 0,45 Sustainable solid products 0,45 0,45 falling within CN codes 4401 and 4402 Low-carbon fuels 0,15 0,45 Renewable fuels of non- 0,15 0,15 biological origin Advanced sustainable 0,15 0,15 bioliquids, biogas and products falling within CN codes 4401 and 4402
2022/03/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 44 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
(15) In 2013, the Commission adopted a strategy for progressively integrating maritime emissions into the Union's policy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As a first step in this approach, the Union established a system to monitor, report and verify emissions from maritime transport in Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council47 , to be followed by the laying down of reduction targets for the maritime sector and the application of a market based measure. In line with the commitment of the co- legislators expressed in Directive (EU) 2018/410 of the European Parliament and of the Council48 , action by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) or the Union should start from 2023, including preparatory work on adoption and implementation of a measure ensuring that the sector duly contributes to the efforts needed to achieve the objectives agreed under the Paris Agreement and due consideration being given by all stakeholders. These actions should avoid creating carbon and business leakage, and should take due consideration of the competitiveness of the European maritime industry, including the competitive position of EU ports. _________________ 47Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport, and amending Directive 2009/16/EC (OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 55). 48Directive (EU) 2018/410 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2018 amending Directive 2003/87/EC to enhance cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments, and Decision (EU) 2015/1814 (OJ L 76, 19.3.2018, p. 3).
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 47 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
(16) Pursuant to Directive (EU) 2018/410, the Commission should report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the progress achieved in the IMO towards an ambitious emission reduction objective, and on accompanying measures to ensure that the maritime transport sector duly contributes to the efforts needed to achieve the objectives agreed under the Paris Agreement. Efforts to limit global maritime emissions through the IMO are under way and should be encouraged. However, while the recent progress achieved through the IMO is welcome, these measures will not be sufficient to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Given the international character of shipping, a global market- based measure would be the most suitable and effective option. The Commission in collaboration with Member States should therefore further step up diplomatic efforts to make progress on the development of such a global market- based measure at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) level. Overall, EU initiatives addressing emissions from shipping should be compatible with IMO efforts in order to avoid carbon leakage and leakage of business to ports outside Europe.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 49 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Evasive port calls at neighbouring non-EU ports could seriously jeopardise the effectiveness of the maritime ETS, as it would not reduce total shipping emissions. It could even increase overall emissions, in particular when evasion leads to longer voyages to and from third countries with lower environmental standards
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 52 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
(17) In the European Green Deal, the Commission stated its intention to take additional measures to address greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime transport sector through a basket of measures to enable the Union to reach its emissions reduction targets. In this context, Directive 2003/87/EC should be amended to include the maritime transport sector in the EU ETS in order to ensure this sector contributes to the increased climate objectives of the Union as well as to the objectives of the Paris Agreement, which requires developed countries to take the lead by undertaking economy-wide emission reduction targets, while developing countries are encouraged to move over time towards economy-wide emission reduction or limitation targets.49 Considering that emissions from international aviation outside Europe should be capped from January 2021 by global market-based action while there is no action in place that caps or prices maritime transport emissions, it is appropriate that the EU ETS covers a share of the emissions from voyages between a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and port under the jurisdiction of a third country, with the third country being able to decide on appropriate action in respect of the other share of emissions. The extension of the EU ETS to the maritime transport sector should thus include half of the emissions from ships performing voyages arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State from a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State, half of the emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State, half of the emissions from ships performing voyages arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State, and half of the emissions at berth in a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State. This approach has been noted as a practical way to solve the issue of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Capabilities, which has been a longstanding challenge in the UNFCCC context. The coverage of a sharelf of the emissions from both incoming and outgoing voyages between the Union and third countries ensures the effectiveness of the EU ETS, notably by increasing the environmental impact of the measure compared to a geographical scope limited to voyages within the EU, while limiting the risk of evasive port calls and the risk of delocalisation of transhipment activities outside the Union. Toand a half of the emissions for the intra-EU voyages ensures the equal footing for EU maritime sector, while limiting the risk of evasive port calls and the risk of delocalisation of transhipment activities outside the Union. The extension of the ETS to maritime sector should affect Member States in a fair and equal manner, taking into account their specific circumstances, such as those relating to climate and weather conditions. Furthermore, the definition of port call applied in the EU ETS Directive and in Regulation(EU) 2015/757 should consider the risk of carbon and business leakage arising from the implementation of a regional ETS. Accordingly, the definition of port call must account for, and help prevent, vessels evading the EU ETS through evasive port calls on ports in countries neighbouring the EU. To that end, a port call must include a significant transfer of cargo from one vessel to another for the purposes of transhipment, or significant bunkering. То ensure a smooth inclusion of the sector in the EU ETS, the surrendering of allowances by shipping companies should be gradually increased with respect to verified emissions reported for the period 20236 to 20258. To protect the environmental integrity of the system, to the extent that fewer allowances are surrendered in respect of verified emissions for maritime transport during those years, once the difference between verified emissions and allowances surrendered has been established each year, a corresponding a number of allowances should be cancelled. As from 20269, shipping companies should surrender the number of allowances corresponding to all of their verified emissions reported in the preceding year. _________________ 49 Paris Agreement, Article 4(4).
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 56 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) To avoid the negative impacts in terms of emission reduction and competitiveness of a regional measures, Directive 2003/87/EC should find solutions to limit the risk of carbon leakage linked to rerouting and evasion calls, as well as recognise and mitigate the possible negative impacts of such a regional system on the competitiveness and connectivity of ports in Europe, as well as the possible negative impact on the modal split.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 57 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
(15) In 2013, the Commission adopted a strategy for progressively integrating maritime emissions into the Union's policy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As a first step in this approach, the Union established a system to monitor, report and verify emissions from maritime transport in Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council47 , to be followed by the laying down of reduction targets for the maritime sector and the application of a market based measure. In line with the commitment of the co- legislators expressed in Directive (EU) 2018/410 of the European Parliament and of the Council48 , action by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) or the Union should start from 2023, including preparatory work on adoption and implementation of a measure ensuring that the sector duly contributes to the efforts needed to achieve the objectives agreed under the Paris Agreement and due consideration being given by all stakeholders. These actions should avoid creating carbon and business leakage, and should take due consideration of the competitiveness of the European maritime industry, including the competitive position of EU ports. __________________ 47Regulation (EU) 2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport, and amending Directive 2009/16/EC (OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 55). 48Directive (EU) 2018/410 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2018 amending Directive 2003/87/EC to enhance cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments, and Decision (EU) 2015/1814 (OJ L 76, 19.3.2018, p. 3).
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 59 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
(18) (18) The provisions of Directive 2003/87/EC as regards maritime transport activities should be kept under review in light of future international developments and efforts undertaken to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement, including the second global stocktake in 2028, and subsequent global stocktakes every five years thereafter, intended to inform successive nationally determined contributions. In particular, the Commission should report any time before the second global stocktake in 2028 - and therefore no later than by 30 September 2028 - to the European Parliament and to the Council on progress in the IMO negotiations concerning a global market- based measure. In its report, the Commission should analyse the International Maritime Organization instruments and, assess, as relevant, how to implement those instruments in Union law through a revision of Directive 2003/87/EC. In its report, the Commission should include proposals as appropriate. European Commission should maximise efforts with the view to establishing global market-based measure in partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in order to extend the scope of the EU ETS for maritime transport to one hundred percent (100%) for the emissions from both ships performing voyages between ports under the jurisdictions of a Member States and ships performing voyages between ports under the jurisdiction of a Member States and third countries.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 61 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
(16) Pursuant to Directive (EU) 2018/410, the Commission should report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the progress achieved in the IMO towards an ambitious emission reduction objective, and on accompanying measures to ensure that the maritime transport sector duly contributes to the efforts needed to achieve the objectives agreed under the Paris Agreement. Efforts to limit global maritime emissions through the IMO are under way and should be encouraged. However, while the recent progress achieved through the IMO is welcome, these measures will not be sufficient to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Given the international character of shipping, a global market- based measure would be the most suitable and effective option. The Commission in collaboration with Member States should therefore further step up diplomatic efforts to make progress on the development of such a global market- based measure at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) level. Overall, EU initiatives addressing emissions from shipping should be compatible with IMO efforts in order to avoid carbon leakage and leakage of business to ports outside Europe.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 62 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
(19) The Commission should review the functioning ofBefore the entry into force of the provisions of amended Directive 2003/87/EC in relation to maritime transport activities in the light of experience of its application, including in relation to possible evasive practices, and should then propose measures to ensure its effectiveness. , the Commission should conduct an impact assessment, in close cooperation with the relevant stakeholders, based on real data, determining possible impacts of these provisions on carbon leakage, delocation of calls and port business to ports outside the EU, connectivities of ports in Europe and where relevant on the modal shift. Such a dedicated impact assessment is a precondition for the EU ETS to work as intended, in particular in the light of possible evasive practices. If the impact assessment determines a risk of a negative impact on the maritime sector and EU ports, the Commission should propose preventive measures to address it, including recommendations for specific provisions based on ports in EU sea- basins or in neighbouring EU countries, in order to ensure level playing field and effectiveness of the EUETS. Alignment with a market-based measure developed in the IMO should be closely examined as a means of addressing potential negative impacts of a regional EU ETS scope. In addition, the Commission should conduct a synergistic impact assessment investigating the effect of all Fit for 55 proposals, including analysis on EU competitiveness, potential risk of mobility reduction and cost effectiveness of GHG emissions reductions.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 63 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
(16 a) Evasive port calls at neighbouring non-EU ports could seriously jeopardise the effectiveness of the maritime ETS, as it would not reduce total shipping emissions. It could even increase overall emissions, in particular when evasion leads to longer voyages to and from third countries with lower environmental standards
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 65 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) Special consideration should be given to promoting accessibility for the outermost regions of the Union. Therefore, a derogation from this Directive should be provided for emissions from maritime voyages to and from the outermost regions due to their dependency on maritime transport for territorial continuity, for import of raw materials, essential goods and other products, as well as for some exports.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 66 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) To ensure that there is a level playing field for ships that navigate in ice conditions and other ships, a specific method should be applied to take into account additional emissions related to navigation in ice conditions and additional emissions of ice-classed ships when sailing in open water, while ensuring that emissions trading through the ETS continues to drive down emissions in the maritime sector. To that end, relevant provisions on the transfer, surrender and cancellation of allowances under Directive 2003/87/EC should be modified accordingly.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 71 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
(28) Achieving the increased climate ambition will require substantial public resources in the EU as well as national budgets to be dedicated to the climate transition. To complement and reinforce the substantial climate-related spending in the EU budget, all auction revenues that are not attributed to the Union budget should be used for climate-related purposes. This includes the use for financial support to address social aspects in lower- and middle-income households by reducing distortive taxes. Further, to address distributional and social effects of the transition in low-income Member States, an additional amount of 2,5 % of the Union-wide quantity of allowances from [year of entry into force of the Directive] to 2030 as well as equivalent of 1.5% of the total quantity of allowances from the amount above 400 million allowances set aside in Market Stability Reserve for the purpose of Modernisation Fund should be used to fund the energy transition of the Member States with a gross domestic product (GDP) per capita below 65 % of the Union average in 2016- 2018, through the Modernisation Fund referred to in Article 10d of Directive 2003/87/EC. For the EU ETS to contribute to lowering global GHG emissions and enabling decarbonisation, a substantial share of the EU ETS revenues generated by the maritime and aviation sector or the equivalent amounts should be used to enable the decarbonisation of those sectors, EU ports and aerodromes.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 72 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) To avoid the negative impacts in terms of emission reduction and competitiveness of a regional measures, Directive 2003/87/EC should find solutions to limit the risk of carbon leakage linked to rerouting and evasion calls, as well as recognise and mitigate the possible negative impacts of such a regional system on the competitiveness and connectivity of ports in Europe, as well as the possible negative impact on the modal split.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 81 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
(19) The Commission should review the functioning ofBefore the entry into force of the provisions of amended Directive 2003/87/EC in relation to maritime transport activities in the light of experience of its application, including in relation to possible evasive practices, and should then propose measures to ensure its effectiveness. , the Commission should conduct an impact assessment, in close cooperation with the relevant stakeholders, based on real data, determining possible impacts of these provisions on carbon leakage, delocation of calls and port business to ports outside the EU, connectivity of ports in Europe and where relevant on the modal shift. Such a dedicated impact assessment is a precondition for the EU ETS to work as intended, in particular in the light of possible evasive practices. If the impact assessment determines a risk of a negative impact on the maritime sector and EU ports, the Commission should propose preventive measures to address it, including recommendations for specific provisions based on ports in EU sea- basins or in neighbouring EU countries, in order to ensure level playing field and effectiveness of the EUETS. Alignment with a market-based measure developed in the IMO should be closely examined as a means of addressing potential negative impacts of a regional EU ETS scope. In addition, the Commission should conduct a synergistic impact assessment investigating the effect of all Fit for 55 proposals, including analysis on EU competitiveness, potential risk of mobility reduction and cost effectiveness of GHG emissions reductions.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 89 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 a (new)
(23 a) Special consideration should be given to promoting accessibility for the outermost regions of the Union. Therefore, a derogation from this Directive should be provided for emissions from maritime voyages to and from the outermost regions due to their dependency on maritime transport for territorial continuity, for import of raw materials, essential goods and other products, as well as for some exports.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 91 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) To ensure that there is a level playing field for ships that navigate in ice conditions and other ships, a specific method should be applied to take into account additional emissions related to navigation in ice conditions and additional emissions of ice-classed ships when sailing in open water, while ensuring that emissions trading through the ETS continues to drive down emissions in the maritime sector. To that end, relevant provisions on the transfer, surrender and cancellation of allowances under Directive 2003/87/EC should be modified accordingly.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 94 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
(28) Achieving the increased climate ambition will require substantial public resources in the EU as well as national budgets to be dedicated to the climate transition. To complement and reinforce the substantial climate-related spending in the EU budget, all auction revenues that are not attributed to the Union budget should be used for climate-related purposes. This includes the use for financial support to address social aspects in lower- and middle-income households by reducing distortive taxes. Further, to address distributional and social effects of the transition in low-income Member States, an additional amount of 2,5 % of the Union-wide quantity of allowances from [year of entry into force of the Directive] to 2030 as well as equivalent of 1.5% of the total quantity of allowances from the amount above 400 million allowances set aside in Market Stability Reserve for the purpose of Modernisation Fund should be used to fund the energy transition of the Member States with a gross domestic product (GDP) per capita below 65 % of the Union average in 2016- 2018, through the Modernisation Fund referred to in Article 10d of Directive 2003/87/EC. For the EU ETS to contribute to lowering global GHG emissions and enabling decarbonisation, a substantial share of the EU ETS revenues generated by the maritime and aviation sector or the equivalent amounts should be used to enable the decarbonisation of those sectors, EU ports and aerodromes.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 99 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
(33) The scope of the Innovation Fund referred to in Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC should be extended to support installation of non-break through technologies in industrial processes that have an enormous GHG-saving potential but are not market-ready as well as innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes that concern the consumption of fuels in the sectors of buildings and road transport. In addition, the Innovation Fund should serve to support investments to decarbonise the maritime transport sector through research into breakthrough solutions, support for the deployment of innovative technologies, including investments in sustainable alternative fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia that are produced from renewables, first industrial application, refuelling and recharging infrastructure in ports, including connection to electricity grid and other energy infrastructures, as well as zero- emission propulsion technologies like wind technologies. Considering that revenues generated from penalties raised in Regulation xxxx/xxxx [FuelEU Maritime]52 are allocated to the Innovation Fund as external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation, the Commission should ensure that due consideration is given to support for innovative projects aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of renewable and low carbon fuels in the maritime sector, as specified in Article 21(1) of Regulation xxxx/xxxx [FuelEU Maritime]. To ensure sufficient funding is available for innovation within this extended scope, the Innovation Fund should be supplemented with 50 million allowances, stemming partly from the allowances that could otherwise be auctioned, and partly from the allowances that could otherwise be allocated for free, in accordance with the current proportion of funding provided from each source to the Innovation Fund. To foster innovation in breakthrough technologies as soon as possible, the Commission should ensure that the financing made available through the Innovation Fund is ‘frontloaded’ during the first years of implementation of the present Directive. __________________ 52[add ref to the FuelEU Maritime Regulation].
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 104 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
(33) The scope of the Innovation Fund referred to in Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC should be extended to support installation of non-break through technologies in industrial processes that have an enormous GHG-saving potential but are not market-ready as well as innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes that concern the consumption of fuels in the sectors of buildings and road transport. In addition, the Innovation Fund should serve to support investments to decarbonise the maritime transport sector through research into breakthrough solutions, support for the deployment of innovative technologies, including investments in sustainable alternative fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia that are produced from renewables, first industrial application, refuelling and recharging infrastructure in ports, including connection to electricity grid and other energy infrastructures, as well as zero- emission propulsion technologies like wind technologies. Considering that revenues generated from penalties raised in Regulation xxxx/xxxx [FuelEU Maritime]52 are allocated to the Innovation Fund as external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation, the Commission should ensure that due consideration is given to support for innovative projects aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of renewable and low carbon fuels in the maritime sector, as specified in Article 21(1) of Regulation xxxx/xxxx [FuelEU Maritime]. To ensure sufficient funding is available for innovation within this extended scope, the Innovation Fund should be supplemented with 50 million allowances, stemming partly from the allowances that could otherwise be auctioned, and partly from the allowances that could otherwise be allocated for free, in accordance with the current proportion of funding provided from each source to the Innovation Fund. To foster innovation in breakthrough technologies as soon as possible, the Commission should ensure that the financing made available through the Innovation Fund is ‘frontloaded’ during the first years of implementation of the present Directive. _________________ 52[add ref to the FuelEU Maritime Regulation].
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 109 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
(40) Renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels can be important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in sectors that are hard to decarbonise. Where recycled carbon fuels and renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin are produced from captured carbon dioxide under an activity covered by this Directive, the emissions should be accounted under that activity, where the CO2 is emitted into the atmosphere. To ensure that renewable fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels contribute to greenhouse gas emission reductions and to avoid double counting for fuels that do so, it is appropriate to explicitly extend the empowerment in Article 14(1) to the adoption by the Commission of implementing acts laying down the necessary adjustments for how and where to account for the eventual release of carbon dioxide and how to avoid double counting to ensure appropriate incentives are in place for capturing the CO2, taking also into account the treatment of these fuels under Directive (EU) 2018/2001.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 110 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 42
(42) The further exclusion of installations using exclusively biomass from the EU ETS haswill lead to situations where installations combusting a high share of biomass have obtained windfall profits by receiving free allowances greatly exceeding actual emissions. Therefore, aa lack of certainty over updating the benchmark values for free allocation and disincentive a full transition to a zero-carbon energy source. A 100% threshold value for zero- rated biomass combustion should be maintroduced above whichained for installations arto be excluded from the EU ETS. The threshold value of 95 % is in line with the uncertainty parameter set out in Article 2(16) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33156 . __________________ 56 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/331 of 19 December 2018 determining transitional Union-wide rules for harmonised free allocation of emission allowances pursuant to Article 10a of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 59, 27.2.2019, p. 8).
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 121 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
(38) The scope of the Modernisation Fund should be aligned with the most recent climate objectives of the Union by requiring that investments are consistent with the objectives of the European Green Deal and Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, and eliminating the support to any investments related to solid fossil fuels. A technology neutral approach should be applied in order to achieve the most cost-effective emission reductions. In addition, the percentage of the Modernisation Fund that needs to be devoted to priority investments should be increased to 80 %; energy efficiency should be targeted as a priority area at the demand side; and support of households to address energy poverty, including in rural and remote areas, should be included within the scope of the priority investments.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 123 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
(38) The scope of the Modernisation Fund should be aligned with the most recent climate objectives of the Union by requiring that investments are consistent with the objectives of the European Green Deal and Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, and eliminatcontinuing the support to any investments related to fossil fueltransitional fuels and technologies. In addition, the percentage of the Modernisation Fund that needs to be devoted to priority investments should be increased to 80 %; energy efficiency should be targeted as a priority area at the demand side; and support of households to address energy poverty, including in rural and remote areas, should be included within the scope of the priority investments.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 126 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
(40) Renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels can be important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in sectors that are hard to decarbonise. Where recycled carbon fuels and renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin are produced from captured carbon dioxide under an activity covered by this Directive, the emissions should be accounted under that activity, where the CO2 is emitted into the atmosphere. To ensure that renewable fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels contribute to greenhouse gas emission reductions and to avoid double counting for fuels that do so, it is appropriate to explicitly extend the empowerment in Article 14(1) to the adoption by the Commission of implementing acts laying down the necessary adjustments for how and where to account for the eventual release of carbon dioxide and how to avoid double counting to ensure appropriate incentives are in place for capturing the CO2, taking also into account the treatment of these fuels under Directive (EU) 2018/2001.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 132 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 42
(42) The further exclusion of installations using exclusively biomass from the EU ETS haswill lead to situations where installations combusting a high share of biomass have obtained windfall profits by receiving free allowances greatly exceeding actual emissions. Therefore, aa lack of certainty over updating the benchmark values for free allocation and disincentive a full transition to a zero-carbon energy source. A 100% threshold value for zero- rated biomass combustion should be introduced above which mainstallations are excluded from the EU ETS. The threshold value of 95 % is in line with the uncertainty parameter set out in Article 2(16) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33156 . _________________ 56 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/331 of 19 December 2018 determining transitional Union-wide rules for harmonised free allocation of emission allowances pursuant to Article 10a of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 59, 27.2.2019, p. 8)ined for installations to be excluded from the EU ETS.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 136 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 43
(43) The Communication of the Commission on Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition57 , underlined the particular challenge to reduce the emissions in the sectors of road transport and buildingspecific sectors. Therefore, the Commission announced that a further expansion of emissions trading could include emissions from road transport andin order to cover emissions from buildings. Emissions trading for these twois new sectors would be established through separate but adjacent emissions trading. This would avoid any disturbance of the well-functioning emissions trading in the sectors of stationary installations and aviation. The new system is accompanied by complementary policies and measures safeguarding against undue price impacts, shaping expectations of market participants and aiming for a carbon price signal for the whole economy. Previous experience has shown that the development of the new market requires setting up an efficient monitoring, reporting and verification system. In view of ensuring synergies and coherence with the existing Union infrastructure for the EU ETS covering the emissions from stationary installations and aviation, it is appropriate to set up emissions trading for the road transport and buildings sectors via an amendment to Directive 2003/87/ЕC. _________________ 57 COM(2020)562 final.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 136 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 46
(46) The regulated entities in the two new sectors and the point of regulation should be defined in line with the system of excise duty established by Council Directive (EU) 2020/26258 , with the necessary adaptations, as that Directive already sets a robust control system for all quantities of fuels released for consumption for the purposes of paying excise duties. End- users of fuels in those sectors should not be subject to obligations under Directive 2003/87/EC. __________________ 58Council Directive (EU) 2020/262 of 19 December 2019 laying down the general arrangements for excise duty (OJ L 58 27.2.2020, p. 4).
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 137 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 45
(45) Due to the very large number of small emitters in the sectors of buildings and road transport, it is not possible to establish the point of regulation at the level of entities directly emitting greenhouse gases, as is the case for stationary installations and aviation. Therefore, for reasons of technical feasibility and administrative efficiency, it is more appropriate to establish the point of regulation further upstream in the supply chain. The act that triggers the compliance obligation under the new emissions trading should be the release for consumption of fuels which are used for combustion in the sectors of buildings and road transport, including for combustion in road transport of greenhouse gases for geological storage. To avoid double coverage, the release for consumption of fuels which are used in other activities under Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC should not be covered.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 138 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 46
(46) The regulated entities in the two new sectors and the point of regulation should be defined in line with the system of excise duty established by Council Directive (EU) 2020/26258 , with the necessary adaptations, as that Directive already sets a robust control system for all quantities of fuels released for consumption for the purposes of paying excise duties. End- users of fuels in those sectors should not be subject to obligations under Directive 2003/87/EC. _________________ 58Council Directive (EU) 2020/262 of 19 December 2019 laying down the general arrangements for excise duty (OJ L 58 27.2.2020, p. 4).
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 140 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 47
(47) The regulated entities falling within the scope of the emissions trading in the sectors of buildings and road transport should be subject to similar greenhouse gas emissions permit requirements as the operators of stationary installations. It is necessary to establish rules on permit applications, conditions for permit issuance, content, and review, and any changes related to the regulated entity. In order for the new system to start in an orderly manner, Member States should ensure that regulated entities falling within the scope of the new emissions trading have a valid permit as of the start of the system in 2025.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 143 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
(48) The total quantity of allowances for the new emissions trading should follow a linear trajectory to reach the 2030 emissions reduction target, taking into account the cost-efficient contribution of buildings and road transport of 43 %of necessary emission reductions by 2030 compared to 2005 provided by the Climate Law. The total quantity of allowances should be established for the first time in 2026, to follow a trajectory starting in 2024 from the value of the 2024 emissions limits (1 109 304 000 CO2t), calculated in accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council59 on the basis of the reference emissions for these sectors for the period from 2016 to 2018. Accordingly, the linear reduction factor should be set at 5,15 %. From 2028, the total quantity of allowances should be set on the basis of the average reported emissions for the years 2024, 2025 and 2026, and should decrease by the same absolute annual reduction as set from 2024, which corresponds to a 5,43 % linear reduction factor compared to the comparable 2025 value of the above defined trajectory. If those emissions are significantly higher than this trajectory value and if this divergence is not due to small-scale differences in emission measurement methodologies, the linear reduction factor should be adjusted to reach the required emissions reduction in 2030. _________________ 59Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26).
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 145 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 49
(49) The auctioning of allowances is the simplest and the most economically efficient method for allocating emission allowances, which also avoids windfall profits. Both the buildings and road transport sectors areThe sector of buildings is under relatively small or non-existent competitive pressure from outside the Union and areis not exposed to a risk of carbon leakage. Therefore, allowances for buildings and road transport should only be allocated via auctioning without there being any free allocation.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 147 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
(50) In order to ensure a smooth start to emissions trading in the buildings and road transport sectors and taking into account the need of the regulated entities to hedge or buy ahead allowances to mitigate their price and liquidity risk, a higher amount of allowances should be auctioned early on. In 2026, the auction volumes should therefore be 30 % higher than the total quantity of allowances for 2026. This amount would be sufficient to provide liquidity, both if emissions decrease in line with reduction needs, and in the event emission reductions only materialise progressively. The detailed rules for this front-loading of auction volume are to be established in a delegated act related to auctioning, adopted pursuant to Article 10(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 149 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 51
(51) The distribution rules on auction shares are highly relevant for any auction revenues that would accrue to the Member States, especially in view of the need to strengthen the ability of the Member States to address the social impacts of a carbon price signal in the buildings and road transport sectors. Notwithstanding the fact that the two sectors have very different characteristics, it is appropriate to set a common distribution rule similar to the one applicable to stationary installations. The main part of allowances should be distributed among all Member States on the basis of the average distribution of the emissions in the sectors covered during the period from 2016 to 2018.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 152 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 52
(52) The introduction of the carbon price in road transport andthe buildings sector should be accompanied by effective social compensation, especially in view of the already existing levels of energy poverty. About 34 million Europeans reported an inability to keep their homes adequately warm in 2018, and 6,9 % of the Union population have said that they cannot afford to heat their home sufficiently in a 2019 EU-wide survey60 . To achieve an effective social and distributional compensation, Member States should be required to spend the auction revenues on the climate and energy-related purposes already specified for the existing emissions trading, but also for measures added specifically to address related concerns for the new sectors of road transport and buildings sector, including related policy measures under Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council61 . Auction revenues should be used to address social aspects of the emission trading for the new sectors with a specific emphasis in vulnerabllow and middle income households, SMEs and micro- enterprises and transport users. In this spirit, a new Social Climate Fund will provide dedicated funding to Member States to support the European citizens most affected or at risk of energy or mobility poverty. This Fund will promote fairness and solidarity between and within Member States while mitigating the risk of energy and mobility poverty during the transition. It will build on and complement existing solidarity mechanisms. The resources of the new Fund will in principle correspond to 25 % of the expected revenues from new emission trading in the period 2026-2032, and will be implemented on the basis of the Social Climate Plans that Member States should put forward under Regulation (EU) 20…/nn of the European Parliament and the Council62 . In addition, each Member State should use their auction revenues inter alia to finance a part of the costs of their Social Climate Plans. _________________ 60 Data from 2018. Eurostat, SILC [ilc_mdes01]. 61Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1–56). 62[Add ref to the Regulation establishing the Social Climate Fund].
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 156 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 54
(54) Innovation and development of new low-carbon technologies in the sectors of buildings and road transport areis crucial for ensuring the cost- efficient contribution of these sectors to the expected emission reductions. Therefore, [150] million allowances from emissions trading in the buildings and road transport sectors should also be made available to the Innovation Fund to stimulate the cost- efficient emission reductions.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 158 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 55
(55) Regulated entities covered by the buildings and road transport emissions trading should surrender allowances for their verified emissions corresponding to the quantities of fuels they have released for consumption. They should surrender allowances for the first time for their verified emissions in 2026. In order to minimise the administrative burden, a number of rules applicable to the existing emissions trading system for stationary installations and aviation should be made applicable to emissions trading for buildings and road transport, with the necessary adaptations. This includes, in particular, rules on transfer, surrender and cancellation of allowances, as well as the rules on the validity of allowances, penalties, competent authorities and reporting obligations of Member States.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 160 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 56
(56) For emissions trading in the buildings and road transport sectors to be effective, it should be possible to monitor emissions with high certainty and at reasonable cost. Emissions should be attributed to regulated entities on the basis of fuel quantities released for consumption and combined with an emission factor. Regulated entities should be able to reliably and accurately identify and differentiate the sectors in which the fuels are released for consumption, as well as the final users of the fuels, in order to avoid undesirable effects, such as double burden. To have sufficient data to establish the total number of allowances for the period from 2028 to 2030, the regulated entities holding a permit at the start of the system in 2025 should report their associated historical emissions for 2024.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 163 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 57
(57) It is appropriate to introduce measures to address the potential risk of excessive price increases, which, if particularly high at the start of the buildings and road transport emissions trading, may undermine the readiness of households and individuals to invest in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. These measures should complement the safeguards provided by the Market Stability Reserve established by Decision (EU) 2015/1814 of the European Parliament and of the Council64 and that became operational in 2019. While the market will continue to determine the carbon price, safeguard measures will be triggered by rules-based automatism, whereby allowances will be released from the Market Stability Reserve only if concrete triggering conditions based on the increase in the average allowance price are met. This additional mechanism should also be highly reactive, in order to address excessive volatility due to factors other than changed market fundamentals. The measures should be adapted to different levels of excessive price increase, which will result in different degrees of the intervention. The triggering conditions should be closely monitored by the Commission and the measures should be adopted by the Commission as a matter of urgency when the conditions are met. This is without prejudice to any accompanying measures that Member States may adopt to address adverse social impacts. _________________ 64 Decision (EU) 2015/1814 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 October 2015 concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme and amending Directive 2003/87/EC (OJ L 264, 9.10.2015, p. 1).
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 165 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 58
(58) The application of emissions trading in the buildings and road transport sectors should be monitored by the Commission, including the degree of price convergence with the existing ETS, and, if necessary, a review should be proposed to the European Parliament and the Council to improve the effectiveness, administration and practical application of emissions trading for those sectors on the basis of acquired knowledge as well as increased price convergence. The Commission should be required to submit the first report on those matters by 1 January 2028.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 167 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 59
(59) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of Articles 3gd(3), 12(3b) and 14(1) of Directive 2003/87/EC, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. To ensure synergies with the existing regulatory framework, the conferral of implementing powers in Articles 14 and 15 of that Directive should be extended to cover the sectors of road transport and buildings. Those implementing powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council65 . _________________ 65Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.02.2011, p. 13).
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 167 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 51
(51) The distribution rules on auction shares are highly relevant for any auction revenues that would accrue to the Member States, especially in view of the need to strengthen the ability of the Member States to address the social impacts of a carbon price signal in the buildings and road transport sectors. Notwithstanding the fact that the two sectors have very different characteristics, it is appropriate to set a commonIt is appropriate to take into account the characteristics of the sector in order to elaborate a distribution rule similar to the one applicable to stationary installations. The main part of allowances should be distributed among all Member States on the basis of the average distribution of the emissions in the sectors covered during the period from 2016 to 2018.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 169 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 60
(60) In order to adopt non-legislative acts of general application to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of a legislative act, 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 Articles 10(4) and 10a(8) of that Directive. Moreover, to ensure synergies with the existing regulatory framework, the delegation in Articles 10(4) and 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC should be extended to cover the sectors of road transport and buildings. 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 on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. 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 accordance with the Joint Political Declaration of 28 September 2011 of Member States and the Commission on explanatory documents66 , Member States have undertaken to accompany, in justified cases, the notification of their transposition measures with one or more documents explaining the relationship between the components of a directive and the corresponding parts of national transposition instruments. With regard to this Directive, the legislator considers the transmission of such documents to be justified _________________ 66 OJ C 369, 17.12.2011, p. 14.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 170 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 60 a (new)
(60a) A holistic and science-based approach is key to achieving the 2030 GHG emission reduction target and the 2050 climate neutrality objective. All measures should be drafted based on a comprehensive impact assessments analysing this Directive together with the other legislative acts in line with the European Climate Law and their consequences for different sectors of the European economy. Consequently, by 31 December 2025, the Commission should conduct such a synergistic impact assessment on the socio-economic and environmental aspects of the measures, indicating, inter alia, total rise of costs, investment needs and total additional number of jobs lost or severely transformed before applying assumptions on potential new job creation.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 173 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 66
(66) In order to mitigate the risk of supply and demand imbalances associated with the start of emissions trading for the buildings and road transport sectors, as well as to render it more resistant to market shocks, the rule- based mechanism of the Market Stability Reserve should be applied to thoseis new sectors. For that reserve to be operational from the start of the system, it should be established with an initial endowment of [600] million allowances for emissions trading in the road transport and buildings sectors. The initial lower and upper thresholds, which trigger the release or intake of allowances from the reserve, should be subject to a general review clause. Other elements such as the publication of the total number of allowances in circulation or the quantity of allowances released or placed in the reserve should follow the rules of the reserve for other sectors.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 177 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 67 a (new)
(67a) Given that this Directive will generate additional compliance costs for affected sectors, compensatory actions need to be taken in order to prevent the total level of regulatory burdens from increasing. The Commission should therefore be obliged to present, before the entry into force of this Directive, proposals offsetting the regulatory burdens introduced by this Directive, through the revision or abolishment of provisions in other EU legislative acts that generate compliance costs in the affected sectors.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 184 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3–point v
(v) ‘shipping company’ means the shipowner or any other organisation or person, such as the manager or the bareboat charterer, that has assumed the responsibility for the operation of the ship from the shipowner and that, on assuming such responsibility, has agreed to take over all the duties and responsibilities imposed by the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention, set out in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 336/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council(*) as a whole or partially;
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 185 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3g – paragraph 1
1. The allocation of allowances and the application of surrender requirements in respect of maritime transport activities shall apply in respect of fifty percent (50 %) of the CO2 emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State, fifty percent (50 %) of theCO2 emissions from ships performing voyage departing from a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State, fifty percent (50 %) of CO2 emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and fifty percent (50 %) of CO2 emissions from ships at berth in a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State. In case of a distance between a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and at a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State less than 300 nautical miles and ships above a gross tonnage of 4500, the allocation of allowances and the application of surrender requirements in respect of maritime transport activities shall apply in respect of one hundred percent (100 %) of the CO2emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port unoutsider the jurisdiction of a Member State and, one hundred percent (100 %) of the CO2 emissions from ships at berth inperforming voyage departing from a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 187 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3g – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The European Commission shall pursue with the establishment of global market-based measure in partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in order to extend the scope of the EU ETS for maritime transport to 100% for the CO2 emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Members State and the emissions from ships at berth in a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 188 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3g – paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. European Commission shall pursue with the establishment of global market-based measure in partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in order to extend the scope of the EU ETS for maritime transport to one hundred percent (100%) for the emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State and emissions from ships performing voyages from a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 190 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3g – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. By way of derogation from Articles 3g and 3ga, Member States shall take no action against shipping companies in respect of emissions from ships performing voyages to and from ports located in an outermost region, between two different ports located in different outermost regions and between a port located in an outermost region and a port located in the same Member State or other EU Member State. Following a report to the European Parliament and the Council on possible impact of extending the scope of the EU ETS to maritime transport to and from outermost regions, the Commission shall assess whether it is justified to end this derogation, and, where appropriate, it shall submit an amendment for that purpose.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 191 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3g – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Shipping companies shall be liable to surrender allowances in respect of the share/percentages of emissions from ships referred to in Article 3g according to the following schedule:
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 192 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ga – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) 20 % of verified emissions reported for 20236;
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 193 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ga – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) 45 % of verified emissions reported for 20247;
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 194 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ga – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) 70 % of verified emissions reported for 20258;
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 195 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ga – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) 100 % of verified emissions reported for 20269 and each year thereafter.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 197 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ga – paragraph 2
To the extent that fewer allowances are surrendered compared to the verified emissions from maritime transport for the years 20236, 20247 and 20258, once the difference between verified emissions and allowances surrendered has been established in respect of each year, a corresponding quantity of allowances shall be cancelled rather than auctioned pursuant to Article 10.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 201 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3gd a (new)
in Article 3gd, the following paragraph is added:' Article 3gd a The European Commission shall propose the establishment of a dedicated Maritime Transition Fund (MTF) in order to support and accelerate projects, investments and innovations in the EU maritime sector. At least 50% of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in Article 3g shall be allocated to this Fund. The dedicated Fund shall operate in shared management with the Member States under Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council and it shall support the transition to energy efficient and climate resilient EU maritime sector supporting the deployment of sustainable alternative fuels, development of innovative technologies and infrastructure for decarbonising the sector. The allocation of the MTF resources for each Member State shall take into consideration the impact of the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC on the sector as well as national specificities such as overall economic prosperity, structural weaknesses and required measures to achieve the targets as set out in this proposal for a directive. The resources of the Maritime Transition Fund shall not be generated through reallocation of resources from any other EU policies, funds or programmes.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 204 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ge – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall consider possible amendments in relation to the adoption by the International Maritime Organization of a global market-based measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport to ensure a global approach. In the event of the adoption of such a measure, and in any event before the 2028 global stocktake and no later than 30 September 2028, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and to the Council in which it shall examine any such measure. Where appropriate, the Commission may follow to the report with a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend this Directive as appropriate in order to align EU legislation with measures taken on the global level.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 206 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ge – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall monitor and evaluate the implementation of this Chapter and, possible trends as regards companies seeking to avoid being bound by the requirements of this Directivend adverse impacts as regards, inter alia, the competitiveness of the EU maritime sector and companies seeking to avoid being bound by the requirements of this Directive through annual reports analysing market distortions and deterioration of level playing field of the maritime sector. Among analysed trends the Commission shall analyse changes in transhipment calls being made on ports in the Union, number of voyages coming from neighbouring ports and port calls from feeder vessels and overall changes in port traffic in the EU ports among others. If appropriate, the Commission shall propose measures to prevent such avoidancepossible adverse impacts.;
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 207 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ge – paragraph 2a (new)
2 a. No later than by 31 December two years after the entry into force of this Directive, the Commission shall assess Union’s competitiveness, changes in the labour market, transport freight rates, household purchasing power and the magnitude of carbon leakage among others by means of a comprehensive impact assessment of the Fit for 55 package. Following its result, the Commission shall determine whether it is justified to revise this Directive, and, where appropriate, it shall submit a legislative proposal for that purpose in order to reach global GHG emissions reduction and preserve a level-playing field.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 208 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3gf (new)
2 b. the following Article 3gf is added: In 202X (one year after first phase-in of ETS for maritime), the Commission shall prepare a report on the development of import and export costs in form of indirect costs stemming from shipping for European manufacturing with particular focus on commodities traded at global reference prices. On this basis, the Commission shall propose Member States to adopt financial measures in line with the second and fourth subparagraphs of Article 10a6 in favour of sectors or subsectors which are exposed to a genuine risk of carbon leakage due to indirect costs that are actually incurred from additional transport costs passed on in maritime freight prices for the import or export of products, precursors, raw materials and commodities. These financial measures shall be in accordance with State aid rules, and in particular shall not cause undue distortions of competition in the internal market.
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 209 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1a (new)
(aa) in Article 8, the following paragraph is added: '1a. The Commission shall review the effectiveness of synergies with Directive 2010/75/EU. Environmental and climate relevant permits should be coordinated to ensure efficient and speedier execution of measures needed to comply with EU climate and energy objectives. The Commission may submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council in the context of any future review of this Directive.'
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 215 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
In [the year following entry into force of this amendment]2029, the Union-wide quantity of allowances shall be deincreased by [-- million allowances (to be determined depending on year of entry into force)]. In the same year, the Union-wide quantity of allowances shall be increased by 79 millionnumber corresponding to scope of application to maritime transport activities as set out in Article 3g of Directive 2003/87/EC] allowances for maritime transport. Starting in [the year following entry into force of this amendment], the linear factor shall be 4,2 %[XX] %, calculated to reduce the overall cap in view of reaching the 2030 target. The Commission shall publish the Union- wide quantity of allowances within 3 months of [date of entry into force of the amendment to be inserted].;
2022/02/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 219 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
In addition, 2,54 % of the total quantity of allowances between [year following the entry into force of the Directive] and 2030 and equivalent of 1.5% of the total quantity of allowances from the amount above 400million allowances set aside in Market Stability Reserve for the purpose of Modernisation Fund shall be auctioned for the Modernisation Fund. The beneficiary Member States for this amount of allowances shall be the Member States with a GDP per capita at market prices below 65 % of the Union average during the period 2016 to 2018. The funds corresponding to this quantity of allowances shall be distributed in accordance with Part B of Annex IIb. In addition, the equivalent of 1.5% of the total quantity of allowances between... [year following the entry into force of the Directive] and 2030 from the amount above 400million allowances set aside in Market Stability Reserve for the purpose of Innovation Fund shall be made available for the Innovation Fund established under Article 10a(8).
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 220 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
In addition, 2,5 % of the total quantity of allowances between [year following the entry into force of the Directive] and 2030 and equivalent of 1.5% of the total quantity of allowances from the amount above 400 million allowances set aside in Market Stability Reserve for the purpose of Modernisation Fund shall be auctioned for the Modernisation Fund. The beneficiary Member States for this amount of allowances shall be the Member States with a GDP per capita at market prices below 65 % of the Union average during the period 2016 to 2018. The funds corresponding to this quantity of allowances shall be distributed in accordance with Part B of Annex IIb. In addition, the equivalent of 1.5% of the total quantity of allowances between [year following the entry into force of the Directive] and 2030 from the amount above 400 million allowances set aside in Market Stability Reserve for the purpose of Innovation Fund shall be made available for the Innovation Fund established under Article 10a(8).
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 221 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 60 a (new)
(60 a) A holistic and science-based approach is key to achieving the 2030 GHG emission reduction target and the 2050 climate neutrality objective. All measures should be drafted based on a comprehensive impact assessments analysing this Directive together with the other legislative acts in line with the European Climate Law and their consequences for different sectors of the European economy. Consequently, by 31 December two years after the entry into force of this Directive, the Commission should conduct such a synergistic impact assessment on the socio-economic and environmental aspects of the measures, indicating, inter alia, total rise of costs, investment needs and total additional number of jobs lost or severely transformed before applying assumptions on potential new job creation.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 231 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
3a. in Article 10, paragraph 3, point a, the following point is added: '(aa) to facilitate the green transition through reinvesting the proceeds of the auctioning in the sector where the revenues come from to induce innovation and technological development, assist with the first industrial application, develop further support mechanisms and create necessary infrastructure;
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 232 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point (h)
(h) measures intended to improve energy efficiency, district heating systems and insulation, or to provide financial support in order to address social aspects in lower- and middle-income households, as well as SMEs and microenterprises, including by reducing distortive taxes;
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 234 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 67 a (new)
(67 a) Given that this Directive will generate additional compliance costs for affected sectors, compensatory actions need to be taken in order to prevent the total level of regulatory burdens from increasing. The Commission should therefore be obliged to present, before the entry into force of this Directive, proposals offsetting the regulatory burdens introduced by this Directive, through the revision or abolishment of provisions in other EU legislative acts that generate compliance costs in the affected sectors.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 273 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3g – paragraph 1
1. The allocation of allowances and the application of surrender requirements in respect of maritime transport activities shall apply in respect of fifty percent (50 %) of the CO2 emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State, fifty percent (50 %) of theCO2 emissions from ships performing voyage departing from a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State, one hundred percent (100 %) of fifty percent (50 %) of CO2 emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and fifty percent (50 %) of CO2 emissions from ships at berth in a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State. In case of a distance between a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and at a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State less than 300 nautical miles and ships above a gross tonnage of 4500, the allocation of allowances and the application of surrender requirements in respect of maritime transport activities shall apply in respect of one hundred percent (100%) of the CO2emissions from ships performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port unoutsider the jurisdiction of a Member State and, one hundred percent (100 %) of the CO2 emissions from ships at berth inperforming voyage departing from a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 284 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3g – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. By way of derogation from Articles 3g and 3ga, Member States shall take no action against shipping companies in respect of emissions from ships performing voyages to and from ports located in an outermost region, between two different ports located in different outermost regions and between a port located in an outermost region and a port located in the same Member State or other EU Member State. Following a report to the European Parliament and the Council on possible impact of extending the scope of the EU ETS to maritime transport to and from outermost regions, the Commission shall assess whether it is justified to end this derogation, and, where appropriate, it shall submit an amendment for that purpose.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 294 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c – point ii Directive 2003/87/EC
(d) Where the annual reduction rate exceeds 2,5 % or is below 0,2 %, the benchmark values for the period from 2026 to 2030 shall be the benchmark values applicable in the period from 2013 to 2020 reduced by whichever of those two percentage rates is relevant, in respect of each year between 2008 and 2028 except in case of heat benchmark for district heating, whose maximum annual reduction rate should be defined in line with the district heating sector decarbonisation commitments until 2030 and should not exceed 1.6%.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 311 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3gd a (new)
Article 3gd a The Commission shall propose the establishment of a dedicated Maritime Transition Fund (MTF) in order to support and accelerate projects, investments, innovations and first industrial application facilitating decarbonisation in EU maritime sector. 50% of the revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in Article 3g shall be allocated to this Fund. The dedicated Fund shall operate in shared management with the Member States under Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council and it shall support the transition to energy efficient and climate resilient EU maritime sector supporting the deployment of sustainable alternative fuels, development of innovative technologies and infrastructure for decarbonising the sector, production, including systems for collection of raw materials, investments in research and development and first industrial application of technologies and designs reducing GHG emissions. The Fund shall aim at a geographical balanced support of the sectors covered, taking into account specific sectoral circumstances and investment needs. The allocation of the MTF resources for each Member State shall take into consideration the impact of the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC on the sector as well as national specificities such as overall economic prosperity, structural weaknesses and required measures to achieve the targets as set out in this proposal for a directive. The resources of the Maritime Transition Fund shall not be generated through reallocation of resources from any other EU policies, funds or programmes.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 321 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
The Innovation Fund shall cover the sectors listed in Annex I and Annex III, including environmentally safe carbon capture and utilisation (“CCU”) that contributes substantially to mitigating climate change, as well as products and processes substituting carbon intensive ones produced in sectors listed in Annex I, and to help stimulate the construction and operation of projects aimed at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage (“CCS”) of CO2, as well as of innovative renewable energy and energy storage technologies; in geographically balanced locations. The Innovation Fund may also support break- through innovative technologies and infrastructure to decarbonise the maritime sector and for the production of low- and zero-carbon fuels in aviation, rail and road transport, including for refuelling and recharging infrastructure in ports, connection to electricity grid and other energy infrastructure, and first industrial application to decarbonise the maritime sector and for the production of low- and zero-carbon fuels in aviation and road transport; further development of the railway system and local public transport addressing both the physical and digital infrastructure and fleets. Special attention shall be given to projects in sectors covered by the [CBAM regulation] to support innovation in low carbon technologies, CCU, CCS, renewable energy and energy storage, in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 322 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ge – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall consider possible amendments in relation to the adoption by the International Maritime Organization of a global market-based measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport to ensure a global approach. In the event of the adoption of such a measure, and in any event before the 2028 global stocktake and no later than 30 September 2028, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and to the Council in which it shall examine any such measure. Where appropriate, the Commission may follow to the report with a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend this Directive as appropriate in order to align EU legislation with measures taken on the global level.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 328 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
In addition, the Innovation Fund shall support actions to promote the transition to an energy efficient and climate resilient EU maritime sector supporting the deployment of sustainable alternative fuels, development of innovative technologies and infrastructure for decarbonising the sector.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 328 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ge – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall monitor and evaluate the implementation of this Chapter and, possible trends as regards companies seeking to avoid being bound by the requirements of this Directivend adverse impacts as regards, inter alia, the competitiveness of the EU maritime sector and companies seeking to avoid being bound by the requirements of this Directive through annual reports analysing market distortions and deterioration of level playing field of the maritime sector. Among analysed trends, the Commission shall analyse changes in transhipment calls being made on ports in the Union, number of voyages coming from neighbouring ports and port calls from feeder vessels and overall changes in port traffic in the EU ports among others. If appropriate, the Commission shall propose measures to prevent such avoidancepossible adverse impacts.;
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 332 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
The Innovation Fund shall aim at a geographical balanced support of the sectors covered, taking into account specific sectoral circumstances and investment needs, in particular in the sectors covered by Article 3g and Chapter IVa.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 332 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ge – paragraph 2a (new)
2 a. No later than by 31 December two years after the entry into force of this Directive, the Commission shall assess Union’s competitiveness, changes in the labour market, transport freight rates, household purchasing power and the magnitude of carbon leakage among others by means of a comprehensive impact assessment of the Fit for 55 package. Following its result, the Commission shall determine whether it is justified to revise this Directive, and, where appropriate, it shall submit a legislative proposal for that purpose in order to reach global GHG emissions reduction and preserve a level-playing field.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 333 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3ge – paragraph 2b(new)
2 b. In 202X (one year after first phase-in of ETS for maritime), the Commission shall prepare a report on the development of import and export costs in form of indirect costs stemming from shipping for European manufacturing with particular focus on commodities traded at global reference prices. On this basis, the Commission shall propose Member States to adopt financial measures in line with the second and fourth subparagraphs of Article 10a6 in favour of sectors or subsectors which are exposed to a genuine risk of carbon leakage due to indirect costs that are actually incurred from additional transport costs passed on in maritime freight prices for the import or export of products, precursors, raw materials and commodities. These financial measures shall be in accordance with State aid rules, and in particular do not cause undue distortions of competition in the internal market.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 336 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 3
In [the year following entry into force of this amendment]2029, the Union-wide quantity of allowances shall be deincreased by [-- million allowances (to be determined depending on year of entry into force)]. In the same year, the Union-wide quantity of allowances shall be increased by 79 millionnumber corresponding to scope of application to maritime transport activities as set out in Article 3g of Directive 2003/87/EC] allowances for maritime transport. Starting in [the year following entry into force of this amendment], the linear factor shall be 4,2 %[XX] %, calculated to reduce the overall cap in view of reaching the 2030 target. The Commission shall publish the Union- wide quantity of allowances within 3 months of [date of entry into force of the amendment to be inserted].;
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 340 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
In addition, 2,54 % of the total quantity of allowances between [year following the entry into force of the Directive] and 2030 and equivalent of 1.5% of the total quantity of allowances from the amount above 400million allowances set aside in Market Stability Reserve for the purpose of Modernisation Fund shall be auctioned for the Modernisation Fund. The beneficiary Member States for this amount of allowances shall be the Member States with a GDP per capita at market prices below 65 % of the Union average during the period 2016 to 2018. The funds corresponding to this quantity of allowances shall be distributed in accordance with Part B of Annex IIb. In addition, the equivalent of 1,5% of the total quantity of allowances between [year following the entry into force of the Directive] and 2030 from the amount above 400 million allowances set aside in Market Stability Reserve for the purpose of Innovation Fund shall be made available for the Innovation Fund established under Article 10a(8).
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 343 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point b
3. Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances, except for the revenues established as own resources in accordance with Article 311(3) TFEU and entered in the Union budget and revenues transferred to Maritime Transition Fund in accordance with Article 3gd a (new). Member States shall use their revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2, with the exception of the revenues used for the compensation of indirect carbon costs referred to in Article 10a(6), for one or more of the following:
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 344 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point f
(b a) in paragraph 3, point f is amended as follows: "(f) to encourage a shift to low- emission and public forms of transport;, including the development of passenger and freight rail transport."
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 347 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point (c a) new
(c a ) In paragraph 3, the following point (f a) is inserted: "(f a) to finance measures to support airports decarbonisations in accordance with Regulation xxx/xxxx on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, and Regulation xxxx/xxxx on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport;"
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 352 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point d
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 to supplement this Directive concerning the timing, administration and other aspects of auctioning, including the modalities for the transfer of a share of revenues to the Union budget, and the Maritime Transition Fund in order to ensure that it is conducted in an open, transparent, harmonised and non- discriminatory manner.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 359 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The investments supported shall be consistent with the aims of this Directive, as well as the objectives of the Communication from the Commission of 11 December 2019 on The European Green Deal (*) and Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council (**) and the long-term objectives as expressed in the Paris Agreement. No support from tThe Modernisation Fund shall be provided to energy generation facilities that use fossil fuel support to transitional fuels and technologies.”
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 361 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
The Innovation Fund shall cover the sectors listed in Annex I and Annex III, including environmentally safe carbon capture and utilisation (“CCU”) that contributes substantially to mitigating climate change, as well as products and processes substituting carbon intensive ones produced in sectors listed in Annex I, and to help stimulate the construction and operation of projects aimed at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage (“CCS”) of CO2, as well as of innovative renewable energy and energy storage technologies; in geographically balanced locations. The Innovation Fund may also support break- through innovative technologies and infrastructure to decarbonise the maritime sector and for the production of low- and zero-carbon fuels in aviation, rail and road transport, including for refuelling and recharging infrastructure in ports, connection to electricity grid and other energy infrastructure, and first industrial application to decarbonise the maritime sector and for the production of low- and zero-carbon fuels in aviation and road transport; further development of the railway system and local public transport addressing both the physical and digital infrastructure and fleets. Special attention shall be given to projects in sectors covered by the [CBAM regulation] to support innovation in low carbon technologies, CCU, CCS, renewable energy and energy storage, in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 377 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) modernization of energy systems allowing for switch from coal to gas and increased use of gas with the perspective of introduction of renewable and low- carbon gases”;
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 378 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 d – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) investments in the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 381 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1.(aa) in Article 12 paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. Without prejudice to the Article 29b, Member States shall ensure that allowances can be transferred between: (a) persons within the Union; (b) persons within the Union and persons in third countries, where such allowances are recognised in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 25 without restrictions other than those contained in, or adopted pursuant to, this Directive. (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02003L0087-20210101)" Or. en
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 381 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
(c) each shipping company surrenders a number of allowances equal to its total emissions during the preceding calendar year, as verified in accordance with Article 3gc. Shipping companies may surrender fewer allowances on the basis of ships’ ice class or navigation in ice or both. By 31 December 2022, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 to supplement this Directive by establishing a methodology for calculating there adjusted quantity of allowances to be surrendered by shipping companies on the basis of ships’ ice class or navigation in ice or both.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 383 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) each shipping company surrenders a number of allowances equal to its total emissions during the preceding calendar year, as verified in accordance with Article 3gc. Shipping companies may surrender fewer allowances on the basis of ships’ ice class or navigation in ice or both. By 31 December 2022, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 to supplement this Directive by establishing a methodology for calculating there adjusted quantity of allowances to be surrendered by shipping companies on the basis of ships’ ice class or navigation in ice or both.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 385 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States, administering Member States and administering authorities in respect of a shipping company shall ensure that allowances surrendered in accordance with the first subparagraph are subsequently cancelled.; To the extent that fewer allowances are surrendered compared to the verified emissions from maritime transport, once the difference between verified emissions and allowances surrendered has been established in respect of each year, a corresponding quantity of allowances shall be cancelled rather than auctioned pursuant to Article 10.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 387 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Without prejudice to Article 3gc, ice- classed vessels shall be subject to a method for surrendering and an adjusted number of allowances that takes into consideration adverse navigation conditions.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 388 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
By 31 December 2025 [year previous to first reporting year referred to in Article 3ga] the Commission shall adopt a delegated act pursuant to Article 23 to supplement this Directive concerning the method for surrendering an adjusted number of allowances for ice-classed vessels, including the methodology for determining adjustments on the basis of technical characteristics that increase emissions of ice-classed ships during their navigation and the corresponding requirements for shipping companies intending to make use of such adjustments. To the extent that fewer allowances are surrendered compared to the verified emissions from maritime transport, once the difference between verified emissions and allowances surrendered has been established in respect of each year, a corresponding quantity of allowances shall be cancelled rather than auctioned pursuant to Article 10.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 389 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States, administering Member States and administering authorities in respect of a shipping company shall ensure that allowances surrendered in accordance with the first subparagraph are subsequently cancelled.; To the extent that fewer allowances are surrendered compared to the verified emissions from maritime transport, once the difference between verified emissions and allowances surrendered has been established in respect of each year, a corresponding quantity of allowances shall be cancelled rather than auctioned pursuant to Article 10.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 390 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
By 31 December 2025 [year previous to first reporting year referred to in Article 3ga] the Commission shall adopt a delegated act pursuant to Article 23 to supplement this Directive concerning the method for surrendering an adjusted number of allowances for ice-classed vessels, including the methodology for determining adjustments on the basis of technical characteristics that increase emissions of ice-classed ships during their navigation and the corresponding requirements for shipping companies intending to make use of such adjustments. To the extent that fewer allowances are surrendered compared to the verified emissions from maritime transport, once the difference between verified emissions and allowances surrendered has been established in respect of each year, a corresponding quantity of allowances shall be cancelled rather than auctioned pursuant to Article 10.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 405 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 29 b new
(https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-(19a) the following Article 29b is inserted: Article 29b 1. The access to the EU ETS market should be limited to entities that are installations, aviation and maritime operators with compliance obligations under the EU ETS. 2. Only financial intermediaries purchasing allowances for the accountent/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02003L0087- of the installation and not their own can be an exception. 3. Article 6 paragraph 5 of the Auctioning Regulation (no 1031/20210101)) should be adjusted in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2. Or. en
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 413 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Chapter IV a – title
EMISSIONS TRADING SYSTEM FOR BUILDINGS AND ROAD TRANSPORT
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 415 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 b – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the type of fuels it releases for consumption and which are used for combustion in the buildings and road transport sectors as defined in Annex III and the means through which it releases those fuels for consumption;
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 416 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 f – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that the 4. regulated entities are able to identify and document reliably and accurately per type of fuel, the precise volumes of fuel released for consumption which are used for combustion in the buildings and road transport sectors as identified in Annex III, and the final use of the fuels released for consumption by the regulated entities. The Member States shall take appropriate measures to avoid any risk of double counting of emissions covered under this Chapter and the emissions under Chapters II, IIa and III. Detailed rules for avoiding double counting shall be adopted in accordance with Article 14(1).
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 421 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 31 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The Commission shall consider possible amendments to this Directive with regards to regulatory simplification. The Commission and the competent authorities shall continuously adapt to best practice administrative procedures and take all measures to simplify the enforcement of this Directive, keeping administrative burdens to a minimum.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 430 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
5a. Unless otherwise decided in the first review carried out in accordance with Article 3, from 2023 allowances held in the reserve above 400 million allowances shall no longer be validbe set aside for the purpose of increasing the Modernisation Fund, the Innovation Fund and prevention of triggering of the cross-sectoral correction factor. Any further increase of the Modernisation Fund and the Innovation Fund shall not be generated through reallocation of resources from any other EU policies, funds or programmes.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 431 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Decision (EU) 2015/1814
Article 1 – paragraph 5 a
5a. Unless otherwise decided in the first review carried out in accordance with Article 3, from 2023 allowances held in the reserve above 400 million allowances shall no longer be valid. be set aside for the purpose of increasing the Modernisation Fund, the Innovation Fund and prevention of triggering of the cross-sectoral correction factor.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 435 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive (EU) 2015/1814
Article 1 a – title
Operation of the Market Stability Reserve for the buildings and road transport sectors
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 436 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point -a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/757
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. For shipping companies aiming to surrender fewer emission allowances on the basis of ships’ ice class or navigation in ice or both under Directive 2003/87/EC, the monitoring plan shall also contain information on the ice class of the ship and/or the procedures, responsibilities, formulae and data sources for determining and recording the distance travelled and the time spent at sea when navigating through ice.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 437 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/757
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Companies may also monitor information relating to the ship's ice class and to navigation through ice, where applicable. For shipping companies aiming to surrender fewer emission allowances on the basis of navigation in ice conditions under Directive 2003/87/EC monitoring shall include information on the voyage involving navigation in ice.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 438 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/757
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 of this Article and without prejudice to Article10, a company shall be exempt from the obligation to monitor the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article on a per-voyage basis in respect of a specified ship for the voyages to which it forfeits the right to surrender fewer emission allowances on the basis of the navigation in ice under Directive 2003/87/EC., if:
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 439 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
REGULATION (EU) 2015/757
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Companies may monitor information relating to the ship's ice class and to navigation through ice, where applicable. For shipping companies aiming to surrender fewer emission allowances on the basis of ships’ ice class or navigation in ice or both under Directive 2003/87/EC the monitoring shall include aggregated CO2 emissions from all voyages that involved navigating in ice conditions and total distance travelled during voyages that involved navigating in ice conditions.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 439 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30h – paragraph 1
1. Where, for more than threewo consecutive months, the average price of allowance in the auctions carried out in accordance with the act adopted under Article 10(4) is more than twice the average price of allowance during the sixfour preceding consecutive months in the auctions for the allowances covered by this Chapter, the Commission shall, as a matter of urgency, adopt a decision to release 50 million allowances covered by this Chapter from the Market Stability Reserve in accordance with Article 1a(7) of Decision (EU) 2015/1814.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 442 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30h – paragraph 2
2. Where, for more than threewo consecutive months, the average price of allowance in the auctions carried out in accordance with the act adopted under Article 10(4) is more than three times the average price of allowance during the sixfour preceding consecutive months in the auctions for the allowances covered by this Chapter, the Commission shall, as a matter of urgency, adopt a decision to release 150 million allowances covered by this Chapter from the Market Stability Reserve in accordance with Article 1a(7) of Decision (EU) 2015/1814.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 447 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 i – paragraph 1a (new)
The Commission shall consider possible amendments to this Directive with regards to regulatory simplification. The Commission and the competent authorities shall continuously adapt to best practice administrative procedures and take all measures to simplify the enforcement of this Directive, keeping administrative burdens to a minimum.
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 451 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Decision (EU) 2015/1814
Article 1 – paragraph 5a
5a. Unless otherwise decided in the first review carried out in accordance with Article 3, from 2023 allowances held in the reserve above 400 million allowances shall no longer be valid.be set aside for the purpose of increasing the Modernisation Fund, the Innovation Fund and prevention of triggering of the cross-sectoral correction factor. Any further increase of the Modernisation Fund and the Innovation Fund shall not be generated through reallocation of resources from any other EU policies, funds or programmes;
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 463 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point -a
Regulation (EU) 2015/757
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. T- a. Paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: "4. For shipping companies aiming to surrender fewer emission allowances on the basis of ships’ ice class or navigation in ice or both under Directive 2003/87/EC, the monitoring plan mayshall also contain information on the ice class of the ship and/or the procedures, responsibilities, formulae and data sources for determining and recording the distance travelled and the time spent at sea when navigating through ice."
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 465 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/757
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
(5 a) In Article 9, the last subparagraph of paragraph 1 is replaced by the following "Companies may also monitor information relating to the ship's ice class and to navigation through ice, where applicable. For shipping companies aiming to surrender fewer emission allowances on the basis of navigation in ice conditions under Directive 2003/87/EC monitoring shall include information on the voyage involving navigation in ice."
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 466 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point 5b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/757
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
(5 b) In Article 9, the introductory part of paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 of this Article and without prejudice to Article 10, a company shall be exempt from the obligation to monitor the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article on a per-voyage basis in respect of a specified ship for the voyages to which it forfeits the right to surrender fewer emission allowances on the basis of the navigation in ice under Directive 2003/87/EC, if:"
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 469 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2015/757
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point k a new
(6a). In Article 10, the following point (ka) is inserted: "(ka) Companies may monitor information relating to the ship's ice class and to navigation through ice, where applicable. For shipping companies aiming to surrender fewer emission allowances on the basis of ships’ ice class or navigation in ice or both under Directive 2003/87/EC the monitoring shall include aggregated CO2 emissions from all voyages that involved navigating in ice conditions and total distance travelled during voyages that involved navigating in ice conditions."
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 485 #

2021/0211(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 3 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex IV – part C – point B – introductory part
B. For each type of fuel released for consumption and which is used for combustion in the buildings and road transport sectors as defined in Annex III, for which emissions are calculated:
2022/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 34 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The increase in the price for fossil fuels may disproportionally affect vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and vulnerable transport users who spend a larger part of their incomes on energy and transport, who, in certain regions, do not have access to alternative, affordable mobility and transport solutions and who may lack the financial capacity to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption.
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 45 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) This is even more relevant in view of the existing levels of energy poverty. Energy poverty is a situation in which households are unable to access essential energy services such as cooling, as temperatures rise, and heaheating or lighting. About 34 million Europeans reported an inability to keep their homes adequately warm in 2018, and 6.9% of the Union population have said that they cannot afford to heat their home sufficiently in a 2019 EU-wide survey32 . Overall, the Energy Poverty Observatory estimates that more than 50 million households in the European Union experience energy poverty. Energy poverty is therefore a major challenge for the Union. Establishing a common Union- level definition will allow to further compare data across the EU and consequently to better target policy actions. While social tariffs or direct income support can provide immediate relief to households facing energy poverty, only targeted structural measures, in particular energy renovations, can provide lasting solutions. _________________ 32 Data from 2018. Eurostat, SILC [ilc_mdes01]).
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 54 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) A Social Climate Fund (‘the Fund’) should therefore be established to provide funds to the Member States to support their policies to address the social impacts of the emissions trading for buildings and road transport on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users. This should be achieved notably through temporary income support and measures and investments intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low- emission mobility and transport to the benefit of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users.
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 63 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) For that purpose, each Member State shouldmust submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’). Those Plans should pursue two objectives. Firstly, they should provide vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users the necessary resources to finance and carry out investments in energy efficiency, decarbonisation of heating and cooling, in zero- and low-emission vehicles and mobility. Secondly, they should mitigate the impact of the increase in the cost of fossil fuels on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent energy and transport poverty during the transition period until such investments have been implemented. The Plans shouldmust have an investment component promoting the long-term solution of reduce fossil fuels reliance and could envisage other measures, including temporary direct income support to mitigate adverse income effects in the shorter term. The Plans should set concrete objectives, an implementation timeline and periodically report on progress towards the attainment of the objectives.
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 76 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) Ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users is key for a just transition towards climate neutrality. Support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should also help Member States to address the social impacts arising from the emissions trading for the sectors of buildings and road transport.
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 85 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) Pending the impact of those investments on reducing costs and emissions, well targeted direct income support for the most vulnerable would help the just transition. Such support should be understood to be a temporary measure accompanying the decarbonisation of the housing and transport sectors and should not exceed 25% of the total expenditure of the national plans. It would not be permanent as it does not address the root causes of energy and transport poverty. Such support should only concern direct impacts of the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, not electricity or heating costs related to the inclusion of power and heat production in the scope of that Directive. Eligibility for such direct income support should be limited in time.
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 99 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) The Union should support Member States with financial means to implement their Plans through the Social Climate Fund. Payments from the Social Climate Fund should be made conditional on achievement of the milestones and targets included in the Plans. This would allow efficiently taking into account national circumstances and priorities while simplifying financing and facilitating its integration with other national spending programmes while guaranteeing the impact and the integrity of EU spending. To ensure that vulnerable, households, vulnerable microenterprises and vulnerable SMEs can receive support from the Fund as soon as possible, the Plans should be effectively implemented from the entry into force of the Social Climate Fund, consequently the Commission should pre-finance an amount of up to 15% of the financial contribution of Member States.
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 126 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
The measures and investments supported by the Fund shall benefit households, micro-enterprises, SMEs and transport users, which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas).
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 133 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
The general objective of the Fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC. The specific objective of the Fund is to support vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and, to a larger extent, through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low- emission mobility and transport.
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 141 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-related building renovation, including the insulation of the building envelope, that is to say walls, roof, floor, the replacement of windows, the replacement of heating, cooling and cooking appliances, the upgrading of electrical installations and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources;
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 150 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of Article 2 of Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the European Parliament and of the Council50 ; _________________ 50[Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ C […], […], p. […]).] [Proposal for recast of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency]ffecting households in the lowest income deciles whose energy costs exceed twice the median ratio between energy costs and disposable income after deduction of housing costs;
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 155 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9 a) ‘small or medium-sized enterprise’ or ‘SME’ means a small or medium-sized enterprise as defined in Article 2 of the Annex to Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC;
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 159 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘transport users’ means households or, micro-enterprises or SMEs that use various transport and mobility options;
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 165 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy or to upgrade road vehicles on which they rely in the course of business;
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 172 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
(12 a) ‘vulnerable SMEs’ means SMEs that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy or to upgrade road vehicles on which they rely in the course of business;
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 187 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that Article. The Plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating, cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the Union.
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 201 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings, to implement energy efficiency improvement measures, to carry out building renovation, including addressing seismic, fire and electrical safety renovations, and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources;
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 214 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) detailed figures on the number of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users, specific reduction goals of these figures and concrete measures and investments in accordance with Article 3 to reduce the negative effects referred to in point (c) of this paragraph together with an explanation of how they would contribute effectively to the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 1 within the overall setting of a Member State’s relevant policies;
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 227 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households, and in particular on incidence of energy poverty, on micro-enterprises, SMEs and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation, taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote and rural;
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 232 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where the Plan provides for measures referred to in Article 3(2), the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients, the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the Plan are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households, micro-enterprises, SMEs and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices;
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 264 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) reductions in the number of vulnerable households, especially households in energy poverty, of vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and of vulnerable transport users, including in rural and remote areas.
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 279 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may include the costs of measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and vulnerable households that are transport users to absorb the increase in road transport and heating fuel prices. Such supportdirect income support shall not exceed 25% of the costs of Member States national plans and shall decrease over time and be limited to the direct impact of the emission trading for buildings and road transport. Eligibility for such direct income support shall cease within the time limits identified under Article 4(1) point (d).
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 283 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. After requesting guidance to the Commission on investments in the context of this paragraph, Member States may include the costs of the following measures and investments in the estimated total costs of the Plans, provided they principally benefit vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable SMEs or vulnerable transport users and intend to:
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 296 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) contribute to the decarbonisation, including the electrification, of heating and cooling of, powering appliances and cooking in, buildings and the integration of energy from renewable sources that contribute to the achievements of energy savings;
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 306 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) support public and private entities in developing and providing affordable and energy efficiency renovation solutions and appropriate funding instruments in line with the social goals of the Fund;
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 336 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Member States may include into the estimated total costs financial support provided to public or private entities other than vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport uses, if those entities carry out measures and investments ultimately benefitting vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users.
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 362 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. To ensure that vulnerable, households, vulnerable microenterprises and vulnerable SMEs can receive support from the Fund as soon as possible, the Plans should be effectively implemented from the entry into force of the Social Climate Fund the Commission should be able to pre-finance an amount of up to 15% of the financial contribution of Member States.
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 378 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) whether the Plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users in the Member State concerned from establishing the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty, duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the Commission of the update of the concerned Member State’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to Article 9(3), and Articles 13 and 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as well as in the Commission recommendations to Member States issued pursuant to Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050. This shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the Member State concerned;
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 386 #

2021/0206(COD)

(i) whether the Plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the challenges addressed by that Plan and in particular on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users, especially households in energy poverty, in the Member State concerned;
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 396 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall assess the amended Plan in accordance with Article 15 and independently of the positive or negative assessment the Commission shall provide guidance on the most efficient mesures and investments foreseen in Article 6, paragraph 2.
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 408 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. The recipients of Union funding shallMember States shall ensure that the recipients of Union funding, including for temporary direct income support, acknowledge the origin of those funds and ensure the visibility of the Union funding, in particular when promoting the actions and their results, by providing coherent, effective and proportionate targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media and the public.
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 409 #

2021/0206(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall implement information and communication actions relating to the Fund, to actions taken pursuant to this Regulation and to the results obtained, including, where appropriate and with the agreement of the national authorities, through joint communication activities with the national authorities and the representation offices of the European Parliament and of the Commission in the Member State concerned. In case of non-compliance with paragraphs 1 and 2 the Commission should be empowered to defer the allocation of funds until the Member State concerned complies with the visibility provisions.
2022/02/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 29 #

2021/0201(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) In order to contribute to the increased ambition to reduce greenhouse gas net emissions from at least 40 % to at least 55 % below 1990 levels, binding annual targets for net greenhouse gas removals should be set out for each Member State in the land use, land use change and forestry sector in the period from 2026 to 2030 (in analogy to the annual emission allocations set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 ), resulting in a target of 310 millions of tonnes CO2 equivalentequivalent to a 15 % increase in average greenhouse gas emissions and removals from the years 2018, 2019 and 2020, of net removals for the Union as a whole in 2030. The methodology used to establish the national targets for 2030 should take into account the average greenhouse gas emissions and removals from the years 20168, 20179 and 2018,20 reported by each Member State, and reflect the current mitigation performance of the land use, land use change and forestry sector, and each Member State’s share of the managed land area in the Union, taking into account the capacity of that Member State to improve its performance in the sector via land management practices or changes in land use that benefit the climate and biodiversity. __________________ 32Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26).
2022/01/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 33 #

2021/0201(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) In Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council30 , the Union has enshrined the target of economy-wide climate neutrality by 2050 in legislation. That Regulation also establishes a binding Union commitment to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) by at least 55 % below 1990 levels by 2030. All sectors of the economy are expected to contribute to achieving that target, including the land use, land use change and forestry sector, with the highest priority being the reduction of fossil fuel emissions. The contribution of net removals to the 2030 Union climate target is limited to 225 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. In the context of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, the Commission reaffirmed in a corresponding statement its intention to propose a revision of Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council31 , in line with the ambition to increase net carbon removals to levels above 300 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in the land use, land use change and forestry sector by 2030. _________________ 30 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1).’. 31 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).
2022/02/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 56 #

2021/0201(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) In order to enhance greenhouse gas removals, individual farmers or forest managers need a direct incentive to store more carbon on their land and their forests. Individual farmers and forest owners need access to growing media constituents, which support carbon sequestration while protecting European food production and agriculture. New business models based on carbon farming incentives and on the certification of carbon removals need to be increasingly deployed in the period until 2030. Such incentives and business models will enhance climate mitigation in the bio- economy, including through the use of durable harvested wood products, in full respect of ecological principles fostering biodiversity and the circular economy. Hence, new categories of carbon storage products should be introduced in addition to the harvested wood products. The emerging business models, farming and land management practices to enhance removals contribute to a balanced territorial development and economic growth in rural areas. They also create where SMEs and family businesses are increasingly facing locational disadvantage due to inadequate infrastructure and lack of investments. A fair transition requires maintaining the industrial SME sector as a social stabiliser in these areas, creating opportunities for new jobs and provideing incentives for relevant training, reskilling and upskilling.
2022/01/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 68 #

2021/0201(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) The land sector has the potential to become rapidly climate-neutral by 2035 in a cost-effective manner, and subsequently generate more greenhouse gas removals than emissions. A collective commitment, taking into account efficient flexibilities, aiming to achieve climate-neutrality in the land sector in 2035 at EU level can provide the needed planning certainty to drive land- based mitigation action in the short term, considering that it can take many years for such action to deliver the desired mitigation outcomes. Moreover, the land sector is projected to become the largest sector in the EU greenhouse gas flux profile in 2050. It is therefore particularly important to anchor that sector to a trajectory that can effectively deliver net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. By mid-2024, the Member States should submit their updated integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council34 . The plans should include relevant measures by which each Member State best contributes to the collective target of climate neutrality in the land sector at EU level in 2035. On the basis of these plans, the Commission should propose national targets, ensuring that the Union-wide greenhouse gas emissions and removals in the land use, land use change and forestry sector and the emissions from the agriculture non-CO2 sectors are at least balanced by 2035. Contrary to the EU level target of climate neutrality for the land sector by 2035, such national targets will be binding and enforceable on each Member State. _________________ 34 Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p.1).
2022/02/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 93 #

2021/0201(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Given that the changes to the accounting rules generate additional compliance costs for the land use, land use change and forestry sector, compensatory actions need to be taken in order to prevent the total level of regulatory burden from increasing. The Commission should therefore be obliged to present, before the application of this Regulation, proposals offsetting the regulatory burdens introduced by this Regulation, through the revision or abolishment of provisions in other Union legislative acts that generate compliance costs in the affected sector.
2022/01/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 134 #

2021/0201(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
The 2030 Union target for net greenhouse gas removals is 310 million tonnes CO2 equivalent as aequivalent to a 15 % increase in average greenhouse gas emissions and removals from the years 2018, 2019 and 2020, and which equates to the sum of the Member States targets established in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article, and shall be based on the average of its greenhouse gas inventory data for the years 20168, 20179 and 201820.
2022/01/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 145 #

2021/0201(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall adopt implementing acts setting out the annual targets based on the linear trajectory for net greenhouse gas removals for each Member State, for each year in the period from 2026 to 2029 in terms of tonnes CO2 equivalent. These national trajectories shall be based on the average greenhouse gas inventory data for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023, reported by each Member State. The value of the 310 million tonnes CO2 equivalent net removalsshall be equivalent to a 15 % increase of the average greenhouse gas emissions and removals from the years 2018, 2019 and 2020, and as a sum of the indicative targets for Member States set out in Annex IIa may be subject to a technical correction due to a change of methodology by Member States. The method for determination of the technical correction to be added to the targets of the Member States, shall be set out in these implementing acts. For the purpose of those implementing acts, the Commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 submitted by Member States pursuant to Article 26(4) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
2022/01/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 156 #

2021/0201(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
The Union-wide greenhouse gas emissions in the sectors set out in Article 2(3), points (a) to (j), shall aim to be net zero by 2035 and the Union shall achieve negative emissions thereafter. The Union and the Member States shall take the necessary measures to enable the collective achievement of the target for 2035. The land based carbon removals should be available for other sectors as per the Union regulatory framework for the certification of carbon removals.
2022/01/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 174 #

2021/0201(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
2. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 in order to amend paragraph 1 of this Article and Annex V by adding new categories of carbon storage products, including harvested wood products, that have a carbon sequestration effect, based on IPCC Guidelines as adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC or the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement, and ensuring environmental integrity. As a party of the Paris Agreement, the Union shall implement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and demonstrate how Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) originating from the Union are aligned with the LULUCF accounting framework.;
2022/01/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 178 #

2021/0201(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 in order to amend paragraph 1 of this Article and Annex V by adding new categories of carbon storage products, including harvested wood products, that have a carbon sequestration effectall relevant bio-based product categories, that not only have a carbon sequestration effect but also enhance food security and afforestation, based on IPCC Guidelines as adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC or the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement, and ensuring environmental integrity.;
2022/02/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 210 #

2021/0201(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 13 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) the difference in the Union between the annual sum of all greenhouse gas emissions and removals on its territory and in all of the land reporting categories referred to in Article 2(2), points (a) to (j), and the Union target [of 310 million tonnes CO2 equivalent of net removals] is negativeequivalent to a 15 % increase in the average greenhouse gas emissions and removals from the years 2018, 2019 and 2020], in the period from 2026 to 2030.
2022/01/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 234 #

2021/0201(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council every third year until 2050, the results of an evaluation on the functioning of this Regulation, with emphasis on this Regulation’s effects on the functioning of the single market, the competitiveness of affected sectors and the magnitude of carbon leakage. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council, by 1 January 2030, and every fifth year until 2050, the results of a comprehensive evaluation of the aggregated macroeconomic impact of the Regulations that make up the Fit for 55 package1a, with emphasis on the effects on the Union’s competitiveness, job creation, transport freight rates, household purchasing power and the magnitude of carbon leakage. The Commission shall consider possible amendments to this Regulation with regards to regulatory simplification. The Commission and the competent authorities shall continuously adapt to best practice administrative procedures and take all measures to simplify the enforcement of this Regulation, keeping administrative burdens to a minimum. __________________ 1aCommunication from the Commission (COM/2021/550), 14 July 2021.
2022/01/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 12 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal31 combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the EU by 2050, and sets out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient, technology-neutral and competitive economy based on research and innovation as well as green jobs, where economic growth is decoupled from resource use, leaving no economic sector behind. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition affects women and men differentlydifferent regions and Member States, with different starting points and natural conditions, different economic sectors and residents of the European Union and has a particular impact especially on some disadvantaged groups, such as older people, persons with disabilities, people and families on lower incomes and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. It must therefore be ensured that the transition is just and inclusive, leaving no one behindtaking into account the unequal starting points of regions, countries, economies and domestic sectors, as well as populations and households, all of whom will face the greatest challenges of a transition which, for some, may otherwise even lead to energy poverty. _________________ 31 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
2021/12/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 18 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) In Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council 32 (‘European Climate Law’), the Union has enshrined into legislation the target of economy-wide climate neutrality by 2050, while ensuring that the competitiveness and technological neutrality of the EU economy is maintained. That Regulation also establishes a binding Union domestic reduction commitment of net greenhouse gas emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) of at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030, taking into account the different starting positions in Member States and regions as well as the principle that no one should be left behind in transition. _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1).
2021/12/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 21 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) In order to implement those commitments as well as the Union’s contributions under the Paris Agreement33 adopted under the UNFCCC, the Union regulatory framework to achieve the greenhouse gas emission reduction target should be adaptedfor both 2030 and beyond 2030 should be adapted as well as the development strategies at national, regional and local level taking into account the importance of domestic energy efficiency, self- sufficiency and independence, as well as the social consequences of the transition. _________________ 33 Paris Agreement (OJ L 282, 19.10.2016, p. 4).
2021/12/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 22 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Regulation (EU) 2018/842 lays down obligations on Member States with respect to their minimum contributions for the period from 2021 to 2030 to fulfilling the Union’s current target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 % below 2005 levels in 2030 in the sectors covered by Article 2 of that Regulation. It also lays down rules on determining annual emission allocations and for the evaluation of Member States’ progress towards meeting their minimum contributions. In doing so, an appropriate flexibility shall be provided to Member States in the choice of means and methods of achieving that objective.
2021/12/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 24 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) While emissions trading will also apply to greenhouse gas emissions from road and maritime transport as well as buildings, the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/842 will be maintained. Regulation (EU) 2018/842 will therefore continue applying to the greenhouse gas emissions from domestic navigation, but not to those from international navigation. Greenhouse gas emissions of a Member State within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/842 to be taken into account for compliance checks will continue to be determined upon completion of inventory reviews in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and the Council34 corroborated with the most recent available data at Union and international level, whereby it is imperative that the latest available data at national, Union and international level are taken into account for the compliance check, providing a realistic picture of the actual situation. _________________ 34 Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).
2021/12/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 25 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) In its Communication of 17 September 2020 the Commission35 indicated that the increased 2030 overall target can only be achieved with the contribution of all sectors. However, the social aspect of the transition needs to be taken into account, ensuring that green jobs are maintained or created, including through research and innovation, and that the achievement of overall targets does not lead to energy poverty, in which the economically weakest are the most affected. _________________ 35 COM/(2020/0860) 562 final.
2021/12/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 26 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) In its conclusions of 11 December 2020 the European Council mentioned that the 2030 target will be delivered collectively by the Union in the most cost- effective manner possible, that all Member States will participate in this effort, taking into account considerations of fairness and solidarity, while leaving no one behind, and that the new 2030 target needs to be achieved in a way that preserves the Union’s competitiveness in terms of industries and economies as well as agriculture and takes account of Member States’ different starting points and specific national circumstances and, physical geographical characteristics and natural conditions as well as emission reduction potential, including those of island Member States and islands and remote regions, as well as efforts made.
2021/12/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 30 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) For that purpose, the greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 needs to be revised for each Member State, taking due account of the social aspect and the social consequences that could result from emission reductions. The revision of the greenhouse gas emission reduction target should use the same methodology that was followed when Regulation (EU) 2018/842 was first adopted, where the national contributions were determined in consideration of the different capacities and cost-efficiency opportunities in Member States so to ensure a fair and balanced distribution of the effort and to ensure social and development cohesiveness within each country as well as at EU level. The reduction of the maximum greenhouse gas emissions for each Member State in 2030 should thus be determined in relation to the level of its 2005 reviewed greenhouse gas emissions covered by this Regulation, excluding verified greenhouse gas emissions from installations that operated in 2005 and which were only included in the emission trading system of the Union after 2005.
2021/12/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 32 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) As a consequence, it will be necessary to set, as from the year of adoption of this Regulation, new binding national limits, expressed in annual emission allocations, progressively and with ensured flexibility for Member States leading to the 2030 target of each Member State, while keeping in force the annual limits established for the years preceding it as set in Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/212636. _________________ 36 Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/2126 of 16 December 2020 on setting out the annual emission allocations of the Member States for the period from 2021 to -2030 pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 426, 17.12.2018, p. 58).
2021/12/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 32 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal31 combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the Union by 2050, and sets out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and, competitive economyand technology-neutral economy based on research and innovation as well as green jobs, where economic growth is decoupled from resource use, leaving no economic sector behind. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well- being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition affects women and men differentlydifferent regions and Member States, with very different starting points and natural conditions, different economic sectors and residents of the European Union and has a particular impact especially on some disadvantaged groups, such as older people, persons with disabilities, people and families on lower incomes and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. It must therefore be ensured that the transition is just and inclusive, leaving no one behindtaking into account the unequal starting points of regions, countries, economies and domestic sectors, as well as populations and households, all of whom will face the greatest challenges of a transition which, for some, may otherwise even lead to energy poverty. __________________ 31 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
2022/02/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 33 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) In order to ensure that the administrative burden on both countries and the economy is minimised and that the 2030 targets are effectively achieved in each Member State, it is appropriate to set out a non-binding harmonised approach at EU level for all Member States or to make a proposal by the Commission for potential baseline implementation measures and, where appropriate, to provide technical support that can help Member States to achieve the targets.
2021/12/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 35 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the Union’s economy and its level of emissions to a degree that cannot yet be fully quantified. On the other hand, the Union is deploying its largest stimulus package ever, also having a potential impact on the level of emissions. Due to those uncertainties, it is appropriate to review the emissions datathe emissions data should be reviewed again in 2025 and, if necessary, readjust the annual emission allocations readjusted by Member States, taking into account the most recent data.
2021/12/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 37 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) In Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 (‘European Climate Law’), the Union has enshrined into legislation the target of economy-wide climate neutrality by 2050, while ensuring that the competitiveness and technological neutrality of the EU economy is maintained. That Regulation also establishes a binding Union domestic reduction commitment of net greenhouse gas emissions (emissions after deduction of removals) of at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030, taking into account the different starting positions in Member States and regions as well as the principle that no one should be left behind in transition. __________________ 32 Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’) (OJ L 243, 9.7.2021, p. 1).
2022/02/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 39 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) It is thereforen so far as the data of Member States in 2025 deviate significantly from the baseline data, it is appropriate to update in 2025 the annual emission allocations for the years 2026 to 2030. This should be based on a comprehensive review of the national inventory data carried out by the Commission in order to determine the average of the greenhouse gas emissions of each Member State during the years 2021, 2022 and 2023.
2021/12/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 40 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) In order to implement those commitments as well as the Union’s contributions under the Paris Agreement33 adopted under the UNFCCC, the Union regulatory framework to achieve the greenhouse gas emission reduction target should be adaptedfor both 2030 and beyond 2030 should be adapted as well as the development strategies at national, regional and local level taking into account the importance of domestic energy efficiency, self- sufficiency and independence, as well as the social consequences of the transition. __________________ 33 Paris Agreement (OJ L 282, 19.10.2016, p. 4).
2022/02/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 42 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Regulation (EU) 2018/842 lays down obligations on Member States with respect to their minimum contributions for the period from 2021 to 2030 to fulfilling the Union’s current target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 % below 2005 levels in 2030 in the sectors covered by Article 2 of that Regulation. It also lays down rules on determining annual emission allocations and for the evaluation of Member States’ progress towards meeting their minimum contributions. In this regard, Member States shall be given appropriate flexibility as to the choice of means and methods for achieving that objective.
2022/02/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 44 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) While emissions trading will also apply to greenhouse gas emissions from road and maritime transport as well as buildings, the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/842 will be maintained. Regulation (EU) 2018/842 will therefore continue applying to the greenhouse gas emissions from domestic navigation, but not to those from international navigation. Greenhouse gas emissions of a Member State within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/842 to be taken into account for compliance checks will continue to be determined upon completion of inventory reviews in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and the Council34, whereby it is imperative that the latest available data at national, Union and international level are taken into account for the compliance check, providing a realistic picture of the actual situation. __________________ 34 Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).
2022/02/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 45 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) The setting of more ambitious targets under Regulation (EU) 2018/841 will decrease the capacity of Member States to generate net removals that can be used for compliance under Regulation (EU) 2018/842. In addition, the split of the use of the LULUCF flexibility into two separate time periods, will further limit the availability of net removals for the purpose of compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/842. As a result, some Member States may face challenges in meeting their targets under Regulation (EU) 2018/842, while some Member States, the same or other, may generate net removals that cannot be used for compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/842. As long as the Union objectives as set out in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 are met, in particular with regard to the maximum limit of the contribution of net removals, it is appropriate to create a new voluntary mechanism, in the form of an additional reserve, that will help adhering Member States to comply with their obligations.
2021/12/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 47 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) In its Communication of 17 September 202035 the Commission indicated that the increased 2030 overall target can only be achieved with the contribution of all sectors. However, the social aspect of the transition needs to be taken into account, ensuring that green jobs are maintained or created, including through research and innovation, and that the achievement of overall targets does not lead to energy poverty, in which the economically weakest are the most affected. __________________ 35 COM(2020) 562 final.
2022/02/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 49 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) In its conclusions of 11 December 2020 the European Council mentioned that the 2030 target will be delivered collectively by the Union in the most cost- effective manner possible, that all Member States will participate in this effort, taking into account considerations of fairness and solidarity, while leaving no one behind, and that the new 2030 target needs to be achieved in a way that preserves the Union’s competitiveness in terms of industries and economies as well as agriculture and takes account of Member States’ different starting points and specific national circumstances and, physical geographical characteristics and natural conditions as well as emission reduction potential, including those of island Member States and islands and remote regions, as well as efforts made.
2022/02/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 54 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
For the years 2021 and 2022, it shall determine the annual emission allocations based on a2005 data and a further comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2005 and 2016 to 2018 submitted by the Member States pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and indicate the corresponding value for the 2005 greenhouse gas emissions of each Member State used to determine those annual emission allocations.
2021/12/15
Committee: REGI
Amendment 58 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) For that purpose, the greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 needs to be revised for each Member State, taking due account of the social aspect and the social consequences that could result from the dynamics of greenhouse gas emission reductions. The revision of the greenhouse gas emission reduction target should use the same methodology that was followed when Regulation (EU) 2018/842 was first adopted, where the national contributions were determined in consideration of the different capacities and cost-efficiency opportunities in Member States so as to ensure a fair and balanced distribution of the effort and to ensure social and development cohesiveness within each country as well as at EU level. The reduction of the maximum greenhouse gas emissions for each Member State in 2030 should thus be determined in relation to the level of its 2005 reviewed greenhouse gas emissions covered by this Regulation, excluding verified greenhouse gas emissions from installations that operated in 2005 and which were only included in the emission trading system of the Union after 2005.
2022/02/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 63 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) As a consequence, it will be necessary to set, as from the year of adoption of this Regulation, new binding national limits, expressed in annual emission allocations, progressively and with guaranteed flexibility for Member States leading to the 2030 target of each Member State, while keeping in force the annual limits established for the years preceding it as set in Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/212636. __________________ 36 Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/2126 of 16 December 2020 on setting out the annual emission allocations of the Member States for the period from 2021 to 2030 pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 426, 17.12.2018, p. 58).
2022/02/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 65 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) In order to ensure that the administrative burden both on states and on the economy is minimised and that the 2030 targets are effectively achieved in each Member State, it is appropriate for a non-binding harmonised approach to be set out at EU level for all Member States or for the Commission to propose potential baseline implementation measures and, where needed, to provide technical support to help Member States achieve the targets.
2022/02/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 68 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the Union’s economy and its level of emissions to a degree that cannot yet be fully quantified. On the other hand, the Union is deploying its largest stimulus package ever, also having a potential impact on the level of emissions. Due to those uncertainties, it is appropriate to review the emissions datathe emissions data should be reviewed again in 2025 and, if necessary, readjust the annual emission allocations for each Member State should be readjusted, taking into account the most recent data.
2022/02/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 69 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) It is thereforf the data for Member States deviate significantly in 2025 from the baseline data, it would be appropriate to update in 2025 the annual emission allocations for the years 2026 to 2030. This should be based on a comprehensive review of the national inventory data carried out by the Commission in order to determine the average of the greenhouse gas emissions of each Member State during the years 2021, 2022 and 2023.
2022/02/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 79 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) The setting of more ambitious targets under Regulation (EU) 2018/841 will decrease the capacity of Member States to generate net removals that can be used for compliance under Regulation (EU) 2018/842. In addition, the split of the use of the LULUCF flexibility into two separate time periods, will further limit the availability of net removals for the purpose of compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/842. As a result, some Member States may face challenges in meeting their targets under Regulation (EU) 2018/842, while some Member States, the same or other, may generate net removals that cannot be used for compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/842. As long as the Union objectives as set out in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 are met, in particular with regard to the maximum limit of the contribution of net removals, it is appropriate to create a new voluntary mechanism, in the form of an additional reserve, that will help adhering Member States to comply with their obligations.
2022/02/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 104 #

2021/0200(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
For the years 2021 and 2022, it shall determine the annual emission allocations based on a2005 data and a further comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2005 and 2016 to 2018 submitted by the Member States pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and indicate the value for the 2005 greenhouse gas emissions of each Member State used to determine those annual emission allocations.
2022/02/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 54 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) This regulation forms part of the Union’s objective to reduce emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles as part of the long-term goal of achieving a zero-emission automotive sector. However, the increasing use of low- and zero-emission vehicles risks shifting emission sources in the automotive chain, with the result that focusing solely on tailpipe emissions might lessen the effectiveness of this legislation in reducing emissions at EU level. Given this situation, the Commission needs, by 31 December 2023 at the latest, to draw up a harmonised methodology for reporting the carbon balance of the life-cycle of such vehicles (‘manufacture – use – scrapping’) and the energy consumption (‘extraction/production – transportation – consumption’ or ‘Well-to-Tank’) in order to obtain an overview and thus ensure consistency of the means brought to bear in pursuit of the Union’s climate objectives. This regulation should be reviewed in 2027 to incorporate this extended carbon accounting as a new indicator for the reduction of emissions by the sector which is better able to reflect the true carbon balance of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 61 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) In order to achieve a reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions of at least 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990, it is necessary to strengthen the reduction requirements set out in Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 for both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. A clear pathway also needs to be set for further reductions beyond 2030 to contribute to achieving the climate neutrality objective by 2050. Without ambitious action on greenhouse gas emission reductions in road transport, higher emission reductions would be needed in other sectors, including sectors where decarbonisation is more challenging. At the same time, these measures must ensure the competitiveness of the industry concerned and the social acceptance of this transition. __________________ 25 Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 443/2009 and (EU) No 510/2011 (OJ L 111, 25.4.2019, p. 13).
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 71 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The strengthened CO2 emission reduction requirements should incentivise an increasing share of low- and zero- emission vehicles being deployed on the Union market whilst providing benefits to consumers and citizens in terms of air quality and energy savings, as well as ensuring that innovation and competitiveness in the automotive value chain can be maintained. Within the global context, also the EU automotive chain must be a leading actor in the on- going transition towards zero-emission mobility. The strengthened CO2 emission reduction standards are technologically neutral inas reaching the fleet-wide targets that they setgards the achievement of the fixed fleet targets, i.e. Ddifferent technologies are and remain available to reachieve the zero-emission fleet wide targets. Zero-emission vehicles currently include battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell and other hydrogen powered vehicles, and technological innovations are continuing. Zero- and low- emission vehicles, which can also include well -performing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles or vehicles powered by alternative fuels, can continue to play a role in the transition pathway.
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 76 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) At this stage, it can be concluded that no technology is zero-emission or has no impact on the environment. Battery electric vehicles can make an important contribution to climate change mitigation and decarbonisation of the road transport sector but have a lower particulate matter and nitrogen oxide balance compared to conventional vehicles. Rather than justifying thereby the abandonment of the principle of technological neutrality, they should be considered complementary or alternative to other technologies in order to ensure innovation and development and market flexibility. In this context, account should also be taken of the risk of possible supply shortages of the resources needed for the production of battery- powered vehicles, the impact of this transition on the electricity grids and the continued need for a comprehensive roll- out of charging infrastructure. Last but not least, technological neutrality can help to avoid path dependencies.
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 89 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Against that background, new strengthened CO2 emission reduction targets should be set for both new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for the period 2030 onwards. Those targets s, at the same time uphould be set at a level that willing the principle of technological neutrality but also delivering a strong signal to accelerate the uptake of low- and zero-emission vehicles on the Union market and to stimulate innovation in low- and zero-emission technologies in a cost- efficient way.
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 100 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) The targets in the revised CO2 performance standards should be accompanied by a European strategy to address the challenges posed by the scale- up of the manufacturing of low- and zero- emission vehicles and associated technologies and alternative fuels, as well as the need for up- and re-skilling of workers in the sector and the economic diversification and reconversion of activities. Where appropriate, financial support should be considered at the level of the EU and Member States to crowd in private investment, including via the European Social Fund Plus, the Social Climate Fund, the Automotive Sector Support Fund, the Just Transition Fund, the Innovation Fund, the Recovery and Resilience Facility and other instruments of the Multiannual Financial Framework and the Next Generation EU, in line with State aid rules. The revised environmental and energy state aid rules will enable Member States to support business to decarbonize their production processes and adopt greener technologies in the context of the New Industrial Strategy.
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 114 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The updated New Industrial Strategy26 foresees the co-creation of green and digital transition pathways in partnership with industry, public authorities, social partners and other stakeholders. In this context, a transition pathway should be developed for the mobility ecosystem to accompany the transition of the automotive value chain. The pathway should take particular heed of SMEs in the automotive supply chain, of the consultation of social partners including by Member States, and also build on the European Skills Agenda with initiatives like the Pact for Skills to mobilise the private sector and other stakeholders to up-skill and re-skill Europe’s workforce in view of the green and digital transitions. The appropriate actions and incentives at European and national level to boost the affordability of low- and zero -emission vehicles should also be addressed in the pathway. The progress made on this comprehensive transition pathway for the mobility ecosystem should be monitored every two years as part of a progress report to be submitted by the Commission, looking inter alia at the progress in the deployment of low- and zero- emission vehicles, their price developments, deployment of alternative fuels development and infrastructure roll- out as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the potential of innovative technologies to reach climate neutral mobility, international competitiveness, investments in the automotive value chain, up-skilling and re- skilling of workers and reconversion of activities. The progress report will also build on the two-year progress reports that Member States submit under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation. The Commission should consult social partners in the preparation of the progress report, including the results in the social dialogue. Innovations in the automotive supply chain are continuing. Innovative technologies such as the production of electro-fuels with air capture, if further developed, could offer prospects for affordable climate neutral mobility. The Commission should therefore keep track of progress in the state of innovation in the sector as part of its progress report. __________________ 26 Commission Communication - Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery, COM(2021) 350 final of 5 May 2021
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 134 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Manufacturers should be provided with sufficient flexibility in adapting their fleets over time in order to manage the transition towards lower- and zero- emission vehicles in a cost-efficient manner, and it is therefore appropriate to maintain the approach of decreasing target levels in five-year steps.
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 143 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) With the stricter EU fleet-wide targets from 2030 onwards, manufacturers will have to deploy significantly more low- and zero-emission vehicles on the Union market. In that context, tThe incentive mechanism for zero- and low-emission vehicles (ZLEV) would no longer serve its original purpose and would risk undermining the effectiveness of Regulation (EU) 2019/631. The ZLEV incentive mechanism should therefore be removed as ofshould be maintained until 2030. Before that date and therefore throughout this decade, the incentive mechanism for ZLEV will continue to support the deployment of vehicles with emissions from zero up to 50 g CO2/km, including battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell electric vehicles using hydrogen and well performing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. After that date, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles continue to count against the fleet-wide targets that vehicle manufacturers must meet. The Commission should also review the conditions and characteristics under which plug-in hybrid vehicles can be included in the EU fleet-wide targets from 2035 onwards and should include this in its proposal to amend this Regulation in accordance with Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2.
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 152 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In view of the increased overall greenhouse gas emissions reduction objectives and to avoid potential market distorting effects, the reduction requirements for all manufacturers present in the Union market should be aligned, except for those responsible for less than 1 000 new vehicles registered in a calendar year. Consequently, the possibility for manufacturers responsible for between 1 000 and 10 000 passenger cars or between 1 000 and 22 000 light commercial vehicles newly registered in a calendar year to apply for a derogation from their specific emission targets should cease from 2030 onwards.deleted
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 163 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) The progress made under Regulation (EU) 2019/631 towards achieving the reduction objectives set for 2030 and beyond should be reviewed in 20267. For this review, all aspects considered in the two yearlyannual reporting should be considered.
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 167 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) The possibility to assign the revenue from the excess emission premiums to a specific fund or relevant programme has been evaluated as required pursuant to Article 15(5) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, with the conclusion that this would significantly increase the administrative burden, while not directly benefit the automotive sectA structural effect of the transition ultimately to zero-emission vehicles will be significant job losses in the automotive industry, from manufacturers and their suppliers to ancillary maintenance and repair services. Efforts to decarbonise road transport should therefore also take into account the likely significant social consequences of this process in order to mitigate and eventually manage this transition. To that end, a dedicated fund should be established, inter alia, to support in its transition. Revenue from the excess emission premiums is therefore to continue to be considered as revenue for the general budget of the Union in accordance with Article 8(4) of Regulation (EU) 2019/631particular the training, reskilling, upskilling and further qualification measures of affected workers, in particular in small and medium-sized enterprises. This fund should be financed by the general budget of the Union and from income deriving from excess emissions premiums.
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 191 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point i
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point a
(i) in point (a), the figure “37,5 %” is replaced by ‘550 %’,
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 197 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point ii
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point b
(ii) in point (b), the figure “31 %” is replaced by ‘450 %’,
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 216 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5a – point a
(a) for the average emissions of the new passenger car fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 1080 % reduction of the target in 2021 determined in accordance with Part A, point 6.1.3, of Annex I;
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 221 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5a – point b
(b) for the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 1080 % reduction of the target in 2021 determined in accordance with Part B, point 6.1.3, of Annex I.
2022/02/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 223 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 6
(c) in paragraph 6, the words “From 1 January 2025,” are replaced by ‘From 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029,’,deleted
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 249 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(4a) in Article 4, the following paragraph is added: '3a. Manufacturers, other than manufacturers which have been granted a derogation, may form a pool or may trade credits for the purposes of meeting their obligations. For the purposes of determining each manufacturer’s average specific emissions of CO2,a potential over- achievement of a manufacturer’s CO2 target in one category (M1or N1) could be combined with an exceedance in the other category (M1 or N1) by the same or another manufacturer. Due to the different target definitions of M1 & N1, this specific credit transfer mechanism option can only combine the difference between a manufacturer’s specific emission target and its specific emissions in one category (M1 or N1) with the difference between a manufacturer’s specific emission target and its specific emissions in the other category (M1 or N1).When the credit trading in one category allows to compensate the exceedance of the other category, the combination shall be considered to have met the two specific emissions targets. For fleet compliance, the maximum amount of grammes that can be traded between M1 and N1 segments of the same or a different manufacturer is capped to 7g WLTP.'
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 253 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 6 – paragraph 6
(4b) in Article 6, paragraph 6 is replaced by the following: ‘6. Paragraph 5 shall not apply where all the manufacturers included in the pool are part of the same group of connected manufacturers. or where the credit transfer consists of only one manufacturer transferring respective credits between the passenger car and light commercial vehicle fleets; The respective individual manufacturer(s) targets shall be replaced by a modified target for the manufacturer(s) where there is credit transfer of passenger and light commercial vehicles differences between specific targets (M1 or N1) and specific emissions (M1 or N1). The modification is defined as follows: the difference between a manufacturer’s specific emission target and its specific emissions in one category (M1 or N1) with the difference between a manufacturer’s specific emission target and its specific emissions in the other category (M1 or N1).When the volume based credit trading in one category allows to compensate the exceedance of the other category, the combination shall be considered to have met the two specific emissions targets.’ Or. en (32019R0631)
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 255 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 7 – paragraph 10
(aa) Paragraph 10 of Article 7 is replaced by the following: "(10) The Commission shall no later than 2023 evaluate the possibility of31.12.2023 developing a common Union methodology for the assessment and the consistent data reporting of the full life- cycle CO2 emissions of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles that are placed on the Union market. The Commission shall transmit to the European Parliament and to the Council that evaluationmethodology, including, where appropriate, proposals for follow-up measures, such as legislative proposals. Or. de (32019R0631)
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 261 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 8 – paragraph 4
(4) The amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the Union. 5a) Paragraph 4 of Article 8 is replaced by the following: "(4) The amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be allocated to a dedicated fund to finance, in particular, the training, reskilling, upskilling and further qualification of workers affected by the transition in the automotive sector, in particular in small and medium-sized enterprises. Or. de (32019R0631)
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 262 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 8 a (new)
(5b) The following article is inserted: ‘Article 8a Establishment of a Transition Support Fund in the automotive sector (1) This Regulation establishes a fund to support the transition in the automotive sector to support it in view of the upcoming socio-economic challenges in the transition towards climate-neutral mobility by 2050. The measures supported by this fund will benefit workers in the automotive sector, in particular car manufacturers and suppliers as well as companies related to the sector. (2) The fund shall support the goal of ‘Investment for jobs and growth’ in all Member States. It shall lend support to the Member States to fund measures to address the economic and social consequences of the transition, in particular the retraining and expected job losses in the automotive sector, primarily in small and medium-sized enterprises. (3) The resources allocated to the fund shall come from the Union budget and income from the excess emissions premium, as defined in Article 8 of this Regulation. (4) In accordance with paragraph 1, the fund shall exclusively support the following activities: (a) training, reskilling, upskilling and further qualification of workers affected by the transition; (b) support for workers’ job searching and active inclusion;
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 273 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 11 a (new)
(6a) the following Article is inserted: ‘Article 11a Use of synthetic and alternative fuels 1. Upon application by a manufacturer, CO2 savings achieved through the use of synthetic and advanced alternative fuels (hereinafter “alternative fuels”) shall be considered in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article. 2. The contribution of the CO2 savings achieved through the use of alternative fuels can be accounted for the manufacturer’s average specific CO2 emissions as referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, In alternative, CO2 savings achieved through the use of alternative fuels may be allocated to individual vehicles which are technically capable of using the credited alternative fuel in accordance with Regulation (EC) 715/2007. 3. Each Member State shall record for each calendar year the quantities of alternative fuels placed on the market by a manufacturer, or the quantities of alternative fuels allocated to a manufacturer, and shall provide appropriate certification of these quantities and the resulting CO2 savings by correspondingly applying the certification and documentation procedure laid down in Directive (EU) 2018/2001. The Member States shall ensure that credits are issued only for quantities that meet the requirements of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 and where it is ensured that no simultaneous allocation takes place against the reduction targets set out in Article 25(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. The credits must indicate the issuing Member State, their period of validity, and the quantity and type of alternative fuel for which they were issued. The credits must be tradable. With a view to minimising the risk of single quantities being claimed more than once in the Union, Member States and the Commission shall strengthen cooperation among national systems, including, where appropriate, the exchange of data. Where the competent authority of one Member State suspects or detects a fraud, it shall, where appropriate, inform the other Member States. 4. The amount of the savings referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be calculated in accordance with Annex I, Part C.’
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 278 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(6a) The following paragraph is inserted in Article 12: (3a) The Commission shall draw up, no later than 31 December 2023, a common Union methodology for the assessment and the consistent data reporting of the full life-cycle CO2 emissions relative to the fuel and energy consumption of vehicles on the EU market.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 294 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14 a – paragraph 2
In the reporting, the Commission shall consider all factors that contribute to a cost-efficient progress towards climate neutrality by 2050. This includes the deployment of zero- and low-emission vehicleslow- and zero-emission vehicles, the transition from an approach to emissions which is purely exhaust- emissions-based to one which is holistic and life-cycle-analysis-based, progress in achieving the targets for the roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the potential contribution of innovation technologies and sustainable alternative fuels to reach climate neutral mobility, impact on consumers, progress in social dialogue as well as aspects to further facilitate an economically viable and socially fair transition towards zero emission road mobility.’;
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 307 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 15 – paragraph 1
(1) The Commission shall, in 20287, review the effectiveness and impact of this Regulation, building on the two yearlyannual reporting, and submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council with the result of the review.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 308 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The report shall, where appropriate, be accompanied by a proposal for amending this Regulation be accompanied by a proposal to amend this Regulation, taking into account, in addition to the factors referred to in Article 14a – paragraph 2, the possible allocation of plug-in hybrid vehicles to the fleet targets from 2035 onwards, as well as the Union methodology developed in Articles 7(10) and 12(3a), and shall set out a pathway to fully zero-emission road mobility after 2035 on the basis of all related knowledge and experience gained.
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 432 #

2021/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Annex I – part C (new)
(2a) in Annex I, a new Part C is added: 'Calculation of the CO2 savings achieved through the use of alternative fuels pursuant to Article 11a The total (origin) of all CO2 savings credits (credittotal) in g in year t pursuant to Article 11a shall be calculated using the formula: credittotal,t = ∑𝒌(𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍𝒌,𝒕 × 𝑪𝑶𝟐𝒓𝒆𝒇 × 𝑪𝑶𝟐𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒌) + bankingt-1 The total (usage) of all CO2 savings credits is also calculated using the formula: credittotal,t = creditfleet,t + ∑𝒋𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒗𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒍𝒆,𝒋,𝒕 + bankingt The CO2 reduction amount in g credited in year t to the specific average emissions in accordance with Article 11a(1) (reductionamountfleet) shall be calculated using the formula: 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒕,𝒕 reduction amountfleet,t = 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒈𝒆 × 𝒗𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒕 The CO2 reduction amount credited in year t to an individual vehicle “j” in accordance with Article 11a(2) (reduction amountvehicle,j,t) shall be calculated using the formula: 𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒗𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒍𝒆,𝒋,𝒕 reduction amountvehicle,j,t = 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒈𝒆 Where: ∑𝒌(.) Total of all alternative fuels placed on the market across all fuel types ∑𝒋(.) Total of all CO2 reductions credited to individual vehicles pursuant to Article 11a(2) fuelk,t Contributed or allocated quantity in MJ of an alternative fuel k placed on the market in year t CO2ref CO2 emission comparator for fossil fuels in g/MJ pursuant to Directive (EU) 2018/2001 CO2savingk Greenhouse gas emissions saving of each alternative fuel pursuant Directive (EU) 2018/2001 in comparison to fossil fuels in % bankingt Alternative fuels credits not used and transferred by a manufacturer in year t creditfleet,t Total emission reduction credits in g CO2 credited in year t pursuant to Article 11a(1) mileage Average expected lifetime distance driven in km of a manufacturer’s newly registered vehicle. According to historical values 180,000 km can be used. This is in line with the Report for the European Commission by Ricardo-AEA (Ref: Ares (2014)2298698) the average diesel car lifetime mileage is approximately 208,000 km while petrol lifetime mileages fluctuate between 160,000 and 170,000 km. Diesel cars accounted for approx. 35% of new passenger cars in 2018. vehiclest Number of vehicles registered by a manufacturer in year t
2022/02/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 52 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) A statistical knowledge base is necessary to design, implement, monitor, evaluate and review policies related to agriculture in the Union, in particular the common agricultural policy (‘CAP’), including eco-schemes and rural development measures, as well as Union policies relating to, among other things, the environment, climate change adaptation and mitigation, land use, regions, public health, food safety, plant protection, animal health and animal welfare and the sustainable development goals of the United Nations.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 64 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) The collection of statistical data, in particular on agricultural input and output, should aim, among other things, to inform the decision-making process with updated data to support the monitoring of CAP implementation and its contribution to the European Green Deal with the related ‘farm to fork’ and ‘biodiversity’ strategies and future CAP reforms.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 70 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) High quality harmonised statistical data are important to assess the state and trends of agricultural input and output in the Union, the functioning of markets, and food security and to assess the sustainability as well as the environmental, economic and social impacts of Union and national policies. Those data include, but are not limited to, livestock and meat statistics, the production and use of eggs, and the production and use of milk and milk products. Statistics on the area, yield and production of arable crops, vegetables, various permanent crops and permanent grasslands and commodity balances are also important. Increasingly, statistics on the sales and use of plant protection products and fertilisers are needed with improved data collection methods and better coherence with sector-specific legislation.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 76 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) A large part of the European agricultural area consists of grasslands. The production of those areas was not considered to be important in the past, so no production data have been included in crop statistics. As the impact of permanent grasslands and ruminants on the environment has become more important due to climate change, statistics on grassland productionpermanent grassland and animal grazing are needed.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 80 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) Comparable statistics from all Member States on agricultural input and output are important to determine the development of the CAP and to monitor CAP implementation through the national strategic plans in view of its contribution to the European Green Deal targets. Standard classifications and common definitions should therefore be used insofar as possible for variables.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 82 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) The data needed to compile statistics should, where possible, be collected in a manner with the least costs and administrative burden. It is therefore necessary to identify on respondents and Member States. It is therefore necessary to maximise the use of existing data sources, increase synergies and efficiency between existing data sources and optimise the data collection methods used. Where possible owners of sources of the required data andcould be identified, it should be ensured that theseat data can be used for statistics in full compliance with the private rights of the individuals and data ownership.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 86 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) The datasets to be transmitted cover several statistical domains. In order to maintain a flexible approach that allows the statistics to be adapted when data requirements change, only the domains, topics and detailed topics should be specified in the basic regulation, with the detailed data sets specified in implementing acts. The collection of the detailed data sets should not impose significant additional costs which result in a disproportionate and unjustified burden on agricultural holdings and on Member States.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 91 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) It should be possible to collect data on ad-hoc subjects related to agricultural input and output at a specific time in order to supplement the data collected on a regular basis with complementary data on subjects that require more information, emerging phenomena or innovations. However, in order to ensure transparency, legal certainty and to minimise administrative burden on respondents and Member States, the collection of ad-hoc data should be done as an exception, after a thorough feasibility study has been carried out on the need for producing new statistics and the stakeholders have been consulted. National authorities should have access to financial support from the Union to cover implementation costs related to the ad-hoc data collection.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 94 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) In order to improve the efficiency of the statistical production processes of the ESS and to reduce the administrative burden on respondents, national statistical institutes (‘NSIs’) and other national authorities should have the right to access and use, promptly and free of charge, any administrative data that are gathered for public purposes, irrespective of whether they are held by public or private bodies. Those data are to be collected for a specific purpose and should not be further processed or made public in a way that is incompatible with that purpose. In addition, those data should only be accessed by authorised persons with the necessary qualifications. NSIs and other national authorities should also be able to integrate those administrative data with statistics, to the extent that such data are necessary for developing, producing and disseminating European agricultural statistics, in accordance with Article 17a of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 95 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) Any processing of personal data under this Regulation is subject to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (25a) and provisions adopted in accordance with that Regulation. Collected data should only be used for as long as is strictly necessary for the relevant analyses to be carried out. Data disclosure should take into account the private rights of the individuals and data ownership. _________________ 25aRegulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 96 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 b (new)
(20b) Increasingly, agricultural data is generated through digital farming practices, where the farmer remains the main data provider, responsible for the collection, processing and management of agricultural data. The Code of Conduct on Agricultural Data Sharing by Contractual Agreement serves as a good basis for improving transparency, responsibility and trust when farmers share machine-generated data.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 97 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) Member States or responsible national authorities should endeavour to modernise data collection modes insofar as possible. The use of digital solutions should be promotedand land monitoring tools, such as the Union's Earth observation programme Copernicus, should be promoted. Fast and reliable internet connection is needed in rural, mountainous and remote areas to make use of online surveys, satellite information, and machine-generated and big data.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 108 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) An impact assessment has beenon the Strategy for Agricultural Statistics for 2020 and beyond was carried out in 2016 in accordance with the principle of sound financial management, in order to focus the statistical programme established by this Regulation on the need for effectiveness in achieving the objectives and in order to incorporate budgetary constraints. Given the latest policy developments, stemming from the CAP new delivery model and the European Green Deal together with the underlying Farm to Fork and biodiversity strategies, that impact assessment should be updated accordingly to better reflect new data needs.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 110 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) In order to take into account emerging data needs mainly stemming from new developments in agriculture, from revised legislation and from changing policy priorities, 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 order to amend the detailed topics listed in this Regulation and to establish the topics and detailed topics to be provided and other practical arrangements for the collection of ad hoc data as laid down in this Regulation. When adopting such delegated acts, the Commission should take into account aspects, such as cost and administrative burdens on agricultural holdings and Member States. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during the preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations are conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Inter- institutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making (25 ). 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 State experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. _________________ 25 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 112 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation’s, implementation, the Commission should be given implementing powersing powers should be conferred on the Commission with a view to specifying the datasets linked to the topics and detailed topics listed in the Annex and the technical elements of the data to be provided, to establish the lists and descriptions of the variables and other practical arrangements for the collection of ad hoc data, and to set out the practical arrangements for and contents of the quality reports. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (26 ). When exercising those powers, the Commission should take into account aspects such as cost and administrative burdens on agricultural holdings and Member States. _________________ 26 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.).
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 149 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8
8. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 14 amending the detailed topics set out in the Annex.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 157 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point c a (new)
(ca) a list of reference fertilizers for which prices have to be collected;
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 164 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. When the Commission adopts the delegated acts in accordance with paragraph 1, the following conditions shall be met: (a) the delegated act shall not impose significant additional costs resulting in a disproportionate and unjustified burden on agricultural holdings and on Member States; (b) a maximum of one new topic and three detailed topics is added over a period of five consecutive years.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 165 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Moreover, as regards adoption of delegated acts referred to in paragraph 1, the feasibility of new data collection, including the availability of appropriate data sources and production techniques, statistical quality and comparability, the costs and burden involved, shall be tested through the feasibility studies, to be carried out by the Commission or, on a voluntary basis, by Member States with appropriate financing in accordance with Article 11 of this Regulation. Before launching any feasibility study under this paragraph, the Commission shall assess whether the new statistics can be based on the information available in the relevant administrative sources at Union level in order to harmonise the concepts used, where possible, and in order to minimise additional burden on national statistical institutes and other national authorities and enhance the use of existing data in accordance with Article 17a of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 166 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts referred to in paragraph 1 starting with the reference year [insert 2 years after entering into force of the regulation] and with a minimum of 2five years between each ad hoc data collection.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 170 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 15 not later than 128 months before the beginning of the reference year.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 186 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. For that purpose, the Member States shall request from professional users of plant protection products, in electronic format, records covering at least the name of the plant protection product, the dose of application, the main area and the crop where the plant protection product was used in accordance with this Regulation.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 195 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. National authorities responsible for complying with the requirements of this Regulation shall have the right to access and use, promptly and free of charge, data, including individual data on enterprises and agricultural holdings in administrative files compiled on their national territory pursuant to Article 17a of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009. The national authorities and the owners of the administrative records shall establish the necessary cooperation mechanisms for such access. That access shall also be granted in cases where the competent authority has delegated tasks to be carried out on its behalf to private or semi-public bodies. Data are to be collected for a specific purpose and may only be used for as long as is strictly necessary for the relevant analyses to be carried out and may not be further processed or made public in a way that is incompatible with that purpose. Data disclosures shall take into account the private rights of the individuals and data ownership.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 207 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. For the implementation of this Regulation, the Union mayshall provide grants to the national statistical institutes and other national authorities referred to in Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 in order to cover the costs of implementation costs of an ad hoc data collectionof this Regulation, as well as the costs of an ad hoc data collection and the costs of feasibility studies as referred in Article 6(1b).
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 214 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Where the application of this Regulation or of the implementing measures and delegated acts adopted pursuant to them necessitates major adaptations in a national statistical system of a Member State, the Commission may adopt implementing acts granting derogations to Member States for a maximum duration of twohree years.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 220 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 5(8) and Article 6(1) and (2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an undetermined period period of five years from [Publications Office: please insert exactthe date of entry into force of theis 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 five-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.
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 232 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex – point c – table – row 3
(c) Agricultural price statistics Absolute input Fertilisers AnnualMonthly or Calendar year prices quarterly Feedingstuff Annually Calendar year Energy Annually Calendar year
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 239 #

2021/0020(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex – point d – table – row 4
(d) Statistics on nutrients and plant protection products Plant protection Plant protection products Annually Every five years Calendar year products placed on the market Use of plant protection Annually Calendar year products in agriculture
2021/06/25
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 55 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the need for the involvement of all relevant actors at the European, national, regional and local level so that concrete actions can be taken to implement the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and to tackle the shortcomings in the implementation of the Birds and Habitats Directives;
2021/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 58 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Without jeopardising the conservation objectives and requirements set within the Nature Directives, recognises that the flexibility of implementation approaches that take into account specific national circumstances contributes to the reduction and progressive resolution of conflicts and problems between nature protection and socioeconomic activities;
2021/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 62 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Recalls that the coexistence of people and large carnivores, particularly wolves, can have negative impacts in certain regions on the sustainable development of ecosystems and inhabited rural areas, including certain types of farming, which are beneficial for biodiversity;
2021/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 64 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Stresses that extensively managed farmland (e.g. alpine regions) offers precious habitats for numerous protected species, which only find all prerequisites for their continued existence on this extensively managed farmland; highlights that a growing population of protected large carnivore species can endanger traditional forms of extensive land management, which can lead to a threat to other protected species thriving in these unique extensively managed habitats;
2021/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 66 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Highlights that some natural habitats develop better than others under changing climatic conditions and that these habitats are also in natural competition with each other (e.g. certain grassland and forest habitats); stresses that certain species ongoing population development will lead to a change in opportunity for other species population development in the future (e.g. large carnivores and their prey); recalls that in certain areas biodiversity should be managed in order to allow for a balanced development of all protected species present in a habitat;
2021/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 67 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 f (new)
2f. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take concrete measures to address these issues, so as not to endanger the sustainable development of rural areas, while recognising the available flexibility within Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora;
2021/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 69 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 g (new)
2g. Underlines that correct implementation of nature legislation not only falls in the responsibility of Member States, but also with the European Commission including the need for an assessment procedure to adopt the protection status of species in particular regions to be amended as soon as the desired conservation status is reached, in accordance with Article 19 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora;
2021/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 276 #

2020/2273(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the importance of plant protection products and tools for the stability of agricultural production and the sustainability of farmers’ incomes; considers that, although progress has been made, a substantial reduction in the use and risks of chemicalhazardous pesticides is needed, but emphasizes the need to assess the impact of this measure; stresses the key role of integrated pest management in reducing pesticide dependency, and urges the Member States to ensure it is applied including the availability of new bio- pesticides and its implementation is assessed systematically; stresses that farmers need a bigger toolbox of crop protection solutions and methods, as well as bolstered training and advisory systems;
2021/01/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 261 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the EU authorisation procedure for plant protection products is one of the most stringent in the world;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 485 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the farm to fork strategy as an important step in ensuring a sustainable, fair and resilient food system, which is central to achieving the goals set out in the European Green Deal and in the SDGs; emphasises the inextricable links between healthy people, healthy societies and a healthy planet, encourages the Commission to; recognises the need for a realistic and balanced approach in the implementation of the strategy in which all three dimensions of sustainability (economic, environmental and social) should be acknowledged and integrated; encourages the Commission to conduct a comprehensive evidence-based impact assessment before translateing the strategy into concrete legislative and non- legislative action as soon as possible; ;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 567 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the announcement of an impact-assessed proposal for a legislative framework for sustainable food systemCalls on the Commission before proposing any targets to conduct a comprehensive evidence-based impact assessment of all strategies combined on individual and cumulative impacts on the social and economic sustainability of agriculture in the EU, generational renewal, food security and prices, and the potential risks of displacing biodiversity losses abroad by the replacement of local agricultural production with imports; invites the Commission to use this proposal to set outimpact assessment to analyse a holistic common food policy aimed at reducing the environmental and climate footprint of the EU food system in order to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 and strengthen its resilience to ensure food security in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss, leading a global transition towards sustainability from farm to fork, based on the principle of a multifunctional agricultural sector while ensuring consistency between policies by taking into account the existing legislation in order to enable all actors in the European food system to develop long- term plans based on realistic and transparent objectives; suggests that the respective base lines and progress achieved in each Member State be taken into account, while promoting the exchange of know-how and best practices between Member States; stresses the need to include the entire food and beverage chains including processing, marketing, distribution and retail;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 573 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the announcement of an impact-assessed proposal for a legislative framework for sustainable food systems; invites the Commission to use this proposal to set out a holistic common food policy aimed at reducing the environmental and climate footprint of the EU food system in order to make Europe the first climate- neutral continent by 2050 and strengthen its resilience to ensure food security in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss, leading a global transition towards sustainability from farm to fork, based on the principle of a multifunctional agricultural sector while ensuring consistency between policies by taking into account the existing legislation in order to enable all actors in the European food system to develop long-term plans based on realistic and transparent objectives; suggests that the respective base lines and progress achieved in each Member State be taken into account, while promoting the exchange of know-how and best practices between Member States; stresses the need to include the entire food and beveragesupply chains including processing, marketing, distribution and retail; calls for a structured dialogue between the Commission, European Parliament, Member States and food system stakeholders to discuss gaps, opportunities, challenges and trade-offs in the development and implementation of a holistic common EU food policy;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 722 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the decision to revise the directive on the sustainable use of pesticides and to further reduction targets fore the environmental and health impact of pesticides, fertilisers, and antibiotics; recalls that the EU has the most stringent authorisation procedure for Plant Protection products; emphasises the importance of pursuing these targetobjectives through holistic and circular approaches, such as agroecologicalsustainable practices; insissupports that each Member State should establish robust quantitative reduction targetspromote the sustainable use of these products and establish reduction corridors based on an evidence-based impact assessments and base lines for each member state, accompanied by well- defined support measures ensuring accountability at all levels to help reach these targets; reiterates its call for the translation into legislation of the above targets and objectives and calls on the Commission to clarify how it will deal with individual Member States’ contributions to Union-wide targets and to clarify the methods, baselines for these targetsand reference periods for these targets; underlines the importance of establishing baselines with flexibility so that frontrunners in reduction of the use of pesticides, fertilisers and antibiotics are rewarded and not punished;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 745 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the decision to revise the directive on the sustainable use of pesticides and the reduction targets for pesticides, fertilisers, and antibiotics; emphasises the importance of pursuing these targets through holistic and circular approaches, such as ag"protecological practicested cropping” of fruits and vegetables in modern greenhouses, which enable more sustainable food production and contributes to food security, food safety, more resource efficiency and less food waste along the whole food supply chain; insists that each Member State should establish robust quantitative reduction targets, accompanied by well- defined support measures ensuring accountability at all levels to help reach these targets; reiterates its call for the translation into legislation of the above targets and objectives and calls on the Commission to clarify how it will deal with individual Member States’ contributions to Union- wide targets and to clarify the baselines for these targets;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 784 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that access to safe and efficient plant protection is essential to enable farmers to prevent naturally occurring food-borne contaminants such as carcinogenic mycotoxins, which put the safety of our food at risk; stresses that integrated pest management(IPM) is only possible when farmers have adequate and enough resources; therefore stresses the need to come up with an innovation and substitution principle for IPM, meaning that before a substance/product is taken from the market, the Commission needs to be sure that adequate alternatives are available, to ensure that farmers have access to an adequate toolbox of safe, effective and affordable solutions, as well as access to the latest knowledge, technology and the best advisory services;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 822 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Stresses that any reduction of chemical PPPs must be accompanied by an innovation principle; calls on the Commission to consider the importance of a regulatory framework that encourages innovation and research in order to develop better and safer plant protection products and alternatives, including the development and employment of new innovative techniques, such as precision farming and new breeding techniques; calls on the Commission to publish the study on the potential of new genomic techniques which should be the basis for a proper regulatory framework;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 848 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Stresses the need for the establishment of an Integrated Nutrient Management plan in conjunction with the introduction of the farm sustainability tool for nutrients(FaST) already proposed by the European Commission; points out that a successful Integrated Nutrient Management plan must include better conditions and incentives for the application of modern fertilization technologies combined with modern application technologies;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 894 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the importance of recognising the significant impact of agriculture and especially animal productionRecalls that agriculture and forestry play an important role in addressing climate change adaptation and mitigation; emphasises that EU agriculture has reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during the last 30 years and reminds that the emissions from EU agriculture are among the lowest worldwide per produced unit; emphasises the importance of recognising the both positive and negative impact of agriculture on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and land use; stresses the need to enhance natural carbon sinks and reduce agricultural emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide, in particular in the feed and livestock sectors; calls fall sectors; calls for harmonised calculation methods for methane and then a regulatory framework that incentivises progressive reductions in all GHG emissions in these sectors through the introduction of a carbon market place or cregulatory measures and targets to ensure progressive reductions diting schemes which incentivises to deliver on climate objectives; reiterates that especially the methane reduction calculation should consider innovative feed additives and nutrition management plans, as well as innovative husbandry practices; supports the stimulating uptake of regenerative agriculture practices, improving access to technologies, data, training all GHG emissions in these sectors; nd information, and diversifying farmers’ income through carbon sequestration and payments for ecosystem services, thereby increasing their resilience;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 1054 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Expresses its support for market- driven uptake of agricultural land under organic farm management;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 1055 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Points out that increasing settlement pressure means a reduction in the amount of agricultural land in Europe; stresses that organic farming produces significantly less food per area than conventional farming, having in mind the European Commission's call to increase the share of organic land in Europe to 25% by 2030, thus possibly putting at stake food security in Europe by having less agricultural land and less production on the remaining land, therefore encourages the Commission to conduct a comprehensive evidence-based impact assessment on the possible productivity increase of organic farming; calls for a productivity target for organic farming and a correction of the 2030 organic farming target, if proven that organic farming is unable to increase its productivity by the percentage that is necessary to guarantee food security in Europe or if food security can only be achieved by importing products from third countries;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 1106 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the notion of rewarding carbon sequestration in soils; stresses, however, that intensive and industrial agriculturethat low carbon farming and fcarming models with negative impacts on biodiversity should not receive climate funding orbon sequestration models should be incentivised; calls for the proposals to be in line with the environmental objectives and the ‘do no harm’ principle of the Green Deal;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 1167 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the importance of seed security and diversity, notably of promoting EU-grown plant proteins to deliver locally sourced food and feed stuffs with high nutritional value while granting farmers access to quality seeds for plant varieties adapted to the pressures of climate change, including traditional and locally-adapted varieties, while ensuring access to innovative plant breeding in order to contribute to healthy seeds and protect plants against harmful pests and diseases; stresses the great potential of new breeding techniques for plants in sustainable agriculture; raises awareness of the potential negative effects of concentration and monopolisation in the seed sector;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 1387 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Expresses its deep concern about the emergence of zoonotic diseases that are transferred from animals to humans (anthropozoonoses), such as Q fever, avian influenza and the new strain of influenza A (H1N1), which is exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change, the destruction of biodiversity, environmental degradation and our current food production system; calls for a better management of the veterinary prevention and promotion of high standards of animal health and animal welfare also with trading partners in order to prevent spread of zoonotic diseases;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 1875 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the recognition in the strategy that Europeans’ diets are not in line with recommendations for healthy eating, and that a population-wide shift in consumption patterns is needed towards more healthy and plant-based foods and less red and processed meat, sugars, salt, and fats, which will also benefit the environment; emphasises that EU-wide guidelines for sustainable and healthy diets wouldshould be science-based and take into account the cultural and regional diversity of European foods and diets, as well as consumer needs and preferences and would as such bring clarity to consumers on what constitutes a healthy and sustainable diet and inform Member States’ own efforts to integrate sustainability elements in national dietary advice; calls on the Commission to develop such guidelines and specific actions to effectively promote healthy plant-basedand sustainable diets;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 1899 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the recognition in the strategy that Europeans’ diets are not in line with recommendations for healthy eating, and that a population-wide shift in consumption patterns is needwelcomed towards more healthy and plant-based foods and less red and processed meat, sugars, salt, and fats,balanced diet which will also benefit the environment; emphasises that EU-wide guidelines for sustainable and healthy diets would bring clarity to consumers on what constitutes a healthy and sustainable diet and inform Member States’ own efforts to integrate sustainability elements in national dietary advice; calls on the Commission to develop such guidelines and specific actions to effectively promote healthy pbalant-basced diets;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 1999 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for a revision of public procurement legislation, including minimum mandatory criteria in schools and other public institutions to encourage organicsustainably and local foodly production aned food to promote more healthy diets by creating a food environment that enables consumers to make the healthy choice;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 2115 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Underlines the importance EU funding for research and innovation as a key driver in accelerating the transition to a more sustainable, resilient, healthy and inclusive European food system while facilitating investments needed to encourage agro- ecological practices in both social and technological innovationand welcomes the funding from Horizon Europe for investments in research and innovation related to food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and biodiversity; stresses the importance of facilitating investments in sustainable production practices, such as protected cropping systems in modern greenhouses, and the crucial role of farm advisory services in ensuring the transfer of knowledge to the farming community, drawing on the existing specialised training systems for farmers in Member States;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 2143 #

2020/2260(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Urges the Commission to enable the use of innovation and new technologies such as new animal and plant breeding techniques, artificial intelligence and digital technologies; emphasises in particular, the potential of new breeding techniques (NBTs) which could improve the tolerance of plant varieties to water stress and pests, as well as the disease resistance of animals; recommends that each NBT should be analysed on a case-by-case basis and according to strict scientific criteria;
2021/02/18
Committee: ENVIAGRI
Amendment 21 #

2020/2216(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C
C. whereas the proposal for the next multiannual financial framework provides for EUR 10 billion of the Horizon Europe budget to be allocated to research and development (R&D) in agriculture, which should help to develop technological AI infrastructure for the sector, while distributing digital technologies in agriculture, forestry and food industry can lead to growing sufficient raw materials, producing sustainable and affordable food, improving plant protection, protecting animal health and contributing to the rural development;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 25 #

2020/2216(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas plant diseases and pests still cause the loss of around 30% of annual harvests worldwide, digital solutions can detect plant pests and nutrient deficiencies and suggest appropriate measures for specific diseases;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 56 #

2020/2216(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that targeted investments should be made in AI and innovative and efficient tools intended to improve the quality and use of natural resources, such as soil and water for agriculture production in the EU, taking into account the increasing importance of digital solutions in the time of COVID-19 pandemic and the significance of guaranteeing a functioning agriculture and food sector in the EU;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 69 #

2020/2216(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that digitalisation, tailored AI applications and systematic knowledge can lead to more targeted and sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry, while increasing production efficiency and sustainability;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 73 #

2020/2216(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Stresses that appropriate training and expertise must be given to farmers in order to help them acquire, implement and use the right applications;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 75 #

2020/2216(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Stresses that in particular small and medium-sized farms need to be supported in the transition to and the implementation of digital and AI technology;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 76 #

2020/2216(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2 d. Stresses the need to reinforce the synergies between the different structural and investment funds with the objective to help agri-food sectors improve their economic resilience and environmental sustainability;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 80 #

2020/2216(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the family-model of European agriculture should be preserved and that the introduction of AI technologies could be harnessed to support the family model and, to sustain traditional practices; and to improve automated work processes, while finding sustainable solutions to data protection and data security issues and protecting from hacker attacks;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 91 #

2020/2216(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Points out that in order for agriculture to benefit from new digital and AI technologies, universal broadband as well as the new 5G standard coverage need to be completed in rural areas as soon as possible;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 115 #

2020/2216(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on all Member States to include in their common agricultural policy strategic plans and rural development plans measures to support the agriculture research and development as well as the introduction and wider use of safe and reliable AI and innovative tools at affordable rates for beneficiaries;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 122 #

2020/2216(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Believes that the European Union should enable more investments in order to become a competitive player in the field of digital and AI technology, specifically agriculture related technology;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 136 #

2020/2216(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Believes that agriculture technology and knowledge must be shared within the Member States in order to tackle challenges ahead together.
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 100 #

2020/2085(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital N
N. whereas the laying hens directive has been a success; whereas this success is limited, however, given the broad range of approacshown insufficient progress and it did not meet the real needs of laying hens applied by the Member States tond gradually put pressure on change, which its implementation, which has distorted competition in the single market;why alternatives to a cage housing system1a began to be used more in individual Member States; _________________ 1aEuropean Union; End the cage age: Looking for alternatives, 2020; https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/ etudes/STUD/2020/658539/IPOL_STU(20 20)658539_EN.pdf
2021/07/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 103 #

2020/2085(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas it is in the interests of both farmers and consumers to ensure equal conditions in the internal market and at the same time equal conditions for imports of products from third countries;
2021/07/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 105 #

2020/2085(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
Oa. whereas European parliament adopted the resolution of 10 June 2021 on the European Citizens’ Initiative ‘End the Cage Age’ with the objective of phasing out the use of cages in EU animal farming by 2027;
2021/07/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 199 #

2020/2085(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges the Commission's decision to complete the impact assessment of the ban on cage farming prepared by EFSA in 2022 and the revision of animal welfare legislation, including Directive 98/58/EC, by 2023;
2021/07/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 224 #

2020/2085(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that changes must be made after scientific evaluation and with a view to meeting citizens’ needs, with due account for consumers’ choices and purchasing power; calls for shorter supply chains in human nutrition, relying on locally or regionally produced food to provide consumers with better direct access to local food and to support small farmers;
2021/07/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 248 #

2020/2085(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. WarnsPoints out that any potential changes to cages will need to be accompanied by precise and unambiguous definitions of what constitutes a cage; urges the Commission, as part of the implementation of the new legislation, to precisely and clearly define the conditions for the breeding of individual species of animals, including facilities for their breeding, which will be based on examples of good practices of alternative housing systems; in preparing new legislation, the Commission should consider impact studies that identify the increased costs of these farms, as well as the risks associated with the spread of disease, increased stress and aggressive animal behaviour2a; emphasizes that alternative breeds can eliminate these negative elements in the long run; it is necessary to create a system of effective breeding, where animals live in favourable conditions and are also economically prosperous for breeders; _________________ 2aEuropean Union; End the cage age: Looking for alternatives, 2020; https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/ etudes/STUD/2020/658539/IPOL_STU(20 20)658539_EN.pdf
2021/07/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 264 #

2020/2085(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for further special financial support for breeders linked to the transition to an alternative housing system for animals in connection with the implementation of new legislation banning cage farming, to which the European Commission committed by 2027 on the basis of a call from the European parliament´s resolution of 10 June 2021 on the European Citizens’ Initiative ‘End the cage age’;
2021/07/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 270 #

2020/2085(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for financial support to be provided to livestock farmers who must effect a transition on their farms, whether by means of public policies (a coherent combination of different tools, including the CAP) or the market, and for consumers to be provided with clear and transparent information by ensuring clear and reliable labelling of animal products on welfare- related aspects of their production; calls, further, for a positive and non-stigmatising communications strategy to be implemented; calls on the Commission and the Member States to communicate positively and arouse awareness on the importance and quality of work of farmers and animal breeders and the positive effects of the new animal welfare legislation;
2021/07/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 287 #

2020/2085(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Points out that practices intended to improve animal well-being usually incur higher production costs and increase farmers’ workload, and that this must be offset by corresponding remuneration; stresses, by way of example, that phasing in loose housing for pregnant sows would require a 30-year transition period to ensure that the additional costs incurred are recouped from the market, and that the least onerous way of introducing this is to construct new buildings, something that can only be done withdemands the cooperation of the authorities in issuing building permits and to reduce the administrative burden;
2021/07/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 330 #

2020/2085(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Invites the Commission to improve the internal market by devising a harmonised, shared strategy on animal welfare in European countriesincluding changes resulting from new European animal welfare legislation;
2021/07/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 335 #

2020/2085(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Urges the Commission to inform consumers and raise their awareness of the reality of livestock farming and the diversity and origin of production methods by showing, without dogmatism, the care and attention that farmers pay to their animals; invites Member States to incorporate this campaign in school programs;
2021/07/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 361 #

2020/2085(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Asks the Commission to accompany any decision with a scientific and economic impact assessment (including a market studyenvironmental, economic and social impact) taking into account the diversity of farming methods in each sector in the European Union and analysing the situation from both the animal’s (species by species and at different stages of production) and the farmer’s perspective;
2021/07/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 376 #

2020/2085(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Commission to re- evaluate trade agreements with third countries in order to ensure that they meet the same animal welfare and product quality standards;
2021/07/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 12 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that cohesion policy must support strong climate mainstreaming in agriculture and food-related sectors; calls on the Commission to support science and research that encourage investments into low-carbon technologies and innovations to mitigate and adapt to climate change;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 16 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that cohesion policy must support strong climate mainstreaming in agriculture and food-related sectors, while taking into account environmental, social and economic sustainability;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 22 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that preventing and reducing food waste and food loss as well as strengthening local structures and regional value chains are essential to reduce all emissions associated with growing, manufacturing and transporting;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 23 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that, in coherence with Article 2 of the Paris Agreement climate mainstreaming in agriculture must be applied in a manner that does not threaten food production and safeguards food security in the European Union;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 24 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that the aim of the European Green Deal is to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, as well as to protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 34 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that, in orderWelcomes the adopted Multiannual Financial Framework of the Union 2021-2027 (MFF) and Next Generation EU (NGEU), which form a solid financial basis for supporting policies that would enable the Union to reach the target of a 32% reduction in GHG emissions in 2030, allocations from ESI fundss well as for supporting the transition towards climate neutrality in all eligible sectors would have to at least double, and 40% of ERDF resources would need to be allocated to the ‘green, low-carbon objective’1 ; __________________ 1 https://www.caneurope.org/docman/clima te-finance-development/3599-funding- climate-and-energy-transition-in-the- eu/file;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 39 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises that the expenditure from the MFF 2021-2027 and the NGEU for climate target is set at at least 30% of the expenditure, meaning that at least 547 billion EUR of new EU financial resources will be made available for the green transition;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 41 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas local and regional authorities are key actors for implementing Cohesion Policy effectively and delivering an effective response to the urgent threat of climate change; whereas they are responsible for one third of public spending and two thirds of public investment;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 47 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of linking regional environmental strategies to ambitious climate targets that go beyond the overall target of achieving a climate- neutral EU by 2050, taking into account the potentialmajor contribution of the farming, food and forestry sectors, considering that soils and forests are the largest CO2 reservoirs in the world;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 48 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of linking regional environmental strategies to ambitious climate targets that go beyond the overall target of achieving a climate- neutral EU by 2050, taking into account the potential contribution of the farming, food and forestry sectors in providing and developing biogenic resources, materials and substances;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 56 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Insists that the transition towards climate neutrality must be just and inclusive, with particular focus on citizens, living in rural and remote areas;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 68 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that regional environmental strategies should support renewable energy production and resource efficiency in the farming, food and forestry sectors; suggests that the relevant authorities prioritise the most sustainable options, such as wind or solar, and subject bioenergy projects to strict susta while taking into account the competitiveness of these sectors; suggests that the relevant authorities prioritise all renewable energy production options, beneficial for the environment, regional economy, as well as for the inhability criteriatants of the relevant regions;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 72 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that regional environmental strategies should support renewable energy production and resource efficiency in the farming, food and forestry sectors; suggests that the relevant authorities prioritise the most sustainable options, such as wind or solar, and subject bioenergy projects to by applying strict sustainability criteria;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 78 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Insists that regional environmental strategies should pay special attention to supporting the replacement of fossil- intensive materials with renewable and bio-based materials, deriving from forestry and agriculture, as two sectors functioning as carbon emitters, as well as carbon sinks;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 80 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments undertaken under the European Green Deal to implementing the Paris Agreement and the SDGs, taking into consideration social and economic aspects to ensure a fair transition for all territories and their citizens without leaving anyone behind;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 80 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that a phasing-out concept of fossil-based energy for each sector is necessary in order to contribute towards the aims of the Green Deal and climate neutrality;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 82 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Emphasises that sustainable and close-to-nature forest management is crucial for continuous greenhouse gas absorption from the atmosphere and also allows to provide renewable and climate- friendly raw material for wood products which store carbon and can act as a substitute to fossil-based materials and fuels; underlines that the "triple role" of forests (sink, storage and substitution) contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions release to the atmosphere, while ensuring that forests continue to grow and provide many other services, and should therefore play an integral part of regional environmental strategies;
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 83 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that the aim of the European Green Deal is to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, as well as to protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 92 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the need for local and regional authorities to make a clear political commitment to achieving the climate targets, as well as the urgency to equip them with relevant financial and administrative tools to reach those targets;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 95 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on all the local and regional authorities to adopt local and regional climate strategies translating EU-level targets to concrete local targets, based on a holistic place-based or area-oriented approach that would provide long term vision for a climate transition and a better use of financial resources under the Cohesion Policy;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 108 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Insists that the transition towards climate neutrality must be just and inclusive, with particular focus on citizens, living in rural and remote areas;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 122 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that it is paramount to fully uphold multi-level governance and partnership principles under Cohesion Policy, as local and regional authorities have direct competencies on the environment and climate change, implementing 90% of the climate adaptation and 70% of climate mitigation actions;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 126 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on all levels of government to do their utmost to encourage cross- administrative cooperation, including cross-vertical government cooperation, interregional, intermunicipal and cross- border cooperation to share knowledge and examples of best practice on climate change projects and initiatives financed under the Cohesion Policy;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 129 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasises the importance of the Smart Villages concept in tackling climate related challenges of the Union and welcomes its integration in the future CAP, Cohesion and Regional policy of the Union; Insists that member states include the Smart Villages approach in their Operational Programme for the Implementation of the EU Cohesion Policy at national and regional level, as well as in their national CAP Strategic Plans, which will require the preparation of Smart Villages Strategies1a at national level; Emphasises the role of LEADER/CLLD approach while implementing Smart Villages Strategies, which should have a strong focus on digitalisation, sustainability and innovation. __________________ 1a Article 72 b (Amendment 513) of the European Parliament's 1st reading position on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the Common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 132 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasizes that investments in sustainable green infrastructures on local and regional level through EU Cohesion Policy are essential to combat the impacts of climate change on agriculture and forestry and to improve climate resilience of people, nature and economy.
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 133 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights that cohesion policy must focus on the comprehensive transition of the European economy towards bioeconomy based on biogenic resources from agriculture and forestry.
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 136 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Highlights that cohesion policy and regional environmental strategies need to pay particular attention on increasing the use of wood from sustainable forestry in all parts of economy (especially construction sector) as wood bears the unique property of storing huge amounts of CO2 while substituting energy-intensive resources such as steel and concrete.
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 137 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls to ensure greater coherence and coordination between the Cohesion Policy and other EU policies to improve policy integration of climate aspects, design more effective source based polices, provide targeted EU funding and, consequently, improve implementation of climate policies on the ground;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 139 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Stresses that more synergies between various funding sources at the EU, national and regional levels are needed, as well as stronger links between public and private financing to increase the effectiveness of regional environment strategies in the fight against climate change;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 139 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Stresses that ongoing agricultural practices and green infrastructure initiatives in agriculture and forestry sectors have a positive effect on carbon stocks and the greenhouse gas balances in the Member States.
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 140 #

2020/2074(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Recalls that current EU policy initiatives must take into account the long-term competitiveness of the European economy and the concerns of small and medium sized enterprises.
2020/12/17
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 146 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls for increased employment of green and blue investment and innovation under the Cohesion Policy, as well as expanded use of Nature Based Solutions;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 158 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Supports the call from the European Committee of the Regions that calls for a direct access to European funds for local and regional authorities (from the European budget as well as from other European financial institutions such as the EIB) for combating the climate crisis and making local communities more resilient, while paving the way for recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic; more specifically, additional instruments granting a direct access to the EU funds such as Urban Innovative Actions under the ERDF (Art. 8) or the future European Urban Initiative-post 2020 under the ERDF/CF Regulation (Art. 10), should be set up, especially for the Green Deal projects;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 164 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes the adoption of the Multiannual Financial Framework of the Union for the period 2021-2027 and the Next Generation EU Covid-19 recovery package which are setting at least 30% of the their expenditure for climate target, meaning that at least 547 billion EUR of new EU financial resources will be made available for the green transition;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 185 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Underlines that regional environmental strategies should support renewable energy production and resource efficiency in the farming, food and forestry sectors while taking into account the competitiveness of these sectors; suggests that the relevant authorities prioritise all renewable energy production options, beneficial for the environment, regional economy, as well as for the inhabitants of the relevant regions;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 186 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Insists that regional environmental strategies should pay special attention to supporting the replacement of fossil- intensive materials with renewable and bio-based materials, deriving from forestry and agriculture, as two sectors functioning as carbon emitters, as well as carbon sinks;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 187 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Emphasises that sustainable and close-to-nature forest management is crucial for continuous greenhouse gas absorption from the atmosphere and also allows to provide renewable and climate- friendly raw material for wood products which store carbon and can act as a substitute to fossil-based materials and fuels; underlines that the "triple role" of forests (sink, storage and substitution) contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions release to the atmosphere, while ensuring that forests continue to grow and provide many other services, and should therefore play an integral part of regional environmental strategies;
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 211 #

2020/2074(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Emphasises the importance of the Smart Villages concept in tackling climate related challenges of the Union and welcomes its integration in the future CAP, Cohesion and Regional policy of the Union; insists that member states include the Smart Villages approach in their Operational Programme for the Implementation of the EU Cohesion Policy at national and regional level, as well as in their national CAP Strategic Plans, which will require the preparation of Smart Villages Strategies1a at national level; emphasises the role of LEADER/CLLD approach while implementing Smart Villages Strategies, which should have a strong focus on digitalisation, sustainability and innovation; _________________ 1a 1a Article 72 b (Amendment 513) of the European Parliament's 1st reading position on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing rules on support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the Common agricultural policy (CAP Strategic Plans) and financed by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council
2021/01/13
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas the principle of equality between women and men is a core value of the EU, enshrined in the Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; whereas gender mainstreaming should therefore be implemented and integrated as a horizontal principle in all EU activities and policies;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 20 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas Article 174 TFEU provides that 'in order to promote its overall harmonious development, the Union shall develop and pursue its actions leading to the strengthening of its economic, social and territorial cohesion. In particular, the Union shall aim at reducing disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions';
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 24 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas cohesion policy is as an important policy tool to support gender equalityhat has proven its relevance by achieving significant progress towards equality between citizens and territorial balance;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 29 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas promoting gender equalityequality, be it between men and women, regions or generations, among others, is important to reduce regional economic and social disparities and for ensuring the long-term sustainable development of regions;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 44 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas gender-disaggregated datathe study and comparison of disaggregated data, based on reliable and verified sources, and the adoption of appropriate selection procedures are considered useful for promoting gender equalitythe identification of possible inequalities or injustices on which to act and also to develop effective policies to uphold equal rights and freedoms among citizens;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 50 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas policy coherence is lacking in the area of gender equality, and whereas a unified system facilitating an identical understanding and implementation of gender mainstreaming in the EU institutions does not yet exist;deleted
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 59 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas the EU Recovery Fund focuses on economic stimuli for sectors with a high share of male employment, which risks increasing gender inequalities in employmentthat have been hit particularly hard by the health crisis and the subsequent economic crisis and whereas the impact on European society as a whole will therefore have long-term effects on the education, employability and future of these citizens; commends the rapid response of the European institutions and the willingness to support European society;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 62 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas recent decades have seen the greatest ever progress in the area of equality between men and women thanks to the project of rights and freedoms on which the European Union is founded, that is our liberal democracies;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 66 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
H b. whereas as European citizens we should be proud of having achieved equal rights and obligations, freedoms and opportunities between men and women, and whereas we should therefore promote this successful model across the world, especially where such inequalities persist, where women are persecuted and their rights are violated simply because they are women;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 68 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)
H c. whereas women and men at the forefront of the fight for equality have shown commitment, courage and leadership; whereas these citizens helped build the European area of rights and freedoms which we enjoy and in which we live;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 69 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H d (new)
H d. whereas it is important that today women lead some of the most important institutions and hold some of the most prominent political posts in Europe, symbolising the equal opportunities that we have achieved in our society, doing away with the role of women as victims or as supporting actors;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 71 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the importance of cohesion policy in promoting gender equalityequal opportunities between people and between regions and the EU Gender Equality Strategy; recalls that all policy goals need appropriate resources dedicated to their implementation;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 82 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. BelieveConsiders that EU rules should be written in a clear and explicit way, and be binding in relation to gender equalityway that facilitates their application always for the benefit of citizens;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 89 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the regprettable the downgrading of gender equality in the public debate andsentativeness of all social groups is adequately reflected in the public sphere, although it might be appropriate to highlight the disappearance from the debate of the elderly, who are not consulted or represented to an extent commensurate with the impact that public policies have on their daily lives, and calls for this to be taken into account in the policy agenda at EU and national level in post-2020 cohesion policy;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 90 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the importance of a coordinated governance framework on gender equalitybetween all administrations involved as well as managers, national guidelines and technical support, and stronger scrutiny at EU level after the adoption of operational programmes; calls, furthermore, for account to be taken of the connection with the national plans resulting from the recovery plan for the development of the economic and social development objectives of these programmes;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 95 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Points out the insufficient trainingConsiders it necessary to boost skills and capacity-building ofin Managing Authorities and implementing partners as regards the gender dimension ofevaluation of comparative equality data from the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds), as well as the insufficient gender-oriented monitoring and evaluation systems as regards managing and disaggregating useful data aimed at identifying possible inequalities between citizens;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 100 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the lack of a binding gender equality strategy at national and regional level and a lack of awareness as regards the benefits of pursuing gender equalityequal opportunities for women and men for socio-economic growth and sustainable development;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 110 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that programme stakeholders and monitoring committees still lack expertise on the implementation of a gender perspective in concrete projects, especially in European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) interventions; considers there to be a lack of guidelines, training programmes and concrete examples of good practice to address thihould be equipped with clearer indicators of programme efficiency and effectiveness, in line with the objectives set, especially in European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) interventions;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 140 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the crucial role of cohesion policy in investing in high-quality public services, both for combating genderthe various inequalities that may exist and for building social resilience and coping with economic, social and health crises;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 143 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Recalls that cohesion policy aims at the harmonious development of the regions through the objective of economic convergence, thus contributing to the well-being of citizens; believes that the reality of European citizens depends on the different contexts in which they develop and that giving preference to some groups over others can give rise to undesirable effects and new forms of discrimination.
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 155 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for compulsory requirements on gender equality objectives to be introducedareful account to continue to be taken of the objectives of equality and of greater opportunities in all post-2020 operational programmes, with specific and interdisciplinary measures to be translated into all operations;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 160 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Strongly supports the ex ante requirement ofpossibility for each Member State, in the free exercise of its powers, to developing a national gender equality strategy to underpinhat can be taken into account in connection with cohesion policy interventions;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 169 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the importance of partnerships with gender equality bodies and their involvement in all programme phases; believes that all bodies created in the area of cohesion policy should be gender balancedthe cooperation of civil society and its involvement in all programme phases;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 176 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that a gender impact assessment should be a mandatn assessment of possible inequalities should forym part of Member States’ evaluations on how the funds are spent and whether compliance with gender equalityestablished targets is respected;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 180 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that gender mainstreaming must be applied in all stages of the budgetary process; stresses the need to track spending on gender equality in all budget lines, not just in targeted measures, and to assess the final impact of the budgetary lines on gender equality; requests that the Commission, in cooperation with the European Court of Auditors, propose a methodology to that end; recommends the use of criteria such as the national median wage and the median annual gross income in purchasing power parity;deleted
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 185 #

2020/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on all institutions to provide guidance documents and training sessions, so as to disseminate concrete examples of good practices on gender mainstreaming; stresses, moreover, that at the project selecintegration, stage the criteria for gender mainstreaming should be strengthened through higher scoring and requirements for more practical actions; recommends making use of the existing tools developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) such as its toolkit for gender budgeting in the ESI Fundsound management and equality;
2020/12/14
Committee: REGI
Amendment 7 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas demographic change varies considerably across Member States and their regions, with rural and disadvantaged areas most prompt to shrinking and ageing population;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 10 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas the worrying demographic trends in EU rural areas exacerbate the socio-economic divide and increase the risk of poverty and social exclusion;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 11 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
A c. whereas the upcoming Green Paper on Ageing and Long-term Vision for Rural Areas will outline the EU strategy to tackle the impact of demographic change on our social- economic fabric;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 12 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A d (new)
A d. whereas farmers are at the heart of Europe’s rural areas; whereas around one third of family farm managers were aged 65 or over in 2016;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 13 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A e (new)
A e. whereas generational renewal is one of CAP’s post-2020 specific objectives; whereas knowledge transfer and intergenerational learning are crucial to increasing cooperation and solidarity between generations, thus bridging the generational gap;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 24 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas CAP remains the key instrument to support the rural economy and job creation in rural areas;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 26 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas the European Green Deal should tap into the full potential of older generation on the way to green and digital transition;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 27 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B c (new)
B c. whereas COVID pandemic increased the vulnerability, the digital and social exclusion of elderly people in rural areas;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 33 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the current political approach, based on a limited and damaging vision (‘any job at any cost’), should be phased out so that employment and work can be seen in a longer-term perspective of the individual’s working life;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 37 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Reminds the specific nature of family farming, which blends agricultural activity and family life with older farmers remaining active beyond the age of retirement;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 43 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recognizes the potential of elderly people, incl. farmers, to become the driving force of a vibrant silver economy in the rural areas based on social innovation, inclusive rural communities and healthier living environment; calls on the Commission to carefully study this potential when building its long-term vision for rural areas and active ageing;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 54 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that an ageing workforce and the lack of generational renewal constitute a more serious issue in agriculture than in other sectors; believes that addressing market uncertainty and lack of profitability in farming enterprises are key to reversing this trend;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 57 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Reiterates some of the obstacles to generational renewal in agriculture, linked to access to land and farm transfer from one generation to the next. Older farmers, faced by the risk of low pensions, income foregone (incl. CAP payments) and social exclusion in rural areas post- retirement, tend to remain active and keep their farms longer; underlines, in this regard, the need for tailored policy instruments to guarantee smooth farm transition and active aging for older farmers in the rural communities;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 61 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Believes that farm partnerships between older and younger generations are key to deepening intergenerational solidarity, knowledge transfer and mutual learning, which is particularly important for the uptake of new technologies and digital skills in farming;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 65 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that family workers still represent the vast majority of agricultural labour in Europe, but notes that this type of labour has been steadily declining for years and is expected to decline further in the near future, it is therefore necessary to support the next generation of family farmers as well as new young farmers, as this support is integrated in the CAP;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 68 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Reminds that elderly people in remote, mountainous and rural areas are more prompt to digital and social exclusion, which was exacerbated by Covid-19;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 69 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls upon the Commission and the Member States to carefully target Next Generation EU recovery package to help mitigate the negative impact of Covid-19 on the older generation;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 72 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Considers it important to recall that maintaining agricultural employment has direct implications for keeping rural economies alive; underlines the positive role played by CAP in poverty reduction and the creation of jobs and growth in rural areas; believes in addition that the challenge faced by all farmers in understanding the role of, and engaging with, modern technology and innovation in agriculture should not be underestimated; therefore stresses the importance of lifelong vocational training, advisory services and knowledge exchange, both within and outside the framework of the CAP.
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 79 #

2020/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Considers that the EU’s green and digital transition should harness the full potential of ageing rural communities; recalls in this regard the importance of ensuring access to broadband internet and basic services in rural areas, the uptake of e-skills and new approaches to sustainable development, such as the concept of smart villages and sustainable food system transformation;
2020/10/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 7 #

2020/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament Resolution of 19 June 2020 on European protection of cross-border and seasonal workers in the context of the COVID-19crisis (2020/2664(RSP)),
2020/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 19 #

2020/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas an estimated 800 000 to 1 million seasonal workers are being hired in the EU each year, mainly in the agri- food sector;
2020/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 23 #

2020/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas COVID-19 highlighted the crucial role of seasonal workers for ensuring food security and the smooth functioning of the food supply chain at the peak of the public health crisis;
2020/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 40 #

2020/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that better legal frameworks and a greater focus on the implementation and enforcement of labour law are urgently needed, including with regard to employment rights and social security coverage, especially for atypical work and exploited labour with cross- border and seasonal workers being particularly vulnerable;
2020/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 45 #

2020/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes with concern the precarious working and living conditions to which seasonal and cross-border workers are often exposed and calls on the Member State to ensure their equal treatment, social protection and access to healthcare;
2020/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 61 #

2020/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that family workers still represent the vast majority of agricultural labour in Europe, and that insufficient generational renewal is one of the major challenges faced by the farming sector across the EU, resulting in fewer farmers in the sector year after year; it is therefore necessary to support the next generation of family farmers as well as new young farmers, as this support is integrated in the CAP;
2020/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 70 #

2020/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Points out that the shortage of labour supply makes EU farmers and food producers increasingly dependent on hired and seasonal labour with a large part of the seasonal EU agri-workforce predominantly coming from economically vulnerable social groups from Central and Eastern Europe;
2020/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 76 #

2020/2007(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Regrets that COVID-19 exacerbated the occupational risks to the safety and health of seasonal workers, leading to further spread of infection and disease clusters; encourages in this regard the Member States to make full use of the recently adopted Guidelines on seasonal workers in the EU in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak to better guarantee their rights, health and safety;
2020/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 60 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) On 1 February 2020, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (‘United Kingdom’) left the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (‘Euratom’) – hereafter referred together as the ‘Union’, entering a transition period. That time- limited period was agreed as part of the Withdrawal Agreement11 and is to last untilended on 31 December 2020. During the transition period, the Union and the United Kingdom started formal negotiations on a future relationship. _________________ 11Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (‘Withdrawal Agreement’) (OJ L 29, 31.1.2020, p. 7).
2021/03/31
Committee: REGI
Amendment 65 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Following the end of the transition period, barriers to trade and to cross-border exchanges between the Union and the United Kingdom will be present. Bhave arisen, with broad and far-reaching consequences for businesses, citizens and public administrations are expectedstates, regions, local communities, public administrations, businesses and citizens. Those consequences are unavoidable and stakeholders need to make sure that they are ready for them.
2021/03/31
Committee: REGI
Amendment 102 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) At the same time, it is important to clearly specify any exclusions from support provided by the Reserve, so that only sectors and entities which have actually been affected by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union can receive support. The Reserve should also exclude from support the value added tax as it constitutes a Member State revenue, which offsets the related cost for the Member State budget. In order to concentrate the use of limited resources in the most efficient way, technical assistance used by the bodies responsible for the implementation of the Reserve should not be eligible for support from the Reserve. In line with the general approach for cohesion policy, expenditure linked to relocations or contrary to any applicable Union or national law should not be supported.
2021/03/31
Committee: REGI
Amendment 111 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) In order to take into account the immediate impact of the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union on the Member States and their economies and the need to adopt mitigating measures, as appropriate,measures taken by the Member States to mitigate the adverse consequences of the withdrawal prior to the expiry of the transition period, the eligibility period for implementing such measures should start as from 1 Julanuary 202019 and be concentrated over a limited period of 3054 months.
2021/03/31
Committee: REGI
Amendment 134 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Pursuant to paragraphs 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 201613, there is a need to evaluate the Reserve on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burden, in particular on Member Stat on national, regional and local authorities. These requirements, where appropriate, should include measurable indicators, as a basis for the evaluation of the Reserve. _________________ 13Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1).
2021/03/31
Committee: REGI
Amendment 162 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘reference period’ means the reference period referred to in Article 63(5), point (a), of the Financial Regulation, which shall be from 1 Julanuary 202019 to 31 December0 June 20223;
2021/03/31
Committee: REGI
Amendment 361 #

2020/0380(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point f
(f) the resulting shares are rescaled to ensure the sum of shares equals 100%, whereby it is ensured that no Member State can have a share higher than 25% of the EU total sum of shares and no Member State may have a share lower than 0.35% of the total sum of shares. The resources deducted due to this capping are redistributed to the other Member States, proportionally to their non- capped shares;
2021/03/31
Committee: REGI
Amendment 63 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable and low carbon energy sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 71 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore, the construction of new natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 74 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable and low carbon electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick- start an economy of scale.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 91 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable and low carbon electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30 . Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 104 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) The costs for the development, construction, operation and maintenance of projects of common interest should in general be fully borne by the users of the infrastructureinterested investors and not just end-users of the infrastructure. When allocating costs, it should be taken into account, that end- users will not be disproportionately burdened, especially if the later could lead to energy poverty. Projects of common interest should be eligible for cross-border cost allocation where an assessment of market demand or of the expected effects on the tariffs indicate that costs cannot be expected to be recovered by the tariffs paid by the infrastructure users.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 106 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) In an increasingly integrated internal energy market, clear and transparent rules for cost allocation across borders are necessary in order to accelerate investment in cross-border infrastructure. It is essential to ensure a stable financing framework for the development of projects of common interest while minimising the need for financial support on the one hand and at the same time encourage interested investors on the other hand, all with appropriate incentives and financial mechanisms, in order not to burden the final price of electricity through national tariffs. In deciding on cross-border cost allocation, national regulatory authorities should allocate investment costs across borders in their entirety and include them in the national tariffs, and, afterwards determine whether their impact on national tariffs could represent a disproportionate burden for consumers. The national regulatory authorities should avoid the risks of double support for projects by taking into account actual or estimated charges and revenues. Those charges and revenues should be taken into account only insofar as they relate to the projects and designed to cover the costs concerned.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 107 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
(41) The internal energy market legislation requires that tariffs for access to networks provide appropriate incentives for investment. However, several types of projects of common interest are likely to bring externalities that can possibly not be fully captured in and recovered through the regular tariff system. In applying the internal energy market legislation, national regulatory authorities should ensure a stable and predictable regulatory and financial framework with incentives for projects of common interest, including long-term incentives, that are commensurate with the level of specific risk of the project. That should apply in particular to cross-border projects, innovative transmission technologies for electricity allowing for large scale integration of renewable and low carbon energy, of distributed energy resources or of demand response in interconnected networks, and energy technology and digitalisation projects which are likely to incur higher risks than similar projects located within one Member State, or, promise higher benefits for the Union. Moreover, projects with high operational expenditure should also have access to appropriate incentives for investment. In particular, offshore grids for renewable energy which serve the dual functionality of electricity interconnectors and connecting renewable offshore generation projects, are likely to incur higher risks than comparable onshore infrastructure projects, due to their intrinsic connection to generation assets which brings regulatory risks, financing risks such as the need for anticipatory investments, market risks and risks pertaining to the use of new innovative technologies.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 117 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) The TEN-E policy is a central instrument in the development of an internal energy market and necessary to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. To achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and higher levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030, Europe will need a more integrated energy system, relying on higher levels of electrification based on renewable and low-carbon sources and the decarbonisation of the gas sector. The TEN-E policy can ensure that the Union energy infrastructure development supports the required energy transition to climate neutrality in line with the energy efficiency first principle.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 130 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘smart gas grid’ means a gas network that makes use of innovative digital solutions to, technology and engineering solutions in the view of integrateing in a cost efficient manner a plurality of low- carbon and renewable gas sources in accordance with consumers’ needs and, gas quality requirements in order to reduce theand system's safety requirements, enabling the reduction of carbon footprint of the related gas consumption, enable and increased share of renewable and low- carbon gases, ands well as createing links with other energy carriers and sectors;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 133 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Security of supply, as one main driver behind Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, has been significantly improved through projects of common interest. Moreover, the Commission’s climate target impact assessment27 expects the consumption of natural gas to be reduced significantly because its non-abated use is not compatible with carbon-neutrality. On the other hand, the consumption of biogas, renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and synthetic gaseous fuels will increase significantly towards 2050. Therefore, the construction of new natural gas infrastructure no longer needs support through the TEN-E policy. The planning of energy infrastructure should reflect this changing gas landscape. _________________ 27 SWD(2020) 176 final
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 134 #

2020/0360(COD)

(9 a) "Natural gas PCI at an advanced implementation stage or at a mature level" means an existing natural gas 'Project of Common Interest' which by the end of 2023 is in permitting stage or under construction or for which a CEF grant agreement for works or studies has been concluded by this date.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 136 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
(9 b) "Repurposed / Retrofitted infrastructure" means the technical upgrade or modification of existing natural gas infrastructure for use of pure hydrogen or of admixture/blending of methane with hydrogen at a pre-defined level.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 138 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 c (new)
(9 c) "Blending" means the admixture of methane with hydrogen at a pre- defined level.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 141 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable and low- carbon electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick- start an economy of scale.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 151 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The decision-making body of each Group shall adopt a regional list of proposed projects of common interest drawn up in accordance with the process set out in Section 2 of Annex III, with an estimated timetable, the contribution of each project to implementing the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas and their fulfilment of the criteria set out in Article 4.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 163 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) is located on the territory of one Member State and has a significant cross- border impact or potential to create such, as set out in point (1) of Annex IV.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 167 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union andor those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable and low carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 172 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) for the part located on Union territory, the project is in line with Directives 2009/73/EC and (EU) 2019/944 where it falls within the infrastructure categories described in points (1) and (3) of Annex II;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 173 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable and low-carbon electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30. Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 183 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part
(a) for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project ishas potential to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and low carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable and low carbon generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 190 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part
(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogenhydrogen from renewable sources, or other safe and sustainable low carbon technologies, and supporting variable renewable and low carbon power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 195 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i
(i) marketthe integration of existing or emerging markets, including by connecting existing or emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise contributing to the emergence of an Union- wide network for the transport and storage of hydrogen, and ensuring interoperability of connected systems;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 196 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e – point i
(i) sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the deployment of renewable hydrogen.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 203 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) The costs for the development, construction, operation and maintenance of projects of common interest should in general be fully borne by the users of the infrastructureinterested investors and not solely by the end-users of the infrastructure. The cost allocation should ensure that end-users are not disproportionately burdened, especially if that could lead to energy poverty. Projects of common interest should be eligible for cross-border cost allocation where an assessment of market demand or of the expected effects on the tariffs indicate that costs cannot be expected to be recovered by the tariffs paid by the infrastructure users.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 204 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part
(f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability byin the view of enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, such as biomethane, or renewable hydrogen, into the gas distribution and transmission networks in order to reduceas well as storage systems, enabling the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 206 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) In an increasingly integrated internal energy market, clear and transparent rules for cost allocation across borders are necessary in order to accelerate investment in cross-border infrastructure. It is essential to ensure a stable financing framework for the development of projects of common interest while minimising the need for financial support, and at the same time to encourage interested investors, with appropriate incentives and financial mechanisms, so that in the development phase the final electricity price is not burdened by tariffs. In deciding on cross- border cost allocation, national regulatory authorities should allocate investment costs across borders in their entirety and include them in the national tariffs, and, afterwards determine whether their impact on national tariffs could represent a disproportionate burden for consumers. The national regulatory authorities should avoid the risks of double support for projects by taking into account actual or estimated charges and revenues. Those charges and revenues should be taken into account only insofar as they relate to the projects and designed to cover the costs concerned.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 207 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point i
(i) network security and quality of supply by retrofitting, repurposing, increasing the capacity or improving the efficiency and interoperability of gas transmission and distribution or storage system in day-to-day network operation by, among others, addressing challenges resulting from the injection of gases of different qualities through the deployment of innovative technologiesolutions in at least one of the following areas: innovative technologies, mechanical or engineering improvements and cybersecurity;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 210 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
(41) The internal energy market legislation requires that tariffs for access to networks provide appropriate incentives for investment. However, several types of projects of common interest are likely to bring externalities that can possibly not be fully captured in and recovered through the regular tariff system. In applying the internal energy market legislation, national regulatory authorities should ensure a stable and predictable regulatory and financial framework with incentives for projects of common interest, including long-term incentives, that are commensurate with the level of specific risk of the project. That should apply in particular to cross-border projects, innovative transmission technologies for electricity allowing for large scale integration of renewable and low-carbon energy, of distributed energy resources or of demand response in interconnected networks, and energy technology and digitalisation projects which are likely to incur higher risks than similar projects located within one Member State, or, promise higher benefits for the Union. Moreover, projects with high operational expenditure should also have access to appropriate incentives for investment. In particular, offshore grids for renewable energy which serve the dual functionality of electricity interconnectors and connecting renewable offshore generation projects, are likely to incur higher risks than comparable onshore infrastructure projects, due to their intrinsic connection to generation assets which brings regulatory risks, financing risks such as the need for anticipatory investments, market risks and risks pertaining to the use of new innovative technologies.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 212 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii
(iii) facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of reverse flows or links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 214 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii a (new)
(iii a) enabling transport of renewable and decarbonised gases from production units to the transmission or distribution network.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 216 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
(47) Grants for works related to projects of mutual interest should be available only for the parts of investments located on the territory of the Union and only in case where at least two Member States contribute financially in a significant manner to the investment costs of the project in view of its benefits.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 217 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(f a) (f)(a) for natural gas PCIs at advanced implementation stage projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (new) of Annex II, the project by the end of 2023 is under construction or a Connecting Europe Facility grant agreement for works or studies has been concluded by this date and is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria: (i) market integration, inter alia through lifting the isolation of at least one Member State and reducing energy infrastructure bottlenecks;interoperability and system flexibility; (ii) security of supply, inter alia through appropriate connections and diversification of supply sources supplying counterparts and routes; (iii) competition, inter alia through diversification f supply sources, supplying counterparts and routes; (iv) sustainability, inter alia through reducing emissions, supporting intermittent renewable generation and enhancing deployment of renewable or low carbon gas;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 227 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) feasibility and design studies including, as regards, climate adaptation and compliance with environmental legislation and with the principle of “do no significant harm”; to environmental objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 2020/852.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 229 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a sufficiently long period for approval by the national regulatory authority or by any other authority concerned;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 230 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. By 31 December of each28 February of second year following the year of inclusion of a project of common interest on the Union list pursuant to Article 3, project promoters shall submit an annual report, for each project falling under the categories set out in points (1) to (4) of Annex II, to the competent authority referred to in Article 8.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 234 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. By 31 JanuaryMarch, each year, the competent authorities referred to in Article 8 shall submit to the Agency and to the respective Group the report referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article supplemented with information on the progress and, where relevant, on delays in the implementation of projects of common interest located on their respective territory with regard to the permit granting processes, and on the reasons for such delays. The contribution of the competent authorities to the report shall be clearly marked as such and drafted without modifying the text introduced by the project promoters.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 241 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3
The competent authorities shall ensure that permit granting is accelerated in line withe combined duration of the two procedures referred to in paragraph 1 does not exceed a period of three years and six months, including, where necessary, setting the this Chapter for each category of projects of common interestime limits in the relevant legislation, including the environmental impact assessments. To that end, the competent authorities shall adapt their requirements for the start of the permit granting process and for the acceptance of the submitted application file, to make them fit for projects which, that due to their nature, or smaller scale, may require less authorisations and approvals for reaching the ready-to-build phase, and, therefore, might not require the benefit of the pre- application procedure. Such smaller scale projects may include gas and electricity smart grids and electrolysers.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 242 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8
8. The time limits laid down in this Article shall be without prejudice to obligations arising from international and Union law, and without prejudice to administrative appeal procedures and judicial remedies before a court or tribunal, but exclude State liability insofar as the provisions of this Regulation conflict with Member States' existing obligations under EU law.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 243 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8 – point 1 (new)
(1) 8.a Where the national legislation provides more favorable treatment for investment processes, particularly in terms of the time limits for a given type of investment than those set out in this Article, competent authorities shall ensure that the most favorable treatment applies to the projects of common interes.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 268 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are fully in line with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 285 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. By [31 July 20223], Member States, with the support of the Commission, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, shall jointly define, without prejudice to later environmental assessments, and agree to cooperate on the amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, in view of their national energy and climate plans, the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s decarbonisation targets. Thate offshore renewable potential of each sea basin shall be identified through reports, prepared by European Commission, upon consultation with Member States and other relevant stakeholders, six months before the deadline for a joint offshore grid plan for a specific corridor. That non-binding agreement shall be made in writing as regards each sea basin linked to the territory of the Union.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 287 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The decision-making body of each Group shall adopt a regional list of proposed projects of common interest drawn up in accordance with the process set out in Section 2 of Annex III, together with the envisaged timeline, the contribution of each project to implementing the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas and their fulfilment of the criteria set out in Article 4.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 288 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6
6. For the purpose of ensuring the timely development of the offshore grids for renewable energy, should the ENTSO for Electricity not develop, in time, the integrated offshore network development plans, referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission shall, on the basis of expert advice, draw-up an integrated offshore network development plan per sea-basin for each priority offshore grid corridor set out in Annex I.deleted
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 289 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Within six months from the presentation of the results as referred to in paragraph 2, the relevant Member States, shall update their written agreement referred to in Article 14(1) with the updated joint definition of the amount of the offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin in 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, and the relevant agreement to cooperate for the achievement of such amounts.deleted
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 291 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (ec) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, shall be borne by the relevant TSO, interested investors or the project promoters of the transmission infrastructure of the Member States which the project provides a net positive impact, and, to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges, be paid for by interested investors and network users through tariffs for network access in that or those Member States.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 293 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Within six months of the date on which the last investment request is received by the relevant national regulatory authorities, those national regulatory authorities shall, after consulting the project promoters concerned, take joint coordinated decisions on the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator or interested investor for the project, as well as their inclusion in tariffs. The national regulatory authorities shall include all the efficientlthe necessary incurred investment costs in tariffs in line with the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project. The national regulatory authorities shall thereafter assess, where appropriate, whether any affordability issues, that could lead to energy poverty, might arise due to the inclusion of the investment costs in tariffs.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 296 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10
10. By [31 December 2022], the Commission shall adopt implementing acts containing binding guidelines to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Article andfor the offshore grids for renewable energy cross-border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). The guidelines shall also address the special situation of offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest by including principles on how their cross- border cost allocation shall be coordinated with the financing, market and political arrangements of offshore generation sites connected to them. In adopting or amending the guidelines, the Commission shall consult ACER, the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, and, where relevant, other stakeholders. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2).
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 307 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and point (3) of Annex II, except for hydro-pumped electricity storage projects, are also eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 311 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Not later than 31 December 2027, the Commission shall publish a report on the implementation of projects of common interest and submit it to the European Parliament and the Council. Report must take into consideration results of cost- benefit analysis drawn up pursuant to Article 11 for Union-wide ten-Year Network Development Plans and Projects of Common Interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) and point (3) of Annex II. That report shall provide an evaluation of:
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 312 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the main expected benefits and the costs, resulting from cost-benefit analysis drawn up pursuant to Article 11, of the projects except for any commercially sensitive information;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 313 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 – introductory part
(6) South and EaWest offshore grid: integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea (including Cadiz Gulf) and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 314 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 – paragraph 1
Member States concerned: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Romania, Slovenia,Portugal and Spain;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 315 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – introductory part
(7) South Western Europeand East offshore grid: integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Atlantic OceanMediterranean Sea, Black Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 316 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – paragraph 1
Member States concerned: France, Ireland, Portugal and SpainBulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Romania and Slovenia.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 317 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 a (new)
(7 a) Atlantic offshore grid:integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Atlantic Ocean waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange. Member States concerned: France, Ireland, Portugal and Spain.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 318 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – introductory part
(8) Hydrogen interconnections in Western Europe (‘HI West’): hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backboneincluding the transitional; use of blending with gas, the repurposing of gas infrastructure or any other specific solutions for disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral or isolated regions and Member States, such as island, enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone directly or indirectly (including through third countries) connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport. Power to gas facilities including Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas application aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure. efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 320 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 8 – paragraph 1
Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain;deleted
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 322 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the project contributes significantly to the decarbonisation objectives of the Union and those of the third country and to sustainability, including through the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and;
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 322 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – introductory part
(9) Hydrogen interconnections in Central Eastern and South Eastern Europe (‘HI East’): hydrogen infrastructure enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transportincluding the transitional; use of blending with gas, the repurposing of gas infrastructure or any other specific solutions for disadvantaged, less connected, peripheral or isolated regions and Member States, such as island, enabling the emergence of an integrated hydrogen backbone directly or indirectly (including through third countries) connecting the countries of the region and addressing their specific infrastructure needs for hydrogen supporting the emergence of an EU-wide network for hydrogen transport. Power to gas facilities including Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas application aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure. efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 324 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – point 9 – paragraph 1
Electrolysers: supporting the deployment of power-to-gas applications aiming to enable greenhouse gas reductions and contributing to secure, efficient and reliable system operation and smart energy system integration. Member States concerned: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia;deleted
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 337 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
(e) any equipment or installation falling under category referred to in point (a) having dual functionality: interconnection andallowing for transmission of offshore renewable electricity from the offshore generation sites to twoone or more countries, as well as any offshore adjacent equipment or installation essential to operate safely, securely and efficiently, including protection, monitoring and control systems, and necessary substations if they also ensure technology interoperability inter alia interface compatibility between different technologies, (‘offshore grids for renewable energy’).
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 343 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) any of the following equipment or installation aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane, synthetic gas or hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution, storage and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include, valves, regulators, and other elements, including inner coating of existing pipelines as well as upgrades to existing networks to enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low carbon gases. Furthermore, such projects may also include connections from renewable and low-carbon gases production units into the transmission and distribution grid, equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level as well as from pipelines of different capacities and related necessary upgrades to the existing network, including capacity expansion and retrofitting.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 347 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
(a) transmission pipelines for the transport of hydrogen and transitional blending with natural gas, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 348 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a – introductory part
(a) for electricity transmission and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability through the integration of renewable and low-carbon energy into the grid and the transmission of renewable and low-carbon generation to major consumption centres and storage sites, and at least one of the following specific criteria:
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 348 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
(b) underground storage facilities connected to the high-pressure hydrogen pipelines and pipelines that transfer for a transitional period blending of hydrogen and natural gas referred to in point (a);
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 351 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
(c) reception, storage and regasification or decompression facilities for liquefied hydrogen or hydrogenfor a transitional period liquefied hydrogen blended with liquefied natural gas and embedded in other chemical substances with the objective of injecting the hydrogen or its blending with natural gas into the grid;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 354 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d – paragraph 1
Any of the assets listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be newly constructed assets or assets converted from natural gas dedicated to hydrogen, or a combination of the two. Hydrogen infrastructure as listed in points (a), (b), (c), and (d) may be used in the transitional period for the purpose of blending of hydrogen with methane until the emergence of sufficient market demand which will make pure hydrogen economically feasible.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 359 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d a (new)
(d a) steam methane reforming (SMR) installations, combined with CCS/CCUS and methane pyrolysis installations.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 360 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 379 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part
(1) a project with significant cross- border impact or potential to create such is a project on the territory of a Member State, which fulfils the following conditions:
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 380 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – introductory part
(d) for hydrogen projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (3) of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, by enhancing the deployment of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and supporting variable renewable and low- carbon power generation by offering flexibility and/or storage solutions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 382 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a
(a) for electricity transmission, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, having the effect of increasing the cross- border grid transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, by at least 500 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;, or the project decreases energy isolation of non-interconnected system in one or more Member States, or project improves energy security of a region.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 384 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c
(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and medium- voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that areprovided they ensure interoperability and their investments have a significant clrosely associated to the project and ensure interoperabilitys/border impact or potential to create such. A project covers at least 530000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 30120 Gigawatthours/year, of which at least 210 % originate from variable renewable resources;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 386 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d – point i
(i) market integration of existing or emerging markets, including by connecting existing or emerging hydrogen networks of Member States, or otherwise contributing to the emergence of an Union- wide network for the transport and storage of hydrogen, and ensuring interoperability of connected systems;
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 388 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point f
(f) for electrolysers, the project provides at least 100 MW installed capacity and the brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least twoone Member States;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 391 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
(g) for smart gas grids, a project involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or distribution system operators from at least two Member States. Distribution system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 394 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 2 – point b
(b) for projects of mutual interest in the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, the hydrogen project enables the transmission of hydrogen across at the border of a Member State with one or more third countries and proves bringing significant benefits, under the specific criteria listed in in Article 4(3), to at least twoone Member States. The calculation of the benefits for the Member States shall be performed and published by the ENTSO for Gas in the frame of Union-wide ten- year network development plan;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 396 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point a
(a) Sustainability measured as the contribution of a project to: greenhouse gas emission reductions in different end-use applications, such as industry or transport; flexibility and seasonal storage options for renewable electricity generation; or the integration of renewable hydrogenhydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4)(a)(ii) of Annex II.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 402 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point a
(a) level of sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable andor low- carbon gases integrated into the gas network, the related greenhouse gas emission savings towards total system decarbonisation, air pollution mitigation and the adequate detection of leakage.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 404 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b
(b) quality and security of supply measured by assessing the ratio of reliably available gas supply and peak demand, the share of imports replaced by localdomestic renewable andor low-carbon gases, the stability of system operation, the duration and frequency of interruptions per customer, avoided curtailment of renewable electricity generation.
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 407 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – introductory part
(f) for smart gas grid projects falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point (2) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability by enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases, such as biomethane, or renewable hydrogen, into the gas distribution and transmission networks in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the project is to contribute significantly to at least one of the following specific criteria:
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 408 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 7 – point a
(a) sustainability measured by assessing the share of renewable hydrogen or hydrogen meeting the criteria defined in point (4) (a) (ii) of Annex II integrated into the network, and the related greenhouse gas emission savings;
2021/04/30
Committee: REGI
Amendment 437 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a sufficient period for approval by the national regulatory authority or by any other authority concerned;
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 478 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 3
The competent authorities shall ensure that permit granting is accelerated in line with this Chapter for each category of projects of common interest, with the total duration of the two procedures referred to in paragraph 1 not exceeding a period of three years and six months, including the preparation of an environmental impact assessment. To that end, the competent authorities shall adapt their requirements for the start of the permit granting process and for the acceptance of the submitted application file, to make them fit for projects which, that due to their nature, or smaller scale, may require less authorisations and approvals for reaching the ready-to-build phase, and, therefore, might not require the benefit of the pre- application procedure. Such smaller scale projects may include gas and electricity smart grids and electrolysers.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 486 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 8
8. The time limits laid down in this Article shall be without prejudice to obligations arising from international and Union law, and without prejudice to administrative appeal procedures and judicial remedies before a court or tribunal, but shall exclude State liability in so far as the provisions laid down in this Regulation conflict with Member States' existing obligations.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 619 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. By [31 July 20223], Member States, with the support of the Commission, within their specific priority offshore grid corridors, set out in point (2) of Annex I, taking into account the specificities and development in each region, shall jointly define and agree to cooperate on, without prejudice to the subsequent environmental impact assessment, the amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, in view of their national energy and climate plans, the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s decarbonisation targets. Thate renewable potential of each offshore sea basin shall be defined in reports drawn up by the Commission after consulting the Member States and other stakeholders six months prior to the deadline for the joint offshore network plan for a given corridor. That binding agreement shall be made in writing as regards each sea basin linked to the territory of the Union.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 653 #

2020/0360(COD)

6. For the purpose of ensuring the timely development of the offshore grids for renewable energy, should the ENTSO for Electricity not develop, in time, the integrated offshore network development plans, referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission shall, on the basis of expert advice, draw-up an integrated offshore network development plan per sea-basin for each priority offshore grid corridor set out in Annex I.deleted
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 664 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Within six months from the presentation of the results as referred to in paragraph 2, the relevant Member States, shall update their written agreement referred to in Article 14(1) with the updated joint definition of the amount of the offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin in 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, and the relevant agreement to cooperate for the achievement of such amounts.deleted
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 675 #

2020/0360(COD)

1. The efficiently incurred investment costs, which excludes maintenance costs, related to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (ec) of Annex II and projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, shall be borne by the relevant TSO, interested investors or the project promoters of the transmission infrastructure of the Member States which the project provides a net positive impact, and, to the extent not covered by congestion rents or other charges, be paid for by interested investors and network users through tariffs for network access in that or those Member States.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 687 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Within six months of the date on which the last investment request is received by the relevant national regulatory authorities, those national regulatory authorities shall, after consulting the project promoters concerned, take joint coordinated decisions on the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator or interested investor for the project, as well as their inclusion in tariffs. The national regulatory authorities shall include all thethereafter include the essential efficiently incurred investment costs in tariffs in line with the allocation of investment costs to be borne by each system operator for the project. The national regulatory authorities shall thereafter assess, where appropriate, whether any affordability issues which could lead to energy poverty might arise due to the inclusion of the investment costs in tariffs.
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 705 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10
10. By [31 December 2022], the Commission shall adopt implementing acts containing binding guidelines to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Article andfor the offshore grids for renewable energy cross-border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). The guidelines shall also address the special situation of offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest by including principles on how their cross- border cost allocation shall be coordinated with the financing, market and political arrangements of offshore generation sites connected to them. In adopting or amending the guidelines, the Commission shall consult ACER, the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, and, where relevant, other stakeholders. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2).
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 725 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II and point (3) of Annex II, except for hydro-pumped electricity storage projects, are also eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works where they fulfil all of the following criteria:
2021/04/22
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 782 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 – introductory part
(6) South and EaWest offshore grid: integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.
2021/04/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 783 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 6 – paragraph 1
Member States concerned: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Romania, Slovenia,Portugal and Spain;
2021/04/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 784 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – introductory part
(7) South Western Europeand East offshore grid in South Western Europe: integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Atlantic OceanMediterranean Sea, Black Sea and neighbouring waters to transport electricity from renewable offshore energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange.
2021/04/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 786 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – paragraph 1
Member States concerned: France, Ireland, Portugal and SpainBulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Romania and Slovenia.
2021/04/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 787 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2 – point 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(8) Atlantic offshore grid:integrated offshore electricity grid development and the related interconnectors in the North Atlantic Ocean waters to transport electricity from renewable energy sources to centres of consumption and storage and to increase cross-border electricity exchange. Member States concerned: France, Ireland, Portugal and Spain.
2021/04/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 845 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) any of the following equipment or installll necessary network modifications, including internal coating of existing pipes, with the exception of the construction of new gas pipes and any modifications aiming at enabling and facilitating the integration of renewable and low-carbon gases (including biomethane or hydrogen) into the network: digital systems and components integrating ICT, control systems and sensor technologies to enable the interactive and intelligent monitoring, metering, quality control and management of gas production, transmission, distribution and consumption within a gas network. Furthermore, such projects may also include equipment to enable reverse flows from the distribution to the transmission level and related necessary upgrades to the existing network.;
2021/04/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 896 #

2020/0360(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO<sub>2</sub>2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60. Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.
2021/04/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 93 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) Network and information systems have developed into a central feature of everyday life with the speedy digital transformation and interconnectedness of society, including in cross-border exchanges. That development has led to an expansion of the cybersecurity threat landscape, bringing about new challenges, which require adapted, coordinated and innovative responses in all Member States. The number, magnitude, sophistication, frequency and impact of cybersecurity incidents are increasing, and present a major threat to the functioning of network and information systems. As a result, cyber incidents can impede the pursuit of economic activities in the internal market, generate financial losses, undermine user confidence and cause major damage to the Union economy and society. Cybersecurity preparedness and effectiveness are therefore now more essential than ever to the proper functioning of the internal market. The use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity has the potential of improving the detection and to stop unsophisticated attacks, enabling resources to be diverted towards more sophisticated attacks. Member States should therefore encourage in their national strategies the use of automated tools in cybersecurity and the sharing of data needed to train and improve automated tools in cybersecurity.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 99 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
(11) Depending on the sector in which they operate or the type of service they provide, the entities falling within the scope of this Directive should be classified into two categories: essential and important. That categorisation should take into account the level of criticality of the sector or of the type of service, as well as the level of dependency of other sectors or types of services. Both essential and iImportant entities should be subject to the same risk management requirements and reporting obligationlighter reporting obligations, and longer timelines to reflect the complexity of forensics. The supervisory and penalty regimes between these two categories of entities should be differentiated to ensure a fair balance between requirements and obligations on one hand, and the administrative burden stemming from the supervision of compliance on the other hand.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 106 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
(14) In view of the interlinkages between cybersecurity and the physical security of entities, a coherent approach should be ensured between Directive (EU) XXX/XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council17 and this Directive. To achieve this, Member States should ensure that critical entities, and equivalent entities, pursuant to Directive (EU) XXX/XXX are considered to be essential entities under this Directive. Member States should also ensure that their cybersecurity strategies provide for a policy framework for enhanced coordination between the competent authority under this Directive and the one under Directive (EU) XXX/XXX in the context of information sharing on incidents and cyber threats and the exercise of supervisory tasks. Authorities under both Directives should cooperate and exchange information on a regular basis, particularly in relation to the identification of critical entities, cyber threats, cybersecurity risks, incidents affecting critical entities as well as on the cybersecurity measures taken by critical entities. Upon request of competent authorities under Directive (EU) XXX/XXX, competent authorities under this Directive should be allowed to exercise their supervisory and enforcement powers on an essential entity identified as critical. Both authorities should cooperate and exchange information for this purpose. _________________ 17[insert the full title and OJ publication reference when known]
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 117 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
(19) Postal service providers within the meaning of Directive 97/67/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council18 , as well as express and courier delivery service providers, should be subject to this Directive if they provide at least one of the steps in the postal delivery chain and in particular clearance, sorting or distribution, including pick-up services while taking into account the degree of their dependence on network and information systems. Transport services that are not undertaken in conjunction with one of those steps should fall outside of the scope of postal services. _________________ 18Directive 97/67/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 1997 on common rules for the development of the internal market of Community postal services and the improvement of quality of service (OJ L 15, 21.1.1998, p. 14).
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 124 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
(24) Member States should be adequately equipped, in terms of both technical and organisational capabilities, to prevent, detect, respond to and mitigate network and information system incidents and risks. Member States should ensure that CSIRTs have at their disposal an appropriate, secure, and resilient communication and information infrastructure to exchange information between CSIRTs and with essential and important entities and other relevant parties. Member States should therefore ensure that they have well-functioning CSIRTs, also known as computer emergency response teams (‘CERTs’), complying with essential requirements in order to guarantee effective and compatible capabilities to deal with incidents and risks and to ensure efficient cooperation at Union level. In view of enhancing the trust relationship between the entities and the CSIRTs, in cases where a CSIRT is part of the competent authority, Member States should consider functional separation between the operational tasks provided by CSIRTs, notably in relation to information sharing and support to the entities, and the supervisory activities of competent authorities.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 126 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
(25) As regards personal data, CSIRTs should be able to provide, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council19 as regards personal data, on behalf of and upon request by an entity under this Directive, or in case of a serious threat to national security, a proactive scanning of the network and information systems used for the provision of their services. The knowledge whether an entity runs a privileged management interface, affects the speed of undertaking mitigating actions. It is critical that an entity or a CSIRTs upon an entity's request, have the ability to continuously discover, inventory, manage, and monitor all internet-facing assets, both on premises and in the cloud, to understand their overall organisational risk to newly discovered supply chain compromises or critical vulnerabilities. Member States should aim at ensuring an equal level of technical capabilities for all sectorial CSIRTs. Member States may request the assistance of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) in developing national CSIRTs. _________________ 19Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 135 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
(29) Member States, in cooperation with ENISA, should therefore take measures to facilitate coordinated vulnerability disclosure by establishing a relevant national policy. In this regard, Member States should designate a CSIRT to take the role of ‘coordinator’, acting as an intermediary between the reporting entities and the manufacturers or providers of ICT products or services where necessary. The tasks of the CSIRT coordinator should in particular include identifying and contacting concerned entities, supporting reporting entities, negotiating disclosure timelines, and managing vulnerabilities that affect multiple organisations (multi-party vulnerability disclosure). Where vulnerabilities affect multiple manufacturers or providers of ICT products or services established in more than one Member State, the designated CSIRTs from each of the affected Member States should cooperate within the CSIRTs Network.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 136 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
(30) Access to correct and timely information on vulnerabilities affecting ICT products and services contributes to an enhanced cybersecurity risk management. In that regard, sources of publicly available information on vulnerabilities are an important tool for entities and their users, but also national competent authorities and CSIRTs. For this reason, ENISA should establish a vulnerability registry where, essential and important entities and their suppliers, as well as entities which do not fall in the scope of application of this Directive may, on a voluntary basis, disclose vulnerabilities and provide the vulnerability information that allows users to take appropriate mitigating measures. In general, to encourage a culture of disclosure of incidents a voluntary disclosure should be without detriment to the reporting entity. Any exchange of information shall preserve the confidentiality of that information and protect the security and commercial interests of essential or important entities
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 162 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
(48) In order to streamline the legal obligations imposed on providers of public electronic communications networks or publicly available electronic communications services, and trust service providers related to the security of their network and information systems, as well as to enable those entities and their respective competent authorities to benefit from the legal framework established by this Directive (including designation of CSIRT responsible for risk and incident handling, participation of competent authorities and bodies in the work of the Cooperation Group and the CSIRT network), they should be included in the scope of application of this Directive. The corresponding provisions laid down in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council22 and Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 related to the imposition of security and notification requirement on these types of entities should therefore be repealbe complemented. The rules on reporting obligations should be without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council24 . _________________ 22 Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 73). 23Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the European Electronic Communications Code (OJ L 321, 17.12.2018, p. 36). 24Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications) (OJ L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 37).
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 168 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 51
(51) The internal market is more reliant on the functioning of the internet than ever before. The services of virtually all essential and important entities are dependent on services provided over the internet. In order to ensure the smooth provision of services provided by essential and important entities, it is important that public electronic communications networks, such as, for example, internet backbones or submarine communications cables, have appropriate cybersecurity measures in place and report security incidents in relation theretoas in Article 2 (41) of the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC).
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 170 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 53
(53) In particular, providers of public electronic communications networks or publicly available electronic communications services, should inform the service recipients of particular and significant cyber threats and of measures they can take to protect the security of their communications, for instance by using specific types of software or encryptiondata-centric security technologiiques.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 172 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 54
(54) In order to safeguard the security of electronic communications networks and services, the use of encryption, and in particular end-to-end encryption, should be promoted and, where necessarydata-centric security techniques, such as encryption, tokenisation, segmentation, throttle access, marking, tagging, strong identity and access management, and automated access decisions, should be mandatorypromoted for providers of such services and networks in accordance with the principles of security and privacy by default and by design for the purposes of Article 18. The use of end- to-end encryption should be reconciled with the Member State’ powers to ensure the protection of their essential security interests and public security, and to permit the investigation, detection and prosecution of criminal offences in compliance with Union law. Solutions for lawful access to information in end-to-end encrypted communications should maintain the effectiveness of encryption in protecting privacy and security of communications, while providing an effective response to crime.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 181 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 59
(59) Maintaining accurate, verified and complete databases of domain names and registration data (so called WHOIS data) and providing lawful access to such data is essential to ensure the security, stability and resilience of the DNS, so that third- party rights could be protected and which in turn contributes to a high common level of cybersecurity within the Union. Where processing includes personal data such processing shall comply with Union data protection law.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 196 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 69
(69) The processing of personal data, to the extent strictly necessary and proportionate for the purposes of ensuring network and information security by entities, public authorities, CERTs, CSIRTs, and providers of security technologies and services should constitute a legitimate interest of the data controller concerned, as referred to in Regulation (EU) 2016/679. That should include measures related to the prevention, detection, identification, containment, analysis and response to incidents, measures to raise awareness in relation to specific cyber threats, exchange of information in the context of vulnerability remediation and coordinated disclosure, as well as the voluntary exchange of information on those incidents, as well as cyber threats and vulnerabilities, indicators of compromise, tactics, techniques and procedures, cybersecurity alerts and configuration tools. Such measures may require the processing of the following types of personal data: IP addresses, uniform resources locators (URLs), domain names, and email addressespersonal data.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 197 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 70
(70) In order to strengthen the supervisory powers and actions that help ensure effective compliance, this Directive should provide for a minimum list of supervisory actions and means through which competent authorities may supervise essential and important entities. The supervisory regime shall, amongst other issues, verify that essential and important entities take appropriate technical and organisational measures to manage the risks posed to the security of network and information systems by implementing basic computer hygiene practices such as software updates, device configuration, network segmentation, identity and access management or user awareness and training regarding corporate email cyber threats, phishing or social engineering techniques. In addition, this Directive should establish a differentiation of supervisory regime between essential and important entities with a view to ensuring a fair balance of obligations for both entities and competent authorities. Thus, essential entities should be subject to a fully-fledged supervisory regime (ex-ante and ex-post), while important entities should be subject to a light supervisory regime, ex-post only. For the latter, this means that important entities should not document systematically compliance with cybersecurity risk management requirements, while competent authorities should implement a reactive ex -post approach to supervision and, hence, not have a general obligation to supervise those entities.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 198 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 71
(71) In order to make enforcement effective, a minimum list of administrative sanctions for breach of the cybersecurity risk management and reporting obligations provided by this Directive should be laid down, setting up a clear and consistent framework for such sanctions across the Union. Due regard should be given to the nature, gravity and duration of the infringement, the actual damage caused or losses incurred or potential damage or losses that could have been triggered, the intentional or negligent character of the infringement, actions taken to prevent or mitigate the damage and/or losses suffered, the degree of responsibility or any relevant previous infringements, the degree of cooperation with the competent authority and any other aggravating or mitigating factor. The imposition of penalties including administrative fines should respect the proportionality of the fines in order to avoid hampering businesses from innovating and be subject to appropriate procedural safeguards in accordance with the general principles of Union law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including effective judicial protection and due process.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 200 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 72
(72) In order to ensure effective enforcement of the obligations laid down in this Directive, each competent authority should have the power to impose or request the imposition of administrative fines if the infringement was intentional, negligent or the entity had had prior notice of the possibility of committing an infringement.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 203 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 76
(76) In order to further strengthen the effectiveness and dissuasiveness of the penalties applicable to infringements of obligations laid down pursuant to this Directive, the competent authorities should be empowered to apply sanctions consisting of the suspension of a certification or authorisation concerning part or all the services provided by an essential entity and the imposition of a temporary ban from the exercise of managerial functions by a natural person. Given their severity and impact on the entities’ activities and ultimately on their consumers, such sanctions should only be applied proportionally to the severity of the infringement and taking account of the specific circumstances of each case, including the intentional or negligent character of the infringement, actions taken to prevent or mitigate the damage and/or losses suffered. Such sanctions should only be applied as ultima ratio, meaning only after the other relevant enforcement actions laid down by this Directive have been exhausted, and only for the time until the entities to which they apply take the necessary action to remedy the deficiencies or comply with the requirements of the competent authority for which such sanctions were applied. The imposition of such sanctions shall be subject to appropriate procedural safeguards in accordance with the general principles of Union law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including effective judicial protection, due process, presumption of innocence and right of defence.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 216 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive applies to public and private entities of a type referred to as essential entities in Annex I and as important entities in Annex II in so far as they carry out in-scope activities within the Union. This Directive does not apply to entities that qualify as micro and small enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC.28 _________________ 28 Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium- sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36).
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 226 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This Directive applies only to manufacturing facilities of important and essential entities listed in Annexes I and II that are located within the Union.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 244 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘incident’ means any unwanted or unexpected event compromising the availability, authenticity, integrity or confidentiality of stored, transmitted or processed data or of the related services offered by, or accessible via, network and information systems;
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 245 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point i (new)
(i) by way of derogation 'security incident' as defined in Article 2(41) of Directive (EU) 2018/1972 remains applicable for interpersonal electronic communications service providers.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 292 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) a policy on supporting academic and research institutions to develop and enhance cybersecurity tools and secure network infrastructure;
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 294 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) a policy promoting cybersecurity and addressing specific needs of SMEs, in particular those excluded from the scope of this Directive, in relation tocluding guidance and support in improving their resilience to cybersecurity threats.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 296 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) a policy raising awareness for cybersecurity threats and best practices among the general population.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 308 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. ENISA shall develop and maintain a European vulnerability registry. To that end, ENISA shall establish and maintain the appropriate information systems, policies and procedures with a view in particular to enabling important and essential entities and their suppliers of network and information systems to disclose and register only those vulnerabilities present in ICT products or ICT services that have a mitigation available , as well as to provide access to the information on vulnerabilities contained in the registry to all interested parties. The registry shall, in particular, include information describing the vulnerability, the affected ICT product or ICT services and the severity of the vulnerability in terms of the circumstances under which it may be exploited, the availability of related patches and, in the absence of available patches, guidance addressed to users of vulnerable products and services as to how the risks resulting from disclosed vulnerabilities may be mitigated. When several users are affected by the same vulnerability, ENISA should coordinate the schedule of the installation of the mitigation patches.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 313 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. ENISA shall establish a structured cooperation agreements with Common Vulnerability and Exposure registry or other similar registries.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 317 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities designated pursuant to paragraph 1 cooperate with competent authorities designated pursuant to Article 8 of (CER Directive) for the purposes of information sharing on incidents and cyber threats and the exercise of supervisory tasks.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 331 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) acquiring real time threat intelligence and sharing the information among public and private entities based on interoperable solutions.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 334 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) contributing to the deployment of secure information sharing tools pursuant to Article 9(3) of this Directive.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 343 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Where appropriate, the Cooperation Group may invite representatives of relevant industry stakeholders covered by this Directive to participate in its work.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 366 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a cybersecurity index providing for an aggregated assessment of the maturity level of Union's cybersecurity capabilities.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 373 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall establish, after consulting the Cooperation Group and ENISA, and at the latest by 18 months following the entry into force of this Directive, the methodology and content of a peer-review system for assessing the effectiveness of the Member States’ cybersecurity policies. The reviews shall be conducted by cybersecurity technical experts drawn from Member States different than the one reviewed, in consultation with ENISA, and shall cover at least the following:
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 377 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 5
5. Once reviewed in a Member State, the same aspects shall not be subject to further peer review within that Member State during the two years following the conclusion of a peer review, unless otherwise decided by the Commission,operation Group upon consultation with ENISA and the Cooperation Groupthe Commission and ENISA.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 380 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 7
7. Experts participating in peer reviews shall draft reports on the findings and conclusions of the reviews. The reports shall be submitted to the Commission, the Cooperation Group, the CSIRTs network and ENISA. The reports shall be discussed in the Cooperation Group and the CSIRTs network. The reports may be published on the dedicated website of the Cooperation Group.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 392 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) incident handling (prevention, detection, and response tocontainment, response to, and mitigation of incidents);
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 398 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) policies and procedures (training, testing and auditing) to assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity risk management measures;
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 401 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) support the use of cryptography and encryption, where appropriate.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 405 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) wide adoption of basic computer hygiene practices such as software updates, device configuration, network segmentation, identity and access management or user awareness and training regarding corporate email cyber threats, phishing or social engineering techniques.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 407 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that, where considering appropriate measures referred to in point (d) of paragraph 2, entities shall take into account the vulnerabilities specific to each first-level supplier and service provider and the overall quality of products and cybersecurity practices of their first-level suppliers and service providers, including their secure development procedures.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 412 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. ENISA, in collaboration with Member States shall draw up advice and guidelines regarding the technical and methodological specifications areas to be considered in relation to paragraph 2. The Commission may adopt implementing acts in order to lay down the technical and the methodological specifications of the elements referred to in paragraph 2. Where preparing those acts, the Commission shall proceed in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 37(2) and follow, to the greatest extent possible, European and international and European standards, as well as relevant technical specifications. In developing implementing acts, the Commission shall also consult all relevant stakeholders by means of a formal, open, transparent and inclusive consultation process.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 413 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission may adopt implementingdelegated acts in order to lay down the technical and the methodological specifications of the elements referred to in paragraph 2. Where preparing those acts, the Commission shall proceed in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 37(2)6 and follow, to the greatest extent possible, international and European standards, as well as relevant technical specifications.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 423 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Stakeholder Cybersecurity Certification Group as per pursuant to Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2019/881 shall issue an opinion on security risk assessments of specific critical ICT services, systems or products supply chains and the opinion shall be taken into account by the Cooperation Group and ENISA when it develops and executes an EU coordinated risk assessment of critical supply chain.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 451 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) a finalstatus report not later than one monththree months for an essential entity and no later than four months for an important entity after the submission of the report initial notification under point (a), including at least the following:
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 456 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) a final report should be drawn up one month after the incident had been mitigated.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 457 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Member States may establish a single entry point for all notifications required under this Directive, the Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Directive2002/58/EC and sector specific legislation.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 458 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
ENISA, in cooperation with the Cooperation Group, should develop common notification templates by means of guidelines to streamline the reporting information requested by this Directive and decrease the burdens for reporting entities.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 459 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 c (new)
Member States shall ensure confidentiality and appropriate protections around sensitive information about incidents shared with competent authorities, and enact parameters around how incident information is further shared and reused.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 461 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 5
5. The competent national authorities or the CSIRT shall provide, within 24 hours after receiving the initial notification referred to in point (a) of paragraph 4, a response to the notifying entity, including initial feedback on the incident and, upon request of the entity, guidance and actionable advice on the implementation of possible mitigation measures. Where the CSIRT did not receive the notification referred to in paragraph 1 , the guidance and actionable advice shall be provided by the competent authority in collaboration with the CSIRT. The CSIRT shall provide additional technical support if the concerned entity so requests. Where the incident is suspected to be of criminal nature, the competent national authorities or the CSIRT shall also provide guidance on reporting the incident to law enforcement authorities.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 467 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 7
7. Where public awareness is necessary to prevent an incident or to deal with an ongoing incident, or where disclosure of the incident is otherwise in the public interest, the competent authority or the CSIRT, and where appropriate the authorities or the CSIRTs of other Member States concerned may, after consulting require the entity concerned,to inform the public about the incident or require the entity to do so.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 473 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 8
8. At the request of the competent authority or the CSIRT, the single point of contact shall forward notifications received pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2 to the single points of contact of other affected Member States.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 476 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 9
9. The single point of contact shall submit to ENISA on a monthly basis a summary report including anonymised and aggregated data on incidents, significant cyber threats and near misses notified in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 and in accordance with Article 27. In order to contribute to the provision of comparable information, ENISA may issue technical guidance on the parameters of the information included in the summary report.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 479 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 10
10. Competent authorities shall provide to the competent authorities designated pursuant to Directive (EU) XXXX/XXXX [Resilience of Critical Entities Directive] information on incidents and cyber threats notified in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 by essential entities identified as critical entities, or as entities equivalent to critical entities, pursuant to Directive (EU) XXXX/XXXX [Resilience of Critical Entities Directive].
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 492 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. In order to demonstrate compliance with certain requirements of Article 18, Member States may requirshall encourage essential and important entities to certify certain ICT products, ICT services and ICT processes under specific European cybersecurity certification schemes adopted pursuant to Article 49 of Regulation (EU) 2019/881. The products, services and processes subject to certification may be developed by an essential or important entity or procured from third parties.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 495 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts specifying which categories of essential entities shall be required to obtain a certificate and under which specific European cybersecurity certification schemes pursuant to paragraph 1. The delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with Article 36.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 500 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission, after consulting the Cooperation Group and the European Cybersecurity Certification Group, may request ENISA to prepare a candidate scheme pursuant to Article 48(2) of Regulation (EU) 2019/881 in cases where no appropriate European cybersecurity certification scheme for the purposes of paragraph 2 is available.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 503 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. For the purpose of contributing to the security, stability and resilience of the DNS, Member States shall ensure that TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLDregistrars shall collect and maintain accurate, verified and complete domain name registration data in a dedicated database facility with due diligence subject to Union data protection law as regards data which are personal data.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 504 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that the TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLDregistrars have policies and procedures in place to ensure that the databases include accurate and complete information. Member States shall ensure that such policies and procedures are made publicly available.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 506 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that the TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLDand the registrars publish, without undue delay but no later than 24 hours after the registration of a domain name, fees, domain registration data, which are not personal data.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 508 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that the TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLDregistrars provide access to specific domain name registration data upon lawful and duly justified requests of legitimate access seekers, in compliance with Union data protection law. Member States shall ensure that the TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLDregistrars reply without undue delay to all requests for access. Member States shall ensure that policies and procedures to disclose such data are made publicly available.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 515 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. For the purposes of this Directive, entities providing activities referred to in paragraph 1 shall be deemed to have their main establishment in the Union in the Member State where the decisions related to the cybersecurity risk management measures are taken. If such decisions are not taken in any establishment in the Union, the main establishment shall be deemed to be in the Member State where the entities have the establishment with the highest number of employeesthe place of its central administration in the Union.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 516 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Essential and important entities should be subject to this Directive only in those Member States where they perform activities relevant to their designation as essential or important entities.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 519 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. ENISA shall create and maintain a registry for essential and important entities referred to in Article 24(1). The entities shall submit the following information to ENISA by [12 months after entering into force of the Directive at the latest], including the following information:
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 521 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 3
3. Upon receipt of the information under paragraph 1, ENISA shall forward it to the single points of contact depending on the indicated location of each entity’s main establishment or, if it is not established in the Union, of its designated representative. Where an entity referred to in paragraph 1 has besides its main establishment in the Union further establishments in other Member States, ENISA shall also inform the single points of contact of those Member States.deleted
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 524 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Member States shall ensure that essential and important entities may exchange relevant cybersecurity information among themselves including information relating to cyber threats, vulnerabilities, indicators of compromise, industrial espionage tactics, techniques and procedures, cybersecurity alerts, metadata and configuration tools, where such information sharing:
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 525 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) enhances the level of cybersecurity, in particular through raising awareness in relation to cyber threats, limiting or impeding such threats ‘ability to spread, supporting a range of defensive capabilities, vulnerability remediation and disclosure, threat detection, containment and prevention techniques, mitigation strategies, or response and recovery stages, facilitating collaboration in cyber threat research among public entities, private entities and research bodies.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 526 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that the exchange of information takes place within trusted communities of essential and important entities. Such exchange shall be implemented through information sharing arrangements in respect of the potentially sensitive nature of the information shared and in compliance with the rules of Union law referred to in paragraph 1.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 530 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. Member States, pursuant to paragraph 5, shall set out rules specifying the procedure, operational elements (including the use of dedicated ICT platforms and tools), content and conditions of the information sharing arrangements referred to in paragraph 2. Such rules shall also lay down the details of the involvement of public authorities in such arrangements, as well as operational elements, including the use of dedicated IT platforms. Member States shall offer support to the application of such arrangements in accordance with their policies referred to in Article 5(2) (g).
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 537 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that, without prejudice to Article 3, entities within the scope and those falling outside the scope of this Directive may submit notifications, on a voluntary basis, of significant incidents, cyber threats or near misses. When processing notifications, Member States shall act in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20. Member States may prioritise the processing of mandatory notifications over voluntary notifications. Voluntary reporting shall not result in the imposition of any additional obligations upon the reporting entity to which it would not have been subject had it not submitted the notification.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 541 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the measures of supervision or enforcement imposed on essential entities in respect of the obligations set out in this Directive are effective, proportionate and dissuasive, taking into account the circumstances of each individual case of each individual case as well as the need to promote the exchange of information between competent authorities and essential entities.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 542 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) on-site inspections and off-site supervision, including random checks, carried out by certified professionals;
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 543 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) regularannual audits;
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 544 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i (new)
(i) an ad hoc audit can be carried out in cases justified on the ground of a significant incident or non-compliance by the essential entity;
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 548 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. where exercising their power under points (a) to (d) in paragraph 2, the competent authorities shall follow a due process in order to minimise the impact on business processes for the entity;
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 551 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 4 – point h
(h) order, where necessary for risk management purposes, those entities to make public aspects of non-compliance with the obligations laid down in this Directive in a specified manner;
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 553 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 4 – point i
(i) make a public statement, where necessary for risk management purposes, which identifies the legal and natural person(s) responsible for the infringement of an obligation laid down in this Directive and the nature of that infringement;
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 554 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 4 – point j
(j) impose or request the imposition by the relevant bodies or courts according to national laws of an administrative fine pursuant to Article 31 in addition to, or instead of, the measures referred to in points (a) to (i) of this paragraph, depending on the circumstances of each individual case.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 571 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 7 – point c
(c) the actual damage caused or losses incurred or potential damage or losses that could have been triggered, insofar as they can be determined. Where evaluating this aspect, account shall be taken, amongst others, of actual or potential financial or economic losses, effects on other services, number of users affected or potentially affected;
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 576 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – point g
(g) order, where necessary for risk management purposes, those entities to make public aspects of non-compliance with their obligations laid down in this Directive in a specified manner;
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 578 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – point h
(h) make a public statement, where necessary for risk management purposes, which identifies the legal and natural person(s) responsible for the infringement of an obligation laid down in this Directive and the nature of that infringement;
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 579 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the imposition of administrative fines on essential and important entities pursuant to this Article in respect of infringements of the obligations laid down in this Directive are, in each individual case, effective, proportionate and dissuasive and only imposed if the infringement was intentional, negligent or the entity had had prior notice of the possibility of committing an infringement.
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 589 #

2020/0359(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 38 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall adopt and publish, by … [1824 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive], the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof. They shall apply those measures from … [one day after the date referred to in the first subparagraph].
2021/06/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 139 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) There are techniques enabling privacy-friendly analyses on databases that contain personal data, such as anonymisation, pseudonymisation, differential privacy, generalisation, oruse of synthetic data, suppression and, randomisation or other state-of-the-art privacy preserving methods. Application of these privacy-enhancing technologies, together with comprehensive data protection approaches should ensure the safe re-use of personal data and commercially confidential business data for research, innovation and statistical purposes. In many cases this implies that the data use and re-use in this context can only be done in a secure processing environment set in place and supervised by the public sector. There is experience at Union level with such secure processing environments that are used for research on statistical microdata on the basis of Commission Regulation (EU) 557/2013 (39 ). In general, insofar as personal data are concerned, the processing of personal data should rely upon one or more of the grounds for processing provided in Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. _________________ 39Commission Regulation (EU) 557/2013 of 17 June 2013 implementing Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on European Statistics as regards access to confidential data for scientific purposes and repealing Commission Regulation (EC) No 831/2002 (OJ L 164, 18.6.2013, p. 16).
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 151 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Conditions for re-use of protected data that apply to public sector bodies competent under national law to allow re- use, and which should be without prejudice to rights or obligations concerning access to such data, should be laid down. Those conditions should be non-discriminatory, proportionate and objectively justified, while not restricting competition. In particular, public sector bodies allowing re- use should have in place the technical means necessary to ensure the protection of rights and interests of third parties and be empowered to request the necessary information from the re-user. Conditions attached to the re-use of data should be limited to what is necessary to preserve the rights and interests of others in the data and the integrity of the information technology and communication systems of the public sector bodies. Public sector bodies should apply conditions which best serve the interests of the re-user without leading to a disproportionate effort for the public sector. Depending on the case at hand, before its transmission, personal data should be fully anonymised, so as to definitively not allow the identification of the data subjects, or data containing commercially confidential information modified in such a way that no confidential information is disclosed. Where provision of anonymised or modified data would not respond to the needs of the re-user, on- premise or remote re-use of the data within a secure processing environment could be permitted. Data analyses in such secure processing environments should be supervised by the public sector body, so as to protect the rights and interests of others. In particular, personal data should only be transmitted for re-use to a third party where a legal basis allows such transmission. The public sector body could make the use of such secure processing environment conditional on the signature by the re-user of a confidentiality agreement that prohibits the disclosure of any information that jeopardises the rights and interests of third parties that the re-user may have acquired despite the safeguards put in place. The public sector bodies, where relevant, should facilitate the re-use of data on the basis of consent of data subjects or permissions of legal persons on the re-use of data pertaining to them through adequate technical means. In this respect, the public sector body should support potential re-users in seeking such consent by establishing technical mechanisms that permit transmitting requests for consent from re-users, where practically feasible. No contact information should be given that allows re-users to contact data subjects or companies directly.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 162 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) Furthermore, it isn order to preserve fair competition and an open market economy it is of utmost importantce to protect commercially sensitive data of non- personal nature, notably trade secrets, but also non-personal data representing content protected by intellectual property rights from unlawful access that may lead to IP theft or industrial espionage. In order to ensure the protection of fundamental rights or interests of data holders, non-personal data which is to be protected from unlawful or unauthorised access under Union or national law, and which is held by public sector bodies, should be transferred only to third-countries where appropriate safeguards for the use of data are provided. Such appropriate safeguards should be considered to exist when in that third- country there are equivalent measures in place which ensure that non-personal data benefits from a level of protection similar to that applicable by means of Union or national law in particular as regards the protection of trade secrets and the protection of intellectual property rights. To that end, the Commission may adopt implementingdelegated acts that declare that a third country provides a level of protection that is essentially equivalent to those provided by Union or national law. The assessment of the level of protection afforded in such third-country should, in particular, take into consideration the relevant legislation, both general and sectoral, including concerning public security, defence, national security and criminal law concerning the access to and protection of non-personal data, any access by the public authorities of that third country to the data transferred, the existence and effective functioning of one or more independent supervisory authorities in the third country with responsibility for ensuring and enforcing compliance with the legal regime ensuring access to such data, or the third countries’ international commitments regarding the protection of data the third country concerned has entered into, or other obligations arising from legally binding conventions or instruments as well as from its participation in multilateral or regional systems. The existence of effective legal remedies for data holders, public sector bodies or data sharing providers in the third country concerned is of particular importance in the context of the transfer of non-personal data to that third country. Such safeguards should therefore include the availability of enforceable rights and of effective legal remedies.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 167 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) In cases where there is no implementingdelegated act adopted by the Commission in relation to a third country declaring that it provides a level of protection, in particular as regards the protection of commercially sensitive data and the protection of intellectual property rights, which is essentially equivalent to that provided by Union or national law, the public sector body should only transmit protected data to a re-user, if the re-user undertakes obligations in the interest of the protection of the data. The re-user that intends to transfer the data to such third country should commit to comply with the obligations laid out in this Regulation even after the data has been transferred to the third country. To ensure the proper enforcement of such obligations, the re- user should also accept the jurisdiction of the Member State of the public sector body that allowed the re-use for the judicial settlement of disputes.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 172 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) In order to prevent unlawful access to non-personal data, public sector bodies, natural or legal persons to which the right to re-use data was granted, data sharing providers and entities entered in the register of recognised data altruism organisations should take all reasonable measures to prevent access to the systems where non-personal data is stored, including encryption of data, cybersecurity measures or corporate policies.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 178 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) In order to build trust in re-use mechanisms, it may be necessary to attach stricter conditions for certain types of non- personal data that have been identified as highly sensitive, as regards the transfer to third countries, if such transfer could jeopardise public policy objectives, in line with international commitments. For example, in the health domain, certain datasets held by actors in the public health system, such as public hospitals, could be identified as highly sensitive health data. Other relevant sectors could be transport, energy, environment, telecommunications and finance. In order to ensure harmonised practices across the Union, such types of highly sensitive non-personal public data should be defined by Union law, for example in the context of the European Health Data Space or other sectoral legislation. The conditions attached to the transfer of such data to third countries should be laid down in delegated acts. Conditions should be proportionate, non- discriminatory and necessary to protect legitimate public policy objectives identified, such as the protection of public health, public order, safety, the environment, public morals, consumer protection, privacy and personal data protection. The conditions should correspond to the risks identified in relation to the sensitivity of such data, including in terms of the risk of the re- identification of individuals. These conditions could include terms applicable for the transfer or technical arrangements, such as the requirement of using a secure processing environment, limitations as regards the re-use of data in third-countries or categories of persons which are entitled to transfer such data to third countries or who can access the data in the third country. In exceptional cases they could also include restrictions on transfer of the data to third countries to protect the public interest.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 249 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) In order to successfully implement the data governance framework, a European Data Innovation Board should be established, in the form of an expert group. The Board should consist of representatives of the Member States, the Commission and representatives of relevant data spaces and specific sectors (such as health, agriculture, transport and statistics). The European Data Protection Board should be invited to appoint a representative to the European Data Innovation Board. A data innovation advisory council should be established as a sub-group of the Board consisting of relevant representatives from industry, research, standardisation organisations and other relevant stakeholders. That council should support the work of the Board by providing advice relating to the exchange of data, and in particular on how to best protect commercially sensitive data of non-personal nature, notably trade secrets, but also non-personal data representing content protected by intellectual property rights from unlawful access that may lead to IP theft or industrial espionage.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 252 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) In order to successfully implement the data governance framework, a European Data Innovation Board should be established, in the form of an expert group. The Board should consist of representatives of the Member States, the Commission and representatives of relevant data spaces and specific sectors (such as health, agriculture, transport and statistics) as well as representatives of academia, research and standard setting organisations, where relevant. The European Data Protection Board should be invited to appoint a representative to the European Data Innovation Board.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 255 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
(40) In order to successfully implement the data governance framework, a European Data Innovation Board should be established, in the form of an expert group. The Board should consist of representatives of the Member States, the Commission and representatives of relevant data spaces and specific sectors (such as health, energy, industrial manufacturing, agriculture, transport and statistics). The European Data Protection Board should be invited to appoint a representative to the European Data Innovation Board.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 262 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
(41) The Board should support the Commission in coordinating national practices and policies on the topics covered by this Regulation, and in supporting cross- sector data use by adhering to the European Interoperability Framework (EIF) principles and through the utilisation of European and international standards and specifications (such asincluding through the EU Multi-Stakeholder Platform for ICT Standardisation, the Core Vocabularies44 and the CEF Building Blocks45 ), without prejudice to standardisation work taking place in specific sectors or domains. Work on technical standardisation may include the identification of priorities for the development of standards and establishing and maintaining a set of technical and legal standards for transmitting data between two processing environments that allows data spaces to be organised without making recourse to an intermediary. The Board should cooperate with the Data Innovation Advisory Council, sectoral bodies, networks or expert groups, or other cross- sectoral organisations dealing with re-use of data. Regarding data altruism, the Board should assist the Commission in the development of the data altruism consent form, in consultation with the European Data Protection Board. _________________ 44 https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/collection/sema ntic-interoperability-community- semic/core-vocabularies 45 https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/collection/conn ecting-europe-facility-cef
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 284 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(2 a) This Regulation is without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council, to Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive (EU) 2016/680 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a. This Regulation should in particular not be read as creating a new legal basis for the processing of personal data for any of the regulated activities. Its implementation should not prevent cross- border transfers of data in accordance with Chapter V of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 from taking place. _________________ 1aDirective (EU) 2016/680 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of the prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Council Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA. (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 89)
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 326 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘data altruism’ means the consentvoluntary sharing of data by data subjects to process personal data pertaining to them, or permissions of other data holders to allow the use of their non- personal data without seeking or receiving a reward, for purposes of general interest, such as scientific research purposes, policy making or improving public services;
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 336 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
(14) ‘secure processing environment’ means the physical or virtual environment and organisational means to provide the opportunity to re-use data in a manner ensuring compliance with applicable legislation that allows for the operator of the secure processing environment to determine and supervise all data processing actions, including to display, storage, download, export of the data and calculation of derivative data through computational algorithms.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 379 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) to access and re-use the data within a secure processing environment provided andor controlled by the public sector ;
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 385 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
(5) The public sector bodies shall impose conditions that preserve the integrity of the functioning of the technical systems of the secure processing environment used. The public sector body shall be able to verify any results of processing of data undertaken by the re- user and reserve the right, after giving the re-user the possibility to provide further information, to prohibit the use of results that contain information jeopardising the rights and interests of third parties.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 399 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
(9) The Commission may adopt implementingdelegated acts declaring that the legal, supervisory and enforcement arrangements of a third country:
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 402 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1
Those implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 29 (2)8.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 440 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) providing technical support in the application of tested techniques ensuring data processing in a manner that preserves privacy of the information contained in the data for which re-use is allowed, including techniques for pseudonymisation, anonymisation, generalisation, suppression and, randomisation of personal data or other state-of-the-art privacy preserving methods;
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 446 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
(5) The Member States shall make public and communicate to the Commission the identity of the competent bodies designated pursuant to paragraph 1 by [date of application of this Regulation]. They shall also make public and communicate to the Commission any subsequent modification of the identity of those bodies.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 451 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(2 a) The single information point may establish a separate, simplified and well- documented information channel for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), addressing their needs and capabilities in requesting the re-use of the categories of data referred to in Article 3 (1).
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 454 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
(3) Requests for the re-use of the categories of data referred to in Article 3 (1) shall be granted or refused by the competent public sector bodies or the competent bodies referred to in Article 7 (1) within a reasonable time, and in any case within two months from the date of the request. In order to contribute to a consistent application of this Regulation the competent public sector bodies shall cooperate with each other, and where relevant with the Commission, when refusing requests for re-use of the categories of data referred to in Article 3 (1).
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 459 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) intermediation services between data subjects that seek to make their personal data available and potential data users, including making available the technical or other means to enable such services, in the exercise of the rights provided in Regulation (EU) 2016/679, in particular managing the data subjects’ consent to data processing;
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 490 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 9
(9) The competent authority shall notify the Commission of each new notification without delay and the Commission shall forward each notification to the national competent authorities of the Member States by electronic means. The Commission shall keep a register of providers of data sharing services.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 497 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 10
(10) The competent authority may charge fees. Such fees shall be proportionate and objective and be based on the administrative costs related to the monitoring of compliance and other market control activities of the competent authorities in relation to notifications of data sharing services. The competent authority may also charge discounted fees or allow free of charge notification for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 499 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 11
(11) Where a provider of data sharing servicesdata intermediary ceases its activities, it shall notify the relevant competent authority determined pursuant to paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 within 15 days. The competent authority shall forward without delay each such notification to the Commission by electronic means. The Commission without delay shall forward each notification to the national competent authorities inof the Member States and to the Commission by electronic meansby electronic means and update the public register.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 519 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) the providerdata intermediary shall take measures to ensure a high level of security, including state-of-the-art cybersecurity, for the storage and transmission of non- personal data; and the intermediary shall further ensure the highest level of security, including state-of-the-art cybersecurity, for the storage and transmission of competitively sensitive information; the data intermediary shall inform the competent authority without delay of any security breach that jeopardises the security of data.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 535 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
(3) The designated competent authorities, the data protection authorities, the national competition authorities, the authorities in charge of cybersecurity, and other relevant sectorial authorities shall exchange the information which is necessary for the exercise of their tasks in relation to data sharing providers and ensure consistency of the decisions taken in application of this directive.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 693 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) to advise and assist the Commission in developing consistent guidelines on how to best protect, in the context of this Regulation, commercially sensitive data of non-personal nature, notably trade secrets, but also non- personal data representing content protected by intellectual property rights from unlawful access that may lead to IP theft or industrial espionage.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 708 #

2020/0340(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) to facilitate the cooperation between national competent authorities, the Commission and other European and international bodies under this Regulation through capacity- building and the exchange of information, in particular by establishing methods for the efficient exchange of information relating to the notification procedure for data sharing service providers and the registration and monitoring of recognised data altruism organisations.
2021/04/28
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 29 #

2020/0036(COD)

(1) The Commission has, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well- being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition must be just and inclusive, with particular focus on citizens, living in rural and remote areas and thus leaving no one behind. _________________ 19 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 41 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The Commission has, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well- being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition must be just and inclusive, with particular focus on citizens living in rural and remote areas, and thus leaving no one behind. _________________ 19 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 43 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The Commission has, in its Communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’19 , set out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050 and where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well- being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition must be just and inclusive, leaving no one behind, particularly those living in rural areas. _________________ 19 Commission Communication - The European Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final of 11 December 2019.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 44 #

2020/0036(COD)

(4) The Paris Agreement sets out a long-term goal to keep the global temperature increase to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5 °C above pre- industrial levels23 , and stresses the importance of adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change, in a manner that does not threaten food production,24 and making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development25 . _________________ 23 Article 2.1.a of the Paris Agreement. 24 Article 2.1.b of the Paris Agreement. 25 Article 2.1.c of the Paris Agreement.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 50 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The Union’s and the Member States’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet, welfare, prosperity, health, agriculture and food systems, the integrity of eco- systems and biodiversity against the threat of climate change, in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, and to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of society to climate change.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 53 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. In light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to a sustainable, affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. The digital transformation, technological innovation, and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. Special attention should also be paid to replacing fossil-intensive materials with renewable and bio-based materials, deriving from forestry and agriculture, as two sectors functioning as carbon emitters as well as carbon sinks, as well as with low carbon materials.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 59 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The Paris Agreement sets out a long-term goal to keep the global temperature increase to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5 °C above pre- industrial levels23 , and stresses the importance of adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change, in a manner that does not threaten food production, 24 and making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development25 . _________________ 23 Article 2.1.a of the Paris Agreement. 24 Article 2.1.b of the Paris Agreement. 25 Article 2.1.c of the Paris Agreement.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 60 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The Paris Agreement sets out a long-term goal to keep the global temperature increase to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5 °C above pre- industrial levels23 , and stresses the importance of adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change, in a manner that does not threaten food production,24 and making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development25 . _________________ 23 Article 2.1.a of the Paris Agreement. 24 Article 2.1.b of the Paris Agreement. 25 Article 2.1.c of the Paris Agreement.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 61 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The Paris Agreement sets out a long-term goal to keep the global temperature increase to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5 °C above pre- industrial levels23 , and stresses the importance of adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change24 and making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development25 . Furthermore, climate change and global temperature increase indicate an increasing vulnerability to desertification in the European Union over the past years. _________________ 23 Article 2.1.a of the Paris Agreement. 24 Article 2.1.b of the Paris Agreement. 25 Article 2.1.c of the Paris Agreement.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 65 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) The Union’s and the Member States’ climate action aims to protect people and the planet, welfare, prosperity, health, agriculture and food systems, the integrity of eco- systems and biodiversity against the threat of climate change, in the context of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and in pursuit of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, and to maximize prosperity within the planetary boundaries and to increase resilience and reduce vulnerability of society to climate change.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 66 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) In order to provide more clarity, a definition of natural and other carbon sinks should be presented by the Commission.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 70 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The Union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality, and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change, using all tools at its disposal, including climate diplomacy. In order to achieve these objectives, the Union shall insist that its high environmental production standards in all sectors, with particular focus on agriculture, are respected by all of its international trading partners.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 71 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors. In light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to a sustainable, affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. The digital transformation, technological innovation, and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. Special attention should also be paid to replacing fossil-intensive materials with renewable and bio-based materials deriving from forestry and agriculture, which are two sectors functioning both as carbon emitters and as carbon sinks, as well as with low carbon materials.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 75 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The COVID-19 pandemic is having a severe impact on the public health systems of Member States and on their economies, impacting Member States’ capacity to finance the transition towards a climate-neutral economy. Therefore, the Commission’s proposed recovery plan, ‘Next Generation EU’, is a crucial instrument to achieve the objectives of this Regulation.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 76 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors, with a particular focus on reducing fossil-fuel emissions. In light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to a sustainable, affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. The digital transformation, technological innovation, and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 78 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) In order to provide more clarity, a definition of natural and other carbon sinks should be presented by the Commission.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 92 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The Union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality, and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to climate change, using all tools at its disposal, including climate diplomacy. In order to achieve these objectives, the Union should insist that its high environmental production standards in all sectors, with particular focus on agriculture, are respected by all of its international trading partners.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 99 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. Therefore, Member States and the Union should enhance their adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change, as provided for in Article 7 of the Paris Agreement, as well as maximise the co- benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. Member States should adopt comprehensive national adaptation strategies and plans, reflecting the circumstances in their regions.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 103 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) The Paris Agreement sets out a long-term goal to keep the global temperature increase to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5 °C above pre- industrial levels23 , and stresses the importance of adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change, in a manner that does not threaten food production,24 and making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development25 . _________________ 23 Article 2.1.a of the Paris Agreement. 24 Article 2.1.b of the Paris Agreement. 25 Article 2.1.c of the Paris Agreement.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 106 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In taking the relevant measures at Union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective, Member States and the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well- being of citizens, the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and, their affordability and self-sufficiency; fairness and solidarity across and within Member States considering their economic capability, national circumstances, in particular their share of Natura 2000 protected areas, as well as share of forest covered areas, and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence, in particular the findings reported by the IPCC; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost-effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 107 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The Union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy- wide emissions and removals, through natural and technological solutions, of greenhouse gases domestically within the Union by 2050. The Union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all Member States collectively, and teach Member State should set out to achieve climate neutrality individually with the support of collective actions of the Union. The Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. Measures at Union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 109 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The Commission is exploring the development of a regulatory framework for the certification of carbon removals in accordance with its Circular Economy Action Plan and the Farm to Fork Strategy. The restoration of eco-systems and the development of a carbon removals market for land-based greenhouse gas sequestration would assist in restoring, maintaining and managing natural sinks and promote biodiversity. The development of an EU carbon farming initiative would represent a new income source for farmers.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 111 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) During the process of achieving the climate-neutrality objective, Member States and the Commission shall pay particular attention to rural and remote areas, which are facing significant social and economic challenges.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 112 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 b (new)
(15b) Forests play a crucial role in the transition to climate neutrality. Sustainable and close-to-nature forest management is crucial for continuous greenhouse gas absorption from the atmosphere and also allows to provide renewable and climate-friendly raw material for wood products which store carbon and can act as a substitute to fossil-based materials and fuels. The "triple role" of forests (sink, storage and substitution) contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions release to the atmosphere, while ensuring that forests continue to grow and provide many other services.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 113 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The transition to climate neutrality requires changes across the entire policy spectrum and a collective effort of all sectors of the economy and society, as illustrated by the Commission in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’. The European Council, in its Conclusions of 12 December 2019, stated that all relevant Union legislation and policies need to be consistent with, and contribute to, the fulfilment of the climate- neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field, and invited the Commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules. Taking the latter into account, the Commission shall revise the legislation on materials and products, in order to promote the use of renewable and low carbon materials with climate benefits that act as carbon sinks or partially substitute fossil-based materials.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 117 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Adaptation is a key component of the long-term global response to climate change. Therefore, Member States and the Union should enhance their adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change, as provided for in Article 7 of the Paris Agreement, as well as maximise the co- benefits with other environmental policies and legislation. Member States should adopt comprehensive national adaptation strategies and plans, reflecting the circumstances in their national territories.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 124 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In taking the relevant measures at Union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective, Member States and the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the well- being of citizens, the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and, their affordability and self-sufficiency; fairness and solidarity across and within Member States considering their economic capability, national circumstances, in particular their share of Natura 2000 protected areas and of forest covered areas, and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence, in particular the findings reported by the IPCC; the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost- effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 128 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) During the process of achieving the climate-neutrality objective, Member States and the Commission should pay particular attention to rural and remote areas, which are facing significant social and economic challenges.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 129 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 b (new)
(15b) Forests play a crucial role in the transition to climate neutrality. Sustainable and close-to-nature forest management is crucial for continuous greenhouse gas absorption from the atmosphere and also allows to provide renewable and climate-friendly raw materials for wood products, which store carbon and can act as a substitute to fossil-based materials and fuels. The "triple role" of forests (sink, storage and substitution) contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions release to the atmosphere, while ensuring that forests continue to grow and provide many other services.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 131 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The transition to climate neutrality requires changes across the entire policy spectrum and a collective effort of all sectors of the economy and society, as illustrated by the Commission in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’. The European Council, in its Conclusions of 12 December 2019, stated that all relevant Union legislation and policies need to be consistent with, and contribute to, the fulfilment of the climate- neutrality objective while respecting a level playing field, and invited the Commission to examine whether this requires an adjustment of the existing rules. Taking the latter into account, the Commission should revise the legislation on materials and products, in order to promote the use of renewable and low carbon materials with climate benefits that act as carbon sinks or partially substitute fossil-based materials.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 134 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Achieving climate neutrality should require astrong contributions from all economic sectors. In light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to a sustainable, affordable and secure energy system, while reducing energy poverty, relying on a well- functioning internal energy market is essential. The digital transformation, technological innovation, and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective. A technology-neutral approach should be taken to reach that goal.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 135 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1,5ºC calls for net- zero CO2 emissions by 2050 and net zero non-CO2 emissions later in the century in order to limit global warming to approximately 1,5°C. The Union is more ambitious in calling for all greenhouse gas emissions, including short-lived gases, to reach net-zero by mid-century.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 136 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 b (new)
(16b) The IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1,5ºC acknowledges that different greenhouse gases have different lifecycles, with certain gases remaining in the atmosphere longer than others. Biogenic methane, produced by livestock, has a shorter lifecycle than CO2, and this should be acknowledged in the EU’s climate ambitions. Efforts to achieve climate neutrality should address the urgency of reducing CO2 emissions in the atmosphere.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 137 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 c (new)
(16c) There is ongoing debate within the scientific community regarding the common metric used for Global Warming Potential, particularly for short-lived gases such as biogenic methane. The implications of CO2 equivalence merits further analysis and it is appropriate to develop a robust evidence-based strategy to reduce emissions of short-lived gases.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 148 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In order to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors, including businesses, workers, investors and consumers, to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is irreversible, to ensure gradual reduction over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate- neutrality objective, 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 to set out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries 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-Making37 . 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. _________________ 37Commission shall, following a detailed impact assessment, present to the European Parliament and the Council the proposal for a regulation, setting out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050. OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 152 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) The Union has beenis pursuing and leading on an ambitious policy on climate action and has put in place a regulatory framework to achieve its 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target. The legislation implementing this target consists, inter alia, of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 , which establishes a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council27 , which introduced national targets for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council28 , which requires Member States to balance greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry. _________________ 26Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275 of 25 October 2003, p. 32). 27Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26). 28 Regulation (EU) 2018/841 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry in the 2030 climate and energy framework, and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 and Decision No 529/2013/EU (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 1).
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 163 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In order to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors, including farmers, businesses, workers, investors and consumers, to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is irreversible, to ensure gradualpredictable and phased reductions over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate- neutrality objective, 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 to set out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries 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-Making37 . 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. _________________ 37Commission should monitor the progress by Member States in achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050. OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 164 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In order to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors, including businesses, workers, investors and consumers, to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is irreversible, to ensure gradual reduction over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate- neutrality objective, 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 to set out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries 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-Making37 . 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. _________________ 37 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1Commission should, following a detailed impact assessment, present to the European Parliament and the Council a proposal for a regulation setting out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 174 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes a framework for the irreversible and gradual, predictable and phased reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural or other sinks in the Union.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 196 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in Union law shall be balanced at the latest by 2050, thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date and beyond. Each Member State shall seek to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 including through the collective actions of the Union.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 198 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) The Union should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy- wide emissions and removals, through natural and technological solutions, of greenhouse gases domestically within the Union by 2050. The Union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued by all Member States collectively, and teach Member State should set out to achieve climate neutrality individually with the support of the Union. The Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. Measures at Union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 208 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union and national level respectively, to enable the Member State and collective achievement of the climate- neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among Member States.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 209 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The Commission is exploring the development of a regulatory framework for the certification of carbon removals in accordance with its Circular Economy Action Plan and the Farm to Fork Strategy. The restoration of eco-systems and the development of a carbon removals market for land-based greenhouse gas sequestration would assist in restoring, maintaining and managing natural sinks and would promote biodiversity.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 210 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. TWhere the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9considers it necessary, it shall make a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council, following a detailed impact assessment, to supplement this Regulation by setting outproposing a trajectory at Union level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) until 2050. At the latest within six months after each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission shall review the trajectory.
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 216 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) The Commission should come forward with a definition of natural and other carbon sinks to give clarity in this Regulation.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 221 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When settproposing a trajectory in accordance with paragraph 1, the Commission shall consider the following:
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 222 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) The Union should continue its climate action and international climate leadership after 2050, in order to protect people and the planetvide protection against the threat of dangerous climate change, in pursuit of the temperature goals set out in the Paris Agreement and following the scientific recommendations of the IPCC and of Member State Climate advisory bodies.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 226 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) National climate advisory bodies play an important role in informing the public and contributing to the policy debate around climate change in those Member States where they exist, and the establishment of such bodies at Member State level should be encouraged. The cooperation of those bodies with the Commission and with the other climate advisory bodies in EEA countries is important. The European Environment and Sustainable Development Advisory Councils (EEAC) is a network of national and regional advisory bodies which brings together experts, fosters information exchange and provides independent advice.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 230 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
(13b) The Commission should develop a strategy for the Union’s future climate policy for the post-2050 period once climate neutrality has been achieved.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 238 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Where the Commission considers it appropriate to set an intermediary emissions reduction target for 2040, with a view to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, it shall, by 30 September 2028, make a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council to that effect, following a detailed impact assessment. The impact assessment shall take into account the criteria referred to in Article 3(3).
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 239 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Where the Commission considers it appropriate to set out targets for carbon removals by sinks for 2040 and for 2050, with a view to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, it shall, by 30 September 2028, make legislative proposals to the European Parliament and the Council, following a detailed impact assessment. The impact assessment shall take into account the criteria referred to in Article 3(3).
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 240 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Where the Commission considers it appropriate to develop a framework to certify greenhouse gas removals through land use, with a view to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, it shall make a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council to that effect, following a detailed impact assessment that is based on scientifically robust accounting methods.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 246 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – title
3 Trajectory for aAchieving climate neutrality
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 247 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9 to supplement this Regulation by setting out a trajectory at Union level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) until 2050. At the latest within six months after each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission shall review the trajectory.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 250 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In taking the relevant measures at Union and national level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective, Member States and the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take into account the contribution of the transition to climate neutrality to the health and economic well- being of citizens, the prosperity of society and the competitiveness of the economy; energy and food security and affordability; fairness and solidarity across and within Member States considering their economic capability, cost efficiency and national circumstances and the need for convergence over time; the need to make the transition just and socially fair; best available scientific evidence, in particular the findings reported by the IPCC, Member State climate advisory bodies and the Joint Programming Initiative “Connecting Climate Knowledge for Europe” (JPI Climate); the need to integrate climate change related risks into investment and planning decisions; cost- effectiveness and technological neutrality in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and increasing resilience; progression over time in environmental integrity and level of ambition.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 255 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. TWhere the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9considers it necessary, it shall make a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council, following a detailed impact assessment, to supplement this Regulation by setting outproposing a trajectory at Union level to achieve the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) until 2050. At the latest within six months after each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission shall review the trajectory.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 257 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The trajectory shall start from the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(3).deleted
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 258 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point h
(h) the need to ensure a just and socially fair transition; , particularly in rural and remote areas, affected by the transition process;
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 266 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When setting a trajectory in accordance with paragraph 1assessing the progress towards the climate-neutrality objective, considering a 2040 emissions reduction target, considering a 2040 and 2050 greenhouse gas removals target and considering the development of a framework to certify greenhouse gas removals, the Commission shall consider the following:
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 267 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When settproposing a trajectory in accordance with paragraph 1, the Commission shall consider the following:
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 276 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) food production, security and affordability;
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 284 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) competiveness of the Union’s economy, growth and jobs;
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 299 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(da) fostering the bioeconomy, which is a central part of the circular economy;
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 314 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) investment needs and opportunities, including the level of financial support from the Union;
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 318 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new)
(ga) fostering the circular economy, in particular bioeconomy;
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 320 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The Commission should ensure a robust and objective assessment based on the most up to date scientific, technical and socio-economic findings, and representative of a broad range of independent expertise, and base its assessment on relevant information including information submitted and reported by Member States, reports of the European Environment Agency, best available scientific evidence, including the reports of the IPCC, Member States climate advisory bodies and the Joint Programming Initiative “Connecting Climate Knowledge for Europe” (JPI Climate). Given that the Commission has committed to exploring how the EU taxonomy can be used in the context of the European Green Deal by the public sector, this should include information on environmentally sustainable investment, by the Union and Member States, consistent with Regulation (EU) 2020/… [Taxonomy Regulation] when such information becomes available. The Commission should use European statistics and data where available and seek expert scrutiny. The European Environment Agency should assist the Commission, as appropriate and in accordance with its annual work programme.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 321 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point h
(h) the need to ensure a just and socially fair transition, particularly in rural and remote areas, affected by the transition process;
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 333 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
1. referred to in Article 3(1) is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. referred to in Article 3(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from …[OP: date of entry into force of this Regulation]. 3. to in Article 3(1) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. to Article 3 shall enter into Article 9 deleted Exercise of the delegation The power to adopt delegated acts The power to adopt delegated acts The delegation of power referred Beforce only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council withadopting a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and to 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.delegated act, As soon as it adopts a delegated A delegated act adopted pursuant
2020/06/09
Committee: REGI
Amendment 345 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall develop and implement adaptation strategies and plans that include comprehensive risk management frameworks, based on robust climate and vulnerability baselines and progress assessments, and would not endanger food security.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 348 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In order to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors, including businesses, SMEs, workers, investors and consumers, to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is irreversible, to ensure gradualpredictable and phased reductions over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate- neutrality objective, 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 to set out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries 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-Making37 . 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. _________________ 37Commission should monitor the progress by Member States in achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050. OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 351 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Funding shall be made available for agricultural advisory services to provide information and share best practices with farmers to help them adapt to the challenges, such as drought and flooding, that climate change presents.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 361 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the collective progress made by all Member States towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1);
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 376 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the consistency of Union measures with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1);
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 387 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes a framework for the irreversible and gradual, predictable and phased reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of removals by natural or other sinks in the Union.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 387 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Where, based on the assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the Commission finds that Union measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) or inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, or that the progress towards either the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation as referred to in Article 4 is insufficient, it shall take the necessary measures in accordance with the Treaties, at the same time as the review of the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1).
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 393 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall assess any draft measure or legislative proposal in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1) before adoption, and include this analysis in any impact assessment accompanying these measures or proposals, and make the result of that assessment public at the time of adoption.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 402 #

2020/0036(COD)

(a) the consistency of national measures identified, on the basis of the National Energy and Climate Plans or the Biennial Progress Reports submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as relevant for the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) with that objective as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1);
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 411 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission finds, under due consideration of the collective progress assessed in accordance with Article 5(1), that a Member State’s measures are inconsistent with that objective as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1) oror are inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, it may issue recommendations to that Member State. The Commission shall make such recommendations publicly available.
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 429 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in Union law shall be balanced at the latest by 2050, thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date and beyond. Each Member State shall seek to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 through the collective actions of the Union.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 448 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
1. referred to in Article 3(1) is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. referred to in Article 3(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from …[OP: date of entry into force of this Regulation]. 3. to in Article 3(1) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. to Article 3 shall enter into Article 9 deleted Exercise of the delegation The power to adopt delegated acts The power to adopt delegated acts The delegation of power referred Beforce only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council withadopting a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and to 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.delegated act, As soon as it adopts a delegated A delegated act adopted pursuant
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 449 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
1. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3(1) is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adoptArticle 9 delegated acts referred to in Article 3(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from …[OP: date of entry into force of this Regulation]. 3. to in Article 3(1) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to tExercise of the delegation The delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. to Article 3 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 to 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.referred Before adopting a delegated act, As soon as it adopts a delegated A delegated act adopted pursuant
2020/06/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 459 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union and national level respectively, to enable theMember State and collective achievement of the climate- neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among Member States.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 512 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Where the Commission considers it appropriate to set an intermediary emissions reduction target for 2040, with a view of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, by 30 September 2028 it shall make a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council to that effect, following a detailed impact assessment. The impact assessment shall take into account the criteria outlined in Article 3 (3).
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 523 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Where the Commission considers it appropriate to set out targets for carbon removals by sinks for 2040 and for 2050, with a view to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, by 30 September 2028 it shall make legislative proposals to the European Parliament and the Council, following a detailed impact assessment. The impact assessment shall take into account the criteria outlined in Article 3 (3).
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 525 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Where the Commission considers it appropriate to develop a framework to certify greenhouse gas removals from land use, with a view of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, it shall make a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council to that effect, following a detailed impact assessment that is based on scientifically robust accounting methods.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 537 #
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 552 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9 to supplement this Regulation by setting out a trajectory at Union levelshall assess the effectiveness of this Regulation to achieve the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) until 2050. At the latest within six months after each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission shall review the traaluate progress towards the climate-neutrality objectoryive.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 560 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The trajectory shall start from the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(3).deleted
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 570 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When setting a trajectory assessing the progress towards the carbon neutrality goal, considering accordance with paragraph 1 2040 emissions reduction target, and considering the development of a framework to certify greenhouse gas removals, the Commission shall consider the following:
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 590 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) cost-effectiveness and, economic efficiency and employment;
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 605 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) competitiveness of the Union’s economy, in particular SMEs and sectors most exposed to carbon leakage;
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 627 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) best available, cost effective and scalable technologyies;
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 640 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) energy efficiency, energy affordability, reducing energy poverty and security of supply;
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 647 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(da) the need to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and to move to more renewable and sustainable energy;
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 681 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point g
(g) investment needs and opportunitiesencouragement of investment and innovation;
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 708 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j
(j) the best available and most recent scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC and Member State Climate Advisory bodies.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 766 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall develop and implement adaptation strategies and plans that include comprehensive risk management frameworks, based on robust climate and vulnerability baselines and progress assessments. Member States shall promote nature-based solutions and eco- system based adaption, which represent important greenhouse gas sequestration potential and address biodiversity loss.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 797 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the collective progress made by all Member States towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1);
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 834 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the consistency of Union measures with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1);
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 852 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Where, based on the assessment referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the Commission finds that Union measures are inconsistent with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) or inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, or that the progress towards either the climate-neutrality objective or on adaptation as referred to in Article 4 is insufficient, it shall take the necessary measures in accordance with the Treaties, at the same time as the review of the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1).
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 870 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall assess any draft measure or legislative proposal in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1) before adoption, and include this analysis in any impact assessment accompanying these measures or proposals, and make the result of that assessment public at the time of adoption.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 892 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the consistency of national measures identified, on the basis of the National Energy and Climate Plans or the Biennial Progress Reports submitted in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as relevant for the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) with that objective as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1);
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 926 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission finds, under due consideration of the collective and Member State-level progress assessed in accordance with Article 5(1), that a Member State’s measures are inconsistent with that objective as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1) ore climate-neutrality objective or are inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, it may issue recommendations to that Member State. The Commission shall make such recommendations publicly available.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 961 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) best available scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC and National Climate Advisory bodies; and
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 980 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7a Member State climate advisory bodies and European Climate Advisory Forum 1. By 1 January 2022, Member States shall establish a national climate advisory body within their territory. 2. By 1 January 2025, the Commission shall, in cooperation with of national climate advisory bodies, establish a European Climate Advisory Forum (the ‘Forum’), which will provide independent scientific advice for the Union and the EEA. 3. Depending on the subject area, one member from each national climate advisory body shall participate in the Forum. 4. The Forum shall report annually on greenhouse gas emissions reductions and removals and Union-wide progress towards the carbon neutrality objective. It shall also identify actions and opportunities to reduce emissions and enhance removals. 5. All of the Forum’s reports shall be made publicly available.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1025 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
1. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3(1) is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 3(1) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from …[OP: date of entry into force of this Regulation]. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 3(1) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 3 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 to 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.Article 9 deleted Exercise of the delegation
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1047 #

2020/0036(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9a Review clause The Commission shall, six months after each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, conduct a review of all the elements of this Regulation, in light of the criteria set out in Article 3(3) to ensure the objective of the Paris Agreement of holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre- industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1,5 °C above pre-industrial level and submit, if appropriate, legislative proposals to the European Parliament and Council.
2020/06/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 187 #

2019/2157(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Acknowledges the crucial climate benefits of forests and the forest-based sector; highlights the need to increase CO2 sequestration in forests to a level which enables sustainable management of all forest functions, carbon storage in wood- based products and the substitution of fossil-based materials and energy;
302/01/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 241 #

2019/2157(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises the crucial role of forests, the forest-based sector and the bioeconomy in achieving the goals of the European Green Deal; stresses that achieving the EU’s environmental and climate goals will never be possible without multifunctional, healthy and sustainably managed forests and viable industries; encourages, in addition, actions to increase forest cover in those Member States where forest cover is low, and in other Member States the preservation of forest cover in areas with accentuated ecological functions;
302/01/01
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 336 #

2019/2157(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that due to climate change, natural disturbances such as droughts, floods, storms, pest infestations, erosion and fires will occur more frequently, causing damage to forests in the EU; emphasises, in this context, the need to better prevent such events by making forests more resilient, for example by adapting forest management, through research and innovation and by offering better support mechanisms for affected areas and properties so they can be restored;
2020/06/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 360 #

2019/2157(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses the need to promote and strengthen close-to-nature forest management, which is based on the stewardship of forests, ensuring their preservation, increasing the diversity of native plant and animal species and establishing a biotic equilibrium (e.g. the good practice of the Slovenian Forestry School), but notes that this forest management method also requires financial incentives;
2020/06/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 401 #

2019/0254(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
(https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013R1307-(10a) in Article 37(1), the following subparagraph is added: "Member States granting transitional national aid in 2020 may continue to do so during the transitional period referred to in Article -1 of Regulation (EU) .../... [Transitional Regulation]. Member States may adjust financial allocations for individual sectors, change sectors, and modify the conditions for granting individual support." Or. en 20190301&from=EN)
2020/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 46 #

2018/2102(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that the specific characteristics of agricultural activities make it essential to have collective organisations to enable the objectives of the CAP to be attained and that such organisations must be considered compatible with Article 101 TFEU; Considers that, in line with the current direction, the competences of producer and interbranch organizations need to be further strengthened so that the negotiating bargaining power of farmers could be balanced with the negotiating power of retailers in the food supply chain; Considers that EU co-financing for the establishment and operation of these organizations should be increased;
2018/10/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 76 #

2018/2102(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the entry of products onto the European market from third countries which do not meet the same social, health and environmental standards faces European producers with unfair competition; calls, therefore, for the systematic application of the principles of reciprocity and compliance as regards agricultural products in trade negotiations; Calls on the Commission to initiate new centralised food-safety inspections with regard to honey imported into the EU (here it should be magnetic resonance, NMR testing) and poultry meat (here mainly antibiotic residues needed to be analysed);
2018/10/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 90 #

2018/2102(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the interests of farmers are protected following the acquisition of Monsanto by the Bayer group, which could damage competition in the field of access to crop protection products and seeds. Takes the view that the marketing standards for seed and plant propagating material for minor use should be eased and made more flexible.
2018/10/15
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 171 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the Commission to focus on the quality of life in rural areas, to make the living attractive for all people, especially for the young generation;
2018/03/28
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 194 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for a renovated second pillar that is less complex and more efficient, focused on truly incentive territorial and sector development policies that place agro-environmental initiatives, investment, training, smart solutions, research and innovation at the core of local issues;
2018/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 248 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas there are initiatives such as ‘EU Action for Smart Villages’;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 252 #

2018/2037(INI)

Jb. whereas support for innovation and new technologies in agriculture is a key element in strengthening sustainable agriculture and preserving the settlement of rural areas;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 253 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to acknowledge that the new societal, environmental, technological and economic changes, such as in the fields of clean energy, digitalisation, smart solutions have impacts on the rural life; calls on the Commission and the Member States to boost the potential of rural hubs for sustainable, inclusive and sustainable growth and innovation, taking account of the interest of the wider rural communities; recalls that rural areas and settlements need a special attention and integrated efforts to develop smart villages and calls for a fair playing field for special technological improvements for rural hubs and grids;
2018/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 260 #

2018/2037(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Calls on the Commission to introduce a multi-funded, investment approach in the post 2020 legislative period to ensure the smooth implementation of the integrated rural development tools with clear environmental benefits, such as the smart villages initiative; calls on the Commission to set up the smart villages initiative measures and to create the smart villages as priority of the next rural development policy;
2018/03/27
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 305 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas rural areas need to be kept populated, both with younger people of working age as well as older people;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 447 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. WelcomeUnderstands the efforts of the Commission to establish programme design, implementation and control of an output-based approach in order to foster performance 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;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 461 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasizes that the new system should bring substantial simplification and reduction of administrative burden for both beneficiaries and national / regional administrations;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 465 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes, however, that a potential delay in adoption of CAP Strategic Plans may lead to late payments which has to be avoided;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 470 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Calls for simple framework-type CAP Strategic Plans, allowing appropriate flexibility;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 534 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it necessary 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 the provision of public goods on the basis of uniform criteria, while allowing Member States to take specific approaches to reflect local and sectoral conditions;
2018/03/22
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 825 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that generational renewal 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, such as annuities or early retirement for farmers who turn over their farms to young farmers, in order to incentivise famers to pass on their farming operations;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 841 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Besides the generational renewal the vitality of the rural areas should be maintained by supporting the development of rural areas in an integrated manner, through a wide range of actions (investments, connectivity and broadband, basic services, preservation of life and nature, renewal of villages, digitalisation etc.) mostly in the form of non-refundable supports;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 898 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses the need to provide broadband connections in rural and remote areas; welcomes the various initiatives in the area of ‘smart villages’, the ultimate objective of which must be to create new job opportunities and provide employment for young people in rural areas, either in the form of supplementary activities on farms or in non-farm activities (social care, mobility, healthcare, tourism, energy); considers that ever greater productivity in agriculture and the falling prices of agricultural produce will make it increasingly difficult to generate sufficient income for a full-time job in the basic agricultural activity, especially on small farms;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1055 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to promoting the concept of ‘smart villages’ in the EU, which will make it possible, through a more coordinated development of the different policies, to comprehensively address the insufficient broadband connections, job opportunities and service provision in rural areas;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1068 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Stresses the need to support innovation and digital technology in agriculture and urges the Commission to ensure that this is reflected in any future CAP; recommends, in this respect, that the Commission consider harmonising measures under rural development programmes and the first pillar of the CAP, European cohesion policy measures and measures at national, regional and local level in order to improve the effectiveness of these measures and make them simpler for users;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1279 #

2018/2037(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Calls for initiatives to promotereinforce the promotion of EU production, safety and environmental standards and quality production schemes, through both labelling and marketing activities on internal and third-country markets;
2018/03/23
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 189 #

2018/2035(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to come forward with an update of the essential requirements in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, which takes into account the material properties of each packaging and addressinges in particular prevention, design for circularity, multiple recycling and over- packaging;
2018/05/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 222 #

2018/2035(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Points out that the use of recycled plastic materials is not possible for food contact by the current legislation; therefore calls on the Commission to modernize the EU legislative framework for food contact materials, in order to facilitate the use of recycled plastic- and other, endlessly recycled materials where it is safe for human health;
2018/05/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 226 #

2018/2035(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Urges the Commission and the Member States to introduce incentives for decreasing the use of the plastic materials and to support innovation in packaging in case of all the food products where the packaging in plastic is needed for the fight against food waste and to ensure human safety (fresh meat, dairy products, frozen products etc.), especially during the modernization of the current legislation on the food contact materials;
2018/05/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 247 #

2018/2035(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that mandatory rules on recycled content for specific plastic products may be needed in order to drive the uptake of secondary raw materials;
2018/05/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 327 #

2018/2035(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Recognises that restricting the use of single use plastic products will create opportunities for sustainable business models, including the use of alternative materials, such as materials that can be bio-based or endlessly recycled without loss of quality;
2018/05/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 333 #

2018/2035(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that there are various pathways to achieving high collection and recycling rates and a reduction in litter, including deposit-refundextended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes for extended producthe separate collection of all materials including plastics and, where reslevant deponsibility (EPR) schemest refund schemes for certain types of packaging; underlines that the choice of a certain scheme remains within the remit of the competent authority in the Member State, which can take local specificities into account and ensure that any existing well-performing and cost- efficient systems are not jeopardised;
2018/05/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 385 #

2018/2035(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights the importance of lifecycle assessments in order to demonstrate a reduced environmental impact for all bio-plasticpotential role for bio-plastics compared to alternative plastic products, based on robust lifecycle assessments;
2018/05/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 441 #

2018/2035(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. Welcomes the Commission’s announcement that an additional EUR 100 million will be invested to drive investment towards circular solutions under Horizon 2020; supports the development of a Strategic Research Innovation Agenda on plasticsmaterial circularity to guide future funding decisions;
2018/05/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 5 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A
A. whereas consumers make an associative link between brand, product and quality and expect products of the same brand and/or identical in appearance to be identical also in quality whether they are sold in their own country or in another Member State;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 18 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B
B. whereas comparative organoleptic tests and analyses of product content and labelling have been carried out in approved laboratories in a number of EU countries, including Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary and Slovakia;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 23 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital C
C. whereas the analyses show that certain products contain less meat, or less ofers have sold products with different quality but under the same brand and those with a deceptively identical appearance and certain products contain less in some important ingredients (etc. meat) or other ingredients, in certain countries, in most cases those countries which joined the EU in 2004, 2007 and 2013; whereas the analyses found instances of the same products or those with deceptive identical appearance and having a lower quality being sold at considerably higher prices in those countries than in the so- called ‘old Member States’;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 63 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Firmly believes that, in response to European citizens’ concerns about different products having deceptively identical appearance but different quality and/or ingredients being sold under the same brand in different Member States, the practice of ‘one brand, one product, different contentquality and proportional composition’ needs to be stopped by means of an amendment to Directive 2005/29/EC of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 75 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that, until that practice is stopped, and in order to raise the profile of manufacturers’ initiatives on the use of local recipes, a system should be introduced for indicating, in a way that respects the consumer’s right of informed choice and consumer preferences, the local recipes used in the preparation of specific products; it is desirable for consumer information purposes to publish a public database that a product with "different recipe" that a producer have made in a given Member State is based exactly on what kind of criteria;
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 103 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the establishment of an agency or other specialised unit to monitor consistency of composition and proportional use of added ingredients in identically branded and packaged food products.
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 107 #

2018/2008(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the common development of a food control system targeted to filter products under the same brand or those of deceptively identical appearance but with different quality. This system would be based on three level control: - it is advisable to complete the tasks by ensuring the standard quality of products under the same brand or those of deceptively identical appearance but produced by the same food operator of those persons who are responsible for the quality at a given food operator. Furthermore, the internal control procedure of food operators may be completed recovery plan in case of products in dual quality. - food safety authorities in Member States or regions should carry comparative laboratory analyses including organoleptic and other necessary tests every year concerning products sold in different Member States under the same brand or those of deceptively identical appearance. They should send their results to the European Food Safety Authority. In case of fraud in food quality they should notify the other Member States and the European Commission via the Rapid Alert System on Food and Feed. - it is necessary to create a new unit in the European Food Safety Authority which would collect and analyse the results of the comparative laboratory analyses by Member States, as well as store these in a publicly accessible EU database. It would immediately launch a common food safety action in this field if needed.
2018/03/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 30 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that harnessing globalisation should involve both strengthening global discipline to prevent unfair competition and distortions of trade in agriculture, and avoiding undue exposure of sensitive EU agricultural sectors to competition from imports of products that are not subject to similar standards, costs and constraints as regards, for example, environmental, human, plant and animal health or consumer protection;
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 73 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Expresses its serious concerns with respect to the possible concluscurrent direction of the ongoing free-trade negotiations with Mercosur involving majorwhich does not point to a fair and balanced agreement according to leaked news; the possible conclusion of the negotiations might result major and causeless concessions in sectors such as beef, sugar, poultry and biofuels which could endanger the viability of local production in certain partmany regions of the EU;
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 79 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that the Brazilian authorities are not yet able to guarantee the safety and quality of Brazilian poultry meat due to anomalies in their food control system; calls on the European Commission to remove poultry meat from the scope of the free trade negotiations with the Mercosur until the Brazilian meat scandal will be properly screened and a 100 % guarantee of compliance with South American meat imports to EU rules will be provided.
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 89 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls its two resolutions of 26 October 2017 on the negotiating mandates for trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand2 and draws attention to the resolution of the Parliament on the current situation and future prospects for the sheep and goat sectors in the EU adopted on 2 May 2018 and especially its paragraph 62 which urges the Commission to exercise caution in negotiating the new FTAs with New Zealand and Australia pending its analysis of the impact of Brexit on sheep and goat farming, especially as regards the future of the 287 000 tonnes carcass weight equivalent quota for sheep meat granted by the EU to New Zealand; _________________ 2 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0419 and P8_TA(2017)0420 respectively.
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 98 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of strong coordination between Member States for the screening of foreign direct investment (FDI) on the EU market; draws attention to the need to avoid the excessive concentration of farmland and forests in foreign (non-EU) hands; recalls, in this respect, its resolution of 27 April 2017 on the state of play of farmland concentration in the EU3 ; _________________ 3and calls on the European Commission to clarify the guideline on legal limits of Member States' intervention on regulating land purchase issued last autumn and supplement it with the introduction of additional good practices making land-grabbing much harder; believes that the Commission has not done everything yet to efficiently reduce land-grabbing in the EU; _________________ 3 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0197. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0197.
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 118 #

2018/2005(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the Commission’s initiative to create an advisory group on EU trade negotiations composed of representatives of stakeholders and waits for the establishment of this group as soon as possible; insists on the need for the strong representation of EU farming organisations in such a group.
2018/05/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 55 #

2018/0256M(NLE)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that Article 7 of Protocol 1 to the 2012 Agreement contains a safeguard clause making it possible for appropriate steps to be taken where imports of large quantities of agricultural products classed as sensitive under the agreement cause serious market distortion and/or serious harm to the industry concerned; hopes that preferential imports into the EU of sensitive agricultural products from Morocco and Western Sahara will continue to be subject to appropriate and broad monitoring by the Commission, and that the Commission will still be ready to immediately activate the aforementioned clause where an established need arises;
2018/10/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 58 #

2018/0256M(NLE)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that the EU and Morocco have negotiated, as set out in the initial agreement concluded in 2012, an ambitious and comprehensive agreement on protecting the geographical indications and designations of origin of agricultural products, processed agricultural products, fish and fishery products that provides for the protection by Morocco of the full list of the EU’s geographical indications; points out, furthermore, that the procedure for concluding the agreement, which began in 2015, was suspended following the Court’s judgment of 21 December 2016; calls for that procedure to be immediately resumed and finalised as soon as possible in conjunction with the conclusion of the agreement considered in this opinion. Calls on the Commission to intervene in front of EP Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, as soon as possible, with a presentation on the current state of play of agricultural trade between the EU and Morocco and on the ongoing negotiations of the agreement on geographical indications.
2018/10/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 7 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) The Programme should maintain a balanced approach between bottom-up (investigator or innovator driven) and, top- down (determined by strategically defined priorities) and territorially balanced funding, according to the nature of the research and innovation communities that are engaged, the types and purpose of the activities carried out and the impacts that are sought. The mix of these factors should determine the choice of approach for the respective parts of the Programme, all of which contribute to all of the Programme’s general and specific objectives.
2018/09/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 28 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(a a) to achieve a territorially balanced approach all over the EU concerning tenders;
2018/09/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 38 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) cluster "Freshwater and Seawater Aquaculture";
2018/09/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 45 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 5
(5) EUR 10 000 000 000 for cluster 'Agriculture, Rural development, Food and Natural Resources';
2018/09/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 48 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 5 a (new)
(5 a) EUR 3 000 000 000 for cluster 'Freshwater and Seawater Aquaculture'
2018/09/07
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 84 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) The Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions entitled 'The Future of Food and Farming' of 29 November 2017 concludes that the Common Agricultural Policy (hereinafter ‘CAP’) should continue to step up its response to future challenges and opportunities, by boosting employment, growth and investment, fighting and adapting to climate change and bringing research and innovation out of the laboratories and onto fields and markets. The CAP should furthermore address citizens' concerns regarding sustainable agriculture production and rural development.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 88 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure a level of checks needed for an effective management of the risks, taking into account the size of the parcels being checked.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 104 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Where a Member State accredits more than one paying agency, it should designate a single public coordinating body in order to ensure consistency in the management of Funds, to provide for a liaison between the Commission and the various accredited paying agencies, and to ensure that the information requested by the Commission concerning the operations of several paying agencies is provided promptly. The coordinating body should also take and coordinate actions with a view to resolving any deficiencies of a common nature encountered at national or regional level and should keep the Commission informed of any follow-up.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 128 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In order to provide the Commission with, in particular, the means to manage agricultural markets, to facilitate the monitoring of agricultural expenditure, to assess and provide timely aid in the case of natural disasters and to monitor agricultural resources in the medium and long term, the use of the agro- meteorological system and the acquisition and improvement of satellite data should be provided for.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 142 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) Member States should send the annual accounts and an annual performance report on the implementation of the CAP Strategic Plan to the Commission by 15 FebruaryApril N+1. Where these documents are not sent, thus preventing the Commission from clearing the accounts for the concerned paying agency or checking the eligibility of the expenditure against reported outputs, the Commission should be empowered to suspend the monthly payments and to interrupt the quarterly reimbursement until the outstanding documents are received.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 165 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
(47) The existing main elements of the integrated system and, in particular, the provisions concerning a system for identifying agricultural parcels, a geo- spatial and an animal-based application system, a system for identifying and registering payment entitlements, a system for recording the identity of beneficiaries and a control and penalties system should be maintained, at an appropriate level, while taking due account of the proportionality and the need not to impose undue administrative burdens on farmers and administrative bodies. Member States should continue to use data or information products provided by the Copernicus programme, in addition to information technologies such as GALILEO and EGNOS in order to ensure that comprehensive and comparable data is available throughout the Union for the purposes of monitoring agri-environment- climate policy and for the purposes of boosting the use of full, free and open data and information captured by Copernicus Sentinels satellites and services. To this end, the integrated system should include also an area monitoring system.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 193 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) "governance systems" means the governance bodies referred to in Chapter II of Title II of this Regulation, except the competent authorities as defined in Article 9 and the basic Union requirements laid down in this Regulation and Regulation (EU) …/… [CAP Strategic Plan Regulation], including the reporting system put in place for the purposes of the annual performance report referred to in Article 121 of Regulation (EU) …/… [CAP Strategic Plan Regulation];
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 210 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the death of the beneficiary;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 212 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) long-term professional incapacity of the beneficiary;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 213 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d c (new)
(dc) other justified cases defined by Member States in their CAP strategic plans.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 220 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
The EAFRD shall be implemented in shared management between the Member States and the Union. It shall finance the Union's financial contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan rural development interventions referred to in Chapter 4 of Title III and actions under Article 112 of Regulation (EU) …/…[CAP Strategic Plan Regulation].
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 232 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) The Commission shall present a report on the implementation of this Article to the European Parliament and the Council every two years.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 235 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Paying agencies shall be departments or bodies of the Member States or regions responsible for the management and control of expenditure referred in Article 5(2) and Article 6.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 238 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall accredit, as paying agencies, departments or bodies which have an administrative organisation and a system of internal control which provide sufficient guarantees that payments are legal, regular and properly accounted for. To this end, paying agencies shall comply with minimum conditions for the accreditation with regard to the internal environment, control activities, information and communication and monitoring laid down by the Commission pursuant to point (a) of Article 10(1). Before the end of 2023, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the operation of the system of paying agencies in the Union accompanied, where appropriate, by legislative proposals.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 247 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
For the purposes of Article 63(5) and (6) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/… [the new Financial Regulation] ('the Financial Regulation'), the person in charge of the accredited paying agency shall, by 15 FebruaryApril of the year following the financial year concerned, draw up and provide the Commission with the following:
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 274 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The deadline of 15 FebruaryApril referred to in the first subparagraph may be exceptionally extended by the Commission to 1 Marchy, upon request by the Member State concerned, as provided for in the second subparagraph Article 63(7) of the Financial Regulation.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 291 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) carrying out the tasks assigned to the competent authority under this ChapterArticle, taking into account the principle of proportionality.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 292 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The competent authority shall, by way of a formal act, decide on the issuing or, following a review, the withdrawal of the accreditation of the paying agency and the coordinating body on the basis of an examination of the accreditation criteria to be adopted by the Commission in accordance with point (a) of Article 10(1), taking into account the principle of proportionality. The competent authority shall inform the Commission of accreditations and withdrawals of accreditations without delay.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 296 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the procedures for issuing, withdrawing and reviewing accreditation of paying agencies and coordinating bodies, as well as the procedures for the supervision of the accreditation of paying agencies, taking into account the proportionality principle;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 435 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3
3. Where financial instruments are implemented in accordance with Article 523(1) of Regulation (EU)…/… [CPR], the declaration of expenditure shall include the total amounts disbursed or, in the case of guarantees, the amounts set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts, by the managing authority, to final recipients as referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of [Article 74(5) of Regulation (EU) …/… CAP Strategic Plan – eligibility rules or financial instruments].
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 436 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Where financial instruments are implemented in accordance with Article 523(2) of Regulation (EU)…/… [CPR], declarations of expenditures that include expenditure for financial instruments shall be submitted in accordance with the following conditions:
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 497 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Where, in the framework of the annual performance clearance referred to in Article 52, the Commission establishes that the difference between the expenditure declared and the amount corresponding to the relevant reported output is more than 50% for interventions not covered by Article 68 of [CAP strategic plan regulation] and the Member State cannot provide duly justified reasons, the Commission may adopt implementing acts suspending the monthly payments referred to in Article 19(3) or the interim payments referred to in Article 30.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 501 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 100 supplementing this Regulation with rules on the rate of suspension of payments.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 510 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission may adopt implementing acts laying down further rules on the elements of action plans and the procedure for setting up the action plans. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 101(3) are as follows [to be detailed by the Commission].
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 513 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Where the Member States fails to submit or to implement the action plan referred to in paragraph 1 or if that action plan is manifestly insufficient to remedy the situation, the Commission may adopt implementing acts suspending the monthly payments referred to in Article 19(3) or the interim payments referred to in Article 30. The criteria for the sufficiency of action plans include: [to be detailed by the Commission].
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 517 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 100 supplementing this Regulation with rules on the rate and duration of suspension of payments and the condition for reimbursing or reducing those amounts with regard to the multi-annual performance monitoring.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 527 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The suspension shall be applied in accordance with the principle of proportionality to the relevant expenditure effected by the Member State where the serious deficiencies exist, for a period to be determined in the implementing acts referred to in the first subparagraph, which shall not exceed 12 months. If the conditions for the suspension continue to be met, the Commission may adopt implementing acts prolonging that period for further periods not exceeding 12 months in total. The amounts suspended shall be taken into account when adopting the implementing acts referred to in Article 53.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 551 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall present a report on the implementation of this Article to the European Parliament and to the Council every two years in accordance with Article 7.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 554 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 100 in order to supplement this Regulation concerning the conditions relating to the details of expenditure declarations under which certain types of expenditure and revenue under the Funds are to be compensated.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 584 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission shall present a report on the implementation of this Article to the European Parliament and to the Council.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 599 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The Commission shall present a report on the implementation of this Article to the European Parliament and to the Council.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 642 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure a level of checks needed forwhich is financially and administratively proportionate to an effective management of the risks.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 843 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure annual ex-post publication of the beneficiaries of the Funds in.accordance with [Article 44(3)-(5) of Regulation (EU) …/…CPR Regulation] and paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this Article.deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 844 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 2
2. [Article 44(3)-(5) of Regulation (EU) …/…CPR Regulation] shall apply in respect of beneficiaries of EAFRD and EAGF, where relevant; however, the amounts corresponding to the national contribution and the co-financing rate, as provided for in points (h) and (i) of Article 44(3) of that Regulation shall not apply to EAGF.deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 847 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 3
3. For the purposes of this Article: – "operation" means measure or intervention; – "location" means the municipality where the beneficiary is resident or is registered and, where available, the postal code or the part thereof identifying the municipality".deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 850 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 4
4. The information referred to in Article 44(3)-(5) of that Regulation shall be made available on a single website per Member State. It shall remain available for two years from the date of the initial publication. Member States shall not publish the information referred to in points (a) and (b) of Article 44(3) of the Regulation (EU) …/…[CPR Regulation] if the amount of aid received in one year by a beneficiary is equal to or less then EUR 1 250.deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 856 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 a (new)
Article 96a Publication of beneficiaries 1. Member States shall ensure annual ex- post publication of the beneficiaries of the Funds. The publication shall state: (a) the name of the beneficiary, as follows: (i) the first name and the surname, where the beneficiary is a natural person; (ii) the full legal name as registered, where the beneficiary is a legal person with autonomous legal personality pursuant to the legislation of the Member State concerned; (iii) the full name of the association as registered or otherwise officially recognised, where the beneficiary is an association without an own legal personality; (b) the municipality where the beneficiary is resident or is registered and, where available, the postcode or the part thereof identifying the municipality; (c) the amounts of payment corresponding to each measure financed by the Funds received by each beneficiary in the financial year concerned; (d) the nature and a description of the measures financed by either of the Funds and under which the payment referred to in point (c) is awarded. The information referred to in the first subparagraph shall be made available on a single website for each Member State. It shall remain available for two years from the date of the initial publication. 2. As regards the payments corresponding to the measures financed by the EAFRD as referred to in point (c) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1, the amounts to be published shall correspond to the total public funding, including both the Union and the national contribution. 3. Member States shall not publish the name of a beneficiary as provided for in point (a) of the first subparagraph if the amount of aid received by the beneficiary in one year is equal to or less than EUR 1 250.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 863 #

2018/0217(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
It shall apply from 1 January 20213.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 98 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) A smarter, modernised and more sustainable CAP needs to embrace research and innovation, in order to serve the multi- functionality of Union agriculture, forestry and, food systems, and Smart Villages, by investing in technological development and digitalisation, as well as improving the access to impartial, sound, relevant and new knowledge.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 111 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) Young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land, high prices and access to credit. Their businesses are more threatened by price volatility (for both inputs and produce) and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high. It is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms. Member States should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue. To this aim, Member States may set in their CAP Strategic Plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants, and should include in their CAP Strategic Plan the ring-fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments' envelope. An increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start-ups, up to EUR 100.000, which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support, should be established. One-third of this amount may be also made available for the early retirement schemes for farmers, which would also speed-up the generational renewal.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 114 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45 a (new)
(45a) In order to concretely promote digitalisation and innovation, facilitate business development, social inclusion and employment in rural areas, as well as the development of smart and sustainable energy supply in rural areas, Member States should develop and implement the Smart Villages Strategies within their CAP Strategic Plans. For more efficient use of all structural funds, involved in rural areas (EAFRD, ERDF, ESF+ and EMFF), this strategy should be executed through the Community-led local development as set in the Regulation (EU) ... [new CPR]. For this reason the financial support of EAFRD for modernisation strategies, including the Smart Villages Strategy as set in the CAP Strategic Plan of the Member State, should be set at at least 5% of the EAFRD funds.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 121 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 71
(71) The EAFRD should support through technical assistance, at the initiative of the Commission, actions relating to the fulfilment of the tasks referred to in [Article 7 HzR]. Technical assistance may also be provided, at the initiative of Member States, for the purpose of the fulfilment of the tasks necessary for the effective administration and implementation of support in relation to the CAP Strategic Plan. The overall amount for the support from EAFRD for technical assistance should be increased to 5 % of the financial allocation for EAFRD. An increase of the technical assistance at the initiative of Member States is only available for Malta.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 158 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) attractimprove generational renewal, attract and sustain young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas;
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 179 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f
(f) development of digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas as referred to in Article 102(b).
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 180 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f a (new)
(fa) the Farm Sustainability Tool for Nutrients.The tool should provide at least for the following elements and functionalities: a) Elements – Relevant farm information based on LPIS and IACS; – Information from the soil sampling, on an appropriate spatial and temporal scale; – Information on relevant management practices, crop history and yield goals; – Indications regarding legal limits and requirements relevant to farm nutrients management; – A complete nutrient budget. b) Functionalities – Automatic integration of data from various sources (LPIS and IACS, farmer- generated data, soil analyses, etc.) as far as possible, to avoid data input duplication for farmers; – Two-way communication between PA/MAs and farmers allowed; – Modularity and possibility to support further sustainability objectives (e.g. emissions management, water management) – Respect of EU data inter-operability, openness and re-use principles; – Guarantees for data security and privacy in line with best current standards.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 221 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15a Minimum requirements 1. Member States shall set a minimum area and only grant direct payments to farmers whose eligible area of the holding for which direct payments are claimed goes beyond this minimum area. Alternatively, Member States may set a minimum amount of direct payments that can be paid to a farmer. Where a Member State has decided to set a minimum area in accordance with the first sub-paragraph, it shall nevertheless set a minimum amount in accordance with the second sub-paragraph for those farmers receiving an animal-related coupled support as defined in their CAP Strategic Plan who hold fewer hectares than that minimum area. When setting the minimum area or minimum amount, Member States shall aim at ensuring that direct payments may only be granted to farmers if: (a) the management of the corresponding payments does not cause excessive administrative burden, and (b) the corresponding amounts make an effective contribution to the objectives set out in Article 6(1) to which direct payments contribute. 2. The Member State concerned may decide not to apply this Article to the smaller Aegean Islands.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 225 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – title
Round sum pPayment for small farmers
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 226 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Member States may grant payments to small farmers as defined by Member States by way of a round sumlump sum or an amount per hectare, replacing direct payments under this Section and Section 3 of this Chapter. Member States shall design the corresponding intervention in the CAP Strategic Plan as optional for the farmers.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 233 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. As part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective 'attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas' set out in point (g) of Article 6(1) and to dedicate at least 2% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with Article 86(4), Member States may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time or who have taken over the holding from the head of holding, who is not a young farmer, and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in Article 17.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 238 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shallmay 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.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 239 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. For the purpose of providing support under this Article, Member States shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment. Those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental- and climate- related objectives laid down in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1).
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 241 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4
4. Those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives laid down in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1).deleted
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 242 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Under this type of interventionsArticle, Member States shall only provide payments covering commitments which:
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 243 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) where applicable, go beyond the relevant minimum requirements for the use of fertilisers and plant protection products, animal welfare, as well as other relevant mandatory requirements established by national and Union law;
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 244 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point d
(d) are different fromdo not duplicate commitments in respect of which payments are granted under Articles 65 and 67.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 253 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) knowledge exchange and information.;
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 256 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) development of the Smart Villages Strategy.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 264 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) investments in basic services in rural areas, with emphasis on digitalisation of rural economy;
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 266 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) investments supported through community-led local development strategies defined in Article 26 [CPR].
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 269 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – title
Installation of young farmers, early retirement schemes and rural business start-up
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 272 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may grant support for the installation of young farmers, early retirement schemes and rural business start-up under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of one or more of the specific objectives set out in Article 6.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 276 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may only grant support under this type of interventionsArticle to help:
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 277 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the installation of young farmers who fulfil the conditions incluprovided inby the defMember State in ition set out ins CAP Strategic Plan in accordance with point (e) of Article 4(1);
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 284 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) early retirement schemes for farmers.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 285 #

2018/0216(COD)

4. Member States shall grant support in the form of lump sums which may be differentiated in accordance with objective criteria. Support shall be limited to the maximum amount of EUR 100 000 and may be combined with financial instruments.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 286 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States may grant up to 1/3 of the amount from previous point for the early retirement schemes for farmers, as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 289 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 a (new)
Article 72a Development of Smart Villages Strategy 1. In order to promote digitalisation and innovation, facilitate business development, social inclusion and employment in rural areas, Member States shall develop and implement the Smart Villages Strategy in their CAP Strategic Plans, taking into account the types of interventions set out in points (a), (b), (d), (e), (g) and (h) of Article 64 and elements that ensure modernisation and strategies as set in Article 102. 2. Additional to the types of interventions set in previous point, Member States should take particular care of measures, addressing the following issues in rural areas: a) digitalisation of rural economy; b) precision agriculture; c) development of digital platforms; d) rural mobility; e) social innovation; f) development of smart energy systems, grids and storage at local level, as well as supporting the development of energy cooperatives; 3. Member States shall take particular note of coordination between EAFRD and other European Structural and Investment Funds, as set in point (iii) of Article 98(d). 4. Member States may include their Smart Villages Strategy into the integrated strategies of Community-led local development as set in Article 25(c) of the Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR].
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 294 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 75
[...]deleted
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 312 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 1
1. At least 510 % of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for LEADER, referred to as community-led local development in Article 25 of Regulation (EU) [CPR].
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 313 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. At least 5% of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in in Annex IX shall be reserved for elements that ensure modernisation of the CAP set out in Article 102(a) and strategies set out in Article 102(b).
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 315 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
At least 30% of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1) of this Regulation, excluding interventions based on Article 66.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 317 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
A maximum 45 % of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX may be used to finance the actions of technical assistance at the initiative of the Member States referred to in Article 112.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 328 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) 40100 % for expenditure for natural or other area-specific constraints referred to in Article 66.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 338 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 4
Each CAP Strategic Plan shall cover the period from 1 January 20212 to 31 December 2027.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 347 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) an analysis of Member States' self- sufficiency with agricultural products;
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 350 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 100 – paragraph 1
1. The target plan referred to in point (e) of Article 95(1) shall consist of a recapitulative table showing the targets as referred to in point (a) of Article 97(1), indicating the break-down in a and the biennuial milestones.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 351 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a description of the strategyies for the development of digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas, Smart Villages, and for the use of these technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the CAP Strategic Plan interventions.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 380 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 1
1. Member StatesA performance framework shall be establish a performance frameworked under the shared responsibility of the Member States and the Commission, which shall allow reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the CAP Strategic Plan during its implementation.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 381 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a set of common context, output, result and impact indicators, including thoseas referred to in Article 7 which will be used as the basis for monitoring, evaluation and the annual performance reporting;
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 382 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) targets and abiennuial milestones established in relation to the relevant specific objective using result indicators;
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 383 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) mechanisms for rewarding for good performance and for addressing low performance;deleted
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 384 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) the ex-ante, interim, and ex post evaluations and all other evaluation activities linked to the CAP Strategic Plan;deleted
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 385 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 3
3. The performance framework shall cover: (a) the content of CAP Strategic Plans; (b) the market measures and other interventions provided for in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.deleted
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 390 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 121 – paragraph 1
1. By 15 February 2023 and 15 February30 June 2023 and 30 June of each subsequent year until and including 2030, the Member States shall submit to the Commission an annual performance report on the implementation of the CAP Strategic Plan in the previous financial year. The report submitted in 2023 shall cover the financial years 2021 and 2022. For direct payments as referred to in Chapter II of Title III, the report shall cover only financial year 2022.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 391 #

2018/0216(COD)

2. The last annual performance report, to be submitted by 15 February30 June 2030, shall comprise a summary of the evaluations carried out during the implementation period.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 392 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 121 – paragraph 9
9. Where the reported value of one or more result indicators reveals a gapshortfall of more than 235% from the respective milestone for the reporting year concerned, Member States shall submit justification for this deviation. Where necessary, the Commission may ask the Member State to submit an action plan in accordance with Article 39(1) of Regulation (EU) [HzR], describing the intended remedial actions and the expected timeframe.
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 395 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 123
Performance bonus 1. attributed to Member States in the year 2026 to reward satisfactory performance in relation to the environmental and climate targets provided that the Member State concerned has met the condition set out in Article 124(1). 2. equal to 5% of the amount per Member State for financial year 2027 as set out in Annex IX. Resources transferred between the EAGF and the EAFRD under Articles 15 and 90 are excluded for the purpose of calculating the performance bonus.Article 123 deleted A performance bonus may be The performance bonus shall be
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 397 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 124
Attribution of the performance bonus 1. of the year 2026, the performance bonus withheld from a Member State’s allocation following the second paragraph of Article 123 shall be attributed to this Member State if the result indicators applirticle 124 deleted Based ton the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1) in its CAP Strategic Plan have achieved at least 90% of their target value for the year 2025. 2. months of the receipt of the annual performance report in the year 2026 adopt an implementing act without applyrformance review The Commission shall withing the Committee procedure referred to in Article 139 to decide for each Member State whether the respective CAP Strategic Plans have achieved the target values referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. 3. in paragraph 1 are achieved, the amount of the performance bonus shall be granted by the Commission to the Member States concerned and considered to be definitely allocated to financial year 2027 on the basis of the decision referred to in paragraph 2. 4. in paragraph 1 are not achieved, the commitments for financial year 2027 relating to the amount of the performance bonus of the Member States concerned shall not be granted by the Commission. 5. bonus, the Commission may take into consideration cases of force majeure and serious socio-economic crises impeding the achievement of the relevant milestones. 6. implementing acts laying down the detailed arrangements to ensure a consistent approach for determining the attribution of the performance bonus to Member States. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 139(2).wo Where the target values referred to Where the target values referred to When attributing the performance The Commission shall adopt
2018/12/03
Committee: REGI
Amendment 563 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) A smarter, modernised and more sustainable CAP needs to embrace research and innovation, in order to serve the multi- functionality of Union agriculture, forestry and, food systems, and Smart Villages, by investing in technological development and digitalisation, as well as improving the access to impartial, sound, relevant and new knowledge.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 650 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) The framework of standards of GAECs aims to 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 enhanced 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 for each of the 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, 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 3 years after the entry-into-force of this Regulation at the latest. The tool should provide on-farm decision support starting from minimum nutrient management functionalities. 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.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 853 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
(43) Young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land, high prices and access to credit. Their businesses are more threatened by price volatility (for both inputs and produce) and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high. It is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms. Member States should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue. To this aim, Member States may set in their CAP Strategic Plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants, and should include in their CAP Strategic Plan the ring-fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments' envelope. An increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start-ups, up to EUR 100.000, which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support, should be established. One-third of this amount may be also made available for the early retirement schemes for farmers, which would also speed-up the generational renewal.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 892 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45 a (new)
(45 a) In order to concretely promote digitalisation and innovation, facilitate business development, social inclusion and employment in rural areas, as well as the development of smart and sustainable energy supply in rural areas, Member States should develop and implement the Smart Villages Strategies within their CAP Strategic Plans. For more efficient use of all structural funds, involved in rural areas (EAFRD, ERDF, ESF+ and EMFF), this strategy should be executed through the Community-led local development as set in the Regulation (EU) ...[new CPR]. For this reason the financial support of EAFRD for modernisation strategies, including the Smart Villages Strategy as set in the CAP Strategic Plan of the Member State, should be set at at least 5% of the EAFRD funds.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1034 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 71
(71) The EAFRD should support through technical assistance, at the initiative of the Commission, actions relating to the fulfilment of the tasks referred to in [Article 7 HzR]. Technical assistance may also be provided, at the initiative of Member States, for the purpose of the fulfilment of the tasks necessary for the effective administration and implementation of support in relation to the CAP Strategic Plan. The overall amount for the support from EAFRD for technical assistance should be increased to 5 % of the financial allocation for EAFRD. An increase of the technical assistance at the initiative of Member States is only available for Malta.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1036 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 72
(72) In a context where Member States will have much more flexibility and subsidiarity on the design of interventions, networks are a key tool to drive and steer policy and to ensure sufficient attention and capacity in the Member States. A single network should ensure better coordination between networking activities at the Union and at the national and regional levels. The European and national CAP network replace the current European Network for Rural Development (ENRD) and EIP for ‘agricultural productivity and sustainability’ networks and the National Rural Networks, in the form of a platform providing for more exchange of knowledge in order to capture the results and added value of the policy at European level, particularly the Horizon Europe policy. In the same perspective of improvement of the exchange of knowledge and innovation, an EIP for ‘agricultural productivity and sustainability’ is set up, implementing the interactive innovation model in accordance with the methodology outlined in this Regulation.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1114 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) 'smart villages' are communities in rural areas that develop smart solutions to deal with challenges in their local context. They build on existing local strengths and opportunities to engage in a process of sustainable development of their territories. They rely on a participatory approach to develop and implement their strategies to improve their economic, social and environmental conditions, in particular by promoting innovation and mobilizing solutions offered by digital technologies. Smart villages benefit from cooperation and alliances with other communities and actors in rural and urban areas. The initiation and the implementation of smart village strategies may build on existing initiatives and can be funded by a variety of public and private sources;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1430 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) attractimprove generational renewal, attract and sustain young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1667 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall establish a system for providing the Farm Sustainability Tool for Nutrients referred to in Annex III, with the minimum content and functionalities defined therein, to beneficiaries, who shall use the Tool [3 years after the entry-into- force of this Regulation].
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1755 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f
(f) development of digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas as referred to in Article 102(b).;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1756 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f a (new)
(f a) the Farm Sustainability Tool for Nutrients.The tool should provide at least for the following elements and functionalities: a) Elements – Relevant farm information based on LPIS and IACS; – Information from the soil sampling, on an appropriate spatial and temporal scale; – Information on relevant management practices, crop history and yield goals; – Indications regarding legal limits and requirements relevant to farm nutrients management; – A complete nutrient budget. b) Functionalities – Automatic integration of data from various sources (LPIS and IACS, farmer- generated data, soil analyses, etc.) as far as possible, to avoid data input duplication for farmers; – Two-way communication between PA/MAs and farmers allowed; – Modularity and possibility to support further sustainability objectives (e.g. emissions management, water management) – Respect of EU data inter-operability, openness and re-use principles; – Guarantees for data security and privacy in line with best current standards.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1953 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) payments under voluntary schemes for the climate and the environment allocated in accordance with Article 28 of this Regulation;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1961 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) payments under complementary income support for young farmers allocated in accordance with Article 27 of this Regulation;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2006 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a Minimum Requirements 1. Member States shall set a minimum area and only grant direct payments to farmers whose eligible area of the holding for which direct payments are claimed goes beyond this minimum area. Alternatively, Member States may set a minimum amount of direct payments that can be paid to a farmer. Where a Member State has decided to set a minimum area in accordance with the first sub-paragraph, it shall nevertheless set a minimum amount in accordance with the second sub-paragraph for those farmers receiving an animal-related coupled support as defined in their CAP Strategic Plan who hold fewer hectares than that minimum area. When setting the minimum area or minimum amount, Member States shall aim at ensuring that direct payments may only be granted to farmers if: (a) the management of the corresponding payments does not cause excessive administrative burden, and (b) the corresponding amounts make an effective contribution to the objectives set out in Article 6(1) to which direct payments contribute. 2. The Member State concerned may decide not to apply this Article to the smaller Aegean Islands.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2157 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – title
Round sum pPayment for small farmers
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2167 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Member States may grant payments to small farmers as defined by Member States by way of a round sumlump sum or an amount per hectare, replacing direct payments under this Section and Section 3 of this Chapter. Member States shall design the corresponding intervention in the CAP Strategic Plan as optional for the farmers.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2253 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. As part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ‘attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas’ set out in point (g) of Article 6(1) and to dedicate at least 2% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with Article 86(4), Member States may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time or who have taken over the holding from the head of holding, who is not a young farmer, and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in Article 17.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2299 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shallmay 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.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2323 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shallmay support under this type of intervention genuine farmers who make commitments to observe, on eligible hectares, agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2331 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. For the purpose of providing support under this Article, Member States shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment. Those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental- and climate- related objectives laid down in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1).
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2355 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4
4. Those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives laid down in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1).deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2383 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Under this type of interventionsArticle, Member States shall only provide payments covering commitments which:
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2396 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) where applicable, go beyond the relevant minimum requirements for the use of fertilisers and plant protection products, animal welfare, as well as other relevant mandatory requirements established by national and Union law;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2424 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point d
(d) are different fromdo not duplicate commitments in respect of which payments are granted under Articles 65 and 67.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3295 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) development of the Smart Villages Strategy.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3574 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) investments in basic services in rural areas, with emphasis on digitalisation of rural economy;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3593 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) investments supported through community-led local development strategies defined in Article 26 [CPR].
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3609 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – title
Installation of young farmers, early retirement schemes and rural business start-up
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3617 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may grant support for the installation of young farmers, early retirement schemes and rural business start-up under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of one or more of the specific objectives set out in Article 6.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3627 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may only grant support under this type of interventionsArticle to help:
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3631 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the installation of young farmers who fulfil the conditions incluprovided inby the defMember State in ition set out ins CAP Strategic Plan in accordance with point (e) of Article 4(1);
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3653 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) early retirement schemes for farmers.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3659 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall grant support in the form of lump sums which may be differentiated in accordance with objective criteria. Support shall be limited to the maximum amount of EUR 100 000 and may be combined with financial instruments.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3663 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States may grant up to 1/3 of the amount from previous point for the early retirement schemes for farmers, as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3798 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may grant support for agricultural, forestry and, rural business and smart villages knowledge exchange and information under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3823 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 a (new)
Article 72 a Development of Smart Villages Strategy 1. In order to promote digitalisation and innovation, facilitate business development, social inclusion and employment in rural areas, Member States shall develop and implement the Smart Villages Strategy in their CAP Strategic Plans, taking into account the types of interventions set out in points (a), (b), (d), (e), (g) and (h) of Article 64 and elements that ensure modernisation and strategies as set in Article 102. 2. Additional to the types of interventions set in previous point, Member States should take particular care of measures, addressing the following issues in rural areas: a) digitalisation of rural economy; b) precision agriculture; c) development of digital platforms; d) rural mobility; e) social innovation; f) development of smart energy systems, grids and storage at local level, as well as supporting the development of energy cooperatives; 3. Member States shall take particular note of coordination between EAFRD and other European Structural and Investment Funds, as set in point (iii) of Article 98(d). 4. Member States may include their Smart Villages Strategy into the integrated strategies of Community-led local development as set in Article 25(c) of the Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR].
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3862 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 75
[...]deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3998 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 1
1. At least 510 % of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for LEADER, referred to as community-led local development in Article 25 of Regulation (EU) [CPR].
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4002 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. At least 5% of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for elements that ensure modernisation of the CAP set out in Article 102(a) and strategies set out in Article 102(b).
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4015 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
At least 30% of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1) of this Regulation, excluding interventions based on Article 66.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4041 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
A maximum 45% of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX may be used to finance the actions of technical assistance at the initiative of the Member States referred to in Article 112.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4086 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The indicative financial allocations for the coupled income support interventions referred to in Subsection 1 of Section 2 of Chapter II of Title III, shall be limited to a maximum of 103% of the amounts set out in Annex VII.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4171 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) 4100% for expenditure for natural or other area-specific constraints referred to in Article 66.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4230 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 4
Each CAP Strategic Plan shall cover the period from 1 January 20212 to 31 December 2027.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4326 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) an analysis of Member States' self- sufficiency with agricultural products;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4405 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 100 – paragraph 1
1. The target plan referred to in point (e) of Article 95(1) shall consist of a recapitulative table showing the targets as referred to in point (a) of Article 97(1), indicating the break-down in a and the biennuial milestones.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4426 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a description of the strategyies for the development of digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas, Smart Villages, and for the use of these technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the CAP Strategic Plan interventions.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4682 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 1
1. Member StatesA performance framework shall be establish a performance frameworked under the shared responsibility of the Member States and the Commission, which shall allow reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the CAP Strategic Plan during its implementation.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4687 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a set of common context, output, result and impact indicators, including thoseas referred to in Article 7 which will be used as the basis for monitoring, evaluation and the annual performance reporting;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4689 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) targets and abiennuial milestones established in relation to the relevant specific objective using result indicators;
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4693 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) mechanisms for rewarding for good performance and for addressing low performance;deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4694 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) the ex-ante, interim, and ex post evaluations and all other evaluation activities linked to the CAP Strategic Plan;deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4696 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 3
3. The performance framework shall cover: (a) the content of CAP Strategic Plans; (b) the market measures and other interventions provided for in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.deleted
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4743 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 121 – paragraph 1
1. By 15 February 2023 and 15 February30 June 2023 and 30 June of each subsequent year until and including 2030, the Member States shall submit to the Commission an annual performance report on the implementation of the CAP Strategic Plan in the previous financial year. The report submitted in 2023 shall cover the financial years 2021 and 2022. For direct payments as referred to in Chapter II of Title III, the report shall cover only financial year 2022.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4746 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 121 – paragraph 2
2. The last annual performance report, to be submitted by 15 February30 June 2030, shall comprise a summary of the evaluations carried out during the implementation period.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4778 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 121 – paragraph 9
9. Where the reported value of one or more result indicators reveals a gapshortfall of more than 235% from the respective milestone for the reporting year concerned, Member States shall submit justification for this deviation. Where necessary, the Commission may ask the Member State to submit an action plan in accordance with Article 39(1) of Regulation (EU) [HzR], describing the intended remedial actions and the expected timeframe.
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4810 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 123
Performance bonus 1. attributed to Member States in the year 2026 to reward satisfactory performance in relation to the environmental and climate targets provided that the Member State concerned has met the condition set out in Article 124(1). 2. equal to 5% of the amount per Member State for financial year 2027 as set out in Annex IX. Resources transferred between the EAGF and the EAFRD under Articles 15 and 90 are excluded for the purpose of calculating the performance bonus.Article 123 deleted A performance bonus may be The performance bonus shall be
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 4837 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 124
Attribution of the performance bonus 1. of the year 2026, the performance bonus withheld from a Member State’s allocation following the second paragraph of Article 123 shall be attributed to this Member State if the result indicators applirticle 124 deleted Based ton the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1) in its CAP Strategic Plan have achieved at least 90% of their target value for the year 2025. 2. months of the receipt of the annual performance report in the year 2026 adopt an implementing act without applyrformance review The Commission shall withing the Committee procedure referred to in Article 139 to decide for each Member State whether the respective CAP Strategic Plans have achieved the target values referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. 3. in paragraph 1 are achieved, the amount of the performance bonus shall be granted by the Commission to the Member States concerned and considered to be definitely allocated to financial year 2027 on the basis of the decision referred to in paragraph 2. 4. in paragraph 1 are not achieved, the commitments for financial year 2027 relating to the amount of the performance bonus of the Member States concerned shall not be granted by the Commission. 5. bonus, the Commission may take into consideration cases of force majeure and serious socio-economic crises impeding the achievement of the relevant milestones. 6. implementing acts laying down the detailed arrangements to ensure a consistent approach for determining the attribution of the performance bonus to Member States. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 139(2).wo Where the target values referred to Where the target values referred to When attributing the performance The Commission shall adopt
2018/12/10
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 5098 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – GAEC 1 – Requirements and standards
Maintenance of permanent grassland based on a ratio of permanent grassland in relation to agricultural area at a level defined by Member States.
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 5152 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – GAEC 7 – Requirements and standards
NoAvoiding bare soil in period(s) that are most sensitive period(s).
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 5199 #

2018/0216(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – GAEC 10 – Requirements and standards
Ban on converting or ploughing permanent grassland in Natura 2000 sites designated as environmentally-sensitive permanent grasslands in Natura 2000 sites.
2018/12/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 31 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) In addition, investments under the ERDF should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high- speed digital infrastructure network, and to promoting clean and sustainable multimodal urban and rural mobility.
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 58 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) developing smart energy systems, grids and, storage at local level and establishing energy cooperatives;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 69 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) enhancing digital connectivity, with particular emphasis on digital connectivity in rural areas;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 74 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new)
(iva) promoting rural mobility;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 82 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii
(ii) improving access to inclusive and quality services in education, – in particular by strengthening the links between education and the economy and business – training and life long learning through developing infrastructure;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 91 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii a (new)
(iiia) improving access to the system of care for the elderly, with emphasis on home care and the provision of such services outside institutional care frameworks;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 102 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
(iia) promoting the concept of ‘smart villages’ to reduce the development gap between urban and rural areas;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 108 #

2018/0197(COD)

(a) investments in infrastructure, with a focus on ICT infrastructure in rural areas;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 114 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) investments in social innovations in rural areas;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 116 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) investments in the environment, including investments related to sustainable development and energy, with a focus on strengthening energy cooperatives and decentralising electricity markets, presenting environmental benefits;
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 121 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) investment in broadband infrastructure in areas in which there are at least two broadband networks of equivalent category;deleted
2018/10/02
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 179 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) In order to maximise the contribution to territorial development, actions in this field should be based on integrated territorial strategies including in urban areas and rural communities. Therefore, the ERDF support should be delivered through the forms set out in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] ensuring appropriate involvement of local, regional and urban authorities.
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 184 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Within the framework of sustainable urban development, it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic, environmental, climate, demographic and social challenges affecting urban areas, including functional urban areas and rural communities, while taking into account the need to promote urban-rural linkages. The principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented, and the indicative amounts for those actions, should be set out in the programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 6% of the ERDF resources allocated at national level for that purpose. It should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes, including at the mid- term review.
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 191 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) It is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development also on rural and peri-urban areas of the Union in order to more effectively tackle the economic, environmental, climate, demographic and social challenges within these areas. The principles for selecting such areas where integrated actions for sustainable development are to be implemented, and the indicative amounts for those actions, should be set out in the programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 10 % of the ERDF resources allocated at national level for that purpose.
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 244 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iv a) encouraging rural areas and communities to develop projects such as smart villages
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 267 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) developing smart energy systems, grids and storage at local level, as well as supporting the development of energy cooperatives;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 321 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) enhancing digital connectivity with particular attention to connectivity in rural areas;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 341 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new)
(iv a) promoting rural mobility;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 423 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
(ii a) supporting Smart Villages strategies in order to reduce the development gap between urban and rural areas;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 559 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
In addition, productive investments in enterprises other than SMEs can be supported when they involve cooperation with SMEs in research and innovation activitiesdevelopment supported under point (a)(i) of Article 2 (1).
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 598 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The amount of the Cohesion Fund transferred to the Connecting Europe Facility23 shall be proportional and shall be used for TEN-T projects. _________________ 23 Reference Reference
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 614 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) investment in airport infrastructure except for outermost regionoperating costs of airports;
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 647 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) investment in broadband infrastructure in areas in which there are at least two broadband networks of equivalent category;deleted
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 658 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point j – introductory part
(j) funding forinvestment in the purchase of rolling stock for use in rail transport, except if it is linked to the:
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 674 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. In addition, the Cohesion Fund shall not support investment in housing unless related to the promotion of energy efficiency or renewable energy use and seismic retrofitting.
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 687 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF mayshall support integrated territorial development within programmes under both goals referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] in accordance with Chapter II of Title III of that Regulation[new CPR].
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 697 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF shall support integrated territorial development based on territorial strategies in accordance with Article [23] of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] focused on rurban areas ('sustainable urban and rural development') within programmes under both goals referred to in Article 4(2) of that Regulation.
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 702 #

2018/0197(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
At least 610% of the ERDF resources at national level under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, other than for technical assistance, of which 8% shall be allocated to sustainable urban development in the form of community-led local development, integrated territorial investments or another territorial tool under PO5, and 2% shall be allocated to rural areas and communities taking into account provisions of a Smart Villages Pact to develop projects such as smart villages.
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 751 #

2018/0197(COD)

Article 10 a Sustainable development of rural areas 1. The ERDF shall support integrated territorial development based on territorial strategies in accordance with Article [23] of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] focused on rural areas and within programmes under both goals referred to in Article 4(2) of that Regulation. 2. At least 10% of the ERDF resources at national level under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, other than for technical assistance, shall be allocated to sustainable development of rural areas in the form of community-led local development, integrated territorial investments or another territorial tool under PO5. 3. The percentage allocated to sustainable development of rural areas under paragraph 2 shall be complied with throughout the entire programming period when ERDF allocations are transferred between priorities of a programme or between programmes, including at the mid-term review in accordance with Article [14] of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR]. 4. Where the ERDF allocation is reduced following a decommitment under Article [99] of Regulation (EU) No [new CPR], or due to financial corrections by the Commission in accordance with Article [98] of that Regulation, compliance with paragraph 2 shall not be re-assessed. 5. At least 50 % of the amount from paragraph 2 shall be allocated to Smart Villages Strategies in the form of community led local development, integrated territorial investment or another territorial tool under PO5.
2018/11/06
Committee: REGI
Amendment 149 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Particular attention shall be paid to rural areas affected by industrial transition, and regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps pursuant to Article 174 of TFEU.
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 176 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The emphasis placed on digitisation and initiatives such as the Smart Villages allows linking up to the EU Digital Agenda. In order to concretely promote digitalisation and innovation, facilitate business development, social inclusion and employment in rural areas, as well as the development of smart and sustainable energy supply in rural areas, Member States should develop and implement the Smart Villages Strategies within their CAP Strategic Plans. In this relation, Member States should ensure the coherence between the Funds and other Union instruments.
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 271 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
(23) To strengthen the integrated territorial development approach, investments in the form of territorial tools such as integrated territorial investments ('ITI'), community-led local development ('CLLD') or any other initiatives such as the Smart Villages and other territorial tools under policy objective "a Europe closer to citizens" supporting initiatives designed by the Member State for investments programmed for the ERDF should be based on territorial and local development strategies. For the purposes of ITIs and territorial tools designed by Member States, minimum requirements should be set out for the content of territorial strategies. Those territorial strategies should be developed and endorsed under the responsibility of relevant authorities or bodies. To ensure the involvement of relevant authorities or bodies in implementing territorial strategies, those authorities or bodies should be responsible for the selection of operations to be supported, or involved in that selection.
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 327 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64
(64) A certain amount of the resources from ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund should be allocated to the European Urban Initiative which should be implemented through direct or indirect management by the Commission. Following the EP Resolution calling for an EU Agenda for rural, mountainous and remote areas, similar provision should be addressed to those areas as well.
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 429 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban areas, rural and coastal areareas, regions suffering from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps and local initiatives.
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 625 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) where appropriate, an integrated approach to address the demographic challenges of regions or specific needs of geographical areas which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps as referred to in Article174 TFEU.
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1119 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) a description of an integrated approach to address the identified development needs and the potential, taking into account strategies as set in the Common Agriculture Policy Strategic Plan of the Member State under Article 102 of Regulation (EU) (Strategic Plans Regulation) and Strategies for Sustainable Urban Development as set out in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) (European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund Regulation);
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 1161 #

2018/0196(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) carried out through integrated strategies in accordance with Article 26, taking particular account of the descriptions and strategies as set in the Common Agriculture Policy Strategic Plan of the Member State under Article 102 of Regulation (EU) (Strategic Plans Regulation);
2018/10/24
Committee: REGI
Amendment 311 #

2018/0178(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) 'sustainable forest management' means using forests and forest land in a way, and at a rate, that maintains their biodiversity, productivity, regeneration capacity, vitality and their potential to fulfil, now and in the future, relevant ecological, economic and social functions, at local, national, and global levelsccordance with applicable national legislation building on the sustainable forest management definition adopted in the Pan-European Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe (MCPFE), the commitments stemming from the Regulation on the integration of land use, land that does not cause damage to other ecosystemsuse change and forestry (LULUCF), as well as the EU Timber Regulation.
2018/12/17
Committee: ECONENVI
Amendment 48 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Agricultural plastics are also linked to the issues of terrestrial pollution, low recycling rates and inappropriate disposal. In particular, there may be local obstacles – economic or with regard to existing infrastructure – that prevent collection and recycling of agricultural plastics. In cases where collection and recycling does not take place, the use of biodegradable plastics certified for biodegradation in soil, according to existing European standards, should be considered to prevent microplastics generation.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 54 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
(8) Single use plastic products can be manufactured from a wide range of plastics. Plastics are usually defined as polymeric materials to which additives may have been added. However, this definition would cover certain natural polymers. Unmodified natural polymers should not be covered as they occur naturally in the environment. Therefore, the definition of polymer in Article 3(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council43 should be adapted and a separate definition should be introduced for the purposes of this Directive. Plastics manufactured with modified natural polymers, or plastics manufactured from bio-based, fossil or synthetic starting substances are not naturally occurring and should therefore be addressed by this Directive. The adapted definition of plastics should therefore cover polymer-based rubber items and bio-based and bplastics. Biodegradable plastics regardless of whether they are derived from biomass and/or intended to biodegrade over timetaken into account in this Directive shall be of such a nature that they are capable of undergoing physical, chemical, thermal or biological decomposition that ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide, biomass and water. Certain polymeric materials are not capable of functioning as a main structural component of final materials and products, such as polymeric coatings, paints, inks, and adhesives. Those materials should not be addressed by this Directive and should therefore not be covered by the definition. _________________ 43 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).
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 55 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
(8) Single use plastic products can be manufactured from a wide range of plastics. Plastics are usually defined as polymeric materials to which additives may have been added. However, this definition would cover certain natural polymers. Unmodified natural polymers should not be covered as they occur naturally in the environment. Therefore, the definition of polymer in Article 3(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council43 should be adapted and a separate definition should be introduced for the purposes of this Directive. Plastics manufactured with modified natural polymers, or plastics manufactured from bio-based, fossil or synthetic starting substances are not naturally occurring and should therefore be addressed by this Directive. The adapted definition of plastics should therefore cover polymer-based rubber items and bio-based and biodegradable plastics regardless of whether they are derived from biomass and/or intended to biodegrade over time. Certain polymeric materials are not capable of functioning as a main structural component of final materials and products, such as polymeric coatings, linings or layers, paints, inks, and adhesives. Those materials should not be addressed by this Directive and should therefore not be covered by the definition. _________________ 43 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).
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 66 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) The Commission will develop a catalogue by 31.12.2019 determining specific criteria that will help to determine if mentioned alternatives meet the requirements currently met by single-use plastic applications, that they are in line with current waste legislation and that increased sustainability is indeed guaranteed.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 96 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
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 functions as athe main structural component of final products, with the exception of natural polymers that have not been chemically modified and polymeric coatings, paints, inks and adhesives which are not capable of functioning as a main structural component of final articles and products;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 98 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1 a) ‘coatings’ means one or more non- self-supporting layer or layers manufactured using plastic, as defined in Article 3.1 of this Directive, applied on a material or article in order to impart special properties on it or to improve its technical performance;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 102 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
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 main 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;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 108 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
(13 a) 'biodegradation' is the process by which organic substances are decomposed by micro-organisms into carbon dioxide, water and biomass;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 109 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13 b (new)
(13 b) 'biodegradable plastic' means a plastic capable of undergoing physical, biological decomposition, such that it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water and in accordance with European standards for packaging recoverable through composting and anaerobic digestion;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 110 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13 c (new)
(13 c) 'closed loop system' means a system in which the waste of a process is separately collected/recycled.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 117 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those measures may include national consumption reduction targets, measures ensuring that reusable or recyclable alternatives to those products are made available at the point of sale to the final consumer, economic instruments such as ensuring that single- use plastic products are not provided free of charge at the point of sale to the final consumer. Those measures may vary depending on the waste collection system in place, in so far it guarantees that a product listed in part A of the Annex once placed on the market is collected and recycled, and the environmental impact of the products referred to in the first subparagraph.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 191 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 2
— Cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks), except in well controlled closed systems, where separate collection and recycling is ensured;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 192 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 3
— Plates, except in well controlled closed systems, where separate collection and recycling is ensured;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 195 #

2018/0172(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 6 a (new)
- plastic-containing food packaging or contact material that contribute to soil micro-plastic load upon composting or biogas fermentation, such as plastic or plastic-impregnated tea bags which are not certified compostable according to harmonized European standards.
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 105 #

2018/0169(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In order to ensure compliance with the requirements and conditions referred to in paragraph 1, the reclamation plant operator concerned shall monitor water quality in accordance with the following:
2018/10/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 118 #

2018/0169(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The reclamation plant operator concerned shall draw-up a Water Reuse Risk Management Plan based on the key risk management tasks set out in Annex II. The Water Reuse Risk Management Plan shall propose any additional requirements to those specified in Annex I necessary to further mitigate any risks, and shall, inter alia, identify hazards, risks and appropriate preventive measures.
2018/10/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 160 #

2018/0169(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) an assessment of risks to animal health
2018/10/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 169 #

2018/0169(COD)

- PigFood producing animals must not be exposed to fodder irrigated with reclaimed water unless there is sufficient data to indicate that the risks for a specific case can be managed.
2018/10/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 170 #

2018/0169(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 6 – table 1 – column 2 – row 3 – indent 2
- Exclude lactating dairy cattle from pasture until pasture is dryfor five days after last irrigation.
2018/10/16
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 8 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the common agricultural policy (CAP) plays a crucial role in delivering key EU objectives such as food security and preservation of landscapes and the natural environment; points out that the rules with which farmers must comply governing food, health and environmental protection have increased, while the relative share of agriculture in the EU budget keeps declining;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 30 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its call for the CAP budget to be maintained in the 2021-2027 MFF at least at the level of the 2014-2020 budget for the EU-27 in real terms, given the fundamental role of this policy; reaffirms its firm view that agriculture must not suffer any financial disadvantage as a result of political decisions such as the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU or the funding of new European policies;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 43 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Disagrees withOpposes the Commission’s proposal for the next MFF, which would entail substantial cuts to the CAP; highlights the fact that the extent of the cuts varies according to the parameters used for the comparison; disagrees with the Commission’s approach of providing two calculation methods for the MFF (current vs constant);
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 50 #

2018/0166R(APP)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of direct payments as well as second-pillar funds for farmers; deplores in particular the severe cuts envisaged for the second pillar of the CAP, which makes a significant contribution to investment and employment in rural areas; recalls, that the main objective of this European Commission is to maintain and create jobs in the EU; therefore, does not understand why the Commission plans serious cuts in the EU budget for rural development; stresses that it cannot be taken for granted that national co-funding will fill the budget gap;
2018/09/03
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 66 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The second paragraph of point (a) of Article 2(4) of the Directive 2001/110/EC on honey provides that, where honey originates from more than one Member State or third country, the mandatory indication of the countries of origin may be replaced by one of the following, as appropriate: ‘blend of EU honeys’, ‘blend of non-EU honeys’ or ‘blend of EU and non-EU honeys’; whereas the indication ‘blend of EU and non-EU honeys’ is not informative enough for the consumer;
2018/09/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 67 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) Many honey packagers and traders now abuse this way of indicating origin in order to conceal the real country of origin, as well as the proportion of honey from the different countries concerned, as purchasers are becoming more knowledgeable and are distrustful of foodstuffs from certain countries;
2018/09/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 68 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 c (new)
(1c) The resolution of the European Parliament of 1 March 2018 on prospects and challenges for the EU apiculture sector “considers … that labelling such as ‘blend of EU honeys’, ‘blend of non-EU honeys’, and especially ‘blend of EU and non-EU honeys’, completely conceals the origin of the honey from the consumer and consequently fails to fulfil the principles of EU consumer protection law” (paragraph 58) and, therefore, “Asks for the ‘blend of EU and non-EU honeys’ descriptor on labels to be replaced by an indication of exactly which country or countries the honey used in the final product come from, and that these be listed in the order which corresponds to the percentage proportions used in the final product .” (paragraph 59);
2018/09/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 69 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 d (new)
(1d) The situation on the EU internal honey market has been worsened due to the continuous import of adultered honey according to representatives of European and national beekeeper organisations; whereas the EU is not supposed to tolerate this situation anymore and it should take the right step forward which is the correction of the labelling section of the Directive 2001/110/EC on honey;
2018/09/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 70 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 e (new)
(1e) Current rules do not take account of fraudulent practices affecting processed products such as biscuits, breakfast cereals, confectionery, etc.; whereas the label ‘honey’ can mislead consumers in regard to the real content of the given product, as it is often used when much less than 50 % of the sugar content of the product originates from honey; whereas the food labelling rules as to be corrected also in this field;
2018/09/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 71 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) Provisions exist on the content of applications for authorisations. It is essential that the application for authorisation submitted to the Authority for its risk assessment meets the applicable specifications to ensure the best quality scientific assessment by the Authority. Applicants and in particular small- and medium-sized enterprises do not always have a clear understanding of these specifications. It should be thus appropriate that the Authority provides advice to a potential applicant, upon request, on the applicable rules and the required content of an application for authorisation, before an application is formally submitted, while not entering into the design of the studies to be submitted that remain the applicant’s responsibility. To ensure the transparency of this process, the advice of the Authority should be made public.
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 75 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) The Authority should have knowledge of the subject matter of all studies performed by an applicant with a view to a future application for an authorisation under Union food law. To this end, it is necessary and appropriate that business operators commissioning the studies and laboratories carrying them out notify those studies to the Authority when commissioned. Information about the notified studies should be made public only once a corresponding application for authorisation has been made public in accordance with the applicable rules on transparencysubmitted and the Authority has published its scientific opinion.
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 91 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)
(34 a) whereas the second paragraph of point (a) of Article 2(4) of the Directive 2001/110/EC on honey provides that, where honey originates from more than one Member State or third country, the mandatory indication of the countries of origin may be replaced by one of the following, as appropriate: ‘blend of EU honeys’, ‘blend of non-EU honeys’ or ‘blend of EU and non-EU honeys’; whereas the indication ‘blend of EU and non-EU honeys’ is not informative enough for the consumer;
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 92 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 b (new)
(34 b) whereas many honey packagers and traders now abuse this way of indicating origin in order to conceal the real country of origin, as well as the proportion of honey from the different countries concerned, as purchasers are becoming more knowledgeable and are distrustful of foodstuffs from certain countries;
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 93 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 c (new)
(34 c) whereas the resolution of the European Parliament at 1 March 2018 on prospects and challenges for the EU apiculture sector “considers … that labelling such as ‘blend of EU honeys’, ‘blend of non-EU honeys’, and especially ‘blend of EU and non-EU honeys’, completely conceals the origin of the honey from the consumer and consequently fails to fulfil the principles of EU consumer protection law (paragraph 58)” and, therefore, “Asks for the ‘blend of EU and non-EU honeys’ descriptor on labels to be replaced by an indication of exactly which country or countries the honey used in the final product come from, and that these be listed in the order which corresponds to the percentage proportions used in the final product … (paragraph 59)
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 94 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 d (new)
(34 d) whereas the situation on the EU internal honey market has been worsened due to the continuous import of adultered honey according to representatives of European and national beekeeper organisations; whereas the EU is not supposed to tolerate this situation anymore and it should take the right step forward which is the correction of the labelling section of the Directive 2001/110/EC on honey;
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 95 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 e (new)
(34 e) whereas current rules do not take account of fraudulent practices affecting processed products such as biscuits, breakfast cereals, confectionery, etc.; whereas the label ‘honey’ can mislead consumers in regard to the real content of the given product, as it is often used when much less than 50 % of the sugar content of the product originates from honey; whereas the food labelling rules has to be corrected also in this field;
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 107 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 8 b – point e
(e) be accessible, including to those not directly involved in the process, while taking into account confidentiality and, protection of know-how and business information, as well as protection of personal data.
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 138 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 32 b – paragraph 3
3. The notified information shall be made public only in case a corresponding application for authorisation has been received and after the Authority has decided on the disclosure of the accompanying studies and its scientific opinion in accordance with Article 38 and Articles 39 to 39f.
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 176 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point 4
(4) quantitative composition and properties of the subject matter of the request for a scientific output, including a scientific opinion.
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 189 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 d – paragraph 2
2. The Commission and the Member States shall take the necessary measures so that information received by them under Union food law for which confidential treatment has been requested is not made public until a decision on the confidentiality request has been taken by the Authority and has become definitiveits scientific opinion has been published. The Commission and the Member States shall also take the necessary measures so that information for which confidential treatment has been accepted by the Authority is not made public.
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 212 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Directive No 2001/110/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 4 a Amendments to Directive (EC) No 2001/110 on honey Directive (EC) No 2001/110 is amended as follows: (1) Article 2 is amended as follows: (a) Article 2, paragraph (4) point a) is replaced by the following text: “The country or countries of origin where the honey has been harvested shall be indicated on the label by which country or countries the honey used in the final product come from, and that these shall be listed in the order which corresponds to the percentage proportions used in the final product additionally stating the percentage by country in a given product.” (b) Article 2 is completed by the following paragraph (6): “The use of the word ‘honey’ or the terms ‘containing honey’ or ‘made with honey’ in the designation of processed food products, or in any graphic or non- graphic element indicating that the product contains honey may only be used if at least 50 % of the sugar- content of the product originates from honey.”
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 214 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 2065/2003
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii
(ii) ensure public access to the application, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, when it publishes its scientific opinion in accordance with Articles 14 and 15.;
2018/09/06
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 539 #

2018/0088(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9a (new)
Directive 2001/110/EC
Article 2
Article 9a Amendments to Directive 2001/110/EC on honey Directive 2001/110/EC is amended as follows: Article 2 is amended as follows: (a) in point 4, point (a) is replaced by the following: “(a) The country or countries of origin where the honey has been harvested shall be indicated on the label by which country or countries the honey used in the final product come from, and that these shall be listed in the order which corresponds to the percentage proportions used in the final product additionally stating the percentage by country in a given product;” (b) the following point is added: “5a. the use of the word ‘honey’ or the terms ‘containing honey’ or ‘made with honey’ in the designation of processed food products, or in any graphic or non- graphic element indicating that the product contains honey may only be used if at least 50 % of the sugar- content of the product originates from honey.”
2018/09/21
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 194 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive applies to certain unfair trading practices which occur in relation to the sales of agri-food products by a supplier that is a small and medium-sized enterprise to a buyer that is not a small and medium-sized enterpriseo a buyer.
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 259 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) “small and medium-sized enterprise” means an enterprise within the meaning of the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises set out in the Annex to Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC14 ; _________________ 14 Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5/2003, p. 36).deleted
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 281 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) “perishable food products” means food products that will become unfit for human consumption unless they are stored, treated, packaged or otherwise conserved to prevent them from becoming unfit: - fresh fruit and vegetables set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a, including - potatoes; - milk and milk products that are not sterilized; - pre-packaged and unpackaged fresh meat, minced meat, meat preparations, offal and internal organs; - non-prepacked preserves and pasteurized meat products; - fresh fish, crustaceans and molluscs; - eggs (in the shell); - fresh mushrooms and herbs; - pre-packaged and non-prepacked bread and baked goods; - non-prepacked fine bakers' wares. _________________ 1a Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 347, 20. 12. 2013, p. 671).
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 647 #

2018/0082(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Member States may provide for rules designed to combat unfair trading practices going bey1. With a view to ensuring a higher level of protection, Member States may maintain or introduce rules designed to combat unfair trading practices which are stricter than those set out in this Directive, provided that such national rules are compatible with the rules ond those set out in Articles 3, 5, 6 and 7e functioning of the internal market. 2. This Directive shall be without prejudice to national rules aimed at combating unfair trading practices that are not within the scope of this Directive, provided that such national rules are compatible with the rules on the functioning of the internal market.
2018/07/20
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 6 #

2017/2257(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes that the Commission adopted a long-term strategy to turn challenges into opportunities in mobility and transport to be able to deliver smart, socially fair and competitive mobility by 2025; acknowledges that the new societal, technological and economic changes have impacts on the transport and mobility system as a whole, especially in rural areas.
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 7 #

2017/2257(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Calls the Commission to introduce a cross- sectoral approach in the post 2020 legislative period to ensure the smooth implementation of an integrated, transport- and mobility related smart villages approach;
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 8 #

2017/2257(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Welcomes that the Commission and the Member States would seek to boost the potential of cities as hubs for sustainable, inclusive growth and innovation, taking account of their wider rural communities; recalls that rural areas and settlements need a special attention and integrated efforts to develop smart villages; calls for a fair playing field for special technological improvements for rural hubs and grids;
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 33 #

2017/2257(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines that the fundamental modernisation, the socially fair transition towards clean energy and the digitalisation of European mobility and transport need to take into account the specificities of the rural areas;
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 35 #

2017/2257(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Notes that the future mobility and transport strategies - in view of the new solutions in the sharing and collaborative economy - need to recognise the investment potential in rural areas;
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 38 #

2017/2257(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Notes that that the lessons of the previous- and ongoing projects - such as the Transport Work Programme, the Connecting Europe Facility and the SMARTA-, deliver elements for smart villages, including more efficient and smarter door-to-door logistics, innovative concepts towards mobility as a service, smart next generation transport infrastructure, connected and automated transport and smart urban mobility (transport to / from cities).
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 42 #

2017/2257(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Supports the increased use of digital technologies in the implementation of the ‘polluter pays’ principle, - such as the electronic tollCall which is based on environmental performances of vehicles, eTolling and eTicketing-, which are reducing long distance routes through connectivity of mode of transportation;
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 47 #

2017/2257(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Encourages the use of digital platforms that increase rural mobility, provide access to telemedicine, e-health, P2C platforms, e-learning and many other services which are the base for a life-quality increase, as well as cleaner and healthier environment;
2018/03/08
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 5 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas local and regional authorities are, which are key actors for an effective implementation of cohesion policy are also at the forefront of the transition to a circular economy and whereas their contribution is key to the achievement of this shift;,
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 12 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the transition to a stronger, more circular economy is a challenge for all European regions, but also represents key opportunities for those regionand possibilities for development and growth for those regions, in particular with regard to creating new jobs;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 18 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas cohesion policy offers not only investment opportunities to respond to local and regional needs through the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds), but also an integrated policy framework to help the European regions address the multiple challenges to their development, including through support for resource efficiency and sustainable development, as well as territorial cooperation and capacity building;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 22 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas Article 6 of the Common Provisions Regulation makes it mandatory for operations supported by the ESI Funds to comply with applicable Union law and national law relating to the application of Union law, including especially environmental law;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 31 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. RegretNotes, however, that, as underlined in a study commissioned by the Commission, the current policy framework does not allow the full contribution of cohesion policy to the circular economy to be captured; notes, in this respect, points to the fact that the definition of the existing ‘Intervention Field’ categories used for financial allocations does not cover the circular economy as such;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 36 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. NoAppreciates that several regions have used their smart specialisation strategies to set priorities related to the circular economy and guide their investments in research and innovation through cohesion policy towards this objective, which has shown to be a good practice and should become common modus operandi;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 39 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its view that the circular economy goes beyond waste management and includes areas such as green jobs,; renewable energy,; resource efficiency,; the bio-economy, which is essential for regional development, since it increases cohesion between regions through its potential to create jobs and growth in rural areas; water management,; energy efficiency,; food waste,; agriculture policy with its bio based industry aiming to replace fossil fuels with natural materials; marine litter,; research and development and innovation in related fields; acknowledges, however, that waste infrastructure is a crucial element for reducing linear patterns of production and consumption;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 40 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its view that the circular economy goes beyond waste management and includes areas such as green jobs, renewable energy, resource efficiency, extending the life of products through reuse, repair and reutilisation, the bioeconomy, water management, energy efficiency, food waste, marine litter, research and development and innovation in related fields; acknowledges, however, that waste infrastructure is a crucial element for reducing linear patterns of production and consumption;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 44 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the existence and importance of anthe ex ante conditionalityies on ESI Funds related to the thematic objective of preserving and protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency; points especially to the one on promoting economically and environmentally sustainable investments in the waste sector’; regrets, however, the negligence of but draws nevertheless the attention to the need to better consider the waste hierarchy and lack ofto provide sound environmental assessment of long-term outcomes in a substantial number of cases co-financed byof investments under the ESI Funds;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 53 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of the partnership principle and the important role of stakeholders during the drawing up of partnership agreements and operational programmes; calls for a genuine involvement of partners in policy processes, and for circular economy-related objectives to be adequately incorporated into programming documents; encourages the Member States to develop their own national strategies in this field in coordination with EU approach on the circular economy;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 69 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines the potential of the bioeconomy for the local and regional development ; calls for greater use of ESI Funds to be made for the implementation of existing innovations, while further fostering innovation in the development of bio- based, biodegradable, recyclable and compostable materials produced from sustainably managed biofeed stocks;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 72 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for better and easier access to finance for local and regional authorities to enable investments in green jobs and, smart specialization, further development of rural areas including as regards the necessary infrastructure and environmentally friendly technologies, the conversion from fusil fuels to renewable sources, as well as in local energy transition, including energy efficiency, decentralised distribution of energy and the circular economy;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 89 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that the future planning of ESI Funds should be better integrcoordinated with the national energy and climate plans for 2030;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 117 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission, for the next programming period, to implement a relevantconsider the possibility of implementing a tracking methodology to, allow accuraing for better monitoring of the contribution of cohesion policy to the achievement of a circular economy;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 119 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to design, in, in the context of the new legislative proposals for the future cohesion policy framework, a newto develop the existing ex ante conditionality provisionies related to the achievement of a circular economy, for instance through the development ofthematic objective on preserving and protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency, with a view to ensure an enhanced contribution of cohesion policy investments to the shift towards a circular economy strategies;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 126 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses the importance of stepping up cohesion policy support for sustainable urban and rural development, and calls for a more prominent role to be given to circular economy-related objectives in this context; calls for innovative urban and rural actions in this field to be continued and calls on the Commission to make maximum use of lessons learnt in the 2014- 2020 period when preparing proposals for the future;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 129 #

2017/2211(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Emphasises the interdependence of the circular economy and climate mitigation, and thus calls for a significant increaseensuring appropriate spending in circular economy- and climate- related spendinginvestments in post- 2020 cohesion policy;
2018/04/12
Committee: REGI
Amendment 16 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the importance of pollination in the EU is not sufficiently recognized because this service is taken for granted, while for example in the United States 2 billion euros are spent per year for artificial pollination;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 17 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas bees and other pollinators provide the important economic service of pollination and thus reproduction of many cultivated and wild plants, ensuring food production and food security - free of charge;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 22 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas on 11 May 2015, Slovenia initiated at the meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council the official recognition of 20 May as the World Bee Day to be declared by the UN, which idea was widely supported by all Member States; whereas it was agreed there that particular attention should be paid to the apiculture sector in terms of agriculture, plant protection and sustainable farming, because bees have a large impact on ecological balance in the World;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 31 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the National Apiculture Programmes provides participants with the opportunity to undertake research and development projects; whereas successful projects can contribute a lot to strengthen the apiculture sector and its capability to resist better to natural and market crises; whereas there is a need to support beekeepers' request on sharing know-how on projects between Member States;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 41 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas there is a need for beekeepers to operate in harmony with the services which they carry out and to do so responsibly and professionally; also in order to be able to cope with challenges such as climate change, natural disasters, reduction of bee pastures and the high administrative burden in some Member States;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 43 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas beekeeping has become very complex and sophisticated, as even minor management errors and unfavourable keeping conditions of bees can cause the deaths of bees, despite intensive treatment;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 61 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas farmers and beekeepers receive support for protective measures against Varroa destructor, which there has so far been no success in eradicating as there are no effective remedies as yet and R&D efforts are very inadequate;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 64 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas British researchers have recently come to the scientific conclusion that local and regional breeds of bees better survive in a given area than breeds of bees settled from elsewhere;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 66 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas several natural substances have been tested for the control of varroosis, out of which three substances have become the basis for organic treatments: formic acid, oxalic acid and thymol;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 67 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas beekeepers from Member States are not on an equal footing as regards access to bee treatment medicines;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 68 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas natural compounds have many advantages, such as high efficiency against varroa, low risk of residues in bee products and low resistance against these substances after repeated treatments compared to synthetic compounds;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 69 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas the activities of large farms based on monoculture greatly reduce biodiversity and the amount of green areas used for bee pastures;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 70 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)
Hc. whereas wild bees, which also play an important role in pollination and in the preservation of the ecological balance, are in serious danger, so EU legislators need to act to protect wild bees;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 83 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas in many cases the competent EU agencies, such as the European Food Safety Authority, do not have the results of the expected number of field tests related to certain challenged pesticide active substances;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 86 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas bees are an important indicator of environment cleanliness as they are the first to feel the changes in the environment;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 88 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Ib. whereas, in order to stop and then reduce the mortality of bees, it is necessary to obtain clear results as soon as possible, in particular by field tests, of all pesticide active substances which endanger the health of bees;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 128 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital P
P. whereas, even 70 % of honey produced by EU beekeepers pursuing their activities in line with current legislation reaches the European consumer as EU honey while consumers are aware that no more than one third of the honey they use is produced in the EU;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 135 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
Qa. whereas China produces 450 thousand tons of honey per year according to the statistics, which is more than the combined honey production of the EU, Argentina, Mexico, the United States of America and Canada;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 140 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital R a (new)
Ra. Whereas, according to professionals in the EU and in other honey-producing countries in the World it is impossible for any region, including China, to double honey production in 10 years, as neither this area can be free from all negative effects impacting the World such as climate change, the effects of intensive agriculture on pollinators, the impacts of globally widespread bee parasites on bee-health or the adverse changes on bee pastures;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 145 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital U
U. whereas in December 2015the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in its meeting in December 2015 discussed quality concerns about honey imported into the EU and the competitiveness of the European apiculture sector; whereas in conclusion the Commission ordered the centralised testing of honey;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 153 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital Y a (new)
Ya. whereas the labelling “blend of EU and non-EU honeys” is so informative to consumers as if we were to say “blend of honeys not from the Mars”, so it is not at all;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 155 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital Z a (new)
Za. whereas many large honey producer countries such as the USA, Canada, Argentina or Mexico have much stricter requirements on honey labelling than the EU's simplified rules, so they guarantee much better the necessary information of consumers than the EU;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 157 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital Z b (new)
Zb. whereas current rules do not deal with fraudulent practices on processed products such as biscuits, corn flakes, confectionary etc. if the word „honey” is misleading consumers on the real content of the given product; whereas the use of the word „honey” on their label should be permitted only if at least 50 % of the sugar-content of the product originates from honey;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 158 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital AA a (new)
AAa. whereas this excellent initiative is open to all EU Member States to contribute to the education of children to eat healthy food such as honey and to promote the apiculture sector;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 159 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital AA a (new)
AAa. whereas the Slovenian initiative to have 20 May declared World Bee Day was endorsed by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) at its July 2017 Rome Conference;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 160 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital AA b (new)
AAb. whereas the EU school programmes represent a critical tool to reconnect children with agriculture and the variety of EU agricultural products, particularly those produced in their region; whereas in addition to fresh fruits and vegetables and drinking milk, these programmes allow Member States to include other local, regional or national specialties such as honey;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 175 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital AF a (new)
AFa. whereas large quantities of honey are imported into the EU and it cause serious disturbances and even crisis in the EU honey market in many times; whereas the apiculture sector deserves to be treated as a priority in the EU during the negotiations of free trade agreements and honey and other bee products should be declared as “sensitive products”;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 200 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. emphasises that beekeeping has become very complex and sophisticated, as even minor management errors and unfavourable keeping conditions of bees can cause the deaths of bees, despite intensive treatment, therefore knowledge sharing between beekeepers, researchers, associations and institutions on international level must be more supported;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 204 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. calls on the European Commission to do its utmost to ensure that the United Nations, by the end of this year, declares the 20th of May as World Bee Day;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 208 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Understands that financing of beekeeping must be increased in future agricultural policy preferably from 2021;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 214 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Pcalls on the Commission and the Member States that the EU apiculture sector needs for an appropriate EU subsidy corresponding to the current bee stock; therefore, proposes a 47.8% increase in the EU budget for national beekeeping programmes – in line with the actual increase in the bee population – as compared with the 2004 level, which translates as EUR 47 million annually;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 229 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Ccalls on the Commission to include a new direct support scheme for beekeepers based on colony numberfunctioning in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as pursuing their activities in the overseas territories and islands, based on bee families in its proposals for the cCommon aAgricultural pPolicy post-2020;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 230 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to include a new direct support scheme for beekeepers based on colony numbers in its proposals for the common agricultural policy post-2020, along with other measures, for example the purchase of sugar and comb foundations or direct payments to beekeepers to maintain the bee population;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 248 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. calls on the Member States to adequately ensure the basic and vocational training of beekeepers; feels that beyond the agricultural and other economic aspects of apiculture the teaching material should contain a knowledge related to pollination and other environmental services such as maintaining the ecological balance and preserving biodiversity;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 252 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Proposes to the Commission, with a view to facilitating specific knowledge transfer in beekeeping, that it give encouragement for an international beekeeping college to be set up in Slovenia;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 275 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Believes that expenditure for the purchase of beekeeping equipment, which is eligible and co-financed under the individual national beekeeping programmes, should be recognised over the entire three-year programming period and not just in the programme year in which the expenditure was incurred;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 283 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on the Commission to propose a change to the timing of the programme year, for the purposes of the national beekeeping programmes, whereby the year-end would be put back until later (30 October), bearing in mind that under the regulation currently in force, the programme year ends on 31 July, a date which falls during the height of the beekeeping season in some Member States, making it an unsuitable point in time, especially for applied research into bees;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 286 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Points to the need for appropriate financial incentives for organic beekeepers, given the stringent requirements that organic beekeepers have to meet and the growing impacts stemming from the environment;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 287 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Calls on the Commission to draw up manufacturing standards for comb foundations, which should include the proportion of paraffin, the proportion of foulbrood spores, and the proportion of acaricide residues, with the proviso that the acaricide residue content of wax to be made into foundations must not be such that residues could start passing into the honey;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 319 #

2017/2115(INI)

11a. Recognises the importance of natural substances for the control of varroosis, out of which three substances have become the basis for organic treatments: formic acid, oxalic acid and thymol;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 320 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Proposes that the Commission should launch a call for tender with an appropriate incentive grant on developing a new special medicine for bees;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 321 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Emphasises that natural compounds have many advantages, such as high efficiency against varroa, low risk of residues in bee products and low resistance against these substances after repeated treatments compared to synthetic compounds, therefore further education in use of these compounds in beekeeping, as well as research and knowledge in this field is needed;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 322 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Calls on the Commission and Member States to increase the financial and other means of support for research in the mode of action of natural substances for the control of varoosis as that would further develop the application of these substances and increase the efficiency and reliability of such treatments;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 336 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on all municipal authorities in the EU to make every effort to increase green areas around their settlement in order to stop the decline of bee pastures;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 339 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. calls on the Commission and the Council to take the necessary steps as soon as possible in order to preserve the currently declining wild bee stock in the EU;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 349 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission to immediately initiate the ban on those pesticide active substances, including neonicotinoids, which have been scientifically proved - based on the findings of laboratory analyses and mainly field tests - by the European Food Safety Authority to be dangerous on bee health;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 352 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to regulate the single market in bee health medicines in such a way as to ensure that where a medicine may be used to treat bees in one Member State, beekeepers will be able to buy that medicine in other Member States;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 369 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls on the Member States to clearly stand by (in the appropriate process) the prohibition of the use of those pesticide active substances which have been proved being dangerous on bee health;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 371 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls on the Commission to select an independent research institute, chosen by a tendering procedure, to develop sustainable new and effective bee treatment remedies;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 379 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. In accordance with the EU precautionary principle asks the Commission to suspend the authorization of those pesticide active substances which, according to suspicion based on field tests, endangers bee health, until the publication of the EFSA's detailed impact assessment;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 403 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. invites the Commission to include private internationally recognized laboratories, such as the French EUROFINS or the German QSI to this activity, in order to carry out the most sophisticated examinations;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 409 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Expects honey always to be identifiable from the moment it leaves the hive and to be classifiable according to its plant origin, irrespective of whether it is a domestic or an imported product;deleted
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 421 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Asks the Commission to put forward a proposal incorporating honey from non-EU countries into the scope of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 423 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. considers that in the light of large Chinese honey import accelerated in the last 15 years, the buying-in price of honey under real production costs in the EU and the bad quality of “manufactured” and not produced imported honey makes it clear for the Commission that it is time to start investigating the practice by some Chinese exporters to possibly initiate an anti-dumping proceeding;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 438 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. asks for the Commission to initiate the supplement to the Honey Directive, according to the use of the word "honey" or the terms "containing honey" or "made with honey" in the designation of processed products, or in anygraphic or non-graphic element indicating that the product contains honey, may be used only if at least 50 % of the sugar-content of the product originates from honey;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 445 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the Commission also to lay down quality standards for other bee- keeping products, for example pollen, royal jelly, and propolis, just as there are standards applying to honey;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 473 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. encourages the Member States to boost local and regional sales of honey, in particular bio-honey, with all the means at their disposal, in particular by providing intensive support for short supply chains through their rural development programmes;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 476 #

2017/2115(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
32 b. proposes to the Member States to encourage, by all means at their disposal, the involvement of beekeeping products such as pollen, propolis or royal jelly in the pharmaceutical industry;
2017/09/12
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 67 #

2017/2088(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas there are initiatives such as 'EU Action for Smart Villages';
2018/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 68 #

2017/2088(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas rural areas need to be kept populated, both with younger people of working age as well as older people;
2018/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 129 #

2017/2088(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the fact that Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reform 2014- 2020 introduced new measures to support young farmers in setting up farms; expresses concern however thatthat the level of administrative burdens may be inhibitings the take-up of these measures; notes that the overall administration of the direct payments and Rural Development Programme measures is perceived as very complex and difficult, especially for new entrants who are not familiar with the payment system;
2018/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 182 #

2017/2088(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers that Member States could develop tools such as land banks (already existing in some Member States) to further facilitate access to land and prioritizing new entrants to farming;
2018/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 252 #

2017/2088(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. The same conditions and standard of living should be ensured for young people living in rural areas as well as for those living in urban areas. In order to avoid discrimination and to prevent the abandonment of rural areas, it should be provided: Wi-Fi connection, access to health, education, training and innovation, better roads;
2018/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 261 #

2017/2088(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Encourages the setting-up of an "Erasmus" type scheme associated with vocational training to improve young farmers' skills and experience;
2018/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 295 #

2017/2088(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Commission to develop a 'Rural Agenda’, which must include coordinated measures under the various European, national, regional and local rural development policies;
2018/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 301 #

2017/2088(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Recommends, in this respect, that consideration be given to harmonising measures under rural development programmes and the first pillar of the CAP, European cohesion policy measures and measures at national, regional and local level in order to improve the effectiveness of the measures;
2018/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 305 #

2017/2088(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Stresses the need to provide broadband connections in rural and remote areas; welcomes the various initiatives in the area of 'smart villages', the ultimate objective of which must be to create new job opportunities and provide employment for young people in rural areas, either in the form of supplementary activities on farms or in non-farm activities (social care, mobility, healthcare, tourism, energy); considers that ever greater productivity in agriculture and the falling prices of agricultural produce will make it increasingly difficult to generate sufficient income in the basic agricultural activity, especially on small farms;
2018/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 310 #

2017/2088(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Believes that, in order to preserve settlement of rural areas and ensure a similar standard of living for people living there compared with urban areas, regulatory and administrative barriers urgently need to be removed so as to enable farm operators to carry out supplementary agricultural and non- agricultural activities, mainly in the social care, healthcare, tourism, mobility of the elderly and energy sectors, thereby providing an appropriate income for farm operators and their families and reducing the risk of rural depopulation.
2018/01/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 34 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Calls, therefore, for the MFF to provide for sufficient funds for cohesion policy post-2020, striking a good balance between investments in citizens and investments for citizens and ensuring that the EU’s political goals can be reached; recalls that, in view of the late start of the period and the expected volume of payment claims towards the end of it, it is of considerable importance to increase the payment ceiling of Heading 1b in order to ensure liquidity and investment flow and to avoid the impact of potential political risks; notes that the creation of future, and the support to current, EU programmes and instruments should not take place at the expense of existing investment;
2017/09/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 47 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that regional funding should be protected and should continue to predominantly take the form of grants rather than financial instruments, which do, however, have an important role to play in certain cases; stresses that in the event of a reduction in the EU’s budgets, greater focus on the EU’s core goals is required; notes that binding targets for the use of financial instruments in the post-2020 MFF cannot be considered a viable option; notes that increasing the share of financial instruments should not influence non-refundable financial contributions, as this would hinder the required balance;
2017/09/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 75 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the priorities of regional development programmes to be updated in order to take changing conditions into account and to benefit from new technology; also considers that more flexibility is required in the MFF to meet unforeseen challengescalls for additional criteria for the allocation of non-refundable funding and for setting co-financing rates; considers the regional unemployment rates and regional social progress index to be appropriate criteria; also considers that more flexibility is required in the MFF to meet unforeseen challenges; notes that challenges such as migration and security or political developments in the EU should not negatively affect the investments in Heading 1 or its goals and expected results, especially after the current programming period;
2017/09/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 86 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of regional cross-border initiatives in promoting economic growth; underlines that the Connecting Europe Facility and the Cohesion Fund should remain the major source of infrastructure investment, and that funding appropriations should match the existing high demand and oversubscription;
2017/09/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 93 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Recalls that investment in Heading 1a showcases a strong positive impact on policies;considers that programmes such as the successor programme to Horizon 2020 should receive twice the funding available under the current framework programme;notes that estimates, demand and success rates indicate that such an increase would relief the research and innovation funding gap;
2017/09/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 94 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. CNotes that combining grants and financial instruments has an unexplored potential owing to administrative burdens; calls for the Commission to look into the possibilities for greater synergies between the different EU funds, including cohesion policy, Horizon 2020 and EFSI; notes that the take-up of financial instruments and synergies with grants can be improved by encouraging investment partnerships and public-private partnerships locally;
2017/09/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 106 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that it is essential, in the context of the new MFF, to ensure that budgetary rules, and rules on cohesion policy spending, are at last simplified.;calls for the set-up of a simplification bonus for the Member States for effective measures cutting red tape and improving management of EU funding;calls for a level playing field for state aid rules concerning all financial instruments so as to avoid preferential treatment of certain sources of funding over others, especially in the field of SME support;
2017/09/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 117 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Recalls that the management of EU funding should maintain high levels of transparency and accountability;calls for the Commission to implement measures so that beneficiaries involved in cases of fraudulent spending of EU funding are banned from competitive offers and funding calls;calls for the Commission to implement rules so that Member States which deliberately limit or burden any of the four freedoms of movement are subjected to the interruption of EU funding;
2017/09/05
Committee: REGI
Amendment 9 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas macro-regional strategies are geared to addressing territorial challenges that can be solved more effectively across national borders (connectivity, biodiversity, environmental protection, blue growth, competitiveness of mountain areas, etc.);
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas MRS became integral part of the EU policy framework so they can reinforce synergies between different EU policies and instruments and are anchored in the cohesion policy framework;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 36 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that access to EU funds for MRS projects is more difficult, as process of agreeing for joint action at multi-level and multi country/region is demanding and time consuming. Stresses that as a consequence the MRS projects are less competitive than national projects;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 37 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need to improve coordination and convergence between the different components of territorial cooperation in macroregional strategy spaces in order to reinforce the positive externalities of the projects being financed;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 39 #

2017/2040(INI)

6. Emphasises the importance of developing administrative capacity in order to ensure the effective implementation of the strategies; highlights, in this regard, the creation of the structural reform support programme (SRSP), which can provide assistance in capacity building and effective implementation on the request of a Member State;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 56 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Highlights the extremely valuable initial implementation support offered by the EP through pilot projects and preparatory actions which ensures efficient, user friendly and non- bureaucratic governance support in the most sensitive period of implementation of the Strategies;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 57 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Regrets the untimely closure of the Danube Strategy Point in Brussels which will delay the smooth transition to new implementation support arrangements;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 67 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Welcomes the process of design of the strategic projects, as it significantly contributes to the visibility of the EUSDR;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 77 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Invites the EC to facilitate overcoming the implementation problems also in respect to different arrangements within non EU countries; welcomes the efforts made to promote cooperation between the ESIF and the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) which should contribute to the achievement of EUSAIR objectives;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 81 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that the region has been at the forefront of the migration crisis in the recent years; considers that the EUSAIR could help alleviate such challenges; invites EC to look into the possibilities of facilitating access to financial resources for migration related joint activities within the region;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 93 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that the EUSALP can be a good example of a template strategy for territorial cohesion, as it incorporates different specific areas, productive areas, mountains and rural areas and some of the most important cities in the EU; calls the participating countries to pay more attention to the use of the Interreg Alpine Space programme and find opportunities in other significant funds such as Horizon 2020, COSME, CEF and LIFE program;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 98 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that the Alpine region is delineated by many borders and that the EUSALP can also provide the opportunity to strengthen cross-border cooperation, to forge links and networks between people and to eliminate existing borders and barriers for workers and economic activities; stresses the importance of the challenges facing the Alpine region, in particular in terms of interconnections in transport and digital coverage, innovation and adjustment to climate change;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 109 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Believes that strategy implementation can only be successful if based on efficient coordination and cooperation structures and backed by adequate funding; highlights the need, in this respect, to seek synergies and complementarities of regional, national funding with EU funding instruments; recommends further building of the administrative capacity to ensure that political commitment translates into effective implementation;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 113 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Believes that strategy implementation can only be successful if based on efficient coordination and cooperation structures and backed by adequate funding; highlights the need, in this respect, to seek synergies and complementarities of regional, national funding with existing EU funding instruments, including the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI);
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 115 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses the importance of bringing about a convergence between the perimeters of transnational European territorial cooperation programmes and the perimeters of macro-regions in order to strengthen the strategic dimension of transnational programmes and to simplify the financing of macro-regional strategies;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 134 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Underlines that in order to improve governance, MRS require the support of the European Commission, which should actively encourage national coordination and should work to strengthen the link between EU policies and the implementation of MRS, paying particular attention to the regional and local perspective. Considers that the EC should improve coordination across different directorate-generals and address existing overlaps at the level of EU;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 142 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – point a a (new)
(aa) effectiveness of the EU funding instruments which can provide assistance;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 143 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – point b
(b) indicators which could be integrated in each MRS in order to allow better result-orientation and, monitoring and evaluation;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 144 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – point b a (new)
(ba) indicators which could be integrated in individual EU policies in the future, in order to allow better assessment of their territorial impact;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 148 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses that, in order to be able to tackle new upcoming challenges in a given geographic area, it is important to carefully examine initiatives aimed at crea before examining initiatives aimed at creating new macro- regional strategies, a deeper and stronger implementation of the existing new macro- regional strategies should be achieved;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 154 #

2017/2040(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Calls on the Commission and participating countries in MRS to communicate the results achieved by the strategies as broadly as possible in order to increase visibility of the strategies, in particular for the general public;
2017/09/18
Committee: REGI
Amendment 88 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Notwithstanding the potentialsitive impact of nuclear energy on energy supply and economic development, severe nuclear accidents may endanger human health and the environment. Therefore, nuclear safety and, where appropriate, security aspects dealt with by the Joint Research Centre (the 'JRC') should be given the greatest possiblappropriate attention in the Euratom Programme.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 92 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) The European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (the 'SET Plan'), set out in the conclusions of the Council meeting of 28 February 2008 in Brussels, is accelerating the development of a portfolio of low carbon technologies. The European Council agreed, at its meeting on 4 February 2011, that the Union and its Member States would promote investment in renewables, and safe and sustainable low carbon technologies including nuclear power and would focus on implementing the technology priorities established in the SET Plan. Action 10 (nuclear) of the SET- Plan has as its goal: Maintaining a high level of safety of nuclear reactors and associated fuel cycles during operation and decommissioning, while improving their efficiency. Each Member State remains free to choose the type of technologies that it would support.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 98 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) While it is for each Member State to choose whether or not to make use of nuclear power, it is also acknowledged that nuclear energy plays differeand use of radioactive materials plays an important roles in differentall Member States, not least in the field of human health.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 104 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) For fusion to become a crediblen option for commercial energy productionarbon-free energy source, it is, firstly, necessary to successfully complete, in a timely manner, the construction of ITER and start its operation. Secondly it is necessary to establish an ambitious, yet realistic roadmap towards the production of electricity by 2050. Reaching those goals requires the European fusion programme to be directed towards a joint programme of activities implementing this roadmap. In order to secure the achievements of on- going fusion research activities, as well as the long-term commitment of, and collaboration between, the fusion stakeholders, continuity of the Community's support should be ensured. A stronger focus should be placed primarily on the activities in support of ITER but also on the developments towards the demonstration reactor, including the stronger involvement, as appropriate, of the private sector. Such rationalisation and refocusing should be achieved without jeopardising the European leadership of the fusion scientific community.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 114 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) The outcomes of the debates that took place at the Symposium on 'Benefits and Limitations of Nuclear Fission Research for a Low Carbon Economy' prepared by an interdisciplinary study involving, among others, experts from the fields of energy, economics and social sciences, co-organised by the Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels on 26 and 27 February 2013, recognised the need to continue nuclear fission research at the European level.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 121 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) A greater impact should also be achieved by combining the Euratom Programme and private sector funds within public-private partnerships in key areas where research and innovation could contribute to the Union's wider competitiveness goals. Particular attention should be given to the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises, including emerging new innovative actors within the relevant research area.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 128 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
(33) Achieving the objectives of the Euratom Programme in relevant areas requires support for cross-cutting activities, both within the Euratom Programme and jointly with the activities of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, thus creating synergy between nuclear and non-nuclear research and knowledge transfer in areas like radiation protection and medical research programmes or actions supporting researcher mobility like in the case of Marie Skłodowska Curie scheme.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 133 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Euratom Programme is to pursue nuclear research and training activities with an emphasis on continuous improvement of nuclear safety, security and radiation protection, notably to potentially contribute to the long-term decarbonisation of the energy system in a safe, efficient and secure way. The general objective shall be implemented through the activities specified in Annex I in the form of direct and indirect actions which pursue the specific objectives set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 135 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) supporting safety of current and future nuclear systems;
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 145 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h – point i (new)
(i) preserving EU leadership in nuclear technologies in accordance with the goals of the Energy Union.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 155 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The financial envelope for the implementation of the Euratom Programme shall be EUR 77820 220 000. That amount shall be distributed as follows:
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 161 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) indirect actions for nuclear fission, safety and radiation protection, EUR 15201 579 000;
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 168 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. The work programmes referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall take account of the state of science, technology and innovation at national, Union and international level and of relevant policy, market and societal developments. They shall be updated as and where appropriate, taking due account of the relevant recommendations made by the independent Commission Expert Groups set up to evaluate the EURATOM Programme.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 170 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring the adequate participation of, and innovation impact on, small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs), including emerging new innovative actors in the relevant research area and the private sector in general in the Euratom Programme. Quantitative and qualitative assessments of SME participation shall be undertaken as part of the evaluation and monitoring arrangements.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 182 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2
Nuclear power constitutes an element in the debate onmakes an important contribution to combating climate change and reducing Europe's dependence on imported energy. In the broader context of finding a sustainable energy-mix for the future, the Euratom Programme will also contribute through its research activities to the debate on the benefits and the limitationmaintaining the technological advantages of nuclear fission energy for a low-carbon economy. Through ensuring continuous improvement of nuclear safety, more advanced nuclear technologies could also offer the prospect of significant improvements in efficiency and use of resources and producing less waste than current designs. Nuclear safety aspects will receive the greatest possible attention.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 185 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 4
The strategy to develop fusion as a crediblen option for commercial carbon-free energy productionsource will follow a roadmap with milestones towards the goal of electricity production by 2050. To implement that strategy, a restructuring of fusion- related work in the Union, including governance, funding and management, must be carried out to ensure a shift of emphasis from pure research to designing, building and operating future facilities such as ITER, DEMO and beyond. That will require a close cooperation between the entire Union fusion community, the Commission and the national funding agencies.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 191 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 6 – point a – paragraph 2
In line with the general objective, support to joint research activities concerning the safe operation and decommissioning of reactor systems (including fuel cycle facilities) in use in the Union or, to the extent necessary in order to maintain broad nuclear safety expertise in the Union, those reactor types which may be used in the future, focusing exclusively on safety aspects, including all aspects of the fuel cycle such as partitioning and transmutation.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 202 #

2017/0312(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 11
In order to achieve the objectives of the Euratom Programme and to create synergy between nuclear and non-nuclear activities and knowledge transfer in relevant areas, appropriate links and interfaces, such as joint calls, will be ensured with the Specific Programme of the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.
2018/05/14
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 44 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the opening of negotiations on Chapters 23 (Judiciary and Fundamental Rights) and 24 (Justice, Freedom and Security) as the key chapters in the EU approach to enlargement based on the rule of law; welcomes the opening of Chapters 32 (Financial Control) and 35 (Other Issues), the opening of negotiations on Chapter 5 (Public Procurement) and the opening and provisional closure of Chapter 25 (Science and Research); calls on the Council to open Chapter 26 (Education and Culture) as well as opening those chapters that has been technically prepared;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 55 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the continued engagement of Serbia on the path of integration into the EU and its constructive and well-prepared approach to the negotiations, which is a clear sign of determination and political will; calls on Serbia to actively promote this strategic decision among the Serbian population; notes improvement in public consultations with relevant stakeholders and civil society, encourage to enhance further transparency in the process of accession negotiations;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 72 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes delays in absorption of pre- accession aid, also due to inadequate institutional framework and lack of practical knowledge among the staff, especially at the local level; urges the authorities to seek for positive examples and best practices among the Member states; underlines the need to establish an effective and comprehensive institutional system on national, regional and local level, for the absorption of IPA and other available funds, which could also be the basis for future utilization of EU funds under the full EU membership;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 80 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the progress made by Serbia in developing a functioning market economy and the improvement of the overall economic situation in the country; stresses that Serbia has made good progress in addressing some of its policy weaknesses, in particular with regard to the budget deficit which is now below Maastricht criteria; highlights that growth prospects have improved and domestic and external imbalances have been reduced; underlines that the restructuring of publicly owned enterprises has advanced; notes the paramount importance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to Serbia's economy;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 87 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the conduct of the parliamentary elections on 24 April 2016 which were assessed positively by the international observers; calls on the authorities to fully address the recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission; calls on Serbian authorities to improve conditions for election monitoring by local NGOs; notes lack of transparency in the financing of political parties and electoral campaigns; stresses that the funding of political parties needs to be transparent and in accordance with international standards;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 97 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on Serbia to align its foreign and security policy with that of the EU, including its policy on Russia; is convinced that trade policies with foreign policy implications need to be aligned to those of the EU as well; notes Serbia's steps towards further integration with the Eurasian Economic Union; strongly encourages and supports Serbia in negotiating WTO accession; welcomes Serbia’s important contribution to and continued participation in international peacekeeping operations;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 145 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Repeats its call for proper reform of the offense of abuse of office and abuse of responsible position, such as to prevent possible misuse; notes that neither of previous reforms have addressed these calls and that the new wording of offense of abuse of a responsible position (article 227) still leaves room for arbitrary interpretation; calls on responsible authorities to either abolish, or sufficiently define the offense of abuse of responsible position in order to prevent its possible misuse in private sector; calls once again on independent and through review of reclassified cases related to abuse of responsible positions so that long-standing unjust prosecutions can be dropped immediately;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 170 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the measures taken to improve transparency and the consultation process within the parliament, including public hearings and regular meetings and consultations with the National Convent on European Integration, especially as being important part of negotiation procedures; remains concerned about the extensive use of urgent procedures in adopting legislation; stresses that the frequent use of urgent procedures undermines parliamentary effectiveness; underlines that the parliament's oversight of the executive needs to be strengthened; calls for the adoption of parliament's code of conduct; regrets that, due to disruption, the Head of Mission of the EU Delegation to Serbia was not able to present the Commission's report in the European Integrations Committee of the Serbian Parliament;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 186 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates the importance of independent regulatory bodies, including the Ombudsman, in ensuring oversight and accountability of the executive; calls on the authorities to provide the Ombudsman with full political and administrative support for his work; state authorities, such as the Ombudsman, the Commissioner for Information of Public Importance, State Audit Institution and others in ensuring oversight and accountability of the executive; calls on the authorities to protect the independence of these offices, fully cooperate with them when exercise their powers and provide them with full political and administrative support for their institutional work; stresses that their recommendations need to receive proper follow-up;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 195 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Recognizes unfavourable demographic situation since Serbia is ranked among the countries with highest negative population growth rate ( -5.4 per 1000 inhabitants in 2015 ) while also facing massive brain drain, especially among youngsters; calls on the authorities to introduce the national programs focused on higher youth employment and take appropriate measures to stimulate birth rate;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 213 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Reiterates its concern that no progress has been made to improve the situation regarding freedom of expression and of the media; stresses that political interference, threats, violence and intimidation against journalists including physical assaults, verbal and written threats and attacks on property remain an issue of concern; calls on the authorities to investigate any cases of attacks against journalists and media outlets; is concern that civil defamation lawsuits are disproportionately targeting critical media outlets and journalists; calls for the full implementation of media laws; underlines the need for complete transparency in media ownership and funding of media and encourages the government to guarantee the independence and the financial sustainability of both public service media organisations; recalls the need for a functioning Regulatory Body for Electronic Media;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 246 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that Vojvodina's culturmultietnical, multicultural and multiconfessional diversity also contributes to Serbia's identity; underlines that Vojvodina has maintained a high degree of protection for minorities and that the inter-ethnic situation has remained good; stresses that the autonomy of Vojvodina should not be weakened and that the law on Vojvodina's resources should be adopted without further delay, as prescribed by the constitution; welcomes the achievement of Serbian city Novi Sad to became a first city among candidate countries selected to be the European capital of Culture in 2021;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 252 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the adoption of the new Roma social inclusion strategy 2016-2025, which covers education, health, housing and, employment, social protection, anti- discrimination and gender equality; calls for the full implementation of the new strategy for Roma inclusion;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 266 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the fact that Serbia 20. remains constructively committed to bilateral relations with other enlargement countries and neighbouring EU Member States; encourages Serbia to continue pro- active and positive engagement with its neighbours and the wider region; has taken positive note of the fact that Serbia has shown an increasingly constructive engagement in regional cooperation initiatives such as the South- East Europe Cooperation Process, the Regional Cooperation Council, the Central European Free Trade Agreement, the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative, the Brdo process, the Western Balkan Six initiative and its connectivity agenda and the Berlin process; calls on Serbia to implement the connectivity reform measures associated with the connectivity agenda; underlines that outstanding bilateral disputes should not have a detrimental effect on the accession process; welcomes the adoption of a national strategy for the investigation and prosecution of war crimes; notes that the mandate of the former War Crimes Prosecutor expired in December 2015; stresses that the appointment of his successor is a matter of serious concern; calls for cooperation between the War Crimes Prosecutors' offices in the region in issues of mutual concern; calls for the implementation of this strategy and the adoption of an operational prosecutorial strategy; calls for full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY); urges the authorities to continue working on the issue of the fate of missing persons; reiterates its support for the initiative to establish the Regional commission for the establishment of facts about war crimes and other serious violations of human rights committed in the former Yugoslavia (RECOM) and urges the government of Serbia to take the lead on its establishment;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 276 #

2016/2311(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Reiterates its call on the authorities to continue their efforts to eliminate the legacy of the former Communist secret services by making its files open to the public, as a step towards the democratisation of Serbia; calls on Serbia to intensify the process of succession and implementation of obligations relating to the division of the common archive of the former Yugoslavia; reiterates, in this connection, that full access to all archival materials, especially those of the former Yugoslav Secret Services (UDBA) and the Yugoslav People's Army Security Service (KOS) is of vital significance; reiterates its call to the authorities to facilitate access to those archives that concern the former republics of Yugoslavia and to return them to their respective governments if they so request;
2017/01/19
Committee: AFET
Amendment 3 #

2016/2041(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital A
A. whereas it is estimated that biomass imports will triple between 2010 and 2020, and yet EU demand for solid biomass for bioenergy production is to be met mostly using domestic raw materials; whereas in the past decade the area of forest in the EU has increased by 2%, and whereas only 60-70% of natural forest growth in the EU is harvested each year;
2016/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 7 #

2016/2041(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital B
B. whereas 79 % of the bioethanol consumed in the EU market comes from EU-produced feedstock and whereas efforts should be made to maintain or increase that share;
2016/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 16 #

2016/2041(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Insists on the importance of promoting and encouraging the development of on- farm sources of alternative energy, which can have a significant impact on creating new green jobs in rural areas, which has a positive impact on rural demographics and preserves the agricultural landscape;
2016/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 24 #

2016/2041(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises the value of wood and wood products for energy purposes in contributing to the renewable energy targets of the 2030 climate and energy framework and in opening up new business opportunities; points out that Member States have differing starting points with regard to the possibilities for using wood and wood products for energy purposes, which should also be reflected in EU policies;
2016/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 41 #

2016/2041(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of supporting EU framework programmes for research in relation to refined biofuels, rational use of biomass and the development of fast- growing energy crops; calls for increased incentives to accelerate the development of second-generation biofuel production plants so that they can more intensively make use of various crops and agricultural residues;
2016/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 51 #

2016/2041(INI)

Draft opinion
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 materials; draws attention to the increasing demand for forest biomass, which means that even greater attention needs to be paid to sustainable forest management, as the inappropriate management of forests can lead to their degradation, which may have a negative impact on biodiversity and the ecosystem function of forests, including the absorption of CO2 from the atmosphere;
2016/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 79 #

2016/2041(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that feedstock such as wheat, maize and, sugar beet, etc. could also be used as an energy resource in the production of biofuels and bioethanol in cases of market oversupply of such agricultural products, which would maintain sustainable purchase prices and thereby ensure stability of farmers’ incomes.
2016/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 86 #

2016/2041(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Proposes the establishment of a mechanism to guarantee the long-term stability of purchase prices for individual farmers, producers or companies supplying energy produced from biomass to energy distributors;
2016/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 198 #

2016/0400(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part XII – point 166 – paragraph 1
In order to achieve the objectives of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to amend the Annexes to that Regulation in order to adapt them to technical progress, update the list of intended uses and set the maximum content of chemical impurities and to supplement that Regulation with a list of categories of feed materials and clarification whether a certain product constitutes feed. 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 on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. 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.
2017/06/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 199 #

2016/0400(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part XII – point 166 – paragraph 2
In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission in order to clarify whether a certain product constitutes feed, updating the list of intended uses and setting the maximum content of chemical impurities. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.deleted
2017/06/30
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 67 #

2016/0382(COD)

(6 a) Biofuels that are the result of protein production can be used and valued as first-generation biofuels, not only they have a positive impact on arable land, the environment and greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector, but they are also part of a circular economy since the co-products are thus recycled; the co-products from these crops also enable the European Union to be less dependent on imports and free up arable land in third countries;
2017/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 71 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 b (new)
(6 b) Whereas the principle of circular economy can apply to all crops generating co-products that can be used and valued as biofuel, nevertheless recalls that the production of biofuel must not divert the primary object of these crops;
2017/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 118 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) In order to facilitate the penetration of renewable energy in the transport sector, each Member State shall endeavour to gradually increase the share of renewable energy supplied for transport from at least 10% in 2020 to at least 15% in 2030, expressed in terms of national share of final energy consumption and calculated according to the methodology set out in Article 7.
2017/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 245 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point ee
(ee) ‘advanced biofuels’ means biofuels that are produced from feedstocks listed in part A of Annex IXAnnex IX; they must comply with the principle of the waste hierarchy and avoid significant distortions in the markets for products, waste or residues;
2017/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 249 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point ee a (new)
(ee a) ‘highly sustainable crop based biofuels’ should be defined as biofuels that - are produced from cereals, other starch- rich crops, sugars and oil crops, and - save at least 70% GHG emissions compared to fossil fuel according to the methodology in article 28 (1) from 2021, increasing to at least 80% by 2030; and - are produced from feedstocks obtained in accordance with the requirements and standards under the provisions referred to Article 93 of 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; or are certified to comply with an equivalent set of sustainability standards;
2017/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 252 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point ff
(ff) ‘waste-based fossil fuels’ means liquid and gaseous fuels produced from waste streams of non-renewable origin, including waste processing gases and exhaust gases;deleted
2017/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 313 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Both the gradual reduction to 3.8% in 2030 and the possibility for Members States to set lower limits shall not apply to biofuels produced from protein crops as co-products. For the latter, Member States shall be entitled to implement incentive measures to favour their use, for example by setting a specific obligation of incorporation within the limit of 7%, or beyond that limit pending the effective availability of advanced biofuels.
2017/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 314 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
The contribution of transport fuels from palm oil and its derivatives to the share of renewables in transport should be limited to a maximum of [1] % of the final consumption of energy in transport until global peatland conversion is halted. Such limit may be amended on the basis of a report by the European Commission effective policies are put in place to prevent global peatland conversion.
2017/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 334 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The limit set out in paragraph 4 shall not apply to ‘highly sustainable crop based biofuels’ as well as to feedstock listed in Annex IX.
2017/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 387 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
With effect from 1 January 2021, Member States shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, from“highly sustainable crop based biofuels”, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, from waste-based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year.
2017/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 392 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
This is without prejudice for the possibility for Member States to apply a 7% share for biofuels produced from protein crops. For the latter, Member States shall be allowed to implement incentive measures to favour their use, for example by setting a specific obligation of incorporation within the limit of 7%, or beyond that limit pending the effective availability of advanced biofuels.
2017/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 403 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point a
a) for the calculation of the denominator, that is the energy content of road and rail transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market, petrol, diesel, natural gas, biofuels, biogas, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, waste-based fossil fuels and electricity, shall be taken into account;
2017/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 407 #

2016/0382(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
for the calculation of the numerator, the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non- biological origin, waste based fossil fuels supplied to all transport sectors, and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles, shall be taken into account.
2017/07/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 246 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The seat of the Agency shall beis in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
2017/09/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 367 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) be responsible for deciding whether it is exceptionally necessary for the purpose of carrying out the Agency's tasks in an efficient and effective manner to locate one or more staff in one or more Member States for the purpose of carrying out the Agency's tasks in an efficient and effective manner. The decision to establish a local office requires the prior consent of the Commission, the Administrative Board, the Member State of the Seat and the Member State or Member States concerned. The decision shall specify the scope of the activities to be carried out at that local office in a manner that avoids unnecessary costs and duplication of administrative functions of the Agency and that fully respects Decision 2009/913/EU.
2017/09/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 82 #

2016/0378(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)
(37a) Decision 2009/913/EU taken by common agreement between the representatives of the governments of Member States of 7 December 2009 on the location of the seat of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators provides that the European Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators shall have its seat in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The seat of the Agency is the centre of its activities and the statutory functions of the Agency. Thus, the meetings of the statutory organs should take place at the seat.
2017/09/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 84 #

2016/0378(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
(38) The Agency’s host Member State should provide the best possible conditions to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the Agency, including multilingual, European- oriented schooling and appropriate transport connectionsSeat Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Slovenia and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators was concluded on 26 November 2010 and entered into force on 10 January 2011. It is considered that the Seat Agreement and other specific arrangements fulfil the requirements of Regulations (EU) No 713/2009 and 863/2016.
2017/09/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 248 #

2016/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 268 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013
Article 54 – paragraph 2
4. in Article 54, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. If recovery has not taken place within four years from the date of the recovery request, or within eight years where recovery is taken in the national courts, the financial consequences of the non- recovery shall be borne by the Member State concerned, without prejudice to the requirement that the Member State concerned must pursue recovery procedures in compliance with Article 58. Where, in the context of the recovery procedure, the absence of any irregularity is recorded by an administrative or legal instrument of a final nature, the Member State concerned shall declare as expenditure to the Funds the financial burden borne by it under the first subparagraph. However, if for reasons not attributable to the Member State concerned, it is not possible for recovery to take place within the time limit specified in the first subparagraph, and the amount to be recovered exceeds EUR 1 million, the Commission may, at the request of the Member State, extend the time-limit by a period of up to half of the original period.’deleted
2017/03/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 445 #

2016/0282(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 270 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 35
3. Article 35 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 35National financial assistance 1. Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia may grant producer organisations on their request national financial assistance equal to a maximum of 1 % of their value of marketed production. That assistance shall be additional to the operational fund. 2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 227 amending paragraph 1 to add Member States where the degree of organisation of producers in the fruit and vegetable sector is particularly low and to delete Member States where that is no longer the case.’deleted
2017/03/28
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 97 #

2016/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. This Regulation applies to emissions and removals of the greenhouse gases listed in Annex I, section A, as reported pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 occurring in any of the following land accounting categories on the territories of Member States and other categories during the period from 2021 to 2030:
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 109 #

2016/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) harvested wood products.
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 192 #

2016/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.deleted
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 204 #

2016/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall determine the new forest reference level based on the criteria set out in Annex IV, section A. They shall submit to the Commission a national forestry accounting planreport including a new forest reference level, by 31 December 2018 for the period from 2021 to 2025 and by 30 June 2023 for the period 2026-2030.
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 209 #

2016/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The national forestry accounting planreport shall contain all the elements listed in Annex IV, section B and include a proposed new forest reference level based on the continuation of currentsustainable forest management practice and intensity, as documented between 1990adopted national forest programmes or similar policies and programmes, as documented up to 2017 for the period 2021-2025 and up to 2022 for the period 2026-20309 per forest type and per age class in national forests, expressed in tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year.
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 222 #

2016/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
The national forestry accounting planreport shall be made public and shall be subject to public consultation.
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 227 #

2016/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall demonstrate consistency between the methods and data used to establish the forest reference level in the national forestry accounting planreport and those used in the reporting for managed forest land. At the latest at the end of the period from 2021 to 2025 or from 2026 to 2030, a Member State shall submit to the Commission a technical correction of its reference level if necessary to ensure consistency.
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 233 #

2016/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall reviewfacilitate a technical assessment of the national forestry accounting planreports and technical corrections and assess the extent to which the proposed new or corrected forest reference levels have been determined in accordance with the principles and requirements set out in paragraphs (3) and (4) as well as Article 5(1). To the extent that this is required in order to ensure compliance with the principles and requirements set out in paragraphs (3) and (4) as well as Article 5(1), the Commission may recalculateprovide recommendations to Member States in order to facilitate a revision of the proposed new or corrected forest reference levels.
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 241 #

2016/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 14 to amend Annex II in the light of the review carried out pursuant to paragraph (5) to update Member State forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plansreport or the technical corrections submitted, and any recalculations made in the context of the review. Until the entry into force of the delegated act, Member State forest reference levels as specified in Annex II shall continue to apply for the period 2021- 2025 and/or 2026-2030.
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 304 #

2016/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part A – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) Reference levels shall include the carbon pool of harvested wood products, providing a comparison between assuming instantaneous oxidation and applying the first-order decay function and half-life values;deleted
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 306 #

2016/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part A – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) Reference levels should take into account the objective of contributing to the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of natural resources, as set out in the EU Forest Strategy, Member States' national forest programmes and policies, and the EU Biodiversity Strategy;
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 310 #

2016/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part B – title
B. Elements of the national forestry accounting planreport
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 311 #

2016/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The national forestry accounting planreport submitted pursuant to Article 8 of this Regulation shall contain the following elements:
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 315 #

2016/0230(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part B – paragraph 1 – point f – point 2
(2) Emissions and removals from forests and harvested wood products as shown in greenhouse gas inventories and relevant historical data,
2017/03/29
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 75 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Certain substances and mixtures, commonly referred to as agronomic additives, improve the nutrient release pattern of a nutrient in a fertiliser. Substances and mixtures made available on the market with the intention of them being added to CE marked fertilising products for that purposeor organic farm based fertilising products for that purpose or intended to be used in separate application but with the same aim should fulfil certain efficacy criteria at the responsibility of the manufacturer of those substances or mixtures, and should therefore as such be considered as CE marked fertilising products under this Regulation. Furthermore, CE marked fertilising products containing such substances or mixtures should be subject to certain efficacy and safety criteria. Such substances and mixtures should therefore also be regulated as component materials for CE marked fertilising products.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 82 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) Products with one or more functions, one of which is covered by the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, should remain under the control tailored for such products and provided for by that Regulation. Where such products also have the function of a fertilising product, it would be misleading to provide for their CE marking under this Regulation, since the making available on the market of a plant protection product is contingent on a product authorisation valid in the Member State in question. Therefore, such products should be excluded from the scope of this Regulation. Products containing components registered under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 can have one or more fertilising functions and therefore be covered by the scope of this Regulation.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 161 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
A CE marked fertilising productmaterial that has undergone a recovery operation and complies with the requirements laid down in this Regulation shall be considered as a component material of a CE marked fertilising product thato complyies with the conditions laid down in Article 6(1) of Directive 2008/98/EC and shall, therefore, be considered as having ceased to be waste.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 177 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) name of the micro-organism to the strain level;
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 183 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. For the purposes of CMC 10 in Annex II, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 43 to define the requirements for the standard for the biodegradability criteria and the development of an appropriate testing method for biodegradation. These requirements and testing method shall be evaluated towards latest scientific evidence and shall be set out as of [Publications office, please insert the date occurring five years after the date of application of this Regulation].
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 199 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1
Member States shall not impede the making available on the market of products which were placed on the market as fertilisers designated "EC fertiliser" in conformity with Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 before [Publications office, please insert the date: twelve months after the date of application of this Regulation]. However, Chapter 5 shall apply mutatis mutandis to such products.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 219 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Ingredients submitted for approval or re- approval under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 but not included in Implementing Regulation EU (N°) 540/2011, shall not be used in fertilising products when non-inclusion is justified by Article 1, point 4 of Regulation EC(N°) 1107/2009.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 221 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – point 1 – indent 1
- organic carbon (C) and
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 242 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B)(I) – point 4
4. In the CE marked fertilising product, each unit shall contain the organic matter andcarbon and all the nutrients in their declared content. A unit refers to one of the component pieces of product such as granules, pellets, etc.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 251 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – subheading 8 – PFC 1(C)
PFC 1(C): InorganicMineral fertiliser
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 254 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) - paragraph 1
An inorganic mineral fertiliser shall be a fertiliser other than an organic or organo-mineral fertilisercontaining nutrients in a mineral form or processed into a mineral form. Urea and its condensation and association products shall be considered to contain nutrients in a mineral form.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 259 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) - paragraph 1 a (new)
Organic carbon (Corg) in the CE marked fertilising product shall not exceed 1% by mass. This excludes by convention carbon coming from coatings, agronomic additives and technical agents.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 260 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) - paragraph 1 b (new)
Phosphorus fertilisers shall fulfil at least one of the following minimum solubility levels to be plant-available, otherwise they cannot be declared as phosphorus fertiliser: – Water solubility: minimum level 40% of total P, or – Solubility in neutral ammonium citrate: minimum level 75% of total P, or – Solubility in formic acid (only for soft rock phosphate): minimum level 55% of total P.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 262 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) - paragraph 1 c (new)
The total declarable nitrogen content is given by the sum of ammoniacal N, nitric N, ureic N, N from methylene-urea, N from isobutylidene diurea, N from crotonylidene diurea. The declarable phosphorus content is given by the phosphatic P form. New forms can be added after a scientific examination in accordance with Article 42 (1).
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 292 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I)(b)(ii) – point 2 – indent 1
- 1,53% by mass of total nitrogen (N), or
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 294 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I)(b)(ii) – point 2 – indent 2
- 1,53% by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), or
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 295 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I)(b)(ii) – point 2 – indent 3
- 1,53% by mass of total potassium oxide (K2O), or
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 296 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I)(b)(ii) – point 2 – indent 4
- 0,71,5% by mass of total magnesium oxide (MgO), or
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 297 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I)(b)(ii) – point 2 – indent 5
- 0,71,5% by mass of total calcium oxide (CaO), or
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 298 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I)(b)(ii) – point 2 – indent 6
- 0,71,5% by mass of total sulphur trioxide (SO3), or
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 304 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3 – paragraph 1
A soil improver shall be a CE marked fertilising product aimed at being added to the soil for the purpose of maintaining, improving or protecting the physical or chemical properties, the structure or the biological activity of soil. A soil improver can also be a material added to soil in situ in order to maintain or improve its physical properties, and which may improve its chemical and/or biological properties or activity.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 309 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(B) – point 1 a (new)
1a. A biodegradable mulch film shall be a biodegradable polymer film complying with the requirements of points 2a and 3 of CMC 10 in Annex II and intended to be placed on the soil in situ to protect its structure, suppress weed growth, reduce soil moisture loss, or prevent erosion.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 310 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – point 1
1. A growing medium shall be a material other than soil intended for use as a substrate for root development situ in which plants and mushrooms are grown.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 312 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 5 – paragraph 1
An agronomic additive shall be a CE marked fertilising product intended to be added to a product providing plants with, which has a proven effect on the transformation and/or plant- availability of different forms of mineral or mineralized nutrients, or to be added to the soil with the intention to improve that product's nutrient release patternnutrient uptake by plants or to reduce nutrient losses.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 330 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – point 3
3. The plant biostimulant shall have the effects that are claimed on the label for the crops specified thereon. Where the plant biostimulant contains one or more ingredients that have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the information provided during conformity assessment will provide compelling empirical evidence of the biostimulant effect, taking into account relevant parameters, e.g. relative concentrations of components, application rate, timing, plant growth stage, target crop, etc.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 353 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 2 – point 1
1. A CE marked fertilising product may contain plants, plant parts or plant extracts having undergone no otheronly physical, mechanical or biochemical processing thansuch as cutting, grinding, centrifugation, pressing, drying, freeze- drying, granulating, chopping, extrusion, frost- treatment, phytosanitary heat treatment, milling, or sieving, nutrient balancing or extraction with water.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 366 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 3 – point 1 – point c – indent 2
– sewage sludge, industrial sludge other than those specified in point (ea) or dredging sludge, and
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 371 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 3 – point 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Unprocessed and mechanically processed residues from food production industries, except from industries using animal by-products according to Regulation (EC) no 1069/2009.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 373 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 3 – point 6 – point a – indent 2
- Criterion: maximum 250 mmol O2/kg organic matter/h; or
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 383 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – point 1 – point c – indent 2
– sewage sludge, industrial sludge other than those specified in point (e a) or dredging sludge, and
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 388 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – point 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Unprocessed and mechanically processed residues from food production industries, except from industries using animal by-products according to Regulation (EC) no 1069/2009.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 390 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – point 3 – point a
(a) Thermophilic anaerobic digestion at 55°C during at least 24h and a hydraulic retention time of at least 20 days, followed by an analysis to verify that the digestion process successfully destroyed the pathogens;
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 417 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) being converted into mulch film, which complies with the requirements of points 2a and 3 of CMC10.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 420 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – introductory part
2. As of [Publications office, please insert the date occurring threfive years after the date of application of this Regulation], the following criterion shall be complied with: The polymer shall be capable of undergoing physical, biological decomposition, such that most of it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water. It shall have at least 90 % of the organic carbon converted into CO2 in maximum 24 months, in a biodegradability test as specified points (a)-(c) below.requirements shall be introduced:
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 428 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – point a
(a) The test shall be conducted at 25°C ± 2°C.A standard for the biodegradability by setting a timeframe in which at least 90% of the organic carbon is converted into CO2, after the claimed release time of the polymer has been fulfilled, and
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 432 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – point b
(b) Thea biodegradability test sthall be conducted in accordance with a method for determining the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in soils by measuring oxygen demand or the amount of carbon dioxide evolvedt complies with the following criterion: the polymer is capable of undergoing physical, biological decomposition, such that most of it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 438 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 a (new)
2a. The biodegradable mulch film shall comply with the following criterion: The polymer shall be capable of undergoing physical, biological decomposition, such that it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water. At least 90%, absolute or relative to the reference material, shall be converted into CO2, in maximum 24 months in a biodegradability test according to European standards for biodegradation of polymers in soil.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 452 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 1 – point 7 a (new)
7a. No product can make claims related to another PFC without meeting the full requirements of that additional PFC, nor are any direct or implied claims of plant protection effects allowed.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 464 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – point 1 a (new)
1a. The total declared nitrogen content is given by the sum of ammoniacal N, nitric N, ureic N, N from methylene-urea, N from isobutylidene diurea, N from crotonylidene diurea and N from cyanamide.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 475 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – point 1 a (new)
1a. Phosphorus fertilisers have to fulfil at least one of the following minimum solubility levels to be plant- available, otherwise they cannot be declared as phosphorus fertiliser: – Water solubility: minimum level 40% of total P, or – Solubility in neutral ammonium citrate: minimum level 75% of total P, or – Solubility in formic acid (only for soft rock phosphate): minimum level 55% of total P
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 490 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 2 – PFC 6 – point e
(e) dose, timing (plant development stage), placement and frequency of application (in line with the empirical evidence justifying the biostimulant claim(s));
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 506 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part 1 – point 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) non-processed or mechanically processed plants, plant parts or plant extracts as specified in CMC 2.
2017/03/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 2 #

2015/2324(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the importance of the Alpine region as a place for people to live, work and relax in, thanks to the vital contributions made by agriculture and forestry, tourism and craft trades; welcomes the EU Alpine Strategy as a way to improve economic, environmental and social development in the Alpine region; calls on the Commission and the Member States to take into account the lessons learnt from the implementation of other EU macro-regional strategies before applying the similar approach in the EU Alpine Strategy;
2016/03/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 3 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 29 a (new)
- having regard to the conference in Innsbruck on 17 September 2014 entitled 'Towards the European Strategy for the Alpine Region',
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 11 #

2015/2324(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Considers mountainous areas as poles of development and innovation and recognises them as essential element to the well-being of rural populations as well as to the sustainable growth and balanced territorial development of the EU;
2016/03/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 15 #

2015/2324(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Laments the increase in abandonment of – and scrub encroachment on – farmland, which, given in addition that game and wild animal habitats are being altered and, moreover, sheep. goats, and cattle are increasingly being attacked by wild predators, adversely affects not just the landscape, but also water management, biodiversity and energy generation; urges the Commission and Member States to ensure that land and forests are managed in an environmentally friendly way that is adapted to local conditions and to encourage such a development so as to preserve cultural assets and biodiversity;
2016/03/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 21 #

2015/2324(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. points out the need for active synergistic cooperation between farming and other economic activities on areas, protected under the Natura 2000 network, as well as on other protected areas (national parks, countryside parks, etc.) lying in mountain regions;
2016/03/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 23 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas Alpine region plays an important role for the economic development of Member States and provide numerous ecosystem services for the urban areas nearby;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 25 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas depopulation is the main problem of some Alpine areas and most inhabitants of the Alpine region cannot survive solely on alpine tourism, so they must further develop agriculture, forestry and other environmentally friendly industries and services;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 26 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas considerable differences exist between regions included in the strategy, and therefore coordination of policies and sectors is required between different regions (horizontally) as well as within individual regions (vertically);
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 31 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas this region constitutes an interconnected macro-region with environmental, demographic, transport, tourism and energy-related issues, and whereas coordinated territorial planning could produce better results and added value for territorial cohesion of Alpine and peri-Alpine areas;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 33 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the Alpine region is criss- crossed by borders, and tackling these barriers is a prerequisite for cooperation in this area, for the free movement of persons, services, goods and capital and thus for economic, social and environmental interaction, and whereas the Alpine strategy also provides an opportunity to strengthen cross-border cooperation, to create links and networks of people and economic activities and thus to dismantle the borders and the barriers they create;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 35 #

2015/2324(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that it must remain possible to use traditional arable and livestock farming practices in mountainous areas, in order to preserve agrarian structures and settlements in those areas; calls for monitoring procedures and cross- compliance requirements to be harmonised, simplified and reduced, particularly for smallholders and mountain farmers;
2016/03/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 37 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas this region with preserved ecosystems and its services can provide a basis for many economic activities, with the emphasis on farming, forestry, tourism and energy, taking into account the cultural and natural heritage of the region;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 41 #

2015/2324(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Considers it important to set up regional programmes to promote decentralised, macro-regional structures for processing and marketing agricultural and forestry products (e.g. cooperatives and producer organisations), in order to strengthen their position in the timber and food value chains and improve employment, food supply and innovation in the regions; believes that short supply chains in mountainous areas and local markets are of key importance for preserving agricultural production on small scale farms lying in these areas;
2016/03/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 42 #

2015/2324(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes that the marketing of agricultural products could be improved if they were included within the general tourism products of a given geographical area;
2016/03/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 46 #

2015/2324(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. recognises the consumers' demand for high-quality food products originating from mountainous areas; encourages the development of sustainable tourism and preservation of cultural value and heritage in mountainous regions;
2016/03/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 48 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the fact that the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIFs) offer potentially significant resources and a wide range of tools and options for the Strategy; notes the availability of other funds and instruments relevant to the Strategy pillars, notably the European Regional Development Fund, Horizon 2020, the Connecting Europe Facility, the LIFE programme, and the COSME programme for SMEs, for which the Commission should investigate the possible added value of specific calls focused on the particular challenges of the Alpine region;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 51 #

2015/2324(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. stresses that particular attention should be paid to small scale farms which are mostly family-run;
2016/03/21
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 56 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States’ and the participating regions’ competent authorities to adapt their adopted operational programmes in order to ensure that future projects under the EUSALP strategy are promptly implemented and that managing authorities take due account of EUSALP priorities when implementing the operational programmes (e.g. by way of dedicated calls, bonus points or budget earmarking); calls further for the existing territorial cooperation instruments, such as that of the Alpine Space, to be coordinated with the Alpine strategy;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 62 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Highlights in this context the importance of cross-border and trans- national cooperation and invites the participating countries and regions concerned to make use of the existing best practices in these areas;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 81 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to present a report on the implementation of EUSALP to the Parliament and the Council every two years, with objective criteria and measurable indicators, in order to assess its functioning and its added value in terms of growth and jobs, reducing disparities and sustainable development;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 86 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
EJobs, economic growth and innovation
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 90 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for a macro-regional Alpine strategy that will support the Alps as a location for business and hence allow an economic area and biosphere based on coexistence between nature and people, so as to avoid a further population exodus that would have a negative impact on the Alpine living space and on nature and landscape protection;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 91 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Underlines that small and medium-sized businesses — very often family businesses — in tourism, agriculture, commerce, crafts and manufacturing form the core of economic activity in the Alpine region and thus constitute the backbone of the living, cultural and natural environment in the Alps;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 93 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that innovation and new technologies, driven by smart specialisation strategies and financed by existing EU funding sources (e.g. the ERDF, the ESF, COSME, Horizon 2020 or Erasmus +), could help generate quality jobs and catalyse the establishment, upscaling and clustering of SMEs, which could, in turn, reverse the depopulation trend in Alpine areasthat is happening in certain areas and territories of the Alpine region;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 100 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses the importance of preserving and providing incentives for small farm holdings as well as small processing enterprises, which are the main productive units in the mountainous areas of the Alpine region, creating high quality products and representing an important source of employment; calls on the Member States to support greater diversification of activities on small farms in connection with tourism with the aim of generating additional income throughout the year; emphasises the importance of structuring food chains either within associations of producer organisations or by setting up local markets and short supply chains as a supplementary tourist offer of the region;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 109 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers that increasing the qualifications of the workforce and creating new jobs in the green economy should be part of the investment priorities of the Alpine strategy, and stresses that the Commission and participating countries and regions concerned should support training in areas such as mountain agriculture, sustainable tourism, craft industries, sustainable forestry and renewable energy technologies;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 111 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines that cooperation between regions, above all cross-border cooperation, is essential for the further development of tourism in the wider region; encourages the formulation of tourism strategies based on sustainability and innovation;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 118 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Supports the diversification of tourism supply by such means as tourist theme parks and routes, food and wine tourism and sporting, cultural, health and educational tourism, in order to prolong the tourist season, if possible over the entire year, enhance the competitiveness of tourist destinations, and promote new tourist activities that are better adapted to climate change;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 122 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Supports measures to help ease the pressure on transport infrastructure by staggering school holidays and related holiday periods, by smart road toll design and the provision of incentives by tourism providers during peak travel times and rush hours;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 125 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls the importance of promoting the development of sustainable touristic activities in peri-all Alpine lake arearegions;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 129 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for exchange of best practices between participating countries in the field of managing natural and cultural heritage, including Natura 2000 areas and UNESCO sites, with an intention to create sustainable tourist attractions;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 132 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the participating countries to create incentives for a more active development of public-private partnerships in Alpine region, in the area of public utilities and services as well as in transport, communication and energy infrastructure, as the lack of economies of scale makes the provision of these services commercially unattractive; stresses that only better transport and other infrastructure and services of general interest (SGI) of sufficient quality can create economic growth and new jobs in the region;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 133 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls for a shift of freight and passenger traffic to the more environmentally friendly railways and also calls for an extension of the necessary infrastructure, including intermodal systems, in the transport chain of the Alpine region;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 135 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls for the mandatory implementation by Member States of the Eurovignette Directive in line with the true cost principle, so that external costs are internalised and the proceeds are set aside for the development of efficient and environmentally friendly infrastructure and for reducing environmental pollution;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 136 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Calls for the mandatory earmarking and cross-financing of revenue from infrastructure charges for the development of environmentally friendly and efficient passenger and freight rail transport, including intermodal systems, and calls for revenue to be set aside for investment in measures to reduce noise and CO2 emissions, such as the establishment of green corridors;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 153 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls the Commission to continue to support the transition of passenger and freight traffic to railways in Alpine regions and encourage the countries which are lagging behind in the development of railway infrastructure, to run the investments, also with the use of European funds;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 166 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission and participating countries to promote teleworking, e-commerce and the use of digital marketing channels in Alpine areas to improve companies' cost management, ensure development of long distance education programmes in areas with a shortage of teachers, as well as e- health services, in order to prevent the depopulation of these areas;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 170 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines the importance of protecting biodiversity in the Alpine region, and calls for joint efforts to introduce innovative measures for preserving the environment and reducing pollution and calls for a thorough examination of the role of large predators and the possible introduction of adjustment measures to ensure the maintenance of biodiversity, the cultural landscape and the centuries-old practice of grazing in mountain areas;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 184 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the need to develop new strategies to combat air pollution and climate change in the peri-Alpineand work on preservation and maintenance of ecosystem services throughout the entire Alpine macro- regions;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 187 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Points out that there is heavy traffic in the Alps and that the Commission and Member States therefore need to adopt rules to reduce exhaust fumes and noise along the main transport axes, taking into account the particular vulnerability of the Alpine region;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 196 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for renewable and alternative energy sources in the Alpine region to be tapped and for the model of decentralised energy production and energy supply to be expanded, inter alia through smart grid systems;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 199 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Emphasises the importance of hydropower for energy supplies in mountain regions and calls therefore for the local population in the Alps also to be able to manage hydropower and exploit the added value it generates;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 204 #

2015/2324(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Highlights the need for active synergistic cooperation between farming and other economic activities on protected areas (Natura 2000, national parks, countryside parks, etc.) lying in the region in order to develop integrated tourism products;
2016/04/27
Committee: REGI
Amendment 257 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that network expansion in particular is indispensable with a view to completing the internal market in electricity with a growing share of renewables; regrets that there are still large gaps in the interconnections between Member States, leading to network bottlenecks and significantly impairing cross-border energy trading; notes that besides the minimal interconnection capacity target, critical network constraints should be addressed with appropriate technical, regulatory and political measures; calls for the electricity interconnection objectives to be differentiated by region and aligned with the ENTSO-E ten-year network plan;
2016/04/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 350 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for further development of balancing markets, in order to boost future investments into flexibility under free market conditions. Balancing markets should not be subject to geographical monopolies;
2016/03/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 376 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the European Commission to clarify the position of storage in different steps of the electricity chain and allow transmission and distribution operators invest, use and exploit energy storage services for purposes of grid balancing and other ancillary services;
2016/03/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 456 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Insists that, with the increasing technical maturity and widespread use of renewable energy sources, subsidy rules must be geared to market conditions in order to suppress the need for capacity markets and keep costs for energy consumers within reasonable bounds;
2016/03/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 7 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas there is no explicit definition of mountainous regions in EU regional policy, and whereas the definition used in the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EARDF) must be reworded to make the management of cohesion policies more effective;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 9 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas considerable differences exist between mountainous regions, and therefore coordination of policies and sectors is required, both between different mountainous regions (horizontally) as well as within individual mountainous regions (vertically);
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 14 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas mountainous regions play an important role for the economic development of Member States and provide numerous ecosystem services;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 16 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas large parts of mountain areas are protected within the Natura 2000 ecological network and under other types of nature conservation arrangements, a fact which on the one hand limits economic activity, but also helps to bolster more sustainable forms of farming and to link farming more closely with other economic activities;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 19 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas mountain areas with preserved ecosystems and their services can provide a basis for many economic activities, with the emphasis on farming, forestry, tourism and energy, taking into account the cultural and natural heritage of these areas;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 37 #

2015/2279(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas large parts of mountain areas are protected within the Natura 2000 ecological network and under other types of nature conservation arrangements, a fact which on the one hand limits economic activity, but also helps to bolster more sustainable forms of farming and to link farming more closely with other economic activities; whereas if mountain areas are to develop, coordinated action needs to be pursued both in the agricultural, forestry, and tourism sectors and in the sphere of cultural and natural heritage conservation;
2016/01/19
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 38 #

2015/2279(INI)

Draft opinion
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas because of the exodus from mountain areas, farmland is becoming overgrown and game and wild animal habitats are being altered, with the result that predators are causing severe damage, in particular among sheep, goats, and cattle;
2016/01/19
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 78 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Jobs and economic growth in mountainous regions
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 83 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses the importance of structuring food chains in mountain areas, either within associations of producer organisations, which increases farmers’ negotiating strength, or by setting up local markets and short supply chains and introducing product quality, promotion and protection measures, thereby improving the marketing of agricultural products and including them within the general tourism products of a given geographical area;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 87 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for additional incentives to preserve small processing enterprises in mountainous areas, since they make it possible to maintain agricultural production and employment and create higher quality products;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 90 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses the importance of preserving small farm holdings, which in mountainous regions are the main way of life and an important source of employment; calls on the Member States to support greater diversification of activities on small farms with the aim of generating additional income throughout the year;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 91 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the need for smart specialisation strategies, where applicable, in boosting the potential offered by mountainous regions; calls on the Member States to promote teleworking in these areas to improve companies’ cost management;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 93 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Considers that mountain areas have strong potential for producing high- quality food products; calls on the Commission and the Member States to discuss the introduction of a special designation for mountain food products at EU level;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 101 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Member States to create incentives for more active development of public-private partnerships in mountainous regions, both in the area of public utilities and services as well as in transport, communication and energy infrastructure, as the lack of economies of scale makes the provision of these services commercially unattractive; stresses that only better transport and other infrastructure and services of general interest (SGI) of sufficient quality can create economic growth and new jobs in mountain areas;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 105 #

2015/2279(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Draws attention to the harmful way in which the declining population density of mountain regions is making itself felt in terms of land areas used for agriculture and forestry and of farming proper, which is being adversely affected both because farmland is becoming overgrown and by attacks by wild predators on sheep, goats, and cattle;
2016/01/19
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 109 #

2015/2279(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Points to the need for active synergistic cooperation between farming and other economic activities on Natura 2000 sites and in other protected areas (national parks, countryside parks, etc.) lying in mountain regions;
2016/01/19
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 111 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Highlights the potential of dual education in mountainous regions; points at the encouraging results achieved in Austria, Germany and otherby some Member States; welcomes as well projects for dual education within the macro- regional EU Strategy for the Danube Region;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 119 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Calls for the development and improvement of healthcare facilities in mountainous regions, where necessary;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 130 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Points out that, given the population ageing trend in mountain areas, the focus should be on further training and retraining for older people and their active integration into the labour market;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 134 #

2015/2279(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Believes that the marketing of the above products could be improved if they were included within the general tourism products of a given geographical area;
2016/01/19
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 149 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
35. NotStresses that mountainous regions are an important source of water resources that must be safeguarded and managed in a sustainable way; notes the reliance of certain urban areas on water resourecosystem services from the mountainous regions;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 151 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
36. Notes the dependence of urban areas on ecosystem services offered by mountainous regions, and that these regions often do not receive a just return;deleted
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 153 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Highlights the need for active synergistic cooperation between farming and other economic activities on Natura 2000 sites and in other protected areas (national parks, countryside parks, etc.) lying in mountain regions;
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 154 #

2015/2279(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
Connectivity and accessibilAccessibility and connectivity in mountainous regions
2016/01/28
Committee: REGI
Amendment 68 #

2015/2226(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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, in particular to forestry, crafts, tourism and the development of small and medium- sized enterprises, and whereas there is a need to put in place a genuine territorial system, seeking synergies between all activities and allowing for collective and cross-sector approaches;
2016/05/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 125 #

2015/2226(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that there is a need to implementSupports the implementation of the environmental dimension of direct aid, and that this must bes this is part and parcel of ensuring that farms are sustainable and viable, and helps create new jobs; points out that the environmental dimension must not lead to a reduction in or abandoning of agricultural production, which is particularly sensitive in mountainous and peripheral areas;
2016/05/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 139 #

2015/2226(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that geographical indications and organic farming represent and guarantee territory-based added value and create jobs, and as such should not only be protected but also developed; underlines the need to guarantee access to large markets for products with protected geographical indication and organic produce, and to introduce quality, promotion and protection measures to improve their marketing and inclusion within the general tourism products of a given geographical area;
2016/05/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 251 #

2015/2226(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Takes the view that regaining control of the European market must be a principle for action under the future CAP, before as a complement to turning to markets outside the EU;
2016/05/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 258 #

2015/2226(INI)

Motion for a resolution
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 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; considers that under the future CAP the share of funding for the crisis reserve fund and for measures to stabilise agricultural markets should be increased, which will help to maintain employment in rural areas;
2016/05/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 36 #

2015/2105(INI)

Draft opinion
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; strongly insists that in negotiations on trade agreements it must be stipulated that agricultural products may only be imported into the EU if they were produced in compliance with European standards on consumer protection, animal well-being and environmental protection as well as minimum social standards;
2016/05/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 52 #

2015/2105(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. points out to the conclusions of the report Agriculture in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Tariffs, Tariff-Rate Quotas, and Non- Tariff Measures, prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, which clearly shows that agricultural sector in the US would benefit far more than European agricultural sector from any deal between the two mentioned counterparts;
2016/05/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 78 #

2015/2105(INI)

Draft opinion
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; stresses that the fundamental values of EU agriculture, such as the precautionary principle, sustainable agriculture and a high level of traceability and product labelling, must not be jeopardised in trade negotiations with third countries;
2016/05/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 101 #

2015/2105(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the protection of geographical indicaed geographical indications are one of the biggest competitive advantages of European agriculture and that their protections should therefore be a sine qua non in trade negotiations with third countries, especially the USA; stresses that the conclusion of trade agreements may provide opportunities for European organic farming through new markets for high-quality, high-price agricultural products;
2016/05/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 127 #

2015/2105(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that particular attention should be paid in trade negotiations between the EU and third countries to the use of pesticides, particularly to the different approaches to their use, as standards relating to the use of pesticides are significantly higher in the EU than in third countries;
2016/05/04
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 295 #

2015/2065(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas unfair practices may have harmful consequences for the food supply chain, which in turn may have a detrimental impact on the entire EU economy; whereas UTPs may discourage cross-border trade in the EU and hinder the proper functioning of the internal market; whereas unfair practices can result in particular in enterprises cutting back on investment and innovation owing to a reduction in income and a lack of certainty, and may lead them to abandon production, processing or trading activities; whereas UTPs pose a grave threat to the livelihood of European farmers, whose production is mostly based on family farms;
2016/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 351 #

2015/2065(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Acknowledges, nonetheless, that voluntary and self-regulatory schemes are not enough to put an end to UTPs once and for all, owing to the lack of effective enforcement mechanisms, and are inadequate for eliminating the ‘fear factor’ from the supply chain;
2016/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 367 #

2015/2065(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Commission to submit specific proposals for EU legislation banning UTPs in the food supply chain that will enable markets to operate as they should and fair and transparent relations to be maintained between food producers, suppliers and distributors; believes that these specific proposals for EU legislation should be based on an assessment of the Supply Chain Initiative drawn up by the Commission and must take into account farming organisations’ concerns about the CSI as well as indicators of the success of the initiative;
2016/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 376 #

2015/2065(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Suggests that work should begin on EU rules on the establishment or recognition of national public agencies with responsibility for enforcing laws to combat unfair practices in the food supply chain, which would enable ex-ante checks to be carried out in order to protect against abuses of dominant market position; takes the view that public agencies of this kind should be empowered to conduct investigations on their own initiative and on the basis of informal information and complaints dealt with on a confidential basis (thus overcoming the fear factor), as well as to impose penalties;
2016/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 377 #

2015/2065(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Commission to consider the possibility of establishing a European regulatory body to play a coordinating role between the national regulatory bodies;
2016/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 27 #

2014/2214(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication concerning the European Union Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region and the accompanying action plan; believes it is a vital step in the development of this part of Europe; highlights the strategy's prospects for candidate and potential candidate countries in the region; reiterates the importance of the "three NOs" principle: no new legislation, no new institutions, no new funding, as macro-regions are frameworks for cooperation initiatives, building on synergies resulted from the articulation of different EU policy instruments, including the ESI Funds;
2015/07/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 30 #

2014/2214(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the need for a place based approach as regards the cooperation activities and highlights the added value of the multi-level governance model of cohesion policy; demands nevertheless the Commission to maintain its strong role in the coordination process;
2015/07/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 65 #

2014/2214(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Considers it necessary to find ways to involve countries not included in the strategy and which are geographically and economically close to the region, at least on an individual project basis; highlights in this context the importance of cross- border and trans-national cooperation under cohesion policy and invites the Members States and regions concerned to make use of the existing best practices in this areas;
2015/07/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 74 #

2014/2214(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Insists onWelcomes the European Parliament's involvement in the governing bodies of the EUSAIR representation in the EUSAIR Governing Board;
2015/07/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 140 #

2014/2214(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the importance of supporting and fostering recreational sport and family fishing, especially on the islands, in order to preserve the local cultural traditions and maritime lifestyles of islanders and small coastal sites; encourage small-scale coastal fishing, correlate it with more diversified culinary offer and promotion of local fish market places as a best way to ensure sustainable fishery and provide stronger support to a coastal tourist activity;
2015/07/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 157 #

2014/2214(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines the importance of connecting maritime transport routes and ports with other parts of Europe and the relevance of interconnections with TEN-T corridors; urges the managing boards of the North Adriatic ports to cooperate and participate in the preparation of a strategy for more comprehensive supply of Central Europe with import goods; calls on the participating countries to focus their efforts on implementing projects that are covered by the current TEN-T network and its proposed indicative extension to the Western Balkans, using existing instruments;
2015/07/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 186 #

2014/2214(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Urges the participating countries to continue their efforts to diversify energy supply sources, a process which will not only improve the energy security of the macro-region but will also increase competition, which will have important benefits for the economic development of the region; underlines the importance of common planning of investments into developing liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in the macro-region, in particular in Croatia and Albaniaand missing gas pipelines networks in the macro-region;
2015/07/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 194 #

2014/2214(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for the exploitation of available renewable sources such as solar and wind energy within the energy production mix; underlines the sustainability and competitiveness of potential hydropower plants, in all particular in Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbiaipating countries; calls on the participating countries to contribute to the setting-up of a well-functioning electricity market in the macro-region;
2015/07/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 201 #

2014/2214(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Supports joint planning and investment in energy infrastructure for both the production and transport of electricity and gas in the macro-region, in accordance with the TEN-E network, implementing the concrete projects mentioned in the list of Projects of Energy Community Interest (PECIs);
2015/07/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 210 #

2014/2214(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for exchange of best practices between participating countries on the field of managing natural and cultural heritage, including Natura 2000 areas and UNESCO sites, with an intention to create sustainable tourist attractions;
2015/07/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 244 #

2014/2214(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Recognises the rich cultural and natural heritage of the region as a strong asset, which the tourism sector builds upon; points out the large number of protected UNESCO sites and Natura 2000 areas in all participating countries; considers that, despite the significant contribution of this sector to the economy, the tourism potential is not being fully exploited, in particular owing to high seasonality and lacks in the areas of innovation, sustainability, transport infrastructure, the quality of the tourism offer, the skills of participating stakeholders and responsible tourism management;
2015/07/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 260 #

2014/2214(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Supports the development of a diversified tourism offer including thematic tourist parks and routes, and cultural, rural, health, medical, enogastronomic, conference and sport tourism, including cycling, golf, diving, hiking, mountaineering and outdoor sports, in order to prolong the tourist season and to improve the competitiveness of tourist destinations; supports the expansion of tourist activities towards the hinterland with creating integrated tourism products which also include the main attractions of macro-regional capitals;
2015/07/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 264 #

2014/2214(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Asks the Commission to present a thorough assessment of the functioning of the EUSAIR and of its added value in terms of growth and jobs, reducing disparities and sustainable development, no later than 3 years after the starting of the implementation phase;
2015/07/08
Committee: REGI
Amendment 31 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas the Russian ban on European dairy products since August 2014 has had a significant impact on the EU internal market and demonstrated the need to apply market measures at this critical time so that production can be adjusted to the fall in demand in order to avoid oversupply and to prevent prices from collapsing, also demonstrated the importance of securing diverse export markets for EU products;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 101 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Commission to address the crisis currently facing the dairy sector as a result of the lack of adequate crisis instruments, a dip in global demand, global price volatility and the Russian embargo, and recognises the targeted measures taken thus far in addressing the impact of the Russian embargo;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 145 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to encourage EU Member States to implement such measures as will enable the preservation of milk production in remote regions and regions with limited capacity as part of the implementation of the common agricultural policy and through other available measures;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 161 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to pay special attention in weighing risk mitigation measures to milk producers in mountain areas who due to difficult production conditions and, consequently, higher production costs, are most exposed;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 183 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Takes the view that EU dairy policy after the expiry of milk quotas presents an opportunity for the EU economy, but only if market measures ensure that milk production will be attractive for farmers so that it can be upheld in many regions of the EU, supplying a large number of dairies, and considers that any future measures must strengthen its competitiveness, sustainability and facilitate growth and innovation;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 222 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes that so far the contracts are not working properly due to the lack of minimum standards and the weak market position that farmers are in, as well as the fact that farmers in cooperatives are excluded from these contracts;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 261 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Notes that establishing POs could be pushed by providing proactive political support, encouraging farmers to consider POs as adequate instruments;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 342 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that bilateral trade negotiations may represent strategic opportunities for the EU dairy sector, but this must not cause a decline in the quality of the milk produced by European producers and the abandonment of production in mountain areas, where the best quality milk is produced;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 366 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Stresses the need to introduce instruments so that the market can also react to falling exports in order to be able to handle whatever situation might occur;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 379 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. underlines that special attention in the context of promotional initiatives should be paid to the exposure of the quality of the milk that comes from mountain areas;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 440 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses the importance of establishing a crisis programme;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 469 #

2014/2146(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Notes that dairy producers will be in an even weaker position without a crisis programme;
2015/04/08
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 392 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) Concerning soil management and fertilisation, conditions should be laid down for the use of cultivation practices allowed in organic plant production and for the use of fertilisers and conditioners. Given the potential of biochar, which increases soil fertility in a natural way, reduces the use of fertilisers and water and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, its use should be permitted in soil management.
2015/06/24
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1003 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – indent 20 (new)
- forest wood extracts,
2015/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1036 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part I – point 1.5.6
1.5.6. Preparations of micro-organisms and biochar may be used to improve the overall condition of the soil or the availability of nutrients in the soil or in the crops.
2015/06/25
Committee: ENVI
Amendment 1176 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2. 2 a (new)
2.2a. Rabbit rearing 2.7.1. Conversion Rabbits and rabbit products may be deemed organic after compliance with a conversion period of at least 3 weeks. 2.7.2. Specific housing conditions and stocking density The following rules shall apply with regard to housing conditions and stocking density: (a) Hay must always be available to rabbits, except during the vegetation period , when green fodder must be available; (b) In addition to the feed referred to in the preceding paragraph, branches with bark must always be available to rabbits for gnawing; (c) The number of animals in the house must not exceed: (i) animals from weaning up to eight weeks of age: 8 animals per m2 of the inner surface of the house; (ii) animals older than eight weeks: 6 animals per m2 of the inner surface of the house; (d) The inner surface of the house must be clean, dry and regulated as a littered lying area . Slatted floors may be allowed on up to 50 % of the inner surface of the house, which should be covered by litter throughout the period; (e) A multi-tier structuring of the separate living units within the house is recommended . If the separate living units in the house are structured as multiple tiers, the higher-lying areas shall not count towards the size of the indoor area of the house. The higher-lying areas must be made of solid material or material permanently covered with litter; (f) Animals must have access to open-air areas. If animals do not have access to an open-air area, they must be provided with a run area that may be covered. The run area must be secured and easy to clean; (g) The minimum size of the external area shall be 0.125 m2 per animal or 8 animals per m2; (h) Animals must be reared in groups up to six months of age; Rearing individual animals separately shall not be permitted, unless this is limited in time and there is a valid reason such as disease prevention or veterinary treatment or during parturition and lactation and for the placement of a breeding animal.
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1264 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.6 (new)
2.6. Rearing of fallow deer, mouflon and red deer 2.6.1. Conversion Fallow deer, mouflon, red deer and their products may be deemed organic after compliance with a conversion period of at least 6 months for fallow deer and mouflon and 12 months for red deer. 2.6.2. Specific housing conditions and stocking density The following rules shall apply with regard to housing conditions and stocking density: (a) Fallow deer, mouflon and red deer shall be reared in pens referred to in point f. The minimum size of a pen for fallow deer and mouflon shall be one hectare and for red deer two hectares. If several species are reared together in a pen, the minimum size of the pen shall be three hectares; (b) The possibility of a division into at least two paddocks must be ensured for each pen. The minimum size of a pen shall be half a hectare for fallow deer and mouflon , and at least one hectare for red deer or several farmed species reared in a common pen; (c) Animals must live in social groups. The minimum number of adult animals in a pen must include three females and one male for each species of animal. The upper limit for the number of animals per hectare in a pen shall be: (i) Fallow deer and mouflon: 10 adult animals per hectare; (ii) Red deer: 5 adult animals per hectare; (d) Animals that are bred in a herd shall be included in the quota referred to in the preceding paragraph in the first year of life; (e) Rearing individual animals separately shall not be permitted, unless this is limited in time and there is a valid reason such as disease prevention or veterinary treatment; (f) The following provisions shall apply to pens: (i) A pen shall mean an enclosure that must include a part where animals are provided with protection from the weather. Organic livestock rearing in a pen on very wet or marshy soil shall not be allowed; (ii) Natural grazing must be ensured in a pen during the period of vegetation. Pens that cannot provide feed by grazing during the period of vegetation shall not be allowed; (iii) Animals must be provided with hiding places and shelters; (iv) Animals must be provided with a natural method of hoof treatment. If this is not sufficient due to the composition of the soil, it must be ensured through other appropriate measures (e.g. by consolidating the soil around feeding sites); (v) In red deer pens, animals must be able to roll in the mud to ensure skin grooming and body temperature regulation; (vi) Feeding places must be installed in areas protected from the weather and accessible both to animals and to persons attending to them. The soil where feeding places are located must be consolidated, and the feeding apparatus must be equipped with a roof; (vii) If permanent access to feed cannot be ensured, the feeding places must be designed so that all animals can feed at the same time; (viii) The outer and inner fences must be clearly visible to animals so that animals cannot be harmed. The fence must not have sharp angles; (ix) The pen fence should be at least 1.8 metres tall for fallow deer and mouflon and at least two metres tall for red deer. These heights shall not apply to a fence inside the pen for setting up paddocks; (x) During the vegetation period the animals must feed by grazing in the pens; (xi) Feeding shall only be allowed in case of a shortage of grazing due to poor weather conditions; (xii) Farmed animals in a pen must be provided with safe water. If a natural source of water that is easily accessible to animals is not available, watering places must be provided.
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 1296 #

2014/0100(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part IV – point 1.6 a (new)
1.6a. The use of techniques, products and substances produced by using nanotechnology shall be prohibited in the production of processed food and feed.
2015/06/26
Committee: AGRI