Activities of Annie SCHREIJER-PIERIK
Plenary speeches (3)
Patentability of plants and essential biological processes (debate)
US tariffs on European goods following WTO's decision on the Airbus dispute (debate)
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)
Reports (1)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on an extension to the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, expiring on 15 November 2020
Shadow reports (9)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of The Gambia and of the Protocol on the implementation of that Partnership Agreement
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania concerning the extension of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, expiring on 15 November 2019
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the extension of the term of Community plant variety rights for the species asparagus and the species groups flower bulbs, woody small fruits and woody ornamentals
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Implementing Protocol to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Gabonese Republic and the European Community (2021-2026)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the Implementing Protocol thereto
REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and the Implementing Protocol thereto
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius on an extension of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Mauritius
REPORT on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel
RECOMMENDATION on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community on the one hand, and the Republic of Kiribati, on the other (2023-2028)
Shadow opinions (5)
OPINION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
OPINION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
OPINION on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2022 - all sections
OPINION on General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2009/21/EC on compliance with flag State requirements
Institutional motions (3)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on patents and plant breeders’ rights with a view to submitting a written statement to the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (case G3/19)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the patentability of plants and essentially biological processes
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on measures to address the impact on European agriculture of the WTO ruling on the Airbus dispute
Oral questions (1)
Water crisis in Bulgaria
Written explanations (3)
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Active substances, including dimoxystrobin and mancozeb (B9-0230/2019)
. – Voorzitter, op dit moment is helemaal niet duidelijk of Europees goedgekeurde werkzame stoffen van gewasbeschermingsmiddelen in verband kunnen worden gebracht met de ziekte van Parkinson, zoals bezwaarmakers beweren. De Europese goedkeuringsprocedure behoort tot de veiligste ter wereld. Ik steun de aanbevelingen van het Nederlandse College voor de toelating van gewasbeschermingsmiddelen en biociden (Ctgb), de Europese Autoriteit voor voedselveiligheid (EFSA) en het Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu (RIVM) om deze Europese goedkeuringsprocedure te verbeteren in relatie tot mogelijke motorische en neurologische aandoeningen. Voor de werkzame stoffen in dit bezwaar zijn studies beschikbaar met uiteenlopende uitkomsten. Er is geen wetenschappelijke consensus. In het SCoPAFF-overleg is voor verlenging van de werkzame stoffen gestemd. De Europese Commissie heeft daarom het besluit tot verlenging met een jaar voorgelegd. Gezien de overduidelijk ontbrekende wetenschappelijke consensus zouden alleen politieke emoties nu de redenen tot een bezwaar tegen eenjarige verlenging zijn.Ik sta voor een wetenschappelijk en op feiten gebaseerd gewasbeschermingsmiddelenbeleid in de EU en de lidstaten, waar de politieke emotie op afstand wordt geplaatst. Het is daarom dat ik tegen dit voorbarige bezwaar tegen verlenging heb gestemd. Ik vertrouw op de wetenschap en de EFSA.
Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 17-21 July 2020 (B9-0229/2020)
. – De huidige coronacrisis vraagt om een kordate aanpak – zeker op Europees niveau – en het is positief dat de regeringsleiders een akkoord hebben bereikt over het herstelplan en de langetermijnbegroting van de EU. De CDA-delegatie in het Europees Parlement steunt de hoofdboodschap van het akkoord. Niettemin is de CDA-delegatie van mening dat het akkoord op enige punten – waaronder de bescherming van de rechtsstaat, maar ook op de terreinen van onderzoek & innovatie, migratie en duurzaamheid – verbeterd kan worden. Ook een gedegen plan voor spoedige terugbetaling van de leningen, besteding aan de daadwerkelijke versterking van de economie in de lidstaten en het uitvoeren van benodigde hervormingen zijn voor de CDA-delegatie van belang.De EP-resolutie erkent ook dat er nog verbeterpunten in het akkoord zijn en daarom zal de CDA-delegatie deze resolutie steunen. Met deze resolutie kan het EP aan tafel met de Raad om te onderhandelen over verbeteringen. Wel heeft de CDA-delegatie in een aantal hoofdelijke stemmingen duidelijk aangegeven dat het de kritiek van het Parlement richting de Raad niet op alle punten steunt. Dit geldt in het bijzonder voor de kritiek op de in het akkoord vastgelegde kortingen en een betere balans tussen leningen en subsidies in het herstelpakket.
European Climate Law (A9-0162/2020 - Jytte Guteland)
De ambitie van het CDA is duidelijk: wij willen als Europa in 2050 klimaatneutraal zijn. De klimaatdoelen van Parijs zijn voor ons leidend. Dat zijn wij verschuldigd aan onze kinderen en kleinkinderen. Dit moeten we echter wel op een haalbare en betaalbare manier bereiken. Eurocommissaris Timmermans geeft zélf aan dat deze doelen bij 55 % CO2-reductie in 2030 kunnen worden gehaald, maar dat een doelstelling boven de 55 % grote sociaal-economische consequenties kan hebben.Het baart ons zorgen dat deze boodschap door een aantal partijen niet serieus genoeg lijkt te worden genomen, want de gevolgen zijn serieus: voor Europese bedrijven en voor de koopkracht van gezinnen. Het is daarom zeer onverstandig om – middenin de coronacrisis – de doelstelling voor 2030 nog verder te verhogen naar 60 %. Wij kunnen om deze reden helaas niet met dit verslag instemmen. Onze hand blijft wel uitgestoken om samen te werken aan een realistische klimaatwet die ons helpt om de doelen van Parijs te halen, met oog voor de weerbarstige praktijk. Want het klimaatbeleid valt of staat met voldoende draagvlak.
Written questions (35)
Shooting of 6 000 curlew in France
Avoiding unjustified administrative burdens in EU animal health legislation for non-commercial keepers of livestock and pet animals
Cumulative daily mortality rate of chickens kept for meat production
Mass redundancies at the tyre manufacturer Vredestein
Covid-19 and its impact on fishing
Covid-19 and its consequences for food production in the sea fishing industry
Pulse fishing
Follow-up questions regarding mass redundancies at the Vredestein tyre plant
Incompatibility of animal feed measure with European legislation
Measures against market disturbance to the veal sector
Follow-up questions regarding mass redundancies at the Vredestein tyre plant
Turkey’s aggressive policy of intimidation and denial of the Armenian Genocide
Azerbaijan’s hostile activities against Armenia
Use of cluster bombs in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Transfer of quotas
Impact assessment of the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies
Authorisation of Listex P100 on the EU Market
Catch opportunities for sea bass in 2021
Mass redundancies at Apollo Vredestein tyre plant
Entry into force of the Animal Health Law and the future of pigeon racing
French blind spot stickers creating an impossible situation in road transport
Armenian captives in Azerbaijan
Aramaic Syriac Christian monk Sefer (Aho) Bilecen sentenced to 25 months in prison in Turkey on false charges
Adverse impact of the Brexit agreement on Dutch shipyards
Salmonella in poultry meat
Increasing reports of protectionist measures in the agri‑food sector
Follow-up questions on the matter of the Vredestein company
Unfair practices in the container shipping industry disrupt entire supply chains
Unfair practices in the container shipping industry continue to disrupt entire supply chains
Follow-up questions regarding Vredestein
Changes to marketing standards needed to protect free range eggs
Follow-up questions on extremely high container prices and impact on consumer prices
Consequences of rising fuel prices for the fishing industry
Compulsory buyout of farmers in the Netherlands advocated by Commission Vice-President Timmermans’ Head of Cabinet
The dire situation of Arameans returning to south-east Türkiye
Amendments (2801)
Amendment 8 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
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 and 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.
Amendment 18 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1– subparagraph 1
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).
Amendment 21 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
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 any agricultural product, especially 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 20221 and 20232.
Amendment 22 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
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.
Amendment 26 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
7. If, during the period 6 June to 31 December 2024, cumulative import volumes of either 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, poultry or sugar since 1 January 2024 reach the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021, 2022 and 2023, the Commission shall, within 210 days and after informing the Committee on Safeguards established by Article 3(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/478:
Amendment 31 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
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
Amendment 32 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) promote Ukraine in exporting any product that has reached the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021 and 2022, to markets outside the EU; and
Amendment 33 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b
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.
Amendment 39 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
If, during the period 1 January to 5 June 2025, cumulative import volumes of either common 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 or 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), point b 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.
Amendment 43 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
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).
Amendment 45 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
For the purposes of this paragraph, the terms eggs, poultry and sugar refer to all products covered by the tariff-rate quotas in the Appendix to Annex I-A of the Association Agreement for, respectivelcommon wheat, flours, and pellet ; 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 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, 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.
Amendment 48 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
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.
Amendment 57 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
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.
Amendment 66 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
If, during the period 6 June to 31 December 2024, cumulative import volumes of eitherany agricultural product, especially cereals, oilseeds, eggs, poultry or, sugar and honey, since 1 January 2024 reaches 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:
Amendment 79 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a
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; and, or in the case of cereals and oilseeds introduce a new tariff-rate quota based on the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021 and 2022, until 31 December 2024;
Amendment 80 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) promote Ukraine in exporting any product that has reached the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021 and 2022, to markets outside the EU; and
Amendment 81 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b
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.
Amendment 91 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
If, during the period 1 January to 5 June 2025, cumulative import volumes of eitherany agricultural product, especially cereals, oilseeds, eggs, poultry or, sugar and honey, for the period since 1 January 2025 reach five twelfths of the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded 20221 and 20232,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, or in the case of cereals and oilseeds introduce a new tariff-rate quota based on the respective arithmetic mean of import volumes recorded in 2021 and 2022.
Amendment 110 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
For the purposes of this paragraph, the terms cereals, oilseeds, eggs, poultry and, sugar and honey refer to all products covered by the tariff-rate quotas in the Appendix to Annex I-A of the Association Agreement for, respectively, cereals and cereal grains otherwise worked, sunflower seeds and oils, rapeseed seeds and oils, 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.
Amendment 124 #
2024/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
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 in the EU, the destination for all consignments of that product should be determined by Ukrainian authorities prior to entry into the EU. Furthermore, Ukrainian authorities should provide to the European Commission the necessary documentation certifying that those consignments have reached their destination.
Amendment 289 #
2023/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Regrets the fact that the action plan is not accompanied by a socio-economic study, impact assessment with a scientific analysis on a case by case basis or intermediary report and that it does not propose any kind of additional financing measures for the green and energy transitions;
Amendment 295 #
2023/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for an action plan that, along with the CFP, contributes to productivity growth, a decent standard of living in the fisheries sector, including the small-scale fisheries sector, and stable markets, and that ensures the availability of food without compromising food security or the sovereignty gapfinds solutions that ensure a balance between nature protection, the sustainable use of natural resources and food security;
Amendment 325 #
2023/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Supports the fisheries sector’s ongoing efforts to improve fishing techniques which increase the selectivity with a technology openness approach and reduce its environmental impact without waiting for the Commission’s action plans; highlights the positive examples of restoring species stocks in protected areas while maintaining fishing activities, thanks to the major role played by fisheries stakeholders;
Amendment 56 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Points out that marketing standards for fresh fish should be dealt with differently from standards for processed fish products;
Amendment 103 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses the importance of involving all stakeholders throughout the entire supply chain; underlines in this connection the valuable work of the applicable market advisory council (MAC);
Amendment 111 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the outcome of the negotiations on the revision of the Fisheries Control Regulation, in particular the rules aiming to strengthen traceability provisions for all fishery and aquaculture products, including produce imported from third countries; is of the opinion that this traceability information will be very important for European consumers; calls on the Commission to propose further action to ensure that this information reaches final consumers in a simple, accessible format;
Amendment 113 #
2023/2049(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes that the Member States should make greater use of the EUMOFA in order to further improve the data collected under the instrument; is also of the opinion that the EUMOFA could be used more, in the areas in which use of the EUMOFA has so far been limited, the appropriate improvements should be made to enable it to be more widely used to analyse the market, particularly when there are drastic changes, such as those that occurred during the COVID crisis, with a view to activating crisis tools and options to stabilise the market;
Amendment 51 #
2023/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the important role that eel fisheries play in society, with eel fishing being both a socio-economic activity and a cultural, centuries-old tradition; considers that eel fishing has reduced significantly in the past decade; calls on the Commission and the Member States to refrain as much as possible from placing further restrictions on fisheries; underlines that fishers and recreational fishers have an important role to play as guardians and ‘eyes and ears’, while a full closure of fisheries could lead to more illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; points out that eel fisheries carry out a small-scale, artisanal activity and are often located in remote areas, where fishers play an important environmental and social role;
Amendment 60 #
2023/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reaffirms that restocking is one of the recovery measures listed under Article 2(8) of the Eel Regulation; is of the view that restocking is a necessary measure until the problem of migration barriers is solved adequately; calls on the Member States to continue the practice of restocking; highlights the fact that, although the contribution of restocking to stock recovery at an international level cannot be ascertained, it can have positive effects at local and regional level; is of the opinion that restocking is a way of spreading and limiting risks for the recovery of the stock, considering the increasing drought that is causing problems in rivers throughout Europe; points out, furthermore, that catches for restocking are relatively low (2- 3 % of all glass eels); stresses that legal glass eel catches are crucial for the European aquaculture sector and recognises the important role of aquaculture in restocking;
Amendment 70 #
2023/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to give flexibility to fishers in determining the most suitable periods to fish, which can differ per country; encourages the Member States nonetheless, in this regard, to opt for fishing periods that are coordinated with neighbouring Member States and to consider, in consultation with fishers, the use of quota systems, in order to keep fishing at responsible levels; highlights that one of the advantages of a quota system would be that it enables fishers to choose to fish at times when it is commercially interesting to do so, while limiting catches to a responsible level; adds that this could contribute to preventing overfishing;
Amendment 74 #
2023/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Member States to remove obsolete dams and other barriers as a matter of urgency so as to secure migration routes;
Amendment 81 #
2023/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights the fact that migration measures should be implemented in a coordinated way, and on a transnational basis, with a view to other barriers upstream or downstream along the same migration route;
Amendment 85 #
2023/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Encourages the Member States also to take measures against other anthropogenic mortality factors, such as pollution and parasite, parasites and predators;
Amendment 95 #
2023/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights the fact that improved transparency and traceability for caught glass eels is an important way of combating IUU practices and that certification schemes such as the SEG Standard are an important tool to ensure the legality of catches; calls on the Member States to make public their restocking plans so that illegal trade flows of glass eels can be better identified and targeted;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
– having regard the 2007 ILO Work in Fishing Convention (No. 188),
Amendment 2 #
2023/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
Citation 9 b (new)
– having regard the 2012 Cape Town Agreement on the Implementation of the Provisions of the Torremolinos Protocol of 1993 relating to the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, 1977,
Amendment 29 #
2023/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas labour abuses and IUU fishing are often interlinked and the risk still exists that products from IUU fishing and/or forced labour still enter the EU market;
Amendment 40 #
2023/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Notes that fisheries play an important role in safeguarding global food and nutrition security and providing a livelihood for the people living in coastal areas; underlines that the Union attaches great importance to the sustainable development of global fisheries and to abolish forced labour, trafficking and other abuses, also in the fishing sector;
Amendment 43 #
2023/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms the need for the EU and its Member States to continue taking a zero-tolerance approach to IUU fishing, applying this approach equally to all countries, irrespective of size, and to promote sustainable fisheries with a view to combating overfishing and ensuring food security; Underlines that the EU IUU card system could be more effective when used in a holistic approach;
Amendment 57 #
2023/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Acknowledges that the 2012 IMO Cape Town Agreement, the 2009 FAO Agreement on Port State Measures, the ILO Protocol to the Forced Labour Convention, 1930 (No. 29) and the ILO Work in Fishing Convention (No. 188) are important instruments to ensure decent working conditions and helps to prevent unacceptable forms of work for all fishers, especially forced labour, trafficking and other abuses, and to combat IUU fishing; calls on the authorised Member States to sign and ratify, or accede to these conventions;
Amendment 63 #
2023/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Encourages national authorities to ensure an adequate implementation of the IUU Regulation in order to set an example of good practice for other Member States, contribute to implementing an adequate traceability system; ensure responsible fishing practices, improving the safety at sea and labour conditions on fishing vessels and to enhance accurate reporting of catch;
Amendment 76 #
2023/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the Commission to increase awareness on the protection of human rights in the fishing sector; Underlines that the fisheries sector in specific geographic areas have a higher risk of forced labour imposed by state authorities; urges that when forced labour is identified, measures should be taken at EU level to avoid those products entering the EU market;
Amendment 112 #
2023/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Stresses that available IUU databases suffer from opaqueness, i.e. unknown vessel names or origin or ownership which causes loss of income, notably in poor countries;
Amendment 113 #
2023/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Stresses that international bodies involved in the fight against IUU fishing should coordinate their IUU fishing control activities with shared electronic databases, clear strategies and structured plans that result in the lowest possible level of IUU fishing practices at an international level;
Amendment 114 #
2023/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Notes that regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs) are proven to be useful in the fight against illegal fishing; calls on the Commission to actively promote the establishment of more relevant RFMOs;
Amendment 115 #
2023/2027(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Encourages Member States in promoting the initiatives of the FAO and of relevant RFMOs aiming at fighting IUU fishing activities and exchanging information relating to fishing vessels suspected of such activities;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to recognise, in the European protein strategy, the strategic role of the sustainable fisheries and aquaculture sectors not dependant on fish-based feed, as suppliers of marine- derived protein of the highest quality with one of the lowest carbon footprints;
Amendment 15 #
2023/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the central role of fisheries and fishery products in ensuring food security and in any nutritional strategy based on healthy and high-quality protein; considers it therefore necessary to strengthen the competitiveness of the European fisheries and aquaculture sectors not dependant on fish-based feed, as suppliers of the highest quality food with the best sustainability standards worldwide in order to reduce the EU’s growing dependence on imports;
Amendment 38 #
2023/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase the role of fishery and aquaculture products in their nutritional policies and programmes, in particular by promoting their consumption in general and especially among specific groups, such as young people, or in programmes aimed at tackling specific nutritional deficiencies;
Amendment 42 #
2023/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that feed used in aquaculture should be sustainable, not dependant on fish-based feed, and not derived from fish meal and fish oil production using catches from illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing, or from coastal waters which should be reserved for local and artisanal fisheries, such as along the West African coast;
Amendment 3 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the effects on the food supply chain, fuel costs and price volatility caused by Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, as well as its impacts on EU fishing activities and the livelihoods of fishers, especially in the Black Sea;
Amendment 5 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to promote synergies between Member States’ services and local actors, including fishers, to properly tackle the challenges related to competition for maritime space with a view to ensuring the harmonious coexistence of different maritime activities, without driving out especially fishing activities;
Amendment 6 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Insists that special attention must be devoted to the renewal of small-scale fishing fleets in order to improve safety, on-board living conditions, energy efficiency and environmental sustainability while ensuring the social and economic resilience of the communities that depend on them; reiterates that fleet renewal can contribute to making the fishery sector more attractive and sustainable and must not be confused with fleet expansion or increased fishing capacity;
Amendment 11 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission to propose further actions to increase the global share of sustainable EU aquaculture production, which contributes to the supply of aquatic protein of high quality and with a low carbon footprint ; calls on the Commission to make full use of the financial resources available for the EMFAF in order to boost the growth of this sector’s share of global aquaculture production above its current 2 % by means of specific, acceptable and shared targets for 2030; urges Member States to earmark sufficient funding from the Recovery and Resilience Facility to support the innovation, sustainability and resilience of, including against predators, of the EU aquaculture sector;
Amendment 16 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists on the need to improve scientific and technical knowledge in order to ensure the development and use of the most reliable research-based solutions; reiterates the importance of guaranteeing sufficient financial resources for Member States’ and European scientific entities so that they can collect, manage, analyse, use and exchange fisheries sector data and invest in research on innovative, and more selective fishing techniques with technology-openness;
Amendment 52 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Soil is a vital, limited, non- renewable and irreplaceable resource that is crucial for the economy, the environment, food production and the society.
Amendment 68 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The EU Soil Strategy for 2030 sets the long-term vision that by 2050, all EU soil ecosystems are in a healthyier condition and are thus more resilient. As a keyone of the solutions, healthy soils contribute to address the EU’s goals of achieving climate neutrality and becoming resilient to climate change, developing a clean and circular (bio)economy, reversing biodiversity loss, safeguarding human health, food security, halting desertification and reversing land degradation.
Amendment 76 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Soil Strategy for 2030 announced that the Commission would table a legislative proposal on soil health to enable the objectives of the Soil Strategy and to achieve good soil health across the EU by 2050. In its resolution of 28 April 2021 on soil protection42 , the European Parliament emphasised the importance of protecting soil and promoting healthy soils in the Union, bearing in mind that soil processes are slow due to their immobility, that the degradation continues, despite the limited and uneven actions being taken in some Member States. The European Parliament called on the Commission to design a Union wide common legal framework, with full respect for the subsidiarity principle, and leaving it up to the Member States to apply where, how and as needed, for the protection and sustainable use of soil, addressing all major soil threats. __________________ 42 European Parliament resolution of 28 April 2021 on soil protection (2021/2548(RSP)).
Amendment 80 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council44 sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050 and negative emissions thereafter, and of prioritising swift and predictable emission reductions and, at the same time, enhancing removals by natural sinks. Sustainable soil management results in increased carbon sequestration and in most cases in co-benefits for ecosystems and biodiversity. The Commission’s Communication on Sustainable Carbon Cycles45 underlined the need for clear and transparent identification of the activities that unambiguously remove carbon from the atmosphere such as the development of a EU framework for the certification of carbon removals from natural ecosystems including soils. Moreover, the revised Regulation on Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry not only places soil carbon central to the achievement of targets on the pathway to a climate neutral Europe, but also calls for Member States to prepare a system for the monitoring of soil carbon stocks, using, inter alia, the land use/cover area frame statistical survey (LUCAS) dataset, or existing national measuring systems. __________________ 44 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). 45 Communication from the European Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council Sustainable Carbon Cycles COM (2021) 800.
Amendment 87 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) It is necessary to sethave at Member State level measures for monitoring and assessing soil health, managing soils sustainably and tackling contaminated sites to achieve healthy soils by 2050, to maintain them in healthy condition and meet the Union’s objectives on climate and biodiversity, to prevent and respond to droughts and natural disasters, to protect human health and to ensure food security and safety.
Amendment 106 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The long-term objective of the Directive is to achieve healthyier soils by 2050. As an intermediate step, in light of the limited knowledge about the condition of soils and about the effectiveness and costs of the measures to regenerate their health, the directive takes a staged approach. In the first stage the focus will be on setting up the soil monitoring framework and assessing the situation of soils throughout the EU. It also includes requirements to lay down measures to manage soils sustainably and regenerate unhealthy soils once their condition is established, but without imposing an obligation to achieve healthy soils by 2050 neither intermediate targets. This proportionate approach will allow sustainable soil management and regeneration of unhealthy soils to be well prepared, incentivised and set in motion. In a second stage, as soon as the results of the first assessment of soils and trends analysis are available, the Commission will take stock of the progress towards the 2050 objective and the experience thereof, and willcan propose a review of the directive if necessary to accelerapromote progress towards 2050.
Amendment 108 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Addressing the pressures on soils and identifying the appropriate measures to maintain or regenerate soil health requires that the variety of soil types, the specific local and climatic conditions, the natural and historical circumstances and the land use or the land cover isare taken into account. It is therefore appropriate that Member States establish soil districts. Soil districts should constitute the basic governance units to manage soils and to take measures to comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive, in particular with regard to the monitoring and assessment of soil health. When establishing soil districts, Member States should take into account already existing national districts and programs. The number, geographic extent and boundaries of soil districts for each Member State should be determined in order to facilitate the implementation of Regulation (UE) …/…. of the European Parliament and of the Council48 . There should be a minimum number of soil districts in each Member State taking into account the size of the Member State. This minimum number of soil districts for each Member State shall correspondadhere to correspond as closely as possible to the number of NUTS 1 territorial units established in Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council49 . __________________ 48 +OP please insert in the text the number of the Regulation on the carbon removal certification contained in document COM(2022) 672 final and insert the number, date, title and OJ reference of that Directive in the footnote. 49 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1).
Amendment 113 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to ensure an appropriate governance on soils, Member States should be required to appoint a competent authority for eachat appropriate level including at national or regional level for each, or several, soil district(s). Member States should be allowed to appoint any additional competent authority at appropriate level including at national or regional level.
Amendment 116 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In order to have a common definition of healthy soil condition, there is a need to define a minimum common set of measurable criteria, which, is defined. The mix of criteria can vary per soil type and land use. Such criteria should reflect and be based on the existing level of soil science and if not respected may leads to a critical loss in the soil’s capacity to function as a vital living system and to provide ecosystem services. Such criteria should reflect and be based on the existing level of soil science.
Amendment 123 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
Amendment 130 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The assessment of soil health based on the monitoring network should be accurate while at the same time keeping the costs of such monitoring at reasonable level. It is therefore appropriate to lay down criteria for sampling points that are representative of the soil condition under different soil types, climatic conditions and land use. The grid of sampling points should be determined by using geostatistical methods and be sufficiently dense to provide an estimation of the area of healthy soils, at national level, within an uncertainty of not more than 5%. This value is commonly considered to provide a statistically sound estimation and reasonable assurance that the objective has been achieved. Member States' sampling and measuring points already in place will be taken into account.
Amendment 132 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The Commission should assist and support Member States’ monitoring of soil health by continuing to carry out and enhancing regular in-situ soil sampling and related soil measurements (LUCAS soil) as part of the Land Use/Cover Area frame statistical Survey (LUCAS) Programme. For that purpose, the LUCAS Programme shall be enhanced and upgraded to fully align it with the specific quality requirements to be met for the purpose of this Directive. In order to alleviate the burden, existing soil sampling points, national monitoring and measuring systems will be taken into account and Member States should be allowed to take into account the soil health data surveyed under the enhanced LUCAS soil. The Member States thus supported should take the necessary legal arrangements to ensure that the Commission can carry out such in-situ soil sampling, including on privately owned fields, and in compliance with applicable national or Union legislation.
Amendment 135 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) It is also necessary to first assess, and where proven needed, to improve the harmonizsation of soil monitoring systems used in the Member States and exploit the synergies between Union and national monitoring systems in order to have more comparable data across the Union.
Amendment 150 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) In order to ensure that the best sustainable soil management practices are implemented, and if not already doing so, Member States should be required to closely monitor the impact of soil management practices and adjust practices and recommendations as necessary, taking into account new knowledge from research and innovation. Valuable contributions are expected in this respect from the Horizon Europe Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ and in particular its living labs and activities to support soil monitoring, soil education and citizen engagement.
Amendment 167 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) In order to ensure the necessary adaptation of thepromote coherent rules on soil health monitoring, sustainable soil management and management of contaminated sites, 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 amending this Directive to support Member States in adapting to technical and scientific progress the methodologies for monitoring soil health, the list of sustainable soil management principles, the indicative list of risk reduction measures, the phases and requirements for the site-specific risk assessment and the content of the register of contaminated and potentially contaminated sites. 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 on Better Law-Making of 13 April 201672 . 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. __________________ 72 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016 (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 169 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) The Commission should carry out an evidence-based evaluation and, where relevant, advise on a revision of this Directive, 6 years after its entry into force on the basis of the results of the soil health assessment. The evaluation should assess in particular the need to set more specific and/or a different set of requirements to make sure unhealthy soils are regenerated and the objective to achieve healthyier soils by 2050 is achieved, whilst taking into account that soil improving processes are very slow due to their immobility and may thus require more time. The evaluation should also assess the need to adapt the definition of healthy soils to scientific and technical progress by adding provisions on certain descriptors or criteria based on new scientific evidence relating to the protection of soils or on the grounds of a problem specific to a Member State arising from new environmental or climatic circumstances. Pursuant to paragraph 22 of the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making, that evaluation should be based on the criteria of efficiency, effectiveness, relevance, coherence and EU value added and should provide the basis for impact assessments of possible further measures.
Amendment 173 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) Coordinated measures by all Member States are necessary to achieve the vision to have all soils healthyier by 2050 and to secure the provision of ecosystem services by soils across the Union in the long-term. Individual actions of Member States have proven to be insufficient since the soil degradation is continuing and even deteriorating. Since the objectives of this Directive cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather, by reason of the scale and effects of the action, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 TEUhat more time is needed as soil improves at a fairly slow pace due to its immobility. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 179 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The objective of the Directive is to put in place a solid and coherent soil monitoring framework for all soils across the EU when national action by Member States has proven to be insufficient and the objective will be better achieved by the Union, and to continuously improve soil health in the Union with the view to strive to achieve healthyier soils by 2050 and achieve and maintain soils in healthy condition, so that they can supply multiple ecosystem services at a scale sufficient to meet environmental, societal and economic needs, prevent and, mitigate and better adjust to the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, increase the resilience against natural disasters and for food production and security and that soil contamination is reduced to levels no longer considered harmful to human health and the environment.
Amendment 190 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) monitoring and assessment of contaminated sites.
Amendment 194 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
This Directive applies to all soils in the territory of Member States when EU action is proven to be more beneficial than national action by Member States.
Amendment 211 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘soil health’ means the physical, chemical and biological condition of the soil determining its capacity to function as a vital living system, its ability to produce food and to provide ecosystem services;
Amendment 223 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘soil management practices’ mean practices that are intended to impact the physical, chemical or biological qualities of a soil;
Amendment 225 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘soil district’ means the part of the territory of a Member State, or parts of the territory of multiple Member States when crossing borders, as delimited by that Member State in accordance with this Directive and in alignment with already existing national districts;
Amendment 228 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘soil health assessment’ means the evaluation of the health of the soil based on the measurement or estimation of a mix of soil descriptors, taking into account natural and historical circumstances;
Amendment 239 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19
(19) ‘public concerned’ means the public affected or likely to be affected by soil degradation, or having an interest in the decision-making procedures related to the implementation of the obligations under this Directive, including land owners, land managers and land users, as well as non- governmental organisations promoting the protection of human health or the environment and meeting any requirements under national law.
Amendment 253 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall establish soil districts throughout their territory, in consultation with local and (cross-) regional authorities, establish or use existing soil districts throughout their territory, or parts of the territory of multiple Member States when crossing borders.
Amendment 259 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The number of soil districts for each Member State shall as a minimum corresponddhere to correspond as closely as possible to the number of NUTS 1 territorial units established under Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003.
Amendment 265 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) land use or land cover as used in the Land Use/Cover Area frame statistical Survey (LUCAS) programme, or as used in the national programme already in place.
Amendment 278 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Member States shall designate the competent authorities responsible at an appropriate level, including at national, cross-regional or regional level, for carrying out the duties laid down in this Directive.
Amendment 279 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Member States shall designate onea competent authority for eachat appropriate level including at national or regional level for each, or several, soil district(s) established in accordance with Article 4.
Amendment 300 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. The Commission and the EEA shall, on the basis of existing data and within two years of the entry into force of this Directive, establish a digital soil health data portal that shall provide access in georeferenced spatial format, anonymised and aggregated, to at least the available soil health data resulting from:
Amendment 303 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
8. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts to establish formats or methods for sharing or collecting the data referred to in paragraph 7 or for integrating those data in the digital soil health data portal. The data should be aggregated and anonymised. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 21.
Amendment 307 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
When monitoring and assessing soil health, Member States shallmay apply a mix of the soil descriptors and soil health criteria listed in Annex I depending on the type of soil and usage.
Amendment 325 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall determine sampling points, in case of no existing sampling points, by applying the methodology set out in part A of Annex II.
Amendment 336 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Amendment 340 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall assess the soil health in all their soil districts based on the data collected in the context of the monitoring referred to in Articles 6, 7 and 8 for each of the soil descriptors referred to in Parts A and B of Annex I and taking into account natural and historical circumstances of the soil.
Amendment 352 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the values for all minimum of one soil descriptors listed in part A of Annex I are showing a positive trend in meeting the criteria laid down therein and, where applicable, adapted in accordance with Article 7;
Amendment 356 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the values for all minimum of one soil descriptors listed in part B of Annex I are showing a positive trend towards meeting the criteria set in accordance with Article 7 (‘healthy soil’).
Amendment 362 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 368 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Soil is unconsidered to be less healthy where at least one3 of the criteria referred to in subparagraph 1 is not metare showing a negative trend (‘unhealthy soil’).
Amendment 377 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Based on the assessment of soil health carried out in accordance with this Article, the competent authority shall, where relevant in coordination with local, regional, national authorities, identify, in each soil district, the areas which present unhealthy soils and inform the publicland owner and land manager in accordance with Article 19.
Amendment 383 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 387 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 403 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
From (OP: please insert the date = 4 years after date of entry into force of the Directive), Member States shall take at least the following measures, taking into account the type, use and condition of soil, and natural and historical circumstances:
Amendment 417 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) defining sustainable soil management practices respecting the sustainable soil management principles listed in Annex III to be gradually implemented on all managed soils and, o. On the basis of the outcome of the soil assessments carried out in accordance with Article 9, regeneration practices to be gradually implemented on the unhealthy soils in the Member States;
Amendment 444 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure easy access to impartial and independent advice on sustainable soil management, training activities and capacity building for soil managers, landowners, land managers and relevant authorities.
Amendment 457 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Amendment 493 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 594 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 8, 10, 15 and 16 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Directive.
Amendment 597 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 8, 10, 15 and 16 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.
Amendment 600 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 6
Article 20 – paragraph 6
6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 8, 10, 15 and 16 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 604 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22
Article 22
Amendment 607 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23
Article 23
Amendment 616 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By (OP :please insert the date = 6 years after the date of entry into force of the Directive), the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Directive to assess the progress towards its objectives and the possible need to amend its provisions in order to set more specific requirements to ensure that unhealthy soils are regenerated and that all soils will be healthyier by 2050. This evaluation shall take into account, inter alia, the following elements:
Amendment 623 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) an analysis of the gap towards achieving healthyier soils by 2050;
Amendment 637 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part A
Annex I – Part A
Aspect of soil Soil descriptor Criteria for healthy soil Land areas that shall be degradation condition excluded from achieving the the related criterion Part A: soil descriptors with criteria for healthy soil condition established at Union level Salinization Electrical < 4 dS m−1 when using Naturally saline land areas; Conductivity saturated soil paste extract Land areas directly affected by (deci-Siemens (eEC) measurement method, extract (eEC) by sea level rise per meter) or measurement method, or equivalent criterion if using another measurement measurement method Soil erosion Soil Soil erosion ≤ 2 t ha-1 y-1 Badlands and other unmanaged rate (tonnes per unmanaged natural land hectare per areas, except if they per hectare year) they represent a significant per year) disaster risk Loss of soil Soil Organic - For organic soils: respect No exclusion organic carbon Carbon (SOC) respect targets set for such soils carbon (SOC) concentration such soils at national level in concentration(g per kg) level in accordance with Article (g per kg) 4.1, 4.2, 9.4 of with Article 4.1, 4.2, 9.4 of Regulation (EU) …/…+ (EU) …/…+ - For mineral soils: Non-managed soils in natural SOC/Clay ratio > 1/13;to be natural land areas Member States may apply a set by the Member State taking into account local conditions; Member States may apply a corrective factor where where specific soil types or climatic or climatic conditions conditions justify it, taking into into account the actual SOC content in permanent grasslands. Subsoil Bulk density in Soil texture2 range Non-managed soils in natural compaction in subsoil (upper sand, loamy <1.80 natural land areas (upper part of B or E sand, sandy B or E horizon1); loam, loam horizon1); Member States Member may replace Sandy clay <1.75 States may this descriptor loam, loam, clay replace this with an loam, silt, silt descriptor equivalent loam with an parameter (g silt loam, silty <1.65 equivalent clay loam per cm3) clay loam parameter (g per cm3) Sandy clay, silty <1.58 clay, clay loam with 35-45% clay clay Clay <1.47 In case a Member State replaces the soil descriptor descriptor “bulk density in subsoil” with an an equivalent parameter, it shall adopt a criterion for healthy soil condition for the the chosen soil descriptor that is that is equivalent to the criterion set criterion set for “bulk for “bulk density in subsoil”. __________________ + OP : please insert in the text the number of Regulation on nature restoration contained in document COM(2022) 304 1 As defined in the FAO Guidelines for Soil Description, Chapter 5 (https://www.fao.org/3/a0541e/a0541e.pdf ) 2 As defined in Arshad, M.A., B. Lowery, and B. Grossman. 1996. Physical tests for monitoring soil quality. p.123- 142. In: J.W. Doran and A.J. Jones (eds.) Methods for assessing soil quality. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. Spec. Publ. 49. SSSA, Madison, WI.
Amendment 644 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part B
Annex I – Part B
Part B: soil descriptors with criteria for healthy soil condition established at Member States level Excess nutrient Extractable < “maxinimum value”; No exclusion content in soilnutrient phosphorus (mg The “maxinimum value” per kg) shall be laid down by content in soil per kg) the Member State within the range 30-50 mg kg-1the Member State Soil - concentration of Reasonable assurance, No exclusion contamination of heavy heavy metals in obtained from soil point n metals in soil: soil: As, Sb, Cd, sampling, identification As, Sb, Cd, Co, Cr (total), Cr and investigation of (VI), Cou, Cr (total),Hg, Pb, contaminated sites and Cr (VI), Cu, Ni, Tl, V, Zn (µg any other relevant per kg) Hg, Pb, Ni, Tl, information, that no V, Zn (µg per unacceptable risk for kg) human health and the environment from soil contamination exists. - concentration of Habitats with naturally of a selection of high concentration of of organic heavy metals that are contaminants included in Annex I of established by Council Directive Member States 92/43/EEC3 shall and taking into remain protected. account existing existing concentration limits e.g. for water quality and and air emissions in Union air emissions in Union legislation Reduction of soil Soil water holding The estimated value for No exclusion soil capacity to retain holding capacity of the the total water holding water to retain soil sample (% ofof the soil capacity of a soil district water volume of water /sample (% of by river basin or volume of water subbasin is above the saturated soil)/ volume of minimal threshold. saturated soil) The minimal threshold shall be set (in tonnes) by the Member State at soil district and river basin or subbasin level at such a value that the impacts of floodings following intense rain events or of periods of low soil moisture due to drought events are mitigated. ______________________ 3 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).
Amendment 689 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point j
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) in the case of crop cultivation, ensure crop rotation and crop diversity, taking into consideration different crop families, root systems, water and nutrient needs, and integrated pest management, ensuring that it is adapted to local climate and conditions;
Amendment 692 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point k
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point k
Amendment 140 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
The delegated act referred to in the first subparagraph shall add genera or species to the list in Annex I if they fulfil at least twoone of the following elements:
Amendment 144 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) are of substantial importance for security of food and feed production in the Union, compared to other genera and species not listed in that Annex; andor
Amendment 150 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) PRM produced for export to third countries, in order to benefit both the Union and farmers in third countries;
Amendment 179 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) ‘professional operator’ means any natural or legal person, involved professionally in one or more of the following activities in the Union concerning PRMperson, governed by public or private law, involved professionally in, and legally responsible for, one or more of the following activities concerning plants, plant products and other objects:
Amendment 184 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) productionlanting;
Amendment 188 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) marketbreeding;
Amendment 192 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
(c) maintenance of varietiesproduction, including growing, multiplying and maintaining;
Amendment 196 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
(d) provision of services for identity and qualitintroduction into, and movement within and out of, the Union territory;
Amendment 197 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
(e) preservation, storage, drying, processing, treating, packaging, sealing, labelling, samplingmaking available orn testinghe market;
Amendment 200 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) storage, collection, dispatching and processing;
Amendment 210 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘marketing’ means the following actions conducted by a professional operator: sale, holding, transfer for fresale, holding with a view to sale, or offering for sale orand any other wadisposal, supply ofr transferring or distribution within, or import into, the Un aimed at commercial exploitation of seed to third parties, whether or not for consideration;
Amendment 221 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘officially recognised description’ means a written description of a conservation variety, which has been recognised by a competent authority, includes the specific characteristics of the variety, and has been obtained by other means than the examination of its distinctness, uniformity and stability;
Amendment 244 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 28
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 28
(28) ‘final user’ means any person acquiring, transferring and using PRM for purposes which are outside that person’s professional activities;
Amendment 277 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 35 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 35 a (new)
(35 a) 'commercial seed' means seed of regulated species for which no varieties are registered.
Amendment 288 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) commercial seed.
Amendment 403 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Mixtures of certified seed or mixtures of standard seed of various genera or species listed in Part A of Annex I, whether or not in combination with commercial seed and complying with the requirements of Articles 5 to 8, as well as of different varieties of those genera or species, may be produced and marketed in the Union, if they fullfill the requirements of this Article.
Amendment 406 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) an operator’s label, in the case where the mixture consists only of standard seed, or of certified and standard seed and/or commercial seed.
Amendment 409 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
For the purposes of the second subparagraph, point (a), the professional operators shall submit to the competent authority the list of constituent varieties of the mixture and commercial seed components and their ratios, for verification of eligibility of those varieties.
Amendment 529 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31
Article 31
Amendment 531 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
By way of derogation from Article 5, a competent authority may authorise professional operators to produce and market, for the purposes of multiplication, standard seed, standard material, pre- basic seeds, pre-basic material, basic seeds and basic material belonging to a variety not yet registered in a national variety register, referred to in Article 44, if all of the following requirements are fulfilled:
Amendment 535 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Such authorisation may be granted for a maximum period of 3 3years in the case of seeds, and 5 years in the case of PRM other than seeds, and for small quantities per species as specified by the competent authority.
Amendment 539 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By way of derogation from Articles 5, 7, 10 -12, 15, 20, 23 and 24, a competent authority may authorise professional operators for a maximum period of 3 years in the case of seeds, and 5 years in the case of PRM other than seeds, and for small quantities per species as determined by the competent authority, to produce and market PRM belonging to a variety not yet registered in a national variety register referred to in Article 44, if all of the following requirements are fulfilled:
Amendment 541 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 544 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 545 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – point e
Amendment 548 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – point f
Amendment 558 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 39 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
PRM may only be imported from third countries in its final packaging, if it is established, pursuant to paragraph 2, that it fulfils requirements equivalent to those applicable to PRM produced and marketed in the Union.
Amendment 585 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) an officially recognised description pursuant to Article 53, if they are conservation varieties or fruit varieties;
Amendment 9 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Since 2001, when Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (32 ), on the deliberate release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) into the environment was adopted, significant progress in biotechnology has led to the development of new genomic techniques (NGTs), most prominently genome editing techniques that enable changes to be made to the genome at precisetargeted locations. _________________ 32 Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC (OJ L 106, 17.4.2001, p. 1).
Amendment 16 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) NGTs constitute a diverse group of genomic techniques, and each of them can be used in various ways to achieve different results and products. They can result in organisms with modifications equivalent to what can be obtained by conventional breeding methods or in organisms with more complex modifications. Among NGTs, targeted mutagenesis and cisgenesis (including intragenesis) introduce genetic modifications without inserting genetic material from non-crossable species (transgenesis). They rely only on the breeders’ gene pool, i.e. the total genetic information that is available for conventional breeding including from distantly related plant species that can be crossed by advanced breeding techniques. Targeted mutagenesis techniques result in modification(s) of the DNA sequence at precisetargeted locations in the genome of an organism. Cisgenesis techniques result in the insertion, in the genome of an organism, of genetic material already present in the breeders’ gene pool. Intragenesis is a subset of cisgenesis resulting in the insertion in the genome of a rearranged copy of genetic material composed of two or more DNA sequences already present in the breeders’ gene pool.
Amendment 207 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘targeted mutagenesis’ means mutagenesis techniques resulting in modification(s) of the DNA sequence at precisetargeted locations in the genome of an organism;
Amendment 228 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b a (new)
(b a) for which it is not feasible to provide an analytical method that detects, identifies and quantifies.
Amendment 236 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘NGT product’ means a product, other than food and feed, product containing or, consisting of or produced from a NGT plant and food and feedother products containing, consisting of or produced from such a plant;
Amendment 250 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) the plant is a category 2 NGT plant and has been granted consent or has been authorised in accordance with Chapter III.
Amendment 263 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The rules which apply to GMOs in Union legislationlisted in Annex I B to Directive 2001/18/EC shall notalso apply to category 1 NGT plants.
Amendment 271 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 277 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. For the purposes of Regulation (EU) 2018/848, the rules set out in its Articles 5 (f) (iii) and 11 shall only apply to category 2 NGT plants and to products produced from or by such plants.
Amendment 283 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Category 1 NGT plants and category 1 NGT products (conventional- like) shall not be subject to provisions like as established in Article 24 of this Regulation or Regulation (EC) 1829/2003.
Amendment 285 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Category 1 NGT plants and category 1 NGT products (conventional- like) are not subject to provisions established in Article 26b of Directive 2001/18/EC.
Amendment 301 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
Verification procedure of category 1 NGT plant status for requests submitted prior to the deliberate release for any other purpose than placing on the market
Amendment 313 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. The other Member States and the Commission may make commentreasoned objections to the verification report within 20 days from the date of receipt of that report. These reasoned objections must solely refer to the fulfilment of the criteria as set out in Annex I and must include a scientific justification.
Amendment 332 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
8. In the absence of any commentreasoned objections from a Member State or the Commission, within 10 working days from the expiry of the deadline referred to in paragraph 7, the competent authority that prepared the verification report shall adopt a decision declaring whether the NGT plant is a category 1 NGT plant. It shall transmit the decision without undue delay to the requester, the other Member States and to the Commission.
Amendment 342 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. In cases where a commentreasoned objection is made by another Member State or by the Commission by the deadline referred to in paragraph 7, the competent authority that prepared the verification report shall forward the the comment(s) to thereasoned objection(s) to the requester, other Member States and to Commission without undue delay.
Amendment 361 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 10
Article 6 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission, after having consulted the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’), shall prepare a draft decision declaring whether the NGT plant is a category 1 NGT plant within 45 working days from the date of receipt of the commentreasoned objection(s), taking the latter into account. The decision shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 28(2).
Amendment 372 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
Verification procedure of category 1 NGT plant status for requests submitted prior to the placing on the market of NGT products
Amendment 378 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article7a Free movement of category 1 NGT plants and category 1 NGT products Member States shall not prohibit, restrict or impede the deliberate release or the placing on the European single market of category 1 NGT plants and products produced from or by such plants.
Amendment 395 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Amendment 438 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point l
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point l
(l) methods for sampling (including references to existing official or standardised sampling methods), detection, identification and quantification of the NGT plant. In cases where it is not feasible to provide an analytical method that detects, identifies and quantifies, if duly justified by the notifier, the modalities to comply with analytical method requirements shall be adapted as specified in the implementing act adopted in accordance with Article 27, point (e) and the guidance referred to in Article 29(2category 2 NGT plant should then be considered to fall under category 1 NGT plant as per Art 3 (7)(ba new);
Amendment 466 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. The incentives in this Article shall apply to category 2 NGT plants and category 2 NGT products, where at least one of the intended trait(s) of the NGT plant conveyed by the genetic modification is contained in Part 1 of Annex IIIthe Regulation on Plant Reproductive Material and it does not have any traits referred to in Part 2 of that Annex.
Amendment 479 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take appropriate measures to avoid the unintended presence of category 2 NGT plants in products not subject to Directive 2001/18 or Regulation 1829/2003. These provisions shall not apply to category 1 NGT plants and category 1 NGT products.
Amendment 498 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
A NGT plant is considered equivalent to conventional plants when it differs from the recipient/parental plant by no more than 20 genetic modifications of the types referred to in points 1 to 5, in any DNA sequence sharing sequence similarity with the targeted site that can be predicted by bioinformatic toes not include foreign genetic material from outside the breeder’s gene pools.
Amendment 514 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1
Annex I – point 1
Amendment 520 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2
Annex I – point 2
Amendment 527 #
2023/0226(COD)
Amendment 546 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 4
Annex I – point 4
Amendment 552 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 5
Annex I – point 5
Amendment 564 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Traits justifying the incentives referred to in Article 22: are listed in article 52(1) of Regulation (EU) .../... ( of Plant Reproductive Material).
Amendment 566 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Amendment 567 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Amendment 570 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Amendment 572 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Amendment 574 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Amendment 577 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Amendment 579 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Annex III – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Amendment 131 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) There are already structures in place like the unitary patent system encompassing the Unitary Patent (UP), entrusted to the EPO, which is a legal title that provides uniform protection across all participating countries on a one-stop- shop basis, providing huge cost advantages and reducing administrative burdens. And the Unified Patent Court (UPC) which offers Member States a single and specialised patent jurisdiction.
Amendment 132 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 c (new)
Recital 4 c (new)
(4c) The EPO has an existing register with a wealth of information on European patents that is tied to the UP register which contains patent holders’ commitment to license patents on FRAND terms. The owners of SEPs are thus already required to license the patents on FRAND terms.
Amendment 146 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The competence centre should set up and administer an electronic register and an electronic database containing detailed information on SEPs in force in one or more Member States, including essentiality check results, opinions, reports, available case-law from jurisdictions across the globe, rules relating to SEPs in third countries, and results of studies specific to SEPs. In order to raise awareness and facilitate SEP licensing for SMEs, the competence centre should offer assistance to SMEs. The setting up and administering a system for essentiality checks and processes for aggregate royalty determination and FRAND determination by the competence centre should include actions improving the system and the processes on a continuous basis, including through the use of new technologies. In line with this objective, the competence centre should establish training procedures for evaluators of essentiality and conciliators for providing opinions on aggregate royalty as well as on FRAND determination and should encourage consistency in their practices.
Amendment 149 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The competence centre should be the subject of Union rules on access to documents and data protection. Its tasks should be designed to increase transparency by making existing information relevant to SEPs available to all stakeholders in a centralised and systematic way. Therefore, a balance would have to be made between the free public access to basic information and the need to finance the functioning of the competence centre. In order to cover the maintenance costs a registration fee should be requested to access detailed information contained in the database, such as results of any essentiality checks and non- confidential FRAND determination reports.
Amendment 168 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
Amendment 172 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
Amendment 174 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
Amendment 178 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
Amendment 183 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
Amendment 185 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
Amendment 186 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
Amendment 195 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
Amendment 199 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Each party may choose whether it wishes to engage in the procedure and commit to comply with its outcome. Where a party does not reply to the FRAND determination request or does not commit to comply with the outcome of the FRAND determination, the other party should be able to request either the termination or the unilateral continuation of the FRAND determination. Such a party should not be exposed to litigation during the time of the FRAND determination. At the same time, the FRAND determination should be an effective procedure for the parties to reach agreement before litigation or to obtain a determination to be used in further proceedings. Therefore, the party or parties that commit to complying with the outcome of the FRAND determination and duly engage in the procedure should be able to benefit from its completion.
Amendment 201 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
Amendment 220 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
Amendment 221 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
Amendment 225 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) SMEs may be involved in SEP licensing both as SEP holders and implementers. While there are currently a few SME SEP holders, the efficiencies produced with this Regulation are likely to facilitate the licensing of their SEP. Additional conditions are necessary to relieve the cost burden on such SMEs such as reduced administration fees and potentially reduced fees for essentiality checks and conciliation in addition to free support and trainings. The SEPs of micro and small enterprises should not be the subject of sampling for essentiality check, but they should be able to propose SEPs for essentiality checks if they wish to. SME implementers should likewise benefit from reduced access fees and free support and trainings. Finally, SEP holders should be encouraged to incentivise licensing by SMEs through low volume discounts or exemptions from FRAND royalties.
Amendment 228 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of the relevant provisions of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to adopt the detailed requirements for the selection of evaluators and conciliators, as well as adopt the rules of procedure and Code of Conduct for evaluators and conciliators. The Commission should also adopt the technical rules for the selection of a sample of SEPs for essentiality checks and the methodology for the conduct of such essentiality checks by evaluators and peer evaluators. The Commission should also determine any administrative fees for its services in relation to the tasks under this Regulation and fees for the services evaluators, experts and conciliators, derogations thereof and payment methods and adapt them as necessary. The Commission should also determine the standards or parts thereof that have been published before the entry into force of this Regulation, for which SEPs can be registered. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council.45 __________________ 45 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council 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.)
Amendment 233 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 251 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Amendment 256 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. Where there is sufficient evidence that, as regards identified use cases of certain standards or parts thereof, SEP licensing negotiations on FRAND terms do not give rise to significant difficulties or inefficiencies affecting the functioning of the internal market, the Commission shall, after an appropriate consultation process, by means of a delegated act pursuant to Article 67, establish a list of such use cases, standards or parts thereof, for the purposes of paragraph 3.
Amendment 266 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘patent pool’ means an entity created by an agreement between consortium of at least two companies agreeing to cross-license patents relating two or more SEPa particular technology. The creation of a patent pool can save holders toand license one or more of their patents to es not only time, but also often offer better scrutiny on essentiality, more clarity on aggregate licensing fees and the license rates can be expected to be FRAND. Additionally, they can function as one- stop-shop solutiones another or to third parties;d should therefore be stimulated in its use.
Amendment 268 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Amendment 271 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18 a (new)
(18a) ‘Unitary Patent’ means a legal title that provides uniform protection across all participating countries on a one-stop- shop basis, providing huge cost advantages and reducing administrative burdens;
Amendment 272 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18 b (new)
(18b) ‘Unified Patent Court ’ means an agreement between EU countries to set up a single and specialised patent jurisdiction, used for resolving SEP disputes;
Amendment 273 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18 c (new)
(18c) ‘Unitary Patent Register’ means a register that contains patent holders’ commitment to license patents on FRAND terms;
Amendment 274 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18 d (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18 d (new)
(18d) ‘Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre’ means a centre that can be used to resolve SEP disputes, such as determining the essentiality of the patent(s) concerned and the appropriate FRAND licensing conditions. It offers support in the settlement of disputes relating to “classic” European patents and Unitary Patents. The Court may explore with the parties, the possibility to reach a settlement using the facilities of the Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre;
Amendment 280 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 284 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 286 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g – point i
Amendment 290 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article -4 (new)
Article -4 (new)
Article-4 European Patent Office 1. A Union register for SEPs ('the register') is established, in cooperation with the European Patent Office. 2. The essentiality check of standard essential patents shall be conducted, where necessary, as part of a patent application at the European Patent Office.
Amendment 291 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Amendment 295 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 296 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 300 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point f
(f) date of publication of information pursuant to Article 19(1) in conjunction with Article 14(7), Article 15(4) and Article 18(11);
Amendment 301 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point g
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point g
Amendment 302 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point i
Amendment 309 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 311 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point g
Amendment 312 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point h
Amendment 315 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point j
Amendment 330 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8
Article 8
Amendment 342 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 343 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 344 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 355 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) administering the registrations of SEPs, essentiality checks and conciliation proceedings pursuant to this Regulation;
Amendment 361 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 2 – title
Chapter 2 – title
Notification of a standard and an aggregate royalty
Amendment 368 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15
Article 15
Amendment 374 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16
Article 16
Amendment 378 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17
Article 17
Amendment 389 #
Amendment 421 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 425 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 6
Article 20 – paragraph 6
6. The request for registration will only be accepted following the payment of the registration fee by the SEP holder. The Commission shall determine the registration fee in the implementing act issued based on Art. 63(5). The registration fee shall include, in case of medium and large enterprises, the expected costs and fees of the essentiality check for SEPs selected pursuant to Article 29(1).
Amendment 426 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22
Article 22
Amendment 429 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Amendment 434 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 5
Article 22 – paragraph 5
Amendment 437 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Amendment 441 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 6
Article 23 – paragraph 6
Amendment 442 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 7
Article 23 – paragraph 7
Amendment 443 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24
Article 24
Amendment 455 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 457 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Such a request may be made at any time, except from the selection of the SEP for essentiality check pursuant to Article 29 until the publication of the result of the essentiality check in the register and database pursuant to Article 33(1).
Amendment 460 #
Amendment 461 #
Amendment 462 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Amendment 465 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. A conciliator shall conduct the following tasks:serve in a FRAND determination.
Amendment 468 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 471 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 474 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 477 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. The evaluators and conciliators shall adhere to a code of conduct.
Amendment 479 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Amendment 486 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) the requirements for evaluators or conciliators, including a Code of Conduct;
Amendment 489 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) the procedures pursuant to Articles 17, 18, 31 and 32 and Title VI.
Amendment 494 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. The competence centre shall establish a roster of suitable candidates for evaluators or conciliators. There may be different rosters of evaluators and conciliators depending on the technical area of their specialisation or expertise.
Amendment 498 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 3
3. Where the competence centre has not yet established roster of candidates evaluators or conciliators at the moment of the first registrations or FRAND determination, the competence centre shall invite ad hoc renowned experts who satisfy the requirements set out in the implementing act referred to in Article 26(5).
Amendment 500 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title V
Title V
Amendment 515 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 6
Article 29 – paragraph 6
Amendment 516 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 11
Article 29 – paragraph 11
Amendment 537 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 4
Article 34 – paragraph 4
Amendment 544 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 5
Article 34 – paragraph 5
Amendment 549 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2
Article 37 – paragraph 2
Amendment 554 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 2
2. The responding party shall notify the competence centre within 15 days from the receipt of the notification of the request for FRAND determination from the competence centre in accordance with paragraph (1). The response shall indicate whether the responding party agrees to the FRAND determination and whether it commits to comply with its outcome.
Amendment 558 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 38 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Where the responding party does not reply within the time limit laid down in paragraph (2) or informs the competence centre of its decision not to participate in the FRAND determination, or not to commit to comply with the outcome, the following shall apply:the competence centre shall terminate the FRAND determination.
Amendment 560 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 38 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 565 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 38 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 568 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 38 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 575 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 38 – paragraph 4 – point a
Amendment 580 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 38 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 583 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 38 – paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 586 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 38 – paragraph 4 – point d
Amendment 589 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 5
Article 38 – paragraph 5
Amendment 592 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 6
Article 38 – paragraph 6
Amendment 632 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 4
Article 45 – paragraph 4
Amendment 638 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 646 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 3
Article 46 – paragraph 3
Amendment 663 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 3
Article 50 – paragraph 3
3. When submitting suggestions for FRAND terms and conditions, the conciliator shall take into account the impact of the determination FRAND terms and conditions on the value chain and on the incentives to innovation of both the SEP holder and the stakeholders in the relevant value chain. To that end, the conciliator may rely on the expert opinion referred to in Article 18 or, in case of absence of such an opinion request additional information and hear experts or stakeholders.
Amendment 696 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In addition to the termination of the FRAND determination for reasons provided for Article 38(43), Article 44(3), Article 45(54), Article 46(2), point (b), Article 46(3) and Article 47(2), the FRAND determination shall be terminated in any of the following ways:
Amendment 707 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 4
Article 56 – paragraph 4
Amendment 710 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 5
Article 56 – paragraph 5
Amendment 734 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 a (new)
Article 61 a (new)
Article61a Judicial and financial support 1. Competent courts of Member States and the Unified Patent Court shall ensure that the court fees do not exceed the fee of registering a patent. 2. A relevant part of the patent application fee shall contribute to an insurance to ensure that the relevant natural and legal persons receive, under certain conditions, free of charge judicial support, such as a legal representative during court proceedings.
Amendment 740 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 63 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 743 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 63 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 744 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 63 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 747 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 63 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 749 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 63 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 750 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 63 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 756 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 66
Article 66
Amendment 775 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1
Article 72 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation shall only enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.after:
Amendment 776 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)
(a) the Commission has beyond reasonable doubt shown that the functioning of the current system causes major disruption in the internal market, and therefore justifying the measures proposed in this Regulation; and
Amendment 777 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point b (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point b (new)
(b) the European Patent Office has been consulted and following this consultation this Regulation has been amended accordingly; and
Amendment 778 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point c (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point c (new)
(c) the Unified Patent Court has been consulted and following this consultation this Regulation has been amended accordingly.
Amendment 779 #
2023/0133(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 8 #
2023/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
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).
Amendment 25 #
2023/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
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 and origin 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 country.
Amendment 91 #
2023/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2001/110/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point (a)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point (a)
(a) The country of origin where the honey has been harvested, which production methods used and composition of the honey 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;
Amendment 17 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expresses its deep concern at the uncertainty created by the review clause (Article 510) under Heading Five (Fisheries) of Part Two of the TCA, which will be applied four years after the end of the adjustment period; calls on the Commission to swiftly and steadfastly engage in negotiations foron a multiannual post-2026 agreement while keeping in mswiftly, steadfastly and transparently while ensurindg the stability and, economic viability ofand predictability for the sector; highlights that this agreement must be linked to the overall review of the TCA and must not allow further losses in shared quotas for the EU;
Amendment 21 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that, in order to ensure that the TCA is fully implemented, all relevant legal instruments should be employed and leveraged, including those related to market access, as well as all countervailing and response measures and dispute settlement mechanisms provided for by the TCA;
Amendment 25 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to assist Member States in making full use ofusing the funds under the BAR more quickly and to their full extend to promote and support the fisheries sector and the coastal communities affected and to compensate for the losses suffered, including those suffered by small-scale fisheries;
Amendment 36 #
2022/2188(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Expresses concern about the licencing of EU vessels and the lack of commitment by the UK to faithfully implement the TCA in this regard; urges the Commission to continue its efforts to come to an agreement on the unresolved licencing issues, including the level of access for licenced fishing vessels in the waters of the UK and the Crown Dependencies and as a consequence to develop a future licensing system jointly with the UK which works in practice;
Amendment 81 #
2022/2148(INI)
7. Encourages China and the countries with which it has signed fisheries agreements to strengthen their capacity to monitor, detect, prevent and respond to IUU fishing incidents; suggests thatcalls on the Commission shouldto provide technical support to that end;
Amendment 100 #
2022/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that the intensity of the Chinese fishing fleet’s activities is on the way to depleting stocks; takes the view that the status of targeted stocks should be ascertainientifcally assessed with a view to determining the level of exploitation;
Amendment 108 #
2022/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Asks the Commission to devise a strategy to address the fact that China is importing increasing amounts of fishmeal from the rest of the world; stresses that these imports coul, especially from countries along the coast of West Africa; stresses that these imports cause massive damage to the local fishing sector and jeopardise food security in Africa;
Amendment 125 #
2022/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Invites the EU and China to cooperate closely on the sustainable use of marine biological resources, on ocean governance - in particular in the fisheries sector - and in combating IUU fishing and implementing an adequate traceability system;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the opportunities offered in this connection by a short biogenic carbon cycle together with stockbreeding; points to the importance of the latest scientific findings in challenging false and outdated assumptions about the short biogenic carbon cycle and methane when it comes to ensuring the success of future European carbon cycle policies1a; _________________ 1a Allen, M. R. et al. (2018). A solution to the misrepresentations of CO2-equivalent emissions of short-lived climate pollutants under ambitious mitigation. Npj Climate and Atmospheric Science doi.org/10.1038/s41612-018-0026-8
Amendment 136 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines the resulting opportunities for cultivation under glass, for example by increasing CO2 concentrations in greenhouses to speed up growth; points out that, thanks to carbon capture and utilisation (CCU), for every tonne of industrial CO2 channelled into greenhouses, the emission of 0.91-0.95 tonnes of CO2 from the cultivation of ornamental plants, vegetables and fruit is actually prevented; regrets that this reduction in emissions is not yet being factored in; urges the Commission and Member States to re-examine this omission in connection with closed-loop carbon cycle and carbon farming policies;
Amendment 169 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Amendment 82 #
2022/2040(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to submit legislative measures in order to secure strategic stocks of basic foodstuffs at the level of the Member States to prevent food crisis in the EU. If needed, these stocks could be used by World Food Programme to mitigate severe food crises in third countries;
Amendment 88 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas most recent data gathered under Article 17 of the Habitats Directive indicates that only 4920 % of forests habitats have a good conservation statusare not in good conditions and need to be improved; whereas focusing solely on aggregated data might be insufficient to identify and address key information on the most urgent issues and it is therefore necessary to consult more specific indicators on trends in condition and pressures; whereas these indicators do not support an overall negative assessment of the state of the EU’s forests, but show both positive and negative trends that require nuanced responses;
Amendment 149 #
2022/2016(INI)
2. Recognises that in line with Sustainable Forest Management the maintenance and protectionstrengthening of healthy and resilient forests is aone of the fundamental goals of all actors in forestry and the forest-based value chain, as well a key priority for people in the EU;
Amendment 165 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned by the quickly increasing climate related pressure on the EU’s forests and their habitats and stresses the urgent need to increase forest adaptation to climate change and ecosystem resilience;
Amendment 187 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises the complexity of assessing the state of forests, as well as the uneven availability and qualgiven the diversity of data available and therefore stresses the need for continuous policy and scientific dialogue at all levels to improve data collection and if possible its harmonisation;
Amendment 195 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that the strategy and its implementation must align with the work undertaken inat pan-European level by FOREST EUROPE and other international forums, such as FOREST EUROPE andganisations, such as the Food and Agriculture Organization, and should avoid duplicating work; further believes that, given the EU’s strong commitment to promoting the sustainable production and use of resources globally, the strategy should be implemented in such a way as to serve as a model of best practices;
Amendment 213 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises the key role of forests in protecting the climate and biodiversity; uUnderlines that the multi-functional role of forests comprises multiple socioeconomic functions, such as the, climate and environmental functions, such as the conservation of biodiversity, climate change mitigation and provision of renewable raw materials, which leads to jobs and economic growth in rural areas, the provision of clean water and air, protection against natural hazards and recreational value; stresses that the implementation of the strategy must ensure a balanced provision of all services and maintain and enhance competitiveness and innovation; underlines that the successful provision of services requires sustainable active management;
Amendment 226 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that forests contribute to climate change mitigation via carbon sequestration, carbon storage and the substitution of wood and wood products for fossil fuels and derivefossil resources by wood and wood products; notes that on substitution the strategy has a particular focus on storage in the construction sector and believes its implementation should support a broader use of different options for substitution, in line with the goals of the bioeconomy strategycluding short-lived wood products, in line with the goals of the EU climate policy, the EU bioeconomy strategy and the reality of forest management;
Amendment 238 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights that for wood-based products to contribute optimally to climate change mitigation and a circular economy requires that they be used in the most efficient and sustainable way; believes that the cascading principle8 iscould be a good guideline for efficient use, but must not use a static approach and therefore must be adjusted regularly to reflect innovative uses and should be decided on economic basis and on operational level; stresses that a well-functioning, un-distorted market incentivises the efficient use of wood- based resources; _________________ 8 As outlined in the Commission’s ‘Guidance on cascading use of biomass with selected good practice examples on woody biomass’.
Amendment 255 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the importance of a reliable supply of wood, wood-based products and forest-based biomass to achieve the EU’sa sustainability goals andle bioeconomy; notes that the demand is expected to continue to grow and that the sustainable use of locally produced wood should be encouraged to meet this demand; believes that the EU’s forestry sector provide the most sustainably sourced raw materials; calls on the Commission to consider displacement effectleakage effects and substitution effects of fossil and non-renewable materials and monitor any effects on the availability of wood following the implementation of measures under the strategy;
Amendment 280 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes note of the Commission’s announcement on developing additional voluntary indicators and threshold values for sustainable forest management; underlines the need to align the Commission’s work with that of FOREST EUROPE and the Food and Agriculture Organization, as well as to engage with the Member States and forest owners and managers to ensure that indicators and value ranges are fit-for-purpose for their application at the local level under specific bio-geographic conditions; reminds that FOREST EUROPE has set a think tank on sustainable forest management as part of the ongoing four-year working program and that any EU work related to this subject should be aligned with this ongoing work since the Commission and all EU Members States are among Forest Europe signatories;
Amendment 303 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights that pressure on forests from natural disasters and other natural disturbances is being increasingly intensified by climate change and that strengthening forests’ resilienceadaption and resilience by active management is a matter of urgency; notes the role that restoration and afforestation can play in strengthening resilience and enhancing biodiversity; notes that sustainable forest management consists of a broad array of actions and adaptive practices, many of which can play a key role in climate mitigation;
Amendment 332 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Takes note of the ongoing work on guidance for ‘closer-to-nature’ forestry by the Working Group on Forests and Nature; believes that to ensure added value, guidance on this concept should incorporate results-oriented, scientifically and locally proven sustainable forest management practices to give forest owners and managers the tools to yield connections and cooperation on better integrating biodiversity protection with improved management practices;
Amendment 355 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Welcomes that the Commission guidance on new protected areas acknowledges the need for certain ongoing activities, for example, ungulate management through hunting to protect a wide range of forest habitat types;
Amendment 389 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that the European agricultural fund for rural development is the main source of support for forestry measures; further notes that between 2014 and 2020, Member States only spent 49 % of the available funds, and that the Commission has identified administrative burden, insufficient attractiveness of the premiums and a lack of advisory services as reasons for this low usage and that this should be taken into account when adopting the new CAP strategic plans; highlights the need to include concrete and attractive interventions and measures to enhance sustainable forest management and the multifunctional role of forests in EU in the CAP strategic plans;
Amendment 407 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Points out that the forestry sector operates primarily as a market-based sector; stresses that putting a stronger emphasis on other ecosystem services should not lead to an increased dependency on subsidies and encouragesupports the Commission and Member States to further pursue the development of voluntary market-based payment for ecosystem services schemes, such as carbon farming;
Amendment 418 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Acknowledges the important contribution of existing certification schemes to the further uptake of sustainable forest management; takes note of the Commission’s announcement on developing a voluntary ‘closer-to-nature’ certification scheme; encourages the Commission to cooperate with existing certification schemes and believes that to create added value, the voluntary certification must offer forest owners a sufficient price premium for the provision of ecosystem services;
Amendment 427 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights that to unlock the full potential of forests to contribute to climate and circular economy targets, further research, innovation and development in the field of forest management, in particular adaptation to climate change and bio-based alternatives to fossil-based products are required and should be incentivised; underlines that a predictable and stable regulatory environment is a precondition to attracting investments;
Amendment 438 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the implementation of the strategy must focus on enabling small- holders to continue delivering on the multiple forest functions and calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that support programmes, voluntary payment for ecosystem services schemes and research funding are attractive and easily accessible;
Amendment 471 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Believes that in order to ensure the availability of high-quality data, remote sensing technologies must be combined and proof checked with data acquired by ground-based monitoring and must be interpreted in close cooperation with local experts and that EU legislation should be based in situ on national and regional forest inventories and should encompass appropriate financial means to get access to data and to contribute to their acquisition;
Amendment 480 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Takes note of the idea to introduce strategic plans for forests under the framework on forest observation, reporting and data collection; further notes that several Member States already have national strategies for forests in place and that this proposal could increase administrative burden and costs; highlights that the ultimate goal and need of preparing such plans should be clarified; stresses that such plans must remain under the entire decision making of Members States or competent regional authorities;
Amendment 493 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Believes that due to the multi- functional contribution of forests to high- level EU goals and the different administrative levels and stakeholder groups involved, the cornerstones of the strategy’s implementation must be close cooperation and the exchange of best practices with national and regional experts, stakeholders, forest owners and managers, scientists and civil society; underlines that governance must take EU and Member State engagement in international processes into account;
Amendment 501 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Highlights the importance of the Standing Forestry Committee as athe main forum for discussing EU policies that impact the forestry sector; believes that to achieve policy alignmentcoherence, the Commission should increase dialogue between the Standing Forestry Committee and other expert groups;
Amendment 506 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Highlights the importance of the Civil Dialogue Group on Forestry and Cork to properly involve stakeholders in the development and implementation of EU forest-related policies;
Amendment 511 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes the extensive overlap and sometimes contradicting objectives among policies and legislation that impact forests and the forestry sector and stresses the importance of aligning themcoherence;
Amendment 519 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Expresses its concern about reportthe global problems of illegal logging and land use change and calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase their efforts to effectively implement relevant national and EU legislation;
Amendment 521 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Underlines that the achievement of the Strategy’s goals depends on measures that are adapted to local conditions and challenges; therefore, calls on the Commission and Member States to facilitate the exchange of best practices at all levels and to strengthen stakeholder dialogue, particularly including forest owners and managers, science and civil society groups;
Amendment 9 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the European industry and SMEs are the foundation of the EU and its success; emphasises that the twin transition needs the involvement of European industry; underlines the need to fully support the industrial sector and SMEs in the twin transition by providing them i.e. with easier access to finance; and sufficient funds and support for R&;D and innovation; a large scale change can only be achieved if the necessary incentives are provided for innovative climate and digital solutions.
Amendment 17 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned that both the current and the proposed EU legislation envisages too many administrative and bureaucratic hurdles for EU businesses; calls on the Commission to fully implement the principles of better regulation and ‘think small first’ in its legislative work, especially concerning the energy transition sector and export oriented economic areas;
Amendment 23 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. reiterates its position to the Commission from its resolution of December 16th 2020 to adopt a roadmap for better regulation; notes that several Member States have set quantitative targets of up to 30% for reduction of administrative burden and calls on the Commission to set ambitious and binding quantitative and qualitative targets of at least 30% reduction of regulatory burden.
Amendment 27 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that for the EU to keep a prominent place in the world economy as well as regain a strong position in important global supply chains and to be competitive in open markets, every sector must receive sufficient support in developing its respective technological base, and in promoting theincreasing and facilitating research and innovation efforts carried out by public and private stakeholders;
Amendment 30 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Welcomes the intention of the Commission to issue guidance on public procurement; emphasises that public procurement is an indispensable instrument for national and economic security; stresses in this regard the need to signal to third countries that European public procurement markets will remain open whilst focusing efforts toward creating a level-playing field as well as toward limiting bureaucratic burdens for economic operators and contracting authorities.
Amendment 33 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the key European policy goals1 remain unchanged in spite of recent developments at international level; in particular in regard to Putin’s war in the Ukraine. _________________ 1 https://ec.europa.eu/info/priorities-and- goals_en.
Amendment 41 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for further negotiations to secure future-oriented, modern trade agreements and to continue with the reform of the World Trade Organization; points out that trade and access to third markets are crucial in supporting the EU’s economic recovery due to the Covid pandemic and resilience, with the aim of strengthening the EU’s autonomy, diversifying its supply chains and guaranteeing its independence from any single producer, especially concerning raw and intermediate products and materials;
Amendment 49 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Strongly insists that the fight against illicit trade and the prevention of unfair competition, as well as strategic investment and takeovers by hostile actors, must remain a key priority in order to safeguard the EU industrial autonomy and competitiveness;
Amendment 64 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to commence negotiations on trade and cooperation agreements with possible international partners for the production and trade of sustainable hydrogen in order to ensure the future supply of renewable fuels of non-biological origin to the EU's industry, heating and transport sectors;
Amendment 68 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Stresses the need to upgrade and expand the existing EU gas infrastructure, including the necessary terminals with sufficient capacity to enable the import and transport of ammonia and hydrogen across the Union in order to enable the hydrogen economy;
Amendment 96 #
2022/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to promote, within the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFF), a commitment to co-management models for fisheries and producer organisations with adequate funding;
Amendment 99 #
2022/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. highlights that producer organisations are important too for the success of fisheries management since they have a bottom up approach which emphasizes community participation and grassroots movements;
Amendment 90 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In line with the Green Deal33, the new Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP)34 commits to reinforcing the essential requirements for packaging in view of making all packaging reusable or recyclable by 2030, and to consider other measures to reduce (over)packaging and packaging waste (without bringing about food waste in the process), drive design for re-use and recyclability of packaging, reduce the complexity of packaging materials and introduce requirements for recycled content in plastic packaging. It commits the Commission to assess the feasibility of Union-wide labelling that facilitates the correct separation of packaging waste at source. _________________ 33 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM%3A2019%3 A640%3AFIN 34 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM:2020:98:FIN &WT.mc_id=Twitter
Amendment 102 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) This Regulation complements Regulation [Ecodesign for Sustainable Products]40, under which packaging is not addressed as a specific product category. However, it should be recalled that with respect to specific products, delegated acts adopted on the basis of Regulation [Ecodesign for Sustainable Products] may establish additional or more detailed requirements for their packaging, in particular in relation to packaging minimisation, without this resulting in food waste, when design or re-design of products can lead to environmentally less impactful packaging. _________________ 40https://ec.europa.eu/info/energy-climate- change-environment/standards-tools-and- labels/products-labelling-rules-and- requirements/sustainable- products/ecodesign-sustainable- products_en
Amendment 108 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In line with the waste hierarchy set out in Article 4(2) of Directive 2008/98/EC, and in line with life-cycle thinking to deliver the best overall environmental outcome, the measures provided for under this Regulation aim at reducing the amount of packaging placed on the market in terms of its volume and weight, and preventing the generation of packaging waste, especially through packaging minimisation without this leading to unnecessary food waste, avoiding packaging where it is not needed, and increased re-use of packaging. In addition, the measures aim at increasing the use of recycled content in packaging, especially in plastic packaging where the uptake of recycled content is very low, as well as higher recycling rates for all packaging and high quality of the resulting secondary raw materials while reducing other forms of recovery and final disposal.
Amendment 149 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Packaging should be designed so as to minimise its volume and weight while maintaining its ability to perform the packaging functions. The manufacturer of packaging should assess the packaging against the performance criteria, as listed in Annex IV of this Regulation. In view of the objective of this Regulation to reduce packaging and packaging waste generation, without causing food wastage in the process, and to improve circularity of packaging across the internal market, it is appropriate to further specify the existing criteria and to make them more stringent. The list of the packaging performance criteria, as listed in the existing harmonised standard EN 13428:2000 57 , should therefore be modified. While marketing and consumer acceptance remain relevant for packaging design, they should not be part of performance criteria justifying on their own additional packaging weight and volume. However, this should not compromise product specifications for craft and industrial products and food and agricultural products that are registered and protected under the EU geographical indication protection scheme, as part of the Union’s objective to protect cultural heritage and traditional know-how. On the other hand, recyclability, the use of recycled content, and re-use may justify additional packaging weight or volume, and should be added to the performance criteria. Packaging with double walls, false bottoms and other characteristics only aimed to increase the perceived product volume should not be placed on the market, as it does not meet the requirement for packaging minimisation. The same rule should apply to superfluous packaging not necessary for ensuring packaging functionality. _________________ 57 Packaging – Requirements specific to manufacturing and composition – Prevention by source reduction.
Amendment 155 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) In order to inform end-users about reusability, availability of systems for re- use and location of collection points as regards reusable packaging, such packaging should bear a QR code or other data carrier that provides such information. The QR code should also facilitate tracking and the calculation of trips and rotations. All information that consumers can find through the QR code should be available in all EU languages, so that every consumer in Europe receives the correct information. In addition, reusable sales packaging should be clearly identified at the point of sale.
Amendment 156 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) In order to safeguard the functioning of the internal market and create a level playing field, it is necessary to ensure that packagingroducts from third countries entering the Union market comply with this Regulation, whether imported as self- standing packaging or in a packaged product. In particular, it is necessary to ensure that appropriate conformity assessment procedures have been carried out by manufacturers with regard to that packaging. Importers should therefore ensure that the packaging they place on the market comply with those requirements and that documentation drawn up by manufacturers are available for inspection by the competent national authorities.
Amendment 158 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60
Recital 60
(60) The problem of excessive packaging waste generation cannot be fully addressed by setting obligations on packaging design. For certain packaging types, obligations to reduce the empty space should be set on economic operators in terms of reducing the empty space when using such packaging without this affecting the quality of the packaged product. In case of grouped, transport and e-commerce packaging used for supply of products to final distributors or end user, the empty space ration should not exceed 40 %. In line with the waste hierarchy, it should be possible for economic operators using sales packaging as e-commerce packaging to be exempted from this obligation.
Amendment 164 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) In order to ensure a high level of environmental protection in the internal market as well as a high level of food safety and hygiene, and facilitate the achievement of the packaging waste prevention targets, unnecessary or avoidable packaging should not be allowed to be placed on the market. The list of such packaging formats is provided in Annex V of this Regulation. In order to adapt the list to the technical and scientific progress the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to amend the list, provided that such amendments are scientifically justified and take into account the availability of suitable alternatives.
Amendment 237 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. To ensure human health and safety, there should be a European ban on packaging that can leak harmful inks and mineral oils and other carcinogens.
Amendment 353 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Food packaging must be designed in such a way that it can ensure the quality and shelf life of the packaged product, thereby preventing unnecessary food waste, regardless of the size or weight of the product being packaged.
Amendment 365 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. From [OP: Please insert the date = 48 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], packaging shall bear a label on packaging reusability and a QR code or other type of digital data carrier that provides further information on packaging reusability including the availability of a system for re-use and of collection points, and that facilitates the tracking of the packaging and the calculation of trips and rotations. All information that consumers can find through the QR code should be available in all EU languages, so that every consumer in Europe receives the correct information. In addition, reusable sales packaging shall be clearly identified and distinguished from single use packaging at the point of sale.
Amendment 404 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 58 to amend Annex V in order to adapt it to technical and scientific progress with the objective to reducing packaging waste. When adopting those delegated acts, the Commission shall consider the potential of the restrictions on the use of specific packaging formats to reduce the packaging waste generated while ensuring an overall positive environmental impact, and eliminating unnecessary food waste, and shall take into account the availability of alternative packaging solutions that meet requirements set out in legislation applicable to contact sensitive packaging, as well as their capability to prevent microbiological contamination of the packaged product.
Amendment 554 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. For Member States that need additional support in the transition to the harmonised rules on packaging waste, a platform and/or toolbox should be created on the part of the European Commission to help Member States enable the reduction of packaging waste.
Amendment 560 #
2022/0396(COD)
1a. The European Commission will ensure that a toolbox is made available to support Member States, where necessary, in setting up systems for the return and separate collection of all end-user packaging waste.
Amendment 585 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 55 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 606 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – Part I – point 1
Annex IV – Part I – point 1
1. Product protection: packaging design shall ensure the product protection from the point of packaging or filling until the end use, with a view to prevent significant product damage, loss, deterioration or waste and ensure that the quality of the product is maintained. Requirements may consist of protection against mechanical or chemical damage, vibration, compression, humidity, moisture loss, light, oxygen, microbiological infection, pest, deterioration of organoleptic properties, etc. and include references to specific legislation setting out requirements on product quality.
Amendment 638 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – table 1 – row 2
Annex V – table 1 – row 2
Amendment 97 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) This Regulation should set out the requirements under which carbon removals should be eligible for certification under the Union certification framework. To this end, carbon removals should be quantified in an accurate and robust way; and they should be generated only by carbon removal activities that generate a net carbon removal benefit, are additional, aim to ensure long-term storage of carbon, and have a neutral impact ordo minimal harm to or generate co- benefit ons for sustainability objectives. Furthermore, carbon removals should be subject to independent third-party auditing in order to ensure the credibility and reliability of the certification process. Mandatory Union carbon pricing rules established through Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 are in place which regulate the treatment of emissions from activities covered by that Directive. This Regulation should be without prejudice to Directive 2003/87/EC, except in relation to the certification of removals of emissions from sustainable biomass which are zero-rated in accordance with Annex IV thereto. __________________ 26 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
Amendment 131 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Atmospheric and biogenic carbon that is captured and stored through a carbon removal activity risks being released back into the atmosphere (e.g. reversal) due to natural or anthropogenic causes. Therefore, operators should take all relevant preventive measures to mitigate those risks and duly monitor that carbon continues to be stored over the monitoring period laid down for the relevant carbon removal activity. The validity of the certified carbon removals should depend on the expected duration of the storage and the different risks of reversal associated with the given carbon removal activity. Activities that store carbon in geological formations provide enough certainties on the very long-term duration of several centuries for the stored carbon and can be considered as providing permanent storage of carbon. Carbon farming or carbon storage in products are more exposed to the risk of voluntary or involuntary release of carbon into the atmosphere. To account for this risk, the validity of the certified carbon removals generated by carbon farming and carbon storage in products should be subject to an expiry date matching with the end of the relevant monitoring period. Thereafter, the carbon should be assumed to be released into the atmosphere, unless the economic operator proves the maintenance of the carbon storage through uninterrupted monitoring activities.
Amendment 134 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In addition to measures taken to minimise the risk of carbon release into the atmosphere during the monitoring period, appropriate liability mechanisms should be introduced to address cases of reversal. Such mechanisms could include e.g. discounting of carbon removal units, mutual funds, collective buffers or accounts of carbon removal units, and up- front insurance mechanisms. Since liability mechanisms in respect of geological storage and CO2 leakage, and relevant corrective measures have already been laid down by Directive 2003/87/EC and Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council27 , those liability mechanisms and corrective measures should apply to avoid double regulation. __________________ 27 Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the geological storage of carbon dioxide and amending Council Directive 85/337/EEC, European Parliament and Council Directives 2000/60/EC, 2001/80/EC, 2004/35/EC, 2006/12/EC, 2008/1/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 114).
Amendment 143 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Carbon removal activities have a strong potential to deliver win-win solutions for sustainability, even if trade- offs cannot be excluded. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish minimum sustainability requirements to ensure that carbon removal activities have a neutral impactdo minimal harm to or generate co-benefits for the sustainability objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the transition to a circular economy, and pollution prevention and control. Those sustainability requirements should, as appropriate, and taking into consideration local conditions, build on the technical screening criteria for Do Not Significant Harm concerning forestry activities and underground permanent geological storage of CO2, laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/213928 , and on the sustainability criteria for forest and agriculture biomass raw material laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . Practices, such as forest monocultures, that produce harmful effects for biodiversity should not be eligible for certification. __________________ 28 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the 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 (OJ L 442, 9.12.2021, p. 1). 29 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).
Amendment 144 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Carbon removal activities have a strong potential to deliver win-win solutions for sustainability, even if trade- offs cannot be excluded. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish minimum sustainability requirements to ensure that carbon removal activities have a neutral impact or generate co-benefits for the sustainability objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the transition to a circular economy, and pollution prevention and control. Those sustainability requirements should, as appropriate, and taking into consideration local conditions, build one consistent with the technical screening criteria for Do Not Significant Harm concerning forestry activities and underground permanent geological storage of CO2, laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/213928 , and on the sustainability criteria for forest and agriculture biomass raw material laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . Practices, such as forest monocultures, that produce harmful effects for biodiversity should not be eligible for certification. __________________ 28 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the 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 (OJ L 442, 9.12.2021, p. 1). 29 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).
Amendment 145 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Carbon removal activities have a strong potential to deliver win-win solutions for sustainability, even if trade- offs cannot be excluded. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish minimum sustainability requirements to ensure that carbon removal activities have a neutral impact or generate co-benefits for the sustainability objectives of climate change mitigation and adaptation, the protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems, the sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, the transition to a circular economy, and pollution prevention and control. Those sustainability requirements should, as appropriate, and taking into consideration local conditions, build one consistent with the technical screening criteria for Do Not Significant Harm concerning forestry activities and underground permanent geological storage of CO2, laid down in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/213928 , and on the sustainability criteria for forest and agriculture biomass raw material laid down in Article 29 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . Practices, such as forest monocultures, that produce harmful effects for biodiversity should not be eligible for certification. __________________ 28 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the 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 (OJ L 442, 9.12.2021, p. 1). 29 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).
Amendment 215 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) quality criteria for carbon removal activities that take place in the Union;
Amendment 216 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) quality criteria for carbon removal activities that take place in the Union;
Amendment 244 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) ‘operator’ means any legal or physical person who operates or controls a carbon removal activity, or to whom decisive economic power over the technical functioning of the activity has been delegated. In order to receive a carbon farming payment an operator is a farmer as defined under Article 3(1) of Reg 22215/2021 or a forest owner or manager as defined by national legislation, who can demonstrate a long term control of the land for the duration of the scheme and is located in proximity to the land to enable appropriate management;
Amendment 246 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i (new)
i) Each carbon farming scheme should be linked to the specific parcels of land benefitting from the scheme on the Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS).
Amendment 252 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) ‘permanent carbon storage’ means a carbon removal activity that, under normal circumstances and using appropriate management practices, stores atmospheric or biogenic carbon for several centuriesa significant period of time, including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, biochar carbon removal and direct air carbon capture and storage;
Amendment 255 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) ‘permanent carbon storage’ means a carbon removal activity that, under normal circumstances and using appropriate management practices, stores atmospheric or biogenic carbon for several centuriesa significant period of time, including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage and direct air carbon capture and storage;
Amendment 261 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) ‘carbon farming’ means a carbon removal activity related to land management that results in the increase of carbon storage in living biomass, dead organic matter and soils by enhancing carbon capture and/or reducing the release of carbon to the atmosphere or other such activities that reduce the scope 1-3 emissions or displaced use of fossil fuels including solar, anaerobic digestion and the addition of biochar to soil;
Amendment 315 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. A carbon farming initiative can reward farms for i. a scheme that captures carbon; or ii. a scheme that achieves emission reductions.
Amendment 319 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. All verified carbon farming certification schemes should be progressed in a timely manner, with no priority given to any particular methodology or sector.
Amendment 320 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. As part of the approval of a carbon farming certification scheme, the actor should demonstrate that they have minimised the bureaucratic burden for land managers.
Amendment 324 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. The baseline shall correspond to the standard carbon removal or reduction performance of comparable activities in similar social, economic, environmental and technological circumstances and take into account the geographical context.
Amendment 328 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. By way of derogation from paragraph 5, where duly justqualified, the baselinecarbon value of the action may be based on the individual carbon removal performance of that activity or on the verification of actual individual carbon stocks by an independent body.
Amendment 331 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Additional carbon credit values can be rewarded where further benefits, such as biodiversity, can be verified by an independent body.
Amendment 332 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Enhanced carbon farming premium can be achieved by further actions that show improvement in other environmental indicators, such as improved biodiversity or measures that reduce the use of fossil fuels such as the installation of solar panels.
Amendment 333 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Carbon farming certification schemes should also reward farmers for actions reducing their carbon footprint in other emission target categories such as LULUCF, energy and waste.
Amendment 334 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 d (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. More than one carbon farming scheme can be operated on a single land parcel as long as both schemes are independently verified and avoid double counting.
Amendment 335 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 e (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 6 e (new)
6 e. Where a farmer or land manager works in conjunction with a downstream food processor to offset that food processor’s scope 3 emissions, they can be rewarded for this through a carbon farming certification scheme.
Amendment 336 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 f (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 6 f (new)
6 f. Early movers should not be disadvantaged if they can adequately demonstrate the MRV of the carbon farming activity.
Amendment 366 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Commission shall provide funding for the establishment of carbon baselines and MRV as a public service, in recognition of the public good that is achieved through the locking of carbon in soils.
Amendment 377 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) they shall be subject to appropriate liability mechanisms in order to address any release of the stored carbon occurring during the monitoring period with the exception of where force majeure applies. Such circumstances may be protected through a mutual fund or insurance mechanism.
Amendment 379 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i (new)
i) Where public policy, in the public interest, mandates farmers to conduct an activity that reduces their carbon stocks, the farmer will not be held liable for the impact on carbon stocks of such required activities.
Amendment 397 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. A carbon removal activity shall have a neutral impact ondo minimal harm to or generate co- benefits for all the following sustainability objectives:
Amendment 429 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Where an operator or group of operators report co-benefits that contribute to the sustainability objectives referred to in paragraph 1 beyond the minimum sustainability requirements referred to in paragraph 2, they shall comply with the certification methodologies set out in delegated acts referred to in Article 8. The certification methodologies shall incentivise as much as possible the generation of co-benefits going beyond the minimum sustainability requirements, in particular for the objective referred to in paragraph 1, point (f) and provide additional reward for such co-benefits.
Amendment 437 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission is empowermandated to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 to establish the technical certification methodologies referred to in paragraph 1 for activities related to permanent carbon storage, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. Those certification methodologies shall include at least the elements set out in Annex I. Operators are entitled to seek approval for new technical certification methodologies as appropriate.
Amendment 443 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point i (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point i (new)
(i) The Commission should regularly put out a call for proposals of new technologies and regularly review the list of approved technologies to ensure BATS are deployed at all times.
Amendment 453 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the objective of minimising administrative burden for operators, particularly for small-scale carbon farming operators; In developing a carbon certification scheme, operators should ensure that the administrative burden on land managers is minimal, to enable greater uptake.
Amendment 455 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(d a) the Commission shall provide a framework for other international certification schemes to achieve equivalence that enables them to align with EU certification standards.
Amendment 463 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. To apply for a certification of compliance with this Regulation, an operator or a group of operators shall submit an application to a certification scheme. Upon acceptance of that application, the operator or a group of operators shall submit to a certification body a comprehensive description of the carbon removal activity, including the certification methodology applied to assess compliance with Articles 4 to 7, the expected total carbon removals and net carbon removal benefit. Groups of operators shall also specify how advisory services on carbon removal activities are provided and shall specify how they propose to minimise the administrative burden for land managers, in particular to small-scale carbon farming operators.
Amendment 474 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission mayshall adopt implementing acts to set out the structure, format, technical details of the comprehensive description of the carbon removal activity referred to in paragraph 1, and of the certification and re-certification audit reports referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 17.
Amendment 482 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. A framework will be developed ensuring consistency across Member States to enable the operation of a common certification scheme across the Union.
Amendment 483 #
2022/0394(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. The carbon farming model should work to establish a compatible system in countries that are willing to align with EU standards, such as Norway and Northern Ireland.
Amendment 76 #
2022/0269(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), forced labour affects 128,000 fishers worldwide, although the number of unreported cases is likely to be much higher due to the challenges of recording in the fisheries sector. Unfortunately, only eight Member States have ratified the ILO Convention C188 - “Work in Fishing Convention (2007), it is therefore advised that the remaining nineteen Member States ratify as soon as possible.
Amendment 110 #
2022/0269(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), forced labour affects 128,000 fishers worldwide, although the number of unreported cases is likely to be much higher due to the challenges of recording in the fisheries sector. Unfortunately, only eight Member States have ratified the ILO Convention C188 - “Work in Fishing Convention (2007), it is therefore advised that the remaining nineteen Member States ratify it as soon as possible.
Amendment 2 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the economic, social and environmental aspects of fisheries, aquaculture and maritime affairs; stresses their vital role in ensuring global food safety and resilience of food systems, but also in boosting the development of the sustainable blue economy and their contribution to developing and revitalising coastal areas; Takes the view that maintaining the competitive position of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors must go hand in hand with achieving social, environmental and economic objectives set out in the CFP as well as in the Green Deal and subsequent strategies respecting the outcome of impact assessments and stakeholder consultations;
Amendment 10 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that Russia’s military aggression has led to significant disruptions in trade flows and an increase in energy prices requiring the use of European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) crisis measures; calls on the Commission to further increase such efforts with the aim of compensating the sharp increase of fuel prices and other additional costs with a maximum of flexibility, which since March 2022 have doubled compared to the average price in 2021; welcomes the amending of the EMFF regulation1 [1]aiming at alleviating the consequences of the war on the sector and on the markets; _________________ 1 COM(2022)179 final
Amendment 25 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Insists on the necessity to improve scientific and technical knowledge to ensure the most reliable research-based solutions; reiterates the importance of ensuring sufficient financial resources for the collection, management, use and exchange of data in the fisheries sector; and to invest in research on selective fishing techniques
Amendment 26 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Urges the Commission to publish a detailed report on the re-programming of unspent EMFF and EMFAF allocations; is alarmed by the fact that 3 513,83 [1]million EUR related to the EMFF programme in the period 2014 – 2020 remains to be paid or reimbursed as of 31 December 2021 and that 14% of the funds still need to be allocated; invites the Members States and the Commission to urgently adopt the operational programmes under the EMFAF; _________________ 3 https://cohesiondata.ec.europa.eu/funds/em ff and to increase the paying out and flexibility of allocating these unspent funds
Amendment 29 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Draws attention to the international dimension of the CFP and its economic, social and environmental benefits and calls on the Commission to devote adequate resources to Oceans governance; stresses the importance of international cooperation, transparency, traceability and level playing field to achieve EU’s commitments;
Amendment 36 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that generational renewal is one of the European fishing sector’s priorities; invites Member States to draw on the EMFAF to finance the introduction of programmes specifically designed to help young people to take up careers in fisheries, to make the sector more diverse and to encourage people from under- represented groups, particularly women, to join the sector; Calls, in this regard in addition, on the Commission to support the mobilisation of budgetary resources to improve the working conditions on board fishing vessels, and for the implementation of projects to support the creation of an association of young European fishers;
Amendment 104 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
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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].
Amendment 141 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 149 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
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 to tackle pollution applying the polluter pays principle, suggesting additional costs at farm level associated with sustainable production are to be reflected in the consumer prices. Citizens also 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.
Amendment 168 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
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 20305. The reduction in the use of chemical plant protection products is expected to significantly reduce occupational safety and health risks for professional users.
Amendment 175 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 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 flexibility when setting their own binding national targets (“national 20305 reduction targets”). Intensity of use isand risk should best measured by dividing the total quantity of active substances placed on the market, and therefore through a scientifically justified formula, taking into account the Member State and particular conditions of the farm, such as technical and mechanical solutions present to reduce risk. In closed farming systems, like greenhouseds, in the form of plant protection products in a particular Member State by the surface area over which the active substances were appliedthe impact on the environment is much lower and not related to products placed on the market. Therefore, in controlled agriculture environment systems, the use is to be measured per unit product rather than use per hectare. 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. However, intensity in the use may depend on the unavailability or availability of alternative non-chemical or low-risk products and tools. 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 20305 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 20305 reduction targets, whilst taking into account the availability of suitable alternatives. In addition, in order to give recognition to past efforts by Member States, they should also bare allowed to take into account historical progress prior to the adoption of the Farm to Fork Strategy when setting national 20305 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 20305 reduction targets, while also taking account of their intensity 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 20305 reduction targets. TMember States overseas countries, territories and public bodies, 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 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 20305 national reduction target before 20305, it shouldwill 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 20305 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.
Amendment 192 #
2022/0196(COD)
(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 20305 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 20305 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.
Amendment 202 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In order to achieve the Union-wide reduction targets (‘Union 20305 reduction targets’) as well as national 20305 reduction targets, it is necessary to increase the availability and use of biological control and other non-chemical alternativ, accessibility, affordability and use of low-risk alternatives, biological control and other non-chemical alternatives such as new breeding, technological, and precision techniques. Availability of these alternatives will incentivise the adoption of low chemical pesticide- input pest management practices such as organic farming.
Amendment 217 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
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 20305 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 20305 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.
Amendment 242 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
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 protecte to be defined at Member State level and ion accordance with Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council67and Council Directive 92/43/EEC68 case-by-case basis considering the particular conditions of each Member State. If high-risk plant protection products are used in areas used by the general public. If plant protection products are used in areas used by the general public, the possibility of exposure of humans to such plant protection products iscan be high. In order to protect human health and the environment, a Member State may prohibit or restrict the use of plant protection products in sensitive areas and within 3 metres of such areas, should therefore be. If a physical buffer zone, such as in the case of a greenhouse, is already present, no addition buffer zone will be required. When prohibited.D, derogations from the prohibition should onlybe allowed under certain conditions and on a case-by- case basis. _________________ 67 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November for plant protection products authorised in accordance with Regulation 1107/2009 onfor the conservtinuation 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)existing agricultural activities, or under certain conditions, existing national legislation and on a case-by-case basis.
Amendment 272 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
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 and newharmonised risk indicators , based on actual usage of pesticides,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 minimum ofthree year baseline period is appropriate to take account of such fluctuations and to monitor actual pesticides usage trends. 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 20305reduction targets is 20150–201720, as this was the threemost recent years ese are the tenmost recent years that can give a precise insight into whether a Member State has already made reductions in pesticides usage and what the actual reduction percentage is, andfor 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).
Amendment 284 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
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 20305 reduction targets and national 20305 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.
Amendment 289 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
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 20305 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.
Amendment 294 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43 a (new)
Recital 43 a (new)
(43a) In order to achieve reduction in the use and risk of chemical plant protection products, sufficient funding is needed for further implementation of integrated pest management. A special fund can help to foster the implementation and uptake of integrated pest management and to make related measures, such as providing for compensations in case of proven loss of income, more attractive and make the transition to more sustainable use of plant protection products feasible for farmers.
Amendment 323 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation lays down rules for the sustainable use of plant protection products by providing for the setting, and achievement by 20305, 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 application equipment, providing for training and awareness raising, and providing for implementation of integrated pest management.
Amendment 370 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
(15a) 'Controlled environment agriculture facilities' are defined by the competent authorities in the National Action Plan referred to in Article 8 with appropriate criteria, guaranteeing the minimum of emissions to the air, water and soil, and shall be set in appropriate national legislation, validated and enforced by those authorities;
Amendment 380 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point a
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 paths frequently used by the general public, except for public paths clearly located in agricultural areas;
Amendment 406 #
2022/0196(COD)
Amendment 439 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23
(23) ‘biological control’ means the control of organisms harmful to plants or plant products using natural means of biological origin or substances identical to them, such as micro-organisms, semiochemicals, extracts from plant producnatural substances1aor invertebrate macro-organisms. _________________ 1a 1a 'Natural substance' means a substance that consists of one or more components that originate from nature, including but not limited to plants, as defined in Article 3(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, or invertebrate macro-organismlgae/microalgae, animals, minerals, bacteria, fungi, proteins, peptides, enzymes, RNA, protozoans, viruses, viroids, and mycoplasmas. Natural substances can either be sourced from nature or synthesised comprising exclusively naturally occurring amino acids or nucleotides. This definition excludes semiochemicals and microbials.
Amendment 453 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Union 20305 reduction targets for chemical plant protection products
Amendment 461 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
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 20305 a 540 % Union-wide reduction of both the use and risk of chemical plant protection products (‘Union 20305 reduction target 1’) and the use of more hazardous plant protection products (‘Union 20305 reduction target 2’), compared to the average of the years 2015, 2016 and0 until 201720 (collectively referred to as ‘the Union 20305 reduction targets’). The percentage in the first paragraph will be increased by ten percentage points to 50% after the following conditions have been met: a) the EU-wide approval of sufficient new breeding techniques that make crops more resilient and thus less dependent on chemical plant protection products; b) the availability of sufficient low risk or alternative non-chemical plant protection products; c) a thorough impact assessment to be carried out by 2030 proving that the 50% reduction target can be met without jeopardising food security and affordability in Europe.
Amendment 483 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Progress towards achieving the Union 20305 reduction targets shall be calculated annually by the Commission in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I.
Amendment 490 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Article 5 – title
Member States 20305 reduction targets for chemical plant protection products
Amendment 495 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
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 or National Action Plan to achieve by 20305 a reduction set in accordance with this Article, from the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 20170 until 2020, providing that effective, alternative and affordable solutions are sufficiently available, of the following:
Amendment 510 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the use and risk of chemical plant protection products as defined in Annex I (‘national 20305 reduction target 1’);
Amendment 516 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the use of more hazardous plant protection products as defined in Annex I (‘national 20305 reduction target 2’).
Amendment 525 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
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 20305 reduction targets’.
Amendment 534 #
2022/0196(COD)
2. The progress of each Member State towards achieving the national 20305 reduction targets shall be calculated annually by the Commission in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I.
Amendment 542 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Each Member State shall aim and actively contribute to reach the targets referred to in paragraph 1 by 20305. A Member State that reaches the level of one of its 20305 national reduction targets before 20305 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 20305 national reduction target.
Amendment 553 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Subject to paragraphs 5 to 8, the national 20305 reduction targets shall be set at such level so as to achieve a reduction between the average of the years 2015,0- 2016 and 201720 and the year 20305 in the relevant Member State that at least equals 540% as set out in Article 4, paragraph 1, or a reduction of environmental impact by at least 40%, as indicated by the Member State.
Amendment 569 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
A Member State may reduce its national target 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 540%, the Member State shall increase its national target to that percentage.
Amendment 580 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) 35% 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 20170-2020 is less than 70% of the Union average;
Amendment 588 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) 50% 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 20170-2020 is between 70% and 140% of the Union average;
Amendment 596 #
2022/0196(COD)
(c) 65% 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 20170-2020 is more than 140% of the Union average.
Amendment 599 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point a
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 2015, 2016 and 20170-2020, a figure that is established by subtracting from 50% the difference between the reduction achieved and the Union average reduction;
Amendment 606 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point b
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 2015, 2016 and 20170-2020, 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%.
Amendment 628 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) 35% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 20170-2020 is less than 70% of the Union average;
Amendment 637 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) 50% where a Member State’s intensity of use of the more hazardous plant protection products during the average of the years 2015, 2016 and 20170-2020 is between 70% and 140% of the Union average;
Amendment 644 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 – point c
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 20170-2020 is more than 140% of the Union average.
Amendment 646 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 – point a
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 2015, 2016 and 20170-2020, a figure that is established by subtracting from 50% the difference between the reduction achieved and the Union average reduction;
Amendment 653 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3 – point b
(b) where a Member State has increased the use of the more hazardous 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 2015, 2016 and 20170- 2020, 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%.
Amendment 661 #
2022/0196(COD)
7. Member States with outermost regionsverseas countries, territories and public bodies and outermost regions, located in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Indian Ocean, as listed in Article 349 of the Treaty, mayshould take into account the specific needs of these regions as regards the use of plant protection products when adopting national 20305 reduction targets, due to the particular climatic conditions and crops in these regions.
Amendment 673 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8
Article 5 – paragraph 8
8. In no case may the application of paragraph 5, paragraph 6 and paragraph 7 result in either of the 20305 national reduction targets being lower than 35%.
Amendment 681 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9
Article 5 – paragraph 9
9. By … [OP: please insert the date – 7 months after the date of application of this Regulation], each Member State shall communicate its national 20305 reduction targets to the Commission.
Amendment 690 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10
Article 5 – paragraph 10
10. If a Member State fails to adopt a national 20305 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 540%; or, where the percentage would be above 540% in accordance with paragraph 5 or paragraph 6, that higher percentage.
Amendment 702 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall review the national 20305 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).
Amendment 707 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission concludes, on the basis of the information made available to it, that the national 20305 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 20305 reduction targets. The Commission shall make that recommendation public.
Amendment 713 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Where a Member State adjusts its national 20305 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.
Amendment 721 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Where a Member States decides not to adjust its national 20305 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.
Amendment 729 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. Having assessed the level of national 20305 reduction targets of all Member States set in accordance with Article 5, the Commission shall verify whether their average at least equals 540% so as to achieve the corresponding Union 20305 reduction or environmental impact reduction target.
Amendment 741 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. If the average of national 20305 reduction targets of all Member States is lower than 540%, the Commission shall recommend that one or more Member States increase the level of their national 20305 reduction targets in order to achieve the Union 20305 reduction targets. The Commission shall make any such recommendation public.
Amendment 747 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 8 – point a
(a) adjust its national 20305 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;
Amendment 752 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) provide justifications for not adjusting its national 20305 reduction targets as recommended by the Commission, and include the justifications for such decision in its national action plan together with the Commission recommendation.
Amendment 758 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
Publication of Union and national 20305 reduction targets trends by the Commission
Amendment 761 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
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 20305 reduction targets. These trends shall be calculated as the difference between the average of the years 20150-201720 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.
Amendment 774 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
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 20305 reduction targets. These trends shall be calculated as the difference between the average of the years 20150- 201720 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.
Amendment 790 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the national 20305 reduction targets adopted in accordance with Chapter II;
Amendment 796 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) information related to national 20305 reduction targets as set out in Article 9;
Amendment 807 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
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).;
Amendment 825 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) planned and adopted measures to support, or ensure through binding requirements laid down in national law, innovation and the development and use of non-chemical pest control methods;
Amendment 837 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i
(i) other planned and adopted measures to support, or ensure through binding requirements laid down in national law, 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).
Amendment 853 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
The updated versions of national action plans published until and including 20305 shall contain the information listed in the first subparagraph, points (a) to (i).
Amendment 861 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
The updated versions of national action plans published after 20305 shall contain the information listed in the first subparagraph, points (c) to (i).
Amendment 880 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – title
Article 9 – title
Information on national 20305 reduction targets in national action plans
Amendment 883 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. National action plans published until and including 20305 shall include all of the following information related to the national 20305 reduction targets:
Amendment 898 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
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 by 2030efore 2035 so as to aid in the reduction of pesticides usage.
Amendment 917 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
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 20305 and a list of potential obstacles to achieving this increase;
Amendment 927 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
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 20305 and a list of the potential obstacles to achieving that increased percentage;
Amendment 952 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) all trends in progress towards achieving the national 20305 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 20150-201720 and the year ending 20 months prior to the publication;
Amendment 986 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
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 20305, the Commission shall publish on a website an analysis of:
Amendment 990 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the trends in progress towards the Union 20305 reduction targets;
Amendment 995 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Member States’ progress towards achieving the national 20305 reduction targets.
Amendment 1016 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
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 20305 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 20305 reduction targets by Member States set out in the national 20305 reduction targets adopted by them.
Amendment 1023 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Professional users shall apply integrated pest management, when cultivating at least one crop of the five crops having the highest pesticide use per hectare at Member State level, as follows:
Amendment 1071 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
A professional user’s records referred to in Article 14(1) shall demonstrate that he or she has considered all of the followingapplicable alternative options, like:
Amendment 1083 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 7 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 7 a (new)
- use of methods to capture harmful organisms through biotechnical systems;
Amendment 1085 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 7 b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 7 b (new)
- use of low-risk plant protection products;
Amendment 1086 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 7 c (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 7 c (new)
- use of new breeding techniques to enhance crop resilience.
Amendment 1102 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Professional users shall, where possible, use biological controls, physical and other non- chemical methods. Professional users may only use chemical methods if there is no other non-chemical methods available for use or 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 exhausted and where any of the following conditions has been satisfied:
Amendment 1155 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) any preventative measurebased on the IPM as laid down in the National Action Plan, any preventative measure or combination of preventative measures, or intervention and the reason for that preventative measure or intervention, including the identification and assessment of pest level, where no crop-specific rulguidelines have been adopted for the relevant crop and area by the Member State in which the professional user operates;
Amendment 1160 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) any preventative measurebased on the IPM as laid down in the National Action Plan, any preventative measure or combination of preventative measures or intervention and the reason for that preventative measure or intervention, including the identification and assessment of pest level, performed with a reference to measurable criteria set out in the applicable crop-specific rulguidelines where crop-specific rulguidelines have been adopted for the relevant crop and area by the Member State in which the professional user operates.
Amendment 1200 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. By … [OP: please insert the date = the first day in the month following 24 months 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 90 % of its utiliguidelines, for the five relevant crops having the highest pesticide use per hectare, such as permanent crops, fruit or vegetables and the most frequently cultivated arable crops, or using those plant protection products that most strongly influence the trend in the reduction in the used agricultural area (excluding kitchen gardensnd risk of chemical plant protection products or in the use of the more hazardous plant protection products, as laid down in the National Action Plan in accordance with article 9 paragraph 1(a). 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, together with crop vulnerabilities and organisms harmful to crops that need to be controlled.
Amendment 1392 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The use of all plant protection products of groups 3 and 4 as defined in Annex I is prohibited in all sensitive areas and within 3 metres of such areas. This 3 metre buffer zon, unless the user can prove sthall not be reduced by using alternative risk-mitigation techniqut no emissions will occur, for instance through innovations or when producing agricultural and horticultural products in controlled environment agriculture facilities such as greenhouses.
Amendment 1398 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall take into account the different characteristics of Member States and shall therefore assess the possibility of a derogation in line with the general goals set out in this Regulation to provide these Member States with flexibility in adequately protecting sensitive areas.
Amendment 1429 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5
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 23 weekorking days of its submission.
Amendment 1475 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
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, unless the user can prove that no emissions will occur, for instance through innovations or when producing agricultural and horticultural products in controlled environment agriculture facilities such as greenhouses.
Amendment 1836 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – title
Article 34 – title
Methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two national and two Union 20305 reduction targets
Amendment 1843 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The methodology for calculating progress towards achieving the two Union 20305 reduction targets and the two national 20305 reduction targets until and including 20305 is laid down in Annex I. This methodology shall be based on statistical data collected in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1185/2009.
Amendment 1848 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
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 20305 reduction targets annually until and including 20305 and publish those results on the website referred to in Article 7.
Amendment 1860 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1
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 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.
Amendment 1869 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter XII – title
Chapter XII – title
XII IMPACT ASSESSMENT, TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS
Amendment 1871 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 a (new)
Article 42 a (new)
Article42a Impact Assessment 1. The Commission shall carry out an impact assessment by 2028, assessing whether: (a) sufficient new breeding techniques that make crops more resilient and thus less dependent on chemical plant protection products have been approved in the EU; (b) sufficient low risk or alternative non- chemical plant protection products are available; (c) the increase in the 2035 reduction target from 40% to 50% can be realised without jeopardising food security and affordability in Europe. 2. In case of a positive assessment of all the criteria in paragraph 1, the Commission may propose to increase the 2035 reduction target to 50%.
Amendment 1901 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
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 20305 a 540 % Union-wide reduction of both the use and risk of chemical plant protection products (‘Union 20305 reduction target 1’) and the use of more hazardous plant protection products (‘Union 20305 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 20305 reduction target 1 is referred to as a ‘national 20305 reduction target 1’, while a Member State contribution to Union 20305 reduction target 2 is referred to as a ‘national 20305 reduction target 2’. The methodology for calculating progress towards achieving these targets is set out below:
Amendment 1907 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – subheading 1
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – subheading 1
National 20305 reduction target 1: methodology for estimating progress towards the reduction in use and risk of chemical plant protection products
Amendment 1911 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point 3 – paragraph 3
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 20305 reduction target 1
Amendment 1915 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point 4
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 20150-201720.
Amendment 1918 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point 3
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 20150-201720.
Amendment 1920 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – subheading 1 – point 1
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – subheading 1 – point 1
1. The methodology for calculating trends towards the two Union 20305 reduction targets shall be the same as the methodology for calculating trends at national level as set out in Sections 1 and 2.
Amendment 1925 #
2022/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part 1 – point 1
Annex II – Part 1 – point 1
1. the trends in a Member State’s progress towards achieving the two national 20305 reduction targets referred to in Article 10(2), point (a);
Amendment 74 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
Having regard to its resolution of 7 July 2021 on the impact on the fishing sector of offshore wind farms and other renewable energy systems1a, _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P9_TA(2021)0338.
Amendment 76 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) It is necessary to lay down rules at Union level on the restoration of ecosystems to ensure the recovery to biodiverse and resilient natureensure the recovery to biodiverse and resilient nature, while also ensuring the food productivity and food security across the Union territory. Restoring ecosystems also contributes to the Union climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation objectives.
Amendment 92 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Securing biodiverse ecosystems and tackling climate change are intrinsically linked. Nature and nature-based solutions, including natural carbon stocks and sinks, are fundamental for fighting the climate crisis. At the same time, the climate crisis is already a driver of terrestrial and marine ecosystem change, and the Union must prepare for the increasing intensity, frequency and pervasiveness of its effects. The Special Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)55 on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C pointed out that some impacts may be long-lasting or irreversible. The Sixth IPCC Assessment Report56 states that restoring ecosystems will be fundamental in helping to combat climate change and also in reducing risks to food security. The Intergovernmental Science- Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) in its 2019 Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services57 considered climate change a key driver of change in nature, and it expected its impacts to increase over the coming decades, in some cases surpassing the impact of other drivers of ecosystem change such as changed land and sea use. _________________ 55 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty [Masson- Delmotte, V., P. Zhai, H.-O. Pörtner, D. Roberts, J. Skea, P.R. Shukla, A. Pirani, W. Moufouma-Okia, C. Péan, R. Pidcock, S. Connors, J.B.R. Matthews, Y. Chen, X. Zhou, M.I. Gomis, E. Lonnoy, T. Maycock, M. Tignor, and T. Waterfield (eds.)] https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/ 56 Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability | Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability (ipcc.ch). 57 IPBES (2019): Global assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. E. S. Brondizio, J. Settele, S. Díaz, and H. T. Ngo (editors). IPBES secretariat, Bonn, Germany. 1148 pages. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3831673.
Amendment 99 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) A framework and guidance67 already exist to determine good condition of habitat types protected under Directive 92/43/EEC and to determine sufficient quality and quantity of the habitats of species falling within the scope of that Directive. Restoration targets for those habitat types and habitats of species can be set based on that framework and guidance. However, such restoration will not be enough to reverse biodiversity loss and recover all ecosystems. Therefore, additional obligations should be established based on specific indicators in order to enhance biodiversity at the scale of wider ecosystems by revising Directive 92/43/EEC. _________________ 67 DG Environment. 2017, “Reporting under Article 17 of the Habitats Directive: Explanatory notes and guidelines for the period 2013-2018” and DG Environment 2013, “Interpretation manual of European Union habitats Eur 28”.
Amendment 104 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Deadlines should therefore be established by Member States 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 achievereach favourable conservation status of thoseprotected habitat types inacross the Union is reached. In order to give the necessary flexibility to. For Member States to put in place large scale restoration efforts, it is appropriaterecommended 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.
Amendment 111 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) It is necessary that the restoration measures for habitat types are adequate and suitable to reach good condition and the favourable reference areas as swiftly as possible, with a view to achieving their favourable conservation status as swiftly as possible. It is important that the restoration measures are those necessary to achieve the time-bound and quantified area-based targets. It is also necessary that the restoration measures for the habitats of the species are adequate and suitable to reach their sufficient quality and quantity as swiftly as possible with a view to achieving the favourable conservation status of the species.
Amendment 113 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In order to ensure that the restoration measures are efficient and that their results can be measured over time, it is essential that the areas that are subject to such restoration measures, with a view to improving the condition of habitats that fall within the scope of Annex I to Directive 92/43/EEC, to re-establish those habitats and to improve their connectivity, show a continuousn improvement until good conditionfavourable conservation status is reached.
Amendment 116 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) It is also essential that the areas that are subject to restoration measures with a view to improving the quality and quantity of the habitats of species that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC, as well as habitats of wild birds falling within the scope of Directive 2009/147/EC, show a continuousn improvement to contribute to the achievement of a sufficient quantity and quality of the habitats of such species.
Amendment 119 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) It is important to ensure a gradual increase ofthat the areas covered by habitat types that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC that are in good condition across the territory of Member States and of the Union as a whole, until the favourable reference area for each habitat type is reached and at least 90 % at Member State level of that area is in good condition, so as to allow those habitat types inallow the Union to achieve favourable conservation status.
Amendment 121 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) It is important to ensure a gradual increase of the quality and quantity ofhat the habitats of species that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC, as well as habitats of wild birds falling within the scope of Directive 2009/147/EC, across the territory of Member States and ultimately of the Union, until it is sufficient to ensure the long-term survival of those species.
Amendment 131 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
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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].
Amendment 133 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Where the protection coastal and marine habitats requires that fishing or aquaculture activities are regulated, the common fisheries policy applies. Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council68 provides, in particular, that the common fisheries policy is to implement the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management so as to ensure that negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem are minimised, while providing EU citizens with a long-term stable, secure and healthy food supply. That Regulation also provides that that policy is to endeavour to ensure that aquaculture and fisheries activities avoid the degradation of the marine environment. _________________ 68 Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and (EC) No 639/2004 and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22).
Amendment 135 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) In order to achieve the objective of continuous, long-term and sustained recovery of biodiverse and resilient nature, Member States should make full use of the possibilities provided under the common fisheries policy. Within the scope of the exclusive competence of the Union with regard to conservation of marine biological resources, Member States have the possibility to take non-discriminatory measures for the conservation and management of fish stocks and the maintenance or improvement of the conservation status of marine ecosystems within the limit of 12 nautical miles. In addition, Member States that have a direct management interest have the possibility to agree to submit joint recommendations for conservation measures necessary for compliance with obligations under Union law on the environment. Such measures will be assessed and adopted according to the rules and procedures provided for under the common fisheries policy.
Amendment 140 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) It is necessary to lay down rules at Union level on the restoration of ecosystems to ensure the recovery to biodiverse and resilient naturework on the recovery to biodiverse and resilient nature, while ensuring food supply, productivity and security across the Union territory. Restoring ecosystems also contributes to the Union climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation objectives.
Amendment 149 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 aims to ensure that Europe’s biodiversity will be put on the path to recovery by 2030 for the benefits of people, the planet, the climate and our economy. It sets out an ambitious EU nature restoration plan with a number of key commitments, subject to impact assessments, including a commitment, to put forward a proposal for legally binding EU nature restoration targets to restore degraded ecosystems, in particular those with the most potential to capture and store carbon, and to prevent and reduce the impact of natural disasters.
Amendment 151 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 157 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60 a (new)
Recital 60 a (new)
(60a) Member States should take into account the offshore renewable energy potential of each sea basin, including possible negative effects on the fisheries sector and the fish stocks as stated in Parliament's resolution on the impact on the fishing sector of offshore wind farms and other renewable energy systems1a. The possibility that offshore wind farms can also have a derogating effect on biodiversity during the construction, operation and decommissioning phase is still analysed insufficiently and requires more scientific study. _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P9_TA(2021)0338
Amendment 157 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In its resolution of 24 November 2022 on the protection of livestock farming and large carnivores in Europe, the European Parliament calls on the Commission to assess progress in achieving the conservation status for species at the level of biogeographical regions and/or EU-wide populations, and insists that the Commission develop an assessment procedure without delay to enable the protection status of populations in particular regions to be amended as soon as the desired conservation status has been reached, in accordance with Article 19 of Directive 92/43/EEC.
Amendment 164 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 sets out a commitment to legally protect a minimum of 30 % of the land, including inland waters, and 30 % of the sea inacross the Union, of which at least one third should be under strict protection, including all remaining primary and old- growth forests. The criteria and guidance for the designation of additional protected areas by Member States51 (the ‘Criteria and guidance’), developed by the Commission in cooperation with Member States and stakeholders, highlight that if the restored areas comply or are expected to comply, once restoration produces its full effect, with the criteria for protected areas, those restored areas should also contribute towards the Union targets on protected areas. The Criteria and guidance also highlight that protected areas can provide an important contribution to the restoration targets in the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, by creating the conditions for restoration efforts to be successful. This is particularly the case for areas which can recover naturally by stopping or limiting some of the pressures from human activities, which applies in particular to areas with no or very low population density and human activities. Placing such areas, including in the marine environment, under stricter protection, will, in some cases, be sufficient to lead to the recovery of the natural values they host. Moreover, it is emphasised in the Criteria and guidance that all Member States are expected to contribute towards reaching the Union targets on protected areas set out in the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, to an extent that is proportionate to the natural values they host and to the potential they have for nature restoration. _________________ 51 Commission Staff Working Document Criteria and guidance for protected areas designations (SWD(2022) 23 final).
Amendment 169 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Commission’s State of Nature Report from 202053 noted that the Union has not yet managed to stem the decline of protected habitat types and species whose conservation is of concern to the Union. That decline is caused mostly by abandonment of extensive agriculture, intensifying management practices, the modification of hydrological regimes, urbanisation and pollution as well as unsustainable forestry activities and species exploitation. Furthermore, invasive alien species and climate change represent major and growing threats to native Union flora and fauna. _________________ 53 Report from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee “The state of nature in the European Union Report on the status and trends in 2013 - 2018 of species and habitat types protected by the Birds and Habitats Directives”, COM/2020/635 final.
Amendment 175 #
2022/0195(COD)
(a) the continuous, long-term and sustained recovery of biodiverse and resilient nature across the Union’s land and sea areas through the restoration of ecosystems;
Amendment 175 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) It is appropriate to set an overarching objective for ecosystem restoration to foster economic and societal transformation, the creation of high-quality jobs and sustainable growth. Biodiverse ecosystems such as wetland, freshwater, forest as well as agricultural, sparsely vegetated, marine, coastal and urban ecosystems deliver, if in good condition, a range of essential ecosystem services, and the benefits of restoring degraded ecosystems to good condition in all land and sea areas farcould outweigh the costs of restoration. Those services contribute to a broad range of socio-economic benefits, depending on the economic, social, cultural, regional and local characteristics.
Amendment 182 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission’s Communication on adaptation to climate change from 202160 emphasises the need to promote nature-based solutions and recognises that cost-effective adaptation to climate change can be achieved by protecting and restoring wetlands and peatlands as well as coastal and marine ecosystems, by developing urban green spaces, where space allows, and installing green roofs and walls and by promoting and sustainably managing forests and farmland. Having a greater number of biodiverse ecosystems leads to a higher resilience to climate change and provides more effective forms of disaster reduction and prevention. _________________ 60 Communication from the European Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. Forging a climate-resilient Europe - the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change (COM/2021/82 final).
Amendment 190 #
Amendment 192 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Geo-political developments have further underlined the need to safeguard food security and the resilience of food systems.62 Evidence shows that restoring agro-ecosystems has positive impacts on food productivity in the long-term, but may require more surface area and that the restoration of nature acts as an insurance policy to ensure the EU’s long-term sustainability and resilience. _________________ 62 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European, Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems, COM (2022) 133 final.
Amendment 199 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In the final report of the Conference on the Future of Europe, citizens call on the Union to protect and restore biodiversity, the landscape and oceans, eliminate pollution, ensure food security and the affordable production of food in the EU and to foster knowledge, awareness, education, and dialogues on environment, climate change, energy use, and sustainability.63 _________________ 63 Conference on the Future of Europe – Report on the Final Outcome, May 2022, Proposal 2 (1, 4, 5) p. 44, Proposal 6 (6) p. 48.
Amendment 201 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘restoration’ means the process of actively or passively assisting the recovery of an ecosystem towards or to good condition, of a habitat type to the highest level of condition attainable and to its favourable reference area habitat towards favourable conservation status, of a habitat of a species to a sufficient quality and quantity, or of species populations to satisfactory levels, as a means of conserving or enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem resilience;
Amendment 204 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘good condition’ means a state where the key characteristics of an ecosystem, namely its physical, chemical, compositional, structural and functional state, and its landscape and seascape characteristics, reflect the high level of ecological integrity, stability and resilience necessary to ensure itsfavourable conservation status' means the sum of the influences acting on the species concerned that may affect the long-term distribution and abundance of its population within the European territory of the EU Member States. This status is taken as ‘favourable’ when: a. population dynamics data on the species concerned indicate that it is maintaining itself on a long-term basis as a viable component of its natural habitats; b. the natural range of the species is neither being reduced nor is likely to be reduced for the foreseeable future; c. there is, and will probably continue to be, a sufficiently large habitat to maintain its populations on a long- term maintenance;basis.
Amendment 204 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) A framework and guidance67 already exist to determine good condition of habitat types protected under Directive 92/43/EEC and to determine sufficient quality and quantity of the habitats of species falling within the scope of that Directive. Restoration targets for those habitat types and habitats of species can be set based on that framework and guidance. However, such restoration will not be enough to reverse biodiversity loss and recover all ecosystems. Therefore, additi, although considerable differences in the use of this option seem to exist across Member States. Building on impact analyses and taking a horizontal obligations should be established based on specific indicators in order to enhance biodiversityapproach that improves biodiversity without endangering other elements of the green transition and food security, such ats the scale of wider ecosystemscreation of clean energy networks in Europe. _________________ 67 DG Environment. 2017, “Reporting under Article 17 of the Habitats Directive: Explanatory notes and guidelines for the period 2013-2018” and DG Environment 2013, “Interpretation manual of European Union habitats Eur 28”.
Amendment 213 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
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 sites.
Amendment 218 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Deadlines should therefore be established by Member States 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 achievereach favourable conservation status of thoseprotected habitat types inacross the Union is reached. In order to give the necessary flexibility to. For Member States to put in place large scale restoration efforts, it is appropriaterecommended 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.
Amendment 223 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex I which are not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 % of the area of each group of habitat types listed in Annex I that is not in good condition, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, on at least 60 % by 2040, and on at least 90 % by 2050.
Amendment 224 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) It is necessary that the restoration measures for habitat types are adequate and suitable to reach good condition and the favourable reference areas as swiftly as possible, with a view to achieving their favourable conservation status as swiftly as possible. It is important that the restoration measures are those necessary to achieve the time-bound and quantified area-based targets. It is also necessary that the restoration measures for the habitats of the species are adequate and suitable to reach their sufficient quality and quantity as swiftly as possible with a view to achieving the favourable conservation status of the species. When setting those targets Member States should also ensure that proper consideration has been given in relation to spatial planning for current and future public interests.
Amendment 227 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
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.
Amendment 230 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
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.
Amendment 232 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In order to ensure that the restoration measures are efficient and that their results can be measured over time, it is essential that the areaNatura 2000 sites that are subject to such restoration measures, with a view to improving the condition of habitats that fall within the scope of Annex I to Directive 92/43/EEC, to re-establish those habitats and to improve their connectivity, show a continuousn improvement until good conditionfavourable conservation status is reached.
Amendment 233 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure that the areas that are subject to restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 show a continuousn improvement in the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex I until good condition is reached, and a continuous improvement of the quality of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3, until the sufficient quality of those habifavourable conservation status is reached. Member States shall ensure that areas in which good condition has been reached, and in which the sufficient quality of the habitats of the speciefavourable conservation status has been reached, do not deteriorate.
Amendment 234 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) It is also essential that the areas that are subject to restoration measures with a view to improving the quality and quantity of the habitats of species that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC, as well as habitats of wild birds falling within the scope of Directive 2009/147/EC, show a continuousn improvement to contribute to the achievement of a sufficient quantity and quality of the habitats of such species.
Amendment 236 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) It is important to ensure a gradual increase of the areas covered by habitat types that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC that are in good condition across the territory of Member States and of the Union as a whole, until the favourable reference area for each habitat type is reached and at least 90 % at Member State level of that area is in good condition, so as to allow those habitat types in the Union to achieve favourable conservation status.
Amendment 238 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) It is important to ensure a gradual increase of the quality and quantity of the habitats of species that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC, as well as habitats of wild birds falling within the scope of Directive 2009/147/EC, across the territory of Member States and ultimately of the Union, until it is sufficient to ensure the long-term survival of those species.
Amendment 239 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, accidental pollution or diseases; or
Amendment 239 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) It is necessary to take into account the considerable differences among Member States regarding population density, scarcity of available space, and economic performance and productivity output of the agricultural land in use.
Amendment 240 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) It is important that the areas covered by habitat types falling within the scope of this Regulation do not deteriorate significantly at Union level as compared to the current situation, considering the current restoration needs and the necessity not to further increase the restoration needs in the future. It is, however, appropriate to consider the possibility of force majeure, which may result in the deterioration of areas covered by those habitat types, as well as unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, or as a result of a plan or projectnon- preventable pests and diseases, ofr overriding public interest, for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined on a case by case basis, or of a plan oror of a plan, project or multiple projects authorised in accordance with Articles 6(3) and 6(4) of Directive 92/43/EEC, or pilot project(s) with derogations from the provisions of Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC, or due to incompatibility with essential socio-economic functions of the area, as well as measures aimed at ensuring food supply, security and productivity, or in case of a Member State or region with a very high population density in combination with scarcity of available space or a substantive expected net population growth.
Amendment 241 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, accidental pollution, diseases: or
Amendment 245 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point a
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 reachedfavourable conservation status for habitat types listed in Annex I;
Amendment 250 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex II which are not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 % of the area of each groupfavourable conservation status areas of habitat types listed in Annex II that iswhich are not in good condition, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, on at least 60 % by 2040, and on at least 90 % by 2050.
Amendment 251 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Actions to ensure that urban green spaces will no longer be at risk of being degraded need to be strongly enhancencouraged. In order to ensure that urban green spaces continue to provide the necessary ecosystem services, their loss should be stopped and they should be restored and increasedprevented as much as possible, and/or reversed where space and economic output of the space used allows, inter alia by better integrating green infrastructure and nature-based solutions into urban planning and by integrating green infrastructure, such as green roofs and green walls, in the design of buildings. Whilst also taking into account the expected net population growth of a Member State, leading to the need to increase the construction of adequate housing (including for special needs groups and permanent housing for refugees). And taking into account that space might be needed to help emitters build green solutions that will outweigh the loss of urban green spaces in the longer term.
Amendment 265 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to re-establish the habitat types listed in Annex II 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, 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.
Amendment 266 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) Sustainable, resilient and biodiverse agricultural ecosystems are needed to provide ample safe, sustainable, nutritious and affordable food. Biodiversity-rich agricultural ecosystems also increase agriculture’s resilience to climate change and environmental risks, while ensuring food safety and security and creating new jobs in rural areas, in particular jobs linked to organic farming as well as rural tourism and recreation. Therefore, the Union needs to improve the biodiversity in its agricultural lands, through a variety of existing practices beneficial to or compatible with the biodiversity enhancement, including extensive agriculture. Extensive agriculture is vital for the maintenance of many species and habitats in biodiversity rich areas. There are many extensive agricultural practices which have multiple and significant benefits on the protection ofensure the availability of sufficient agricultural surface and improve the biodiversity in its agricultural lands by making use of the different practices and circumstances in Member States and thus providing national flexibility. This can be achieved through, but is not limited to, a variety of existing practices beneficial to or compatible with the biodiversity, ecosystem services and landscape features such asnhancement, including precision agriculture, conventional and organic farming, agro-ecology, agroforestry and low intensity permanent grassland.
Amendment 274 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) Restoration measures need toshould be put in place to enhance the biodiversity of agricultural ecosystems across the Union, including in the areas not covered by habitat types that fall within the scope of Directive 92/43/EEC. In the absence of a common method for assessing the condition of agricultural ecosystems that would allow setting specific restoration targets for agricultural ecosystems, it is appropriate to set a general obligation to improve biodiversity inwhilst ensuring that adequate funding is available and a rewards system put in place for the aggricultural ecosystems and measure the fulfilment of that obligation on the basis of existing indicatoreved parties.
Amendment 283 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) Since farmland birds are well- known and widely recognised key indicators of the health of agricultural ecosystems, it is appropriate to set targets for their recovery. The obligation to achieve such targets would apply to the Union as a whole and Member States, not to individual farmers. Member States should achieve those targets by putting in place effective restoration measures on farmland, working with and supporting farmers and other stakeholders for their design and implementation on the ground.
Amendment 289 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
Amendment 290 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure that the areas that are subject to restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 show a continuous improvement in the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex II until good condition is reached, and a continuous improvement of the quality of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3 until the sufficient quality of those habitats is reached. Member States shall ensure that areas in which good condition has been reached and in which the sufficient quality of the habitats of the speciefavourable conservation status is reached. Member States shall ensure that areas in which favourable conservation status has been reached do not deteriorate.
Amendment 294 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) aims to support and strengthen environmental protection, including biodiversity. The policy has among its specific objectives toIn accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council76a, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) aims to maintain the functioning of the internal market and a level playing field between farmers in the Union, and, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, support from the EAGF and the EAFRD aims to further improve the sustainable development of agriculture, food and rural areas. The CAP helps to foster a smart, competitive, resilient and diversified agricultural sector ensuring long-term food security. It supports and strengthens environmental protection, including biodiversity, and climate action, and it contributes to achieving the environmental and climate-related objectives of the Union, including its commitments under the Paris Agreement. It also strengthens the socio-economic fabric of rural areas. The policy thus contributes to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, enhances ecosystem services and preserves habitats and landscapes. The new CAP conditionality standard Nr. 8 on Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions (GAEC 8)77 , requires beneficiaries of area related payments to have at least 4% of arable land at farm level devoted to non- productive areas and features, including land lying fallow and to retain existing landscape features. The 4 % share to be attributed to compliance with that GAEC standard can be reduced to 3 % if certain pre-requisites are met78 . That obligation will contribute to Member States reaching a positive trend in high-diversity landscape features on agricultural land. In addition, under the CAP, Member States have the possibility to set up eco-schemes for agricultural practices carried out by farmers on agricultural areas that may include maintenance and creation of landscape features orof non- productive areas. Similarly, in their CAP strategic plans, Member States can also include agri- environment-climate commitments including the enhanced management of landscape features going beyond conditionality GAEC 8 and/or eco- schemes. LIFE nature and biodiversity projects will also help to put Europe's biodiversity on agricultural land on a path to recovery by 2030, by supporting the implementation of Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC as well as the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. _________________ 76a 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). 77 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, 78 Where a farmer commits to devote at least 7% of his/her arable land to non- productive areas or features, including land lying fallow, under an enhanced eco- scheme or if there is a minimum share of at least 7 % of arable land at farm level that includes also catch crops or nitrogen fixing crops, cultivated without the use of plant protection products.
Amendment 302 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) Restoration and rewetting79 of organic soils80 in agricultural use (i.e. under grassland and cropland use) constituting drained peatlands help achieve significant biodiversity benefits, an important reduction of green-house gas emissions and other environmental benefits, while at the same time contributing to a diverse agricultural landscape. Member States canmust be able to, taking into account national circumstances, select and choose from a wide range of restoration measures for drained peatlands in agricultural use spanning from converting cropland to permanent grassland and extensification measures accompanied by reduced drainage, to full rewetting with the opportunity of paludicultural use, or the establishment of peat-forming vegetation. The most significant climate benefits are created by restoring and rewetting cropland followed by the restoration of intensive grassland. To allow for a flexible implementation of the restoration target for drained peatlands under agricultural use Member States may count the restoration measures and rewetting of drained peatlands, for example with regard to setting the water table, in areas of used peat extraction sites as well as, to a certain extent, the restoration and rewetting of drained peatlands under other land uses (for example forest) as contributing to the achievement of the targets for drained peatlands under agricultural use. _________________ 79 Rewetting is the process of changing a drained soil into a wet soil. Chapter 1 of IPCC 2014, 2013 and Supplement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories: Wetlands, Hiraishi, T., Krug, T., Tanabe, K., Srivastava, N., Baasansuren, J., Fukuda, M. and Troxler, T.G. (eds). 80 The term ‘organic soil’ is defined in IPCC 2006, 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, Prepared by the National Greenhouse Gas Inventories Programme, Eggleston H.S., Buendia L., Miwa K., Ngara T. and Tanabe K. (eds).
Amendment 306 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) In order to reap the full biodiversity benefits, restoration and rewetting of areas of drained peatland shouldmay extend beyond the areas of wetlands with habitat types listed in Annex I of Directive 92/43/EEC that are to be restored and re-established. Data about the extent of organic soils as well as their greenhouse gas emissions and removals are monitored and made available by LULUCF sector reporting in national greenhouse gas inventories by Member States, submitted to the UNFCCC. Restored and rewetted peatlands can continue toMember States must be able to choose, taking into account national circumstances, from a wide range of restoration measures for drained peatlands in agricultural use spanning from converting cropland to permanent grassland and extensification measures accompanied by reduced drainage, to full rewetting with the opportunity of paludicultural use. Restored and rewetted used peatlands can be used productively in alternative ways. For example, paludiculture, the practice of farming on wet peatlands, can include cultivation of various types of reeds, certain forms of timber, blueberry and cranberry cultivation, sphagnum farming, and grazing with water buffaloes. Such practices should be based on the principles of sustainable management and aimed at enhancing biodiversity so that they can have a high value both financially and ecologically. Paludiculture can also be beneficial to several species which are endangered in the Union and can also facilitate the connectivity of wetland areas and of associated species populations in the Union. Funding for measures to restore and rewet drained peatlands and to compensate possible losses of income can come from a wide range of sources, including expenditure under the Union budget and Union financing programmes.
Amendment 310 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change, accidental pollution, or diseases; or
Amendment 314 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
(ca) sustainable fishing activities which contribute to food security
Amendment 320 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change: or, accidental pollution, or diseases; or:
Amendment 320 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) Restoration targets and obligations for habitats and species protected under Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC, for pollinators and for freshwater, urban, agricultural and forest ecosystems should be complementary and work in synergy, with a view to achieving the overarching objective of restoring ecosystems across the Union’s land and sea areas. The restoration measures required to achieve one specific target will in many cases contribute to the achievement of other targets or obligations. Member States should therefore plan restoration measures strategically with a view to maximising their effectiveness in contributing to the recovery of nature across the Union. Restoration measures should also be planned in such manner that they address climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation and the prevention and control of the impact of natural disasters. They should aim at optimising the ecological, economic and social functions of ecosystems, including their productivity potential, taking into account their contribution to the sustainable development of the relevant regions and communities. It is important that Member States prepare detailed national restoration plans based on the best available scientific evidence, and that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of the plans. Member States should take account of the specific conditions and needs in their territory, and involve stakeholders at an early stage of developing the plans in order for the plans to respond to the relevant pressures, threats and drivers of biodiversity loss, and should cooperate to ensure restoration and connectivity across borders based on the most recent scientific evidence as to what extent restoration and connectivity is feasible and realistic.
Amendment 326 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60
Recital 60
(60) In order to ensure coherence between the objectives of this Regulation and Directive (EU) 2018/200184 , Regulation (EU) 2018/199985 and Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the promotion of energy from renewable sources86 , in particular, during the preparation of national restoration plans, Member States should take account of the potential for renewable energy projects to make contributions towards meeting nature restoration objectives, yet design their restoration plans in such a way that they do not hinder the required increase in renewable energy and infrastructure projects. _________________ 84 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). 85 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). 86 Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Council Directive 93/12/EEC (OJ L 350, 28.12.1998, p. 58).
Amendment 328 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) an increase of habitat area in good conditionfavourable conservation status for habitat types listed in Annex II 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;
Amendment 331 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) an increase of habitat area in good conditionfavourable conservation status for habitat types listed in Annex II 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 reachedhas a favourable conservation status;
Amendment 349 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 74
Recital 74
(74) In line with the commitment in the 8th Environment Action Programme to 2030107, Member States should work towards phaseingout environmentally harmful subsidies at national level, making the best use of market-based instruments and green budgeting tools, including those required to ensure a socially fair transition, and supporting businesses and other stakeholders in developing standardised natural capital accounting practices. _________________ 107 [Reference to be added when the 8th EAP has been published].
Amendment 354 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 76
Recital 76
(76) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission in order to specify the method for monitoring pollinators, to specify the methods for monitoring the indicators for agricultural ecosystems listed in Annex IV to this Regulation and the indicators for forest ecosystems listed in Annex VI to this Regulation, to develop a framework for setting the satisfactory levels of pollinators, of indicators for agricultural ecosystems listed in Annex IV to this Regulation and of indicators for forest ecosystems listed in Annex VI to this Regulatmay only be conferred on the Commission, to set out a uniform format for the national restoration plans, to set out the format, structure and detailed arrangements for reporting data and information electronically to the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and the Council108. _________________ 108 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).
Amendment 360 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 77
Recital 77
(77) The Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Regulation. Pursuant to paragraph 22 of the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making, that evaluation should be based on the criteria of efficiency, effectiveness, relevance, coherence and EU value added and should provide the basis for impact assessments of possibleoptions for further measuresaction. In addition, the Commission should assess the possible need to establish additionalmended restoration targets, based on common methods for assessing the condition of ecosystems not covered by Articles 4 and 5, taking into account the most recent scientific evithe most recent scientific evidence as to what extent restoration is feasible and realistic for the target in question, and based on an integrated balance between economic, social and ecological interests, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdences.
Amendment 364 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the continuous, long-term and sustainedlong-term recovery of biodiverse and resilient nature across the Union’s land and sea areas through the restoration of ecosystems; o favourable conditions as specified by Council Directive 92/43/EEC1aand Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council1b.Whilst taking into account socio-economic factors, regional and local characteristics, and the latest scientific evidence stating to what extent recovery is feasible and realistic; _________________ 1a Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna, (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7). 1b 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).
Amendment 377 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) ensuring long-term, affordable food supply, productivity and security in the EU;
Amendment 382 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation establishes a framework within which Member States shall put in place, without delay,aim to prepare, create, communicate and maintain effective and feasible area-based restoration measures which together shallould cover, by 2030, at least 20 % of the Union’'s land and sea areas and, by 2050, all ecosystems in need of restoration.
Amendment 407 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘restoration’ means the process of actively or passively assisting the recovery of an ecosystem towards or to good condition, of a habitat type toowards the highest level of condition attainable and to its favourable reference area, of a habitat of a species to a sufficient quality and quantity, or of species populations to satisfactory levels, as a means of conserving or enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem resilience whilst taking into account the most recent scientific evidence as to what extent restoration is feasible and realistic for the habitat in question;
Amendment 415 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘good condition’ means a state where the key characteristics of an ecosystem, namely its physical, chemical, compositional, structural and funcfavourable conservational state, and its landscape and seascape characteristics, reflect the high level of ecological integrity, stability and resilience necessary to ensure its long- term maintenanceus as defined in Article 1(e) of Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 422 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘favourable reference area’ means the total area of a habitat type in a given biogeographical region or marine region at national level that is considered the minimum necessary to ensure the long- term viability of the habitat type and its species, and all its significant ecological variations in its natural range, and which is composed of the area of the habitat type and, if that area is not sufficient, the area necessary for the re-establishment of the habitat typestoration of the habitat type, while taking account the effects of climate change on the habitat type that have been already observed, provided that recovery is possible and the measures put in place do not affect the productive capacity of that habitat type, in particular for agriculture and forestry;
Amendment 451 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall determine what constitutes a sufficient interest and impairment of a right, consistently with the objective of providing the public with wide access to justice. For the purposes of paragraph 1, any non-governmental organisation promoting environmental protection and meeting any requirements under national law shall be deemed to have rights capable of being impaired and their interest shall be deemed sufficient.
Amendment 456 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
(15 a) 'high population densitiy' implies that the population is high relative to the size of the country and means at least [X] inhabitants per km2;
Amendment 458 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 b (new)
(15 b) ‘Restoration of peatland’ means a deliberate action, that aims to lift the water table of a drained peatland ranging from partly rewetting by reducing drainage to full rewetting bringing the water table back to that of the peat- forming peatland, and taking other necessary actions like removing wood and transplanting vegetation to turn the land and vegetation back to the natural situation for peat accumulation, whilst taking into account national circumstances;
Amendment 459 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex I which are not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 % of the area of each grouptake measures with the aim to put in place at Union level the restoration measures that are necessary to restore, provided that current and future climatic conditions therefore permit, to favourable conservation status areas of habitat types listed in Annex I which are not in favourable condition, following an assessment throughout the Union of habitat types and species protected under Directive 92/43/EEC, Directive 2009/147/EC and of the status of Natura 2000 sites through a harmonised methodology ensuring comparability of the data collected between Member States. This assessment shall be carried out in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 11(2). Once the assessment of the above- mentioned areas has been carried out, the restoration measures can be put in place in the areas of habitat types listed in Annex I that isare not in goodfavourable condition, limiting it to Natura 2000 sites, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, on at least 60 % by 2040, and on at least 90 % by 2050.
Amendment 472 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 487 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall put in placetake measures with the aim to put in place at Union level the restoration measures for the terrestrial, coastal and freshwater habitats of the species listed in Annexes II, IV and IV 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 enhanceing connectivity, until sufficient quality and quantity of those habitats across the Union is achieved.
Amendment 496 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
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, practices 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 conditionIn identifying the most suitable areas, socio- economic functions, spatial planning for current and future public interests, population density, and economic performance and productivity output of these areas are to be taken into account.
Amendment 504 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. The restoration measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall consider the need for improved connectivity between the habitat types listed in Annex I and take into account the ecological requirements of the species referred to in paragraph 3 that occur in those habitat types. In case habitats extend and species cross borders of different Member States, the determination of the most suitable areas and measures for restoration shall be done and decided in a cross-border manner by the Member States concerned.
Amendment 519 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensuretake measures with the aim to ensure at Union level that the areas that are subject to restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 show a continuousn improvement in the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex I until good conditionfavourable conservation status is reached, and a continuous improvement of the quality of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3, until the sufficient quality of those habitats is reached. Member States shall ensure that areas in which good conditiont Union level. Member States shall take measures with the aim to ensure that areas in which favourable conservation status has been reached, and in which the sufficient quality of the habitats of the species has been reached, do not deteriorate significantly at Union level.
Amendment 523 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Article 4 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall ensuretake measures with the aim to prevent that areas where the habitat types listed in Annex I occur do not deteriorate significantly at Union level.
Amendment 547 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change; or
Amendment 552 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c
(c) a project of overriding public interest for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined on a case by case basis.by the Member State;
Amendment 553 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
(c a) a Member State or region with very high population density in combination with scarcity of available space or a substantive expected net population growth;
Amendment 558 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 – point c b (new)
(c b) essential socio-economic functions of the area, as well as measures aimed at ensuring food supply, security and productivity.
Amendment 575 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change: or;
Amendment 576 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point c
(c) a plan or, project or multiple projects authorised in accordance with Articles 6(3) and 6(4) of the Directive 92/43/EEC.;
Amendment 579 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point c a (new)
(c a) essential socio-economic functions of the area, as well as measures aimed at ensuring food supply, security and productivity;
Amendment 583 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point c b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 9 – point c b (new)
(c b) pilot project(s) with derogations from the provisions of Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC.
Amendment 590 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 10 – point a
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 reachedfavourable conservation status for habitat types listed in Annex I;
Amendment 602 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shallaim to put in place at Union level the restoration measures that are necessary to improve to good condition areas of habitat types listed in Annex II which are not in good condition. Such measures shall be in place on at least 30 % of the area of each groupfavourable conservation status areas of habitat types listed in Annex II that iswhich are not in good condition, as quantified in the national restoration plan referred to in Article 12, by 2030, on at least 60 % by 2040, and on at least 90 % by 2050.
Amendment 607 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall aim to put in place at Union level the restoration measures that are necessary to re-establish the habitat types listed in Annex II 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, 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 2050ach favourable conservation status of the habitat types listed in Annex II in areas not covered by those habitat types.
Amendment 611 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall aim to put in place at Union level the restoration measures for the marine habitats of species listed in Annex III and in Annexes II, IV and IV to Directive 92/43/EEC and for the marine habitats of wild birds covered under Directive 2009/147/EC, that are necessary in order to improve the quality and quantity of those habitats, including by re-establishing them, and to enhanceenhancing connectivity, until sufficient quality and quantity of those habitats across the Union is achieved.
Amendment 612 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The determination of the most suitable areas for restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall be based on the best available knowledge, practices and the latest scientific evidence of the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex II, measured by the structure and functions which are necessary for their long-term maintenance, including their typical species, 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. Areas where the habitat types listed in Annex II are in unknown condition shall be considered as not being in good conditionIn identifying the most suitable areas, socio- economic functions, spatial planning for current and future public interests, population density, and economic performance and productivity output of these areas are to be taken into account.
Amendment 618 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall take measures with the aim to ensure that the areas that are subject to restoration measures in accordance with paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 show a continuous improvement in the condition of the habitat types listed in Annex II until good condition is reached, and a continuousfavourable conservation status is reached at Union level, and an improvement of the quality of the habitats of the species referred to in paragraph 3 until the sufficient quality of those habitats is reached at Union level. Member States shall ensure that areas in which good conditiontake measures with the aim to ensure that areas in which favourable conservation status has been reached and in which the sufficient quality of the habitats of the species has been reached do not deteriorate. significantly at Union level.
Amendment 620 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Amendment 623 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Outside Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligations set out in paragraphs 6 and 7 is justified if caused by:
Amendment 626 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change; or
Amendment 628 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c
(c) a project of overriding public interest for which no less damaging alternative solutions are available, to be determined on a case by case basis.by the Member State;
Amendment 629 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 8 – point c a (new)
(c a) Member State or region with a very high population density in combination with scarcity of available space or a substantive expected net population growth.
Amendment 632 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
9. For Natura 2000 sites, the non- fulfilment of the obligation set out in paragraphs 6 and 7, is justified if caused by:
Amendment 635 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point b
(b) unavoidable habitat transformations which are directly caused by climate change: or;
Amendment 636 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point c
(c) a plan or, project or multiple projects authorised in accordance with Articles 6(3) and 6(4) of the Directive 92/43/EEC.;
Amendment 637 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point c a (new)
(c a) pilot project(s) with derogations from the provisions of Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC;
Amendment 639 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point c b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – point c b (new)
(c b) essential socio-economic functions of the area, as well as measures aimed at ensuring food supply, security and productivity;
Amendment 643 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – introductory part
10. Member States shall aim to ensure that there is:
Amendment 644 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 10 – point a
(a) an increase of habitat area in good conditionfavourable conservation status for habitat types listed in Annex II 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;
Amendment 650 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that there itake appropriate measures nto net loss ofenlarge urban green space, and of urban tree canopy cover in cities and towns by 2030, compared to 2021, in all cities and in towns and suburbs.
Amendment 651 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Member States shall ensure that there is an optimal area of urban green and blue space in cities and towns when spatially planning these areas to ensure adequate climate adaptation, optimal biodiversity circumstances, renewable energy sources, sustainability, adequate housing (also for special needs groups and refugees), room for sustainable transportation, while keeping in mind that the quality of living space should remain of a high standard.
Amendment 652 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Member States shall aim to ensure that by 2040 there is sufficient urban green space, adequate quality of green and adequate internal connections of the urban green spaces and connections with the peri-urban green space to maintain and improve urban biodiversity.
Amendment 654 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall aim to ensure that there is an increase in the total national area of urban green space in cities and in towns and suburbs of at least 3 % of the total area of cities and of towns and suburbs in 2021, by 2040, and at least 5 % by 205by 2040. In addition Member States shall aim to ensure:
Amendment 659 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a minimum of 10 %n increase of urban tree canopy cover in all cities and in towns and suburbs by 2050; and
Amendment 668 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
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 already removed and those 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.
Amendment 679 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall reverseput measures in place to halt the decline of pollinator populations by 2030 and achieve thereafter an increasing trend of pollinator populations, measured every three years after 2030, until satisfactory levels are achieved, as set out in accordance with Article 11(3), in order to maintain the role played by pollination in the ecosystem. These measures must be sustainable and put in place taking into account their impact on agricultural production and the changes brought about by climate change on pollinator populations. The levels shall be raised regularly in accordance with the national restoration plan.
Amendment 688 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The method referred to in the paragraph 2 shall provide a standardised approach for collecting annual data on the abundance and, diversity of pollinator species and for assessing pollinator population trend, evolution, food resources and habitats of pollinator species.
Amendment 693 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall aim to put in place the restoration measures necessary to enhance biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems, in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures under Article 4(1), (2) and (3)at Union level, taking into account the socio-economic functions of the area, as well as the economic performance and productivity output of the agricultural land use and food needs of the population, and shall enhance biodiversity in agricultural ecosystems.
Amendment 702 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Amendment 742 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Member States shall aim to put in place restoration measures at Union level to ensure that the common farmland bird index at national level based on the species specified in Annex V, indexed on … [OP please insert the date = the first day of the month following 12 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] = 100, reaches the following levels:
Amendment 743 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 752 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 774 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
For organic soils in agricultural use constituting drained peatlands, Member States shall aim to put in place restoration measures. Those measures shall be in place on at least: at Union level.
Amendment 778 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 792 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 802 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 817 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Member States may put in place restoration measures, including rewetting, in areas of peat extraction sites and count those areas as contributing to achiev and actions like removing wood and transplanting vegetation to turn the land and vegetation back ing the respective targets natural situation where ferred to in the first subparagraph, points (a), (b) and (c)asible for peat accumulation, in areas of used peat extraction sites and count those areas as contributing.
Amendment 819 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Member States shall ensure that measures to reclaim areas adjacent to agricultural ecosystems do not hamper the productive functions of those agricultural ecosystems, in particular by encroachment on agricultural land.
Amendment 820 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
Member States shall put in place measures to prevent the deterioration of productive or protected areas which are threatened by natural disasters such as floods, storms or fires, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 12, even it that means that restoration measures can therefore not be put in place.
Amendment 822 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
In addition, Member States may put in place restoration measures to rewet organic soils that constitute used drained peatlands under land uses other than former agricultural use and peat extraction and count those rewetted areas as contributing, up to a maximum of 20%, to the achievement of the targets referred to in the first subparagraph, points (a), (b) and (c).
Amendment 834 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall put in place at Union level, taking into account the multifunctionality of forests, including socio-economic functions and environmental and climatic conditions, the restoration measures necessary to enhance the resilience of the biodiversity of forest ecosystems, in the long term, in addition to the areas that are subject to restoration measures pursuant to Article 4(1), (2) and (3).
Amendment 842 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall aim to achieve an increasing trend at nattowards improvement at Unional 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:
Amendment 889 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare national restoration plans and carry out the preparatory monitoring and research needed to identify theexisting and new 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 as to what extent restoration is feasible and realistic and compatibility with socio-economic activities.
Amendment 898 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) the total habitat area, including across Member State borders, and a map of its current distribution;
Amendment 907 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) the habitat area evaluated as not in good condition;
Amendment 910 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) the favourable reference area taking into account the documented losses over at least the last 70 years and the projected changes to environmental conditions due to climate change;
Amendment 916 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iv
Amendment 927 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
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 bearing in mind changes due to climate change and the roles that the land plays in terms of food supply and productivity.
Amendment 934 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 949 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
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 diversity, whilst informing and consulting relevant stakeholders, like farmers and foresters, throughout the entire process.
Amendment 956 #
2022/0195(COD)
5. Member States shall identify synergies and potential conflicts with climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation and, food security, disaster prevention, and renewable energy production and security, and prioritise restoration measures accordingly. Member States shall also take into account:
Amendment 959 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point c
Amendment 961 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall coordinate the development of national restoration plans with the designation of the renewables go- to areas. Where possible, Member States combine these go-to areas with Natura 2000 sites. During the preparation of the nature restoration plans, Member States shall ensure synergies with the already designated renewables go-to areas and ensure that the functioning of the renewables go-to areas, including the permitting procedures applicable in the renewables go-to areas foreseen by Directive (EU) 2018/2001 remain unchanged.
Amendment 974 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 7 – point g a (new)
(g a) measures taken as part of a food strategy to ensure food supply, productivity and security;
Amendment 980 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
8. Member States shallmay, when preparing the national restoration plans, make use of the different examples of restoration measures listed in Annex VII, depending on specific national and local conditions, and the latest scientific evidence.
Amendment 992 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10
Article 11 – paragraph 10
10. Member States shall, where possible, foster synergies with the national restoration plans of other Member States, in particular for ecosystems that span across borders. , ensuring a joint approach or at least similar management approaches in case of cross-border ecoystems and avoiding conflicting measures.
Amendment 993 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Statistical transfers between Member States 1.Member States may agree on and may make arrangements for the statistical transfer of a specified percentage or amount of restoration measures from one Member State to another Member State.The transferred quantity of measure(s) shall be: (a) deducted from the share of the Member State making the transfer for the purposes of this Regulation;and (b) added to the share of the Member State accepting the transfer for the purposes of this Regulation. 2.The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article XXX to supplement this Regulation by setting the conditions for the transfers as referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. 3. The arrangements referred to in paragraph 1 may have a duration of one or more calendar years. Such arrangements shall be notified to the Commission not later than 12 months after the end of each year in which they have effect. The information sent to the Commission shall include the percentages involved. The parties involved and the information on the particular transfer shall be disclosed to the public.
Amendment 997 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 11
Article 11 – paragraph 11
11. Member States shall ensure that the preparation of the restoration plan is open, inclusive and effective and that the public is, as well as farmers and foresters, are given early and effective opportunities to participate in its elabthe preparation of the plan. Member States shall involve stakeholders, like farmers and foresters, at an early stage in developing and shaping the restoration plan. Consultations shall comply with the requirements set out in Articles 4 to 10 of Directive 2001/42/EC.
Amendment 1009 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The national restoration plan shall cover the period up to 2050, with intermediate deadlines corresponding to the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 130.
Amendment 1014 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the quantification of the areas already restored and to be restored to aim to reach the restoration targets set out in Articles 4 to10 based on the preparatory work undertaken in accordance with Article 11 and geographically referenced maps of those areas;
Amendment 1020 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a description of the restoration measures planned, or aimed to put in place, for achieving the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10 and a specification regarding which of those restoration measures are planned, or aimed to put in place, within the Natura 2000 network established in accordance with Directive 92/43/EEC;
Amendment 1023 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) an indication of the measures to ensurebe undertaken with the aim to prevent that the areas covered by the habitat types listed in Annexes I and II do not deteriorate in the areas in which good conditionsignificantly at Union level when a good condition at Union level has been reached and that the habitats of the species referred to in Articles 4(3) and 5(3) do not deteriorate in the areas in which tsignificantly at Union level when sufficient quality of the habitats of the species has been reached, in accordance with Articles 4(6) and 5(6);
Amendment 1027 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) an indication of the measures to ensurebe undertaken with the aim to prevent that the areas covered by habitat types listed in Annexes I and II do not deteriorate significantly at Union level, in accordance with Article 4(7) and Article 5(7);
Amendment 1030 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) the inventory of barriers, including those already removed, and the barriers identified for removal in accordance with Article 7(1), the plan for their removal in accordance with Article 7(2) and an estimate of the length of free- flowing rivers already achieved and those to be achieved by the removal of those barriers by 2030 and by 2050, and any other measures already undertaken and those to be undertaken to re- establish the natural functions of floodplains in accordance with Article 7(3);
Amendment 1037 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) the estimated co-benefits for climate change mitigation and food production associated with the restoration measures over time, as well as wider socio- economic benefits of those measures;
Amendment 1045 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point k – point iv a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point k – point iv a (new)
(iv a) the compatibility of restoration measures with socio-economic activities, such as food supply and productivity.
Amendment 1053 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point l
(l) the estimated financing needs for the implementation of the restoration measures, which shall include the description of the support to stakeholders affected by restoration measures or other new obligations arising from this Regulation, compensation for possible property disadvantages and yield losses of the farmers, and the means of intended financing, public or private, including (co-) financing with Union funding instruments;
Amendment 1072 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
(o a) an explanation of how to take into account the need to maintain agricultural and forestry production in the territories concerned in order to avoid, in particular, food production moving elsewhere;
Amendment 1074 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point o b (new)
(o b) an additional impact assessment on the effects of the measures set out in the national restoration plan will have on European agricultural and forestry production;
Amendment 1080 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – title
Article 13 – title
Submission of the draft national restoration plan
Amendment 1088 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Member States shall submit a draft of the national restoration plan referred to in Articles 11 and 12 to the Commission by… [OP please insert the date = the first day of the month following 248 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 1091 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the draft national restoration plans within six months of the date of receipt. When carrying out that assessment, the Commission shall act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned.
Amendment 1097 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. When assessing the draft national restoration plan, the Commission shall evaluate its compliance with Article 12, as well as its adequacy for meeting the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, as well as the Union’s overarching objectives referred to in Article 1, the specific objectives referred to in Article 7(1) to restore at least 25 000 km of rivers into free-flowing rivers in the Union by 2030 and the 2030 objective of covering at least 10% of the Union’s agricultural area with high-diversity landscape features. The Commission shall also analyse the impact of the national restoration plan in particular on agricultural and forestry production in order to ensure that it does not result in production moving outside the European Union.
Amendment 1101 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. For the purpose of the assessment of the draft national restoration plans, the Commission shall be assisted by experts or the EEA.
Amendment 1105 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission may address observations to Member States within six months of the date of receipt of the draft national restoration plan.
Amendment 1107 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1117 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall review their national restoration plan at least once every 10 years, in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, taking into account progress made in the implementation of the plans, the best available scientific evidence as well as available knowledge of changes or expected changes in environmental conditions due to climate change, and its impact on food security.
Amendment 1119 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. When it becomes apparent that the measures set out in the national restoration plan will not be sufficient to comply with the targets and obligations set out in Articles 4 to 10, taking into account proven or expected changes in environmental conditions owing to climate change, and based on the monitoring in accordance with Article 17, Member States shall revisetake account of the Commission’s remarks in their national restoration plan and include supplementary measures.
Amendment 1140 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall determine what constitutes a sufficient interest and impairment of a right, consistently with the objective of providing the public with wide access to justice. For the purposes of paragraph 1, any farmers' or foresters', and non-governmental organisations promoting environmental protectiontheir interests, and meeting any requirements under national law shall be deemed to have rights capable of being impaired and their interest shall be deemed sufficient.
Amendment 1149 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1169 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. The monitoring in accordance with paragraph 1, points (a), (b) and (cb), 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.
Amendment 1174 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 9
Article 17 – paragraph 9
Amendment 1205 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19
Article 19
Amendment 1242 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20
Article 20
Amendment 1248 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall evaluate the application of this Regulation by 31 December 2035, including a socio- economic impact assessment and whether the targets set for restoration are feasible and reasonable.
Amendment 1251 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall present a report on the main findings of the evaluation to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of Regions. Where the Commission finds it appropriate, the report shall be accompanied by a legislativeResults of impact assessments may give options for further action upon which the Commission may come with a proposal for amendment of relevant provisions of this Regulation, taking into account the possible need to establish additionalmended restoration targets, based on common methods for assessing the condition of ecosystems not covered by Articles 4 and 5, and the most recent scientific evithe most recent scientific evidence as to what extent restoration is feasible and realistic for the target in question, and based on an integrated balance between economic, social and ecological interests, the economic output of the land, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdences.
Amendment 1253 #
2022/0195(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in allis addressed to the Member States.
Amendment 1259 #
Amendment 15 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 16 September 2021 on a new EU-China Strategy (2021/2037(INI)),
Amendment 41 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the implementation of certain Union legislation, in particular Directive 91/676/EEC, Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 79/409/EEC, may also create obstacles and bottlenecks as regards the sustainable development and socio-economic future of rural areas;
Amendment 88 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that rural areas with declining populations and living conditions are prone to subversive criminal activities which, in many instances, are cross-border in nature; points to the central cross-border role that the Commission can play in ensuring that values and standards do not fade away and that safety and quality of life are enhanced in rural areas;
Amendment 124 #
2021/2254(INI)
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 and play a key role in ensuring food security and food safety;
Amendment 137 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that many rivers and flood plains have a cross-border character, that floods can have a major impact, and that international cooperation on reconstruction and the development of common strategies to prevent such disasters in the future are of great importance;
Amendment 150 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes note of the proposal for a Rural Action Plan, which should evolve into a dynamic tool for future action; calls on the Commission and the Member States to give the highest priority to its implementation, setting clear targets for delivery so as to attain the goal of stronger, more connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas by 2040, and to ensure that this is accompanied by resources and quantitative targets to ensure effective implementation of the plan;
Amendment 162 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Agrees on the need for a common, EU-wide, functional definition of rural areas that makes a distinction between rural and peri-urban areas, and urges the Commission to quickly develop and operationalise such a definition;
Amendment 250 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Points out that the coexistence of humans and large carnivores, particularly wolves, can have a significant impact on Europe's rural areas, especially with regard to traditional farming, as well as on other socio-economic activities; calls on the Commission and Member States to take tangible measures to address these problems caused by large carnivores so as not to jeopardise the sustainable development of rural areas, while acknowledging the flexibility that the Habitats Directive provides;
Amendment 261 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Notes that, in some regions of Europe, species designated as requiring special protection under the Habitats Directive cannot have the space they need or have attained good conservation status, thus potentially posing a risk to other wild species and traditional farming practices; calls on the Commission to develop an assessment procedure to modify the protection status of species in regions where a species is a threat to the environment and/or once the desired conservation status has been attained;
Amendment 277 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for a focus on supporting young people, and especially young farmers, and on providing them with a future so that they can continue to live and work in the countryside; stresses that, inter alia, sufficient business prospects, creating jobs, social cohesion and security, the provision of good education and health services, high-quality digital facilities, and good accessibility are of great importance in that regard;
Amendment 314 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Highlights the central role of rural areas in the transition to a low-carbon economy; stresses that initiatives in rural areas, such as renewable energy infrastructure and storage capacity, must contribute effectively to the economic and social vitality of such areas;
Amendment 457 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls, in the context of optimising nutrient management and closing nutrient cycles for rural areas, for provision to be made for possible pilot projects with derogations from the shackling provisions of Directive 91/676/EEC in order to ensure the sustainable circular development and socio-economic future of rural areas, in particular with a view to reducing dependence on mineral, or chemical, fertilisers;
Amendment 458 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Calls, in the context of optimising flora and fauna management in rural areas and of gaining support in rural communities, for provision to be made for possible pilot projects for European rural areas with broad exemptions from the shackling provisions of Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 79/409/EEC in order to ensure the sustainable development and socio-economic future of rural areas, in particular as regards livestock grazing and animal husbandry, but also open-field cultivation, which are vital for European rural regions;
Amendment 504 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Believes that the EU has a strong interest in building partnerships beyond its borders – not only are cooperation and knowledge-sharing important in the process, but a level playing field must be ensured too – in order to promote more prosperous rural societies and economies with long-term mutual benefits;
Amendment 509 #
2021/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Highlights the importance of the strategic links between Africa and Europe, building on the progress made in the Africa-Europe rural transformation action agenda, which sets out initiatives designed to sustainably strengthen Africa’s agri-food sector and rural territories; underscores, in this connection, the fact that it will remain vigilant in the face of China’s changing role and increasing strategic influence on the African continent and in the light of its resolution of 16 September 2021 on a new EU-China Strategy (2021/2037(INI));
Amendment 15 #
2021/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas organic agriculture may offers many environmental benefits in certain circumstances and regions and has the potential to help the agricultural sector play its part, in certain circumstances and regions, in the fight against climate change and in addressing key challenges such as the loss of jobs in rural areas, soil fertility and biodiversity loss;
Amendment 84 #
2021/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that for an EU action plan to succeed, it must stimulate and mobilise the Member States; expresses the view, therefore, that Member States should be encouraged to develop their own national OAPs with concrete, time-bound actions, taking into account the different starting points of the Member States; points out that regional and local OAPs should also play a role in the development of the organic sector;
Amendment 95 #
2021/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to play an active role in improving the structure of organic supply chains and building the capacity of organic producers’ organisations;
Amendment 97 #
2021/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Stresses that CAP support for conversion to and maintenance of organic farming may be funded via second-pillar rural development measures, eco-schemes or a clever combination of the two; calls for eco-schemes to be designed in a manner that renders them compatible with and complementary to agri- environment-climate measures (AECMs), including organic farming measures, which are set out in the second pillar;
Amendment 113 #
2021/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Acknowledges that organic production often involves higher production costs and, therefore, needs higher market prices to recover those costs; points out that higher prices may represent a barrier to expansion but that they are necessary to ensure the continuation of organic farming and to make its further uptake possible in the first place;
Amendment 138 #
2021/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Supports the Commission in further promoting the EU organic logo among consumers, including through organic school schemes; emphasises that it is of paramount importance that consumer surveys on organics are followed by actions to further raise awareness of organic farming, without allowing an incorrect or subversive representation of the sustainability and safety of conventional farming methods in the Union;
Amendment 186 #
2021/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that concrete action to promote, positive and trade-promoting action to promote international trade in organic products and exports of EUuropean organic products from the EU is needed; requests that the Commission report regularly on forthcoming negotiations with the EU’s trading partners to inform Parliament about the potential for expansion of the organic market;
Amendment 225 #
2021/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the potential ofat, alongside other chains and a positive international trade agenda, short, local and seasonal food supply chains and direct marketing opportunities for organic producers and rural economies also offer the potential to deliver economic and environmental benefits by securing incomes and creating employment, while contributing to animal welfare, as well as environmental, biodiversity and climate protection;
Amendment 273 #
2021/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Welcomes the contribution of organic farming to the reduction in the volume of synthetic plant protection products used; reminds the Commission and the Member States of the European Parliament resolution of 15 February 2017 on low-risk pesticides of biological origin; calls on the Commission, therefore, to increase the availability of solutions such as low-risk products of biological origin, biocontrol and natural substances by improving and accelerating the assessment and authorisation process for natural substances;
Amendment 183 #
2021/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Is concerned about the growing number of fishmeal and fish oil factories along the West African coast, managed mainly by Chinese companies whose unsustainable production is causing existential problems for regional and non- industrial fisheries, and calls on the Commission therefore to ensure that no feed from such production is used in aquaculture facilities within the EU;
Amendment 184 #
2021/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Calls on the Commission to use digital systems and artificial intelligence to improve the traceability and sustainability of aquaculture products and to extend traceability to the feed used;
Amendment 221 #
2021/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Commission to implement measures to prevent damage caused by cormorants in aquaculture, and takes the view that it is important in this regard to focus resources on reducing and managing breeding activities;
Amendment 7 #
2021/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 16 January 2018 on international ocean governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans in the context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals,
Amendment 10 #
2021/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
— having regard to the Communication from the Commission of 19 November 2020 entitled ‘An EU Strategy to harness the potential of offshore renewable energy for a climate neutral future’ (COM(2020)0741),
Amendment 11 #
2021/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 b (new)
Citation 12 b (new)
— having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 7 July 2021 on the impact on the fishing sector of offshore wind farms and other renewable energy systems (2019/2158(INI))
Amendment 28 #
2021/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive states that Member States must take into consideration the interactions of activities and uses such as aquaculture, fishing, and installations and infrastructures for the production of energy from renewable sources, as well as submarine cables, promote the coexistence of relevant activities and apply an ecosystem-based approach;
Amendment 73 #
2021/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas oil and gas exploration, combined with the large-scale exploitation of offshore renewable energy resources, may generate competition and sea space management conflicts that mainly affect fishing activities, in particular small-scale fisheries and coastal communities; whereas this increasing competition between different uses of maritime space often leads to the historical uses of evident historical, cultural, socio-economic value, such as fishing, being overlooked;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas the EU is aiming to become climate neutral by 2050 at the latest, in line with the Green Deal objectives; whereas the EU has proposed the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030; whereas offshore renewable energy is one of the options that Member States can choose to achieve this target; whereas it should play a key role in achieving these objectives through an integrated approach taking into account the three pillars of sustainability;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas, through their maritime spatial plans, Member States should aim to contribute to the sustainable development of energy sectors at sea, of maritime transport, of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, and the preservation, protection and improvement of the environment, including resilience to climate change impacts; whereas, in this regard, fisheries and aquaculture interests should receive special attention and should not be marginalised as Member States continue their work and subsequent revisions of national maritime spatial plans;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that offshore wind farms should only be built if the exclusion of negative environmental and ecological, as well as economic, socio-economic and socio-cultural impacts on fishers and aquaculture producers is guaranteed, in line with the objectives of the blue economy and the European Green Deal;
Amendment 159 #
2021/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the sustainable development of small-scale fishing value chains by promoting the harmonisation of selective, non-destructive and energy- efficient fishing methods;
Amendment 196 #
2021/2188(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on Member States, in line with maritime spatial planning provisions, to designate specific historical and traditional fishing grounds of fishers as areas that are to remain free of offshore renewables;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Welcomes, in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the already launched and growing initiatives of cooperatives and other agri- food enterprises and foundations in the Union to make agricultural production in Africa more sustainable and to modernise it in a responsible manner; recommends knowledge sharing as a tool;
Amendment 50 #
2021/2178(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Advocates for stronger policy coherence at EU level in the context of agri-food trade, given the global implications of the Common Agricultural Policy and agricultural trade for and the SGDs;
Amendment 16 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
— whereas the Common Fisheries Policy and the Technical Measures Regulation go hand in hand and, therefore, a review of this regulation is also needed to facilitate the authorisation of innovative gear,
Amendment 22 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
— whereas new techniques with selective fishing gear are necessary for sustainable fishing which also ensures good yields,
Amendment 44 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas fishing makes an indispensable contribution to food security in the Union;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas a healthy European fisheries sector is essential to reduce dependence on third countries, such as China, when it comes to European food supply;
Amendment 63 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas the health of fish stocks varies between different Union waters;
Amendment 80 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A f (new)
Recital A f (new)
Af. whereas relative stability is of great importance for the predictability and continuity of the fishing fleet in the European Union;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A g (new)
Recital A g (new)
Ag. whereas Brexit has affected the distribution of fishing rights in the European Union and has had a socio- economic impact in the EU;
Amendment 155 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that seafood has a generally lower carbon footprint than land- based food, as no artificial feeding, antibiotics, fertilisers or chemical pesticides are used, which indicates the strategic value of seafood in the context of the European Green Deal;
Amendment 213 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates the views expressed in its resolution of 18 May 2021 on the landing obligation2; recalls that the implementation of the landing obligation, introduced as a fundamental paradigm shift in fisheries management, is not properly implementedhas caused considerable problems, especially for mixed demersal fisheries; highlights again that the landing obligation is not a goal in itself but a tool to minimise unwanted catches and that an assessment of the socioeconomic impact of this obligation must be carried out; _________________ 2 OJ C 15, 12.1.2022, p. 9.
Amendment 256 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. UnderlineRecalls that the relative stability, established four decades ago, is widely accepted as an essenEU fisheries and aquaculture sector has suffered a series of setbacks in recent years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine and persistently high fuel prices, and stiall insremains extruement to provide long-term predictability and continuity in sharing fish stocks between countries; stresses, however, that the gap between national quota allocations and the actual interests of Member States’ fishing fleets has significantly increased over time and has been further exacerbated by Brexit; stresses also that climate change has a considerable impact on the distribution of fish stocks; ly fragile; notes that these factors have undermined the profitability of thousands of businesses to the point where their very survival has been jeopardised, with potentially devastating effects on employment and social cohesion in coastal areas; underlines that the relative stability, established four decades ago, should not be adjusted because relative stability is widely accepted as an essential instrument to provide long-term predictability and continuity in sharing fish stocks between countries;
Amendment 264 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 270 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Believes that the current methods of allocating fishing opportunities provide a degree of economic stability in the fisheries sector and can contribute to the attractiveness of the sector and ensure generational renewal;
Amendment 285 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Urges the Commission and Member States to work together to research new techniques for selective fishing gear that substantially reduces CO2 emissions and fuel use;
Amendment 345 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights the importance of involving the ACs with the European Parliament’s work, and thus recommends holding regular exchanges between the ACs and European Parliament representatives;
Amendment 372 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Recalls that environmental protection requirements mustand economic and social considerations must equally be integrated into the CFP with a view to promoting sustainable development, in line with the TFEU;
Amendment 404 #
2021/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Considers that imported seafood products must be subject to high environmental and social standards, similar toin line with those applied in the EU, and must not be suspected to originate from illegal undocumented and unregulated fishing;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12
Citation 12
Amendment 12 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13
Citation 13
Amendment 14 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14
Citation 14
Amendment 16 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
— Having regard to the 2020 report of the Working Group on Electric Trawling, volume 2, number 37 of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) and the ICES Special Advice of 20 May 2020, entitled 'Request from the Netherlands regarding the impacts of pulse trawling on the ecosystem and environment from the sole (Solea solea) fishery in the North Sea';
Amendment 35 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas electric pulse fishing, a proven selective and less environmentally harmful fishing technique, was initially proposed by the Commission but has nevertheless been banned;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the STECF assessment of the social dimension of the CFP found that in 2020 only 16 out of 23 coastal Member States replied to the Commission’s request to inform it of the allocation method used;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
Amendment 57 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
Amendment 69 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Amendment 80 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that the EU share of wild caught fish and sustainable aquaculture products should be increased in the food supply for the EU population, as they have a small ecological footprint and make an important contribution to a healthy and sustainable diet as indicated by the EC; also notes that stocks in the North-East Atlantic Ocean are managed sustainably and caught according to maximum sustainable yield (MSY).
Amendment 90 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Deplores the factStates that thsome Member States are notshould improve transparentcy and are not making public what criteria they apply when distributing fishing opportunities;
Amendment 97 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that transparent allocation criteria should provides stability and legal certainty for operators;
Amendment 110 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that producer organisations play an essential role in distributing fishing opportunitiesquota among the different vessels;
Amendment 124 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that very fewsome Members States use criteria of an environmental, social or economic nature to distribute fishing opportunities and that, if used, they do not have much weight in the final distribution;
Amendment 129 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that the use of criteria of an environmental, social or economic nature is not an obligation for Member States under Article 17 of the CFP;
Amendment 135 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that the current allocation methods allow for a certain level of economic stability in the fishing sector, but contribute to reinforcing trends such as economic concentration in the fishing sector and the difficulty of attracting new young fishers; considers, furthermore, that these methods do notcould provide incentives to fishers who implement fishing practices with a reduced environmental impact, do notand to provide fair opportunities to small- scale fishers and threatento ensure their existence;
Amendment 142 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that using criteria of a social or environmental nature when allocating fishing opportunities is necessary in order to fullycould help to achieve the objectives set out in the CFP, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030;
Amendment 143 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers sustainability and selectivity to be the guiding principles of the European institutions when it comes to fisheries policy, irrespective of scale in the fisheries sector; recalls the low environmental impact of electric pulse fishing, which is also recognised by ICES;
Amendment 148 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to ensure that eachcreate incentives to Member State allocatesing fishing opportunities using a combination of environmental, social and economic criteria, while making sure the criteria are balanced according to local specificities and challenges that need to be tackled;
Amendment 166 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises that the allocation of fishing opportunities to operators with a lower environmental impact and a better history of compliance willmay contribute to restoring fish populations to a sustainable level and improve biodiversity protection;
Amendment 169 #
2021/2168(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Members States, in line with Article 17 of the CFP, to useconsider using age criteria when allocating the fishing opportunities available to them, in order to support the entry into the business of young fishers;
Amendment 1 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication COM (2020)248, entitled ´Towards more sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2021´ of June 2020,
Amendment 76 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 110 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas small-scale, artisanal and coastal fisheries are potentially less damaging to fish stocks and morehave made huge progress towards sustainableility, both in terms of the biological management of resources and from a socio-economic point of view, and therefore warrantdeserve particular attention and support;
Amendment 114 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas small-scale fishing also consumes far less energy (and has less impact) than large-scale fishing and is thus more environmentally sustainablethe figures in the latest STECF report on the fuel consumption per kilo product show that in all sea basins, small-scale fishing has a higher fuel consumption per kilo of fish product than large-scale fishing;
Amendment 133 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas earnings are very unequally distributed between industrial fisheries on the one hand, which tend to take a more destructive approach to resources, and small-scale, artisanal and coastal fisheries on the otherfor small-scale, artisanal and coastal fisheries are impacted by volatile prices and sharp market fluctuations which are sensitive to many externalities such as the Covid pandemic;
Amendment 191 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines the low environmental impact of fisheries and its healthy food production since there is no artificial feeding, antibiotics, fertilizers nor any use of chemical pesticides;
Amendment 193 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that an artificial conflict between industrial versus small-scale fishers should not be created; takes the view that the industrial and small-scale fishers are not in competition with each other as they mostly fish for different species in mostly different fishing grounds; takes note that the so-called industrial fishing companies are also family businesses that have existed for generations and are deeply rooted in and connected to local fishing communities;
Amendment 202 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 218 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for small-scale fishing support programmes to be introduced with a view to driving down production costs and ensuring economic sustainability by having the programmes support a more sustainable and modern fleet;
Amendment 241 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 262 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Commission to allow, under the aegis of EMFAF, support to be provided once again for storage, freezing and refrigeration, as a decisive element enabling full advantage to be taken of fisheries resources –for the modernisation of the small-scale fleet without destroying or depleting stocks – and ensuring a regular supply of local fresh products to the public and the food processing industry;
Amendment 277 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that, with a view to improving the execution rate of EMFAF financing and ensuring this part of the sector has access to support, it is necessary to: (1) look into and implement measures to streamline procedures, thus reducing the red tape surrounding applications; (2) amend the funding process for receiving aid and replace it with a system of pre- financing; raise the fund’s financing limits;
Amendment 288 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Warns of the high average age of the fleet in small-scale fishingthe fishing sector: small-scale and industrial, which means a programme to renew and update the small-scale fleet is needed with a view to improving safety and on- board living conditions, improving energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, while ensuring the social and economic sustainability of the fishing communities that depend on the fleet;
Amendment 307 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers, therefore, that EMFAF must provide funding opportunities for the renewal, upgrading or even resizing of the fishing fleet, including the small-scale coastal and artisanal fleet and the industrial fleet;
Amendment 339 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that the objectives of a fisheries policy should include guaranteeing the supply of fish to the public – as part of ensuring food security and sovereignty –ensuring sustainable food security, developing coastal communities, and promoting fisheries- related professions and recognising the social role they play in providing jobs and improving the living conditions of fishers;
Amendment 355 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 367 #
2021/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Believes that if we wish to see generational renewal and more gender diversity there must be attractive conditions for young people, which means increasing fisheries incomes and and equal pay, ensuring training under conditions that pay due account to the diverse fishing practices, fishing gear and needs of each Member State;
Amendment 6 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that in 2020 China for the first time ranked as the EU’s largest partner for trade in goods, with the trade balance further deteriorating to the EU’s detriment; recalls however that the US, followed by the UK, are still the EU’s top two partners in trade in goods and services combined;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is convinced that the EU-China bilateral trade and investment relationship is of strategic importance and should be rules-based, with the multilateral trading system at its core; it reiterates that while economic de-coupling is not beneficial for the EU, a more assertive enforcement and adherence to commitments is necessary in the overall trade and investment relationship;
Amendment 22 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on China to play a more active part in the WTO and other multilateral initiatives and to fully comply with its WTO obligations, matching its acquired economic power with its level of development, and urges on the Commission to step up its efforts to work together with China on reforming and strengthening the rules-based multilateral trading system; urges for a specific focus on the reform of the WTO as a key tool to bring stability and legal certainty to the international trade arena, while tackling structural shortcomings at pluri- and multilateral levels; considers pertinent to specifically discuss the negative effects and possible remedies for distortions caused by the global excess capacity of steel and aluminum, alongside the importance of tackling industrial subsidies at the WTO level;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Repeats its deep concern about the many barriers that European businesses face when accessing and operating on the Chinese market; is worried that China’s ‘dual circulation strategy’ referred to in its 14th Five Year Plan will further deteriorate the business environment for EU companies; highlights again its particular concern about the market distorting practices such as, but not limited to, industrial subsidies, the beneficial treatment of Chinese state-owned enterprises, IP theft, forced technology transfers and data localisation, industrial overcapacity in sectors such as steel and the related dumping of exports, and other unfair trading practices;
Amendment 42 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses the absence in reciprocity in public procurement and the need to improve the EU’s posturing in this field; recalls the importance of an assertive and effective International Procurement Instrument to open up external procurement markets, as well as an Instrument of Foreign Subsidies which can successfully tackle distortions on the EU internal market; highlights that these two instruments should complement one another in tackling different sides of the same coin, focusing on the external and the internal dimensions respectively;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Urges the Commission to place an increased emphasis on the issues linked to standardization and the normative elements ofa growing international competition; reminds, in this regard, of the links between, trade, patents and standards; calls on the Commission to intensify activity in all areas of standardization, IPR infringements, including patent infringements by Chinese companies in the fields of digitalization and communications, within all relevant bodies, including the UN’s International Telecommunication Union; urges for more policy discussions regarding the implications of Chinese initiatives such as Made in China 2025 or, increasingly pertinently, China Standards 2035;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Reiterates the increasing significance of the trade-security nexus in the EU’s international trade policy; urges the Commission and Member States to continue their efforts on monitoring FDI coming into Europe, particularly as concerns strategic assets and critical infrastructure, further strengthening the FDI Screening Mechanism and delivering swiftly on its commitments on an Anti- Coercion Instrument;
Amendment 56 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4 d. Underlines the importance of the EU strategic relationship with China and calls on the EU’s Member States and institutions to address China with one voice and in a coordinated way; considers that the 17+1investment format is promoted by China to weaken the EU cohesion regarding investment policy and calls for a higher degrees of transparency, coherence and coordination between Member States on matters related to bilateral investment projects and deals, particularly on FDI, where the EU has exclusive competence; draws attention to the links between economic dependencies and external political leverage at the level of Member States;
Amendment 57 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4 e. Stresses, in this context, the issues linked to strategic dependencies in the area of critical raw materials (CRMs) and the urgent need to augment the resilience of European supply chains; calls for efforts to diversify and consolidate the EU’s access to key strategic resources needed for powering the EU’s twin engines of growth, with a particular emphasis on the 30 elements present on the fourth list of CRMs updated in 2020; welcomes in this context the recently- adopted EU Action Plan on Critical Raw Materials;
Amendment 58 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 f (new)
Paragraph 4 f (new)
4 f. Calls for increased attention to European SMEs that engage in commercial and investment relations with China and welcomes the Commission's support for SME-friendly initiatives such as the ‘Access to Markets’ portal, the Rules of Origin ‘ROSA’ portal or the China IPR SME Helpdesk, among others;
Amendment 59 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 g (new)
Paragraph 4 g (new)
4 g. Is convinced of the vital significance of proper information regarding legislative and regulatory developments on the Chinese market, given its opaque and state-driven nature; recalls in this context the importance of frequent and frank discussions with EU institutions, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) and all our partners on the ground;
Amendment 60 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 h (new)
Paragraph 4 h (new)
4 h. Urges China to make tangible progress towards improving its stance on sustainable development, including on climate protection and environmental- friendly production methods, corporate social responsibility, labor conditions and respect for human rights; considers important in this context concrete action towards the ratification and implementation of outstanding ILO core conventions;
Amendment 62 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the conclusion in principle, at the political level, of the EU- China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI); recalls that the CAI alone cannot solve all issues ailing our economic and political relationship, and thus has to be considered in the context of a strengthened EU toolbox of unilateral measures; underlines it will thoroughly scrutinise the agreement, with a clear focus on its benefits related to a rebalancing in market access, fair competition and level playing field, including its sustainable development section, and take stock of the human rights context, before determining its position; stresses that proper implementation and effective enforcement will be key determinants of the utility and success of the agreement in redressing structural asymmetries in the trade and investment relationship; highlights the role and relevance of structured and frequent exchanges with the office of the Chief Trade Enforcement Officer in efforts to evaluate the future implementation of the CAI; recalls and strengthens in this context the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in facilitating mutual understanding, transparent communication and frank dialogue;
Amendment 74 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Deeply regrets the unfair and unacceptable Chinese escalation of placing elected Members of the European Parliament andEuropean Union institutions entities under sanctions, as this further erodes trust and hinders bilateral cooperation; underlines that the ratification process of the CAI cannot start until the Chinese sanctions against MEPs and EU institutions are not lifted;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Considers relevant a discussion on the wider regional trade architecture and deems it pertinent to have timely and comprehensive reports from the Commission on RCEP and the CPTPP, in order to ensure a solid situational awareness of what is evolving on the ground; is particularly interested in the implications for EU strategic interests of matters such as standard-setting in the Asia-Pacific as well as Rules of Origin provisions;
Amendment 101 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Draws attention to developments linked to the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative, as a key geopolitical instrument of the Chinese government; underlines that projects related to infrastructure or development financing ought to be closely monitored, including as concerns the possible negative political and geo- economic effects; highlights the need for the EU to enhance its own Connectivity Strategy, built on transparency, sustainability and accountability, as a geopolitical tool to engage with third countries in infrastructure or development projects;
Amendment 104 #
2021/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Recalls, in the context of the regional dynamics, the importance of EU- Taiwan relations, the bilateral structural dialogue, including on matters related to multilateralism and WTO, technology and public health, as well as essential cooperation on critical supplies such as semiconductors; urges the Commission to move forward with the Investment Agreement with Taiwan, taking the necessary steps for a scoping exercise, impact assessment and launching a public consultation;
Amendment 51 #
2021/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Points out that the increased expansion of offshore wind farms in the English Channel, the North Sea, the Irish Sea and the Atlantic will make it even more difficult for fishermen to access fishing areas;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that, aside from the direct effects, other adverse effects are being felt as a result of there being another country involved in bilateral negotiations with other third countries in the region; highlights that unilateral decisions with significant adverse effects on the fish stocks and on the EU’s fishing fleet have already been taken by third countries and will need to be taken into account; emphasises the need for other fundsing including state aid to be set up to support the sector and address the adverse effects that are not directly covered by the Adjustment Reserve;
Amendment 101 #
2021/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises the need for the Commission to ensure that the most recent decisions of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) are fully and swiftly integrated into Union law;
Amendment 1645 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part 11/23
Annex 1 – part 11/23
Add the following to the comprehensive network: - Zwolle (NL) - Münster (DE) rail passenger line
Amendment 1795 #
2021/0420(COD)
Add the following to the corridor North Sea - Baltic Corridor : - Zwolle (NL) - Münster (DE) rail passenger line
Amendment 11 #
2021/0300M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the overfishing of small pelagic stocks, especially Sardinella, and their processing into fishmeal and fish oil, causes enormous damage not only to the waters but also to the food security of local populations throughout the West African region;
Amendment 20 #
2021/0300M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission and the Mauritanian authorities to continue to promote regional and coherent fisheries management, both in terms of identifying stocks and fishing opportunities, in conjunction with neighbouring countries in the West African region;
Amendment 22 #
2021/0300M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Notes that fish should primarily be for human consumption and not a raw material for the food processing industry, and that it is important that local authorities be involved and cooperate in this;
Amendment 23 #
2021/0300M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Calls on the Commission to use all the instruments and resources available in the protocol to encourage the Mauritanian authorities to phase out the production of fishmeal and fish oil;
Amendment 40 #
2021/0300M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses the importance of creating a level playing field where the same rules apply to all fleets, wheter EU or non-EU;
Amendment 43 #
2021/0300M(NLE)
7 a. Reaffirms the need to improve and speed up the implementation of sectoral support, to increase transparency especially in the area of fishing licences, and also to improve the sustainability of fisheries;
Amendment 49 #
2021/0300M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 55 #
2021/0300M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Welcomes and recognises the continuation of the voluntary contribution by EU vessels of 2% of catches for the needs of the population as an important contribution to food security in the region, calls on the Commission and the Mauritanian authorities to ensure that this voluntary contribution actually reaches the population and does not end up in fishmeal factories;
Amendment 3 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the increase in the EMFAF Budget 2022; reiterates that, for fisheries and aquaculture to continue to be viable and competitive, appropriate funding for these sectors is needed; believes that the budget for these sectors must be entirely consistent withcan contribute to the EU objective, notably those set outproposed by the Commission in the Green Deal, the new industrial strategy, the ‘Farm to Fork’ strategy, the New approach for a sustainable blue economy and the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030; takes the view that maintaining the competitive position of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors must go hand in hand with achieving these goals; takes the view that impact assessments are necessary before Council and Parliament can take decisions on these goals;
Amendment 7 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that, as a result of the Brexit, the EU fishing sector is suffering considerable economic loss; considers therefore, as a matter of priority, that the Commission secures compensation commensurate with the damage suffered by the sector and the fishing communities, taking into account all consequences, direct and indirect, of the Agreement; highlights the difficulties for the sector to obtain fishing authorisations in the 6-12 nautical miles and in Guernsey and Jersey waters; urges the Member States, in this regard, to fully use all of the resources under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve for the benefit of the fishermen affected;
Amendment 8 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that, as a result of the Brexit, the EU aquaculture sector is also suffering considerable economic loss; considers therefore, as a matter of priority, that the Commission secures compensation commensurate with the damage suffered by the sector, taking into account all consequences, direct and indirect, of the Agreement and of the UK now being a third country; highlights the difficulties for the import of shellfish from so-called class B and C areas from the UK to the EU and the prohibition of the purification of these shellfish in the EU; urges the Commission, in this regard, to make an exception and to allow for shellfish of class B and C areas from the UK to be brought to the EU in sealed trucks to be purified in EU member states at special depuration centers that meet the required capacity;
Amendment 11 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of fixing the economic and social damage caused by offshore windfarms, which have and will keep affecting the fisheries sector in a negative way; calls for the introduction of compensation for the disruptions and losses caused by offshore windfarms; reiterates that, for the fisheries sector to continue to be viable and competitive, appropriate funding and compensation for this sector is needed;
Amendment 14 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Insists on the necessity to improve scientific and technical knowledge to ensure the most reliable research-based solutions; reiterates the importance of ensuring sufficient financial resources for the collection, management, use and exchange of data in the fisheries sector in the EU and in the waters of third countries with which we have and/or are establishing SFPAs;
Amendment 15 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is concerned that less than 50 % of EMFAF operational programmes are expected to be adopted in 2021, while the remaining programmes will be adopted only in 2022. Asks the Commission to publish a detailed report on the re- programming of unspent EMFAF allocations; draws particular attention to the fact that 3 457, 6 million EUR amount on outstanding commitments related to the EMFF programme in the period 2014 – 2020 was not paid or reimbursed as the 1 January 2021; invites the Members States and the Commission to adopt the operational programmes under the EMFAF urgently; asks the Commission to improve the process of implementation, approval and application of the funds;
Amendment 16 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of control in securing the objectives of the CFP; welcompoints out that fisheries control is and remains the primary responsibility of the Member States; deplores, in this regard, the additional funding allocated to the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA), and the two additional Offshore Patrol Vessels and aircraft missions in waters adjoining the United Kingdom; calls on Member States to carry out itstheir activities contributing to the achievement of the CFP goals, especially in the light of increased complexity and challenges due to Brexit;
Amendment 39 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Agricultural and horticultural businesses have space and roof area and they produce biomass. These are assets that allow them to play a key role in the energy transition of rural areas and within rural communities, especially given the decentralised production. The sector is a relatively small user of energy and can produce significantly more renewable energy than it needs. This is why the roll- out of energy sharing and energy communities should be further encouraged and supported.
Amendment 50 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) Since the feedstocks of advanced biofuels listed in Part A of Annex IX also have a material application, special attention should be paid to cascading and waste hierarchy within this list.
Amendment 52 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) The agricultural sector has the potential to produce additional renewable electricity. This renewable electricity is produced in a decentralised way, which is an opportunity in the energy transition. In order to put this electricity on the grid, this grid needs to have sufficient capacity. However, in rural areas the grid often ends and therefore has insufficient capacity to accommodate additional electricity. Grid reinforcement in rural areas should be strongly encouraged so that farms can actually fulfil their potential contribution to the energy transition through decentralised electricity production;
Amendment 53 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24 b (new)
Recital 24 b (new)
(24b) Small-scale on-farm energy production installations have an enormous potential to increase the on- farm circularity by transforming the waste and residual streams of the farm, amongst others manure, into heat and electricity. Therefore, all barriers should be removed to encourage farmers to invest in these technologies towards a circular farm, such as pocket digesters. One of these barriers is the valorisation of residues of the process, for instance RENURE, as well as ammonium sulphate, which should be able to be categorised and used as fertilizers.
Amendment 71 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) To ensure higher environmental effectiveness of the Union sustainability and greenhouse emissions saving criteria for solid biomass fuels in installations producing heating, electricity and cooling, the minimum threshold for the applicability of such criteria should be lowered from the current 20 MW to 510 MW.
Amendment 77 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
Having regard of the European Parliament resolution of 7 July 2021 on the impact on the fishing sector of offshore wind farms and other renewable energy systems (2019/2158(INI));
Amendment 134 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 4a
Article 3 – paragraph 4a
4a. Member States shall establish a framework, which may include support schemes and facilitating the uptake of renewable power purchase agreements, enabling the deployment of renewable electricity to a level that is consistent with the Member State’s national contribution referred to in paragraph 2 and at a pace that is consistent with the indicative trajectories referred to in Article 4(a)(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. In particular, that framework shall tackle remaining barriers, including those related to permitting procedures for instance for on-farm medium-sized wind turbines, to a high level of renewable electricity supply. When designing that framework, Member States shall take into account the additional renewable electricity required to meet demand in the transport, industry, building and heating and cooling sectors and for the production of renewable fuels of non- biological origin.;
Amendment 140 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy introduces an ambitious objective of 300 GW of offshore wind and 40 GW of ocean energy across all the Union’s sea basins by 2050. To ensure this step change, Member States will need to work together across borders at sea-basin level. Member States should therefore jointly define the amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040. These objectives should be reflected in the updated national energy and climate plans that will be submitted in 2023 and 2024 pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. In defining the amount, Member States should take into account the offshore renewable energy potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, including possible effects on the fisheries sector and the fish stocks as stated in Resolution (2019/2158(INI)), as well as the Union’s decarbonisation targets. In addition, Member States should increasingly consider the possibility of combining offshore renewable energy generation with transmission lines interconnecting several Member States, in the form of hybrid projects or, at a later stage, a more meshed grid. This would allow electricity to flow in different directions, thus maximising socio- economic welfare, optimising infrastructure expenditure and enabling a more sustainable usage of the sea.
Amendment 145 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 15a – point 4 a (new)
Article 15a – point 4 a (new)
(4a) In order to increase the use of renewable energy in the agricultural sector, the support for small-scale on- farm energy production should be increased; investments in installations that can produce renewable heat and electricity from residual streams and animal waste should be encouraged as this boosts the circularity of the farms.
Amendment 153 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(9a) In Article 20, the following paragraph is inserted: 3a. Member States shall strengthen the electricity grid in rural areas in order to allow farmers to put electricity on the grid and to encourage farms to fulfil their potential contribution to the energy transition through decentralised electricity production;
Amendment 169 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 22 a – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 22 a – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. While meeting these targets, the possible price increases of products developed with this energy, such as fertilizers, must always be taken into account. Higher targets should not result in higher prices for fertilizers, and thus ultimately in higher production costs for farmers, at least not without additional support.
Amendment 205 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a – point i
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
For the calculation of a Member State's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in Article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in Article 25(1), first subparagraph, point (a), the share of biofuels and bioliquids, as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport, where produced from food and feed crops, shall be no more than one percentage point higher than the share of such fuels in the final consumption of energy in the transport sector in 202019 in that Member State, with a maximum of 7 % of final consumption of energy in the transport sector in that Member State.;
Amendment 239 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a
— (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,
Amendment 29 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23 a) Over the past 10 years, the fishing industry has made great efforts to significantly reduce fuel consumption and therefore CO2 emissions.
Amendment 30 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 b (new)
Recital 23 b (new)
(23 b) Higher fuel costs are already putting a strain on fisheries, especially small-scale coastal fisheries, to the extent that they can account for up to 40% of the operating costs of a given fishing trip. The sector cannot sustain further price hikes as this would lead to job losses and bankruptcies of fishing companies.
Amendment 31 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 c (new)
Recital 23 c (new)
(23 c) An increase in the cost of fuel due to additional taxes will increase the price of fish products and therefore have a negative impact on fish consumption.
Amendment 32 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 d (new)
Recital 23 d (new)
(23 d) Before including fisheries in the taxation of energy products, a comprehensive impact assessment should be carried out, including the socio- economic impact on fisheries and coastal communities.
Amendment 35 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the high level of ambition of the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 in seeking to halt and reverse biodiversity loss in the EU; stresses that halting and reversing biodiversity loss in the EU is not only a task to be fulfilled by farmers and land owners, it is a task to be fulfilled by each economic an societal sector equally; considers that this level of ambition encourages policy action at all levels and promotes the development of research and innovative solutions to tackle biodiversity loss; stresses that the continuous decline in farmland biodiversity is a reality and that bold action by society as a whole is needed to counteract this trend;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Regrets the significant differences between the Member States in the implementation of European nature legislation and the consequent uneven playing field as regards the protection regime for Natura 2000 sites, including in relation to critical deposition and threshold values, nitrogen deposition calculation models and the assessment of the overall conservation status of habitats of Community importance, which give rise to inexplicable differences in assessment and policy within the EU’s borders;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
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;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Regrets that, in the context of the Fitness Check of the European nature directives, the Commission and Member States have not actively reconsidered unachievable targets in certain Natura 2000 sites and have refused to carry out an appropriate revision of the nature directives, which diminishes the recognition of protected areas and European biodiversity policy among stakeholders and continues to cause socio-economic uncertainty;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
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;
Amendment 62 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
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;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
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;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
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;
Amendment 67 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 f (new)
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;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 g (new)
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;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that setting abstract, arbitrary, rigid, unrealistic and non- achievable numerical targets undermines good legislation and the credibility of lawmakers, and could undermine the objectives of the Biodiversity Strategy, given that a large portion of MPAs in the EU are considered to lack effective management and equitability creating a dangerous illusion of protection (Milieu et al, 2016);
Amendment 76 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that strengthening and efficiently implementing existing closed areas would be much more efficient and meaningful than establishing new MPAs;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the strong link with the Farm to Fork strategy and the need for a holistic approach to the food system, keeping in mind all three dimensions of sustainability; calls on the Commission to establish an evidence-based evaluation of the implementation of the strategy’s measures and targets, in particular of the individual and cumulative impacts on the social and economic sustainability of agriculture in the EU, food security and prices, and the potential risks of displacing biodiversity losses abroad by the replacement of local agricultural production with imports;
Amendment 83 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the strong link with the Farm to Fork strategy and the need for a holistic approach to the food system; calls on the Commission to establish an comprehensive impact assessment and evidence-based evaluation of the implementation of the strategy’s measures and targets, in particular of the individual and cumulative impacts on the social and economic sustainability of agriculture and rural areas in the EU, food security and prices, and the potential risks of displacincreasing biodiversity losses abroad by the replacement of localregional European agricultural production with imports;
Amendment 94 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes with great concern the recent scientific assessment of the cumulative effects of the Farm to Fork and biodiversity strategies by the Economic Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture1a; _________________ 1aBeckman, Jayson, Maros Ivanic, Jeremy L. Jelliffe, Felix G. Baquedano, and Sara G. Scott, November 2020. Economic and Food Security Impacts of Agricultural Input Reduction Under the European Union Green Deal’s Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies, EB-30, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
Amendment 99 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls, too, on the Commission to produce an evidence-based impact assessment of the potential risks to (climate) emissions, biodiversity loss, rural and regional viability, food prices and strategic regional food and supply security arising from the effects of possible relocation and displacement of agricultural production within the European Union as a result of implementing the strategy’s measures and objectives;
Amendment 109 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that biodiversity conservation is a key societal goal, requiring a broad and inclusive debate, and the effective participation of everyone in society, in particular those more affected by the measures, such as the farming community, while at the same developing reward systems based on attractive incentives for farmers who want to improve their position as custodians of biodiversity as well as benefiting from their knowledge and experience, and creating a sense of ownership, vital for the successful implementation of the strategy;
Amendment 130 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the key role of the common agricultural policy (CAP) in protecting and promoting farmland biodiversity while keeping in mind the main objectives of the CAP written down in Art. 39 TFEU; underlines the potential of the green architecture components of the upcoming CAP in promoting and providing incentives for the transition to more sustainable agricultural systems for producing food and maintaining high nature value farmland; considers that Member States must ensure the timely development and uptake of actions which contribute to enhancing the delivery and potential of biodiversity benefits in line with the required level of ambition; points out that the market needs to realise higher prices for products deriving from biodiversity-friendly cultivation methods;
Amendment 140 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Amendment 165 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the importance of both maintaining and restoring high-diversity landscape features in agricultural landscapes for their value in terms of biodiversity, pollinators and the natural biological control of pests, as well as maintaining and supporting farming practices and/or productive characteristics beneficial to biodiversity, pollinators and natural biological pest control; calls on the Member States to develop the necessary measures under their CAP Strategic Plans to promote non-productive areas and features with the aim of achieving an area of at least 10%voluntarily creating an appropriate area of high diversity areathat is beneficial for biodiversity at national level, promoting interconnectivity between habitats and thereby maximising the potential for biodiversity;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses the importance of adequate funding through the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and Horizon Europe in order to achieve the EU’s goals on biodiversity;
Amendment 191 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses that fishing has the lowest carbon footprint if compared with other food production industries, since wild- caught seafood does not require being artificially fed, the use of water supply, antibiotics or pesticides. In light of this, the impact of the fishing sector in the marine environment, mainly concern commercial fish species. However, commercial fishing does have an influence on species abundance and presence in specific regions but has not ever caused the extinction of any fish species in the oceans. While, in terrestrial areas, whole ecosystems have been destroyed and completely replaced as a consequence of land-based industries whose impact deeply affects the marine environment as well. As an example, over 80% of the so called ‘marine’ litter comes in reality from land-based sources.
Amendment 193 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the recognition of organic farming as a strong component on the EU’s path towards more sustainable food systems; underlines that the development of organic food production must be accompanied by research, innovation and scientific transfer, market and supply chain development, and measures stimulating demand for organic food, ensuring both the stability of the organic products market and the fair remuneration of farmers; points out that the EU goal on organic production needs to be accompanied by a broad variety of promotion measures, and therefore become a production as well as a consumption target, otherwise European organic farmers are expected to suffer from market pressure;
Amendment 194 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Emphasises the importance of ensuring an adequate and fair income to fishers and farmers, as well as a level playing field with imported food; highlights that highly-demanding measures within the EU will significantly increase imports from third countries with lower standards, resulting in negative impacts on the world biodiversity and thus undermining the objectives of the EU Biodiversity Strategy;
Amendment 200 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the recognition of organic farming as a strong componentone of several building blocks on the EU’s path towards more sustainable food systems, especially with regard to biodiversity; underlines that the development of organic food production must be market-driven, and accompanied by research, innovation and scientific transfer, market and supply chain development, and measures stimulating demand for organic food, ensuring both the stability of the organic products market and the fair remuneration of farmers;
Amendment 275 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
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 substantialfurther reduction in the use and risks of chemical pesticides accompanied by development of alternative sustainable protection technologies is needed; stresses the key role of integrated pest management in reducing pesticide dependency, and urges the Member States to ensure it is applied and, its implementation is assessed systematically and products deriving from this integrated production system are paid sufficiently; stresses that farmers need a bigger toolbox of crop protection solutions and methods, as well as bolstered training and advisory systems;
Amendment 276 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
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;
Amendment 311 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets the fact that due to market demands agricultural production is being increasingly concentrated in a limited range of agricultural crops, varieties and genotypes; underlines that preserving genetic variability in all its components is crucial to promoting the diversity and richness of agricultural ecosystems and to the preservation of local genetic resources, in particular as a repository of solutions to help in facing the environmental challenges that lie ahead.
Amendment 321 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that any target for non-productive agricultural land, non-productive landscape features and protected areas is flexible enough to be implemented according to the exact circumstances and possibilities of each Member State, and respects the rights of farmers, fishermen, land and forest owners, while maintaining strict protection as a voluntary option for land and forest owners;
Amendment 323 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Emphasises that, in order to increase the recognition of protected areas among relevant stakeholders, positive incentives and voluntary bottom- up participatory designation processes and ‘other effective area-based conservation measures’ (OECMs) should be prioritised at all levels of government; stresses the need to propose much more appropriate compensatory measures for designated areas, protection and conservation measures, and reduced income due to increased production costs; emphasises that compensatory funding must reach affected farmers and forest owners effectively;
Amendment 329 #
2020/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Emphasises the need to develop business models by rewarding farmers, market gardeners, fishermen and other area owners and users for the ecosystem services they provide.
Amendment 15 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that the farm-to-fork strategy must comply with Article 2(1)(b) of the Paris Agreement and therefore in no way jeopardise trade flows and supply chains that are vital to global and European food production and food security;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, thanks to efficient, science-based fisheries management focusing on sustainability and responsible fisheries, fish stocks in Europe have increased, while the industry’s impact on marine ecosystems has been minimised; whereas commercial fisheries today do not constitute a threat to the long-term preservation of marine resources within the EU and have never led to the extinction of fish species in the oceans;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to continue to pursue a proactive and positive agenda for trade in agri-food products, ensuring that all food and feed products imported into the EU fully comply with its rules and standards and helping primary producers in developing countries with frequent surges in demand resulting from population growth and middle-class expansion to meet these standards without delay;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas, compared with other animal proteins, fish caught in the wild has the lowest environmental impact as it lives in the wild and does not require any land, artificial feeding, water supply, antibiotics or pesticides, and it is therefore the best option in terms of food security and climate protection;
Amendment 46 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas the fisheries sector in the EU has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 40% relative to 1990 levels; whereas the energy efficiency of the EU’s fishing fleet (tonnes of fish per litre of fuel) has increased enormously over the years, thanks to the adaptation of new technologies and improvements in fish stocks;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that sustainable production should become a key characteristic of EU agri-food products, expanding the concept of quality to social and environmental aspects and ensuring that the concept of sustainable production encompasses the global climate and environmental footprint and consumption of resources per kilogram of product;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas, to reduce food waste, the logistics and infrastructure within the value chain need to be improved to optimise the use of all catches and the sustainability of the food system;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A e (new)
Recital A e (new)
Ae. whereas country of origin information and the traceability of fishery products are clearly in the interests of EU consumers, but existing EU legislation does not require the origin of the final prepared or preserved product to be indicated, even though this is mandatory for the catching sector; whereas information on traceability and sustainable production is therefore lost in the food value chain;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A f (new)
Recital A f (new)
Af. whereas current marketing standards apply to 75% of landings in the EU, but to less than 10% of imports (given that fillets and frozen fish are excluded), which creates an uneven playing field for the EU fishing fleet and results in a large number of products that do not comply with EU standards;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A g (new)
Recital A g (new)
Ag. whereas the EU’s efforts to make fisheries sustainable are irreconcilable with the import of products from certain non-EU countries that pay little attention to sustainability and fall well short of the high norms and standards with which the EU fisheries sector has to comply, resulting in an uneven playing field;
Amendment 78 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recognises that fisheries are one of the most efficient, climate-smart systems, ensuring healthy and sustainable food while at the same time guaranteeing a dignified existence for EU fishers;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises that the current pandemic has demonstrated that the EU must safeguard food security and food sovereignty, and not be dependent on food imports from third countries; agrees with the development of an emergency plan to safeguard the EU’s food supply and food security in the event of future crises; recalls the objective of the CFP of helping to supply the Union market with food of high nutritional value and reducing the Union market’s dependence on food imports;
Amendment 98 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the importance of enforceable Trade and Sustainable Development chapters in trade agreements to promote a global approach to climate and biodiversity, foster more sustainable agri-food production and stop EU-driven global deforestation; urges support for developing countries to promote food security and alignment with European standards for sustainability;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Emphasises that the Biodiversity and Farm to Fork Strategies are two sides of the same coin and therefore calls for impact assessments that identify the full costs of the European Commission’s biodiversity objectives in terms of the impacts of reducing fishing pressure and, consequently, food production;
Amendment 133 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes with great concern in this connection the findings of the recent scientific assessment of the cumulative effects of the Farm to Fork and biodiversity strategies by the Economic Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture1a; _________________ 1aBeckman, Jayson, Maros Ivanic, Jeremy L. Jelliffe, Felix G. Baquedano, and Sara G. Scott. November 2020. Economic and Food Security Impacts of Agricultural Input Reduction Under the European Union Green Deal’s Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies, EB-30, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
Amendment 139 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to carry out a specific independent scientific ex-ante impact assessment of the risks to international and European trade flows, (climate) emissions, biodiversity, production levels, food prices, rural viability and regional food and supply security caused by the effects of possible relocation and a shift of agricultural production to third countries (and to other regions and Member States within the Union) as a result of the implementation of the measures and objectives of this strategy;
Amendment 151 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for the regulation of marketing standards for fisheries and aquaculture products from both within and outside the EU to create a level playing field;
Amendment 168 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasises that countries that are involved in IUU fishing and serious abuses of labour must not be allowed to benefit from preferential access to the single market; points out that, within the framework of trade agreements, tariff preferences may only be granted to fishery products from countries with sustainable fisheries management;
Amendment 171 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Stresses the importance of increasing consumer awareness and calls for all imported fishery products entering the Community market to have to comply with the internationally agreed minimum standards, as laid down in C188 and implemented within the EU via Directive (EU) 2017/159, in order to prevent European citizens from consuming fish without being aware that it was caught by vessels that do not respect minimum social conditions;
Amendment 174 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls on the European Commission to draw up a ‘List of goods produced by child labour or forced labour’, comparable with that of the US ([1] https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ILA B/child_labor_reports/tda2019/2020_TVP RA_List_Online_Final.pdf), so that EU policy-makers and companies can rely on this list and subsequent reports to perform risk assessments and supply chain due diligence, and develop strategies to tackle child labour and forced labour; encourages the Commission to use this list as a tool for taking measures against non-compliant fishing vessels and non- cooperating third countries, comparable with the countries referred to in Chapter VII of the IUU Regulation, in particular to restrict or block imports from fishing vessels or fishing countries that have been blacklisted on account of serious abuses of labour or failure to respect fundamental human rights on board fishing vessels;
Amendment 176 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Commission communication on a Farm to Fork Strategy sets out a holistic approach of the European food system, with agriculture, as a provider of food, ornamental plants, fibre and fuel, at the centre, while recognising the interconnectedness of all actors throughout the whole supply chain;
Amendment 225 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Europe’s food system should deliver food and nutrition security in a way that contributes to social well- being and maintains and restores ecosystem health; whereas currently, the food system is responsible for a range of impacts on human and animal health and on the environment, the climate and biodiversity; whereas the way in which we produce and consume food needs toshould be transformed, where necessary, in order to ensure coherence with the SDGs, the Paris Agreement, with particular reference to Article 2(1)(b) thereof, the Convention on Biological Diversity and EU policies, particularly in the areas of sustainability, the environment, climate, public health, animal welfare, food and economic sustainability for farmers;
Amendment 250 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas, in this wider debate, the Farm to Fork Strategy should take into account all three pillars of sustainability (economic, social and environmental), this being the only way to recognise the contribution of agriculture and rural areas to food and feed production, biofuels, textiles and reforestation and the long-term solutions for agriculture and forestry;
Amendment 253 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Farm to Fork Strategy should reward farmers, agri-cooperatives and other operators in the food chain who have already undergone the transition to sustainable practices, enable the transition for the others, and create additional opportunities for their businesses;
Amendment 264 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global demand for food and other agricultural commodities will increase by 50% by 2050 compared to 20121 a; whereas between 1961 and 2011, per capita daily protein intake from animal products in low- and middle- income countries increased by 116% and is projected to increase by at least another 25% in these countries by 2050 compared to 20112 a, leading to rapidly increasing global demand for animal protein over the coming decades; __________________ 1aFAO (2017). The future of food and agriculture – Trends and challenges. Rome, 136. 2aFAO (2017). The future of food and agriculture – Trends and challenges. Rome, 84.
Amendment 265 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas it is fundamental that the policy formulation and implementation supports farmers and their cooperatives’ economic sustainability, improves the functioning of the markets while contributing to a more economically, environmentally and socially sustainable agri-food sector; in addition, it must be recognised that there are numerous production methods which bring additional benefits from a sustainability point of view;
Amendment 275 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas the Farm to Fork Strategy must take into account all three pillars of sustainability (economic, social and environmental) in this broader discussion; this is the only way to recognise the contribution of agriculture and of rural areas to food and feed production as well as biofuels, textiles and reforestation. Agriculture and forestry can provide long-term solutions;
Amendment 277 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas it is necessary to ensure consistency and coherence between the measures envisaged by the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Common Agriculture and Fisheries Policies, the Trade Policy, the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, as well as other related EU Policies and Strategies;
Amendment 308 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the European model of a multifunctional agricultural sector, driven by family farms, continues to ensure competitive and quality food production, local supply chains, good agriculture practices, high environmental standards and vibrant rural areas throughout the EU;
Amendment 375 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas it is important that consumers are informed and enabled to take responsibility for the consequences of their choice of food stuffs on the whole food system, from production to processing and distribution; whereas this requires a healthy and sound food environment which ensures that the healthy and sustainable choice is also the easy and affordable choice, guaranteeing that farmers receive a fair price for their product, and fosters and encourages consumption patterns that support human health while ensuring the sustainable use of natural and human resources and animal welfare;
Amendment 532 #
2020/2260(INI)
1a. Notes with great concern the results of the recent scientific assessment of the cumulative effects of the farm-to- fork and biodiversity strategies by the Economic Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture1 a; _________________ 1aBeckman, Jayson, Maros Ivanic, Jeremy L. Jelliffe, Felix G Baquedano, and Sara G Scott. November 2020. Economic and Food Security Impacts of Agricultural Input Reduction Under the European Union Green Deal’s Farm-to- Fork and Biodiversity Strategies, EB-30, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
Amendment 599 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
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 and to ensure a sustainable livelihood for primary producers who still lag behind in terms of income, 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;
Amendment 621 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises in this context that all possible EU and national legislative initiatives should be subject to a thorough scientific impact assessment; emphasises that the Commission should base legislative proposals on scientifically sound ex ante impact assessments that describe the calculation methods for the objectives as well as the starting points and reference periods of each individual objective, after careful consultation with the Member States; emphasises the need to take into account the cumulative effects of the legislative proposals;
Amendment 631 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to maintain a holistic approach as the implementation of certain Farm-to-Fork-Strategy targets in Europe must not lead to the relocation of parts of agricultural production to regions outside Europe, with competitive advantages, as standards are lower than in Europe; underlines that European food is already a global standard for food that is safe, plentiful, nutritious and of high quality;
Amendment 665 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the Commission to carry out an independent scientific impact assessment of the potential risks in terms of emissions, biodiversity, production levels, food prices, rural viability, regional food and supply security arising from the effects of possible relocation and shifting of agricultural production to third countries or to other Member States within the European Union as a result of implementing the measures and objectives of the strategy;
Amendment 726 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. WelcomesTakes note of the decision to revise the directive on the sustainable use of pesticides and the reduction targets for pesticides, fertiliser losses, and antibiotics; emphasises the importance of pursuing these targets through holistic and circular approaches, such as agroecological practices; insists that each Member State should establish robust quantit, integrated crop management and innovative technological and biological practices and innovative and circular greenhouse cultivation; insists on the importance of science-based impact assessments for these targets; recognises that these objectives may have a significant negative reduimpacti on targets, accompanied by well- defined support measures ensuring accountabilhe sustainability and efficiency of the sector, on farmers’ income and on food security, at all levels to help reach thesend should therefore be subject to an impact assessment before a targets;ed reiterates its call for the translation into legislation of the above targets andduction is adopted; emphasises in this context its support for the implementation of related legislation on new breeding techniques, an efficient authorisation policy for low-risk and green products and the recognition of biostimulants in order to achieve these 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;
Amendment 799 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that these objectives are Union-wide targets to which all Member States must contribute through action at national level and that, in this context, account is taken of the successes already achieved and of the different starting points, circumstances and conditions of the Member States, so as not to penalise frontrunners, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity;
Amendment 825 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Points out that ‘protected cultivation’ of fruit and vegetables in modern greenhouses is a highly sustainable food production system that is increasingly being used and offers a number of advantages; calls on the Commission to recognise the ongoing transformation in the European horticultural sector, which enables more sustainable food production and contributes to food security, food safety, increased resource efficiency and reduced food waste throughout the food production chain;
Amendment 929 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. EmphasiStresses the impneed to enhance natural carbon sinks; calls for tance of recognising the significant impact of agriculture and especially animal production on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and land use; rgets to ensure progressive reductions in emissions; also recognises that in addressing agricultural emissions, these are the result of natural processes and cycles in which many forms of emissions are also sequesteresses 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 for regulatory measures and targets to ensure progressive reductions in all GHG emissions in these sectors; d; emphasises that EU agriculture is the only major system in the world that has significantly reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; recalls that the European agriculture, horticulture and forestry sectors play a crucial role in implementing climate change adaptation and mitigation, as they have significant potential to sequester carbon and boost economies in a sustainable way;
Amendment 964 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises that the Farm-to-Fork Strategy must comply with Article 2(1)(b) of the Paris Agreement and therefore must not in any way endanger trade flows and supply chains that are important for global and European food production and security;
Amendment 1016 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that European livestock production, including traditional, extensive and permanent grassland-based or fully organic animal husbandry is aforms, is an indispensable feature of the European food system and that animal husbandry is a defining element of the many traditional rural communities in the Union, and that it has multiple positive effects for the environmakes a major contribution to the environment, biodiversity and landscape management and against climate change, and contributes to a circular economy;
Amendment 1052 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises the importance of agriculture and animal husbandry for the viability of regions in the Union; calls on the Commission to make the viability of rural areas an important aspect of the sustainability of agriculture;
Amendment 1057 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Welcomes, in the context of the Farm-to-Fork Strategy and the Union’s climate ambitions, the conclusions1 a of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) that the application of RENURE2 a as part of manure management systems represents an important step forward for the circular economy in the Union’s agricultural sector and is a tool that enables the more efficient and climate-friendly use of resources in the Union’s food production system; calls on the Commission and the Member States to act swiftly to bring existing and future legislation and policies into line with the above scientific findings on the circular agricultural economy; _________________ 1a Huygens, D., Orveillon, G., Lugato, E., Tavazzi, S., Comero, S., Jones, A., Gawlik, B. and Saveyn, H., Technical proposals for the safe use of processed manure above the threshold established for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones by the Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC), EUR 30363 EN, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2020, ISBN 978-92-76-21539-4 (online),978-92- 76-21540-0 (print), doi:10.2760/373351 (online),10.2760/984729 (print), JRC121636. 2aREcovered Nitrogen from manURE (RENURE).
Amendment 1073 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the notion of rewarding carbon sequestration in soils; stresses, however, that intenscalls for the proposals to be in line with the environmental objectives and industrial agriculture and farming models with negative impacts on biodiversity should not receive climate funding or be incentivised; calls for the proposals to be in line with the environmental objectives and the ‘do no harm’ principle of the Green Dealthe ‘do no harm’ principle of the Green Deal; emphasises that, in terms of carbon sequestration, there are emissions which cannot be avoided and which are part of a natural cycle, which should be taken into account when implementing legislative instruments on climate; calls for a carbon market or credit schemes for agriculture and horticulture to be part of the incentive package to achieve climate objectives; points out that more ambition with a reduced CAP budget will not deliver unless the wider private sector is involved;
Amendment 1155 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the importance of seed and plant propagating material 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 and plant propagating material for plant varieties adapted to the pressures of climate change, including traditional and locally-adapted varieties, while ensuring access to genetic resources and innovative plant breeding, including new breeding techniques (NBTs), in order to contribute to healthy seeds and protect plants against harmful pests and diseases; emphasises in this context the importance of open innovation through plant breeders’ rights; raises awareness of the potential negative effects of concentration and monopolisation in the seed sector;
Amendment 1276 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Emphasises, in the context of the transition outlined, the need to develop earning models with market-based rewards for farmers, market gardeners, fishers and other area owners and users for the services they provide to society and, where necessary, to adapt their business operations; regrets the absence of such elaborate earning models in the Commission’s communications and strategies;
Amendment 1373 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
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; calls for improved management of veterinary prevention and promotion of high animal health and welfare standards, infcluenza A (H1N1), which is exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change, the destruction of biodiversity, environmental degradation and our current food production systemsding with trading partners, notably on vaccination and prevention of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), to prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases; emphasises that the EU animal health model and the associated food production system must continue to represent global best practice;
Amendment 1431 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for primary producers to be supported in making the transition to greater sustainability through the encouragement of cooperation and collective actions as well as through competition rules and the enhancement of possibilities for cooperation within the common market organisations for agricultural, fishery and aquaculture products, and thus for farmers’ and fishers’ position in the supply chain to be strengthened in order to enable them to capture a fair share of the added value of sustainable production; underlines that ensuring a fair income for primary producers is of paramount importance for a successful transition towards a sustainable food system;
Amendment 1507 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Points out that the EU code of conduct for responsible business and marketing practices promotes the competitiveness of farmers and their cooperatives, improves market functioning and contributes to a more economically, environmentally and socially sustainable agri-food sector; recognises that there are different production methods in agriculture, horticulture and fisheries that all provide additional benefits in their own right from the viewpoint of sustainability; underlines that ethical behaviour in business-to- business relationships in the food supply chain, which are not covered by Directive (EU) 2019/633 on unfair trading practices, should be a central aspect of the EU Code of Conduct for Responsible Business and Marketing Practices;
Amendment 1517 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strictly comply with Directive (EU) 2019/633 on unfair trading practices in combating dual food quality (through trade inspections, monitoring, research, coordination at European level and sanctions);
Amendment 1567 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14.Urges the reviewstrengthening of the EU promotion programme for agricultural and food products, including the EU school scheme, with a view to enhancincreasing its contribution to sustainable production and consumption, notably by focusing on educational messages about the importance of healthy nutrition and promoting greater consumption of fruit and vegetables etc., with the aim of reducing obesity rates;
Amendment 1576 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Emphasises that EU promotion policy must be non-discriminatory and continue to cover all agricultural products from the Union in order to ensure that they are all supported in becoming more sustainable and can contribute, without exception, to sustainable global production and consumption;
Amendment 1587 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Also highlights, in the context of the EU promotion programme, the importance of greening the environment, both indoors and outdoors, as a natural solution to both the effects of climate change and air pollution, as well as a healthy living environment and people’s wellbeing;
Amendment 1666 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for measures to reduce the burden that highly processed foods with high salt, sugar and fat content place on public health; regrets that the introduction of nutrient profiles is greatly delayed and stresses that a robust set of nutrient profiles must be developed to restrict or prohibit the use of false nutritional claims on foods high in fats, sugars and/or salt; calls for a mandatory EU-wide front-of-pack nutria harmonised EU-wide front-of-pack nutrition labelling system based on independent science and dietary guidelines that support consumers to make healthier food choices and that provides them with better, more detailed and easier to understand but not over- simplistic information labelling system based on independent sciencout the food they consume;
Amendment 1736 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to revise the EU legislation on food contact materials (FCM); reiterates its call to revise the legislation on FCM in line with the regulation on the registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH), as well as classification, labelling and packaging regulations, and to insert, without further delay, specific provisions to substitute endocrine disrupting chemicals (based on scientifically proven methods);
Amendment 1828 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Reaffirms its belief that policy measures that are dependent solely on consumer choice unduly shift the responsibility to purchase sustainable products to consumers; notes that third- party certification and labelling alone are not effective in ensuring sustainable production and consumption; acknowledges nevertheless, that transparency is an important element, that will empower consumers to make more sustainable buying decisions;
Amendment 1879 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the recognition in the strategy that in some cases Europeans’ diets are currently 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 sustainabley produced and healthy diefood products would bring clarity to consumers on what constitutes a healthy, balanced 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 actionsnon- discriminatory advice to effectively promote healthy pbalant-basced diets;
Amendment 1928 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that the further development of plant protein production and alternative sources of protein in the EU is a way of effectively addressing many of the environmental and climate challenges that EU agriculture is facing, as well as preventing deforestation in countries outside the EU; highlights the need of an EU protein transition strategy that encourages the cultivation of plant proteins for food and feed in the EU as well as the utilisation of save and available processed animal proteins;
Amendment 1979 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for a revision of public procurement legislation, including minimum mandatory criteria in schools and other public institutions to encourage organic and localsustainable food production and to promote more healthy diets by creating a food environment that enables consumers to make the healthy choice, including traditional foods and local specialities;
Amendment 2149 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Emphasises that the Union cannot afford to lose any more time by continuing to refrain from using advanced technologies, such as new breeding techniques, artificial intelligence and digital technologies; notes in particular that new breeding techniques (NBTs) can improve the tolerance of plant varieties to climate change, drought, heavy rainfall and pests, as well as disease resistance;
Amendment 2168 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Sees research and innovation (R&I) as key drivers for accelerating the transition to more sustainable food production systems and resilient food supply chains and welcomes the funds that Horizon Europe will invest in R&I related to food, the bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and the environment;
Amendment 2182 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 c (new)
Paragraph 25 c (new)
25c. Calls on the Commission to consider R&I investment funds for protected growing systems in modern greenhouses that use fewer resources to grow the same yields;
Amendment 2196 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls the global responsibility of European food systems and their key role in setting global standards for food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that all food and feed products imported to the EU fully meet relevant EU regulations and standards and to provide development assistance to support primary producers from developing countries in meeting those standards; welcomes the Commission’s intention to take the environmental impacts of requested import tolerances into account; otherwise the implementation of this strategy would lead to an unintended leakage of production in countries with lower production standards; welcomes that the EU will seek to ensure an ambitious sustainability chapter in all bilateral trade agreements; highlights the necessity of improving the competitiveness of EU primary producers and to ensure a level playing field;
Amendment 2219 #
2020/2260(INI)
26. Recalls the global responsibility of European food systems and their key role in setting global standards for food safety, environmental protection and animal welfare; calls on the Commission and the Member States to continue to pursue a proactive and positive trade agenda to ensure that all food and feed products imported to the EU fully meet relevant EU regulations and standards and to provide development assistance to support primary producers from developing countries in meeting those standards; welcomes the Commission’s intention to take the environmental impacts of requested import tolerances into account;
Amendment 2250 #
2020/2260(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Recalls that trade agreements must ensure that the parties involved participate actively in promoting sustainable development principles; international standards that are in line with European environmental and climate ambitions for sustainable growth must also be guaranteed; in addition, in order to ensure a global transition to sustainable food systems, these agreements should make the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and compliance to this as essential and binding elements;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
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;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Amendment 56 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
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;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
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;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
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;
Amendment 75 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
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;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Amendment 80 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
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;
Amendment 91 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
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;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
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;
Amendment 136 #
2020/2216(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
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.
Amendment 31 #
2020/2117(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls, however, that some European agri-food markets are in a highly vulnerable situation after a significant loss in sales, threatening their long-term sustainability; notes that the pandemic has had a significant impact on thehospitality- dependent lines such as veal and potatoes for French fries and on the hard-hit wine, spirit and liqueur sectors, among others, given the drop in exports in terms of both volume and value; calls for further support to reactivate these exports and regain market share; deplores the complete lack of support for a number of sectors affected in spite of repeated specific calls by Parliament and members of the Committee on Agriculture;
Amendment 143 #
2020/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that food supply chains remained operational during the pandemic; notes that the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS), which brings together the principal trading countries of agricultural commodities with the aim of enhancing food market transparency and the policy response for food security, can be regarded as an example of good practice; calls on the Commission to explore whether this model could be used in other value chains as well; points out, however, that certain European agri-food markets are in a highly vulnerable situation after a significant loss in sales, threatening their long-term sustainability; notes that the pandemic has had a significant impact on lines that are heavily dependent on the hospitality sector, such as veal, French fries and the hard-hit wine, spirit and liqueur sectors, given the drop in exports in terms of both volume and value; calls for further support to revive these exports and regain a market foothold; expresses concern at the complete lack of support for certain affected sectors, despite specific appeals by Parliament on a number of occasions, causing irreparable damage to certain trade flows and supply chains;
Amendment 299 #
2020/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Notes that, according to scientific research findings, piglet mortality is higher in totally ‘free farrowing’ housing systems than in those requiring sows to be confined in individual pens for a given period of time1a; points out that accommodation in calf igloos and calf pens helps curb the spread of animal diseases and pathogenic infections and prevent debilitation and avoidable mortality among young calves;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2043(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that any EU carbon border adjustment mechanism must comply with Article 2(1)(b) of the Paris Agreement1a and must therefore not in any way endanger trade flows and supply chains that are important for European food production and food security;
Amendment 5 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the common fisheries policy (CFP) has for almost 50 years enabled, in all the Member States concerned, the establishment of optimal conditions for the development of fishing and the sustainable management of resources; whereas, therefore, following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU), an agreement is necessary to guarantee the economic vitality of the fisheries sector, the continuation of existing fishing activities and the preservation of species and the protection of biodiversity;
Amendment 10 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the existing historical and geographical links between the EU and the UK create a strong interdependence between the parties, both in terms of fishing and aquaculture activities, and in the sectors of processing of and trade in those products; whereas the UK and the EU currently share 97 stocks subject to Total Allowable Catches (TACs); whereas, from thatese points of view, a lack of agreement would cause immediate and significant damage for all stakeholders involved and ultimately for EU and UK citizens; whereas, furthermore, any agreement should aim to avoid economic dislocation for Union fishermen that have been engaged in fishing activities in UK waters.
Amendment 15 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms that no comprehensive agreement can be concluded between the EU and the UK if it does not include a complete, balanced and long-term fisheries agreement, allowupholding the continuation under optimal conditions of access to waters, resources and markets of the parties concerned, as well as the existing fishing activities;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the greatest mutual benefit will be obtained by maintainupholding existing reciprocal access to waters and fisheries resources, by defining common, coherent, clear and stable principles and rules, enabling open access of fishing and aquaculture products to markets without causing economic or social tensions through unbalanced competition;
Amendment 32 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls foron the maintenance of aparties to uphold existing quota shares and the stable and constant distribution of fishing rights; and stresses the importance of long- term management of resources based on compliance with CFP principles such as maximum sustainable yield (MSY) and the technical measures which have so far contributed to the improvement of the state of fish stocks for the benefit of the fleets of both EU Member States and the UK;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the need for adequate consultation mechanisms, a common scientific approach and guarantees that the UK will continue to contribute to data collection and the scientific assessment of stocks as part of a common framework for joint fisheries management; and urges the parties to continue their active and loyal cooperation in matters of fishing control and the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes, finally, that the provisions of any fisheries agreement should be supported by dispute settlement mechanisms and include remedial measures as part of a general management of the governance of the future relationship between the EU and the UK.
Amendment 55 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Finally, calls on the negotiating parties to use their best endeavours to agree as soon as possible on the provisions on fisheries of any agreement between the UK and the EU, in order for them to be in place in time to be used for determining fishing opportunities for the first year after the transition period.
Amendment 19 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses the need to financially support the Union fisheries sector, especially those operating in UK waters, in the event that no agreement is reached between the Union and the UKbefore the end of the transition period.
Amendment 28 #
2020/1998(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses the need to increase investment in more selective fishing gear by increasing research and development as well as by financially supporting fishermen to invest in new selective fishing gear.
Amendment 43 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Union is committed to mitigating the negative economic impact of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union and to show solidarity with all Member States, especially the most severely affected ones in such exceptional circumstances.
Amendment 46 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) A Brexit Adjustment Reserve (the ‘Reserve’) should be established to provide support to counter adverse consequences in Member States, regions and sectors, in particular those that are worst affected by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union, and thus to mitigate the related negative impact on the economic, social and territorial cohesion. It should cover in whole or in part the additional public expenditure incurred by Member States for measures specifically taken to mitigate those consequences.
Amendment 47 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) These extraordinary times call for the financial means of a Brexit Adjustment Reserve and, where necessary, for the relaxation of State aid rules as to provide for direct funding to fishers to support them when countering the economic fallout of the definitive loss of 25% of the value of historic fishing rights and help them adjust to the changes and losses occurred due to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom.
Amendment 48 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4 b) The legal framework of a Brexit Adjustment Reserve must allow for a sufficient range of options for using the Reserve since the withdrawal of the United Kingdom constitutes an exceptional circumstance. This requires a specific legal basis outside the existing state aid regime and the rules governing the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). The option of direct compensation of fishers for the losses directly linked to the loss of their fishing rights must be exempted from both state aid and EMFAF limits and regulations.
Amendment 51 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) For the purposes of contributing to economic, social and territorial cohesion, it is appropriate that Member States, when designing support measures, focus in particular on the regions, areas and local communities, including those dependent on fishing activities in the United Kingdom waters, that are likely to be most negatively impacted by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom. Member States may have to take specific measures notably to support businesses and economic sectors adversely affected by the withdrawal. It is therefore appropriate to provide a non-exhaustive list of the type of measures that are most likely to achieve this objective.
Amendment 62 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Prior to the payment of the pre- financing, Member States should notify the Commission of the identity of the bodies designated and of the body to which the pre-financing shall be paid, and confirm that the systems’ descriptions have been drawn up, within three months of the entry into force of this Regulation. Member States must ensure that funding is concentrated and paid out to the worst affected fishermen and fisheries businesses and that the communities concerned are involved in decisions on the use of the Reserve.
Amendment 71 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) To ensure equal treatment of all Member States and consistency in the evaluation of the applications, the Commission should assess the applications in a package. It should look in particular into the eligibility and the accuracy of the expenditure declared, the direct link of the expenditure with measures taken to address the consequences of the withdrawal and the measures put in place by the Member State concerned to avoid double funding. Upon assessment of the applications for a financial contribution from the Reserve, the Commission should clear the pre- financing paid, and recover the unused amount. In order to concentrate the support on Member States most severely affected by the withdrawal, where the expenditure in the Member State concerned, accepted as eligible by the Commission, exceeds the amount paid as pre-financing and 0.06% of the nominal Gross National Income (GNI) for 2021 of the Member State concerned, it should be possible to allow for a further allocation from the Reserve to that Member State within the limits of the financial resources available. Given the extent of the expected economic shock, the possibility to use the amounts recovered from the pre-financing for the reimbursement of additional expenditure by Member States should be provided for.
Amendment 80 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The Reserve shall provide support to counter the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union in Member States, regions and sectors, in particular those that are worst affected by that withdrawal, and to mitigate the related negative impact on the economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 83 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(a a) Member States whose share from the pre-financing of the Reserve is determined on the basis of fish caught in the waters that belong to the UK Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) pursuant to Annex I shall allocate at least the share of their total pre-financing amount that is linked to fish caught on measures to support fisheries businesses and local communities that are most affected by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union.
Amendment 104 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) measures to compensate fishers for their loss of fishing rights, which are exempted from both State Aid and EMFAF limits and regulations.
Amendment 115 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a Exemption from State Aid rules for support to fishers Falling within the scope of Article 42 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union, payments made by Member States to compensate fishers for losses that are directly linked to their loss of fishing rights shall not be subject to State Aid rules.
Amendment 124 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a description of the negative impact of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union in economic and social terms including an identification of the regions, areas and sectors most affected;
Amendment 127 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 160 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b – introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b – introductory part
b) these shares are increased for Member States with fisheries that have an above average dependency on the fish caughts in the UK EEZ, and are being cut in their EU fishing quota in UK EEZ, and decreased for the ones that have a below average dependency as following:
Amendment 166 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
a) each Member State’s trade with the UK is expressed as share of the EU trade with the UK (trade is the sum of the imports and the exports of all goods and services);
Amendment 167 #
2020/0380(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
b) to assess the relative overall importance of these trade flows for the whole economy with the UK of each Member State, the sum of trade flows, that is exports and imports, with the UK are expressed as a percentage of the Member State’s GDP and subsequently expressed as an index of the EU average (index of dependency);
Amendment 223 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 2020, the Commission shall review the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriate. These proposals shall include an impact assessment study of the proposed changes.
Amendment 339 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall ensure continuous progress in enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change in accordance with Article 7 of the Paris Agreement and they shall ensure sufficient food self-production within the Union, while maintaining high food security standards.
Amendment 49 #
2019/2712(RSP)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Acknowledges the positive and significant role the agricultural sector can play in fighting climate change and underlines the importance of the Common Agricultural Policy in supporting farmers to develop climate smart agricultural practices such as carbon sequestration and the re-use of carbon emissions;
Amendment 18 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas a certain level of unwanted by-catch and discarding is unavoidable, just like in almost any other economic activity on land and at sea; whereas unwanted catches and discards constitute a substantial waste of natural resources and have an adverse effect on the sustainable exploitation of fish stocks and marine ecosystems and the financial viability of fisheries; whereas the EU landing obligation constitutes a waste of perfectly edible fish that is now being dumped in ports, contributing to emptying the seas, instead of returned to the sea, which not only disrupts the trophic chain but also deprives marine and avian species that nourish from by-catches;
Amendment 23 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas discarding accounts for around 23 % of worldwide catches; whereas the historically high levels of discards in some EU fisheries in the mid 20th century have posed a serious problem to the long-term sustainability of EU fisheries and undermined the credibility of the Union’s fisheries policy;
Amendment 26 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas there is no reliable data on discards as the landing obligation has led to a loss of visibility of catches in some fisheries and circumstances that led to a degradation in the scientific advice and the quality of data;
Amendment 32 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas fishermen are suffering serious difficulties and economic losses stemming from the contradiction between Art. 15 of the Common Fisheries Policy and the requirements set out in social legislation such as the Directive 2017/159 implementing ILO C188;
Amendment 33 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. Whereas although the introduction of the landing obligation has been done gradually, the European Commission did not provide answers to the many implementing doubts raised by the Advisory Councils and Member States;
Amendment 36 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
E b. Whereas the implementation of the landing obligation depends on extensive use of exemptions which are temporary and require annual revisit, absorbing too much time, money and effort from decision-makers, taxpayers and the fishing industry;
Amendment 49 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas undersized fish cannot be marketed for direct human consumption purposes and since many EU countries do not have fishmeal factories, the fish would be wasted; whereas bringing and processing unwanted by-catch onshore is too expensive, has no market demand, and would mean for unnecessary waste of food;
Amendment 53 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. Whereas choke species in mixed fisheries remains an ongoing problem;
Amendment 57 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
G b. Whereas differences in control and enforcement of the landing obligation can lead to an uneven playing field within and between Member States;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
G b. Whereas differences in control and enforcement of the landing obligation can lead to an uneven playing field within and between Member States;
Amendment 62 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
Amendment 72 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. Whereas no impact assessment on the socio-economic and safety consequences of the landing obligation was conducted to underpin Art. 15 of the Common Fisheries Policy Basic Regulation, contrary to the Commission obligation to carry out impact assessments on initiatives expected to have significant economic, social or environmental impacts;
Amendment 86 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the introduction of the landing obligation represents a major change in EU fisheries management – from recording landings to a system that records the entire catch – andwhich coupled with the introduction of the MSY policy has inevitably had a range ofhuge short- and long-term ecological and negative socio-economic impacts;
Amendment 92 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recognises that the MSY policy does not imply that there are no discards and discarding does not mean that the MSY could not be reached, it has actually been the case for many stocks, including by-catch species;
Amendment 109 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Regrets that despite fishermen’s efforts to be more selective and to comply with the new rules, Art.15 is not working as intended due to the administrative difficulties encountered to develop selectivity pilot projects which require special authorisations, the patchwork of rules contained in the many discard plans, the clash with national rules and the complexity of mixed fisheries management;
Amendment 111 #
2019/2177(INI)
5 a. Stresses concern over the fact that shared stocks with third countries (in particular the United Kingdom) may not be subject to the same landing obligation provisions; stresses the need to seek alignment with third country’s regimes on major fisheries management objectives and principles in order to maintain a level playing field;
Amendment 114 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the landing obligation is not a goal in itself but a tool to drive improvements in fishing and operational behaviour, incentivise the development and usage of more selective gears to minimise unwanted catches, and improve catch documentation for a better understanding and scientific assessment of fish stocks; recognises that whilthe pcursuing this ultimate objective requires time and sufficient knowledge, greater efforts are needed to promote a common understanding of it and to fully utilise the landing obligation as a means to achieve it;rent landing obligation is not fit for purpose; calls on the European Commission to stop utilising this tool
Amendment 132 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is concerned about the lack of proper control over and compliance with the landing obligation and underlines its negative impact on sustainability; calls for better use to be made of new technologies and digital solutions developed in cooperation with the fishing sector and Member States’ authorities and for cooperation between the fishing sector and the Member State authorities to be strengthened in order to rapidly improve control;
Amendment 138 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – introductory part
Paragraph 12 – introductory part
12. Stresses that while improving selectivity must be a high priority, implementing the landing obligation requires a cross-sectoral approach and clear incentives to be devised to encourage best practice mitigationArticle 15 of the Common Fisheries Policy is not fit for purpose; urges the European Commission to revise Article 15 of the Common Fisheries Policy; recommends the following accompanying measures and management tools:
Amendment 143 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point a
Paragraph 12 – point a
a. using quota-based tools: the distribution of quotas in line with the expected catch composition, further use of adjustments throughoptimisation of quota swaps with other Member States and the allocation of estimated discard share of quotas for fishers that opt to use more selective gear;
Amendment 149 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point b
Paragraph 12 – point b
b. implementing a marine spatial planningn area-based management approach in order to avoid discards by guiding fishers to areas where undersized fish are less likely to be present;
Amendment 153 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point e
Paragraph 12 – point e
Amendment 155 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point f
Paragraph 12 – point f
f. adopting strategies to use unwanted catches other than for human consumption under the condition that it is feasible for the fishermen in economic and operational terms;
Amendment 165 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point h
Paragraph 12 – point h
h. using and developing artificial intelligence tools to increase selectivity and control in cooperation with the fishing sector and Member States’ authorities;
Amendment 169 #
2019/2177(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point h – point i (new)
Paragraph 12 – point h – point i (new)
i) Calls on the European Commission to stop utilising the landing obligation as a tool if the above mentioned recommendations cannot be granted;
Amendment 27 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
- Having regard to the Commission communication COM(2020) 248, entitled ´Towards more sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2021´of June 2020
Amendment 47 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 59 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 69 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. Whereas the overall biomass of quota species within EU managed stocks was 48% higher in 2018 than in 2003;
Amendment 72 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
I b. Whereas fishing at MSY continues to be positive in the North East Atlantic;
Amendment 73 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I c (new)
Recital I c (new)
Amendment 74 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I d (new)
Recital I d (new)
I d. Whereas TACs in the North East Atlantic were proposed in line with MSY for all 78 stocks for which scientific advice was available;
Amendment 80 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen scientific coverage with the objective that 100 % of the fish stocks exploited in European waters be assessed at the latest by 2025 and, so that the MSY can be calculated for all these stocks;
Amendment 96 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to continue to support plans to improve selectivity and to take into account the results of studies showing the detrimental impacts of fishing techniques such as bottom-contacting gear or fish aggregating devices (FADs) by strongly limiting their usedemonstrating the advantages of gear that has a positive effect on ecosystems and selectivity;
Amendment 99 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 108 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 115 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 125 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 138 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 151 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 163 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for MPAs to be established as part of a coherent network of connected areas, including offshore and deep-sea areas; recalls the requirement to cease fishing with bottom-contacting gear below 400 m in areas where vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) are known to exist or are likely to occur;
Amendment 191 #
2019/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the importance of having a comprehensive and coherent approach when establishing MPAs, by not only limiting commercial fishing activities but also tackling other activities such as fossil fuel exploration and exploitation, mining, large-scale aquaculture, dredging, offshore wind farms, transport and recreational fisheries;
Amendment 158 #
2019/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. To ensure better information on the marine litter landed in ports, i.e. get a better overview of the amounts of different kinds of waste and their recyclability, ports should be key collaborative partners responsible for the handling of waste and ensuring possible reuse of fishing gear.
Amendment 159 #
2019/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. A properly managed logistics around waste and end-of-use gear collection should be ensured to assist the fishers in their largely voluntary endeavours. This includes unified collection of the gear on board vessels in bags or containers, and provision of adequate facilities in the ports.
Amendment 179 #
2019/2160(INI)
11a. Pilot projects to explore reduction of materials, easier and faster disassembly and testing of gear functionality may be established to aid the (gradual) transition
Amendment 204 #
2019/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that the role of fishermen in voluntary collection programmes which make it possible to identify, collect and recycle marine waste, such as the ‘Fishing for Litter’ programme must be promoted and supported;
Amendment 209 #
2019/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Fishing harbours should be discouraged to charge for disposal of litter brought to shore by fishers, as this would pose a counter-incentive to fishers.
Amendment 213 #
2019/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. There is a market for recycled material from fishing gear, which provides a potential to make the use of recyclable materials a legal requirement. Together with the EMFF provisions on the programming for support under shared management, this is an important incentive for the fishers and a way to see the value of their contribution to recycling.
Amendment 220 #
2019/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. International discussion on circularity should be encouraged featuring all stakeholders, including fishers, and especially, the rope and netting manufacturers from third countries.
Amendment 15 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU is aiming to become climate neutral by 2050; whereas offshore renewable energy should play a key role inis one of the options that Member States can choose to achievinge this objectivetarget;
Amendment 16 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. Whereas the EU has the responsibility under the Treaties to ensure security of supply, Member States are responsible for determining the structure of their energy supply and their choice of energy sources, while respecting the EU targets for energy neutrality by 2050;
Amendment 19 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas according to the Commission’s estimates, 30 % of the EU’s electricity demand in 2050 will be met by offshore wind, corresponding to an increase from the current 12 GW offshore wind capacity in the EU-27 to a target of 300 GW in 2050n increase in offshore wind energy is not essential to reach the goal of climate neutrality by 2050, as there are other viable low-carbon options such as nuclear energy;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. Whereas the supply of wind energy can be irregular and unstable, due to changing weather circumstances;
Amendment 25 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. Whereas the possibilities of storing wind energy are still very limited;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. Whereas nuclear energy requires a tiny bit of space to provide a whole lot of power; while wind enery requires a whole lot of space to provide a tiny bit of power;
Amendment 30 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas offshore wind turbines have an average life cycle of 25 to 30 years; whereas very few turbines have so far been decommissioned and recycling is still very complex with only 85-90% of a dismantled wind turbine recycled;
Amendment 63 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Is concerned about the lack of research done regarding the decommissioning of offshore wind turbines and regarding what the effects of decommissioning will be on the environment.
Amendment 73 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the large-scale roll-out of offshore wind farms (OWFs) risks harming the physical functioning of the sea basin, in particular sea and air currents, which might contribute to a mixing of the stratified water column and consequently influence the nutrient cycle, wave generation, tidal amplitudes and bedload sediment transport, while infrasonic noise from rotating blades could chase fish, marine mammal species and crustaceans away from OWFs, and electromagnetic fields from underwater cables, as well as underwater noise from pile driving, could have severe negative impacts on marine life;
Amendment 98 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. States that OWFs can have an impact on fisheries by changing the spatial distribution and abundance of commercially fished marine species as well as through their closure for safety reasons or the imposition of a change in fishing activity or method, for example from active to passive;
Amendment 112 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that insurance for fishing vessels operating in or sailing through wind farms is very problematic owing to the insufficient indemnity levels offered by fishing vessels’ insurance policies;
Amendment 114 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points out that any restriction on access to traditional fishing grounds directly affects the livelihoods of EU fishers and dependent jobs ashore, and that it undermines the responsible and sustainable provision of food security; points out, therefore, that it is wise to choose energy sources that require as little space as possible;
Amendment 119 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on Member States to designate specific historical and traditional fishing grounds of local fishers as areas that are to remain free of offshore renewables;
Amendment 135 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that the decommissioning of offshore wind turbines must neither generate enduring environmental impacts nor pose safety risks to fishing vessels due to any remaining sub-seabed infrastructure; considers it essential to ensure an integrated approach to the life cycle processes of offshore windfarms and that decommissioning strategies envisaging alternative future use or removal of the constructions must be integrated into design and installation plans from the beginning and long-term sustainable impact must be considered to adhere to the principles of a circular economy;
Amendment 140 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Urges to have an international standard created that defines how to decommission turbines, that gives a comprehensive overview of the rules and regulations on decommissioning whilst adhering to the principles of a circular economy;
Amendment 144 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights that assessments of the economic, socio-economic and socio- cultural effects of offshore renewables on fisheries are lacking in recent empirical studies; urges the Commission, therefore, to carry out further research looking beyond environmental impacts in order to assess the possible negative economic and social impacts on fisheries of investments in OWFs;
Amendment 152 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. States that maritime spatial planning must play a key role and has to put greater emphasis on the assessment of achieving co-location options and shared usage of wind farms, which is of the utmost importance in achieving a win- win situation for both sustainable fisheries and aquaculture and the offshore energy sector;
Amendment 158 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that OWFs should only be built if the exclusion of negative environmental and ecological, as well as economic, socio-economic and socio- cultural impacts is guaranteed, in line with the objectives of the Blue Economy and the European Green Deal;
Amendment 161 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Urges Member States to take into account the impact of offshore renewable energy on the marine ecosystem and fisheries when determining the energy mix;
Amendment 162 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Urges Member States to also continue working on the development and usage of other forms of renewable energy;
Amendment 169 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that early and continuous stakeholder consultation and participation, the creation of transparent guidelines and the payment of compensation could alleviate the potential for conflict and create a level playing field between fisheries and offshore renewables;
Amendment 171 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that the precautionary principle, in accordance with Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, should apply if decisions have to be taken before the required knowledge or information is available; calls therefore for a moratorium on the construction of new windfarms in fishing areas;
Amendment 172 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. NStresses that stakeholders should have a right to participate and a say in the maritime spatial planning; notes that further EU legislation might be required in case Member States’ maritime spatial planning does not guarantee the fair inclusion of fisheries and other stakeholders;
Amendment 176 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that further EU legislation might be required in case Member States’ maritime spatial planning does not guarantee the fair inclusion of fisherimaritime spatial planning is and remains a competence that belongs to the Member States;
Amendment 181 #
2019/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls on Member States to consider nuclear energy as a viable, stable low-carbon solution for the clean energy transition;
Amendment 63 #
2019/0226M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Expresses its concerns about the growing number of fish meal and fish oil plants at the West African coast which are supplied with small pelagic from Senegalese waters but also from neighbouring countries caught by foreign (non EU) fleets; criticises in this respect the contradiction of sustainability in terms of providing the local population with valuable protein resources
Amendment 65 #
2019/0226M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. calls on the Commission to encourage the Senegalese authorities to initiate consultations with neighbouring countries on a sustainable joint fish management for the small pelagic in particular the round sardinella
Amendment 67 #
2019/0226M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Stresses the need for more and better data, research and stock assessment; calls on the Commission to improve transparency, consultation and participation of coastal communities with regards to the sectoral support
Amendment 2 #
2018/2793(RSP)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to the report of 8 February 2018 on prospects and challenges for the EU apiculture sector,
Amendment 46 #
2018/2793(RSP)
Paragraph 3
3. However, considers that the Initiative fails to sufficiently address the main root causes of pollinators’ decline, which include land-use changes and loss of habitats, intensive agricultural management practices, plant protection products, diseases, climate change and invasive alien species, such as the Varroa destructor, small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), Asian hornet, (Vespa velutina) and American foulbrood, as well as animal pathogens such as nosema, environmental pollution and the steady disappearance of flowering plants; considers that the implementation of "Priority II: Tackling the causes of pollinator decline" is of the utmost urgency;
Amendment 61 #
2018/2793(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that boosting biodiversity and thus fostering the occurrence of pollinators' habitats on the agricultural land must become a key aim in the development of the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which must seek to reducensure integrated pest management and sustainable pesticide use;
Amendment 63 #
2018/2793(RSP)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that biodiversity measures and the protection of pollinators should be included in the national CAP Strategic Plans of the Member States; points in this context to the possible introduction by farmers, in cooperation with beekeepers where appropriate, of pollinator-friendly 'green' (ecosystem) services;
Amendment 64 #
2018/2793(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that the reduction of pesticide useintegrated pest management and sustainable pesticide use, with particular regard for the possibilities of precision agriculture in this connection, should therefore be set as a target in Member States’ strategic plans, and pesticide reductionthat integrated pest management and sustainable pesticide use should be set as a ‘common indicator’ with which to monitor success;
Amendment 108 #
2018/2793(RSP)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses that certain invasive alien species, such as the Varroa destructor, are among the major causes of bee mortality and are moreover, seriously compromising the economic future of European beekeeping; reaffirms its support for the pilot project launched by Parliament in connection with the Varroa resistance breeding and selection research programme, focusing on Varroa sensitive hygiene (VSH); calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the roll- out of applied research across the Union through effective breeding programmes for the dissemination and creation of bee colonies that are also genetically resistant to invasive species and diseases and exhibit the Varroa-sensitive hygiene (VSH) of wild bees in their natural habitat;
Amendment 115 #
2018/2793(RSP)
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for support for training of beekeepers to promote a non-intrusive Union surveillance of bees through the development of indicators of colony vitality, including more extensive varroa- sensitive hygiene (VSH);
Amendment 46 #
2018/2791(RSP)
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes that the recommendation 10.2.g (XXI/1.) for the COP14 decision mentions the potential of forestry and agriculture; underlines that agricultural activities and preservation of biodiversity are closely linked; emphasises that well managed agriculture and forestry contribute greatly to the variety of species, habitats and ecosystems, and reduces the effects of climate change while at the same time stimulating global food production and resource efficiency;
Amendment 49 #
2018/2791(RSP)
Paragraph 16
16. Notes however the negative impact of intensive agriculture on biodiversitthe potential for further agro-ecological innovation and the considerable scope for increasing the contribution to biodiversity made by agriculture, horticulture and forestry; calls on Parties to undertake strong commitments towards sustainable agriculture and forestry, including requirements for the sustainable use of plant protection products and strategies to ensure the protection of soil and habitats. in cooperation with the agricultural sector;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2775(RSP)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas, according to the World Health Organisation1 a, cannabis use in general has an adverse impact on cognitive development, including associative neurological processes, memory and psychomotor functions, and has chronic harmful effects on the psychological health of users and other aspects of their health; _________________ 1a http://www.who.int/substance_abuse/facts /cannabis/en/
Amendment 16 #
2018/2775(RSP)
Recital G
G. whereas the policy landscape for medical cannabis and general attitude to cannabis is evolving both in the EU and worldwide;
Amendment 18 #
2018/2775(RSP)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the use of cannabis in general may have an addictive effect and is responsible for significant social and health problems; whereas, therefore, addiction prevention and monitoring and control of illegal practices remain necessary, especially where medical cannabis is to be used more widely;
Amendment 40 #
2018/2775(RSP)
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need for the Commission and national authorities to draw a clear distinction between medical cannabis and other applications of cannabis, many of which are illegal and possibly harmful to health;
Amendment 52 #
2018/2775(RSP)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the need to preventively exclude minors and other vulnerable groups that are susceptible to addiction from any form of such research and other research;
Amendment 59 #
2018/2775(RSP)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance of close cooperation and coordination with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in connection with further EU steps in the field of medical cannabis;
Amendment 75 #
2018/2775(RSP)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Urges the Commission to ensure that research into, and use of, medical cannabis in the Union does not in any way favour criminal drugs networks or cause them to expand;
Amendment 77 #
2018/2775(RSP)
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines how aNotes that no comprehensive regulation of medical cannabis would translate in additional resources for public authorities, would limit the black market for medical cannabis consumption, would help control points of sale, would limit the access of this substance to minors and would give a legal and safe access to patients for its medicinal use - with particular precautions for young people and pregnant womehas yet been introduced in the Union;
Amendment 83 #
2018/2775(RSP)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses that strict prevention of addiction among minors and vulnerable groups must always form part of every regulatory framework;
Amendment 84 #
2018/2775(RSP)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Stresses the need for strictly harmonised uniform regulation throughout the Union and in all Member States in order to prevent undesirable cannabis tourism for recreational purposes and the associated cross-border crime, smuggling and nuisance;
Amendment 32 #
2018/2764(RSP)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas providing space for rivers and watercourses within greener cities creates more scope for water retention and the promotion of aquatic biodiversity;
Amendment 74 #
2018/2764(RSP)
Paragraph 5 – point d
d. create a culture of appreciation of the green spaces, including space for rivers and watercourses;
Amendment 89 #
2018/2764(RSP)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that it is important for the Commission and Member States to promote the generation of renewable energy and other projects in green cities by making smart use of the EFSI, the future InvestEU programme and the European Investment Bank, for example for what are termed energy hubs;
Amendment 91 #
2018/2764(RSP)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to take careful and sufficient account of the impact of green infrastructure and water projects in urban areas on the population of pest animals, including rats, mice, muskrats, coypu and certain scavengers and birds, and consequently on pest control;
Amendment 95 #
2018/2764(RSP)
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission to continue supporting ambitious measures of energy and resource efficiency by securing adequate funding for that contribute to sustainable urban development and green infrastuctures, such as innovation partnerships and joint procurement schemes between European cities; at the same time, encourages municipalities to support citizen-led green initiatives to the greatest extent possible, for example urban gardening, urban farming and greening projects, which also have important social dimensions and benefits.
Amendment 57 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 6
Amendment 68 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 9
Amendment 81 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 14
Amendment 90 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 19
Amendment 101 #
2018/2599(RSP)
Paragraph 24
Amendment 36 #
2018/2597(RSP)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises that, in future, LIFE projects should devote more attention to ecosystem dynamics and changing natural values;
Amendment 43 #
2018/2597(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises the need to reinforce the role of land owners, active farmers, NGOs and other civil society associationstakeholders in proposing, designing and piloting the LIFE projects, and in implementation;
Amendment 44 #
2018/2597(RSP)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses the need for peer reviews, scientific counter-checking and consideration of practical knowledge in the development of proposals for LIFE projects, by means of best practices such as field labs, to which farmers and land owners must also be able to contribute;
Amendment 47 #
2018/2597(RSP)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Urges the Commission to ensure that, when allocating LIFE funds to projects in which large grazing animals are used for management purposes, the welfare of those animals is guaranteed and it is not possible for large- scale starvation to occur in enclosed areas during periods of food shortage, if the grazing animals cannot move to areas where there is more food;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2589(RSP)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the attainment of European objectives in the field of the circular economy, water quality and implementation of climate legislation is hampered by obsolete or incorrectly implemented European legislation in force, as in the case of high-grade mineral concentrates from manure treatment, as green substitutes for artificial fertilisers, and the associated reduction of the carbon footprint of, and emissions from, agricultural production; whereas the adoption of circular 'end-of- livestock-manure' criteria to supplement both Directive 91/676/EEC and the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules on the making available on the market of CE marked fertilising products1 a and harmonised implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 by all Member States and regions in the Union are essential conditions for the closure of regional mineral cycles, increasing soil fertility, improving water quality and attaining climate targets; _________________ 1a Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules on the making available on the market of CE marked fertilising products and amending Regulations (EC) No 1069/2009 and (EC) No 1107/2009 (COM(2016) 0157).
Amendment 76 #
2018/2589(RSP)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Deplores the fact that, when it comes to organic fertilising products based on high-grade mineral concentrates from processed animal manure, the European circular economy remains imperfect and incomplete; urges the Commission to formulate agronomic and environmental requirements for the definition of end-of-livestock-manure criteria by European law1 a; _________________ 1a Cf. Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 24 October 2017 to the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules on the making available on the market of CE marked fertilising products and amending Regulations (EC) No 1069/2009 and (EC) No 1107/2009 (COM(2016)0157 – C8- 0123/2016 – 2016/0084(COD)).
Amendment 4 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 April 2015 on the centenary of the Armenian Genocide1a _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0094
Amendment 12 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the call by Commissioner Hahn to officially end the accession talks and to take a new path towards a realistic strategic partnership,
Amendment 34 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the decision of 19 July 2018 to lifNotes that the state of emergency, which was introduced after the 2016 coup attempt and, has been extended 7 times; Welcomes, however, the decision of 19 July 2018 to lift the state of emergency; notes that the prolonged state of emergency has led to an erosion of the rule of law and deterioration of human rights in Turkey; regrets that the adoption of new legislative proposals preserves many of the abusive powers granted to the Ppresident and the executive under the state of emergency and thereby dampens any positive effect of its termination; is concerned about the serious backsliding in the areas of freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, freedom of association and procedural and property rights;
Amendment 80 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses concern at the shrinking space for civil society and the promotion of fundamental rights and freedoms; notes that a large number of activists, including human rights defenders, were arrested and demonstrations were recurrently banned during the state of emergency; calls on Turkey to protect the fundamental rights of minorities, such as LGBTI people, as well as religious minorities;
Amendment 86 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Is seriously concerned about the lack of respect for the freedom of religion, about continuous discrimination against religious minorities, including Christians and Alevis and violence on religious grounds, including verbal and physical attacks, stigmatisation and social pressure at schools, and problems in relation to legally establishing a place of worship; expects the Turkish government to treat every Turkish citizen without any prejudice towards his or her religious belief; calls on the Turkish authorities to promote positive and effective reforms in the area of freedom of thought, conscience and religion, by enabling religious communities to obtain legal personality, allowing charitable foundations to elect their governing bodies, eliminating all restrictions on the training, appointment and succession of the clergy, complying with the relevant judgements of the ECtHR and the recommendations of the Venice Commission and by eliminating all forms of discrimination or barriers based on religion; calls on Turkey to respect the distinct character and importance of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and to recognise its legal personality; reiterates the need to allow the reopening of the Halki Seminary and lift all obstacles to its proper functioning; urges the Turkish authorities to combat seriously all manifestations of anti-Semitism in society; calls on the Turkish government to implement the action plan it submitted in 2016 to the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers related to the ECtHR decisions on Cem Houses and on compulsory religion classes and to put in place a comprehensive legal framework in line with European standards; believes that appropriate attention must be paid to implementing the ECtHR judgments on compulsory religion and ethics classes, indication of religious affiliation on identity cards and Alevi worship places;
Amendment 98 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Calls on the Turkish government to respect and fully implement the legal obligations which it has entered into concerning the protection of cultural heritage, and, in particular, to draw up in good faith an integrated inventory of Greek, Armenian, Assyrian and other cultural heritage that was destroyed or ruined in the course of the last century; calls on Turkey to ratify the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions; calls on Turkey to cooperate with the relevant international organisations, especially the Council of Europe, in preventing and combating illicit trafficking and the deliberate destruction of cultural heritage;
Amendment 107 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Welcomes the Turkish government’s return of 50 Aramean churches, monasteries and cemeteries in Mardin, which had been confiscated by the state in recent years; deplores, however, that this concerns only the title deeds and not the associated lands; calls on Turkey to fully return the lands to its rightful owners;
Amendment 110 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Is concerned about the severe impact of the current security legislation on the Aramean population in Tur Abdin;
Amendment 112 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6 e. Deplores the ongoing preparatory works on the Ilisu dam, which will have devastating social, environmental and political effects; points out that the dam will put the originally Christian Aramean city of Hasankeyf underwater and thus threatens the collapse of an ancient monument famed for thousands of manmade caves; urges Turkey to do its utmost to avoid the destruction of 12,000 year old Aramean cultural heritage;
Amendment 282 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Regrets that Turkey did not ratify the peace agreement with Armenia which was signed by both parties in 2009; urges Turkey and Armenia to proceed to normalise their relations by establishing diplomatic relations without preconditions, and calls for opening the Turkish-Armenia border, which could lead to improved relations, with particular reference to cross-border cooperation and economic integration;
Amendment 9 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas every year millions of animals are transported across Member States and to third countries over long distances to be breto be bred, kept either professionally or on an amateur basis and for slaughtered;
Amendment 19 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas transport is stressful for animals as it exposes them to a range of challenges for hours at a time; whereas, as regards trade with third countries, additional animal suffering is caused by very long journeys including long stops at borders for checking documents, vehicles and, due to poor conditions which infringe EU legislation, transport may be stressful for animals;
Amendment 40 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Insists that the transport time of animals destined for slaughter be limited to eight hours, taking account of transport conditions and loading time, irrespective of whether this takes place on land or at seaCalls for an examination of all socio-economic consequences of a request previously made by Parliament that the transport time of animals destined for slaughter be limited, taking into account the specific regional circumstances;
Amendment 47 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that, for the transport of vertebrate animals in connection with an economic activity for longer than eight hours, the road transport unit used for this purpose is already required to meet specific additional requirements under Regulation (EC) No 1/2005;
Amendment 52 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Recalls that, under the existing Regulation, a rest break at an approved control post is mandatory after the maximum period of transport of domestic Equidae, and domestic animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species, where the transport time exceeds eight hours;
Amendment 54 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses that, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, animals being transported over long distances must be offered water, feed and rest at suitable intervals and appropriate to their species and age; urges the Commission to monitor more effectively full and harmonised compliance with these legal requirements by all EU Member States;
Amendment 60 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Deplores the often lengthy delays at certain borders and the increased pain and distress for animals that they causeould cause in certain cases, for example because of unsuitable or outdated transport facilities; calls on the Member States concerned and the Commission to improve this situation;
Amendment 62 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 64 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Deeply regrets that the inadequate implementation and enforcement of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 in certain Member States, together with unfair and tendentious perceptions persistently propagated by radical activists throughout Europe regarding animal transport in general, are unjustly harming the public reputation of livestock transport firms that diligently comply with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 and, in many cases, seek to achieve standards of animal welfare during transport that are even higher than statutory requirements;
Amendment 66 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Urges the Commission and Member States to give greater public credit to the most progressive animal transport firms and the best practices followed by them, in order to encourage emulation;
Amendment 79 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure uniform compliance with Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 throughout the Union;
Amendment 84 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. StressNotes that the total number of checks carried out by national competent authorities pursuant to Regulation 1/2005 has fallenincreased in certain Member States but fallen in others, despite the number of consignments in the EU containing live animals having increased; calls on the Member States to ensure adequate controls for live animal transportcontinue to carry out proportionate controls to protect animal welfare and maintain a level playing field for livestock transport in all EU Member States;
Amendment 94 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Deplores the fact that the overall degree of progress in implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 by thsome Member States has been insufficient to meet the Regulation’s main objective, which is to improve animal welfare during transport;
Amendment 102 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 112 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide financial and fiscal incentives for European livestock transporters to step up investment in innovative animal transport facilities and solutions;
Amendment 114 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the systematic breach of the Regulation byin some areas and particular Member States leads to unfair competition resulting in an uneven playing field between operators in the different Member States and places pioneers at an economic disadvantage;
Amendment 118 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises that many livestock vessels should not have been approved as they are not fit to carry animals; cCalls on the Member States not to approve or renew the approval of livestock vessels that do not meet the requirements of Regulation 1/2005 and to refuse renewal only where these requirements are not met;
Amendment 177 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide financial and fiscal incentives for European livestock transporters to step up investment in innovative animal transport facilities and solutions;
Amendment 178 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Urges the Commission and Member States, in their official communications, to give greater credit to the most progressive animal transport firms and the best practices followed by them, in order to encourage emulation;
Amendment 188 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Points out that, for the transport of vertebrate animals in connection with an economic activity for longer than eight hours, the road transport unit used for this purpose is already required to meet specific additional requirements under Regulation (EC) No 1/2005;
Amendment 225 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Deeply regrets that the inadequate implementation and enforcement of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 in certain Member States, together with unfair and tendentious perceptions persistently propagated by radical activists throughout Europe regarding animal transport in general, are unjustly harming the public reputation of livestock transport firms that diligently comply with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 and, in many cases, seek to achieve standards of animal welfare during transport that are even higher than specified by statutory requirements;
Amendment 253 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Insists that the journey time for all animals being transported must be as short as possiblenot be unnecessarily long, in line with recital 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, which states that ‘for reasons of animal welfare the transport of animals over long journeys … should be limited as far as possible’;
Amendment 264 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for the reduction of animal journey times, in particular long and very long journey times, by employing alternative strategies, such as economically viable local slaughter facilities, replacing the transport of breeding animals by using semen or embryos, and transportation of carcasses and meat products, as well as by means of legislative initiatives in Member States to facilitate on-farm slaughteravoidance of unnecessarily long animal journey times, by means of targeted strategies;
Amendment 275 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for a full examination of all socio-economic consequences of Parliament's previous call for the transport time of animals for slaughter to be limited, taking into account the specific regional circumstances;
Amendment 276 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 295 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 304 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Recalls that, under the existing Regulation, a rest break at an approved control post is already mandatory after the maximum period of transport of domestic Equidae and domestic animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species, where the transport time exceeds eight hours;
Amendment 307 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Stresses that, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, animals being transported over long distances must already be offered water, feed and rest at suitable intervals and appropriate to their species and age; urges the Commission to monitor more effectively full and harmonised compliance with these legal requirements by all EU Member States;
Amendment 308 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Encourages the use of contingency plans for all journeys in order to enable the transporter to respond in an effective manner to emergencies and reduce the impact of a delay or accident on the animals;, as is already required of transporters on long journeys under Regulation (EC) No 1/20051 a ; _________________ 1a Cf. Art. 11.
Amendment 346 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Notes that farmers, transporters and competent authorities across Member States interpret and enforce Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 differently, especially with regard to the fitness of animals for transport; calls on the Commission to revise the Regulation to specify the requirements for transport in greater detail where necessary; urges the Commission and the Member States, in the context of a level playing field, to ensure that in future Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 is enforced and implemented in a harmonised and uniform way throughout the Union, in particular as regards the fitness of animals to be transported;
Amendment 372 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Is concerned at persistent reports of animal welfare problems in third countries; calls on the Commission and Member States to promote a shift towards the transport of meat or carcasses, instead of live animals, to third countries;
Amendment 410 #
2018/2110(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Deplores the sometimes substantial delays at borders with certain third countries, and draws attention to the increased pain and distress that this can cause to animals that they could cause in cases such as when transport facilities are equipped in an inadequate or outdated way; calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and third countries concerned, to improve this situation;
Amendment 50 #
2018/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. Whereas NCPs are not yet sufficiently well known to the public, which has an impact on their effectiveness;
Amendment 58 #
2018/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the directive will only be effective if patients, carers, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders are well informed about it;
Amendment 61 #
2018/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas patients, carers and healthcare professionals are still encountering a large information gap regarding patients’ rights under the directive;
Amendment 66 #
2018/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas there is considerable room for improvement in the reimbursement procedures in a number of Member States, including for orphan drugs and pharmaceutically compounded medicinal products;
Amendment 69 #
2018/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
Recital Q a (new)
Q a. whereas a growing number of citizens of the Union desire unimpaired access to and make use of preventive medical tests, scans and health checks available in other Member States;
Amendment 89 #
2018/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Expresses serious concern about the proposed reduction in funding for the health programme; reiterates its call for the health programme to be restored as a robust stand-alone programme with increased funding in the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) (2021-2027), in order to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on public health, health systems and environment- related problems, and ensure an ambitious health policy with a focus on cross-border challenges, including, in particular, a considerable increase in common EU efforts in the fight against cancer, the prevention and detection of chronic and rare diseases, combating anti-microbial resistance and ensuring easier access to cross-border healthcare;
Amendment 93 #
2018/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the reasons for low patient mobility are threfivefold: i) some Member States were quite late implementing the directive; ii) citizens’ awareness about their general rights to reimbursement is extremely low and iii; iii) insurance companies have been using the lack of citizens' awareness to their advantage; iv) Member States have transposed the directive in ways that could be construed as limiting cross-border healthcare and v) barriers to cross-border healthcare such as upfront payments, have meant that the use of this directive depends to a large degree on personal wealth;
Amendment 99 #
2018/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Draws the Commission’s attention to the fact that advance payments for patients receiving cross-border healthcare can form a social barrier and should be avoided where possible;
Amendment 104 #
2018/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes with concern that in some Member States insurance companies have discriminated arbitrarily or created unjustified obstacles to the free movement of patients and services, with adverse financial consequences for patients;
Amendment 116 #
2018/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Notes with concern that in certain Member States policies and legal provisions are under discussion, in the context of regulating population screening, which would introduce additional requirements to license preventive medical tests, scans and health checks carried out in other Member States; asks the Commission to defend the freedom of citizens in the Union to provide or receive services1a and actively monitor ongoing developments in Member States in this field; _________________ 1a Art. 56 TFEU.
Amendment 128 #
2018/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to invest further in the development and promotion of highly accessible and clearly visible NCPs which provide user- friendly information for patients, carers and health professionals;
Amendment 163 #
2018/2108(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Commission to draw up an action plan to systematically address excessively high medicine prices and the large disparities in them between the various Member States;
Amendment 19 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 15 November 2017 on an Action Plan for nature, people and the economy,
Amendment 91 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas current greening measures are too complex and inefficient;
Amendment 168 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the first pillar remains the main income support scheme for farmers and the guarantee for a level playing field within the Single Market; therefore stresses that the Commission should prevent policy dissimilarities between Member States in their respective national CAP implementation plans in so far as these could cause market distortions and unfair competition on a Union level;
Amendment 188 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas there is a need for an updated and fairer system of payments, as in many Member States the current system of entitlements is partly based on historic benchmarks which are now almost 20 years old and which constitute an obstacle to generational renewal and hinder young farmers’ access to farmland, as new entrants do not possess entitlements and are thus at a disadvantage;
Amendment 263 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Stresses that within the Common Market Organization (CMO) more options for cooperation within producer organizations (POs and APOs, including cooperatives), and interbranch organizations (IBOs) are required;
Amendment 346 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
Recital Q a (new)
Amendment 605 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that more targeted support for family farmagricultural family undertakings is necessary and can be achieved by introducing a compulsory higher support rate for small farms; considers, moreover, that support for larger farms agricultural family undertakings, set according to the average income and socio-economic conditions of the Member State; considers, moreover, that support for non-family undertakings above a certain sizeshould be diegressive, reflecting economies of scale and specific national and socio-economic circumstances, and be established on the basis of the surface area in which active farming takes place, with the possibility for capping to be decided by the Member States;
Amendment 648 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the necessity of identifying the key elements of a well- balanced, transparent and objective system of penalties and incentives for determining farmers’ eligibility for public funding, which should consist of voluntary and mandatory measures and be results- oriented thus shifting the emphasis from compliance to actual performance;
Amendment 687 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for the existing system for calculating direct payments in Pillar I, which is oftenin part based on historic entitlements, to be replaced by an EU-wide uniform method of calculating payments, in order to make the system simpler and more transparent;
Amendment 733 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for a fair distribution of direct payments between Member States, which must take into account socio-economic differences, different production costs, different land prices, different price levels, the difference between farmers' incomes and average salaries in non-agricultural sectors in a Member State, and the amounts received by Member States under Pillar II;
Amendment 843 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Considers it important - in connection with generational renewal - to act on initiatives from within the sector, such as the ‘Farmer seeks Farmer’ project, and calls therefore on the Commission to carry out projects that demonstrably have potential to contribute to generational renewal;
Amendment 865 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Emphasises that Pillar II payments must not lead to large-scale relocation of production to Member States to the detriment of other Member States;
Amendment 934 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to introduce a new and comprehensive legal framework which allows the integration of the various types of environmental actions at present, such as cross compliance, greening and the good agricultural and environmental conditions (GAEC) standards, as well as agri-environment measures (AEMs) for rural development, and to which clearly formulated and easy- to verify objectives are coupled, so that farmers can deliver effectively and with less bureaucracy on environmental care, biodiversity, soil health, water management and climate action, while ensuring that Member States have adequate control and taking into account local conditions;
Amendment 985 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that this new framework should be underpinned by the possible allocation of a minimum amount of the total available budget to AEMs, including carbon sequestration, soil health, organic agriculture, the mineral cycle, support for biodiversity, with a focus on pollinators, and genetic diversity in animals and plants;
Amendment 1038 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Refers the Commission to Parliament’s earlier call relating to green and blue services in return for payment based on market rates (European Parliament resolution of 15 November 2017 on an Action Plan for nature, people and the economy, paragraph 33);
Amendment 1064 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Calls on the Commission - in connection with revision of the CAP - to provide strong support for green and blue services relating to nature, landscape, recreation and water management, including protection of drinking-water sources and water defence measures, by developing a European policy framework for market-rate-based payments to active farmers providing such services, taking account of the subsidiarity principle and , in particular, national requirements and circumstances;
Amendment 1224 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for an in-depth review of the current crisis reserve mechanism in order to create an independent financial instrument exempt from the budgetary principle of annuality, so as to permit budgetary transfers from one year to the next, thereby enabling quick and effective responses to crisis situations, including those involving animal and plant health, disease-related issues, including antimicrobial resistance, and food safety;
Amendment 38 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the way in which plastics are produced and used today has devasubstantingal environmental, climate and economic drawbacks and potential health impacts for humans and animals;
Amendment 318 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Welcomes the participation of European fishermen in projects such as ‘Fishing for Litter’; calls on the Commission and the Member States to continue to facilitate the landing of waste collected at sea by fishermen and not to allow European or national legislation to obstruct this;
Amendment 322 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Calls on the Commission to support 'fishing for marine litter and plastic’;
Amendment 438 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
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 circularity of materials, including plastics, to guide future funding decisions;
Amendment 449 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States also to support and facilitate innovations for the production of renewable fuels from non-recyclable, not reusable end-of-life plastic waste in order to improve European resource efficiency;
Amendment 35 #
2018/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Member States and the Commission to strengthen support measures for young farmers in 2019, given the lack of generational renewal in farming, which is currently European agriculture’s greatest pitfall.; considers it important, therefore, to promote initiatives in this sector - such as the ‘Farmer Seeks Farmer’ project - that can demonstrably contribute to generational renewal;
Amendment 65 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages both the provision of increased financial support and the creation of policy-based incentives for the development of shore-side electricity supply at both in-land and maritime ports and emphasises the improvements to be gained from shore-side electricity in regards to CO2 emissions and improved air quality;
Amendment 48 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points to the Amsterdam Declaration of 7 December 2015 entitled ‘Towards Eliminating Deforestation from Agricultural Commodity Chains with European Countries’, in support of a fully sustainable palm oil supply chain by 2020 and in support of an end to illegal deforestation by 2020,
Amendment 52 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Is pleased that, as long ago as 2015, five Member States and signatories to the Amsterdam Declaration - Denmark, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands - agreed to provide government support for the scheme to make the palm oil industry 100 % certified sustainable by 2020;
Amendment 56 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Urges the Commission, and all Member States that have not yet done so, to work towards the establishment of an EU-wide commitment of sourcing only certified sustainable palm oil by 2020 by, inter alia, signing and implementing the Amsterdam Declaration ‘Towards Eliminating Deforestation from Agricultural Commodity Chains with European Countries’, and to work towards the establishment of an industry commitment by, inter alia, signing and implementing the Amsterdam Declaration ‘In Support of a Fully Sustainable Palm Oil Supply Chain by 2020';
Amendment 18 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Notes that negotiations began in June 2012 and were concluded in December 2015 after 14 negotiating rounds, and regrets subsequent delays in bringing forward the agreement for signature and ratification; considers that any further delays can substantially undermine the EU's geostrategic ambitions in the ASEAN region;
Amendment 20 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Appreciates and acknowledges the adoption by the Vietnamese Government of a new framework law for the fisheries sector and, various sub-law documents, the setup of coordinated monitoring, control and enforcement structures committed to, intensified the dissemination on legal regulations to fishermen, and implemented a national action programme on effectively tackling and deterring IUU fishing;
Amendment 21 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a (new)
(a) Notes that Vietnam has adopted the revised Fisheries Law 2017; this law has come into effect on January 1, 2019 and considers the international and regional obligations, agreements and recommendations made by the European Commission.
Amendment 22 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Acknowledges Vietnam's engagement to address Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing by having become an official member of the Port State measures Agreement (PSMA); notes that Vietnam has made clear commitments and has become a member on January 15, 2019 and that the PSMA is the first binding international agreement to specifically target Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Amendment 28 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights that the EU is one of the largest foreign investors in Vietnam and that Vietnam has become the EU's second most important trading partner in the ASEAN region; highlights furthermore that Vietnam an important export market is in Asia for EU food and drink exports; underlines the potential for growth and significant benefits that are hereby made available to European Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, considering this sector of the economy of vital interest for European prosperity and innovation;
Amendment 36 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas Vietnam is also one of the fastest-growing countries in ASEAN, with average GDP growth of around 6.51 % from 2000 until 2018; whereas Viet Nam is estimated to continue growing at similarly strong rates in the upcoming years;
Amendment 63 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for continuous monitoring of Vietnam's efforts to ensure the country keeps making progress in combatting IUU fishing and in fulfilling its export potential.
Amendment 64 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Stresses that the entering into force of the agreement will create the conditions for a major and fruitful cooperation between the two parties in view of the effective implementations of the provisions on sustainable development which could bring about the improvement of the political and human rights situation in the country; underlines that a proper implementation of the EVFTA can advance Vietnam in complying with European standards on environment, human rights, good governance, labour rights, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); welcomes in this context the commitment of Vietnam to present its national implementation plan for complying with the provisions of the EVFTA;
Amendment 66 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that negotiations began in June 2012 and were concluded in December 2015 after 14 negotiating rounds, and regrets subsequent delays in bringing forward the agreement for signature and ratification; considers that any further delays can substantially undermine the EU’s geostrategic ambitions in the ASEAN region;
Amendment 72 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the economic and strategic importance of this agreement, as the EU and Vietnam share a common agenda and common values – to stimulate growth and employment, boost competitiveness, fight against poverty and make progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); emphasizes the geopolitical considerations that render EU partners in the Far-East as key players to engage with, in a complex local geo-economic environment;
Amendment 105 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the fact that around 169 EU geographical indications will benefit from recognition and protection on the Vietnamese market at a comparable level to that of EU legislation, in view of the fact that Vietnam is an important export market in Asia for EU food and drink exports; underlines the potential for growth and significant benefits that are hereby made available to European Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, considering this sector of the economy of vital interest for European prosperity and innovation;
Amendment 115 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that the EVFTA will help Vietnam go further in improving IPR protection, to the benefit of IPR owners and consumers, as Vietnam will accede to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Internet Treaties, which set standards to prevent unauthorised online access to or use of creative work, protect the rights of owners, and address the challenges that new technologies and methods of communication pose to IPR; stresses the strategic importance of standard setting capacity in a region that is witnessing tendencies of decoupling on the normative and standardization fronts; reiterates that a lack of strong regulatory frameworks could trigger a race to the bottom and a negative competition on important legal provisions; highlights that a swift ratification of the EVFTA can guarantee the highest standards of production and best quality for consumers;
Amendment 169 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point a (new)
Paragraph 14 – point a (new)
(a) Acknowledges Vietnam’s engagement to address Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing by having become an official member of the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA); notes that Vietnam has made clear commitments and has become a member on January 15, 2019 and that the PSMA is the first binding international agreement to specifically target illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Amendment 170 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point b (new)
Paragraph 14 – point b (new)
(b) Notes that Vietnam has also adopted the revised Fisheries Law 2017; this law has come into effect on January 1, 2019 and considers the international and regional obligations, agreements and recommendations made by the European Commission.
Amendment 171 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point c (new)
Paragraph 14 – point c (new)
(c) Acknowledges that Vietnam has furthermore made various sub-law documents, implemented a national action programme on combatting IUU fishing, and intensified the dissemination on legal regulations to fishermen.
Amendment 172 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – point d (new)
Paragraph 14 – point d (new)
(d) Calls for continuous monitoring of Vietnam's efforts to ensure the country keeps making progress in combatting IUU fishing and in fulfilling its export potential.
Amendment 205 #
2018/0356M(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Acknowledges the institutional and legal link between the FTA and the PCA, which ensures that human rights are placed at the core of the EU-Vietn Nam relationship; points out that Article 1 of the PCA contains a standard human rights clause which can trigger appropriate measures, including, as a last resort, the suspension of the PCA, and implicitly of the EVFTA, or parts thereof, without delay;
Amendment 7 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is not conclusive as to whethershows that the benefits of summer-time arrangements do not outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time.
Amendment 12 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements thanks to the active participation of national action groups in many Member States, and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.
Amendment 15 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should make a joint choice between standard time and summer time at EU level and Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.
Amendment 18 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Commission has examined available evidence, which points to the importance of having harmonised Union rules in this area to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid, inter alia, disruptions to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information and communication systems, higher costs to cross-border trade, or lower productivity for goods and services. Evidence is not conclusive as to whethershows that the benefits of summer-time arrangements do not outweigh the inconveniences linked to a biannual change of time.
Amendment 26 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements thanks to the active participation of national action groups in many Member States and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-time arrangements.
Amendment 26 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall not apply seasonal changes to their standard time or times. They shall jointly choose either permanent standard time or permanent summer time throughout the EU.
Amendment 37 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should make a joint choice between standard time and summer time at EU level and Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.
Amendment 55 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall not apply seasonal changes to their standard time or times. They shall jointly choose either permanent standard time or permanent summer time throughout the EU.
Amendment 46 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Low infrastructure investment rates in the Union during the financial crisis undermined the Union's ability to boost sustainable growth, competitiveness and convergence. Sizeable investments in the European infrastructure are fundamental to meet the Union's sustainability targets of the Union and its Member States, including the 2030 energy and climate targets. Accordingly, support from the InvestEU Fund should target investments into transport, energy, including energy efficiency and renewable energy, environmental, climate action, maritime and digital infrastructure. In this context, synergy will also be sought, in so far as possible, with regional and national policy objectives, such as the removal of asbestos1 a from roofs, homes and soil. To maximise the impact and the value added of Union financing support, it is appropriate to promote a streamlined investment process enabling visibility of the project pipeline and consistency across relevant Union programmes. Bearing in mind security threats, investment projects receiving Union support should take into account principles for the protection of citizens in public spaces. This should be complementary to the efforts made by other Union funds such as the European Regional Development Fund providing support for security components of investments in public spaces, transport, energy and other critical infrastructure. _________________ 1a Cf. European Parliament report of 30 January 2013 on asbestos related occupational health threats and prospects for abolishing all existing asbestos; written replies by Ms Thyssen on behalf of the Commission of 10 April 2018, E- 000862/2018.
Amendment 125 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) synergy of the expansion of generation and delivery of clean and renewable energy with regional and national policy objectives and programmes, including the removal of asbestos from roofs, dwellings and soil;
Amendment 136 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
(e) alternative fuelspropulsion infrastructure, including electric charging infrastructure.
Amendment 137 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) development of new-generation batteries for industrial and electrical mobility applications, including in shipping and aviation;
Amendment 138 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e b (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e b (new)
(eb) infrastructure for the production and use of advanced biofuels;
Amendment 139 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e c (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e c (new)
(ec) fuelling infrastructure for hydrogen mobility.
Amendment 141 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) programmes, projects and initiatives in the field of removal of asbestos from roofs, homes, buildings and soil, particularly in combination with the renewable energy and CO2 reduction targets of Member States and regions;
Amendment 83 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 152 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 152 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(22a) in Article 152, the following paragraph is : “(1a) A producer organisation recognised under paragraph 1 of this Article may plan production, optimise the production costs, place on the market and negotiate contracts for the supply of agricultural products, on behalf of its members for all or part of their total production.”
Amendment 84 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 152 – paragraph 1 – point c – letter vii a (new)
Article 152 – paragraph 1 – point c – letter vii a (new)
(22b) in Article 152, paragraph 1, point c, the following letter is added: “(viia) developing initiatives stimulating valorisation of by-products and residual flows;”
Amendment 85 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 c (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – point c – letter v a (new)
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – point c – letter v a (new)
(22c) in Article 157, paragraph 1, point c, the following letter is added: “(va) without prejudice to Articles 148 and 168, drawing up standard forms of contract that may involve two or more operators in the sector, compatible with Union rules, for the sale of agricultural products to purchasers and/or the supply of processed products to distributors and retailers, taking into account the need to achieve fair competitive conditions and to avoid market distortions; these standard forms of contract may contain relevant indicators and economic indices based on relevant production costs and their development, but also take account of product categories and their different market opportunities, product valuation indicators, the prices of agricultural and food products observed on the markets and variations therein, the extra costs for meeting extra-legal requirements with regard to animal welfare, animal health, environment and climate, and criteria pertaining to the composition, quality, traceability and content of product specifications.”
Amendment 86 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 d (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – point c – letter vii a (new)
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – point c – letter vii a (new)
(22c) in Article 157, paragraph 1, point c the following letter is added: “(viia) providing the information and carrying out the research necessary to innovate, rationalise, improve and adjust production and, where applicable, the processing and marketing, towards products more suited to market requirements and consumer tastes and expectations, in particular with regard to product quality, including the specific characteristics of products with a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication, and protection of the environment; providing the information and carrying out the research necessary to innovate, rationalise, improve and adjust production and, where applicable, the processing and marketing, towards products more suited to market requirements and consumer tastes and expectations, in particular with regard to product quality, including the specific characteristics of products with a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication, and protection of the environment, climate and animal welfare;”
Amendment 87 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 e (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 e (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – point c – letter xiv a (new)
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – point c – letter xiv a (new)
(22e) in Article 157, paragraph 1, point c the following letter is added: “(xiva) establishing standard clauses for fair compensation of the costs incurred by farmers for meeting extra-legal requirements with regard to animal welfare, animal health, environment and climate, including methods how to calculate these costs;”
Amendment 88 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 f (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 f (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – point c – letter xiv b (new)
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – point c – letter xiv b (new)
(22d) in Article 157, paragraph 1, point c the following letter is added: “(xivb) developing initiatives stimulating valorisation of by-products and residual flows;”
Amendment 91 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 g (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 g (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 164 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
Article 164 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
(22g) in Article 164, paragraph 4 the following point is added: “(ca) the drawing up of standard contracts and clauses, in particular for value-sharing and fair compensation, which are compatible with Union rules”
Amendment 236 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(3a) Article 13, paragraph 1, point a is amended as follows: "1. During the periods referred to in Article 12, public intervention: (a) shallmay be opened by the Commission for common wheat, butter and skimmed milk powder; " Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013R1308- 20180101&from=FR)
Amendment 502 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 k (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 k (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 152 – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 1
Article 152 – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 1
Amendment 503 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 r (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 r (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 152 – paragraph 1 – letter c – point vii
Article 152 – paragraph 1 – letter c – point vii
(vii) the management of by-products and of waste in particular to protect the quality of water, soil and landscape22r) In Article 152, paragraph 1, letter c, the point vii is replaced by the following; “(vii) developing initiatives stimulating valorisation of by-products and preserving or encouraging biodiversity; idual flows;” Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013R1308- 20180101&from=EN)
Amendment 519 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 n (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 n (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 164 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 164 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) the drawing up of standard contracts which are compatible with Union rules; 22n) In Article 164, paragraph 4, the point c is replaced by the following: “(c) the drawing up of standard contracts and clauses, in particular for value- sharing and fair compensation, which are compatible with Union rules;” Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?qid=1543422433726&uri=CELEX:02013R1308-20180101)
Amendment 520 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 o (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 o (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – letter c – point vii
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – letter c – point vii
(22o) In the Article 157, paragraph 1, letter c, the point vii is replaced by the following: “(vii) providing the information and carrying out the research necessary to innovate, rationalise, improve and adjust production and, where applicable, the processing and marketing, towards products more suited to market requirements and consumer tastes and expectations, in particular with regard to product quality, including the specific characteristics of products with a protected designation of origin or a protected geographical indication, and protection of the environment; , climate, animal health and animal welfare;” Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?qid=1543422433726&uri=CELEX:02013R1308-20180101)
Amendment 523 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 e (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 e (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xv a (new)
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xv a (new)
(22e) In Article 157, paragraph 1, point c, the following point xv a is added: “(xv a) establishing standard clauses for fair compensation of the costs incurred by farmers for meeting extra-legal requirements with regard to environment, climate, animal health and animal welfare, including methods to calculate these costs;”
Amendment 524 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – point c – letter v
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – point c – letter v
(22a) In Article 157, paragraph 1, letter c, the point v is replaced by the following: “(v) without prejudice to Articles 148 and 168, drawing up standard forms of contract that may involve two or more operators in the sector, compatible with Union rules, for the sale of agricultural products to purchasers and/or the supply of processed products to distributors and retailers, taking into account the need to achieve fair competitive conditions and to avoid market distortions; these standard forms of contract may contain relevant indicators and economic indices based on relevant production costs and their development, but also take account of product categories and their different market opportunities, product valuation indicators, the prices of agricultural and food products observed on the markets and variations therein, the extra costs for meeting extra-legal requirements with regard to animal welfare, animal health, environment and climate, and criteria pertaining to the composition, quality, traceability and content of product specifications;” Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32013R1308&qid=1544183417004&from=EN)
Amendment 525 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 p (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 p (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – letter c – point xvi
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – letter c – point xvi
(22p) In Article 157, paragraph 1, letter c, the point xvi is replaced by the following: “(xvi) implementing measures to prevent and manage animal health, plant-protection and environmental risks. , including the setting up and managing of mutual funds” Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013R1308- 20180101&from=EN)
Amendment 528 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 d (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xiv a (new)
Article 157 – paragraph 1 – point c – point xiv a (new)
(22d) In Article 157, paragraph 1, point c, the following point is added: “(xiv a) developing initiatives stimulating valorisation of by-products and residual flows.”
Amendment 535 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 160 – paragraph 2
Article 160 – paragraph 2
(22b) In Article 160, paragraph is replaced by the following: “The statutes of a producer organisation in the fruit and vegetables sector shall require its producer members to market their entire production concerned through the producer organisation. zation, with the exception of products which are marginal in terms of value or volume as compared to the value or volume of marketable production of their organisation of the products concerned and products which because of their characteristics, are not normally covered by the commercial activities of their organization. The statutes shall provide that, after notification, these products may be marketed by the producer members themselves or through another designated producer organisation.” Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32013R1308&from=en)
Amendment 538 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 s (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 s (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 160
Article 160
(22 s) Article 160 is replaced by the following: “In the fruit and vegetables sector producer organisations shall pursue at least one of the objectives set out in points (c)(i), (ii) and (iii) of Article 152(1).The statutes of a producer organisation in the fruit and vegetables sector shall require its producer members to market their entire production concerned through the producer organisation, with the exception of products which are marginal in terms of value or volume as compared to the value or volume of marketable production of their organisation of the products concerned and products which because of their characteristics, are not normally covered by the commercial activities of their organization. The statutes shall provide that, after notification, these products may be marketed by the producer members themselves or through another designated producer organisation. Producer organisations and associations of producer organisations in the fruit and vegetables sector shall be deemed to be acting in the name and on behalf of their members in economic matters within their terms of reference. ” Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013R1308- 20180101&from=EN)
Amendment 551 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 q (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 q (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 164 – paragraph 4 – point m
Article 164 – paragraph 4 – point m
(m) animal health, plant health or food safety; (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013R1308-22 q) In the Article 164, paragraph 4, the point m is replaced by the following: “(m) animal health, plant health, including mutual funds, or food safety;” Or. en 20180101&from=EN)
Amendment 570 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 t (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 t (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 152 – paragraph 1 – point c – point x
Article 152 – paragraph 1 – point c – point x
(x) managing of the mutual funds referred to in operational programmes in the fruit and vegetables sector referred to in point (d) of Article 33(3) of this Regulation and under Article 36 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013; 22t) In Article 152, paragraph 1, point c, point x is replaced by the following: “(x) managing of the mutual funds; “ Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32013R1308&from=en)
Amendment 579 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 206 – paragraph 1
Article 206 – paragraph 1
(26a) In Article 206, the first paragraph is amended as follows: “Save as otherwise provided in this Regulation, in particular in Article 152(1a) and (1b), and in accordance with Article 42 TFEU, Articles 101 to 106 TFEU and the implementing provisions thereto shall, subject to Articles 207 to 210 of this Regulation, apply to all agreements, decisions and practices referred to in Article 101(1) and Article 102 TFEU which relate to the production of, or trade in, agricultural products. (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013R1308-” Or. en 20180101&from=FR)
Amendment 586 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 209 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 209 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
(26b) Article 209, paragraph 1, the subparagraph 3 is replaced by the following: “This paragraph shall not apply to agreements, decisions and concerted practices which entail an obligation to charge an identical price or by which competition is excluded. In the case of producer organisations and associations of producer organisations, this paragraph shall not apply to agreements, decisions and practices that entail a mandatory minimum price for sales by producer members outside the producer organisation.” Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02013R1308- 20180101&from=FR)
Amendment 613 #
2018/0218(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26 c (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 222 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 222 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(26c) In Article 222, the following paragraph 3a is added: 3a Where the Commission has authorised the agreements and decisions referred to in paragraph 1, the Member State concerned may, at the request of the farmers, farmers’ associations, or associations of such associations, or recognised producer organisations, associations of recognised producer organisations and recognised interbranch organisations taking part in such agreements and decisions, make these binding on other operators acting in the geographic area concerned, whether individuals or groups. The extension of rules may not exceed the timeframe referred to in paragraph 3.
Amendment 430 #
2018/0217(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. No aAdditional prefinancing shall be paid or recovered where a transfer to or from the EAFRD has taken place in accordance with Article 90 of Regulation (EU) …/… [CAP Strategic Plan Regulation].
Amendment 539 #
2018/0217(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 557 #
2018/0217(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
For the purposes of Article 127 of the Financial Regulation, the Commission shall take assurance from the work of the certification bodies referred to in Article 11 of this Regulation, unless it has informed the Member State that it cannot rely on the work of the certification body for a given financial year, and it shall take it into account in its risk assessment of the need for Commission audits in the Member State concerned.
Amendment 591 #
2018/0217(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
With regard to Article 57, paragraph 1, point e, a decision of exclusion shall not require Member States to recover amounts from beneficiaries acting in good faith.
Amendment 606 #
2018/0217(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1
Article 54 – paragraph 1
Sums recovered by the Member States following the occurrence of irregularities and other cases of non-compliance by beneficiaries with the conditions of the interventions referred to in the CAP Strategic Plan and the interest thereon shall be made over to the paying agency and booked by it as revenue assigned to the EAGF in the month in which the sums are actually rreallocated to interventions addressing climate and environmental objecetiveds.
Amendment 626 #
2018/0217(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 2
Article 57 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall set up efficient management and control systems in order to ensure complianceassurance of 98 % with the Union legislation governing Union interventions.
Amendment 726 #
2018/0217(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84
Article 84
Amendment 752 #
2018/0217(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 85
Article 85
Amendment 783 #
Amendment 831 #
2018/0217(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 1
Article 87 – paragraph 1
Member States may retain 20 % of the amounts resulting from the application of the reductions and exclusions referred to in Article 86in respect of conditionality as referred to in section 2 of chapter I of Title III of Regulation (EU) …/… [CAP Strategic Plan Regulation]. By derogation to the first subparagraph, Member States may retain 100% of those amounts if reallocated to interventions addressing climate and environmental objectives.
Amendment 97 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to foster a smart and resilient agricultural sector, direct payments keep on constituting an essential part to guarantee a fair income support to farmers. Likewise, investments into farm restructuring, modernisation, innovation, diversification and uptake of new technologies are necessary to improve farmers’ market reward. There should be attention for societal challenges and themes such as climate change, both mitigation as adaptation, in a way that benefits farmers.
Amendment 111 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Whereas the One Health Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance considers vaccination as a cost-effective public health intervention to combat AMR, but that the relatively higher cost of diagnosis, antimicrobial alternatives and vaccination compared with conventional antibiotics are an obstacle to increasing the vaccination rate of animals.
Amendment 114 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) Whereas European farmers must cope with increasing challenges caused by climate change, including new tropical and zoonotic diseases and their prevention.
Amendment 175 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Support for management commitments may include organic farming premia for the maintenance of and the conversion to organic land; payments for other types of interventions supporting environmentally friendly production systems such as agro-ecology, conservation agriculture and integrated production; forest environmental and climate services and forest conservation; premia for forests and establishment of agroforestry systems; animal welfare and animal health, including prevention of antimicrobial resistance and decreasing vaccination rates; conservation, sustainable use and development of genetic resources. Member States may develop other schemes under this type of interventions on the basis of their needs. This type of payments should cover additional costs and income foregone only resulting from commitments going beyond the baseline of mandatory standards and requirements established in Union and national law, as well as conditionality, as laid down in the CAP Strategic Plan. Commitments related to this type of interventions may be undertaken for a pre-established annual or pluri-annual period and might go beyond seven years where duly justified.
Amendment 191 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) The objectives of the CAP should also be pursued through support for investments, productive as well as non- productive, on farm as well as off-farm. Such investments may concern, inter alia, infrastructures related to the development, modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry, including access to farm and forest land, land consolidation and improvement, agro- forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water and protecting water quality. In order to better ensure the consistency of the CAP Strategic Plans with Union objectives, as well as a level playing field between Member States, a negative list of investment topics is included in this Regulation.
Amendment 250 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h – introductory part
(h) In the case of types of payments for eco-schemes pursuant to Article 28 and of intervention for rural development, 'beneficiary' means:
Amendment 252 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h – point i
(i) a public or private law body, an entity with or without legal personality or a natural person or a group of natural or legal persons, responsible for initiating or both initiating and implementing operations;
Amendment 396 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) contribute to the protection of biodiversity, enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats, water bodies and landscapes;
Amendment 422 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) improve the response of EU agriculture to societal demands on food and health, including safe, nutritious and sustainable food, food waste, as well as prevention of antimicrobial resistance and enhancement of animal welfare.
Amendment 474 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the climate and the environment, including water quality and quantity, air quality, soil, biodiversity and ecosystem services;
Amendment 478 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Amendment 492 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes, is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition. Member States shall define, at national or regional level, minimum standards for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in Annex III, taking into account the specific characteristics of the areas concerned in line with established local practices, especially for objective (f) as set out in Article 6, including soil, water and climatic condition, existing farming systems, land use, crop rotation, farming practices, and farm structures.
Amendment 532 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a Alternative system for conditionality By derogation to Articles 11 and 12 and if duly justified, Member States may include in their CAP Strategic Plans an alternative system of conditionality subject to administrative penalties in case of non-compliance, under which the statutory management requirements and standards for good agricultural and environmental condition of land referred to in Article 11(1) are wholly or partially replaced by obligations on farmers or groups of farmers with equivalent effect in respect of the objectives of the CAP.
Amendment 557 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
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, investing in technological development and digitalisation, as well as improving the access to impartial, sound, relevant and new knowledge. In addition, it needs to address gender by taking into account all aspects of women’s activities in agriculture and rural areas.
Amendment 569 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the schemes for the climate and the environment, including water quality and quantity, air quality, soil, biodiversity and ecosystem services..
Amendment 573 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to foster a smart and resilient agricultural sector, direct payments keep on constituting an essential part to guarantee a fair income support to farmers. Likewise, investments into farm restructuring, modernisation, innovation, diversification and uptake of new technologies are necessary to improve farmers’ market reward. There should be attention for societal challenges and themes such as climate change, both mitigation as adaptation, in a way which benefits farmers.
Amendment 581 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shallmay reduce the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this Chapter for a given calendar year exceeding EUR 60 000 as follows:
Amendment 600 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) The first subparagraph shall not apply to payments granted for eco- schemes pursuant to Article 28 and environmental and climate commitments pursuant to Article 65 which are considered beneficial to the specific objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1) or to animal health and animal welfare.
Amendment 625 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Whereas the One Health Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance considers vaccination as a cost-effective public health intervention to combat AMR, but that the relatively higher cost of diagnosis, antimicrobial alternatives and vaccination compared with conventional antibiotics are an obstacle to increasing the vaccination rate of animals.
Amendment 721 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Amendment 723 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Provided actually incurred economic disadvantages are fully compensated in order to safeguard the level playing field in the Union and the Member State, Member States may decide that participation to certain eco-schemes shall be mandatory for farmers in a certain sector or located in a certain area, where duly justified for reason of achieving the objectives referred to in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1) or for reasons of animal health and welfare.
Amendment 735 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The creation and development of new economic activity in the agricultural sector by young farmers is financially challenging and constitutes an element that should be considered in the allocation and targeting of direct payments. This development is essential for thecontinuity and competitiveness of the agricultural sector in the Union, the socio-economic vitality of rural areas in the Union, and, for this reason, Member States may establish a complementary income support for young farmers. This type of interventions should be established to provide young farmers with an additional income support after the initial setting up.
Amendment 755 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4
Article 28 – paragraph 4
4. Those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental- and climate-related and animal welfare objectives laid down in points (d), (e), (f) and (fi) of Article 6(1).
Amendment 767 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Under this type of interventions, Member States shall only provide payments covering commitments which: do not provide double funding for commitments in respect of which payments are granted under Article 65.
Amendment 771 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point a
Amendment 776 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point b
Amendment 781 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point c
Amendment 785 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point d
Amendment 800 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 28 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) payments compensating beneficiaries for all or part of the additional costs incurred and income foregone as a result of the commitments as set pursuant to Article 65in accordance with paragraph 6 of Article 65, mutatis mutandis.
Amendment 834 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) The objectives of the CAP should also be pursued through support for investments, productive as well as non- productive, on farm as well as off-farm. Such investments may concern, inter alia, infrastructures related to the development, modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry, including access to farm and forest land, land consolidation and improvement, agro- forestry practices and the supply and saving of energy and water and protecting water quality. In order to better ensure the consistency of the CAP Strategic Plans with Union objectives, as well as a level playing field between Member States, a negative list of investment topics is included in this Regulation.
Amendment 847 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) In the light of the need to fill the investment gap in the Union agricultural sector and improve access to financial instruments for priority groups, notably young farmers and new entrants with higher risk profiles, use of the InvestEU guarantee and combination of grants and financial instruments should be encouraged in all Member States. Since the use of financial instruments across Member States varies considerably as a result of differences in terms of access to finance, banking sector development, presence of risk capital, familiarity of public administrations and potential range of beneficiaries, Member States should establish in the CAP Strategic Plan appropriate targets, beneficiaries and preferential conditions, and other possible eligibility rules.
Amendment 913 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) Support for direct payments under the CAP Strategic Plans should be granted within national allocations to be fixed by this Regulation. These national allocations should reflect a continuation of the changes whereby the allocations to Member States with the lowest support level per hectare are gradually increased to close 50% of the gap towards 90% of the Union average. In order to take into account the reduction of payments' mechanism and the use of its product in the Member State, the total indicative financial allocations per year in the CAP Strategic Plan of a Member State should be allowed to exceed the national allocation.
Amendment 980 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) research and development of sustainable production methods, including pest resilience and animal diseases, improving biosecurity and reducing antimicrobial substances, innovative practices and production techniques boosting economic competitiveness and bolstering market developments; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points (a), (c) and (i) of Article 6(1);
Amendment 984 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) promoting, developing and implementing methods of production respectful of the environment, of animal welfare standards, pest and disease resilient and environmentally sound cultivation practices, production techniques and production methods, environmentally sound use and management of by-products and waste, sustainable use of natural resources in particular protection of water, soil and other natural resources; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points (e) and (f) of Article 6(1);
Amendment 1001 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vi
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vi
(vi) animal health and welfare, including sustainable management and the prevention of tropical and zoonotic diseases;
Amendment 1008 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point viii
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point viii
(viii) improving pest and animal disease resilience;
Amendment 1039 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) environmental, climate and other management commitments, including water quality and quantity, air quality, soil, biodiversity and ecosystem services;
Amendment 1052 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 1
Article 65 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may grant payments for environmental, climate and other management commitments, including measures concerning water quality and water quantity, under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans.
Amendment 1067 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 4
Article 65 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall only grant payments to farmers or groups of farmers and other beneficiaries who undertake, on a voluntary basis, management commitments which are considered to be beneficial to achieving the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1).
Amendment 1071 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Under this type of interventions, Member States shall only provide payments covering commitments which: do not provide double funding for commitments in respect of which payments are granted under Article 28.
Amendment 1073 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point a
Amendment 1075 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point b
Amendment 1083 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point c
Amendment 1085 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point d
Amendment 1091 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 6
Article 65 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall compensate beneficiaries for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from the commitments made, which shall be increased with a proportionate top-up, in order to offer an effective incentive for participation of beneficiaries and covering applicable transaction costs. Where necessary, they may also cover transaction costs. In duly justified cases, Member States may grant support as a flat-rate or as a one- off payment per unit. Payments shall be granted annually.
Amendment 1105 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 7
Article 65 – paragraph 7
7. Member States may promote and support collective schemes and result- based payments schemes to encourage farmers or groups of farmers to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment at a larger scale and in a measurable way.
Amendment 1105 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h – introductory part
(h) In the case of types of payments for eco-schemes pursuant to Article 28 and of intervention for rural development, 'beneficiary' means:
Amendment 1107 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h – point i
(i) a public or private law body, an entity with or without legal personality or a natural person or a group of natural or legal persons, responsible for initiating or both initiating and implementing operations;
Amendment 1154 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) purchase of animals, annual plants and their planting other than the protection of herds against predation or for the purpose of restoring agricultural or forestry potential following natural disaster and catastrophic events;
Amendment 1163 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) investments in irrigation which are not consistent with the achievement of good status of water bodies, as laid down in Article 4(1) of Directive 2000/60/EC, including expansion of irrigation affecting water bodies whose status has been defined as less than good in the relevant river basin management plan within the meaning of Directive 2000/60/EC, for reasons relating to the quantity of water, unless they are compatible with the principles described in Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC;
Amendment 1185 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) investments in areas subject to natural and/or specific constraints;
Amendment 1186 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b b (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) investments for the protection of herds against predation;
Amendment 1281 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 1333 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) 100% for expenditure on support for protein crops in accordance with Title III, Chapter II, Section 2, Subsection 1;
Amendment 1425 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) contribute to the protection of biodiversity, enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats, water bodies and landscapes;
Amendment 1436 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) attract, retain and support young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas;
Amendment 1475 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) improve the response of EU agriculture to societal demands on food and health, including safe, nutritious and sustainable food, food waste, as well as antimicrobial resistance and animal welfare.
Amendment 1536 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 140 a (new)
Article 140 a (new)
Article 140 a Mid-term review clause By 30 June 2026 at the latest, the Commission shall carry out a mid-term review of the Common Agricultural Policy and present a report to the European Parliament and the Council, in order to assess the functioning of the new delivery model and the implementation by the Member States and, where appropriate, the Commission shall present legislative proposals.
Amendment 1595 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the climate and the environment, including water quality and quantity, air quality, soil, biodiversity and ecosystem services;
Amendment 1599 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) The system of conditionality referred to in the first subparagraph shall not apply to payments granted for eco- schemes pursuant to Article 28 and environmental and climate commitments pursuant to Article 65 which are considered beneficial to the specific objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1) or to animal welfare.
Amendment 1624 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes, is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition. Member States shall define, at national or regional level, minimum standards for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in Annex III, taking into account the specific characteristics of the areas concerned in line with established local practices, specific objective (f) as set out in article 6, including soil, water and climatic condition, existing farming systems, land use, crop rotation, farming practices, and farm structures.
Amendment 1701 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a Alternative system for conditionality By derogation to Articles 11 and 12, Member States may include in their CAP Strategic Plans an alternative system of conditionality subject to administrative penalties in case of non-compliance, under which the statutory management requirements and standards for good agricultural and environmental condition of land referred to in Article 11(1) are wholly or partially replaced by obligations on farmers or groups of farmers with equivalent effect in respect of the objectives of the CAP.
Amendment 1709 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall include in the CAP Strategic Plan a system providing public or private services for advising farmers and other beneficiaries of CAP support on land management and farm management ('farm advisory services').
Amendment 1741 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – GAEC 8 – Requirements and standards
Annex III – GAEC 8 – Requirements and standards
Amendment 1771 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – GAEC 10 – Main objective of the standard
Annex III – GAEC 10 – Main objective of the standard
Amendment 1812 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the schemes for the climate and the environment, including water quality and quantity, air quality, soil, biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Amendment 1912 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) The first subparagraph shall not apply to payments granted for eco- schemes pursuant to Article 28 and environmental and climate commitments pursuant to Article 65 which are considered beneficial to the specific objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1) or to animal welfare.
Amendment 1931 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Before applying paragraph 1, Member States shallmay subtract from the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this Chapter in a given calendar year:
Amendment 2260 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
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 23% 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 and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in Article 17.
Amendment 2318 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers or groups of farmers who make commitments to observe, on eligible hectares, agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment.
Amendment 2326 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall 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.
Amendment 2346 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment, in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 2363 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4
Article 28 – paragraph 4
4. Those practices shall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental- and climate-related and animal welfare objectives laid down in points (d), (e) and (f) and (i) of Article 6(1).
Amendment 2385 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point a
Amendment 2391 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point b
Amendment 2406 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point c
Amendment 2423 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point d
(d) are different fromdo not provide double funding for commitments in respect of which payments are granted under Article 65.
Amendment 2451 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 28 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) payments compensating beneficiaries for all or part of the additional costs incurred and income foregone as a result of the commitments as set pursuant to Article 65in accordance with paragraph 6 of Article 65, mutatis mutandis.
Amendment 2625 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) concentration of supply and / or the placing on the market of the products of the fruit and vegetables sector, including through direct marketing; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points (a) and (c) of Article 6(1);
Amendment 2659 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) crisis prevention and risk management, including phytosanitary aspects, aimed at avoiding and dealing with crises on the fruit and vegetables markets; those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 6 (1).
Amendment 2735 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 43 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) setting up and/or refilling of mutual funds by producer organisations and by, associations of producer organisations and, where applicable, interbranch organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 in accordance with the conditions set out in Article 70;
Amendment 2752 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2 – point i
Article 43 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) implementation and management of third country phytosanitary protocols in the territory of the Union to facilitate access to third country markets as well as phytosanitary crisis prevention and management;
Amendment 2764 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1
Article 44 – paragraph 1
1. The objectives referred to in Article 42 and the interventions in the fruit and vegetables sector set out by the Member States in their CAP Strategic Plans shall be implemented through approved operational programs of producer organisations and/or associations of producer organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, under the conditions laid down in this Article. In addition, Member States may decide to allow interbranch organisations to implement the objectives and the interventions in the fruit and vegetables sector set out in their CAP Strategic Plans through approved operational programs.
Amendment 2770 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 4
Article 44 – paragraph 4
4. Operational programs shall be submitted by producer organisations and/or associations of producer organisations and/or, where applicable, interbranch organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 to the Member States for their approval.
Amendment 2772 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 5
Article 44 – paragraph 5
5. Operational programs may be implemented only by producer organisations or by, associations of producer organisations and/or, where applicable, interbranch organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.
Amendment 2807 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Producer organisations in, the fruit and vegetables sectir associations and, where applicable, interbranch or gand/or their associationsisations in the fruit and vegetables sector may set up an operational fund. The fund shall be financed by:
Amendment 2811 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii a (new)
(iia) interbranch organisations through the members of those organisations;
Amendment 2812 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Union financial assistance, which may be granted to producer organisations or to, their associations or interbranch organisations where those associations or organisations present an operational program.
Amendment 2826 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) in case of points (b) and (c), the placing in the market and selling of the fruit and vegetables of the organisations shall be done collectively and fully coordinated by that organisation
Amendment 2862 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In the case of interbranch organisations the Union financial assistance shall be limited to an amount equal to [2%] of the Member States' allocations for direct payments set out in Annex IV.
Amendment 3183 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 60 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) setting up and/or refilling of mutual funds by producer organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, associations of producer organisations and, where applicable, interbranch organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 in accordance with the conditions set out in Article 70;
Amendment 3203 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1
Article 61 – paragraph 1
1. In each sector concerned, the objectives and the interventions set out by the Member States in their CAP Strategic Plans shall be implemented through approved operational programs of producer organisations and/or associations of producer organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, under the conditions laid down in this Article. In addition, Member States may decide to allow interbranch organisations to implement the objectives and the interventions for a specific sector set out in their CAP Strategic Plans through approved operational programs.
Amendment 3217 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 4
Article 61 – paragraph 4
4. Operational programs shall be submitted by producer organisations, and/or associations of producer organisations and/or, where applicable, interbranch organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 to the Member States for their approval.
Amendment 3223 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 5
Article 61 – paragraph 5
5. Operational programs may be implemented only by producer organisations or by associations of producer organisations or, where applicable, by interbranch organisations recognised under Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.
Amendment 3233 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Producer organisations, and/or their associations and, where applicable, interbranch organisations in the sectors referred to in point (f) of Article 39 may set up an operational fund. The fund shall be financed by:
Amendment 3236 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii a (new)
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii a (new)
(iia) interbranch organisations through the members of those organisations;
Amendment 3237 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Union financial assistance, which may be granted to producer organisations or to, their associations or interbranch organisations where those associations or organisations present an operational program.
Amendment 3239 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Union financial assistance, which may be granted to producer organisations or to their associations where those associations present an operational program.
Amendment 3258 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) environmental, climate and other management commitments, including water quality and quantity, air quality, soil, biodiversity and ecosystem services;
Amendment 3306 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 1
Article 65 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may grant payments for environmental, climate and other management commitments, such as measures concerning water quality and water quantity, under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans.
Amendment 3330 #
2018/0216(COD)
4. Member States shall only grant payments to farmers or groups of farmers and other beneficiaries who undertake, on a voluntary basis, management commitments which are considered to be beneficial to achieving the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1).
Amendment 3334 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point a
Amendment 3336 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point b
Amendment 3346 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point c
Amendment 3353 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 65 – paragraph 5 – point d
(d) are different fromdo not provide double funding for commitments in respect of which payments are granted under Article 28.
Amendment 3365 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 6
Article 65 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall compensate beneficiaries for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from the commitments made, which shall be increased with a proportionate top-up for offering an effective incentive for participation of beneficiaries and covering applicable transaction costs. Where necessary, they may also cover transaction costs. In duly justified cases, Member States may grant support as a flat-rate or as a one- off payment per unit. Payments shall be granted annually.
Amendment 3387 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 7
Article 65 – paragraph 7
7. Member States may promote and support collective schemes and result- based payments schemes to encourage farmers and groups of farmers to deliver a significant enhancement of the quality of the environment at a larger scale and in a measurable way.
Amendment 3458 #
2018/0216(COD)
1. Member States mayshall grant payments for area-specific disadvantages imposed by requirements resulting from the implementation of Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC or Directive 2000/60/EC 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 the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1).
Amendment 3961 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 85 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) 453% of the eligible public expenditure in the other regions.
Amendment 3973 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 85 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 85 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the maximum EAFRD contribution rate shall be:
Amendment 4012 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 4294 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall involve those partners in the preparation and subsequent implementation of the CAP Strategic Plans.
Amendment 4674 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 114 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 114 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
EIP Operational Groups, which may also be called "innovation groups", shall form part of the EIP. They shall draw up a plan for innovative projects to be developed, tested, adapted or implemented shall be based on the interactive innovation model which has as key principles:
Amendment 4676 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 114 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 114 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) It should be possible for recognised Producer Organisations and interbranch organisations to establish Operational Groups and contribute to their financing.
Amendment 4677 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 114 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 114 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) Operational Groups shall be able to have members from more than one Member State
Amendment 5156 #
Amendment 5191 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – GAEC 10
Annex III – GAEC 10
Amendment 75 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the CFP. It has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an important financial cost. It should therefore be possible for the EMFF to provide maximum support for innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation, with a substantially higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in innovative selective fishing gears, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), in order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.
Amendment 96 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) It should be possible for the EMFF to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture, including freshwater aquaculture and protection of aquaculture against invasive species and diseases, for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material. CExcessively complex administrative procedures in some Member States remain in place, such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures, which make it unnecessarily difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products. Support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. In particular, support for environmental sustainability, productive investments, innovation, control of specific diseases and invasive species which cause serious damage to aquaculture, acquisition of professional skills, improvement of working conditions, compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible. Public health actions, aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible. However, in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through InvestEU, which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector.
Amendment 119 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 12
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 12
(12) 'productive aquaculture investments' means investments in the construction, extension, modernisation, innovation or in the equipment of facilities for aquaculture production;
Amendment 150 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d a (new)
(da) targeted control of invasive alien species which significantly harm the productivity of the aquaculture and fisheries sector;
Amendment 151 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d b (new)
(db) support for research into and use of innovative selective fishing gear throughout the Union, not only but including in accordance with Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;
Amendment 153 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point i
(i) the contribution of the programme to climate change mitigation and adaptation, including by reducing CO2 emissions by means of fuel savings.
Amendment 191 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The landing obligation is one of the main challenges of the CFP. It has implied significant changes in fishing practices for the sector, sometimes with an important financial cost. It should therefore be possible for the EMFF to give maximum support to innovation and investments that contribute to the implementation of the landing obligation that is strangling the sector, with a much higher aid intensity rate than the one that applies to other operations, like investments in innovative selective fishing gears, in the improvement of port infrastructures and in the marketing of unwanted catches. It should also grant a maximum aid intensity rate of 100% to the design, development, monitoring, evaluation and management of transparent systems for exchanging fishing opportunities between Member States ('quota swaps'), in order to mitigate the 'choke species' effect caused by the landing obligation.
Amendment 208 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. It may also supportprovide support to tackle specific problems in the sector which are due to invasive alien species and to promote animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 and Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council33. _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health ('Animal Health Law') (OJ L 84, 31.03.2016, p. 1). 33 Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.06.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 261 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition. HoweverUnfortunately, the Union currently imports more than 60% of its supply of fishery products and is therefore highly dependent on third countries. An important challenge is to encourage the consumption of fish protein produced in the Union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices.
Amendment 266 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) It should be possible for the EMFF to support the promotion and the sustainable development of aquaculture, including freshwater aquaculture and the protection of aquaculture against invasive species and diseases, for the farming of aquatic animals and plants for the production of food and other raw material. CToo complex administrative procedures in some Member States remain in place, such as difficult access to space and burdensome licensing procedures, which make it unnecessarily difficult for the sector to improve the image and competitiveness of farmed products. Support should be consistent with the multiannual national strategic plans for aquaculture developed on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. In particular, support for environmental sustainability, productive investments, innovation, control of certain diseases and invasive species that cause considerable damage to aquaculture, acquisition of professional skills, improvement of working conditions, compensatory measures providing critical land and nature management services should be eligible. Public health actions, aquaculture stock insurance schemes and animal health and welfare actions should also be eligible. However, in the case of productive investments support should be provided only through financial instruments and through InvestEU, which offer a higher leverage on markets and are therefore more relevant than grants to address the financing challenges of the sector.
Amendment 352 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 12
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 12
(12) ‘productive aquaculture investments’ means investments in the construction, extension, modernisation, innovation or in the equipment of facilities for aquaculture production;
Amendment 483 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d
(d) the implementation of the restrictive landing obligation referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;
Amendment 484 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d a (new)
(da) control of invasive species that cause considerable damage to the productivity of fisheries;
Amendment 485 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point d b (new)
(db) support for the spreading of innovative selective fishing gear throughout the EU, with particular regard for Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;
Amendment 842 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF may support the promotion of a sustainable aquaculture as provided for in Article 34(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. It may also support specific issues that occur in the sector due to invasive alien species as well as animal health and welfare in aquaculture in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 and Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council33. _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (OJ L 84, 31.3.2016, p. 1). 33 Regulation (EU) No 652/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain, animal health and animal welfare, and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material, amending Council Directives 98/56/EC, 2000/29/EC and 2008/90/EC, Regulations (EC) No 178/2002, (EC) No 882/2004 and (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 66/399/EEC, 76/894/EEC and 2009/470/EC (OJ L 189, 27.6.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 33 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Union environmental, climate and relevant clean energy policy and legislation have delivered substantial improvements to the state of the environment. The integration of environmental measures into other policy areas, such as agriculture and energy, bring improvements to the state of the environment. However, major environmental and climate challenges remain, which if left unaddressed, will have significant negative consequences for the Union and the well- being of its citizens.
Amendment 35 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Pursuing the achievement of the Union's objectives and targets set by environmental, climate and related clean energy legislation, policy, plans and international commitments, t must be respected. The Programme should contribute to the shift towards a clean, circular, energy-efficient, low- carbon and climate-resilient economy, to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, either through direct interventions or by supporting the integration of those objectives in other policies.
Amendment 36 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Programme should contribute to sustainable development and to the achievement of the objectives and targets of the Union environment, climate and relevant clean energy legislation, strategies, plans and international commitments, in particular and importantly the United Nations 2030 Agenda for the Sustainable Development8 , the Convention on Biological Diversity9 and the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change10 ("Paris Agreement on Climate Change"). _________________ 8 Agenda 2030, Resolution adopted by UN GA on 25/09/2015. 9 93/626/EEC: Council Decision of 25 October 1993 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on Biological Diversity, (OJ L 309, 13.12.1993, p. 1). 10 OJ L 282, 19.10.2016, p. 4.
Amendment 39 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Complying with the Union's commitments under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, which must be respected, requires the transformation of the Union into an energy efficient, low carbon and climate resilient society. This in turn requires actions, with a special focus on sectors that contribute most to the current levels of CO2 output and pollution, contributing to the implementation of the 2030 energy and climate policy framework and the Member States' Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans and preparations for the Union's mid-century and long-term climate and energy strategy. The Programme should also include measures contributing to the implementation of the Union's climate adaptation policy to decrease vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change.
Amendment 47 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Union's most recent Environmental Implementation Review package21 indicates that significant progress is required to accelerate implementation of the Union environment acquis and enhance the integration of environmental and climate objectives into other policies. The Programme should therefore act as an essential catalyst to achieve the required progress through developing, testing and replicating new approaches; supporting policy development, monitoring and review; enhancing stakeholder involvement; mobilising investments across Union investment programmes or other financial sources and supporting actions to overcome the various obstacles to the effective implementation of key plans required by environment legislation. _________________ 21 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - The EU Environmental Implementation Review: Common challenges and how to combine efforts to deliver better results (COM/2017/063 final).
Amendment 59 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Reflecting the importance of tacklingTackling climate change is one of the most important global challenges requiring a coordinated and ambitious response. The Union must address climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 61% of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 64 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Union environmental, climate and relevant clean energy policy and legislation have delivered substantial improvements to the state of the environment. The gradual mainstreaming of environmental and climate actions within other European public policies, such as agriculture and energy, has also contributed to this improvement. However, major environmental and climate challenges remain, which if left unaddressed, will have significant negative consequences for the Union and the well- being of its citizens.
Amendment 69 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Programme is to contribute to the shift towards a clean, circular, energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, including through the transition to clean energy, to ensure the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, thereby contributing to sustainable development.
Amendment 71 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to develop, demonstrate and promote innovative techniques and approaches for reaching the objectives of the Union legislation and policy on environment and climate action, including the transition to clean energy, and to contribute and supporto the application of best practice in relation to nature and biodiversity;
Amendment 72 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Pursuing the achievement of the Union's objectives and targets set by environmental, climate and related clean energy legislation, policy, plans and international commitments, the Programme should contribute to the shift towards a clean, circular, energy-efficient, low- carbon and climate-resilient economy, to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss while ensuring that fauna and flora are appropriately managed in the Union, either through direct interventions or by supporting the integration of those objectives in other policies.
Amendment 72 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to support the development, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of the relevant Union legislation and policy, including by improving governance through enhancing capacities of public and private actors, including agriculture, horticulture, forestry and fisheries, and the involvement of civil society;
Amendment 73 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Programme shall not undermine the objectives of other Union legislation and policy;
Amendment 76 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Since 1992, LIFE programmes have played an essential role for better solidarity and responsibility sharing in preserving the common good of the Union's environment and climate. Environmental assets are unevenly distributed across the Union, but their benefits concern, and are felt by, the Union as a whole. The Union's obligation to preserve those assets calls for the consistent application of the principles of solidarity and responsibility sharing.
Amendment 85 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) For achieving the overarching objectives, the implementation of the Circular economy package11, the 2030 Climate and Energy Policy Framework12,13,14, Union nature legislation15, as well as of related policies16,17,18,19,20,20a, is of particular importance. _________________ 11 COM(2015) 614 final, 02.12.2015. 12 2030 Climate and Energy Policy Framework, COM(2014)15, 22.01.2014. 13 EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change, COM(2013)216, 16.04.2013. 14 Clean Energy for all Europeans package, COM(2016) 860, 30.11.2016. 15 Action Plan for nature, people and the economy, COM(2017)198, 27.04.2017. 16 Clean Air Programme for Europe, COM(2013)918. 17 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). 18 Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection, COM(2006)231. 19 Low Emission Mobility Strategy, COM(2016) 501; 20 Action Plan on Alternative Fuels Infrastructure under Article 10(6) of Directive 2014/94/EU, 8.11.2017. 20a Regulation (EU) on minimum requirements for water reuse.
Amendment 93 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The transition to clean energy is an essential contribution to the mitigation of climate change with co-benefits for the environment. Actions for capacity building supporting the clean energy transition, funded until 2020 under Horizon 2020, should be integrated in the Programme since their objective is not to fund excellence and generate innovation, but to facilitate the uptake of already available technology that will contribute to climate mitigation. The Programme should involve all sectors involved in a clean energy transition, such as electricity producers, buildings, industry, transport and agriculture. The inclusion of these capacity building activities into the Programme offers potential for synergies between the sub-programmes and increases the overall coherence of Union funding. Therefore, data should be collected and disseminated on the uptake of existing research and innovation solutions in the LIFE projects, including from the Horizon Europe programme and its predecessors.
Amendment 97 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) projects financed by the Programme shall avoid undermining other Union legislation and policy priorities, notably resource efficiency and food production;
Amendment 99 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) projects with the highest potential of involvement of and smart cooperation with civil society, landowners, agriculture, horticulture and forestry, shall be given priority;
Amendment 102 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Halting and reversing biodiversity loss, including in marine ecosystem and the degradation of ecosystems, including in marine ecosystems, alongside appropriate management of fauna and flora, particularly for certain species suffering from overpopulation, such as the large carnivores, requires support for the development, implementation, enforcement and assessment of relevant Union legislation and policy, including the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 202022 , Council Directive 92/43/EEC23 and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council24 and Regulation (EU) 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 , in particular by developing the knowledge base for policy development and implementation and by developing, testing, demonstrating and applying best practices and solutions on small scale or tailored to specific local, regional or national contexts, including integrated approaches for the implementation of the prioritised action frameworks prepared on the basis of Directive 92/43/EEC. The Union should track its biodiversity-related expenditure to fulfil its reporting obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity. Requirements for tracking in other relevant Union legislation should also be met. _________________ 22 COM(2011) 244 final. 23 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). 24 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). 25 Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species (OJ L 317, 4.11.2014, p. 35).
Amendment 103 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) land purchase is the only or most cost-effective way of achieving the desired conservation outcome;
Amendment 105 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Recent evaluations and assessments, including the mid-term review of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 and the Fitness Check of Nature legislation, indicate that one of the main underlying causes for insufficient implementation of Union nature legislation and of the biodiversity strategy is the lack of adequate financing. The main Union funding instruments, including the [European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund], can make a significant contribution towards meeting those needs, while complying with the sectoral policy objectives and eligibility criteria defined by the Union for each of the funds, and ensuring that funding is complementary. The Programme can further improve the efficiency of such mainstreaming through strategic nature projects dedicated to catalysing the implementation of Union nature and biodiversity legislation and policy, including the actions set out in the Priority Action Frameworks developed in accordance with Directive 92/43/EEC. The strategic nature projects should support programmes of actions in Member States for the mainstreaming of relevant nature and biodiversity objectives into other policies and financing programmes, thus ensuring that appropriate funds are mobilised for implementing these policies. Member States could decide within their CAP Strategic Plan for the Common Agricultural Policy to use a certain share of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development allocation to leverage support for actions that complement the Strategic Nature Projects as defined under this Regulation, provided that the eligibility criteria defined in Regulation (EU).../... [Regulation on CAP Strategic Plans] and supplemented by the CAP national strategic plans are complied with.
Amendment 129 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The improvement of governance on environmental, climate change and related clean energy transition matters requires involvement of civil society by raising public awareness, consumer engagement, and broadening of stakeholder involvement, including non-governmental organisations, in consultation on and implementation of related policiesand participation of civil society and socio-professional stakeholders, local partners and elected representatives to raise public awareness, consumer engagement, and broadening of stakeholder involvement.
Amendment 130 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) The Programme should help actors and territories to strengthen their capacity for resilience, by supporting the development and implementation of local and regional strategies for adapting coastal areas to climate change.
Amendment 145 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In the implementation of the Programme due consideration should be given to the strategy for outermost regions30 in view of Article 349 TFEU and the specific needs and vulnerabilities of these regions. The outermost regions and the overseas countries and territories of EU Member States should also be covered by the Programme’s action in favour of biodiversity following the incorporation of BEST into the LIFE programme. Union policies other than environmental, climate and relevant clean energy transition policies should also be taken into account. _________________ 30 COM(2017) 623 final COM(2017) 623 final
Amendment 155 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The types of financing and the methods of implementation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non-compliance. As regards grants, this should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and scales of unit costs. The European Commission must ensure that implementation is easy to understand, and must promote genuine simplification for project developers.
Amendment 163 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes thea Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) (the ‘Programme’) covering the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027.
Amendment 165 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
It lays down the objectives of the Programme, the budget for theis period 2021-2027, the forms of Union funding and the rules for providing such funding.
Amendment 171 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) ‘potential candidate’ means a country or entity with a clear perspective of joining the Union in the future, but which has not yet been granted candidate status.
Amendment 172 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 b (new)
(6b) ‘overseas countries and territories’ means the overseas countries or territories linked to a European Union Member State covered by Part 4 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and listed in Annex II to the TFEU.
Amendment 177 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Programme is to contribute to the shift towards a clean, circular, energy-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, including through the transition to clean energy, toand renewable energy and to promote the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and tos well as halting and reversing biodiversity loss while ensuring that fauna and flora are appropriately managed, including the management of large carnivores, thereby contributing to sustainable development.
Amendment 181 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to develop, demonstrate and promote innovative techniques and approaches for reaching the objectives of the Union legislation and policy on environment and climate action, including the transition to clean energy, and to contribute to the application of best practice in relation to nature and biodiversity, the preservation and management of biodiversity and supporting the transition to more sustainable farming practices;
Amendment 187 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) to contribute to the application of best practice and to improve the knowledge base in relation to nature and biodiversity;
Amendment 189 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a b (new)
(ab) supporting the implementation and management of the Natura 2000 network and tackling the degradation of ecosystems, thereby contributing to sustainable development. The Programme shall also support the implementation of general action programmes on environment and climate policy adopted in accordance with Article 192(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 191 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to support the development, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of the relevant Union legislation and policy, including by improving governance through enhancing capacities of public and private actors, including agriculture, horticulture, forestry and fisheries, and the involvement of civil society;
Amendment 197 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) The Programme shall not undermine the objectives of other Union legislation and policy;
Amendment 200 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the sub-programme Sustainable Farming Practices;
Amendment 243 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. On the basis of the Commission’s impact study and its estimates, adequate amounts shall be allocated to the BEST programme in order to continue supporting actors in the outermost regions and overseas countries and territories, capacity-building and the capitalisation of the operations financed.
Amendment 245 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates, in accordance with the general principles and general terms and conditions for the participation of those countries in Union programmes established in the respective framework agreements and Association Council decisions, or similar agreements and in accordance with the specific conditions laid down in agreements between the Union and those countries;
Amendment 247 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d – introductory part
(d) other third countries, including candidate countries and potential candidates, in accordance with the conditions laid down in a specific agreement covering the participation of the third country to any Union programme, provided that the agreement
Amendment 252 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The Programme shall be implemented in a way which ensures its consistency with the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Horizon Europe, the Connecting Europe Facility and InvestEU, in order to create synergies, particularly as regards strategic nature projects and strategic integrated projects, and to support the uptake and replication of solutions developed under the Programme. The Commission and Member States shall ensure consistency between the funding of Union programmes referred to in the first sub-paragraph, while preventing possible double funding.
Amendment 257 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The maximum co-financing rates for the actions referred to in Articles 10(2) and 10(5) shall be up to 60% of eligible costs and 75% in the case of projects funded under the sub-programme Nature and Biodiversity that concern priority habitats or species for the implementation of Directive 92/43/EEC or the species of birds considered as a priority for funding by the Committee for Adaptation to Technical and Scientific Progress, set up pursuant to Article 16 of Directive 2009/147/EC, when necessary to achieve the conservation objective.
Amendment 269 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. Grants may finance activities outside the Uniona Member State of the Union or an overseas country or territory linked to that Member State, provided that the project pursues Union environmental and climate objectives and the activities outside the Union are necessary to ensure the effectiveness of interventions carried out in Member State territories.
Amendment 274 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. Legal entities established in a third country which is not associated to the Programme should in principlemust bear the cost of their participation.
Amendment 276 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. In order to ensure effective use of the Programme’s funds and efficient participation by the legal entities referred to in paragraph 4, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 21 to supplement this Article by laying down the extent to which participation by those legal entities in the environmental and climate policy conducted by the Union is sufficient for them to be considered eligible for the Programme.
Amendment 277 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12a Project submission and selection procedures 1. The Programme introduces two procedures for the submission and selection of projects, as follows: (a) a simplified two-stage approach based on the submission and evaluation of a summary, followed by a full proposal for those candidates whose proposals have been pre-selected; (b) a standard one-stage approach based solely on the submission and evaluation of a full proposal. If the standard approach is chosen in preference to the simplified approach, reasons must be given for that choice in the work programme, in view of the organisational and operational constraints linked to each sub-programme and, if applicable, each call for proposals. 2. For the purposes of the previous paragraph, a ‘summary’ means a note of no more than 10 pages including a description of the project’s content, the anticipated partner(s), constraints that are likely to arise and the emergency plan to address them, as well as the strategy selected to ensure the sustainability of the project results after it has ended, administrative forms relating to the beneficiaries participating in the project and a detailed project budget.
Amendment 280 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) projects financed by the Programme shall avoid undermining environmental, climate or relevant clean energy objectives of the Programme and, where possible, shall promote the use of green public procurement;
Amendment 284 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
a a) projects financed by the Programme shall avoid undermining the objectives or policy priorities of other EU legislation, such as structural policies, including, for example, regional or agricultural policies;
Amendment 285 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) projects financed by the Programme shall avoid undermining other Union legislation and policy priorities, notably resource efficiency and food production;
Amendment 291 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) projects with the highest potential of involvement of and smart cooperation with civil society, landowners, agriculture, horticulture and forestry, shall be given priority;
Amendment 295 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) where appropriate, special regard shall be given to projects in geographical areas with specific needs or vulnerabilities, such as areas with specific environmental challenges or natural constraints, trans- border areas or outermost regions and overseas countries and territories linked to European Union Member States. Special attention should be paid to the issues of coastal erosion, coastal flooding and the protection of marine ecosystems.
Amendment 301 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) land purchase is the only or most cost-effective way of achieving the desired conservation outcome;
Amendment 302 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) no large-scale expropriation of land and other properties is involved;
Amendment 303 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
may receive support from the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Social Fund+ or the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article [67] of Regulation (EU) XX [Common Provisions Regulation] and Article [8] or Regulation (EU) XX [Financing, management and monitoring of the Common Agricultural Policy], provided that such actions are consistent with the objectives and eligibility criteria of the programme concerned. The rules of the Fund providing support shall apply.
Amendment 305 #
Amendment 315 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(a a) the maximum total amount for financial instruments within blending operations;
Amendment 318 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) the technical methodology for the project selection procedure and selection and award criteria for grants;
Amendment 320 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
(c b) qualitative and quantitative outcomes, indicators and targets for each priority area and type of projects for the period covered by the multiannual work programme;
Amendment 322 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
(c c) indicative timetables for the calls for proposals for the period covered by the multiannual work programme;
Amendment 323 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, adopt multiannual work programmes for the LIFE programme. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 21a.
Amendment 336 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a (new)
Amendment 86 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 4
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 4
Amendment 87 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 5
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 5
Policy objective Outputs Results (1) (2) (3) 2. "a greener, low-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management". RCO 30 - Length of new RCR 41 - Population or consolidated pipes for connected to improved household water water supply connections RCO 31 - Length of RCR 42 - Population sewage collection connected to at least networks newly secondary waste water constructed or treatment consolidated RCO 32 - New or RCR 43 - Water losses upgraded capacity for waste water treatment RCR 44 - Waste water properly treated RCR 45 - Contributions to the recovery of energy and raw materials from wastewater
Amendment 51 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The large portion of plastic stemming from abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear containing plastic in marine litter indicates that the existing legal requirements46 do not provide sufficient incentives to return such fishing gear to shore for collection and treatment. The indirect fee system envisaged under Union law on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships takes away the incentive for ships to discharge their waste at sea, and ensures a right of delivery. That system should, however, be supplemented by a collection target and further financial incentives for fishermen to bring their fishing gear waste on shore to avoid any potential increase in the indirect waste fee to be paid. Member States should legally and financially incentivize schemes for the collection and removal of fishing gear containing plastic, as well as other plastic waste, by fishermen at sea. As plastic components of fishing gear have a high recycling potential, Member States should, in line with the polluter pays principle, introduce extended producer responsibility for fishing gear containing plastic to facilitate separate collection of waste fishing gear and to finance sound waste management of such fishing gear, in particular recycling. _________________ 46 Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, Directive 2000/59/EC and Directive 2008/98/EC.
Amendment 55 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) Plastic plays a useful role in the economy and provides essential applications in many sectors. In particular, plastic is used in packaging (40 %) and in the building and construction sector (20 %). There is also important use of plastic in the automotive, electrical and electronic equipment, food and agricultural sectors. Nevertheless, the significant negative environmental, health and economic impacts of certain plastic products call for the setting up of a legal framework to effectively reduce those significant negative effects, including through a restriction on the placing on the market of particular single-use products for which more circular alternatives are readily available.
Amendment 55 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
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).
Amendment 96 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) 'plastic' means a material consisting of a polymer within the meaning of Article 3(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, to which additives or other substances may have been added, and which can 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;
Amendment 98 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1 a) ‘coatings’ means 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;
Amendment 99 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that extended producer responsibility schemes are established for fishing gear containing plastic placed on the Union market, in accordance with the provisions on extended producer responsibility in Directive 2008/98/EC. Member States shall ensure on that basis that a minimum collection rate of fishing gear containing plastic is achieved annually. From 2025 the minimum collection rate shall be 35 % calculated on the basis of the total weight of fishing gear collected in a given year in the Member State concerned, expressed as a percentage of the average weight of fishing gear placed on the market in the three preceding years in that Member State. Member States shall implement additional financial incentives for fishermen to bring fishing gear waste on shore, as well as other plastic waste collected by fishermen at sea. Member States shall remove all unnecessary legal and financial bureaucratic burdens and impediments for fishing gear waste and plastic waste collection and landing by fishermen as far as possible.
Amendment 100 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
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).
Amendment 102 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) 'single-use plastic product' means a product that is made wholly or partly from plastic with the plastic functioning as the 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;
Amendment 111 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the availableility of reusable alternatives, re-use systems and waste management options for those products and fishing gear containing plastic as well as best practices in sound waste management carried out in accordance with Article 13 of Directive 2008/98/EC;
Amendment 156 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Certain single-use plastic products end up in the environment as a result of inappropriate disposal through sewers or other inappropriate release into the environment. In addition, they may cause substantial economic damage to sewer networks by clogging pumps and blocking pipes. Therefore, single-use plastic products that are frequently disposed of through sewers otherwise inappropriately disposed of should be subject to marking requirements. The marking should inform consumers about appropriate waste disposal options and/or waste disposal options to be avoided and/or about the negative environmental impacts of litter as a result of inappropriate disposal. The Commission should be empowered to establish a harmonised format for the marking and when doing so should, where appropriate, test the perception of the proposed marking with representative groups of consumers to ensure that it is effective and clearly understandable.
Amendment 169 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) With regard to single-use plastic products for which there are no readily available suitable and more sustainable alternatives, Member States should, in line with the polluter pays principle, also introduce extended producer responsibility schemes to cover the costs of waste management and clean-up of litter, including in the sewer network, as well as the costs of awareness-raising measures to prevent and reduce such litter.
Amendment 183 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to prevent littering and other inappropriate forms of disposal resulting in marine litter containing plastic, consumers need to be properly informed about the most appropriate waste disposal options available and/or waste disposal options to be avoided, best practices with regard to waste disposal and the environmental impact of bad disposal practices as well as about the plastic content in certain single-use plastic products and fishing gear. Therefore, Member States should be required to take awareness raising measures, including education campaigns at schools, ensuring that such information is given to the consumers to incentivise them to change their behaviour and to participate more actively in litter prevention. This information should include the impact of inappropriate waste disposal on the sewer network. The information should not contain any promotional content encouraging the use of the single-use plastic products. Member States should be able to choose the measures which are most appropriate based on the nature of the product or its use. The fight against litter should be a shared effort between competent authorities, producers and consumers. Producers of single-use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic should cover the costs of the awareness raising measures as part of their extended producer responsibility obligation.
Amendment 236 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) 'plastic' means a material consisting of a polymer within the meaning of Article 3(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, to which additives or other substances may have been added, and which can 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;
Amendment 243 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1 a) ‘coatings’ means one or more non- self-supporting layer or layers manufactured using plastic, as defined in Article 3.1 of this legislation, applied on a material or article in order to impart special properties on it or to improve its technical performance;
Amendment 256 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) 'single-use plastic product' means a product that is made wholly or partly from plastic with the plastic functioning as the 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;
Amendment 292 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures, without prejudice to Article 18 of Directive 94/62/EC, to achieve a significant reduction in the consumption of the single-use plastic products listed in Part A of the Annex on their territory by … [six years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive].
Amendment 306 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those measures may include national consumption reduction targets, measures ensuring that reusable 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 shall be proportionate and non-discriminatory and may vary depending on the environmental impact of the products referred to in the first subparagraph.
Amendment 309 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Member States shall notify the Commission, in accordance with Article 16 of Directive 94/62/EC, of any draft measures that they plan to adopt pursuant to the first subparagraph to permit the Commission to examine it in light of the functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 348 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. TBy [3 months after entering into force of this directive] the Commission shall request the European standardisation organisations to develop harmonised standards relating to the requirement referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 362 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that each sales packaging of the single-use plastic product listed in Part D of the Annex placed on the market bears a conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible marking informing consumers of one or more of the following:
Amendment 376 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the negative environmental impacts of littering or other inappropriate waste disposal of the products, or
Amendment 382 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the presence of plastics in the product., and
Amendment 390 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) the recyclability of a product.
Amendment 412 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
With regard to the schemes established pursuant to paragraph 1, Member States shall ensure that the producers of the single-use plastic products listed in Part E of the Annex shall cover the costs of the collection of waste consisting of those single-use plastic products and its subsequent transport and treatment, including the costs to clean up litter, including from the sewer network, and the costs of the awareness raising measures referred to in Article 10 regarding those products.
Amendment 424 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that extended producer responsibility schemes are established for fishing gear containing plastic placed on the Union market, in accordance with the provisions on extended producer responsibility in Directive 2008/98/EC. Member States shall ensure on that basis that a minimum collection rate of fishing gear containing plastic is achieved annually. From 2025 the minimum collection rate shall be 35 % calculated on the basis of the total weight of fishing gear collected in a given year in the Member State concerned, expressed as a percentage of the average weight of fishing gear placed on the market in the three preceding years in that Member State.
Amendment 460 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the available of reusable alternatives, re-use systems and waste management options for those products and fishing gear containing plastic as well as best practices in sound waste management carried out in accordance with Article 13 of Directive 2008/98/EC;
Amendment 469 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) the impact of inappropriate waste disposal of those products on the sewer network.
Amendment 503 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) it is feasible to establish binding quantitative Union targets. expressed in absolute numbers, for the consumption reduction of, in particular, single-use plastic products listed in Part A of the Annex, taking into account already achieved reductions as well as low consumption in some of the Member States;
Amendment 514 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) sufficient scientific and technical progress has been made, and criteria or a standard for biodegradability in the marine environment applicable to single-use plastic products within the scope of this directive and their single-use substitutes have been developed, in order to determine wh based on solid field testing in real marine life conditions and where the biodegradation of the plastich products no longer need to be subject to the restrictions on placing on the market, where appropriate results in carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water that is fully re- integrated into the natural carbon and nitrogen cycles without damaging ecosystem balances.
Amendment 525 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
However, the Member States shall apply the measures necessary to comply with Articles 5 and 7(1) from … [2 years after entry into force of this Directive] and with Article 6(1) from …[32 years after the entry into force of this Directivee standard referred to in Article 6(3)].
Amendment 640 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part D – indent 3 a (new)
Annex I – part D – indent 3 a (new)
- Tobacco products with filters and filters marketed for use in combination with tobacco products
Amendment 682 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part F – indent 1
Annex I – part F – indent 1
— Beverage bottles, including its cap and lid
Amendment 178 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) In order to ensure the development and continuation of innovation and research projects, Member States should be able to grant exemptions to such projects, up to a maximum of four reclamation plants per Member State. Any such exemptions should however be granted exclusively to those projects where the relevant criteria are entirely and strictly met;
Amendment 237 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
This regulation shall not apply to research projects in relation to reclamation plants if the following criteria are met: (a) the scope of the research project does not exceed a maximum of 100.000 m3 per year; (b) an exemption from the application of the provisions of this Regulation is only valid for a maximum period of 5 years; (c) an exemption can be granted to no more than four reclamation plants per Member State at the same time; (d) the research project shall not be carried out within a Drinking Water Protected Area (DWPA); (e) Member States shall inform the European Commission within four months after granting a permit for research projects exempted from this legislation.
Amendment 284 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
11a. ‘Point of delivery’ is the point where the reclamation facility operator gives the reclaimed water to the next actor in the chain;
Amendment 289 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11 b (new)
11b. ‘Point of compliance’ is the point of delivery.
Amendment 159 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) From 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029 by 1520%;
Amendment 173 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) From 1 January 2030 onwards by at least 305% subject to the review pursuant to Article 13.
Amendment 11 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
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.
Amendment 12 #
2018/0088(COD)
(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 transparencyly submitted and the Authority has published its scientific opinion.
Amendment 17 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Accordingly and with respect to the procedures governing requests for authorisation procedures provided in Union food law, experience gained so far has shown that certain information items are generally considered sensitive and should remain confidential across the different sectoral authorisation procedures. It is appropriate to lay down in Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 a horizontal list of information items whose disclosure may be considered to significantly harm the commercial interests concerned and should not therefore be disclosed to the public, (“general horizontal list of confidential items”). Only in very limited and exceptional circumstances relating to foreseeable health effects and urgent needs to protect human health, animal health or the environment, such information should be disclosed.Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 21 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 8 a – point f a (new)
Article 8 a – point f a (new)
(fa) combat sources of false information and its dissemination.
Amendment 24 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 8 d (new)
Article 8 d (new)
(1a) Transparency of risk communication 1. The European Commission, the Authority and the Member States shall carry out their tasks as regards risk communication in relation to food law with a high level of transparency. When preparing their approaches and measures to ensure transparency of risk communication, they shall take into account the general principles of risk communication laid down in Article 8b of this Regulation and shall consult in advance with all relevant stakeholders, where applicable including the primary producers within the chain. 2. In order to comply with the requirements set out in paragraph 1, the European Commission and the Authority shall adopt relevant guidelines.
Amendment 26 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a – point c
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a – point c
(c) foursix members with the right to vote representing civil society and food chain interests namely, one from consumers organisations, one from environmental non-governmental organisations, one from farmers organisations and, one from industry organisationsfisheries and aquaculture organisations, one from the agrochemical industry and one from the food industry. Those members shall be appointed by the Council in consultation with the European Parliament on the basis of a list drawn up by the Commission which includes more names than there are posts to be filled. The list drawn up by the Commission shall be forwarded to the European Parliament, together with the relevant background documents. As quickly as possible and within three months of notification, the European Parliament may submit its views for consideration to the Council, which shall then appoint those members.
Amendment 32 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 32 a – paragraph 1
Article 32 a – paragraph 1
The Authority shall publish a guidance document, including a list of questions and answers, regarding all the administrative and scientific requirements applicable to an application for authorisation. At the request of a potential applicant for a food law authorisation, the staff of the Authority shall advise on the relevant provisions andlso offer consultation sessions to explain the required content ofand the application for authorisationmode of implementation of the various tests and studies in order to prove the quality, safety and efficacy of the planned product. The advice provided by the staff of the Authority shall be without prejudice and non-committal as to the subsequent assessment of applications for authorisation by the Scientific Panels.
Amendment 34 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 32 b – paragraph 3
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 and has published its scientific opinion.
Amendment 42 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 43 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Amendment 44 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Amendment 45 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 38 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(aa) The following new paragraph 1a is inserted: “1a. At the time of publication of its scientific opinion, the Authority shall also make the following public: (a) scientific data, studies and other information supporting applications for authorisation under Union food law, including supplementary information supplied by applicants, as well as other scientific data and information supporting requests from the European Parliament, the Commission and the Member States for a scientific opinion, taking into account protection of confidential information and protection of personal data in accordance with Articles 39 to 39f; (b) the information on which its scientific outputs, including scientific opinions, are based, taking into account protection of confidential data and protection of personal data in accordance with Articles 39 to 39f; (c) information concerning the consultation sessions with potential applicants conducted by the Authority pursuant to Article 32a and 32c prior to their applications.";
Amendment 48 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point 3
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point 3
(3) commercial information revealing sourcing, market shares, innovative product ideas or business strategy of the applicant; and,
Amendment 50 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 b – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 39 b – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 51 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 b – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 39 b – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) make public any additionnon-confidential data and information for which the confidentiality request has not been accepted as justified not earlier than two weeks after the notification of its decision to the applicant has taken place, pursuant to point (d)concerning the application for authorisation only when a decision has been taken in accordance with this article on the confidentiality request and the Authority has published its scientific opinion. Where an applicant withdraws the application pursuant to Article 39(c) because the applicant deems the publication of the information planned by the Authority to be too comprehensive, the Authority, the Commission and the Member States shall refrain from publishing any information on the application for authorisation.
Amendment 53 #
2018/0088(COD)
Amendment 54 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 d – paragraph 2
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 definitive and its 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.
Amendment 55 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 d – paragraph 3
Article 39 d – paragraph 3
3. If an applicant in the context of an authorisation procedure withdraws or has withdrawn an application, the Authority, the Commission and the Member States shall respect the confidentiality of commercial and industrial information as accepted by the Authority in accordance with Articles 39to 39f. The application shall be considered withdrawn as of the moment the written request is received by the competent body that had received the original application. Where the withdrawal of the application takes place before the Authority has decided on the relevant confidentiality request, the Authority, the Commission and the Member States shall not make public theany information for which confidentiality has been requestedrelating to the planned application.
Amendment 56 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 e – paragraph 2
Article 39 e – paragraph 2
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, disclosure of names and addresses of natural persons involved in testing on vertebrate animals or in obtaining toxicological information shall be deemed to significantly harm the privacy and the integrity of those natural persons and shall not be made publicly available, unless there is an overriding public interest.
Amendment 60 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 28 – paragraph 4
Article 28 – paragraph 4
4. Where the relevant Scientific Committee is consulted under paragraph 1, it shall make public the notification/application, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the notifier/applicant, as wellt the same time as its scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38 and Articles 39 to 39f of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, which shall apply mutatis mutandis, and Article 25 of this Directive..
Amendment 62 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. The Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as well as its scientific opinions and opinions from the competent authorities referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2001/18/EC, at the same time as its scientific opinion, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and taking into account Article 30 of this Regulation.
Amendment 63 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ensure public access to the application and any information supplied by the applicant, at the same time as its scientific opinion is published, in accordance with Article 18.;
Amendment 64 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as wellt the same time as its scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, which shall apply mutatis mutandis.
Amendment 65 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 2065/2003
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – indent ii
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – indent ii
(ii) ensure public access to the application, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, in accordance with Articles 14 and 15, at the same time as its scientific opinion is published.;
Amendment 66 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 2065/2003
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant as wellt the same time as its scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002.;
Amendment 67 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent ii
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent ii
(ii) ensure public access to the application, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, in accordance with Articles 19 and 20, at the same time as its scientific opinion is published.;
Amendment 68 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2
1. The Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as wellt the same time as its scientific opinions is published, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, which shall apply mutatis mutandis and Article 20 of this Regulation. ;
Amendment 69 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
“Where the Commission requests its opinion in accordance with Article 3(2) of this Regulation, the Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as wellt the same time as its scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. It shall also make public any request for its opinion as well as any extension of period pursuant to Article 6(1) of this Regulation.;
Amendment 70 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
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.
Amendment 70 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 2015/2283
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Where the Commission requests an opinion from, the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’), the Authority shall ensure that the public has access to the application in accordance with Article 23 and shall givesimultaneously with the publication of its opinion as to whether the update is liable to have an effect on human health.;
Amendment 71 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 2015/2283
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – final paragraph
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – final paragraph
The Authority shall ensure that the public has access to the application, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicantnon-confidential data of the application in accordance with Article 23 at the same time as the publication of its scientific advice, as well as to the notification on safety issues in accordance with Article 2315.;
Amendment 72 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 2015/2283
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. Where the Commission requests its opinion in accordance with Articles 10(3) and 16 of this Regulation, the Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as well as its scientific opinions, simultaneously with the publication of its opinion on the application, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and with this Article.
Amendment 74 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
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 transparencyly submitted and the Authority has published its scientific opinion.
Amendment 89 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Accordingly and with respect to the procedures governing requests for authorisation procedures provided in Union food law, experience gained so far has shown that certain information items are generally considered sensitive and should remain confidential across the different sectoral authorisation procedures. It is appropriate to lay down in Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 a horizontal list of information items whose disclosure may be considered to significantly harm the commercial interests concerned and should not therefore be disclosed to the public, (“general horizontal list of confidential items”). Only in very limited and exceptional circumstances relating to foreseeable health effectwhen there is and urgent needs to protect human health, animal health or the environment, such information should be disclosed.
Amendment 104 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 8 a – point f b (new)
Article 8 a – point f b (new)
(fa) combat sources of false information and its dissemination.
Amendment 109 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 8 c a (new)
Article 8 c a (new)
Rule 8ca Transparency of risk communication 1. The European Commission, the Authority and the Member States shall carry out their tasks as regards risk communication in relation to food law with a high level of transparency. When preparing their approaches and measures to ensure transparency of risk communication, they shall take into account the general principles of risk communication laid down in Article 8b of this Regulation and shall consult in advance with all relevant stakeholders, where applicable including the primary producers within the chain. In order to comply with the requirements set out in paragraph 1, the European Commission and the Authority must adopt relevant guidelines.
Amendment 116 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a – point c
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a – point c
(c) fourive members with the right to vote representing civil society and food chain interests namely, one from consumers organisations, one from environmental non-governmental organisations, one from farmers organisations and one from industry organisations, one from the agrochemical industry and one from the food industry. Those members shall be appointed by the Council in consultation with the European Parliament on the basis of a list drawn up by the Commission which includes more names than there are posts to be filled. The list drawn up by the Commission shall be forwarded to the European Parliament, together with the relevant background documents. As quickly as possible and within three months of notification, the European Parliament may submit its views for consideration to the Council, which shall then appoint those members.
Amendment 121 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
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 theall 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.
Amendment 128 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation No 178/2002
Article 32 a
Article 32 a
The Authority shall publish a guidance document, including a list of questions and answers, regarding all the administrative and scientific requirements applicable to an application for authorisation. At the request of a potential applicant for a food law authorisation, the staff of the Authority shall advise on the relevant provisions and the required content of the application for authorisationlso offer consultation sessions to explain what information is required and how the various tests and studies necessary to prove the quality, safety and efficacy of the planned product are to be carried out. The advice provided by the staff of the Authority shall be without prejudice and non-committal as to the subsequent assessment of applications for authorisation by the Scientific Panels.
Amendment 137 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 32 b – paragraph 3
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 in accordance with Article 38 and Articles 39 to 39f and has published its scientific opinion.
Amendment 157 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 38 – paragrah 1 – point c
Article 38 – paragrah 1 – point c
Amendment 158 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 159 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point i
Amendment 161 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 38 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(aa) The following paragraph 1a shall be added: “1a.At the time of publication of its scientific opinion, the Authority shall also make the following public: (a) scientific data, studies and other information supporting applications for authorisation under Union food law, including supplementary information supplied by applicants, as well as other scientific data and information supporting requests from the European Parliament, the Commission and the Member States for a scientific opinion, taking into account protection of confidential information and protection of personal data in accordance with Articles 39 to 39f; (b) the information on which its scientific outputs, including scientific opinions, are based, taking into account protection of confidential data and protection of personal data in accordance with Articles 39 to 39f; (c) information concerning the consultation sessions with potential applicants conducted by the Authority pursuant to Article 32a and 32c prior to their applications.";
Amendment 172 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 – paragraph – point 3
Article 39 – paragraph – point 3
(3) commercial information revealing sourcing, market shares, innovative product ideas or business strategy of the applicant; and,
Amendment 180 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 b – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 39 b – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 183 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 b – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 39 b – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) make public any additionnon-confidential data and information for which the confidentiality request has not been accepted as justified not earlier than two weeks after the notification of its decision to the applicant has taken place, pursuant to point (d)concerning the application for authorisation only when a decision has been taken in accordance with this article on the confidentiality request and the Authority has published its scientific opinion. Where an applicant withdraws the application pursuant to Article 39(c) because the applicant deems the publication of the information planned by the Authority to be too comprehensive, the Authority, the Commission and the Member States shall refrain from publishing any information on the application for authorisation.
Amendment 188 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 d – paragraph 1
Article 39 d – paragraph 1
Amendment 190 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 8 a – point b
Article 8 a – point b
(b) promote consistency and transparency in formulating risk management recommendations and decisions;
Amendment 190 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 d – paragraph 2
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 it has become definitivepublished its scientific opinion. 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.
Amendment 191 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 d – paragraph 3
Article 39 d – paragraph 3
3. If an applicant in the context of an authorisation procedure withdraws or has withdrawn an application, the Authority, the Commission and the Member States shall respect the confidentiality of commercial and industrial information as accepted by the Authority in accordance with Articles 39to 39f. The application shall be considered withdrawn as of the moment the written request is received by the competent body that had received the original application. Where the withdrawal of the application takes place before the Authority has decided on the relevant confidentiality request, the Authority, the Commission and the Member States shall not make public theany information for which confidentiality has been requestedrelating to the planned application.
Amendment 194 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 39 e – paragraph 2
Article 39 e – paragraph 2
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, disclosure of names and addresses of natural persons involved in testing on vertebrate animals or in obtaining toxicological information shall be deemed to significantly harm the privacy and the integrity of those natural persons and shall not be made publicly available, unless there is an overriding public interest.
Amendment 201 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 8 a – point d
Article 8 a – point d
(d) foster public understanding of the risk analysis process so as to enhance confidence in its outcome, including the provision of clear and consistent information regarding the respective tasks, powers and responsibilities of risk assessors and risk managers;
Amendment 203 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive No 2001/18/EC
Article 28 – paragraph 4
Article 28 – paragraph 4
4. Where the relevant Scientific Committee is consulted under paragraph 1, it shall make public the notification/application, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the notifier/applicant, as wellt the same time as its scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38 and Articles 39 to 39f of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, which shall apply mutatis mutandis, and Article 25 of this Directive..
Amendment 205 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. The Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as well as its scientific opinions and opinions from the competent authorities referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2001/18/EC, at the same time as its scientific opinion, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and taking into account Article 30 of this Regulation.
Amendment 207 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 8 a – point f a (new)
Article 8 a – point f a (new)
(fa) seek to prevent the spread of incorrect information and the sources thereof.
Amendment 207 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ensure public access to the application and any information supplied by the applicant, in accordance with Article 18., at the same time as its scientific opinion is published;
Amendment 209 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as wellt the same time as its scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, which shall apply mutatis mutandis.
Amendment 213 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 2065/2003
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii
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, in accordance with Articles 14 and 15., at the same time as its scientific opinion is published;
Amendment 215 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 2065/2003
Article 14 – paragaph 1
Article 14 – paragaph 1
1. The Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant as wellt the same time as its scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002.;
Amendment 216 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) ensure public access to the application, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, in accordance with Articles 19 and 20., at the same time as its scientific opinion is published;
Amendment 217 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as wellt the same time as its scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, which shall apply mutatis mutandis and Article 20 of this Regulation. ”;
Amendment 221 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
“Where the Commission requests its opinion in accordance with Article 3(2) of this Regulation, the Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as wellt the same time as its scientific opinions, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. It shall also make public any request for its opinion as well as any extension of period pursuant to Article 6(1) of this Regulation.;
Amendment 224 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 2015/2283
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Where the Commission requests an opinion from, the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’), the Authority shall ensure that the public has access to the application in accordance with Article 23 and shall givesimultaneously with the publication of its opinion as to whether the update is liable to have an effect on human health.;
Amendment 225 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 2015/2283
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – last sentence
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – last sentence
The Authority shall ensure that the public has access to the application, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied bynon-confidential data of the application in accordance with Article 23, as well as to the notification on safety issues in accordance with Article 15, at the same time as the apppublicant in accordance with Article 23.;tion of its scientific opinion.
Amendment 226 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 2015/2283
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. Where the Commission requests its opinion in accordance with Articles 10(3) and 16 of this Regulation, the Authority shall make public the application for authorisation, relevant supporting information and any supplementary information supplied by the applicant, as well as its scientific opinions, simultaneously with the publication of its opinion on the application, in accordance with Article 38, Articles 39 to 39f and Article 40 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and with this Article.
Amendment 228 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 8 d (new)
Article 8 d (new)
Article 8d Objectives of risk communication 1. The European Commission, the Authority and the Member States shall carry out their tasks as regards risk communication in relation to food law with a high level of transparency. When preparing their approaches and measures to ensure transparency of risk communication, they shall adhere strictly to the general principles of risk communication laid down in Article 8b of this Regulation and shall consult in advance with all relevant stakeholders, including the primary producers within the chain where required. 2. In order to comply with the requirements set out in paragraph 1, the European Commission and the Authority must adopt relevant guidelines.
Amendment 310 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 32 e
Article 32 e
Without prejudice to the obligation of applicants for authorisations under food law to demonstrate the safety of a subject matter submitted to a system of authorisation, the Commission, in exceptional circumstances and after careful consultation, may request the Authority to commission scientific studies with the objective of verifying evidence used in its risk assessment process. The studies commissioned may have a wider scope than the evidence subject to verification.”;
Amendment 70 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The number and size of operators vary across the different stages of the agricultural and food supply chain. Differences in bargaining power relate to the different levels of concentration of operators and can enable the unfair exercise of bargaining power by using unfair trading practices. Unfair trading practices are in particulareven more harmful for small and medium-sized operators in the agricultural and food supply chain. Agricultural producers, who supply primary agricultural products, are largelyoften small and medium- sized. sized, but all suppliers irrespective of size are susceptible to unfair trading practices.
Amendment 83 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) A minimum Union standard of protection against certain manifestly unfair trading practices should be introduced to reduce the occurrence of such practices and to contribute to ensuring a fair standard of living for agricultural producers. It should benefit all agricultural producers or any natural or legal person that supplies agricultural and food products, including producer organisations and, associations of producer organisations, provided that all those persons meet the definition of micro, small and medium- sized enterprises set out in the Annex to Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC12 . Those micro, small or medium suppliers are particularly vulnerable to unfair trading practices and least able to weather them without negative effects on their economic viability. As the financial pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises and cooperatives. The financial pressure caused by unfair trading practices often passes through the chain and reaches agricultural producers, and therefore rules on unfair trading practices should also protect small and medium- sized intermediary suppliers at the stages downstream of primary production. Protection of intermediary suppliers should also avoid unintended consequences (notably in terms of unduly raising prices) of trade diversion away from agricultural producers and their associations, who produce processed products, to non- protected suppliers. _________________ 12. OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36.
Amendment 129 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) The use of written contracts in the agricultural and food supply chain may help to reinforce the responsibility of operators and avoid certain unfair commercial practices, as well as to increase the awareness of the need to better take into account the signals of the market, to improve price transmission and to adapt supply to demand. In order to incentivise the use of such contracts suppliers, or their associations, should have the right to request a written contract. However, in order to guarantee a level playing field within the European Union, individual Member States may not decide the use of written contracts to be mandatory.
Amendment 160 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The enforcement authorities of the Member States should have the necessary powers that enable them to effectively gather any factual information by way of information requests. They should have the power to order the termination of a prohibited praFor the effective implementation of this Directicve, where applicable. The existence of a deterrent, such as the power to impose fines and the publication of investigation results, cenforcement authorities should have the power to outlaw a prohibited unfair trading practice, impose fines, sanctions and publish the results of investigations. These powers can act as a deterrent and encourage behavioural change and pre- litigation solutions between the parties and should therefore be part of the powers of the enforcement authorities. Enforcement authorities should take repeated infringements of this Directive into account. The Commission and the enforcement authorities of the Member States should cooperate closely so as to ensure a common approach with respect to the application of the rules set out in this Directive, particularly with regard to fines and sanctions. In particular, the enforcement authorities should provide each other mutual assistance, for example by sharing information and assisting in investigations which have a cross-border dimension.
Amendment 167 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To facilitate effective enforcement, the Commission should helpcoordinate and organise meetings between the enforcement authorities of the Member States where best practices can be exchanged and relevant information can be shared. The Commission should establish and manage a website to facilitate those exchanges.
Amendment 198 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive applies to certain unfair trading practices which occur in relation to the sales of food products by a supplier that is a small and medium-sized enterprise to a buyer that is not a small and medium-sized enterprisepurchase of agricultural and food products by a buyer from a supplier and the subsequent sale of these products.
Amendment 246 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) “supplier” means any agricultural producer or any natural or legal person, irrespective of their place of establishment, who sells agricultural and food products. The term “supplier” may include a group of such agricultural producers or such natural and legal persons, including producer organisations and, associations of producer organisations and cooperatives;
Amendment 518 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Contractual relations 1. A supplier may require that any delivery of its agricultural and food products to a buyer be the subject of a written contract between the parties and/or the subject of a written offer for a contract from the first purchaser. 2. Any contract or offer for a contract referred to in paragraph 1 shall: (a) be made in advance of the delivery; (b) be made in writing; and (c) include, in particular, the following elements: (i) the price payable for the delivery, which shall: — be static and be set out in the contract, and/or — be calculated by combining various factors set out in the contract, which may include market indicators reflecting changes in market conditions, the quantities delivered and the quality or composition of the agricultural products delivered, (ii) the quantity and quality of the products concerned which may or must be delivered and the timing of such deliveries, (iii) the duration of the contract, which may include either a definite duration or an indefinite duration with termination clauses, (iv) details regarding payment periods and procedures, (v) arrangements for collecting or delivering the agricultural products, and (vi) rules applicable in the event of force majeure. 3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be without prejudice to Articles 148 and 168 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. 4. Member States may identify, share and promote best practices concerning long- term contractualisation, aimed at strengthening the bargaining position of producers within the agricultural and food supply chain. 5. In order to guarantee a level playing field within the Union, individual Member States may not decide that the use of written contracts as referred to in paragraph 1 shall be mandatory.
Amendment 534 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. A supplierComplaints shall be address a complaint to theed to the enforcement authority of the Member State in which the supplier is located. The enforcement authority which receives the complaint shall forward it for investigation to the competent enforcement authority of the Member State in which the buyer suspected to haveof engageding in a prohibited trading practice is established. When the buyer is established outside the Union, the competent enforcement authority that receives the complaint must take action.
Amendment 591 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to initiate and conduct investigations on its own initiative or based on a complaint, including anonymous complaints or complaints from whistleblowers;
Amendment 603 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to impose a pecuniary fine on the author of the infringement. The fineand if necessary other dissuasive sanctions on the natural or legal person found to have made an infringement of this Directive, in accordance with national law. The fine and, if necessary, the sanction shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive taking into account the nature, duration and gravity of the infringement as well as any previous and repeated infringements of this Directive;
Amendment 667 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. No soonlater than three years after the date of application of this Directive, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Directive and present a report on the main findings to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.
Amendment 68 #
2018/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, multi- annual plans are to be based on scientific, technical and economic advice. In accordance with those provisions, this plan should contain objectives, quantifiable targets with clear timeframes, conservation reference points, safeguards and technical measures designed to avoid and reduce unwanted catches as well as to limit habitat and seabed disturbance.
Amendment 91 #
2018/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The objective of this plan should be to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, and in particular, reaching and maintaining MSY for the target stocks, implementing the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to catch limits, promoting a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities, bearing in mind coastal fisheries and socio-economic aspectsocio-economic aspects of all fisheries, including coastal fisheries. It should also implement the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management in order to minimise negative impacts of fishing activities on the marine ecosystem. It should be coherent with the Union’s environmental legislation, in particular the objective of achieving good environmental status by 2020 (in accordance with Directive 2008/56/EC) and the objectives of Directive 2009/147/EC and Council Directive 92/43/EEC. This plan should also specify details for the implementation of the landing obligation in Union waters of the Western Waters for all stocks of species to which the landing obligation applies under Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 172 #
2018/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The plan shall contribute to the elimination of discards, by avoiding and reducing, as far as possible, including by the use of innovative selective fishing gear and techniques, unwanted catches, and to the implementation, as far as possible, of the landing obligation established in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 for the species which are subject to catch limits and to which this Regulation applies.
Amendment 272 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Coordination Group shall act by consensus, or, where necessary, vote by simplequalified majority. There shall be one vote per Member State.
Amendment 312 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 315 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall, by means of Delegated Acts, include in Article 5 paragraph 1 of this Regulation a specific product category of medical devices if at least five Member States are systematically performing health technology assessments on the same specific product category of medical devices.
Amendment 317 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 320 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall, by means of Delegated acts, include in Article 5 paragraph 1 of this Regulation a specific product category of in vitro diagnostic medical devices if at least five Member States are systematically performing health technology assessments on the same specific product category of in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
Amendment 329 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Coordination Group shall initiate joint clinical assessments of health technologies on the basis of its annual work programme by designating a sub-group to oversee the preparation of the joint clinical assessment report on behalf of the Coordination Group. Member States may propose additional comparator, which from their point of view represents the relevant evidence-based standard of care in their Member State. In case this proposal has not been taken into account, the relevant Member State may use the mechanism referred to in Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new).
Amendment 356 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) an analysis of the relative effects of the health technology being assessed on the patient-relevant health outcomes chosen for the assessment compared to one or more comparator treatments to be determined by the Coordination Group;
Amendment 399 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 12
Article 6 – paragraph 12
12. The Coordination Group shall approve the final joint clinical assessment report and summary report, wherever possible by consensus or, where necessary, by a simplequalified majority of Member States.
Amendment 407 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Where the Commission considers that there are no legal obstacles to the inclusion of the approved joint clinical assessment report and summary report comply with the substantiin a list of technologies that have aund procedural requirements laid down in this Regulation,ergone a joint clinical assessment (hereafter referred to as ‘the list of assessed technologies’ or ‘list’) it shall include the name of the health technology which has been the subject of the approved report and summary report, in a list of technologies having undergone joint clinical assessment (the "the ‘List of Assessed Health Technologies" or the "List")’ at the latest 30 days after receipt of the approved report and summary report from the Coordination Group.
Amendment 413 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Where, within 30 days of receipt of the approved joint clinical assessment report and the summary report, the Commission concludes that the approved joint clinical assessment report and summary report do not comply with the substantive and procedurlegal requirements laid down in this Regulation, it shall inform the Coordination Group of the reasons for its conclusions and request it to review the report and summary report.
Amendment 420 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Following the submission of the modified approved joint clinical assessment report and summary report, and where the Commission considers that the modified approved joint clinical assessment report and summary report comply with the substantive and procedurlegal requirements laid down in this Regulation, it shall include the name of the health technology which has been the subject of the report and summary report, in the List of Assessed Health Technologies.
Amendment 424 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. If the Commission concludes that the modified approved joint clinical assessment report and summary report do not comply with the substantive and procedurlegal requirements laid down in this Regulation, it shall decline to include the name of the health technology in the List. The Commission shall inform the Coordination Group thereof, setting out the reasons for the non- inclusion. The obligations laid down in Article 8 shall not apply with respect to the health technology concerned. The Coordination Group shall inform the submitting health technology developer accordingly and include summary information on those reports in its annual report.
Amendment 436 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. This shall not prevent the Member States from complementing the joint clinical assessment with clinical assessments comparing the technology against a comparator which represents the best available evidence based standard of care in this Member State which, despite the Member States request during the scoping face, will not form part of the joint clinical assessment and which is necessary to complete the health technology assessment in that Member State. Any such measure should be justified, necessary and proportionate to achieving this aim. Any national assessment complementing the joint clinical assessment should follow the methodology established in accordance with Article 22. Member States shall notify the Commission and the Coordination Group of their intention to complement the joint clinical assessment together with a justification for doing so no later than 2 weeks after the Coordination Group has laid down the specific requirements for the joint assessment of the specific technology.
Amendment 486 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 12
Article 13 – paragraph 12
12. The Coordination Group shall approve the final joint scientific consultation report, wherever possible by consensus or, where necessary, by a simplequalified majority of Member States, at the latest 100 days following the start of the preparation of the report referred to in paragraph 4.
Amendment 559 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 575 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 4
4. On the request of the Coordination Group, the Commission shall invite patients, healthcare professionals and clinical experts nominated by the stakeholder network to attend meetings of the Coordination Group as observers.
Amendment 48 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) In certain Member States, schemes have been setup to provide financing for fishermen for the costs that they might incur as a result of delivering fishing gear waste or actively and passively fished waste ashore. Those schemes could be supported by extended producer responsibility schemes, which could complement the cost recovery systems set up in accordance with this Directive. As such, those cost recovery systems should not create a disincentive for fishing vessels and port communities to participate in existing delivery schemes for actively and passively fished waste.
Amendment 95 #
2018/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) in order to provide for a maximum incentive for the delivery of waste as defined in Annex V to the MARPOL Convention, including the waste that has been collected in nets during fishing operations, the indirect fee to be charged shall cover all the costs of port reception facilities for this waste, in order to ensure a right of delivery without any additional direct chargesthe waste actively and passively collected by fishing vessels shall be fully exempt from the application of the direct fee regime laid down in this Directive, in order to ensure a right of delivery without any additional direct charges. Further measures may be established and financed at national level to reduce costs and to provide incentives for fishermen to actively and passively collect waste;
Amendment 37 #
2017/9999(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Wishes to draw attention to the extremely sensitive nature of some sectors of the European farming industry, such as beef and, veal, goat- and sheepmeat, sugar, cereals and dairy products; takes the view that a further opening-up of the market in these sectors could have disastrous consequences for European producers;
Amendment 49 #
2017/9999(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that the EU must refrain from making any sort of commitment concerning the most sensitive agricultural products, such as beef and veal and sheepmeat and special sugars, and also that it should guarantee a level playing field for the sugar industry;
Amendment 89 #
2017/9999(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Acknowledges the importance for the EU of an agreement with Australia which would reduce tariff barriers for some processed agricultural products, relax overly strict health checks and protect geographical indications effectively; whereas clear provisions safeguarding GIs should be a prerequisite for any agreement; reminds the Commission, however, that it would be unacceptable to sacrifice the interests of European agriculture and its sensitive sectors in an effort to secureand protecting sensitive sectors should be a prerequisite for any agreement.;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2951(RSP)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas, on the basis of the 'One Health' approach, various Member States regard vaccination of agricultural and domestic animals as an important measure both to prevent outbreaks of cross-border animal diseases and to limit the risk of further contagion, and have introduced it, including against infections by Coxiella burnettii and other bacterial and viral diseases which also present public health risks;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2951(RSP)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that the European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) observes that immunisation through vaccination is a cost-effective public health intervention in efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance1a; _________________ 1a European Commission (29, June 2017), A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), p. 10.
Amendment 29 #
2017/2951(RSP)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Expresses its support for the fact that in its AMR Action Plan the Commission announces that it will provide incentives to increase the uptake of diagnostics, antimicrobial alternatives and vaccines1a; _________________ 1a European Commission (29, June 2017), A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), p. 12.
Amendment 46 #
2017/2951(RSP)
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with concern that epidemiological data on the current situation of vaccination in the Member States shows important gaps in the uacceptaknce of vaccines and insufficient vaccination coverage rates necessary to ensure adequate protection; is concerned that growing and widespread vaccine hesitancy has become a worrying phenomenon due to the range of health- related consequences it causes in the Member States;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2951(RSP)
Paragraph 12
12. Condemns the spread of unreliable, misleading and unscientific information on vaccination aggravated by media controversies; calls on Member States and the Commission to take effective steps against the spread of such misinformation and to further develop awareness and information campaigns, especially for parents, including the creation of a European platform aimed at increasing vaccination coverage, and thus to prevent such misleading information from proving effective and being disseminated;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2951(RSP)
Paragraph 13
13. Is concerned about the alarmingly high prices of some life-saving vaccines; calls on, for which there is still too often no satisfactory explanation and justification, for example based on R&D costs; urges the Commission and the Member States as soon as possible to implement the measures called for in the European Parliament’s report of 14 February 2017 on EU options for improving access to medicines;
Amendment 75 #
2017/2951(RSP)
Paragraph 16
16. Believes providing vaccination screening and vaccination services for migrants and refugees entering EU countries is critical; calls on the Commission and Member States to map what concrete vaccination activities are being implemented for migrants and refugees entering EU countries and work energetically to address the identified gaps;
Amendment 94 #
2017/2951(RSP)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to adopt concrete 'One Health' measures to increase vaccination rates in both humans and, where necessary, animals by means of financial and policy incentives, and thus to combat infectious diseases and also antibiotic resistance more cost-effectively, inter alia in the context of the future Common Agricultural Policy beyond 2020;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the Council conclusions of 19 June 2017 on the EU Action Plan for nature, people and the economy1a; _________________ 1ahttp://www.consilium.europa.eu/press- releases-pdf/2017/6/47244661427_en.pdf
Amendment 5 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the Nature Directives have an important role in achieving the targets of the CBD Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on climate change;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Action Plan for nature, people and the economy, as a step in the right direction to deliver on the objectives of the Nature Directiveboost the implementation of the Nature Directives and to deliver on the objectives of the Nature Directives as well as to strengthen their coherence with socio-economic objectives and to mobilise engagement with national, regional and local authorities, stakeholders, especially land owners and users, and citizens;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes that the Commission will update and further develop guidance documents in all official languages of the EU in order to promote greater understanding of the legislation on the ground and to help public authorities apply it better and calls on the European Commission in this regard to involve and consult all stakeholders in this process;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the four priority areas of the Action Plan and considers that the active involvement of all relevant actors at national, regional and local level in all the priority areas is needed;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Welcomes the recognition by the Council on 19 June 2017, that, without jeopardising the conservation objectives and requirements set within the Nature Directives, the flexibility of implementation approaches that take into account specific national circumstances contributes to the reduction and progressive elimination of unnecessary conflicts and problems which have arisen between nature protection and socioeconomic activities, as well as to addressing the practical challenges resulting from the application of the annexes to the Directives;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to clarify the role of the Committee of the Regions to raise awareness and promote local involvement and exchanges of knowledge;
Amendment 42 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Calls on the Commission to assist Member States, national, regional and local authorities in applying the mentioned flexibility correctly through un update of the guidance documents, thereby preventing future and solving current conflicts between socioeconomic activities and nature protection within and around Natura 2000 sites;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets that the Action Plan fails to come forward with a priority strategy and concrete actions on pollinator protection, as requested by Parliament; calls once more onurges the Commission to come forward with an EU initiative onstrategy to protect and conserve threatened pollinators to comprehensively address this fundamental issue in a cross-cutting way;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for the full and effective implementation of the invasive alien species (IAS) Regulation; considers that in the management of IAS priorityby the Member States particular attention should be givendevoted to Natura 2000 sites, in addition to flood defences and water management, public safety and socioeconomic activities; welcomes the online platform, European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN), which facilitates access to data on alien species;
Amendment 59 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote better recognition of economic, recreational, social and cultural requirements and to take into account regional and local characteristics in compliance with Article 2 of the Birds Directive and Article 2.3 of the Habitats Directive, when implementing the measures pursuant to the Directives;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Highlights the need for the Nature Directives to be correctly and fully implemented to overcome the important gaps1a identified in the Fitness Check process and to resolve the sticking points2a which both Parliament as well as the Fitness Check identified. _________________ 1a Including the failure to effectively implement (for the last 25 years) the procedures foreseen in Article 19 of Directive 92/43/EEC. Council is allowed to adapt the Annexes to technical and scientific progress, after consulting our Parliament and the Economic and Social Committee. 2aEuropean Parliament resolution of 2 February 2016 on the mid-term review of the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy (2015/2137(INI))
Amendment 63 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Member States and local authorities to deploy game management units and agricultural and other nature associations in implementing IAS legislation in Natura 2000 area in order to achieve cost-efficient elimination of IAS;
Amendment 68 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights that the Fitness Check stresses the need to improve coherence with the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and underlines the worrying decline in species and habitats associated with agriculture; calls on the Commission to carry out an evaluation of the impact of the CAP on bcalls on the Commission to evaluate, and where necessary improve, the synergy between the CAP and the Biodiversity Strategy;
Amendment 75 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 15
15. Reaffirms its call toCalls on the Commission and to the Member States to ensure that the funds underfrom the CAP are redirected from subsidis, LIFE and Horizon 2020 contribute to the development of sustainable farming practivities associated with biodiversity decline to financing environmentally sustainable agricultural practices and maintainces, raw material-efficient agricultural innovation that is favourable to the climate and the environment and, ing connectedion therewith, the maintenance of biodiversity;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States furthermore, in cooperation with land owners and users, to investigate the possibility of 'green and blue services' (landscape, nature and water management) in return for payment on market-based terms;
Amendment 79 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that the coexistence between people and conflict species, such as large carnivores, can have negative impacts on parts of the agriculture sector and other socio-economic activities in certain areas or regions; calls on the Commission and the Member States to consider further measures to address these issues recognising the available flexibility within the Habitats Directive, and asks the Commission to strengthen the stakeholder involvement building on the dedicated stakeholder platforms that have been set up;
Amendment 86 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, in relation to large carnivores, to support fundamental and field research into taxonomic issues, such as the impact of hybridisation1 a, and associated conservation and management measures; _________________ 1a Randi E, Hulva P, Fabbri E, Galaverni M, Galov A, et al. (2014) Multilocus Detection of Wolf x Dog Hybridization in Italy, and Guidelines for Marker Selection.PLOS ONE 9(1):e86409. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0086 409;Original (NL) Hindrikson M, Männil P, Ozolins J, Krzywinski A, Saarma U (2012) Bucking the Trend in Wolf-Dog Hybridization:Original (NL) First Evidence from Europe of Hybridization between Female Dogs and Male Wolves.PLOS ONE 7(10):e46465. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0046 465
Amendment 88 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Calls on the Commission to support measures such as training for farmers regarding the protection of livestock against large carnivores and sharing best practices on livestock protection across Member States;
Amendment 89 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Calls on the European Commission to consider especially adaptive harvest management as a best practice tool to sustainably manage sufficiently abundant and conserve declining waterbird populations within the EU;
Amendment 94 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the inclusion of new financial mechanisms for biodiversity conservation in the next MFF; calls foron the Commission to ensure futureinvestigate the future application both of financial instruments for agriculture, rural and regional development containand of dedicated envelopes for biodiversity and co-management of the Natura 2000 network, which are co-managed by national and regional environmental authorities and land owners and users;
Amendment 97 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Calls on the Commission to promote and propose means for the funding and the development of transboundary management plans for large carnivore species and calls also for a detailed examination of the role of large carnivores and the possible introduction of adjustment measures to ensure that biodiversity, the agricultural landscape and the centuries-old practice of letting stock graze in mountain regions are maintained;
Amendment 99 #
Amendment 100 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 25
Amendment 103 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Welcomes the pledge in the action plan to improve the connectivity of Natura 2000 areas by means of guidance and guidelines, particularly in a cross-border context;
Amendment 105 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 26
Amendment 30 #
2017/2705(RSP)
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes that the EIR covers the majority of thematic objectives of the 7th Environmental Action Programme (7th EAP); however regrets that important areas such as climate change, chemicals, certain waste disposal operations1a with a potential impact on soil, water and public health2a and industrial emissions have not been covered and calls on the Commission to ensure that they are included in future versions;
Amendment 32 #
2017/2705(RSP)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Regrets also the failure to address key issues such as hormone and medicine residues in waste water, surface water and groundwater and their effects on drinking water, human health, biodiversity and the (aquatic) environment and calls on the Commission to ensure that they are included in future versions;
Amendment 64 #
2017/2705(RSP)
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission, the competent authorities in the Member States and relevant stakeholder to fully engage in the EIR without delay. Stresses the important role of regional and local authorities; calls on Member States to fully involve them to further engage in the IMPEL network and to promote involvement of local and regional experts in order to better facilitatimprove the sharing of data, knowledge and best practices as a matter of urgency;
Amendment 36 #
2017/2576(RSP)
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen work with communities and vulnerable people through multi-sectoral cooperation, with the inclusion of non-governmental organizations, especially local civil society institutions, as well as the provision of services to vulnerable and affected populations;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2576(RSP)
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate full access to innovative treatments also, particularly including post-exposure prophylaxis for the most vulnerable groups and to work on, thus also doing more to combatting the social stigma associated with HIV infection and unscientific popular myths about it;
Amendment 51 #
2017/2576(RSP)
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that in the EU/EEA, sexual intercourse is still the main reported HIV transmission mode, followed by drug use injection, and highlights the vulnerability of women and children - both born and unborn - to the infection;
Amendment 72 #
2017/2576(RSP)
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission and the Council to play a strong political role in ensuring that the link between Anti- Microbial Resistance (AMR) and MDR- TB is reflected in the outcome of the July 2017 G20 Summit in Germany as well as in the new EU Action Plan on AMR that is set to be published in 2017, which must be published as soon as possible;
Amendment 74 #
2017/2576(RSP)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to conduct research into the relationship between migration from particular third countries and tuberculosis in the European Union and to take account of this aspect in their policies;
Amendment 75 #
2017/2576(RSP)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Urges the Commission and Member States, in addition to X-ray screening of migrants upon arrival if they come from highly endemic areas, to take other measures such as individual screening for latent tuberculosis infection, in order to prevent the spread of TB among asylum-seekers and at reception locations in the Union;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2284(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14
Citation 14
Amendment 19 #
2017/2284(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 24
Citation 24
Amendment 110 #
2017/2284(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Deplores the fact that the Commission has so far refused to submit by the end of 2018, in accordance with Parliament’s resolution of 8 February 2017 on low-risk pesticides of biological origin, a specific legislative proposal to amend Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, independently of the general revision in connection with the REFIT initiative, with a view to introducing a fast-track evaluation, authorisation and registration procedure for those low-risk biological pesticides;
Amendment 133 #
2017/2284(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is deeply concerned at the gradual depletion of biodiversity in Europe and at the particularly disconcerting demise of winged insects, as evidenced by th which seems to be findings ofcated by a recent scientific study26that the population of flying insect which concluded that the biomass of flying insects in 63 nature conservation areas in Germany hasd plummeted by more than 75 % in the past 27 years; considnotes, howevers, that this collapse must be linked to the use of pesticides and further underlines the need for Europe to switch to a more sustainable pesticide use and increase the number of non-chemical alternatives for farmerse study itself did not identify any significant causal link between this decline and any pesticide use; stresses, nevertheless, that Europe is bound to operate in accordance with the principles and rules of integrated pest management; _________________ 26 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id= 10.1371/journal.pone.0185809
Amendment 145 #
2017/2284(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises the fundamental importance of biodiversity and robust ecosystems, most notably bees and other pollinating insects, forwhich are essential in order to ensuringe a healthy and sustainable agricultural sector and the food supply without which humanity cannot survive;
Amendment 147 #
2017/2284(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 211 #
2017/2284(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take all the requisite measures to promote low-risk pesticides and to prioritise non-chemical options and methods which cause the least harm to health and nature;
Amendment 222 #
2017/2284(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Urges the Commission to submit by the end of 2018, in accordance with Parliament’s resolution of 8 February 2017 on low-risk pesticides of biological origin, a specific legislative proposal to amend Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, independently of the general revision in connection with the REFIT initiative, with a view to introducing a fast-track evaluation, authorisation and registration procedure for low-risk biological pesticides;
Amendment 250 #
2017/2284(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 13 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
– having regard to the ECDC report 2016 on AMR surveillance in Europe,
Amendment 42 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are often due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria; whereas the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) estimates that approximately 4 million patients acquire a HAI each year in the EU and that approximatelyt least 37 000 deaths result directly from these infections; whereas there is a possibility that the number of deaths could be even higher than this; whereas the previously submitted figure of 25 000 deaths in the Union proved to be a serious underestimate;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for further research and development into new antimicrobials and encourages alternatives to be investigated, including the development of more sustainable farming systems based on less intensive farming models;
Amendment 88 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Deplores the fact, in this context, that the Commission did not propose a strategic approach to the pollution of water with pharmaceuticals sooner, as required by Directive 2013/39/EU1 a; urges the Commission and Member States therefore, without delay, to draw up a European strategy for tackling drug residues in water and the environment, devoting sufficient attention to monitoring, data collection and better analysis of the impact of AMR on water resources and the aquatic ecosystem; draws attention to the usefulness of an integrated chain approach to drug residues and antimicrobial resistance in the environment2 a; _________________ 1a Article 8c. 2a As formulated in the Netherlands by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Works, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), the water industry and water boards.
Amendment 90 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes that the European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) observes that immunisation by means of vaccination is a cost-effective health intervention in efforts to combat AMR1 a and that, in the Action Plan, the Commission announces incentives to promote the use of diagnostics, antimicrobial alternatives and vaccines2 a, but that relatively higher costs of diagnosis, antimicrobial alternatives and vaccination as compared with conventional antibiotics are an obstacle to raising the vaccination rate, as the Action Plan aims to do3 a; underlines that various Member States already regard vaccination as an important policy measure, both to prevent outbreaks of animal diseases across borders and to restrict further risks of contagion for the European agricultural market, and have introduced it; _________________ 1a European Commission (29 June 2017), A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), p. 10. 2a Ibid., p. 12. 3a Ibid., p. 15.
Amendment 94 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Member States to take further steps to raise the vaccination rate in the industry and thus tackle these diseases and antibiotic resistance cost- effectively; calls on the Commission and Member States — including in the context of the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy — to bring about more synergies and, in accordance with the findings set out in the Commission’s One Health Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), to provide financial rewards, incentives and support for livestock farmers who can demonstrate that they have reduced their use of antibiotics and achieved a high vaccination rate of their animals;
Amendment 96 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Underlines the importance of exchanges of best practices between Member States and the coordination of such exchanges by the Commission; welcomes in this context the reduction of the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry in the Netherlands by 64.4% in the period 2009-2016 and the stated national ambition to further reduce it by 2020; calls on the Commission and Member States to apply this example of public- private cooperation between public authorities, industries, scientists and veterinary surgeons in other parts of the Union as well;
Amendment 98 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Draws attention furthermore to recent scientific research results (February 2018) which show that ESBLs (Extended Spectrum Bèta-Lactamases) are transferred to people from livestock farming and meat consumption only to a limited extent and that the transmission of ESBLs mainly occurs from person to person1 a; _________________ 1a Mevius, D. et al. (2018). Rapport ESBL-Attributieanalyse(ESBLAT). Op zoek naar de bronnen van antibioticaresistentie bij de mens. http://www.1health4food.nl/esblat (Wageningen University, Utrecht University, RIVM)
Amendment 99 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Calls on the Commission and Member States, on account of this recent research1 a, to take care and maintain a sense of proportion in adopting measures, and to carefully assess and classify 'antibiotics' and 'antimicrobial resistance' in all relevant legislation in order to avoid unnecessarily restricting the availability of remedies to combat certain protozoa, such as coccidia, in European livestock farming and thus unintentionally causing an increase in the risks of contamination of human beings with dangerous bacteria such as salmonella and microbes from food; _________________ 1a Mevius, D. et al. (2018). Rapport ESBL-Attributieanalyse(ESBLAT). Identify the sources of antibiotic resistance in humans. http://www.1health4food.nl/esblat
Amendment 103 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines the importance of exchanges of best practices between Member States and the coordination of such exchanges by the Commission; welcomes in this context the reduction of the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry in the Netherlands by 64.4% in the period 2009-2016 and the stated ambition to further reduce it by 2020; calls on the Commission to recommend this example of public-private cooperation between public authorities, industries, scientists and veterinary surgeons in other parts of the Union as well;
Amendment 107 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Draws attention to the latest research (February 2018) demonstrating that ESBLs (Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases) are transferred to people only to a limited extent as a result of livestock farming or eating meat, mainly being transferred from person to person1 a; _________________ 1a Mevius, D. et al. (2018). Rapport ESBL-Attributieanalyse (ESBLAT). Op zoek naar de bronnen van antibioticaresistentie bij de mens. http://www.1health4food.nl/esblat
Amendment 109 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Calls on the Commission and Member States, in view of this recent research, to take care and maintain a sense of proportion in adopting measures, and to carefully assess and classify 'antibiotics' and 'antimicrobial resistance' in order to avoid unnecessarily restricting the availability of products to combat certain protozoa, such as coccidia, in European livestock farming;
Amendment 113 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission in cooperation with the Member States to launch an EU-wide information campaign for consumers and businesses on aquaculture in general and in particular the differences between the stringent and comprehensive standards on the European market and the standards applicable to imported products in third countries, with particular emphasis on the problems caused for food safety and public health by the introduction into the Union of particularly resistant micro- organisms and antimicrobial resistance (AMR);
Amendment 120 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the need to changeat, in their business culture employed bymodels, veterinary medicine producers, which encourages the use and overuse of certain medicines in order to generate profits should take into account the threats posed by AMR; stresses the need for more research and further innovation in the pharmaceutical sector;
Amendment 129 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in food-producing animals has been banned in the EU since 2006; calls onurges the Commission to enforce this ban as a impose that prohibition as a strict preconditionality to for all foods importsed from third countries throughunder Free Trade Agreements with a view to ensuring a level playing field and in order not to leave any loopholes in the implementation of the Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance;
Amendment 162 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Commission and Member States to submit regular and accurate reports on the number of confirmed cases of AMR in humans, as well as correct and up-to-date AMR mortality statistics;
Amendment 223 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 240 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recognises the positive role of veterinary medicines in improving animal welfare; stresses, at the same time, other ways in which animal welfare and animal health can be promoted in practice, such as with regard to their housing, taking into account the impact on cost and a level playing field;
Amendment 260 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses that the European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) observes that immunisation by means of vaccination is a cost-effective health intervention in efforts to combat AMR1 a1 a and that, in the Action Plan, the Commission announces incentives to promote the use of diagnostics, antimicrobial alternatives and vaccines2 a2 a, but that relatively higher costs of diagnosis, antimicrobial alternatives and vaccination as compared with conventional antibiotics are an obstacle to raising the vaccination rate, as the Action Plan aims to do3 a; underlines that various Member States already regard vaccination as an important policy measure both to prevent outbreaks of animal diseases across borders and to restrict further risks of contagion for the European agricultural market and have introduced it; _________________ 1a European Commission (29 June 2017), A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), p. 10. 2a Ibid., p. 12. 3a Ibid., p. 15.
Amendment 266 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Calls on the Member States to take further steps to raise the vaccination rate in human and veterinary health care and thus tackle diseases and antibiotic resistance cost-effectively; calls on the Commission and Member States — including in the context of the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy — to bring about more synergies and, in accordance with the findings set out in its One Health Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), to provide effective financial incentives and support for livestock farmers who can demonstrate that they have significantly reduced the use of antibiotics and achieved a high vaccination rate of their animals or livestock;
Amendment 281 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses the need for more information for consumers and patients on handling pharmaceutical residues and medical waste intelligently;
Amendment 303 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Points out in this connection that a thorough ex-ante assessment of the social costs of an ‘end of pipe’ approach is necessary;
Amendment 306 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to encourage the development of sustainable medicinal products with a low impact on the environment and water and to encourage further innovation in the pharmaceutical industry in this regard;
Amendment 416 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Notes that AMR is of serious concern in many poverty-related and neglected diseases (PRNDs), including HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis (TB); highlights that about 29 % of deaths caused by AMR are due to drug-resistant TB, and calls on the Commission and the Member States, as a matter of urgency, to increase their support to research forinto and application of health tools to address PRNDs affected by AMR;
Amendment 428 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission to advocate EU standards and measures for tackling AMR in trade agreements; notes that the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in food-producing animals has already been banned in the European Union since 2006; demands that the Commission impose that prohibition as a precondition for all foods imported from third countries under Free Trade Agreements with a view to ensuring a level playing field for European livestock farming and aquaculture and in order not to leave any loopholes in the implementation of the approach to antimicrobial resistance;
Amendment 442 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to take stronger measures against the sale of large consignments of antimicrobials, in particular critical human antibiotics, at dumping prices;
Amendment 27 #
2017/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines the importance of regional projects to process residual waste that is entirely non-recyclable for the purpose of producing sustainable second- generation biofuels, after careful separation or separate collection in line with the waste hierarchy;
Amendment 45 #
2017/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Expresses its support for regional projects for innovative manure treatment and closure of the animal mineral cycle that help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and nitrate leaching and contribute to the production of green bioenergy;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2211(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to promote synergies between regional projects for the circular economy in the field of organic fertilisers, such as high-grade mineral concentrates from manure treatment, and European legislative frameworks, inter alia by authorising mineral concentrates as green alternatives to chemical fertiliser, subject to the condition that they have a sufficiently high availability coefficient and thus help to improve the quality of groundwater and surface water; urges the Commission and Member States to put an end to legal discrimination against sustainable organic fertilisers based on animal manure as compared to conventional mineral fertiliser and to amend European legislation and definitions to this end;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2193(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that an ambitious, balanced and comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) which respects vulnerable sectors of European agriculture, such as dairy and sheep and goat meat, veal, sugar and lamb can be of mutual benefit, offering opportunities for European producers and advancing the EU’s position as a key player on the global market;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2193(INI)
2. Calls on the Commission to secure a level playing field, treating as sensitive those products for which direct competition would expose EU agricultural producers to excessive or unsustainable pressure, for instance by introducing transitional periods or appropriate quotas, including for the dairy sector, or by not making any commitments in the most sensitive sectors such as the lamb and veal sectors; calls on the Commission to factor in respect for seasonal cycles of production in Europe, particularly for the lamb sector;
Amendment 104 #
2017/2193(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that all tariff quotas that may be allocated to New Zealand in the context of the Brexit negotiations will apply to a smaller EU market, and that careful account should be taken of this when considering the EU proposals;
Amendment 150 #
2017/2137(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47a. Reiterates the continuing problems regarding the voluntary pension fund and asks the Bureau and the Secretary- General to take action, in order to prevent its early exhaustion while avoiding any impact on the budget of the Parliament;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the fall in the error rate for rural development to 4,9 % from 6 % in 2015, and 6 % in 2014; recognises that rural problems require complex investment programmes, and that the error rate springs from the different objectives for addressing economic, rural infrastructure, environmental, and animal health challenges, contrasting with the EAGF rate of 1,7 %; believes also that rural development investments are a core part of the policy to be maintained alongside proven sound and beneficial risk management models; is concerned at falling employment in agriculture and believes that Pillar 2 investments are key for rural development and infrastructure; stresses that the method for calculating the error rate for CAP payments (in particular rural development programmes) can be improved by i.e. simplification and less bureaucracy as presented with the ELER Reset initiative.
Amendment 22 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that there is a significant difference in types and scale of error, and regrets that, even if the investment was effective, expenditure is still judged 100 % ineligible by the ECA in the event of public procurement errors; stresses therefore that further rationalisation in the error calculation method is desirable.; stresses that, for the purposes of error calculation, a distinction must be made between errors with financial implications and those without;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
Amendment 7 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the evaluation of the implementation of the Regulation revealed that the health and environmental protection objectives are not being achievedshowed its objectives to be relevant while identifying areas for improvement;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas there are concerns associated with the practical implementation of the establishedtwo-tier evaluation approach; whereas in particular there are major concerns associated with the incomplete harmonisation of data requirements and methodologies used in some scientific fieldduring evaluations of the products that may hinder the evaluation process and thus may lead to direct negative effects on public health and the environmentelays in the approval process;
Amendment 30 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the performance of national competent authorities was found to be a major factor influencing the evaluation of active substances; whereas there are substantial differences among Member States as regards available expertise and staff; whereas the Regulation and relevant supporting legal requirements are not uniformly implemented across Member States with relevant health and environment implications;
Amendment 38 #
2017/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that fewer and fewer active substances for plant protection purposes are available on the EU market; stresses that European farmers and horticulturalists need to have at their disposal a range of products for effective plant protection and pest management; stresses that green low-risk plant protection products (and the active substances in them) play a key role here;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that the application of integrated pest management is mandatory in the Union under Directive 2009/128/EC; considers that Member States and local authorities should place more emphasis on the sustainable use of pesticides, including low-risk plant protection alternatives;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the non-application of plant protection products in crop production can also lead to health consequences for example build-up of mycotoxins; whereas plant protection products play a role in food safety;
Amendment 55 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. Whereas a wide variety of safe and effective tools are needed to protect plant health;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I c (new)
Recital I c (new)
Ic. Whereas there has been no new active substances put forward for approval since May 31st 2016; whereas innovation and development of new products, particularly low-risk products, is important;
Amendment 57 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I d (new)
Recital I d (new)
Id. Whereas the availability of counterfeit pesticides on the market is of real concern; whereas counterfeit pesticides can be harmful to the environment and also damage the effectiveness of the Regulation;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the EU is the appropriate level at which regulatory action in the field of pesticides should continue to take place; notes that the EU plant protection products approval process is one of the most stringent in the world;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned by the fact that the Regulation has not been effectively implemented and that as a result its objectives are not being achieved in practicehas led to significant delays in the approval process;
Amendment 81 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Deplores the fact that fewer and fewer active substances for plant protection purposes are available on the EU market; stresses that European farmers and horticulturalists need to have at their disposal a range of products for effective plant protection and pest management; stresses that low-risk green plant protection products (and the active substances in them) play a key role here;
Amendment 88 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the objectives and instruments of the Regulation and its implementation are not inshould be line with EU policies in the fields of agriculture, food security, climate change, sustainable use of pesticides and maximum residue levels of pesticides in food and feed;
Amendment 97 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned by the steadily increasing use and identified cases of misuse of emergency authorisations granted under Article 53; notes that some member states use Article 53 significantly more than others; notes the Commission’s decision to mandate EFSA to investigate Member States' use of emergency authorisations in 2017 in light of the 2013 restrictions on the three neonicotinoids;
Amendment 112 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned that the incomplete harmonisation of data and testing requirements in some scientific fields may lead to direct negative effects on health, the environment and agricultural productionthe evaluation of products has not yet been fully implemented;
Amendment 114 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets the limited public availability of information on the evaluation and authorisation procedure, as well as the limited access to information; regrets that the level of transparency of the rapporteur Member States is low (acting in the framework of the approval procedure), suggests that accessibility and user friendliness of information at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) stage is problematiccould be improved, and that transparency at the risk management stage seems to be lacking and is also considered problematic by stakeholders; welcomes efforts by ECHA to increase transparency and user friendliness through its website and considers this could be a model employed in the future to improve transparency;
Amendment 121 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Highlights the importance of continuous training for users to ensure the proper and appropriate use of plant protection products; considers it fitting to distinguish between professional and amateur users; notes that plant protection products are used in private gardens, railways and public parks;
Amendment 130 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that the application of integrated pest management is mandatory in the Union under Directive 2009/128/EC; considers that Member States and local authorities should place more emphasis on the sustainable use of pesticides, including alternative low-risk plant protection products;
Amendment 133 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Reiterates that on 15 February 1 a 2017 Parliament demanded that the Commission should , by the end of 2018, submit a specific legislative proposal to amend Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, separately from the general revision under the REFIT initiative, in order to introduce an accelerated (fast- track) procedure for the evaluation, authorisation and registration of low-risk green plant protection products; _________________ 1a European Parliament resolution of 15 February 2017 on low-risk pesticides of biological origin (2016/2903 (RSP)).
Amendment 135 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Welcomes the adoption of Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1432 of 7 August 2017 amending Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market as regards the criteria for the approval of low-risk active substances; deplores, however, the fact that the Commission has still not submitted a specific legislative proposal amending Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 in order, separately from the general revision in connection with the REFIT initiative, to establish a fast-track evaluation, authorisation and registration process for low-risk plant protection products of biological origin;
Amendment 142 #
2017/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Reiterates and underlines that on 15 February 20171 a Parliament asked the Commission, by the end of 2018, to submit a specific legislative proposal to amend Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, over and above the general revision under the REFIT initiatve, in order to introduce an accelerated procedure for the evaluation, authorisation and registration of biological low-risk plant protection products; _________________ 1a European Parliament resolution of 15 February 2017 on low-risk pesticides of biological origin (2016/2903(RSP))
Amendment 145 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. 13. Welcomes the concept of the zonal system and its aim to facilitate the efficient authorisation of plant protection products; considers the mutual recognition procedure as vital for sharing the work load and to encourage compliance with deadlines;
Amendment 147 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Regrets the lack of trust between Member States in the zonal system leading to significant delays in the approval process; calls on the Commission to improve the functioning of the zonal system.
Amendment 159 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. CThe purpose of this Regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of both human and animal health and the environment and at the same time to safeguard the competitiveness of Community agriculture; calls on the Commission and the Member States to acknowledge that plant health and environmental protection objectives should take priority over the objective of improving plant protection; plays an important role in meeting our health and environmental protection objectives;
Amendment 165 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on industry to provide all data and scientific studies in a uniform electronic and machine readable format to the Rapporteur Member States and the EU agencies; calls on the Commission to develop a harmonised model for data inputs to facilitate easier data exchange between member states at all stages of the process; acknowledges that this data must be handled within the parameters of EU data protection and intellectual property laws;
Amendment 204 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to limitconsider how to address concerns regarding the use of the confirmatory data procedure and notes that complete dossiers are important for active substance approvals;
Amendment 225 #
2017/2128(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls for an awareness campaign on the availability of counterfeit pesticides on the market and the damage they pose to the effective implementation of the Regulation, urges action to combat their use;
Amendment 74 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges Member States to strongly promote a greater degree of structure and association in the fishing sector;
Amendment 130 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the Commission and Member States to include the gender approach in fisheries policies so that the significant role played by women in the EU fishing sector becomes more visible and so as to enhance their position;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
- having regard to the Communication of 29 June 2017 from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on a European ‘One Health’ Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance (AMR),
Amendment 7 #
2017/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the EU needs to increase its production in the aquaculture sector, while taking quality, sustainability, food safety, animal and human health and environmental aspects into account and being a role model in this regard;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the examples of good cooperation on the basis of voluntary agreements and other agreements between conservationists and the sector; welcomes the examples of contributions by aquaculture to the maintenance of good water quality and aquatic ecosystem services;
Amendment 55 #
2017/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Draws attention to the Communication of 29 June 2017 from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on a European ‘One Health’ Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance (AMR);
Amendment 57 #
2017/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses that the European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) observes that immunisation through vaccination is a cost-effective public health intervention in efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance1a, which likewise applies to aquaculture; _________________ 1a European Commission (29, June 2017), A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), p. 10.
Amendment 58 #
2017/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Observes that the relatively higher costs of diagnosis, antimicrobial alternatives and vaccination in comparison with widely used antibiotics are regrettably an obstacle to achieving greater use and a higher rate of vaccination, as aspired to by the Action Plan1a; welcomes the fact that in the Action Plan the Commission announces incentives to increase the uptake of diagnostics, antimicrobial alternatives and vaccines2a; _________________ 1a A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), p. 15. 2a Ibid., p. 12.
Amendment 60 #
2017/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Stresses the importance of correct and reasonable implementation of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species (IAS) in order to protect both the aquaculture sector and native species and ecosystems;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls foron the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, to launch an EU-wide information campaign for consumers and businesses on aquaculture in general and in particular on the differences between the highstringent and comprehensive standards on the European market and the ones requstandards applicable to imported products in thired of imported goodscountries, with particular emphasis on the problems caused for food safety and public health by the introduction into the Union of particularly resistant micro- organisms and antimicrobial resistance (AMR);
Amendment 76 #
2017/2118(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Believes that the Commission and Member States should devise practical incentives and measures, including improved implementation of or, if required, amendments to, Directive 2006/88/EC, to increase the use of vaccines in aquaculture and thereby to prevent, control and eradicate diseases and antibiotic resistance in aquatic animals cost-effectively and maximise the survival, growth and production efficiency of aquatic animals;
Amendment 82 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas additionally, there is not always coherence among EU trade, social and environmental policies: for example, the EU grants Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP and GSP+) status to vulnerable developing countries, aiming at allowing them to pay fewer or no duties on exports to the EU, giving them vital access to the EU market and contributing to their growth; whereas, at the same time, some of these countries, for example some Asian countries, produce farmed fish with low environmental, animal welfare, health and social standards;
Amendment 104 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R a (new)
Recital R a (new)
Ra. whereas the European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) observes that immunisation through vaccination is a cost-effective public health intervention in efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance1 a, which likewise applies to aquaculture; _________________ 1a European Commission (29 June 2017), A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), p. 10.
Amendment 181 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Believes that the EU needs to increase its production in the aquaculture sector, while taking quality, sustainability, food safety, animal and human health and environmental aspects into account and being a role model in this regard;
Amendment 247 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Welcomes the industry best practices and examples of good cooperation on the basis of voluntary agreements and other agreements between conservationists and the industry, including in Natura 2000 areas; welcomes the many examples of contributions by aquaculture to the maintenance of good water quality; recognises the aquatic ecosystem services delivered by the industry and calls for incentives to strengthen them; stresses that the introduction of further legal complications affecting aquaculture is undesirable from the point of view of sustainability and socio-economic development;
Amendment 257 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that stricter EU legislation on imports is needed in order to guarantee that they comply with the same environmental and food safety standards as EU products; deplores the fact that there is still no level playing field here, and that dangerous distortions of competition are a serious problem;
Amendment 295 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Observes that the relatively higher costs of diagnosis, antimicrobial alternatives and vaccination in comparison with widely used antibiotics are regrettably an obstacle to achieving greater use and a higher rate of vaccination, as aspired to by the Action Plan1 a; welcomes the fact that in the Action Plan the Commission announces incentives to increase the uptake of diagnostics, antimicrobial alternatives and vaccines2 a; _________________ 1a A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), p. 15. 2a Ibid., p. 12.
Amendment 297 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Believes that the Commission and Member States should devise practical incentives and measures, including improved implementation of or, if required, amendments to, Directive 2006/88/EC, to promote an integrated chain approach to AMR and increase the use of antimicrobial alternatives, diagnostics and vaccines in aquaculture and thereby to promote prevention, control and eradication of diseases and antibiotic resistance in aquatic animals cost-effectively and maximise the survival, growth and production efficiency of aquatic animals;
Amendment 310 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls on the Commission in cooperation with the Member States to launch an EU-wide information campaign for consumers and businesses on aquaculture in general and in particular the differences between the stringent and comprehensive standards on the European market and the standards applicable to imported products in third countries, with particular emphasis on the problems caused for food safety and public health by the introduction into the Union of particularly resistant micro- organisms and antimicrobial resistance (AMR);
Amendment 319 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls on the Commission to support research into and the fight against the ostreid herpesvirus;
Amendment 320 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 b (new)
Paragraph 33 b (new)
33b. Is concerned about the impact of some invasive alien species on European aquaculture; stresses the importance of scientifically based, effective and proportionate implementation of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species (IAS) in order to protect both European aquaculture and native species and ecosystems; calls on the Commission and Member States to support research and innovation with a view to combating the most problematic IAS;
Amendment 321 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 c (new)
Paragraph 33 c (new)
33c. Urges the Commission and Member States to support the fight against the Japanese oyster borer;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 15 November 2017 on an Action Plan for nature, people and the economy,
Amendment 4 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
- having regard to the Council conclusions of 19 June 2017 on the EU Action Plan for nature, people and the economy,
Amendment 5 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 c (new)
Citation 4 c (new)
- having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 29 June 2017 on a European ‘One Health’ Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance (AMR),
Amendment 104 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas recent outbreaks of animal diseases have shown that an outbreak in one Member State can constitute a threat to the entire European agricultural market; whereas adequate interventions are necessary to prevent cross-border outbreaks of animal diseases and reduce the impact of antibiotic resistance;
Amendment 106 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N b (new)
Recital N b (new)
Nb. whereas the European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) observes that immunisation through vaccination is a cost-effective public health intervention in efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance1 a; _________________ 1aEuropean Commission (29, June 2017), A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), p. 10.
Amendment 107 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N c (new)
Recital N c (new)
Nc. whereas in the Action Plan the $c announces provide incentives to increase the uptake of diagnostics, antimicrobial alternatives and vaccines1 a; _________________ 1aEuropean Commission (29, June 2017), A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), p. 10.
Amendment 108 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N d (new)
Recital N d (new)
Nd. whereas the relatively higher costs of diagnosis, antimicrobial alternatives and vaccination in comparison with widely used antibiotics are an obstacle to achieving a higher rate of vaccination, as aspired to by the Action Plan1 a; _________________ 1a A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), p. 15.
Amendment 109 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N e (new)
Recital N e (new)
Amendment 210 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes it necessary to offer greater support to young peoplefarmers and new entrants, via both direct aid and rural development policy, givenas the high average age of workers in the livestock-raising sectors, exceeding even that in other agricultural professions, is among the key challenges in keeping rural areas alive and maintaining food security in the Union;
Amendment 311 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges the Commission and the Member States to consider harmonising tolerance levels when punishing livestock farmers for inadvertent errors in the application of the electronic identification system, subject to the strict condition that this must not lead to acceptance of a higher error rate than for preventive animal health care and is justified in the light of the One Health approach; recognises the importance of a united approach and improving preventive animal health care in the Union;
Amendment 324 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Member States to take steps to increase vaccination coverage in the sector and thus combat infectious diseases among sheep and goats as well as antimicrobial resistance cost-effectively;
Amendment 328 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls on the Commission, in the context of the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy, in line with the announcement in the European ‘One Health’ Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), to provide incentives and support for sheep and goat farmers who can demonstrate that they have attained high vaccination coverage among their animals;
Amendment 330 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Calls on the Commission to facilitate the use of immunoprecise vaccines as a first measure to combat possible disease outbreaks in the sector;
Amendment 351 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Invites the Commission and Member States to consider rural development measures to protect herds from attack from large predators and look into reviewing the Habitats Directive, with the aim of controlling the spread of predatorthese animals in certain grazing areas;
Amendment 353 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to take practical measures to tackle conflicts that have arisen between large predators, particularly wolves, and traditional grazing of sheep and goats, inter alia by means of adequate compensation for losses, and in so doing to incorporate more clearly into national and local policy the flexibility already provided for by the Habitats Directive and stressed by the Council1 a and Parliament2 a; calls on the Commission and Member States to step up cross- border cooperation between authorities, farmers and conservationists with regard to large predators as a matter of urgency; _________________ 1a Council Conclusions of 19 June 2017 on the EU Action Plan for nature, people and the economy. http://www.consilium.europa.eu/nl/press/p ress-releases/2017/06/19/conclusions-eu- action-plan-nature/pdf 2a European Parliament resolution of 15 November 2017 on an Action Plan for nature, people and the economy. (2017/2819(RSP))
Amendment 369 #
2017/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Reminds the Commission and Member States, inter alia because sheep and goat farmers engage in agricultural nature conservation in protected habitats and designated special protection areas, of the recommendations of the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention of 5 December 20141 a concerning the growing problem of hybridisation between wolves and dogs; reiterates the call of the Standing Committee to the Commission and the Member States to adopt action plans and measures to implement these recommendations, with a view to safeguarding traditional grazing and promoting co-existence between grazing livestock and protected large predators; _________________ 1a Standing Committee of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, Recommendation No. 173 (2014) on hybridisation between wild grey lone-actors (Canis lupus) and domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris).
Amendment 14 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas because of the outbreak of the BSE crisis a European ban was rightly imposed on the use of animal meal in feed (Regulation (EC) No 999/2001) but this has had the effect of sharply increasing imports of soya from Latin America;
Amendment 69 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the nitrogen needed to feed plants and manufacture vegetable proteins is today mainly, with the exception of leguminous crops, which fix nitrogen from the air, can be provided, up to a statutory limit, by animal manure, and above that limit must be provided by synthetic nitrogenous fertilisers, which are costly to produce and generate pollution of both water and air;
Amendment 74 #
2017/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the CAP has a decisive impact on farmers’ decisions to grow protein crops and should therefore be used to its full potential in the context of European environmental standards and European sustainability goals;
Amendment 82 #
2017/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that once it has been in force for a few years, useful lessons should be learnt from the recent ban on the use of pesticides in ecological focus areas, and also notes the unattractive conditions created for the cultivation of protein crops in Europe as a result of the introduction of the ban;
Amendment 87 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the interest of farmers in nitrogen-fixing and protein-rich crops has increased significantly because in that way they can meet requirements under the greening policy, and whereas this interest will encourage plant breeders to resume or increase their activities related to these crops;
Amendment 123 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that legislation on animal sources of protein is out of date and should be optimised in accordance with the circular economy and Parliament’s resolution on an initiative to reduce food waste effectively1 a and that, in addition to promoting production of traditional protein crops, more scope should be allowed for alternative protein sources, such as insects and algae; _________________ 1a European Parliament resolution of 16 May 2017 on initiative on resource efficiency: reducing food waste, improving food safety (2016/2223(INI)), in particular par. 33, 34, 38, 39.
Amendment 134 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recommends focusing on all protein resources and thus on, such as insects, animal meal and algae and also crops used both in human food and in farm animal feed;
Amendment 139 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that the EU’s earlier protein strategy, under the second CAP pillar, was not taken up by farmers, as protein crops were financially unattractive compared with other crops;
Amendment 144 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Points out that protein crops, as well as being a source of protein, also benefit soil and biodiversity;
Amendment 159 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers it necessary to look in particular at the potential of leguminous crops, whether grain or forage legumes, as this family of plants presents many agricultural, economic and environmental benefits (being the only one to fix nitrogen from the air); stresses that leguminous crops leave behind a good soil structure for the next crop thanks to their legacy of nitrogen, which can increase yields by between 10 and 20 %;
Amendment 170 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recommends supporting the cultivation of soya, in Europe by making it profitable and competitive, as new varieties of whichsoya are currently opening up fresh possibilities, but notes that this should not overshadow interest in other grain protein crops (lupins, faba beans, peas, chickpeas, etc.);
Amendment 197 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages promoting the production of high-quality, GMO-free proteins by improving their traceability and labelling and making the cultivation of protein crops financially more attractive;
Amendment 218 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers it desirable to minimise harvest losses and increase nutritional value by improving harvesting and storage conditions (drying, wrapping, etc.) and by promoting efficient use of underused farmland so as to encourage plant protein production and research into synergies between biofuels, feed and increased European protein production;
Amendment 221 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers it desirable to minimise harvest losses and residual streams and increase nutritional value by improving harvesting and storage conditions (drying, wrapping, etc.) and exploiting them better;
Amendment 226 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes the view that in order to enhance protein production it is necessary tocan be enhanced by rotateing crops (over a minimum of three years) and increaseing mixing of varieties and crops in the pulse (clover/rape, triticale/peas etc.) and forage (leguminous grasses, meslins, etc.) production sectors;
Amendment 230 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for research work to begin on: selection of new varieties and species; crop mixing; improvement of the yields, protein contentincreasing tolerance of plant diseases, protein content, ensiling of crops, the germination biology of weeds as a function of weed control, feed conversion and digestibility of animal feed (sprouted seeds, etc.); and biostimulants;
Amendment 242 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recommends greater use of precision agriculture in order to adjust plant nitrogen supplements and animal feed rations as accurately as possible so as to limit wastage and some types of pollution, and also recommends making more use of mechanical weed control systems;
Amendment 265 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes the view that this plan calls for the mobilisation and coordination of several EU policies: the CAP, climate policy, research policy, the neighbourhood policy and trade policy;
Amendment 268 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers it important for the CAP to support protein crop cultivation by means of the voluntary coupled payment (which, if not restricted to crops and regions in difficulty, would give scope for more action) and the greening payment, and by means of the second pillar, particularly through agro-environmental measures on organic farming, investment quality, advice, training and of course innovation via the EIPNotes that the voluntary coupled payment for protein crops is part of the European protein strategy; believes, however, that transferring financial support schemes to the second pillar is an option that should be considered;
Amendment 269 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers it important for the CAP to support protein crop cultivation by means of the voluntary coupled payment (which, if not restricted to crops and regions in difficulty, would give scope for more action) and the greening payment, and by means of the second pillar, particularly through agro-environmental measures on organic farming, investment quality, advice, training and of course innovation via the EIP;
Amendment 319 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that it is necessary to secure our soya supplies by cooperating more closely with our neighbourhood, in particular with Ukraine, which has opted for Europe and which produces soya that could be brought into the EU via the Danube – breeding being among the areas to explore further – instead of importing supplies from overseas;
Amendment 325 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that it is necessary to secure our soya supplies by cooperating more closely with our neighbourhood, in particular with Ukraine, which has opted for Europe and which produces soya that could be brought into the EU via the Danube; observes that farmers in Ukraine are permitted to grow GMO soya;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the impact of climate change means that some migratory bird species (such as species from the Meropidae family) have recently been remaining permanently in Europe, where they are having a negative impact on bee communities;
Amendment 100 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas pronounced temperature variations in spring, as well as more frequent droughts caused by recent climate change, have led to the degradation of bee pastures or even their total disappearance;
Amendment 178 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AF a (new)
Recital AF a (new)
AFa. whereas beekeepers and farmers alike have an interest in maintaining the bee population, so that any potential conflicts between beekeeping and agriculture should be avoided by means of adequate communication;
Amendment 253 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to adopt recommendations in order to introduce a uniform, high-quality basic and vocational beekeeping education programme in the EU; calls on the Member States to introduce appropriate training programmes for beekeepers;
Amendment 280 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Feels that in cases where bee pastures disappear as a result of bad weather, funding should be authorised for feeding bees (sugar, sugar beet, inverted sugar syrup) through national beekeeping programmes;
Amendment 300 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to support applied research into the breeding of Varroa resistant honey bee-stocks possessing the behavioural trait of Varroa sensitive hygiene (VSH), in order to ensure optimal use of VSH knowledge and resources and to integrate and exchange materials, techniques and methods at an European scale and level;
Amendment 348 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. 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; calls on the European Parliament to follow this scientific assessment in its decision making process;
Amendment 353 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls for a review of the protected status of migratory bird species which cause damage to bee communities and which remain in Europe at times when they should not naturally be present on the continent;
Amendment 36 #
2017/2088(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that generational renewal is key to maintaining vibrant rural areas and family-run holdings across Europe that foster jobs and sustainable business activity; notes that this requires access to infrastructure and services, including healthcare, social services, education, transport and high- speed broadband;
Amendment 26 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of ensuring that in the future a European low- carbon transition is not geared solely to the interests of large corporations but is focused primarilyalso on the need for provision ofs of consumers, SMEs and public services;
Amendment 45 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises the importance of manure processing, bio-fermentation and nutrient enhancement for the farming economy and energy transition in the Union and Member States, for example through the production of green gas, electricity and heat, and the resulting energy savings, improvements in air and soil quality and reduction of emissions;
Amendment 64 #
2017/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for full European legal authorisation and integration of innovative, proven selective fishing techniques, which should be monitored in close cooperation with scientific establishments and without national protectionism;
Amendment 132 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Welcomes sustainable innovations by the fisheries sector as well as investments in, and the development and introduction of, selective catch techniques such as the pulse trawl;
Amendment 135 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Urges the Member States to make further efforts for the timely implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive in order to achieve good environmental status for marine waters for 2020, with a particular commitment to avoiding harm to the coastal and marine environment from marine litter, as well as to removing harmful subsidies and strengthening the global fight against marine litter and plastic;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 14 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the report of the High Level Group on Own Resources (HLGOR) put forward new proposals, including reforming the VAT own resource and the EU emissions trading system, a CO2 levy, transport taxation, electricity taxation and revenues deriving from the digital single market; emphasises that the introduction of new ORs could lead to greater policy coherence between the revenue and expenditure sides of the budget and stresses that, in spite of these proposals, the Member States’ contributions must remain a key own resource;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the EU needs a stable form of own resources and notes that punitive duties, for example, cannot therefore be foreseen as income and are not, for the same reason, suitable as predictable sources of income;
Amendment 32 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that these new types of ORs are essential to finance more recent Union prioritienew Union tasks such as migration, internal security and defence and to offset the expected loss in revenue of EUR 9 to 12 billion a year which could result from Brexit; notes also that new ORs are needed to avoid the potential spending cuts to the common agricultural policy (CAP) presented in the Commission’s ‘Reflection Paper on the Future of EU Finances’;
Amendment 60 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that an indirect boost to income is also possible through simplification of, and reducing red tape in, the common agricultural policy;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls for the funding which was allocated via the financial discipline mechanism in the agricultural sector but was not used to be made available in its entirety in the coming budgetary year as direct payments;
Amendment 22 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that the CAP primarily provides around 500 million European citizens with high-quality, affordable food every day; notes further that this costs each EU citizen only EUR 0.32 per day; stresses that the CAP, as the only fully integrated EU-level policy, contributes the highest European added value and that a nationally-financed agricultural policy would be considerably more expensive;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that Brexit, coupled with rapid climate change, could have a significant financial impact on agriculture; calls on the Commission to take into consideration the higher budgetary risk;
Amendment 57 #
2017/2009(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for farming to be developed by focusingwith the aid of better use of European funds such as the EFSI in order to focus on family holdings and exploiting the advantages of regional value chains more effectively and by creating sustainable jobs which help to improve the quality of soil, water and air;
Amendment 130 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) It is necessary to exclude from the scope of this Directive natural mineral waters and waters which are medicinal products, since these waters are respectively covered by Directive 2009/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council68 and Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council69. However, Directive 2009/54/EC deals with both natural mineral waters and spring waters, and only the former category should be exempted from the scope of this Directive. In accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 9(4) of Directive 2009/54/EC, spring waters should comply with the provisions of this Directive. In the case of water intended for human consumption from public water supply or private wells put into bottles or containers intended for sale or used in the commercial manufacture, preparation or treatment of food, the water should as a matter of principle continue to comply with the provisions of this Directive until the point of compliance (i.e. until the point of use, i.e. the tap), and should afterwards be considered as food, in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council70. _________________ 68 Directive 2009/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the exploitation and marketing of natural mineral waters (R;(recast) (OJ. L 164, 26.6.2009, p. 45). 69 Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ. L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67). 70 Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ. L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1).
Amendment 164 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Preventive safety planning and risk- based elements were only considered to a limited extent in Directive 98/83/EC. The first elements of a risk-based approach were already introduced in 2015 with Directive (EU) 2015/1787, which amended Directive 98/83/EC so as to allow Member States to derogate from the monitoring programmes they have established, provided credible risk assessments are performed, which may be based on the WHO’s Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality76. Those Guidelines, laying down the so-called "Water Safety Plan" approach, together with standard EN 15975-2 concerning security of drinking water supply, are internationally recognised principles on which the production, distribution, monitoring and analysis of parameters in water intended for human consumption are based. They should be maintained in this Directive. To ensure that those principles are not limited to monitoring aspects, to focus time and resources on risks that matter and on cost- effective source measures, and to avoid analyses and efforts on non-relevant issues, it is appropriate to introduce a complete risk-based approach, throughout the supply chain, from the abstraction area to distribution until the tap. That approach should consist of three components: first, an assessment by the Member State of the hazards associated with the abstraction area ("hazard assessment"), in line with the WHO’s Guidelines and Water Safety Plan Manual77; second, a possibility for the water supplier to adapt monitoring to the main risks ("supply risk assessment"); and third, an assessment by the Member State of the possible risks stemming from the domestic distribution systems (e.g. Legionella or lead) ("domestic distribution risk assessment"). Those assessments should be regularly reviewed, inter alia, in response to threats from climate-related extreme weather events, known changes of human activity in the abstraction area or in response to source-related incidents. The risk-based approach ensures a continuous exchange of information between competent authorities and, water suppliers and other stakeholders. _________________ 76 Guidelines for drinking water quality, Ffourth Eedition, World Health Organisation, 2011 http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_healt h/publications/2011/dwq_guidelines/en/ind ex.html 77 Water Safety Plan Manual: step-by-step risk management for drinking water suppliers, World Health Organisation, 2009, http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/75 141/1/9789241562638_eng.pdf
Amendment 194 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In the event of non-compliance with the standards imposed by this Directive the Member State concerned should immediately investigate the cause and ensure that the necessary remedial action is taken as soon as possible to restore the quality of the water. In cases where the water supply constitutes a potential danger to human health, the supply of such water should be prohibited or its use restricted. In addition, it is important to clarify thatn the event of failure to meet the minimum requirements for values relating to microbiological and chemical parameters should automatically be considered by Member States a, Member States should determine whether the exceedance of the values constitutes a potential dangerrisk to human health. In cases where remedial action is necessary to restore the quality of water intended for human consumption, in accordance with Article 191(2) of the Treaty, priority should be given to action which rectifies the problem at source.
Amendment 262 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. ‘water intended for human consumption’ shall mean all water either in its original state or after treatment, intended for drinking, cooking, food preparation, processing or production, or for other food purposes, or other domestic purposes in both public and private premises , including food businesses, regardless of its origin and whether it is supplied from a distribution network, from private wells, supplied from a tanker or, for spring waters, put in bottles .
Amendment 398 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
On the basis of the information collected under paragraphs 1 and 2 and gathered under Directive 2000/60/EC, Member States shall take the following measures in cooperation with water suppliers and other stakeholders, or ensure that those measures are taken by the water suppliers:
Amendment 432 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 444 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 449 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) take other measures, such as appropriate conditioning techniques, in cooperation with water suppliers, to change the nature or properties of the water before it is supplied so as to eliminate or reduce the risk of non-compliance with the parametric values after supply, if this is appropriate and reasonable in a supply zone, in addition to the measures referred to in points (a) and (b);
Amendment 460 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a Quality assurance of treatment, equipment and materials 1. Without prejudice to Annex I.3 of Regulation (EU) 305/2011, Member States shall take all measures necessary to ensure that materials used for the construction or maintenance of installations that are used for the abstraction, treatment or distribution of drinking water and come into contact with drinking water do not: (a) Directly or indirectly compromise the protection of human health provided for in this Directive, (b) Adversely affect the odour or taste of the water, (c) Leach substances into the drinking water at quantities larger than those determined in paragraph 2, (d) Enhance microbial growth, 2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, by <3 years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive>, delegated acts determining the minimum hygienic requirements to be respected by materials in contact with drinking water to protect human health in line with paragraph 1. These requirements shall comprise parameters and minimum parametric values covering at least the release of hazardous substances, enhancement of microbial growth and formation of odour and taste.
Amendment 483 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall automatically considerdecide, in the case of any failure to meet the minimum requirements for parametric values set out in Annex I, parts A and B, whether this failure is as a potential danger to human health.
Amendment 508 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Article 9 of Directive 2000/60/EC and the principle of proportionality, Member States shall take all necessary measures to improve access for all to water intended for human consumption and promote its use on their territory. This shall include all of the following measures inter alia:
Amendment 530 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) setting up and maintaining outdoors and or indoors equipment for free access to water intended for human consumption in public spaces; these measures must be adapted to local conditions such as climate and geography.
Amendment 561 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
On the basis of the information gathered under paragraph 1(a), Member States shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to ensure access to water intended for human consumption for vulnerable and marginalised groups.
Amendment 568 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Citizens of the European Union have a right to universal and affordable access to water for human consumption. This should be implemented in those situations and in such a way that it is technically, economically and ecologically sensible for water providers and communities.
Amendment 582 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall ensure that all persons supplied receive regularly and at least once a year, and in the most appropriate form (for instance on their invoice or by smart applications) without having to request it, the following information on:
Amendment 585 #
2017/0332(COD)
Amendment 593 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i
Amendment 597 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point i
Amendment 610 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iii
Amendment 616 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv
Amendment 631 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) treatment and distribution of water intended for human consumption;
Amendment 633 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 639 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 645 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Amendment 654 #
2017/0332(COD)
Amendment 658 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 689 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 739 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – part B – point 2 – table 1
Annex II – part B – point 2 – table 1
Table 1 Minimum frequency of sampling and analysis for compliance monitoring Volume (m3) of water distributed Minimum number of samples per year or produced each day within a supply zone ≤ 10 Microbiological Chemical parameters parameters (Group (Group B) A) < 10* >0 >0 ≥ 10 10a ≤ 100 4a 1 > 100 ≤ 1 000 12a 10a 1 > 1 000 ≤ 10 000 50b 12b 1 +3 +1 for each 1 000 m3/d for each 4 500 m3/d and and part thereof of part thereof of the total the total volume volume > 10 000 ≤ 100000 3 +1 for each 10 000 m3/d 365 > 100 000 365 and part thereof of the total volume > 100000 12 +1 for each 25 000 m3/d and part thereof of the total volume a: all samples are to be taken during times when the risk of treatment breakthrough of enteric pathogens is high. b: at least 10 samples are to be taken during times when the risk of treatment breakthrough of enteric pathogens is high. *: The Member State may leave it up to the competent supervisory authority to decide which parameters are to be investigated and how often. The key parameters must be examined at least once a year.
Amendment 770 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) the most recent monitoring results for parameters listed in Annex I, parts A and B, including frequency and location of sampling points, relevant to the area of interest to the person supplied, together with the parametric value set in accordance with Article 5. The monitoring results must not be older than:
Amendment 787 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 4
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 4
Amendment 823 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 6
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 6
Amendment 837 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Amendment 844 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Amendment 849 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c
Amendment 854 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Amendment 864 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point e
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point e
Amendment 872 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point g
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point g
Amendment 6 #
2017/0328(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Reiterates that this Regulation will apply from the date on which the Treaties cease to apply to the United Kingdom or from 30 March 2019, whichever is the earlier.
Amendment 7 #
2017/0328(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 14 #
2017/0328(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the fact that the new location of the EMA is in line with the preferences of its current staff members,1a thereby minimising the loss to the agency of valuable experience, knowledge and expertise;
Amendment 29 #
2017/0328(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the saving to the general budget of the Union resulting from the undertaking by the Dutch Government to shoulder, from January 2018, the additional costs relating to the double transfer of the seat of EMA, first to a temporary location in the Spark Building and then to the Vivaldi Building in Amsterdam;
Amendment 35 #
2017/0328(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the spirit of close cooperation shown by the Dutch Government in responding to the requests of the EEA administration to make the Vivaldi Building available by mid- November 2019 and the fact that EMA meetings can be organised centrally in a provisional location between April and November 2019, as well as the efforts being made by the Dutch authorities to ensure that the double transfer will not jeopardise the operational effectiveness, continuity and uninterrupted functioning of the EMA;
Amendment 44 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Prevention is of key importance for protection against disasters and requires further action. To that effect, Member States should share risk assessments on a regular basis as well as summaries of their disaster risk management planning in order to ensure an integrated approach to disaster management, linking risk prevention, preparedness and response actions. In addition, the Commission should be able to require Member States to provide specific prevention and preparedness plans in relation to specific disasters, notably with a view to maximising overall Union support to disaster risk management. Administrative burden should be reduced andIt is essential to reduce the administrative burden and to strengthen prevention policies strengthened, including by ensuring necessaryreinforcing links towith other key Union policies and instruments, notably the European Structural and Investment Funds as listed in recital 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/201313. _________________ 13 Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 ( OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 320).
Amendment 59 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The role of regional and local authorities in disaster prevention and management is of great importance and their response capacities need to be appropriately involved in the activities carried out under this Decision, in accordance with Member States' institutional and legal framework. These authorities can play an important preventive role and they are also the first to react in the aftermath of a disaster.
Amendment 71 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to strengthenTraining, research and innovation are essential aspects of cooperation in the civil protection field. The efficiency and effectiveness of training and exercises and enhance, the promotion of innovations and the dialogue and co-operation between Member States' national civil protection authorities and services it is necessary to establish a Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network that isshould be strengthened on the basedis onf existing structures.
Amendment 105 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) take action to improve the knowledge base on disaster risks and facilitate the dialogue, sharing of knowledge and cooperation, the results of scientific research and innovation, best practices and information, including among Member States that share common risks.
Amendment 116 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 – point a
Article 6 – point a
(a) develop risk assessments at national or appropriate sub-national level and make them available to the Commission by 22 December 2018 and every three years thereafter and, in this context, existing national information systems should be used;
Amendment 128 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – subparagraph 2
A summary of the relevant elements of the risk management planning shall be provided to the Commission, including information on the selected prevention and preparedness measures, by 31 January 2019 and every three years thereafter. In addition, the Commission may require Member States to provide specific prevention and preparedness plans, which shall cover both short- and long-term efforts. The Union shall duly consider the progress made by the Member States with respect to disaster prevention and preparedness as part of any future ex-ante conditionality mechanism under the European Structural and Investment Funds. In this context, the additional administrative burden at national and sub-national levels shall be kept as low as possible.
Amendment 131 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 – subparagraph 3
Article 6 – subparagraph 3
(e) The Commission may also establish specific consultation mechanisms to enhance appropriate prevention and preparedness planning and coordination among Member States prone to similar type disasters. In addition, the Member States concerned should also be given the opportunity to initiate such a consultation.
Amendment 140 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. On the basis of identified risks, the Commission shallrisks and needs identified on the ground, the Commission shall, in cooperation with the competent authorities of Member States, define the types and the number of key response capacities required for the European Civil Protection Pool ("capacity goals"). The Commission shall monitor progress towards the capacity goals and remaining gaps and shall encourage Member States to address such gaps. The Commission may support Member States in accordance with Article 20, point (i) of Article 21(1) and Article 21(2).
Amendment 148 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
7. Response capacities that Member States make available for the European Civil Protection Pool shall be available for response operations under the Union Mechanism following a request for assistance through the ERCC, unless Member States are faced with an exceptional situation substantially affecting the discharge of national tasks or a technical and personal need exists.
Amendment 152 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
In the event of deployment of such response they shall remain under the command and control of the Member States making them available and may be withdrawn when Member States are faced with an exceptional situation substantially affecting the discharge of national tasks preventing themprevented from keeping those response capacities available. In such cases, the Commission shall be consultinformed.
Amendment 156 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12
Article 12
Amendment 223 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) for the average emissions of the new passenger car fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 1520% reduction of the average of the specific emissions targets in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.1 of Part A of Annex I;
Amendment 233 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) for the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 1520% reduction of the average of the specific emissions targets in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.1 of Part B of Annex I;
Amendment 248 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) for the average emissions of the new passenger car fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 340% reduction of the average of the specific emissions targets in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.2 of Part A of Annex I;
Amendment 264 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) for the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet- wide target equal to a 340% reduction of the average of the specific emissions targets in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.2 of Part B of Annex I.
Amendment 340 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Amendment 391 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall assess, by 2024, the feasibility of a real-world CO2 emissions test to ensure the representativeness referred to in paragraph 1 and measure compliance. If the feasibility of such a test is proven, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 in order to supplement this Regulation with a real-world CO2 emissions test.
Amendment 141 #
2017/0111(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall review the VECTO test procedure, without undue delay, to include all heavy goods vehicle categories, hybrid and zero emission powertrains and trailers and report all the relevant data.
Amendment 3 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the Action Plan against the rising threats from Antimicrobial Resistance (COM (2011) 748) and the upcoming Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Action Plan of the European Commission to be launched in 2017;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Recital A
Amendment 22 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Recital C
C. whereas biological pesticides are generally understood to be pesticides based on microorganisms, botanicals, bio-derived chemicals or semiochemicals (such as pheromones and various essential oils); whereas the present regulatory framework for pesticides (plant protection products) does not legally differentiate between biological and synthetic chemical plant protection products;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas recent scientific studies have stated that sublethal exposure to certain herbicides may cause negative changes in antibiotic susceptibility in bacteria1a and that a combination of high use of herbicides and antibiotics in proximity to farm animals and insects could drive greater use of antibiotics by a possible compromising of the therapeutic effects of the same; _________________ 1ae.g. Kurenbach B, Marjoshi D, Amábile-Cuevas CF, Ferguson GC, Godsoe W, Gibson P, Heinemann JA. 2015. Sublethal exposure to commercial formulations of the herbicides dicamba, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, and glyphosate cause changes in antibiotic susceptibility in Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. mBio 6(2):e00009-15. doi:10.1128/mBio.00009-15.
Amendment 33 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Recital D
D. whereas biological low-risk pesticides may constitute a viable alternative to conventional plant protection products, both for conventional and for organic farmers, and contribute to a more sustainable agriculture; whereas some biological pesticides possess new modes of action, which is beneficial with a view to evolving resistance to conventional pesticides and limits the impact on non- target organisms; whereas biological low- risk pesticides should be the preferred option for untrained, non-professional users and home gardening;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas Integrated Pest Management implementation is mandatory in the Union according to Directive 2009/128/EC on the sustainable use of pesticides;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Recital E b (new)
E b. whereas both Member States as well as local authorities place more emphasis on the sustainable use of available pesticides including low-risk plant protection solutions and techniques, including their use in Ecological Focus Areas;
Amendment 47 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Recital I
I. whereas biological low-risk pesticides are ofthave been refused authorisation by a certain number of Member States due to theira perceived lower efficacy as compared to synthetic chemical pesticides, without any regard to the ongoing innovation in the biological low-risk pesticides sector, without considering the resource efficiency benefits for organic farming and without considering agricultural and environmental costs of certain other plant protection products;
Amendment 62 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need to increase the availability of biological low-risk pesticides in the Union without any further delay;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. stresses the need to increase the availability of a pest management toolbox for organic farming, which complies with both organic farming as well as resource efficiency requirements;
Amendment 79 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that in order to promote the development of new biological low-risk pesticides, the evaluation of efficacy in comparison with existing synthetic chemical pesticides should be designed in a way not to hinder their development and market entry;
Amendment 89 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the need to engage in a wider public debate about making biological low-risk alternatives to conventional pesticides available to farmers and growers, and the necessity to educate and propagate knowledge on the need to ensure sustainability of crop protection;
Amendment 107 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the 2016 Commission REFIT initiative to carry out an evaluationCalls upon the Commission to undertake a Fitness Check procedure leading to the adaptation of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 before the end of 2018 and to not use a REFIT regarding the totality of Regulation (EC) 1107/2009 which might take more than eight years; stresses that this REFIT initiativeFitness Check must not lead to the lowering of food safety and environmental protection standards;
Amendment 117 #
2016/2903(RSP)
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal for the revision of Regulation 1107/2009 with a view todevelop a fast-track evaluation, authorisation and registration process of biological low-risk pesticides without any further delay; calls for open-ended approval of biological low- risk active substances as an important incentive for the development of biological low-risk pesticides; urges to implement the above-mentioned mechanism through a Commission Communication, thereby simultaneously setting out a Commission action plan which shall include a concrete legislative proposal to partially yet swiftly revise Regulation (EC) 1107/2009;
Amendment 158 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets, in this regard, the adoption of high conformity factors for NOx emissions and urges the Commission to reviewduce the conformity factors in 2017as soon as possible in the light of the actual margin of uncertainty in portable emissions measurement systems (PEMS) in comparison with laboratory equipment, according to the latest and best available scientific advice;
Amendment 171 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Points out that, as a result of this, the transport sector takes up an unnecessarily large proportion of the permitted NOx emissions which are to be allocated under the national emission ceilings, which unnecessarily both restricts the scope for industrial and agricultural production and damages the competitiveness of the European economy;
Amendment 208 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Observes that there is a serious danger of carbon leakage and investment leakage in international shipping because of the possibilities of ‘reflagging’ and that any possible EU measure should take maximum account of this risk and of the competitiveness of the EU’s ports;
Amendment 263 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines the essential role that natural gas, in particular liquefied natural gas (LNG)1a, methanol2a, and also bio- methane and synthetic methane, couldmust play in the transition towards the decarbonisation of the transport sector, especially with regard to shipping, aviation and HDVs. __________________ 1aMoirangthem K. & Baxter, D. (ed.) (2016). Alternative Fuels for Marine and Inland Waterways. An exploratory study. Report EUR 27770 EN; JRC 100405. EC JRC Institute for Energy and Transport Petten. http://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/reposi tory/bitstream/JRC100405/inland%20and %20marine%20waterways%20exploratory %20work%20on%20alternative%20fuels_ kamaljit%20moirangthem_final.pdf 2a Ibidem.
Amendment 273 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Commission and Member States, in the context of the circular economy, policy on emissions and climate, and the Union’s renewable energy targets, to increase and fully support the production of green biogas by means of manure processing;
Amendment 278 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to support the positive opportunities afforded by liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the purpose of rendering mobility, the economy and employment sustainable1a; __________________ 1aEuropean Parliament Resolution of 25 October 2016 on EU strategy for liquefied natural gas and gas storage (2016/2059(INI)).
Amendment 34 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that space technology requires large budgets and that it is essential to allocate the necessarycontinue to allocate resources to this sector in the EU budget;
Amendment 36 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that the EU’s space industry provides employment for more than 200 000 specialists, generates an added value of at least EUR 46 billion and contributes to socioeconomic innovation and exploration in fisheries and the blue economy;
Amendment 51 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses that the forthcoming ninth framework programme (FP9) for the period after 2021 must include among its objectives both integration of the EU’s space strategy, fisheries and blue growth, as well as the involvement of specialised knowledge institutions in these fields;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers that Europe must become a world leader in the field of ‘blue’ space technology by further rolling out, deploying and improving: - Copernicus, which is important with a view to saving lives at sea and in connection with flooding, - Galileo, Europe’s worldwide satellite navigation system, - the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (Egnos), a European Differential Global Positioning System, which is already providing navigation services to users at sea in connection with the safety of human lives, - ‘blue’ drones controlled using satellite data, which can be deployed for rescue operations at sea, on the coast and in the Union’s inland waters, as by the winner of the Satnav Prize in 2015.
Amendment 7 #
2016/2302(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the traditional European production model needs to be preserved and enhanced, based on small and medium- sized family farming as a guarantee of our agriculture’s social and environmental sustainability and the viability of rural areas;
Amendment 54 #
2016/2302(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the complementary nature of these instruments in relation to subsidiesincome support and draws attention to the need to ensure that the former do not replace the latter, which would be extremely damaging for farming and the rural environment;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2302(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for them to be implemented in such a way that they can support collective projects geared to financing basic infrastructureprovision in the field of irrigation, transport, processing, marketingagriculture, horticulture and forestry development, with maturity-based financial instruments that reflect the actual economic position for each project.
Amendment 35 #
2016/2250(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Maintains that the abolition of market management tools in the milk sector, the loss of business opportunities resulting from the Russian embargo, growing price volatility, and the prevailing crisis are undermining the sustainability of milk production in the AzoreOutermost Regions, one of the main driving forces within the region’s socio-economic fabric; points, therefore, to the need to take measures, backed by the necessary resources, in order to help milk production continue in the Azores and to offset the effects of deregulation and the difficulty of selling production;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that access to the internal market for any third country must always build on reciprocity, and that in the case of Norway any customs duties on food products, including on fisheries products, from the EU must be in or brought into conformity with the Agreement on the European Economic Area;
Amendment 83 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the donation of unsold food along the entire supply chain leads to considerable reductions in food waste, while helping people in need who are otherwise financially unable to purchase particular food products or a sufficient quantity of food of the same quality;
Amendment 83 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Emphasises that the Commission and the Member States should first and foremost consult with all key stakeholders - including the agricultural sector - on any proposed measures to be implemented to prevent food waste throughout the Union;
Amendment 209 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to engage, in cooperation with stakeholders, in improving consumers’ understanding of ‘use by’ dates and ‘best before’ dates; asks the Commission to swiftly assess whether current EU legislation and current practice in use with ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates in different Member States are still fit for purpose;
Amendment 251 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to motivate households to combat food wastage by promoting a weekly leftovers day and by giving information on the best shopping and cooking practices for consumers to follow to reduce their food wastage;
Amendment 308 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote the higher- grade use of food waste streams for the production of animal feed;
Amendment 314 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Underlines the positive contribution of innovative packaging materials to prevent food losses and food waste along the supply chain, first and foremost packaging which reduces food loss in transport and storage, which preserves the quality and hygiene of food for a longer period, or which extends shelf life; encourages the Commission and the Member States to support the development, deployment and use of various forms of inert and innovative packaging materials (both permanent and non-permanent) which, when recycled into food contact materials, will sustainably reduce food waste, do not endanger human health and contribute significantly to resource efficiency and the circular economy;
Amendment 324 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to consult all relevant stakeholders on the statistical methodology and other measures to be implemented to prevent food waste throughout the Union and in all sectors;
Amendment 330 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15 c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide economic incentives to support the collection of un- used food which can be either redistributed to charities or re-used for another secondary purpose which prevents food waste, such as the valorisation of un-used food in the production of feed for livestock and domestic animals;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
— having regard to the Amsterdam Declaration of 7 December 2015 in support of a fully sustainable palm oil supply chain by 2020 and in support of an end to illegal deforestation by 2020,
Amendment 11 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- Having regard to the promise of government support for the scheme to make the palm oil industry 100% sustainable by 2020, made by the five Member States and signatories to the Amsterdam Declaration: Denmark, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recognizes that the conservation of the rainforest and global biodiversity are of utmost importance for the future of the earth and humanity, but stresses that preservation efforts should be combined with rural development policy instruments to prevent poverty and promote employment for small farming communities in the areas concerned;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that palm oil exploitation is not the sole cause of deforestation, the expansion of illegal logging activities and demographic pressures also being responsible for this problem;
Amendment 165 #
2016/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Call for the permanent reintroduction of support for butter fat for use in ice cream and bakery products, with the aim of permanently replacing palm oil, which is imported from third countries and sometimes produced under environmentally questionable conditions;
Amendment 200 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States for the permanent reintroduction of support for butter fat for use in ice cream and bakery products, with the aim of permanently replacing palm oil, which is imported from third countries and sometimes produced under environmentally questionable conditions;
Amendment 210 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Urges the Commission to step up the dialogue with governments of palm- oil-producing countries in the frame of bilateral agreements to encourage the introduction of effective environmental legislation in palm oil producing countries to prevent land use changes and to increase environmental, land tenure and human rights standards, as well as transparency on land tenure and corporate ownership;
Amendment 231 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to support activities aimed at creating a synergy between the CAP and policies whose objective is to reduce deforestation (REDD+, Biodiversity Strategy); calls on the Commission to assess the potential consequences of reforming the CAP for countries outside the EU27, as this has the potential to lead to further massive deforestation;
Amendment 246 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls on all Member States to ratify the Amsterdam Declaration;
Amendment 262 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Highlights that palm oil biodiesel can be swiftly replaced by biodiesel made from European raw materials, especially such which can be sustainably produced on unused or underutilized agricultural acreage inside the Union, thereby integrating the production of animal feeding stuff for the European market with the production of sustainable alternatives for palm oil biodiesel;
Amendment 265 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to simultaneously support further development of second and third generation biofuels to reduce the risk of indirect land use change within the Union and to stimulate the transition towards advanced biofuels therein in accordance with Directive (EU) 2015/1513 and in accordance with both the Union's circular economy, resource efficiency as well as its low-emission mobility ambitions;
Amendment 38 #
2016/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a (new)
(a) Considers that payments for nature conservation services - 'green' and 'blue' services - should be realistic;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point a (new)
Paragraph 4 – point a (new)
(a) Calls on Member States to use the European Fund for Strategic Investments purposefully to create sustainable jobs in farming in order to stimulate employment in rural areas;
Amendment 92 #
2016/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – point a (new)
Paragraph 5 – point a (new)
(a) Calls on the Commission to encourage simplification of red tape relating to social security, taxation and employment, and calls on Member States at the same time to implement such simplifications correctly in order to reduce the complexity and volume of regulation;
Amendment 129 #
2016/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises women’s contribution to the economy in rural areas as entrepreneurs, heads of the family business and promoters of sustainable development and their importance as stakeholders in the entire economic and social development of these areas; stresses, in particular, women’s fundamental role as members of family farms, - bearing in mind the decisive role often played by women in the acquisition of new inputs such as tractors and farmland - which constitute the main socioeconomic cell of rural areas that cares for food production, preservation of traditional knowledge and skills, cultural identity and protection of the environment;
Amendment 174 #
2016/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the crucial role that women generally play with regard to book-keeping work on family farms, and in this context draws attention to the lack of support in the form of advice when a farm is struggling financially;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the budget initially allocated for the current programming period under Pillar II was EUR 99.6 billion, whichand regrets that this represents a sharp decrease in real terms compared with the previous period, but notes that because of provisions for additional national financing, variable co- financing rates and the possibility of fund- switching between CAP pillars, the final amount shows a slight overall increase at present;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the higher allocation by the Member States of funds for environmental measures and for physical investments aimed at boosting competitiveness; expects that those measures, together with the services which managers of the countryside provide to the benefit of climate policy and biodiversity strategy, will have a long- lasting impact and high economic leverage, and should therefore be supported with European funds;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that the more flexible structure of the EAFRD was not fully taken advantage of by some Members States and regions which perceived a risk ofowing to the increased complexity and control requirements imposed by the Commission, and therefore calls for a centralised, digital system to be introduced at European level, thus enabling accounting issues to be identified;
Amendment 103 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that the successful achievement of PA and OP objectives is greatly facilitated by active involvement of the local level and the Local Action Group, cooperatives and other relevant stakeholders on the ground, in ensuring that projects are successfully embedded in their local areas and effectively operated.
Amendment 118 #
2016/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas EU policies and subsidies encourage concentration phenomena, as direct area payments disproportionateincreasingly benefit large farms, and the use of these funds leads to a rise in land prices, which tends to exclude small and medium-sized undertakings from the land marmeans that, not uncommonly, European agricultural funds, which are also intended for medium-sized and small farms, end up in the wrong pockets;
Amendment 172 #
2016/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 192 #
2016/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 227 #
2016/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recommends that the Member States give farmers priority in the purchase of farmland, particularly at a time when non-farmers are increasingly interested in purchasing agricultural plots, taking into account the consequences of the Basel 3 Agreement with regard to the limitations which the agreement entails for the provision of credit to farmers; calls, in this connection, therefore, for better use to be made of the available EFSI funding to make it possible to provide sufficient credit to farmers;
Amendment 239 #
2016/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes the view that land market policy should help make it easier for young people to enter agriculture, over and above the encouragement for young farmers enshrined in the common agricultural policy; calls, therefore, for a comprehensive approach that helps enable qualified young farmers and new entrepreneurs to take over or start farms;
Amendment 259 #
2016/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to shape their land market policy in such a way as to curb the rise in farmland prices and rents; further calls for these prices to be subject to an authorisation procedure which would also apply to mergers, splits and the establishment of foundations; takes the view that there should be stricter checks on lease contracts, a requirement to report irregularities, and the possibility of penalties, since renting is often the first step to purchasing; considers, in this context, that family farms should be protected and their right of self- determination preserved;
Amendment 276 #
2016/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the implementation by the EU, in the interest of developing a clear EU guiding principle for the structure of farming, of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, which has been ratified by all Member States; calls moreover for the Nitrates Directive to be enforced in such a way as to devote greater attention to the regional cycle and for preparations to be made for amending the guidelines for implementation of the Birds and Habitats Directives;
Amendment 283 #
2016/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 300 #
2016/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 58 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the concept of the ‘relevant market’ needs to evolve and to be understood primarily from an EU-wide perspective so as not to jeopardise efforts to concentrate agricultural supply by narrowly compartmentalisclearly defining and highlighting the activities that agricultural undertakings may engage in;
Amendment 96 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that full and satisfactory implementation of the ‘Milk Package’ is essential in order to strengthen the dairy sector; asks the Commission to propose that the ‘Milk Package’ should continue to apply beyond mid-2020 and to examine whether its rules could be extended to other sectors of agricultureplay a role in the development of the new Common Agricultural Policy for the period after 2020;
Amendment 33 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas there is insufficient data available to directly quantify how many working equidae are used on small and semi-subsistence farms, 86 %many of which are found in the newer Member States, and in tourism;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas there is insufficient data available to directly quantify how many working equidae are used on small and semi-subsistence farms, 86 % of which are found in the newer Member States, and in tourism;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas equidae provide valuable employment and revenue to localities from tourism, but the welfare of some equidae is compromised and tourists a and, by recognising welfare labels introduced by the industry, it can be ensured too often insufficiently informed to identify welfare problems15 ; _________________ 15Santorini Donkey and Mule Taxis – an Independent Animal Welfare Report for the Donkey Sanctuary, 2013.hat the activities concerned are carried out properly and that the public is given the necessary information;
Amendment 54 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas unlimited, indiscriminate and irresponsible breeding of equidae, in certain areas, can lead to animals that are devoid of economic value and are often left with seriouswhich are affected by welfare problems, particularly during an economic downturn; whereas equid abandonment has increased since 2008 in western Member States, especially where they have become expensive luxuries as opposend tno working animalslonger as a source of income16 ; _________________ 16 The Donkey Sanctuary & University College Dublin: Donkey Welfare in Ireland in 2015.
Amendment 64 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas owners are faced with difficult decisions when they are no longer able to sufficiently care for their equidae due to high veterinary costs and the high costs that horse owners have to pay for horse passports; whereas in some Member States euthanasia is too often the first recourse for owners who are no longer able to meet the equid’s welfare needs, yet in other Member States, equidae can only be euthanised where there is a clear immediate veterinary need, irrespective of the long-term welfare of the animal concerned;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Nevertheless, a fair fiscal system adapted to the different needs of each Member State that allow professional horse farmers to generate the necessary revenues to maintain economic activity in the European equestrian farms, is not yet in place.
Amendment 109 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Affirms that equidprivate owners shouldof equidae must have a minimum level of knowledge of equid husbandrycare provided by equid professionals, and that with ownership comes a personal responsibility for the standard of health and welfare of the animals in their care;
Amendment 131 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to actively support the development of guides to good practice, by releasing resources for translation of such documents and in consultation with equine professionals, in order to assisting with their distribution and with that of the guides already existing in Member States;
Amendment 145 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to stimulate the exchange of good practices and educational programs within the EU when it comes to animal welfare in order to support the production and dissemination of information on how to meet the needs of equidae, whatever their role, based around the ‘five freedoms’ and covering the entirety of an equid’s life; calls also on the Commission to include guidance on responsible breeding and the benefits of equid sterilisation; recommends that such guidance should be disseminated, in cooperation with representative, professional and recognized agricultural organizations, to breeders, equid societies, farms, stables, sanctuaries, transporters and slaughterhouses, and that it should be accessible in a variety of formats, including online;
Amendment 161 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to recommit to the development of a European Charter for Sustainable and Responsible Tourism, with the dissemination of clear information to help tourists make welfare-friendly choices when deciding whether or not to use the services of working equidae. This Charter should be based on already existing quality charters that have been established by recognized, representative and professional agricultural organisations;
Amendment 169 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to promote exchanges of good practices between Member States to facilitate rational use of medicines for Equidae, and to analyse the problem of the taking of medicines which exclude them from the food chain;
Amendment 179 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to ensure effective and uniform enforcement of existing EU legislation on animal transport and legally binding reporting across all Member States; requests that the Commission propose a shortened maximum journey limit for all movements of horses for slaughter, based on findings of the European Food Safety Authority;
Amendment 194 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to formulate guidance for the Food and Veterinary Office on the welfare of equidae at the time of slaughter; established in consultation with the operators and the Member States in order to ensure that local slaughterhouse will be maintained;
Amendment 208 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to commit to the development of validated Animal Welfarmake use of existing indicators of the welfare of Equidae validated by professionals in the Iindicatorsustry, which should be used to assess the welfare of equidae, identifyreview existing problems and help drivencourage improvements, promoting exchanges of good practices between Member States;
Amendment 238 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that owing to the price of veterinary medicines, the cost of carcass disposal and the cost of euthanasia, where permitted, can serve as a barrier in themselves to the ending of an equid’s life, leading to prolonged suffering; calls on the Member States to investigate reports of inhumane practices during euthanasia, such as the improper use of drugs;
Amendment 247 #
2016/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to issue guidance on donkey milk farming; calls on the Member States to, in cooperation with professional, representative and recognized agricultural organizations, commit to increasing the number of inspections on donkey milk farms;
Amendment 20 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the housing of rabbits kept for farming purposes is one of the central questions discussed among stakeholders involved in their breeding, especially with regard to animal welfare;
Amendment 32 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 44 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas in organic production systems rabbits are kept in group pens with access to a small area of pasture at the base of the pen, which allows the rabbits more space, increased social interaction and more opportunities for, owing to the absence of natural predators, rabbits kept in group pens no longer necessarily display natural behaviour such as gnawing on wooden blocks, eating hay, hiding in tubes and under platforms, standing on their hind legs, lying stretched out, hopping and jumping;
Amendment 73 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses its concerns that rabbits in the EU are usually reared in unenriched cages, a barren environmeNotes that more scientific research is needed into that only has a drinker and feeder; also notes with concern that rabbits are fed on pellets and the close confinese housing and natural behaviour of rabbits and into their ideal nutrition model, in order to reach a conclusion, ofn the battery cages do not allow rabbits to express their natural behavioursis of scientific findings, about how animal welfare can be improved;
Amendment 94 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Encourages the use of pen systems for groups, which are the most suitablefurther research into housing systems for rabbits because of their highly social behaviour; points out that the use of pen systemsin order to further improves the animal welfare of farm rabbits and reduces the incidence of abnormal behaviour amongst thesituation in this sector in the long term;
Amendment 116 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that, owing to the absence of species-spec the breeding of rabbits in the EU is highly intensificed animal husbandry legislation for rabbits in the EU, the breeding of rabbits is highly intensified and its architecture resembles a high-output industrial production sysd that the conditions in which rabbits are bred and kept vary, partly in line with the aims for which the rabbits are being bred and of the differing consumer requirements in the various Member Statems;
Amendment 123 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that, to cut costs and save space, a typical barren wire cage for an adult doeere is still a great deal of uncertainty about the most suitable form of housing for rabbits, that further research ins the EU is 60 to 65 cm long, 40 to 48 cm wide and 30 to 35 cm high; concludes that this means that rabbits cannot move normally or adoptrefore needed into the ideal housing system, and that conclusions need to be drawn, on the basis of such scientific research, about how the normal postures of rabbits such as stretching out, sitting and standing with their ears erect ( a ‘look out’ posture typical of the species), rearing up, turning around comfortably and hopping; underlines that this lack of exercise can also lead to weakened or broken bones, can be stimulated;
Amendment 135 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with concern that there is a high rate of disease and mortality amongst caged farm rabbits, compared with other farmed species;
Amendment 145 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Expresses its concern that rabbits reared and fattened for meat production in the EU are typically caged in groups, and are provided with a space per rabbit that is less than the area of two ordinary A4 sheets of paper;
Amendment 210 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission, in the light of the high number of rabbits being farmed and slaughtered in the EU and the severe animal welfare implications of the systems currently used for keeping rabbits, to put forward soon legislative proposals on settingundertake further research on minimum standards for the protection of farm rabbits;
Amendment 233 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 22 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas wildlife trafficking is an organised international crime estimated to be worth between EUR 8 and EUR 20 billion annually and has further increased worldwide in recent years;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas wildlife trafficking has major negative impacts on biodiversity, natural resources and the conservation of species and is destroying the results of many decades of nature conservation;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas wildlife trafficking isand the associated poaching are a serious and growing threat to global security, political stability, and economic development, disrupt local livelihoods and the rule of law, and therefore requires a strategic, coordinated EU approach involving all the actors concerned;
Amendment 66 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the EU to support initiatives promoting the development of alternative livelihoods for local communities close to the wildlife concerned and contributing to the recovery and conservation of wildlife populations and their habitats;
Amendment 105 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the links between wildlife crime and other forms of organised crime, including smuggling of pets and particularly money laundering, and considers the combating of illicit financial flows to be a priority; calls for the EU to use all relevant instruments, including cooperation with the financial sector;
Amendment 137 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up dialogue with source, transit and destination countries in the wildlife trafficking supply chain and, in so far as necessary, to provide them with financial, technical assistance and diplomatic support;
Amendment 157 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that CITES, the EU Timber Regulation and the EU IUU regulatory framework are tools for regulating international wildlife trade; is concerned, however, about regulatory gaps with regard to species and actors; calls, therefore, for the EU to review and amend the existing legislative framework with a view to prohibiting the making available and placing on the market, transport, acquisition and possession of wildlife that has been illegally harvested or traded in third countries; considers that such legislation would harmonise and simplify the existing EU framework and, provided that it is applied without national gold-plating and unilateral bans by Member States on legal products and personal or household effects which have demonstrably been obtained sustainably; considers that the transnational impact of such legislation can play a key role in reducing global wildlife trafficking;
Amendment 174 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers traceability in the supply chain to be essential; calls for the EU to strengthen existing control instruments and considers that the transport sector should play a key role, especially by implementing early warning detection systems;, in which context additional administrative burden on that same sector1 a must be avoided; __________________ 1a The transport sector.
Amendment 23 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets that international aviation is not mentioned in the Paris Agreement; notes that without considerable contributions from the world aviation sector to global mitigation efforts, these goals cannot be achieved;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need for a global level playing field in the area of aviation emissions, and insists that all emission reduction measures, whether in the EU or at global level, must prevent carbon, employment and investment leakage and other competitive drawbacks for EU industry; acknowledges the necessary role of a powerful aviation sector in achieving the EU reindustrialisation target;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Advocates the use of organic residues and biowaste for the production of advanced second-generation biofuels for the aviation industry as a means of energy-efficient and resource-efficient net emissions reduction; urges that other measures and innovations be promoted in this area in the EU;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges that an EU framework be set up in relation to electric, remotely piloted aircraft systems and for drone operation; Acknowledges, in line with the Riga Declaration1a , the major potential of rapidly evolving drone technology and of the market for civil drones with a view to making existing services and applications more climate- and environment-friendly, more sustainable, safer and cheaper; urges that an EU framework be set up in relation to electric, remotely piloted aircraft systems and for drone operation; __________________ 1a Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport EC. (March 6, 2015) Riga Declaration. On remotely piloted aircraft. "Framing the future of aviation". http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/ne ws/doc/2015-03-06-drones/2015-03-06- riga-declaration-drones.pdf
Amendment 58 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the collection and dissemination of the best emission- reducing practices of the sector; urges that further incentives for job creation related to energy efficiency and innovation be established, focusing on the EU's and Member States' circular-economy objectives;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that LNG and natural gas storage arrangements must comply with modern safety requirements; states that that means, inter alia, continuous monitoring of the air above storage facilities and, in the case of underground storage, monitoring at ground level and deep underground; states that that should help ensure sustainable and safe storage.
Amendment 40 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to fully utilise the heating and cooling sector in achieving cost-efficient gains in energy efficiency at system level by linking heat and power production, agricultural and industrial processes, waste management and demand-side management;
Amendment 62 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes that 72 % of the heating and cooling demand of single family houses is consumed in rural and intermediate areas; notes that households in rural, remote and isolated locations may therefore require particular attention and unique solutions;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Notes that the combination of renewables with relatively low-carbon fuels such as LNG (natural gas) and LPG can often provide an efficient and available heating and cooling solution; thermosolar installations, biogas installations, hybrid boilers, micro-CHP, gas heat pumps and geothermal heat pumps representing some good examples for such combinations;
Amendment 71 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the widespread availability of solid biomassboth fluid and solid biomass, including manure, and the potential for district heating as a cost- efficient means of decarbonising the energy sector while also contributing to security of supply objectives; underlines the enormous potential of the use of biogas from manure processing; emphasises that a European gas crisis would be a heat crisis;
Amendment 76 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Underlines - while safeguarding technology neutrality depending on the different socio-economic and geographical circumstances in Member States - the enormous potential of innovative energy-neutral homes as a cost-efficient means for decarbonising the construction sector and ordinary households;
Amendment 88 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Commission, Member States and local authorities to address the specific problems of rural buildings that tend to be older, less energy efficient, less beneficial to health and provide lower thermal comfort;
Amendment 91 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Calls on the Commission, Member States and local authorities to support so- called 'Green Deals' linking residual or waste heat, geothermal heat and forms of renewable energy production produced and used by agriculture, horticulture, industry, the public sector and ordinary households.
Amendment 92 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Calls on the Commission, Member States and local authorities, considering the risk of possible future gas supply crises, to fully integrate the production of biogas from manure processing in the implementation of the circular economy;
Amendment 192 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that transparency of the cost of development and clinical trials, whether ex ante or ex post, is crucial in order to set a fair price;
Amendment 209 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the interests of the pharmaceutical industry in the Union favour short trials and fast access to the market;
Amendment 315 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that a fair price should cover the cost of the drug development and production, plus a fair margin of profit;
Amendment 397 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to promote R&D driven by national health requirements and patients’ needs, while fostering social responsibility in the pharmaceutical sector, by setting up an EU public platform for R&D funded by contributions from profits madeearned by the pharmaceutical industry through sales to public health systems only; calls for maximum transparency on the costs of R&D, taking the legitimate scientific, public and private interests of the relevant stakeholders into account;
Amendment 410 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to analyse the overall impact of IP in promoting innovation and patients’ access to drugs, especially the impact of supplementary protection certificates (SPCs), data exclusivity or market exclusivity on competitiveness and quality of innovation, and to set strict limits on these practices;
Amendment 516 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. calls on the Commission to take measures to promote the development of drugs for preventative and curative geriatrics, and access to innovative drugs for patients suffering from mesothelioma and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS);
Amendment 594 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Calls on the Commission to analyse the causes of shortages, to establish a list of essential medicines and monitor compliance with Article 81 of Directive 2001/83/EU on drug shortages of supplyand the withdrawal from the market of efficient drugs for purely commercial reasons, and to promote the supply of generics;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets in particular the proposed cuts in rural development in commitments and payments; rejects therefore the 23.1% reduction in commitments and 4.6% reduction in payments; stresses that funding for rural development under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) has a high value added to the economics ofadded value for the economy and public services in rural areas across the Union;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses the need that EMA upholds its normal quality and quantity of work during the possible move to another Member State and tackles the growing number of incidents of temporary shortages of medicines in the Member States;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the proposed cuts for intervention in the agricultural markets, especially for milk and milk products compared to 2016; sees a continued financial effort being necessary to combat the crisis in the milk market; asks the Commission to extend emergency measures related to sales difficulties; is concerned that further markets intervention will be necessary;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas angling confers various social benefits, including its favourable impact on human health and well-being;
Amendment 51 #
2016/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Z
Recital Z
Amendment 55 #
2016/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AA
Recital AA
AA. whereas, as regards the economic point of view, it has emerged that daily revenue from fishing tours is in the range of EUR 400-600, double the amount that an entrepreneur could earn by selling the catch alone; whereas, however, seasonality remains a problemis a challenge in business and commercial terms, since tourist activities are particularly affected by weather and sea conditions;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AJ a (new)
Recital AJ a (new)
Amendment 100 #
2016/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States to fulfil their obligations under the EU’s Water Framework Directive and Marine Strategy Framework Directive in order to achieve good status of coastal and marine waters, in particular by improving resource efficiency and pollution and wasteeffectively preventiong and managementtackling pollution and waste;
Amendment 103 #
2016/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to simplify licensing proceduraccelerate and simplify procedures for issuing licences;
Amendment 121 #
2016/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 131 #
2016/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to adopt strategies to overcome the problem of seasonality affecting tourist activities, one possibility being to establish gastronomic festivals and events, port and village fairs/markets1a , theme villages, or museums (witness Spain and Cetera) that events can take place all year round, regardless of weather and sea conditions; _________________ 1a E.g. the Herring Fleet Days and Port Days in the Netherlands.
Amendment 147 #
2016/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers it necessary to encourage funding for measures of the type described under the EMFF, the ERDF, the ESF and the Cohesion Fund, the research framework programme, and the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), etc.in close cooperation with advisers from the European Investment Bank (EIB);
Amendment 8 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas price fluctuations are due to the rapid succession of shocks in demand, supply and prices, and whereas agricultural markets are characterised by low elasticity of prices and supply, which further aggravates price fluctuations;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas climate change, animal or plant diseases or an epidemic, or an environmental accident, or the arrival of invasive species affects agricultural and horticultural output levels;
Amendment 42 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas, in recent decades, market opening and, economic globalisation and increased speculation on agricultural markets have accentuated price volatility;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the European Union has a responsibility in this area, given its role in ensuring food security in Europeto contribute to food security in Europe and to the competitive position of European farmers and market gardeners on the world market;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas price volatility creates a climate of uncertainty,the uncertain times due to an imbalance between supply and demand in farming have led to price fluctuations and puts a brake on investment, in farming and repayment of recent investments in the sector;
Amendment 68 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas greater market transparency and farmers' knowledge of the market may limit price volatilityfluctuations;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the CAP as reformed in 2013 includes tools for risk management within the framework of rural development policy, particularly insurance of harvests, livestock and crops, mutual funds for unfavourable weather and animal and plant diseases and the income stabilisation tool;
Amendment 91 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that volatility must be accepted as a given and that those operators who are most exposed must be supportedarises from various causes, such as market distortions, outbreaks of disease, natural disasters, etc., and that the EU must pursue a coherent policy providing farmers with support and risk management tools suited to the various risks in order to prevent or lessen itsthe negative effects;
Amendment 103 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Union’s competitotrading partners make considerable sums of public money available fornd various risk policy models available with a view to protecting their farmers from the effects of price volatility;
Amendment 154 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the objectives of the CAP include ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community, stabilising markets and guaranteeing viable food production, with an emphasis on farmers’ incomes andboth on decent incomes for farmers and on price stability;
Amendment 166 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that viable food production cannot be achieved without securing the continued existence of European family farms and that doing must be a long-term aim for the future CAP;
Amendment 195 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recommends increasing farmers' knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of contractualisation;
Amendment 249 #
2016/2034(INI)
16. Recommends that the tools for risk management, particularly the various types of insurance and, mutual funds, be and the income stabilisation tool, be further elaborated and developed;
Amendment 293 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that the CAP must seek to put farmers at the heart of strategies for coping with volatility, supporting the decisions they take in an anticipatory approach to managing and covering the associated risks, but taking account of risks, in which context the factor of force majeure plays a decisive role;
Amendment 311 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that sectoral mutual funds, established at the initiative of working farmers, and through which farmers’ incomes can be stabilised to some extent as the profit margins on their produce fluctuate, and also insurance of harvests, livestock and crops and the income stabilisation tool, may offer an effective ways to limit the effects of price volatility;
Amendment 325 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that, as farmers cannot control the factors that determine their turnover and gross margins, they should be encouraged to develop tools for coping with market volatility, especially mutual funds, such tools being better suited to that purpose than direct payments, and that mutual funds and insurance schemes are used and managed at sectoral level;
Amendment 356 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Sees it as part of the Union’s role to facilitate transparency in the European market and promote balance between supply of, and demand for, agricultural products in order to be able to guarantee the economic viability of family farms ;
Amendment 363 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Emphasises that it is an advantagecrucial for farmers, in their negotiations with other stakeholders in the food chain, to be aware of price movements and trends in supply in the various market segments;
Amendment 369 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recommends that European agricultural price observatories be established to monitor supply and demand relating to both input and output prices for the various sectors of the industryfarming, to provide ongoing, segment-by- segment analysis of agricultural markets, with the involvement of economic stakeholders, and to make relevant data and forecasts available at regular intervalscontinuously;
Amendment 381 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses that training and knowledge to enable farmers to deal with market data are essential and that they can further reinforce their position in negotiations with other market operators;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that climate and resource efficiency mainstreaming is of horizontal importance in all EU policies for achieving the goals set by the Europe 2020 strategy; recalls, moreover, that moving the EU economies towards decarbonisation in order to fulfil the obligations arising from the Paris Agreement on climate change and to increase the competitiveness of the Union's economies effectively will be one of the main challenges that the European Union will have to face in the coming decades;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the importance of the LIFE programme, which aims to promote implementation of both environment and climate objectives and their integrcoordination intowith other policies and Member State practice, and calls therefore for its resources to at least be maintained at the level of the 2016 appropriations; stresses with concern, in this context, that the LIFE programme must not be used by Member States and local authorities for the improper acquisition of land for environmental and nature conservation purposes by means of expropriation, unnecessary redesignation of the use to which plots of land may be put and other forms of policy-based coercion at the expense of the current area of farmland in Europe; calls, in this connection, for the inclusion of conditions to protect the rights of existing land users and land owners, particularly farmers, businesspeople, nature and wildlife parks and country estates, in the future implementation of the LIFE programme;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes note of the cuts in rural development funding under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) in terms of commitments and payments for the 2016 budget; highlights that these cuts are detrimental to economic growth in rural areas; points out that the EAFRD, including the LEADER programmes, are a major driver of rural development by giving wider benefits to the EU at large, especially in generating growth and, employment and livability in rural areas; insists that careful consideration be given to the final level of commitments and payments appropriations in the 2017 budget;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls the added value of the ecosystems and biodiversity of the European environment, and calls therefore for sufficient resources to be allocated in the 2017 budget to preserve this biodiversity, mainly in rural areas, in close cooperation with the residents and users of those areas, particularly family farmers;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls that decentralised agencies whose missions fall within the remit of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety play a major role, and stresses that their tasks are constantly growing and that those agencies must therefore be given the necessarymore financial and human resources to fulfil their mandate and execute such tasks; against this background, notes with serious concern that most of those agencies have absorbed significant staff cuts in recent years; strongly supports, therefore, a case-by-case approach to assessing the individual needs of decentralised agencies.
Amendment 36 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of European agriculture and to make the playing field within it more level, and calls for financial resources to be made available to meet these objectives;
Amendment 76 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the multiplying effect of loans from the European Investment Bank, EU funds and support on the private sector contribution, particularly in the ORs;
Amendment 66 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d – point i – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d – point i – introductory part
(i) either directly by using any of the following methods, individually or in combination:
Amendment 160 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d – point i – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d – point i – introductory part
(i) either directly by using any of the following methods, individually or in combination:
Amendment 44 #
2016/0389(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to reduce the burden on respondents, the National Statistical Institutes (NSIs) and other national authorities should have access to administrative data, to the extent that those data are necessary for the development, production and dissemination of European statistics. In order to collect these data, NSIs and other national authorities may on no account make use of disproportionate means, such as introducing fines for farmers who are not prepared to assist with a survey.
Amendment 47 #
2016/0389(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) For the purposes of flexibility to the European agricultural statistical system, and simplification and modernisation of the agricultural statistics, the variables to be collected should be allocated to different collection groups (core data and modules) varying in frequency or representativeness, or both. Member States may not compel farmers to participate in surveys with the aim of ensuring their representativeness by disproportionate means, such as fines.
Amendment 63 #
2016/0389(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. In order to meet those requirements, Member States shall provide data representative of the agricultural holdings and common land agricultural units that meet at least one of the physical thresholds listed in Annex II with regard to the size of agricultural land or the number of animals. When collecting these data, Member States may in no way make use of disproportionate measures, such as the introduction of fines, in order to attain the desired degree of representativeness.
Amendment 68 #
2016/0389(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The data on the agricultural holdings in the frame extension may be collected by carrying out sample surveys. In that case Member States shall ensure that the weighted survey results are statistically representative of agricultural holdings within each region and are designed to meet the precision requirements set out in Annex V. When collecting these data, Member States may in no way make use of disproportionate measures, such as the introduction of fines, in order to attain the desired degree of representativeness.
Amendment 214 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) The promotion of low carbon fossil fuels that are produced from fossil waste streams and chemical feedstocks based on gaseous waste can also contribute towards the policy objectives of energy diversification and transport decarbonisation. It is therefore appropriate to include those fuels in the incorporation obligation on fuel suppliers.
Amendment 241 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 72 a (new)
Recital 72 a (new)
(72a) EU sustainability criteria for biofuel, bioliquids and biomass fuels have to ensure that the transition to a low- carbon economy supports the objectives of the Circular Economy Action Plan and is firmly guided by the EU waste hierarchy.
Amendment 348 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f f
(ff) ‘waste-based fossil fuels’ means liquid and gaseous fuels produced from waste streams of non-renewable origin, including waste processing gases and exhaust gasesfuels and chemical feed stocks based on gaseous waste’ means liquid and gaseous fuels and chemical feed stocks produced in carbon capture and utilization projects from gaseous waste streams, being gaseous effluents which the holder discards, intends to or is obliged to discard;
Amendment 379 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph – point uu a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph – point uu a (new)
(uua) ‘by-product’ means a by-product as defined in Article 5(1) of Directive 2008/98/EC, as amended by Directive XX/XX (COD 2015/0275);
Amendment 380 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point uu a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point uu a (new)
(uua) ‘waste hierarchy’ means the waste hierarchy defined in Article 4(1) of Directive 2008/98/EC, as amended by Directive XX/XX (COD 2015/0275)
Amendment 426 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to adaptations necessary to comply with State aid rules, Member States shall ensure that the level of, and the conditions attached to, the support granted to renewable energy projects are not revised in a way that negatively impacts the rights conferred thereunder and the economics of supported projects and do not lead to market distortions for feedstocks used by other manufacturing sectors.
Amendment 428 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Subject to the second subparagraph of Article 26 (1), biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels that do not fulfil the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria set out in Article 26(2) to (78a) shall not be taken into account.
Amendment 561 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
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 renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, from gaseous 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.
Amendment 581 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The minimum share shall be at least equal to 1.5% in 2021, increasing up to at least 6.8% in 2030, following the trajectory set out in part B of Annex X. Within this total share, the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part A of Annex IX shall be at least 0.5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 January 2021, increasing up to at least 3.6% by 2030, following the trajectory set out in part C of Annex X and this level shall be maintained as a minimum level post 2030.
Amendment 668 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 6
Article 25 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 32 to further specify the methodology referred to in paragraph 3(b) of this Article to determine the share of biofuel resulting from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process, to specify the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emission savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin and waste-based fossil fuelsfuels and chemical feedstocks based on gaseous waste and to determine minimum greenhouse gas emission savings required for these fuels for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this Article.
Amendment 679 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 7
Article 25 – paragraph 7
7. By 31 December 2025, in the context of the biennial assessment of progress made pursuant to Regulation [Governance], the Commission shall assess whether the obligation laid down in paragraph 1 effectively stimulates innovation and promotes greenhouse gas savings in the transport sector, and whether the applicable greenhouse gas savings requirements for biofuels and biogas are appropriate. The Commission shall, if appropriate, present a proposal to modify the obligation laid down in paragraph 1. Any modification shall at least maintain levels reflecting advanced biofuels installed and under construction capacity in 2025.
Amendment 696 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
However, biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from waste and residues, other than agricultural, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry residues, need only fulfil the greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria set out in paragraph 7 and the sustainability criteria set in paragraph 8a in order to be taken into account for the purposes referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of this paragraph. This provision shall also apply to waste and residues that are first processed into a product before being further processed into biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels.
Amendment 902 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. The production of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from waste, (by)products and residues, other than agricultural, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry residues, taken into account for the purposes referred to in points (a), (b), and (c) of paragraph 1 shall be in line with the principle of the waste hierarchy and avoid significant distortive effects on markets for (by)products, wastes or residues. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act set in accordance with article 32 establishing detailed rules on the application of this paragraph.
Amendment 918 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Where biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels are to be taken into account for the purposes referred to in Articles 23 and 25 and in points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 26(1), Member States shall require economic operators to show that the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria set out in Article 26(2) to (78 a) have been fulfilled. For that purpose they shall require economic operators to use a mass balance system which:
Amendment 936 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. The Commission may decide that voluntary national or international schemes setting standards for the production of biomass products contain accurate data for the purposes of Article 26(7), and/or demonstrate that consignments of biofuels, bioliquids or biomass fuels comply with the sustainability criteria set out in Article 26(2), (3), (4), (5), (6) and (68a), and/or that no materials have been intentionally modified or discarded so that the consignment or part thereof would fall under Annex IX. When demonstrating that requirements set out in Article 26(5) and (6) for forest biomass are met, the operators may decide to directly provide the required evidence at the forest holding level. The Commission may also recognise areas for the protection of rare, threatened or endangered ecosystems or species recognised by international agreements or included in lists drawn up by intergovernmental organisations or the International Union for the Conservation of Nature for the purposes of Article 26(2)(b)(ii). (see wording of Article 26 para 8 a new - adaptation in Article 27 para 4 is a logicalOr. en consequence)
Amendment 979 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The delegation of power referred to in Articles 7(5), 7(6); 19(11), 19(14), 25(6) , 26(8 a) and 28(5)
Amendment 1024 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – Part A – point b
Annex IX – Part A – point b
Amendment 1070 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – Part B – point c
Annex IX – Part B – point c
Amendment 44 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Union is committed to developing a secure, competitive and decarbonised energy system by 205012. To meet this goal, Member States and investors need milestones to ensure that buildings are decarbonised and that the overall energy efficiency of buildings is increased so that they comply with the most stringent low-energy standard by 2050. In order to ensure this highly energy-efficient, decarbonised building stock by 2050, Member States should identify the intermediary steps and corresponding concrete measures needed to achievinge the mid-term (2030 and 2040) and long-term (2050) objectives. _________________ 12 Communication on an Energy roadmap 2050, (COM(2011) 885 final).
Amendment 52 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The provisions on long-term renovation strategies provided for in Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council13 should be moved to Directive 2010/31/EU, where they fit more coherently. Financing mechanisms and financial incentives should be given a central position in the Member States’ long-term national renovation strategies and be actively promoted by the Member States. Furthermore, a strategy for promoting specialist support and advice for consumers and for training specialists should be included. _________________ 13 Directive 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).
Amendment 56 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Ambitious goals for the deep, gradual renovation of existing building stock will create millions of jobs in the Union, in particular in small and medium-sized enterprises. The construction industry alone directly accounts for 18 million jobs in Europe and generates nine per cent of GDP. Energy efficiency measures in the building industry have the potential to accelerate the modernisation of that sector and its associated workforce. In that context, it is necessary for Member States to provide a clear link between their national long-term renovation strategies and suitable initiatives to promote skills and education in the construction and energy efficiency sectors.
Amendment 111 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) To ensure their best use in building renovation, financial measures related to energy efficiency should be linked to the depth of the renovation, which and should promote a holistic approach to building renovations with a view to securing high energy efficiency, improved indoor climates and improved well-being. Those renovations should be assessed by comparing energy performance certificates (EPCs) issued before and after the renovation or by use of similar appropriate processes.
Amendment 145 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The provisions of this Directive should not prevent Member States from setting more ambitious energy performance requirements at building level and for building elements, nor should they prevent the Member States from setting more ambitious requirements for indoor climates, as long as such measures are compatible with Union law. It is consistent with the objectives of this Directive and of Directive 2012/27/EC that these requirements may, in certain circumstances, limit the installation or use of products subject to other applicable Union harmonisation legislation, provided that such requirements should not constitute an unjustifiable market barrier.
Amendment 176 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In their long-term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measures to deliver on the long-term 2050 goal to decarbonise their national building stock, including technical building systems and in a highly energy-efficient manner, with specific milestones for 2030 and 2040.
Amendment 195 #
2016/0381(COD)
(a) assisting project developers with the preparation, implementation and monitoring of their energy renovation projects, and mechanisms for the aggregation of projects, to make it easier for investors to fund the renovations referred to in points (b) and (c) in paragraph 1;
Amendment 196 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2a – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 2a – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) de-risking energy efficiency operations for investors and the private sector, by e.g. supporting the disclosure of loan-level performance data related to energy renovations, the development of a valuation framework linking energy efficiency with increased property values, encouraging the refinancing of portfolios of assets related to energy renovations; and
Amendment 198 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2a – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 2a – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) to make available accessible and transparent advisory tools, such as single points of contact for consumers which provide information about the structuring and provision of finances for building renovations and support users in taking steps to improve energy efficiency in buildings; and
Amendment 230 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that in all new non-residential buildings and in all existing non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation with more than ten parking spaces, at least one of every ten is equipped with a recharging point within the meaning of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 , which is capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signals. This requirement shall apply to all non-residential buildings, with more than ten parking spaces, as of 1 January 2025, insofar as the renovation measures include electric infrastructure for car parks with more than ten parking spaces inside or physically adjacent to the building, at least ten percent of the parking lots are ducted to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles within the meaning of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17. _________________ 17 OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1
Amendment 241 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing majorsignificant renovations which affect the electrical infrastructure of the building or of adjacent or integrated parking areas, with more than ten parking spaces, include the pre- cablappropriate pre-cabling or ducting to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space.
Amendment 273 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings and indoor air quality improvements achieved due to such renovation. These savings and improvements shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation, or the results of another relevant, transparent and proportionate method that shows the improvement in energy performance, and that delivers meaningful information to support the mobilisation of private and public finance for energy efficiency investments in buildings.;
Amendment 280 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6a
Article 10 – paragraph 6a
6a. When Member States put in place a database for registering EPCs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered, regardless of their size and category. The database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of public buildings with useful floor area of over 250 m² and buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated.
Amendment 300 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Technical building systems explicitly covered by a contractual arrangement on an agreed level of energy efficiency improvement or other agreed energy performance criterion, such as energy performance contracting as defined in Article 2(27) of Directive 2012/27/EU shall be exempted from the requirements laid down in paragraph 1.
Amendment 309 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Technical building systems explicitly covered by a contractual arrangement on an agreed level of energy efficiency improvement or other agreed energy performance criterion, such as energy performance contracting as defined in Article 2(27) of Directive 2012/27/EU shall be exempted from the requirements laid down in paragraph 1.
Amendment 312 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 19
Article 19
9. in Article 19, 2017 is replaced by 20284;
Amendment 835 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 2018Not later than six months after the adoption of this Regulation and every ten years thereafter Member States shall prepare and submit to the Commission a draft of the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 3(1).
Amendment 1354 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1384 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 1391 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 18 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) It is necessary to provide for the reintroduction of normal Common Customs Tariff duties for imports of any products which cause, or threaten to cause, serious difficulties to the European Union producers of like or directly competing products, subject to an investigationor in cases in which it becomes apparent that Ukrainian producers of agricultural products are not complying with the environmental and animal welfare rules and standards adopted by the European CommissUnion;
Amendment 34 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Where a product originating in Ukraine is imported on terms which cause, or threaten to cause, serious difficulties to a Community producer of like or directly competing products, Common Customs Tariff duties on such product may be reintroduced at any time by the Council acting by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission.
Amendment 36 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. At the request of a Member State or on the Commission’s initiative, the Commission shall take a formal decision to initiate an investigation within a reasonable period of time. Where the Commission decides to initiate an investigation, it shall publish a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union announcing the investigation. The notice shall provide a summary of the information received and state that any relevant information should be sent to the Commission. It shall specify the period, which shall not exceed fourtwo months from the date of publication of the notice, within which interested parties may make their views known in writing.
Amendment 37 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall seek all information it deems necessary and may verify the information received with Ukraine and any other relevant source. It may be assisted by officials of the Member States on whose territory verification might be sought, if that Member State so requests.
Amendment 38 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. In examining, in cooperation with the Member States, whether there are serious difficulties, the Commission shall take account, inter alia, of the following factors concerning Community producers where the information is available:
Amendment 40 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – indent 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – indent 2 a (new)
– Animal welfare standards
Amendment 41 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – indent 2 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – indent 2 b (new)
– Environmental standards
Amendment 42 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. The investigation shall be completed within sixfour months after the publication of the notice referred to in paragraph 2. The Commission may, in the case of exceptional circumstances, extend this period in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 5.
Amendment 43 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Amendment 44 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Article 4 – paragraph 7
7. Where exceptional circumstances requiring immediate action make an investigation impossible, tThe Commission may, after informing the Committee, take any preventive measure which is strictly necessary.
Amendment 205 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 39a – paragraph 1
Article 39a – paragraph 1
1. Support under point (d) of Article 36(1) shall only be granted in duly justified cases and where the drop of income exceeds a threshold of at least 20 % of the average annual income of the individual farmegroup of farmers in a specific sector in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period excluding the highest and lowest entry. Indexes may be used in order to calculate the annual income of the farmer. Income for the purposes of point (d) of Article 36(1) shall refer to the sum of revenues the farmer receives from the market, including any form of public support, deducting input costs. Payments by the mutual fund to farmers shall compensate for less than 70 % of the income lost in the year the producer becomes eligible to receive this assistance.
Amendment 211 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 39a – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 39a – paragraph 1a (new)
1a. By way of derogation to paragraph 1, Member States may decide to apply a drop of income threshold of 30%. They will notify the European Commission about this decision.
Amendment 229 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
With the exception of general costs as defined in Article 45(2)(c), in respect of investment operations under measures falling within the scope of Article 42 TFEU, only expenditure which has been incurred after an application has been submitted to the competent authority shall be considered eligible. However, Member States may provide in their programme that expenditure which is relatThe European Commission needs to emergency measures due todecide after natural disasters, catastrophic events or adverse climatic events or a significant and sudden change in the socio-economic conditions of the Member State or region, including significant and sudden demographic changes resulting from migration or reception of refugees, and which has been incurred by the beneficiary after the event occurs, is also eligiblewhether member states should be eligible for aid.
Amendment 322 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 269 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 269 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point ja (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point ja (new)
3 a. In Article 46 (2), the following point is added: ja) White mustard
Amendment 323 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 269 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Article 269 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point jb (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point jb (new)
3 b. In Article 46(2), the following point is added: j b) Fodder Radish
Amendment 68 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on establishing a multi-annual plan for certain demersal stocks in the North Sea and adjoining waters, and the fisheries exploiting those stocks, adopting provisions concerning the implementation of the landing obligation in the North Sea and in all other waters of the Union and outside it which do not fall under the sovereignty or jurisdiction of third countries, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) 676/2007 and Council Regulation (EC) 1342/2008
Amendment 71 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The objectives of the CFP are, amongst others, to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are environmentally sustainable in the long-term, to apply the precautionary approach to fisheries management, and to implement the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries managementwhere appropriate and on condition that this is done carefully and in a clearly defined manner.
Amendment 77 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Some stocks of common interest are also exploited by third countries, which makes it very important that the Union should consult those third countries in order to ensure that the stocks are managed sustainably. In the absence of a formal agreement, the Union must do everything in its power to agree common arrangements for the fishing of these stocks in order to facilitate sustainable management, in which connection equal terms for the Union’s market operators must be secured, enforced and promoted.
Amendment 78 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The objective of this plan should be to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, and especially reaching and maintaining MSY for the stocks concerned, contributing to the implementation of the landing obligation for demersal stocks subject to catch limits and contributing to the implementation of the ecosystem-based approach to fisheries managementfeasible, practicable and affordable implementation, or else postponement, of the landing obligation - causing unnecessary problems throughout fisheries in the North Sea and elsewhere - for demersal stocks subject to catch limits and by means of full attainment of the socioeconomic objectives of the CFP, particularly the maintenance of living standards for fishing families and fair and predictable policies for family fishing businesses operating in the North Sea, after decades of decline of fishing and the socioeconomic decline of coastal settlements dependent on fishing.
Amendment 86 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) In uncertain times, this plan should help to render the added value of European fisheries policy and the CFP perceptible and visible for fishermen, entrepreneurs and residents of coastal settlements.
Amendment 88 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) In accordance with Article 33(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, stocks managed jointly with third countries must be managed wherever possible with joint agreements in line with the goals laid down in Articles 1, 2, 4 and 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 96 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 117 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This Regulation also applies to by- catches caught when fishing for the stocks identified in paragraph 2.
Amendment 121 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Where on the basis of scientific advice, or on the basis of a request from the Member States concerned, the Commission considers that the list incorporated in paragraph 2 needs to be amended, the Commission may submit a proposal for the revision of this list.
Amendment 163 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The plan shall contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the common fisheries policy listed in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, in particular by applying the precautionaryan appropriate and flexible approach to fisheries management, and shall aim to ensure that exploitation of, inter alia, to use living marine biological resources in such a way as to restores and maintains populations of harvested species above levels which can produce the maximum sustainable yield.
Amendment 165 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The plan shall help to attain the socioeconomic objectives referred to in Article 2(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, particularly maintenance of the standard of living of those who are dependent on fishing activities, preserving an efficient and transparent internal market for fisheries and aquaculture products and maintaining equal conditions for fisheries and aquaculture products marketed in the Union;
Amendment 180 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Measures under the plan shall be taken in accordance with the best available scientific advice.
Amendment 186 #
2016/0238(COD)
Amendment 198 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 208 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Article 5 – title
Amendment 209 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 221 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. In the absence of scientific advice on fishing mortality rate consistent with maximum sustainable yield, fishing opportunities shall be consistent with scientific advice to ensure the sustManagement measures, including, where appropriate, fishing opportunities for the stocks referred to in Article 2, shall be set taking into account the best avainlability of the stocks in line with the precautionary approachle scientific advice and in line with the objectives laid down in Article 3.
Amendment 223 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where appropriate, in a mixed fishery, in line with Article 9(5) of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013, such management measures may take into account the difficulty of fishing all stocks at maximum sustainable yield at the same time. In such cases the precautionary approach may be applied including through the use of the measures outlined in Article 9.
Amendment 230 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6
Article 6
Amendment 232 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Amendment 239 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. When scientific advice indicates that for a gin three consecutiven years the spawning biomass of any of the stocks in Group 1 is below the MSY Btrigger or that the abundance of any of the functional units in Group 2 is below the Abundancebuffer set out in Annex II, column A, all appropriate remedial measures shall be adopted to ensure rapid return of the stock or functional unit concerned to levels above those capable of producing maximum sustainable yield. In particular, by way of derogation from Article 4(2) fishing opportunities shall be set at levels consistent with a fishing mortality, taking into account the decrease in biomass or abundance, that is reduced below the range laid down in Annex I, column AB.
Amendment 242 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. When scientific advice indicates that the spawning stock biomass of any of the stocks concerned is below the Blim or the abundance of any of the Norway lobster functional units is below Abundancelimit as set out in Annex II, column B to this Regulation, further remedial measures shall be taken to ensure rapid return of the stock or functional unit concerned to levels above the level capable of producing maximum sustainable yield. In particular, those remedial measures shall includemay entail, by way of derogation from paragraphs 2 and 4 of Article 4, suspending the targeted fishery for the stock or functional unit concerned and the adequate reduction of fishing opportunities.
Amendment 247 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. If, on the basis either of scientific advice or the proposals of the regional forum (‘Scheveningen group’) or the North Sea Advisory Council (NSAC), the Commission considers that the conservation reference points set out in Annex II no longer correctly express the objectives of the plan, the Commission may as a matter of urgency submit a proposal for revision of those conservation reference points.
Amendment 249 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The ultimate choice of measures referred to in this Article shall be made in accordance with the nature, seriousness, duration and repetition of the situation where the spawning stock biomass is below the levels referred to in Annex II.
Amendment 252 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – title
Article 9 – title
Specific conservation measures for Groups 3 to 7
Amendment 256 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
When scientific advice indicates that remedial action is required for the conservation of any of the demersal stocks of Groups 3 to 7, or when the spawning biomass of any of the stocks in Group 1 or abundance of any of the functional units in Group 2 for a given year is below the conservation reference points set out in Annex II, column A to this Regulationidentified in Article 2 above, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 of this Regulation and Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Such delegated acts may supplement this Regulation by laying down rules regarding:
Amendment 261 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – title
Article 10 – title
Amendment 264 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the composition by species of the quotas available to fishing vessels operating in mixed fisheries are appropriate to theWhen the fishing opportunities available to Member States are allocated to them, they shall take full account of the likely composition of the catch that the vessels are likely to take which participate in mixed fishing.
Amendment 268 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to Article 8, the TAC for the stock of Norway lobster in ICES zones IIa and IV shallmay be the sum of the catch limits of the functional units and of the statistical rectangles outside the functional units.
Amendment 310 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
No less than five years after the entry into force of this Regulation, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall ensure an evaluation of the impact of the plan on the stocks to which this Regulation applies and on the fisheries exploiting those stocks. It shall submit the results of this evaluation to the European Parliament and to the Council. The Commission may, where this is considered necessary by all of the Member States concerned and itself, report on an earlier date.
Amendment 38 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) On 10 June 2016 the Commission presented the proposal for the EU to ratify the Paris agreement. This legislative proposal forms part of the implementation of the EU's commitment in the Paris agreement which aims at strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change by holding the increase in global average temperatures to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1,5 °C above pre-industrial levels, and to foster low greenhouse gas emissions development in a manner that does not threaten food production either at Union or Member State level. The Union's commitment to economy-wide emission reductions was confirmed in the intended nationally determined contribution of the Union and its Member States that was submitted to the Secretariat of the UNFCCC on 6 March 2015.
Amendment 42 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) The Paris Agreement requires Parties to take action to conserve and enhance, as appropriate, sinks and reservoirs of greenhouse gases, including forests.
Amendment 55 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The approach of annually binding national limits taken in Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030, with the start of the trajectory calculation in 20201 on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018 and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each Member State. An adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for Member States with both a positive limit under Decision 406/2009/EC and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to Decisions 2013/162/EU and 2013/634/EU, to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years. The European Council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non-ETS sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost- effectiveness of the collective Union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030. _________________ 19 Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 136).
Amendment 81 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Regulation [ ] [on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework] lays down accounting rules on greenhouse gas emissions and removals relating to land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF). While the environmental outcome under this Regulation in terms of the levels of greenhouse gas emission reductions that are made is affected by taking into account a quantity up to the sum of total net removals and total net emissions from deforested land, afforested land, managed cropland and managed grassland as defined in Regulation [ ], flexibility for a maximum quantity of 280336 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent of these removals divided among Member States according to the figures in Annex III should be included as an additional possibility for Member States to meet their commitments when needed. Where the delegated act to update the forest reference levels based on the national forestry accounting plans pursuant to Article 8 (6) of Regulation [LULUCF] is adopted, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of Article 7 to reflect a contribution of the accounting category managed forest land in the flexibility provided by that Article. Before adopting such a delegated act, the Commission should evaluate the robustness of accounting for managed forest land based on available data, and in particular the consistency of projected and actual harvesting rates. In addition, the possibility to voluntarily delete annual emission allocation units should be allowed under this Regulation in order to allow for such amounts to be taken into account when assessing Member States' compliance with requirements under Regulation [ ].
Amendment 83 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States that may have a limited cancellation of up to a maximum of 1200 million EU ETS allowances as defined in Article 3(a) of Directive 2003/87/EC collectively taken into account for their compliance under this Regulation are listed in Annex II to this Regulation.
Amendment 84 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. A number of allowances equal to the difference between the maximum of 200 million EU ETS allowances allocated pursuant to Article 6 (1) as flexibility for Member States listed in Annex II, and the actual number of such allowances notified by Member States listed in Annex II in accordance with Article 6 (2) by 31 December 2019 for compliance with this Regulation, shall as of 1 January 2020 be made available for all Member States’ compliance under this Regulation through the establishment of an additional flexibility mechanism for certified climate efficient farmers. The Commission is empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 12 in order to supplement this Regulation by setting out the structure of this mechanism by 31 December 2019.
Amendment 126 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Subject to the flexibilities provided for in Articles 5, 6 and 7, to the adjustment pursuant to Article 10(2) and taking into account any deduction resulting from the application of Article 7 of Decision No 406/2009/EC, each Member State shall ensure that its greenhouse gas emissions in each year between 2021 and 2029 do not exceed the level defined by a linear trajectory, starting in 20201 on the average of its greenhouse gas emissions during 2016, 2017 and 2018 determined pursuant to paragraph 3 and ending in 2030 on the limit set for that Member State in Annex I to this Regulation.
Amendment 134 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. This implementing act shall also specify, based on the percentages notified by Member States under Article 6(2), the quantities that may be taken into account for their compliance under Article 9 between 2021 and 2030. If the sum of all Member States' quantities were to exceed the collective total of 1200 million, the quantities for each Member State shall be reduced on a pro rata basis so that the collective total is not exceeded.
Amendment 171 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall be able to use credits from projects issued pursuant to Article 24a (1) of Directive 2003/87/EC for compliance under Article 9, without any quantitative limit whatsoever and while avoiding double-counting. Member States shall provide economic and fiscal incentives to private-private and public- private partnerships established for those projects as well as to households, decentralised public bodies, enterprises, estates and the private sector in general, in order to increase their participation.
Amendment 181 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States that may have a limited cancellation of up to a maximum of 1200 million EU ETS allowances as defined in Article 3(a) of Directive 2003/87/EC collectively taken into account for their compliance under this Regulation are listed in Annex II to this Regulation.
Amendment 192 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. A number of allowances equal to the difference between the maximum of 200 million EU ETS allowances allocated in Article 6 (1) as flexibility for Member States listed in Annex II, and the actual number of such allowances notified by Member States listed in Annex II in accordance with Article 6 (2) by 31 December 2019 for compliance with this Regulation, shall as of 1 January 2020 be made available for all Member States' compliance under this Regulation through the establishment of an additional flexibility mechanism for certified climate efficient farmers. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 12 in order to supplement this Directive by setting out the structure of this mechanism by 31 December 2019.
Amendment 208 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
Additional use of up to 280336 million net removals from deforested land, afforested land, managed cropland and managed grassland
Amendment 261 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 28 Februaryno later than one year following the global stocktake of the Paris Agreement in 20243 and every five years thereafter on the operation of this Regulation, its contribution to the EU's overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and, its contribution to the goals of the Paris Agreement, and may its ambition relative to that of the other Parties to the Paris Agreement, and shall make proposals if appropriate.
Amendment 17 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) On 10 June 2016 the Commission presented the proposal for the EU to ratify the Paris agreementThe Council ratified the Paris Agreement on 5 October 2016, following the consent given by the European Parliament on 4 October 2016. The Paris Agreement entered into force on 4 November that year and has the explicit aim to keep the increase in global temperature to well below 2°C above pre- industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to no more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, in a manner that does not threaten food production and food security in the EU and in the world. This legislative proposal forms part of the implementation of the Union's commitment to economy- wide emission reductions as confirmed in the intended nationally determined reduction commitment of the Union and its Member States submitted to the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ('UNFCCC') on 6 March 2015. 10 __________________ 10 http://www4.unfccc.int/submissions/indc/S ubmission%20Pages/submissions.aspx
Amendment 18 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Paris Agreement, inter alia, sets out a long-term goal in line with the objective to keep the global temperature increase well below 2°C above pre- industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. It also aims to increase the ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change and to foster climate resilience and minimised greenhouse gas emissions in a manner that does not threaten sustainable industry and the further development of local food production. In order to achieve this goal, the Parties should prepare, communicate and maintain successive nationally determined contributions. The Paris Agreement replaces the approach taken under the 1997 Kyoto Protocol which will not be continued beyond 2020. The Paris Agreement also calls for a balance between anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases in the second half of this century, and invites Parties to take action to conserve and enhance, as appropriate, sinks and reservoirs of greenhouse gases, including forests.
Amendment 31 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The European Council of 23-24 October 2014 also acknowledged the multiple objectives of the agriculture and land use sector, with their lower mitigation potential as well as the need to ensure coherence between the Union food security and climate change objectives. The European Council invited the Commission to examine the best means of encouraging the sustainable intensification and development of food production in the EU, while optimising the sector's contribution to greenhouse gas mitigation and sequestration, including through afforestation, and to establish policy on how to include land use, land use change and forestry ('LULUCF') into the 2030 greenhouse gas mitigation framework as soon as technical conditions allow and in any case before 2020.
Amendment 33 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) In order to optimise exploitation of the LULUCF sector’s potential for mitigating and, where relevant, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the EU, it is essential to give support to and apply advanced technology in relation to precision agriculture, precision forestry, agri-digitalisation and monitoring via geoinformation and earth observation;
Amendment 34 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The LULUCF sector can contribute to climate change mitigation in several ways, in particular by reducing emissions, and maintaining and enhancing sinks and carbon stocksitself is highly exposed to the consequences of global climate change. However, this sensitive sector also has the capacity to make an important contribution to the achievement of the EU’s climate and sustainability goals. The LULUCF sector can contribute to climate change mitigation in several ways, in particular by reducing emissions, and maintaining and enhancing sinks and carbon stocks. The bio-based economy and the bioenergy sector are essential elements in the EU’s progress towards a greener, low-fossil economy which where possible eliminates fossil CO2 emissions and prevents carbon leakage. In order for measures aiming in particular at increasing carbon sequestration to be effective, the long-term stability and adaptability of carbon pools is essential.
Amendment 43 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The specific application of the Ninth Framework Programme (FP9), the EU’s research and innovation programme, in the LULUCF sector for the period 2021-2028, could considerably increase the sector’s contribution to combating climate change, in particular by acquiring more economic and scientific knowledge with a view to improving the performance of the sector, by boosting sustainable innovation, fostering a rapid transition to the digital era, modernising training and education, and strengthening the resilience of the LULUCF sector against global climate change.
Amendment 58 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Common agricultural policy measures and national policies have an impact on the emissions profile of cropland, grassland and wetlands. With regard to the base period for the land accounting categories provided for in this Regulation, the calculation should take into account the agri-environmental measures implemented by the Member States during this period.
Amendment 69 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) WThen the Commission chooses to be assisted by an expert review team in accordance with Commission Decision (C(2016)3301) in the review of national forestry accounting plans, it should procedure for setting the forest reference level by the Member States should be transparent and aligned with the requirements for sustainable forest management of Forest Europe (Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe)1a . The Commission should assist the Member States by building on the good practice and experience of the expert reviews under the UNFCCC, including as regards participation of national experts and recommendations, and select a sufficient number of experts from the Member States. In this context, it is appropriate for the Commission to provide technical assistance on the verification of compliance with the criteria set out in Annex IV, following the consultation of the Standing Forestry Committee established by Council Decision 89/367/EEC1b. __________________ 1aForest Europe - Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Forests in Europe, Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for a Legally Binding Agreement on Forests in Europe: http://www.foresteurope.org/. 1bCouncil Decision 89/367/EEC of 29 May 1989 setting up a Standing Forestry Committee (OJ L 165, 15.6.1989, p. 14).
Amendment 77 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The Commission and Member States must jointly ensure a continued high degree of security of supply, import and availability for timber and timber products in all EU Member States.
Amendment 83 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Depending on national preferences, Member States should be able to choose adequate national policies for achieving their commitments in LULUCF, including the possibility of compensating emissions from one land category by removals from another land category. They should also be able to cumulate net removals over the period 2021-2030. Trading among Member States should continue as an additional option to help compliance. Following the practice in the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol, there should also be a possibility for a Member State to use its overachievement under Regulation [] on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 for a resilient Energy Union and to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council on a mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and other information relevant to climate change in order to ensure its compliance with its commitment under this Regulationwhile guaranteeing a clear distinction between emissions and removals of fossil and biogenic greenhouse gases. Therefore the annual net removals from deforested land, afforested land, managed forest land, managed cropland and managed grassland should be limited to agriculture.
Amendment 88 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) To facilitate data collection and methodology improvement, land use should be carefully inventoried and reported using geographical tracking of each land area, corresponding to national and EU data collection systems. The best use shall be made of existing Union and Member State programmes and surveys including the LUCAS Land Use Cover Area frame Survey and, the European Earth observation programme Copernicus and the European satellite navigation systems Galileo and EGNOS for data collection. Data management, including sharing for the reporting reuse and dissemination should conform to Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community.
Amendment 159 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall account for emissions and removals resulting from managed cropland calculated as emissions and removals in the periods from 2021 to 2025 and from 2026 to 2030 minus the value obtained by multiplying by five the Member State’s average annual emissions and removals resulting from managed cropland in its base period 2005-2007. Member States may offset agri- environmental measures implemented during the base period.
Amendment 161 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall account for emissions and removals resulting from managed grassland calculated as emissions and removals in the periods from 2021 to 2025 and from 2026 to 2030 minus the value obtained by multiplying by five the Member State’s average annual emissions and removals resulting from managed grassland in its base period 2005-2007. Member States may offset agri- environmental measures implemented during the base period.
Amendment 162 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where agri-environmental measures are included in the base period 2005-2007 as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, Member States may incorporate measures such as, – climate change provisions and climate protection, – promotion of biological and genetic diversity, – promotion of soil fertility, and – water protection measures.
Amendment 250 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. To the extent that total removals exceed emissions in a Member State and after subtraction of any quantity taken into account under Article 7 of Regulation [ ] on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030, that Member State may transfer the whole of the remaining quantity to another Member State. The transferred quantity shall be taken into account when assessing the receiving Member State's compliance with its commitment pursuant to Article 4.
Amendment 255 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. To the extent that total removals exceed emissions in a Member State in the period from 2021 to 2025, and after subtraction of any quantity taken into account under Article 7 of Regulation [ ] on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 or transferred to another Member State pursuant to paragraph 2, that Member State may bank the whole of the remaining quantity to the period 2026-2030.
Amendment 287 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part A – paragraph 1 – point e
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 for production of both energy and other fossil-based material substitution purposes, as set out in the EU Forest Strategy, Member States' national forest programmes and policies, and the EUnion's Bioeconomy and Biodiversity Strategy;
Amendment 60 #
2016/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Product placement should not be admissible in news and current affairs programmes, consumer affairs programmes, religious programmes and, educational programmes, sport programmes or other types of programmes with a significant children’s audience. In particular, evidence shows that product placement and embedded advertisements can affect children’s behaviour as children are often not able to recognise the commercial content. There is thus a need to continue to prohibit product placement in programmes with a significant children’s audience. Consumer affairs programmes are programmes offering advice to viewers, or including reviews on the purchase of products and services. Allowing product placement in such programmes would blur the distinction between advertising and editorial content for viewers who may expect a genuine and honest review of products or services in such programmes.
Amendment 87 #
2016/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) When taking the appropriate measures to protect minors from harmful content and to protect all citizens from content containing incitement to violence or hatred in accordance with this Directive, the applicable fundamental rights, as laid down in the Charter on Fundamental Rights of the European Union, should be carefully balanced. That concerns in particular, as the case may be, the right to respect for private and family life and the protection of personal data, the right to private property, the freedom of expression and information, the freedom to conduct a business, the prohibition of discrimination and the right of the child.
Amendment 51 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL laying down rules on the making available on the market of CE marked fertilising producers, growing media, soil improvers, limiting materials, agronomic additives, and plant biostimulants and amending Regulations (EC) No 1069/2009 and (EC) No 1107/2009 (Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 52 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL laying down rules on the making available on the market of CE marked fertilising products and amending Regulations (EC) No 1069/2009 and, (EC) No 1107/2009, Directive 91/676/EEC and Regulation (EC) No 11907/20096 (Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 69 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The end point in the manufacturing chain should be determined for each relevant component material containing animal by-products in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009. The setting of processing methods and recovery rules for animal by- products for which an end point in the manufacturing chain has been determined should start immediately after the entry into force of this Regulation. Accordingly, 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 expanding or adding, without any unnecessary delay, certain animal by-products to the specific component material categories in order to increase opportunities and provide more legal certainty for producers and users by unlocking the circular potential of increased use of nutrients from animal by-products such as animal manure. Where a manufacturing process regulated under this Regulation starts already before that end point has been reached, the process requirements of both Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 and this Regulation should apply cumulatively to CE marked fertilising products, which means application of the stricter requirement in case both Regulations regulate the same parameter.
Amendment 71 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) For certain recovered wastes such as struvite, biochar and ash-based products within the meaning of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council20 , a market demand for their use as fertilising products has been identified. Furthermore, certain requirements are necessary for the waste used as input in the recovery operation and for the treatment processes and techniques, as well as for fertilising products resulting from the recovery operation, in order to ensure that the use of those products does not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts. For CE marked fertilising products, those requirements should be laid down in this Regulation. Therefore, as of the moment of compliance with all the requirements of this Regulation, such products should cease to be regarded as waste, within the meaning of Directive 2008/98/EC, and accordingly it should be possible for products containing or consisting of such recovered waste materials to access the internal market. To ensure legal clarity and to further incentivize producers to increase their use of valuable waste streams, the scientific analyses and the setting of process requirements on Union level for such products should start immediately after the entry into force of this Regulation. Accordingly, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of defining, without unnecessary delay, larger or additional categories of component materials eligible for the use in the production of CE marked fertilising products such as struvite, biochar and ash-based products. __________________ 20 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3).
Amendment 74 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Certain industry by-products, co- products or recycled products coming from specific industrial processes are currently used by manufacturers as a component of a CE marked fertilising product. For components of CE marked fertilising products, requirements related to component material categories should be laid down in this Regulation. If applicable, as of the moment of compliance with all the requirements of this Regulation, such products should cease to be regarded as waste within the meaning of Directive 2008/98/EC.
Amendment 113 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55 a (new)
Recital 55 a (new)
(55a) Current manufacturing practices using other industry by-products or recycled products as a component of a mineral fertilizer have to be secured through this Regulation, in order to maintain and support their contribution to the circular economy in the Union. It should be possible for those components to be eligible as a component according to the requirements set in this Regulation, without unnecessary delay, once the manufacturing processes have been scientifically analysed and process requirements have been established at Union level. For that purpose, the power to adopt delegated 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 defining larger or additional component materials eligible for use in the production of such products.
Amendment 143 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL laying down rules on the making available on the market of CE marked fertilising products and amending Regulations (EC) No 1069/2009 and (EC) No 1107/2009, Directive 91/676/EEC and Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 162 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
A CE marked fertilising product that has undergone a recovery operation and complies with the requirements laid down in this Regulation shall be considered to comply with the conditions laid down in Article 6(1) of Directive 2008/98/EC and shall, therefore, be considered as having ceased to be wastecontains or consists of waste that has undergone a recovery operation in accordance with Directive 2008/98/EC and that complies with the requirements laid down in this Regulation shall be considered as having ceased to be waste from the moment the EU declaration of conformity is drawn up.
Amendment 163 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The end point in the manufacturing chain should be determined for each relevant component material containing animal by-products in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009. The setting of processing methods and recovery rules for animal by- products for which an end point in the manufacturing chain has been determined should start immediately after the entry into force of this Regulation. Accordingly, 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 expanding or adding, without any unnecessary delay, certain animal by-products to the specific component material categories in order to increase opportunities and provide more legal certainty for producers and users by unlocking the circular potential of the increased use of nutrients from animal by-products such as animal manure. Where a manufacturing process regulated under this Regulation starts already before that end point has been reached, the process requirements of both Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 and this Regulation should apply cumulatively to CE marked fertilising products, which means application of the stricter requirement in case both Regulations regulate the same parameter.
Amendment 167 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) For certain recovered wastes such as struvite, biochar and ash-based products within the meaning of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council20 , a market demand for their use as fertilising products has been identified. Furthermore, certain requirements are necessary for the waste used as input in the recovery operation and for the treatment processes and techniques, as well as for fertilising products resulting from the recovery operation, in order to ensure that the use of those products does not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts. For CE marked fertilising products, those requirements should be laid down in this Regulation. Therefore, as of the moment of compliance with all the requirements of this Regulation, such products should cease to be regarded as waste, within the meaning of Directive 2008/98/EC, and accordingly it should be possible for products containing or consisting of such recovered waste materials to access the internal market. To ensure legal clarity and to further incentivise producers to increase their use of valuable waste streams, the scientific analyses and the setting of process requirements on Union level for such products should start immediately after the entry into force of this Regulation. Accordingly, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of defining, without unnecessary delay, larger or additional categories of component materials eligible for the use in the production of CE marked fertilising products such as struvite, biochar and ash-based products. __________________ 20 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3).
Amendment 169 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Certain industry by-products, co- products or recycled products coming from specific industrial processes are currently used by manufacturers as a component of a CE marked fertilising product. For components of CE marked fertilising products, requirements related to component material categories should be laid down in this Regulation. If applicable, as of the moment of compliance with all the requirements of this Regulation, such products should cease to be regarded as waste within the meaning of Directive 2008/98/EC.
Amendment 170 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 43 to amend Annexes I to IV for the purposes of adapting them to technical progress and, in particular as regards the production of fertilisers from animal by-products and waste recovery products and for the facilitatingon of internal market access and free movement for CE marked fertilising products.
Amendment 173 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Certain substances, mixtures and micro- organisms and mixtures thereof, commonly referred to as plant biostimulants, are not as suchnecessarily nutrients as such, but nevertheless stimulate plants' general vigour and nutrition processes. Where such products aim solely at improving the plants' nutrient use efficiency, nutrient availability, tolerance to abiotic stress, or cropplant quality traits, or yield they are by nature more similar to fertilising products than to most categories of plant protection products. Such products should therefore be eligible for CE marking under this Regulation and excluded from the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council21 . Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly. __________________ 21 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).
Amendment 175 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) which are currently used by manufacturers as by-products from or co- products of other industrial and/or agricultural processes, as well as recycled products.
Amendment 176 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 42 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Within one year after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act, in accordance with the first paragraph, to amend, for the first time, the component material categories set out in Annex II, in particular to add animal by-products, struvite, ash-based products and biochar to those component material categories. In adopting that delegated act, the Commission shall specifically focus on all technological progress which is being made in the recovery of nutrients.
Amendment 179 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Fertilising products which are CE marked in accordance with this Regulation should always be afforded equal treatment and should not be unduly discriminated against by the rules laid down in other national and Union legislation. In order to incentivise the use of fertilising products from recycled and organic materials, technologically neutral rules should apply in order to provide legal clarity to producers who invest in the production of innovative fertilising products and to ensure fair competition between the different categories of fertilising products. Provided that fertilising products containing or consisting of processed animal manure are sufficiently agronomically efficient in order to maintain the environmental objectives of Directive 91/676/EEC1a and that this efficiency is proven by technical documentation which is checked by the mechanisms provided for in this Regulation, it would be unjustified to restrict the application of such fertilising products below the application limits of nitrogen compounds from livestock manure established under Directive 91/676/EEC or Commission implementing decisions and derogations related to obligations under the same Directive. Therefore, Directive 91/676/EEC should be amended so as to prevent discrimination of CE marked fertilising products containing or consisting of processed animal manure. __________________ 1aCouncil Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.
Amendment 185 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 4 a (new)
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].
Amendment 197 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 a (new)
Article 46 a (new)
Amendment 198 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 a (new)
Article 46 a (new)
Article 46a Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 In Annex V, point 12 is replaced by the following: "12. Compost, biogas and digestate."
Amendment 199 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) Promising technical progress is being made in the field of recycling of waste, such as phosphorus recycling from sewage sludge, in particular struvite, and fertilising product production from animal by-products, such as biochar. I and phosphorus recovery after incineration, in particular ash-based products. Therefore it should be possible for products containing or consisting of such materials to access the internal market without unnecessary delay when the manufacturing processes have been scientifically analysed and process requirements have been established at Union level. For that purpose, 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 defining larger or additional categories of CE marked fertilising products or component materials eligible for use in the production of such products. The first of those delegated acts should, in particular, add struvite, biochar and ash- based products to the categories of component materials and should be adopted without any further delay after the entry into force of this Regulation. For animal by-products, component material categories should be expanded or added only to the extent an end point in the manufacturing chain has been determined in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009, since animal by-products for which no such end point has been determined are in any event excluded from the scope of this Regulation.
Amendment 201 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55 a (new)
Recital 55 a (new)
(55a) Current manufacturing practices using other industry by-products or recycled products as a component of a mineral fertiliser have to be secured through this Regulation, in order to maintain and support their contribution to the circular economy in the Union. It should be possible for those components to be eligible as a component according to the requirements set in this Regulation, without unnecessary delay, once the manufacturing processes have been scientifically analysed and process requirements have been established at Union level. For that purpose, the power to adopt delegated 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 defining larger or additional component materials eligible for use in the production of such products.
Amendment 213 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘'fertilising product’' means a substance, mixture, micro-organism or any other material,product meeting the criteria for one or more of the of the product functional categories as defined in Annex I applied or intended to be applied, either on its own or mixed with another material, on plants or their rhizosphereoot zone and/or their soil/growing medium for the purpose of improviding plants with nutrient or improving their nutrition efficiency;' general vigour, yields and quality by improving their nutrition efficiency and/or their physical, chemical or biological growth conditions (with the exception of plant protection functions as defined in Regulation (EC)1107/2009). A fertilising product may include substances intended to enhance one or more technical traits of the product without affecting its fertilising properties ("technical additives").
Amendment 224 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – point 3
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – point 3
3. The absence of Salmonella spp. shall be absand the maximum presence of Escherichia coli and Enterococcaceae has to be provent in a 25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising productccordance to Regulation No 142/2011 and implementing Regulation No 1069/2009 Annex XI, Chapter I, section 2(d).
Amendment 228 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A)(II) – point 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A)(II) – point 2 – indent 1
- 21% by mass of total nitrogen (N),
Amendment 229 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A)(II) – point 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A)(II) – point 2 – indent 3
- 21% by mass of total potassium oxide (K2O).
Amendment 243 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B)(II) – point 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B)(II) – point 2 – indent 1
- 21 % by mass of total nitrogen (N), out of which 0,5 % by mass of the CE marked fertilising product shall be organic nitrogen (N), or
Amendment 246 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B)(II) – point 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B)(II) – point 2 – indent 3
- 21 % by mass of total potassium oxide (K2O).
Amendment 247 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B)(II) – point 2 a (new)
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B)(II) – point 2 a (new)
2a. Where the CE-marked fertilising product contains more than one nutrient the product shall contain the following declared nutrients in the minimum quantities stated below: – 1.0% by mass of total nitrogen, of which 0.5% by mass of the CE-marked fertilising product shall be organic (N), or – 1.0% by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), or – 1.0% by mass of total potassium oxide (K2O), and – 3.0% by mass of total sum of nutrients.
Amendment 248 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
A CE marked fertilising product that has undergone a recovery operation and complies with the requirements laid down in this Regulation shall be considered to comply with the conditions laid down in Article 6(1) of Directive 2008/98/EC and shall, therefore, be considered as having ceased to be wastecontains or consists of waste which has undergone a recovery operation in accordance with Directive 2008/98/EC and that complies with the requirements laid down in this Regulation shall be considered as having ceased to be waste from the moment the EU declaration of conformity is drawn up.
Amendment 267 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 43 to amend Annexes I to IV for the purposes of adapting them to technical progress and, in particular as regards the production of fertilisers from animal by-products and waste recovery products and for the facilitatingon of internal market access and free movement for CE marked fertilising products
Amendment 277 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) which are likely to be subject of significant trade on the internal market, and
Amendment 279 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) for which there is scientific evidence that the they do not present an unacceptable risk to human, animal or plant health, to safety or to the environment, and that they are sufficiently effective., and
Amendment 282 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) which are currently used by manufacturers as by-products from or co- products of other industrial and/or agricultural processes, as well as recycled products.
Amendment 285 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 42 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 293 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 42 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) reference of declared conformity to the relevant harmonised standards on safety of micro-organisms used which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, or conformity with the relevant common specifications as adopted by the European Commission if such harmonised standards are not in place.
Amendment 302 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3 – paragraph 1
A soil improver shall be a CE marked fertilising product aimed at beingmaterial (including mulch) added to the soil for the purpose of maintaining, improvingin situ primarily to maintain or improtecting the physical or chemical properties, the structure or the biological activity of soilve its physical properties, and which may improve its chemical and/or biological properties or activity.
Amendment 305 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3 – paragraph 1a (new)
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3 – paragraph 1a (new)
The CE marked fertilising product shall contain 15% or more material of biological origin.
Amendment 306 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 42 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. For the purposes of CMC 10 in Annex II, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of defining the requirements for the standard for the biodegradability criteria and the development of an appropriate testing method for biodegradation. It shall be evaluated towards latest scientific evidence and set as of [Publications office, please insert the date occurring five years after the date of application of this Regulation].
Amendment 306 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – point 1
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – point 1
1. An organic soil improver shall consist exclusively oftain material of solely biological origin, excluding material which is fossilized or embedded in geological formations.
Amendment 311 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – point 1
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.
Amendment 321 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 a (new)
Article 46 a (new)
Article 46a Article 46a Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 In Annex V, point 12 is replaced by the following: "12. Compost, biogas and digestate."
Amendment 323 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 b (new)
Article 46 b (new)
Article 46b Amendments to Directive 91/676/EEC Directive 91/676/EEC is amended as follows: "(1) Article 2(g) is replaced by the following: "(g) 'livestock manure': means waste products excreted by livestock or a mixture of litter and waste products excreted by livestock, even in processed form, unless these products are CE marked in accordance with Regulation (EC) XXX1a and have a declared N fertiliser replacement value (NFRV) of at least 76% for the application made;" __________________ 1aProposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on laying down rules on the making available on the market of CE marked fertilising products and amending Regulations (EC) No 1069/2009 and (EC) No 1107/2009
Amendment 342 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
of solely biological origin, excluding material which is fossilized or embedded in geological formations, with the exemption of leonardite, lignite and peat.
Amendment 342 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 1 – subheading 11 a (new)
Annex II – part 1 – subheading 11 a (new)
CMC 11a (new): Other industry by- products
Amendment 344 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 1 – point 1 – point b
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 1 – point 1 – point b
(b) by-products within the meaning of Directive 2008/98/EC, hailing from a production process which makes use of waste (as defined by Directive 2008/98/EC) as a raw material,
Amendment 345 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 1 – point 1 – point c
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 1 – point 1 – point c
(c) materials formerly having constituted one of the materials mentioned in one of points a-b, with the exception of secondary raw materials from sewage sludge, such as struvite,
Amendment 354 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 3
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 3
3. The absence of Salmonella spp. shall be absand the maximum presence of Escherichia coli and Enterococcaceae has to be provent in a 25 g sample of the CE marked fertilising product. ccordance to Regulation No 142/2011 implementing Regulation No 1069/2009 Annex XI, Chapter I, section 2(d).
Amendment 365 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 3 – point 1 – point c – indent 2
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 3 – point 1 – point c – indent 2
– sewage sludge, industrial sludge (except sludge from food, feed and agrofuels processing plants not containing pollutants), or dredging sludge, and
Amendment 372 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 3 – point 1 – point e a (new)
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 3 – point 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Materials conform to CMC 2, CMC 3, CMC 4, CMC 5, CMC 6 and CMC 11.
Amendment 373 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
- 21% by mass of total nitrogen (N),
Amendment 375 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 3
- 21% by mass of total potassium oxide (K2O).
Amendment 379 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 4 – point 3 – point b
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 4 – point 3 – point b
(b) Thermophilic anaerobic digestion at 55°C with a treatment process including a pasteurisation step (70°C – 1h)as defined in Commission Regulation No 142/2011 and implementing Regulation No 1069/2009 Annex V Chapter 1, section 1, point 1;
Amendment 380 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 4 – point 3 – point d
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 4 – point 3 – point d
(d) Mesophilic anaerobic digestion at 37-40°C with a treatment process including a pasteurisation step (70°C – 1h)as defined in Commission Regulation No 142/2011 and implementing Regulation No 1069/2009 Annex V Chapter 1, section 1, point 1; or
Amendment 381 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
of solely biological origin, excluding material which is fossilized or embedded in geological formations, with the exemption of leonardite, lignite and peat.
Amendment 389 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – point 1 – point e a (new)
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – point 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Materials conform to CMC2, CMC3, CMC4, CMC5, CMC6 and CMC11.
Amendment 391 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – point 3 – point b
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – point 3 – point b
(b) Thermophilic anaerobic digestion at 55°C with a treatment process including a pasteurisation step (70°C – 1h)as defined in Commission Regulation No 142/2011 and implementing Regulation No 1069/2009 Annex V Chapter 1, section 1, point 1;
Amendment 392 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – point 3 – point d
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – point 3 – point d
(d) Mesophilic anaerobic digestion at 37-40°C with a treatment process including a pasteurisation step (70°C – 1h)as defined in Commission Regulation No 142/2011 and implementing Regulation No 1069/2009 Annex V Chapter 1, section 1, point 1; or
Amendment 418 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) improving the stability of the CE marked fertilizing products.
Amendment 419 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – introductory part
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:
Amendment 424 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – introductory part
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – introductory part
2. As of [Publications office, please insert the date occurring three years after the date of application of this Regulation], the following criterion shall be complied with: The polymer, as applied in form and amount in the fertilizing product, 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.
Amendment 426 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – point a
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 of the polymer, as applied in form and amount in the fertilising product, by setting a timeframe in which at least 90%, absolute or relative to the reference material, of the organic carbon is converted into CO2, after the claimed release time of the polymer has been fulfilled, and
Amendment 431 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – point b
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, as applied in form and amount in the fertilising product, is capable of undergoing physical, biological decomposition, such that most of it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water.
Amendment 442 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 11 a (new)
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 11 a (new)
CMC 11a (new): OTHER INDUSTRY BY-PRODUCTS A CE marked fertilising product may contain other industry by-products coming from specific industrial processes, which are excluded from CMC 1 and are listed in the table below and as specified therein1a : __________________ 1aTable contents to be determined by the Commission. See amendment to industry by-products - Article 42 – paragraph 1 – point c (new).
Amendment 446 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 1
- 21 % by mass of total nitrogen (N), out of which 0,5 % by mass of the CE marked fertilising product shall be organic nitrogen (N), or
Amendment 447 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 2
- 20,5 % by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), or
Amendment 448 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (II) – paragraph 2 – indent 3
- 21 % by mass of total potassium oxide (K2O).
Amendment 449 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (II) – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (II) – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where the CE marked fertilising product contains more than one nutrient the product shall contain the following declared nutrients in the minimum quantities stated below: - 1.0% by mass of total nitrogen, of which 0.5% by mass of the CE marked fertilising product shall be organic (N), or - 1.0% by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5), or - 1.0% by mass of total potassium oxide (K2O), and - 3.0% by mass of total sum of nutrients.
Amendment 452 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (I) – paragraph 3
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) (I) – paragraph 3
3. Organic carbon (C) shall be present in the CE marked fertilising product by at least 31 % by mass.
Amendment 456 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) – title
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) – title
Amendment 482 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – CMC 3 – point 1
Annex II – part II – CMC 3 – point 1
1. A CE markedEU fertilising product may contain compost obtained through aerobic composting, a liquid or non-liquid microbial or non-microbial extract made out of compost, obtained through aerobic composting, and the possible ensuing multiplication of the naturally occurring microbials of exclusively one or more of the following input materials:
Amendment 507 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part 1 – point 1 – point f a (new)
Annex IV – part 1 – point 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) non-processed or mechanically processed plants, plant parts or plant extract as specified in CMC 2.
Amendment 512 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part 2 – module D1 – point 2 – point b
Annex IV – part 2 – module D1 – point 2 – point b
(b) conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes, including a written description and a diagram of the production process, where each treatment, storage vessel and area is clearly identified,a written description and a diagram of the production process;
Amendment 578 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3
A soil improver shall be a CE marked fertilising product aimed at beingmaterial (including mulch) added to the soil for the purpose of maintaining, improvingin situ primarily to maintain or improtecting the physical or chemical properties, the structure or the biological activity of soilve its physical properties, and which may improve its chemical and/or biological properties or activity.
Amendment 579 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3 (A) – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3 (A) – paragraph 1
1. An organic soil improver shall consist exclusively oftain material of solely biological origin, excluding material which is fossilized or embedded in ge and can also contain leonardite, lignite and peat. The CE marked fertilising product shall contain 15% or more material of biological formations. igin and can also contain leonardite, lignite and peat.
Amendment 593 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 4
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – paragraph 4
4. The CE marked fertilising product shall contain 420% or more dry matter.
Amendment 595 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(B) – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(B) – paragraph 1
1. An inorganic soil improver shall be a soil improver other than an organic soil improver, and include mulch films made with polymer complying with the requirements of points 2 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 and/or prevent erosion.
Amendment 600 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 4 – paragraph 1
1. A growing medium shall be a material other than soil intended for use as a substrate for root development situ for plants and mushrooms to grow in.
Amendment 632 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) degradation of the organic compounds in the soil; or
Amendment 633 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) increase the availability of nutrients confined in soil, rhizosphere and phyllosphere.
Amendment 650 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 12 – subparagraph 2
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – paragraph 12 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 658 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) by-products within the meaning of Directive 2008/98/EC, hailing from a production process which makes use of waste (as defined by Directive 2008/98/EC) as a raw material.
Amendment 659 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) materials formerly having constituted one of the materials mentioned in one of points a-b, with the exception of secondary raw materials from sewage sludge, such as struvite,
Amendment 676 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – CMC 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 2
Annex II – part II – CMC 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 2
- sewage sludge, industrial sludge (except sludge from food, feed and agrofuels processing plants not containing pollutants), or dredging sludge, and
Amendment 682 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – CMC 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Annex II – part II – CMC 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Materials conforming to CMC2, CMC3, CMC4, CMC5, CMC6 and CMC11
Amendment 693 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – CMC 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Annex II – part II – CMC 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) Thermophilic anaerobic digestion at 55°C with a treatment process including a pasteurisation step (70°C – 1h)as defined in Commission Regulation No 142/2011 implementing Regulation No 1069/2009 Annex V Chapter 1 section 1, point 1;
Amendment 694 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – CMC 4 – paragraph 3 – point d
Annex II – part II – CMC 4 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) Mesophilic anaerobic digestion at 37-40°C with a treatment process including a pasteurisation step (70°C – 1h)as defined in Commission Regulation No 142/2011 implementing Regulation No 1069/2009 Annex V Chapter 1 section 1, point 1; or
Amendment 703 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Materials conforming to CMC2, CMC3, CMC4, CMC5, CMC6 and CMC11
Amendment 705 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – paragraph 3 – point b
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) Thermophilic anaerobic digestion at 55°C with a treatment process including a pasteurisation step (70°C – 1h)as defined in Commission Regulation No 142/2011 implementing Regulation No 1069/2009 Annex V Chapter 1 section 1, point 1;
Amendment 706 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – paragraph 3 – point d
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) Mesophilic anaerobic digestion at 37-40°C with a treatment process including a pasteurisation step (70°C – 1h)as defined in Commission Regulation No 142/2011 implementing Regulation No 1069/2009 Annex V Chapter 1 section 1, point 1; or
Amendment 708 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 6 – heading
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 6 – heading
CMC 6: Food Chain industry by-products
Amendment 710 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) vinasse, i.e. a viscous by-product of the fermentation process of molasses into ethanol, ascorbic acid or other products.
Amendment 711 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) with the exception of animal by- products within the meaning of Regulation (EC) 1069/2009, any other material or substance that has been approved for use in food or animal feed, including food chain industrial by- products, provided that there is no known safety, health or hygiene issue associated with that substance or material used as a fertilising product according to the instructions for use.
Amendment 715 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
The substance shall have been registered pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006,47 in a dossier containing __________________ 47 __________________ 47 In the case of a substance recovered in In the case of a substance recovered in the European Union, this condition is fulfilled if the substance is the same, within the meaning of Article 2(7)(d)(i) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, as a substance registered in a dossier containing the information here indicated, and if information is available to the fertilising product manufacturer within the meaning of Article 2(7)(d)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
Amendment 716 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 721 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 724 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
unless explicitly covered by one of the registration obligation exemptions provided for by Annex IV to that Regulation or by points 6, 7, 8, or 9 of Annex V torticle 2 of that Regulation.
Amendment 733 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) increasing the water retention capacity of the CE marked fertilising product., or
Amendment 735 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) improving the stability of the CE marked fertilising products; or
Amendment 736 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) to be converted into mulch film complying with the requirements of points 2 and 3 of CMC10.
Amendment 738 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – paragraph 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 (requirements shall be introduced: (a) a standard for the biodegradability of the polymer, as applied in form and amount in the fertilising product, by setting a timeframe in which at least 90%, absolute or relative to the reference material, of the organic carbon is converted into 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. after the claimed release time of the polymer has been fulfilled, and (b) a biodegradability test that complies with the following criterion: the polymer, as applied in form and amount in the fertilising product, is capable of undergoing physical, biological decomposition, such that most of it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water.
Amendment 768 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 11 a (new) – heading
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 11 a (new) – heading
CMC 11a: Other industry by-products
Amendment 769 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 11 a (new)
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 11 a (new)
A CE marked fertilising product may contain other industry by-products coming from specific industrial processes, which are excluded from CMC 1 and are listed in the table below and as specified therein:
Amendment 777 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 1 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Annex III – part 1 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. The term “N Fertiliser Replacement Value” (NFRV) or similar may only be used if the fertilising products contains or consists of processed animal manure, and if the value indicates the product’s performance compared with calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) with regard to nitrate leaching to water at the recommended use(s).
Amendment 832 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
Annex IV – part 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) Non-processed or mechanically processed plants, plant parts or plant extracts as specified in CMC 2
Amendment 839 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part 2 – Module A – paragraph 4.2
Annex IV – part 2 – Module A – paragraph 4.2
4.2. The manufacturer shall draw up a written EU declaration of conformity for each CE marked fertilising product lot and keep it together with the technical documentation at the disposal of the national authorities for 10 years after the CE marked fertilising product has been placed on the market. The EU declaration of conformity shall identify the CE marked fertilising product for which it has been drawn up. The definition of “lot” under this Regulation has to be clarified. If “lot” is defined as “lot/batch” as defined by CEN standards, the Product Function Categories PFC 3 and PFC 4 shall be exempted from point 4.2.
Amendment 849 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – part 2 – Module D 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Annex IV – part 2 – Module D 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and schemes, including a written description and a diagram of the production process, where each treatment, storage vessel and area is clearly identifieda written production report and a flow chart of the production process,
Amendment 32 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Technical measures where relevant should apply to recreational fisheries which can have a significant impact on the stocks of fish and shellfish species.
Amendment 34 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) To evaluate the effectiveness of technical measures, targets relating to the levels of unwanted catches; to the level of bycatches of sensitive species and to the extent of seabed habitats adversely affected by fishing; should be established that reflect the objectives of the CFP, and are coherent with Union environmental legislation (in particular Council Directive 92/43 and Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Councilwith the objective of achieving a good environmental status by 2020 as set out in Council Directive 2008/56/EC21 ), and international best practices. _________________ 21 Directive 2000/608/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October17 June 20008 establishing a framework for Ccommunity action in the field of water policy OJ L 327, 22.12marine environmental policy OJ EU L 164/19, 25.6.20008, p. 1.
Amendment 42 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Such regional technical measures should as a minimum be equivalent in terms of exploitation patterns and protection for sensitive species and habitats asto the baseline standards.
Amendment 52 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) On the basis of scientific assessment of the impacts of innovative gears, duly evaluated by the STECF or ICES, the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears, such as the electric pulse trawl cshould be included as an option in joint recommendations from regional groups of Member States. The use of innovative fishing gears should not be permitted where scientific assessment indicates that their use will lead to significant negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non-target species.
Amendment 57 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the operation of fishing gears and the interaction of fishing activitiethose gears with marine ecosystems.
Amendment 58 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation shall apply to activitiesll fishing activities, both commercial and recreational, pursued by Union fishing vessels and nationals of Member States, without prejudice to the primary responsibility of the flag State, in the fishing zones referred to in Article 5 as well as by fishing vessels flying the flag of, and registered in, third countries when fishing in Union waters.
Amendment 59 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Amendment 61 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) optimise exploitation patterns to provide adequate protection for juveniles and spawning aggregations of marine species;
Amendment 69 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ensure thalimit bycatches of marine mammals, marine reptiles, seabirds and other non-commercially exploited species dto not exceedthe levels provided for in Union legislation and international agreements ratified by the Union.
Amendment 74 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ensure that the environmental impacts of fishing activities on seabed habitats do not exceed the levels needed to achieve good environmental status for each relevant habitat type assessed in the framework of Directive 2008/56/EC in each marine region or subregion in relation to both habitat quality and the spatial extent over which the required levels need to be achieved.
Amendment 78 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) 'exploitation pattern' means how fishing pressuremortality is distributed across the age profile of a stock;
Amendment 80 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) 'directed fishing' means fishing for a defined species or combination of species where the total catch of that/those species makes up more than 50% of the economic value of the catch;
Amendment 81 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) 'small pelagic species' means mackerel, herring, horse mackerel, anchovy, sardine, blue whiting, argentine, sprat, boarfish, squid, sandeel and Norway pout;
Amendment 85 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) 'Advisory Councils' means stakeholder groups established under the CFP to promote a balanced representation of all stakeholders and to contribute to the achievement of theall objectives of the CFP;
Amendment 92 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Amendment 94 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Where the best available scientific advice indicates that an amendment of the list in Annex I is necessary through the addition of new species which require protection or the deletion of species which no longer require to remain on the list, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 32.
Amendment 96 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. Where the best available scientific advice recommends an amendment of the list of areas in Annex II, including the addition of new areas, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments by means of delegated acts, pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 11(2) and 11(3) of Regulation (EU) 1380/2013. When adopting such amendments, the Commission shall provide a full mapping of the vulnerable area and give particular attention to the mitigation of negative socio-economic and environmental effects of the displacement of fishing activity to other sensitive areas.
Amendment 97 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensuring adequathe protection of juveniles of marine species pursuant to Article 15(11) and 15(12) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;
Amendment 99 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – title
Article 17 – title
Amendment 103 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Technical measures recommended in accordance with paragraph 2 shall as a minimum be equivalent in terms of exploitation patterns and level of protection provided for sensitive species and habitats as those measures referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 119 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Those assessments shall be evaluated by the STECF or the ICES or any other scientific institute.
Amendment 122 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. The use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted, except where those scientific assessments indicate that their use will lead to significant negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non- target species.
Amendment 540 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. The use of innovative fishing gears shall not be permitted where those assessments indicate that their use will lead to significant negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non-target species, in comparison to the common fishing practices.
Amendment 229 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The need for certification, control and monitoring of technical services by the designating authorities has increased since technical progress has raised the risk that technical services do not possess the necessary competence to test new technologies or devices emerging within their scope of designation. Due to the wide differences in interpretation of the current implementation of directive 2007/46/EC and the application of its provisions in the course of the type- approval procedure, considerable differences between technical services exist. The certification, control and monitoring must therefore be harmonised and increased to ensure a level playing field within the European single market. As technical progress shortens product cycles and as the intervals of surveillance on-site assessments and of the monitoring vary between designating authorities, minimum requirements with regard to the intervals of the surveillance and monitoring of the technical services should be established.
Amendment 251 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The independence of technical services vis-à-vis manufacturers should be ensured, including by avoiding direct or indirect payments by the manufacturers for the type-approval inspections and tests they have carried out. Therefore the Member States should establish a type- approval fee structure that should cover the costs for carrying out all type- approval tests and inspections carried out by the technical services designated by the type-approval authority, as well as the administrative costs for issuing the type- approval and the costs for carrying out ex-post compliance verification tests and inspecnsure information about which technical service tested a vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit is provided in the data-base which is set up by this regulations.
Amendment 255 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) In order to allow market forces to work, technical services should apply the rules for the type-approval procedures in all transparency and uniformly, without creating unnecessary burden for economic operators. To guarantee a high level of technical expertise and a fair treatment of all economic operators, a uniform technical application of the rules for the type-approval procedures should be ensured. Within the Forum established by this regulation, type-approval authorities should exchange information on the functioning of the different technical services which they certified.
Amendment 273 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) In order to increase transparency in the approval process and facilitate the exchange of information and the independent verification by market surveillance authorities, approval authorities and, the Commission, type approval document and third parties, disclosure of vehicle and testing information is necessary to carry out such checks. Relevant information should be provided in electronic format and be made publicly available, subject to exemptions due to protection of commercial interests and the protection of personal data. The information to be disclosed should not undermine the confidentiality of proprietary information and intellectual property.
Amendment 366 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall establish or appoint the approval authorities and the market surveillance authorities. Member States shall notify the Commission of the establishment and appointment of such authorities. Member States shall ensure that type-approval authorities and market surveillance authorities function independently from each other.
Amendment 376 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall organise and carry out market surveillance and controls of vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units entering the market, in accordance with Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008. They may decide to carry out joint market surveillance activities for the purposes of Article 8.
Amendment 383 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. The Member States shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their type-approval activities and the quality of the type-approvals issued. Such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other Member States and the Commission. Third parties will have access to the results upon request. The Member State concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the general public, in particular the number of type-approvals granted or rejected and the identity of the corresponding manufacturers and vehicle types.
Amendment 392 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. The Member States shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities. Such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other Member States and the Commission. Third parties shall have access to the results upon request. The Member State concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the publicgeneral public, in particular the number of those vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units that are not in compliance with this Regulation together with the identity of the corresponding manufacturers.
Amendment 400 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Approval authorities shall only approve such vehicles, systems, components or separate technical units that comply with the requirements of this Regulation. In case of doubt, the type- approval authority shall request an expert opinion from an accredited technical service on the compliance of this Regulation.
Amendment 403 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Type approval authorities shall cooperate with the Commission and the Forum established under article 10 of this Regulation in monitoring and oversight activities as regards the application of this Regulation and provide all the necessary information upon request.
Amendment 420 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Market surveillance authorities shall perform regular checks to verify compliance of vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units with the requirements set out in this Regulation as well as with the correctness of the type approvals. Those checks shall be performed on an adequate scale, by means of documentary checks and real- drive and laboratory tests on the basis of statistically relevant samples. When doing so, market surveillance authorities shall take account of established principles of risk assessment, complaint-based surveillance as benchmark principles, including complaints, popularity of vehicles models and their parts, third-party testing results, new technologies on the market, reports from periodic technical inspections and other information.
Amendment 424 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States may rely on independent testing organisations to perform the technical tasks, such as tests or inspections. The responsibility for the results remains with the market surveillance authority.
Amendment 431 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The market surveillance authority of one Member State shall take action pursuant to Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 if deemed necessary.
Amendment 449 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 7
Article 8 – paragraph 7
7. The Member States shall periodically review and assess the functioning of their surveillance activities. Such reviews and assessments shall be carried out at least every four years and the results thereof shall be communicated to the other Member States and the Commission, the Commission and the Forum. Third parties shall review the results upon request. The Member State concerned shall make a summary of the results accessible to the public.
Amendment 461 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 10
Article 8 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission mayshall adopt implementingdelegate acts to lay down the criteria for setting out the scale, scope and frequency with which the compliance verification checks of samples taken referred to in paragraph 1 have to be performed. Those implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 878(2).
Amendment 472 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall organise and carry out, or require to be carried out, on an adequate scale, tests and inspections of vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units already made available on the market, with a view to verifying that those vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units conform to the type approvals and to applicable legislation as well as to ensure the correctness of the type approvals. The tests and inspections organised and carried out by, or mandated by the Commission shall focus on in-service conformity of vehicles, systems, components and separated technical units. The Commission shall base its tests and inspections on principles of risk assessment and use information from independent third party research.
Amendment 499 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Vehicle manufacturers shall make public data which are needed for the purpose of compliance verification testing by third parties. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts in order to define thdata made public shall at least include: - Test vehicle mass/weighs - Test temperature - Road load coefficients - Non-essential equipment in use during testing (climate control systems, audio and media systems etc.) - Tyre daeta to be made public and the conditions for such publicatils (model, size, pressure) - Vehicle specific gear shift points - Driver mode enabled during testing - Aero dynamic drags - Test vehicle rolling resistance The Commission, subject tohall guarantee the protection of commercial secrets and the preservation of personal data pursuant to Union and national legislation. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 87(2).
Amendment 501 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Vehicle manufacturers shall make public data which are needed for the purpose of compliance verification testing by third parties. This data shall in particular compromise parameters and settings that are necessary to accurately replicate test conditions that were applied at time of the test-approval testing, while ensuring the legitimate protection of business information. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts in order to define the data to be made public and the conditions for such publication, subject to the protection of commercial secrets and the preservation of personal data pursuant to Union and national legislation. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 87(2).
Amendment 569 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 570 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The Commission, within its role as chair, shall establish a public online database for exchange of information on EU type-approvals between type-approval authorities, market surveillance authorities, Commission and third parties. The Commission shall oversee the portal, in particular the maintenance of the type- approvals database, including regular updates, coordination of input information with relevant authorities, data security and confidentiality, taking into account the protection of business secrets. The information in the data base shall be based on the information provided by national type approval authorities pursuant article 25 of this Regulation. The Commission shall include a tool to upload independent third party test results, faulty reports and complaints about the performance of vehicles, systems, components and other technical units. Such submitted information and data shall be clearly separated from the information provided by national type- approval authorities. The information shall be used by the Forum within its responsibilities.
Amendment 571 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Where the Forum deems it beneficial, it shall establish a multi- annual planning of market surveillance activities.
Amendment 573 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 88 to lay down the composition, appointment process, detailed tasks, working methods and rules of procedure of the Forum. The composition of the Forum shall include at least representatives of the European Parliament, representatives of technical services, third-party testing organisations, safety and environment NGOs and consumer groups as observers.
Amendment 585 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Manufacturers shall ensure that the vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units perform equally under the conditions found during the test-approval and under conditions that may reasonably be expected to be encountered in normal operation and use.
Amendment 614 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) following a reasoned request from an approval authority, provide that authority with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of production of a vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit; this shall include any technical specifications at type approval and access to software and algorithms as requested.
Amendment 655 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4
Article 20 – paragraph 4
4. The EU type-approval for the final stage of completion shall be granted only after the approval authority has verified that the type of vehicle approved at the final stage meets at the time of the approval all applicable technical requirements. Verification shall include a documentary check of all requirements covered by an EU type-approval for an incomplete type of vehicle granted in the course of a multi-stage procedure, even where granted for a different category of vehicle. It shall also include verification that performance of the systems that were granted type-approval separately are still in conformity with said type-approvals when incorporated into a whole vehicle.
Amendment 665 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The approval authority and technical services shall have access to the software and algorithms of the vehicle, together with documentation or other information allowing an appropriate level of understanding of the systems and functions of the software and algorithms. In case of whole-vehicle type-approval, the approval authority and technical services shall have access to any engine management strategies which may be deployed. The manufacturer shall disclose relevant information regarding such management strategies, including the parameters of any such strategies and the technical justification detailing why they are necessary.
Amendment 679 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. For the obligations specified in article 8 and the compliance verification specified in article 9, the market surveillance authorities and the Commission shall have access to software and algorithms of the vehicle, the documentation provided by the manufacturer and the system concept.
Amendment 687 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The approval authority shall, within one month of issuing or amending the EU type-approval certificate, send to the approval authorities of the other Member States and the Commission a copy of the EU type-approval certificate, together with the attachments described in Annexes I and III, including the test reports referred to in Article 23, for each type of vehicle, system, component and technical unit that it has approved. The attachments will at least include data on: - Test vehicle mass/weighs - Test temperature - Road load coefficients - Non-essential equipment in use during testing (climate control systems, audio and media systems etc.) - Tyre details (model, size, pressure) - Vehicle specific gear shift points - Driver mode enabled during testing - Aero dynamic drags - Test vehicle rolling resistance - Technical services used at each stage That copy shall be sent by means of a common secure electronic exchange system or in the form of a secure electronic file.
Amendment 691 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 3
3. Where requested by an approval authority of another Member State or the Commission, the approval authority that has issued an EU type-approval shall, within one month of receiving that request, send to the requesting approval authority a copy of the EU type-approval certificate, together with the attachments, described in Annexes I and III. The attachments will at least include data on: - Test vehicle mass/weighs - Test temperature - Road load coefficients - Non-essential equipment in use during testing (climate control systems, audio and media systems etc.) - Tyre details (model, size, pressure) - Vehicle specific gear shift points - Driver mode enabled during testing - Aero dynamic drags - Test vehicle rolling resistance - Technical services used at each stage That copy shall be sent by means of a common secure electronic exchange system or in the form of a secure electronic file.
Amendment 694 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4
Article 25 – paragraph 4
4. The approval authority shall without delay inform the approval authorities of the other Member States and the Commission of its refusal or withdrawal of any EU type-approval, stating the reasons for its decision. The approval authority shall include all test results including at least data on: - Test vehicle mass/weighs - Test temperature - Road load coefficients - Non-essential equipment in use during testing (climate control systems, audio and media systems etc.) - Tyre details (model, size, pressure) - Vehicle specific gear shift points - Driver mode enabled during testing - Aero dynamic drags - Test vehicle rolling resistance - Technical services used at each stage Its reasoned decision shall be sent by means of a common secure electronic exchange system or in the form of a secure electronic file.
Amendment 697 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The type-approval authority shall without undue delay update the public online data base referred to in Article 10 (2a) when a new type-approval is issued or withdrawn, and every time non- conformity with this Regulation is found or any remedial action taken. The type- approval authority shall include the data specified in paragraph 1 or 3.
Amendment 713 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 4
Article 29 – paragraph 4
4. In order to verify that a vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit conforms to the approved type, the approval authority that has granted the EU type-approval shall carry out checks or tests required for EU type-approval, on samples taken at the premises of the manufacturer, including production facilities. The approval authority shall commission a party, independent from the manufacturer, to perform these checks.
Amendment 731 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall establish a national fee structure to cover the costs for theirnsure that there is no conflict of interest or overlap of functions between national type- approvals and or market surveillance activities as well as for the type-approval testing and conformity of production testing and inspections carried out by the technical services they have designateduthorities, technical services and manufacturers. For this purpose they shall put in place independent and transparent funding provisions.
Amendment 738 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Those national fees regarding type- approvals shall be levied on the manufacturers who have applied for type- approval in the Member State concerned. Fees shall not be levied directly by technical services.
Amendment 746 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The national fees regarding conformity of production shall be levied by the Member State on the manufacturer in the country where the production takes place. Member States shall be allowed to finance the activities regarding conformity of production through other instruments at their disposal.
Amendment 768 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. Type-approvals for vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units type of categories M1 and N1 shall be issued for a limited period of 5 years without the possibility of prolongation. Type- approvals for vehicles type of categories N2, N3, M2, M3 and O shall be issued for a limited period of 58 years without the possibility of prolongation. The expiry date shall be indicated in the type-approval certificate. After the expiry of the type- approval certificate, it may be renewed upon application by the manufacturer and only where the approval authority has verified that the type of vehicle, system, component and separate technical unit complies with all the requirements of the relevant regulatory acts for new vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units of that type.
Amendment 775 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) where the production of vehicles in conformity with the approved type of vehicle is permanently discontinued on a voluntary basis;; the production of a vehicle shall be considered permanently discontinued when no vehicle of the type concerned was produced over a period of two years.
Amendment 779 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Where production of a particular type of vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit is permanently discontinued, the manufacturer shall notify without delay the approval authority that granted the EU type-approval for that type of vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit thereof.
Amendment 781 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 5
Article 33 – paragraph 5
5. Where an EU type-approval certificate for a type of vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit is due to become invalid, the manufacturer shall notify without delay the approval authority that granted the EU type-approval thereof.
Amendment 913 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 65 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 88 and create Annex XVIIIA to address technological developments in the field of digital data exchange using a wireless wide area network, ensuring the continued direct access to in-vehicle data and resources for Independent Operators and competition- neutrality by technical design.
Amendment 970 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 2
Article 72 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1002 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 77 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where a technical service has already been assessed and designated by a type-approval authority, the joint assessment team shall analyse the previous assessment and designation, prior to organising a new assessment. Only in the case where reasonable doubts exists about the previous assessment or where circumstance have changed, the assessment team shall organise a new assessment.
Amendment 1003 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 77 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. The joint assessment team may base its assessment on recognised third party assessments and designate the technical service base on those assessments.
Amendment 1021 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 77 – paragraph 12
Article 77 – paragraph 12
Amendment 1079 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 1
Article 86 – paragraph 1
1. The Member States shall levy fees on technical services applying to be designated established in their territory to cover wholly or partly, the costs relating to the activities exercised by the national authorities responsible for technical services in accordance with this Regulation.
Amendment 1082 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 2
Article 88 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4(2), Article 5(2), Article 8(10), Article 9(4), Article 10(3), Article 22(3), Article 24(3), Article 25(5), Article 26(2), Article 28(5), Article 29(6), Article 34(2), Article 55(2) and (3), Article 56(2), Article 60(3), Article 65(10), Article 76(4) and Article 90(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 1083 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 2
Article 88 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4(2), Article 5(2), Article 10(3), Article 22(3), Article 24(3), Article 25(5), Article 26(2), Article 28(5), Article 29(6), Article 34(2), Article 55(2) and (3), Article 56(2), Article 60(3), Article 65(10), Article 65 (10a), Article 76(4) and Article 90(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 1086 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 3
Article 88 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 4(2), Article 5(2), Article 8(10), Article 9(4), Article 10(3), Article 22(3), Article 24(3), Article 25(5), Article 26(2), Article 28(5), Article 29(6), Article 34(2), Article 55(2) and (3), Article 56(2), Article 60(3), Article 65(10), Article 76(4) and Article 90(2) 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.
Amendment 1088 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 5
Article 88 – paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4(2), Article 5(2), Article 8(10), Article 9(4), Article 10(3), Article 22(3), Article 24(3), Article 25(5), Article 26(2), Article 28(5), Article 29(6), Article 34(2), Article 55(2) and (3), Article 56(2), Article 60(3), Article 65(10), Article 76(4) and Article 90(2) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 1093 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 89 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) falsifying test results for type- approval meaning that the results can't be reproduced empirically in a new testing environment where the conditions and values can be verified by the relevant authority;
Amendment 1107 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 90 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 90 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The administrative fines imposed by the Commission shall notcan be in addition to the penalties imposed by the Member States in accordance with Article 89 for the same infringement and, but shall not exceed EUR 30 000 per non-compliant vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit.
Amendment 50 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that price volatility linked to worsening market conditions in many agricultural sectors has significantly increased in recent years, leading to severe income volatility; stresses, therefore, the need to ensure that sufficient budgetary resources are available to deal with market crises, such as those currently affecting the milk, pig meat and, fruit and vegetable, poultry, field crop and nursery sectors; adds in this regard that, owing to the CAP budget cuts made during the last MFF negotiations, direct payments from the first pillar of the CAP are currently insufficient to mitigate the income volatility experienced by farmers;
Amendment 75 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that price volatility is increasing and that it is therefore erroneous to believe that farm subsidies are no longer needed; strongly disagrees, in this context, with the notion that a rise in food prices and sales of produce in recent years have provided farmers with a stable income allowing business planning or security as the purpose of the aforementioned measures was, above all, to stabilise prices rather than income;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Points out that the objectives of the CAP remain unchanged under the Lisbon Treaty, namely increasing agricultural productivity, ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community, stabilising markets, ensuring the availability of supplies and ensuring that supplies reach consumers at reasonable prices; notes, however, that the successive reforms of the CAP have assigned new tasks to agriculture in terms of product quality, environmental protection, climate change, consumer health, land use issues and modes of production and productivity which have led to a significant cost increase for farmers and growers; stresses that the objectives laid down as part of the EU’s sustainability strategy must also be taken into account in the EU’s agricultural policy;
Amendment 90 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Is convinced that a strong CAP for the EU, both in terms of content and financing, is paramount in achieving these objectives, while guaranteeing a level playing field and transparent food chains within the internal market, as well as viable rural areas; considers, furthermore, that increasing resilience and improving employment and quality of life in rural areas should be prioritised in order to combat rural depopulation and promote viability;
Amendment 21 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Deplores the fact that, in the case of policies on the environment and nature conservation, in which the European co- legislators have taken full account of the requirements of subsidiarity and have accordingly entrusted their implementation to Member States and provincial and local authorities, these implementing authorities still too frequently exercise their powers in a way which contravenes the guidelines for European best practice and does not comply with the principle of a level European playing field;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Deplores in particular the fact that the widely varying implementation by Member States and local authorities of the Birds and Habitat Directives and the Natura 2000 network, which are based on the principle of subsidiarity, continues to constantly lead to significant socioeconomic problems and regrettable public aversion to this European source legislation;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission, in the context of 'Better Law-making', to combat the persistent practice of national 'gold- plating' of European directives on the environment and nature conservation, which imposes additional burdens, so that the application of the subsidiarity principle in the Union is not undermined by national measures which distort competition and by regional, provincial and local measures and burdens based on them;
Amendment 36 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 77 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 2
Paragraph 6 – indent 2
- monitor land titling and certification schemes to ensure that they protect the interests of smallholderfamily farmers and do not concentrate land ownership or dispossess communities of the resources they rely upon; enact measures against land grabbing, corruption based on land transfer and the use of land for speculative investment,
Amendment 90 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 3
Paragraph 6 – indent 3
- use participatory processes to design model contract farming schemes and support cooperatives and producer organisations that strengthen farmers’ bargaining positions,
Amendment 111 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 6
Paragraph 6 – indent 6
- design policies which empower women in agriculture and improve the position of family businesses in the food supply chain,
Amendment 116 #
2015/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 7
Paragraph 6 – indent 7
- ensure that financial, tax or administrative reforms do not exempt investors from making a fair contribution to the tax base of participating countries or give an unfair advantage to investors over smallholdfamily farmers;
Amendment 60 #
2015/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the fact that members of the public, businesses and interbranch organisations in Member States are advocating a ban on the use of mineral oils in inks for packaging materials throughout the Union; calls on the Commission and Member States to ban this use of mineral oils in inks in the abovementioned specific EU measures;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is convinced that, in light of the EU’s focus on moving towards a circular economy, specific measures at EU level should also be proposed for recycled paper and board, devoting particular attention to the risk of migration of mineral oils into food pacakged in reused paper and board material; supports, pending a European ban on mineral oils in inks for packaging materials, research into the incorporation of functional barriers in packaging material in order to prevent this migration; supports research into methods of removing mineral oils during recycling of paper and board; supports, pending a European ban on mineral oils in inks for packaging materials, the increasing use by businesses of so-called 'low-migration inks';
Amendment 77 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the competitiveness of the common agricultural policy (CAP) is mentioned as one of the key goals in Article 4(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013, and increasing sustainable productivity and ensuring reasonable pricesacceptable selling prices for Europe's family farmers, as mentioned in Article 39 TFEU, can be best achieved, inter alia, through innovation;
Amendment 86 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the agricultural sector has been subject to frequent cycles of change aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity, which, together with the permanent premise that family farms must be preserved in the Union, have contributed significantly to the socioeconomic development of agriculture in the Union to its current level; whereas the incorporation of the latest technologies into farming practices will bring significant benefits for all family farm sizes;
Amendment 162 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages innovative solutions in animal housing systems that can contribute to a higher level of animal welfare and consequently lead to higher levels of animal health, by reducing the need for veterinary medicinal products, including antimicrobials, while observing that such solutions must take due account of the impact of the cost price; stresses that the application of antimicrobials should be prudent and responsible and would be improved by improving the entire production chain with more efficient and faster diagnostic tools that rely on data, better real-time monitoring, targeted precautionary measures and new ways of dispensing in order to combat antimicrobial resistance;
Amendment 169 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the growing reuse and innovative methods of use and production of animal protein for feed and food, inter alia through growing insects that can deliver an efficient conversion of organic residual streams into protein and nutrients with a lower climate impact and using less water than most conventional farm animals; is concerned that the current legislation on processed animal protein does not take into account the specificities of the production process for insects, since use of insect proteins is obstructed by outdated regulatory frameworks that make slaughterhouse requirement applicable to insects; urges the Commission to clarify this issue; remove all possible obstacles in accordance with its ambition for Better Regulation and avoidance of unnecessary bureaucratic and legal burdens;
Amendment 194 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 202 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is concerned that the EU is highly dependent on the import of minerals for the production of artificial fertilisers such as phosphate and that the production of artificial fertilisers has a high carbon and ecological footprint; emphasises the possibility of processing animal manure into mineral concentrate that could be used to manufacture ‘green fertiliser’ that can reduce and eventually replace the need for artificial fertilisers, in the light of an efficiency level comparable to that of the latter; welcomes the fact that the production and use of mineral concentrates makes a significant contribution to the circular economy by closing the mineral loop and will considerably reduce farms' fertiliser costs, and asks the Commission to revise the EU fertiliser regulation and remove barriers in the nitrates directive so as to render possible, without legislative obstacles, and stimulate the development of mineral concentrate from animal manure;
Amendment 209 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 266 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the possibility of using financial instruments to help improve stable returns and margins; notes that only five Member States have taken up the extended possibilities under the new Rural Development Programme to make use of market-compatible financial instruments in order to address market gaps; calls on the Commission to facilitate access to capital, – both loans on the one hand and funds and subsidies on the other – since lack of such access for family farms is often a barrier to their participation and inclusion in the field of necessary agricultural innovation;
Amendment 269 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission to present an information strategy in order to dramatically improve the access enjoyed by family farms to subsidies, funds and other financial instruments in the field of innovation;
Amendment 285 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the opportunities opened up by the European Innovation Partnership AGRI (EIP-AGRI) for applied research within the agricultural sector, but is worried by the fragmented way the EIP- AGRI is implemented as part of national or regional Pillar II programmes; asks the Commission to look into the possibility of changing the EIP-AGRI cofinancing mechanisms in order to ensure effective research that is better linktailored to the market and is driven by real entrepreneurial needsspecific socioeconomic needs of – and implemented in cooperation with – family farms in the Union, creating cross-border research focus groups and better participation possibilities for businessesas many ordinary farms as possible, with a more active involvement by the Commission in terms of providing an explicit innovation and research agenda linked to Horizon 2020 programmes;
Amendment 290 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Considers that economic development and ecological sustainability are complementary provided enough room is left for innovation and entrepreneurship and provided action is taken to prevent the appearance of differences in national implementation, and to retrospectively eliminate such differences, so as to ensure a genuine level playing field in the Union, also by exploring new and relevant techniques such as satellite imaging; calls on the Commission to ensure a genuine level playing field for the agricultural sector by actively monitoring relevant legislation such as the Birds and Habitats Directives and the implementation thereofdisparate, contradictory and suboptimal implementation thereof in the various Member States of the Union and reporting back to Parliament every two years;
Amendment 301 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses that the CAP should be more focused on farmers’ needs while not compromising policy goals; stresses the need for a more flexible legislative framework that is better aligned to deliver synergies with other sectors such as chemicals, health and technology, by enhancing knowledge crossovers, integration of resource use and better understanding of reciprocal effects in order to optimise their interplay and better integrate with the circular economy, stresses further that a market-oriented CAPCAP which is based on the social market economy and on family farms, as the essential core values of the genesis of this Union, will enhance the innovative power and competitiveness of the European agricultural sector by reducing government intervention and stimulating entrepreneurshipand will contribute to the economic development of rural areas in Europe;
Amendment 304 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Commission to report every two years on the impact of Union financing and other Union measures in the field of agricultural innovation on the development of cost prices and selling prices of agricultural products and on the associated financial and economic prospects of family farms in the Union;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, in the face of the current economic crisis, the European Union has made jobs – in particular via the Juncker plan – one of its key priorities, and whereas, in that connection, the legitimacy of the CAP must be reaffirmed so that it canCAP must be used as one of the principal tools for EU action as regards jobs in rural areas;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2226(INI)
C. whereas in order to take on the numerous challenges that European agriculture is facing (relating to food, the environment production, biodiversity, sustainability, energy, the and climate, etc.), it is vital to come up with a ‘new social contract’ for agriculture that encouragnew objectives mus to rethink the objectives of a genuinet be formulated for a public policy that is in everybody’s interests;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas experience on the ground shows that other kinds of agricultural development are possible, providing better results in terms of food quality and agronomic, environmental and socioeconomic performance, and that small and medium- sized farms that are generally more diversified, more innovative and better organised in terms of forming associations involving group agriculture are more inclined to be resilient in times of crisis;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 61 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas job creation in rural areas must be part and parcel of a sustainable policy that is tailored to ecosystems and involves the maintenance and development of agricultural and agriculture-related activities which are indirectly linked to agriculture and that forge links between the various stakeholders both socially and in terms of solidarity, such as agrotourism and landscape management, where the role of country estates and historic country residences is essential;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the future of rural areas does not depend exclusively on the development of the agricultural sector but is also linked to the rest of the economysocioeconomic aspects and the identity and culture of the rural population, 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;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas, to that end, it is absolutely vital to focus on the many jobs that this ‘in- place’ agriculture (which includes forestry) provides – jobs that cannot be relocated and that involve food and non-food goods, as well as servicesservices, such as green and blue services, which are very important for landscape management;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas these family farms, which create added value and jobs, help make it possible for new generations of farmers to emerge, as it is easier to pass on farms that are viable and reasonably sized;
Amendment 112 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on Member States also to introduce a system which recognises and guarantees the social rights of farmers;
Amendment 114 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 123 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that there is a need to implement the environmental dimension of direct aid, and that this must be part and parcel of ensuring that farms are sustainable and viable, and help create new jobs, in which connection the importance of the conservation of biodiversity by country estates and historic country residences is mentioned, which create jobs indirectly, inter alia in agrotourism and management of the countryside;
Amendment 141 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
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, in order to create new jobs and to preserve the culture, identity and self-esteem of the rural population;
Amendment 149 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recommends that the Member States should make more extensive use of the priority areas concerning job creation within priority 6 ofthe preservation and creation of jobs within the second pillar of the CAP, and of the measures concerning knowledge transfer and vocational and continuing training;
Amendment 151 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Calls on Member States to promote and support training programmes which can contribute to in-service training and retraining of farm workers, so that they can also be deployed to perform other work in rural areas;
Amendment 164 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States and their regions to shift the focus of their rural policy tofocus more on job creation, and calls on the Commission to assist them in achieving that objective;
Amendment 169 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises that establishing synergies among all stakeholders in rural society will make it possible – with the help of the EAFRD and other European funds – to meet the challenge of providing jobs in rural areas and ensure that agriculture is once again recognised as a key factor in territorial development, in which connection account must be taken of the preservation of culture and of the identity of the rural population;
Amendment 188 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that the CAP must have sufficient funding to play an effective long- term role in fostering employment, promoting the sustainable development of agriculture and forestry and ensuring that rural areas retain their appeal (with a focus on quality of life) in comparison with urban areas;
Amendment 233 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Emphasises that it is important that the CAP should provide funding for the positive effects that agriculture brings in terms of jobs and the environment, and that it should provide more support for organic farming and all other sustainable production methods in the context of agroecology, which will entail moving beyond current cross-compliance standards and agri-environmental and climate measures;
Amendment 279 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for the PAC to prioritise, under the EIP, supportonsiders that greater attention is needed for innovative, more sustainable agricultural and forestry models for the production of food and non- food goods and services (renewables, bioeconomics, etc.), developing the full range of resources in each rural territory;
Amendment 288 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes the view that bottom-up approaches to local development such as LEADER/CLLD have proven to be effective and that they should be further strengthened, promoted and implemented in all Member States by means of multi- fund approaches;
Amendment 90 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers PF to be essentialimportant for achieving sustainable agriculture in the EU but recognises the constraints for its widespread adoption, including the reliability and, manageability and limited knowledge of this technology and its adaptability to smaller and irregular farmland areas;
Amendment 99 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on industry, the Commission and the Member States to work in partnership to improve the performance and adaptability of robotic and other PF techniques in order to increase demand and investment by farmers and in order for research funding to be used effectively in the interests of agriculture and horticulture;
Amendment 131 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the previous support from DG Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) and DG Research and Innovation (RTD) for genetic resource conservation activities, e.g. the European Native Seed Conservation Network (ENSCONET), but calls for successor programmes to continue the support for crop and livestock genetic conservation activities in order not to lose the significant EU dialogue and momentum gained and in order to ensure that research funding genuinely results in technological improvements for agriculture and horticulture;
Amendment 151 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Supports the need for continuous progress in plant and animal breeding to increase not only the range of pest- and disease-resistant traits in crops, but also the range of food raw materials with nutritional and health-beneficial characteristics on the market; recognises the importance of marker-assisted selection (MAS) and SMART breeding, which are now well-integrated into many breeding programmes, but also the potential offered by precision breeding for crop improvement, such as the use of zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs) and CRISPR in genome editing, oligonucleotide-directed mutagenesis (ODM) and the use of CMS hybrids in protoplast fusion or tissue culture based methods;
Amendment 227 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Regrets the increasing skill shortages in many of these professions and calls on the Member States to work in partnership with industry and other relevant stakeholders in the design of their next Rural Development Programmes to identify opportunities to support skills development and knowledge transfer to farmers and market gardeners in these areas;
Amendment 235 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recognises the long-term challenges associated with sustainable agriculture and horticulture, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop a long- term investment plan, assigning priority to a sectoral approach, with continuity of funding, for basic and applied research;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. recalling that biodiversity encompasses the unique variety of ecosystems, habitats, species and genes on Earth, on which human beings are heavily dependent and within which human beings occupy a unique place;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the bulk of existing European nature areas form part of the European cultural landscape and have been historically shaped by human action;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the general trend with regard to biodiversity continues to be cause for serious concern, and that the 2020 targets will not be achieved without substantial additional efforts; observes, at the same time, that targeted efforts genuinely produce results and that there is therefore great potential for improvement, so long as the efforts called for do not jeopardise the economic viability of the actors concerned;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers political will, efficient implementation, enforcement and further integration of biodiversity into other policy areas to be essential;
Amendment 73 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Deplores the fact that nature and economic development are again in opposition; is convinced of the need to embed nature more in society, the economy and enterprise by means of scientific and innovative solutions so that economic growth, sustainability, ecology and biodiversity can go hand in hand;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers it vital to recognise that investing in biodiversity is essential from a socioeconomic point of view; welcomes methods to measure the economic value of biodiversity, such as The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB); considers that these instruments, despite possible shortcomingsprovided that a future solution is found for the shortcomings and problems that have been identified, can raise awareness, improve the use of available resources and result in better decision- making;
Amendment 99 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urgently calls on the Commission and Member States to give priority to achieving the 2020 targets; calls for a multi- stakeholder approach and stresses the vital role both of immediate social and economic stakeholders and of regional and local actors in this regard; stresses that both greater public awareness of and the preservation of democratic support for biodiversity are also essential;
Amendment 112 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the full and efficient implementation of the Nature Directives, meaning implementation which is sufficiently flexible and dynamic and eliminates red tape and legalistic approaches , is essential for the success of the strategy as a whole, and calls on all parties concerned to do their utmost to achieve this, in order to bring about widely and socially supported implementation, taking into account the geographical characteristics of regions;
Amendment 122 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to radically improve the guidelines, which should facilitate the optimal application of the directives, in accordance with existing case-law; calls on the Commission to give higher priority to dialogue with Member States and to encourage exchanges of best practices;taking full account of the social, economic, recreational, local, regional and cultural requirements in the Birds1a and Habitats Directives2a; calls on the Commission to give higher priority to dialogue with the actors directly involved in Member States and with the authorities of the Member States and to encourage exchanges of best practices between Member States, but without losing sight of the specific characteristics of the regions; __________________ 1a Article 2 of Directive 2009/147/EC. 2a Article 2(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC.
Amendment 130 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission furthermore to tackle the task of implementation in a manner which, more than hitherto, takes account of the dynamic character of the species and habitats to be conserved;
Amendment 139 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Member States to complete the designation of Natura 2000 sites and draw up management plans; in extremely careful consultation with all stakeholders and actors concerned, while fully and strictly respecting the right to property1 a; __________________ 1aArticle 17(1), Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
Amendment 143 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission and Member States, in connection with management plans, to allow actors with a social, economic, recreational, regional, local or cultural interest themselves to perform appropriate assessments; (Regrettably, this does not yet happen in many Member States, but it does for example in the Member State France.)
Amendment 153 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Urges the Commission and Member States to continue to enforce the Nature Directives conscientiously; calls, in that context, for additional efforts to halt illegal hunting of protected birds; and at the same time for promotion of action both to combat damage by wild animals and to carry out other management of game and nature by qualified game keepers1 a to protect biodiversity; __________________ 1aCf. definitions of ‘fauna management unit’ and ‘game management unit’ in Article 1 of the Netherlands Flora and Fauna Act 1998.
Amendment 156 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to recognise the substantial expenditure by hunters in the field of biodiversity, conservation of ecosystems, and rare and endangered species; urges the Commission and Member States to provide financial support for the efforts of wildlife parks, qualified hunters and units for the management of fauna and game in the Union by means of economic instruments such as biodiversity banking, tax incentives, subsidies and funds, including the LIFE programme1 a and rural development projects relating to game management, combating damage by wild animals, and sustainable harvesting in the wild; __________________ 1aLIFE Programme. Nature & Biodiversity (sub-programme for Environment).
Amendment 161 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 166 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on Member States to prioritise the target of restoring 15% of degraded ecosystems by 2020 and to use the appropriations available within the MFF for this purpose;, including compensatory financial measures for actors with a social, economic, regional, local, cultural or recreational interest who suffer damage1 a; __________________ 1aCf. Article 2(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 2 of Directive 2009/147/EC.
Amendment 179 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes and regrets that thereRecalls that Member States were required to actually implement the greening measures under the CAP only in 2015; notes that, as a result of this, it has not yet been apossible to measurablee any improvement of the biodiversity status in agriculture arising from the greening measures implemented; urges the Commission and Member States to monitor, assess and if necessary increase the effectiveness of greening measures and other rural development measures of the CAP; calls on the Commission to take into account its findings in the mid-term review of the CAP; and where necessary to simplify greening measures;
Amendment 202 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Recognises the efforts to date made by European farmers for the conservation of biodiversity and the vital social contribution of family farms in the management of biodiversity in rural areas and the creation of cultural landscapes; stresses the freedom of choice of farmers in their approach to greening measures under the common agricultural policy;
Amendment 215 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Recognises the efforts to date made by farmers in the Union in the reduction of emissions that possibly, under certain circumstances, pose a threat to biodiversity; acknowledges that, following the recent scandal surrounding automobile emissions and bearing in mind the scientific research and proposed legislation currently under way regarding the measurement of actual emissions, calculations regarding the contribution of agriculture to total nitrogen deposition and total emissions of other substances that possibly, under certain circumstances, pose a threat to biodiversity, may be incorrect and must be treated with caution;
Amendment 236 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Amendment 249 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Urges the Commission to draw up an accurate list of invasive alien species which are of concern to the Union; stresses the importance of regularly updating this list, and of carrying out additional risk assessments for species, so that the legislation on invasive alien species can act as a powerful lever, provided that measures are taken to guarantee a level playing field in the Union;
Amendment 259 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to phase out environmentally harmful subsidiestep up support for research and development subsidies intended to achieve environmentally friendly and sustainable ways of preventing the loss of biodiversity and the deterioration of ecosystems; urges the Commission and Member States to fully endorse, fund and facilitate the transition to a circular economy, particularly with regard to the processing of manure and waste; calls on the Commission to submit an effective and ambitious action plan for combating illegal trafficking in wild animals and plants;
Amendment 279 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that the Nature Directives are milestones for nature policy, not only within the EU but also internationally; considers that, thanks to their concise, coherent and consistent form, these Nature Directives can, so to speak, be regarded as smart regulation avant la lettre although these Nature Directives basically contain all necessary elements, they cannot be regarded as smart regulation because of their fragmented, inconsistent and divergent implementation and legal interpretation by the judicial authorities in the Member States and Union and that in practice they all too often cause wildlife protection to become legalistic and bureaucratic;
Amendment 282 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission to give objective substance to the terms 'significant effect',1a 'for imperative reasons of overriding public interest',2a 'established practice' 3a and 'appropriate steps',4a so as to put an end to and prevent in future any divergent implementation and legal interpretation of the precautionary principle in the Member States and the Union; calls on the Commission to ensure that these concepts are given objective substance in the new, revised and updated guidelines 5a for implementation of the Nature Directives; __________________ 1a Article 6(2) of Directive 92/43/EEC 2a Article 6(3) and (4) of Directive 92/43/EEC 3a cf. Article 6(3) of Directive 92/43/EEC; CJEU 23 March 2006, Case C-209/04 Commission of the European Communities v Republic of Austria CJEU 14 January 2010, Case C-226/08 Stadt Papenburg v Bundesrepublik Deutschland 4a Article 6(2) of Directive 92/43/EEC 5a Cfparagraph 8 of the MOTION FOR A EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RESOLUTION on the mid-term review of the EU's biodiversity strategy (2015/2137(INI)).
Amendment 283 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Regrets the addition by Member States of 'national add-ons' to the requirements of the Nature Directives; calls on the Commission and Member States to press ahead with efforts to ensure effectively harmonised implementation by Member States so as to guarantee a level playing field in the Union, which does not currently exist; (In certain Member States, including the Netherlands, compulsory authorisation and other instruments relating to Natura 2000 areas apply. In the Netherlands, for example, 'national objectives' are also referred to, with no baseline having been set at the time of notification of a Natura 2000 site. Management plan provisions are therefore needed for the further development of habitats and species in Natura 2000 areas, which is not apparent from the Directives. In addition, while some Member States have incorporated hardship clauses into their national legislation relating to the EU Nature Directives, others, such as the Netherlands, have not done so, frequently making it impossible for them to make their laws less rigid so as to deal with intractable problems when they arise.)
Amendment 286 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights that Natura 2000 is still a relatively young network, whose full potential is far from having been achieved because of insufficient cohesion and the fragmented designation of Natura 2000 areas and unnecessarily complex delimitation in certain Member States; considers that the Nature Directives aremain relevant and that best practices on implementation demonstrate their effectiveness; notes, however, that continuing legalistic and bureaucratic complications, uncertainties and numerous intractable problems reflect the urgent need for more effective implementation and hence an in-depth review of the guidelines;
Amendment 289 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Notes that only after the Commission has carried out the necessary review of the abovementioned guidelines and, together with the Member States, addressed the intractable problems and sticking points occurring, will it be possible to speak of smart regulation and best practices within the Union;
Amendment 294 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Is convinced that the problem lies not with theonly with European legislation itself but primarily with its incomplete and inadequate implementation by the Member States as a result of the sticking points and uncertainties arising; opposes a possible revision of the Nature Directives becauseif this would jeopardise the implementation of the biodiversity strategy, and bring about a protracted period of legal uncertainty and possibly weaken the legislation; ;
Amendment 304 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make all necessary efforts to resolve sticking points and genuinely intractable problems by carrying out a critical review of management plans in question and making the necessary improvements to the implementation guidelines, so as to ensure long-term democratic support for the European biodiversity strategy and the Nature Directives;
Amendment 310 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Reserves for itself, the Commission and the Council the right to revise the Nature Directives in future if the aforementioned major review of the guidelines does not take place and/or does not lead to a satisfactory solution to the abovementioned sticking points and intractable problems within the Union and the Member States.
Amendment 316 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Regards biodiversity loss outside protected nature areas as a gap in the strategy; encourages the Commission to develop an appropriate framework for preventing the net loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services with strict regard for the implications thereof in economic terms and in terms of employment, regional practices, recreation and culture;
Amendment 328 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Encourages the Member States to ensure, by means of urban planning initiatives, adequate protection of the Natura 2000 network, to preserve open spaces, and to establish a coherent network of blue-green infrastructure from rural to urban areas, while at the same time creating the requisite legal certainty for economicscope for the development of, and legal certainty for, social, economic, recreational and cultural activities; calls on the Commission to produce an overview of best practices in this regard;
Amendment 335 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers that, in order to use the available resources more efficiently and in a more targeted manner, it is essential that the Commission draw up specific criteria for the Natural Capital Financing Facility, which should guarantee that projects deliver positive and tangible results for biodiversityappropriate, positive and scientifically tangible results for biodiversity and to take sufficient account of social, economic, regional and cultural requirements;
Amendment 348 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission and Member States to launch a European initiative on pollinators without delay, paying particular attention to the Varoa destructor and other problems of pest resistance affecting honeybees and other pollinators;
Amendment 357 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Strongly believes that the environment and innovation complement one another, and draws particular attention to organic and nature- based solutions which provide both economically and environmentally smart solutions to address challenges such as climate change, scarcity of raw materials and pollution; urges the Commission to allow as much scope as possible for innovations in these areas, such as the production of organic fertilizer out of mineral concentrates obtained from manure processing and calls on the Member States to take up these ‘calls’ under Horizon 2020;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the need of full carbon leakage protection at the level of the benchmark for all energy intensive industries;
Amendment 109 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasizes that attention must be paid small and local energy initiatives that can contribute to affordable and sustainable energy;
Amendment 152 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines the importance of encouraging initiatives from the relevant sectors themselves in order to create broader support for the European Energy Union;
Amendment 60 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that the 2015 protocol must be ambitious from the outset when adopted in Paris, and should aim at phasing out global carbon emissions by 2050 or shortly thereafter; calls for the EU to work with its international partners to that endwards an ambitious but realistic agreement which takes into account the differences between the parties;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises the need not only for ambitious policy, but for a cultural change in society as a whole, in order to meet the targets set;
Amendment 136 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights that efforts to create a circular economy can play a significant part in achieving the targets, by discouraging food waste and recycling raw materials;
Amendment 151 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for more engagement from all sectors in setting good examples which contribute to reaching the targets set in the agreement;
Amendment 177 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for concrete commitments to deliver additional sources of climate finance, such as the adoption of a financial transactions tax and the allocation of emissions trading revenues to climate-related investments, and revenues from carbon pricing of transport fuels; calls for concrete steps including a timetable for the phase out of fossil fuel subsidies, an ambitious roadmap of commitments of public and multilaterial banks in favour of financing the ecological transition, specific public guarantees in favour of green investments, labels and fiscal advantages for green investment funds and for issuing green bonds;
Amendment 226 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Also calls for businesses to accept and actively carry out their responsibilities and actively support the climate agreement, including in advance;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
– having regard to the UN Millennium Development Goals Report 2015,2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the Sustainable Development Goal to Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the sea covers 71 % of the Earth’s surface and contains 97 % of the planet’s water; whereas the sea is home to a significant part of the world’s biodiversity which still remains unexplored;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas an estimated 64 % of the sea, notably thenot all high seas and the deep seabed, are areas beyond the national jurisdiction of states and are governed by international law;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the preservation of marine biological diversity should be considered as being part of the common natural heritage of mankind, and its preservation and conservation a common concern of all humankind and should be treated as such;a common objective of all humankind in order to guarantee the marine environmental balance and avoid new risks for food security
Amendment 21 #
2015/2109(INI)
Amendment 33 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas fishing, alone and in conjunction with other marine activities, has a greatan impact on marine biological diversity, and thus should be covered by all conservation and management measuresis adequately covered by RFMOs and existing legislation;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the UNFSA is a comprehensive and forward-thinking documentrelevant treaty that shouldall not be changed or undermined;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas we recognise and support the rights and special requirements of developing states in the context of capacity-building in order for them to be able to benefit from the conservation and sustainable use of theirfish resources and of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks;
Amendment 61 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas the course of actions of the so- called ‘Kobe Process’ recognises the efforts already made by those RFMOs thatRFMOs have undertaken independent performance reviews and calls on all RFMOs to regularly undertake such reviews and make the results publicly available;
Amendment 67 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T
Recital T
Amendment 73 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the decision taken by the UNGA to start working towards a new international instrument under the UNCLOS framework regarding marine biological diversity in ABNJ in order to address the current shortcomingand stresses that this process shall not undermine existing relevant instruments and frameworks as well as relevant global, regional and sectorial bodies;
Amendment 79 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and seas and of their resources; calls on the EU and the international community to promote conservation and sustainable use of marine resourcesbiodiversity by implementing, among other measures, modern concepts of marine ecosystem management, including, with respect to fisheries management, includorporating science-based marine governance, maintaining stocks to levels capable ofrestoring and maintaining populations of harvested species above levels which can producinge the maximum sustainable yield, ecosystem-based management and conservation of marine biodiversity, enforcement of existing legislation, and the precautionary approach;
Amendment 92 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the Commission to further promote fisheries aspects in this new international agreementStresses that fisheries aspects are adequately covered by RFMOs and existing legislation; encourages the Commission to pay close attention to how fisheries aspects are addressed in this new agreement and to further promote the enforcement of existing legislation;
Amendment 100 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission to support and promote the establishment ofStresses that connected, coherent and representative networks of MPAs as networks are essentialgood tools for ensuring ecological and biological connectivity;
Amendment 107 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 115 #
2015/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance that new activities for the exploitation of marine resources other than fisheries be anticipated in the required environmental impact assessments with a solid scientific basis and that these activities are accompanied by detailed environmental, social and economical monitoring.
Amendment 118 #
2015/2109(INI)
11a. Urges the Commission to call upon States that have not done so to ratify or accede to the UNCLOS.
Amendment 40 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Opposes any form of negotiation involving the treatment of European agriculture as an expendable bargaining chip and in which farmers and horticulturists experience the consequences of political conflicts that do not originate in agriculture and horticulture, and warns of the cumulative effect of tariff concessions granted under different trade agreements; points out that a zero rate of duty is imposed on 71 % of all EU agri- food imports;
Amendment 87 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that trade agreements should ensure a level playing field between the different trading partners in the agricultural sector, taking into account the high environmental, food safety and social costs to be met by European farmers, so as to ensure that the latter are able to benefit fully from the opening of new markets without being exposed to unfair competition;
Amendment 120 #
2015/2105(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of progress regarding phytosanitary barriers, paying particular attention to the red lines drawn by the European Unionespecially in fields that might have implications for the health of consumers.
Amendment 35 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the discard ban and maximum sustainable yield objective require the use of more selective fishing gear and existing bans in technical measures hamper innovation and large-scale research into more selective modern fishing gear;
Amendment 85 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas technical measures applicable in the North Sea, the north-east Atlantic and the Mediterranean are not always adapted to the needs of the different local fisheries, both those that are innovative and those of longer standing;
Amendment 103 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T
Recital T
T. whereas CFP reform introduced landing requirements while failing to do anything to make the TAC and quota systems less inherently rigid, which has led to significant problems for the European fisheries sector as a whole, and family- based businesses in particular;
Amendment 152 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that, in order to make CFP rules more acceptable to the fisheries sector and ensure compliance therewith, fishermen must be more involved in decision making, given incentives such as more aid for innovation and encouraged to use more selective fishing gear, both from a financial perspective and by means of legislative alignment;
Amendment 155 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that the sustainable use of innovative fishing gear which has been proven to be more selective by independent scientific research should be permitted without taboo or unnecessary quantitative limitations, governed by legislation and – insofar as further research is concerned – given financial support,
Amendment 156 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Considers it undesirable for the current state of derogations and percentage use limits for Member State fleets to continue insofar as this relates to the innovative, more selective fishing methods, such as electric pulse fishing;
Amendment 157 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Believes, in light of the above, that sustainable and innovative fishing methods which have increased selectivity, such as electric pulse fishing, should be permitted in full in the associated fisheries areas and in other areas, where possible, during the necessary revision of the technical measures;
Amendment 211 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that a review of technical measures must take account their impact in terms of not only resource conservation but also fishing operating costs and profitability, with particular attention being paid to the impact on family-based businesses in the sector and associated market organisation issues;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Demands that additional finance should be allocated to the milk sector, alleviating any potential impact from the abolition of the quota system; fFurther insists that some specific agricultural sub- sectors are in need of greater funding, such as bee keeping; highlights the importance of schemes for milk and fruit in schools, proposes a small increase in appropriations for these programmes in line with the agriculture committee’s vote;
Amendment 66 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of Pilot Projects, such as the European Price Monitoring Observatory, to the committee and the agricultural sector and asks for continued support; emphasizes the importance of a pilot project in which obstructions for farming businesses, that arise from the accumulation of legislation, are being investigated.
Amendment 70 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the continuing imbalances in the food supply chain, in which the position of primary producers is considerably weaker than that of other actors; urges the Commission to take action to improve the transparency of prices and margins, as well as the weak position of farmers and market gardeners in the food supply chain; highlights the value of a pilot project in this area.
Amendment 18 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises that CAP reform introduced measures aimed at addressing the bargaining power gap between farmers and other stakeholderprimary producers, the retail trade, the wholesale trade and SMEs in the food supply chain;
Amendment 65 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Doubts whether voluntary initiatives are adequatCalls on the Commission to study the existing voluntary initiatives for consultation among the parties in the supply chain and to consider how adequate they are for addressing UTPs and the acknowledged ‘fear factor’ in the supply chain arising from the imbalance of power between farmers and retailers; draws attention to the voluntary initiative for consultation among the parties in the supply chain in Belgium, which is a response to the justified concern felt on account of the ‘fear factor’ in the supply chain;
Amendment 77 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Doubts whether voluntary initiatives are adequate for addressing UTPs and the acknowledged ‘fear factor’ in the supply chain arising from the imbalance of power between farmprimary producers and retailers;
Amendment 100 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Questions the Commission’s unwavering support for the SCI, given the reluctance of farmprimary producers to participate; regrets the pre- emptive conclusion that regulatory action at EU level is not foreseen;
Amendment 122 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that several Member States have initiated actions in national law to address the concerns of primary producers regarding the negative impact of UTPs; asks the Commission to assess these national efforts with a view to selecting best practices for application at EU level; notes in particular the Groceries Code Adjudicator in the UK as and the initiative for consultation among the parties in the supply chain in Belgium, in which both agricultural organisations and retail trade organisations participate, as potential models for adaptation at EU level;
Amendment 160 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that framework legislation at EU level is essential to tackle UTPs and to address their negative consequences for farmprimary producers; urges the Commission to consider this when assessing the SCI; stresses in this connection the importance of establishing a single clear European definition of unfair trading practices;
Amendment 74 #
2015/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Procedures should be transparent, practicable and predictable for Union and third country operators, as well as for their respective competent authorities.
Amendment 94 #
2015/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 115 #
2015/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) in a third country which became identified orand listed as a non-cooperating country in combatting IUU fishing pursuant to Articles 31 and 33 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008; or
Amendment 125 #
2015/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. Upon a request from the Commission, a flag Member State shall refuse, suspend or withdraw the authorisation in cases of overriding policy reasons pertaining to the sustainable exploitation, management and conservation of marine biological resources or the prevention or suppression of illegal, unreported or unregulated fishing, or in cases where the Union has decided to suspend or sever relations with the third country concerned.
Amendment 144 #
2015/0289(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the operator has paid all fees and financial penalties claimed by the third country competent authority over the past 12 months, on condition that the third country concerned itself fully complies with its obligations under the sustainable fisheries partnership agreement in force.
Amendment 209 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Member States should put in place adequate incentives for the application of the waste hierarchy, in particular, by means of financial incentives aimed at achieving the waste prevention and recycling objectives of this Directive, such as landfill and incineration charges, pay as you throw schemes, extended producer responsibility schemes and incentives for local authorities. Member States should additionally ensure that waste to energy is applied to treat residual non-recyclable waste to generate secure and affordable energy from waste in line with the waste hierarchy and the ex-ante conditionality criteria in the European Research and Development Fund and European Regional Funds.
Amendment 235 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Extended producer responsibility schemes form an essential part of efficient waste management, but their effectiveness and performance differ significantly between Member States. Thus, it is necessary to set minimum operating requirements for extended producer responsibility schemes. Those requirements should reduce costs and boost performance, facilitate better implementation of separate collection and sorting, ensure better quality recycling, help secure access to secondary raw material in a cost-efficient manner, as well as ensure a level-playing field, including for small and medium sized enterprises, and avoid obstacles to the smooth functioning of the internal market. They should also contribute to the incorporation of end-of-life costs into product prices and provide incentives for producers to take better into account recyclability and reusability when designing their productsource efficiency, recyclability, reusability, reparability when designing their products, and encourage the phasing out of hazardous substances of very high concern, where suitable alternatives exist for the intended use, in accordance with the legal obligations set by REACH when designing their products. Their implementation of the minimum requirements for extended producer responsibility should be overseen by independent authorities and should be without any additional financial burden to public bodies and consumers. The requirements should apply to both new and existing extended producer responsibility schemes. A transitional period is however necessary for existing extended producer responsibility schemes to adapt their structures and procedures to the new requirements.
Amendment 242 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Waste prevention is the most efficient way to improve resource efficiency and to reduce the environmental impact of waste. It is important therefore that Member States take appropriate measures to prevent waste generation and monitor and assess progress in the implementation of such measures and promote durable, recyclable, reusable materials of high quality. An important aspect of waste prevention can be the reduction of hazardous substances in materials where these substances cannot be managed safely in accordance with existing legislation on chemicals. To boost waste prevention, it is important therefore that Member States set up national prevention reduction targets taking appropriate measures to prevent waste generation and littering, including the use of adequate economic instruments and awareness campaigns for citizens. Member States should monitor and assess progress in the implementation of these measures as well as progress in the reduction of waste generation and aim at decoupling it from economic growth. In order to ensure a uniform measurement of the overall progress made in the implementation of waste prevention measures, common indicators should be established within 18 months from the entry into force of this directive.
Amendment 430 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 4
Article 3 – point 4
4. "bio-waste" means biodegradable garden and park waste, food and kitchen waste from households, restaurants, caterers and retail premises, comparable waste from food processing plants and other waste with similar biodegradability properties that is comparable in nature, composition and quantity´;
Amendment 488 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 17b
Article 3 – paragraph 17b
17b. "backfilling" means any recovery operation other than recycling where suitable waste is used for reclamation purposes in excavated areas or for engineering purposes in landscaping or construction instead of other non-waste materials which would otherwise have been used for that purpose;
Amendment 667 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 8a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- define in a clear way the roles and responsibilities of producers of products placing goods on the market of the Union, organisations implementing extended producer responsibility on their behalf, private or public waste operators, distributors, local authorities and, where appropriate, reuse and repair networks and recognised preparation for re-use operators and without interfering on how the responsibilities are shared between these stakeholders;
Amendment 714 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 8a – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) has a clearly defined geographical, product and material coverage based on the sales area and without limiting these areas in which the collection and management of waste are profitable;
Amendment 726 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 3 – point d – indent 3 a (new)
Article 8a – paragraph 3 – point d – indent 3 a (new)
- cost of collection and treatment of non-separately collected waste products put on the Union market which are collected and treated as a part of residual waste stream or end up as litter and are collected and treated by the competent authorities;
Amendment 783 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) are modulated on the basis of the real end-of-life cost of individual products or groups of similar products, notablyinter alia by taking into account their re-usability and recyclabilitypairability, re- usability and the presence of hazardous substances, hereby taking a life-cycle approach and aligned with the requirements set by Union relevant legislation;
Amendment 793 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) are based on the optimisedfull cost of the services provided in cases where public waste management operators are responsible for implementing operational tasks on behalf of the extended producer responsibility schemwaste management services required to meet the producer responsibility obligations outlined in this Directive.
Amendment 802 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8a – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States shall ensure that extended producer responsibility schemes contribute to litter prevention and collection, and support clean-up initiatives.
Amendment 812 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 8a – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Where, in the territory of a Member State, multiple organisations implement extended producer responsibility obligations on behalf of the producers, Member State or competent subnational authorities shall establish an independent authority such as a clearing house to oversee the implementation of extended producer responsibility obligations.
Amendment 818 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 6
Article 8a – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall establish a platform, or make use of an existing equivalent mechanism, to ensure a regular dialogue between the stakeholders involved in the implementation of extended producer responsibility, including private or public waste operators, local authorities and, where applicable, recognised preparation for re-use operators.' In order to facilitate the establishment of such platform by Member States, the Commission shall develop EU guidelines on extended producer responsibility stakeholders´ dialogues.
Amendment 917 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 5 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 5 a (new)
- reduce the content of hazardous substances in materials and products where these substances cannot be managed safely in accordance with existing legislation on chemicals;
Amendment 934 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
2. Member States shall monitor and assess the implementation of the waste prevention measures. For that purpose, they shall use appropriate qualitative or quantitative indicators and targets,absolute targets to measure the quantity of waste generated, including waste to be recycled, and notably on the per capita quantity of municipal waste that is disposed of or subject to energy recovery.
Amendment 990 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall take measures to promote high quality recycling and, to this end, shall set up separate collection and use technical measures to further separate recyclables from residual waste of waste where technically, environmentally and economically practicable and appropriate to meet the necessary quality standards for the relevant recycling sectors and to attain the targets set out in paragraph 2.
Amendment 1150 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11a – paragraph 5
Article 11a – paragraph 5
5. For the purposes of calculating whether the targets laid down in Article 11(2)(c) and (d) and Article 11(3) have been achieved Member States may take into account the recycling of metals and the mineral fraction that takes place in conjunction with incineration in proportion to the share of the municipal waste incinerated provided that the recycled metals and mineral fraction meet certain quality requirements.
Amendment 1157 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11a – paragraph 6
Article 11a – paragraph 6
6. In order to ensure harmonised conditions for the application of paragraph 5, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 38a establishing a common methodology for the calculation of the weight of metals and of the mineral fraction of incinerator bottom ash that have been recycled in conjunction with incineration, including, the quality criteria for the recycled metals and for the mineral fraction.
Amendment 1227 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) the use of bio-waste for the production of renewable energy, in particular to the production of advanced biofuels for aviation.
Amendment 1273 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 37 a (new)
Article 37 a (new)
Amendment 111 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) It should be specified in this Directive that the activities of a dealer include not only the manufacturing but also the modification or conversion of a firearm which classifies it for another category according to Annex I part II, such as the shortening of a complete firearm, and in addition the modification or conversion of parts of firearms and of ammunition, and that, therefore, only authorised dealers should be permitted to engage in those activities. This Directive should not prevent, where allowed by national law, individuals from preparing ammunition or from modifying non- essential components of firearms for personal use.
Amendment 113 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The definition of the term "firearm" should be clarified and the control of essential components enhanced by including in the definition any device converted to firing blanks which shares an essential component with a firearm. An essential component contained in any such device should be considered capable of being used in a firearm when the essential component can be transferred from that device to the firearm without substantial modification.
Amendment 120 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) The armed defence forces of a Member State as defined under national law may, in addition to the military, include units such as a home guard as well as persons obliged to take part in armed defence activities and reservists.
Amendment 122 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) The Commission should review Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/24031a immediately upon the entry into force of this Directive, in order to adapt that Regulation to this Directive, address identified deficiencies in that Regulation and take account of experience gained in the application of that Regulation. ____________________ 1aCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2403 of 15 December 2015 establishing common guidelines on deactivation standards and techniques for ensuring that deactivated firearms are rendered irreversibly inoperable (OJ L 333, 19.12.2015 p. 62).
Amendment 130 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
Amendment 146 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Bodies concerned with the cultural and historical aspects of weaponsIt should be possible for Member States to choose to authorise persons dedicated to the gathering, study and conservation of firearms and associated artefacts for historical, cultural, scientific, technical, educational, aesthetic or heritage purpose and recognised as such by the Member State in whose territory they are established and holding in theirto possession firearms classified in category A acquired before the date of entry into force of this Directive should be able to keep those firearms in their possession subject to authorisation by the Member State concerned and provided that those firearms have been deactivated. , provided that those persons demonstrate, prior to being granted authorisation, that they have taken the necessary measures to address any risks to public security or safety, including by way of secure storage. Any such authorisation should take into account and reflect the specific situation, including the nature of the collection and its purposes.
Amendment 204 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to ensurincrease the traceability of deactivatedfirearms and essential components and to facilitate their firearms, they should be registered in national registriese movement, the provisions of Directive 91/477/EEC should be clarified to ensure that both an assembled firearm and all essential components, whether included in an assembled firearm or not, are marked irremovably at the time of their being manufactured, imported or otherwise placed on the market, unless the firearm has been deactivated in accordance with that Directive.
Amendment 213 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) To ensure that firearms are duly traceable throughout the Union, common conversion standards should be established to guarantee that any conversion of a firearm that changes its category is irreversible.
Amendment 221 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 230 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Some semi-automatic firearms can be easily converted to automatic firearms, thus posing a threat to security. Even in There is a risk that any firearms converted to firing blanks, irritants, other absective substances of conversion to category "A", certain semi-automatic firearms may be very dangerous whenr pyrotechnic ammunition can be converted back in such a way as to make theirm capacity regarding the number of rounds is high. Such semi-automatic weapons should therefore be banned for civilian useble of firing live ammunition. Such firearms should therefore remain in the categories in which they were classified prior to their conversion.
Amendment 261 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Selling arrangements of firearms and, their essential components and ammunition by means of distance communication may pose a serious threat to security as they are more difficult to control thshould be subject to the control of the Member States and their conventional selling methods, especially as regards the on line verification of the legality of authorisations. It is therefore appropriate to limit the selling of arms and components by means of distance communication, notably internet, to dealers and brokersmpetent authorities should verify the identity of the persons engaged in such transfer and of their entitlement to do so.
Amendment 283 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Furthermore, to avoid the risk of alarm weapons and other types of blank firing weapons being converted to real firearms is high, and in some of the terrorist acts converted arms were used. It is therefore essential to address the problem of converted firearms being used in criminal offences, notably by including them in the scope of the Directive. Technical specifications for alarm and signal weapons as well as for salute and acoustic weapmanufactured in a way that enables them to be converted into real firearms, technical specifications should be adopted in order to ensure that they cannot be converted into firearms.
Amendment 314 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 1b
Article 1 – paragraph 1b
1b. For the purposes of this Directive, "essential component" shall mean the barrel, frame, receiver, slide or cylinder, bolt or breaech block and any device designed or adapted to diminish the sound caused by firing a firearm which, being separate objects, are included in the category of the firearms on which they are or are intended to be mounted.
Amendment 319 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 1b
Article 1 – paragraph 1b
1b. For the purposes of this Directive, "essential component" shall mean the barrel, frame, receiver, slide or cylinder, bolt or breaech block and any device designed or adapted to diminish the sound caused by firing a firearm which, being separate objects, are included in the category of the firearms on which they are or are intended to be mounted.
Amendment 332 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 1e
Article 1 – paragraph 1e
1e. For the purposes of this Directive, "broker" shall mean any natural or legal person, other than a dealer, his agents or representatives, whose trade or business consists wholly or partly in buying, selling or arranging the transfer within a Member State, from one Member State to another Member State or exporting to a third country fully assembled firearms, their parts and ammunition.
Amendment 347 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 1f
Article 1 – paragraph 1f
1f. For the purposes of this Directive, "alarm and signal weapons" shall mean portable devices with a cartridge holder having a gas exit to the front, aside or on the top, which are specifically designed and constructed for the purpose of raising alarm or sending a signal and which are only designed to fire blanks, irritants, other active substances or pyrotechnic ammunition and are not capable of being converted to expel a shot, bullet or projectile by the action of a combustible propellant.
Amendment 353 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – point 1 – point c
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 1g
Article 1 – paragraph 1g
Amendment 390 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point ii
(ii) the manufacture, trade, exchange, hiring out, repair or conversion of paressential components of firearms;
Amendment 396 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Article 1 – point 1 – point d
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point iii
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point iii
(iii) the manufacture, trade, exchange or conversion, other than for personal use, of ammunition.
Amendment 426 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that any assembled firearm or partessential component, when placed on the market, has been marked with an irremovable mark and registered in compliance with this Directive, or that it has been deactivated in accordance with the provisions implementing Article 10b and registered in compliance with this Directive.
Amendment 443 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
For the purposes of identifying and tracing each assembled firearm, Member States shall, at the time of manufacture of each firearm or at the time of import to the Union, require a unique marking including the name of the manufacturer, the country or place of manufacture, the serial number and the year of manufacture, if not already part of the serial number. This shall be without prejudice to the affixing of the manufacturer's trademark. Essential components must be marked with a serial number. This requirement shall not apply to firearms and essential components that were placed on the market before the entry into force of this Amending Directive.
Amendment 473 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall ensure that each elementary package of complete ammunition is marked so as to provide the name of the manufacturer, the identification batch (lot) number, the calibre and the type of ammunition and the marking certifying that the ammunition have been verified in accordance with the provisions of the Convention for the Reciprocal Recognition of Proof Marks on Small Arms of 1 July 1969.
Amendment 492 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – second sentence
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – second sentence
This data-filing system shall record each firearm's type, make, model, calibre and serial number, as well as the names and addresses of the supplier and the person acquiring or possessing the firearm. The record of firearms, including deactivated firearms, shall be maintained until destruction of the firearm has been certified by the competent authorities.
Amendment 538 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall establish rules on appropriate safe storage of firearms, essential components and ammunition, including when under transport. Member States shall lay down particularly high requirements for secure storage with respect to firearms or ammunition classified in category A.
Amendment 550 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall provide for standard medical tests for issuing or renewing authorisations as referred to in paragraph 1monitor firearms authorisations and shall withdraw authorisations if any of the conditions on the basis of which it wasthey were granted isare no longer met.
Amendment 562 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/447/EEC
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall provide for standard medical testestablish a monitoring system that may include medical checks, which can be carried out on a continuous for issuing or renewing authorperiodic basis, for the acquisaitions as referred to in paragraph 1nd possession of firearms, and shall withdraw authorisations if any of the conditions on the basis of which it wasthey were granted is no longer met.
Amendment 602 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Member States may authorise bodieschoose to grant strictly limited authorisations to legal or natural persons dedicated to the gathering, study and concserned with the cultural and historicvation of firearms and associated artefacts for historical, cultural, scientific, technical, educational, aspects of weaponesthetic or heritage purposes and recognised as such by the Member State in whose territory they are established to keep in their possession firearms classified in category A acquired beforfor firearms and ammunition classified in category A, provided that such persons demonstrate [the date of entry into force of this Directive] provided they have been deactivated in accordance with the provisions that implement Article 10(b)at measures are in place to address any risks to public security or public order and that the firearm or firearms concerned are stored with a level of security proportionate to the risks associated with unauthorised access to such firearms.
Amendment 617 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Amendment 638 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Amendment 643 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 649 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 1 – point 6 a (new)
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
(6a) The following Article is inserted: "Article 6a Except with respect to transfers between dealers and brokers, the handing over of firearms and their essential components and ammunition following a transaction by means of distance communication, as defined in Article 2 of Directive 97/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, shall be subject to strict control by the Member States and allowed only if it takes place under conditions allowing for verification of the identities of the parties and of their right to complete the transaction."
Amendment 700 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 10b a (new)
Article 10b a (new)
Amendment 702 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 764 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – point 7
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – point 7
Amendment 765 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – point 7
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – point 7
Amendment 784 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – point 8
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – point 8
8. FAny firearms under points 1 to 3 and 6 to 7 after having been deactivatedconverted to firing blanks, irritants, other active substances or pyrotechnical ammunition.
Amendment 790 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category B – point 7
Annex I – part II – point A – category B – point 7
Amendment 794 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category B – point 7
Annex I – part II – point A – category B – point 7
Amendment 813 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point iii
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point iii
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category C – point 5
Annex I – part II – point A – category C – point 5
5. Alny firearm aund signal weapons, salute and acoustic weapons as well as replicaser points 1 to 4 after having been converted to firing blanks, irritants, other active substances or pyrotechnic ammunition;
Amendment 827 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point iii a (new)
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point iii a (new)
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category D
Annex I – part II – point A – category D
Amendment 28 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Manufacturers respond to the energy label by creating ever more efficient products. This technological development leads to products populating mainly the highest classes of the energy label. Further product differentiation may be necessary to allow customers a proper comparison, leading to the need to rescale labels. ForBecause of the frequency of such rescaling a timescale of approximately ten years would be appropriate, taking into account the need to avoid over burdening manufacturerirements arising from the constantly changing market and state of technology, it is undesirable to carry out rescaling according to a fixed timetable. Taking into account the need to avoid over burdening manufacturers, any rescaling should only be triggered by an officially documented overpopulation of the two highest classes. This Regulation should therefore lay down detailed arrangements for rescaling in order to maximise legal certainty for suppliers and dealers. A newly rescaledBefore any rescaling, the Commission should carry out a thorough preparatory study and impact assessment. The top two classes of a new label should havnot be empty top classesand should initially cover a sufficiently low proportion of products firstly to encourage technological progress and enable ever more efficient products to be developed and recognised and secondly to prevent changes in consumer behaviour which are undesirable from the point of view of the environment and the market. When a label is rescaled, confusion to customers should be avoided by replacing all energy labels within a short timeframe.
Amendment 114 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall ensure that, when a label is introduced or rescaled, the requirements are laid down so that not more than 20% of products are expected to fall in energy classes A or B at the moment of the introduction of the label and so that the estimated time within which a majority of models falls into thosr rescaling of the classes shall be at least ten years laterbel.
Amendment 122 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Labels shall be rescaled periodicallywhen scientific and technical progress in a specific product group makes it appropriate. In order to ascertain the need for, and consequences of, rescaling, the Commission shall perform a thorough preparatory study and impact assessment, at the latest as soon as more than 50% of the products sold from a specific product group fall into energy classes A and B.
Amendment 85 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The European Council of October 2014 made a commitment to reduce the overall greenhouse gas emissions of the Union by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. All sectors of the economy should contribute to achieving these emission reductions and the target will be delivered in the most cost-effective manner through the Union emission trading system (EU ETS) delivering a reduction of 43% below 2005 levels by 2030. This was confirmed in the intended nationally determined reduction commitment of the Union and its Member States submitted to the Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change on 6 March 201516 . The burden of the emission reductions should be fairly shared between the sectors falling under the EU ETS, whilst taking into careful consideration the respective socio-economic situation of each sector in a transparent and quantitative way. __________________ 16 http://www4.unfccc.int/submissions/indc/S ubmission%20Pages/submissions.aspx
Amendment 88 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) In line with the Agreement adopted in Paris at the 21st Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 12 December 2015 (the 'Paris Agreement'), all sectors of the economy should contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions. To this end, efforts to limit international maritime emissions through the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) are under way and should be encouraged, with the aim of establishing a clear IMO action plan for climate policy measures to tackle CO2 emissions from shipping at a global level. Therefore, the Commission and Member States should focus on ensuring the implementation of Regulation (EU)2015/757 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a and its alignment with an international data-collection system, which is a prerequisite for any market- based measure, efficiency standard or other measure, whether applied at Union level or globally. __________________ 1a Regulation (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).
Amendment 104 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is a key Union priority to establish a resilient Energy Union to provide secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy to its citizens. Achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with the EU ETS as the cornerstone of Europe’s climate policy, and progress on the other aspects of Energy Union17. Implementing the ambition decided in the 2030 frameworkf the EU ETS is to remain the main Union instrument, its interaction with other Union and national policies that have an impact on the demand for EU ETS allowances needs to be taken into account. Implementing the ambition decided in the 2030 framework and adequately addressing the progress on other aspects of the Energy Union contributes to delivering a meaningful carbon price and continuing to stimulate cost-efficient greenhouse gas emission reductions. __________________ 17 COM(2015)80, establishing a Framework Strategy for a Resilient Energy Union with a Forward-Looking Climate Change Policy
Amendment 109 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) In accordance with the UNFCCC Paris Agreement, all sectors of the economy are required to contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions. Binding targets and globally valid market-based measures agreed at an international level (such as in ICAO or IMO) should be welcomed and should achieve adequate reductions in emissions. Such targets and measures should safeguard the necessity of a level playing field globally and prevent relocation as well as carbon and investment leakage in all economic sectors falling under the EU ETS due to well-established economic interdependence of industry and global mobility modalities, considering the Union's re-industrialisation target of an increase from 16% to 20%.
Amendment 113 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union requires that Union policy is based on the principle that the polluter should pay and, on this basis, Directive 2003/87/EC provides for a transition to full auctioning over time. Avoiding carbon and investment leakage is a justification to postpone fullsuch a transition, and targeted free allocation of allowances to industry is justified in order to address genuine risks of increases in global greenhouse gas emissions inand diversion of investments to third countries where industry is not subject to comparable carbon constraints as long as comparable climate policy measures are not undertaken by other major economies. Additional achievements in sectors not falling under the scope of the EU ETS and not subject to a risk of carbon leakage, in particular in the building sector and sustainable transport, will decrease the amount of effort needed from the Union’s industry.
Amendment 121 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The auctioning of allowances remains the general rule, with free allocation as the exception. Consequently, and as confirmed by the European Council, the share of allowances to be auctioned, which was 572% over the period 2013-2020, should not be reduced. The Commission's Impact Assessment18 provides details on the auction share and specifies that this 57% share is made up of allowances auctioned on behalf of Member States,. Allowances originally covered by the transitional Union-wide rules for harmonised free allocation (which includinge allowances set aside for new entrants but not allocated, and allowances for modernising electricity generation in some Member States and allowances which are to be auctioned at a later point in time because of their placement in the Market Stability Reserve established by Decision (EU) 2015/… of the European Parliament and of the Council19 . __________________ 18 19Decision (EU) 2015/… of the European Parliament and of the Council of … 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 […], […], p. […]).that are unallocated due to closures and partial cessations) should not be considered to be auctioned allowances for the purposes of the calculation of the auction share. __________________ 18 SEC(2015)XX SWD(2015)135
Amendment 126 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To preserve the environmental benefit of emission reductions in the Union while actions by other countries do not provide comparable incentives to industry to reduce emissions, free allocation should continue to installations in sectors and sub- sectors at genuine risk of carbon leakage. Experience gathered during the operation of the EU ETS confirmed that sectors and sub-sectors are at risk of carbon leakage to varying degrees, and that free allocation has prevented carbon leakage. While some sectors and sub-sectors can be deemed at a higher risk of carbon leakage, others are able to pass on a considerable share of the costs of allowances to cover their emissions in product prices without losing market share and only bear the remaining part of the costs so that they are at a low risk of carbon leakage. The Commission should determine and differentiate the relevant sectors based on their trade intensity and their emissions intensity to better identify sectors at a genuine risk of carbon leakage. W, taking into account that sectors that increase their trade intensity because of rising exports, would not be expected to be subject to an increased risk of carbon leakage. However, where, based on these criteria, a threshold determined by taking into account the respective possibility for sectors and sub-sectors concerned to pass on costs in product prices is exceeded, the sector or sub-sector should be deemed at risk of carbon leakage. Others should be considered at a low risk or at no risk of carbon leakage. Taking into account the possibilities for sectors and sub-sectors outside of electricity generation to pass on costs in product prices without losing market share should also reduce windfall profits.
Amendment 131 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7b) The EU ETS and the Union-wide rules for harmonised free allocation should not give incentives to increase emissions. The emissions intensity of the relevant sectors should therefore always be determined on the basis of the lowest value since the establishment of the EU ETS.
Amendment 135 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to reflect technological progress in the sectors concerned and adjust them to the relevant period of allocation, provisbenchmarks for free allocations to installations, should be made updated before the valuesstart of the benchmarks for free allocations to installations, determined on the basis of data from the years 2007-8, to be updated in line with observed average improvementfourth trading period in order to base free allocations on actual technological progress. That update should be carried out on the basis of robust, objective and verified data from installations. For reasons of predictability, thifurther updates should be done through applying a factor that represents the best assessment of progress across sectors, which should then take into accountalso be based on robust, objective and verified data from installations so that sectors whose rate of improvement differs considerably from this factor have a benchmark value closer to their actual rate of improvement. Where the data shows a substantial difference from that factor reduction of more than 0.5% of the 2007-8 value higher or lower per year over the relevant period, the related benchmark value shall be adjusted by that percentage. To ensure a level playing field for the production of aromatics, hydrogen and syngas in refineries and chemical plants, the benchmark values for aromatics, hydrogen and syngas should continue to be aligned to the refineries benchmarks.
Amendment 138 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) Sectors or sub-sectors which have been determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage because of costs related to greenhouse gas emissions passed on in electricity prices, should at least partially be compensated on the basis of harmonised arrangements in pursuing the goal of a level playing field. It should be possible for Member States to top up the compensation at Union level in accordance with state aid rules.
Amendment 139 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should partially compensate, in accordance with state aid rules, certain installations in sectors or sub-sectors which have been determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage because of costs related to greenhouse gas emissions passed on in electricity prices. The Protocol and accompanying decisions adopted by the Conference of the Parties in Paris need to provide for the dynamic mobilisation of climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building for eligible Parties, particularly those with least capabilities. Public sector climate finance will continue to play an important role in mobilising resources after 2020. Therefore, auction revenues should also be used for climate financing actions in vulnerable third countries, including adaptation to the impacts of climate. The amount of climate finance to be mobilised will also depend on the ambition and quality of the proposed Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), subsequent investment plans and national adaptation planning processes. Member States should also address the social aspects of decarbonising their economies and use auction revenues to promote skill formation and reallocation of labour affected by the transition of jobs in a decarbonising economy.
Amendment 152 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The main long-term incentive from this Directive for thecarbon capture and storage of CO2(CCS) and carbon capture and use (CCSU), new renewable energy technologies and breakthrough innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes is the carbon price signal it creates and that allowances will not need to be surrendered for CO2 emissions which are permanently stored or avoided. In addition, to supplement the resources already being used to accelerate demonstration of commercial CCS and CCU facilities and innovative renewable energy technologies, EU ETS allowances should be used to provide guaranteed rewards for deployment of CCS and CCU facilities, new renewable energy technologies and industrial innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes in the Union for CO2 stored or avoided on a sufficient scale, provided an agreement on knowledge sharing is in place. The majority of this support should be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions, while some support may be given when pre-determined milestones are reached taking into account the technology deployed. The maximum percentage of project costs to be supported may vary by category of project.
Amendment 161 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) A Modernisation Fund should be established from 2% of the total EU ETS allowances, and auctioned in accordance with the rules and modalities for auctions taking place on the Common Auction Platform set out in Regulation 1031/2010. Member States who in 2013 or 2014 had a GDP per capita at market exchange rates of below 60% below the Union average should be eligible for funding from the Modernisation Fund and derogate up to 2030 from the principle of full auctioning for electricity generation by using the option of free allocation in order to transparently promote real investments modernising their energy sector while avoiding distortions of the internal energy market. The rules for governing the Modernisation Fund should provide a coherent, comprehensive and transparent framework to ensure the most efficient implementation possible, taking into account the need for easy access by all participants. The function of the governance structure should beSuch rules should be transparent, balanced and commensurate with the purpose of ensuring the appropriate use of the funds. Thate governance structure should be composed of an investment board and a management committee and due account should be taken of the expertise of the EIB in the decision-making process unless support is provided to small projects through loans from a national promotional banks or through grants via a national programme sharing the objectives of the Modernisation Fund. Investments financed from the fund should be proposed by the Member States. To ensure that the investment needs in low income Member States are adequately addressed, the distribution of funds will take into account in equal shares verified emissions and GDP criteria. The financial assistance from the Modernisation Fund could be provided through different forms.
Amendment 173 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The existing provisions which are in place for small installations to be excluded from the EU ETS allow the installations which are excluded to remain so, and it should be made possible for Member States to update their list of excluded installations and for Member States currently not making use of this option to do so at the beginning of each trading period. Member States should ensure that alternative measures for installations that have opted out do not result in higher compliance costs. For small emitters covered by the EU ETS, monitoring, reporting and verification requirements should be simplified for such installations.
Amendment 183 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point -1 d (new)
Article 1 – point -1 d (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 – point u b (new)
Article 3 – point u b (new)
(-1d) In Article 3, the following point is added: '(ub) “small emitter” means an installation with low emissions which meets at least one of the following criteria: – the average annual emissions of that installation reported in the verified emission reports during the trading period immediately preceding the current trading period, with the exclusion of CO2 stemming from biomass and before subtraction of transferred CO2, were less than 50 000 tonnes of CO2(e) per year; – the average annual emissions referred to in the first indent are not available to that installation or are no longer applicable to that installation because of changes in the installation's boundaries or changes to the operating conditions of the installation, but the annual emissions of that installation for the next five years, with the exclusion of CO2 stemming from biomass and before subtraction of transferred CO2, is expected to be, based on a conservative estimation method, less than 50 000 tonnes of CO2(e) per year;'
Amendment 242 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
From 2021 onwards, the share of allowances to be auctioned by Member States shall be 572%.
Amendment 267 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)
(bb) In paragraph 3, the introductory part is replaced by the following: '3. Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances. At least 750 % of the total revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances referred to in paragraph 2 , including all revenues from the auctioning referred to in paragraph 2, points (b) and (c), or the equivalent in financial value of theose revenues, shouldall be used for one or more of the following:'
Amendment 274 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b f (new)
Article 1 – point 4 – point b f (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point f
(bf) In paragraph 3, point (f) is replaced by the following: '(f) to encourage a shift to low- emission and public forms of transport; and compensate electrified transport modes such as railways for their indirect EU ETS costs unless measures with an equivalent effect on other surface transport modes are taken.'
Amendment 282 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – point 4 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point l
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point l
'(l) to create a just transition fund in order to cushion the social impact of the decarbonisation of their economies and promote skill formation and reallocation of labour affected by the transition of jobs in a decarbonising economy in close coordination with the social partners.'
Amendment 292 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – point 4 – point d a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
(da) In paragraph 4, the following subparagraph is added: 'In that report Member States shall also communicate to the Commission the closures of electricity generation capacity as a result of national measures.'
Amendment 296 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point d c (new)
Article 1 – point 4 – point d c (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
(dc) paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: '5. The Commission shall monitor the functioning of the European carbon market. Each year, it shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the functioning of the carbon market including the implementation of the auctions, liquidity and the volumes traded. In its monitoring report, the Commission shall give particular attention to the risk of carbon and investment leakage. The report shall also address the interaction between the EU ETS, non-ETS and other climate and energy measures at Union and national level, and shall analyse the effects of various policy instruments on the level of demand for Union allowances and its consequences on the supply- demand balance in the carbon market. The Commission shall calculate the equivalent number of allowances for closures that are reported by Member States. If necessary, Member States shall ensure that any relevant information is submitted to the Commission at least two months before the Commission adopts the report.'
Amendment 299 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point d e (new)
Article 1 – point 4 – point d e (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
(de) the following paragraph is added: '5a. After assessment by the Commission, Member States may surrender a corresponding volume of allowances and place them into the Market Stability Reserve or retire them.'
Amendment 322 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 –subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Article 10a – paragraph 2 –subparagraph 3 – introductory part
The benchmark values for free allocation shall be adjusted in order to avoid windfall profits and reflect technological progress in the period between 2007- to 2008 and each later period for which free allocations are determined in accordance with Article 11(1). This adjustment shall reduce the benchmark values set by the act adopted pursuant to Article 10a by 1% of the value that was set based on 2007-8 data in respect of each year between 2008 and the middle of the relevant period of free allocation, unless:
Amendment 335 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point i
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point i
Amendment 349 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point ii
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point ii
Amendment 358 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point ii a (new)
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point ii a (new)
The adjustment of the benchmarks for heat, fuel and process emissions shall be based on energy efficiency improvements and shall take into account the availability of resources on a Union-wide scale.
Amendment 372 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 5
Article 10a – paragraph 5
In order to respect the auctioning share set out in Article 10, the sum of free allocations in every year where the sum of free allocations does not reach the maximum level that respects the Member State auctioning share, the remaining allowances up to that level shall be used to prevent or limit reduction of free allocations to respect the Member State auctioning share in later years. Where, nonetheless, the maximum level is reached, free allocations shall be adjusted accordingly. Any such adjustment shall be done in a uniform mantargeted in accordance with the risk of carbon leakage and shall in any case guarantee that 100% free allocation up to the level of the benchmarks is maintainerd.
Amendment 382 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point d
Article 1 – point 5 – point d
Amendment 395 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point e – point i
Article 1 – point 5 – point e – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Allowances from the maximum amount referred to in Article 10a(5) of this Directive which were not allocated for free up to 2020 shall be set aside for new entrants and for significant production increases, together with of more than 10% expressed as the rolling average of verified production data for the two preceding years compared to the production activity reported in accordance with Article 11. In addition, 250 million allowances placed in the market stability reserve pursuant to Article 1(3) of Decision (EU) 2015/… of the European Parliament and of the Council(*). 1814 shall be set aside for this purpose.
Amendment 417 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – point 5 – point f
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
400 million allowances shall be available to support, taken from the share of allowances to be auctioned, shall be available to support and leverage investments, using different instruments managed by the European Investment Bank, in innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes in industrial sectors listed in Annex I, and to help stimulate the construction and operation of commercial demonstration projects that aim at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage (CCS) of CO2CCS and CCU as well as demonstration projects of innovative renewable energy technologies, energy conversion and storage, as well as electric battery development in the territory of the Union.
Amendment 434 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – point 5 – point f
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 2
The allowances shall be made available for innovation in low-carbon industrial technologies and processes and support for demonstration projects for the development of a wide range of CCS, CCU and innovative renewable energy technologies that are not yet commercially viable in geographically balanced locations. In order to promote innovative projects, up to 6075% of the relevant costs of projects may be supported, out of which up to 450% may not be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions provided that pre-determined milestones are attained taking into account the technology deployed.
Amendment 438 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – point 5 – point f
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
In addition, 50 million unallocated allowances from the market stability reserve established by Decision (EU) 2015/…1814 shall supplement any existing resources remaining under this paragraph as a consequence of funds resulting from NER300 allowance auctions for the period between 2013 and 2020 not having been used, for projects referred to abovein subparagraphs 1 and 2, with projects in all Member States including small-scale projects, before 2021 and from 2018 onwards. Projects shall be selected on the basis of objective and transparent criteria, taking into account their relevance in relation to the decarbonisation of the sectors concerned. Projects supported under this subparagraph may also receive further support under subparagraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 442 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – point 5 – point f
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
The timetable for monetisation of allowances shall be published no later than 18 months before the start of Phase IV and shall ensure the gradual monetisation of the allowances spread out throughout that Phase.
Amendment 447 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point i b (new)
Article 1 – point 5 – point i b (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 20
Article 10a – paragraph 20
(ib) paragraph 20 is replaced by the following: 'The Commission shall, as part of the measures adopted under paragraph 1, include measures for defining installations that partially cease to operate or significantly reduce their capacity, and measures for adapting, as appropriate, the level of free allocations given to them accordingly. Those measures shall provide flexibility for industry sectors where capacity is regularly transferred between operating installations in the same company.'
Amendment 448 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point i b (new)
Article 1 – point 5 – point i b (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 20
Article 10a – paragraph 20
(ib) paragraph 20 is replaced by the following: 'The Commission shall, as part of the measures adopted under paragraph 1, include measures for defining installations that partially cease to operate or significantly reduce or increase their capacity or their production by more than 10% (expressed as the rolling average of verified production data for the two preceding years compared to the production activity reported in accordance with Article 11), and measures for adapting, as appropriate, the level of free allocations given to them accordingly.'
Amendment 457 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 1
Article 10b – paragraph 1
1. Sectors and sub-sectors where the product exceeds 0.2 from multiplying their intensity of trade with third countries, defined as the ratio between the total value of exports to third countries plus the value of imports from third countries and the total market size for the European Economic Area (annual turnover plus total imports from third countries), by their emission intensity, measured in kgCO2 divided by their gross value added (in €), shall be deemed to be at high risk of carbon leakage. Such sectors and sub- sectors shall be allocated allowances free of charge for the period up to 2030 at 100% of the quantity determined in accordance with the measures adopted pursuant to Article 10a. To ensure a level playing field for the production of hydrogen and syngas in refineries and chemical plants, hydrogen and syngas shall continue to be deemed to be at the same risk of carbon leakage as the refinery sector.
Amendment 473 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 2 – introductory sentence
Article 10b – paragraph 2 – introductory sentence
2. Sectors and sub-sectors where the product from multiplying their intensity of trade with third countries by their emission intensity is above 0.18,12 as well as sectors that were deemed at risk of carbon leakage between 2013 and 2020 and that have a trade intensity of at least 40 %, may be included in the group referred to in paragraph 1, on the basis of a qualitative assessment using the following criteria:
Amendment 481 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10b – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) profit margins or the inability to pass on carbon costs in a respective sectoral chain as a potential indicator of long-run investment or relocation decisions.
Amendment 495 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 3
Article 10b – paragraph 3
3. Other sectors and sub-sectors are considered to be able to pass on more of the cost of allowances in product prices without losing market share, and shall be allocated allowances free of charge for the period up to 2030 at 30% of the quantity determined in accordance with the measures adopted pursuant to Article 10a.
Amendment 499 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 4
Article 10b – paragraph 4
4. By 31 December 2019, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act for the preceding paragraphs for activities at a 4-digit level (NACE-4 code) or activities which are at the relevant level of disaggregation based on public and sector specific data as appropriate to comprise those activities covered by the EU ETS, as concerns paragraph 1, in accordance with Article 23,. The assessment of the intensity of trade shall be based on data for the three most recent calendar years available. For the calculation of the emission intensity the lowest value of kgCO2 since the establishment of the EU ETS shall be used.
Amendment 529 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10c – paragraph 1
Article 10c – paragraph 1
1. By derogation from Article 10a(1) to (5), Member States which had in 2013 a GDP per capita in €EUR at market prices below 60% of the Union average may give a transitional free allocation to installations for electricity productionelectricity and heat generators, including district heating, for the modernisation of the energy sector.
Amendment 544 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 10c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) ensure that only projects which contribute to the diversification of their energy mix and sources of supply, the necessary restructuring, environmental upgrading and retrofitting of the infrastructure, clean technologies and modernisation of the energy production (electricity and heat), transmission and distribution sectors are eligible to bid;
Amendment 565 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 10c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Where investments with a value of less than €EUR 10 million are supported with free allocation, the Member State shall select projects based on objective and transparent criteria. Those criteria shall be subject to public consultation, ensuring full transparency and accessibility of relevant documents, and fully take into account comments raised by stakeholders. The results of this selection process shall be published for public commentnsultation. On this basis, the Member State concerned shall establish and submit a list of investments to the Commission by 30 June 2019.
Amendment 590 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
A fund to support and leverage investments in modernising energy systems, including district heating, and improving energy efficiency in Member States with a GDP per capita below 60% of the Union average in 2013 or 2014 shall be established for the period 2021-30 and financed as set out in Article 10.
Amendment 658 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
A list of installations covered by this Directive for the fivthree years beginning on 1 January 2021 shall be submitted by 30 September 2018, and. The lists for the subsequent fivthree years shall be submitted every five years thereafterby 30 September 2021 and the list for the four last years by 30 September 2024. Each list shall include information on production activity, transfers of heat and gases, electricity production and emissions at sub- installation level over the five calendar years preceding its submission. Free allocations shall only be given to installations where such information is provided.
Amendment 671 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 10 b (new)
Article 1 – point 10 b (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3a
Article 12 – paragraph 3a
(10b) In Article 12, paragraph 3a is replaced by the following: '3a. An obligation to surrender allowances shall not arise in respect of emissions verified as captured and transported for permanent storage to a facility for which a permit is in force in accordance with Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the geological storage of carbon dioxide, nor in respect of emissions verified as captured and/or re- used in an application ensuring a permanent bound of the CO2, for the purpose of carbon capture and re-use.'
Amendment 676 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 1 – point 11 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 712 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 22 f (new)
Article 1 – point 22 f (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 a (new)
Article 30 a (new)
(22f) The following Article is inserted: 'Article 30a Adjustments upon global stocktake under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement Every 5 years, in line with the regular reviews foreseen in the Paris Agreement, the Union shall assess its INDC in the context of global mitigation efforts following a global stocktake of nationally- determined contribution. The Commission shall submit a report assessing, in particular, the following elements: the implication of the options required at Union level; the efforts undertaken by other major economies; the Union industries' competitiveness in the context of carbon and investment leakage risks as well as the impact on the Union's industrialisation target of 20%. If, on that basis, the Commission deems it necessary to submit a legislative proposal to amend this Directive it shall in parallel present a full impact assessment and take into account the differentiated abilities and costs of decarbonisation in the power and industrial sectors covered by the EU ETS.'
Amendment 32 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The purpose of the EFSI should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the Union and to ensure increased access to financing. It is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises, including family farms. It is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid- cap companies, which are companies having up to 3000 employees. Overcoming Europe's current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the Union's economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 49 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The EFSI should be established within the EIB in order to benefit from its experience and proven track record and in order for its operations to start to have a positive impact as quickly as possible. The work of the EFSI on providing finance to small and medium enterprises and small mid-cap companies, particularly in rural areas, should be channelled through the European Investment Fund ('EIF') to benefit from its experience in these activities.
Amendment 57 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The EFSI should target projects delivering high societal and economic value. In particular, the EFSI should target projects that promote job creation, long- term growthsustainable growth, new technologies, innovation and competitiveness in agriculture. The EFSI should support a wide range of financial products, including equity, debt or guarantees, to best accommodate the needs of the individual project. This wide range of products should allow the EFSI to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment in theagricultural projects. The EFSI should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money. The requirement for consistency with State aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use.
Amendment 58 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The EFSI should target projects delivering high societal and economic value, such as the roll-out of broadband in rural areas. In particular, the EFSI should target projects that promote job creation, long- term growth and competitiveness. The EFSI should support a wide range of financial products, including equity, debt or guarantees, to best accommodate the needs of the individual project. This wide range of products should allow the EFSI to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment in the projects. The EFSI should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money. The requirement for consistency with State aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use.
Amendment 59 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Many small and medium enterprises, as well as mid-cap companies, across the Union require assistance to attract market financing, especially as regards investments that carry a greater degree of risk. This is particularly true of businesses in rural areas, where economic growth and measures to safeguard jobs are urgently needed. The EFSI should help these businesses to overcome capital shortages by allowing the EIB and the European Investment Fund ('EIF') to provide direct and indirect equity injections, as well as to provide guarantees for high-quality securitisation of loans, and other products that are granted in pursuit of the aims of the EFSI.
Amendment 63 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The EFSI should be established within the EIB in order to benefit from its experience and proven track record and in order for its operations to start to have a positive impact as quickly as possible. The work of the EFSI on providing finance to small and medium enterprises, particularly in rural areas, and small mid-cap companies should be channelled through the European Investment Fund ('EIF') to benefit from its experience in these activities.
Amendment 71 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The EFSI should target projects delivering high societal and economic value. In particular, the EFSI should target projects that promote job creation, long- term growth, sustainable growth, new technologies and innovations in health care and competitiveness. The EFSI should support a wide range of financial products, including equity, debt or guarantees, to best accommodate the needs of the individual project. This wide range of products should allow the EFSI to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment in the projects. The EFSI should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money. The requirement for consistency with State aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use.
Amendment 79 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Alongside the financing operations that will be conducted through the EFSI, a European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') should be created. The EIAH should provide strengthened support for project development and preparation across the Union, by building on the expertise of the Commission, the EIB, national promotional banks and the managing authorities of the European Structural and Investment Funds. This should establish a single point of entry for questions related to technical assistance and administrative burdens for investments within the Union.
Amendment 85 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The EFSI should target projects with a higher risk-return profile than existing EIB and Union instruments to ensure additionality over existing operations. The EFSI should finance projects across the Union, including in the countries most affected by the financial crisis, and in other disadvantaged rural areas of Europe. The EFSI should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms.
Amendment 86 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Within the Union, there are a significant number of potentially viable projects that are not being financed due to a lack of certainty and transparency with respect to such projects. Often, this is because private investors are not aware of the projects or have insufficient information to make an assessment of the investment risks. The Commission and the EIB, with support from the Member States, should promote the creation of a transparent pipeline of current and future investment projects in the Union suitable for investment. This 'project pipeline' should ensure that information is made publicly available regarding investment projects on a regular, user-friendly and structured basis to ensure that investors have reliable information on which to base their investment decisions.
Amendment 106 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The EFSI Agreement shall provide for the creation of a European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') within the EIB, without, however, creating administrative burdens or other systems in the agricultural sector. The EIAH shall have as its objective to build upon existing EIB and Commission advisory services in order to provide advisory support for investment project identification, preparation and development and act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the Union. This shall include support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring, use of innovative financial instruments, use of public-private partnerships and advice, as appropriate, on relevant issues of EU legislation.
Amendment 153 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The purpose of the EFSI shall be to support investments in the Union and to ensure increased access to financing for companies having up to 3000 employees, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises as defined in Recommendation 2003/361/EC, through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the EIB, with special priority being given to businesses in rural areas and in structurally weak and disadvantaged areas ('‘EFSI Agreement'’).
Amendment 157 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1a Definitions For the purposes of this Regulation only, the following definitions shall apply: (a) ‘national promotional banks or institutions’ means legal entities carrying out financial activities on a professional or commercial basis which are issued with a mandate by a Member State, whether at central, regional or local level, to carry out public development or promotional activities; (b) ‘small and medium-sized enterprises’ or ‘SMEs’ means micro, small and medium-sized enterprises as defined in Recommendation 2003/361/EC; (c) ‘mid-cap companies’ means legal entities having up to 3000 employees that are not SMEs.
Amendment 167 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The EFSI Agreement shall provide for the creation of a European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') within the EIB, without, however, creating additional administrative burdens or other systems. The EIAH shall have as its objective to build upon existing EIB and Commission advisory services in order to provide advisory support for investment project identification, preparation and development and act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the Union. This shall include support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring, use of innovative financial instruments, use of public-private partnerships and advice, as appropriate, on relevant issues of EU legislation.
Amendment 220 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investment in education and training, innovative health technologies, including e-health and m-health, research and development, information and communications technology and innovation;
Amendment 4 #
2014/2253(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to coordinate their efforts at an earlier stage of the legislative process with a view to ensuring that the end result can be implemented more effectively;
Amendment 12 #
2014/2253(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission, with a view to obviating the need for infringement procedures, where possible to develop the informal rules into a standard procedure for consultation with Member States in order to make monitoring and enforcement more predictable;
Amendment 18 #
2014/2253(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that, as regards cases of bad application of EU law, the Commission mainly relies on complaints; deplores the fact that individual complaints are often treated with considerable delays; encourages the Commission to address cases of strategic importance; urges the Commission to introduce a system which does not rely solely on complaints, but which instead seeks, by means of the systematic assessment of legislation, to forestall complaints at an earlier stage and remedy shortcomings;
Amendment 30 #
2014/2253(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the Commission to use the REFIT programme to develop proper accountability mechanisms which improve the preparation and implementation of legislation;
Amendment 37 #
2014/2253(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Urges the Commission, when drafting and assessing legislation, to take greater account of the burden it may impose on SMUs;
Amendment 62 #
2014/2240(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Insists that the Commission guarantee that the findings of research that it has funded stay in the public domain;, in accordance with the European public share of the total funding in relation to any private share; (The opinion of the Committee on Fisheries must not jeopardise the scope for Public- Private Partnerships for research and European funding thereof. It is essential to involve private research establishments and businesses in research in the interests of innovation in the blue economy. The share of the total research results which is attributable to them should therefore be left in their domain.)
Amendment 70 #
2014/2240(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to support, coordinate and supplement1a both higher education and vocational training, as well as lifelong learning programmes. in the EU Member States, which are primarily responsible for education. __________________ 1a In accordance with Article 6 TFEU. (In addition to support for the creation of innovation and employment, a targeted, coordinated approach to education is also needed, as is a certain amount of supplementation. Without European coordination and supplementation, there is a risk that incoherent decisions will be taken in the education system concerning the blue economy. Nonetheless, higher education and vocational training are matters for which the national authorities of the Member States concerned are responsible. This should be explicitly stated.)
Amendment 17 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas water provision is a natural monopoly and all revenues from the water management cycle should be reinvested incover and at all times be earmarked for both the costs and the protection of water services and its improvement of the water management cycle, on condition that the public interest is safeguarded;
Amendment 25 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 41 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers it regrettable that the communication lacks any real ambition and limits itself to reiterating existing commitments; welcomes, however, the call – and support – for transparency in the water sector and acknowledges the efforts by water companies to increase transparency at the level of the Member States and local authorities;
Amendment 49 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission, in line with the primary objective of the Right2Water ECI, to coming forward with legislativesubmit a proposals – to including a possible revision of the WFD and of the De the human right to drinking Wwater Directive – that would recognise universal access and the human right to waterand sanitation in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and considers it regrettable that this has not been done to date; believes that if the Commission fails to do so, the ECI will lose credibility as a democratic mechanism in the eyes of citizens;
Amendment 72 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to recognise the importance of the human right to water and sanitation and of water as a public good and a fundamental value for all EU citizens; expresses its concern that, since 2008, because of the financial and economic crisis and also because of very local or regional cases of maladministration, an increasing number of people are facing difficulties in paying their water bills and that affordability is becoming a matter of growing concern;
Amendment 84 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission, the European Investment Bank and the Member States to support public water companies in the EUnion which lack the necessary capital to access available EU funding and long-term loans at a preferential interest rate, especially for the purpose of extending water and sanitation services to the poorbeing able, by means of investment in the construction and maintenance of water infrastructure, to improve their water and sanitation services in the light of the indicators affordability, accessibility and quality, particularly for poor people and residents of the outermost regions and remote regions;
Amendment 125 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes the growing trend towards the re-municipalisatguaranteeing the public interest more effectively in various ways in the provision of waterthese services by water operators in several Member States, including France and Germany;
Amendment 159 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights the success of both public- private and public-public partnerships in exchanging best practice in water provision, and calls on the Commission, therefore, to promote bothis forms of non- profit cooperation among water operators, and by means of financial and non-financial incentives; welcomes the Commission’s recognition for the first time, in the communication, of the importance of public-public partnerships, but calls on the Commission also to recognise the importance, necessity and usefulness of public-private cooperation;
Amendment 171 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges theCalls on Member States to enact policies such as the establishment ofand local authorities to introduce social water spolidarity fundscy to support people who, for reasons beyond their control, are unable to afford access to water and sanitation services, such as remission programmes and modified charges for those whose means are (permanently or temporarily) reduced;
Amendment 186 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. EncouReiteragtes water companies to reinvest all economic revenues generated from the water management cycle into maintainingthat, with regard to water services, Member States have an obligation to respect the cost recovery principle, including recovery of environmental costs and costs of resources, in order to guarantee the maintenance and improvingement of water services and the protectingon of water resources, in accordance with the ‘polluter pays’ and ‘user pays’ principles;
Amendment 198 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls, therefore, for increased transparency among water operators, in particular through the development of a public governance code for water companies in the EUnew and support for existing initiatives to promote governance codes at national and local level;
Amendment 225 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses the scandalous fact that although progress towards the Millennium Development Goal on safe drinking water is on track, almost one billion people worldwide are still drinking untreated drinking water, while the sanitation target is far from being met;
Amendment 234 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls that the World Health Organisation has stated that, in the initial situation, without the application of the latest innovative water treatment and saving technologies, between 100 and 200 litres of water per day per person is optimal, while noting that 50 to 100 litres is needrequired to ensure that basic needs are met and few health concerns arise;
Amendment 19 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the current system has reached itsis subject to limits and action is needed;
Amendment 77 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. SAdvocates a risk-based approach; supports the approach of reducing controls in Member States where error rates have been extremely low over a given period; calls at the same time, however, for controls to be stepped up in Member States where the error rate is high or increasing;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the TTIP is above all about regulation10 , about reducing or eliminating non-tariff barriers11 , and as such about the level of protection of human health, food safety and the environment; __________________ 10See speech by EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström of 11 December 2014. http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/2014/ d ecember/tradoc_152942.pdf 11 See 2014 Report on Technical Barriers to Trade by the US Trade Representative, p. 45.
Amendment 89 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 101 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
b. firmly commit to the strict preservation of standards on food safety and human and animal health, as defined under EU legislation, and ensure that fundamental values of the EU such as the precautionary principle are not underminguaranteed;
Amendment 138 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is very concerned that the objective of regulatory convergence, including in particular the creation of a Regulatory Cooperation Council, willcould lead to a lowering of future EU standards in key areas for the protection of human health, food safety and the environment in light of the significant differences as compared with the US; (The rather ambiguous ‘will’, i.e. ‘shall’ (or ‘kan’ in the Dutch version) is too categoric, thus ‘could’ (‘zou kunnen’). This is a concern, not the acknowledgement of a causal link.)
Amendment 153 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
d. secure a level playing field, treating as sensitive those productsectors for which direct competition would expose EU agricultural producers to excessive pressure, such as the pig, poultry and cattle sector, for example in cases where regulatory conditions and related costs of production in the EU diverge from those in the US, in order to prevent full liberalisation of sensitive sectors;
Amendment 182 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
e. secure significantly improved protection of EU geographical indications and better consumer information as an essential element of a balanced agreement, taking the relevant chapter of the CETA with Canada as a good example;
Amendment 200 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 1
Paragraph 5 – indent 1
– involve regulation of the use of chemicals and pesticides; within the European Union; (To clarify the somewhat ambiguous original formulation. The European Union should have as little right to undermine the sovereignty of the United States within its territory as the US does within the EU. The Commission has already guaranteed that existing EU standards on human health, food safety and the environment will not be lowered (cf. above). TTIP relates to the trade in goods and services, not to the involvement in the internal policy of the negotiating partner.)
Amendment 290 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is deeply concerned about the lack of transparency in the negotiations, and so far, and therefore urges the Commission to give all Members of the European Parliament access to theall negotiation texts, in particular the consolidated ones., on condition of strict confidentiality if publication of this or any negotiating position of the European Commission would damage the European negotiating position.. (Access to all texts is requested even more unambiguously, with a requirement of strict confidentiality, if necessary, to safeguard the general European negotiating interest.)
Amendment 71 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Urges the Commission to evaluate and where necessary improve existing legislation before presenting new policies;
Amendment 265 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the Commission to submit the announced proposal on the review of waste legislation by the end of 2015 and to include the following points: setting extended producer responsibility requirements; endorsing the ‘pay-as-you- throw-principle’ prioritising separate collection schemes in order to facilitate the development of business based on the reuse of secondary raw materials; increasing recycling targets to at least 70 % of municipal solid waste, based on the output of recycling facilities, using the same harmonised method for all Member States with externally verified statistics; introducing a ban on landfilling recyclable and biodegradable waste by 2025 and a ban on all landfilling by 20320; introducing fees on landfilling and incineration;
Amendment 328 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the Commission to address the specific waste challenges and to take action within a foreseeable period as outlined in the Commission communication on circular economy (COM(2014)0398);
Amendment 336 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to enforce the landfill ban and to extend it to countries where it does not yet apply;
Amendment 413 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Urges the Commission to develop a policy framework on nutrients in order to enhance recycling, and foster innovation so as to prevent food wastage, improve market conditions and mainstream their sustainable use in EU legislation on fertilisers, food, water and waste;
Amendment 452 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that all EU funding, including particularly funding through EFSI, but also including Horizon 2020, cohesion funds and the EIB, must be mobilised to promote resource efficiency and urges the Commission to abolish all environmentally harmful subsidiesbring about the implementation of projects and initiatives which contribute to resource efficiency and urges the Commission to promote coherence between environmental subsidies and environmental policy;
Amendment 462 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Urges the Commission to examine whether existing legislation is hindering the circular economy orand where necessary to improve such legislation or consider the added value of the emergence of new business models, such as a lease economy;
Amendment 15 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 28 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
Amendment 101 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the latest measures put in place by certain Member States to improve general patient safety and reduce the incidence of HAIs, and more particularly the progress made by Member States in developing patient safety strategies and reporting and learning systems;
Amendment 107 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes, however, that the second implementation report still shows uneven progress among Member States on patient safety, and regrets the fact that some Member States have obviously slowed down implementation of the Council recommendations because of financial constraints resulting from the economic crisis;
Amendment 124 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b
Paragraph 6 – point b
(b) collect updated data on the prevalence and incidence of adverse events in their own territory and, enhance early warning alert systems and coordinate exchanges of these data effectively;
Amendment 141 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e a (new)
Paragraph 6 – point e a (new)
(ea) exchange among themselves information on the best approach to combating antibiotic resistance in order to bring about the most effective approach throughout Europe;
Amendment 227 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Urges Member States also to conduct research into so-called 'forgotten' antibiotics so that the range of pharmaceuticals from which to choose can be enlarged;
Amendment 261 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – point f
Paragraph 22 – point f
(f) launch awareness campaigns on the rational use of antibiotics and the risks entailed by increasing antibiotic resistance; these campaigns should address parents and carers responsible for young children as well as elderly peoplea wide public, also involving users of antibiotics for veterinary purposes, and should always be followed by an assessment of their outcomes;
Amendment 60 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas, while it was known that no vaccine was yet available, it took a very long time before research into, and testing of, vaccines began;
Amendment 100 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers it necessary to monitor adequately whether the money collected is received in the places for which it was originally intended;
Amendment 144 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that, in the countries affected, orphans who have lost their families to the Ebola virus must be cared for by means of placement in orphanages and counselling;
Amendment 39 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point a (new)
(a) Stresses that, during the transition to a low carbon economy, it is also necessary to ensure energy supplies that cannot, at this stage be fully guaranteed by sustainable energy sources; it is therefore necessary to have access to alternative energy supplies, albeit not low-carbon, to cover a temporary shortfall;
Amendment 56 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that action will only follow if measures are put forward together with the Member States; calls on the Commission to propose concrete steps and action plans, including legislation, for both the short and the long term; underlines the importance of both research and of local pilot projects in Member States, which contribute to energy security by improving the resilience of local systems; stresses that this must not be at the expense of energy affordability;
Amendment 1 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to a simple, clear, harmonised and predictable regulatory framework expressed in the REFIT programme;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that when evaluations and fitness checks of environmental, food safety and health legislation are carried out, environmental and health considerations must be given the same weight as socioeconomic considerations;
Amendment 39 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that, when these evaluations and fitness checks are carried out in the case of environmental legislation, account should also be taken of the importance of a level playing field within Europe, with regulations being implemented and complied with in the same way in the various Member States;
Amendment 46 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that improving environmental protection creates opportunities for businesses, especially in the context of the transition towards a green economy, but that this must not increase costs for SMEs;
Amendment 114 #
2014/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses in this context that it is important to increase the overall level of support to POs and to provide stronger incentives both for the merging of existing POs and the creation of new ones in both a national and international context;
Amendment 132 #
2014/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a new
Paragraph 7 a new
7 a. Asks the Commission to considerably reduce the processing period during which the compliance checks are carried out;
Amendment 143 #
2014/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that reducing complexity, including in the rules for creating new POs in a national and international context, should be the first step in making them more attractive for farmers; requests that the Commission identify additional measures for increasing the attractiveness of POs;
Amendment 147 #
2014/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to apply the principle of proportionality with care, by ensuring that errors made by individuals are not recovered from all members of a PO;
Amendment 158 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that volatility will be a continuing challenge facing the dairy sector and urges the Commission to consider measures to mitigate the risks for family businesses in the agricultural sector arising from increased exposure to the world market and to set up an action plan in order to show how it intends to mitigate these risks;
Amendment 185 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes the view that EU dairy policy after the expiry of milk quotas presents an opportunity for the EU economy, and considers that any future measures must strengthen itsthe competitiveness andof facmilitaty businesses in the agrowth and innovationicultural sector and the quality of life in rural areas;
Amendment 384 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 414 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses that existing ‘safety net’ measures such as public intervention and private storage aid are not suitable tools, when they are applied in combination with each other and/or other instruments, to address persistent volatility or a crisis in the milk sector;
Amendment 459 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses that dairy producers are particularly vulnerable to imbalances in the supply chain, in particular owing to fluctuating demand, rising production costs and decreasing farm gate prices; considers that the downward pressure on prices by retailers from own-brand labelling and the persistent use of liquid milk as a ‘loss leader’ by retailersposition of dairy farmers within the business-to-business supply chain is weak in relation to the retail sector, which undermines the work and investment of producers in the dairy sector and devalues the end product for the consumer;
Amendment 4 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets the cuts in the operational funds for producer organisations in excess of EUR 3,3 million in both commitments and payments and also in aid to producer groups for preliminary recognition of EUR 1 million; observes that due to the continuing power imbalance in the chain, the position of family businesses are under pressure; stresses that producer groups strongly improve the position of primary producers by joining forces; calls to guarantee an ambitious budget for the operational funds for producer organisations; insists that both cuts will be reversed;
Amendment 151 #
2014/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets the absence of gender mainstreaming in the Europe 2020 strategy, and calls for the inclusion of the gender equality pillar therein; calls for the mainstreaming of a stronger gender perspective, in particular in the process of formulating the country-specific recommendations, and for specific policy guidance on reducing gender inequalities to be included in the annual growth survey;
Amendment 168 #
2014/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to put forward an ambitious, comprehensive package of legislative and non-legislative measures regarding work-life balance as part of the Commission Work Programme 2017 strategy regarding work-life balance;
Amendment 106 #
2014/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
(b) engines with a reference power of less than 560 kW used in place of engines of categories IWA, IWP, RLL or RLR;
Amendment 107 #
2014/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
(a) engines exclusively for use in inland waterway vessels, for their propulsion or intended for their propulsion, having a reference power that is greater than or equal to 37 kW,
Amendment 108 #
2014/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
(b) engines with a reference power greater than 560 kW used in place of engines of category IWA subject to complying with the requirements of Article 23(8);
Amendment 109 #
2014/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – introductory part
(6) ‘'Category IWA', comprising engines exclusively for use in inland waterway vessels, for auxiliary purposes or intended for auxiliary purposes, having a net power that is greater than 560 kW.
Amendment 129 #
2014/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 8
Article 23 – paragraph 8
8. In case of an engine of category IWP having a reference power greater than 560 kW that is intended for use in place of an engine of category IWA in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 4, the requirements of paragraph 5 shall be met separately for each applicable steady- state test cycle set out in both Tables IV-5 and IV-6 of Annex IV, and the type- approval information document shall indicate each steady-state test cycle for which this requirement was fulfilled.
Amendment 181 #
2014/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to Articles 5(3) and 17(2), transition engines and, where applicable, the machinery in which those transition engines are installed may continue to be placed on the market during the transition period on condition that the machine in which the transition engine is installed has a production date prior to 1 yeareighteen months after the start of the transition period.
Amendment 189 #
2014/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
For engines of the category NRE, Member States shall authorise an extension of the transition period and the 128-months period referred to in the first sub-paragraph by an additional 12 months for OEM's with a total yearly production of fewer than 5120 units of non-road mobile machinery equipped with combustion engines. For the purposes of the calculation of the total yearly production referred to in this paragraph, all OEM's under the control of the same natural or legal person shall be considered to be a single OEM.
Amendment 203 #
2014/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 7 – point a
Article 57 – paragraph 7 – point a
(a) 1824 months from the date for placing on the market of engines set out in Annex III, in the case set out in the first subparagraph of paragraph 5;
Amendment 207 #
2014/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 7 – point b
Article 57 – paragraph 7 – point b
(b) 306 months from the date for placing on the market of engines set out in Annex III, in the case set out in the second subparagraph of paragraph 5.
Amendment 224 #
2014/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table I-5
Annex I – table I-5
Amendment 226 #
2014/0268(COD)
Amendment 234 #
2014/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – heading 1 – table II-5
Annex II – heading 1 – table II-5
Amendment 240 #
2014/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – heading 1 – table II-6
Annex II – heading 1 – table II-6
Amendment 51 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Antimicrobial resistance to human and veterinary medicinal products is a growing health problem in the Union and worldwide. Many of the antimicrobials used in animals are also used in humans. Some of those antimicrobials are critical for preventing or treating life-threatening infections in humans. In order to fight antimicrobial resistance a number of measures should be taken. It needs to be ensured that measures are proportionally applied in both the humane and animal sector. And appropriate warnings and guidance are included on the labels of veterinary antimicrobials. Use not covered by the terms of the marketing authorisation of certain new or critically important antimicrobials for humans should be restricted in the veterinary sector. The rules for advertising veterinary antimicrobials should be tightened, and the authorisation requirements should sufficiently address the risks and benefits of antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products.
Amendment 61 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) If an antimicrobial is administered and used incorrectly, this presents a risk to public or animal health. Therefore antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products should only be available on veterinary prescription. Persons having the right to prescribe have a key role in ensuring prudent use of antimicrobials and consequently t. Veterinarians have a legal obligation which is part of their professional code of conduct. They should not be influenced, directly or indirectly, by economic incentives when prescribing those products. The animal health industry and the veterinarians should together promote responsible use. Therefore the supply of veterinary antimicrobials by those health professionals should be restricted to the amount required for treatment of the animals under their care.
Amendment 63 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38a) Prudent use of antimicrobials is a cornerstone in addressing antimicrobial resistance. The Guidelines for prudent use, drafted by the Commission, need to be considered by Member States.
Amendment 64 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38a) In order to facilitate prudent use, there is an imperative need for rapid, reliable and efficacious veterinary diagnostics both to identify the cause of disease as to perform antibiotic sensitivity testing. This will facilitate correct diagnosis, allow for a targeted use of antibiotics, avoiding the use of critically important antibiotics, and therefore restrain from the development of antibiotic resistance. There is clear need for future innovation specifically for on- site diagnostics, and a need to reflect whether more harmonisation or EU regulation in this sector is needed.
Amendment 80 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) Where medicinal products are authorised within a Member State and have been prescribed in that Member State by a member of a regulated animal health professioveterinarian for an individual animal or group of animals, it should in principle be possible for that veterinary prescription to be recognised and for the medicinal product to be dispensed in another Member State. The removal of regulatory and administrative barriers to such recognition should not affect any professional or ethical duty for dispensing professionals to refuse to dispense the medicine stated in the prescription.
Amendment 114 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 24
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 24
(24) ‘veterinary prescription’ means any prescription for a veterinary medicinal product issued by a professional person qualified to do so in accordance, provided or dispensed by a veterinarian, to the owner or the person taking care of the animal(s) only if he/she has examined the animals and made a diagnosis before the prescription or has personal knowledge of the condition of the animals in order to prescribe the correct medicine. A writh applicable national law;ten or electronic prescription is always required when the medicine is not dispensed by the prescriber.
Amendment 148 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Antimicrobial resistance to human and veterinary medicinal products is a growing health problem in the Union and worldwide. Many of the antimicrobials used in animals are also used in humans. Some of those antimicrobials are critical for preventing or treating life-threatening infections in humans. In order to fight antimicrobial resistance a number of measures should be taken. It needs to be ensured that any measures to be put in place are proportionately applied to both human and animal sector. Appropriate warnings and guidance are included on the labels of human and veterinary antimicrobials. Use not covered by the terms of the marketing authorisation of certain new or critically importantthe highest priority critical antimicrobials for humans as defined by the WHO should be restricted in the veterinary sector. The rules for advertising veterinary antimicrobials should be tightened, and the authorisation requirements should sufficiently address the risks and benefits of antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products.
Amendment 151 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) The development of new antimicrobials has not kept pace with the increase of resistance to existing antimicrobials. Given the limited innovation in developing new antimicrobials it is essential that the efficacy of existing antimicrobials is maintained for as long as possible. The use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicinal products may accelerate the emergence and spread of resistant micro-organisms and may compromise the effective use of the already limited number of existing antimicrobials to treat human infections. Therefore the misuse of antimicrobials should not be allowed.
Amendment 156 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)
Recital 37 a (new)
(37a) As Antimicrobial resistance to human and veterinary medicinal products is a growing health problem in the Union and worldwide there must soon also action be taken in the field of human medicine for example in the form of an instrument incentivising the development of new antibiotics for human use similar to that already proposed within this regulation.
Amendment 163 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) If an antimicrobial is administered and used incorrectly, this presents a risk to public or animal health. Therefore antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products should only be available on veterinary prescription. Persons having the right to prescribe have a key role in ensuring prudent use of antimicrobials. Veterinarians have a legal obligation as part of their professional code of conduct and consequently they should not be influenced, directly or indirectly, by economic incentives when prescribing those products. Therefore the supply of veterinary antimicrobials by those health professionals should be restricted to the amount required for treatment of the animals under their care.
Amendment 251 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 24
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 24
(24) 'veterinary prescription‘ means any prescription for a veterinary medicinal product issued by a professional person qualified to do so, provided or dispensed by a veterinarian, to the owner or the person taking care of the animals only if he/she has examined the knowledge of the condition of the animals and made a diagnosis before the prescription or has personal knowledge of the condition of the animals to make a diagnosis and prescribe. A written or electronic prescription is always required when the medicine is not dispensed by the prescriber but instead by another dispenser (pharmacy), in accordance with applicable national law;
Amendment 339 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 79 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Competent authorities and the Agency shall ensure that veterinarians receive feedback on adverse events reported and regular feedback on all adverse reactions reported.
Amendment 360 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 107 – paragraph 2
Article 107 – paragraph 2
2. PersoVeterinarians qualified to prescribe veterinary medicinal products in accordance with applicable national law shall retail antimicrobial products only for animals which are under their care and only after examination and diagnosis or recent animal health visit, and only in the amount required for the treatment concerned.
Amendment 369 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 109 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 109 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Those manufacturers and suppliers shall keep detailed records of the following information in respect of each purchase and sale transaction:
Amendment 370 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 109 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 109 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) name and address of the supplier in the event of purchase, or of the recipient in the event of sale.
Amendment 379 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 110 – paragraph 2
Article 110 – paragraph 2
2. A veterinary prescription shall only be issued by a person qualified to do soveterinarian in accordance with applicable national law.
Amendment 398 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 115 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By way of derogation from Article 111, where there is no authorised veterinary medicinal product in a Member State for a condition affecting a non-food producing animal, the veterinarian responsible may, under his/her direct personal responsibility and in particular to avoid causing unacceptable sufferingthe interest of animal health and welfare, exceptionally treat the animal concerned with the following:
Amendment 404 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By way of derogation from Article 111, where there is no authorised veterinary medicinal product in a Member State for a condition affecting a food-producing animal of a non-aquatic species, the veterinarian responsible may, under his direct personal responsibility and in particular to avoid causing unacceptable suffering,the interest of animal health and welfare exceptionally treat the animal concerned with any of the following:
Amendment 477 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1
Article 51 – paragraph 1
1. A UnionEuropean Union wide database on veterinary medicinal products (‘product database') shall be set up and maintained by the Agency.
Amendment 643 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 79 – paragraph 4
Article 79 – paragraph 4
4. Competent authorities and the Agency shall provide the general public, veterinarians and other healthcare professionals with all important information on adverse events relating to the use of a veterinary medicinal product in a timely manner electronically or through other publicly available means of communication. Competent authorities and the Agency shall ensure that veterinarians receive feedback on adverse events reported and regular feedback on all adverse reactions reported.
Amendment 733 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 109 – title
Article 109 – title
Retail of anabolic, anti-infectious, anti- parasitic, anti-inflammatory, hormonal, immunological or psychotropic veterinary medicinal products
Amendment 736 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 109 – paragraph 1
Article 109 – paragraph 1
1. Only manufacturers, wholesale distributors and retailers authorised specifically to do so in accordance with applicable national law shall be allowed to supply and purchase veterinary medicinal products which have anabolic, anti- infectious, anti-parasitic, anti- inflammatory, hormonal, immunological or psychotropic properties or substances which may be used as veterinary medicinal products having those properties.
Amendment 741 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 109 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 109 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Those manufacturers and suppliers shall keep detailed records of the following information in respect of each purchase and sale transaction:
Amendment 744 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 109 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 109 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) quantity received or supplied;
Amendment 745 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 109 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 109 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) name and address of the supplier in the event of purchase, or of the recipient in the event of sale.
Amendment 746 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 110 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 110 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) identification of the animal or class of animal under treatment;
Amendment 751 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 110 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 110 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) active substance or name of the prescribed product;
Amendment 757 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 110 – paragraph 2
Article 110 – paragraph 2
2. A veterinary prescription shall only be issued by a person qualified to do soveterinarian in accordance with applicable national law.
Amendment 795 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 111 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 111 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Antibacterial veterinary medicinal products must not be used on food- producing animals for prophylactic purposes except for preoperative or perioperative purposes or in drying-off therapy. They must not under any circumstances be used to improve breeding performance or compensate for poor animal husbandry.
Amendment 803 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 112 a (new)
Article 112 a (new)
Amendment 804 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 112 b (new)
Article 112 b (new)
Article 112 b Reduction of therapy approaches based on antibacterial substances (1) In order to facilitate the effective reduction regarding the use of pharmaceuticals which contain antibacterial substances, anyone who engages in animal husbandry has to: 1. determine, respectively, two months after the disclosure of the key figures of the in accordance with paragraph 112b established therapy prevalence, if the biannual therapy prevalence concerning his reared animal species, and considering the type-of-use during the elapsed time frame, lies above the average therapy prevalence. 2. take immediate record of the results of the assessment under #1 (2) In a case where the operational, biannual therapy prevalence of the animal husbandman with respect to his business lies above the biannual average, the animal husbandman under consultation of a veterinarian has to assess the reasons that may have led to exceeding the average, and how the treatment of his cattle with pharmaceuticals containing antibacterial substances may be decreased. If the assessment of the animal husbandman comes to the result that a therapy by means of the concerned pharmaceuticals may be reduced, the husbandman has to take all necessary steps in order to accomplish the reduction. The husbandman has to consider the wellbeing of his cattle and guarantee the required medical care. (3) Member States may determine measures extending beyond the above mentioned requirements
Amendment 807 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 115 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By way of derogation from Article 111, where there is no authorised veterinary medicinal product in a Member State for a condition affecting a non-food producing animal, the veterinarian responsible may, under his/her direct personal responsibility and in particular to avoid causing unacceptable sufferingthe interest of animal health and welfare, exceptionally treat the animal concerned with the following:
Amendment 835 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By way of derogation from Article 111, where there is no authorised veterinary medicinal product in a Member State for a condition affecting a food-producing animal of a non-aquatic species, the veterinarian responsible may, under his direct personal responsibility and in particular to avoid causing unacceptable sufferingin the interest of animal health and welfare, exceptionally treat the animal concerned with any of the following:
Amendment 49 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure the safe use of medicated feed, its supply and use should be subject to presentation of a valid veterinary prescription which has been issued after examination of the animals to be treated. The prescription can only be given by a veterinarian after examination of the animal and when a diagnosis is made, or if the veterinarian has personal knowledge of the condition of the animal. A written or electronic prescription is always required when the medicine is dispensed by anyone other than the veterinarian. However, the possibility to manufacture medicated feed before a prescription is presented to the manufacturer should not be excluded.
Amendment 56 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to ensure a particularly prudent userudent use, by which is meant appropriate use of medicines according to prescription, of medicated feed for food-producing and non-food producing animals and therefore provide the basis for the assurance of a high level of protection of public health, specific conditions concerning the use and the validity of the prescription, compliance with the withdrawal period and record- keeping by the animal holder should be provided for.
Amendment 65 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure the safe use of medicated feed, its supply and use should be subject to presentation of a valid veterinary prescription which has been issued after examination of the animals to be treatedand when a diagnosis is made, or if the veterinarian has personal knowledge of the condition of the animal. A written or electronic prescription is always required when the medicine is dispensed by anyone other than the veterinarian. However, the possibility to manufacture medicated feed before a prescription is presented to the manufacturer should not be excluded.
Amendment 68 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to ensure a particularly prudent use, by which is meant appropriate use of medicines according to prescription, of medicated feed for food- producing and non-food producing animals and therefore provide the basis for the assurance of a high level of protection of public health, specific conditions concerning the use and the validity of the prescription, compliance with the withdrawal period and record- keeping by the animal holder should be provided for.
Amendment 76 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Taking into account the serious public health risk posed by resistance to antimicrobials, it is appropriate to limit the use of medicated feed containing antimicrobials for food-producing animals. Preventive use or use to enhance the performance of food-producing animal. Prophylactic use of antibiotics should in particular not be allowed.
Amendment 78 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the manufacture, storage and transport of medicated feed and intermediate products intended for pets, non-food producing animals and food-producing animals;
Amendment 79 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the placing on the market, including import, and use of medicated feed and intermediate products intended for pets, non-food producing animals and food- producing animals;
Amendment 82 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 b (new)
Recital 19 b (new)
(19b) In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, the ban on the use of antibiotics as growth promoting agents as of 1 January 2006 should be strictly adhered to and properly enforced.
Amendment 86 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the manufacture, storage and transport of medicated feed and intermediate products intended for both non-food and food-producing animals;
Amendment 88 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the placing on the market, including import, and use of medicated feed and intermediate products intended for both non-food and food-producing animals;
Amendment 93 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the definitions of 'feed additive', 'antimicrobials', 'antibiotic' and 'daily ration' as laid down in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003;
Amendment 95 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) 'distributor': any feed business operator that supplies medicated feed, packaged and ready for use, to other distributors and directly to the animal holder;
Amendment 97 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the definitions of 'food-producing animal', 'non-food producing animals', 'feed materials', 'compound feed', 'complementary feed', 'mineral feed', 'labelling', 'label', 'minimum storage life' and 'batch' as laid down in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 767/2009;
Amendment 111 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) 'distributor': any feed business operator that supplies medicated feed, packaged and ready for use, to other distributors and directly to the animal holder;
Amendment 120 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i d (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i d (new)
(id) 'cross-contamination': a contamination resulting from a carry-over or from the transfer in feed of any unintended substance;
Amendment 121 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i e (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i e (new)
(ie) 'preventive treatment (prophylaxis)': treatment of an animal or a group of animals before the emergence of clinical signs of a disease, in order to prevent the occurrence of a disease or an infection;
Amendment 126 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i f (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i f (new)
(if) 'control treatment (metaphylaxis)': treatment of a group of animals, after a diagnosis of a clinical disease in part of the group has been made, with the aim of treating the clinically sick animals and controlling the spread of disease to animals in close contact and at risk which may already be (sub-clinically) infected;
Amendment 131 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i g (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i g (new)
(ig) 'curative (therapeutic) treatment': treatment of an ill animal or group of animals, when a diagnosis of a disease or an infection has been made;
Amendment 137 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) for antimicrobial active substances, 12% of the active substance in the last batch of medicated feed or of intermediate product produced before the production of non- target feed;
Amendment 142 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) for the other active substances, 34% of the active substance in the last batch of medicated feed or of intermediate product produced before the production of non- target feed.
Amendment 159 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Amendment 174 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5
Article 15 – paragraph 5
5. The prescribed medicated feed may be used only for animals examined by the person who issued the prescription and only for a diagnosed disease. The person who issued the prescription shall verify that this medication is justified for the target animals on veterinary grounds and after having knowledge of the feeding systems the possibilities of mixing and other relevant farm specificities. Furthermore he shall ensure that the administration of the veterinary medicinal product concerned is not incompatible with another treatment or use and that there is no contra-indication or interaction where several medicinal products are used.
Amendment 183 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) for antimicrobial active substances, 12% of the active substance in the last batch of medicated feed or of intermediate product produced before the production of non- target feed;
Amendment 187 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) for the other active substances, 34% of the active substance in the last batch of medicated feed or of intermediate product produced before the production of non- target feed.
Amendment 197 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the quantities required for one month's treatment or two weeks in case of medicated feed containing antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products the quantities required for a duration mentioned in the summary of the product characteristics, unless specifically licensed otherwise under COM(2014) 556 final, 2014/0255 (COD).
Amendment 200 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Before a repeated prescription, it is necessary for the veterinarian to do a sensitivity check and to evaluate if the treatment can be stopped or needs to be continued or changed.
Amendment 218 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The prescription shall contain the information set out in Annex V. The original prescription shall be kept by the manufacturer or, where appropriate, the distributor. The personveterinarian or another professional person qualified to do so in accordance with applicable national law issuing the prescription and the animal holder shall keep a copy of the prescription. The original and copies shall be kept for three years from the date of issuance. (N.B. horizontal amendment to replace relevant wording throughout the proposal)
Amendment 233 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5
Article 15 – paragraph 5
5. The prescribed medicated feed may be used only for animals examined by the person who issued the prescription and only for a diagnosed disease. The person who issued the prescription shall verify that this medication is justified for the target animals on veterinary grounds and after having knowledge of the feeding systems, the possibilities of mixing and other relevant farm specificities. Furthermore he shall ensure that the administration of the veterinary medicinal product concerned is not incompatible with another treatment or use and that there is no contra-indication or interaction where several medicinal products are used.
Amendment 243 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – title
Article 16 – title
Use in food-producing and non-food producing animals
Amendment 258 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the quantities required for one month's treatment or two weeks in case of medicated feed containing antimicrobial veterinary medicinal products or the quantities required for a duration mentioned in the summary of the product characteristics, unless otherwise specifically authorised under Regulation (EU) 2015/... (Veterinary Medicinal Products).
Amendment 263 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Before a repeated prescription, it is necessary for the veterinarian to do a sensitivity check and to evaluate if the treatment can be stopped or needs to be continued or changed.
Amendment 268 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Medicated feed containing antimicrobialbiotic veterinary medicinal products shall not be used to prevent diseases in food-producing animals or to enhance their performance.
Amendment 272 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Medicated feed containing antimicrobialbiotic veterinary medicinal products shall not be used tofor prevent diseases in food-producingive treatment (prophylaxis). Prophylaxis with antimals or to enhance their performanceicrobials shall never be applied routinely nor to compensate for poor hygiene or for inadequate husbandry conditions.
Amendment 22 #
Amendment 34 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The measures adopted pursuant to this Regulation to regulate the use of drifting gillnets shall also bear in mind the principle of proportionality, so as to protect mainly the activity of the small- scale fishing fleet.
Amendment 47 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The current Union legislative framework on driftnets has shown weaknesses and loopholes in that, in certain cases, rules proved easy to circumvent and ineffective in terms of addressing the conservation concerns linked to this fishing gear.
Amendment 53 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The driftnet fishing is carried out by an undefinable number of small-scale multipurpose fishing vessels, the vast majority of which operatingoperating in some cases without any regular scientific and control monitoring. Due to the small scale nature of these fishing activities, which makes it easy to escape monitoring, the control and enforcement efforts have not always produced the necessary results in terms of conservation of marine resources, in particular with regard to certain protected species.
Amendment 58 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Illegal driftnet activities carried out by some Union fishing vessels, in particular for the purpose of targeting species listed in Annex VIII of Regulation (EC) No 847/97, continue to be reported and have been cause of criticism regarding the Union compliance with applicable international obligations in this respect.
Amendment 63 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 80 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) VSome vessels carrying out fisheries with small-scale driftnets may need some time to adjust to the new situation and necessitate a phasing-out period. This Regulation should therefore enter into force on 1 January 20156.
Amendment 86 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall apply to all fishing activities within the scope of the Common Fisheries Policy as set out in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, with the exception of vessels meeting the requirements set out in the second paragraph.
Amendment 87 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Fishing gear of a kind which does not entail any risk to protected or endangered species, and the vessels which use such gear, shall remain outside of the scope of this Regulation.
Amendment 88 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Scope Scope 1b. Member States shall forward a list of the fisheries which meet the requirements laid down in the second paragraph, together with a scientific and/or technical justification, to the European Commission before 31 December 2015.
Amendment 89 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. The European Commission shall be authorised to adopt a delegated act with the list of the fishing gears referred to in the second paragraph.
Amendment 96 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Organic wine should be produced entirely from organic raw material and only certain substances authorised in accordance with this Regulation should be allowed to be added. Certain oOenological practices, processes and treatments should be prohibited in the production of must be performed in accorgdanice wine. Other practices, processes and treatments should be permitted under well-defined conditionsth production rules as defined in Annex II Part V.
Amendment 195 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 350 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 9
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 7 – point 9
1.7.9. Mutilation of animals shall be prohibited. Ear tagging, chipping, castration, dehorning, tail docking, beak trimming and teeth cutting shall not be considered mutilation if performed with due veterinary precaution.
Amendment 381 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) As a matter of principle, the general production rules of this Regulation should include a prohibition on the use of ionising radiation and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and products produced from or by GMOs. Since consumers are more and more concerned about environmental impacts of food processing and transportation, organic operators other than farmers and operators producing seaweed or aquaculture animals should be required to manage their environmental performance according to a harmonised system. With the objective of minimising the regulatory burden of micro- enterprises as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC27 involved in organic production, it is appropriate to exempt them from this requirement. In order to ensure the correct application of the general production rules, the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the Commission in respect of establishing the criteria to which the environmental management system is to correspond. __________________ 27 Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium- sized enterprises (OJ L 124, of 20.05.2003, p. 36).
Amendment 422 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Organic wine should be produced entirely from organic raw material and only certain substances authorised in accordance with this Regulation should be allowed to be added. Certain oOenological practices, processes and treatments should be prohibited in the production of must be performed in accorgdanice wine. Other practices, processes and treatments should be permitted under well-defined conditionsth production rules as defined in Annex II Part V.
Amendment 534 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
(10a) ´Organic plant breeding and variety development´ means the enhancement of genetic diversity coupled with reliance on natural reproductive ability. It aims for new varieties which are specifically suited for organic production systems. It is a holistic approach that respects natural crossing barriers and is based on fertile plants that can establish a viable relationship with the living soil. Organic plant breeding is taking place in line with the requirements of this Regulation.
Amendment 584 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) maintenance of plant health by preventive measures, in particular the choice of appropriate species, varieties or heterogeneous material resistant to pests and diseases, appropriate crop rotations, mechanical and physical methods and protection of the natural enemies of pests;
Amendment 597 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) exclusion of genetic engineering, animal cloning, artificially induced polyploidy and ionising radiain animal production from the whole organic food chain;
Amendment 611 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the entire agricultural holding or aquaculture operation shall be managed in compliance with the requirements applicable to organic producA holding can be split up into separated units in order to assure that non-organic and organic production can take place within the same holding. However, the production sites should be separated in an adequate way to prevent any form of contamination;.
Amendment 624 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 684 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member StateThe Commission shall ensure that a computerised EU level database is established for listing the varieties and heterogeneous material, according to Regulation (EU) No XX/XXX (PRM law) for which plant reproductive material obtained by the organic production method is available on its territory.
Amendment 693 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point e
Amendment 812 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a Precautionary measures to be taken in the event of suspicions and irregularities 1. The following precautionary measures shall be taken by operators: (a) where an operator suspects that a process, product or input material which has been sourced, produced or prepared does not comply with this Regulation, that operator shall separate and identify the product; (b) in order to assess cases in which non- compliance is suspected, the operator concerned shall set up a system appropriate to the type and size of the operation for the purpose of verification and assessment following procedures based on a systematic identification of critical procedures based on a systematic identification of critical procedural steps in accordance with the requirements laid down in points 1.2,1.3 and1.4 of Part IV of Annex II; (c) if, having carried out the assessment provided for in point (b), the operator concludes that the suspicion us substantiated, the operator shall withdraw the product from the market and discontinue its processing and shall immediately inform the competent authorities or control body. 2. The following measures shall be taken by competent authorities, control bodies and authorities: (a) where a control authority or control body is informed by an operator of a substantiated suspicion in accordance with point (c) of paragraph 1 or is informed that an operator intends to place on the market a product which is not in compliance with the organic production rules but which bears a reference to the organic production method, the control authority or control body may prohibit the placing of the product on the market with an indication referring to the organic production method, either for a specified period of time or until it is satisfied that the suspicion has been eliminated. The period of time between such prohibition and the confirmation of the suspicion shall be as short as possible, taking into account the durability of goods, and shall not exceed two months; (b) the control authority or control body shall confirm or eliminate the suspicion by no later than the period of time laid down under point (a). In such a case, the operator concerned shall cooperate fully with the control body or authority. Before confirming the suspicion, the control authority or control body shall allow the operator to comment; (c) where the non-compliance is confirmed, as well as in cases of repetitive, continued or fraudulent noncompliance, Article 26a shall apply; (d) where the non-compliance is not confirmed within the period of time laid down under point (a), the decision referred to therein shall be repealed not later than at the expiry of that period of time.
Amendment 871 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Where oOperators orand groups of operators subcontract any of their activities to a third party, both the operators and groups of operators and the third party to whom activities have been subcontracted shall comply with paragraph 1who sell pre-packed organic products to final consumers should not fall under the scope of this article.
Amendment 927 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall publish, and shall provide the European Parliament and the Council with, regular status reports on all ongoing negotiations on such trade agreements and a list of differences between the production rules and the control measures in the involved third country compared to the rules and measures that are applied within the Union. The final results of the negotiations shall be presented to the European Parliament and the Council, and shall be published, listing in detail any differences between the production rules and control measures applied in the third country concerned and those applied in the Union. The Commission shall present a proposal on how to deal with the referred differences between the third country in question and the European Union when it comes to the production rules and the control measures. The Commission shall publish a list of the differences between the production and control provisions contained in all existing trade agreements covered by this Article.
Amendment 1061 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 1.3.5
Annex II – part II – point 1.3.5
1.3.5. For breeding purposes, non- organically raised animals may be brought onto an agricultural holding when breeds are in danger of being lost to farming in accordance with Annex IV to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1974/200668 and in that case animals of those breeds must not necessarily be nulliparous, under points a to d of this Article and only if the number of organic breeding animals on a holding is insufficient. __________________ 68 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1974/2006 of 15 December 2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 368, 23.12.2006, p. 15).
Amendment 1088 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 1.4.3.2 a (new)
Annex II – part II – point 1.4.3.2 a (new)
Amendment 1134 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 1.7.9
Annex II – part II – point 1.7.9
1.7.9. Mutilation of animals shall be prohibited. Earmarking, chipping, castration, dehorning, tail docking, beak trimming and teeth cutting shall not be considered mutilation if performed with due veterinary precaution.
Amendment 1158 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1 – point e
Annex II – part II – point 2.1.2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) rearing systems for bovine, ovine and caprine animals shall be based on maximum use of grazing pasturage according to the availability of pastures in the different periods of the year. At least 60 % of the dry matter in daily rations of bovine, ovine and caprine animals shall consist of roughage, fresh or dried fodder, or silage. A reduction to 50 % for animals in dairy production for a maximum period of three months in early lactation shall be and only when the circumstances allowed;.
Amendment 1187 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.3.2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex II – part II – point 2.3.2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) at least 620 % of the feed shall come from the farm itself or in case this is not feasible, be produced in the same region in cooperation with other organic farms or feed operators;
Amendment 1221 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) at least 620 % of the feed shall come from the farm itself or in case this is not feasible, be produced in the same region in cooperation with other organic farms or feed operators;
Amendment 1305 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part IV – point 2.2.5 a (new)
Annex II – part IV – point 2.2.5 a (new)
Amendment 224 #
2014/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
By way of derogation from Article 4(2)(b), the competent authority may refuse to recognise a breed society that complies with the requirements set out in Part 1 of Annex I where the breeding programme of that breed society would compromise the preservation or the genetic diversity of purebred breeding animals entered, or registered and eligible for entry, in the breeding book established for that breed by a breed society that has already been recognised in that Member State, or where, in the case of a rare of endangered breed, it would compromise an existing breeding programme of another breed society recognised for the same breed.
Amendment 226 #
2014/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) potential interference and a weakening which would result from the recognition of a body registering the same breeding animals as a breed society that has already been recognised if it concerns a rare or endangered breed;
Amendment 237 #
2014/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the approval of a further breeding programme would fragment the population of purebred breeding animals available in that Member State to an extend that would comprommight jeopardise the preservation or the genetic diversity of that breed.
Amendment 275 #
2014/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The competent authority of a Member State may prohibit the use of a purebred breeding animal and its germinal products where such use would compromise the preservation and genetic diversity of the breed concerned.
Amendment 48 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The Commission Regulation (EU) No 176/2014 has back-loaded 900 million allowances to the end of the ETS phase 3. The impact of the auctioning of these back-loaded allowances in 2019 and 2020 would run counter to the desired effect of the current proposal for a market stability reserve. Therefore, the backloaded allowances should not be auctioned but instead taken up in the market stability reserve.
Amendment 62 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) The current carbon leakage regime has the side-effect of penalising EU industry when its production grows and does not fully reward the most carbon efficient installations because of the cross sectoral correction factor. A more accurate system should be considered together with the review of the carbon leakage regime.
Amendment 74 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety of the European Parliament decided in its meeting of 24 September 2014 to prolong the current carbon leakage provisions for the period 2015-2019.
Amendment 36 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Permanent and temporary grasslands throughout the European Union - which are maintained by the efforts of the farming community and their grazing livestock - play an important role in the mitigation of climate change, given the fact that grasslands are major factors of carbon sequestration.1 a __________________ 1a Cf. Conant, R.T. (2010). Challenges and opportunities for carbon sequestration in grassland systems. A technical report on grassland management and climate change mitigation. Integrated Crop Management, 10, 20ff. (A technical report prepared for the Plant Production and Protection Division of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).)
Amendment 38 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) European farmers and farmlands contribute to the achievement of environmental and air quality objectives to a large extent. Farmers should be remunerated accordingly within the CAP for both their current as well as their future efforts in this regard.
Amendment 45 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) NH3 emissions in the Union were reduced by 27.9 % between 1990 and 2010.1a Hence the determination of emission ceilings for NH3 must entail the acknowledgement of previous efforts made by both individual Member States as well by the agricultural sector in the Union in general, whilst taking into account trade-offs with animal welfare. __________________ 1a Cf. Eurostat (2013). Agriculture, forestry and fishery statistics. 2013 edition. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 119.
Amendment 57 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to reduce atmospheric NH3 and PM2,5 emissions from the main contributors, national air pollution control programmes should include measures applicable to the agricultural sector. These measures should be cost-effective and should be based on scientifically obtained data and scientific conclusions whilst taking into account previous measures already implemented by Member States. Member States should be entitled to implement measures other than those set out in this Directive with an equivalent level of environmental performance owning to specific national circumstances.
Amendment 61 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Member States should establish and report emission inventories, projections and informative inventory reports for all air pollutants covered by this Directive, which should thenmust subsequently enable the Union to meet its reporting duties under the LRTAP Convention and its Protocols.
Amendment 66 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Permanent and temporary grasslands throughout the European Union - which are maintained by the efforts of the farming community and their grazing livestock - play an important role in the mitigation of climate change, given the fact that grasslands are major factors of carbon sequestration.1 a __________________ 1a 1 a Cf. Conant, R.T. (2010). Challenges and opportunities for carbon sequestration in grassland systems. A technical report on grassland management and climate change mitigation. Integrated Crop Management, 10, 20ff. (A technical report prepared for the Plant Production and Protection Division of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).)
Amendment 67 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1
Article 1
This Directive establishes the limits for the Member States' atmospheric emissions of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants, certain ozone precursors, primary particulate matter and precursors of secondary particulate matter and other air pollutants and requires that national air pollution control programmes be drawn up, adopted and implemented and pollutant emissions and their impacts be monitored and reported.
Amendment 68 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
Amendment 72 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 2
Article 3 – point 2
2. ‘ozone precursors’ mean nitrogen oxides, and non-methane volatile organic compounds, methane, and carbon monoxide;
Amendment 73 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should comply with the emission reduction commitments set out in this Directive for 2020 and 2030. So as to ensure demonstrable progress towards the 2030 commitments, Member States should meet intermediate emission levels in 2025, set on the basis of a linear trajectory between their emission levels for 2020 and those defined by the emission reduction commitments for 2030, unless this would entail disproportionate costs. Where the 2025 emissions cannot be so limited, Member States should explain the reasons in their reports under this Directive.
Amendment 78 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Between 1990 and 2010, NH3 emissions in the Union were reduced by 27.9% 1 a. When setting new emission commitments, measures taken previously by the Member States should be duly recognised. NH3 emissions of agricultural origin are subject to biological processes and can therefore only be minimised, but not completely eliminated. __________________ 1a See Eurostat (2013). Agriculture, forestry and fishery statistics. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, p. 119.
Amendment 81 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 b (new)
Recital 9 b (new)
(9b) In order to ensure the same market conditions in the EU, reductions in atmospheric NH3 emissions as a result of various measures should be taken into account in the national clean air programmes. These include Directives 91/676 / EEC1 a , and a 92/438 / EEC1 b. __________________ 1a 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) 1b Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 59, 8.3.1996)
Amendment 87 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to promote cost-effective achievement of the national emission reduction commitments and of the intermediate emission levels, Member States should be entitled to account for emission reductions from international maritime traffic if emissions from that sector are lower than the levels of emissions that would result from compliance with Union law standards, including the sulphur limits for fuels set in Directive 1999/32/EC of the Council21. Member States should also have the possibility to jointly meet their commitments and intermediate emission levels regarding methane (CH4) and of making use of Decision n°406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council22 for so doing. For the purpose of checking compliance with their national emission ceilings, emission reduction commitments and intermediate emission levels, Member States could adjust their national emission inventories in view of improved scientific understanding and methodologies regarding emissions. The Commission could object to the use of any of these flexibilities by a Member State, should the conditions set out in this Directive not be met. __________________ 22Decision European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 136).The Commission could object to the use of any of these flexibilities by a Member State, should the conditions set out in this Directive not be met. __________________ n°406/2009/EC of the 21 Council Directive 1999/32/EC of 26 April 1999 relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels and amending Directive 93/12/EEC (OJ L 121, 11.5.1999, p. 13).
Amendment 94 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Member States should adopt and implement a national air pollution control programme with a view to meeting their emission reduction requirements and intermediate emission levels, and to contributing effectively to the achievement of the Union air quality objectives. To this effect, Member States should take account of the need to reduce emissions in zones and agglomerations affected by excessive air pollutant concentrations and/or in those that contribute significantly to air pollution in other zones and agglomerations, including in neighbouring countries. National air pollution control programmes should, to that end, contribute to the successful implementation of air quality plans enacted under Article 23 of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council23. __________________ 23 Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air in Europe (OJ L 152, 11.6.2008, p. 1).
Amendment 109 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Regulatory duplication through Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources must be avoided in the national transposition of this Directive. Directive 91/676 / EC already includes very comprehensive and detailed rules on increasing fertilizer efficiency, on the storage and application of fertilisers and thus avoiding nitrogen losses that have indirect positive effects on air quality.
Amendment 118 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Member States should establish and report emission inventories, projections and informative inventory reports for all air pollutants covered by this Directive, which should thenmust subsequently enable the Union to meet its reporting duties under the LRTAP Convention and its Protocols.
Amendment 126 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Directive establishes the limits for the Member States' atmospheric emissions of acidifying and eutrophying pollutants, certain ozone precursors, primary particulate matter and precursors of secondary particulate matter and other air pollutants and requires that national air pollution control programmes be drawn up, adopted and implemented and pollutant emissions and their impacts be monitored and reported.
Amendment 130 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. "ozone precursors" means nitrogen oxides, and non-methane volatile organic compounds, methane, and carbon monoxide;
Amendment 136 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
12a. 'EU source-based air pollution policies' means Regulations or Directives which, irrespectively from the obligations set out in those Directives or Regulations, have as a goal, whether partially or not, to reduce the emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), non- methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC), ammonia (NH3) and particulate matter (PM2,5), by undertaking mitigation measures at the source, including at least, but not limited to the reductions of emissions accomplished by: - Regulation 94/63; - Regulation 97/68; - Regulation 98/70; - Regulation 1999/32; - Regulation 2009/126; - Regulation 2004/42; - Regulation 2007/46/EG, including Directive 15/2007, Directive 79/2009, Directive 595/2009 and Directive 661/2009 - Regulation 2010/75 - Directive 167/2013; - Directive 168/2013; - Regulation 2014/94;
Amendment 142 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall, as a minimum, limit their annual anthropogenic emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds other than methane (NMVOC), ammonia (NH3), and particulate matter (PM2,5) and methane (CH4) in accordance with the national emission reduction commitments applicable from 2020 and 2030, as laid down in Annex II.
Amendment 157 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The reports referred to in paragraph 1 may include an evaluation of the environmental andimpact and shall include an exhaustive evaluation of the socioeconomic impacts of this Directive.
Amendment 158 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall, by 31 December 2016, submit a new proposal with revised reduction commitments for NH3 for 2030. With its proposal, the Commission shall ensure that: a) the same market conditions apply in the Union, b) a further harmonisation of reduction levels is achieved within the Union.
Amendment 161 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12
Article 12
The Union and the Member States, as appropriate, shall pursue bilateral and multilateral cooperation with third countries and coordination within relevant international organisations such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), including through the exchange of information, concerning technical and scientific research and development, with the aim of improving the basis for emission reductions.
Amendment 162 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 171 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Without prejudice to paragraph 1, Member States shall take all the necessary measures not entailing disproportionate costs to limit their 2025 anthropogenic emissions of SO2, NOx, NMVOC, NH3, and PM2,5 and CH4. The levels of those emissions shall be determined on the basis of fuels sold, or fuels used by a linear reduction trajectory established between their emission levels for 2020 and the emission levels defined by the emission reduction commitments for 2030.
Amendment 176 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 181 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Where the emissions for 2025 cannot be limited in accordance with the determined trajectory, the Member States shall explain the reasons in their reports submitted to the Commission in accordance with Article 9. Where those reasons, according to the Member States involved, consist in the failure to achieve the emission reductions that are intended, or should have been achieved, by implementing the EU source- based air pollution policies, the Commission shall, within one year after the submission of the report by the Member State, present a proposal to adapt the national emission reduction commitments set out in Annex II.
Amendment 186 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 1 – paragraph 1
Annex III – part 1 – paragraph 1
Where relevant, Member States shallould make use of the UNECE Guidance Document for Preventing and Abating Ammonia Emissions (Ammonia Guidance Document),1 and best available techniques set out in Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council2 as far as possible when implementing the measures set out in Part 1. __________________ 1 Decision 2012/11, ECE/EB/AIR/113/Add. 1 2 Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17).
Amendment 198 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) they have not offset more than 240% of the NOx, SO2 and PM2,5 emission reductions calculated in accordance with point (c), provided that the offset does not result in non-compliance with the national emission reduction commitments for 2020 set out in Annex II.
Amendment 199 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 214 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may establish adjusted annual national emission inventories for SO2, NOx, NH3, NMVOC and PM2,5 in accordance with Annex IV where non- compliance with their national emission reduction commitments or their intermediate emission levels would result from applying improved emission inventory methods updated in accordance with scientific knowledge.
Amendment 231 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – part 2 – point 1 – point a – point i
Annex III – part 2 – point 1 – point a – point i
(i) the policy priorities and their relationship to priorities set in other relevant policy areas, including agriculture, rural economic, industrial, mobility & transport, natural conservation and climate change;
Amendment 254 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) take account of measures pursuant to Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources.
Amendment 260 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States shallmay, to the extent necessary, include the emission reduction measures laid down in Part 1 of Annex III or measures having equivalent environmental effect, with a view to meeting the relevant national emission reduction commitments.
Amendment 275 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States may support the gradual elimination of the sources of low- level emissions by encouraging the replacement, in the transport and fuel supply sector, of porous hoses by emission-free hose technologies.
Amendment 305 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Amendment 325 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 333 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 345 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The reports referred to in paragraph 1 may include an evaluation of the environmental andimpact and shall include a comprehensive evaluation of the socioeconomic impacts of this Directive.
Amendment 358 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
The Union and the Member States, as appropriate, shall pursue bilateral and multilateral cooperation with third countries and coordination within relevant international organisations such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), including through the exchange of information, concerning technical and scientific research and development, with the aim of improving the basis for emission reductions.
Amendment 379 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – table a – heading
Annex II – table a – heading
Table (a): Emission reduction commitments for sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOC). Fuels sold or fuels used, base year 2005.
Amendment 390 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – table b – heading
Annex II – table b – heading
Table (b): Emission reduction commitments for ammonia (NH3), fine particulate matter (PM2,5) and methane (CH4). Fuels sold or fuels used, base year 2005.
Amendment 416 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 1 – paragraph 1
Annex III – section 1 – paragraph 1
Where relevant, Member States shallmay make use of the UNECE Guidance Document for Preventing and Abating Ammonia Emissions (Ammonia Guidance Document),33 and best available techniques set out in Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council34 when implementing the measures set out in Part 1. __________________ 33 Decision 2012/11, ECE/EB/AIR/113/Add. 1 34 Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17).
Amendment 489 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 2 – point 1 – point a – point i
Annex III – section 2 – point 1 – point a – point i
(i) the policy priorities and their relationship to priorities set in other relevant policy areas, including agriculture, rural economic, industrial, mobility & transport, conservation of nature and climate change;
Amendment 491 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – section 2 – point 1 – point b
Annex III – section 2 – point 1 – point b
(b) the policy options considered to meet the emission reduction commitments for 2020 and 2030 onwards and the intermediate emission levels determined for 2025 and to contribute to further improve the air quality, and their analysis, including the method of analysis; the individual or combined impacts of the polices and measures on emission reductions, air quality and the environment; and the associated uncertainties;
Amendment 109 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 120 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 154 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16
(16) ‘operating hours’ means the time, expressed in hours, during which a combustion plant is operating and discharging emissions into the air;
Amendment 157 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Amendment 272 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. In zones not complying with EU air quality limit values laid down in Directive 2008/50/EC, Member States shall apply, for individual medium combustion plants in those zones, emission limit values based on the benchmark values laid down in Annex III or on stricter values established by the Member States, unless it is demonstrated to the Commission that applying such emission limit valuWhere an environmental quality standard requires stricter conditions than the application of the emission limit values in Annex II, Member States shall apply additional measures, would entail disproportionate costs and that other measures ensuring compliance with the air quality limit values have been included in the air quality plans required under Article 23 of Directive 2008/50/ECithout prejudice to other measures which may be taken to comply with environmental quality standards.
Amendment 279 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall organise an exchange of information with Member States and stakeholders on the benchmark values for more stringent emission limit values referred to in paragraph 4emission limit values of Annex II. The Commission shall, by 1 January 2023, review the emission limit values referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 on the basis of the state of the art of technologies. The Commission shall report the results of the review to the European Parliament and to the Council accompanied by a legislative proposal where appropriate.
Amendment 345 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where a combustion plant is changed, the emission limit values set out in Part 2 of Annex II shall apply to the changed part of the plant affected by the change and shall be set in relation to the total thermal input of the entire combustion plant.
Amendment 437 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III
Annex III
Amendment 200 #
2013/0436(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009
Article 25a – title and paragraphs 1 to 3
Article 25a – title and paragraphs 1 to 3
Amendment 146 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Novel foods should not be placed on the market or used in food for human consumption unless they are included in a Union list of novel foods authorised to be placed on the market within the Union (‘the Union list’). Therefore, it is appropriate to establish, by means of an implementing act, a Union list of novel foods by entering novel foods already authorised or notified in accordance with Article 4, 5 or 7 of Regulation (EC) No 258/97 in the Union list, including any existing authorisation conditions. As those novel foods have already been evaluated for their safety, have been legally produced and marketed in the Union and have not given rise to health concerns in the past, the advisory procedure should be used for the initial establishment of the Union list. Following the latest technological innovations and scientific developments, the list should be regularly, and flexibly be updated and expanded if necessary.
Amendment 201 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) ‘novel food’ meanimplies all food that was not used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997 irrespective of the date of accession of the various Member States to the Union and includes in particular:
Amendment 275 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Only novel foods authorispproved and included in the Union list may be placed on the market within the Union as such and used in or on foods under the conditions of use specified therein.
Amendment 305 #
2013/0435(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) adding, removdeleting or changing the conditions, specifications or restrictions associated with the inclusion of a novel food on the Union list.
Amendment 75 #
2013/0433(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
Amendment 109 #
2013/0433(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) The Commission must be empowered to act in accordance with Article 290 TFEU to adopt rules on traceability systems for animal clones. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at experts level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 114 #
2013/0433(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the placing on the market of embryo clones andand importation of embryo clones, animal clones and living products of animal clones.
Amendment 143 #
2013/0433(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the placing on the market and importation of animal clones and, embryo clones and living products of animal clones.
Amendment 81 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Where pasture or agricultural land previously destined for food and feed markets is diverted to biofuel production, the non-fuel demand will still need to be satisfied either through intensification of current production or by bringing non- agricultural land into production elsewhere. The latter case constitutes indirect land-use change and when it involves the conversion of land with high carbon stock it can lead to significant greenhouse gas emissions. Directives 98/70/EC and 2009/28/EC should therefore be amended to include provisions to address indirect land-use change given that current biofuels are mainly produced from crops grown on existing agricultural land. However, Article 19(6) of Directive 2009/28/EC and Article 7d(6) of Directive 98/70/EC require that appropriate measures are taken to protect investments already made before the indirect land use change methodology is applied.
Amendment 86 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) In addition, it should be borne in mind that biofuel production from arable crops in the Union helps to reduce the Union shortage of vegetable protein.
Amendment 90 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Based on forecasts of biofuel demand provided by the Member States and estimates of indirect land-use change emissions for different biofuel feedstocks, it is likely there is a risk that greenhouse gas emissions linked to indirect land- use change are significant, and could negate some or all of the greenhouse gas emission savings of individual biofuelscould be significant. This is because almost the entire biofuel production in 2020 is expected to come from crops grown on land that could be used to satisfy food and feed markets. In order to reduce such emissions, it is appropriate to distinguish between crop groups such as oil crops, sugars and cereals and other starch-rich crops accordinglyavert this risk in the short, medium and long term, research and development should be encouraged into the production of new forms of advanced biofuels that do not compete directly with food crops.
Amendment 111 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to ensure the long-term competitiveness of bio-based industrial sectors, and in line with the Commission2012 Communication of 13 February 2012 entitled ‘Innovating for Sustainable growth: A Bioeconomy for Europe’ and the Commission Communication of 20 September 2011 entitled ‘Roadmap to a Resource Efficient Europe’, promoting integrated and diversified biorefineries across Europe, enhanced incentives under Directive 2009/28/EC should be set in a way that gives preference to the use of biomass feedstocks that do not have a high economic value for other uses other than biofuels or which do not impact on the environment in such a way as to compromise local ecosystems by depriving food crops of land and water.
Amendment 204 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7d – paragraph 6
Article 7d – paragraph 6
(b) paragraph 6 is deleted;replaced by the following: "6. In the case of biofuels volumes that were produced before ...1a and which fulfill the required sustainability criteria, the ILUC methodology, referred to for the purposes in Article 7a and 7d, shall not be applicable. __________________ 1a OJ: please insert the date of entry into force of this Directive
Amendment 328 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 7 – point b
Article 2 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 19 – paragraph 6
Article 19 – paragraph 6
(b) paragraph 6 is deleted;replaced by the following: "6. In the case of biofuels volumes that were produced before ...1a and that fulfil the required sustainability criteria, the ILUC methodology, referred to for reporting purposes in this Directive, as well as for purposes of Article 7a and 7d of Directive 98/70/EC, shall not be applicable." __________________ 1a OJ: please insert the date of entry into force of this Directive
Amendment 269 #
2010/0208(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2001/18/EC
Article 26 b – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 26 b – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. A Member State which intends to adopt measures pursuant to paragraph 3 shall: (a) ensure that farmers who cultivated such crops legally have sufficient time to finish the ongoing cultivation season; and (b) carry out a prior independent cost- benefit analysis, taking into account any alternatives. The costs and efforts of a cost-benefit analysis shall be shared between the responsible Member State and farmers.