3279 Amendments of José BLANCO LÓPEZ
Amendment 4 #
2018/2090(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the vital role of education, training and re-training that is available for all as the best investment in the EU’s future; strongly believes that digital transformation has a great impact on education systems; stresses that digital competencies are of growing importance for every individual and underlines that in the future, nearly all jobs will require digital skills;
Amendment 30 #
2018/2090(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that sufficient infrastructure offering high-quality and accessible connectivity for all citizens is of great importance; highlights the need to close the digital divide by creating an investment- friendly environment and fostering digital infrastructure such as high-capacity broadband networks;
Amendment 34 #
2018/2090(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the vital role of high- capacity broadband networks, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence as the backbone of future education and training schemes; underlines the importance of introducing coding classes in all schools, universities and colleges and encouraging schools to participate in the EU Code Week; emphasises the need for access to classes for vulnerable people and those who may not have access to these schemes through education systems;
Amendment 56 #
2018/2090(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Highlights the gap in access to education and digital skills for the most vulnerable in society; emphasises that equal access and the opportunity to learn digital skills for women and girls should be incorporated and encouraged.
Amendment 8 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas human error is estimated to play a decisive role in the majority of road accidents, and hence driverless vehicles are expected to improve road safety; whereas a safe development of autonomous driving is a prerequisite for accepting this technology in our society; whereas driverless vehicles could bring mobility to those who are unable to drive, encourage car-sharing schemes and optimise the use of infrastructure by relieving traffic congestion, increase fuel efficiency and facilitate alternative energy sources since autonomous vehicles will not need proximate urban parking and thereby contribute to meeting climate targets;
Amendment 15 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas other countries and regions are progressing quickly in the development of autonomous driving and are already adopting strategies for automated vehicles and attracting investment in this field; whereas the economic impact of automated mobility in the EU will be strongly dependent on the ability of European industry to keep pace with international competitors;
Amendment 25 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas automated and connected vehicles will have a major societal impact in many different areas and already today, the development of connected and automated mobility poses questions about socio-economic impacts and structural change that need to be addressed;
Amendment 34 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses that to contribute to the fulfilment of our transport policy goals, autonomous driving should be implemented in a way that significantly contributes to a sustainable transport system that takes into account the environment, climate, road safety, noise and good accessibility for all;
Amendment 39 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Highlights that Europe accounts for 23% of global motor vehicle production and that our vision must be for Europe to be a world leader for fully autonomous safe mobility; supports the Commission in its view that for Europe to remain competitive and foster employment, it will be essential that the key technologies, services and infrastructure are developed and produced in Europe and that the necessary regulatory framework is in place; calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure and facilitate the necessary investments needed, in particular for SMEs, to develop the relevant technologies, to create the necessary infrastructure support and to ensure social acceptance for automated mobility;
Amendment 52 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the European Commission and Member States to enlarge their policies on autonomous driving to include also collective transport as well as to enlarge their views to all modes of transport;
Amendment 55 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Considers that in order to deploy successfully and massively automated vehicles on the roads in the EU, it is also necessary to encompass it with deployment of very High Capacity telecommunication Networks as well as an efficient use of the European GALILEO satellite technology and applications;
Amendment 57 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Recalls that the European Parliament in its Resolution of 13 March 2018 on a European Strategy on Cooperative Intelligence Transport Systems urged the Commission to issue a legislative proposal on access to in-vehicle data and resources by the end of the year; calls on the Commission to ensure a level playing field on access to in-vehicle data and resources, protecting consumer rights and promoting innovation and fair competition;
Amendment 64 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses that autonomous driving will represent a major paradigm-shift that will significantly alter current models of mobility and ownership of vehicles; considers that, if well framed, autonomous driving can represent a major improvement in vehicle-use efficiency, as well as significantly contribute to reduce congestion and consequently reduce CO2 emissions and other pollutants;
Amendment 66 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls on all relevant actors, Member States and authorities to show collaborative leadership and coordinate and cooperate in order to promote innovation, safeguard investments in automated mobility infrastructure and facilitate cross-border testing;
Amendment 70 #
2018/2089(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses that the deployment of connected and automated mobility technologies in commercial road traffic has structural effects on the labour market, in particular in the transport sector; calls on the Commission and Member States to actively facilitate a dialogue with and between stakeholders, including the social partners, on how to manage and mitigate this structural change. It is essential to ensure a just transition for potential workers whose jobs may change or disappear due to automation, offering them every opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to master new technology as well as to support them during labour market transitions.
Amendment 115 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Cybercrime is a fast growing threat to the Union, its citizens and its economy. In 2017, 80 % of the European companies have experienced at least one cyber incident. The Wannacry-attack in May 2017 affected more than 150 countries and 230 000IT-systems and had significant impacts on critical infrastructures such as hospitals. This underlines the necessity for the highest cybersecurity standards and holistic cybersecurity solutions, involving people, products, processes and technology in the Union, as well as for European leadership in the matter, and for Digital autonomy.
Amendment 116 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) This regulation contributes to the protection of the environment through the protection of environment-relevant infrastructures and networks such as nuclear infrastructures.
Amendment 117 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 c (new)
Recital 1 c (new)
(1c) This regulation contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular to the goal “Industry, innovation and infrastructure”.
Amendment 118 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 d (new)
Recital 1 d (new)
(1d) The Competence Centre and the Cybersecurity Competence Community should, in order to foster European competitiveness and highest cybersecurity standards internationally, seek the exchange on cybersecurity solutions, products and standards with the international community.
Amendment 119 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Substantial disruption of network and information systems can affect individual Member States and the Union as a whole. The highest level of security of network and information systems throughout the Union is therefore essential for the smooth functioning of the society and economy, i.e. the internal market. At the moment, the Union depends on non-European cybersecurity providers. However, it is in the Union’s strategic interest to ensure that it retains and develops essential cybersecurity technological capacities to secure its Digital Single Market, and in particular to protect critical networks and information systemsthe protection of data and critical networks and information systems of European citizens and companies, including critical infrastructures for the functioning of society such as transport systems, health systems and banking, and the Digital Single Market and to provide key cybersecurity services.
Amendment 120 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) A wealth of expertise and experience in cybersecurity research, technology and industrial development exists in the Union but the efforts of industrial and research communities are fragmented, lacking alignment and a common mission, which hinders competitiveness and effective protection of critical data, networks and systems in this domain. These efforts and expertise need to be pooled, networked and used in an efficient manner to reinforce and complement existing research, technology, skills and industrial capacities at Union and national levels.
Amendment 121 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
Amendment 122 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Competence Centre should be the Union’s main instrument to develop European leadership in cybersecurity, to pool investment in cybersecurity research, technology and industrial development, to support SMEs in gathering expertise in cybersecurity and to implement relevant projects and initiatives together with the Cybersecurity Competence Network. It should deliver cybersecurity-related financial support from the Horizon Europe and, Digital Europe programmes and the European Defence Fund for actions related to defence, and should be open to the European Regional Development Fund and other programmes where appropriate. This approach should contribute to creating synergies and coordinating financial support related to cybersecurity research, innovation, technology and industrial development and avoiding duplication.
Amendment 126 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Taking into account that the objectives of this initiative can be best achieved if all Member States or as many Member States as possible participacontribute, and as an incentive for Member States to take part, only Member States who contribute financially to the administrative and operational costs of the Competence Centre should hold voting rights.
Amendment 127 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) National Coordination Centres should be selected by Member States and approved by the Competence Centre. In addition to the necessary administrative capacity, Centres should either possess or have direct access to cybersecurity technological expertise in cybersecurity, notably in domains such as cryptography, ICT security services, intrusion detection, system security, network security, software and application security, or human and socie, societal and environmental aspects of security and privacy. They should also have the capacity to effectively engage and coordinate with the industry, the public sector, including authorities designated pursuant to the Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 , and the research community in order to establish a continuous public- private dialogue on cybersecurity. _________________ 23 Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union (OJ L 194, 19.7.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 130 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, high-performance computing (HPC) and quantum computing, blockchain and concepts such as secure digital identities create at the same time new challenges for cybersecurity as well as offer solutions. Assessing and validating the robustness of existing or future ICT systems will require testing security solutions against attacks run on HPC and quantum machines. The Competence Centre, the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community should help advance and disseminate the latest cybersecurity solutions and research to bridge the valley of death of innovation of cybersecurity technologies and services. At the same time the Competence Centre and, the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community should be at the service of developers and operators in critical sectors such as transport, energy, health, financial, government, telecom, manufacturing, defence, and space to help them solve their cybersecurity challenges.
Amendment 135 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Due to the fast changing nature of cyber threats and cybersecurity, the Union needs to be able to adapt fast and continuously to new developments in the field. Hence, the Competence Centre, the Cybersecurity Competence Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community should be flexible enough to ensure the required reactivity. They should facilitate solutions that help entities to be able to constantly build capability to enhance their and the Union’s resilience.
Amendment 136 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 b (new)
Recital 14 b (new)
(14b) The Competence Centre should have the objectives to establish European leadership and expertise in cybersecurity, and by that guarantee the highest security standards in the Union, ensure the protection of data, information systems, networks and critical infrastructures in the Union, create new high-quality jobs in the area, prevent brain drain from the European cybersecurity experts to third countries, and add European value to the already existing national cybersecurity measures.
Amendment 137 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Competence Centre should have several key functions. First, the Competence Centre should facilitate and help coordinate the work of the European Cybersecurity Competence Network and nurture the Cybersecurity Competence Community. The Centre should drive the cybersecurity technological agenda and pool, share and facilitate access to the expertise gathered in the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community, and to cybersecurity infrastructure. Secondly, it should implement relevant parts of Digital Europe and Horizon Europe programmes by allocating grants, typically following a competitive call for proposals. Thirdly, the Competence Centre should facilitate joint investment by the Union, Member States and/or industr, training opportunities and awareness raising programmes in line with the Digital Europe Programme for citizens and businesses to overcome the skill gap by the Union, Member States and/or industry. It should pay special attention to the enabling of SMEs in the area of cybersecurity.
Amendment 141 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Competence Centre should stimulate and support the long-term strategic cooperation and coordination of the activities of the Cybersecurity Competence Community, which would involve a large, open, interdisciplinary and diverse group of European actors involved in cybersecurity technology. That Community should include in particular research entities, supply-side industries, and demand -side industries including SMEs, and the public sector. The Cybersecurity Competence Community should provide input to the activities and work plan of the Competence Centre and it should also benefit from the community- building activities of the Competence Centre and the Network, but otherwise should not be privileged with regard to calls for proposals or calls for tender.
Amendment 144 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to respond to the needs of the public sector and both demand and supply side industries, the Competence Centre’s task to provide cybersecurity knowledge and technical assistance to the public sector and industries should refer to both ICT products and services and all other industrial and technological products and solutions in which cybersecurity is to be embedded.
Amendment 147 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Whereas the Competence Centre and the Network should strive to achieve synergies between the cybersecurity civilian and defence spheres in line with the Union goals as laid out by Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Permanent Structured Cooperation, projects financed by the Horizon Europe Programme will be implemented in line with Regulation XXX [Horizon Europe Regulation], which provides that research and innovation activities carried out under Horizon Europe shall have an exclusive focus on civil applications. Actions enhancing such synergies shall therefore be co-funded through the European Defence Fund.
Amendment 149 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In order to ensure structured and sustainable collaboration, the relation between the Competence Centre and the National Coordination Centres should be based on a contractual agreement that should be harmonised on European level.
Amendment 155 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
Amendment 159 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order for the Competence Centre to function properly and effectively, the Commission and the Member States should ensure that persons to be appointed to the Governing Board have appropriate professional expertise and experience in functional areas and that gender balance is ensured. The Commission and the Member States should also make efforts to limit the turnover of their respective Representatives on the Governing Board in order to ensure continuity in its work.
Amendment 163 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The Competence Centre should have an Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board as an advisory body to ensure regular dialogue with the private sectorand public sector, including SMEs, consumers’ organisations and other relevant stakeholders from all parts of the Union. The Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board should focus on issues relevant to stakeholders and bring them to the attention of the Competence Centre’s Governing Board. The composition of the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board and the tasks assigned to it, such as being consulted regarding the work plan, should ensure sufficient representation of the above-mentioned stakeholder groups in the work of the Competence Centre.
Amendment 165 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The Competence Centre and its activities should benefit from the particular expertise and the broad and relevant stakeholders’ representation built through the contractual public-private partnership on cybersecurity during the duration of Horizon2020, through its Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board. and the pilot projects under Horizon2020 on the Cybersecurity Competence Network, through its Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board. The Competence Centre and Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board should, if appropriate, consider replications of existing structures, for example as working groups.
Amendment 166 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)
Recital 33 a (new)
(33a) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission when provided for by this Regulation. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Amendment 167 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Since tThe objectives of this Regulation, namely the development of European leadership in cybersecurity through retaining and developing Union’s cybersecurity technological and industrial capacities, increasing the competitiveness of the Union’s cybersecurity industry and turning cybersecurity into a competitive advantage of other Union industries, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States due the fact that existing, limited resources are dispersed as well as due to the scale of the investment necessary, but can rather by reason of avoiding unnecessary duplication of these efforts, helping to achieve critical mass of investment and ensuring that public financing is used in an optimal way be better achieved at Union level. In addition, only actions on the European level can ensure the highest level of cybersecurity in all Member States and thus close security gaps existing in some Member States that create security gaps for the whole Union. Hence, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.
Amendment 168 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The Competence Centre shall contribute to the implementation of the cybersecurity part of the Digital Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX and in particular actions related to Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No XXX [Digital Europe Programme] thereof and, of the Horizon Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX and in particular Section 2.2.6 of Pillar II of Annex I. of Decision No XXX on establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation[ref. number of the Specific Programme], and of the European Defence Fund established by Regulation(EU) No XXX for actions related to defence.
Amendment 174 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘cybersecurity’ means theall activities necessary to protection of network and information systems, their users, and otheraffected persons againstfrom cyber threats;
Amendment 176 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘cybersecurity products and solutions’ means ICT products, services or processes with the specific purpose of protecting data, network and information systems, their users and affected persons from cyber threats;
Amendment 181 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) retain and develop the cybersecurity technological and industrial capacities and expertise necessary to secure and further the protection of data of European citizens and companies, critical infrastructures for the functioning of society such as transport systems, health systems, banking, and its Digital Single Market;
Amendment 182 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) develop European leadership in cybersecurity and ensure the highest cybersecurity standards throughout the Union reinforcing its Digital autonomy;
Amendment 183 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) reinforce the trust of citizens, consumers and businesses in the digital world, and therefore contributing to the goals of the Digital Single Market Strategy;
Amendment 184 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b c (new)
(bc) increase the uptake of cybersecurity products and solutions developed within the Union;
Amendment 185 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b d (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b d (new)
(bd) raise awareness on cybersecurity and reduce the skill gap in cybersecurity in the Union
Amendment 187 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a Coherence, consistency and complemenetarity In implementing this Regulation, consistency, synergies and complementarity with the “Cybersecurity Act” (COM(2017)0477), the European Standardisation Organisations, European bodies and institutions as referred to in Art. 10 of this Regulation, other relevant Programmes of Union action and relevant Union policies shall be ensured. Unnecessary duplications shall be avoided.
Amendment 190 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. contribute to the implementation of the cybersecurity part of the Digital Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX26 and in particular actions related to Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No XXX [Digital Europe Programme] and, of the Horizon Europe Programme established by Regulation No XXX27 and in particular Section 2.2.6 of Pillar II of Annex I. of Decision No XXX on establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation[ref. number of the Specific Programme] and of the European Defence Fund established by Regulation (EU) No XXX. and of other Union programmes when provided for in legal acts of the Union]; _________________ 26 [add full title and OJ reference] 27 [add full title and OJ reference]
Amendment 194 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
(a) having regard to the state-of-the-art cybersecurity industrial and research infrastructures and related services , acquiring, upgrading, operating and making available such infrastructures and related services to a wide range of users across the Union from industry, including particular SMEs, the public sector and the research and scientific community;
Amendment 196 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
(b) having regard to the state-of-the-art cybersecurity industrial and research infrastructures and related services, providing support to other entities, including financially, to acquiring, sharing, upgrading, operating and making available such infrastructures and related services to a wide range of users across the Union from industry, including particular SMEs, the public sector and the research and scientific community;
Amendment 197 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
(c) providing cybersecurity knowledge and technical assistance to industry, research institutions and public authorities, in particular by supporting actions aimed at facilitating access to the expertise available in the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community;
Amendment 200 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) operating as a one stop shop for cyber security solutions financed through other programmes like InvestEU or the Single Market Programme, in particular for SMEs;
Amendment 202 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c b (new)
(cb) bringing together stakeholders from industry, trade unions, academia, research organisations and public entities to ensure long-term cooperation on developing and implementing cybersecurity products and solutions, including pooling and sharing of resources and information regarding such products and solutions if appropriate;
Amendment 206 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) stimulating the whole innovation cycle of cybersecurity and bridging the valley of death of innovation by enhancing cybersecurity research, development and the uptake of Unionmarket uptake cybersecurity products and holistic solutions by public authorities and user industries in the Union;
Amendment 213 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d
(d) providing financial support and technical assistance to cybersecurity start- ups and SMEs to connect to potential markets and to attract investment, enhance expertise on cybersecurity in these companies and to attract investment to be able to implement cybersecurity products and solutions and/or to become competitive players in the field;
Amendment 215 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
(a) supporting further development, pooling and sharing of cybersecurity skills and competences, where appropriate together with relevant EU agencies and bodies including ENISA and supporting the objective on advanced digital skills of the Digital Europe Programme where appropriate.
Amendment 221 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
(b) support large-scale research and demonstration projects in next generation cybersecurity technological capabilities, in collaboration with the industry and, research institutions, public sector and authorities, including the Network;
Amendment 223 #
2018/0328(COD)
(c) support research and innovation for standardisation in cybersecurity technology in cooperation with the European Standardisation Organisations;
Amendment 226 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c
(c) bringing together stakeholders, to foster synergies between civil and defence cyber security research and markets, development of cybersecurity products and solutions, and markets; in line with the Union goals as laid out by Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Permanent Structured Cooperation;
Amendment 229 #
2018/0328(COD)
8a. provide special support to SMEs by facilitating their access to knowledge and training through tailored access to the deliverables of the Competences Centres in order to allow them to secure themselves sufficiently and to allow those who are active in cybersecurity to become more competitive and to contribute thereby to the European leadership in the field.
Amendment 236 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The nominated National Coordination Centre shall have the capability to support the Competence Centre and the Network in fulfilling their mission laid out in Article 3 of this Regulation. They shall possess or have direct access to technological expertise in cybersecurity and be in a position to effectively engage and coordinate with industry, the public sector and, the research community and citizens.
Amendment 237 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. The relationship between the Competence Centre and the National Coordination Centres shall be based on a contractual agreement harmonised on Union level and signed between the Competence Centre and each of the National Coordination Centres. The agreement shall provide for the rules governing the relationship and division of tasks between the Competence Centre and each National Coordination Centre.
Amendment 239 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 241 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) facilitating the participation of industry, in particular for SMEs, and other actors at the Member State level in cross- border projects;
Amendment 242 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Amendment 244 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) cooperating closely with National Standardisation Organisations to ensure the uptake of existing standards and to involve all relevant stakeholders, particularly SMEs, in setting new standards.
Amendment 245 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) seeking to establish synergies with relevant activities at the national and, regional and local level;
Amendment 247 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) promoting and disseminating the relevant outcomes of the work by the Network, the Cybersecurity Competence Community and the Competence Centre at national or, regional or local level;
Amendment 249 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Cybersecurity Competence Community shall contribute to the mission of the Competence Centre as laid down in Article 3 and enhance, pool, share and disseminate cybersecurity expertise across the Union.
Amendment 250 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The Cybersecurity Competence Community shall consist of industry from the demand- and supply-side, including SMEs, the European Standardisation Organisations, associations of users, academic and non-profit research organisations, and associations as well as public entities and other entities dealing with operational and technical matters. It shall bring together the main stakeholders with regard to cybersecurity technological and industrial capacities in the Union. It shall involve National Coordination Centres as well as Union institutions and bodies with relevant expertise. as referred to in Art.10 of this regulation.
Amendment 263 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The Competence Centre shall accredit entities established under national law as members of the Cybersecurity Competence Community after an harmonised assessment made by the National Coordination Centre of the Member State and the Competence Centre where the entity is established, on whether that entity meets the criteria provided for in paragraph 3. An accreditation shall not be limited in time but may be revoked by the Competence Centre at any time if it or the relevant National Coordination Centre considers that the entity does not fulfil the criteria set out in paragraph 3 or it falls under the relevant provisions set out in Article 136 of Regulation XXX [new financial regulation].
Amendment 264 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. National Coordination Centres of the Member States shall aim to achieve a balanced representation of stakeholders in the Community, including SMEs.
Amendment 265 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. The Commission may, by means of an implementing act, further specify the criteria provided for in paragraph 3 and the procedures for assessing and accrediting entities that meet those criteria. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article -45.
Amendment 268 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5a) encourage Community members that are manufacturers and service providers to certify their products and services under certification schemes adopted under the Cybersecurity Act.
Amendment 271 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Such cooperation shall take place within the framework of working arrangements agreed between the Competence Centre and the respective Union institution, body, office or agency. Those arrangements shall be submitted to the prior approval of the Commission, as well as for information to the European Parliament.
Amendment 275 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The Governing Board shall be composed of one representative of each Member State, two representatives of the European Parliament and five representatives of the Commission, on behalf of the Union.
Amendment 280 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. Members of the Governing Board and their alternates shall be appointed in light of their knowledge in the field of technologycybersecurity technology or research as well as of relevant managerial, administrative and budgetary skills. Gender balance shall be taken into account. The Commission and the Member States shall make efforts to limit the turnover of their representatives in the Governing Board, in order to ensure continuity of the Board’s work. The Commission and the Member States shall aim to achieve a balanced representation between men and women on the Governing Board.
Amendment 288 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. The European Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) and the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board shall be a permanent observers in the Governing Board, providing it with advice. The Governing Board shall have the utmost regard to the views expressed by ENISA. Due to its experience in the field, ENISA shall be especially consulted for research-related projects.
Amendment 292 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(ea) adopt the working arrangements referred to in Article 10(2).
Amendment 295 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point l
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point l
(l) promote the Competence Centre globally, so as to raise its attractiveness and make it an internationally renowned world-class body for excellence in cybersecurity;
Amendment 296 #
2018/0328(COD)
(qa) adopt transparency rules for the Competence Centre;
Amendment 297 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point r
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point r
(r) adopt an anti-fraud and anti- corruption strategy that is proportionate to the fraud and corruption risks having regard to a cost-benefit analysis of the measures to be implemented, as well as adopt adequate protection measures for whistleblowers;
Amendment 303 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Governing Board shall elect a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson from among the members with voting rights, for a period of two years, taking into account gender balance. The mandate of the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson may be extended once, following a decision by the Governing Board. If, however, their membership of the Governing Board ends at any time during their term of office, their term of office shall automatically expire on that date. The Deputy Chairperson shall ex officio replace the Chairperson if the latter is unable to attend to his or her duties. The Chairperson shall take part in the voting.
Amendment 318 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Governing Board from a list of candidates proposed by the Commission, following an open, non- discriminatory and transparent selection procedure.
Amendment 324 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point s
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point s
(s) prepare an action plan following-up conclusions of internal or external audit reports, as well as investigations by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and reporting on progress twice a year to the Commission, the European Parliament and regularly to the Governing Board;
Amendment 326 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board shall consist of no more than 1625 members. The members shall be appointed by the Governing Board according to an open, transparent and non-discriminatory procedure from among the representatives of the entities of the Cybersecurity Competence Community. In the determination of its members, existing European cybersecurity organisations shall be particularly taken into consideration. The Governing Board shall further ensure the representation from supply- and demand- side industry, SMEs, the public sector and research organisations.
Amendment 331 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Members of the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board shall have expertise either with regard to cybersecurity research, industrial development, professional servicecybersecurity training and education, industrial development, offering or successfully implementing professional cybersecurity services or products or the deployment thereof. The requirements for such expertise shall be further specified by the Governing Board.
Amendment 334 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. The term of office of members of the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board shall be threefour years. That term shall be renewable.
Amendment 336 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. Representatives of the Commission and of the European Network and Information Security Agency mayshall participate in and support the works of the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board.
Amendment 339 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board mayshall advise the Governing Board on the establishment of working groups on specific issues relevant to the work of the Competence Centre where necessary under the overall coordination of one or more members of the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board.
Amendment 340 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board shall have observer status in the Governing Board to be able to provide regular advice to the Governing Board.
Amendment 345 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board shall regularly advise the Competence Centre in respect of the performance of its activities and shall:
Amendment 348 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) provide to the Executive Director and the Governing Board strategic advice and input for the strategic orientation and operations of the Competence Centre as far as industry and science is concerned, and for drafting the work plan and multi- annual strategic plan within the deadlines set by the Governing Board;
Amendment 350 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) promote and collect feedback on the work plan and multi-annual strategic plan of the Competence Centre and advise the Governing Board on how to improve the Competence Centre’s strategic orientation and operation according to this feedback.
Amendment 352 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) An amount from the European Defence Fund for defence-related actions of the Competence Centre, including for administrative costs such as costs that the Competence Centre may incur when acting as a project manager for actions carried out under the European Defence Fund.
Amendment 353 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The maximum Union contribution shall be paid from the appropriations in the general budget of the Union allocated to [Digital Europe Programme] and, to the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe, established by Decision XXX and to the European Defence Fund.
Amendment 354 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. The Union financial contribution from Digital Europe and from Horizon Europe shall not cover the tasks referred to in Article 4(8)(b). These may be covered by financial contributions from the European Defence Fund.
Amendment 360 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission may terminate, proportionally reduce or suspend the Union’s financial contribution to the Competence Centre if the participating Member States do not contribute, contribute only partially or contribute late with regard to the contributions referred to in paragraph 1. The Commission’s termination, reduction or suspension of the Union’s financial contribution shall be proportionate in amount and time to the reduction, termination or suspension of the Member States’ contributions.
Amendment 362 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. The Competence Centre shall take appropriate measures to ensure that, when actions financed under this Regulation are implemented, the financial interests of the Union are protected by the application of preventive measures against fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities, by regular and effective checks and, if irregularities are detected, by the recovery of the amounts wrongly paid and, where appropriate, by effective, proportionate and dissuasive administrative sanctions.
Amendment 363 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 7
Article 31 – paragraph 7
7. The staff of the Competence Centre shall be gender balanced and consist of temporary staff and contract staff.
Amendment 364 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) Articles 22 [Ownership of results], 23 [Ownership of results] and 30 [Application of the rules on classified information] Regulation No XXX [European Defence Fund] shall apply to participation in all defence-related actions by the Competence Centre, when provided for in the Work plan, the grant of non- exclusive licenses may be limited to third parties established or deemed to be established in Members States and controlled by Member States and/or nationals of Member States.
Amendment 365 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1
Article 35 – paragraph 1
1. The Competence Centre shall carry out its activities with athe highest level of transparency.
Amendment 366 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Amendment 367 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 3
Article 38 – paragraph 3
3. The evaluation referred to in paragraph 2 shall include an assessment of the results achieved by the Competence Centre, having regard to its objectives, mandate and tasks. If the Commission considers that the continuation of the Competence Centre is justified with regard to its assigned objectives, mandate and tasks, tasks, effectiveness and efficiency, it may propose that the duration of the mandate of the Competence Centre set out in Article 46 be extended.
Amendment 368 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1
Article 42 – paragraph 1
The Competence Centre Governing Board shall adopt rules for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest in respect of its members, bodies and staff, including the Executive Director. Those rules shall contain the provisions intended to avoid a conflict of interest in respect of the representatives of the members serving in the Governing Board as well as the Scientific and Industrial Advisory Board in accordance with Regulation XXX [new Financial Regulation].
Amendment 370 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 a (new)
Article 45 a (new)
Article 45 a Committee procedure 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No182/2011 shall apply.
Amendment 62 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The InvestEU Fund should contribute to improving the competitiveness of the Union, including in the field of innovation and digitisation, advancing technologies and innovations combatting climate change, the sustainability of the Union's economic growth, the social resilience and inclusiveness and the integration of the Union capital markets, including solutions addressing their fragmentation and diversifying sources of financing for the Union enterprises. To that end, it should support projects that are technically and economically viable by providing a framework for the use of debt, risk sharing and equity instruments underpinned by a guarantee from the Union's budget and by contributions from implementing partners. It should be demand-driven while support under the InvestEU Fund should at the same time focus on contributing to meeting policy objectives of the Union.
Amendment 68 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The InvestEU Fund should support investments in tangible and intangible assets to foster sustainable growth, investment and employment, and thereby contributing to improved well-being and fairer income distribution in the Union. Intervention through the InvestEU Fund should complement Union support delivered through grants.
Amendment 72 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Union endorsed the objectives set out in the United Nations Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement in 2015 as well as the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. To achieve the agreed objectives, including those embedded in the environmental policies of the Union, action pursuing sustainable development is to be stepped up significantly. Therefore, the principles of sustainable development should feature prominently inmust be the basis of the design of the InvestEU Fund.
Amendment 76 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the InvestEU Programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 2530 % of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under the InvestEU Programme are expected to contribute 3at least 40 % of the overall financial envelope of the InvestEU Programme to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the InvestEU Programme's preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 77 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) With regard to cost of capital of renewable energy projects, the InvestEU Fund should allow for the use of an innovative guarantee instrument to reduce regulatory risk and associated high cost of capital in some Member States. This possibility should be open on a voluntary basis. To achieve this objective, the InvestEU Fund should contribute where appropriate to the enabling framework for investment into renewable energy as set out in Art 3.5 of the [revised Renewables Directive], including the financing mechanism established by Article 27bis of the [Governance Regulation].
Amendment 79 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The contribution of the InvestEU Fund to the achievement of the climate target will be tracked through an EU climate tracking system developed by the Commission in cooperation with implementing partners and using in an appropriate way the criteria established by [Regulation on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment14 ] for determining whether an economic activity is environmentally sustainable. _________________ 14The InvestEU Programme will also contribute to implementing other dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in line with the Communication on the next steps for a sustainable European future which aims to mainstream the SDGs into EU policies and initiatives, with sustainable development as an essential guiding principle for all its policies. _________________ 14 COM(2018)353. COM(2018)353.
Amendment 87 #
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 and energy efficiency are fundamental to meet the Union's sustainability targets, including the Union's commitments towards the SDGs, and the 2030 energy and climate targets. Accordingly, support from the InvestEU Fund should target investments into sustainable development-compatible projects on transport, energy, including energy efficiency and renewable energy, environmental, climate action, maritime and digital infrastructure. InvestEU must prioritise the areas that enable the Union to meet its 2030 and mid-century sustainability and climate targets. 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.
Amendment 94 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The Energy Performance of Buildings directive (Directive (EU) 2018/844) requires Member States to establish a long-term renovation strategy to support the renovation of the national stock of residential and non-residential buildings, both public and private, into a highly energy efficient and decarbonised building stock by 2050, facilitating the cost-effective transformation of existing buildings into nearly zero-energy buildings. Member States are also required to facilitate access to appropriate mechanisms for the aggregation of projects and the reduction of the perceived risk for investors and the private sector.
Amendment 124 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) The InvestEU Fund should also support just transition actions and strategies supporting investments addressing the situation of workers in specific sectors like coal/lignite mining, automotive, that could be affected from the transition to a low-carbon economy. The Invest EU fund should be able to support the transformation of those economies towards sustainable activities and attract alternative innovative businesses, start-ups, and industries with the aim of building a sustainable regional economy. Further synergies with additional supporting schemes like the modernisation Fund to be set up for the period 2021-2030 as well as other national and Union ‘s programmes addressing fair transition should also be promoted.
Amendment 177 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Amendment 184 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the sustainability of the Union economy and its growthgrowth of a sustainable economy, enabling the Union to achieve the SDGs and the objectives of the Paris Climate agreement;
Amendment 199 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) to contribute to an overall target of at least 30% of the EU budget expenditures that must support climate objectives and to allocate to that end at least 40% of the overall financial envelope of the EUInvest Programme to support investments that will directly help to deliver on the EU’s commitments in the Paris Agreement, the EU's 2030 climate and energy targets monitored by Regulation EU (XX) [Governance of the Energy Union] and a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy by 2050.
Amendment 202 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(db) to increase investment in climate mitigation and adaptation by contributing at least 40% of its overall financial envelope to climate objectives.
Amendment 204 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The EU guarantee for the purposes of the EU compartment referred to in point (a) of Article 8(1) shall be EUR 38 000 000 000 (current prices). It shall be provisioned at the rate of 40 %. The Commission may decide to select a financial institution that has a broad coverage across the Union and knowledge of EU policies.
Amendment 208 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The projects to be financed with the additional amount shall be dedicated exclusively for actions that are eligible under the eligibility criteria set up in the rules of the Union programme under which the amount has been transferred .
Amendment 210 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The indicative distribution of the amount referred to in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 is set out in Annex I to this Regulation. The Commission may modify the amounts referred to in that Annex I, where appropriate, by up to 15 % for each objective. It shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of any modification.
Amendment 213 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The amount referred to in paragraph 3 may also be used for technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the InvestEU Programme, such as preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities including corporate information technology systems, but may not exceed 5% of the value of the financial envelope defined in paragraph 1.
Amendment 220 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) sustainable infrastructure policy window: comprises sustainable investment in the areas of transport, energy,renewable energy, energy efficiency investments, in line with the 2030 and 2050 energy frameworks; digital connectivity, supply and processing of raw materials, space, oceans and water, waste, nature and other environment infrastructure, equipment, mobile assets and deployment of innovative technologies that contribute to the environmental or social sustainability objectives of the Union, or to both, or meet the environmental or social sustainability standards of the Union;
Amendment 226 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) research, innovation and digitisation policy window: comprises research and innovation activities, transfer of research results to the market, demonstration and deployment of innovative solutions and support to scaling up of innovative companies other than SMEs as well as digitisation of Union industry;
Amendment 241 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Financing and investment operations under the sustainable infrastructure policy window referred to in point (a) of paragraph (1) shall be subject to climate, environmental and social sustainability proofing with a view to minimise detrimental impacts and maximise benefits on climate, environment and social dimension. For that purpose, promoters requesting financing shall provide adequate information based on guidance to be developed by the Commission. Projects below a certain size defined in the guidance shall be excluded from the proofing., using criteria established by the [Regulation on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment] for determining whether an economic activity is environmentally sustainable. Projects below a certain size defined in the guidance shall be excluded from the proofing, but must demonstrate the positive contribution to the environmental and social sustainability objectives of the Union
Amendment 249 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
estimate the impact on employment and job creation;
Amendment 250 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 252 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Implementing partners shall provide the information necessary to allow the tracking of investment that contributes to meeting the Union objectives on climate and environmentsocial, climate and environment objectives of the Union, based on guidance to be provided by the Commission.
Amendment 255 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. Implementing partners shall targetensure that at least 750 % of the investment under the sustainable infrastructure policy window significantly contribute to meeting the Union objectives on climate and environment. , in line with the EU commitments made at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Amendment 296 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The InvestEU Fund shall not support activities related to production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels, with the exception of investment related to clean vehicles as defined in Article 4 of Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Amendment 320 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be advised by an advisory board which shall have two configurations, namely representatives of implementing partners and representatives of Member States. Both configuration shall strive to ensure gender balance among their Members.
Amendment 353 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The InvestEU Advisory Hub shall be available as a component under each policy window referred to in Article 7(1) covering all the sectors under that window, in particular for those contributing to EU climate objectives. In addition, cross- sectoral advisory services shall be available.
Amendment 382 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex II – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The financing and investment operations may fall under one or more of the following areas, but shall not support activities related to production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels, with the exception of investment related to clean vehicles as defined in Article 4 of Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council:
Amendment 385 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex II – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The financing and investment operations mayshall fall under one or more of the following areas:
Amendment 390 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
(a) expansion of the generation, supply or use of clean and sustainable renewable energy;
Amendment 393 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
(c) development, smartening and modernisation of sustainable energy infrastructure (transmission and distribution level, storage technologies, smart grids);
Amendment 402 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
1a. deployment of electric charging infrastructure.
Amendment 434 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
(f) new effective and accessible healthcare products, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices and advanced therapy medicinal products, having difficulties to find appropriate private funding.
Amendment 438 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 6 – introductory part
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 6 – introductory part
6. Development and, deployment and scaling up of digital technologies and services, in particular through:
Amendment 445 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
6a. robotics and automatisation.
Amendment 447 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 7 – introductory part
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 7 – introductory part
7. Financial support to entities employing up to 3 000 employees, with a particular focus on SMEs and small mid- cap companies, in particular through:
Amendment 467 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a
Amendment 468 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Amendment 469 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c
Amendment 472 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point b
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point b
(b) to foster the competitiveness of space systems and technologies, addressing in particular vulnerabilityindependence of supply chains;, including dual use aspects,
Amendment 488 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 a (new)
Annex III – point 4 a (new)
4a. Number of alternative fuel infrastructure points deployed
Amendment 489 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 b (new)
Annex III – point 4 b (new)
4b. Climate change: Amount of CO2 emissions reduced by Invest EU operations.
Amendment 84 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Programme should aim at supporfighting climate change, by decarbonizing the transport and energy sector, supporting environmentally and socially sustainable projects and, where appropriate, by climate change mitigation and adaptation actions. In particular, the contribution of the Programme to achieving the goals and objectives of the Paris Agreement to keep the global average temperature rise well below 2°C with the aim to stay below 1.5°C, as well as the proposed 2030 climate and energy targets and long-term decarbonisation objective should be reinforced.
Amendment 94 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, and the commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should therefore mainstream climate action and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 2530% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18 . Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 60% of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives, based inter alia on the following Rio markers: i) 100% for the expenditures relating to railway infrastructure, alternative fuels, clean urban transport, electricity transmission, electricity storage, smart grids, CO2 transportation and renewable energy; ii) 40% for inland waterways and multimodal transport, and gas infrastructure - if enabling increased use of renewable hydrogen or bio- methanerenewable fuels leading to significant greenhouse gas reductions. In order to monitor the climate action contribution of CEF and other programmes, a centrally managed climate tracking data base stooled on Rio markers and an expanded list of 'intervention categories' should be developed to evaluate and document all spending of the programmes of the EU budget. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. In order to prevent that infrastructure is vulnerable to potential long term climate change impacts and to ensure that the cost of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project is included in the project's economic evaluation, projects supported by the Programme should be subject to climate proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the Commission coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the Union where relevant. __________________ 18. Guiding principles for climate proofing should be the exclusion of all direct and indirect support from the EU budget for fossil fuel projects; a lifecycle assessment of all projects screening them in the context of the Paris Agreement, the 2 and 1.5 degrees climate scenarios and ensuring compliance with the general decarbonisation target and the sector specific emission reduction goals, taking into account the "energy efficiency first" principle. __________________ 18 COM(2018) 321, page 13 COM(2018) 321, page 13
Amendment 108 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Aside from setting the overall target of 30% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives, it is at least as important to make sure not a single action or project supported by the EU budget undermines or goes against our commitments to tackle climate change, the implementation of the Paris Agreement, the achievement of a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy by 2050 and the pathway to reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 114 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) An important objective of this Programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport, energy and digital sector. For that purpose, the Programme should provide for the adoption of cross-sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas, for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuelsfilling the gaps in alternative fuels infrastructure throughout the European Union as there is a strong need to increase the uptake of alternative fuels and create a stable environment for investment.. In addition, the Programme should allow, within each sector, the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector, where such an approach improves the socio-economic benefit of the investment. Synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions.
Amendment 116 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) An important objective of this Programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport, energy and digital sector. For that purpose, the Programme should provide for the adoption of cross-sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas, for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuel, remote sensing for monitoring transport emissions, or renewable fuels leading to significant greenhouse gas reductions. In addition, the Programme should allow, within each sector, the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector, where such an approach improves the socio-economic benefit of the investment. Synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions.
Amendment 176 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The TEN-T guidelines require, with regard to new technologies and innovation, that the TEN-T enables the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency as well as the use of alternative fuelrenewable fuels which lead to significant greenhouse gas reductions. Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council21 establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the Union in order to minimise dependence on oil and to mitigate the environmental and climate impact of transport and requires Member States to ensure that recharging or refuelling points accessible to the public are made available by 31 December 2025. As outlined in the Commission proposals22 of November 2017, a comprehensive set of measures to promote low-emission mobility is necessary including financial support where the market conditions do not provide a sufficient incentive. __________________ 21 Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1). 22 Commission Communication "Delivering on low-emission mobility A European Union that protects the planet, empowers its consumers and defends its industry and workers" – COM(2017) 675
Amendment 220 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council27 identifies the trans-European energy infrastructure priorities which needed to be implemented in order to meet the former Union's energy and climate policy objectives, identifies projects of common interest necessary to implement those priorities, and lays down measures in the field of the granting of permits, public involvement and regulation to speed up and/or facilitate the implementation of those projects, including criteria for the eligibility of such projects for Union financial assistance. Before the end of 2021, the list of projects of common interest, eligibility criteria and TEN-E guidelines should be revised to divert investments from fossil fuel projects and towards electricity and energy efficiency projects in order to reach the Union's climate and energy targets for 2030 and the commitments of the Paris Agreement; __________________ 27 Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1364/2006/EC and amending Regulations (EC) No 713/2009, (EC) No 714/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 (OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39).
Amendment 225 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) With regards to electricity interconnection, the European Council called in October 2014 for interconnection of at least 10% of in- stalled electricity production in the Member States by 2020 and endorsed at least 15% target for 2030. In November 2017 the Commission expert group on electricity interconnection targets published a report on how to achieve these targets including the need for financing. The targets were confirmed by the Regulation [Regulation for the Governance of the Energy Union], which identifies the at least 15% electricity interconnection target for 2030.
Amendment 226 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) Following the joint declaration of the European Commission and 14 EU countries to launch the 'Clean Energy for EU Islands' initiative, special attention should be given to poorly interconnected islands and investments that integrate local renewable production, storage facilities and demand-response.
Amendment 230 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Regulation (EU) 375/2016 stresses “the need for Member States to use the 'energy efficiency first’ principle , which means to consider, before taking energy planning, policy and investment decisions, whether cost-efficient, technically and environmentally sound alternative energy efficiency measures could replace in whole or in part the envisaged planning, policy and investment measures, whilst still achieving the objectives of the respective decisions”
Amendment 232 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) While completion of network infrastructure remains the priority to achieve the development of renewable energy, integrating cross-border cooperation on renewable energy and developing a smart and efficient energy system including storage and demand response solutions that help balance the grid, reflects the approach adopted under the Clean Energy for all Europeans initiative with a collective responsibility to reach an ambitious target for renewable energy in 2030 and the changed policy context with ambitious long-term decarbonisation objectives.
Amendment 237 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Innovative infrastructure technologies that enable the transition to a low carbon energy and mobility systems and improve security of supply are essential in view of the Union's decarbonisation agenda. In particular, in its Communication of 23 November 2017 "Communication on strengthening Europe's energy networks"28 , the Commission emphasised that the role of electricity, where renewable energy will constitute half of the electricity generation by 2030, will increasingly be driving the decarbonisation of sectors so far dominated by fossil fuels, such as transport, industry and heating and cooling and that accordingly, the focus underEurope is on track to achieve a well interconnected and shock resilient gas grid by the early 2020s. Accordingly, the trans- European energy infrastructure policy is increasingly on electricityshould support electricity projects such as interconnections, electricity storages, demand response and smart grids projects. To support the Union's decarbonisation objectives, due consideration and priority should be given to technologies and projects contribuboosting to the transition to a low carbon economy and no direct or indirect support should go to fossil fuel projects or projects undermining or going against our commitments to tackle climate change, implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Commission will aim at increasing the number of cross-border smart grid, innovative storage as well as carbon dioxide transportation projects to be supported under the Programme. __________________ 28 COM(2017) 718 COM(2017) 718
Amendment 301 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The prolicy objectives of this Programme aimed at reaching a zero-emission infrastructure will be also addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy window(s) [...] of the InvestEU Fund. The Programme's actions should be used to address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations, in a proportionate manner, without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear European added value.
Amendment 304 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In order to favour an integrated development of the innovation cycle, it is necessary to ensure complementarity between the innovative solutions developed in the context of the Union Research and Innovation framework programmes and the innovative solutions deployed with support from the Connecting Europe Facility. For this purpose, synergies with Horizon Europe, which are consistent with the commitments under the Paris Agreement, will ensure that: (a) research and innovation needs in the areas of transport, energy and in the digital sector within the EU are identified and established during Horizon Europe’s strategic planning process; (b) the Connecting Europe Facility supports large- scale roll-out and deployment of innovative technologies and solutions in the fields of transport, energy and digital infrastructure, and in synergies between those fields, in particular those resulting from Horizon Europe; (c) the exchange of information and data between Horizon Europe and the Connecting Europe Facility will be facilitated, for example by highlighting technologies from Horizon Europe with a high market readiness that could be further deployed through the Connecting Europe Facility.
Amendment 311 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of these reform priorities. These strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund, the European Investment Stabilisation Function, InvestEU and the Connecting Europe Facility, where relevant. Financial support should also be used in a manner consistent with Union and national energy and climate plans where relevantand the energy efficiency first principle.
Amendment 329 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45 a (new)
Recital 45 a (new)
(45a) The Regulation's investment priorities shall be reviewed following the update of the Union's own nationally determined contribution, expected around the UNFCCC stock take in 2023 to guarantee consistency with the Union's climate change commitments;
Amendment 375 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) “energy efficiency first” means the prioritisation, in all energy planning, policy and investment decisions, of measures to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, by means of cost-optimal energy end-use savings, demand-side response initiatives and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy;
Amendment 407 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme has the general objective to develop, decarbonise and modernise the trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital and to facilitate cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy, taking into account and energy efficiency, in full consistency of the long- term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors.
Amendment 446 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i a (new)
(ia) to contribute to the comprehensive Union-wide deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013,where the industry, notably manufacturers, suppliers, energy and fuel producers contribute 90 % of the overall investment.
Amendment 470 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) In the energy sector, to contribute to the decarbonisation of the economy by the development of projects of common interest relating to further integration of the internal energy market, interoperability of networks across borders and sectors, facilitating decarbonisation and ensuring security of supply, and toensuring security of supply by increasing the EU’s energy independence, facilitateing cross- border cooperation in the area of renewable energy and to stimulate energy efficiency;
Amendment 477 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) In the energy sector, to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to further integration of than interconnected, efficient and competitive internal energy market, interoperability of networks across borders and sectors, facilitating decarbonisation and energy efficiency and ensuring security of supply, and to facilitate cross- border cooperation in the area of renewable energy;
Amendment 541 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) up to EUR 8,650,000,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(b), out of which up to 1at least 20% for the cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy
Amendment 620 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Studies aiming at the development and identification of cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency shall be eligible for funding under this Regulation.
Amendment 622 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to point 3 of Part IV of the Annex shall be compulsory for all supported projects, is performed in a transparent, comprehensive and complete manner and provides evidence concerning the existence of significant cost savings and/or benefits in terms of sustainability, system integration, security of supply or innovation, and;
Amendment 625 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to point 3 of Part IV of the Annex provides evidence concerning the existence of significant cost savings and/or benefits in terms offor society, including the benefits of the system integration, security of supply or innovation, and;
Amendment 715 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) actions supporting telematic applications systems, including for safety and emissions control purposes, in accordance with Articles 31 (Telematic applications), 33 (New technologies and innovation), 34 (Safe and secure infrastructure) and 36 (Environmental protection) of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 730 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
(iv) actions supporting new technologies and innovation, including automation, enhanced transport services, modal integration and, if contributing to emissions reductions, alternative fuels infrastructure, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 784 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point -a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point -a (new)
(-a) Actions relating to the decarbonisation of the economy:
Amendment 787 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) actions relating to projects of common interest as set out at Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, falling under Annex I.1 and I.4 and Annex II.1;
Amendment 790 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) Actions relating to energy efficiency or demand side response;
Amendment 791 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a b (new)
(ab) actions supporting smart grid projects, where such projects integrate electricity generation, distribution or consumption using real time system management and influencing cross- border energy flows;
Amendment 792 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a c (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a c (new)
(ac) actions improving cross-border electricity interconnection across member States to achieve the 15% interconnection target by 2030 as defined in the Regulation (EU) 375/2016;
Amendment 811 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. All projects shall be subject to a climate, environmental and social sustainability assessment in order to minimise harmful impacts and maximise benefits for society. The Commission shall come forward with an assessment tool, based on the 1.5 and 2 degrees climate scenarios and the energy efficiency first principle. The programme shall not support fossil fuel projects.
Amendment 816 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Actions contributing to the achievement of one or more objectives of at least two sectors, as provided for in Article 3(2) (a), (b) and (c) shall be eligible to receive Union financial assistance under this Regulation, if they do not undermine or counteract the Union's contributions to the Paris Climate Change Agreement. Such actions shall be implemented through specific cross- sectoral work programmes addressing at least two sectors, including specific award criteria and financed with budget contributions from the sectors involved.
Amendment 821 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Actions that contribute to the comprehensive Union-wide deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, where the industry, notably manufacturers, suppliers, energy and fuel producers contribute 90 % of the overall investment.
Amendment 845 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) economic, social, climate and environmental impact (benefits and costs);
Amendment 867 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) Efficiency first principle
Amendment 870 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Completion, comprehensiveness and transparency of the project's climate, environmental and social sustainability assessment and cost benefit analysis;
Amendment 878 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) need to overcome financial obstacles such as insufficient commercial viability, high upfront costs or the lack of market finance;
Amendment 880 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) cConsistency witribution to the Union and national energy and climate plans., the EU decarbonisation objectives and commitments under the Paris agreement;
Amendment 884 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) Contribution to lowering the EU's greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 961 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) The co-financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 75 % for actions in line with the EU's commitments under the Paris Agreement and contributing to the development of projects of common interest which, based on the evidence referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013, provide a high degree of regional or Union-wide security of supply, strengthen the solidarity of the Union or comprise highly innovative solutions.
Amendment 989 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Grants cannot be combined with Funds granted to Projects of Energy Community's Interest;
Amendment 1031 #
Amendment 1035 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The interim evaluation of the Programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about the implementation of the Programme, but no later than four years after the start of the programme implementation. It shall document the Programme's contribution to the decarbonisation of the EU. Based on the results of this interim evaluation, recommendations for a review of the Programme shall be proposed, bearing in mind a possible increase in the EU decarbonisation objectives in accordance with Art.14 of the Paris Climate Change Agreement.
Amendment 85 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) For the implementation of the Programme, it is a prerequisite to invest in infrastructure in order to ensure an appropriate level of connectivity through 5G and ultra-fast broadband networks. It´s also a prerequisite to invest in training, easy, and balanced access to improve inclusivity, better public service delivering and higher skilled jobs.
Amendment 86 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7b) Europe has to make decisive investments in its future, building strategic digital capacities in order to benefit from the digital revolution. A substantial budget (of at least 9.2 billion euro) must be ensured at EU level for this purpose, which must be complemented by sizable investment efforts at national and regional level, namely with a consistent and complementary relationship with structural and cohesion funds.
Amendment 87 #
2018/0227(COD)
(8) The Commission's Communication on 'A new, modern Multiannual Financial Framework for a European Union that delivers efficiently on its priorities post- 2020'57 outlines among the options for the future financial framework a programme for Europe's digital transformations to deliver 'strong progress towards smart growth in areas such as high quality data infrastructure, connectivity and, cybersecurity' and digitalization of public administrations. It would seek to secure European leadership in supercomputing, next generation internet, artificial intelligence, robotics and big data. It would reinforce the competitive position of industry and businesses in Europe across the digitised economy, ensure accessibility to the opportunities connected to the digitalization of public services throughout Europe and would have a significant impact on filling the skills gap across the Union. _________________ 57 COM(2018) 98 final
Amendment 94 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The Next Generation Internet initiative launched by the European Commission in 2017 should also provide ground for the implementation of the Programme as it aims towards a more open Internet with better services, more intelligence, greater involvement and participation, addressing technological opportunities arising from advances in various research fields, extending from new network architectures and software- defined infrastructures to new concepts for services and applications.
Amendment 96 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The general objective of the Programme should be to support the digital transformation of industry and to foster better exploitation of the industrial potential of policies of innovation, research and technological development, for the benefit of businesses and citizens all over the Union in close connection with the Digital Single Market improvement. The programme should be structured into five Specific Objectives reflecting key policy areas, namely: high- performance computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, advanced digital skills, and deployment, best use of digital capacities and interoperability. For all these areas, the Programme should also aim at better aligning Union, Member States and regional policies and strategies, and pooling of private and industrial resources in order to increase investment and develop stronger synergies, namely to develop better infrastructures and improve training policies. The implementation of the program should focus on the dematerialisation of processes and administrative simplification, particularly in the application processes.
Amendment 114 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) The example of the WIFI4EU initiative should be replicated in a way to improve a balanced access to new networks, services and applications to all European Citizens.
Amendment 117 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The high performance computing and the related data processing capacities in the Union should allow to ensure wider use of high performance computing by industry and, more generally, in areas of public interest in order to seize unique opportunities that supercomputers bring to society as regards health, environment and security as well as competitiveness of industry, notably small and medium-sized enterprises, improved by added power of collaborative networks.
Amendment 135 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The European Council in its conclusions of 19 October 2017 stressed that to successfully build a Digital Europe, the Union needs in particular labour markets, training and education systems fit for the digital age and that there is a need to invest in digital skills, to empower and enable all Europeans; with an integrated approach.
Amendment 136 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) Considering the need for a holistic approach, the Program should also take into account the areas of inclusion, qualification, training and specialization which, in addition to the advanced digital competences, are decisive for the creation of added value in the knowledge society.
Amendment 162 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) '"Digital Innovation Hub' means legal entity designated or selected in an open and competitive procedure in order to fulfil the tasks" (DIH) serve the purposes of: (i) foster innovation at regional and/or national levels, narrowing the gap between R&D results and adoption and take-up of products and services through paths that go from proof-of-concept, to prototype and demonstrator (ii) assist entrepreneurs uander the Programme, in particular providing access to technolo industry, in particular the European Enterprise Network and SMEs, to attract digictal expertise and experimentation facilities, such as equipment and software tools to enable the digital transformation of the industry. ly skilled people contributing to a geographically balanced and cohesive development (iii) widespread digital innovative technologies and services to industry (manufacturing, agriculture, etc.) and the public sector (health, education, administration).
Amendment 167 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) "European Network of Digital Innovation Hubs" (EU-DIH) means a decentralised Network across the Union of legal entities designated or selected in an open and competitive procedure in order to fulfil the tasks under the Digital Europe Programme supporting pan- European collaboration, in particular providing access to technological expertise and experimentation facilities, such as infrastructure, equipment and software tools, brokerage, legal advice etc., to enable the digital transformation of the industry.
Amendment 170 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Programme has the following general objective: to support the digital transformation of the European economy and society and bring its benefits to European citizens and businesses. The Programme, in close coordination with Horizon Europe, the Internal Market program and in particular the actions supporting SMEs, investEU instrument, CEF and ESIF, will:
Amendment 179 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) support the digital transformation of the public sector and their access to new digital infrastructures;
Amendment 183 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) deploy, coordinate at the Union level and operate an integratedroperable world- class exascale77 supercomputing and data infrastructure in the Union that shall be accessible on a non-commercial basis to public and private users and for publicly funded research purposes in accordance with the Regulation establishing the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking; _________________ 77 Billions of billions of floating operations per second
Amendment 190 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) build up and strengthen core artificial intelligence capacities in the Union intended for civil use, including data resources and libraries of algorithms in compliance with data protection legislation; and ensuring that humans remain at the centre of the development, deployment and decision-making of AI;
Amendment 204 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) support, together with Member States, the procurement of advanced cybersecurity equipment, tools and data infrastructures in full compliance with data protection legislation and ensuring EU strategic autonomy;
Amendment 212 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ensure a wide deployment of the latest cybersecurity solutions across the economy with special attention to vulnerable economic operators;
Amendment 213 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) reinforce capabilities within Member States and private sector aiming at developing a cybersecurity culture within organisations and to help them meet Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union79 . _________________ 79 OJ L 194, 19.7.2016, p. 1–30 OJ L 194, 19.7.2016, p. 1–30
Amendment 225 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The financial intervention by the Union under Specific Objective 4. Advanced Digital skills shall support the development of advanced digital skills in areas supported by this programme, thus contributing to increase Europe's talent pool, fostering greater professionalism, especially with regard to high performance computing, big data analytics, cybersecurity, distributed ledger technologies, robotics and artificial intelligence. The financial intervention shall pursue the following operational objectives: to stimulate employability, vocational training and specialisation in digital technologies and applications,
Amendment 255 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Ensure a broad citizens access to High Quality Internet, namely with the replication of the WIFI4EU initiative (WIFI4EU2) and deployment of Very High Capacity Network in areas where there is lack of connectivity, in particular rural and remote areas.
Amendment 261 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) offer to public administrations access to testing and, piloting and scaling-up of digital technologies, including their cross-border use;
Amendment 268 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) ensure a continuous capacity at the Union level to observe, analyse and adapt to fast-evolving digital trends, as well as sharing and mainstreaming best practices according to our digital identity, as a result of the application of the acquis of values and principles shared by the countries of the European Union to the transformation processes that lead to the development of the digital society;
Amendment 275 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) help to ensure very high capacity networks are available to outermost regions, remote and less populated areas contributing to reduce the digital divide;
Amendment 276 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) build up and strengthen the network of Digital Innovation Hubs, with a balanced distribution ensuring a full coverage of Europe, improving convergence, contribute to fill the gap and reduce the digital divide, in particular between Cohesion countries and other member states.
Amendment 277 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Programme. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. Where possible those resources shall be used to the maximum extent possible for the benefit of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 284 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. The cooperation with third countries and organisations mentioned in paragraph 1 under Specific Objective 2 and 3. Cybersecurity and Trust and Artificial Intelligence shall be subject to Article [12]. For actions under Specfic objective 1, High Performance Computing, the cooperation with third countries will be limited to those countries that are members of the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 287 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. The work programme may also provide that legal entities established in associated countries and legal entities established in the EU but controlled from third countries are not eligible for participation in all or some actions under Specific Objective 3 for1, 2 and 3 for strategic autonomy and security reasons. In such cases calls for proposals and calls for tenders shall be restricted to entities established or deemed to be established in Member States and controlled by Member States and/or nationals of Member States.
Amendment 294 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The Programme may provide funding in any of the form of primarily public procurements of grants as well as grants and prizes as laid down in the Financial Regulation, including notably procurement as a primary form as well as grants and prizes. It may also provide financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations only by providing the non-repayable forms of support to blending operations.
Amendment 295 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
The Programme may be implemented through European Partnerships agreed within the Strategic programming Process between the Commission and the Member States . This may include in particular contributions to existing or new public- private partnerships in the form of joint undertakings established under Article 187 TFEU. For these contributions, provisions relating to European Partnerships under [Horizon Europe Regulation, ref to be added] apply.
Amendment 299 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. During the first year of the implementation of the Programme, an initial network of Digital Innovation Hubs shall be established across the EU.
Amendment 308 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) appropriate management capacity, staff and infrastructure, and skills to carry out RD&;I;
Amendment 309 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) appropriate financial guarantees, issued preferably by a public authority, corresponding to the level of Union funds it will be called upon to manage.capacity;
Amendment 311 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) links with existing ICT Hubs created under Horizon 2020, the EUinvest Hub and the European Entreprise network;
Amendment 312 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(db) guarantees, issued preferably by a public authority, corresponding to the level of Union funds it will be called upon to manage;
Amendment 313 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d c (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d c (new)
(dc) alignment with cohesion funds priorities;
Amendment 317 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the need to ensure by the initial network a coverage of the needs of industry and areas of public interest and a comprehensive and balanced geographical coverage, improving convergence and contribute to fill the gap between the cohesion countries and the other member states.
Amendment 319 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. Additional Digital Innovation Hubs shall be selected on the basis of an open and competitive process, in such a way to ensure the widest geographical coverage across Europe. The number of entities of the network shall be proportional to the population of a given Member States and ithere shall be a priority to have at least one Digital Innovation Hub per Member State. To address the specific constraints faced by the EU outermost regions, additional Innovation Hubs shall be selected in those regions or specific entities may be nominated to cover their needs independently of their population.
Amendment 326 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5
Article 16 – paragraph 5
5. The Digital Innovation Hubs mayshall receive funding in the form of grants.
Amendment 335 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Legal entities established in a third country which is not associated to the Programme are exceptionally eligible to participate in specific actions where this is necessary for the achievement of the objectives of the Programme and when it does do not imply additional security risks for the EU or put in question the EU's strategic autonomy.
Amendment 337 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Article 18 – paragraph 6
6. Legal entities established in a third country which is not associated to the programme should in principle bear the cost of their participation.
Amendment 338 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Grants under the Programme shall be awarded and managed in accordance with Title VIII of the Financial Regulation. and may cover up to 100% of the eligible costs on duly justified reasons, without prejudice of the co-financing principle;
Amendment 343 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) where applicable, a reduction of digital divide between regions, citizens or business;
Amendment 347 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Blending operations decided under this Programme shall be implemented in accordance with the [InvestEU regulation] and Title X of the Financial Regulation. The amount of expenditure from this programme to be blended with a financial instrument shall be non-refundable.
Amendment 362 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 1 – point 1.2 a (new)
Annex II – part 1 – point 1.2 a (new)
1.2a Number of entreprises from non- participating countries that are part of the Supply chain of the HPC infrastructure.
Amendment 363 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – point 2.2 a (new)
Annex II – part 2 – point 2.2 a (new)
2.2a Number of concrete AI applications supported by the programme that are being currently commercialised.
Amendment 364 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 4 – point 4.2 a (new)
Annex II – part 4 – point 4.2 a (new)
4.2a Rate of satisfaction of the programme among users.
Amendment 365 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 4 – point 4.2 b (new)
Annex II – part 4 – point 4.2 b (new)
4.2b Number of students, recent graduates and unemployed that have improved their status after training provided in the framework of the programme.
Amendment 240 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) Horizon Europe gives high importance to the links between inclusive societies, R&I and societal challenges. The gender dimension is crucial to design inclusive societies as well as to produce responsible R&I, and constitutes a societal challenge in itself as stated in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Gender impact should be addressed in any social and industrial transformation. This requires ensuring that gender will be appropriately integrated in all the instruments of Horizon Europe, from pillars, misions, clusters or international cooperation, to open science and open data.
Amendment 250 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Specific Programme's actions in the ‘Open Innovation’ pillar should be used to address market failures or sub- optimal investment situations, in a proportionate manner, without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear European added value.
Amendment 259 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Our future is intimately linked to the future of the seas, oceans and coasts. The seas, oceans and coasts provide multiple ecosystem services and a wealth of resources, influence climate and provide many economic opportunities. The concept Blue Economy (every economic activity associated to oceans, seas, ports and coastal areas) was defined by the European Commission in its report in September 2012 Communication from the Commission: Blue Growth opportunities for marine and maritime sustainable growth. Horizon Europe will give special attention to activities related to the Blue Economy in all pillars with special focus on clusters ‘Food and Natural Resources'.
Amendment 274 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) strengthening Europe’s scientific base and reinforcing and spreading excellence;
Amendment 283 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) increasing collaboration across sectors and disciplines, including social sciences and humanities;
Amendment 308 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) fostering open science and ensuring visibility to the public and open access to results, peer-reviewed scientific publication, research data and other research outputs in an open and non- discriminatory manner;
Amendment 315 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(h a) supporting implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 321 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) reinforcing the link between research and, innovation, education and other policies, including Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 329 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k
(k) involving societal actors, including citizens and end-users in co-design and co- creation processes;
Amendment 334 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
(k a) translating research outcomes into meaningful, tangible benefits for citizens;
Amendment 341 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point m a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point m a (new)
(m a) accelerating the transition towards a green, sustainable and decarbonised European industry and society;
Amendment 343 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point n
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point n
(n) improving skills for research and for technical and social innovation;
Amendment 364 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) Pillar II 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' with the following components:
Amendment 373 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) cluster 'Inclusive and Secure Society', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 2;
Amendment 376 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) cluster 'Secure Society', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 2a;
Amendment 395 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
(a a) SME Instrument for incremental innovation, as described in Annex I, Pillar III, section 1a;
Amendment 397 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a b (new)
(a b) Young Innovators and Talent Return, as described in Annex I, Pillar III, section 1b;
Amendment 402 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
(b a) citizens in science, as described in Annex I, Part 'Strengthening the European Research Area', section 2a.
Amendment 420 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. In accordance with Article 9(1)of Regulation … FP/RfP Regulation, the financial envelope for the implementation of the Specific Programme for the period 2021 to 2027 shall be EUR 94 1120 000 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 429 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For each mission, a mission board mayshall be established, following an open call for nominations or expression of interest.. It shall be composed of around 15 independent, high level individuals including relevant end-users' representatives and shall connect to a high-level panel tasked with ensuring a comprehensive research strategy in the broader field, such as in health. The mission board shall advise upon the following:
Amendment 456 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. All missions shall properly integrate sex/gender analysis methods and the participation of gender experts and gender equality stakeholders across the mission cycle, from strategic planning to monitoring and evaluation, shall be ensured. Provisions shall be made on: clear gender criteria to select missions, gender experts among evaluators, and gender indicators in the monitoring and impact evaluation of missions.
Amendment 473 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Scientific Council shall be composed of scientists, engineers and scholars of the highest repute and appropriate expertise, of both women and men in different age groups, ensuring a diversity of research areas and disciplines and acting in their personal capacity, independent of extraneous interests.
Amendment 490 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall establish a European Innovation Council (EIC) for implementing actions under Pillar III 'Open Innovation' which relate to the EIC. The EIC shall operate according to the following principles: focus on breakthrough and disruptive innovation, as well as incremental and social innovation, autonomy, ability to take risk, efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability.
Amendment 497 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. For the purpose of managing EIC blended finance, the Commission shall make use of indirect management, or where this is not possible, may establish a special purpose vehicle by its executive agencies. The Commission shall seek to ensure the participation of other public and private investors. Where this is not possible at the initial set up, the special purpose vehicle will be structured in such a way that it can attract other public or private investors in order to increase the leverage effect of the Union contribution.
Amendment 514 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The EIC Board shall be composed of 15 to 20 high level individuals drawn from various parts of Europe's innovation ecosystem, including entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, investors and, researchers, academia and designers. It shall contribute to outreach actions, with EIC Board members striving to enhance the prestige of the EIC brand.
Amendment 522 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
The European Parliament shall be informed and consulted before the appointment of the President and the members of the EIC Board.
Amendment 529 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. A code of conduct addressing, inter alia, the avoidance of conflict of interests shall be established by the Commission. Members of the EIC Board are expected to accept the code of conduct upon assuming office, and shall be dismissed in case a conflict of interests arises.
Amendment 546 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) all clusters under the pillar 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness', MSCA, research infrastructures, support to innovation ecosystems, sharing excellence and reforming and enhancing the European R&I System, in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 12(4);
Amendment 551 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a Steering Board for Health 1. The Commission shall establish a Steering Board for Health for implementing the actions under Pillar II 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' which relates to the cluster 'Health'. 2. The Steering Board for Health shall focus on the following principles: creating synergy between health research programs through coordination and cooperation, promoting patients and society engagement, with co-design and co-implementation of health missions by stakeholders, providing scientific advice and recommendations. The actions should provide value oriented health research, better health solutions and reduce health inequalities. 3. The Steering Board for Health shall: (a) provide for citizens’ participation and engagement in a bottom-up decision making process, (b) foster sustainability in funding strategies and mechanisms allowing for long-term projects and ambitious missions, (c) ensure fruitful transnational research collaborations that maximize the European potential and translate results into health systems, (d) increase the use of multidisciplinary research between disease areas where commonalities exist and thereby decrease duplication and isolated research. (e) increase visibility of Horizon Europe and its benefit for EU citizens, address fragmentation of responsibilities for science and research within the EU governing bodies, streamline the existing funding mechanisms. 4. The Steering Board for Health shall provide a comprehensive research strategy and steering in developing the work programmes and missions related to Health, including programs in other Challenges. 5. The Steering Board for Health shall be an independent science-led stakeholder group, composed of actors from biomedical research and innovation, other relevant sectors of research and industry and with strong participation of patient representatives and citizens. 6. The Steering Board for Health shall be composed of 13 to 15/ 15 to 20 high level individuals drawn from across disciplines and activities, in the fields of research, innovation, public health and wellbeing. The members of the Steering Board for Health shall be appointed by the Commission, following an open call for nominations or for expression of interests or both, whichever the Commission will find more appropriate, and taking into account the need for balance in expertise, gender, age and geographical distribution. Their term of office shall be limited to two years, renewable twice, with a rolling appointments system. 7. The Steering Board for Health shall have a chair who shall be appointed by the Commission following a transparent recruitment process. The President shall be a high profile public figure linked to the health research field. 8. The Steering Board for Health shall establish: (a) the strategy for the the cluster 'Health'. (b) the blueprint for steering coordination and cooperation between the health programes, related pillars, such as EIC, ERC, as well as within Strategic Partnerships and the EU structural funds. The blueprint shall ensure more visibility and coordination of the existing financial mechanisms allocated to health research, shall steer coordination and cooperation, and shall develop the work programmes and missions related to Health. (c) the methods and procedures for designing, selecting and implementation of the health missions.
Amendment 559 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Strategic Planning for each of the Challenges should be supported by a high-level Steering Group, science-led and composed of all relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 562 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 2
Amendment 575 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 4 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 4 a (new)
After all the consultations, the Commission will develop the Strategic Planning by means of delegated act.
Amendment 578 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 5
Annex I – paragraph 5
The Strategic Planning will help to develop and realise the implementation of policy for the relevant areas covered, at EU level as well as complementing policy and policy approaches in the Member States. EU policy priorities, including the UN SDGs, will be taken into consideration during the Strategic Planning process to increase the contribution of research and innovation to the realisation of policy. It will also take into account foresight activities, studies and other scientific evidence and take account of relevant existing initiatives at EU and national level.
Amendment 587 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 8
Annex I – paragraph 8
In the implementation of Horizon Europe, particular attention will be paid to ensuring a balanced and broad approach to research and innovation, which is not only limited to the development of new products processes and services on the basis of scientific and technological knowledge and breakthroughs, but also incorporates the use of existing technologies in novel applications and continuous improvement and non-technological and social innovation, design and creativity. A systemic, cross-disciplinary, cross-sectoral and cross-policy approach to research innovation will ensure that challenges can be tackled while also giving rise to new competitive businesses and industries, fostering competition, stimulating private investments and preserving the level playing field in the internal market.
Amendment 590 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 9
Annex I – paragraph 9
In the 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' and the 'Open Innovation' Pillars, research and innovation will be complemented with activities which operate close to the end-users and the market, such as demonstration, piloting or proof-of-concept, excluding however commercialisation activities going beyond the research and innovation phase. This will also include support to demand-side activities that help accelerate the deployment and diffusion of a broad range of innovations. Emphasis will be put on non-prescriptive calls for proposals.
Amendment 594 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 10
Annex I – paragraph 10
Under the 'GlobSocial Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' pillar, building on experience in Horizon 2020, the social sciences and, the humanities and its design will be fully integrated across all clusters, including specific and dedicated activities. Likewise, activities involving marine and maritime research and innovation will be implemented in a strategic and integrated manner in line with the EU Integrated Maritime Policy, the Common Fisheries Policy Policies and international commitments.
Amendment 595 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 10
Annex I – paragraph 10
Under the 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' pillar, building on experience in Horizon 2020, the social sciences and the humanities will be fully integrated across all clusters, including specific and dedicated activities. Likewise, activities involving marine and maritime research and innovation will be implemented in a strategic and integrated manner in line with the EU Integrated Maritime Policy, the Common Fisheries Policy Policies and international commitments.
Amendment 603 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 13
Annex I – paragraph 13
While the European Institute of Innovation and Technology's (EIT) focus on innovation ecosystems makes it naturally fit within the Open Innovation pillar of Horizon Europe, the planning of the EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) will be aligned through the Strategic Planning process with the GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness pillar.
Amendment 635 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part I – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Starting researchers with excellent ideas to makProviding early and mid-career researchers with enhanced instruments to develop or consolidate their own research team and lines and, by doing so, facilitate their transition to independence while consolidating their own research team or programmein the most productive phase of their career;
Amendment 674 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
The EU needs a strong, resilient and creative human resource base, with the right combination of skills to match the future needs of the labour market, to innovate and to convert knowledge and ideas into products and services for scientific, economic and social benefit. This can be achieved through training researchers to further develop their core research competences as well as enhance their transferable skills such as a creative and entrepreneurial mindset. This will allow them to face current and future globsocietal challenges, and improve their career prospects and innovation potential.
Amendment 676 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Training programmes to equip researchers with a diversity of skills relevant to current and future globsocietal challenges.
Amendment 713 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Networks of pan EU, national and regional research infrastructures addressing globsocietal challenges for the provision of access to researchers as well as for the harmonisation and improvement of the infrastructures' services;
Amendment 718 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – title
Annex I – part II – title
II SOCIETAL CHALLENGES AND INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS
Amendment 723 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1
Many of the challenges which confront the EU are also societal global challenges. The scale and complexity of the problems are vast, and need to be matched by the appropriate money, resources and effort in order to find solutions. These are precisely the areas where the EU must work together; smart, flexible and joined-up for the benefit and well-being of our citizens.
Amendment 729 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – paragraph 3
Research and innovation are key drivers of sustainable development, including sustainable growth and industrial competitiveness, and they will contribute to finding solutions to today’s problems, to reverse as quickly as possible, the negative and dangerous trend that currently links economic development, the use of natural resources and social issues, and turn it into new business opportunities.
Amendment 740 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 5
Annex I – part II – paragraph 5
Research and innovation under this pillar of Horizon Europe is grouped into integrated clusters of activities. Rather than addressing sectors, the investments aim at systemic changes for our society and economy along a sustainability vector. These will only be achieved if all actors, both private and public, engage in co- designing and co-creating research and innovation; bringing together end-users, scientists, technologists, producers, innovators, designers, businesses, educators, citizens and civil society organisations. Therefore, none of the thematic clusters is intended for only one set of actors.
Amendment 745 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 6 a (new)
Annex I – part II – paragraph 6 a (new)
The role of fundamental research but also the contribution from the whole spectrum of research disciplines, including Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), will be central to the call definition. The clusters will contribute to the development of knowledge-based learning societies and the achievement of societal progress.
Amendment 746 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 7
Annex I – part II – paragraph 7
There will be support to bring technology from lab to market and to develop applications including pilot lines and demonstrators, measures to stimulate market uptake and to boost private sector commitment, not forgetting the role of design as a vector for user-centred innovation. Synergies with other programmes will be maximised.
Amendment 754 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Health research provides the knowledge basis for more healthy people and for better patient care. Health research has unique features, connecting and interacting closely with innovation, patient care and population health, and operating in a multidisciplinary environment with complex regulations. Health research delivers societal value beyond financial return and is primary concern of European citizens.
Amendment 756 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3
Health research and innovation research and innovation have played a significant part in this achievement but also in improving productivity and quality in the health and care industry. However, the EU continues to face novel, newly emerging or persisting challenges that are threatening its citizens and public health, the sustainability of its health care and social protection systems, as well as the competitiveness of its health and care industry. Major health challenges in the EU include: the increased cases of cancer; cardiovascular disease as the main cause of death in Europe; Precision medicine; the lack of effective health promotion and disease prevention; the rise of non- communicable diseases; the spread of antimicrobial drug resistance and the emergence of infectious epidemics; increased environmental pollution; the persistence of health inequalities among and within countries affecting disproportionally people that are disadvantaged or in vulnerable stages of life; the detection, understanding, control, prevention and mitigation of health risks in a rapidly changing social, urban and natural environment; the high prices of some innovative health tools and technologies; increased interdependence of EU on other regions as a consequence of globalization calling for a global health approach; the increasing costs for European health care systems and the progressive introduction of personalised medicine approaches and digitalisation in health and care; and the increasing pressure on the European health and care industry to remain competitive in and by developing health innovation vis-a-vis new and emerging global players.
Amendment 759 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
A High-Level group will support achieving these aims. The High-level Group / Steering Board for Health shall ensure coordination and synergies of health research programs. This includes programs in other Challenges e.g. ‘Digital’ and in related pillars, such as with EIC, ERC, the health research programs under DG SANTE and CONNECT, as well as within Strategic Partnerships. It will be science-led and include all stakeholders in health research, with strong participation of society, citizens and patients. It will be tasked to provide steering/advice in developing the work programme and missions related to Health. Aligning health research programs and co-design with society will enhance the societal impact and reduce waste.
Amendment 761 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 4
These health challenges are complex, interlinked and global in nature and require multidisciplinary, cross-sectorial and transnational collaborations. Research and innovation activities will build close linkages between discovery, clinical, epidemiological, environmental and socio- economic research as well as with regulatory sciences. They will harness the combined skills of academia and industry and foster their collaboration with health services, patients, policy-makers, civil society organisations and citizens in order to leverage on public funding and ensure the uptake of results in clinical practice as well as in health care systems. They will foster strategic collaboration at EU and international level in order to pool the expertise, capacities and resources needed to create economies of scale, scope and speed as well as to share the expected benefits and financial risks involved.
Amendment 773 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 5
The research and innovation activities of this globsocietal challenge will develop the knowledge base, build the research and innovation capacity and develop the solutions needed for a more effective promotion of health and the prevention, treatment and cure of diseases. Improving health outcomes will in turn result in increased life expectancy, healthy active lives and productivity of working age people, and sustainability of health and care systems.
Amendment 788 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Maternal, paternal, infant and child health as well as the role of parents and child and maternal survival;
Amendment 798 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 6 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 6 a (new)
- Pediatric diseases;
Amendment 799 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 6 b (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 6 b (new)
- Diseases related to women. Gender and health.
Amendment 806 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 1
Improved understanding of health drivers and risk factors determined by the social, economic and physical environment in people’s everyday life and at the workplace, including the health impact of digitalisation, pollution, rapid urbanization, climate change and other national and transnational environmental issues, will contribute to identify and mitigate health risks and threats; to reducing death and illness from exposure to chemicals and environmental pollution; to supporting environmental-friendly, healthy, resilient and sustainable living and working environments; to promoting healthy lifestyles and consumption behaviour; and to developing an equitable, inclusive and trusted society.
Amendment 813 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– TechnologiesSafe, effective, affordable etchnologies, including low-cost technologies, for assessing hazards, exposures and health impact of chemicals, pollutants and other stressors, including climate-related and environmental stressors, and combined effects of several stressors;
Amendment 819 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Environmental, occupational, economic, political, social and behavioural factors impacting physical and mental health and well-being of people and their interaction, with special attention to vulnerable and disadvantaged people;
Amendment 836 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– TSuitable, safe, effective and affordable treatments or cures, including both pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments;
Amendment 842 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 7 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 7 a (new)
- Infrastructure and capabilities to harness the potential of genomic medicine advances into standard clinical practice.
Amendment 846 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Drivers for the emergence or re- emergence of infectious diseases and their spread, including transmission mechanisms from animals to humans (zoonosis), or from other parts of the environment (water, soil, plants, food) to humans and the implementation of empirical preventative solutions that minimize transmission;
Amendment 849 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- Development of new antibiotics to combat superbacteria.
Amendment 853 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– VSuitable, safe, effective and affordable vaccines, diagnostics, treatments and cures for infectious diseases, including co-morbidities and co- infections;
Amendment 860 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
– Trans-border aspects of infectious diseases and specific challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), such as tropical diseasesin particular poverty-related diseases, such as neglected tropical diseases, AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
Amendment 868 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.5 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.5 – paragraph 1
Health technologies and tools are vital for public health and contributed to a large extent to the important improvements achieved in the quality of life, health and care of people, in the EU. It is thus a key strategic challenge to design, develop, deliver and implement suitable, affordable, trustable, safe, and cost-effective tools and technologies for health and care, taking due account of the needs of people with disabilities and the aging society. These include artificial intelligence and other digital tools and technologies, offering significant improvements over existing ones, as well as stimulating a competitive and sustainable health-related industry that creates high-value jobs. The European health-related industry is one of the critical economic sectors in the EU, accounting for 3% of GDP and 1.5 million employees.
Amendment 884 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
– The safety, efficacy and quality of tools and technologies for health and care as well as their ethical legal and social impact, their cost-effectiveness and affordability;
Amendment 891 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 1
Health systems are a key asset of the EU social systems, accounting for 24 million employees in the health and social work sector in 2017. It is a main priority to render health systems accessible, affordable, cost- effective, resilient, sustainable and trusted as well as to reduce inequalities, including by unleashing the potential of data-driven and digital innovation for better health and person- centred care building on open European data infrastructures. This will advance the digital transformation of health and care.
Amendment 900 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
- Equity in service access and health outcomes;
Amendment 906 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 a (new)
1.2.6 a. Cancer Cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death for people aged 45-64 in an increasing number of Member States overtaking cardiovascular disease.In 2012 it was estimated that 14.1 million new cases were diagnosed worldwise and more than 8.2 million people died from cancer, making it one of the major health issues1a. In recognition of this development, global research efforts to fight cancer have been ongoing since the 1970's to turn this disease into a chronic, instead of a fatal one.This goal represents a formidable challenge for researchers and clinicians alike.Cancer is a complex disease caused by interactions of multiple factors, such as genetic predisposition, environmental and lifestyle influences, infectious agents and ageing.The past years have witnessed a dramatic progress in understanding the molecular mechanisms at work in the transformation of a normal cell into a cancer cell.Yet, knowledge is still far from complete and much remains to be discovered. Intensive collaboration among scientific, medical, technological and pharmaceutical communities is thus indispensable.Therefore, collaborative research on cancer has been a high priority in the EU framework programmes and remains a key priority in Horizon Europe. Broad Lines – Molecular Oncology with a focus on the study of some of the most active areas of research in cellular oncology, including DNA and chromosome stability, oncogenes and cell cycle kinases, DNA replication, mitosis, tumour suppressors, molecular mechanisms in melanoma, metabolism and cell signalling, and metastasis. – Structural Biology to use structural information to provide mechanistic understanding how proteins and macromolecular complexes related to cancer function at a molecular level and to use the new mechanistic insights to help guide future drug design. – Cancer Cell Biology to achieve a better understanding of the events leading to cancer development, progression and metastasis, and to discover molecular mechanisms that could provide a basis for novel therapies. – Genetics, genomics, pharmacogenetics, molecular cytogenetics and the environmental bases of human cancer. – Biotechnology namely Genomics, Proteomics, Monoclonal Antibodies, Histopathology, Flow Cytometry, Confocal Microscopy, Molecular Imaging and Transgenic Mice. – Experimental therapies and the application of early drug discovery phases in order to obtain advanced compounds ready for in vivo Proof of Concept studies. – Clinical Research to develop novel agents, to study the mechanisms of action of novel compounds and tackling drug resistance ;and to move forward in the field of biomarkers, functional taxonomy and precision medicine. – Pediatric cancer. _________________ 1a https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health- professional/cancer-statistics/worldwide- cancer#heading-One
Amendment 907 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 b (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 b (new)
1.2.6 b. Cardiovascular disease - CVD Across Europe, both between and within countries, wealthier people live longer, healthier lives than poorest Europeans.There is a difference of at least 11 years between the lowest and the highest average life expectancy in EU countries.Cardiovascular disease is still the main cause of death in the EU, mainly in women.It costs 210 billion euro to the EU in annual costs of which, 102 billion euro are for diet-related CVD.CVD needs therefore a strong focus within Horizon Europe.Poor diet is a leading contributor to ill/health disease.Of all the risk factors related to behaviour that contribute to cardiovascular diseases, dietary factors are by far the largest.Dietary risks are responsible for 56% and 49% of all the years lost to cardiovascular death or disability in the European region and EU respectively. Broad Lines – Molecular pathology of the arterial thrombosis.Molecular pathology of atherosclerosis illness. – Heart rate and contraction. – Myocardial damage and its consequences. – Arterial pathology, myocardial ischemia and structural pathology of the heart. – Molecular and imaging biomarkers, and precision cardiovascular medicine. – Heart diseases related to social, economic and health services inequalities and nutrition and dietary factors. – Sustainable food systems for cardiovascular health and food- environment related to cardiovascular diseases. – Cardiovascular epidemiology and risk factors cardiovascular epidemiology and risk factors. – Genetic of cardiovascular diseases.Expression genes regulation involved in the vascular lesion.Regulation and functional genomic.Nutrition and obesity. – Neovascularization impact in the metastasis processes.Tissue factor.Angiogenesis in the atherosclerotic plaque. – Cellular restructuring and cellular cardiomyoplasty.Functional and phenotypic characterization of differential cellules into heart cell and from myoblastic or from mother cells.Modified cells cellular following through fluorescent probes. Angiogenesis. – Diagnostic and prognostic markers of cardiovascular disease. Serum proteomic differential. Differential proteomic of vascular cellules with emphasis in secreted cellular products.
Amendment 908 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 c (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 c (new)
1.2.6 c.Precision medicine The advance of genomics and functional proteomics has recently placed medicine at the door of a new revolution, precision medicine, characterized by the development of molecular, genetic and cellular therapies that materialize in specific treatments for concrete and specific patients. Broad Lines – Trends and Genomic Frontiers in Precision personalized medicine. – Epidemiology, Omic and Precision personalized medicin. – Bioinformatics for the application of Precision personalized medicine. – Pathology and Precision Personalized Medicine. – Accurate Precision personalized medicine in Rare Diseases. – Clinical Oncology directed by genetic diagnosi. – Challenges of Precision personalized medicine in neurodegenerative diseases.
Amendment 915 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 2 – introductory part
2. CLUSTER 'INCLUSIVE AND SECURE SOCIETY'
Amendment 920 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
The EU stands for a unique way of combining economic growth with social policies, with high levels of social inclusion, shared values embracing democracy, human rights, gender equality and the richness of diversity. This model is constantly evolving and needs to deal with the challenges from amongst other things, globalisation and technological change. Europe also has to respond to the challenges arising from persistent security threats. Terrorist attacks and radicalisation, as well as cyber-attacks and hybrid threats, raise major security concerns and put particular strain on societies.
Amendment 929 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 3
Amendment 936 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
The magnitude, complexity and trans- national character of the challenges call multi-layered EU action. Addressing such critical social, political, cultural and economic issues, as well as security challenges, only at national level would carry the danger of inefficient use of resources, fragmented approaches and dissimilar standards of knowledge and capacity.
Amendment 942 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 5
Amendment 944 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 6
Research and Innovation activities in this GlobSocietal Challenge will be overall aligned with the Commission's priorities on Democratic Change; Jobs, Growth and Investment; Justice and Fundamental Rights; Migration; A Deeper and Fairer European Monetary Union; Digital Single Market. It will respond to the commitment of the Rome Agenda to work towards: "a social Europe" and "a Union which preserves our cultural heritage and promotes cultural diversity". It will also support the European Pillar of Social Rights, and the Global Compact for safe, orderly and regular migration. Security research responds to the commitment of the Rome Agenda to work towards "a safe and secure Europe", contributing to a genuine and effective Security Union. Synergies with the Justice Programme and with the Rights and Values Programme, which support activities in the area of access to justice, victims' rights, gender equality, non- discrimination, data protection and promotion of the European citizenship will be exploited.
Amendment 947 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 8
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 8
Activities will contribute directly to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in particular: SDG 1 - No Poverty; SDG 4 - Quality Education; SDG 5 – Gender equality; SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; SDG 10 - Reducing Inequalities; SDG 11- Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
Amendment 956 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
- New approaches to deal with the link between inmigration and xenophobia, as scientific or climate diplomacy.
Amendment 959 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 8 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 8 a (new)
- The role of cities as platforms for citizen-driven innovation and co-creation.
Amendment 1003 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 a (new)
- Innovative solutions for inclusive and sustainable urban and rural environments, in line with the demographic evolution and the increasing rural to urban migration; improving urban planning and management in a way that is both participatory and inclusive; and exploring innovative opportunities for rural development.
Amendment 1005 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 b (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 b (new)
- New innovative models of Social Economy.
Amendment 1006 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 c (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 c (new)
- Tools and models for scietific diplomacy.
Amendment 1007 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 d (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 9 d (new)
- New innovative tools and approaches for social design.
Amendment 1008 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3 a (new)
2.2.3 a. Gender equality Gender equality is an EU policy priority and a key societal challenge (UN SDG5).Furthermore, the goal of gender equality in society is a crucial driver for the social and industrial transformations required by other SDGs.However, the EU Gender Equality Index, developed by the European Institute on Gender Equality (EIGE) based on EU policy priorities, showed in its last 2017 edition that the EU advancement towards gender-equal society is much too slow.Moreover, in some areas, the gender gaps are larger than ten years ago and all countries in the EU show considerable room for improvement.The unequal distribution of time to carry out care and domestic work has proven to be the most resistant domain to change.Its consequences also affect other domains (through the gender pay gap, glass ceiling, etc.). Specific gender research is therefore required to support the implementation and design of better EU gender equality policies (addressing both gender-specific and gender-mainstreaming policy approaches), in addition to bringing innovative solutions to attain main targets of UN SDG5. Broad Lines – Innovative solutions and instruments to prevent and eradicate all forms of gender- based violence and discrimination against women and girls worldwide, and the role of new technologies in relation to forms and demonstrations of gender-based violence; – Advanced strategies and tools to attain global empowerment of women and girls in all spheres of life, including the recognition and value of care work; – Evidence on how to accelerate progress and improve the impact of EU specific gender equality policies1a and enforceable legislation, including the identification of barriers, resistances, and best promising practices in the implementation of gender equality policies in Europe (e.g., for effective gender-training strategies); – The role of education in preventing and combating all forms of gender discrimination, as well as in promoting non-traditional careers (e.g., women in ICT, men in social work), through innovative pedagogical practices and inclusive educational contents; – Evidence on how gender equality accelerates progress across other EU sectoral (development) and horizontal policies (e.g., agriculture, energy, environment), including the identification of gender barriers to progress in these areas, with a view to facilitating better EU gender-mainstreaming policies in the design and implementation of those other EU policies, instruments and activities that have an effect on UN SDGs beyond gender equality; – Identification and anticipation of emerging gender gaps and needs related to present or future EU and global transformations, as well as how to better address them, including present and potential synergies among policies and instruments [SGSM2] ; – Interdisciplinary knowledge base on how (intersectional) gender inequalities are produced, maintained and challenged, as well as to develop innovative methods to fight against gender stereotypes, gender biases, and all forms of (horizontal and vertical) gender segregation related to the asymmetrical gendered division of labour, power, care and domestic work, etc. _________________ 1a Across the priorities underlying the domains of the Gender Equality Index (power, knowledge, work, health, time, money, gender-based violence and intersectional gender inequalities)
Amendment 1013 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4
Amendment 1033 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.5
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.5
Amendment 1052 #
2018/0225(COD)
Amendment 1075 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 2 a (new)
Amendment 1082 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1
To ensure industrial competitiveness and the capacity to address the globsocietal challenges ahead, the EU must reinforce and maintain its technological and industrial capacities in the key areas that underpin the transformation of our economy and society.
Amendment 1115 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Breakthrough manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing, industrial roboticwelding, modelling and simulation, and robotic technologies, human integrated manufacturing systems, also promoted via an EU network of industrially-oriented infrastructures;
Amendment 1140 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Nano-electronics design and processing concepts responding to the specific requirements of digital transformation and globsocietal challenges, in terms of functionality, energy consumption and integration;
Amendment 1206 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Big Data: Extreme-performance data analytics; "Privacy by design" in the analysis of personal and confidential Big Data; technologies for full-scale data platforms for re-use of industrial, personal and open data; data management, interoperability and linking tools; data applications for globsocietal challenges;
Amendment 1220 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.7 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.7 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
– Products for enhanced life-cycle performance, durability, upgradeability and ease of repair, dismantling and recycling, and their design;
Amendment 1290 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 1
The intersection of research and innovation on climate, energy and mobility will address in a highly integrated and effective way, one of the most important globsocietal challenges for the sustainability and future of our environment and way of life.
Amendment 1296 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
To meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement the EU will need to transition to low-carbon, resource-efficient and resilient economies and societies. This will be based on profound changes in technology and services, to the ways in which businesses and consumers behave, as well as involving new forms of governance. Limiting the increase of global average temperature to well below 2°C, and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C, requires rapid progress in decarbonising the energy system through exponential deployment of renewable energy sources and the electrification of industrial processes, heating and cooling and substantially reducing greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector17 . It will also need new impetus to accelerate the pace of developing next-generation breakthroughs as well as demonstrating and deploying innovative technologies and solutions, using also the opportunities provided by digital and space technologies. This will be pursued through an integrated approach encompassing decarbonisation, resource efficiency, reduction of air pollution, access to raw materials and circular economy. _________________ 17 Substantial decarbonisation of other sectors is addressed in other areas of the Horizon Europe GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness pillar.
Amendment 1340 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
– Models for Climate diplomacy, strengthening the EU capacity for climate diplomacy and the fight against climate change as a driver of International Cooperation.
Amendment 1348 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 1
The EU aims to be world leader in affordable, secure and sustainable energy technologies improving its competitiveness in global value chains and its position in growth markets. Diverse climatic, geographical, environmental and socio- economic conditions in the EU as well as the need to ensure energy security and access to raw materials, dictate a broad portfolio of energy solutions, including of non-technical nature. As regards renewable energy technologies, costs need to decrease further, persignificant improvements need to be made on system integration. The energy transition will challenge the EU to lead in developing solutions form ance must improve, integration into the energy system must be improved and upgraded market design including the provision of grid and system services by variable renewables. This is needed to make the most of renewable energy solutions. To achieve the necessary deployment levels of clean energy technologies, costs need to decrease further and performance must improve which requires support for incremental research in advanced technologies. In addition, new breakthrough technologies need to be developed. As regards fossil fuels, decarbonising their usage will be essential to meet the climate objectives.
Amendment 1358 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Renewable energy technologies, including marine energy and its different sub-sectors (wind, current, wave powers, among others) and solutions for power generation, heating and cooling, sustainable transport fuels and intermediate carriers, at various scales and development stages, adapted to geographic conditions and markets, both within the EU and worldwide;
Amendment 1371 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- Next generation technology solutions, including the development of new materials, manufacturing processes and operations methods to increase industrial competitiveness in clean energy technology;
Amendment 1405 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- Demonstration of stable and reliable energy systems and grids on local and regional level, driven by variable renewable energy.
Amendment 1459 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Vehicle/vessel/aircraft concepts and designs, as the shipyard 4.0., including their spare parts, using improved advanced materials and structures, advanced security systems against piracy and modular elements including the associated industrial processes, efficiency, energy storage and recovery, safety and security features with less environment and health impact.
Amendment 1493 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.8 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.8 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
- Connection and improved competitiveness of ports, the global logistic chain; energy efficiency and physical medium, the optimisation of port exploitation; planning, design, construction, and preservation of port facilities; technologies and systems for the identification of the port real situation or the improvement of security standards in the working environment.
Amendment 1540 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 8
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 8
Activities will contribute directly to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in particular: SDG 2 – Zero Hunger; SD 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation; SDG 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing; SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 13 – Climate Action; SDG 14 – Life Below Water; SDG 15 - Life on Land.
Amendment 1550 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
- Innovative approaches and instruments to tackle global change: features of, and trends in, direct and indirect drivers of change; pressures on natural and human systems, including the effects of rising sea levels on coastal areas and the impact on particularly sensitive areas, as well as trends in biodiversity, in functional biodiversity, in ecosystems and in natural capital; adaptation measures.
Amendment 1552 #
2018/0225(COD)
- Innovative approaches to the management of uncertainty: improved integrated forecasting and assessment of risks and vulnerability to disasters linked to natural and man-made disturbances; developing early warning systems and improving management, adaptation and mitigation strategies, in particular those relating to storms, forest fires, droughts, floods, avalanches, landslides, and other extreme events; ecological resilience against drivers of change; ecological functioning thresholds and standards; restoration and conservation of the ecological functioning of ecosystems and biodiversity, especially functional biodiversity; population dynamics and ecology of endangered species, especially those catalogued as being in danger of extinction and sensitive to habitat disturbances.
Amendment 1553 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 c (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 c (new)
- Innovative approaches to sustainability: ecological and socio- cultural coherence of territorial models, with particular attention to the interaction of nature and society resulting from territorial policy and strategies; thresholds for ecological functioning and sustainable flow of ecosystem services, with a particular focus on regulatory services derived from the functioning of littoral and coastal ecosystems and those forming links in the water cycle; resilience of productive systems to the drivers of global change; development models for the creation of resilient landscapes; multi-criteria assessment of services generated by ecosystems and biodiversity; assessment and planning tools for the adaptive management of natural capital, including local ecological knowledge and practical know-how; evaluation and planning relating to the links between human, economic and environmental systems; management of socio-cultural factors for solving environmental problems.
Amendment 1562 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- Mapping of ecosystem services in protected areas from a point of view of demand and supply with a view to local socio-economic development.
Amendment 1563 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 b (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 b (new)
- Evaluation and monitoring of the socio-economic effects of protected areas, as tools to facilitate the harmonisation of methodologies to send comparable information from all regions to the various focal points.
Amendment 1568 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5 a (new)
- Prevention and combating of invasive species and their eradication, such as giant cane, zebra mussels, genetic markers for the red-legged partridge and the elimination of the wels-catfish,
Amendment 1570 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 7 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 7 a (new)
- Studying pests and diseases affecting wildlife and monitoring of treatments and their consequences; transmission of diseases between wild and free-range domesticated species, including for example cork oak decline and studying the effect on coprophages of anti-mange treatment in ibex.
Amendment 1572 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 7 b (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 7 b (new)
- – Synergistic analysis of the environmental impact of changes from forest to agricultural use, in particular the impact on land as a resource.
Amendment 1576 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Methods, technologies and innovative tools for sustainable and resilient production in farming and forestry and for the most efficient use of water resources;
Amendment 1588 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
- Open data systems that foster sharing of plant, pathogen and environmental data and knowledge that enable further scientific research, environmental planning and development of commercial products;
Amendment 1590 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
– AInnovative agricultural and forestry systems from farm to landscape levels; the use and delivery of ecosystem services in primary production;
Amendment 1597 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 a (new)
- Improved knowledge of the potential of Sentinel (and other) data for the monitoring of crops and irrigation, notably in relation to public aid (CAP, IACS).
Amendment 1601 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 b (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 b (new)
- Improving knowledge on the impact of different agricultural practices on soil quality.
Amendment 1602 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 c (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 c (new)
- Innovative systems, tools and approaches for the prevention and management of forest fires; design and creation of low-maintenance green barriers capable of integration in the landscape; small-scale use of biomass near the point of extraction in the mountains; fire curtains for fire-fighting vehicles; positioning and location applications; mobile phone navigator for forest roads; determination of costs of maintenance and forest-fire prevention work
Amendment 1604 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 d (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 11 d (new)
- Innovative approaches to the integration of urban and rural spaces, including agricultural and forest land, such as green infrastructure projects.
Amendment 1608 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – introductory part
5.2.4. Sea and, Oceans and Blue Economy
Amendment 1619 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
- Contribution of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture to progress and improvement in the quality of life in coastal regions and of their populations.
Amendment 1620 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 a (new)
- Marine living resources, the fishing technologies, aquaculture, and processing and marketing technologies;
Amendment 1621 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 b (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 b (new)
- Developing new bio products based on marine organisms, with a wide range of applications opening new products and services opportunities.
Amendment 1622 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Strengthened resilience of marine ecosystems thereby ensuring seas and ocean health, combating and mitigating the effects of natural and human pressures like pollution and plastics, eutrophication, acidification, seas and oceans warming, sea level rise, considering the intersection between land and sea and fostering a circular approach; study of deep-sea ecosystems; assessment of marine biodiversity trends, of ecosystem processes and of ocean circulation; seabed geology; development of strategies, concepts and tools for the sustainable use of the marine environment and its natural capital.
Amendment 1639 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 8 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 8 a (new)
- Sea-linked tourism, developing new innovative and sustainable products and creating a system for tourist knowledge management based on an open technology architecture helping the inter- operability of heterogeneous systems to support mass data storage, based on Big Data and Open Data technology, compiling information on the tourist and enabling a smart, sustainable, and competitive development of blue tourism.
Amendment 1646 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Amendment 1697 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – introductory part
6.2.2. GlobSocietal Challenges
Amendment 1698 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 1
The JRC will contribute to the specific EU policies and commitments addressed by the five Globsix Societal Challenges clusters, notably the EU's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 1702 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – introductory part
2. Inclusive and secure society
Amendment 1705 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 3 a (new)
- Research on gender;
Amendment 1707 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 4
Amendment 1709 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 5
Amendment 1711 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 6
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 6
Amendment 1712 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 7
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 7
Amendment 1714 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 8
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 8
Amendment 1715 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.2 – paragraph 2 – point 2 a (new)
Amendment 1762 #
2018/0225(COD)
– Improve the transformation of science into innovation in order to accelerate the transfer of ideas, technologies and talent from the research base into start-ups and industry, tapping the potential that design has to bring those ideas onto the market;
Amendment 1772 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – paragraph 10 – introductory part
Annex I – part III – paragraph 10 – introductory part
Based on these experiences, this Pillar provides for the launch of the European Innovation Council (EIC), which will promote breakthrough innovation, as well as other types of innovation as incremental, social and non- technological, with rapid scale-up potential at global level and with dedicated types of actions and activities:
Amendment 1773 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – paragraph 10 – indent 1
Annex I – part III – paragraph 10 – indent 1
– Supporting the development of future and emerging breakthrough innovations;
Amendment 1781 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – paragraph 11 – introductory part
Annex I – part III – paragraph 11 – introductory part
Whilst the EIC will directly support breakthrough innovations, the overall environment from which European innovations nurture and emerge must be further developed and enhanced: it must be a common European endeavour to support innovation all across Europe, and in all dimensions and forms, including through complementary EU and national policies and resources whenever possible. Hence, this Pillar provides also for:
Amendment 1784 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – paragraph 12
Annex I – part III – paragraph 12
Additionally, as a continued effort to enhance risk-finance capacities for research and innovation in Europe and where necessary, this pillar will link with the InvestEU programme. Building on the successes and the experiences gained under Horizon 2020 InnovFin, as well as under EFSI, the InvestEU Programme will enhance access to risk finance for bankable research organisations, innovators and entrepreneurs, in particular for SMEs and small midcaps, as well as for investors.
Amendment 1789 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
The objective of the EIC is to identify, develop and deploy from breakthrough and disruptive innovations (including technologies) to incremental and social innovations, and support the rapid scale- up of innovative firms at EU and international levels along the pathway from ideas to market.
Amendment 1790 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
The EIC will be implemented primarily through two complementary types of action, namely the Pathfinder for advanced research, for the early stages of technology development, and the Accelerator for innovation and market deployment actions, including the pre-mass commercialisation stages and company growth. The Accelerator will provide business innovation grants for innovation development and demonstration purposes, of at least 70% of the total cost of the project. With the idea to offer a single one- stop shop and a single process of support, the Accelerator will also awardonce the grant is being executed, the Accelerator will offer the possibility of blended finance, combining the grants with equity investments. It will in addition also channel access to loans and guarantees provided under the InvestEU programme.
Amendment 1796 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
– Focus on breakthrough and disruptive innovations, including social, or incremental and social innovations, that have the potential to create new markets, as opposed to those which make incremental improvements in existing products, services or business models;
Amendment 1815 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 3
In order to be fully open to broad-sweeping explorations, opportunities of serendipity and unexpected ideas, concepts and discoveries, the Pathfinder will be mainly implemented through a continuous open call for bottom-up proposals, with 4 cut-off per year for the proper management of the evaluation and competition. The Pathfinder will also provide for competitive challenges to develop key strategic objectives24 calling for deep-tech and radical thinking. Other types of innovation will be also covered by the Pathfinder. Regrouping of selected projects into thematic or objective driven portfolios will allow establishing critical mass of efforts and structuring new multidisciplinary research communities. _________________ 24 These could include topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Quantum technologies, Biocontrol or Second generation digital twins, or any other topics identified in the context of the Horizon Europe Strategic programming (including with Member States’ networked programmes).
Amendment 1818 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1820 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 1
Available private and corporate financing remains scarce between late stage of research and innovation activities and market take-up for high-risk breakthrough and market-creating innovations. In order to bridge the 'valley of death', in particular for 'deep tech' innovations that are key to Europe’s future growth, public support must develop a radically new approach. Where the market does not provide viable financial solutions, public support should provide for a specific risk- sharing mechanism, bearing more if not all of the initial risk of potential breakthrough market-creating innovations to attract alternate private investors in a second stage, as operations unfold and the risk is lowered.
Amendment 1824 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 2
Consequently the Accelerator will provide financial support to not yet 'bankable' or investors-attractive innovators and companies that have the ambition to develop and deploy in EU and international markets their breakthrough innovations and to scale up rapidly. For that purpose it will build on the experience from the Phases 2 and 3 of Horizon 2020 SME Instrument and from Horizon 2020 InnovFin, in particular through the addition of non-grant components and the ability to support larger and longer investments.
Amendment 1825 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
The Accelerator will provide, on the basis of an open competition, grants for innovation development and demonstration purposes, of at least 70% of the total cost of the project. Later on in the innovation and market uptake process, it will provide additional support in the form of EIC blended finance, a mix of:
Amendment 1827 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
– Grant orAn optional reimbursable advance26 4, to cover innovation activities; _________________ 26 Reimbursable advance shall be paid back to the EU on an agreed schedule or be transformed into equity, if the beneficiary so choses.
Amendment 1828 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
– Support for investment in equity275 or other repayable forms, so as to bridge innovation activities with effective market deployment, including scale-up, in a manner that does not crowd out private investments or distorts competition in the internal market. When relevant it will channel the innovator to access to debt financing (e.g. loans or guarantees) provided by the InvestEU programme. _________________ 27 rights. In exceptional cases, the EU may secure the acquisition of a blocking minority to protect European interests in essential areas, e.g. cyber security.Usually no more than 25% of the voting
Amendment 1829 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 4
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1830 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1835 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 7
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 7
The Accelerator will mainly operate through a continuously open and bottom- up call, with cut-off dates, targeting individual entrepreneurs (mainly start-ups and SMEs), with a particular attention paid to young and to women innovators. This open and bottom- up call will be complemented by targeted support for on emerging breakthrough or disruptive technologies of potential strategic significance. Proposals may also be submitted by investors, including public innovation agencies, but the support will be awarded to the company.
Amendment 1841 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 8
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.2 – paragraph 8
The Accelerator will allow for fast-track take-upencourage applications of innovations stemming from Pathfinder-supported projects from the Pathfinder, from Phase 1 and 2 of SME Instrument for Incremental Innovation, from similar Member States 'advanced research programmes' and from other pillars of the EU Framework Programmes28 , in order to support them to reach the market. This identification of projects supported in other pillars of Horizon Europe and also previous Framework Programmes will be based on pertinent methodologies, such as the Innovation Radar. _________________ 28 projects supported under the 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness" Pillar, startups emerging from the KICs of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, … Including from Horizon 2020 activities, particularly project selected under Horizon 2020 SME Phase 2 and related Seal of Excellence financed by Member States, (existing and future) European Partnerships.Such as ERC Proof of Concept, from
Amendment 1851 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.3 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
– EIC Challenges, i.e. inducement prizes, to help develop novel solutions to globsocietal challenges, bring in new actors and develop new communities. EIC recognition prizes will include iCapital, the Social Innovation Inducement Prize, and the Women Innovators' Prize.29 The design of its prizes will be linked to EIC to other parts of the Framework programme, including missions and other funding bodies. Opportunities for cooperation with organisations (such as enterprises, universities, research organisations, business accelerators, charities and foundations) will be explored. _________________ 29 The EIC prizes will take over the management of prizes launched under Horizon 2020 and provide for the design and implementation of new inducement prizes and recognition awards.
Amendment 1854 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2
The EIC Board will provide recommendations to the Commission regarding innovation trends or initiatives needed to enhance and foster the EU innovation ecosystem, including potential regulatory barriers. The Board's advice should also identify emerging areas of innovation to be taken into account in the activities under the GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness pillar and missions. In this way, the Board is expected to contribute to the overall coherence of the Horizon Europe programme, including to ensure the integration of sex/gender analysis in order to avoid gender bias and allow all segments of population benefit from innovation processes.
Amendment 1859 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 5
In particular, programme managers will assist the Commission to oversee the implementation of Pathfinder calls, and propose evaluation rankings in view of consistent strategic portfolio of projects, expected to make essential contributions to the emergence of potential societal or economic market creating innovations.
Amendment 1863 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 6
Programme managers will have the task of nurturing Pathfinder portfolios by developing together with beneficiaries a common vision and a common strategic approach that leads to a critical mass of effort. This will involve building up and structuring of new communities, with the objective of bringing transforming breakthrough ideas into genuine and mature market creating innovations. Programme managers will implement transition activities, further developing portfolio with additional activities and partners, and closely monitoring potential spin-offs and start-ups.
Amendment 1867 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 2
For the purpose of managing EIC blended finance, the Commission may make use of indirect management, or where this is not possible, may establish a special purpose vehicle (EIC SPV) by its executive agencies. The Commission shall seek to ensure the participation of other public and private investors. Where this is not possible at the initial set up, the special purpose vehicle will be structured in such a way that it can attract other public or private investors in order to increase the leverage effect of the Union contribution.
Amendment 1868 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 3
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 3
The EIC SPVCommission or its executive agency in charge will proactively leverage from the on-set co- and alternate public and private investments into individual Accelerator’s operations and the SPVEU funds, perform due diligence, and negotiate technical terms of each investment in compliance with the principles of additionality and prevention of conflict of interests with other activities of the entities or counterparts. The EIC SPVCommission or its executive agency in charge will also define and implement an exit strategy for equity participation, which may include proposing to implementing partners financing under InvestEU, where appropriate and for operations whose risks have been sufficiently lowered so that they meet criteria of Article 209(2) of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 1871 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 a (new)
Annex I – part III – point 1 a (new)
Amendment 1873 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 b (new)
Annex I – part III – point 1 b (new)
Amendment 1889 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Annex I – part III – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
– Promote and co-fund joint innovation programmes managed by authorities in charge of public national, regional or local innovation policies and programmes, to which private entities supporting innovation and innovators mayshould be associated. Such demand- and supply driven joint programmes may target, among others, early stage and feasibility study support, academia- enterprise cooperation, support to high-tech SMEs' collaborative research, technology and knowledge transfer, internationalisation of SMEs, market analysis and development, digitalisation of low-tech SMEs, financial instruments for close to market innovations activities or market deployment, social innovation. They may also include joint public procurement initiatives, enabling innovations to be commercialised in the public sector, in particular in support of the development of new policy. When managed at the local level, these programmes should allow transnational partnerships and should be coherent with the smart specialization strategies of the involved regions. They should be financed in part with the ERDF. This could be particularly effective to stimulate innovation in public service areas and to provide market opportunities to European innovators and promote synergies between the programme and the ERDF.
Amendment 1891 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
Annex I – part III – point 2 – point 2.2 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
– Support also joint programmes for mentoring, coaching, technical assistance and other services that are delivered close to innovators, by networks such as Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), clusters, pan-European platforms such as Startup Europe, local innovation actors, public but also private, in particular incubators and innovation hubs that could moreover be interconnected to favour partnering between innovators. Support may also be given to promote soft skills for innovation, including to networks of vocational institutions and in close relation with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, as well as to specific programmes of mentoring for women innovators and women in this sector, coaching from a gender perspective to promote diversity in leadership, women networks, and others aimed at tackling gender gaps in the innovation ecosystem;
Amendment 1911 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.3 – paragraph 1
The EIT will facilitate and empower entrepreneurs, innovators, designers, educators, students and other innovation actors to work together in cross- disciplinary teams to generate ideas and transform them into both incremental and disruptive innovations. Activities will be characterised by an open innovation and cross-border approach, with a focus on including relevant Knowledge Triangle activities that are pertinent to making them a success (e.g.for example, project’s promoters can improve their access to: specifically qualified graduates, start-ups with innovative ideas, non-domestic firms with relevant complementary assets, etc.).
Amendment 1914 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part III – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Amendment 1924 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – introductory part
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – introductory part
1. SHARING EXCELLENCE33 _________________ 33 A criterion based on research and innovation excellence will be used to define those Member States and Associated Countries where legal entities need to be established in order to be eligible to submit proposals as coordinators under 'sharing excellence'. This criterion will address the dimensions of the overall economic performance (GDP), research performance and innovation performance in a combined manner normalised to the size of the related countries. The countries identified with this criterion are called 'eligible countries' in the context of 'sharing excellence'. On the basis of Article 349 TFEU, legal entities from Outermost Regions will be also fully eligible as coordinators under 'sharing excellence'. , and less developed regions (according to criteria of European Structural and Investment Funds and the Innovation Scoreboard regional indicator http://ec.europa.eu/growth/industry/innov ation/facts-figures/regional_en)
Amendment 1927 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Reducing disparities in research and innovation performance by sharing knowledge and expertise across the EU will help countries and regions that are lagging behind in terms of research and innovation performance, including the EU outermost regions and less developed regions (considering criteria of European Structural and Investment Funds and the Innovation Scoreboard regional indicator), to attain a competitive position in the global value chains. Activities may also be established to foster brain circulation right across ERA and better exploitation of existing (and possibly jointly managed EU programmes) research infrastructures in the targeted countries through mobility of researchers and innovators.
Amendment 1944 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
Amendment 1950 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Amendment 1953 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Amendment 1955 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 8
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 8
Amendment 1959 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 a (new)
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 a (new)
Amendment 1961 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex II – paragraph 1 – introductory part
List of configurations of the Programme Committee in accordance with Article 12(2) and their areas of intervention:
Amendment 1963 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4
4. Health - Health throughout the Life Course - Environmental and Social Health Determinants - Non-communicable and Rare Diseases - Infectious Diseases - Tools, Technologies and Digital Solutions for Health and Care - Health Care Systems - Cancer - Cardiovascular diseases - Precision Medicine
Amendment 1966 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5
5. Inclusive and Secure SocietySociety - Democracy - Cultural Heritage - Social and Economic Transformations - Gender
Amendment 1970 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Amendment 1972 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 6
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. Digital and Industry- Key Digital Technologies - Artificial Intelligence and Robotics - Next Generation Internet - Advanced Computing and Big Data
Amendment 1974 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
6 a. Industry - Advanced Materials - Manufacturing Technologies - Circular Industries - Low-carbon and Clean Industries - Space
Amendment 1975 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 7
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 7
7. Climate, and Energy and Mobility- Climate Science and Solutions - Energy Supply - Energy Systems and Grids - Buildings and Industrial Facilities in Energy Transition - Communities and Cities - Energy Storage
Amendment 1976 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
7 a. Mobility - Industrial Competitiveness in Transport - Clean Transport and Mobility - Smart Mobility
Amendment 1977 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 8
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 8
8. Food - Agriculture, Forestry and NatRural ResourceAreas - Food Systems - Bio-based Innovation Systems
Amendment 1980 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
8 a. Natural Resources - Environmental Observation - Biodiversity and Natural Capital - Sea, Oceans and Blue Economy - Circular Systems
Amendment 1981 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 9
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 9
9. The European Innovation Council (EIC) and European Innovation ecosystems
Amendment 1982 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
9 a. European Innovation ecosystems
Amendment 308 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) To deliver scientific, economic and societal impact in pursuit of this general objective, the Union should invest in research and innovation through Horizon Europe - a Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2021-2027 (the ‘Programme’) to support the creation and diffusion of high-quality knowledge and technologies, to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies, to support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address globsocietal challenges and promote industrial competitiveness; to foster all forms of innovation, including breakthrough innovation, non- technological innovation, social innovation, design and creativity, and strengthen market deployment of innovative solutions; and optimise the delivery of such investment for increased impact within a strengthened European Research Area.
Amendment 318 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Open Science, Open Innovation, Open to the World constitute general principles, which should ensure excellence and impact of the Union's investment in research and innovation. They should be adhered in the implementation of the Programme, in particular for the strategic planning in respect of the pillar 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness'.
Amendment 325 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Open science, including open access to scientific publications and research data, has the potential to increase the quality, impact and benefits of science and to accelerate the advancement of knowledge by making it more reliable, more efficient and accurate, better understandable by society and responsive to societal challenges. Provisions should be laid down to ensure that beneficiaries provide open access to peer-reviewed scientific publications, research data and other research outputs in an open and non- discriminatory manner, free of charge and as early as possible in the dissemination process, and to enable their widest possible use and re-use. More emphasis should in particular be given to the responsible management of research data, which should comply with the FAIR principles of ‘Findability’, ‘Accessibility’, ‘Interoperability’ and ‘Reusability’, notably through the mainstreaming of Data Management Plans. Where appropriate, bBeneficiaries should make use of the possibilities offered by the European Open Science Cloud and adhere to further open science principles and practices.
Amendment 342 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The focus towards the citizen has been identified as a central goal for Horizon Europe. Therefore, the engagement with society will not only be allowed in Horizon Europe but fostered by different means. In this context, Horizon Europe fosters responsible research and innovation as a cross- cutting element looking for building effective cooperation between science and society. It allows all societal actors (researchers, citizens, policy makers, business, third sector organisations etc.) to work together during the whole research and innovation process in order to better align both the process and its outcomes with the values, needs and expectations of European society.
Amendment 361 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The pillar 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' should be established through clusters of research and innovation activities, in order to maximise integration across the respective work areas while securing high and sustainable levels of impact in relation to the resources that are expended. It will encourage cross- disciplinary, cross-sectoral, cross-policy and cross-border collaboration in pursuit of the UN SDGs and the competitiveness of the Union's industries therein.
Amendment 366 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Full eEngagement of industry in the Programme, at all levels from the individual entrepreneur and small and medium-sized enterprises to large scale enterprises, should constitute one of the main channels through which the Programme's objectives are to be realised, specifically towards the creation of sustainable jobs and growth. Industry should contribute to the perspectives and priorities established through the strategic planning process which should support the development of work programmes. Such engagement by industry should see its participation in the actions supported at levels at least commensurate with those under the previous framework programme Horizon 2020 established by Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council13 ('Horizon 2020'). __________________ 13 and should accomplish with the Barcelona Conclusions13a that state that overall spending on R&D and innovation in the Union should be increased with the aim of approaching 3% of GDP by 2010 and where two-thirds of this investment should come from the private sector. __________________ 13 13a http://ec.europa.eu/invest-in- research/pdf/download_en/barcelona_eur opean_council.pdf
Amendment 383 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Programme should support research and innovation in an integrated manner, respecting all relevant provisions of the World Trade Organisation. The concept of research, including experimental development should be used in accordance with the Frascati Manual developed by the OECD, whereas the concept of innovation should be used in accordance with the Oslo Manual developed by the OECD and Eurostat, following a broad approach that covers social innovation, design and creativity. The OECD definitions regarding Technological Readiness Level (TRL) should continue, as in the previous Framework Programme Horizon 2020, to be taken into account in the classification of technological research, product development and demonstration activities, and the definition of types of action available in calls for proposals. In principle grants should not be awarded for actions where activities go above TRL 8. The work programme for a given call under the pillar 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' could allow grants for large-scale product validation and market replication.
Amendment 395 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Programme should seek synergies with other Union programmes, from their design and strategic planning, to project selection, management, communication, dissemination and exploitation of results, to monitoring, auditing and governance. With a view to avoiding overlaps and duplication and increasing the leverage of Union funding, transfers from other Union programmes to Horizon Europe activities can take place. In such cases they will follow Horizon Europe rule drafted rules should be compatible and take into account State Aids provisions.
Amendment 417 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) SME should be at the centre of the Pilar III. According to Eurostat data1a, SME make up over 99 % of all enterprises in all EU countries and in Norway. They account for around two-thirds of total employment, ranging from 53 % in the United Kingdom to 86 % in Greece. SME contribute 57 % of value added in the EU. SME are thus a very important part of the European economy. __________________ 1a http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php/Statistics_on_small_ and_medium-sized_enterprises
Amendment 430 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The EIC through its instruments – Pathfinder and Accelerator – should aim at identifying, developing and deploying breakthrough market creating technological and social innovations and supporting their rapid scale-up to EU and international levels. Through coherent and streamlined support to breakthrough innovation the EIC should fill the current vacuum in public support and private investment for breakthrough innovation. The instruments of the EIC call for dedicated legal and management features in order to reflect its objectives, in particular market deployment activities for both, technological and social innovations.
Amendment 435 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Through EIC blended finance, the Accelerator should bridge the “valley of death” between research, pre-mass commercialisation and the scaling-up of companies. In particular, the Accelerator should provide support to operations presenting such technological or market risks that they are not considered as bankable and cannot leverage significant investments from the market, hence complementing the InvestEU programme established by Regulation …15 .. Notwithstanding, 75 % of the budget allocated to EIC will be in the form of grants. There are many SME (i.e. newly created spin off and start ups) without economic history that allow them to be recipients of a loan. __________________ 15
Amendment 438 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) The dedicated SME instrument created under Regulation No 1291/2013 shall continue to provide staged and seamless support to innovative SME. The SME instrument shall be targeted at innovative SME showing a strong ambition to develop, grow and internationalise. It shall be provided for incremental innovation, including service, non-technological and social innovations, given each activity has a clear European added value.
Amendment 440 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The EIT, primarily through its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), should aim at strengthening innovation ecosystems that tackle globsocietal challenges, by fostering the integration of business, research, higher education and, design, entrepreneurship, civil society and citizens. The EIT should foster innovation in its activities and should support the integration of higher education within the innovation ecosystem, in particular by: stimulating entrepreneurial education, fostering strong non- disciplinary collaborations between industry and, academia and society; and identifying prospective skills for future innovators to address globsocietal challenges, which includes advanced digital and innovation skills. Support schemes provided by the EIT should benefit to EIC beneficiaries, while start-ups emerging from EIT KICs should have access to EIC actions. While the EIT’s focus on innovation ecosystems should make it naturally fit within the pillar 'Open Innovation', the planning of its KICs should be aligned through the strategic planning process with the pillar 'Glob Societal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness'. KICs should also put a focus on the integration of social entrepreneurship and social innovation skills, and should seek to create greater diversity and inclusion of stakeholders in the R&I community.
Amendment 452 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The Programme should promote and integrate cooperation with third countries and international organisations and initiatives based on common interest, mutual benefit and global commitments to implement the UN SDGs. International cooperation should aim to strengthen the Union's research and innovation excellence, attractiveness and economic and industrial competitiveness, to tackle globsocietal challenges, as embodied in the UN SDGs, and to support the Union's external policies. An approach of general opening for international participation and targeted international cooperation actions should be followed, including through appropriate eligibility for funding of entities established in low to middle income countries. At the same time, association of third countries to the Programme should be promoted.
Amendment 460 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and maximising benefits of their interactions, the Programme should engage and involve citizens and civil society organisations in co-designing and co- creating responsible research and innovation agendas and contents, promoting science education, making scientific knowledge publicly accessible, and facilitating participation by citizens and civil society organisations in its activities. It should do so across the ProgrammeHorizon and through a dedicated activitiesprogramme in the part 'Strengthening the European Research Area'. The engagement of citizens and civil society in research and innovation should be coupled with public outreach activities to generate and sustain public support for the Programme. The programme should also seek to remove barriers and boost synergies between science, technology, design, culture and the arts to obtain a new quality of sustainable innovation.
Amendment 462 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Pursuant to Article 349 of the TFEU, the Union's outermost regions are entitled to specific measures (taking into account their structural, social and economic situation) regarding access to horizontal Union programmes. The Programme should therefore take into account the specific characteristics of those regions in line with the Commission's Communication on 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU's outermost regions' (COM (2017) 623 final) as endorsed by the Council on 12 April 2018. Less developed regions will be also considered in some parts of Horizon Europe as for example in the Sharing Excellence Programme. The criteria for selecting these regions should consider criteria of European Structural and Investment Funds and the Innovation Scoreboard regional indicator15a. __________________ 15a http://ec.europa.eu/growth/industry/innov ation/facts-figures/regional_en
Amendment 465 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) So far, none of the sectors, apart from the advisory sector, has the minimum percentage of 40 % of women has been reached. Greater effort is needed on gender equality. Cross-cutting gender mainstreaming should be implemented as gender equality should be seen and understood as being necessary to a more unified society and wealth through the inclusion of greater knowledge and other viewpoints and needs. The following actions should be thus undertaken: using gender as a tiebreaker criterion in case of the same score of proposals as well as the coordination by women of projects; assessing the gender impact of the proposals; and comprising gender perspective in their design of proposals (for example, clinical trials are mainly carried out with men when women have a different physiological response, and new technologies are also tested normally with men). An obligation on equal pay between men and women should be among the principles for the implementation of the programme.
Amendment 468 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In light of the specificities of the defence industry sector, that will fall outside the scope of Horizon Europe, the detailed provisions for Union funding to defence research projects should be fixed in the Regulation … establishing the European Defence Fund16 which defines the rules of participation for defence research. Research and innovation activities carried out under the European Defence Fund should have an exclusive focus on defence applications and will count on a specific budget allocation different form the Horizon Europe allocation. __________________ 16
Amendment 476 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
Recital 36 a (new)
(36a) The Horizon Europe funding cannot be a substitute for national and regional funding, but should serve as a lever to promote investment in R&D and to increase public and private investments in research and development to 3 % of GDP. A stimulus for this could be that national investment in R&D is not accounted for as investment in relation to deficit objectives. Private sector investment is also a need in order to reach 3% of GDP in R&D.
Amendment 525 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54 a (new)
Recital 54 a (new)
(54a) The degree of participation of large industry (through loans, grants or at their own cost) will be determined depending on the extent of the European Added Value of the project and its potential to be a driving force for SME, while considering the specificities and needs of each sector.
Amendment 538 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) “open science” represents a new approach to the scientific process based on cooperative work and new ways of diffusing knowledge by using digital technologies and new collaborative tools.
Amendment 539 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
(3b) “responsible research and innovation” is characterised as a process for better aligning research and innovation with the values, needs and expectations of society, implying particularly close cooperation between all stakeholders in the following: science education, public engagement, access to research results and the application of new knowledge in full compliance with gender and ethics considerations.
Amendment 553 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Amendment 566 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25
(25) “Horizon Europe or EIC blended finance” means a single financial support to an innovation and market deployment action, consisting in a specific combination of a grant or aplus a follow-on reimbursable advance with an investment in equity;
Amendment 569 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 25 a (new)
(25a) “citizen engagement” refers to activities, events, or interactions characterized by mutual learning—not one-way transmission from “experts” to publics—among people of varied backgrounds, scientific expertise, and life experiences who articulate and discuss their perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and values. Goals for science engagement in addition to mutual learning include civic engagement skills and empowerment, increased awareness of the cultural relevance of science, and recognition of the importance of multiple perspectives and domains of knowledge to scientific endeavours.
Amendment 588 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme’s general objective is to deliver scientific, economic and societal impact from the Union’s investments in research and innovation so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the Union and foster its competitiveness, including in its industry, deliver on the Union strategic priorities, and contribute to tackling globsocietal challenges, including the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 605 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to support the creation and diffusion of high-quality new knowledge, skills, technologies and solutions to globsocietal challenges;
Amendment 619 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies, and support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address globsocietal challenges;
Amendment 626 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) to foster all forms of innovation, including breakthrough innovation, non-technological and social innovation, the design and creativity, and strengthen market deployment and/or exploitation of innovative solutions;
Amendment 650 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) to respond to societal needs and values by programming and developing responsible research and innovation, through the engagement and co-creation with citizens.
Amendment 658 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(db) to contribute to the equitable development of the EU, its society and between regions.
Amendment 672 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) Pillar II 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness', pursuing the specific objective set out in Article 3(2)(b) and also supporting the specific objectives set out in Article 3(2)(a) and (c), with the following components:
Amendment 684 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) cluster 'Inclusive and Secure Society';
Amendment 687 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) cluster ‘Secure Society’
Amendment 709 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) SME Instrument for incremental innovation;
Amendment 712 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a b (new)
(ab) Young Innovators and Talent Return;
Amendment 722 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) citizens in science.
Amendment 757 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. The implementation of the specific programme29 shall be based on a transparent and strategic multiannual planning of research and innovation activities, in particular for the pillar 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness', following consultations with stakeholders about priorities and the suitable types of action and forms of implementation to use. This shall ensure alignment with other relevant Union programmes. __________________ 29 … …
Amendment 778 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. The Programme shall also ensure the participation of citizens and citizens representatives in all key phases of the programming process, including problem formulation, work programme drafting and topic design and the relevant groups and committees as well as in all evaluation panels, in order to define the necessary social innovations in all pillars.
Amendment 784 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Wherever relevant, funded research projects shall have a public engagement plan with a clear and articulated approach, going beyond the traditional communication and dissemination plan. Innovative approaches towards the recognition of citizens potential in science shall be promoted. Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring appropriate experts in evaluation panels and other relevant bodies.
Amendment 788 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9 c (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Funded research projects shall include a gender impact study and ensure that the results of the research do not generate inequalities.
Amendment 799 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Missions shall be programmed within the pillar 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness', but may also benefit from actions carried out within other parts of the Programme.
Amendment 899 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Framework Programme for the period 2021 – 2027 shall be EUR 94 1120 000 000 000 in curreonstant prices for the specific programme referred to in Article 1(3)(a) and, in addition, the amount for the specific programme referred to in Article 1(3)(b), as laid down in Regulation…. establishing the European Defence Fund.
Amendment 919 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) EUR 25 834 600 000 000 for Pillar I 'Open Science' for the period 2021-2027, of which
Amendment 927 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
(1) EUR 16 69 400 000 000 for the European Research Council;
Amendment 930 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
(2) EUR 6 811 300 000 000 for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions;
Amendment 937 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 3
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 3
(3) EUR 2 43 900 000 000 for research infrastructures;
Amendment 952 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) EUR 52 760 300 000 000 for Pillar II 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' for the period 2021-2027, of which
Amendment 958 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 1
(1) EUR 7 710 400 000 000 for cluster 'Health';
Amendment 967 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 2
(2) EUR 21 800 000 000 for cluster 'Inclusive and Secure Society';
Amendment 971 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 2 a (new)
(2a) EUR 2 300 000 000 for cluster 'Secure Society';
Amendment 979 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 3
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 3
(3) EUR 15 0500 000 000 for cluster 'Digital and Industry';
Amendment 989 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 4
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 4
(4) EUR 15 08 100 000 000 for cluster 'Climate, Energy and Mobility';
Amendment 1014 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c – introductory part
(c) EUR 13 55 700 000 000 for Pillar III 'Open Innovation' for the period 2021- 2027, of which
Amendment 1023 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c – point 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c – point 1
(1) EUR 10 59 200 000 000 for the European Innovation Council, including up to EUR 500 000 000 for European Innovation Ecosystems;
Amendment 1027 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c – point 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c – point 1 a (new)
(1a) EUR 3 000 000 000 for the "SME Instrument for incremental innovation";
Amendment 1040 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d – introductory part
(d) EUR 2 19 400 000 000 for Part 'Strengthening the European Research Area' for the period 2021-2027, of which
Amendment 1047 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d – point 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d – point 1
(1) EUR 1 78 500 000 000 for 'sharing excellence';
Amendment 1060 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d – point 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point d – point 2 a (new)
(2a) EUR 500 000 000 for ‘citizens in science’
Amendment 1099 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Open access to scientific publications resulting from research funded under the Programme shall be ensured in accordance with Article 35(3). Open access to research data shall be ensured in line with the principle 'as open as possible, as closed as necessary'and open access to data and to R&D results shall be promoted. Open access to other research outputs shall be encouraged.
Amendment 1101 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Responsible management of research data shall be ensured in line with the principles ‘Findability’, ‘Accessibility’, ‘Interoperability’ and ‘Reusability’ (FAIR) and reciprocity between the public and private sector.
Amendment 1148 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) activities intended to modify the genetic heritage of human beings which could make such changes heritable30 , different from the objective of medical treatment or prevention of human diseases; __________________ 30 Research relating to cancer treatment of the gonads can be financed.
Amendment 1172 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Specific advancements in the ethics area will be also fostered by specific research, in order to advance the state-of- the-art on the area.
Amendment 1205 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. For all actions, except for EIC Pathfinder transition activities, the content of the calls for proposals shall be included in the work programme.
Amendment 1210 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1218 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5
Article 20 – paragraph 5
5. The work programme shall specify calls for which "Seals of Excellence" will be awarded. With prior authorisation from the applicant, iInformation concerning the application and the evaluation may be shared with interested financing authoritiesprovided to the programme committee and national representatives may share it with financing authorities with R&I competences in their country, subject to the conclusion of confidentiality agreements.
Amendment 1254 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. All proposals shall have a gender impact assessment.
Amendment 1255 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Gender balance and women coordinators of projects shall be one of the ranking factors to prioritise proposals above threshold with the same scores.
Amendment 1256 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. The quality of the impact of projects shall be key in the evaluation beyond the excellence of the centre.
Amendment 1258 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
The evaluation will be blind, to guarantee the focused o excellence. Proposals shall be evaluated by the evaluation committee which may be :
Amendment 1267 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2 a (new)
– composed 50% by women and 50% by men;
Amendment 1290 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The transparency of the evaluation criteria and of the proposal scoring shall be guarantee.
Amendment 1344 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Beneficiaries shall own the public or private results they generate. They shall ensure that any rights of their employees or any other parties in relation to the results can be exercised in a manner compatible with the beneficiaries’ obligations in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down in the grant agreement.
Amendment 1346 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – title
Article 35 – title
Amendment 1375 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Whenever possible, the beneficiaries will include public engagement and science education as a goal for communication and dissemination.
Amendment 1376 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 7 b (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Beneficiaries will include concrete actions to spread knowledge and disseminate the programme among young people starting from early stages of schooling.
Amendment 1396 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 37 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
In actions under the cluster ‘Inclusive and sSecure Society’, area of intervention ‘Protection and Security’, beneficiaries having received Union funding shall also grant access to their results on a royalty- free basis to Member States' national authorities, for developing, implementing and monitoring their policies or programmes in that area. Access shall be limited to non-commercial and non- competitive use and shall be granted upon bilateral agreement defining specific conditions aimed at ensuring that those rights will be used only for the intended purpose and that appropriate confidentiality obligations will be in place. The requesting Member State, Union institution, body, office or agency shall notify all Member States of such requests.
Amendment 1409 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 2
Article 42 – paragraph 2
2. EIC blended finance shall be implemented in accordance with Article 43. The support under the EIC blended finance may be granted until the action can be financed as a blending operation or as a financing and investment operation fully covered by the EU guarantee under InvestEU. By derogation from Article 209 of the Financial Regulation, the conditions laid down in paragraph (2) and, in particular, paragraph (a) and (d), do not apply at the time of the award of EIC blended finance
Amendment 1410 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 3
Article 42 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1420 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1
Article 43 – paragraph 1
1. The beneficiary of the EIC Accelerator shall be a legal entity qualifying as a start-up, an SME or as a mid-cap or as an SME, established in a Member State or associated country. The proposal mayshall be submitted by the beneficiary, or by one or more natural persons or legal entities intending to establish or support that beneficiary.
Amendment 1421 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 2
2. A single award decision shall cover and provide funding for all forms of Union contribution provided under EIC blended financeprovide a grant of at least 70% of the total eligible costs.
Amendment 1422 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. During the execution of that grant, a second award decision may provide funding for the other forms of Union contribution provided under EIC blended finance.
Amendment 1423 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. EIC Accelerator support should be limited to €5 million maximum per operation, considering together the grant plus the financial part.
Amendment 1441 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 a (new)
Article 43 a (new)
Article 43a SME Instrument for incremental innovation 1. A dedicated SME instrument targeted at SME with an innovation potential shall be continued under a single centralised management system and implemented primarily in a bottom-up manner through a continuously open call tailored to the needs of SME, as a continuation of the SME instrument set down in the Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013, focused on incremental innovation.
Amendment 1469 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 3
Article 46 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall also establish a dissemination and exploitation strategy for increasing the availability and diffusion of the Programme’s research and innovation results and knowledge to accelerate exploitation towards market uptake and boost the impact of the Programmethe uptake in the market, the public sector and the civil society and boost the impact of the Programme, ensuring that the results of the research do not end up being a factor for social inequality. Financial resources allocated to the Programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union as well as information, communication, publicity, dissemination and exploitation activities as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3.
Amendment 1495 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Through the following activities, this pillar will, in line with Article 4, support the creation and diffusion of high-quality knowledge skills, technologies and solutions to globsocietal challenges. It will also contribute to the other Programme's specific objectives as described in Article 3.
Amendment 1516 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – introductory part
Annex I – point 2 – introductory part
(2) Pillar II 'GlobSocietal Challenges and industrial competitiveness'
Amendment 1523 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1
Through the following activities, this pillar will, in line with Article 4, strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies, and support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address globsocietal challenges. It will also contribute to the other Programme's specific objectives as described in Article 3.
Amendment 1541 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Health throughout the life course; Environmental and social health determinants; Non-communicable and rare diseases; Infectious diseases; Tools, technologies and digital solutions for health and care; Health care systems; Cancer; Cardiovascular diseases; Precision Medicine
Amendment 1546 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b – introductory part
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b – introductory part
(b) Cluster 'Inclusive and secure society': Strengthening European democratic values, including rule of law and fundamental rights, safeguarding our cultural heritage, and promoting socio- economic transformations that contribute to inclusion and growth, while responding to the challenges arising from persistent security threats, including cybercrime, as well as natural and man-made disasters.
Amendment 1551 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Democracy; Cultural heritage; Social and economic transformations; Disaster-resilient societies; Protection and Security; CybersecurGender equality
Amendment 1559 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(b a) Cluster 'Secure society': Responding to the challenges arising from persistent security threats, including cybercrime, as well as natural and man- made disasters. Areas of intervention: Disaster-resilient societies; Protection and Security; Cybersecurity
Amendment 1596 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point e – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point e – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Environmental observation; Biodiversity and natural capital; Agriculture, forestry and rural areas; Sea and oceans, oceans and Blue Economy; Food systems; Bio- based innovation systems; Circular systems
Amendment 1607 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Pathfinder, supporting future and emerging breakthrough technologies and innovations; Accelerator, bridging the financing gap between late stages of innovation activities and market take-up, to effectively deploy breakthrough market- creating innovation and scale up companies where the market does not provide viable financing, and; additional activities such as prizes and fellowships, and business added-value services.
Amendment 1613 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Amendment 1614 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) Young Innovators and Talent return: developing innovation and research career among young people through the existing incubators, scientific and technological parks. Areas of intervention: creating entrepreneurial fabric with young entrepreneurs/genioses with an innovative idea using the existing incubators and science and technology parks; return of talented young people that have an ambitious project, providing them with an espace in scientific or technological park or incubators to address the specific needs of young people; collaborating with universities and vocational schools and helping to integrate entrepreneurship education and research capabilities into the education systems starting from early stages of schooling, demonstrating the value of research and business incubation to young people; building up capacities and helping young thinkers and innovators with their innovative ideas.
Amendment 1620 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Strengthen sustainable innovation ecosystems across Europe; Fostering the development of entrepreneurial and innovation skills, including design, in a lifelong learning perspective and support the entrepreneurial transformation of EU universities; Bring new solutions to global societal challenges to the market; Synergies and value added within Horizon Europe.
Amendment 1628 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 4 – paragraph 1
Through the following activities, this part will, in line with Article 4, optimise the Programme's delivery for increased impact within a strengthened European Research Area. It will also support the Programme's other specific objectives as described in Article 3. While underpinning the entire Programme, this part will support activities that contributebuild effective and sustained cooperation between science and society, combat fake news, recruit new talent for science and innovation, promote gender equality and pair scientific excellence with excellence in science engagement and with social awareness and responsibility. It will contribute to an increased scientific, technical and media literate society, to a more knowledge-based and innovative and gender-equal Europe, at the front edge of global competition, thereby optimising national strengths and potential across Europe in a well- performing European Research Area (ERA), where knowledge and a highly skilled workforce circulate freely, where the processes and the outcomes of R&I are understood and trusted by informed citizens and benefit society as a whole,shared with society for its benefit and where EU policy, notably R&I policy, is based on high quality scientific evidence.
Amendment 1636 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 4 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 4 – paragraph 2
Areas of intervention: Sharing Excellence; Reforming and enhancing the European R&I system; Citizens in Science.
Amendment 1641 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex II – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Research and innovation action: action primarily consisting of activities aiming to establish new knowledge and/or to explore the feasibility of a new or improved technology, product, process, service or solution. This may include basic and applied research, technology development and integration, design, testing and validation on a small-scale prototype in a laboratory or simulated environment;
Amendment 1653 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 2 – indent 9
Annex II – paragraph 2 – indent 9
– Coordination and support action: action contributing towards the objectives of the Programme, excluding research and innovation activities, such as standardisation, dissemination, awareness- raising and communication, science engagement and science education activities, networking, coordination or support services, policy dialogues and mutual learning exercises and studies;
Amendment 1658 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – introductory part
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) Evidence that the European Partnership is more effective in achieving the related objectives of the Programme, in particular in delivering clear impacts for the EU and its citizens, notably in view of delivering on globsocietal challenges and research and innovation objectives, securing EU competitiveness and contributing to the strengthening of the European Research and Innovation Area and international commitments;
Amendment 1713 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point b
Annex IV – point 6 – point b
(b) research and innovation needs related to digital aspects are identified and established in the Programme's strategic research and innovation plans; this includes research and innovation for High Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, combining digital with other enabling technologies and non-technological innovations; support for the scale-up of companies introducing breakthrough innovations (many of which will combine digital and physical technologies; the integration of digital across all the pillar 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness'; and the support to digital research infrastructures;
Amendment 94 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) It is necessary to establish a European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the 2021-2027 period. That fund should aim to target funding from the Union budget to support the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the Union's maritime policy and the Union's international commitments in the field of ocean governance. Such funding is a key enabler for sustainable fisheries and, the conservation of marine biological resources and habitats, for food security through the supply of seafood products, for the growth of a sustainable blue economy and for healthy, safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans.
Amendment 109 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation should be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the priorities set for 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. This should include consideration of the use of lump sums, flat rates and unit costs, as well as financing not linked to costs as referred to in Article 125(1) of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union].
Amendment 111 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The multiannual financial framework set out in Regulation (EU) xx/xx6 provides that the Union budget must continue to support fisheries and maritime policies. The EMFF budget should amount, in current prices, to EUR 6 140 000 000. EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. EUR 5 311 000 000 to EUR 6 867 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 7 739 000 000 in current prices). EMFF resources should be split between shared, direct and indirect management. A percentage of 86.5% of FMFF budget, corresponding to EUR 5 940 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. EUR 6 694 000 000 in current prices), should be allocated to support under shared management and a percentage of 13.5%, corresponding to EUR 829927 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 1 045 000 000 in current prices), to support under direct and indirect management. In order to ensure stability in particular with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP, the definition of national allocations under shared management for the 2021- 2027 programming period should be based on the EMFF 2014-2020 shares. Specific amounts should be reserved for the outermost regions, control and enforcement and collection and processing of data for fisheries management and scientific purposes, while amounts for permanent cessation and extraordintemporary cessation of fishing activities should be capped. _________________ 6 OJ C […], […], p. […]. OJ C […], […], p. […].
Amendment 129 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Investment in the blue economy should be backed by the best scientific advice available to avoid harmful effects on the environment that endanger long- term sustainability. If no suitable information or expertise for evaluating the impact of investments on the environment exists, it is advisable for both the public and private sectors to take a precautionary approach, as activities with potentially harmful effects may be carried out.
Amendment 133 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The EMFF should be based on four priorities: fostering sustainable fisheries, at economic, social and environmental level, and the conservation of marine biological resources; contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and markets; enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans. Those priorities should be pursued through shared, direct and indirect management.
Amendment 135 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The EMFF should be based on four priorities: fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources; contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets; enablcreating the growth ofright conditions for a sustainable blue economy and fostering a clean marine environment and prosperous coastal communities; strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans. Those priorities should be pursued through shared, direct and indirect management.
Amendment 141 #
2018/0210(COD)
(11) The EMFF beyond 2020 should be based on a simplified architecture without predefining measures and detailed eligibility rules at Union level in an overly prescriptive manner. Instead, broad areas of support should be described under each priority. Member States should thus draw up their programme indicating therein the most appropriate means for achieving the priorities. A variety of measures identified by the Member States in those programmes might be supported under the rules set out in this Regulation and in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], provided they are covered by the areas of supportone or more priorities identified in this Regulation. However, it is necessary to set out a list of ineligible operations so as to avoid detrimental impacts in terms of fisheries conservation, for example a general prohibition of investments enhancing fishing capacity. Moreover, investments and compensations for the fleet should be strictly conditional on their consistency with the conservation objectives of the CFP.
Amendment 148 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The United nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development identified conservation and sustainable use of oceans as one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 14). The Union is fully committed to that goal and its implementation. In that context, it has committed to promote a sustainable blue economy which is consistent with maritime spatial planningan ecosystem-based approach to maritime spatial planning, in particular, having in consideration the sensitivity of species and habitats to human activities at sea, the conservation of biological resources and the achievement of good environmental status, to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, to eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and to refrain from introducing new such subsidies. This outcome should result from the World Trade Organisation fisheries subsidies negotiation. In addition, in the course of World Trade Organisation negotiations at the 2002 World Summit of Sustainable Development and at the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), the Union has committed to eliminate subsidies contributing to fisheries overcapacity and overfishing.
Amendment 151 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The EMFF should also contribute to the other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the United Nations. In particular, this Regulation takes into account the following goals: - SDG 1 – End Poverty: the EMFF will contribute to improving living conditions for the most vulnerable coastal communities, in particular those that depend on a fishing resource threatened by overfishing, global changes or environmental problems. - SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being: the EMFF will contribute to combating the coastal water pollution responsible for endemic diseases, and to guaranteeing good quality food from fisheries and aquaculture. - SDG 7 – Clean Energy: the EMFF will promote the development of renewable marine energy by financing the blue economy jointly with the funds for Horizon Europe, and will ensure that this development is suitable for protecting the marine environment and preserving fishery resources. - SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth: the EMFF will contribute to the development of the blue economy jointly with the ESF, as a factor for economic growth. It will also ensure that this economic growth is a decent source of employment for coastal communities. Furthermore, the EMFF will contribute to improving working conditions for fishers. - SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production: the EMFF will contribute to moving towards the responsible use of natural resources and limiting natural resources and energy wastage. - SDG 13 – Climate Action: the EMFF will provide guidance on its budget for combating climate change.
Amendment 161 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The EMFF should contribute to the achievement of the environmental objectives of the Union, particularly the ones that are included in the CFP. This contribution should be tracked through the application of Union environmental markers and reported regularly in the context of evaluations and annual performance reports.
Amendment 169 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Much has been achieved over the last few years by the CFP in bringing fish stocks back to healthy levels, in increasing the profitability of the Union's fishing industry and in conserving marine ecosystems. However, substantial challenges remain to achieve the socio- economic and environmental objectives of CFP. This requires continued support beyond 2020, notably in sea basins where progress has been slower, particularly in the most isolated ones like outermost regions.
Amendment 175 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Fisheries are vital to the livelihood and cultural heritage of many coastal communities in the Union, in particular where small-scale coastal fishing plays an important role such as outermost regions. With the average age in many fishing communities being over 50, generational renewal and diversification of activities remain a challenge.
Amendment 181 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The EMFF should aim to achieve the environmental, economic, social and employment objectives of the CFP, as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Such support should ensure that fishing activities are environmentally sustainable in the long-term and managed in a way that is consistent with the objectives of achieving economic, social and employment benefits, and of contributing to the availability of healthy food supplies.
Amendment 200 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Fisheries control is of utmost importance for the implementation of the CFP. Therefore, the EMFF should support under shared management the development and implementation of a Union fisheries control system as specified in Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 ('Control Regulation')8 . Certain obligations foreseen by the revision of the Control Regulation justify a specific support from the EMFF, i.e. the compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems in the case of small-scale coastal fishing vessels, the compulsorIn addition, investments by rMemote electronic monitoring systems and the compulsory continuous measurement and recording of propulsive engine power. In addition, investments by Member States in control and inspection assets could also be used for the purpose of maritime surveillance and cooperation on coastguard functions, as well as contribute with fundamental information to knowledge and management of fisheries. _________________ 8 Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).
Amendment 203 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The success of the CFP is dependent on the availability of scientific advice for the management of fisheries, and hence on the availability of data on fisheries. In the light of the challenges and costs to obtain reliable and complete data, it is necessary to support Member States' actions to collect and process data in line with Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004 of the European Parliament and of the Council ('Data Collection Framework Regulation')9 and to contribute to the best available scientific advice. This support should allow synergies with the collection and processing of other types of marine data, including data about recreational fisheries. _________________ 9 Regulation (EU) 2017/1004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 on the establishment of a Union framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the common fisheries policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008 (OJ L 157, 20.06.2017, p. 1).
Amendment 205 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The EMFF should support an effective knowledge-based implementation and governance of the CFP under direct and indirect management through the provision of scientific advice, the development and implementation of a Union fisheries control system, the functioning of Advisory Councils and voluntary contributions to international organisations, as well as better commitment of UE in international ocean governance.
Amendment 211 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Given the challenges to achieve the social, economic and conservation objectives of the CFP, it should be possible for the EMFF to support actions for the management of fisheries and fishing fleets. In this context, support for fleet adaptation remains sometimes necessary with regard to certain fleet segments and sea basins. Such support should be tightly targeted to the conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine biological resources and aimed to achieve balance between the fishing capacity and the available fishing opportunities. Therefore, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the permanent cessation of fishing activities in fleet segments where the fishing capacity is not balanced with the available fishing opportunities. Such support should be a tool of the action plans for the adjustment of fleet segments with identified structural overcapacity, as provided for in Article 22(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, and should be implemented either through the scrapping of the fishing vessel or through its decommissioning and retrofitting for other activities. Where the retrofitting would lead to an increased pressure of recreational fishing on the marine ecosystem, support should only be granted if in line with the CFP and the objectives of the relevant multiannual plans. In order to ensure the consistency of fleet structural adaptation with conservation objectives, support for the permanent cessation of fishing activities should be strictly conditional and linked to the achievement of results. It should therefore be implemented only by financing not linked to costs, as provided for in Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions]. Under that mechanism, Member States should not be reimbursed by the Commission for permanent cessation of fishing activities on the basis of real costs incurred but on the basis of the fulfilment of conditions and of the achievement of results. For this purpose, the Commission should establish in a delegated act such conditions, which should relate to the achievement of the conservation objectives of the CFP.
Amendment 233 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Small-scale coastal fishing is carried out by fishing vessels below 12 metres and not using towed fishing gears. That sector represents nearly 75% of all fishing vessels registered in the Union and nearly half of all employment in the fishery sector. Operators from small-scale coastal fisheries are particularly dependant on healthy fish stocks for their main source of income. The EMFF should therefore give them a preferential treatment through a 100% aid intensity rate, including for operations related to control and enforcement, with the aim of encouraging sustainable fishing practices. In addition, certain areas of support should be reserved for small-scale fishing in fleet segment where the fishing capacity is balanced with the available fishing opportunities, i.e. support for the acquisition of a second- hand vessel, or new vessel construction not intended to increase fishing capacity or effort, and for engine replacement or modernisation. Furthermore, Member States should include in their programme an action plan for small-scale coastal fishing, which should be monitored on the basis of indicators for which milestones and targets should be set.
Amendment 245 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) The outermost regions, as outlined in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank of 24 October 2017 entitled 'A stronger and renewed strategic partnership with the EU's outermost regions'10 , face specific challenges linked to their remoteness, topography and climate as referred to in Article 349 of the Treaty and also have specific assets on which to develop a sustainable blue economy. Therefore, for each outermost region, an action plan for the development of sustainable blue economy sectors, including the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture, should be attached to the programme of the concerned Member States and a financial allocation should be reserved to support the implementation of those action plans. It should also be possible for the EMFF to support a compensation of the additional costs the outermost regions face due to their location and insularity. That support should be capped as a percentage of this overall financial allocation. In addition, a higher aid intensity rate and EMFF financing rate than the one that applies to other operatutermost regions should be applied in the outermost regions. _________________ 10 COM(2017) 623
Amendment 256 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Under shared management, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the protection and restoration of marine and coastal biodiversity and ecosystems. For that purpose, support should be available to compensate the collection by fishers of lost fishing gears and marine litter, in particular plastic, from the sea and for investments in ports to provide adequate reception and storage facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected. Support should also be available for actions to achieve or maintain a good environmental status in the marine environment as set out in Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ('Maritime Strategy Framework Directive')11 , for the implementation of spatial protection measures established pursuant to that Directive and, in accordance with the prioritised action frameworks established pursuant to Council Directive 92/43/EEC ('Habitats Directive')12 , for the management, restoration and monitoring of NATURA 2000 areas as well as for the protection of species under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ('Birds Directive')13 . Under direct management, the EMFF should support the promotion of clean and healthy seas and the implementation of the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy developed in the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 16 January 201614 , in coherence with the objective of achieving or maintaining a good environmental status in the marine environment. _________________ 11 Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19). 12 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.07.1992, p. 7). 13 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, 26.01.2010, p. 7). 14 COM(2018) 28
Amendment 260 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Fisheries and aquaculture contribute to food security and nutrition. However, 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 fishery proteinducts produced in the Union with high quality standards and available for consumers at affordable prices.
Amendment 290 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Job creation in coastal regions relies on a locally driven development of a sustainable blue economy that revives the social fabric of those regions. Ocean industries and services are likely to outperform the growth of the global economy and make an important contribution to employment and growth by 2030. To be sustainable, blue growth depends on innovation and investment in new maritime businesses and, in the bio- economy and in biotechnology, including sustainable tourism models, ocean-based renewable energy, innovative high-end shipbuilding and new port service, which can create jobs and at the same time enhance local development, as well as development of new biology-based marine products. Whilst public investment in the sustainable blue economy should be mainstreamed throughout the Union budget, the EMFF should specifically concentrate on enabling conditions for the development of the sustainable blue economy and on removing bottlenecks to facilitate investment and the development of new markets and technologies or services. Support for the development of the sustainable blue economy should be delivered through shared, direct and indirect management.
Amendment 295 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 a (new)
Recital 35 a (new)
(35a) The goal of a sustainable blue economy is to guarantee sustainable consumption and production, as well as efficient use of resources combined with the protection and preservation of the diversity, productivity, resilience, principal functions and intrinsic values of marine ecosystems. It is based on evaluating the long-term needs of current and future generations. This also means setting the right prices for goods and services.
Amendment 297 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) The development of a sustainable blue economy strongly relies on partnerships between local stakeholders that contribute to the vitality of coastal and inland communities and economies. The EMFF should provide tools to foster such partnerships. For that purpose, support for community-led local development (CLLD) should be available under shared management. That approach should boost economic diversification in a local context through the development of coastal and inland fisheries, aquaculture and a sustainable blue economy. CLLD strategies should ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy, capitalising on and strengthening environmental, cultural, social and human existing resources. Every local partnership should therefore reflect the main focus of its strategy by ensuring a balanced involvement and representation of all relevant stakeholders from the local sustainable blue economy.
Amendment 303 #
2018/0210(COD)
(37) Under shared management, it should be possible for the EMFF to support the sustainable blue economy through the collection, management and use of data to improve the knowledge on the state of the marine environment and of the resources. That support should aim to fulfil requirements under Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC, to support maritime spatial planning and to increase data quality and sharing through the European marine observation and data network.
Amendment 305 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Under direct and indirect management, the EMFF should focus on the enablcreating conditions for a sustainable blue economy that fosters a healthy marine environment through the promotion of an integrated governance and management of the maritime policy, the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research, innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy, the improvement of maritime skills, ocean literacy and sharing of environmental and socio-economic data on the sustainable blue economy, the promotion of a low- carbon and climate resilient sustainable blue economy and the development of project pipelines and innovative financing instruments. Due consideration to the outermost regions' specific situation should be given in relation to the above mentioned fields.
Amendment 310 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) 60% of the oceans are beyond the borders of national jurisdiction. This implies a shared international responsibility. Most problems facing the oceans are transboundary in nature such as overexploitation, climate change, acidification, pollution and decliningreduction of biodiversity, and therefore require a shared response. Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, to which the Union is a Party under Council Decision 98/392/EC16 , many jurisdictional rights, institutions and specific frameworks have been set up to regulate and manage human activity in the oceans. In recent years, a global consensus has emerged that the marine environment and maritime human activities should be managed more effectively to address the increasing pressures on the oceans and seas. _________________ 16 Council Decision 98/392/EC of 23 March 1998 concerning the conclusion by the European Community of the United Nations Convention of 10 December 1982 on the Law of the Sea and the Agreement of 28 July 1994 relating to the implementation of Part XI thereof (OJ L 179, 23.06.1998, p. 1).
Amendment 313 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) As a global actor, the Union is strongly committed to promoting international ocean governance, in accordance with the Joint Communication to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 10 November 2016 entitled 'International Ocean Governance: and agenda for the future of our oceans'17 . The Union's ocean governance policy is a new policy that covers the oceans in an integrated manner. International ocean governance is not only core to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and in particular Sustainable Development Goal 14 ('Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development'), but also to guarantee safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed seas and oceans for future generations. The Union needs to deliver on those international commitments and be a driving force for better international ocean governance at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels, including to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishingIUU fishing and minimise the impact on the marine environment, to improve the international ocean governance framework, to reduce pressures on oceans and seas, to create the conditions for a sustainable blue economy and to strengthen international ocean research and data. _________________ 17 JOIN(2016) 49
Amendment 321 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Under shared management, each Member States should prepare one single programme that should be approved by the Commission. In the context of regionalisation and with a view to encouraging Member States to have a more strategic approach during the preparation of programmes, the Commission should develop an analysis for each sea basin indicating the common strengths and weaknesses with regard to the achievement of the objectives of the CFP. That analysis should guide both the Member States and the Commission in negotiating each programme taking into account regional challenges and needs. When assessing the programmes, the Commission should take into account the environmental and socio- economic challenges of the CFP, the socio- economic performance of the sustainable blue economy, the challenges at sea basin level, the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems, the reduction and collection of marine litter and climate change fight, mitigation and adaptation.
Amendment 326 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46 a (new)
Recital 46 a (new)
(46a) The Commission should also provide adequate tools to inform society about fishing and aquaculture activities and the benefits of diversification of fish and seafood consumption.
Amendment 335 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 2
(2) 'common information sharing environment’ (CISE) means an environment of systems developed to support the exchange of information between authorities involved in maritime surveillance, across sectors and borders, in order to improve their awareness of activities made at sea;
Amendment 337 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 3
(3) ‘coastguard’ means national authorities performing coastguard functions, which encompass maritime safety, maritime security, maritime customs, prevention and suppression of trafficking and smuggling, connected maritime law enforcement, maritime border control, maritime surveillance, protection of the marine environment, search and rescue, accident and disaster response, fisheries control, inspection and other activities related to those functions;
Amendment 339 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 5
(5) 'exploratory fishing' means fishing for stocks that have not been subject to commercial fishing or have not been subject to fishing by a particular gear type or technique in the previous ten years;
Amendment 341 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6
(6) ‘professional fisher’ means any natural person engaging in commercial fishing activities, as recognised by the relevant Member State;
Amendment 342 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 6 a (new)
(6 a) 'recreational fisheries' means non- commercial fishing activities exploiting marine biological resources for recreation, tourism or sport;
Amendment 353 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 13
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 13
(13) 'sea basin strategy' means an integrated framework to address common marine and maritime challenges faced by Member States, and where appropriate third countries, in a specific sea basin or in one or more sub-sea basins, and promote cooperation and coordination in order to achieve economic, social and territorial cohesion; it is developed by the Commission in cooperation with the Member States and third countries concerned, their regions and other stakeholders as appropriate;
Amendment 355 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 14
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 14
(14) ‘small-scale coastal fishing’ means fishing carried out by fishing vessels of an overall length of less than 12 metres and not using towed gear as listed in Article 2(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/200626; _________________ 26 Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 of 21 December 2006 concerning management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea, amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1626/94 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11)., characterised by short fishing trips, selective exploitation of resources, fresh produce, micro-enterprises and family businesses, and a sustainable and enriching contribution to the economic and social fabric and to the cultural identity of localities dependent on fishing. This sector includes shellfish or bivalve mollusc catching activities and trap fishing;
Amendment 364 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15
(15) ‘sustainable blue economy’ means all sectoral and cross-sectoral economic activities throughout the single market related to oceans, seas, coasts and inland waters, covering the Union's outermost regions and landlocked countries, including emerging sectors and non-market goods and services and being, aimed at ensuring environmental, social and economic well- being for present and future generations while maintaining and restoring healthy marine ecosystems and protecting vulnerable natural resources, consistent with Union environmental legislation.
Amendment 371 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 15 a (new)
(15a) ‘environmental incident’ means an accidental phenomenon of natural or human origin resulting in the degradation of the environment.
Amendment 389 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and markets;
Amendment 391 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) Enabling the growth offavourable conditions for a sustainable blue economy andthat fosterings a healthy marine environment and prosperous coastal communities;
Amendment 399 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Support under the EMFF shall also contribute to the achievement of the environmental and climate change fight, mitigation and adaptation objectives of the Union. That contribution shall be tracked in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex IV.
Amendment 403 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the EMFF for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 6 140867 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 7 739 000 000 in current prices).
Amendment 414 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The part of the financial envelope under shared management as specified in Title II shall be EUR 5 31186.5% of the EMFF financial envelope corresponding to EUR 5 940 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 6 694 000 000 in current prices) in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex V.
Amendment 421 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) EUR 102 000 00014 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 128 566 000 in current prices) for the Azores and Madeira;
Amendment 425 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) EUR 82 000 00091 700 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 103 357 000 in current prices) for the Canary Islands;
Amendment 431 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) EUR 131 000 00046 500 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 165 119 000 in current prices) for Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion and Saint- Martin.
Amendment 454 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The part of the financial envelope under direct and indirect management as specified in Title III shall be EUR 82913.5% of the EMFF financial envelope corresponding to EUR 927 000 000 in 2018 constant prices (i.e. 1 045 000 000 in current prices).
Amendment 460 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. In accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions], each Member State shall prepare a single programmenational programme or regional operational programmes to implement the priorities referred to in Article 4.
Amendment 461 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) where appropriate, sea-basin action plans for subnational or regional authorities responsible for fisheries, shellfish and maritime affairs.
Amendment 466 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Member States concerned shall prepare as part of their programme an specific action plan for each of their outermost regions referred to in Article 6(2), which shall set out:
Amendment 468 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a
a) a strategy fordetailing the EMFF's contribution to achieving a good environmental status, the sustainable exploitation of fisheries and, the development ofNatura 2000 network and the sustainableility of blue economy sectors, including the actions needed to achieve sustainable coastal communities;
Amendment 473 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b – point ii
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b – point ii
ii) the compensation for additional costs referred to in Article 21, including the amounts of additional costs calculated by the Member State concerned and the amounts of aid estimated as compensation;
Amendment 486 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – point e
e) the most recent evidence on the socio-economic performanceexpected socio-economic and environmental contribution of the sustainable blue economy programme, and in particular the fishery and aquaculture sector;
Amendment 492 #
2018/0210(COD)
(h) the contribution of the programme to the collection and reduction of marine litter, in accordance with Directive xx/xx of the European Parliament and of the Council [Directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment]27 ; _________________ 27 OJ C […], […], p. […].
Amendment 493 #
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 fight, mitigation and adaptation.
Amendment 500 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) has committed serious infringements under Article 42 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/200828 or Article 90 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 repeatedly or continuously and with persistent infringing behaviour, or under other legislation adopted by the European Parliament and by the Council; _________________ 28 Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999 (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1).
Amendment 505 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) has committed serious infringements under Article 42 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/200828 or Article 90 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 or under other CFP related legislation adopted by the European Parliament and by the Council; _________________ 28 Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999 (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1).
Amendment 510 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The beneficiary, after submitting the application, shall continue to comply with the admissibility conditions referred to in paragraph 1 throughout the period of implementation of the operation and for a period of five years after the final payment to that beneficiary.
Amendment 524 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a Eligible operations In Member States programmes should be identified a variety of operations that may be supported by the EMFF, and this operations should be covered by one or more priorities of this Regulation.
Amendment 533 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the construction and acquisition of fishing vessels or the importation of fishing vessels, unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation;
Amendment 539 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 550 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) direct restocking, except explicitly provided for as a conservation measure by a Union legal act or in the case of experimental restocking or restocking associated with processes to improve the environmental and production conditions of the natural environment;
Amendment 558 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) the construction of new ports, new landing sites or new auction halls;
Amendment 565 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) market intervention mechanisms aiming to temporarily or permanently withdraw fishery or aquaculture products from the market with a view to reducing supply in order to prevent price decline or drive up prices; by extension, storage operations in a logistics chain that would produce the same effects either intentionally or unintentionally;
Amendment 573 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k
Amendment 580 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) the replacement or modernisation of the main or auxiliary engine of the vessel if it results in an increase in power in Kw.
Amendment 598 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall prepare as part of their programme an specific action plan for small-scale coastal fishing which shall set out a strategy for the development of profitable and sustainable small-scale coastal fishing. This strategy shall be structured along the following sections, where applicable:
Amendment 607 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) promotion of skills, knowledge, innovation and capacity building for fishermen;
Amendment 619 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) diversification of activities in the broader sustainable blue economy; , in particular redirecting fishermen to other activities to reduce fishing effort if necessary;
Amendment 620 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) diversification of activities in the broader sustainable blue economy and in the development potential of the area in question;
Amendment 628 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) In order to alleviate the administrative burden on members of the maritime-fishing sector applying for aid, it is appropriate to include in the action plans a single simplified application form for EMFF measures.
Amendment 639 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the replacement or modernisation of a main or ancillary engine, or the modernization of any other component of the propulsion equipment, as well as the alterations and additions necessary for its installation on board.
Amendment 650 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equipped for sea fishing and be between 5 less thand 30 years old.
Amendment 653 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. The vessels referred to in paragraph 1 shall be equipped for sea fishing and be between 5 and 30 years old, when duly justified may apply to newer vessels.
Amendment 656 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the new or modernised engine shall not have more power in kW than the current engine, without prejudice to the provisions of point 3a;
Amendment 662 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the true maximum engine power of the fishing vessel shall have been physically inspectascertained by the Member State to ensure that it does not exceed the engine power stated in the fishing license.
Amendment 665 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In the outermost regions, the power of the new engine or the modernized engine may exceed the current engine's kW in the case of a duly justified need for increased power for reasons of safety at sea and that does not involve an increase in fishing effort
Amendment 676 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days in each of the last threthe calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support;
Amendment 677 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the fishing vessel is registered as active and has carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days, or 25% of time in seasonal fisheries, in each of the last threewo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support;
Amendment 688 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Amendment 697 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – title
Article 18 – title
18 ExtraordinTemporary cessation of fishing activities
Amendment 706 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The EMFF may support a compensation for the extraordintemporary cessation of fishing activities caused by:
Amendment 717 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) natural disasters or environmental incidents, environmental incidents or cessation of fishing activities for public health purposes as a result of contamination of molluscs owing to the proliferation of toxin-producing plankton or the presence of plankton containing biotoxins or owing to microbiological pollution, as formally recognised by the competent authorities of the relevant Member State.
Amendment 719 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) natural disasters or, environmental incidents or accidents at sea occurring during fishing activities, as formally recognised by the competent authorities of the relevant Member State.
Amendment 731 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 960 consecutive days; and
Amendment 734 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the commercial activities of the vessel concerned are stopped during at least 90 consecutive days, or 25% of time in seasonal fisheries; and
Amendment 740 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the economic losses resulting from the cessation amount to more than 310% of the annual turnover of the business concerned, calculated on the basis of the average turnover of that business over the preceding three calendar years.
Amendment 747 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 1290 days in each of the last threthe calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or
Amendment 748 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) owners of fishing vessels which are registered as active and which have carried out fishing activities at sea for at least 120 days, or 30% of time in seasonal fisheries, in each of the last threewo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support; or
Amendment 753 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) fishers who have worked at sea for at least 1290 days in each of the last threthe calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordinary cessation.
Amendment 757 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) fishers who have worked at sea for at least 120 days in each ofduring the last threewo calendar years preceding the year of submission of the application for support on board a Union fishing vessel concerned by the extraordintemporary cessation.
Amendment 779 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for compulsory vessel tracking and electronic reporting systems used for control and inspection purposes, only in the case of small-scale coastal fishing vessels;
Amendment 780 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the purchase and installation on vessels of the necessary components for compulsory remote electronic monitoring systems used for controlling the implementation of the landing obligation referred to in Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013;
Amendment 781 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the purchase and installation on vessels of devices for compulsory continuous measurement and recording of propulsive engine power.
Amendment 784 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – title
Article 20 – title
20 Collection and processing of data for fisheries and aquaculture management and scientific purposes
Amendment 785 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF may support the collection, management and use of data for fisheries and aquaculture management and scientific purposes, including data on recreational fisheries, as provided for in Article 25(1) and (2) and Article 27 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004, on the basis of the national work plans referred to in Article 6 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/1004.
Amendment 812 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) investments in ports to provide adequate reception and storage facilities for lost fishing gears and marine litter collected from the sea;
Amendment 818 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(f a) The construction, installation or modernization of fixed or mobile devices intended to protect and enhance marine fauna and flora, including their scientific preparation and assessment and, in the case of the outermost regions, anchored fish aggregation devices that contribute to sustainable and selective fishing.
Amendment 837 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 3 – title
Title 2 – chapter 3 – title
Priority 2: Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and markets
Amendment 850 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
3. PThe EMFF may support: (a) productive aquaculture investments under this Article may only be supported through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation. ; (b) the promotion of innovation; (c) the promotion of human capital and networking; (d) management, relief and advisory services for aquaculture farms; (e) measures to increase the potential of aquaculture sites; (f) the promotion of new aquaculture businesses practising sustainable aquaculture; (g) the conversion to eco-management and audit schemes and organic aquaculture; (h) the provision of environmental services; (i) compensation for the establishment of public health measures; (j) the promotion of animal health and welfare measures; (k) the safeguarding of aquaculture farmers’ income by establishing an insurance for aquaculture stocks.
Amendment 853 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
3. Productive aquaculture investments under this Article may only be supported through grants and through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.
Amendment 866 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
The EMFF may support actions contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products as provided for in Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 and further specified in Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013. It may also support tangible investments and actions promoting the marketing, the quality and the value added of fishery and aquaculture products.
Amendment 878 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Support under this Article shall only be granted through the financial instruments provideThe EMFF may support investments in the processing of fishery and aquaculture products that: (a) contribute to saving energy or reducing the impact on the environment, including waste treatment; (b) improve safety, hygiene, health and fwor in Article 52 of Regulaking conditions; (c) support the processing of catches of commercial fish that cannot be used for human consumption; (EU) No [Regulation laying down Commod) relate to the processing of by-products resulting from the main Pprovisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulationcessing activities; (e) relate to the processing of organic aquaculture products pursuant to Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007; (f) improve the production, processes, organisation and management systems.
Amendment 880 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Support under this Article shall only be granted through grants and through the financial instruments provided for in Article 52 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] and through InvestEU, in accordance Article 10 of that Regulation.
Amendment 887 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 4 – title
Title 2 – chapter 4 – title
Priority 3: Enabling the growth offavourable conditions for a sustainable blue economy andthat fosterings a healthy marine environment and prosperous coastal communities
Amendment 892 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. The EMFF may support the sustainable development of local economies andfavourable conditions needed for a sustainable blue economy and for the welfare of local communities through the community-led local development set out in Article 25 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions].
Amendment 894 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. For the purpose of EMFF support, the community-led local development strategies referred to in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] shall ensure that local communities better exploit the development potential of fishing zones in general and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy, capitalising on and strengthening environmental, cultural, social and human resources.
Amendment 897 #
2018/0210(COD)
2. For the purpose of EMFF support, the community-led local development strategies referred to in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) No [Regulation laying down Common Provisions] shall ensure that local communities better exploit and benefit from the opportunities offered by the sustainable blue economy, capitalising on and strengthening environmental, cultural, social and human existing resources.
Amendment 920 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. The support for actions referred to in paragraph 1 may also contribute to the development and implementation of a Union fisheries control and inspection system under the conditions set out in Article 19.
Amendment 949 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 3 – chapter 2 – title
Title 3 – chapter 2 – title
Priority 2: Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable fisheries, aquaculture and markets
Amendment 953 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 3 – chapter 3 – title
Title 3 – chapter 3 – title
Priority 3: Enabling the growth ofappropriate conditions for a sustainable blue economy and fostering a healthy marine environment for prosperous coastal communities
Amendment 963 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the promotion of a sustainable, low carbon and climate resilient blue economy that ensures human and environmental well-being;
Amendment 966 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the restoration, protection and maintenance of the diversity, productivity, resilience and intrinsic value of marine systems;
Amendment 967 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the promotion of responsible production and consumption, clean technologies, renewable energy and circular material flows;
Amendment 968 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the enhancement of the transfer and uptake of research, innovation and technology in the sustainable blue economy, including the European marine observation and data network (EMODnet), to ensure that the technology and efficiency gains are not outweighed by growth, that the focus is on sustainable economic activities that meet the needs of current and future generations, and that the necessary tools and capacities for the transition towards a circular economy are developed in line with the European strategy for plastics in a circular economy;
Amendment 971 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the improvement of maritime skills, ocean literacy and sharing of socio- economic and environmental data on the sustainable blue economy;
Amendment 975 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 a (new)
Article 43 a (new)
Article 43a Investment decisions in the blue economy Investment decisions under the sustainable blue economy shall be underpinned by the best available scientific advice so as to avoid harmful effects on the environment that might jeopardise long-term sustainability. Where adequate knowledge or information does not exist, the precautionary approach shall be applied in both the public and private sectors, as actions with potentially harmful effects might be taken.
Amendment 980 #
2018/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the implementation of relevant international agreements, measures and tools to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishingIUU fishing and measures and tool to minimise the impact on the marine environment, in particular incidental catches of seabirds, marine mammals and sea turtles;
Amendment 123 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The Union’s ability to respond to the increasing pressure on water resources could be enhanced by wider reuse of treated waste water, increasing its availability in terms of quality and quantity, limiting extraction from water bodies and groundwater, reducing the impact of discharges on water bodies receiving them and promoting water savings through the multiple use of urban waste water. Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council15 mentions the reuse of water as one of the supplementary measures Member States may choose to apply to achieve the Directive’s objectives of good qualitative and quantitative water status for surface waters and groundwaters. Council Directive 91/271/EEC16 requires that treated waste water be reused whenever appropriate. __________________ 15 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1). 16 Council Directive 91/271/EEC of 21 May 1991 concerning urban waste water treatment (OJ L 135, 30.5.1991, p. 40).
Amendment 128 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on “A Blueprint to Safeguard Europe’s Water Resources”17 pointed to water reuse for irrigation or industrial purposes as an alternative water supply option requiring Union attention. __________________ 17the need to create an instrument to regulate standards at Union level for water reuse, to remove the barriers to a widespread use of such an alternative water supply option that can help to reduce water scarcity and lessen the vulnerability of supply systems. __________________ 17 COM (2012) 673 COM (2012) 673
Amendment 132 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The European Parliament resolution of 9 October2008 on addressing the challenge of water scarcity and droughts in the European Union1a recalls that a demand-side approach should be preferred when managing water resources and takes the view that the Union should adopt a holistic approach when managing water resources, combining measures of demand management, measures to optimise existing resources within the water cycle, and measures to create new resources, and that the approach needs to integrate environmental, social and economic considerations. __________________ 1a 2008/2074(INI) http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getD oc.do?pubRef=-//EP//TEXT+TA+P6-TA- 2008- 0473+0+DOC+XML+V0//EN&language= EN
Amendment 166 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to effectively protect the environment and human health, reclamation plant operators should be primarily responsible for the quality of reclaimed water at the point of compliance, which will be the delivery point of reclaimed water. For the purposes of compliance with the minimum requirements and any additional conditions, set by the competent authority, reclamation plant operators should monitor the quality of reclaimed water. It is therefore appropriate to establish the minimum requirements for monitoring, consisting of the frequencies of the routine monitoring and the timing and performance targets for validation monitoring. Certain requirements for routine monitoring are specified in accordance with Directive 91/271/EEC.
Amendment 188 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to encourage confidence in water reuse, information should be provided to the public. Making available of information on water reuse should allow for increased transparency and traceability and could also be of particular interest to other relevant authorities for whom the specific water reuse has implications. In order to encourage water reuse, Member States should ensure the development of communication strategies that are specific, active and adapted to the different actors, to ensure that they are all aware of the urban water cycle, the need to reuse water and its benefits, thereby promoting stakeholder acceptance and involvement.
Amendment 217 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down minimum requirements for reclaimed water quality and monitoring and the obligation to carry out specified key risk management tasks, for the safe reuse of treated urban waste water in the context of integrated water management.
Amendment 221 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The purpose of this Regulation is to guarantee that reclaimed water is safe for its intended use, thereby ensuring a high level of protection of human and animal health and the environment, addressing water scarcity and the resulting pressure on water resources in a coordinated way throughout the Union, thus also contributing to the transition to a circular economy, ensuring the long-term competitiveness of the Union and the efficient functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 227 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Food business operators may obtain the water quality required to comply with Regulation 852/2004 using at a subsequent stage several water treatments options alone or in combination with other non-treatment options in order to obtain the performance targets for reclaimed water laid down in this Regulation.
Amendment 235 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall apply to reclaimed water destined for a use specified in section 1 of Annex Iquality requirements for agricultural irrigation.
Amendment 243 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. ‘end-user’ means a natural or legal person or a public or private entity who uses reclaimed water; for its intended use.
Amendment 249 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
4a. ‘treated waste water’ means urban waste water that has been treated in compliance with the requirements set out in Directive 91/271/EEC.
Amendment 251 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 b (new)
4b. ‘point of delivery of treated waste water’ means the place where treated waste water according to the quality requirements in Directive 91/271 is delivered for reclamation.
Amendment 255 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
5. ‘reclaimed water’ means urban waste water that has been treated in compliance with the requirements set out in Directive 91/271/EEC and which results from further treatment in a reclamation plant that makes its quality suitable for the use it is intended for;
Amendment 259 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
5a. ‘point of delivery of reclaimed water’ means the place where the reclamation facility operator delivers the reclaimed water to a user, with water quality conditions based on the intended use as outlined in this provision. The point of delivery of the reclaimed water is the point of compliance for the reclamation facility operator.
Amendment 267 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. ‘reclamation plantfacility’ means an urban waste water treatment plant or other plant that further treats urban waste water complying with the requirements set out inpreviously treated according to Directive 91/271/EEC, in order to produce water that is fit for a use specified in section 1 of Annex I to this Regulation;.
Amendment 273 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
7a. ‘place of use’ means the area or facility where the reclaimed water supplied is used.
Amendment 295 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Reclamation plant operators shall ensure that reclaimed water destined for a use specified in section 1 of Annex I, shall, at the outlet of the reclamation plant (point of compliance), comply with the following:
Amendment 319 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the operator of the urban waste water treatment plant(s) supplying a reclamation plant with watertreated waste water according to the quality requirements in Directive 91/271/EEC, if different from the reclamation plant operator;
Amendment 329 #
Amendment 366 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The competent authority shall decide within 36 and 18 months from the receipt of the complete application as referred to in point (a) of Article 6(3) whether to grant the permit. Where the competent authority needs more time due to the complexity of the application, it shall inform the applicant thereof, indicate the expected date of granting the permit and provide reasons for the extension.
Amendment 390 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. If an incident affecting compliance with the permit’s conditions occurs, the reclamation plant operator shall immediately inform the competent authority and the end-user(s) which may be potentially affected, and communicate to the competent authority the information necessary for assessing the impacts of such an incident.
Amendment 402 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall ensure the development of communication strategies that are specific, active and adapted to the different parties, to promote stakeholders acceptance and involvement in water reuse.
Amendment 407 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) set up and publish by … [threfive years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], and update every 6 years thereafter, a data set containing information on the outcome of the compliance check performed in accordance with Article 8(1) and other information to be made available online to the public in accordance with Article 10;
Amendment 413 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Member States shall, by … [threfive years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], notify the Commission of those rules and of those measures and shall notify it of any subsequent amendment affecting them.
Amendment 417 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from ... [onthree years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 443 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – paragraph 3
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – paragraph 3
Validation monitoring shall be performed for the most stringent reclaimed water quality class, Class A, to assess that the performance targets (log10 reduction) are complied with. Validation monitoring entails the monitoring of the indicator microorganisms associated to each group of pathogens (bacteria, virus and protozoa). The indicator microorganisms selected are E. coli for pathogenic bacteria, F-specific coliphages, somatic coliphages or coliphages for pathogenic viruses, and Clostridium perfringens spores or spore- forming sulfate-reducing bacteria for protozoa. Performance targets (log10 reduction) for the validation monitoring for the selected indicator microorganisms are set out in Table 4 and shall be met at the outlet of the reclamation plant (point of compliance), considering the concentrations of the raw waste water effluent entering the urban waste water treatment plant.
Amendment 450 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – paragraph 7
Annex I – part 2 – point 2.1 – point b – paragraph 7
Methods of analysis for monitoring shall be validated and documented by the operator in accordance with EN ISO/IEC- 17025 or other national or international standards which ensure an equivalent quality.
Amendment 463 #
2018/0169(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
i. confirmation of the nature of the hazards, including, where relevant, the dose-response relationship in collaboration with health authorities;
Amendment 2 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that new EU initiatives must be matched with new and adequate financial resources; underlines that especially long-term political priorities of the European Union such as boosting jobs and growth, achieving a future- oriented and competitive European industry and sustainable development, and fighting against climate change through a transition to a low carbon economy need to be supported through sufficient resources and should remain the focus areas of the new Multiannual Financial Framework Programme; thus welcomes the strong support for the fields Single Market, Innovation and Digital and Natural Resources and Environment;
Amendment 9 #
2018/0166R(APP)
2. Calls for a clear methodology for the presentation of figures, preferably on the basis of constant prices;
Amendment 12 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates Parliament’s call for an increased overall budget of at least EUR 120 billion for Horizon Europein constant prices for Horizon Europe in order to be able to react appropriately to societal challenges, to secure Europe’s global competiveness, people’s well-being, scientific and industrial leadership and to help achieving the goals set out in the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement; welcomes the possibility of transferring financial allocations for programmes from one fund to another introduced by the Common Provisions Regulation; believes that appropriate conditions and mechanisms for such transfers should be further elaborated to ensure compatibility with the structural funds and to avoid double auditing; underlines that financial support from Horizon Europe should be made accessible to beneficiaries through a fast, bottom-up and less administrative process;
Amendment 32 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes that at least EUR 9.194 billion are foreseen for the Digital Europe Program in order to tackle important European challenges such as improving high performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and trust, advanced digital skills and the best use of digital society and interoperability; emphasises the importance of close coordination with Horizon Europe, CEF and ESIF;
Amendment 38 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses that the European Space Programmes create considerable benefits for the Union society and economy and that the proposed budget is strictly necessary to achieve this;
Amendment 39 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Emphasises the importance of differentiating between civil and defence spending in all EU programmes; thus underlines that defence related spending shall only take place within the European Defence Fund to strengthen the EU’s defence interoperability, achieve cost savings and promote European cooperation; believes thus that synergies with civil programmes and funding from other programmes should be minimal;
Amendment 40 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Insists on the necessity to adequately finance a programme for EU actions improving the competitiveness of enterprises, with a special emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). An SME-focused programme should complement other EU programmes and should also be built on the solid experience from the predecessor programme (COSME) aiming at enhancing access to markets inside and outside the Union, improving framework conditions for businesses and the competitiveness of enterprises, and promoting entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial culture;
Amendment 43 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that in the energy sector, emphasis should be placed on energy security and, energy efficiency, the enhanced use of renewable energies, sector coupling, smart and modern infrastructure, a functioning singleenergy market; considers it essential to reach theat least a 15 % interconnectivity target by 2030, stresses that the next MFF should focus on ensuring the decarbonisation of the European economy in order to accomplish the goals of the Energy Union and the EU climate goals and to effectively support vulnerable, low-income households at risk of energy poverty to become energy-efficient;
Amendment 50 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets that its call for the creation of an energyjust transition fund for coal- and carbon-intensive regions under the new multiannual financial framework (MFF) was not reflected in the new MFF proposal; reiterates its appeal for additional funds to be provided exclusively to support energy transition in these regions; to create a Just Transition Fund with the aim to support workers and communities adversely affected by this transition; in this respect repeats its calls on the Commission to set up a financing platform at Union level for this initiative; furthermore stresses that under this fund sufficient resources should be ensured for creation of decent and sustainable jobs, together with re- skilling and up-skilling in clean processes and technologies, as well as enhancing social protection schemes, including active labour market policies;
Amendment 59 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for appropriate funding for the agencies under ITRE-remit to ensure their capacity to fulfil their increasing tasks adequately;
Amendment 69 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that the next MFF will need to consider the UK’s departure from the EU and its implications for the EU budget; expresses the wish that EU programmes under ITRE-remit can continue unimpeded; in this respect welcomes the Commission’s proposals regarding the modernisation of existing and implementation of new own resources as well as the elimination of rebates and the increase of the own resources ceiling.
Amendment 47 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Online intermediation services can be crucial for the commercial success of undertakings who use such services to reach consumers. The growing intermediation of transactions through online intermediation services, fuelled by strong data-driven indirect network effects, lead to an increased dependence of such business users, including micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, on those services in order for them to reach consumers. Given that increasing dependence, the providers of those services often have superior bargaining power, which enables them to effectively behave unilaterally in a way that can be unfair and that can be harmful to the legitimate interests of their businesses users and, indirectly, also of consumers in the Union. The growing role played by voice assistants installed in the most widely deployed operating systems, both mobile and desktop, or developed by wide- ranging online platforms, which are increasingly having an impact by orienting user searches towards specific goods and services, should therefore also be included as part of such services.
Amendment 107 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Where a provider of online intermediation services itselfor an online search engine provider offers certain goods or services to consumers through its own online intermediation services, or does so through a business user which it controls, that provider may compete directly with other business users of its online intermediation services which are not controlled by the provider. In such situations, in particular, it is important that the provider of online intermediation services or the provider of online search engines acts in a transparent manner and provides a description of any differentiated treatment, whether through legal, commercial or technical means, that it might give in respect of goods or services it offers itself compared to those offered by business users. To ensure proportionality, this obligation should apply at the level of the overall online intermediation services, rather than at the level of individual goods or services offered through those services.
Amendment 144 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This Regulation shall apply in so far as it does not interfere with specific provisions contained in other Union legislative acts governing fairness and transparency in specific sectors.
Amendment 150 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) they allow business users to offer goods or services to consumers, with a view to facilitating the initiating of web- based direct transactions between those business users and consumers, irrespective of where those transactions are ultimately concluded;
Amendment 152 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘provider of online intermediation services’ means any natural or legal person which provides, or which offers to provide, online intermediation services to business users, by whatever means, whether written or voice services;
Amendment 155 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘online search engine’ means a digital service that allows users to perform searches of, in principle, all websites or websites in a particular language on the basis of a query on any subject in the form of a keyword, phrase or other input, and returnsvia by whatever means, whether written or voice services, and returns information and/or links in which information related to the requested content can be found;
Amendment 162 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) ‘corporate website user’ means any natural or legal person which uses websites or mobile applications to offer goods or services to consumers for purposes relating to its trade, business, craft or profession;
Amendment 177 #
Amendment 205 #
Amendment 209 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Where a provider of online intermediation services decides to suspend, delist or terminate, in whole or in part, the provision of its online intermediation services to a given business user, it shall provideinform the business user concerned, without undue delay, 15 days beforehand, and provide the business user with a statement of reasons for that decision.
Amendment 215 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The provisions set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article shall not apply in the event that the suspension, exclusion or termination derives from a legal obligation imposed on the provider of intermediation services.
Amendment 217 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. A provider of online intermediation services may not take measures or act in a way that makes it difficult or impossible for consumers to access the services offered by a company with a valid contract with the service provider unless: (a) the company concerned is providing services which are against the applicable law; (b) the company concerned has breached the current contract with the provider of online intermediation services.
Amendment 219 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Providers of online intermediation services shall set outand providers of online search engines shall set out clearly and unambiguously in their terms and conditions the main parameters determining ranking and the reasons for the relative importance of those main parameters as opposed to other parameters.
Amendment 228 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Where those main parameters include the possibility to influence ranking against any direct or indirect remuneration paid by business users to the service provider of online intermediation services concerned, that provider of online intermediation services shall also include in its terms and conditions a description of those possibilities and of the effects of such remuneration on ranking.
Amendment 237 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 257 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Providers of online intermediation services and providers of online search engines shall include in their terms and conditions a clear, unequivocal description of any differentiated treatment which they give, or may give, in relation to, on the one hand, goods or services offered to consumers through those online intermediation servicesem by either that provider itself or any business users which that provider controls and, on the other hand, other business users.
Amendment 260 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Providers of online intermediation and online search engines shall be obliged to allow consumers to select which good or service to use as default when the consumer uses the online service for the first time. They must also enable consumers to quickly and easily change their preferences for goods or services used as default. They shall also be obliged to enable customers to refrain from choosing any default option.
Amendment 261 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The description referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover at least, where applicable, any differentiated treatment through specific measures taken by, or the behaviour of, the provider of the online intermediation services or the online search engine relating to any of the following:
Amendment 262 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) access that the provider, the search engine or that the business users which that provider controls, may have to any personal data or other data, or both, which business users or consumers provide for the use of the online intermediation services concerned or which are generated through the provision of those services;
Amendment 263 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) any direct or indirect remuneration charged for the use of the online intermediation services, or online search engine concerned;
Amendment 264 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) access to, or conditions for use of, services that are directly connected or ancillary to the online intermediation services or online search engine services concerned.
Amendment 269 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Providers of online intermediation services or providers of search engines shall include in their terms and conditions a description of the technical and contractual access, or absence thereof, of business users to any personal data or other data, or both, which business users or consumers provide for the use of the online intermediation services or online search engines concerned or which are generated through the provision of those services.
Amendment 273 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Through the description referred to in paragraph 1, providers of online intermediation services or providers of online search engines shall adequately inform business users at least of the following:
Amendment 278 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) whether the provider of online intermediation services or the online search engine provider has access to personal data or other data, or both, which business users or consumers provide for the use of those services or which are generated through the provision of those services, and if so, to which categories of such data and under what conditions;
Amendment 281 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) whether a business user has access to personal data or other data, or both, provided by that business user in connection to his or her use of the online intermediation services or online search engines concerned or generated through the provision of those services to that business user and the consumers of his or her goods or services, and if so, to which categories of such data and under what conditions;
Amendment 285 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) whether, in addition to point (b), a business user has access to personal data or other data, or both, including in aggregated form, provided by or generated through the provision of the online intermediation services or online search engines to all of the business users and consumers thereof, and if so, to which categories of such data and under what conditions.
Amendment 292 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 296 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Providers of online intermediation services or providers of online search engines shall provide for an internal system for handling the complaints of business users.
Amendment 298 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
That internal complaint-handling system shall be easily accessible for business users. It shall allow them to lodge complaints directly with the provider concerned regarding any of the following issues, among others:
Amendment 300 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. As part of their internal complaint- handling system, providers of online intermediation services or providers of online search engines shall:
Amendment 305 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Providers of online intermediation services and providers of search engines shall include in their terms and conditions all relevant information relating to the access to and functioning of their internal complaint-handling system.
Amendment 308 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Providers of online intermediation services and providers of online search engines shall annually establish and make easily available to the public information on the functioning and effectiveness of their internal complaint-handling system. They must also provide detailed information concerning these aspects at the request of the Commission or the relevant national authorities.
Amendment 312 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
That information shall include, among other aspects, the total number of complaints lodged, the subject- matter of the complaints, the time period needed to process the complaints and the decision taken on the complaints.
Amendment 315 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Providers of online intermediation services and providers of online search engines shall identify in their terms and conditions one or more mediators with which they are willing to engage to attempt to reach an agreement with business users on the settlement, out of court, of any disputes between the provider and the business user arising in relation to the provision of the online intermediation services concerned, including complaints that could not be resolved by means of the internal complaint-handling system referred to in Article 9.
Amendment 319 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Providers of online intermediation services and providers of online search engines may only identify mediators providing their mediation services from a location outside the Union where it is ensured that the business users concerned are not effectively deprived of the benefit of any legal safeguards laid down in Union law or the law of the Member States as a consequence of the mediators providing those services from outside the Union.
Amendment 322 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Providers of online intermediation services and providers of online search engines shall engage in good faith in any attempt to reach an agreement through the mediation of any of the mediators which they identified in accordance with paragraph 1, with a view to reaching an agreement on the settlement of the dispute.
Amendment 328 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. Providers of online intermediation services and providers of online search engines shall bear a reasonable proportion of the total costs of mediation in each individual case. A reasonable proportion of those total costs shall be determined, on the basis of a suggestion by the mediator, by taking into account all relevant elements of the case at hand, in particular the relative merits of the claims of the parties to the dispute, the conduct of the parties, as well as the size and financial strength of the parties relative to one another. However, providers of online intermediation services and providers of online search engines shall in any case bear at least half of the total cost.
Amendment 333 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. Any attempt to reach an agreement through mediation on the settlement of a dispute in accordance with this Article shall not affect the rights of the providers of the online intermediation services, of the providers of online search engines and of the business users concerned to initiate judicial proceedings at any time during or after the mediation process.
Amendment 335 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall encourage providers of online intermediation services and providers of online search engines as well as organisations and associations representing them to individually or jointly set up one or more organisations providing mediation services which meet the requirements specified in Article 10(2), for the specific purpose of facilitating the out- of-court settlement of disputes with business users arising in relation to the provision of those services, taking particular account of the cross-border nature of online intermediation services.
Amendment 345 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. The right referred to in paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to the rights of business users and corporate website users to individually take action before competent national courts, in accordance with the rules of the law of the Member State where the action is brought, to address any non-compliance by providers of online intermediation services or online search engines or providers of online search engines with the relevant requirements laid down in this Regulation.
Amendment 347 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall encourage the drawing up of codes of conduct and ensure they are complied with by providers of online intermediation services, by providers of online search engines and by organisations and associations representing them, intended to contribute to the proper application of this Regulation, taking account of the specific features of the various sectors in which online intermediation servicesthe services in question are provided, as well as of the specific characteristics of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
Amendment 352 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. By [date: threewo years after the date of entry into force], and subsequently every threewo years, the Commission shall evaluate this Regulation and report to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee.
Amendment 19 #
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 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) promote consistency and, transparency and clarity in formulating risk management recommendations;
Amendment 20 #
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 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) ensuring the expertise of a Panel responsible for a given assessment matches the competences required for such evaluation, proving understanding of a particular subject matter, and adopting the most appropriate methodology depending on the nature of the different chemical compounds;
Amendment 33 #
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
Article 32 a
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 authorisation. The advice provided by the staffwould facilitate the understanding ofn the Authority shall be without prejudice and non-committal as to the subsequent assessment of applications for authorisation by the Scientific Panelsrequirements of the studies to be conducted and serve to establish guidelines on criteria to apply in the studies where international protocols are missing or not suitable for the specific case.
Amendment 41 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
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, may request the Authority to commission scientific studies with the objective of verifying evidence used in its risk assessment process. The studies commissioncope of the studies requested may havbe as wider scope than the evidence subject to as needed, in order to ensure a proper verification.;
Amendment 46 #
2018/0088(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
Article 38 – paragraph 1 a – introduction
Article 38 – paragraph 1 a – introduction
Amendment 47 #
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 1
Article 39 – paragraph 2 – point 1
(1) the method and other technical and industrial specifications relating to that method, used to manufacture or produce the subject matter of the request for a scientific output, including a scientific opinion, which should offer all the necessary guarantees for the respect of the environment and the public health;
Amendment 25 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The mission of the Joint Undertaking is to establish and maintain in Europe an integrated world-class High Performance Computing and Big Data ecosystem based on European leadership in HPC, Cloud and Big Data technologies
Amendment 39 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The Joint Undertaking should provide European scientists, industry and the public sector with access to world- class supercomputers and associated services, giving them the tools to stay at the forefront of science and industrial competition.
Amendment 40 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 b (new)
Recital 18 b (new)
(18b) In order to build the necessary capacity in the Member States, one High Performance Computing Competence Centre associated with the national supercomputing centre should be established per Member State; the Centres should facilitate and promote access to the HPC ecosystem, from access to the supercomputers, to access to applications and services; they should also provide to HPC users learning and training courses for building HPC skills and should promote awareness raising and training and outreach activities of the benefits of HPC for SMEs in particular and embark on networking activities with stakeholders and other Competence Centres to foster wider innovations enabling further HPC uptake.
Amendment 45 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The use of the pre-exascale and petascale supercomputers should be primarily for public civilian research and innovation purposes, for any user from academia, industry or the public sector. The Joint Undertaking should be allowed to carry out some limited economic activities for private purposes. Access should be granted to users established in the Union or an Associated Country to Horizon 2020. The access rights should be equitable to any user and allocated in a transparent manner. The Governing Board should define the access rights to the Union’s share of access time for each supercomputer.
Amendment 51 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) The Data protection and Privacy Regulation of the European Union should apply for any supercomputer owned fully or in part by the JU, or for any supercomputer making available access time to the JU.
Amendment 52 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 b (new)
Recital 28 b (new)
(28b) The provisions of Horizon 2020 on intellectual property rights, transfer of ownership of IPR, licensing and exploitation should apply, as a minimum, in order to protect the European Union`s economic interests.
Amendment 1 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the favorable trend in budgetary management in recent years has been maintained and that the Court of Auditors has no particular remarks to make on DG MARE’s 2016 activity report;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Court of Auditors, in its future reports, to present a separate error rate for fisheries and maritime affairs to eliminate the distortions that result from including other areas under the same heading; notes that maritime affairs and fisheries are not covered in sufficient detail in the Court’s annual report and that a proper evaluation of financial management in those areas is therefore difficult;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the fact that the overall error rate recorded by the Court in its report is down on that of the previous year and urges the Commission to continue the reductive trend;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Insists on the need for greater financial effort in the area of international fisheries agreements;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2129(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the scientific opinion "Food from the Oceans - How can more food and biomass be obtained from the oceans in the way that does not deprive future generations of their benefits?" presented by the High Level Group of Scientific Advisors to the European Commission in November 2017,
Amendment 8 #
2017/2129(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the conclusions of the scientific opinion "Food from the Oceans", which advises the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals into all Union policies, and apply the same approach in other international areas and to support other regions of the world to find a balance between economic and ecological objectives that involve the production of food and the marine environment;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 6 July 2017on promoting cohesion and development in the outermost regions of the EU implementation of Article 349 of the TFEU1a, _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0316
Amendment 9 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU fishing sector is facing ever-more difficult and complex challenges; whereas the status of resources and the increase in outgoings, particularly variations in the price of fuel, may have a decisive impact on fishermen’s incomes; whereas, in this context, downward variations in fishing quotas mean that local communities face complicated situations owing to the reduction in extractive activities; whereas, in addition, the increase in transport costs, which result of a double impact of the rise of the fuel prices, they face competition from imports of products from third countries;
Amendment 20 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Article 349 of the TFEU recognises the special economic and social situation of the outermost regions (ORs), which is compounded by structural factors (remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate, dependence on a few products, etc.) the permanence and combination of which severely restrain their development and the value chain in fishing sector;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas one way of guaranteeing that fishery products from the ORs are competitive is to ensure that the price of fish from those regions is not inflated as a result of transport costs when it reaches the main destination markets;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas a very low profile is given to the role of women in the fishing sector, although women often provide the backstage work, such as of logistical support or the bureaucracy associated with the activity, but also as fisherwomen and masters in some fishing vessels;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to encourage promotional campaigns for EU small-scale fisheries carried out by the EU, the national governments and the local governments; believes that these promotional activities should also work together with private initiatives to promote local food products, such as the Slowfish initiative;
Amendment 70 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to help the movement of EU small-scale fishers' organisations with the development of a dedicated logo which guarantees: a fresh fish product, excellent quality, controlled health standards, compliance with km 0 requirements (favouring local products over products transported from far away), close to consumers, in-line with traditions, etc;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to include a clause in trade agreements with third countries in relation to EU quality standards and compliance with labour practices in agreement with the International Labour Organization, requiring that imports comply with the same rules as EU fishing products;
Amendment 81 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Highlights that one of the key threats to fisheries products from EU small-scale fishers is cheap imports of fishery and aquaculture products; calls on the Commission and the Member States to closely monitor the compliance of fisheries and aquaculture products imported into the EU with the current safety and quality EU legislation, as well as with the regulation on IUU fishing;
Amendment 83 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to allow appropriate use to be made of regionalisation, with particular attention to the Outermost Regions, and a differentiation of support instruments, and for it to be possible for these to be adapted to different types of producer organisations and their specific needs;
Amendment 85 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers it crucial for support for the transport of fish from the ORs, up until it reaches the international market, to be maintained and preferably increased so as to guarantee fair competition with products from other locations;
Amendment 86 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to look into the possibility of creating, as soon as possible, a financial instrument specifically to provide support for fisheries, on the basis of POSEI for the agricultural sector in the ORs, with the capacity genuinely to enhance their fisheries potential believes that consideration should be given to the possibility of bringing together in this specific instrument, in particular, the provisions of Article 8 (State aid), Article 13(5) (Budgetary resources under shared management), Article 70 (Compensation regime), Article 71 (Calculation of the compensation), Article 72 (Compensation plan) and Article 73 (State aid for implementing compensation plans) of the existing EMFF;
Amendment 88 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Stresses, further, the importance of the sea, of marine resources and of fisheries products in promoting cohesion and development in the ORs and in the implementation of Article 349 of the TFEU urges the Commission, in this context, to respect Article 349 of the TFEU, also in relation to fisheries, by fully reinstating the independent POSEI- Fisheries scheme, which was abolished as part of the reform of the current EMFF;
Amendment 107 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Urges the Member States and regional authorities to help fishing enterprises to access the knowledge, networks and funding required to undertake innovative activities and design new products (‘novel foods’) in particular in the valuation of species already captured and that have small economic value, so as to generate synergies between different parts of the chain and make the sector more resilient;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Believes that the value chain of fisheries products is complex, going from producers through various middlemen to the retailer or restaurant; highlights that fish brokers and fish processors play an important role in the value chain; notes that, on average, the margin in the value chain is that only 10% go to the producers, and the remaining 90% are for the intermediaries; underlines that the shortening of the value chain, notably through the establishment of producer organisations which are key players through their production and marketing plans, is an initial vehicle to improving the income of the small-scale fishers, but also of getting a better product (probably at a better price) to the consumer;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
Citation 22 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 6 July 2017on promoting cohesion and development in the outermost regions of the EU implementation of Article 349 of the TFEU1a _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0316
Amendment 13 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital –A (new)
Recital –A (new)
-A. whereas the socio-economic and labor importance of aquaculture and towards the improvement of the quality of life of the coastal and inland areas of the Union, together with its contribution to the nutritional and food security of Europeans;
Amendment 21 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the shellfish industry in the EU plays an important and valuable role in terms of the economy, employment and social and environmental matters; whereas there are certain factors which adversely affect shellfish production, including environmental and climate- related factors but, above all, animal predators; whereas, as shown by a number of studies, these predation issues are having a significant impact on production;
Amendment 22 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas it is estimated that aquaculture production in the European Union only covers 10% of the domestic demand of fish and that more than a half of the demand for fishery products comes from imports from third countries;
Amendment 26 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas the particular backwardness of the outermost regions in the development of aquaculture;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas starting up or expanding an aquaculture farm in the EU requires obtaining various permits and authorisations and the procedure for obtaining these official documents is slow, complex and uncertainnot harmonized at EU level and, in general, slow, complex and lacking legal certainty and economic previsibility; whereas this situation hinders the development of the sector and discourages business investment;
Amendment 36 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the most complex procedures are those related to environmental requirements (impact studies and surveillance procedures), but, paradoxically, the slowness and complexity of these administrative procedures do not ensure environmental protection, indeed on the contrary sometimes making it difficult to establish socioeconomic and environmentally sustainable aquaculture farms;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas bureaucratic delays, specifically those relating to licensing and planning, represent inaction that inevitably results in economic costs to potential investors and socio-labor for the zones of establishment of the aquaculture farms, with particular incidence on female and youth employment;
Amendment 45 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the lack of and adequate spatial planning, that solves the possible unavailability of locations, in conjunction wi and the competitionnflict with other economic activities, has a considerable effect on the development of EU aquaculture, since the aquaculture sector has little weight compared withmay has a lower compared weight with other ‘powerful’ activities such as tourism, oil and gas extraction, windmills, etc;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the EU environmental legislation is based on directives (the Marine Strategy Directive, the Birds and Habitats Directives, the Water Framework Directive), and it is therefore left to Member States its transposition and to local and regional administrations to apply it at theirthem according to a certain degree of discretion; whereas, consequently, there is no uniform implementation throughout the EU and this leads to legal uncertainty for enterprises and farms and lack of previsibility for investors;
Amendment 57 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas according to the scientific opinion on 'Food from the Oceans', the only way to obtain significantly more food and biomass from the ocean in a short period of time is to harvest organisms at the bottom of the food chain, such as macroalgae and bivalve molluscs;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas bivalve mollusc farming and macroalgae cultivation require a balanced supply of nutritive salts in the environment;
Amendment 65 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas EU products have to comply with a series of stringent environmental, animal health and consumer protection rules and standards covering production operations, feed, welfare, transport, processing and social conditions of employment; whereas the result is excellent quality and sustainable products which may be more expensive and, thus, less competitive than the imported ones, which frequently arrive on the EU market at lower than expected prices thanks to practices which are unsustainable from an environmental and, social and labor point of view, and whose production has been accompanied by poor animal welfare standards;
Amendment 73 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the consumption of fish should be increased, a food containing proteins, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and essential micronutrients that benefit human health, and the excellent quality of EU seafood should constitute a major competitive advantage for EU aquaculture;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
L a. whereas the progressive increasement of the global consumption of fish in parallel with the global growth of the population;
Amendment 81 #
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 and, social standardand labor standards, sometimes, in detriment of human rights;
Amendment 87 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas this not only leads toour deficit in the external trade of aquaculture and the unfair competition that takes place between imported third- country aquaculture products and EU produce, but also affects produce andin detriment of the food quality and consumers’ health;
Amendment 89 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
N a. whereas the opportunities that aquaculture in third states offers to EU investment;
Amendment 92 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas the EU legislation regarding information on aquatic products for the consumer is clear; and that its control corresponds to the authorities of the Member States; and however, the failure actually to provide this essential information for the consumer is generally notorious, in the case of both fishmongers and restaurants; whereas this situation of insufficient implementation undermines the competitiveness of EU aquaculture;
Amendment 95 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas sustainable aquaculture is based on rearing healthy animals, and for this it is essential to have the specific veterinary tools, especially vaccines tothrough a responsible use of vaccines and antibiotics that ensures animal health and welfare and safe and nutritional aquaculture products;
Amendment 103 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
Amendment 114 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U a (new)
Recital U a (new)
U a. whereas the importance of a spatial planning that takes into consideration the conciliation of aquaculture with other uses such as energy, maritime transport, tourism, leisure and conservation, protection and improvement of nature and environment;
Amendment 115 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U b (new)
Recital U b (new)
U b. whereas the potential of freshwater aquaculture for the improvement of food security and the development of rural areas, as well as inland aquaculture with enclosed waters, of integrated multitrophic aquaculture and recirculation systems or aquaponics in urban zones;
Amendment 116 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U c (new)
Recital U c (new)
U c. whereas crustaceans and molluscs and aquatic plants, such as algae, are also an important resource for aquaculture;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital V
Recital V
V. whereas research and innovation have a fundamental role to play in unlocking the potential of sustainable aquaculture; whereas production can be sustainably increased through innovation- led expansion, the regeneration and cleaning of waters, the use of renewable energies and energy and resource efficiency, while reducing environmental impacts and providing environmental services;
Amendment 119 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital V a (new)
Recital V a (new)
V a. whereas the importance of standard protocols at EU level of scientific data that enable the supervision and improvement of management and production practices, as well as their environmental and health impact;
Amendment 153 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need to boost the deveRecognizes the positive effects that sustainable aquaculture can have on the emplopyment of and innovatthe economy of the Union, in EU aquaculture, togeneral, improveing the competitiveness of the sector,quality of life of its coastal and inland areas, and stresses the need to fbooster economic activity and diversification, to its development, diversification and innovation, promoting a greater production of fishes, crustaceans, molluscs and algae from aquaculture, improving their competitiveness and increaseing the sector’sir consumption and contribution to food and nutrition security for EU citizens, and to improve the quality of life in coastal and inland areas;
Amendment 167 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that sustainable growth needs to be based on: business investment previsibility and legal certainty, which can be created through more efficient administrative frameworks, improved governance transparency, clear and homogenous criteria for granting licences across the EU, common disease management procedures and access to appropriate veterinary treatments, effective spatial planning, the availability of guidance documents, exchange of best practices, the support of the Aquaculture Advisory Council, and adequate financial support;
Amendment 176 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises the importance ofpotencial of aquaculture to contribute to food and nutrition security for EU citizens and the need for sustainable and healthy diets, climate-smart and environmentally sustainable food systems, circularity and resource efficiency of food systems, encouraging innovation and the empowerment of communities;
Amendment 178 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates that the development of European aquaculture has to be linked to the basic and vital need of self-sufficient, safe, nutritional and sustainable food production and put higher on the EU global agenda;
Amendment 187 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses the importance of launching coordination instruments, study groups and EU activities, with a view to determining the cases in which mollusc production is significantly jeopardised by the predatory action of gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata), and to seeking sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions;
Amendment 191 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Underlines how important it is that the Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) should provide protection for mollusc production areas, as laid down in the now repealed 'Molluscs Directive';
Amendment 193 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Points out that in an environment in which macroalgae or bivalve molluscs are to be produced, the reduction of nutrient inputs to achieve good environmental status must take into account the natural abatement capacity of the organisms being farmed or cultivated;
Amendment 198 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 – introductory part
Paragraph 10 – introductory part
10. Stresses that the sustainable growth of aquaculture needs to be based on business investment previsibility and legal certainty, which can be created through:
Amendment 206 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 – point c
Paragraph 10 – point c
c) better coordination as regards the shared competences of the EU, the Member States and, where appropriate, regional and local authorities;
Amendment 213 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 – point g
Paragraph 10 – point g
g) close cooperation between the Commission and the competent authorities (national, but also local and regional) in the implementation of EU legislation (mainly sanitary and environmental);
Amendment 217 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 – point i a (new)
Paragraph 10 – point i a (new)
i a) better incardination of the aquaculture and fisheries perspective in the Union's trade agreements;
Amendment 225 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Suggests establishing a simplified or ‘fast-track’ licensing system, whereby the competent administration grants a provisional certificate permitting those operators who meet predefined criteria to commence their activities; points out that these criteria could be based on applicants’ history or on the fact that they have put forward a pioneering aquaculture project in terms of innovation and/or sustainability, or on the establishment of reserved aquaculture easement zones where uses that are incompatible with aquaculture are defined in advance;
Amendment 234 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Stresses that spatial planning does not necessarily have to go through the segregation of activities in certain areas, but rather in the balanced compatibility between them and that can potentially bring benefits to all
Amendment 235 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Urges the Commission and the Member States on the elaboration of spatial planning maps in order to identify possible areas where aquaculture and other activities may coexist;
Amendment 238 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Points out that, in order to ensure a level playing field in the access to marine resources, the socioeconomic and environmental impact studies required for aquaculture should also affect all sectors in concurrence with it, such as, tourism or raw material extractions;
Amendment 240 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Urges the Member States and national authorities to the compliance with the EU legislation on waters and the regeneration and cleaning of contaminated areas;
Amendment 249 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that the EU legislation should be better adapted to aquaculture’s realities, specificities and needs in the framework of the Common Fisheries Policy and in coherence, inter alia, with the Union environmental legislation, in line with the objective of achieving a good environmental status of all marine waters by 2020 and taking into account the importance of female and youth employment in the sector;
Amendment 253 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Urges the Commission to improve the limited contribution of aquaculture production to the domestic demand for fish, estimated on a 10%, and reverse the fact that more than a half of the Union's demand for fish comes from imported products;
Amendment 255 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
Subheading 5
Enhancing competitiveness of EU aquaculture within and outside our borders
Amendment 258 #
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, as well as certain socio-labor standards and respect for human rights;
Amendment 264 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for more and better controls at the bordersorigin and border controls for imported products and, at an internal level, that illegal or "furtive" aquaculture practices that affect the internal development of the sector are combated;
Amendment 271 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Urges to encourage EU investment in aquaculture projects in third countries;
Amendment 273 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission to investigate how best to monitor farming procedures, in respect of environmental, hygiene and social standards, in exporting third countries so that a level playing field can be implemented internationally. At the same time, the results of the monitoring of aquaculture processes in third countries should be decisive for the renewal of export authorizations for products to the EU;
Amendment 277 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Highlights the potential of freshwater aquaculture as well as inland aquaculture with enclosed water, integrated multitrophic aquaculture and recirculation systems and aquaponics in urban areas;
Amendment 278 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24 b. Asks the Commission to assess the effects of brexit in the field of aquaculture;
Amendment 286 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Asks for the creation of a specific label for the recognition of products from EU sustainable aquaculture;
Amendment 293 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses that a real EU common market is required for vaccines, antibiotics and other veterinary products, especially for ‘minor’ species; and that an adequate treatment of the excrements in the fish farms and the fight against the parasites is guaranteed in line with the medicated feed and veterinary medicinal products EU legislation;
Amendment 296 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Urges the Commission to establish the obligation to provide information on the use of vaccines and antibiotics in aquaculture in view of possible risks to human health and the ecosystem;
Amendment 303 #
Amendment 305 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Points out that better promotional campaigns and communication at EU level on the benefits of aquaculture isand fish consumption are needed;
Amendment 311 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Asks the Commission to supervise the control functions that correspond to the authorities of the Member States regarding the information on aquatic products that should be provided to consumers;
Amendment 324 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35 a. Urges for investments in research, studies and pilot projects on aquaculture practices based on the ecosystem, in particular to outermost and with demographic handicaps regions;
Amendment 328 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Asks that, based on the best scientific recommendations, to establish standard protocols at EU level for the collection of data for the monitoring and improvement of aquaculture management and production practices, as well as regarding its social, health, and economic and environmental impact, for both marine and freshwater fish farms;
Amendment 335 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to guarantee appropriate vocational training in the field of aquaculture and encourage the possible retraining of professional fishermen in alternative methods of managing aquatic environments, thus also helping to create jobs for women and young people in rural and coastal areas and in the outermost regions, and, in general, in regions that depend to a great extent on fisheries and aquaculture activities;
Amendment 336 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37 a. Highlights the important role of women in the aquaculture sector and the need to adapt the legislation to this reality, as well as the consideration of those other activities attached to aquaculture itself such as those developed, among others, by fishing nets weavers or packers;
Amendment 355 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
Amendment 369 #
2017/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Reiterates the views it has already expressed in its resolution on the adoption of a European Cormorant Management Plan, and points out that reducing the harm caused by cormorants and other birds of prey to aquaculture farms is a major factor in production costs, and thus for their survival and competitiveness; calls on the Member States to apply the current exceptions in the case of herons and cormorants and to the Commission to review the state of conservation of the otter;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, according to the Commission’s Ecodesign Working Plan 2016-2019, the ecodesign and energy labelling framework will deliver 175 Mtoe per year of primary energy savings by 2020; those savings will result in lowering the energy bills of each household by €490 per year, while delivering €55 billion yearly extra income for industry, wholesale and retail sectors and creating 800.000 possible new direct jobs in those sectors; it will also help reach our energy and climate goals by reducing the energy import needs by 1.3 billion barrels of oil, eliminating 320 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas measures should cover the whole lifecycle of products in order to improve resource efficiency in the Union; given that more than 80% of the environmental impact of a product is determined at the design stage, circular economy aspects, durability, reparability, re-use and recycling need to be taken into account from the start;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas, aside from making our products more sustainable and resource efficient, we need to drastically dematerialise our society, strengthening the principles of the sharing economy and the service economy;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas the transition to a sustainable and circular economy will present many opportunities but also social challenges; nobody should be left behind, and Member States should pay special attention to low-income households at risk of energy poverty when they present programmes to encourage the uptake of the most resource-efficient products;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Acknowledges that the technology of ICT products is fast-evolving, which may result in legislation on those products already being outdated when it comes into force; urges therefore the Commission to speed up the ecodesign regulatory processes for those products and look into alternatives, which can be complementary to ecodesign measures, in order to monitor resource efficiency when products are in use, for instance by using big data techniques; 1a __________________ 1a Some ICT products, such as mobile phones, are so fast-moving and their technologies change so quickly, that ecodesign legislation, which can take up to 4 to 5 years to be established, is already outdated when it comes into force. Therefore, an accelerated process is required. Moreover, the resource use of some ICT products varies according to who uses them and how, or which applications are run on them. It might be useful to measure resource efficiency when the products are in use, for instance by using big data techniques to gather information from different users at different points in time (while of course respecting privacy aspects).
Amendment 27 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Regrets that little progress has been made in including circular economy aspects in the review of existing product- specific measures and new product groups; despite the promising specific attention given to circular economy aspects in the Ecodesign Working Plan 2016-2019, the Commission’s circular economy package and the importance of this topic, the work on this matter has been disappointing; urges therefore the Commission to speed up actions to ensure that the Ecodesign Directive makes a significant contribution to the circular economy;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that, aside from ensuring recyclability, the actual use of recycled materials should also be promoted; on the one hand, recyclability and easy dismantling of products needs to be incorporated in the design phase so that end of life products may be converted into high quality secondary raw materials, and on the other hand, the actual reuse of these secondary raw materials in new products needs to be promoted and endorsed, for example by setting a compulsory minimal usage of recycled materials for new products;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses that, in order to ensure the use of recycled/secondary materials, the availability of high quality secondary materials and a well-organised market for those materials is imperative and should be put in place;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. StressesInsists on the need to optimise and safeguard the decision-making process; emphasises that ecodesign measures should be adopted individually and within the deadlines; calls on the Commission to justify delays and to set asidethe market surveillance of products placed on the market through a minimum 5% of the products placed on the market being tested, better cooperation between the Commission and the Member States and among the Member States, market surveillance at pan-European level by the Commission or an independent agency, oversight of the national market surveillance authorities and the result of their work being made publicly available; stresses that test protocols should be closer to real-life conditions;1a __________________ 1a Market surveillance practices need to be ameliorated. On the onecessary resources for implementation; believ hand, more harmonisation and cooperation between the national market surveillance authorities, in addition, that voluntary agreements should no longer be given priority;s needed, and, on the other hand, coordination and market surveillance at pan-European level needs to be organised. If this latter task is carried out by the Commission, sufficient resources need to be assigned for that purpose.
Amendment 48 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights the Commission’s estimates that 10-25% of products on the market do not comply with ecodesign and energy labelling requirements which amounts to around 10% of the envisaged savings being lost; urges for compliance to be better monitored and penalised in case of breach of the legislation;
Amendment 49 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses that, when tests are being performed, the measurement and calculation methods, as well as the testing environment, should reflect real-life conditions; products shall be tested under conditions and environment that simulate as close as possible those of the average consumer; test methods of both suppliers and market surveillance authorities should be established and executed in such a way that intentional or unintentional manipulation or amelioration of the test results is detected and eliminated, and allowed deviations between tested and declared results should be limited to the statistical margin of error of the measurement equipment;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the European institutions and national governments to set the right example by requiring the highest resource efficiency standards in their public procurement procedures;
Amendment 57 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Acknowledges that products are becoming ever more complex and are often part of a system instead of standing on their own, whereas the amount of resources they use depends on the other products or modules in the system or on how the systems function as a whole; urges therefore the Commission to look at ways to translate ecodesign measurements into this system approach, such as using a Points System 1a; __________________ 1a Modern heating or lighting solutions in buildings are no longer single stoves or light bulbs but complex structures of interacting elements, in order to determine and evaluate the resource parameters and ecodesign requirements; one needs to look at the system as a whole and not only at the different elements separately.
Amendment 59 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Stresses the need to develop a multi-criteria assessment method which is capable of incorporating and documenting multiple energy-resource and materials-related ecodesign requirements for a product or system, and which is also able to attribute an average score; such a methodology should be based on an approach that does not hinder innovation and continues to allow manufacturers to offer consumers a broad range of high quality products in any particular category; the Points System or another type of multi-criteria tool could provide the basis for developing such a robust methodology 1a; __________________ 1a As we are broadening the scope of requirements (energy use, durability, recyclability, recycled content, modularity, etc.), it becomes more difficult to compare and score products. A product may score very well on recycled content but very badly on energy use (or the other way round). It might be useful to score each parameter separately and then combine the separate scores to give a global average score in order to, on the one hand, see how a product scores on each of the different requirements, and, on the other hand, ensure a minimum level of quality in terms of energy, materials and resource use. Finally, it must be possible to compare products or systems to others in the same product group.
Amendment 61 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Stresses the importance of attributing responsibility to the producers and expanding guarantee periods and conditions, obliging manufacturers/sellers to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of a product, boosting reparability, upgradability, modularity and recyclability and ensuring that raw materials and waste management remain within the European Union;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. Urges the Commission to look into the concept of product passports, attaching RFID tags or dynamic QR codes to products containing information on materials used, reparability, modularity, and other elements which are useful in case of change of ownership or at the product’s end of life;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU’s energy policy and financing instruments should be designed to take full advantage of accelerating technical developments and should primarily focus on a gradual transition to a clean high- efficiency, low-emission systems and avoid setting technology- specific benchmarks that distort market mechanisms;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Communication setting the framework for accelerating the EU’s clean energy innovation; calls for an innovation regulatory and financing framework that is coherent with the EU energy and climate targets and that creates the conditions to achieve the ambition and priorities set in the legislative framework of the ‘Clean Energy for All Europeans package';
Amendment 40 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that the successful deployment of energy innovation is a multidimensional challenge that encompasses supply chain, value chain, human capital, regulation, innovation and industrial policy issues; stresses that this challenge requires the engagement of citizens – consumers and prosumers – as well as a wide ecosystem of stakeholders, including academia, research and technology organisations (RTOs), start- ups, energy and construction companies, mobility providers, service suppliers, equipment manufacturers, IT and telecoms companies, financial institutions, public authorities at all levelEU and national authorities, including regional and local authorities, NGOs, educators and opinion leaders;
Amendment 49 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that a cost-effective energy transition towards environmentally friendly, consumer-oriented and more digitalised, decentralised systems requires research and the deployment of innovation in all energy system sectors, including non-technology specific, with a priority for efficiency and renewable energies and systemic solutions; recognises that this transition is fostering new organisational models, particularly in energy generation, transmission, distribution and storage, business and needs management, as well as service provision; underlines the role that large-scale pilot projects can play in deploying systemic energy innovation;
Amendment 51 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that energy efficiency should be a cross-cutting horizontal priority in the Research and innovation policy of the EU applying to all sectors and not limited to energy -related projects, promoting systematically and incentivising the production of more efficient less energy-consuming processes, services and goods;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that research and innovation in energy crucially depends on stable market and predictability and certainty of the regulatory framework, which require long-term policy vision, sustained targeted incentives and patient equity capital in order to attain the necessary critical mass for market deployment; welcomes the focus on key technologies, as confirmed in the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) and Commission communication; stresses, however, the need for greater prioritisation of cross- cutting, systemic innovation in energy, as innovation is not only technology-driven;
Amendment 67 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission and the Member States to put in place mechanisms for coordinating EU and national research and energy innovation programmes and associated business models in order to foster synergies and avoid duplication, to ensure the most effective use of existing resources and infrastructure in all Member States, and to maximise the market uptake of new technologies and innovations across all EU regions; believes that including relevant information in national energy and climate plans could be conducive to that aim, best practices and information exchange should be promoted;
Amendment 78 #
2017/2084(INI)
6a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop national capacity building initiatives for innovation in energy sector business models and financial support schemes;
Amendment 86 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to carry out an evaluation of the performance of its energy-related financial instruments and funds and to provide a ‘fast track’ response to improve the instruments if specific gridlocks, incoherencies or ameliorations are identified and adapt to the new energy EU targets;
Amendment 96 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point b a (new)
Paragraph 9 – point b a (new)
(ba) incentivise public authorities at all levels to develop capital raising plans and incentivise clean energy innovation in order to foster investor trust and trigger the mobilisation of private capital;
Amendment 99 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point d
Paragraph 9 – point d
(d) examine ways of drawing up innovation-friendly, streamlined and flexible rules for participation in FP9 and ESIF regulations, with the aim of better aligning them and avoid wasting resources of applicants and promote innovation excellence across all Europe;
Amendment 101 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 9 – point d a (new)
(da) establish a mechanism with the aim to support a transnational energy start-up ecosystem, including an European incubator system in order to ensure that market introduction of energy innovation and business models overcome the “valley of death” in the innovation cycle;
Amendment 102 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point d b (new)
Paragraph 9 – point d b (new)
(db) increase synergies with Horizon 2020 and other funding initiatives to strengthen the research and innovation capacity building for low performing regions in the EU;
Amendment 104 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 9 – point f a (new)
(fa) identify ways of introducing into EU public procurement legislation incentives to promote innovative energy solutions in the public sector;
Amendment 115 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates Parliament’s call for an increased overall budget of EUR 120 billion for FP9 and urges the Commission to increase by at least 50 % the proportion of clean energy-related financing under FP9 from the corresponding H2020 level, so as to ensure sufficient funding to support effective implementation of the Energy Union; calls in particular to reinforce the financial resources under FP9 to stimulate breakthrough, market creating-innovation initiatives, notably for SMEs;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Reiterates the need to improve the quality of investments financed by EFSI and to particularly focus on incentives for better geographical allocation taking into account the current imbalance in the geographical coverage of EFSI and the specific needs of less developed and transitional regions; recognises the need of a cooperation with national promotional investment banks, investment platforms and eligible financial intermediaries through a possible delegation of the use of the EU guarantee to them; calls to substantially reinforce the role and the capacity of the European Investment Advisory Hub, notably through a local presence and a proactive role in the preparation of projects;
Amendment 119 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Believes that FP9 should support initiatives such as "100% renewable cities" involving cities and local administration aiming to substantially increase additional renewable energy capacity for electricity, mobility, heating and cooling in cities through innovation projects. Those initiatives could include smart grids, energy system management, activities to enable sector coupling and ensure electric vehicles etc.;
Amendment 122 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises the role of the SET- Plan, the Knowledge Innovation Community (KIC) InnoEnergy and the relevant Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs) in driving energy innovation; stresses the need to better connect these various frameworks together with, inter alia, the InnovFin initiative, the EFSI and the proposed Pan-European Venture Capital Fund(s)-of-Funds programme (VC FoF) as part of a coordinated, focused investment strategy in clean energy innovation that would help early-stage projects and start- ups and SMEs effectively overcome the ‘valley of death’ and reach the market maturity levels needed for global expansion; considers that effective incentives for investment in energy innovation, by means of national investment funds and pension funds, could play a crucial role in mobilising the necessary equity capital;
Amendment 148 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to conduct a thorough examination of the patents registration procedures and requests the removal of unnecessary administrative burdens, which slow down the process of market penetration of innovative products and affect the EU’s role as a leader in the clean energy transition;
Amendment 153 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that accelerating clean energy innovation requires Europeans to undergo a change in their mindset that would transcend simple awareness of energy issues and move towards a deeper understanding of the behavioural changes and, new consumption and production patterns needed to meet the pressing challenges of sustainable growth, so as to reap the advantages of the digital revolution and innovation in all fields and succeed in energy transition; notes that innovation can enable citizens to play a more active role in the energy generation, minimising energy feed-in to the grid as well contributing to more efficient use of energy by reducing energy consumption needed for heating and cooling;
Amendment 165 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recognises the need for systemic education and engagement schemes designed to enable society to fully engage in the transformation of the energy system and enable Europeans of all ages to gradually progress from awareness and understanding to active involvement and taking a guidingmore empowered role; calls on the Commission, the Member States, local authorities and the private sector to promote conscious consumer choices and energy-related citizens’ engagement through, inter alia, EU-supported awareness campaigns, comprehensive information on energy bills and price comparison tools, the promotion of cooperative sharing schemes, participatory budgets for energy-related investments, tax and investment incentives, as well as by steering technological solutions and innovations;
Amendment 167 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that innovation in clean energy will contribute to providing affordable energy supply to European consumers by helping them to enjoy lower energy tariffs, more control over their energy consumption and production and less energy-consuming products and services. Calls on the European Commission to identify the best innovative practices among Member States and other authorities that contribute to putting end to energy poverty;
Amendment 169 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Believes in the potential of innovation in clean energies and energy efficiency in creating new and better jobs. Considers that in order to manage a successful transition to a sustainable decarbonised economy, there is a need to ensure that labour markets can respond adequately to new demands of innovative clean energy systems. Call on the Commission to pay more attention in its R&D initiatives to the link between innovation in energy systems and new professional profiles, education needs, new jobs and training requirements;
Amendment 171 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges the Commission and the Member States to assist EU regionnational authorities including regional and local authorities in taking coordinated steps to incentivise energy innovation at local and trans- regional level with the aim of developing coherent strategies; calls on the Commission to assist accelerating the empowerment of local and regional authorities, to expedite the deployment of clean energy-related innovation, such as e-mobility and smart grids, but also depending on their level of maturity when it comes to the penetration of renewables in their energy system, and the challenges they are facing when attempting to push the energy transition further, such as citizens’ engagement; encourages the exchange of best practices, pooling of investments and better assessment of the bankability of projects and development of financing strategies, such as business cases, use of public procurement and loans;
Amendment 175 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Believes that the transport sector holds enormous potential and should play a vital role in the transition and encourages the Commission to support existing funding for electric vehicles infrastructure deployment; calls on the Commission to continue support and develop further initiatives such as the Europe-wide electromobility initiative and the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 177 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Encourages the Commission to recognise the benefits of hydrogen mobility, as well as the sectorial coupling between the transport and the electricity sector and to create incentives for new business models in this direction, such as smart charging and vehicle to grid triggers, which would allow the owners of electric vehicles to sell flexibility to the power system; calls on the Commission to ensure financing of innovation aiming at development of hydrogen storage solution, advanced long-term storage solutions for electric vehicles, development of hydrogen charging infrastructure, as well as infrastructure and plug-in solutions, including charging infrastructure for electric vehicles; Encourages Member States and local authorities to take further initiatives such as fiscal incentives on market penetration of electric and hydrogen vehicles, on tax reductions and exemptions for the owners of electric and hydrogen vehicles, as well as divers initiatives in relation to the promotion of electric vehicles use such as price reductions, bonus payments and premiums for the buyers of electric vehicles, and creation of free parking spaces for electric vehicles;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
– having regard to the E-commerce Directive 2000/31/EC
Amendment 2 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
– having regard to the Communication of the Commission on tackling illegal content online (COM(2017)555)
Amendment 4 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the increased speed and convenience of digital tools empower companies and expand their reach; stresses that the EU must develop strategies to harness the benefits of digital technology for its citizens, businesses and consumers, combat the digital divide between territories and generations, ensure fair market access and protect the fundamental rights of citizens;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that technology and the internet facilitate an inclusive economy, allowing even the smallest businesses in the most remote regions to trade globally directly and in this respect calls on the European Commission to pursue 21st century trade agreements that recognize the fundamental advancement of technology and the internet.
Amendment 11 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Takes note of the ongoing negotiations of the legislative files on the Digital Market and calls on the European Commission to ensure the coherence between the new EU Digital Single Market and its external policies so as to achieve an integrated approach in trade negotiations. Highlights that Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) should not be the exclusive cooperation mechanism to facilitate digital trade.
Amendment 15 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the deployment of infrastructure adequate in coverage, quality and security and access to an open and neutral net is crucial for digitising European industry and increasing e- governance;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the need of simplification and alignment of rules through a technologically progressive and transparent model of e-governance of administrative procedures. Calls on the Member States to advance rapidly their e- governance polices, legislation and practice.
Amendment 21 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Digital connectivity enhances the volume of trade, but a prerequisite for the online merchants is an efficient delivery system, underlines in this respect that the EU supports harmonised labels, that can lead to better and more efficient cross- border tracking services. Welcomes the open IT standards developed within CEN and suggests that the European Commission promotes such effective tools with international trade partners to reduce the costs of cross-border delivery and benefit ultimately end-users and consumers.
Amendment 26 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines, that while EU trade agreements have to increasingly tackle "behind the border barriers" beyond tariffs they must preserve the primary function of regulations to pursue the public interest and be limited to facilitating trade and investment through the identification of unnecessary technical barriers to trade, duplicated or redundant administrative burdens, which disproportionately affect SMEs, while not compromising the technical procedures and standards on health, safety, consumer, labour, social and environmental protection and cultural diversity; recalls that corresponding mechanisms must be based on enhanced information exchange and improved adoption of international technical standards, and lead to increased convergence, whilst under no circumstances undermining or delaying the democratically legitimised decision- making procedures of any trading partner
Amendment 31 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the major societal impact of digital trade on employment, working conditions, workers’ rights, education and skills; insists that trade agreements keep competition fairhe new generation of trade agreements must guarantee fair competition that will prevent further relocation and dowill not lower European standards, paying particular attention to protection for social and labour rights;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that trade agreements should encourage the use of advanced technologies, the interoperability of systems and predictable contractual relations, as well as guaranteeing the highest standards of consumer protection and cybersecurity;
Amendment 42 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that trade agreements should encourage the use of advanced technologies, the interoperability of systems and predictable contractual relations; calls to increase cooperation between regulators
Amendment 43 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need of digitalisation of customs information and management via on-line registration and operation of information, in respect of international standards, e-certification and on-line payment of customs duties, to scale down on trade costs, facilitate clearance at the border and cooperation in fraud detection. Calls the European Commission to encourage and request from our trade partners the digitalisation of customs procedures together with compatibility of customs systems in parallel with the reduction of tariffs.
Amendment 48 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of the compatibility of secure digital payment systems and clear and fair rules on taxation and duties;
Amendment 51 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights that the digital economy should be regarded as part of a EU taxation agenda and calls on the European Commission to ensure that multinationals in the digital sphere are subject to a fair, efficient and growth- friendly corporate tax system and are taxable in the countries where economic activity takes place and income is generated
Amendment 58 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Considers that data flows are indispensable to trade in services and the digital economy but should never compromise the EU’s acquis on data protection and the right to privacy. Recalls that data and the right to privacy are not a trade barrier but a fundamental right
Amendment 59 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Reiterates that forced data localisation can be a protectionist tool and as such can translate into a trade barrier, which favours large incumbents, puts SMEs in disadvantaged position and distorts competition and is to the detriment of consumers, calls for the inclusion of a provision for free flow of non-personal data in trade agreements and encourages practises such as cloud storage, facilitating an easier accessibility to the involved parties without major barriers
Amendment 60 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Stresses that globally telecommunications companies are not only providers of their own products and services but also enablers for other sectors, by providing the essential connectivity infrastructure for functioning and growing in the digital economy especially with a view innovative to business models and in this respect urges the EC to continue incorporating provisions in trade agreements with similar levels of access as is available in the EU. Considers that trade partners with pro-competitive telecoms networks will increase trading opportunities to the EU and will also contribute to the digital divide of less development countries with low levels of access to the internet
Amendment 61 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Further calls on the Commission to promote rule-based competition in the telecommunication sector, guaranteeing the independence of regulators and ensuring a fair and non-discriminatory access to telecom networks by European undertakings that will increase choice for consumers. Strongly supports the principle of non-discriminatory access to internet and encourages the European Commission to actively promote this principle at a multilateral level and on FTAs.
Amendment 62 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Highlights that globally digital trade in goods is confronted with the problem of counterfeiting and urges the EC to promote initiatives such as an open system IT-trust mark to boost the trust of consumers in the e-merchants and ensure a level playing field. Encourages the use of instruments such as the Memorandum of Understanding on the online sale of counterfeit goods.
Amendment 2 #
2017/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the importance ofWelcomes the Joint Communication entitled ‘"International ocean governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans’ (SWD(2016)0352), but stresses its generic terms, suitable only for describing general guidelines; regrets the lack of attention to the mor"(JOIN (2016) 49 final); recognising the cross-cutting nature of the subject, calls on the Commission and the Member States to further develop the concrete actions needed to accomplish the stated goals at international level;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the importance of conserving at least 10% of the Coastal and Marine Areas in accordance with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14.5 and the Convention on Biological Diversity; Notes that Marine Protected Areas have ecological and socioeconomic benefits and represent an important tool for the management of fishing activities; recalls in particular the Ecological and Biological Significant Areas (EBSA) and the need to preserve those important areas for the support of healthy functioning oceans and the many services they provide;
Amendment 18 #
2017/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Recalls that the Marine Strategy Framework Directive aims to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) and, in particular, notes that the properties and quantities of marine litter shall not cause harm to the coastal and marine environment (Descriptor 10); recalls that plastics and microplastics are harmful to fisheries, accounts for around 80% of marine litter and that the EU will launch in 2017 a Strategy on Plastics, in line with Agenda 2030 and circular economy; calls on the Commission, Member States and third countries to strengthen the international framework, for example through the implementation of the G7 Action Plan to Combat Marine Litter;
Amendment 20 #
2017/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses the importance of early response to invasive species considering the increased impact and risk they constitute for fisheries and ocean productivity, biodiversity and the role they play in disrupting natural ecosystems; calls on Member States to strengthen their cooperation between each other and with third countries, including through synchronised and cooperative actions, exchange of information, data and best practices;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that support measures for the temporary cessation of fishing activities should be maintained in certain cases; notes, furthermore, that they should be targeted at those fleets that have to cease their activity owing to an external cause such as the closure of a fishery; calls, moreover, for support measures for the permanent cessation of fishing activities to be maintained under the same conditions that currently apply with, where necessary, an economic audit of the repercussions of the dismantling of vessels on the fleet’s equilibrium and on the real fishing capacity.
Amendment 14 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Proposes that financing be enhanced by means of other financial instruments in addition to non-repayable aid; proposes, moreover, access to a loan scheme allowing greater financing possibilities for the sector so as to enhance the economic development of enterprises and to continue working to mitigate the environmental impact of the extractive activities.
Amendment 58 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights the need for supporting measures to facilitate social dialogue and to use the EMFF to help train skilled professionals for the maritime and fisheries sector; stresses the importance of modernising the maritime and fisheries sector and notes the role that innovation plays in this; calls, thus, for investment in technological development and innovation to be enhanced; calls for enterprises in other sectors that develop proposals for the fisheries sector to be given access to the funds and for greater financing possibilities to encourage improvements in the economic and environmental performance of the sector;
Amendment 68 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the importance of maintaining at least the same level of financing for the European Fisheries Control Agency and of strengthening its role in the future in order to be able to attain the objectives set in the CFP.
Amendment 4 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls for maintaining the EU support to sports policy, the sports chapter of the Erasmus+ programme and the financing of Special Events, such as the Special Olympics in 2017;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the emergence of the collaborative economy in transport, accommodation and tourism services, acknowledginges that, with an appropriate regulatory framework in place, it has the collaborative economy has the potential to provide more varied and affordable services to customers and to boost new forms of cooperative exchanges between citizens in the EU, to enhance economic growth, social welfare and environmental protection and to boost new forms of cooperative exchanges between citizens by opening new work opportunities and new models of business; stresses however that appropriate regulatory frameworks need to be put in place, to cover employment, health and safety, disability rights and competition issues that arise from the new models;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Urges the Commission to come up with appropriate measures to tackle the challenges that arise when European consumers are using online platforms headquartered outside the EU, in non- European cultural and regulatory contexts, particularly with regard to data protection, health and safety, taxation and employment laws;
Amendment 26 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that ICTs allow innovative ideas within the collaborative economies to evolve quickly and efficiently, while connecting and empowering participants, reducing the need for intermediation, making remote areas more accessible, decreasing direct costs and overheads, channelling rich information flows and reinforcing trust between peers;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that, for a platform to be considered collaborative, it is vital that exchanges of goods and services take place primarily between equal partners; warns in this regard against the proliferation on the ‘collaborative economy’ ticket of platforms acting as actual service providers rather than just intermediaries;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Endorses the findings of the EESC opinion on the ‘Sharing economy and self-regulation’ regarding the need for new collaborative platform business models to comply with applicable EU and national law, especially with regard to workers’ rights, appropriate taxation, data protection and privacy, social rights, fair competition, the prevention of monopolies and anti-competitive practices, accountability of platforms regarding transactions between partners, ensuring the legality thereof, and, above all, protection of the rights of all stakeholders in the sharing economy, including ‘prosumers’, by adapting all existing EU consumer rights provisions accordingly;
Amendment 40 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the sharing of underused assets releases a wealth of positive environmental and other externalities, thus making industries and services more resource-efficient, lowers the up-front costs of market entry and creates opportunities; warns nonetheless of a tendency for online platforms to generate monopoly markets and urges the Commission and the Member States accordingly to be vigilant in order to avert the harmful effects of these anticompetitive practices;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that, in the context of the collaborative economy, issues related to consumer protection, liability allocation, insurance schemes, social protection of workers (whether they are employed or self-employed) and data protection are the most urgent ones, and expects a regulatory intervention in that regard; eunderlines particularly the risks of unclear employment relations, unfair working conditions and non-compliance with workers' rights; stresses that there is a strong need to clarify the working relationship between workers and collaborative platforms; 3a Emphasises that a regulatory framework should create a level playing field, foster innovations and contribute to the overall development and fulfilment of the EU transport policy goals, such as transport decarbonisation, territorial cohesion, modernisation of all urban and rural infrastructures also linked to public transport services, affordability, accessibility for all users and safety;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that collaborative economies thrive particularly in communities in which knowledge- and education-sharing models are strong, thereby consolidating a culture of open innovation, supporting open- sourced hardware and software, and expanding our heritage of common goods and creative commons;
Amendment 57 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that collaborative platform reputation management mechanisms based on user assessment provide a great deal of verifiable information regarding the goods or services exchanged; warns, however, of the need to ensure that these mechanisms do not obstruct users seeking to leave the platforms;
Amendment 59 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Urges the Commission and Member States to consider mechanisms for users’ reputations within platforms to be transferred, accompanying users to other competing or complementary platforms, so as to avoid the creation in this connection of barriers to exit or transfer between platforms;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to ensure thatPoints out that recent studies and judgments have revealed the subordinate relationship between ‘collaborative platforms’ and the service providers making use of them, together with the existence of contractual relations that are not accepted by such platforms; calls on the Commission therefore to encourage the EU to develops the highest international standards regarding (a) social protection for ‘workpreneurs’ in collaborative economieworkers’ rights and their social protection in collaborative economies by identifying clear indicators for recognition of a contractual relationship between platforms and their service providers, (b) safety guarantees for the customers of collaborative economies, and (c) cohabitation synergies with traditional business models;
Amendment 69 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to ensure that the EU develops the highest international standards regarding (a) workers' rights and social protection for ‘workpreneuall workers’ in collaborative economies, (b) safety guarantees for the customers of collaborative economies, and (c) cohabitation synergies with traditional business modelsdevelopment of the collaborative economy and synergies with traditional business models (d) respect of privacy and protection of personal data;
Amendment 81 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and on Member States to open non-exclusive, experimentation-oriented spaces for collaborative economies and to promote guidelines on this matter in European, national and local legislationto create a common and harmonized EU regulatory framework for collaborative economy that promotes a coherent approach at all levels of government according to the principles of subsidiarity, while fostering digital connectivity and literacy, supporting European entrepreneurs and incentivising Industry 4.0 hubs;
Amendment 91 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to ensure that EU legislation and policies are future- friendly and provide legal certainty in order to ensure tax compliance, while unleashing the full potential of collaborative economies for EU businesses and citizens, while redefining and modernising – where necessary – the concepts of ‘work/service’, ‘worker’ and ‘service provider’;
Amendment 100 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the need to clearly distinguish between legitimate ride-sharing and the provision of commercial transporting services (i.e. ‘'non- professional’' vs ‘'professional’' service provision) in EU terminology, and; believes that all work in the collaborative economy should be classified accordingly, avoiding the spontaneous creation of new hybrid categories for workers; urges the Commission to come up with proposals to adapt Union legislation accordingly; considers the monetary threshold to be , assessing the possibility to extend traditional protectiones advisable way to make this distinctionnd social security protections established at national level by the Member States, to all workers in the collaborative economy;
Amendment 101 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Urges the Commission and Member States to provide more clarity on rules applicable to collaborative economy, especially in field such as provision of services, consumer's protection and labour market;
Amendment 108 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines the importance to prevent the creation of monopolies in collaborative economy, which are non- transparent and resulting in an asymmetrical relationship between collaborative platforms, service providers and consumers;
Amendment 110 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Encourages the Commission to create a level playing field among collaborative platforms, which highlights the importance of identifying and mitigating market barriers. In particular, stresses the importance to guarantee the free flow of data, data portability and interoperability between the market platforms. These measures would ensure that market participants, whether service providers or consumers, could subject the market platform itself into competition;
Amendment 111 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Calls on the Commission to support the economic growth of the collaborative economy by measures aiming to reduce the administrative burden on individuals and businesses without discriminating between business models;
Amendment 112 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Underlines the importance, for the fast-growing of this sector, of access to risk capital and calls on the Commission to promote initiatives on this direction;
Amendment 113 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 e (new)
Paragraph 8 e (new)
8e. Notes that collaborative economy has been developing more in areas, where urban conditions such as population density and physical proximity favours the adoption of collaborative economic models. However, collaborative economy could offer also opportunities to reinvigorate the economy in less populated remote areas in sectors such as tourism. Therefore, it would be vital to develop an effective regulatory framework and policies that enhances collaborative economy models in remote areas which could also be beneficial for SMEs;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to establish measures to reduce the risk and possibility of the occurrence of grey economy activities and tax avoidance in accordance with collaborative economy services, and invites the Commission to facilitate an exchange of best practises between tax authorities and stakeholders with a view to developing appropriate solutions for payments of taxes in the sharing economy; is of the opinion that online platforms already operating in the EU, although headquartered outside of it, could be invited to appear in the extended TAXE II committee of the EP in relation to their tax arrangements;
Amendment 147 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. CEncourages the Member States and the Commission to support initiatives and actions to favour more research and fact-funding on the development and the impact of the collaborative economy in EU transport policy; calls on the Commission to include representatives of the collaborative economy in stakeholder dialogues and impact assessment procedures.
Amendment 134 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) To ensure that it fully achieves its objectives, the Agency should liaise with relevant institutions, EU supervisory and other competent authorities, agencies and bodies, including CERT-EU, European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) at Europol, European Defence Agency (EDA), European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems (eu- LISA), European Central Bank (ECB), European Banking Authority (EBA), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and any other EU Agency that is involved in cybersecurity. It should also liaise with authorities dealing with data protection in order to exchange know-how and best practices and provide advice on cybersecurity aspects that might have an impact on their work. Representatives of national and Union law enforcement and data protection authorities should be eligible to be represented in the Agency’s Permanent Stakeholders Group. In liaising with law enforcement bodies regarding network and information security aspects that might have an impact on their work, the Agency should respect existing channels of information and established networks.
Amendment 142 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) Cybersecurity problems are global issues. There is a need for closer international cooperation to improve security standards, including the definition of common norms of behaviour and codes of conduct, use of international standards, and information sharing, promoting swifter international collaboration in response to, as well as a common global approach to, network and information security issues. To that end, the Agency should support further Union involvement and cooperation with third countries and international organisations by providing, where appropriate, the necessary expertise and analysis to the relevant Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.
Amendment 177 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 56
Recital 56
(56) TAfter the completion of an appropriate stakeholder consultation by the Commission, ENISA should be empowered to request ENISA to prepare candidate schemes for specific ICT products or services. The Commission, based on the candidate scheme proposed by ENISA, should then be empowered to adopt the European cybersecurity certification scheme by means of implementingdelegated acts. Taking account of the general purpose and security objectives identified in this Regulation, European cybersecurity certification schemes adopted by the Commission should specify a minimum set of elements concerning the subject-matter, the scope and functioning of the individual scheme. These should include among others the scope and object of the cybersecurity certification, including the categories of ICT products and services covered, the detailed specification of the cybersecurity requirements, for example by reference to standards or technical specifications, the specific evaluation criteria and evaluation methods, as well as the intended level of assurance: basic, substantial and/or high.
Amendment 188 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) Once a European cybersecurity certification scheme is adopted, manufacturers of ICT products or providers of ICT services should be able to submit an application for certification of their products or services to a conformity assessment body of their choice, anywhere in the Union. Conformity assessment bodies should be accredited by an accreditation body if they comply with certain specified requirements set out in this Regulation. Accreditation should be issued for a maximum of five years and may be renewed on the same conditions provided that the conformity assessment body meets the requirements. Accreditation bodies should revoke an accreditation of a conformity assessment body where the conditions for the accreditation are not, or are no longer, met or where actions taken by a conformity assessment body infringe this Regulation.
Amendment 191 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) It is necessary to require all Member States to designate one cybersecurity certification supervisory authority to supervise compliance of conformity assessment bodies and of certificates issued by conformity assessment bodies established in their territory with the requirements of this Regulation and of the relevant cybersecurity certification schemes, and to ensure that the European cybersecurity certificates are recognised on their territory. National certification supervisory authorities should handle complaints lodged by natural or legal persons in relation to certificates issued by conformity assessment bodies established in their territories, or in relation to alleged failures to recognise certificates on their territory, investigate to the extent appropriate the subject matter of the complaint and inform the complainant of the progress and the outcome of the investigation within a reasonable time period. Moreover, they should cooperate with other national certification supervisory authorities or other public authority, including by sharing information on possible non-compliance of ICT products and services with the requirements of this Regulation or specific cybersecurity schemes, or the non- recognition of European cybersecurity certificates.
Amendment 192 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60 a (new)
Recital 60 a (new)
(60 a) With a view to ensuring the consistent and future-proof application of the European cybersecurity certification framework, a Stakeholder Certification Group should be established within ENISA. It should consist of recognised experts representing academics, standardisation bodies, consumer groups, ICT industry and non-public sector operators of essential services as defined in Annex II of Directive (EU) 2016/1148, who will advise and assist ENISA to ensure a consistent implementation and application of the European cybersecurity certification framework; assist and closely cooperate with the Agency in the preparation and adoption of candidate cybersecurity certification schemes; recommend candidate European cybersecurity certification schemes; and adopt opinions addressed to the Commission relating to the maintenance and review of existing European cybersecurity certifications schemes. The Stakeholder Certification Group should be set up with the objective to allow expert input from relevant stakeholders to the European cybersecurity certification framework. The structure of the Stakeholder Certification Group should allow for ad-hoc members to be invited to contribute to the work on the proposal, development or adoption of any new candidate scheme.
Amendment 193 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) In order to specify further the criteria for the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies and to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, 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. The Commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level and with all interested stakeholders, including those that do not participate in the above groups. Those consultations should be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council should 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.
Amendment 195 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64
Recital 64
Amendment 196 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) The examination procedure should be used for the adoption of implementing actsDelegated acts could be furthermore adopted on European cybersecurity certification schemes for ICT products and services; on modalities of carrying enquiries by the Agency; as well as on the circumstances, formats and procedures of notifications of accredited conformity assessment bodies by the national certification supervisory authorities to the Commission.
Amendment 202 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) lays down a framework for the establishment of European cybersecurity certification schemes for the purpose of ensuring an adequate level of cybersecurity of ICT products and servic, services and processes in the Union. Such framework shall apply without prejudice to specific provisions regarding voluntary or mandatory certification in other Union acts.
Amendment 212 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘cyber threat’ means any pointentional circumstance or eventaction, including an automated command, that may adversely impact network and information systems, their users and affected persons.;
Amendment 215 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
(8 a) ‘cyber incident’ means any intentional or unintentional action or event that may adversely impact network and information systems, their users and affected persons;
Amendment 220 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘European cybersecurity certification scheme’ means the comprehensive set of rules, technical requirements, standards and procedures defined at Union level applying to the certification of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products and servic, services and processes falling under the scope of that specific scheme;
Amendment 229 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘European cybersecurity certificate’ means a document issued by a conformity assessment body attesting that a given ICT product or, service, process fulfills the specific requirements laid down in a European cybersecurity certification scheme;
Amendment 232 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘ICT product and service, service and process’ means any element or group of elements of network and information systems;
Amendment 233 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
(11 a) ‘consumer electronic device’ means a device consisting of hardware and software that process personal data or connect to the Internet for the operation of domotics and home control appliances, office appliances, routing equipment and devices that connect to a network, such as smart TV, toys and gaming consoles, virtual or personal assistants, connected streaming devices, wearables, voice- command and virtual reality systems;
Amendment 236 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
(16 a) 'functionality information scheme’ means a visual display of data in the form of a label, which aims to provide information to the end user on the functionality, connectivity, sensory, kinetic or security features of a consumer electronic device.
Amendment 244 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall be a centre of expertise on theoretical and practical cybersecurity by virtue of its independence, the scientific and technical quality of the advice and assistance it delivers and the information it provides, the transparency of its operating procedures and methods of operation, and its diligence in carrying out its tasks.
Amendment 254 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. The Agency shall increase cybersecurity capabilities at Union level in order to complement the action of Member States in preventing and responding to cyber threats, notably in the event of cross- border incidents, and in order to carry out its task of assisting Union institutions in developing policies related to cybersecurity.
Amendment 262 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. The Agency shall promote the use of certification, including by contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a cybersecurity certification framework at Union level in accordance with Title III of this Regulation, with a view to increasing transparency of cybersecurity assurance of ICT products and servic, services and processes and thus strengthen trust in the digital internal market.
Amendment 269 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Article 4 – paragraph 7
7. The Agency shall promote a high level of cyber hygiene and awareness of citizens and businesses on issues related to the cybersecurity.
Amendment 272 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. assisting and advising, in particular by providing its independent opinion and analysis of relevant activities in cyberspace and supplying preparatory work, on the development and review of Union policy and law in the area of cybersecurity, as well as sector-specific policy and law initiatives where matters related to cybersecurity are involved;
Amendment 276 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
2 a. assisting Member States to implement consistently the Union policy and law regarding data protection notably in relation to Regulation (EU) 2016/679, as well as assisting the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) in the development of guidelines related to the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 for cybersecurity purposes. The EDPB should be required to consult ENISA every time it issues an opinion or adopts a decision concerning the implementation of the GDPR and cybersecurity, in particular on, but not limited to, issues related to privacy impact assessments, data breach notification, security processing, security requirements, and privacy by design.
Amendment 299 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Upon a request by twoone or more Member States concerned, and with the sole purpose of providing assistance either in the form of advice for the prevention of future incidents , or in the form of assisting in the response to a current large scale incidents, the Agency shall provide support to or carry out an ex-post technical enquiry following notifications by affected undertakings of incidents having a significant or substantial impact pursuant to Directive (EU) 2016/1148. The Agency shall perform the above activities by receiving relevant information from the affected Member States and by utilising its own resources on threat analysis as well as resources on incident response made available from CERT EU for that purpose. The Agency shall also carry out such an enquiry upon a duly justified request from the Commission in agreement with the concerned Member States in case of such incidents affecting more than twoone Member States.
Amendment 304 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. The Agency shall prepare a regular and in-depth EU Cybersecurity Technical Situation Report on incidents and threats based on open source information, its own analysis, and reports shared by, among others: Member States' CSIRTs (on a voluntary basis) or NIS Directive Single Points of Contact (in accordance with NIS Directive Article 14 (5)); European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) at Europol, CERT-EU. The Executive Director shall present the public findings to the European Parliament.
Amendment 307 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point a
(a) analyzing and aggregating reports from national sources with a view to contribute to establishing common situational awareness;
Amendment 308 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point c
(c) supporting the technical handling of an incident or crisis, based on its own independent expertise and resources including facilitating the sharing of technical solutions between Member States;
Amendment 310 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point e a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point e a (new)
(e a) assisting Member States and Union institutions in establishing and developing an EU Cybersecurity Crisis Response Framework integrating the objectives and modalities of cooperation suggested in the [Commission Recommendation on Coordinated Response to Large Scale Cybersecurity Incidents and Crisis from 13.9.2017].
Amendment 313 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point e b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point e b (new)
(e b) assisting Member States and Union Institutions in developing and adopting a common taxonomy and template for situational reports to describe technical causes and impacts of cybersecurity incidents to further enhance their technical and operational cooperation during crisis.
Amendment 316 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a Technical capabilities of the Agency For meeting the objectives described in Articles 5, 6 and 7 the Agency shall develop among others the following technical capabilities and skills: 1. The ability to analyse threat information data at large scale 2. The ability to conduct forensic analysis on devices and terminal equipment 3. The ability to analyse malware, indicators of compromise and other information related to a cybersecurity threat or incident 4. The ability to collect information on cybersecurity threats from open source as well as commercial sources 5. The ability to deploy technical equipment, tools and expertise remotely and on-site at the request of a Member State in case of Article 7 paragraph 5 and paragraph 8 To meet the technical capabilities described in this Article the Agency shall ensure that its recruitment processes reflect the diverse technical skills required. To meet the technical capabilities described in this Article and develop the relevant skills, the Agency shall cooperate with CERT EU and Europol in accordance to Article 7 paragraph 2.
Amendment 318 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) support and promote the development and implementation of the Union policy on cybersecurity certification of ICT products and servic, services and processes, as established in Title III of this Regulation, by:
Amendment 325 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1
(1) preparing candidate European cybersecurity certification schemes for ICT products and servic, services and processes in accordance with Article 44 of this Regulation;
Amendment 334 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 3
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 3
(3) compiling and publishing guidelines and developing good practices and cyber hygiene principles concerning the cybersecurity requirements of ICT products and, services, and processes in cooperation with national certification supervisory authorities and the industry;
Amendment 357 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) support closer coordination and exchange of best practices among Member States on cybersecurity education, training and skills development, cyber hygiene and awareness.
Amendment 370 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. The term of office of members of the Management Board and of their alternates shall be fourive years. That term shall be renewable.
Amendment 371 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
The Management Board shall elect by a majority of two-thirds of members its Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson from among its members for a period of fourive years, which shall be renewable once. If, however, their membership of the Management Board ends at any time during their term of office, their term of office shall automatically expire on that date. The Deputy Chairperson shall ex officio replace the Chairperson if the latter is unable to attend to his or her duties.
Amendment 374 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The Executive Board shall be composed of five members appointed from among the members of the Management Board amongst whom the Chairperson of the Management Board, who mayshall not also chair the Executive Board, and one of the representatives of the Commission. The Executive Director shall take part in the meetings of the Executive Board, but shall not have the right to vote.
Amendment 375 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. The term of office of the members of the Executive Board shall be fourive years. That term shall be renewable.
Amendment 376 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The Executive Director shall be required to provide the relevant European Parliament Committees twice a year with a report on the state of cybersecurity in Europe. The Executive Director should also be invited by the Parliament to provide ENISA’s input on any EU legislative instrument imposing cybersecurity obligations.
Amendment 377 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. The Executive Director shall also be entitled to act as an institutional special adviser on cybersecurity policy to the President of the European Commission, with a mandate defined in Commission Decision C(2014) 541 of 06 February 2014.
Amendment 408 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1
Article 43 – paragraph 1
A European cybersecurity certification scheme shall attest that the ICT products and servic, services and processes that have been certified in accordance with such scheme comply with specified requirements as regards their ability to resist at a given level of assurance, actions that aim to compromise the availability, authenticity, integrity or confidentiality of stored or transmitted or processed data or the functions or services offered by, or accessible via, those products, processes, services and systems.
Amendment 438 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 4
Article 44 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission, based on the candidate scheme proposed by ENISA, may adopt implementingdelegated acts, in accordance with Article 55(1), providing for European cybersecurity certification schemes for ICT products and servic, services and processes meeting the requirements of Articles 45, 46 and 47 of this Regulation.
Amendment 471 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. A European cybersecurity certification scheme may specify one or more of the following assurance levels: basic, substantial and/or high, for ICT products and servic, services and processes issued under that scheme.
Amendment 487 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) assurance level basic shall refer to a certificate issued in the context of a European cybersecurity certification scheme, which provides a limited degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted cybersecurity qualities of an ICT product or ser consumer electronic device, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, existing international standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease the risk of cybersecurity incidents;
Amendment 496 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) assurance level substantial shall refer to a certificate issued in the context of a European cybersecurity certification scheme, which provides a substantial degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted cybersecurity qualities of an ICT product or, service or process, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, existing international standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease substantially the risk of cybersecurity incidents;
Amendment 507 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) assurance level high shall refer to a certificate issued in the context of a European cybersecurity certification scheme that is based on a national or multilateral standard in use, which provides a higher degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted cybersecurity qualities of an ICT product or service than certificates with the assurance level substantial, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, national and multilateral existing international standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to prevent cybersecurity incidents.
Amendment 528 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) where the scheme provides for marks or labels, the conditions under which such marks or labeltechnical feature information schemes, the conditions under which such technical feature information schemes may be used;
Amendment 530 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) conditions for granting, maintaining, continuing, extending and reducing the scope of certification;
Amendment 548 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1
Article 48 – paragraph 1
1. ICT products and servic, services and processes that have been certified under a European cybersecurity certification scheme adopted pursuant to Article 44 shall be presumed to be compliant with the requirements of such scheme.
Amendment 574 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 7
Article 48 – paragraph 7
7. A European cybersecurity certificate issued pursuant to this Article shall be recognised in all Member States. as satisfying local cybersecurity requirements relating to ICT products and processes and consumer electronic devices covered by that certificate, taking into account the specified assurance level referred to in Article 46, and there shall be no discrimination between such certificates based either on the Member State of origin or the issuing conformity assessment body referred to in Article 51.
Amendment 581 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, national cybersecurity certification schemes and the related procedures for the ICT products and servic, services and processes covered by a European cybersecurity certification scheme shall cease to produce effects from the date established in the implementingdelegated act adopted pursuant Article 44(4). Existing national cybersecurity certification schemes and the related procedures for the ICT products and services not covered by a European cybersecurity certification scheme shall continue to exist.
Amendment 582 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 49 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, references in applicable laws, rules, regulations or guidance to a national cybersecurity certification scheme that has ceased to produce legal effects pursuant to paragraph 1, shall be deemed to refer instead to the covering European cybersecurity certification scheme (mutatis mutandis).
Amendment 584 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 a (new)
Article 49 a (new)
Article 49a Upon request by any natural or legal person ENISA shall determine whether, for the purposes of this Article, a specified national cybersecurity scheme is covered by a European cybersecurity scheme, ENISA shall reach its decision and render it public within four weeks of its receipt of the request.
Amendment 601 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 8
Article 50 – paragraph 8
8. National certification supervisory authorities shall cooperate amongst each other and the Commission and, in particular, exchange information, experiences and good practices as regards cybersecurity certification and technical issues concerning cybersecurity of ICT products and servic, services and processes.
Amendment 608 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 5
Article 52 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission may, by means of implementingdelegated acts, define the circumstances, formats and procedures of notifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. Those implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 55(2).
Amendment 620 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 a (new)
Article 54 a (new)
Article 54a Right to an effective judicial redress against a supervisory authority 1. Without prejudice to any other administrative or non-judicial remedy, each natural or legal person shall have the right to an effective judicial redress: (a) against a decision of a conformity assessment body or national certification supervisory authority concerning them, including in relation to the recognition of a European cybersecurity certificate which such person or entity holds; and (b) where a national certification supervisory authority does not handle a complaint for which it is competent. 2. Proceedings against a conformity assessment body or national certification supervisory authority shall be brought before the courts of the Member State where the conformity assessment body or national certification supervisory authority is established.
Amendment 622 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 2
Article 56 – paragraph 2
2. The evaluation shall also assess the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of the provisions of Title III with regard to the objectives of ensuring an adequate level of cybersecurity of ICT products and servic, services and processes in the Union and improving the functioning of the internal market. The Commission shall assess, five years after the adoption of the Regulation, a potential extension of the scope of Title III.
Amendment 37 #
2017/0125(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 3 b (new)
Citation 3 b (new)
Having regard to the Permanent Structured Cooperation in Security and Defence (PESCO) agreed by 23 Member States of the European Union on 13th November 2017, as outlined in the Treaty of the EU, Articles 42 (6) and 46, as well as Protocol 10 of the said Treaty;
Amendment 50 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a competitive and innovative European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund to support investment in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies, thus fostering synergies and cost-effectiveness. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence product and technology development.
Amendment 64 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Undertakings should be understood as referring to entities engaged in an economic activity regardless of their legal status and the way in which they are financed.
Amendment 67 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) To better exploit economies of scale in the defence industry, the Programme should support the cooperation between undertakings in the development of defence products and technologies. In order to foster open and fair cooperation in the internal market, the Programme shall actively support the cross-border participation of SMEs.
Amendment 73 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Programme should cover a two year period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020 whereas the amount for the implementation of the Programme should be determined for this period. In order to finance the Programme from the general budget of the Union, an amount of EUR 500 million in current prices should be earmarked for that purpose. Considering that the Programme is a new initiative that was not foreseen when the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 was established, and to avoid any negative impact on the financing of existing multiannual programmes, that amount should be drawn primarily from unallocated margins under the multiannual financial framework ceilings. The final amount should be authorised by the European Parliament and the Council through the annual budgetary procedure.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Programme should be implemented in full compliance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council6. Funding may take in particular the form of grants. Financial instruments or public procurement may be used where appropriatPublic procurement should be used where appropriate. Financial instruments could also be used in the future, reflecting the experiences from the Programme. __________________ 6 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).
Amendment 87 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In view of the specificities of the sector, in practice no collaborative project between undertakings will be launched if the Member States have not first agreed to support such projects. After having defined common defence capability priorities at Union-level and also taking into account where appropriate collaborative initiatives on a regional basis, Member States identify and consolidate militarydefence-related requirements and define the technical specifications of the project. They may also appoint a project manager in charge of leading the work related to the development of a collaborative project.
Amendment 93 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Union financial support should not affect the export of products, equipment or technologies, and it should not affect the discretion of Member States regarding policy on the export of defence related products. The Union financial support should not affect Member States' export policies on defence related products, except products listed in the Annex 1.
Amendment 114 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Cross-border collaboration in the development of defence products and technologies has often been hampered by the difficulty to agree on common technical specifications. The absence or limited level of common technical specifications have led to increased complexity, duplications, delays and inflated costs in the development phase. The agreement on common technical specifications should be a condition in order to benefit from the Union's support under this Programme. Actions aiming at supporting the creation of a common definition of technical specifications should also be eligible for support under the Programme.
Amendment 126 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States and shall not be subject to control or restriction by third-countries which are not respecting the security and defence interests of the Member States and of the Union.
Amendment 142 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Eligible actions developed in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation in the institutional framework of the Union would ensure enhanced cooperation between undertakings in the different Member States on a continuous basis and thus directly contribute to the aims of the Programme. Such projects, and especially projects with considerable participation of SMEs and Mid-caps, and in particular cross-border SMEs, should thus be eligible for an increased funding rate.
Amendment 156 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. Where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO context, and serving the Union security and defence interest, mayshould also be taken into account.
Amendment 185 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The Commission should establish a multiannual work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States (hereinafter referred to as Programme Committee). In light of the Union policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the Union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans-national collaboration, it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross-border participation of SMEs and that therefore a proportiont least 15 % of the overall budget will benefit such action.
Amendment 195 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) For the selection of actions to be funded by the Programme, the Commission or the entities referred to in Article 58(1)(c) of Regulation N°966/2012 should organise competitive calls as provided for by Regulation No 966/2012. After evaluation of the received proposals with the help of transparently selected independent experts, the Commission will select the actions to be funded under the Programme. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards the adoption and the implementation of the work programme, as well as for awarding the funding to selected actions. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council7. __________________ 7 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
Amendment 200 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The Commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the Programme, and an interim report after one year of implementation of the Programme, examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible, impact. Thise reports should also analyse the cross border participation of SMEs in projects under the Programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain. The interim report should be presented to the European Parliament and should be part of the text of the new programme for the period after 2020. The implementation report shall be presented to the European Parliament.
Amendment 211 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union defence industry and to strengthen the Union´s strategic autonomy by supporting actions in their development phase;
Amendment 228 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to support and leverage the cross- border cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Unionas well as intermediate manufacturing enterprises (SMIEs), in the value chains of defence technologies or products;
Amendment 229 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to support and leverage the cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States withinby the Union;
Amendment 259 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The Union's financial assistance shall be implemented by the Commission as provided for by Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 directly or indirectly by entrusting budget implementation tasks to the European Defence Agency or the entities listed in Article 58(1) (c) of that Regulation.
Amendment 261 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. In case a project manager is appointed by Member States, tMember States shall appoint a project manager. The Commission shall execute the payment to the eligible beneficiaries after informconsulting the project manager.
Amendment 273 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the testing and evaluation of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology;
Amendment 300 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. When it relates to actions defined under point (b) to (f) of the first paragraph, the action must be based on common technical specifications. Consortia shall demonstrate that at least two Member States intend to jointly procure the final product or use the technology in a coordinated way, including joint procurement where applicable.
Amendment 327 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Beneficiaries and their subcontractors shall be undertakings fully established in the Union, in which Member States and/or nationals of Member States own more than 50% of the undertaking and effectively control itand effectively controlled by Member States within the meaning of Article 6(3), whether directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate undertakings. In addition, all infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the participants, including subcontractors and other third parties, in actions funded under the Programme shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States during the entire duration of the action.
Amendment 329 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, an undertaking controlled by non-EU States or by non-EU entities shall be eligible if the Member State it is located in provides sufficient assurances, in accordance with national procedures, that this would not contravene the security and defence interests of the Union and its Member States as established in the framework of Common Foreign and Security Policy in accordance with Title V of the TEU.
Amendment 340 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Undertakings that hold bank accounts, directly or through subsidiaries or participated companies, in jurisdictions classified as tax havens by the OECD or the EU shall not be eligible for funding.
Amendment 359 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) excellence, industrial performance and ability to show significant advantages over existing products or technologies
Amendment 366 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) contribution to the innovation and technological development of defence industries and thus to fostering the industrial and strategic autonomy of the Union in the field of defence technologies; and,
Amendment 373 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) contribution to the security and defence interests of the Union by enhancing defence technologies which contribute to implement defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States withinagreed by the Union; and,
Amendment 380 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the proportion of the overall budget of the action to be allocated to the participation of SMEs established in the European Union, either as members of consortium, subcontractors or as other undertakings in the supply chain; and
Amendment 382 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) for actions described in points (b) to (e) of Article 6(1), the contribution to the competitiveness of the European defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that Member States have committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology in a coordinated way, including joint procurement where applicable.
Amendment 386 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Amendment 387 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) for actions described in points (b) to (e) of Article 6(1), the contribution to the competitiveness of the European defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that Member States intend to jointly produce the final product or technology in a coordinated way.
Amendment 399 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme may not exceed 20% of the totaleligible cost of the action where it relates to prototypingactions as defined in Article 6(1)(b). In all the other cases, the assistance may cover up to the total cost of the action.
Amendment 404 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. An action developed by a beneficiaryconsortium referred to in Article 7 paragraph 2 may benefit from a funding rate increased by an additional 10 percentage points.
Amendment 405 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. If a PESCO Member State, within the duration of a programme, as a consequence of its own decision, or a decision of remaining PESCO Member States, will exit PESCO, the financial assistance to its undertaking beneficiaries will be aligned to that of non-PESCO Member State undertaking beneficiaries.
Amendment 407 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. An action developed by a consortium as defined in Article 6(1) in which at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action is committed to SMEs, which are established in the EU, it may benefit from an increased funding rate up to 10%.
Amendment 410 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. An action developed by a consortium as defined in Article 6(1) in which at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action is committed to SMEs, which are established in the EU other than those where the undertakings in the consortium which are not SMEs are established may benefit from an increased funding rate up to 20%.
Amendment 412 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. An action developed by a consortium as defined in Article 6(1) in which at least 5% of the eligible cost of the action is committed to Mid-caps which are established in the EU may benefit from an increased funding rate up to 10%.
Amendment 414 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
The CommissUnion shall not own the products or technologies resulting from the action nor shall it have any IPR claim , including licence rights, pertaining to the action.
Amendment 418 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The results of actions which receive funding under the Programme shall not be subject to any control or restriction by a third country or a non-EU entity.
Amendment 436 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. The work programme shall ensure that a credible proportionleast 15 % of the overall budget will benefit actions enabling the cross-border participation of SMEs and Mid-Caps.
Amendment 445 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The proposals submitted following the call for proposals shall be evaluated by the Commission assisted by independent experts on the basis of the award criteria of Article 10. The experts should be members of a committee set up in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.
Amendment 450 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. The European Defence Agency shall be invited to contribute as observer.
Amendment 465 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In due time before the end of this Programme, the Commission shall, as appropriate, put forward a legislative proposal for a continuation of the industrial development programme in the field of defence, together with appropriate financing under the new multiannual financial framework.
Amendment 471 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I (new)
Annex I (new)
ANNEX I Non eligible products: - Weapons of mass destruction and related warhead technologies - Banned weapons and munitions and weapons not compliant with international humanitarian law - Fully autonomous weapons that enable strikes to be carried out without human intervention Non eligible products, when they are mainly developed for export purposes: - Small arms and light weapons
Amendment 90 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The principles of data protection by design and by default were codified under Article 25 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. Currently, the default settings for cookies are set in most current browsers to ‘accept all cookies’. Therefore providers of software enabling the retrieval and presentation of information on the internet should have an obligation to configure the software so that it offers the option to prevent third parties from storing information on the terminal equipment; this is often presented as ‘reject third party cookies’. End-users should be offered a set of privacy setting options, ranging from higher (for example, ‘never accept cookies’) to lower (for example, ‘always accept cookies’) and two intermediate (for example, ‘reject third partyracking cookies’ or ‘only accept first party cookicookies on whitelisted and/or frequently visited information society services’). Such privacy settings should be presented in a an easily visible and intelligible manner.
Amendment 99 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Accessing electronic communications networks requires the regular emission of certain data packets in order to discover or maintain a connection with the network or other devices on the network. Furthermore, devices must have a unique address assigned in order to be identifiable on that network. Wireless and cellular telephone standards similarly involve the emission of active signals containing unique identifiers such as a MAC address, the IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity), the IMSI etc. A single wireless base station (i.e. a transmitter and receiver), such as a wireless access point, has a specific range within which such information may be captured. Service providers have emerged who offer tracking services based on the scanning of equipment related information with diverse functionalities, including people counting, providing data on the number of people waiting in line, ascertaining the number of people in a specific area, etc. This information may be used for more intrusive purposes, such as to send commercial messages to end-users, for example when they enter stores, with personalized offers. While some of these functionalities do not entail high privacy risks, others do, for example, those involving the tracking of individuals over time, including repeated visits to specified locations. Providers engaged in such practices should not only display prominent notices in public spaces, located on the edge of the area of coverage, but also send information to the terminal equipment, informing end-users prior to entering the defined area that the technology is in operation within a given perimeter, the purpose of the tracking, the person responsible for it and the existence of any measure the end-user of the terminal equipment can take to minimize or stop the collection. Additional information should be provided where personal data are collected pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Amendment 118 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Regulation ensures the accurate and sustainable functioning of the digital single market and the free movement of electronic communications data and electronic communications services within the Union, which shall be neither restricted nor prohibited for reasons related to the respect for the private life and communications of natural and legal persons and the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data.
Amendment 121 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation applies to the processing of electronic communications data carried out in connection with the provision and the use ofwhen making available and utilizing electronic communications services, network services, and to information related to the terminal equipment of end-users.
Amendment 149 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Electronic communications data shall be confidential. Any interference with electronic communications data, regardless of whether the communication involves natural or legal persons. Any interference with electronic communications inactive data that is stored physically in any digital form, or data in motion, such as by listening, tapping, storing, monitoring, scanning or other kinds of interception, surveillance or processing of electronic communications data, by persons other than the send-userer or intended recipients, shall be prohibited, except when permitted by this Regulation.
Amendment 161 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) it is necessary to maintain or, restore the securand protect the security, constancy, confidentiality, availability and authenticity of electronic communications networks and services, or detect technical faults and/or errors in the transmission of electronic communications, for the duration necessary for that purpose; providers of electronic communications networks and services are encouraged to ensure through proportionate means the impediment of distribution of malicious software in line with Article 7(a) of Directive 2013/40/EU.
Amendment 168 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Providers of electronic communications services and network providers may process electronic communications metadata if:
Amendment 174 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) it is necessary for billing, calculating interconnection payments, detecting or stopping fraudulent, or abusive use of, or subscription to, electronic communications services; or scams schemes affecting third parties connected to the network; or
Amendment 182 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Even in the denial or absence of consent of an end-user, for the processing of metadata in order to locate an individual, in cases of calls to emergency services, exclusively for Amber Alert and the European emergency phone number (112).
Amendment 199 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – title
Article 8 – title
Protection of information stored in and related to end-users’transmitted to, stored in, restored from or processed in any other way relative to terminal equipment
Amendment 225 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) for emergency services acting on calls to the European emergency phone number (112) or Amber Alert.
Amendment 232 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. It is necessary to safeguard the security and privacy of the end-user, as well as to guarantee the incorruptibility, accessibility, confidentiality, and authenticity of terminal equipment or the electronic communication network or services.
Amendment 250 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Relevant technical guidelines shall be developed by the competent European authorities.
Amendment 266 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The possibility of proper informed consent should be applied in all cases.
Amendment 267 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. The possibility to easily revoke consent should be offered in an explicit manner.
Amendment 274 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Additional information practices should be put in place explaining clearly and briefly the necessity and purpose of the active tracking cookies.
Amendment 283 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Upon installation, the software shall inform the end-user about the privacy settings options and, to continue with the installation, require the end-user to consent to a settinghoose a setting. Settings must be easily accessible and modifiable during the use of the terminal equipment or software.
Amendment 290 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a Information society services should respond to an emitted '' Do Not Track '' (DNT) signal, by indicating to the end- user that tracking cookies have been switched off.
Amendment 313 #
2017/0003(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The providers of publicly available directories shall provide end-users that are legal persons or natural persons acting in their business capacity with the possibility to object to data related to them being included in the directory. Providers shall give such end-users that are legal persons the means to verify, correct and delete such data.
Amendment 9 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to report back to the Parliament no later than one year after adoption of the final report of the Committee of Inquiry on the follow-up actions taken by the Commission and Member States on the conclusions and recommendations of the Committee of Inquiry;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. To this end, calls on the Commission to change its internal structure and amend its division of responsibilities so that all legislative responsibilities currently held by DG GROW in the area of vehicle emissions are transferred to the responsibility of DG ENV.
Amendment 16 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to ensure that there are adequate human resources and, technical expertise and the appropriate level of autonomy in the JRC, including measures to keep relevant experience with vehicle and emissions technology and vehicle testing in the organisation; notes that the JRC may have additional verification responsibilities for requirements in the context of the proposal for a new market surveillance and type approval regulation;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the swift adoption, implementation and application of the 3rd and 4th real driving emissions (RDE) packages to complete the regulatory framework for the new type-approval procedure; recalls that, in order for RDE tests to be effective in reducing the discrepancies between the NOx emissions measured in the laboratory and on the road, the specifications of the test and evaluation procedures should be set out very carefully and should cover athe widest possible range of driving conditions, including temperature, engine load, vehicle speed, altitude, type of road and other parameters commonlythat can be found when driving in the whole Union;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Commission to reviewse downwards in 2017 the conformity factor for RDE tests of NOx emissions, as provided for by the 2nd RDE package, so that it no longer exceeds the error margin of the PEMS equipment; calls on the Commission to use subsequent annual revisions to reduce the conformity factor further - in line with the technical progress and improvement of the accuracy of the PEMS equipment while taking into account the possibility to introduce an EU system for the approval of PEMS guaranteeing minimum levels of performance - to bring it as close to 1 as soon as possible and by 2021 at the latest;
Amendment 34 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to continue its work on improving Portable Emission Measurement System (PEMS) measurements for particulate matter with a viewperformance in order to improvinge their accuracy and the technological abilityreduce their error margin; considers that for particulate matter PEMS technology should be able to account for particles whose size is smaller than 23 nanometres and that are the most dangerous to public health;
Amendment 38 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 13
13. Urges the Member States to ensure more transparency in access to documents of the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles (TCMV) meetings for their national parliaments;and all technical meetings that are linked to its work for their national parliaments; to this end, calls on the Commission and Member States to publish and make public, without exception, all minutes and positions submitted to and discussed in the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles (TCMV).
Amendment 41 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that although the RDE procedure will minimise the risk of defeat device use, it will not completely prevent recourse to illegal practices; recommends therefore that, in line with the approach of the US authorities, a degree of unpredictability is built into the type- approval testing and random tests are conducted on cars in-use and on the road in order to prevent any outstanding loopholes from being exploited; and to ensure compliance throughout the lifecycle of a vehicle; to this end recommends the performance of tests with variations in parameters such as inter alia ambient temperatures, speed patterns, vehicle load and duration of the test in order to detect irrational emission behaviour and allow type approval authorities and testing services to conduct random off-cycle additional tests as they see necessary;
Amendment 46 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Notes with concern that the official testing of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of vehicles will still be limited to a laboratory test procedure (WLTP), which means that the illegal use of defeat devices remains possible and can stay undetected; urges the Commission and the Member States to establish remote fleet monitoring schemes - making use of roadside remote sensing equipment and/or on-board sensors - to screen the environmental performance of the in- service fleet and to detect possible illegal practices that might lead to continued discrepancies between the performance on paper and in the real world;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to analyse why the JRC’'s research findings and concerns discussed among the Commission’'s services with regard to possible illegal practices by manufacturers never reached the higher levels of the hierarchy; calls on the Commission to report its conclusions to Parliament;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to mandate the JRC to further investigate, together with the national authorities and independent research institutes, the suspicious emission behaviour observed on several cars in August 2016;
Amendment 60 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to strictly monitor the enforcement by Member States of the exemptions to the use of defeat devices and to issue interpretative guidelines; demands such guidelines to apply retroactively to cars already in use; calls on the Commission to launch infringements procedures if it deems them necessary;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Considers that the results of the OLAF investigation and of any further internal investigation of the EIB on whether EU money was used to support RDI investments affected by the defeat devices that were installed on certain Volkswagen diesel engines shall be made publicly available; calls on OLAF and the EIB to share and make public such results with the Commission and the Parliament; asks the Commission, the EU Agencies and the EIB in particular, in case of a proven misuse of public funds, to suspend any upcoming disbursement and to recover the entire amount that was granted for the implementation of the projects; believes that the recovered amount should be used to compensate EU consumers affected by the Volkswagen scandal.
Amendment 62 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Considers that a permanent exchange space for the Commission and Member States should be set up in order to facilitate coordinated action in applying and accepting exemptions regarding the use of defeat devices; calls on the Commission to assess whether any exemption may be granted by the Commission or by approval from the TCMV, rather than directly by a Member State;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for the swift adoption of the proposal for a Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers (2016/0014(COD)), to enter into force no later than 2020, replacing the current framework directive on type-approval; considers the preservation of the level of ambition of the original Commission proposal, in particular as regards the introduction of EU oversight of the system, to bestrongly deplores all efforts to weaken the draft Commission proposal and to delay the process in the Council; considers the requirements foreseen in the original Commission proposal as the bare minimum objecti; believes to be achieved durihat these requirements should be preserved and possibly streng the interinstitutional negotiationsned while all attempts to dilute them should be rejected, in particular as regards the introduction of EU oversight onf the dossiersystem;
Amendment 67 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls for the creation of a European Agency for Market Surveillance of Road Transport, that would be in charge of market surveillance activities, coordinate the work of national market surveillance authorities, and have the final say in case of disagreements between them; suggests that the Agency should have the power to organise European-wide recall programs and to withdraw type-approval when appropriate; additionally, that the Agency should initiate a test or inspection following a submission of third party test verification results that show evidence of suspicious emission behaviour and that besides market surveillance, it should perform audits on national type approval authorities;
Amendment 76 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 21
21. Believes that the new framework for EU type-approval should empower the new Agency, or other EU body created for that purpose, or failing that, the Commission to verify type approvals by retesting vehicles, using a wide range of tests, and to initiate corrective measures where necessary including mandatory recalls and fines; believes that the new Regulation must foresee that such corrective measures might include compensation to consumers if the original vehicles' performance was altered following any remedial action taken, as well as financial compensation for any negative external impacts (such as on air quality, public health, etc.);
Amendment 78 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Believes that there should be a clear legal and administrative separation of responsibilities and tasks between type approval authorities, testing services and manufacturers: the type-approval authorities should not perform any activities that technical services perform and there should be a strict separation between them in terms of financing, organisation and human resources in order to avoid any possible conflict of interest; additionally believes that the type-approval authorities and national market surveillance authorities should not provide consultancy services on a commercial or competitive basis.;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 22
22. BCalls for the establishment of a fee structure to ensure proper and independent financing of type approval, market surveillance and activities of technical services; believes that type- approval authorities should be made responsible for checking the financialcommercial and economic relations existing between car manufacturers and technical servicessuppliers on the one hand and technical services on the other hand in order to prevent conflicts of interest between the two;
Amendment 91 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Commission to assess whether it is legally possible to set uniform rates for all Member States for each of the administrative processes in type approval;
Amendment 93 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 24
24. Points out the need for systematic enforcement of conformity of production and in-use conformity of vehicles by the national authorities responsible, further coordinated and supervised at EU level; believes that the conformity of production and in-use conformity testing should be done by a technical service different from the one responsible for the type-approval of the car in question and that in-house technical services should be excluded from performing the emissions test for type approval purposes; urges the Member States to clarify once and for all which authority is in charge of market surveillance in their territory, to ensure this authority is aware of its responsibilities, and to notify the Commission accordingly;
Amendment 96 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 25
25. Calls onfor the Commission and the co-legislators to consider also introducing testing withswift adoption, implementation and application of the 4th RDE package, regulating the use of PEMS for in-service conformity checks, at least as a screening device, and and for third party testing; calls on the Commission and the co-legislators to introduce a mandate for the JRCAgency to conduct in-service conformity checks with PEMS in the context of the new type- approval framework;
Amendment 98 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the co-legislators to establish in the upcoming Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles, an EU-wide remote sensing network to monitor the real world emissions of the car fleet and to identify excessively polluting vehicles in order to target in-service conformity checks and to trace cars that might be illegally modified with hardware (e.g. EGR switch-off plates, DPF or SCR removal) or software (illegal chip tuning) modifications;
Amendment 99 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Calls on the Commission to make use of its delegated powers foreseen in Article 17 of Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers, to update the test methods for the periodic technical inspection of cars in order to measure the NOx emissions of cars, at least for these cars identified as highly polluting by remote sensing schemes;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to assess the US practice of random off- production-line and in-service testing and to draw the necessary conclusions with regard to improving their market surveillance activities;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission to look into the possibility of making it mandatory for manufacturers to notify the Commission of their choice of technical service, so as to ensure that the Commission is fully aware of the situation;
Amendment 114 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Calls on the Commission to analyse the risks of authorising technical services which do not have testing equipment (category B technical services) and may only supervise tests performed in the manufacturer’s facilities;
Amendment 116 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27c. Calls on the Commission to introduce an IT system through which all manufacturers are able and compelled to submit their type approvals at the time of approval, with the entire type-approval file being entered in the database, in order to create a European database, updated in real time, that contains all the information needed to carry out harmonised studies;
Amendment 118 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 27 d (new)
27d. Suggests that with the aim of fully harmonising criteria, the Commission should assess whether type approvals could be granted on a harmonised basis, not by Member States but by a prospective European vehicle safety agency;
Amendment 120 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 28
28. Calls for stricter and more effective enforcement of vehicle emission measurement rules in the EU; considers that only stronger oversight at EU level can ensure that the EU law on emissions is properly enforced; proposes that the governance structure on car emissions be reformed without delay and brought into line with the other transport sectors by establishing the Agency; notes that the Agency could benefit from the experience gained in the railway sector, regarding conformity checks and coordination of national authorities;
Amendment 125 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 30
30. Urges the Commission to launch infringement procedures against Member States that have not put in place effective market surveillance and national system of penalties for infringements of EU law as required by the existing legislation;
Amendment 128 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 31
31. Suggests that the Commission should be empowered to impose effective, proportionate and dissuasive administrative fines and to command remedial and corrective actions where non-compliance of vehicles is established; considers that the possible sanctions should include type-approval withdrawal and the establishment of EU-wide recall programmes;
Amendment 131 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 31
31. Suggests that the Commission should be empowered to impose effective, proportionate and dissuasive administrative fines where non-compliance of vehicles is established, particularly on vehicle manufacturers;
Amendment 134 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 33
33. Calls on the Member States to apply more vigorous measures in the wake of the emissions cheating scandal; calls on the Member States to apply the available sanctions, where relevantand their type approval authorities to examine the information on base and auxiliary emission control strategies - to be disclosed by the car manufactures - for already type-approved Euro 5 and Euro 6 cars displaying irrational emissions behaviour observed in testing programs, and to check their conformity with the Commission's interpretation guidelines on the defeat device provisions; calls on the Member States to apply the available sanctions in case of non-conformity, including mandatory recall programmes and the withdrawal of type-approvals; calls on the Commission to ensure a coordinated approach on recall programmes across the EU;
Amendment 143 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Amendment 146 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 b (new)
36b. Calls on the European Commission to verify and oversee the impact of the recall programmes, already in place in many Member states, and to ensure that the recalled cars conform to the legal requirements set out in the EU legislation.
Amendment 149 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 c (new)
36c. Calls on the Commission to review the existing rules on consumer protection in order to create consistent standards across the Union and the possibility for class action against fraudulent companies; urges the European Commission to review all relevant EU legislation in order to support the establishment of a common compensation scheme and proper rules to compensate European consumers;
Amendment 150 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 d (new)
36d. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to assess the effectiveness of current Low Emission Zones in cities - taking into account the failure of Euro standards for light duty vehicles to reflect real world emissions, and to examine the benefit of introducing a label or standard for Ultra Low Emission Vehicles that meet the emission limit values in real driving conditions;
Amendment 152 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 e (new)
36e. Calls on the Commission and the co-legislators to follow a more integrated approach in their policies to improve the environmental performance of cars, in order to ensure progress on both the decarbonisation and air quality objectives, such as by fostering the electrification or transition to alternative motorisations of the car fleet;
Amendment 153 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 f (new)
36 f. Calls on the Commission, to that end, to review the Clean Power for Transport Directive and to come forward with a Draft Regulation on CO2 standards for the car fleets coming onto the market from 2025 onwards, with the inclusion of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) and Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) mandates that impose a stepwise increasing share of zero and ultra-low emission vehicles in the total fleet with the aim to phase out new CO2-emitting cars by 2035;
Amendment 154 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 g (new)
36g. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to foster green public procurement policies, purchasing ZEVs and ULEVs by public authorities for their own fleets or for (semi-)public car sharing programs;
Amendment 155 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 h (new)
36 h. Calls on the Commission to review the emissions limits set out in Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 with a view to improving air quality in the Union and to achieving the Union ambient air quality limits as well as the WHO recommended levels, and come forward by 2025 at the latest with proposals, as appropriate, for new technology-neutral Euro 7 emission limits applicable for all M1 and N1 vehicles placed on the Union market;
Amendment 156 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 i (new)
36i. Asks the Commission to consider the review of the Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) to include environmental damage caused by air pollution by car manufactures that are violating the EU's car emissions legislation; believes that if car manufactures could be held financially liable for remedying the environmental damage they caused, an increased level of prevention and precaution might be expected;
Amendment 157 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 j (new)
36 j. Calls on the Commission to work with the Member States to ensure that no worker from the automotive sector should suffer from the emissions scandal; to this end, Member States and car manufacturers should coordinate and promote vocational training plans to guarantee that workers, whose employment situation has been negatively affected by the emission scandal, remain in employment in the future, for example in the field of alternative motorisations;
Amendment 164 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Considers that the final results and recommendations of the committee of inquiry could have been better aligned with the legislative work and timetable of the current proposal for a Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers (2016/0014 (COD)) - which will replace and update the current directive on type- approval - in order to guarantee an effective sharing and full knowledge of the inquiry committee's findings and to be sure that the final conclusions and recommendations can be taken into account in the work of the legislative dossier, also at the initial stage of the internal negotiations in the Parliament;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A (new)
Recital A (new)
A. whereas the 1998 Baveno Manifesto created the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security with the objective to determine Europe's global monitoring role in the field of the environment and security. Since 2012 this initiative is named Copernicus;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B (new)
Recital B (new)
B. whereas political decisions made by the European Parliament and the Council in 2007 resulted in the allocation of a budget for the European satellite navigation programs EGNOS and Galileo and provided for an agreement on the governance structure of the programs;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Space Strategy for Europe, which is of great importance for marine and maritime issues and fishing activities;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls the attention for the lack of mention of the relation between Air and Sea, as the absence of the words "ocean" and "marine" demonstrate;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that space technologies, data and space based services ‘already contribute to a number of public policies and economic sectors’ including control of fishing activities, forecast and monitoring of shipping routes and detection and monitoring of oil spills;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recognises that allowing public authorities to benefit from more permanent and more responsive space- based ocean surveillance capacities will allow them to respond more quickly and to make substantial savings by better targeting their actions and especially while fighting against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Emphasises the importance of Galileo and EGNOS on maritime security and navigation strengthening and improving other international systems and contributing to Europe technological independence;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Recalls the Commission for the importance of better coordination between Galileo and EGNOS and the related Copernicus services also concerning safety;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Recognises the necessity to develop secure satellite communication systems to meet existing and future needs within the European maritime community, including maritime surveillance based upon Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, which depend heavily on satellite communications;
Amendment 20 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Welcomes the Governmental Satellite Communications initiative of the European Commission (GOVSATCOM);
Amendment 21 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 g (new)
Paragraph 3 g (new)
3g. Emphasises the importance of Copernicus to fully understand climate and meteorology, ocean natural biological processes and anthropogenic aggressions, all crucial issues for fisheries;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 h (new)
Paragraph 3 h (new)
3h. Welcomes the recent launch of the Copernicus Marine Service "Ocean State Report" an effort of 80 European scientific experts from more than 25 institutions is a step forward into the development of regular annual reporting on the state and health of the Global Ocean and European Seas based;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises the need to substantially reinforce educational and training tools that allow full use of the benefits created by space related tools;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Recognises the importance of the Copernicus Relay and Copernicus Academy networks in fostering stakeholder engagement, bringing the regional user dimension to the table and increasing the reach of promotion of Copernicus data and services uptake;
Amendment 32 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Agrees that Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus are not yet fully explored and recognises potential on the alliance between public and private sector over space strategy;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that space technology as well as its in situ components requires large budgets and that it is essential to allocate the necessary resources to this sector in the EU budget;
Amendment 38 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Notes that the Commission proposes to "encourage the uptake of space solutions", in particular by providing technical support in using innovative and cross-border procurement for space solutions;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Considers that the consolidation of existing and future capacities into a real European space-based maritime surveillance system - which will benefit a number of institutional users and whose services could be commercially exploited for export - could be a textbook case for the Commission's innovative ambitions in the space sector;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories give an extraordinary dimension and geographic possibilities to Europe, allowing for the development of deployment stations, monitoring facilities and ground-truthing systems all around the globe, and regrets that Outermost Regions and Overseas Countries and Territories are not mentioned in the Strategy;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises that priorities on public use of space, including observation, should be related to the legislative needs of European initiatives such as the "Marine Strategy" Framework-Directive;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Acknowledges the potential offered by space infrastructures and derived services to efficiently contribute to the objectives of an international ocean governance, e.g. to implement the COP21 agreement and mitigate impact of climate change on oceans, coastlines and ecosystems, to fight marine litter or to promote maritime spatial planning (MSP) at global level;
Amendment 47 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recalls the importance of ensuring ‘the needs of various EU agencies’, such as the European Maritime Safety Agency and the European Fisheries Control Agency, and emphasises that these institutions will also contribute to the fulfilment of the objectives of the Space Strategy for Europe, and emphasises that these institutions shall also contribute for the fulfilment of the objectives of the Space Strategy for Europe;
Amendment 50 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Recalls that one of the major assets for private sector on the Space Exploration is the development of patents and proprietary information, which should be emphasised in the development of the Space Strategy for Europe;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Alerts for the rapid development of new technologies that rely on augmented intelligence, cognitive computing and neural systems, none of those items are mentioned in the Space Strategy for Europe;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
– having regard to the European Economic and Social Committee's opinion on the Commission communication entitled ‘Connectivity for a Competitive Digital Single Market – Towards a European Gigabit Society’,
Amendment 38 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the implementation of 5G and the gigabit society requires an explicit timetable, Member State coordination, cooperation with all stakeholders and adequate investments in order to fulfil all conditions within the required timeframe;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to draw up a 5G Action Plan aimed at making the EU a world leader in the deployment of standardised 5G networks from 2020 to 2025; takes the view that it is crucial for there to be adequate coordination among the Member States so as to prevent the same kinds of delays in the rollout of 5G that were experienced with 4G, which resulted in the fact that today 4G coverage stands at 86% and just 36% in rural areas;
Amendment 112 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. NotEmphasises that 5G should be instrumental in tackling the digital divide and in improving internet take-up, especially in rural and remote areas; takes the view that the economic and social benefits of 5G will only be fully realised if high-speed networks are rolled out throughout the EU, in both urban and rural areas, and across all sectors of society, without excluding those who are most vulnerable; in that regard, takes the view that public investment is vital in order to prevent new digital divides opening up in the deployment of 5G;
Amendment 128 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the WiFi4EU initiative to promote free internet in local communities by means of an EU-funded scheme; notes that access speeds are increasing, and that as usage across multiple wireless devices grows, WLAN will need to match end-to-end connectivity demands; takes the view that it is vital for this initiative to make it possible for people to connect to the internet free of charge and with the same digital identity throughout the EU;
Amendment 144 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that the development and improvement of digital skills should take place through major investment in education with two main objectives: training a highly skilled workforce able to retain and creaof the new digital society requires major investment in education to ensure that digital skills can be acquired and honed from the earliest stages of schooling so that citizens are not only capable of using digital technologies but also understanding the implications as regards the exercise of their fundamental rights, to ensure that citizens are highly skilled when they enter technological jobs and puttinghe labour market, and to put an end to digital illiteracy – a cause of digital divide and exclusion;
Amendment 155 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the Commission initiative to reinforce the Investment Plan for Europe within financing instruments (EFSI, CEF) earmarked to finance strategic objectives for gigabit connectivity until 2025; takes the view that it is vital to make full use of the potential of existing funds and step up the synergies between them, and to boost private investment and public-private partnerships such as the 5G PPP;
Amendment 158 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to ensure, maintain and develop financing for the 5G Action Plan at the appropriate level within the horizon of the next Multiannual Financial Framework 2020-2027; Points out that, according to the Commission, an investment of EUR 500 billion will be required over the next decade to hit the connectivity targets, although it also estimates that there is an investment shortfall of EUR 155 billion; takes the view, therefore, that top priority needs to be given to ensuring there is sufficient investment for the deployment of digital infrastructure, as that deployment is imperative in order to enable citizens and businesses to reap the benefits of the development of 5G technology;
Amendment 186 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Member States to implement the 5G Action Plan fully through coherent, inclusive and timely action in regions and cities that encourages and incentivises cross-sector innovation and fosters an economic industry-wide cooperative framework;
Amendment 191 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to take the lead in promoting inter-sectoral, cross- lingual 5G interoperability and supporting privacy-friendly, reliable, secure services that ensure respect for privacy and fundamental rights, and to consider economic and geographic national circumstances as an integral part of a common strategy for the EU as a whole;
Amendment 197 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that each sector should work out its own roadmap for standardisation, relying on industry-led processes, with a strong desire to reach common standards that have the potential to become worldwide standards; calls, in this regard, for efforts on standardisation to be stepped up with a view to ensuring that Europe plays a leading role in setting technology standards allowing for the deployment of 5G networks and services;
Amendment 217 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that National Broadband Plans need to be revised carefully to achieve coherent development at EU level, target all 5G areas, maintain a multi- technology approach, support regulatory flexibility and maximise the scope of innovation and coverage, with one of the targets being to bridge the digital divide;
Amendment 227 #
2016/2305(INI)
24. Calls on the Commission to assess the National Broadband Plans to identify gaps and to formulate country-specific recommendations for remedial and/or further action;
Amendment 228 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the Commission initiative to establish the Participatory Broadband Platform to ensure the high- level engagement and cooperation of public and private entities, as well as local and regional authorities to boost investment, identify shortcomings, take remedial public initiatives and meet connectivity targets;
Amendment 230 #
2016/2305(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Welcomes the establishment and support of a network of offices responsible for matters relating to broadband at regional/national level; takes the view that those offices can play a vital role in helping local authorities, especially in small or rural areas, to benefit from the ESI Funds;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 laying down measures concerning open internet access and amending Directive 2002/22/EC on universal service and users' rights relating to electronic communications networks and services and Regulation (EU) No 531/2012 on roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union1a , _________________ 1a OJ L 310, 26.11.2015, p.1.
Amendment 3 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 19 January 2017 on a European Pillar of Social Rights1a , _________________ 1a Texts adopted, P8_TA (2017) 0010
Amendment 4 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
- having regard to the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 531/2012 as regards rules for wholesale roaming markets (COM(2016)0399),
Amendment 6 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
- having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Online Platforms and the Digital Single Market - Opportunities and Challenges for Europe,
Amendment 8 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas digitalisation and new technologies have changed forms of communication and the behaviour of consumers and companies; whereas a new economic paradigm appears, the digital era or the fourth industrial revolution that is based on the digitisation of all facets of the economy and society;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the evolving use of internet and mobile devices has created new business opportunities and business models, and not only new, but also business models that are alternative to the traditional ones of the companies taking advantage of the new technologies, through internet platforms, Information and Communication Technology applications that allow our communities to rent, to share, to exchange, or to sell access to products or services;
Amendment 20 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas Europe, compared to the world scale, has made progress in labour and social standards and in social protection systems, and whereas the EU must, in the digital economy, continue to develop the European social model, a fair distribution of wealth, quality employment and sustainable and inclusive growth in long-term employment;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas platforms have become the reference point of the internet economy; whereas platforms have evolved into hubs that coordinate and control the central nodes of the internet and nothing runs in the net without them; whereas the volume of data these platforms handle and the bandwidth they need are growing exponentially;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas it is essential for companies to behave in a socially responsible manner, taking into account sustainability and the interests of society; whereas European labour markets are more often evolving towards 'atypical' or 'non-standard' forms of employment, such as occasional work, work on- demand, dependent self-employment or work intermediated by these digital platforms; and whereas we must ensure that workers who use the platforms have decent working conditions;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the evolving development and use of internet platforms for a wide set of activities, including commercial activities and sharing goods and services, have changed the ways in which consumers and other users interact with content providerinteract with other individuals who offer goods and services, and with content providers; whereas this has expanded and changed the way citizens, companies and their employees communicate, access information and knowledge, consume, share, work or develop new ideas and businesses;
Amendment 28 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas new content providers are adjusting the supply and demand of goods and services, based on community sentiment, shared access, reputation and trust; whereas online platforms are shaking up highly regulated traditional business models, which has called into question the equal conditions of all market players, their responsibility, the quality of the service they offer and also safety and consumer protection;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas Union policies and legislation in the field of online platforms should foster new opportunities for citizens and businesses, in particular SMEs and start-ups;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the e-Commerce Directive exempts intermediaries from liability for content only if they play a neutral, merely technical and passive role in relation to the hosted contenttransmitted and/or hosted content but requires as well an expeditious reaction to remove or disable access to content when an intermediary has actual knowledge of infringement or illegal activity or information;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas numerous online platforms not only provide access to goods and services, but also play a more active role in relation to consumers and other actors, by for example optimising the presentation of content to give knowledge of the activity on their platforms, thus not being entitled to claim for the liability exemption established in the e-Commerce Directive;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas some online platforms serve as gateways, concerns arise when they become gatekeepers, in particular where they also compete directly in downstream markets, for which they control access to;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the Commission is carrying out a number of assessments of consumer protection rules and B2B practices and should also further consider the consumer-to-consumer (C2C) practices;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas platforms play a strategic and irreplaceable role in the connected society; whereas a number of digital platforms occupy dominant competitive positions in their respective sectors, thus posing serious concerns regarding market dominance and antitrust law;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. whereas Europe is a significant global actor in the app economy with EU developers accounting for 42% of global consumer app revenue and being the second world player in terms of the number of app downloads;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
F c. whereas Europe is very good at inventing new technologies and digital concepts but struggles with the commercialization of ideas, including in the area of online platforms where its performance is poor;
Amendment 54 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F d (new)
Recital F d (new)
F d. whereas according to a 2016 study on the rise of the platform enterprise only 25 of the total 176 platforms studied were European, accounting for a little over 4% of market value;
Amendment 55 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F e (new)
Recital F e (new)
F e. whereas some forecasts predict that by 2020, the main online marketplaces may account for up to 40% of the retail market globally;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F f (new)
Recital F f (new)
F f. whereas according to the Report on EU customs enforcement of IPR - 2015, customs authorities made over 81.000 detentions, consisting of a total of 43,7 million articles with a domestic retail value of the detained articles representing over 640 million euros; whereas in the last decennium the number of applications lodged by right-holders requesting customs to take action in cases where a suspicion exists that an IPR is infringed has tripled;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F g (new)
Recital F g (new)
F g. whereas creativity and innovation are the drivers of the digital economy and whereas it is therefore essential to ensure a high level of protection of intellectual property rights;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F h (new)
Recital F h (new)
F h. whereas there is a necessity of a coherent EU approach to tackle the risk of fragmentation of the Digital Single Market since some Member States are already introducing specific measures to counter unfair trading practices;
Amendment 59 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F i (new)
Recital F i (new)
F i. whereas the increasing digitalisation on the world of work is having a major impact in redefining jobs, modes of organisation and contractual relations between workers and businesses; whereas there is a need to ensure full compliance with labour and social rights in the digital world of work;
Amendment 60 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F j (new)
Recital F j (new)
F j. whereas there is an urgent need to tackle all the fiscal aspects related to the activity of online platforms, in order to guarantee that taxes are paid where revenues are generated and services are provided and eradicate special tax treatments that allow certain enterprises, such as some technology giants, to reduce the payment of taxes to a minimum;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the communication on ‘Online Platforms and the Digital Single Market - Opportunities and Challenges for Europe’; shares the four principles established as a general rule when elaborating responses to issues related to online platforms but regrets the absence of the social dimension of online platforms; demands the inclusion of a fifth principle taking into account the need to guarantee fair working conditions, adequate social protection, occupational health and safety, training, collective bargaining and union rights to all platforms' workers;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the communication on ‘Online Platforms and the Digital Single Market - Opportunities and Challenges for Europe’; regrets, however, that this communication limits the role of platforms to mere intermediaries between service providers and consumers and renounces to take a more active role in regulating this new economy;
Amendment 66 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the different initiatives already proposed under the Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe; considers that achieving a digital single market is essential for fostering the EU’s competitiveness, creating high-quality and highly skilled jobs and the growth of the digital economy in Europe;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Reminds that the backbone of a competitive and inclusive Digital Single Market is an affordable access to high quality broadband infrastructure for all;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges that online platforms benefit today’s digital economy and society by increasing the choices available to consumers and creating and shaping new markets; points out, however, that online platforms present new policy and regulatory challengesrecognizes that existing legal gaps are facilitating unfair competition of the digital sector vis-a-vis the non-digital sectors, possible online social dumping and unclear fiscal rules; points out that overcoming these new political, social and regulatory challenges is fundamental for the digital economy in order to produce a general benefit to society as a whole;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges that online platforms benefit today’'s digital economy and society by innovating, increasing the choices available to consumers and creating and shaping new markets; points out, however, that online platforms present new policy and regulatory challenges not the least of which is the complete redefinition of labour market and compliance with antitrust law;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that, although many pieces of EU legislation apply to online platforms, it is frequently the case that they are not enforced properly or have not been adapted to the online world; stresses that the Union should support the development of the digital economy by clarifying the applicable legal provisions and shape its course in a socially just, balanced and sustainable manner;
Amendment 82 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that, although many pieces of EU legislation apply to online platforms, it is frequently the case that they are not enforced properly or have not been adapted to the online world; calls on the Commission to urgently and properly assess and identify where a regulatory intervention is most needed;
Amendment 86 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the Commission to examine in how far existing Union regulations are applicable to the digital labour market and ensure the adequate implementation and enforcement; calls on the Member States, in collaboration with social partners and other relevant stakeholders, to assess, in a proactive way and based on the logic of anticipation, the need for the modernisation of existing legislation, including social security systems, to stay abreast of the technological development while ensuring the protection of workers;
Amendment 98 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Stresses the need for a clear distinction between 'commercial' and 'non-commercial' platforms in order to ensure a level playing field as well as a clear distinction between non-professional peer to peer activity where most expenses are shared and goods and service providers acting in their professional capacity or gaining an income through the activity; calls on the Commission to encourage the Member States to develop sector specific definitions and thresholds, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, in this regard; underlines the importance to recognise remunerated services provision in the platform economy as 'work' regardless of the terminology ('gigs', 'tasks', 'giving rides' etc.);
Amendment 102 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission’s ongoing work on online platforms, including consultations of stakeholders and carrying out an impact assessment; urges the Commission to accelerate this work in order to provide and in-depth insight on this sector and make, if needed, new regulatory proposals;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that, although online platforms operate within a highly diverse range of activities, such as e-commerce, the media, search engines, communications, payment systems, labour provision, operating systems, transport, advertisement, the distribution of cultural content, the collaborative economy and social networks, certain common features which can be used to identify these entities exist nevertheless;
Amendment 113 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that certain features often characterise online platforms, such as operating in multi-sided markets, enabling parties belonging to two or more distinct user groups to enter into direct contact by electronic means, creating an interdependence between the different types of users, offering online services based on the classification or referencing of content, goods or services proposed or put on-line by third parties, the bringing together of several parties with a view to the sale of a good, the provision of a service or the exchange or sharing of content, goods or services;
Amendment 120 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to advance in the establishment of certain common criteria of online platforms for classification purposes on a European Union scale which differentiates at least between those that perform a physical job or a virtual service, between those that perform a simple intermediation and those that participate in a broader way in the market, and also between commercial and non-commercial platforms;
Amendment 122 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Emphasizes the importance of differentiating between European platforms, particularly those focusing on services for citizens and for small and medium-sized enterprises, helping to distinguish them and set a standard for the development of a technologically advanced and inclusive European digital identity;
Amendment 127 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that online platforms use the internet as a means of interaction and act as facilitators between the demand and supply sides; recalls the crucial importance of safeguarding the net neutrality guaranteeing that all internet traffic should be treated equally, without discrimination, restriction or interference, irrespective of its sender, receiver, type, content, device, service or application;
Amendment 128 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that online platforms use the internet as a means of interaction and act as facilitators between the demand and supply sides; notes that they also adjust the supply and demand of goods and services based on community sentiment, shared access, reputation and trust, and also incorporate comments or rating options widely;
Amendment 133 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that online platforms take advantage of the enormous and ever- increasing number of mobile devices; points out that, according to the Commission, an investment of EUR 500 billion will be required over the next decade to hit the connectivity targets established in its communication "Connectivity for a Competitive Digital Single Market - Towards a European Gigabit Society", although it also estimates that there is an investment shortfall of EUR 155 billion; takes the view, therefore, that top priority needs to be given to ensuring there is sufficient investment for the deployment of digital infrastructure, as that deployment is imperative in order to enable citizens and businesses to reap the benefits of the development of 5G technology;
Amendment 139 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Highlights in this context the need to create a favourable climate for promoting investment in high-speed broadband network infrastructure and fostering the deployment of 5G as instruments for convergence, ensuring a robust digital infrastructural backbone for Europe's companies;
Amendment 142 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that the increasingly widespread use of smartphones and tablets has further extended access to online platforms, thereby enhancing their role in the economy and society, particularly among young peopledespite having to avoid the existence of new gaps that can be produced by unequal access to technology or a high quality of technology, especially between generations and between rural and urban areas;
Amendment 150 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Draws attention to rapidly developing online platform markets, which offer a new outlet for products and services; recognises the global nature of online platform markets; points out that global and cross-border online platform markets offer consumers a wide variety of choices and effective price competition; recalls that the cross-border dimension of online platforms is now an affordable reality for all EU citizens and businesses thanks to the "roam-like-at-home" agreement;
Amendment 156 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges the Commission to continue to promote the growth of European online platforms and strengthen their ability to compete globally by distinguishing themselves thanks to the quality of their responses to the needs of the public and of small and medium-sized undertakings; regrets the EU’s low share of market capitalisation on online platforms; stresses the importance of removing obstacles that hamper the smooth operation of online platforms across borders and disrupt the functioning of the European digital internal market;
Amendment 159 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges the Commission to continue to promote the growth of European online platforms and strengthen their ability to compete globally; regrets the EU’'s low share of market capitalisation on online platforms; stresses the importance of removing ineffective obstacles that hamper the smooth operation of online platforms across borders and disrupt the functioning of the European digital internal market;
Amendment 176 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Underlines the importance, for the fast-growing of this sector, of access to risk capital and calls on the Commission to promote initiatives on this direction;
Amendment 178 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses that levels of inclusiveness can be a positive and competitive way for European platforms to distinguish themselves;
Amendment 179 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to make full use of existing financing instruments to promote initiatives to ease access to financing, especially for start-ups, small and medium enterprises and businesses in the economy throughout the EU, through different channels: banking, risk capital, public funds, crowd-funding;
Amendment 184 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that some online platforms realise the collaborative economy; welcomes the Commission communication on the collaborative economy, which supports the development of new business models; stresses that these new business models offer new services and greater choice for consumers as well as provide flexibilitythreats, challenges and new opportunities for employees;
Amendment 185 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that some online platforms realise the collaborative economy; welcomes the Commission communication on the collaborative economy, which supports the development of new business models; stresses that these new business models offer new services and greater choinnovative ways to provide new services for consumers as well as provide flexibility for employee, foster entrepreneurship and create jobs;
Amendment 187 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Shares with the EESC the view that the Commission has once again overlooked the social dimension of online platforms and that platforms' social responsibility towards their workers, both those regularly employed and employees working in new forms of employment, needs to be more precisely defined; considers that special attention should be paid to the latter, and fair working conditions, adequate social protection, occupational health and safety, training, collective bargaining and union rights should be provided to all platforms' workers, recognising the challenges brought forth by online platforms;
Amendment 189 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Recognizes that there is currently an excessive tendency to use the figure of the economically dependent self-employed worker on these online platforms, and that this may lead to an imbalance in the working time, in occupational health, in the possibilities to take collective action, in social protection, and in other working conditions;
Amendment 190 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to ensure adequate social security for self-employed workers, who are key players in the digital labour market; calls on the Member States and the Commission to adapt existing social protection schemes and to develop new mechanisms of protection, where necessary, to ensure adequate coverage of workers in these platforms as well as non- discrimination and gender equality, and to share best practices at European level;
Amendment 198 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Stresses that despite the fact that more creative content is being consumed today than ever before, on services such as user-uploaded content platforms and content aggregation services, the creative sectors have not seen a comparable increase in revenues from this increase in consumption; stress that one of the main reasons for that is being referred to as a transfer of value that has emerged due to the lack of clarity regarding the status of these online services under copyright and e-commerce law; stress that an unfair market has been created, threatening the development of the Digital Single Market and its main players: the cultural and creative industries;
Amendment 200 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Recalls that the e-Commerce Directive exempts intermediaries from liability for content only if they play a neutral, merely technical and passive role in relation to the transmitted and/or hosted content but requires as well an expeditious reaction to remove or disable access to content when an intermediary has actual knowledge of infringement or illegal activity or information;
Amendment 203 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Recalls that numerous online platforms not only provide access to goods and services, but also play a more active role in relation to consumers and other actors, by for example optimising the presentation of content to give knowledge of the activity on their platforms, thus not being entitled to claim for the liability exemption established in the e-Commerce Directive;
Amendment 204 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17 c. Urges online platforms to take appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure protection of IPR-protected works or other subject-matter, such as implementing effective technologies to fight against illegal and harmful content;
Amendment 212 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Highlights that liability exemptions can only apply to genuinely neutral and passive online providers, and not to services that play an active role in distributing, promoting and monetising content at the expense of creators;
Amendment 217 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that certain stakeholders are dissatisfied with the current rules on liability and welcomes the Commission’'s undertaking to publish guidelines on intermediary liability; urges the Commission to accelerate its works and submit its proposals; calls on the Commission to draw attention to the differences between the online and offline world and to create a level playing field for comparable services online and offline;
Amendment 221 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Considers that digital platforms are means of providing wider access to cultural and creative works and offer great opportunities for cultural and creative industries to develop new business models; highlights that consideration is to be made of how this process can function with more legal certainty and respect for right holders; underlines the importance of transparency and of ensuring a fair level playing field; considers in this regard that protection of right holders within the copyright and intellectual property framework is necessary in order to ensure recognition of values and stimulation of innovation, creativity, investment and production of content;
Amendment 225 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the update of the AVMS Directive and the Commission’s intention to propose measures for video-sharing platforms concerning their liability in terms of the protection of minors and the prevention of hate speech; regrets, however, the absence of references to content relating to the incitement of terrorism; recognises the work made by the Committee on Culture and Education to remedy this absence;
Amendment 241 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the need for online platforms to prevent illegal and inappropriate content and unfair practices through regulatory, effective self- regulatory or hybrid measures; recognises the results achieved by the Rapid Alert System to ensure that dangerous products are quickly removed everywhere in Europe; encourages Member States to set up specialised teams to monitor webpages and trace dangerous products that are sold online and online platforms to step up their efforts to remove such products once identified by the EU regulatory authorities; stresses the importance of online platforms playing a proactive role in tackling illegal and inappropriate content and taking immediate action to remove illegal or inappropriate content if such content slips through preventive monitoring;
Amendment 257 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22 a. Requires platforms to provide users with tools to denounce fake news circulating online in their platforms as well as illegal or hate speech content in such a way that other users can be informed of the content whose veracity has been contested; also, calls for public rectification to be guaranteed by platforms in the case this possible fake content has been proved to be fake, with the same impact that the previous publication had; asks for efforts by online platforms so that fake news or illegal content is completely eliminated with appropriate systems allowing traceability;
Amendment 272 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Calls on platforms whose business model is influenced by customer reviews to be obliged to establish mechanisms for verifying the accuracy of such reviews;
Amendment 274 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Encourages the Commission to submit as soon as possible its practical guidance on the market surveillance of products sold online;
Amendment 277 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the Commission to ensure a level playing field for online platforms; stresses that regulatory certainty is essential to creating a thriving digital economy; notes that competitive pressures vary between different sectors and therefore ‘one-size-fits-all’ solutions are rarely appropriate; considers that is why any regulation has to take into account the size of the platforms, their nature and classification, to ensure that these platforms compete with the same rules and on an equal footing as other companies in the markets in which they operate;
Amendment 284 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the Commission to ensure a level playing field for all the ecosystem linked to online platforms; stresses that regulatory certainty is essential to creating a thriving digital economy; notes that competitive pressures vary between different sectors and therefore ‘one-size- fits-all’ solutions are rarely appropriate;
Amendment 293 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Draws attention to the fact that the size of online platforms varies from global giants to micro-enterprises; stresses the importance of fair and effective competition between online platforms to avoid the creation of monopolies that distort the markets; stresses that facilitating the switching between online platforms or online services is an essential measure in preventing market failures, thereby increasing consumer choice;
Amendment 302 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines that possible reforms of the existing regulatory framework should always foster innovation while guaranteeing high standards of consumer protection, concentrate on the harmonisation of rules and reducing regulatory fragmentation; emphasises the need to avoid over- regulation; stresses the importance of technology neutrality and having the same rules apply online and offline;
Amendment 308 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Underlines the importance of investments in infrastructure; stresses that reliable high-speed networks are the precondition of offering and using online platform services; stresses the need for net neutrality and fair and non-discriminatory access to online platforms; stresses the need for adequate investments and a coherent regulatory framework in research and innovation, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data protection, eGovernment and digital skills, in order to ensure a well-functioning digital single market; stresses that the EU is lagging behind its competitors in this respect and more resources are needed for these investments, as well as full use of the potential and synergies of existing funds and incentivizing private investments; believes that further efforts from the Commission should address those challenges in an efficient manner; urges the Commission to introduce more clarity on the financing of the undertaken and upcoming initiatives facilitating the digitisation process, in particular with regard to the role of the EFSI, ESIF, H2020 and potential synergies between them, as well as on the estimated contribution from the Member States national budgets; calls on the Commission to investigate the impact of PPP and JTI in the context of the forthcoming interim evaluation of Horizon 2020;
Amendment 324 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines that the Internet of the future cannot succeed without users’' trust in online platforms, greater transparency, a level playing field, better control of ranking systems and advertising, and online platforms respecting all applicable legislation;
Amendment 327 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses the importance of transparency in relation to data collection and considers that online platforms must respond to users’ concerns by informing them more effectively about what personal data is collected and how it is shared and used; calls on the Commission and the Member States to take the necessary measures to ensure the full respect of citizen´s rights to privacy and to protection of their personal data in the digital environment; emphasizes the importance of the correct implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation, ensuring the full application of the principle of "privacy by design and by default"; notes the increasing importance of clarifying the concerns over data access, ownership and liability issues and calls on the Commission to asses further the current regulatory framework with regard to these issues; believes that consumers should be able to freely and fully use and exploit the products and services they buy, including in the free choice of repairers, and should not be obstructed by data issues; calls on the Commission to clarify in the framework of the GDPR implementation and define some minimum requirements with regard to data gathered in a workplace;
Amendment 329 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses the importance of transparency in relation to data collection and considers that online platforms must respond to users’ concerns by informing them more effectively about what personal data is collected and how it is shared and used; considers it crucial to raise awareness, especially among the youngest and the oldest as the most vulnerable, about the personal data the consumers facilitate in exchange for access to many so called free services;
Amendment 336 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Underlines the role of cibersecurity to reinforce users' trust in platforms; calls on the Commission to ensure consistent implementation of the Directive on Network and Information Security, to look into the need for, and propose if required, new initiatives to strengthen our defences against cyber- attacks, with special emphasis on protecting SMEs;
Amendment 346 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Encourages online platforms to provide clear, comprehensive and user- friendly ways of presenting their terms and conditions in order to enhance consumer protection and bolster trust; recommends to the platforms that along with the terms and conditions a complementary reduced version should be included explaining at least the processing of data and legal and commercial guarantees;
Amendment 353 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31 a. Points out that high standards of consumer protection on online platforms are not only needed in B2B practices but also in C2C relationships;
Amendment 367 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls on the Commission to evaluate platforms’ review systems and to put an end to certain practices, such as fake reviews and the deletion of negative reviews in order to make platforms comply with existing obligations; calls on the Commission to encourage the voluntary adoption of certification schemes provided by independent accredited certifiers to guarantee that each review is genuine;
Amendment 378 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Considers that intellectual property is a legal right that must be protected against the challenges posed by the digital economy and stresses that the technical complications involved should not be an excuse to infringe the rights of authors and creators; calls on the Commission to assess the current Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Enforcement Directive6 , in order to ascertain how to contribute more effectively to the fight against counterfeiting by adopting proactive, proportionate and effective measures; _________________ 6in particular, calls for a rapid procedure for the de-indexation of contents that infringe intellectual property and for a traceability mechanism allowing to detect the origin of the illegally uploaded content; _________________ 6 OJ L 195, 2.6.2004, p. 16. OJ L 195, 2.6.2004, p. 16.
Amendment 379 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. CRecalls that according to a study by the European Patent Office and the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market, intellectual property rights (IPR) intensive industries generate over a quarter of employment and over a third of the economic activity in the EU; considers that IPR form the basis for their ability to generate economic activity, competitiveness, employment, creativity and innovation; calls on the Commission to assess the current Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Enforcement Directive6 , in order to ascertain how to contribute more effectively to the fight against counterfeiting by adopting proactive, proportionate and effective measures; _________________ 6 OJ L 195, 2.6.2004, p. 16.
Amendment 387 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Considers that online platform reputation management mechanisms based on user assessment provide a great deal of verifiable information regarding the goods or services exchanged; warns, however, of the need to ensure that these mechanisms do not obstruct users seeking to leave the platforms;
Amendment 389 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 b (new)
Paragraph 36 b (new)
36 b. Urges the Commission and Member States to consider mechanisms for users' reputations within platforms to be transferred, accompanying users to other competing or complementary platforms, so as to avoid the creation in this connection of barriers to exit or transfer between platforms;
Amendment 391 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 c (new)
Paragraph 36 c (new)
36 c. Considers it essential to enable mechanisms for users to be able to take all personal data with them when they decide to move to another platform;
Amendment 393 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 d (new)
Paragraph 36 d (new)
36 d. Calls on the Commission to consider to what extent market- dominating companies should be required to give interested parties access to infrastructure-related data;
Amendment 402 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Notes that online payments offer a level of transparency that helps to protect the rights of consumers and entrepreneurs and could be applied to the collection of data for taxation purposes, for example; notes that transparency facilitates the comparison of prices and transaction costs and increases the traceability of economic transactions; however, warns of the risk of discriminatory application of practices like dynamic prices and calls on the Commission and Member States to carefully assess this way of setting prices on the basis of customer information in order to avoid discrimination and ensure respect of EU consumer law;
Amendment 415 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38 a. Calls on the Commission to carefully assess whether there is a need for vertical unbundling in the case of integrated services in order to prevent platforms from unfairly extending their market dominance or systemic importance;
Amendment 416 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 b (new)
Paragraph 38 b (new)
38 b. Considers that the high market shares achieved by a small number of players can imply abuse of dominance; calls on the Commission to assess to what extent some platforms can act as gatekeepers and create 'competitive bottlenecks' preventing other online services from reaching potential users;
Amendment 429 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40 a. Takes the view that metadata comparison services are particularly important in order to guarantee the comparability of offers to the consumer and to enable different companies to compete freely; calls, therefore, on the Commission to address possible anti- competitive practices that may be developing on these platforms and which infringe the rights of consumers and businesses;
Amendment 443 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43 a. Calls for the same tax rules to be applied for all companies providing comparable services regardless of whether they offer them online or offline; calls for ensuring that all companies including digital ones pay their taxes in the place where they obtain the economic benefit for their activity;
Amendment 444 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43 a. Warns of a tendency for online platforms to generate monopoly markets and urges the Commission and the Member States accordingly to be vigilant in order to avert the harmful effects of these anticompetitive practices;
Amendment 445 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 b (new)
Paragraph 43 b (new)
43 b. Underlines the importance to prevent the creation of monopolies in platform economy, which are non- transparent and resulting in an asymmetrical relationship between platforms, service providers and consumers;
Amendment 446 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 c (new)
Paragraph 43 c (new)
43 c. Encourages the Commission to create a level playing field among online platforms, which highlights the importance of identifying and mitigating market barriers; in particular, stresses the importance to guarantee the free flow of data, data portability and interoperability between the market platforms; considers that these measures would ensure that market participants, whether service providers or consumers, could subject the market platform itself into competition;
Amendment 447 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 d (new)
Paragraph 43 d (new)
43 d. Remarks the need to ensure platform neutrality, by prohibiting practices such as granting access to a platform tied to an obligation to also use other services provided by the platform, especially where a platform acts as a provider of a rival product;
Amendment 459 #
2016/2276(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
Paragraph 45 a (new)
45 a. Points out that investment in education and innovation are key for the EU to compete successfully on the global markets while maintaining high levels of employment under fair conditions; stresses that social consequences of market opening must not only be addressed but foreseen and absorbed in a way that workers have the skills and tools needed to adapt to new challenges; considers therefore essential to invest in education and life long learning;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Regrets that the Commission has not accompanied the Standardisation package with an analysis of the impact of the proposed guidelines on key areas such as employment, consumer rights and SME activities;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that innovation in the transport and tourism sector provides enormous opportunities for EU businesses and insists on the need to develop new standards, where possible with a cross- domain approach, and uphold standardisation in order to ensure the proper implementation of EU initiatives in the field of digitalisation; considers that standards and common specifications is a clear requirement among others for the deployment of connected cars which could interact not only with the road infrastructure but also with other vehicles and devices (VtX model);
Amendment 26 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Considers Commission and Member State involvement with European industry to be crucial in order to facilitate the adoption of global standards with a European stamp in the definition and rolling-out of 5G technologies;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Supports the five priority areas identified by the Commission in relation to ICT standardisation - 5G communications, cloud computing, internet of things, big data technologies and cybersecurity - as key areas for the completion of the digital single market and boosting the competitiveness of European industry; Welcomes the ICT priority areas as the essential technology building blocks on which equally important areas such as eHealth, smart and efficient energy use, intelligent transport systems and advanced manufacturing will rely;
Amendment 32 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the ICT priority areas as the essential technology building blocks on which equally important areas such as eHealth, smart and efficient energy and resource use, intelligent transport systems and, advanced manufacturing and smart homes and cities will rely;
Amendment 36 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that ICT standardisation will be beneficial for the development of transport and tourism-related services; calls on the Commission to attach greater importance to this development when implementing its priority action plan for ICT standardisation, and to take swift action to promote interoperable solutions, such as the development of integrated and smart ticketing and new mobility concepts such as Mobility-as-a- Service;
Amendment 38 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Warns against fragmentation and the proliferation of proprietary systems in the internet of things, and the risks this poses for both the development of innovative solutions and interoperability;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that, due to the international nature of transport and tourism, global competition and involvement of the main global powers in this matter, the development of international standards is indispensable both to ensure interoperability and to broaden market opportunities for the EU industries; calls on the Commission to actively continue promoting the development of European standards at international fora;
Amendment 76 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the importance of agile standardisation processes, with appropriate involvement of manufacturing industries, SMEs and NGOs; draws attention in this regard to the warning given by the Economic and Social Committee in relation to the low level of participation in the public consultation 'Standards in the Digital Single Market: setting priorities and ensuring delivery', and calls for an assessment to be made of the need to gather additional information on the composition of the respondents;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the development of eGovernment is a key element of the Digital Single Market; welcomes the Commission Communication entitled ‘EU eGovernment Action Plan 2016-2020’; supports the underlying principles of the Action Plan, which will make public administrations more inclusive, trustworthy and efficient, providing open, interlinked and interlinkedoperable digital services; welcomes the fact that administrative burdens and costs will be reduced by adopting the once-only principle; calls for the integration of meaningful arrangements into the design of digital services to ensure information security and safeguard personal data;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Takes the view that digital public services should be designed to be inclusive and accessible, with particular emphasis on disabled and elderly persons;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Considers that digital public services should play a key role in bridging the digital divide and providing quality services to citizens living in areas affected by depopulation and ageing; calls for this aim to be included in the objectives of the Action Plan;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that safe, adequate, reliable and high-performance infrastructure, such as ultrafast broadband and telecommunications networks, are essential for the functioning of eGovernment services; notes that the continuous adoption ofconsiders it crucial that public authorities are updated to keep up with technological advances and have sufficient capacity to adopt innovative technologies, such as big data and the internet of things or the uptake of mobile services for eGovernment, will be essential for keeping up with technoloth a view to providing the public and businesses with high-quality digictal developmentpublic services;
Amendment 38 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the importance of developing cross-border public services, such as the full deployment of highly secure eID and e-signatures; notes that there is still a lack of interoperability of different public services between Member States; welcomes in this regard the revision of the European Interoperability Framework and the swift implementation of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS); urges the Commission to promote interoperability between public authorities not only at European and national level, but also at local level;
Amendment 42 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the importance of developing safe, reliable and interoperable cross-border public services, such as the full deployment of highly secure eID and e-signatures; notes that there is still a lack of interoperability of different public services between Member States; welcomes in this regard the revision of the European Interoperability Framework and the swift implementation of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 (eIDAS);
Amendment 55 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that public administrations should have, inasmuch as is possible, open data by default especially when the volume of data generated is very large, such as in the case of the INSPIRE programme; stresses the importance of making data and services securely available for re-use through third parties; highlights the vital role that public-private partnerships and the private sector can play in developing new and innovative services and solutions;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas digitalisation creates new opportunities in the transport and tourism sectors for manufacturers, operators, investors and passengers and is a necessity for the transport and tourism industryies to remain both competitive and operational;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 33 a (new)
Citation 33 a (new)
- having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of 14 July 2016, entitled ‘Industry 4.0 and digital transformation: Where to go’,
Amendment 19 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission Communication on Digitising European Industry, but regrets that, as its focus on the transport sector is limited to connected and automated driving, it does not address sufficiently all existing challenges; recalls that, although connected and automated driving is one of the most exciting digital transformations in the sector, there is potential for digitalisation in all modes of transport and tourism, and also throughout the value chain from manufacturers to passengers where results can be expected in the near future;
Amendment 20 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas digitalisation willis transforming manufacturing processes, impacting fundamentally the balance of opportunities and challenges for European industries;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas more than 30 national and regional initiatives for digitising industry have been launched across Europe in recent years; whereas, consequently, Europe has a strong base from which to become a leader inlead the digital transformation;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the digitalisation process has not been beneficial to the same extent throughout the transport and tourism sectors, which has created a detrimental fragmentation within the internal market both between different modes of transport and within the same mode; believes that developing a coordinated Industrial Digitalisation Strategy (IDS) for the EU could help overcome this fragmentation;
Amendment 62 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas Commission studies show that 40% of EU workers lack adequate digital skills;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas digitisation requires highly skilled workers, but according to Commission studies it is estimated that by 2020 there will be 800 000 unfilled vacancies for ICT professionals;
Amendment 66 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s Communication on Digitising European Industry; recalls the key role that digitisation can play in achieving the goal of raising the contribution of industry to EU GDP to 20% by 2020;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Stresses the need to implement a European strategy to coordinate and ensure cohesion between the various strategies launched at national and regional level, strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and industrial leadership and maximise the opportunities and benefits for workers, business and society as a whole;
Amendment 73 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point a
Paragraph 2 – point a
(a) Strengthening economic dynamics,growth, social and territorial cohesion and resilience vis-à-vis technological disruptions;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point b
Paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Fostering jobthe creation of high- quality and highly skilled jobs and improving working standards and the attractiveness of industrial sector jobs through a socially just transformation;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point h
Paragraph 3 – point h
(h) foster the attractiveness of the tourism sector and creative industries;
Amendment 80 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point h a (new)
Paragraph 3 – point h a (new)
(ha) create room for additional job creation;
Amendment 88 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point d
Paragraph 2 – point d
(d) Strengthening European cohesion through a reliable and ambitious European investment policy (inpaying particular attention to rolling out ultrafast digital infrastructure) and a coordinated European industrial policy on the basis of sustainable modernisation;
Amendment 93 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point e
Paragraph 2 – point e
(e) Supporting Europe’s goals in climate policy by raising the energy and resource efficiency of industrial production and reducing emissions of polluting gases;
Amendment 96 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Supports the idea to further develop digital innovation hubs across the EU, where new competence centres and cluster partnerships could be created, among others in the transport and tourism sectors;
Amendment 98 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Highlights the need to have a cross-sectorial vision, for instance between electronics, telecoms, transport and tourism;
Amendment 104 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point i
Paragraph 2 – point i
(i) Improving energy security and reducing energy consumption through a digitised, more flexible and efficient industrial production;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Reminds that digitisation is not just a technological issue, but it has wider social, work and economic implications; highlights therefore the need for a massive up-skilling of the workforce at all levels, in the transport and tourism sectors, focusing on new multidisciplinary and digital skills;
Amendment 125 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of an EU governance structure for the digitalisation of industry that facilitates the coordination of national initiatives and platforms on industrial digitalisation; calls on the Commission to consider setting a non- binding orientation target, that allows the EU to remain a global industrial leader; underlines the importance ofneed to combat the digital divide and advancinge digitalisation particularly in those regions that are lagging behind; expects that, besides industry leaders and social partners, stakeholders from academia, the standardisation community, trade unions, policy-makers and civil society as well as industry leaders, especially SMEs, will also be invited to play an active role;
Amendment 136 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Asks the Commission to study the desirability of establishing a specific industrial foresight unit that examines manufacturing and digitalisation trends, studies pertinent developments in other regions, identifies new key technologies and ensures that European leadership in these areas is maintained and new trends are integrated into policies and actions;
Amendment 144 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that integrated industrial digitalisation must be based on strong enabling conditions; dustrial digitalisation entails adapting and modernising the regulatory framework and boosting investment in R&D&I, digital infrastructure, security and job-based training; notes that the Commission puts the volume of public and private investment that will be mobilised in the coming five years as part of the European digitisation strategy at EUR 50 billion; regrets the lack of specific information on the origin and coordination of this investment with a view to achieving the objectives set in the strategy;
Amendment 152 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights in this context the need to advance investment in connectivity through 5G and fibre opticscreate a favourable climate for promoting investment in high-speed broadband network infrastructure and fostering the deployment of 5G as an instruments for convergence and, ensuring a robust digital infrastructural backbone for Europe’s industry, so that all industries, regardless of sector, size or location, can make the most of the benefits of digital innovations;
Amendment 168 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls, in this regard, for a doubling of efforts on standardisation with a view to ensuring that Europe plays a leading role in setting technology standards allowing for the deployment of 5G networks and services;
Amendment 180 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that clusters and synergies between SMEs, social and industrial players, the skilled crafts sector, start-ups, academia, finance and other stakeholders can be successful models in advancing digital manufacturing and innovation; notes the importance of utilising digitalisation for advancing business model innovations;
Amendment 193 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the establishment of the Smart Specialisation Platform for Industrial Modernisation and particularly the Commission’s proposal for Digital Innovation Hubs (DIH) to strengthen industrial digitalisation and digital innovation for SMEs; calls on the Commission to encourage a balanced geographical spread between such hubs to help combat digital exclusion and ensure they boost cross-border cooperation; calls on the Commission to increase the funding for the DIH;
Amendment 220 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the importance of financing the digitalisation of Europe’s industry; expresses disappointment that the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) has so far invested only 11 % in digital projects; considers that the EFSI should help SMEs to overcome capital shortages and target projects with a high risk profile;
Amendment 222 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 12 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Takes the view that the mid-term review of the MFF and the implementation reports of EU programmes should be used as an opportunity to analyse the functioning of programmes and instruments for financing the digitisation of industry and lay the groundwork for the architecture of EU programmes in this area from 2020;
Amendment 233 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Asks the Commission to study the impact of enforceing minimum thresholds for EU-based research and development (R&D) of companies applying for research funding;
Amendment 245 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the role of cybersecurity within the digitalisation of Europe’s industry; considers cyber-resilience as crucial and cybersecurity as a core sector for European digitalisation efforts; believes that producers are responsible for ensuring safety and security standards on the basis of the available state of the art technology and the principles of secure by design and secure by default; notes that cybersecurity requirements for the Internet of Things (IoT) and IT security standards must strengthen European cyber- resilience; believes that European standardisation bodies have a special role to play in this respect;
Amendment 253 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Believes that there should be common criteria for critical infrastructure and the digital security thereof; calls, therefore, on the Commission to ensure consistent implementation of the Directive on Network and Information Security, to look into the need for, and propose if required, new initiatives to strengthen our defences against cyber-attacks, with special emphasis on protecting SMEs;
Amendment 268 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Takes the view that the European Cloud Initiative, and the measures to promote the free flow of data within the EU, can help remove existing barriers to the digitalisation of industrial processes, particularly for SMEs and start-ups;
Amendment 282 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that European leadership in industrial digitalisation requires a strong standardisation and interoperability strategy; emphasises the important and unique make-up of Europe’s standardisation bodies, including their inclusive approach; calls on the Commission to promote the development of open standards and welcomes its intention to guarantee access to standard essential patents under FRAND (fair, reasonable, non-discriminatory) conditions; calls for an EU coordinated approach towards international fora and consortia such as the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC);
Amendment 291 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights the fact that the digital transformation of industry willis haveing a major societal impact on areas ranging from employment, working conditions, workers’ rights to education and skills; calls on, and that this impact will continue to grow; deplores the lack of attention paid by the Commission to the consequences of industrial digitalisation on employment and society; demands for the Commission to adequately study the social effects of industrial digitalisation;
Amendment 298 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Warns of the increasing impact of industrial digitalisation on the world of work, in redefining jobs, modes of organisation and contractual relations between workers and businesses; stresses the need to ensure full compliance with labour and social rights in the digital world of work; calls for enhanced social dialogue with a view to devising strategies to enable concerted responses to the challenges of digitisation;
Amendment 308 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that education and lifelong learning are the cornerstone of social cohesion in a digital society; stresses that Europe faces a digital gap in terms of territory and skills; calls for the implementation of a skills guarantee and the right to (re-)training and life-long- learning; emphasises the importance of ensuring the promotion of digital skills; calls on industry to grant employees a ‘digital sabbatical’; asks the Commission to launch a pan-European up-skilling initiative;
Amendment 317 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines that education must include digital skills and that these must be integrated into national education curricula; stresses, in this regard, the need to orient school and university curricula towards enhancing skills related to IT and innovative capacity;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2230(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas this is the first EU-Cook Islands FPA, which guarantees a European presence in the waters of the eastern Pacific following the non-renewal of the agreement with Kiribati (and the agreements signed but not implemented with Micronesia and the Salomon Islands);
Amendment 4 #
2016/2230(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas our presence in the region should serve to promote a sustainable fisheries policy and sound exploitation of resources, guaranteeing the proper management of Pacific tuna resources;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2230(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the EU-Cook Islands FPA is based on the best available scientific advice, respecting the conservation and management measures of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) within the limits of the available surplus;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2230(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas problems exist in relation to inspection and control, and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a problem that is difficult to overcome, bearing in mind the scattered nature of territory and resources;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2230(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas a commitment has been given not to grant other non-European fleets more favourable conditions than those provided for in the Agreement, and the Agreement contains the Cotonou clause on human rights, democratic principles and the rule of law;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2230(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the contributions intended to support the development of the Cook Islands’ fisheries policy, ranging between 47.6% and 50% of the total to be transferred, amount to a major contribution in percentage terms;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2230(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas EU longliner catches have tended to be located in the warmer waters to the south of the Cook Islands, and bearing in mind the requirements imposed by the Cook Islands’ shark conservation regulation, and whereas the ex ante assessment found that there will be no interest in the future for EU longliners to fish in the Cook Islands EEZ;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2230(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that the EU-Cook Islands FPA should effectively promote sustainable fisheries in the Cook Islands waters through adequate EU sectoral support, and pursue two equally important goals: 1) to provide fishing opportunities to EU vessels in the Cook Islands fishing zone, on the basis of the best available scientific advice and respecting the conservation and management measures of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) within the limits of the available surplus; and 2) to promote cooperation between the European Union and the Cook Islands with a view to a sustainable fisheries policy and sound exploitation of fisheries resources in the Cook Islands fishing zone, and to contribute to the sustainable development of the Cook Islands fishing sector, through economic, financial, technical and scientific cooperation while respecting that country’s sovereign options regarding this development;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2230(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that support for sectoral development is an important aspect of contributing to the sustainability of a partner country, as it helps to enhance the country’s operational independence, underpin its development strategy and guarantee its sovereignty;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2230(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that the EU-Cook Islands FPA and the relevant protocol should allow bilateral cooperation on the fight against illegal fishing to be strengthened and provide the Cook Islands with the means to finance surveillance programmes, and believes that measures to prevent IUU fishing in the exclusive economic zone of the Cook Islands should be reinforced, including by improved monitoring, control and surveillance through the use of the satellite-based vessel monitoring system, logbooks, inspectors and the implementation of decisions by regional fisheries organisations;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2230(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls the Commission to consider the application of the precautionary principle accordingly to the rules of the CFP and to analyse the use of floating Fishing Aggregating Devices in the area and its influence in the tuna ecology and make proposals for their use accordingly to their findings;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea was adopted by Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea in December 1982, and entered into force in November 1994 to establish a treaty regime to govern activities on the world’s oceans;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital -A a (new)
Recital -A a (new)
-Aa. whereas Saami, Nenets, Khanty, Evenk, Chukchi, Aleut, Yupik and Inuit cultures need to be protected as reflected in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP);
Amendment 11 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas under the 2016 United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda Goal 14 aims to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources, including the target to protect 10% of marine areas by 2020;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted the Strategic Plan for Biological Diversity 2011-2020, including Target 11 which states that by 2020, at least 10% of coastal and marine areas are conserved through effectively and equitably managed, ecologically representative and well-connected systems of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures, and integrated into the wider landscape and seascapes;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas the Convention for Biological Diversity recognised 77 Ecologically or Biologically Significant Marine Areas (EBSA) and 13 Super EBSA that need particular precautionary management;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E d (new)
Recital E d (new)
Ed. whereas the Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation unites the European Union, Canada and the United States of America to, among others, build a capacity to understand and predict major Atlantic and Arctic processes, as well as the changes and risks they carry in relation to human activities and climate change;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E e (new)
Recital E e (new)
Ee. whereas institutions as European Marine Board, European Polar Board and EurOcean are continually studying and disseminating information about the Arctic;
Amendment 20 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital E f (new)
Recital E f (new)
Ef. whereas Articles 4 and 5 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement require parties to sustainably manage and take action to conserve sinks and reservoirs of greenhouse gases, such as the oceans;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Recalls that Arctic changes have worldwide implications, particularly in view of the fact that adverse effects of global warming occur at a much faster pace in this vulnerable environment;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that the rights to land and natural resources are an important part of the culture and survival of indigenous peoples in the Arctic;
Amendment 36 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the European Commission to continue and re-enforce the use of Horizon 2020 and other funding programs to study the Arctic;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Available eEmission control technologies (ECTs) available at the time of adoption of the Euro 5 and 6 NOx emission limits, when properly applied, already allowed diesel cars to meet the Euro 5 NOx emission limit of 180 mg/km and the Euro 6 NOx emission limit of 80 mg/km by the date of their respective entry into force, in real world conditions and not only in laboratory tests.
Amendment 13 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. There are large discrepancies between the NOx emissions of most Euro 3-6 diesel cars measured during the type- approval process with the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) laboratory test, which meet the legal limit, and their NOx emissions measured in real driving conditions, which substantially exceed the limit. Those discrepancies affect most the vast majority of diesel cars and are not limited to the Volkswagen vehicles equipped with prohibited defeat devices. These discrepancies contribute, to a large extent, to infringements by several Member States of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe.
Amendment 16 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. The existence of the discrepancies, and their significant negative impact on attaining air quality objectives, in particular with regard to urban areas, had been known to the Commission, to the responsible authorities of the Member States and to many other stakeholders since at least 2004-2005 when the Euro 5/6 Regulation was being prepared. The discrepancies have been confirmed by a large number of studies by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) since 2010-2011 and other researchers since 2010-201104.
Amendment 18 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Although less so than for NOx emissions, there are also significant differences in the measured values of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption between laboratory tests and tests on the road;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Before September 2015, the discrepancies were generally attributed to the inadequacy of the NEDC laboratory test, which is not representative of real world emissions, and to the optimisation strategies put in place by car manufacturers to pass the laboratory test, not to the use of prohibited defeat devices, although in 2013 a study conducted by the JRC discussed the possible use of defeat devices similar to those later discovered in Volkswagen vehicles. Evidence gathered by the committee suggested that car manufacturers are deliberately calibrating ECTs in their cars so that their effectiveness is reduced outside of the boundary conditions of the NEDC test.
Amendment 22 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. The mandate forRather than waiting for a new, more realistic and certified test procedure, the co-legislators decided to continue with the development of the Euro 5/6 legislation in 2007, while at the same time giving a mandate to the Commission to keep the test cycles under review, and revise them if necessary to adequately reflect the emissions generated by real driving on the road, included by the legislators in 2007, . This resulted in the development and introduction of real driving emission (RDE) testing with Portable Emission Measurement Systems (PEMS) into the EU type-approval procedure as of 2017, while introducing at the same time the notion of a conformity factor (CF), which, in practice, weakens the emission standards currently in force.
Amendment 24 #
2016/2215(INI)
5 a. At the same time, the development of a new, more realistic, laboratory test procedure, the so called Worldwide Harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), that is due to replace the obsolete NEDC, took an extremely long time, and the test will be mandatory as part of the type approval process of all new vehicle types from 1 September 2017 onwards and for all new vehicles one year later. The WLTP has been chosen by the Commission and Member States as the test procedure for CO2 emissions, other pollutant emissions and fuel consumption measurements for the purpose of type approval.
Amendment 25 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. From the evidence gathered and from internal exchanges of emails in the Commission, it is clear that vehicle manufacturers strongly resisted the introduction of PEMS at any stage of type approval and delayed the work of the RDE-LDV working group, insisting on the application of the random laboratory cycle as an "easier procedure" for emission compliance, leaving the door open for possible cycle-beating.
Amendment 28 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. The excessive length of the process leading to the introduction of regulatory RDE tests cannot be explained only in partsufficiently explained by the complexity of the development of a new test procedure, the time needed for the technological development of PEMS, and the length of the decision-making and administrative processes at the EU level. The delays were also due to choices of political priorities, such asand constant pressure from the industry, that put the focus of the Commission and the Member States on avoiding burdens on industry in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis.
Amendment 32 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. It is debatable, as confirmed by several experts, whether there is a need to include any conformity factor in the RDE procedure, given that they remain in clear contradiction with the results of several independent tests carried out on Euro 6 cars, which showed NOx conformity factors below the value of 1.5 or even much lower than 1 are already achievable. Moreover, conformity factors are not justifiable from a technical perspective and do not reflect an obvious need to develop new technology, but rather allow the ongoing use of technology with less efficiency, while efficient technology is present on the market but has low penetration levels for economic reasons today.
Amendment 34 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. The introduction and application of conformity factors at the agreed levels could be considered a de facto blanket derogation from the applicable emissions limits for a considerable amount of time and thus run counter to the aims and objectives of the basic Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 given that the established conformity factors did not only reflect the measurement uncertainty of PEMS, but have been adapted further to the demands for more leniency by Member States and car manufacturers, without technical justification.
Amendment 43 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. The analysis of the minutes of the RDE-LDV working group and of the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles (TCMV) shows that some Member States, including in particular France, Italy and Spain, acted on several occasions to delay the adoption process of the RDE tests and to favour less stringent testing methods. In addition, several Member States (Italy, Spain, France, Slovak Republic, Romania, and Hungary), prevented the formation of a qualified majority in the TCMV, resulting in a postponement of the vote on the first RDE package, and therefore a delay of the whole RDE process, that is still not completed today, but was initially foreseen to be applicable for compliance purposes as of the date of introduction of the Euro 6 emission limits (2014 for new type-approvals and 2015 for all new vehicles). As a result of lobbying from certain Member States for a higher value of conformity factor, new car models will have to respect the NTE Euro 6 emission standards, already agreed by the co-legislators in 2007, not before 2020. This is six years later than originally planned and three years later than the already once delayed timing the European Commission proposed in its CARS 2020 Communication of 8/11/2012 (COM(2012) 636).
Amendment 46 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. The analysis of minutes of the TCMV meetings shows that many Member States (Italy, Spain, France, Slovak Republic, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Poland, United Kingdom and Austria), strongly opposed the more ambitious Commission proposal for conformity factors for NOx limits, and instead settled for higher conformity factor values corresponding to weaker environmental objectives. Some Member States presented a different position to the public and to the participants of the TCMV.
Amendment 50 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Despite the issue of pollutant emissions from vehicles being not only a highly sensitive and political issue, but also a subject of high concern to the EU citizens, the Commission did not make any attempts to advance the decision- making process by making use of the possibility envisaged in the Regulatory Procedure with Scrutiny to bring forward the proposal to the level of the Council to increase political awareness and to exercise additional pressure on obstructing Member States. The Commission's failure to act in a timely manner on its responsibility to keep the test procedure under review and to revise it to reflect real world conditions constitutes maladministration.
Amendment 54 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. As the entity responsible for the process and agenda of the RDE-LDV working group, the Commission, and more specifically DG ENTR, should have steered the RDE-LDV working group towards an earlier choice of the option of PEMS testing, as that option was suggested in Recital 15 of the Euro 5/6 Regulation, was widely supported within the RDE- LDV group, and the JRC had already concluded in November 2010 that PEMS testing methods were sufficiently robust. This constitutes maladministration.
Amendment 55 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. The Commission (DG ENTR) delayed the RDE introduction date for compliance purposes on several occasions. It can be estimated that the total delay for introduction of the RDE test for compliance purposes in the framework of legally established emission limits while taking into account the inaccuracy of the measurement equipment equals 6 years (2020 for new vehicles instead of planned 2014 and 2021 for all vehicles instead of 2015).
Amendment 56 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. The CARS 2020 proposal, explicitly delayed necessary emissions regulations in order to protect the car industry from 'regulatory burden' in the aftermath of the economic and financial crisis. Ensuring compliance with existing EU emissions standards was superseded by the economic concerns of an industrial sector.
Amendment 60 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. The issue of pollution and its effects on public health and the environment was not given sufficient attention by the Commission's competent Industry DG (DG ENTR, subsequently DG GROW) despite calls for more action by the Commission's Environment DG (DG ENV) and it's likely that the relevant emissions legislation and its enforcement in the Union would be have been more robust if DG ENV was responsible. In a reply to a DG ENTR Interservice Consultation dated 16 November 2005 on the proposal for a Euro 5 emission limit, DG ENV gave a suspended opinion arguing that that it was justified to push for a lower NOx limit for diesel cars because standards elsewhere in the world were much more demanding than the proposed 200mg/km and that EU car makers were demonstrating their technical and economic capacity to comply with the much stricter NOx standard in the United States of 44mg/km.
Amendment 61 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. More pro-active involvement of DG ENV in the development of emissions legislation by bringing it forward to the level of the College of Commissioners could have contributed to more robust emissions legislation.
Amendment 64 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Over half of the RDE-LDV working group participants consisted of experts from car manufacturers and other automotive industries. This can inter alia be attributed to the lack of sufficient technical expertise in the Commission departments. While the Commission consulted a wide range of stakeholders and ensured open access to the RDE-LDV group, it should have taken further steps to “"as far as possible, ensure a balanced representation of relevant stakeholders, including NGOs, consumers associations and civil society, taking into account the specific tasks of the expert group and the type of expertise required”", as required by the horizontal rules for Commission expert groups of 10 November 2010.
Amendment 65 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. The Commission should have acted to mitigate the central role played by the overrepresented industry representatives in the work of the RDE- LDV working group, who constantly delayed its work by re-opening topics that were considered clarified or even decided upon.
Amendment 71 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Defeat devices were generally not considered among the possible reasons behind the discrepancies between laboratory and on-road NOx emissions and it was not generally suspected that they could be in actual use in any passenger car produced in the EU before the Volkswagen revelations in September 2015, despite the fact that such devices were found in the US in light-duty vehicles in 1995 and in heavy-duty vehicles in 1998.
Amendment 78 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. The scope and provisions of the ban on defeat devices has never been disputed by anyone. No Member State or car manufacturer ever questioned or asked for clarification on the provisions on defeat devices, including the implementation of the ban, until the Volkswagen case.
Amendment 83 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Some emission control strategies applied by car manufacturers point towards the possible use of prohibited defeat devices. For instance, some manufacturers decrease the effectiveness of ECTs outside specific “"thermal windows”" close to the temperature range prescribed by the NEDC test, but which are not justifiable byaccording to the technical limitations of the ECTs. Others modulate ECTs to decrease their efficiency after a certain time from the start of the engine, close to the duration of the test, has elapsed. Moreover, in many cases, emissions measured on a test cycle after a certain period following engine start are unjustifiably higher, given the technical functionality of ECTs, than on the same cycle with measurements done immediately after engine start.
Amendment 87 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Following the Volkswagen scandal, some car manufacturers have adjusted their thermal windows to allow their existing emissions control technologies to operate within a much broader temperature range.
Amendment 88 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. The evidence gathered confirmed that car manufacturers - who are responsible for ensuring that no prohibited defeat device is used in their vehicles - interpret the rules established in Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 in such a way that they are optimising their vehicles in order to simply pass the test cycle and comply with the letter of the law, but not necessarily the spirit. At the same time, the car manufacturers clearly disregarded the provisions set in Article 5(1) of the above- mentioned Regulation, obliging them to equip their vehicles so that the components likely to affect emissions are designed, constructed and assembled so as to enable the vehicle, in normal use, to comply with the Regulation and its implementing measures.
Amendment 89 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Optimisation strategies that reduce the effectiveness of ECTs can be attributed to commercial choices made by the car manufacturer to achieve different objectives, such as reducing fuel consumption, increasing user convenience, reducing costs by using cheaper parts or addressing design constraints. These objectives are not covered by the exemptions on the prohibition on the use of defeat devices.
Amendment 90 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. No authority searched for defeat devices or proved the illegal use of defeat devices before September 2015. No Member State authority or technical service performed any tests other than the NEDC, that has to be used in the scope of type-approval, which in itself cannot point to the use of a defeat device. While an alternative test in itself may not necessarily identify the use of a defeat device, the use of tests other than the NEDC could indicate suspicious emission behaviour and prompt the need for further investigation. Alternative tests have always been a possibility but have never been used. The vast majority of car manufacturers present on the EU market declared that they use the derogations to the ban on defeat devices foreseen in Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007. The legality of the use of the derogations is subject to ongoing investigations and court cases.
Amendment 93 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Unlike in the case of heavy-duty vehicles, car manufacturers were not required to disclose or justify their emission strategies. Without such an obligationOnly Article 3(9) of the Commission implementing Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 asks manufacturers, when applying for type-approval, to "provide the approval authority with information on the operating strategy of the exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR), including its functioning at low temperatures". Apparently this information was never used by national type approval authorities to check whether switching off or modulating emission abatement technologies is in line with the provisions on defeat devices. Without an obligation to disclose the complete base and auxiliary emission strategies, which change the base strategies for a specific purpose and in response to a specific set of operating conditions, identifying with certainty a defeat device implemented in software by reverse engineering is a lengthy and burdensome operation with no guarantee of success. Even with RDE tests, the risk that defeat strategies are used cannot be completely excluded in the future.
Amendment 96 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. There is no consistent application of EU law in the 28 Member States, thus creating uncertainty in the interpretation of legal provisions and undermining the single market.
Amendment 97 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Between 2005 and 2015, the EIB granted loans to the Volkswagen Group in the order of EUR 4.3 billion. Of these about EUR 3.1billion concerned loans for RDI investments for emissions reduction of (passenger and commercial vehicle) engines. It is still unclear, pending ongoing investigations by OLAF and EIB, whether there is a link between the loans received by Volkswagen and the illegal software installed.
Amendment 103 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Member States contravened their legal obligation to monitor and enforce the ban on defeat devices set out in Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007. None of them, and in particular Member States whose national type approval authority type-approved the Volkswagen vehicles equipped with illegal software, found the defeat devices installed in the Volkswagen vehicles. Moreover, according to our investigations, most Member States, and at least Germany, France, Italy and Luxembourg, had evidence that irrational emission control strategies, based on conditions similar to the NEDC test cycle (temperature, duration, speed), were used in order to pass the type-approval test cycle. Ongoing investigations and court cases at national level will decide if emission control strategies used by car manufacturers constitute an illegal use of defeat devices or a lawful application of the derogations.
Amendment 114 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. The Commission had no legal basis to search for defeat devices itself, but had the legal obligation to oversee the Member States’' enforcement of the ban on defeat devices. However, in spite of the awareness of, and communication between the relevant Commission services on, possible illegal practices by manufacturers, the Commission neither undertook any further technical or legal research or investigation on its own nor requested any information or further action from the Member States to verify whether the law may have been infringed, although it had the legal right to do so. This is despite an internal request from the Director General of DG ENV to the Director General of the responsible DG ENTR in 2014 to investigate the possibility of emission abatement techniques that "go beyond what is allowed by the Euro 5/6 legislation", which was subsequently ignored by DG ENTR.
Amendment 119 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. The Commission had to be aware of the likely use of defeat devices in practice, since its own Impact Assessment for the 2013 Clean Air Package clearly states that: "In addition to the intrinsic weakness of the NEDC, some vehicles seem to be designed to respect the limits only when tested on this cycle. Moreover, there is increasing evidence of illegal practices by some end users that defeat the anti-pollution systems to improve driving performance or save on the replacement of costly components" (footnote 39 of the Impact Assessment).
Amendment 120 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Moreover, research findings of the Commission's own science body, the Joint Research Centre, were pointing at the possible use of defeat devices and were seen by DG ENTR officials as "a clear case of hard cycle beating". The data of the Euro 5a diesel vehicle concerned was also part of a JRC report on eco- innovation, published in 2013, and in principle available to all Commission's officials.
Amendment 121 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23 b. Despite the clear indications of the possible illegal use of defeat devices, the Commission never made use of the provision under Regulation (EC) No 692/2008, which entitles it to request Member States' type approval authorities to provide information on the functioning of emission technology at low temperatures.
Amendment 122 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23 c. The Commission should have followed up on correspondence between the JRC and DG ENTR, DG ENV and DG CLIMA, discussing possible "strange" emission behaviour in 2008 and 2010. The justification for why no action was taken, due to a lack of any indication or clear evidence of the possible use of defeat devices by car manufacturers, is wrong, as indications were given in the correspondence, and constitute maladministration, as evidence cannot be found unless it is sought.
Amendment 124 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. The Commission should have ensured that the JRC’'s research findings and concerns discussed among the Commission services with regard to possible illegal practices by manufacturers reached the higher levels of the hierarchy. This constitutes maladministration.
Amendment 126 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. The Commission should have shown more initiative and diligence as regards the possible use of illegal defeat devices by car manufacturers given the general suspicion and numerous indications thereof. The JRC should have received the mandate from the Commission to investigate whether the reported suspicious behaviours of certain vehicles have any illegal connotations.
Amendment 127 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. No specific EU oversight of vehicle type-approval is provided for in the current framework, and the rules are subject to a variety of interpretations across the Member States, partly on account of the absence of an effective system for exchanging information among type- approval authorities and technical services. To correct this shortcoming, several witnesses expressed views in favour of a new European agency dedicated to surveillance of motor vehicles, increased Commission oversight or extending the mandate of an existing agency.
Amendment 130 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Directive 2007/46/EC states that the Commission has to be notified by the type-approval authority when it decides to reject a type-approval application. However, it is not clear what actions the Commission should take after such notification and how such follow-up actions are to be coordinated with the Member States. There is no clear and effective system in place to prevent a car manufacturer from applying for a type- approval in one Member State after an application for type-approval has been rejected by another Member State, or for a test to be conducted in another technical service after a model has failed to pass at a first technical service. In order to prevent possible relocation in the form of ‘technical dumping’, manufacturers could be compelled to provide the Commission with reasons justifying their choice of technical service.
Amendment 133 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. There is an evident lack of control after type-approval, which is partly due to the current rules and partly due to uncertainty as to which authority is in charge of market surveillance. Effective conformity of production, in-service and end-of-lifecycle conformity checks to uncover cases where production vehicles and vehicles in use do not conform to the type-approved vehicle are often not in place or verified only through documents instead of physical tests carried out in the presence of the authorities. despite the fact that technology allowing vehicles to be measured in real world conditions on a large scale, and without being damaged, already exists
Amendment 136 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. In-service testing for emissions is mostly conducted in the laboratories of car manufacturers and is currently limited to the NEDC laboratory tests required for type-approval, without considering alternatives like remote sensing technology for monitoring emissions in real driving conditions.
Amendment 149 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. The Member States’ failure to organise an efficient market surveillance system constitutes a contravention of EU law. The verification of the conformity of production and in-service conformity of light-duty vehicles is often based only on laboratory tests performed on the car manufacturers’ premises, even if current legislation does not prevent the use of different or additional tests.
Amendment 162 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38 a. One of the structural weaknesses of the current type-approval framework in Europe is that it is only the type-approval authority that granted a type-approval to a given vehicle that can effectively withdraw the certificate of conformity that was given to the vehicle concerned.
Amendment 164 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. There is no unified practice in the EU for transparent access by consumers to information on recalls. The Commission should explore all the options available under the Treaty to penalise companies guilty of infringements under existing consumer protection legislation, and should work on a legislative framework which offers consumers genuine protection.
Amendment 166 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39 a. The European legal framework does not foresee the possibility to compensate consumers if corrective measures such as mandatory recalls imposed by type approval authorities have an adverse impact on the original vehicles' performance (such as its durability, fuel economy or engine performance).
Amendment 168 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. TheVery few Member States were very reluctantwilling to share the results of their investigations and the technical test data with the Commission and this committee of inquiry.
Amendment 174 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Member States have applied neither financial nor legal penalties to car manufacturers in the aftermath of the emissions case. Only in some cases has the marketing of Euro 5 end-of-series Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a prohibited defeat device been banned. No mandatory initiatives to recall or retrofit non-conform vehicles were taken, and no type-approvals were withdrawn. Where recalls or retrofitting took place, this was done as a voluntary initiative by car manufacturers, following political pressure.
Amendment 178 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Member States did not monitor and enforce appropriately the application of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, notably in contravention of Article 5(1) on the obligation for manufacturers to design cars which comply with the regulation in , construct and assemble cars so as to enable them to comply with the regulation in normal use. Yet, a former rapporteur on emissions and type approval legislation made very clear that the Parliament never intended to restrict "normal use" to the narrow conditions under which cars are tested in the laboratory for type approval. He indicated that driving conditions as can be commonly found when driving on European roads (including differences in temperature, altitude, engine load, vehicle speed, etc.) were meant to be considered as "normal use".
Amendment 185 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47 a. The Commission did not take the initiative to push for a coordinated and mandatory recall program at EU level for cars of the Volkswagen group equipped with illegal defeat software.
Amendment 186 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. The Commission did notwaited several years to launch infringement procedures against those Member States that have not put in place effective market surveillance on pollutant emissions from vehicles and national system of penalties for infringements of EU law as required by the existing legislation.
Amendment 191 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52 a (new)
Paragraph 52 a (new)
52 a. Whilst the collection of written evidence via submission of written questions and questionnaires to both institutional and non-institutional parties was generally an effective means of evidence gathering, the written replies - essential for the committee to prepare each hearing - were often sent very late with little time left before the hearing to read and analyse the replies.
Amendment 194 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Delays in the delivery of requested documentation represented a major obstacle in the work of the committee. The documents were of varying quality, some of them were very hard to read and, therefore, to use. The lengthy internal procedure in the Commission, which requires the College’'s approval to react to requests from the committee, together with gaps in its archiving system, delayed the collection of evidence during the time available. Furthermore, the transmission of the information requested was not structured in a user-friendly way, which made it more complicated to retrieve the information.
Amendment 197 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. The procedure followed to grant access to the minutes of the regulatory committee (based on explicit consent by the 28 Member States) was unnecessarily cumbersome, lengthy and based on a very narrow interpretation of the law. The access to those documents was too limited, which led to possible mistakes or important information not being taken into account. It should not be followed again in the future.
Amendment 205 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61 a (new)
Paragraph 61 a (new)
61 a. In order to facilitate the work of the European Parliament's committees of inquiry, given they work under considerable time pressure to scrutinise a huge amount of documents, it is essential that the rules governing the treatment of confidential information by the European Parliament, and in particular the access rights of members' accredited parliamentary assistants (APAs) to "other confidential information" (OCI), are reviewed.
Amendment 1 #
2016/2181(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the Agency represents extremely good value for money, although it is necessary to increase its human and financial resources in the next years;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2181(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets that the reduction of the Agency’s resources and capacity may have as a consequence the weakening of fisheries controls and a concomitant increase in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, which would serve certain interests very wellto the detriment of the social, economic and environmental sustainability of the sector;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2181(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that the new migration policy of the Union and, in particular, the creation of the European Border and Coast Guard, as part of an overall improvement in coast guard functions, imply new tasks of inspection and better cooperation for the Agency, which will require increased funding and technical and human resources;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2181(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that 2016 was a key year for the implementation of the new common fisheries policy concerning the landing obligation rules, and that the operational coordination of the activities of fisheries control inspections with the Member States implies appropriate human and financial resources;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2181(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Points out that, for the Agency to comply with its mandate and new policy objectives, it is necessary to enhance its financial and human resources in the coming years; calls for an assurance as to the amounts to be included in the forthcoming budgets, so that the Agency can meet its future needs and its new ambitions, and stresses the need to evaluate the possibility of increasing the budgetary appropriations for the Agency's operations in the coming years;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes note of the opinions of the Court of Auditors on the legality and regularity of the transactions underlying the accounts; takes note that the positive trend of recent years in financial management has been maintained, with the accumulated error rate falling to 0.74% in 2015; notes the adverse opinion of the Court of Auditors on payment appropriations, in respect of which the overall error rate was 3.8 %, but lower than in 2014 and with no specific error rate concerning fisheries; calls for fisheries to be dealt with separately and not merged with agriculture, in order to guarantee greater transparency in the area of fisheries;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that the Member States should improve the instruments and channels they use to transmit information to the Commission; recommends that the Commission exert greater pressure on Member States to submit reliable dataCommission should establish a homogeneous and flexible system so that Member States deliver reliable data and improve the instruments and channels they use to transmit information to the Commission;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to provide all necessary assistance to the Member States to facilitate the transition from direct management to shared management of the EMFF and to ensure that EMFF resources are used properly and fully; therefore welcomes the fact that this issue is taken fully into account in the DG MARE audit programme for 2017;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines that the information provided by independent ex post evaluations was not always sufficiently complete, consistent or comparable, which reduced its usefulness in the decision-making process and negotiations;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Expresses concern at the lack of reliable information on fish stocks and on the fishing effort of domestic fishing fleets, or of other foreign fleets that have also been granted access, as one of the main objectives of the FPAs is only to fish surplus stocks and this was proven as very difficult to implement in practice;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Urges the Commission to monitor more closely the implementation of sectoral support and takes the view that the trade-related parts of the agreements should ultimately be made conditional upon effective, sufficiently monitored, substantial sectoral support;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls for additional fiscal effort in the field of international fisheries agreements, in view of the major fishing grounds still awaiting new protocols;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the significant contribution made by the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI funds) to the construction of an efficient and safe European transport network; Stresses the importance of synergies between the various funds;need for better synergies in implementing EU funds to promote combined funding and to increase the leverage effect of EU financial instruments in the transport sector. Draws the attention to the possibility of establishing joint monitoring committees to strengthen the synergies between the ESI Funds, the Connecting Europe Facility, the European fund for strategic investments and the H2020 program in the transport sector.
Amendment 2 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the significant contribution made by the European Structural and Investment Funds to the construction of an efficient and safe European transport network; Sstresses the importance of improving and promoting synergies between the various funds; takes the view that there is a need to focus the ESIFs on the development of sustainable transport infrastructure;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that the European Structural and Investment Funds have become the main – and, in countries hit hard by the crisis, practically the only – source of investment, and that they are becoming not only a key instrument for social and territorial cohesion, but also a vital lever when it comes to maintaining business and jobs;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the Commission to earmark appropriate funding for sustainable urban mobility under the European Regional and Development Fund.
Amendment 48 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to take into account the main features of long- term investments in transport infrastructures. Underlines that investments in sustainable transport infrastructures require a substantial public intervention and might be less attractive for the private sector as they yield too low or uncertain return on investment.
Amendment 51 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that funds allocated to financing the 'Connecting Europe' facility were depleted in order to recapitalise the European Fund for Strategic Investments; expresses hope that these funds will be used to finance infrastructurrecalls that transport remains a top priority of the European Fund for Strategic Investments. Draws the attention to the possibility of combining EFSI financial instruments with ESI funds on one projects;.
Amendment 72 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that major administrative barriers to accessing European Structural and Investment Funds exist, particularly for SMEs; Underlines that excluding ESI funds from the state aid rules will significantly facilitate the access to ESI funds for SMEs and local entrepreneurships which are facing major administrative barriers.
Amendment 78 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines that the thematic concentration establishing ESI funds' investments priorities might limit the capacity of local authorities to invest in transport infrastructures, especially in the more developed regions where at least 80 % of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) resources at national level shall be allocated to two or more of the thematic objectives 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Common Strategic Framework. Therefore calls on the Commission to allow more flexibilities for regions to decide on which priorities they want to focus. Stresses that objective 7 of the CSC, "Promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures", should be taken into account as key action of the ERDF.
Amendment 7 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, in negotiating H2020 and the current Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), Parliament asked for EUR100 billion euros rather than the EUR 77 billion agreed and the budget seems very limited if H2020 is to fully explore excellence potential and respond to societal challenges European and global society is currently facing; whereas, in negotiating H2020 and the current Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), Parliament asked for EUR 100 billion euros rather than the EUR 77 billion agreed and the budget seems very limited if H2020 is to fully explore excellence potential;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the economic and financial crisis was a determining factor in the design of H2020, and new current challenges (such as populism, inequalities, migration and terrorism) and new political and economic paradigmsnationalist populism, xenophobia, inequalities, migration flows and international terrorism, technological progress, social and healthcare challenges, climate change or sustainability of natural resources) and new political and economic paradigms, requiring answers from society's perspective and in its interest, while preserving the values and principles that characterise the EU, are likely to shape the next research programme;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas there are many changes and challenges that will need to be tackled in the future to promote and care for health in Europe; changes and challenges flowing from a comprehensive vision of health, a new demographic, epidemiological, sociological, economic and competitive context, and significant technological changes and major shifts in care models;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the objective of H2020 is to contribute to building a society and an economy based on knowledge and innovation by leveraging additional national public and private R&D funding and by helping to attain the target of 3% of GDP for R&D by 2020; regrets that the EU invested only 2.03% of GDP in 2015, with the individual figures for different countries ranging from 0.46% to 3.26%14 ; reminds that the European Research Area (ERA) faces direct competition with the world's top-performing research regions and that the strengthening of the ERA is therefore a collective duty of Europe; _________________ 14 ‘Horizon 2020, the EU framework programme for research and innovation. European Implementation Assessment’. European Parliament Research Service.
Amendment 30 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the evaluation of FP7 and monitoring of H2020 shows that the EU FP for research and innovation is a huge success15 and creates clear EU Added-Value with a high level of additionality; _________________ 15 With over 130 000 proposals received, 9 000 grants signed, 50 000 participations and EUR 15.9 billion of EU funding.
Amendment 37 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Understands that the FP intends to incentivise industry participation in order to increase R&D spending by industry16 ; regrets that industries have not increased their share of R&D spending; however notes that industry participation including SMEs is significantly higher than in FP7; asks the Commission to assess the added value of funding for industry-driven instruments such as Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs), which account for a large share of the budget17 , and the coherence and transparency of all joint initiatives18 ; stresses that is it very important to guarantee that the public interest is sufficiently protected in such initiatives, guaranteeing an equitable social impact, and to ensure further public participation in the decision making process of the research priorities; _________________ 16 Two-thirds of the 3% of GDP for R&D should come from industry. 17 In total, the 7 JTIs account for more than EUR 7 billion of the H2020 funds, ca. 10% of the whole H2020 budget and more than 13% of the actual available funding for H2020 calls (ca. EUR 8 billion/year over 7 years). 18 See Council conclusions of 29 May 2015.
Amendment 73 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that the current low success rate of less than 14 % represents a negative trend compared to FP7; regrets that the cuts inflicted by EFSI have deepened this problem;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Insists that research can be a risky investment for private investors and that funding research practice through grants is a necessity, in particular in areas with only limited market incentives for the private sector and especially for SME; regrets the tendency, in some cases, to move away from grants towards the use of loans; recognises that loans must be available for high TRL, close to market activities, within other types of instruments (e.g. EIB schemes) outside of the FP;
Amendment 89 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that several Member States are not respecting their national R&D investment commitments; calls for the earmarking of Structural Funds for R&D activities, especially investments in capacity building, infrastructure and salaries, asks that the 3% of GDP target be met, and hopes that this can be raised to 4% in the not too distant future; calls on the Commission and Member States to drive national strategies to reach that objective (for example that R&D investments are not account for as investment in relation to deficit objectives);
Amendment 100 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Confirms that ‘'excellence’' should remain the key criterion across the three pillars, while noting that it is only one of the three evaluation criteria, alongside ‘'impact’' and ‘'quality and efficiency of the implementation’'; calls for the reweighting of these criteria prioritizing "excellence" and invites the Commission to set out additional sub- criteria by adding ‘SSH integration and geographical balance’ under ‘impact’ and ‘project size’ under ‘efficiency of the implementation’'project size' under 'efficiency of the implementation' and 'SSH integration" under 'impact; and to analyse how to drive and create excellence centres all over the EU; calls on the European Commission within the evaluation phase, to take into account the excellence of the centre and to deal with the barrier that lower salaries can be for that, for the sake of more excellence and more centers of excellence in Europe;
Amendment 127 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Call on the Commission to better define ‘'impact' and to consider not only economic but also social impact’; stresses that the assessment of the impact of fundamental research projects should remain flexible and its relative weight in the evaluation procedure should be decreased; asks the Commission to check that the balance between bottom-up and top-down calls is maintained and to analyse which procedure (one or two stage) is more useful to avoid oversubscription;
Amendment 136 #
2016/2147(INI)
14a. Stresses the importance of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), calls on the Commission and the Member States to reinforce their forerunner role in fostering STI for sustainable development; calls on the Commission to reinforce sustainability-related research agendas under Horizon 2020 and install an effective corresponding monitoring system;
Amendment 143 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to continue to enhance the societal challenges approach and, to emphasises the importance of collaborative research and to prioritise societal challenges where there is a lack of profitable markets to drive STI; calls also on the Commission to identify future societal challenges within the new economic, social and political context; underlines however the need to reinforce someat least the following four societal challenges such as innovation in agriculture and health, especially cancer and antimicrobial resistance research plansustainable, healthy and competitive agriculture; environment and climate change; SSH related to democracy, social inclusion and justice among others; and health from a global perspective that faces challenges as sustainability, the need of cancer and antimicrobial resistance research plans, rare diseases, chronic diseases associated with aging, neurological and psychiatric disorders and poverty-related and neglected diseases;
Amendment 159 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that synergies between funds are crucial to make investments more effective; stresses that RIS3 are an important tool to catalyse synergies setting out national and regional frameworks for R&D&I investments; regrets the presence of substantial barriers to making synergies fully operational19 such as the State Aid rules; calls on the Commission to revise the State Aid rules and to allow R&D structural fund projects to be justifiable within the FP rules of procedure and to coordinate RIS and European and national R&;D priorities; Calls also on the European Commission and member States for the correct application of the principle of additionality; Stresses that according to this principle, the contributions of European funds should not replace the equivalent public or structural expenditure of a Member State in the regions where it applies; _________________ 19 Large research infrastructure fits within the scope and goals of the ERDF, but ERDF funds allocated nationally cannot be used to co-finance it; construction costs associated with new research infrastructures are eligible under the ERDF, but operational and staff costs are not.
Amendment 171 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that the R&I capabilities of North/South and West/East Member States are very different; recognises the European dimension to the problem of the participation gap, which must be addressed by the FP if the EU is to exploit its full potential; welcomes, in this respect, the Widening Programme that must be a mechanism to increase participation of beneficiary countries; calls on the Commission to assess whether the three Widening instruments have achieved their specific objectives and to clarify the rational and general goal of the Programme, to review the indicator used to define ‘'underrepresented’' countries, and to keep a dynamic list that allows Member States to be in or out depending on how their capabilities evolve and to check if its objective of incentivising and improving R&D capacities is being accomplished; calls on the Commission to adapt or adopt new measures to bridge this gap;
Amendment 182 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. RWelcomes efforts to secure better links between the European Research Area and the European Higher Education Area facilitating ways to train the next generation of researchers; recognises the importance of incorporating research and entrepreneurship skills into Member States’' primary and high school education systems in order to encourage young people to develop these skills, as R&D should be viewed in structural rather than cyclical or temporal terms; calls on the Member States and the Commission to enhance employment stability for young researchers; calls on the Commission to provide new increased levels of support for young researchers, such as a newand to reinforce funding schemes for early-stage researchers with less than threewo years of experience after PhD completion;
Amendment 188 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Welcomes efforts to secure better links between the European Research Area and the European Higher Education Area facilitating ways to train the next generation of researchers; Calls on the Commission to continue working in the complementarity of ERASMUS+ Programme and FP9 by supporting initiatives, such as summer schools and testing the latest research based didactic methods and by introducing a supplementary ERC scheme, similar to the ERC Proof of Concept scheme, allowing ERC grant holders to explore innovative teaching methods and curricula;
Amendment 199 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Confirms that international co- operation fell from 5% in FP7 to 2.8% in Horizon 2020; recalls that the FP should contribute to ensuring that Europe remains a key global player, while underlining the importance of scientific diplomacy; calls for a concrete, immediate measures and a long-term strategic vision and structure to support this objective and welcomes initiatives such as PRIMA;
Amendment 201 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls for a comprehensive vision and action plan for health research and product development to increase coordination and coherence of European programmes with national and international initiatives and research agendas, and to ensure promising products are supported throughout the entire development pipeline; Calls on the European Commission to also prioritise public health in developing countries, as the Ebola crisis revealed the importance of public health for the development of regions
Amendment 209 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that SSH integration means SSH research in interdisciplinary projects and not an ex-post add-on to otherwise technological projects, and that the most pressing problems faced by the EU require methodological research that is more conceptually focused on SSH; calls on the Commission either to introduce a minimum percentage dedicated to SSH funding, or to create an evaluation sub-criterion that takes account of its inclusion in projects; underlines that more budget should be made available for SSH under Societal Challenge 6 in order to meet European citizens’ concerns and help EU institutions and member states to support policies on migration, terrorism, unemployment, social inclusion, inequalities, culture, cultural heritage and the role of creative industries, growth beyond GDP as well as the relationships of the EU with other parts of the world; calls on the Commission to report on the budgets allocated to such fundamental political, social and cultural issues affecting the EU in Societal Challenge 6.
Amendment 223 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Welcomes the openness to new approaches and incentives piloted under H2020 and calls on the Commission to explore the use of milestone prizes and market entry rewards in the field of biomedical R&D and encourages the development of access plans to support the availability and affordability of products to the end user, taking into account access to research data and responsible management of IP. These models should be employed as a suite of mechanisms to incentivize innovation and de-link the costs of R&D from product prices where possible;
Amendment 236 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes initiatives which bring the private and public sectors together to stimulate research; regrets the low level of public return on public investment of Horizon 2020in some sensitive areas such as health; highlights the need for enhanced EU leadership in prioritising public research needs and a fair public return; calls on the Commission to study the possibilities of co-ownership of IP for key projects funded by FP public grantsstresses the need to ensure balanced stakeholder involvement and greater transparency in the decision- making process in such partnerships; highlights the need for enhanced EU leadership in prioritising public research needs and a fair public return to EU taxpayers' money invested (for example, in biomedical R&D it should be reflected in terms of affordability, availability and suitability of end products); calls on the Commission to study the possibilities of co-ownership of IP for key projects funded by FP public grants and to put in place mechanisms that allow to know the traceability of public funds in research and the social evaluation of their impact in terms of equity, especially in some sensitive areas such as health in order to explore more innovative ways of organizing health research to meet the challenges ahead and improve their efficiency;
Amendment 247 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the fact that Open Access is now a general principle under Horizon 2020; highlights that the number of publications linked to projects up to December 201621 shows that new policies on enforcing the free sharing of data and ideas are required in order to make all scientific data produced by future projects available by default, as the 100% objective is still a distant goal; Regrets that the flexibility criteria has been a barrier in order to reach that objective and to increase knowledge and development. Ask therefore for 100% objective when public funds are involved; _________________ 21 OpenAIRE report: In H2020, 2017 (19%) out of a total number of 10684 projects have ended and 8667 are ongoing. OpenAIRE has identified 6133 publications linked to 1375 H2020 projects.
Amendment 259 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the success of H2020 and the 1:11 leverage factor; notes the oversubscription and the challenges that lie ahead, and calls for a budgetary increase of EUR 100 billion for FP9; that should not be affected by BREXIT; Considers that beyond budget increase, an innovative framework incorporating innovation is needed and calls therefore on the Commission to well define innovation and its different types, such as incremental, disruptive and open innovation;
Amendment 327 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Underlines the need for high quality comparative research on fundamental social and political issues for Europe in order to preserve its high level of economic and social development, laws, freedoms and well-being which all combined give it its added value and confers its identity; calls for a distinct research programme, with high impact on policies, on the future of European democracies and societies including fundamental issues such as democracy, justice, growth and jobs, terrorism, inequalities and poverty, migration, social models, ageing, youth, cultural policies, and the role of Europe in the world.
Amendment 332 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Underlines the need for high quality comparative research on fundamental social and political issues for Europe in order to preserve its high level of economic and social development, laws, freedoms and well-being which all combined give it its added value and confers its identity; calls for a distinct research programme, with high impact on policies, on the future of European democracies and societies including fundamental issues such as democracy, justice, growth and jobs, terrorism, inequalities and poverty, migration, social models, ageing, youth, cultural policies, and the role of Europe in the world; Calls on the Commission to measure the social impact of SSH from other disciplines such as engineering1a; _________________ 1aSee the example of the enterprise Clarity, a company whose mission is to maximize social impact and reduce inequality, using solutions based on Big Data and artificial intelligence algorithms.
Amendment 340 #
2016/2147(INI)
31. Notes that R&D investment by industry has not significantly increased; in view of the generally scarce resources for public R&D spending,calls therefore on the Commission and member states to further encourage private investment that must be additional to public R&D investment and not substitutive; in view of the generally scarce resources for public R&D spending, calls on the private sector to engage more in R&D spending and in Open Access and Open Data Science or calls for industrial competitiveness to be supported by differentiating between mature and emerging sectors, thus allowing larger or more mature industries to participate in projects more at their own cost or through loans;
Amendment 346 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Considers that improved well- being of the people is the ultimate aim of R&D; calls on the Commission to address all dimensions of sustainable development, in particular human development and societal impact, as cross- cutting issues with concrete targets in FP9;
Amendment 349 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 b (new)
Paragraph 31 b (new)
31b. Invites the Commission and Member States to continue successful innovative R&D partnerships with great societal impact, such as the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP); while making sure the public interest in such investments is sufficiently protected and the results of the publicly funded research maximise the public benefit;
Amendment 353 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Regrets the mixed set of results achieved by the gender equality focus in H2020, as the only target reached is the share of women in the advisory groups, while the share of women in the project evaluation panels and among project coordinators, and the gender dimension in research and innovation content, remain below target levels; Underlines that science, like all disciplines of life, cannot be considered neutral as the view of society and the effect of science in the male gender and in the female gender can be different, which implies diversity and wealth. Therefore, asks for the guarantee of participation of female gender in FP9 and the reach of the objective of the minimum 40% of participation among the evaluators; ask also to promote gender equality in the coordination and direction of the projects, and the elaboration of an objective study on the barriers or difficulties that may be conditioning an underrepresentation of the female gender in the program with a view to introducing the necessary corrective measures in FP9; Calls the Commission to analyse the gender perspective in all FP research projects identifying its effects on the female gender, for which data disaggregation must be introduced in the analysis of scientific results; encourages Member States to create a gender-positive legal and political environment and to provide incentives for change, and calls on the Commission to continue to promote gender equality and mainstreaming in FP9 and to consider the possibility of gender as a sub- criterion in the evaluation phase;
Amendment 362 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Takes the view that health, in coordination with social policies, represents a crucial element of the future European social pillar that is needed in order to advance towards ‘more Europe’ through greater social cohesion, in line with the commitment given by the President of the Commission in his inaugural address, and this requires a global vision that will make it possible to face up to the sustainability challenges posed in the light of demographic change, the increase in chronic diseases and the need for public health to play a key role in the context defined as ‘One Health’, where the environment, non-polluting transport and sustainable agriculture play a crucial part; notes that an integrated and coordinated health programme is therefore needed, which entails strengthening challenge 1 in the social pillar;
Amendment 365 #
2016/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
Paragraph 32 b (new)
32b. Stresses that agriculture represents one of the EU’s main economic and cohesion policies; notes that it is not only facing the challenge of competitiveness in the globalised world but must also be sustainable in terms of the environment and health; calls, therefore, for a clear focus on research for this purpose, along with specific support for SME innovation in the sector for the forthcoming FP9;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the lack of correlation between the fishing effort regime and the status of stocks has been demonstrated;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the CFP recognises that access to fishing opportunities should be distributed primarily among small-scale non-industrial fishermen, or those in small coastal areas, and should include incentives (Article 7(1)(d) of the CFP regulation) in order to promote more selective fishing techniques which have a lower impact on the marine ecosystem and fishery resourcesincentives should be introduced in order to promote fishing methods which help to make fishing more selective, to prevent and reduce by-catches, in so far as possible, and to adopt fishing practices which have a small impact on the marine ecosystem and fisheries resources (Article 7(1)(d) of the CFP regulation) and that Member States should apply transparent and objective criteria, including environmental, social and economic criteria, which may concern the impact of fisheries on the environment, the previous history of compliance with rules, the contribution to the local economy and recording of catches (Article 17 of the CFP regulation); notes that, for this reason, efforts should be made in this direction, to ensure that incentives and preferential access to coastal fishing areas are given to the small-scale (artisanal) fleet as opposed to those fisheries segments that are not selective and have a greaterelective fleet, which has less impact;
Amendment 59 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Takes the view that efforts in the field of marine knowledge should be stepped up, with particular regard to commercially exploited species, and this knowledge should be used as the basis for planning their sustainable exploitation;
Amendment 83 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the system of marine protected areas in the Mediterranean covers an inadequate area, with major coverage disparities between the various basins; considers it crucial to increase the percentage of marine protected areasdefine marine protected areas more effectively in the light of the conservation objectives adopted and to identify areas to be covered by protection measures, in addition to implementing an effective monitoring and control system to check they are effective;
Amendment 98 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that in, for the Mediterranean, a minimum permitted size should be adoptis imposed for all commercial species, depending on sexual maturity and based on the best scientific knowledge, and that measures should be taken to enforce these minimum permitted sizes more strictly;
Amendment 100 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses the need to promote and implement an agreement for time-area closures imposing temporary sequential limits on fishing in the breeding areas of certain species throughout the year. This seasonalisation and specialisation of fishing efforts will be highly productive and should be scheduled with the agreement of fishing communities and scientific advisers.
Amendment 114 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that 250 000 people are directly employed on board boats and that the number of people dependent on the fishing industry increases exponentially if one includes families whose subsistence is derived from regional fishing and who are employed in secondary industries, such as processing, maintenance of boats and tourism; notes that 60% of work involved in fishing is located in developing countries to the south and east of the Mediterranean, which shows how important small-scale fishing is for the sustainable development of those regions and, in particular, for the most vulnerable coastal communities;
Amendment 118 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Considers an improvement in fishermen's working conditions essential, beginning with decent remuneration and fair competition, paying special attention to the industry's high accident rate and high risk of occupational diseases; suggests that Member States establish income support instruments, with due respect for the laws and customs of each Member State; recommends lastly that a stable income compensation fund be set up by the Member States to cover non- fishing periods, which can comprise adverse weather phenomena that make fishing impossible, close seasons (biological rest periods) serving to safeguard the life-cycle of species exploited, environmental disasters, or events involving prolonged environmental pollution or contamination by marine biotoxins;
Amendment 122 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the Commission should issue guidelines on how best to use funding from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and the European Neighbourhood Instrument; considers furthermore that information and technical support need to be promoted and made more readily available to fishermen's and producers' organisations in order to meet the specific logistical, human resources and financial needs of the fishing industry, in particular: - renewal and modernisation of the fleet with a view to improving working conditions and safety, optimising supply chain processes and improving energy efficiency; - the recruitment, education and multi- disciplinary training of young people, thereby enhancing the status of work and vocational training and supporting the emergence and development of new economic activities within the sector; - enhancing the role of women in fishing and production sectors directly linked to it, bearing in mind that they make up 12 % of the industry's overall labour force;
Amendment 130 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Considers it vital to promote, emphasise and provide incentives for cooperation between small-scale fishermen within the same area or region, for the purpose of tackling jointly the planning and management of local fisheries resources with the aim of effective and practical regionalisation, in accordance with the aims of the CFP, given that the enormous fragmentation and differentiation of occupations, targets, technical characteristics and equipment used make itin response to such a complex, diverse situation it is practically impossible to adopt a cross- cutting and unambiguous approach;
Amendment 142 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the need for integrated approaches which take into account simultaneously the heterogeneity of the marine environment, the complexity of species (both exploited and unexploited) in the sea, the various characteristics and the conduct of fishing activities, the phenomenon of the drop in value of fish at first sale and, in some regions, monopolies on distribution;
Amendment 149 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Considers that new rules should be applied to recreational fishing and that a catalogue of recreational fishing activities, including information about fishing gear and operations, a description of fishing areas, target species and by- catches should also be drawn up;
Amendment 159 #
2016/2079(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Believes it important to advocate the mandatory provision of proper consumer information detailing the exact origin of products and the method and date of catch; considers that we need to analyse and assess whether the measures provided for in the new CMO have succeeded in improving consumer information.
Amendment 8 #
2016/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls that the populations of sturgeon decreased dramatically due to habitat destruction and intense exploitation to meet the demand for caviar; The caviar trade is regulated by CITES and the exploitation of some species is prohibited;
Amendment 20 #
2016/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of fighting illegal exports from Europe of glass eels and European sturgeon used in caviar trafficking;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Suggests that the import permits for organisms or organism parts that are the subject of conservation measures be revised (Regulation 1185/2003 amended by Regulation 605/2013);
Amendment 53 #
2016/2076(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Advocates introducing Europe- wide recognition for stakeholders who are particularly involved in the fight against illegal trafficking. This could have the form of a prize given to those who are particularly involved, sometimes risking their lives, on fighting wildlife trafficking in land, mountains, lakes, rivers and sea;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 34 a (new)
Citation 34 a (new)
- having regard to the Working Group of EU Member States Experts report of November 2015 entitled 'Towards more efficient financial ecosystems: innovative instruments to facilitate access to finance for the cultural and creative sectors',
Amendment 22 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas CCIs have dual value, as, domestically, they preserve and promote cultural and linguistic diversity, and strengthen European and regional identity, while sustaining social cohesion and contributing substantially to investment, growth, innovation and employment in the EU economy, and, externally, they help promote the EU’s shared values, such as respect for human rights, diversity and equality;
Amendment 30 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas cultural diplomacy strengthens the bilateral relations between European and third countries and, builds bridges between societies and contributes to better mutual understanding, while also being capable of acting as a driver of economic and social growth;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas according to a study by the European Patent Office and the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market, intellectual property rights (IPR)- intensive industries generate over a quarter of employment and over a third of the economic activity in the EU;
Amendment 41 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas almost 39% of EU GDP is generated by IPR-intensive industries, with trademark-intensive industries generating 34% of the total, design- intensive industries 13%, patent-intensive industries 14%, and copyright-intensive industries 4.2%;
Amendment 54 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas employment in the cultural sector is unlikely to be offshored, as it is connected to specific cultural and historical competences; whereas CCIs contribute significantly and more than any other sector to youth employment and have proved to be most resilient during the post- 2008 economic crisis; whereas employment in CCIs rose throughout the EU between 2008 and 2014, which suggests that not only are they more resilient in the wake of the crisis but are also creating additional employment;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas flexibility and mobility are indissociable in the context of professional artistic activity, and it is therefore important that the unpredictable and sometimes precarious nature of the artistic profession is offset by a guarantee of genuine social protection;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas it is erroneously argued that there is a higher degree of risk involved in investing in CCIs compared with other types of business, and whereas that argument is based, inter alia, on the fact that CCIs are IPR-intensive and that there are difficulties involved in using intangible goods as guarantees for financing;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas despite the fact that more creative content is being consumed today than ever before, in particular on services such as user-uploaded content platforms and content aggregation services, the cultural and creative sector has not seen a comparable increase in revenues from this increase in consumption; whereas the Commission is urged to take steps to put a stop to the transfer of value to ensure that authors, creators, performers and right holders receive fair remuneration for their works, and whereas this will result in more content for the public and a strong cultural and creative industry, as well as representing a guarantee to safeguard European cultural and linguistic diversity;
Amendment 101 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas in the industrial economy, investment was primarily focused on tangible goods, which were the main drivers of growth, while in today’s creative economy, intangible goods are the principal targets for investment, sources of value and drivers of growth; whereas the financing of CCIs should be seen in this context;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive, coherent and long-term industrial policy framework for the CCS to boost the competitiveness and development of the cultural and creative industries, and on the EU to include the development, promotion and protection of CCIs in its strategic goals and overall political priorities;
Amendment 119 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to design its future policies based on the following definition of CCIs: ‘cultural and creative industries are those industries that are based on cultural values, individual creativity, skills and talent with the potential to creategenerate continued innovation, wealth and jobs through generating value from intellectual property. They include the following sectors relying on cultural and creative inputs: architecture, archives and libraries, artistic crafts, audio-visual (including film, television, video games and multimedia), cultural heritage, design, creativity-driven high-end industries and fashion, festivals, music, performing arts, books and publishing, radio and visual arts’;
Amendment 134 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to identify specific indicators in order to monitor and analyse the cultural, economic and societal impact of its policies and regulatory proposals related to the CCS, and to possibly identify alternative data sources with a view to complementing and improving official statistics; considers it crucial to collect accurate data about the CCS in order to better determine its impact and dynamics and its role as driver of innovation and growth in the rest of the economy, thus helping improve its access to finance;
Amendment 140 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the Commission and Eurostat to include the CCS in their yearly statistics and to publish a sectorial biennial report on the developments of CCIs in Europe; Highlights the need to reinforce the work made by Eurostat and the Joint Research Centre to collect and produce information and data about the contribution of cultural and creative industries to other economic sectors;
Amendment 152 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that technology and infrastructure rely on the content provided by creators; calls, therefore, on the Commission to establish a legal framework for the value chain in the digital age that takes into account the specificities of the sector and leads to an improvement in theguarantees a fair remuneration ofor authors and creators, creators, performers and right holders, thus ensuring a thriving digital economy;
Amendment 167 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that the digital revolution has changed the way in which citizens and companies are related and has opened new opportunities for the CCS to develop new ideas and business models, attract new audiences and expand their markets;
Amendment 169 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that copyright and related rights constitute the legal framework for the European cultural and creative industries (CCIs) and form the basis for their ability to generate economic activity, competitiveness, employment, creativity and innovation; Asks the Commission, in view of the upcoming copyright reform, to create legal solutions which will suit creators, right holders and consumers alike in order to make clear that liability exemptions can only apply to genuinely neutral and passive online service providers and not to services that play an active role in distributing, promoting and monetising content at the expense of creators;
Amendment 179 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. AskUrges the Commission, in view of the upcoming copyright reform, to create legal solutions which will suit creators, right holders and consumers alike in order to make clear that liability exemptions can only apply to genuinely neutral and passive online service providers and not to services that play an active role in distributing, promoting and monetising content at the expense of creators;
Amendment 187 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers it crucial to adapt, strengthen and enforce rules on copyright and related rights in order to create an appropriate legal framework for the European cultural and creative industry and help it generate growth and jobs and become more competitive, creative and innovative;
Amendment 193 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to place greater stress on helping SME, SVE and micro-enterprises in the cultural and creativity sector to identify, assess and protect the value of their intellectual property rights;
Amendment 198 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights that piracy and counterfeiting remain a serious concern for CCIs and citizens alike; stresses that these illicit activities cause serious losses in terms of economic activity, growth and employment and can cause safety and health concerns that need to be addressed;
Amendment 208 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers it essential a strong commitment from the European Commission and the Member States to eradicate special tax treatments that allow certain enterprises, such as some technology giants, to reduce the payment of taxes to a minimum;
Amendment 236 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to improve a regulatory environment which does not impose undue burdens on a sector which consists mainly of freelancers, micro and small and medium enterprises;
Amendment 245 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. calls on the Member States to develop or implement a legal and institutional framework for creative artistic activity through the adoption or application of a number of coherent and comprehensive measures in respect of contracts, social security, sickness insurance, direct and indirect taxation and compliance with European rules, in order to improve the mobility of artists across the EU;
Amendment 246 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Reaffirms its position to exclude cultural and audiovisual services from any free trade agreement between the Union and third countries, since cultural and creative works are not goods like any others;
Amendment 255 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that creative skills need to be learnt from an early age in order to lay the foundations for the continuous renewal of creative talents; encourages the Member States to promote the incorporation of creativity and innovation at all levels of education and training, foster greater knowledge of the CCI in school curricula and improve their training, learning and qualification systems, enabling students in cultural and arts disciplines to acquire comprehensive training;
Amendment 265 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Encourages Member States to promote better knowledge on creative industries in the education system and support creativity through education, thus helping people to value creative industries products and services;
Amendment 311 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Encourages the Members States to promote cooperation between artistic schools, universities and businesses in the field of CCS and ensure a better match between the supply of skills and the demands of the labour market to boosting the sector's competitive potential; recommends the development of work- learn trajectories;
Amendment 316 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Remembers that in most of the cultural and creative industries, and specifically in the media and culture sector, part-time and fixed-duration contracts, temporary work and economically dependent self-employment has spread rapidly; Remembers that the ILO has demanded that "fundamental principles and rights at work apply to all workers in the media and culture sector, regardless of the nature of their employment relationship"; Calls on the Commission and Member States to improve the social protection of these workers and to adapt social security schemes to the specificities of creative work, particularly in the digital world;
Amendment 322 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Supports the request made by the EESC calling on the European Commission to put forward an ambitious legislative package on mobility providing an appropriate solution to the problems of mobility within the EU for CCI workers and easing visa procedures for exchanges with third countries, guaranteeing basic social and labour standards;
Amendment 325 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Takes note of the Communication from the Commission entitled 'A new skills agenda for Europe: Working together to strengthen human capital, employability and competitiveness', sharing the view that "in a fast-changing global economy, skills will to a great extent determine competitiveness and the capacity to drive innovation, they are a pull factor for investment and a catalyst in the virtuous circle of job creation and growth, they are key to social cohesion"; Considers it necessary to pay special attention to creative skills in the revision of the Key Competences Framework and the European Qualifications Framework;
Amendment 342 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses the need to strengthen government policies in support of the CCS and improve culture budgets; Points out that public funding has suffered severe budget cuts in the Member States, posing a serious threat over European culture and creative work;
Amendment 363 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that the Guarantee Facility within Creative Europe is one of the ways to address the pressing need for accessing loan financing for innovative and sustainable projects in the CCS; is concerned at the delay in implementing the Guarantee Facility; stresses the need to increase the budget of Creative Europe and the Guarantee Facility to effectively support European cultural and creative expressions and diversify the beneficiaries of funding;
Amendment 369 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes that the EFSI should help SMEs to overcome capital shortages and typically target projects with a higher risk profile than projects supported by EIB normal operations20 ; notes neverthelesregrets that until MayAugust 2016 no funding had been granted for projects in the CCS nor for projects in the education or training sector, which mainly consist of SMEs with a higher degree of risk; __________________ 20 Regulation (EU) 2015/1017. Regulation (EU) 2015/1017.
Amendment 376 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve the investment environment and the conditions governing access to financing in the CCS and develop innovative financial instruments tailored to the needs and specificities of these sectors building on new and emerging financing sources such as microcredits and crowdfunding;
Amendment 377 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Highlights the need to better support the CCS companies in developing business skills to improve their ability to approach and convince external investors;
Amendment 378 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22c. Considers it necessary to improve the role public investment banks play in the CCS by giving SMEs better access to credit and helping enterprises to expand their market and their export activities;
Amendment 383 #
2016/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Considers that in order to improve access to finance in the CCIs it is necessary to develop expertise in identifying and assessing the value of intangible assets which could be used as collaterals;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 e (new)
Citation 4 e (new)
- having regard to the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement,
Amendment 8 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 15 December 2011 entitled 'Energy Roadmap 2050' (COM(2011)0885),
Amendment 11 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 8 March 2011 entitled 'Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050' (COM(2011)0112),
Amendment 12 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 c (new)
Citation 4 c (new)
- having regard to the Third Energy Package,
Amendment 15 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 d (new)
Citation 4 d (new)
- having regard to 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,
Amendment 18 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 f (new)
Citation 4 f (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 December 2016 entitled 'Towards a European Energy Union',
Amendment 19 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the EU has committed itself to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 80-95% below 1990 levels by 2050;
Amendment 34 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Europe has already a significant LNG import infrastructure: the EU currently has 197 bcm of LNG import capacity with a further 77 bcm of LNG import capacity under development;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU, as the second largest LNG importer in the world, should exploit more opportunitiesplay a more proactive role in the international energy diplomacy arena;
Amendment 47 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure full implementation of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, within the prescribed time limits, in particular as regards the establishment of LNG refuelling points, at least along the existing across the TEN-T Ccore Netwridorks, to ensure that LNG heavy-duty motor vehicles can circulate throughout the Union, and at maritime and inland ports to enable LNG inland waterway vessels or sea-going ships to circulate throughout the TEN-T Core Network; recalls that Member States should assess, in their national policy frameworks, in close cooperation with their regional authorities, the need to install refuelling points for LNG in ports outside the TEN-T Core Network;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2059(INI)
E. whereas the EU is still not able to fully exploit the benefits of an integrated internal energy market due to a lack of coherence and key gas infrastructure that would properly connect the markets and due to incomplete implementation of the Third Energy Package;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that transport policies, such as the Directive 2014/94 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, should make a stronger case to move to natural gas to improve air quality, as gas is the only alternative to diesel oil in heavy transport; in this sense, there is also room to consider establishing an Emission Control Area (ECA) in the Mediterranean Sea to abate emissions from maritime transport;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the framework strategy for a resilient Energy Union with a forward- looking climate change policy defines as a priority supply security, diversification, sustainability goals and promotes more competitive energy pricefive mutually-reinforcing and closely interrelated dimensions: Energy security, a fully integrated European energy market; Energy efficiency, decarbonisation of the economy, and Research, Innovation and Competitiveness;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Considers that fostering the use of natural gas as an alternative fuel in transport is an important global challenge and calls for a commitment to achieve emission reductions through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO);
Amendment 63 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that an EU Strategy for liquefied natural gas must be consistent with the framework strategy for a resilient Energy Union so as to contribute to increased security of energy supply, decarbonisation, the long-term sustainability of the economy and the delivery of affordable and competitive energy prices;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stress the need to make the EU gas system more diverse and flexible, thus contributing to the key Energy Union objective of a secure, resilient and competitive gas supply;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need to promote the most efficient use of existing LNG terminals, with a cross-border perspective, before supporting new regasification terminals;
Amendment 65 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Recalls that the EU as a whole is sufficiently supplied with LNG regasification terminals and acknowledges that, due to the past years' weak internal gas demand and a relatively high global price of LNG, several EU LNG regasification terminals are experiencing low utilisation rates; stresses that despite a non-optimal distribution of LNG terminals, access to LNG in the most vulnerable Member States could be supported through further development of internal interconnections;
Amendment 66 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Underlines that priority should be given to market-based solutions and to the utilisation of existing LNG infrastructure on a regional level, as this would reduce the risk of stranded assets;
Amendment 67 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Stresses that in order to avoid stranded assets, a careful analysis of LNG supply alternatives and options on a regional level as well as from an environmentally sustainable perspective, should be carried out before deciding about new infrastructure, in order to guarantee the most efficient use of existing infrastructure taking into account the Union's climate and energy targets;
Amendment 68 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. Stresses the importance of regional cooperation when building new LNG terminals and underlines that Member States with access to the sea should cooperate closely with landlocked countries; stresses that, in that regard, an optimal use of the west-east and south- north corridors with improved reverse- flow capacity, would allow the transmission of LNG in countries that don't have direct access to a regasification terminal;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 f (new)
Paragraph 5 f (new)
5f. Recalls that the development of interconnections and the removal of internal bottlenecks will promote a better use of existing storage facilities even in the Member States that do not have sufficient storage capacity available in their territory;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Agrees with the assessment of the Commission that Member States in the Baltic region and in central and south- eastern Europe, and Ireland – despite the huge infrastructure development efforts realised by certain Member States – are still dependeheavily reliant on a single supplier and are exposed to supply shocks and disruptions;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 g (new)
Paragraph 5 g (new)
5g. Highlights the Commission's Communication on the 2050 Energy Roadmap, which illustrates that fossil fuels such as gas will need to be phased out by 2050; considers therefore that new gas infrastructure should only be prioritised in case of necessity and should always respond to a real gas demand, in order to avoid the creation of a new carbon lock-in and of possible stranded assets;
Amendment 71 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 h (new)
Paragraph 5 h (new)
5h. Stresses that in order to avoid stranded assets, a careful analysis of LNG supply alternatives and options in a regional perspective should be carried out in order to guarantee the most efficient use of existing and future infrastructure; when having to decide how to give access to LNG for a given Member State, it should be assessed whether it is better to enhance/develop interconnections and use existing LNG infrastructure in other Member States against building a new LNG terminal in that Member State;
Amendment 82 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to develop a strategy that aims at lessening EU gas dependency in the long-term reflecting its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emission to 80-95% below 1990 levels by 2050;
Amendment 83 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines that an EU 2030 target for energy efficiency, if revised upwards, would have a significant impact on energy dependency, reducing, in particular, gas imports; highlights in this regard that, according to the European Commission’s Communication on Energy Efficiency (COM(2014)520), for every 1% improvement in energy efficiency, EU gas imports falls by 2.6%; stresses in this respect, that treating energy efficiency as a ‘first fuel’ would significantly reduce EU dependency on imported fossil fuels;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Recalls, in this respect, that the Parliament has repeatedly called for binding 2030 climate and energy targets of at least a 40% domestic reduction in GHG emissions, at least 30% for renewables and 40% for energy efficiency, to be implemented by means of individual national targets;
Amendment 85 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Stresses that care should be taken with regard to investment in LNG or gas infrastructure to avoid the risk of technology lock-in or stranded assets in fossil fuel infrastructures;
Amendment 86 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Stresses the need to promote the most efficient use of existing LNG terminals, with a cross-border perspective, before supporting new regasification terminals;
Amendment 90 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that even though the EU as a whole is sufficiently supplied with LNG regasification terminals and in recent years a low utilisation rate has characterised the terminals as a result of recent market trends, non-optimal distribution of LNG terminals presents a challenge, and access to LNG inll Member States, especially the most vulnerable Member Statones, should be supporhave access to LNG either directly or indirectly through other Member Stateds;
Amendment 91 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that even though the EU as a whole is sufficiently supplied with LNG regasification terminals and in recent years a low utilisation rate has characterised the terminals as a result of recent market trends,acknowledges that, due to the past years' weak internal gas demand and a relatively high global price on LNG, several EU LNG regasification terminals are experiencing low utilization rates; Stresses that despite a non-optimal distribution of LNG terminals presents a challenge, and, access to LNG in the most vulnerable Member States shcould be supported; through further development of internal interconnections;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that priority should be given to market-based solutions and to the utilisation of existing LNG infrastructure on a regional level, as this would reduce the risk of stranded assets;
Amendment 105 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that in order to avoid stranded assets, a careful analysis of LNG supply alternatives and options in a regional perspective should be carried out before deciding about new infrastructure in order to guarantee the most efficientin order to guarantee the most efficient use of existing and future infrastructure; when having to decide how to give access to LNG for a given Member State, it should be assessed whether it is better to enhance/develop interconnections and use of existing LNG infrastructure; in other Member States against building a new LNG terminal in that Member State;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that in order to avoid stranded assets, a careful analysis of LNG supply alternatives and options in a regional perspectiveas well as from an environmentally sustainable perspective, taking into account the Union's climate and energy targets, should be carried out before deciding about new infrastructure in order to guarantee the most efficient use of existing infrastructure;
Amendment 114 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of regional cooperation when building new LNG terminals and underlines that Member States with access to the sea should cooperate closely with landlocked countries; stresses that, in this regards, an optimal use of the west-east and south- north corridors with improved reverse- flow capacity, would allow the transmission of LNG in countries that don't have direct access to a regasification terminal;
Amendment 124 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Commission and the Member States to fully implement key projects of common interest (PCIs), and to assign high priority to projects identified by the three regional high-level groups; stresses that building LNG terminals which are necessary and compatible to gas demands is not sufficient – supporting pipeline infrastructure with appropriate tariffs is indispensable for the benefits to be realised outside the receiving countries;
Amendment 136 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recalls that the development of interconnections and the removal of internal bottlenecks will promote a better use of existing storage facilities even in the Member States that do not have sufficient storage capacity available in their territory;
Amendment 143 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises that a more extensive use of Ukraine’s storage capacity will only be possible if an appropriate, stable commercial and legal framework and the integrity of supply infrastructure is guaranteed in Ukraine provided the right level of gas interconnections is in place, so that energy can flow freely across the borders without physical barriers;
Amendment 149 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of finding cost efficient energy supply options to increase supply security in the Member States onand market integration for Cyprus, Malta, the pIberiphery of the EU, sucan Peninsula, the South-South Eas Cyprus, Maltat region, the Baltic States and Ireland, which are not well connected and/or integrated to the internal energy market;
Amendment 155 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of finding cost efficient and environmentally sustainable energy supply options to increase supply security in the Member States on the periphery of the EU, such as Cyprus, Malta and Ireland, which are not well connected to the internal energy market;
Amendment 168 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that finding cost efficient solutions should be a key principle in reaching the EU and regional optimum and calls on the Commission, the Member States and national regulatory authorities to allocate the limited available resources to the development of critical infrastructure, mainly the projects identified in the Commission communication COM(2016) on an EU strategy for liquefied natural gas and gas storage;
Amendment 170 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that finding cost efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions should be a key principle in reaching the EU and regional optimum and calls on the Commission, the Member States and national regulatory authorities to allocate the limited available resources to the development of critical infrastructure;
Amendment 171 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Highlights the Commission's Communication of the 2050 Energy Roadmap, which illustrates that fossil fuels such as gas will need to be phased out by 2050; considers therefore that new gas infrastructure should only be prioritised in case of necessity and should always respond to a real gas demand, in order to avoid the creation of a new carbon lock-in and of possible stranded assets;
Amendment 181 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 193 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the important role that well-interconnected liquid gas hubs play on the gas markets, that would ensure a single integrated market where gas can freely flow across the borders according to market price signals;
Amendment 203 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls the continuous need for active cooperation between theGovernments, national regulatory authorities and main stakeholders on cross-border investments, keeping always in mind an European perspective besides the national interests;
Amendment 207 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Highlights the need to develop harmonised tariff structures across the EU and to increase transparency in tariff definition in order to reach a higher utilisation rate of existing gas storages and takes the view that the network code on rules regarding harmonised transmission tariff structures for gas should take into consideration the need for harmonisfurther approximation;
Amendment 209 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Supports the Commission’'s proposal to enable the deployment of bio- methane and other renewable gases which comply with relevant EU quality standards in gas transmission, distribution and storage; emphasises that this should not put additional burden on the industry; recommendsasks the Commission, in this respect, theo consideration of technical parameters, gas quality, cost efficiency, economies of scale and and develop harmonised technical parameters, criteria for gas quality, and to develop a strategy encouraging possible local or regional grid solutions;
Amendment 211 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Supports the Commission’s proposal to enable the deployment of bio- methane and other renewable gases (such as synthetic gas produced by Power-to- Gas technology) which comply with relevant EU quality standards in gas transmission, distribution and storage; emphasises that this should not put additional burden on the industry; recommends, in this respect, the consideration of technical parameters, gas quality, cost efficiency, economies of scale and possible local or regional grid solutions;
Amendment 212 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Urges the Members States to fully implement the third energy package particularly in relation to the provisions on granting access to bio-methane to the grid and to storage facilities; highlights in this regard Directive 2009/73/EC, according to which Member States should ensure that, taking into account the necessary quality requirements, biogas and gas from biomass or other types of gas are granted non-discriminatory access to the gas system, provided such access is permanently compatible with the relevant technical rules and safety standards;
Amendment 213 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Encourages LNG and storage operators andin cooperation with national regulatory authorities to develop new flexible products and services in order to make storing more attractive and to create the still missing technical, regulatory and market conditions, compliant with the EU current legislation, in order to make LNG regasification and storing more attractive, and in order to maximise the utilisation of existing storagLNG and storages facilities;
Amendment 218 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights the role of immediate, high-flexibility services that gas storage offers and points out the different role that storage can play during a supply disruption compared to LNG where logistics in the supply chain are rather rigid on such a short-term basimight not grant the same responsiveness;
Amendment 220 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights the role of immediate, high-flexibility services that gas storage offers in some countries and points out the different role that storage can play during a supply disruption compared to LNG where logistics in the supply chain are rather rigid on such a short-term basis;
Amendment 226 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Notes the emerging global trend for increasing liquefaction capacity and its expected positive effepotential impact on the European gas markets;
Amendment 251 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Acknowledges the potential of LNG as a sustainable fuel, both in road and maritime transport; underlines that wider use of LNG in freight transport could contribute to the decrease of global CO2 emissions of CO2 and nitrogen oxides (NOx) and to eliminate sulphur oxides (SOx) and particles;
Amendment 252 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Acknowledges the potential of LNG as a sustainable fuel, both in road and maritime transport; underlines that wider use of LNG in freight transport could contribute to the decrease of global CO2 emissions;
Amendment 254 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure full implementation of Directive 2014/94/EU on alternative fuels, including the establishment of LNG refuelling points across the TEN-T corridors and at maritime and inland ports by establishing a harmonised regulatory and standardisation framework that encourages the development of LNG as alternative fuel for road and maritime transport, replacing more polluting conventional fuels;
Amendment 256 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Underlines that EU should continue to support the growth of LNG as an alternative fuel only where it replaces more polluting conventional fuels and does not take the place of renewable energy sources, consistent with sustainability goals;
Amendment 262 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Urges that transport policies, such as the Directive 2014/94 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure, make a stronger case to move to natural gas to improve air quality, as gas is the only alternative to diesel oil in heavy transport; in this sense, there is also room to consider establishing an Emission Control Area (ECA) in the Mediterranean Sea to abate emissions from maritime transport;
Amendment 264 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
Paragraph 32 b (new)
32b. Considers that fostering the use of natural gas as an alternative fuel in transport is an important global challenge and calls for a commitment to achieve emission reductions should be obtained through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO);
Amendment 19 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the ways of using energy differ according to Europe’s climate zones, and whereas the importance of heating systems in colder zones and the importance of cooling systems in hot zones, being equal, should both be taken into account;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the heating and cooling sector should contribute to the decarbonisation of the economy;
Amendment 67 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas a significant proportion of Europe's population live in areas, especially cities, where exceedances of air quality standards occur;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas energy has become a social asset, access to which must be guaranteed; whereas, however, not all citizens can gain access to energy, given that there are more than 25 million people in Europe who have serious difficulties in doing so;
Amendment 93 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Amendment 102 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Considers that the strategy on heating and cooling must allow in the same way for both of these necessities, taking into account that Europe has different climate zones and that needs in terms of energy use differ accordingly;
Amendment 215 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that in dense urban agglomerations it is imperative that the use of individualefficient heating systems that depend on fossil fuels be restricted and replaced with large-scale local cogeneration systems that produce heat and electricityare progressively replaced with modern heating solutions and cogeneration systems contributing to improve air quality standards;
Amendment 242 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that outdated heating plants with low energy efficiency should be replaced by small, environmentally- friendly CHP plants that use natural gas or other green fuels and that the modernization of old-fashioned gas appliances by high efficiency ones would bring economic and environmental benefits due to large energy efficiency gains, avoiding increasing the capacity of the power grid to face electricity demand for heating;
Amendment 282 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Takes the view that the waste heat obtained through cogeneration in the production of electric energy in conventional power plants and from residential buildings using recuperative methods as well as microcogeneration should play a much greater role in heating and cooling than before;
Amendment 312 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Member States to take administrative steps to ban the use of outdated furnaces that generate ‘low height’ emissions – releasing into the atmosphere natural pyrolytic gases from incomplete combustion, NOx, soot, particulate matter and fly ash dispersed by convection – in the heating of agglomerations;
Amendment 436 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes the view that the key to combating energy poverty is to cut heating prices by ensuring that there isenergy poverty may be mitigated by reducing energy prices and heating losses ensuring a significant increase in energy efficiency at the three main stages of energy use: during conversion from primary energy to useful energy, during further transport of that energy, and during use by the end user;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of the social and economic dimension of fishing for local communities and some maritime and coastal regions that are particularly dependent on fishing; recognises the need to maintain enough financial previsions for enabling coastal, artisanal and small scale fleet sectors to obtain funding.
Amendment 10 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the CFP also contributes to social cohesion in outermost regions and offshore islands; points out that in some cases those regions and islands are dependent on fishing and should therefore be especially recognised and supported in accordance with Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, as are regions that suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps, in accordance with Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 23 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises the need to give priority to projects focused on job creation (specially through the Youth Employment Initiative), on diversifying local economies in order to add more value to their fishing activities – by, for example, promoting product labelling or fisheries tourism – and on the protection and recovery of fish stocks and maritime ecosystems.
Amendment 31 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points out that the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) can only perform its role if provided with sufficient technical, economic and financial resources; calls on the Commission to ensure sufficient funding for the appropriations devoted to the EFCA in order to enable it to fulfil its new tasks attributed to it inunder the reformed common fisheries policy and the proposal on a European Border and Coast Guard package; recalls the need to exempt all posts of agencies dealing with the migration crisis from the 5 % staff reduction target.
Amendment 2 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the Paris Agreement made in December 2015 at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the UNFCCC;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the development of renewable energy must ensure energy sovereignty, eliminate energy poverty and foster economic development in the EU; whereas renewable energy sources should provide European citizens with stable, affordable, sustainable, fair and transparent energy, with special attention to the most vulnerable; whereas renewable energy sources should enable citizens to benefit from self-generation and predictable energy supply;
Amendment 30 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas investment in renewables requires a long-term framework consistent with the EU’s 2050 climate commitments and the COP21 agreement;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas investment in renewables requires a long-term stable and reliable framework consistent with the EU’s 2050 climate commitments;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas public participation and supervisionEU's reinforced monitoring, clear policy guidelines at regional, national and European level and the engagement of social partners are key to the successful development of renewable energy;
Amendment 50 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the European renewable energy industry employs 1.15 million people; whereas according to the Commission up to 20 million jobs could be created between now and 2020 in the green economy;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas the Energy Union should be based on a transition towards a sustainable, forward-looking energy system with energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart infrastructure as major pillars; whereas a long-term stable regulatory framework is needed to create economic growth and jobs and ensure the EU's leading role in these areas;
Amendment 55 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E e (new)
Recital E e (new)
Ee. whereas EU companies in the renewable energy sector, many of which are SMEs, employ 1,15 million people in Europe and have a share of 40 % of all world patents for renewable technologies, which makes the EU a global leader; whereas this leadership must be maintained in the future by means of a solid EU strategy for renewable energy;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E g (new)
Recital E g (new)
Eg. whereas money spent on importing fossil fuels and other forms of conventional energy sources and technologies contributes little to investment, jobs or growth in the Union, and whereas redirecting this money to internal investments in renewable energy would stimulate growth and create high- quality, high-skilled local jobs;
Amendment 76 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need to identify best practices in terms of national renewable energy policies and to promote their adoption under a more convergent European model; calls on the Commission to strengthen its role in monitoring andthe progress and actively supporting the progressdevelopment of renewable energies;
Amendment 103 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the role of renewable support schemes in attracting long-term investment and consolidating the renewable sector; rejects the retroactive elimination of renewable support schemes; and urges the European Commission to prevent retroactive changes to renewable energy support mechanisms and guarantee the economic viability of existing assets; notes that certain retroactive policy changes have led to a loss of investors' confidence thus jeopardizing the achievement of EU's targets;
Amendment 130 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the need for an integrated approach to public investments and credit in technical improvement, grid adaptation, storage, energy efficiency and new forms of clean energy production to avoid potential bottlenecks;
Amendment 133 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that grids in many Member States are simply unable to receive power generated from variable renewables; stresses that modernization of the energy grids is essential to accommodate changes in production and transmission;
Amendment 142 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of local administrations and associations, like the Covenant of Mayors, in the implementadefinition of a renewables-based model of energy consumption;
Amendment 150 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the changes in working conditions in the energy sector; stresses that action is needed to ensure labour standards are not lowered as a result of energy transitionat the energy transition should never lower labour standards but on the contrary should provide higher levels of skilled and quality employment;
Amendment 159 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterategrets the disappointingly weak proposal from the European Council for a 27% renewable energy target for 2030; recalls Parliament’'s call for binding targets of at least a 30 % share of renewable energy consumption and 40 % in energy savings for 2030 to be implemented by means of continued national targets in order to ensure the necessary investor and legal certainty; believes that in light of the recent COP21 agreement significantly higher ambition is desirable;
Amendment 164 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the relevance of the new renewable energy and market design legislation in creating a new framework fit for development of renewable energies, based on reliable support schemes and full participation of renewable technologies in the market;
Amendment 180 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the need to define a regulatory strategy that allows for the monitoring of Member States’ commitments while allowing for full democratic control and scrutiny of energy policiesfor an ambitious, strong, robust and transparent governance system for the EU 2030 climate and energy framework that will ensure the attainment of the EU renewable energy target and that should be enshrined in EU legislation; believes, that for elements related to renewable energies, the governance principles should be embedded in the Renewable Energy Directive; believes that in the regrettable absence of binding national targets for the period post 2020, the Commission should present an indication of necessary national contributions to the EU renewable energy target; urges all Member States to deliver their 2030 renewable energy pledges in their national energy and climate plans and present their enabling policies in due time before 2020; calls on the Commission and the Member States to secure effective democratic oversight by the European Parliament in establishing an energy union governance system by ensuring that all related proposals follow the ordinary legislative procedure;
Amendment 252 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. NotWelcomes the Commission’s strategy to increase demand-response mechanisms as a valuable way of helping balance an electricity system with ever-increasing shares of renewable energy in a cost- effective and efficient manner; stresses that this should not create an additional financial burden for citizens and participating in demand-response or dynamic pricing should always remain strictly on an opt-in basis only;
Amendment 319 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Notes the failure of the biofuel-based renewable strategy for transport; notes the importance of the electrification of the transport sector for the decarbonisation of the economy and calls on the Commission to develop a framework for the promotion of the use of electric vehicles fed by renewable electricity;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. having regard to chlordecone marine pollution, which is specific to the Antilles and is having a significant impact on authorised fishing zones, as well as to the presence of invasive species;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that the precautionary principle should prevail as long as the balance between fishing capacity and opportunities is not evidentStresses the need to maintain the balance between fishing capacity and opportunities in accordance with the precautionary principle and taking into account socio-economic realities;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that, given the specific climatic difficulties of the ORs, fishermen in these regions have to cope with their vessels ageing more quickly, causing safety and efficiency problems and making the working conditions less attractive than on modern vessels;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets the delay in the adoption of the EMFF and consequently in the approval of EMFF Operational Programmes and consequently the late implementation of supportive EMFF provisions, which has resulted in serious financial difficulties for some undertakings in the ORs;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission when proposing delegatedislative acts in respect of costs for hygiene, health and safety-related investments and investments related to working conditions, to facilitate a holistic and appropriately tailored approach;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission when proposing delegatedislative acts with regard to the criteria for calculation of additional costs resulting from the specific handicaps of ORs, to also consider the impact of climatic and geographical conditions and depredation;
Amendment 92 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Deplores the significant level of IUU fishing taking place in the ORs’ EEZEEZ of certain ORs attributable to both domestic and foreign vessels, and in surrounding sea areas in the case of others; points out that for the domestic part, such practices also result from local food supply issues;
Amendment 98 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses the need to carry out impact assessments for the ORs whenever they are affected by fisheries agreements concluded between the EU and third countries, in accordance with the provisions of Article 349 TFEU;
Amendment 103 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that a restructuring of the fishing sector in the ORs is needed and if necessary a reduction of the number of vessels should be considered, alongside targeted aid for the gradual renewal of the fleets, in order to improve their safety and efficiency, as long as that does not lead to an increase in the fishing capacity of those fleets and does not undermine the budget or the sustainability of stocks;
Amendment 105 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes that modernisation, and the development of the traditional or small- scale fishing fleet - including that which fishes for shrimps - in the ORs with the aid of public funding (European or national) is necessary, particularly because of the accelerated ageing of their vessels, which gives rise to problems with safety, compliance with European hygiene standards and efficiency, and the unsuitability of the fleet to reach the available resources or to combat IUU fishing; stresses furthermore that such restructuring will help to diversify fishing in the ORs, to improve its quality, to introduce innovation into its fishing activities and to increase efficiency; calls on the Commission therefore to eliminate all obstacles without delay in order to authorise public financing of the gradual renewal of small-scale or traditional fishing fleets - including those fishing for shrimps - of vessels which land their catches in ports in the ORs and which contribute to local, sustainable development of the fishing industry without damaging the sustainability of resources;
Amendment 118 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recalls that the ORs are dependent on the fish stocks in their EEZs, which are biologically highly vulnerable; considers, particularly in this context, that data on fishing in the ORs should be among the priorities for data gathering;
Amendment 122 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that the potential of aquaculture should be better exploited in the ORs, as it might open up new export possibilities, with strong support from the European Union, in the context of very strong regional competition;
Amendment 126 #
2016/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Member States to stimulate the use of the European Structural and Investment Funds and to stress the synergies between the different funds in the ORs; encourages, in particular, investment in projects that make fisheries jobs more attractive, projects that attract more young people and projects that introduce selective fishing methods and help to develop fisheries;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the Special Eurobarometer 398 of October 2013 concluded that nearly 40% of consumers indicated that problems with delivery prevented them from shopping online;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas consumers and small businesses report that problems with parcel delivery, in particular high prices, prevent them from selling more to or buying more from other Member States;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Takes the view that, for the purposes of improving statistics, NRAs need to be more knowledgeable and better informed on service providers in the parcel delivery market;
Amendment 190 #
2016/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Asks the Member States and the Commission to improve transparency as regards pricing conditions and service performance (delivery options, final delivery, reliability), especially when it comes to e-commerce; stresses the importance of affordable cross-border delivery prices in closing the gap between domestic and cross-border prices; calls on the Commission to explore why prices on some cross-border routes are higher in one direction than the other and to come up with measures to eliminate such differences;
Amendment 282 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 56 a (new)
Recital 56 a (new)
(56a) Local authorities and cities are at the forefront of driving energy transition and increasing renewable energy deployment. As the closest level of government to citizens, local governments play a crucial role in building public support for the EU's energy and climate goals, while deploying more decentralized and integrated energy systems. It is important to ensure better access to finance for cities, towns, and regions to foster investments in local renewable energy.
Amendment 353 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) ‘ambient heat’ means heat energy at a useful temperature level which is extracted or captured by means of heat pumps that need electricity or other auxiliary energy to function, and which can be stored in the ambient air, beneath the surface of solid earth or in surface waterenergy for the production of heating or cooling at a useful temperature level by means of heat pumps as defined by Directive 2010/31/EU. The reported values shall be established on the basis of the same methodology used for the reporting of heat energy extracted or captunsferred by heat pumps;
Amendment 510 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Instruments to meet the Union and national binding overall targets for 2030 Member States and the European Commission shall put in place effective instruments to support a high level of ambition of national binding targets and policies. Instruments at the Union level comprise the adoption of enabling frameworks including the enhanced use of Union funds, in particular financial instruments, for the following purposes: (a) Reducing the cost of capital for renewable energy projects. (b) The development of transmission and distribution grid infrastructure, intelligent networks, storage facilities and interconnections, in order to achieve a binding 10% interconnection target by 2020 and an indicative 15% interconnection target by 2030, to increase the level of renewables in the electricity system, ensuring projects necessary for reaching the 10% binding interconnection target shall be supported through a specific framework comprising early and prior access to Union funds. (c) Enhanced regional cooperation between Member States and between Member States and third countries, through joint projects, joint support schemes and the opening of support schemes for renewable electricity to generators located in other Member States. Renewable energy projects involving at least two Member States may qualify as Projects of interest for the Union and be supported through an enabling framework comprising the enhanced use of Union funds. (d) Research and development projects associated to renewable energies, intelligent networks and storage facilities.
Amendment 533 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Support for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to maximize the integrateion of electricity from renewable sources in the electricity market and ensure that renewable energy producers are responding to market price signals and maximise their market revenues. Except for small scale installations of less than 500 kW and demonstration projects, support for electricity generated from renewable sources granted through direct price support schemes shall take the form of a premium paid in addition to market revenues. To that end Member States may apply sliding premiums
Amendment 554 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that support for renewable electricity is granted inthrough an open, transparent, competitive, non- discriminatory and cost-effective manner and non- discriminatory competitive bidding process in accordance with paragraphs 3a and 3b. Member States may apply a different procedure to small scale installations of less than 1 MW and demonstration projects.
Amendment 75 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Considering the need to aggregate and assist project development, the path to de-risking energy efficiency investments, and the need to use public funds more effectively, there is a need to promote innovative financial solutions, such as Energy Efficiency Obligations Schemes, European Fund for Strategic Investments and Green Mortgages. It is also crucial to make better use of structural funds and investment funds in the form of grants and financial instruments, such as loans, equity, guarantees, and off-the-shelf instruments.
Amendment 87 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change (COP21) must be reflected in the Union’s efforts to decarbonise its buildings stock, taking into account that almost 50% of the Union’s final energy demand is used for heating and cooling, of which 80% is used in buildings. The Union’s energy and climate goals therefore need to be based 100% on renewable energy by 2050, which can be achieved only making full use of energy saving potential and the “energy efficiency first” principle.
Amendment 95 #
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, and updated to ensure access to affordable energy also for the most vulnerable citizens. __________________ 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 112 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The agendas of the Digital Single Market and the Energy Union should be aligned and serve common goals. The digitalisation of the energy system is quickly changing the energy landscape, from the integration of renewables to smart grids and smart-ready buildings. In order to digitise the building sector, targeted incentives should be provided to promote smart-ready systems and digital solutions in the built environment. Those targets should, however, take into account the less digitally engaged consumers who should not be left behind. In-building physical communications infrastructure is addressed in Directive 2014/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. Targeted incentives should take into account the Union's connectivity targets, which are a prerequisite to the development of connected, smart homes. However, nearly zero emission buildings with good insulation may block indoor mobile connection and hamper the development of small cells and 5G networks unless the issue is considered during construction and renovation.
Amendment 116 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) It is crucial to bear in mind the extraordinary potential of the opportunities created by the development of ICT technologies, smart controls, big data and the internet of things when designing measures to improve energy efficiency.
Amendment 122 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to adapt this Directive to the technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement it by defining the smartness indicator and enabling its implementation. The smartness indicator should be used to measure buildings’ capacity to use ICT and electronic systems to optimise operation and interact with the grid. TWhile the smartness indicator will raise awareness amongst building owners and occupants of the value behind building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems and will give confidence to the occupant about the actual savings of these new enhanced- functionalities, consumers should always be in control of their data.
Amendment 157 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Highlights the importance of ensuring that measures to improve the energy performance of buildings should not focus on the building envelope only, but should include all elements and technical systems in a building;
Amendment 158 #
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 should be assessed by comparing energy performance certificates (EPCs) issued before and after the renovation and promote holistic building renovations as the best way of ensuring high energy performance and securing indoor health and comfort. Such renovation should be assessed by comparing EPCs issued before and after the renovation where proportionate to the extent of the renovation, or by similar adequate and proportionate documentation methods. Financial mechanisms and incentives should have a central position in the national long-term renovation strategies and be actively promoted by Member States. Member States should ensure that a certain percentage of funding is allocated in this area to tackle energy poverty through energy efficiency refurbishments in low- income households.
Amendment 189 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Recognition, promotion and application of the now finalised set of CEN EPBD standards across the EU Member States would have a positive impact on the revision of the EPBD;
Amendment 209 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3
Article 2 – point 3
3. ‘technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating, space cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water, built-in lightinginternal and external lighting, mechanical elevators and escalators, building automation and control, on-site electricity generation and storage, on-site infrastructure for electro- mobility, or a combination of such systems, including those using energy from renewable sources, of a building or building unit;
Amendment 217 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – point 3 a (new)
(1a) in Article 2, the following point is added: ‘3a. 'building renovation passport' means an annually updated long term renovation roadmap of specific building;’
Amendment 221 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 b (new)
Article 2 – point 3 b (new)
(1b) in Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3b) 'trigger point' means a key moment in the life of a building when it is easier and more economical to take an investment decision to undertake energy renovation works;"
Amendment 222 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 c (new)
Article 2 – point 3 c (new)
(1cb) in Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3c) 'building renovation passport' means an annually updated long-term renovation roadmap of specific building;"
Amendment 225 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 d (new)
Article 2 – point 3 d (new)
(1d) In Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3d) 'indoor air quality' means the temperature, relative humidity, CO2, VOC, Radon, mould and other particulate matter;"
Amendment 245 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 1
Article 2 a – paragraph 1
(a) the first paragraph consists of Article 4 of the Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency16 , other than its last subparagraph; __________________ 16 OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 13ollowing paragraph is inserted: '1. Member States shall establish a long-term strategy for mobilising investment in the renovation of the national stock of both public and private buildings with the aim of providing for the decarbonisation of the building stock by 2050 and delivering affordability for tenants and owners of the buildings. That strategy shall encompass: (a) an overview of the national building stock, based, as appropriate, on statistical sampling; (b) identification of cost-effective approaches and actions to stimulate renovations relevant to the building type and climatic zone, considering relevant trigger points in the life-cycle of the building; (c) policies and measures to stimulate cost-effective deep renovations of buildings, including staged deep renovations and decarbonisation of the heating demand, as well as targeted, small, very low cost renovations, e.g. thresholds and thermostatic radiator valves (d) policies and actions to target the worst performing segments of the national building stock, households subject to energy poverty and households subject to split-incentive dilemmas for renovations, including by requiring that the buildings in the lowest energy classes of the energy performance certificate are not rented after 1 January 2023; (e) policies and actions to target all public buildings, including social housing; (f) an overview of national initiatives to promote skills and education in the construction and energy efficiency sectors as well as education in smart technologies; (g) a forward-looking perspective to guide investment decisions of individuals, the construction industry, public institutions including municipalities, and financial institutions; (h) an evidence-based estimate of expected energy savings and wider benefits, such as health; (i) the introduction of building renovation passports; (j) policies delivering Very High Capacity Network to premises in accordance with Directive XXXX/XX/EU (European Electronic Communications Code) and in-building physical infrastructure in accordance with Directive 2014/61/EU.’
Amendment 260 #
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 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. In their long-term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measureactions to deliver on the long-term 2050 goal to ensure a highly energy efficient and decarbonise theird national building stock, with specific milestones for 2030. and 2040, including indicators measuring progress of implementation towards these milestones. Member States shall specify how their milestones contribute to achieving the Union's binding energy efficiency target of 40% in 2030 and the Union's target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80- 95% by 2050.
Amendment 280 #
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 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In addition, the long term renovation strategy shall contribute to the alleviation of energy povertyestablish specific measures and financing instruments to decrease energy demand, eradicate energy poverty and renovate the social housing stock while securing affordable housing.
Amendment 292 #
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 2 a – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. To guide investment decisions as referred to in point (d) in paragraph 1, Member States shall introduce or sustain mechanisms for:
Amendment 304 #
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 2 a – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) accessible and transparent advisory tools, such as one-stop-shops for consumers, for guidance on energy efficiency, replacement of fossil fuel boilers with renewable-based alternatives and available financial instruments for energy efficiency renovations in buildings."
Amendment 316 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
(ba) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3a. Member States shall, with effect from 1 January 2020, adopt long-term renovation strategies containing policies and measures resulting in the deep renovation of building stock. Those measures shall include trigger points for energy renovation, a minimum energy performance requirement for the renovation of commercial and public buildings, and financing mechanisms."
Amendment 318 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3b. Each Member State shall carry out a public consultation on its draft long- term renovation strategy at least six months prior to submission of its long- term renovation strategy to the Commission. The result of the public consultation shall be published in summarised form as an annex to the strategy and made accessible online."
Amendment 324 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b c (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 c (new)
(bc) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3c. Each Member State shall report on the implementation of its long-term renovation strategy in accordance with Article 19(a) of Regulation xxx/xxx/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council [on the Governance of the Energy Union, 2016/0375 (COD)], as a part of their integrated national energy and climate progress report."
Amendment 326 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b d (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 d (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 d (new)
Amendment 332 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(3a) in Article 7, the following paragraph is inserted after the fourth paragraph: "Member States shall ensure that energy performance upgrades also contribute to achieving a healthy indoor environment and avoiding problems such as mould."
Amendment 334 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 7 – subparagraph 5
Article 7 – subparagraph 5
(4) in Article 7, the fifth subparagraph is deleted;replaced by the following: "Member States shall encourage, in relation to buildings undergoing major renovation, the consideration and taking into account of alternative, high- efficiency systems, in so far as this is technically, functionally and economically feasible."
Amendment 361 #
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
‘2. Member States shall ensure that in all new non-residential buildings and in all existing non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation related to the electrical infrastructure of the building or of the adjacent or built-in parking facilities with more than ten parking spaces, at least one of every tenfive 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. __________________ 17 OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1
Amendment 386 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
3. Member States shall ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations, with more than te related to the electrical infrastructure of the building or of the adjacent or built-in parking spacfacilities, include the pre- cabling or sized tubing to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space.
Amendment 393 #
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 all newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations, with more than ten parking spaces, include the pre- cablinginclude conduits dimensioned to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space.
Amendment 403 #
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 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. Member States may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to public buildings whichprovided that they are already covered by comparable requirements pursuant to Directive 2014/94/EU.;
Amendment 407 #
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 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
"4a. Member States shall clarify and remove regulatory barriers for installing recharging points. All tenants and co- owners of residential and non-residential buildings shall have the right to install means for recharging in their building."
Amendment 413 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall set incentives to ensure that, when a technical building system is installed, replaced or upgraded, the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is improved, assessed, documented it and passed on to the building owner, so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates. Member States shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in Article 18(3) or in a similar certified database.
Amendment 432 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23, supplementing this Directive with a definition of ‘smartness indicator’'smartness indicator' in accordance with the design and methodology set out in Annex Ia and with the conditions under which the ‘'smartness indicator’' would be connected to the energy performance certificates referred to in Article 11 and would be provided as additional and meaningful information to prospective new tenants or buyers.
Amendment 447 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Member States shall mobilise investments for the deployment of building automation and control systems in their long-term renovation strategy framework by 1 January 2023.
Amendment 452 #
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 achieved due to such renovation. These savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation, where proportionate to the volume of the renovation, or by using standard values for calculation of energy savings in buildings or similar relevant, transparent methodology for documentation.’;
Amendment 470 #
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 or use an existing 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 frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated.
Amendment 476 #
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 6b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 6b a (new)
6ba. Commission shall ensure the dissemination of best practices on public and private financing schemes for energy efficiency as well as the aggregation of small energy renovation projects. It shall furthermore provide, in accessible format, the information on financial incentives to renovate;
Amendment 501 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
‘2. As an alternative to paragraph 1 Member States may setshall requirements to ensure that that large non-residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250 MWh per year are equipped with building automation and control systems by January 2023. These systems shall be capable of:
Amendment 525 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 526 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 b (new)
"3b. Member States may decide not to apply paragraph 1 to buildings that comply with paragraph 2 or 3."
Amendment 544 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. As an alternative to paragraph 1 Member States may setshall requirements to ensure that that large non-residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250 MWh per year are equipped with building automation and control systems by January 2023. These systems shall be capable of:
Amendment 561 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
"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 point (27) of Article 2 of Directive 2012/27/EU, or that are operated by a utility or network operator and therefore subject to measures on the system side, shall be exempt from the requirements laid down in paragraph 1."
Amendment 562 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 b (new)
"3b. Member States may decide not to apply paragraph 1 to buildings that comply with paragraph 2 or 3."
Amendment 571 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(9a) in Article 19, the following paragraph is added: The Commission shall assess the need for further harmonisation of energy performance certificates in accordance with Article 11. The Commission shall introduce the concept of a building renovation passport, as a part of the recommendations section of the energy performance certificates, in order to provide a long-term, step-by-step renovation roadmap for a specific building.
Amendment 579 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall in particular provide information to the owners or tenants of buildings on energy performance certificates, their purpose and objectives,set up accessible and transparent advisory tools, such as energy performance certificates, renovation advice and one-stop shops for consumers. Member States shall provide information to the owners or tenants of buildings on cost-effective ways to improve the energy performance of the building and, where appropriate, replacing fossil fuel boilers with renewable alternatives and, on financial instruments available to improve the energy performance of the building.;
Amendment 599 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 3
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall describe their national calculation methodology following, taking into account the national annex framework of related European standards developed under mandate M/480 given by the European Commission to the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN).;
Amendment 604 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. The energy needs for space heating, space cooling, domestic hot water and adequate, lighting and ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum healthmaximise health, indoor air quality and comfort levels defined by Member States at national or regional level.
Amendment 613 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3
Amendment 629 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2 a (new)
Annex I – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex II a (new)
Annex II a (new)
Amendment 62 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Energy Union Framework Strategy sets out the vision of an Energy Union with citizens at its core, where citizens take ownership of the energy transition, benefit from new technologies to reduce their bills, participate actively in the market, and where vulnerable and energy poor consumers are protected.
Amendment 63 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Communication from the Commission of 15 July 2015 'Delivering a new deal for energy consumers30 ' put forward the Commission's vision for a retail market that better serves energy consumers, including by better linking wholesale and retail markets. Taking advantage of new technologyies, new and innovative energy service companies should enable all consumers to raise their awareness of their energy consumption and to fully participate in the energy transition, managing their consumption to deliver energy efficient solutions which save them money and contribute to overall reduction of energy consumption. __________________ 30 COM (2015) 339 final of 15.7.2015.
Amendment 65 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Communication from the Commission of 15 July 2015 'Launching the public consultation process on a new energy market design'31 highlighted that the move away from generation in large central power plants towards de-centralized production from renewable energy sources and decarbonized markets requires an adaptation of the current rules of electricity trading and changes to the roles of existing market roleparticipants. It underlined needs to organisze electricity markets in a more flexible manner and to fully integrate all market players – including renewable energy producers, new energy service providers, energy storage and flexible demand. __________________ 31 COM (2015) 340 final of 15.7.2015.
Amendment 68 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Consumers are essential to achieving the flexibility necessary to adapt the electricity system to variable, and distributed renewable generation. Technological progress in grid management and renewable generation has unlocked many opportunities for consumers, and h. Healthy competition on retail markets will be essential to ensuring the market-driven deployment of innovative new services that cater to theaddress consumers' changing needs and abilities, while increasing system flexibility. By empowering consumers to participate in the energy market more, and participate in new ways, citizens should benefit from the internal market in electricity and the Union's renewable targets should be attained.
Amendment 80 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Member States should maintain a wide discretion to impose public service obligations on electricity undertakings in pursuing objectives of general economic interest. Member States should ensure that household customers and, where Member States deem it appropriate, small enterprises, enjoy the right to be supplied with electricity of a specified quality at clearly comparable, transparent and competitive prices. Nevertheless, public service obligations in the form of supply price regulation constitute a fundamentally distortive measure that often leads to the accumulation of tariff deficits, limitation of consumer choice, poorer incentives for energy saving and energy efficiency investments, lower standards of service, lower levels of consumer engagement and satisfaction, restriction of competition as well as fewer innovative products and services on the market. Consequently, Member States should apply other policy tools, and in particular targeted social policy measures, to safeguard the affordability of electricity supply to their citizens. Interventions in price setting should only be applied in limited exceptional circumstancesas a transitional measure in extreme circumstances of force majeure or as a short-term solution while adequate social or other policy measures are developed and adopted. A fully liberalised retail electricity market would stimulate price and non-price competition among existing suppliers and incentivise new market entries therefore improving consumers' choice and satisfaction.
Amendment 91 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) All consumers should be able to benefit from directly participating in the market, in particular by adjusting their consumption according to market signals and in return benefit from lower electricity prices or other incentive payments. The benefits of this active participation are likely to increase over time when electric vehicles, heat pumps and other flexible loads become more competitivethe awareness of otherwise passive consumers is raised about their possibilities as active consumers and when the information on the possibilities of active participation are better accessible and known. Consumers should be enabled to participate in all forms of demand response and therefore should have the possibility to opt for having a smart metering system and a dynamic electricity pricing contract. This should allow them to adjust their consumption according to real time price signals that reflect the value and cost of electricity or transportation in different time periods, while Member States should ensure a reasonable exposure of consumers to the wholesale price risk. Consumers should be informed about potential price risk of dynamic price contracts. Member States should also ensure that those consumers who choose not to actively engage in the market are not penalised but instead their informed decision making on the options available to them should be facilitated in the manner that is the most suitable for domestic market conditions.
Amendment 104 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Energy bills and annual statements are an important means through which customers are informed. As weEnergy bills asnd annual statements provide data on consumption and costs, while they can also convey other information that helps consumers to compare their current deal with other offers. However, considering that bill-related disputes are a very common source of consumer complaints, a factor whichbills and annual statements contributes to persistently low levels of consumer satisfaction and engagement in the energy sector,. Therefore it is necessary to make bills and annual statements clearer and easier to understand, as well as to ensure that bills contain all the information necessary to enable consumers to regulate their energy consumption, compare offers and switch suppliers.
Amendment 108 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) In order to assist consumers' active participation in the electricity market, the smart metering systems to be deployed by Member States in their territory should be interoperable, not represent a barrier to switching of supplier, and should be equipped with fit-for-purpose functionalities that allow consumers to have near-real time access to their consumption data, modulate their energy consumption and, to the extent that the supporting infrastructure permits, offer their flexibility to the network and to energy services companies, be rewarded for it, and achieve savings in their electricity bill. Smart meters shall be free of charge to energy-poor final household consumers.
Amendment 114 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Energy services areupply is fundamental to safeguard the well-being of the Union citizens. Adequate warmthHeating, cooling, lighting and the energy to power appliances are essential services to guarantee a decent standard of living and citizens' health. Furthermore, access to these energy servicesenergy empowers European citizens to fulfil their potential and it enhances social inclusion. Energy poor households are unable to afford these energy services due to a combination of low income, high energy expenditure and poor energy efficiency of their homes. Member States should collect the right information to monitor the number of households in energy poverty. Accurate measurement should assist Member States to identify those households affected by energy poverty in order to provide targeted support through their social welfare systems or other policy measures. The Commission should actively support the implementation of the provisions on energy poverty by facilitating the sharing of good practices between Member States.
Amendment 116 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) Energy poverty is a growing problem in the Union. Member States which are affected by energy poverty and which have not yet done so should therefore develop national action plans or other appropriate frameworks to tackle energy poverty this problem, aiming at decreasing the number of people suffering such situationenergy poor customers. Low income, high energy expenditure, and poor energy efficiency of homes are relevant factors in designing indicators for the measurement of energy poverty. In any event, Member States should ensure the necessary energy supply for vulnerable and energy poor customers. In doing so, an integrated approach, such as in the framework of energy and social policy, could be used and measures could include social policies or energy efficiency improvements for housing. At the very least, tThis Directive should allowenhance national policies in favour of vulnerable and energy poor customers.
Amendment 120 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Distribution system operators have to cost-efficiently integrate new electricity generation especially generating installations using renewable energy sources and new loads such as heat pumps and electric vehicles. For this purpose distribution system operators should be enabled and incentivised to use services from distributed energy resources such as demand response and energy storage, based on market procedures, in order to efficiently operate their networks and avoid costly network expansions. Member States should put in place appropriate measures such as national network codes and market rules, and incentivise distribution system operators through network tariffs which do not create obstacles toincentivise flexibility or to the improvement of energy efficiency in the grid. Member States should also introduce network development plans for distribution systems in order to support the integration of generating installations using renewable energy sources, facilitate the development of storage facilities and the electrification of the transport sector, and provide to system users adequate information regarding the foreseen expansions or upgrades of the network, as currently such procedure does not exist in the majority of Member States.
Amendment 124 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Where a closed distribution system is used to ensure the optimal efficiency of an integrated energy supply requiring specific operational standards, or when a closed distribution system is maintained primarily for the use of the owner of the system, it should be possible to exempt the distribution system operator from obligations which would constitute an unnecessary administrative burden because of the particular nature of the relationship between the distribution system operator and the users of the system. Industrial, commercial or shared services sites such as train station buildings, airports, hospitals, large camping sites with integrated facilities or chemical industry sites can include closed distribution systems because of the specialised nature of their operations.
Amendment 125 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) This Directive should be read together with [recast of Regulation 714/2009 as proposed by COM(2016)861/2] which lays down key principles of the new market design for electricity which will enable better reward for flexibility, provide adequate price signals and ensure the development of functioning integrated short-term markets. [recast of Regulation 714/2009 as proposed by COM(2016)861/2] also sets out new rules in various areas including capacity mechanismsthe new method of assessment for resource adequacy and cooperation between transmission system operators.
Amendment 128 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Directive establishes common rules for the generation, transmission, distribution, storage and supply of electricity, together with consumer protection provisions, with a view to creating truly integrated competitive, consumer-centered and flexible electricity markets in the Union. Using the advantages of an integrated market, the Directive aims at ensuring affordable energy prices for consumers, a high degree of security of supply and a smooth transition towards a sustainable and decarbonised energy system. It lays down key rules relating to the organisation and functioning of the European electricity sector, in particular rules on consumer empowerment and protection, on open access to the integrated market, on third party access to transmission and distribution infrastructure, unbundling rules, and on independent national energy regulators. .
Amendment 179 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
18. ‘smart metering system’ means an electronic system that can measure energy consumption in near-real time, providing more information than a conventional meter, and can transmit and receive data for information, monitoring and control purposes, using a form of electronic communication;
Amendment 199 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 39
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 39
39. 'regional opercoordinational centre' means the regional opercoordinational centre as defined in Article 32 of the [recast of Regulation 714/2009 as proposed by COM(2016)861/2]. (This amendment applies throughout the text adopting it will necessite changes throughout.)
Amendment 202 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47
47. 'energy storage' means, in the electricity system, deferring an amount of the electricity that was generated to the moment of use, either as final energy or converted intothe conversion of electrical energy into a form of energy which can be stored, the storing of that energy, and the subsequent reconversion of that energy back into electrical energy or another energy carrier.
Amendment 249 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Electricity suppliers shall be free to determine the price at which they supply electricity to customers. Member States shall take appropriate actions to ensure effective competition between electricity suppliers and address undue discrimination between energy customers, particularly those on pre-paid tariffs.
Amendment 255 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure the protection of energy poor or vulnerable customers in a targeted manner by social policy or other policy measures, prioritisation of energy efficiency measures and other means than public interventions in the price-setting for the supply of electricity.
Amendment 295 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall notify the measures taken in accordance with the first subparagraph to the Commission within one month after adoption and may apply them immediately. The notification shall be accompanied by an explanation why other instruments including social policy and other measures and prioritisation of energy efficiency measures could not sufficiently address the situation and how the beneficiaries and the duration of the measure have been determined. The notification shall be considered as complete if, within two months from its receipt, or from the receipt of any additional information requested, the Commission does not request any further information.
Amendment 301 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) energy efficiency, including the levels of demand-response potential;
Amendment 303 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) the contribution of the generating capacity to meeting the overall Union target of at least a 20 % share of energy from renewable sources in the Union ’s gross final consumption of energy in 2020 referred to in Article 3(1) of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council41 ; and of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources; and the overall Union target for 2030 of at least 35% referred to in Directive COM(2016) 767 __________________ 41 Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy sources (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 16).
Amendment 330 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 2
- all services provided (including whether services providedare carried out by a provider different from the electricity service provider), the service quality levels offered, as well as the time for the initial connection,
Amendment 336 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 5
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 5
- the duration of the contract, the conditions for renewal and termination of services and of the contract including additional products and/or services (bundled services) and of the contract and whether withdrawal from the contract without charge is permitted,
Amendment 357 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) are offered a wide choice of payment methods, which do not unduly discriminate between customers. Any difference in charges related to payment methods shall reflect the relevant costs incurred by the supplier, in line with Article 62 of Directive 2015/2366 which forbids surcharges for any payment instrument.
Amendment 360 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) are not placed at an excessive disadvantage in comparison to the average market price by the prepayment systems;
Amendment 364 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) have the right to a good standard of service and complaint handling by their electricity service provider. Electricity service providers shall handle complaints in a simple, fair and prompt manner. If the service provided is either bundled with or relies upon software, hardware or communication technology, final customers shall have a single contact point through which they can launch complaints;
Amendment 370 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
(ia) shall define the concept of vulnerable customers as referred to in Article 28 and set rules for the protection of customers who are indebted including the prohibition of disconnection of electricity and gas to such customers in critical times
Amendment 371 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
(ia) shall, in accordance with the concept of vulnerable consumers as described in Article 28, prohibit the disconnection of electricity and gas to vulnerable consumers;
Amendment 374 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) receive a final closure account following any change of electricity supplier no later than sixtwo weeks after the change of supplier has taken place.
Amendment 377 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
(ja) are provided with a summary of the key contractual conditions (such as the main features of the service, detailed information on prices, conditions for switching and price increase) in concise and simple language on the first page of the contract or along with the contract
Amendment 380 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
(ja) the disconnection of the electricity supply to final customers can never be justified through the lack of payment for additional products and/or services provided by the supplier;
Amendment 382 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
(jb) shall ensure that all suppliers provide an efficient, fair and effective complaint handling procedure. National Regulatory Authorities can ensure this and best practices and standards of complaint handing may be introduced.
Amendment 384 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
(jb) are allowed to terminate the contract with suppliers and providers of additional products and/or services (bundled offers) at any time at no cost in case a contract is extended without customer consent
Amendment 410 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that final customers are fully informed by the suppliers of the opportunities and risks of such dynamic electricity price contracts and that suppliers take reasonable steps to ensure that customers do not sign up to unsuitable contracts.
Amendment 416 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Every final customer shall always be required to give active consent before being switched to a dynamic price contract.
Amendment 418 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Member States shall ensure that every final customer is entitled to a contract that is not a dynamic price contract.
Amendment 422 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Member States, through their National Regulatory Authorities, shall monitor and report annually, for at least a ten-year period after such contracts become available, on the main developments of such contracts including market offers, the impact on consumers' electricity bills and specifically the level of price volatility, and on consumers' sensitivity to the level of financial risktake appropriate measures when the monitoring reveals that current protection levels are insufficient for household customers.
Amendment 438 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that a customer wishing to change supplier, while respecting contractual conditions, is entitled to such change within three weeks. By 1 January 2020, the change shall be completed within one working day.
Amendment 446 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, Member States may choose to permit suppliers to charge contract termination fees to customers willingly terminating fixed term supply contracts before their maturity. Such fees may only be charged if customers receive a demonstrable advantage from these contracts. In addition, such fees shall be proportionate to the advantage provided to the customer and shall not exceed the direct economic loss to the supplier of the customer terminating the contract, including the cost of any bundled investments or services already provided to the customer as part of the contract. The burden of proof of the direct economic loss shall always be on the supplier and monitored by the national regulatory authority.
Amendment 466 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that, where a final customer wishes to conclude a contract with an aggregator, such engagement shall not require the consent of the final customer's supplier. Member States shall ensure that the supplier is informed about any contracts between its customer and an aggregator. Member States shall ensure that final customers with a contract with an aggregator have the same rights as final customers without a contract with an aggregator, including access to the same offers and tariffs. Member States shall ensure that final customers are fully informed by the aggregators of the opportunities and risks of the contracts offered to them.
Amendment 482 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that a final customer wishing to terminate the contract with an aggregator, while respecting contractual conditions, is entitled to such termination within three weeksone working day.
Amendment 485 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that final customers terminating a fixed term contract with an aggregator before its maturity are not charged any termination fee that exceeds the direct economic loss to the aggregator, including the cost of any bundled investments or services already provided to the final customer as part of the contract. The burden of proof of the direct economic loss shall always be on the aggregator and monitored by the National Regulatory authority.
Amendment 492 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that final customers are entitled to receive all relevant demand response data or data on supplied and sold electricity and settlement data upon request within 2 working days and without being charged any additional fees and at least once per year.
Amendment 512 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that customers have access, free of charge, to at least one tool comparing the offers of suppliefrom both individual and bundled contracts, including dynamic price contracts, offers from electricity suppliers, electricity service providers and independent aggregators that meets at least the certification criteria set out in Annex I. The comparison tools may be operated by any entity, including private companies and public authorities or bodies. At least one tool per Member States shall cover the whole of the market. Customers should be informed of the availability of such tools including in or alongside their bills.
Amendment 520 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall appoint an independent competent authority responsible for certifying comparison tools and ensuring that certified comparison tools continue to meet the criteria set out in Annex I. The independent authority shall also investigate, together with national regulators, DSOs and suppliers, the best way to pro-actively provide consumers with comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to find out whether they could reduce their energy bills by switching.
Amendment 524 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. Member States mayshall require the comparison tools referred to in paragraph 1 to include comparative determinants relating to the nature of the services offered by the suppliers. Electricity suppliers, electricity service providers and aggregators and relevant intermediaries shall provide the information necessary for comparison tools on request, including information on the different range and use of tariffs, charges and other relevant information.
Amendment 529 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. Any tool comparing the offers of suppliers shall be eligible toavailable on the electricity market shall apply for certification in accordance with this Article on a voluntary and non-discriminatory basis.
Amendment 556 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. final household customers have easy and clear access to information, including through their single point of contact in Article 25, on their rights that apply to their participation in the market as active consumers.
Amendment 591 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) benefit from a non-discriminatory treatment with regard to their activities, rights and obligations as final customers, suppliers, generators, distribution system operators or aggregators;
Amendment 616 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) final household and public customers are entitled to voluntarily participate as members in a local energy community. SME final customers may be allowed to become a member of a local energy community, provided that this participation does not constitute their primary economic activity;
Amendment 617 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) final customers that are vulnerable or energy poor are able to participate in a local energy community if they so wish
Amendment 623 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) shareholders or members of a local energy community shall not lose theirhave the same rights as household customers or active customers;
Amendment 625 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) final household customers have easy access to information, including through their single point of contact in Article 25, on their rights to participate in a local energy community, including how to exercise their entitlement to join, participate in, and leave an energy community, and how to access alternative dispute mechanisms.
Amendment 638 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) where relevant system users that are not shareholders or members of the local energy communitysystem users connected to the distribution network operated by a local energy community shall be subject to non- discriminatory, fair and cost-reflective network charges. If such system users that are not shareholders or members of a local energy community operating a distribution network and local energy communities cannot reach an agreement on network charges, both parties may request the regulatory authority to determine the level of network charges in a relevant decision;
Amendment 655 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that national regulatory authorities encourage final customers, including those offering demand response through bundled or independent aggregators, to participate alongside generators in a non- discriminatory manner in all organised markets and capacity mechanisms.
Amendment 671 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 688 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d
Amendment 697 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 4
Article 17 – paragraph 4
Amendment 714 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States shall ensure that final customers always have the right to switch off advanced functionalities of products and systems used to provide demand side response or similar flexibility at any time and without being charged penalties.
Amendment 722 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17a Aggregators Member States shall ensure that their regulatory frameworks encourage the participation of aggregators in all markets and relevant mechanisms at wholesale and retail level and contain at least the following elements: a) the right for aggregators to enter the market without consent from other market participants; b) the right for aggregators to conclude a contract with a final customer without the consent of the supplier c) aggregators shall be balancing responsible parties and financially responsible for imbalances in their portfolio d) aggregators shall not be required to pay compensation to suppliers or generators; 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States may by DATE [five years after entry into force of this directive] set a level of compensation for energy sold or procured during a demand response activity, expected to promote an economically efficient deployment of explicit demand response which shall not exceed an average wholesale energy market price when the following conditions are met : a) the requirements of Article 9 of the Regulation on the internal market for electricity in relation to wholesale energy price restrictions have been meet; and b) aggregator participation in all relevant markets has reached a level pre- determined to be sufficient to ensure a sustainable demand aggregation industry; and c) the costs to consumers of aggregator participation in the relevant market can reasonably be demonstrated to exceed the consumer benefits.
Amendment 743 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Billing shall take place on the basis of actual consumption at least once a year. Billing information shall be made available at least once every three months, upon request or where the final customers have opted to receive electronic billing at any time or else twice a year.
Amendment 747 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
This obligation may be fulfilled by a system of regular readings by the operator or voluntary self-reading by the final customers whereby they communicate readings from their meter to the supplier. Only when the final customer has not been provided a meter reading for a given billing interval may billing be based on estimated consumption or a flat rate. The estimated consumption shall be based on a transparent calculation of either the previous year's consumption or the consumption of a comparable household.
Amendment 749 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
This obligation may be fulfilled by a system of regular self-reading by the final customers whereby they communicate readings from their meter to the supplier. Only when the final customer has not been provided a meter reading for a given billing interval may billing be based on estimated consumption or a flat rate.
Amendment 772 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 8
Article 18 – paragraph 8
8. Member States shall require that information and estimates for electricity costs, as well as demand response data or data on electricity sold or fed into the grid are provided to final customers on demand in a timely manner and in an easily understandable format. In the case that there will be a future change of product or price in the contract, then this information should be clearly included in the bill, along with the date of this change. A separate notification of this change shall also be sent in advance to the final customer.
Amendment 776 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Bills and settlement statements shall provide the most important information for consumers on the first page. The first page may contain a shortened version of the key information, with further details included in the in subsequent pages of the bill or settlement statement. Final customers will also be able to access more detailed information both online and through an offline format that is free of charge, consumer friendly and easily accessible so that household consumers without internet access are not at a disadvantage.
Amendment 778 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Where a final customer has been on the same tariff for more than 2 years, Member States shall require suppliers to notify the customer, in or alongside the energy bill, whether a more suitable or advantageous tariff is available, and facilitate their move to the new tariff.
Amendment 780 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 8 b (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Suppliers shall inform final household customers when a cheaper tariff is available through clearly stating this on the first page of their bill. They shall then provide more detailed information and how customers can switch in the subsequent pages of the bill.
Amendment 782 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 8 c (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Consumer organisations shall be consulted by Member States when they consider changes to the format of bills, as keeping the clarity of information for consumers is fundamentally important. Consumer organisations shall also be involved for the testing of new bill formats.
Amendment 795 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. Member States that proceed with smart metering deployment shall ensure that final customers contribute to the associated costs of the roll-out in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner. Member States shall regularly monitor this deployment in their territories to track the evolution of costs and benefits for the whole value chain, including the delivery of net benefits to consumers. Energy-poor final household customers shall not be required to contribute to the associated costs and shall have the same access to smart meters as other final customers.
Amendment 796 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. Member States that proceed with smart metering deployment shall ensure that final customers contribute to the associated costs of the roll-out in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner. Member States shall regularly monitor this deployment in their territories to track the evolution of costs and benefits for the whole value chain, including the delivery of net benefits to consumers. For vulnerable consumers, Member States shall establish industry-wide standards to ensure suppliers provide sufficient follow- up support.
Amendment 801 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. When the deployment of smart metering is negatively assessed as a result of cost-benefit assessment referred to in paragraph 2, Member States shall ensure that this assessment is revised periodicallyat least every 2 years in response to changes in the underlying assumptions and to technology and market developments. Member States shall notify to the responsible Commission services the outcome of their updated economic assessment as it becomes available.
Amendment 819 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) if final customers request it, unvalidated near real-time metering data on their electricity input and off-take shall be made available to them, via a local standardised communication interface and/or remote access, or to a third party acting on their behalf, in an easily understandable format as provided for in Article 24, allowing them to compare deals on a like-for-like basis and shall be transferred to a third party upon the request of final customers without being charged fees;
Amendment 833 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. When setting up the rules regarding the management and exchange of data, Member States or, where a Member State has so provided, the designated competent authorities shall specify the eligible parties which may have access to data of the final customer with their explicit consent in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council44 . For the purpose of this Directive, data shall include metering and consumption data as well as data required for consumer switching. Eligible parties shall include at least customers, suppliers, transmission and distribution system operators, aggregators, energy service companies, and other parties which provide energy or other services to customers. Upon request, eligible parties shall provide customers with an overview of the parties who have access to their data. __________________ 44 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 838 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
4. No additional costs shall be charged to final customers for access to their data or their request to transfer their data. Member States shall be responsible for setting the relevant costs for access to data by eligible parties. Regulated entities which provide data services shall not profit from that activity.
Amendment 843 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall define a common data format and a transparent procedure for eligible parties to have access to the data listed under Article 23 (1), in order to promote competition in the retail market and avoid excessive administrative costs for the eligible parties until two years after the entry into force of this directive.
Amendment 857 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission, by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 68, shall determine interoperability standards and a common European data format and non- discriminatory and transparent procedures for accessing the data, listed under Article 23 (1), that will replace national data format and procedure adopted by Member States in accordance with paragraph 1 by (5 years after entry into force of this directive). Member States shall ensure that market participants apply ainteroperability standards or the common European data format.
Amendment 864 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure the provision of single points of contact to provide customers consumers with all necessary information concerning their rights, current legislation, accredited comparison tools and the means of dispute settlement available to them in the event of a dispute between the final customer and the electricity supplier, energy service provider, aggregator or any other intermediary. Such contact points may be part of general consumer information points.
Amendment 869 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that an independent mechanism such as an energy ombudsman or a consumer body is in place in order to ensure efficient treatment of complaints and out-of-court dispute settlements. cCustomers have access to simple, fair, transparent, independent, effective and efficient out-of-court dispute resolution mechanisms for the settlement of disputes concerning rights and obligations established under this Directive. Where the costumer is a consumer within thMember States shall ensure that an independent mechanism such as an energy ombudsman or a consumer body is in place in order to ensure efficient treatment of complaints and out-of-court dispute settlements. Those mechaning of Directive 2013/11/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council46 , such out-of-court mechanisms shall comply with the quality requirements established in Directive 2013/11/EU and provide, where warranted, fsms shall be extended to all energy service providers, aggregators and all contracts with energy components, including bundled offers and local energy communities whose participation shall be mandatory. Member States shall not allow suppliers to disconnect vulnerable customers until any dispute between the supplier and the customer is settled. Member States shall ensure that electricity suppliers, energy service providers and aggregators provide information on the out-of-court dispute settlement on their website and in all communication with their customers. Member States shall regularly assess the functioning of the out-of-court dispute settlement mechanisms, especially with regards to the participation and compliance of electricity suppliers, energy service providers, aggregators a system of reimbursement and/or compensation . __________________ 46nd intermediaries, and consider strengthening their mandatory participation in out-of-court dispute settlement mechanisms. __________________ 46 OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p. 63–79 OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p. 63–79
Amendment 881 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. . Member States shall take appropriate measures to protect final customers and shall, in particular, ensure that there are adequate safeguards to protect vulnerable customers. In this context, each Member State shall define the concept of vulnerable customers which mayshall refer to energy poverty and, inter alia, to ensure the prohibition of disconnection of electricity to such customers in critical timunder any circumstances. Member States shall ensure that rights and obligations linked to vulnerable customers are applied. In particular, they shall take measures to protect customers in remote areas. They shall ensure high levels of consumer protection, particularly with respect to transparency regarding contractual terms and conditions, general information and dispute settlement mechanisms.
Amendment 890 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Member States shall: a) define a set of criteria for the purposes of measuring energy poverty. Member States shall continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and shall report on the evolution of energy poverty and measures taken to prevent itthe concept of vulnerable customers and energy poverty based on EU indicators of low income, high energy expenditure, and poor energy efficiency of housing; b) continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and share this data with the European Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV), c) establish national action plans including objectives and measures, both short-term and long-term, and a timeframe for achieving the objectives d) report on the evolution of energy poverty in their national strategies to the Commission every two years as part of their Integrated National Energy and Climate Progress Reports in accordance with Article 21 of [Governance Regulation as proposed by COM(2016)759].
Amendment 904 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 5
Article 31 – paragraph 5
5. Each distribution system operator shall act as a neutral market facilitator in procureing the energy it uses to cover energy losses and reserve capacity the non- frequency ancillary services in its system according to transparent, non- discriminatory and market based procedures, whenever it has such a function. Unless justified by a cost-benefit analysis, the procurement of non-frequency ancillary services by a distribution system operator shall be transparent, non- discriminatory and market-based ensuring effective participation of all market participants including renewable energy sources, demand response, energy storage facilities and aggregators, in particular by requiring regulatory authorities or distribution system operators in close cooperation with all market participants, to define technical modalities for participation in these markets on the basis of the technical requirements of these markets and the capabilities of all market participants .
Amendment 944 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may allow distribution system operators to own, develop, manage or operate recharging points for electric vehicles only if the following conditions are fulfilled:.
Amendment 949 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 953 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 955 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 3
Article 33 – paragraph 3
Amendment 957 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 4
Article 33 – paragraph 4
Amendment 976 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 36 – paragraph 1
Article 36 – paragraph 1
1. Distribution system operators shall not be allowed to own, develop, manage or operate energy storage facilities other than storage needed by the distribution system operators for the local short-term control of the distribution grid stability and storage needed for the efficient, reliable and secure operation of the distribution system and where the national regulatory authority has granted its approval.
Amendment 988 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) other parties, following an open and transparent tendering procedure, have not expressed their interest to own, develop, manage or operate storage facilities, at a reasonable cost;
Amendment 1020 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) cooperating with the Agency, regional coordination centres and the ENTSO for electricity on the adoptingon of a framework for the cooperation and coordination between regional opercoordinational centres.
Amendment 1027 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) digitalisation of transmission systems to ensure, inter alia, efficient real time data acquisition and use
Amendment 1030 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
(jb) data management, cyber security and data protection.
Amendment 1036 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may provide that one or several responsibilities listed under points (a) to (j) of paragraph 1 be assigned to a transmission system operator other than the one which owns the transmission system to which the concerned responsibilities would otherwise be applicable. The transmission system operator to which the tasks are assigned shall be certified as ownership unbundled, independent system operator or independent transmission operator and fulfil the requirements provided for in Article 43, but does not have to own the transmission system it is responsible for. The transmission system operator which owns the transmission system shall fulfil the requirements provided for in Chapter VI and be certified in accordance with Article 43.
Amendment 1042 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 40 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. In performing the task described in point (i) of paragraph 1, the transmission system operator shall ensure that the procurement of balancing services and, unless justified by a cost-benefit analysis, and approved by the competent authority, non-frequency ancillary services, is:
Amendment 1050 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 47 – paragraph 3
Article 47 – paragraph 3
3. TSubsidiaries of the vertically integrated undertaking and its subsidiaries performing functions of generation or supply shall not have any direct or indirect shareholding in the transmission system operator. The transmission system operator shall neither have any direct or indirect shareholding in any subsidiary of the vertically integrated undertaking performing functions of generation or supply, nor receive dividends or any other financial benefit from that subsidiary.
Amendment 1085 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 1
Article 54 – paragraph 1
1. Transmission system operators shall not be allowed to own, manage or operate energy storage facilities and shall not own directly or indirectly control assets that provide ancillary services, unless those facilities or assets are an integral part of the transmission system and where the national regulatory authority has granted its approval.
Amendment 1124 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 4
Article 54 – paragraph 4
4. The transmission system operatorMember States shall perform at regular intervals or at least every five years a public consultation for the required storage services in order to assess the potential interest of market parties to invest in such facilities and terminate its own storage activities in case third parties can provide the service in a cost-effective manner. Where the public consultation indicates that third parties are able to own, develop, operate or manage such facilities, Member States shall ensure that the activities of transmission system operators in this regard are phased out.
Amendment 1128 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the regulatory authority can take autonomous decisions, independently from any political body, and has separate annual budget allocations, with autonomy in the implementation of the allocated budget, and adequate human and financial resources to carry out its duties; and
Amendment 1130 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the regulatory authority draws up a draft budget covering the regulatory tasks conferred upon it by this Directive and by related legislative acts, in order to provide the regulatory authority with the human and financial resources it needs to carry out its duties and powers in an effective and efficient manner;
Amendment 1131 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 57 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) the ex-post control of a regulatory authority’s annual accounts is performed by an independent auditor;
Amendment 1145 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) ensuring that tariffs are reflective of the costs, risks and benefits that each final customer has to the network, including active customers and those engaging in demand response;
Amendment 1156 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point n
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) actively monitoring the level and effectiveness of market opening and competition at wholesale and retail levels, including on electricity exchanges, prices for household customers including prepayment systems, dynamic price contracts and the benefits from the use of smart meters, switching rates, disconnection rates, charges for and the execution of maintenance services, andthe relationship between household and wholesale prices, the evolution of grid tariffs and levies, complaints by household customers, as well as any distortion or restriction of competition, including providing any relevant information, and bringing any relevant cases to the relevant competition authorities;
Amendment 1157 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point n
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) monitoring the level and effectiveness of market opening and competition at wholesale and retail levels, including on electricity exchanges, prices for household customers including prepayment systems, dynamic price contracts and benefits from the use of smart meter, switching rates, disconnection rates, charges for and the execution of maintenance services, the relationship between household and wholesale prices, the evolution of grid tariffs and levies and complaints by household customers, as well as any distortion or restriction of competition, including providing any relevant information, and bringing any relevant cases to the relevant competition authorities;
Amendment 1176 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point o
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point o
(o) monitoring the occurrence of restrictive contractual practices, including exclusivity clauses which may prevent large non-household customers from contracting simultaneously with more than one supplier or restrict their choice to do so, and, where appropriate, informing the national competition authorities of such practices;
Amendment 1180 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point q
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point q
(q) helping to ensure, together with other relevant authorities, that the new and existing consumer protection measures, including rights of active customers and, in particular, final household customers are effective and enforced;
Amendment 1187 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point x
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point x
(x) monitoring the availability of comparison websitetools, including comparison toolwebsites, apps and other interactive means that fulfil the criteria set out in Article 14 and Annex I.
Amendment 1214 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) approve the statutes and rules of procedureproposal for the establishment of regional coordination centres in accordance with Article 32(1) of Regulation(EU) … [Recast of Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2];
Amendment 1215 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) approve the statutes and rules of procedure;
Amendment 1226 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) assessensure that if the regional opercoordinational centre has the appropriate competences, resources and impartiality to carry out independently the functions and tasks assigned to it, including security, liability and contingency arrangements;
Amendment 1239 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 62 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 62 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) to settle dispute arising between regional operational centres or between transmission system operators and regional cooperation centres
Amendment 1240 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 62 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 62 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) handle complaints against regional operational centre in relation to their obligations under Union law
Amendment 1249 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 69 – paragraph 1
Article 69 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall monitor and review the application of this Directive and submit an overall progress report to the European Parliament and the Council as an annex to the State of the Energy Union Report referred to in [Article 29 of Governance Regulation as proposed by COM (2016) 549]. By 1 June 2024, the Commission shall review the implementation of this Directive and shall submit a report and, if appropriate, a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 1251 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) be operationally independentindependent from all market players and ensure that all suppliers are given equal treatment in search results;
Amendment 1255 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) rank and display the search results according to an impartial algorithm independent from any remuneration from suppliers;
Amendment 1259 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) include an as complete a range of electricitnergy offers as practicable covering a significant part of the market and both dynamic and non-dynamic tariffs, individual and bundled contracts, from suppliers, aggregators and service providers, where the information presented is not a complete overview of the market, a clear statement to that effect, before displaying results; and
Amendment 1278 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
The following key information shall be prominently displayed to final customers in their bills and periodical settlement bills distinctly apart from other parts of the bill:
Amendment 1281 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the price to pay and, where relevant, the final price per kWh; and, where possible, the breakdown of price;
Amendment 1284 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) when the payment is due;
Amendment 1290 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point d
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the contact details of the supplier including a conswith at least the phone number support hotlineand email address;
Amendment 1291 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) the information on switching and dispute settlement;
Amendment 1294 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) a link or reference to where price comparison site(s) can be found
Amendment 1296 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point h
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) information on their rights as regards the means of dispute settlement available to them in the event of a dispute complaint handling process, on the single information point and its contact information, where to find information related to their rights, and contact details of the entity responsible for dispute settlement pursuant to Article 26.
Amendment 1300 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) once a year, the electricity supplier should include on its bill an evaluation describing which of its tariffs would be most advantageous for the final customer if the consumption pattern of the previous year is repeated in the coming year.
Amendment 1301 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point h b (new)
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point h b (new)
(hb) the single point of contact referred to in article 25
Amendment 1309 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) information on their rights as regards the means of dispute settlement available to them in the event of a dispute pursuant to Article 26.
Amendment 1325 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
Annex II – point 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) detailed data according to the time of use for any day, week, month and year. These data shall be made available to final customers in near real time in a user- friendly format, via the internet or the meter interface for the period of at least the previous 24 months or the period since the start of the supply contract if this is shorter.
Amendment 134 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) More market integration and the change towards a more distributed and volatile electricity production requires increased efforts to coordinate national energy policies with neighbours and to use the opportunities of cross-border electricity trade.
Amendment 136 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Regulatory frameworks have developed, allowing electricity to be traded across the Union. That development has been supported by the adoption of several network codes and guidelines for the integration of the electricity markets. Those network codes and guidelines for precise and technically detailed rules with cross-border relevance contain provisions on market rules, system operation and network connection. To ensure full transparency and increase legal certainty, the main principles of market functioning and capacity allocation in the balancing, intraday, day ahead and forward market timeframes should also be adopted pursuant to the ordinary legislative procedure and incorporated in a single act.
Amendment 144 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Short-term markets will improve liquidity and competition by enabling more resources to participate fully in the market, especially those that are more flexible. Effective scarcity pricing will encourage market participants to react to market signals and to be available when the market most needs it and ensures that they can recover their costs in the wholesale market. It is therefore critical to ensure that, as far as possible, administrative and implicit price caps are removed to allow scarcity prices to increase up to the value of lost loading. When fully embedded in the market structure, short-term markets and scarcity pricing will contribute to the removal of other market distortive measures, such as capacity mechanisms, to ensure security of supply. At the same time, scarcity pricing without price caps on the wholesale market should not jeopardize the possibility for reliable and stable prices for final customers, in particular households and SMEs.
Amendment 148 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The precondition for effective competition in the internal market in electricity is non-discriminatory and, transparent and adequate charges for network use including interconnecting lines in the transmission system. The available capacity of those lines should be set at the maximum levels consistent with the safety standards of secure network operation.
Amendment 151 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) To efficiently steer necessary investments, prices also need to provide signals where electricity is most needed. In a zonal electricity system, correct locational signals require a coherent, objective and reliable determination of bidding zones via a transparent process involving all relevant stakeholders. In order to ensure efficient operation and planning of the Union electricity network and to provide effective price signals for new generation capacity, demand response or transmission infrastructure, bidding zones should reflect structural congestion. In particular, cross-zonal capacity should not be reduced in order to resolve internbe as stable, liquid and large as possible also taking into account structural congestion.
Amendment 152 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Efficient decarbonisation of the electricity system via market integration requiresof renewable energy and the increase of flexibility sources such as flexible generation, interconnection, demand response or storage requires large, liquid and stable bidding zones and systematically abolishing barriers to cross- border trade to overcome market fragmentation and to allow Union energy customers to fully benefit from the advantages of integrated electricity markets and competition.
Amendment 154 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) According to the modelling of the European Commission, reaching the EU’s 2030 climate and energy targets in a cost-effective way would imply a reduction in the use of coal in power generation by 65 percent and a decommissioning of roughly half of the current coal fleet [EU COM 2011, Impact Assessment on EU 2050 Roadmap, “Diversified technologies scenarios”].
Amendment 155 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 b (new)
Recital 15 b (new)
(15b) It is crucial to put in place an enabling framework for a just transition towards a decarbonised and flexible electricity system. A long-term and consensual framework for the progressive phase-out of carbon-intensive and inflexible generation capacity at national level will allow for a just and gradual transition for employees and regions, for power plant and mining operators and for investors.
Amendment 156 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 c (new)
Recital 15 c (new)
(15c) A long-term and consensual framework allows Member States to plan ahead at national level for the structural social and economic changes associated with the progressive phase-out of coal for power-generation, since the EU ETS is only addressing cost-effective reductions of greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector, but not the broader social and economic changes associated with retiring coal-generating capacity, particularly where linked to mining activities.
Amendment 157 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 d (new)
Recital 15 d (new)
(15d) The managed and planned retirement of coal-fired capacity would help to improve the functioning of electricity markets, in addition to benefits for health, clean air and climate protection. The European institutions should support Member States that decide to actively phase down or phase out coal- fired generation, assisting them with the management of the economic and societal costs, particularly for Member States with low GDP per capita.
Amendment 158 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The management of congestion problems should provide correct economic signals to transmission system operators and market participants and should be based on market mechanisms. The measures to overcome congestions problems should not negatively impact the liquidity of trade in wholesale markets.
Amendment 159 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) To better ensure optimum investment in the trans-European grid and address the challenge where viable interconnection projects cannot be built for lack of prioritisation at national level, the use of congestion rents should be reconsidered and only allowed in orderused to guarantee availability and maintain or increase interconnection capacities.
Amendment 160 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) A robust medium tothodology for the long- term Union level resource adequacy assessment should be carried out by the ENTSO for Electricity to provide an objective basis for the assessment of adequacy concerns at the Union, regional and Member State level. The resource adequacy concern that capacity mechanisms address should be based on the EU assessment. Capacity mechanisms should only be allowed to be introduced if the Union level resource adequacy assessment has identified adequacy concerns.
Amendment 162 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The medium tothodology for the long-term resource adequacy assessment (from 10 year-ahead to year-ahead) set out in this regulation has a different purpose than the seasonal outlooks (six months ahead) as set out in Article 9 [Regulation on risk preparedness as proposed by COM(2016) 862]. Medium- to long-term assessments are mainly used to assess the need for capacity mechanismidentify adequacy concerns whereas seasonal outlooks are used to alert to short-term risks that might occur in the following six months that are likely to result in a significant deterioration of the electricity supply situation. In addition, Regional OperCoordinational Centres also carry out regional adequacy assessments as defined in European legislation on electricity transmission system operation. These are very short- term adequacy assessments (from weak- ahead to day- ahead) used in the context of system operation.
Amendment 164 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Prior to introducing capacity mechanisms to overcome any adequacy concerns identified by the Union level resource adequacy assessment, Member States should assess regulatory distortions contributing to the related resource adequacy concern. They should be required to adoptdraw up an implementation plan and adopt concrete measures on how to eliminate the identified distortions including a timeline for their implementation. Capacity mechanisms should only be introduced for the residual concerns that cannot be addressed through removing such distortions. The implementation plan should be made public and should be regularly reviewed by the Commission and the Agency.
Amendment 166 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) Member States should only introduce capacity mechanisms as a last resort, where adequacy concerns cannot be addressed through the removal of existing market distortions. Before introducing a capacity mechanism which operates within the electricity market and therefore is market-distortive, Member States should evaluate whether strategic reserves would be sufficient to address their adequacy concerns. Strategic reserves are less distortive since they operate only outside the market and only in rare cases when markets can no longer clear, which would lead to financial consequences to market operators not fulfilling their balancing responsibilities and consequently bear a significant cost.
Amendment 167 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Member States intending to introduce capacity mechanisms should derive resource adequacy targets following a transparent and verifiable process. Member States should have the freedom to set their own desNational regulatory authorities should set the required level of security of supply.
Amendment 170 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Main principles of capacity mechanisms should be laid down in this Regulation, building on the environmental and energy State aid principles and the findings of DG Competition's Sector Inquiry on capacity mechanisms. Capacity mechanisms already in place should be reviewed in light of these principles. In case the European resource adequacy assessment reveals the absence of any adequacy concern, no new capacity mechanism should be established and no new capacity commitments under mechanisms already in place should be made. The application of the State aid control rules pursuant to Articles 107 to 109 TFUE must be complied with at all times.
Amendment 171 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30a) For the further decarbonisation of the electricity system and in line with the 2030 climate and energy framework, capacity mechanisms that operate within the electricity market should apply an emission performance standard in line with the Council conclusions of 16 December 2014 and 25th July2013 where Member States called for the phase-out of subsidies for fossil fuels.
Amendment 173 #
2016/0379(COD)
(31) Detailed rules for facilitating effective cross-border participation in capacity mechanisms other than reserve schemstrategic reserves should be laid down in this regulation. Transmission system operators across the borders should facilitate the participation of interested generators wanting to participate in capacity mechanisms in other Member States. Therefore, they should calculate capacities up to which cross-border participation would be possibletechnically possible taking into account the interconnection capacity between the concerned Member States, enable participation and check availabilities. National regulatory authorities should enforce the cross-border rules in the Member States.
Amendment 175 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) In view of differences in national energy systems and technical limitations of existing electricity networks, the best and most cost-effective approach to achieving progress in market integration will often be at a regional level. Regional cooperation of transmission system operators should thus be strengthened. In order to ensure efficient cooperation, a new regulatory framework should foresee stronger regional governance and regulatory oversight, including by strengthening the decision- making power of the Agency for cross- border issues. Closer cooperation of Member States could be needed also in crisis situations, to increase security of supply and limit market distortions.
Amendment 181 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) The geographical scope of regional opercoordinational centres should allow them to play an effective coordination role by optimising the operations of transmission system operators over larger regions. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 184 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Regional opercoordinational centres should carry out functions where their regionalisation brings added value compared to functions performed at national level. The functions of regional operational centres should cover the functions carried out by regional security coordinators as well as additional system operation, market operation and risk preparedness functionsfunctions with regional importance. The functions carried out by regional opercoordinational centres should exclude real time operation of the electricity system.
Amendment 194 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) In order to raiincrease efficiencies in the electricity distribution networks in the Union and ensure close cooperation with transmission system operators and ENTSO for electricity, a European entity of distribution system operators in the Union ("EU DSO entity") should be established. The tasks of the EU DSO entity should be well-defined and its working method should ensure independence, neutrality, efficiency, transparency and representativeness amongst the Union distribution system operators. The EU DSO Entity should closely cooperate with ENTSO for Electricity on the preparation and implementation of the network codes where applicable and should work on providing guidance on the integration inter alia of distributed generation and storage in distribution networks, digitalisation of the distribution networks including deployment of smart grids and intelligent metering systems or other areas which relate to the management of distribution networks.
Amendment 201 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) setting the basis for an efficient achievement of the objectives of the European Energy Union and in particular the climate and energy framework for 203030 by enabling market signals to be delivered for increased efficiency, flexibility, decarbonisation and innovation; _________________ 30 COM/2014/015 final.
Amendment 209 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) setting fundamental principles for well-functioning, integrate cross-border, integrated and liquid electricity markets, which allow non-discriminatory market access for all resource providers and electricity customers, empower consumers, enable demand response and energy efficiency, facilitate aggregation of distributed demand and supply, and contribute to the decarbonisation of the economy by enabling market integration and market- based remuneration of electricity generated from renewable sources;
Amendment 213 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) facilitating the emergence of a well- functioning, liquid and transparent wholesale market withcontributing to a high level of security of supply in electricity. It provides for mechanisms to harmonise the rules for cross-border exchanges in electricity, pursuant to the Capacity Allocation and Congestion Management (CACM) network codes.
Amendment 218 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) 'structural congestion' means congestion in the transmission system that is predictable, is geographically stable over time, and is frequently reoccurring under normal power system conditions;
Amendment 229 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) monitor wholesale markets, collect data andand share data and establish a European register of market participants in accordance with Article 7 to 912 of Regulation (EU) 1227/201137 ; __________________ 37 Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency OJ L 326, 8.12.2011, p. 1–16.
Amendment 241 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency, in close cooperation with the Commission, the Member States and the relevant national authorities including the national regulatory authorities and without prejudice to the competences of competition authorities, shall monitor the wholesale and retail markets in electricity and natural gas, in particular the retail prices of electricity and natural gas, compliance with the consumer rights and protections laid down in [recast Electricity Directive as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2] and Directive 2009/73/EC, the impact of market developments on household customers, access to the networks including access of electricity produced from renewable energy sources, potential barriers to cross- border trade, state interventions preventing prices from reflecting actual scarcity, the performance of the Member States in the area of electricity security of supply based on the results of the European resource adequacy assessment as referred to in Article 19 of [recast Electricity Regulation], in particular taking into account the ex-post evaluation referred to in Article 16 of [Risk Preparedness Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 862] .
Amendment 250 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Agency may establish local offices in the Member States, subject to their consent and in accordance with Article 25(j).
Amendment 256 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) actions which prevent price formation on the basis of demand and supply or constitute a disincentive to the development of more flexible generation, low carbon generation, or more flexible demand shall be avoided;
Amendment 259 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the development of more flexible generation, low carbon generation, or more flexible demand shall be promoted;
Amendment 265 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) consumers and small businesses shall be enabled to actively participate in the energy market through demand response and self-generation
Amendment 272 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) market rules shall support the decarbonisation of the electricity system and thus the economy by enabling the integration of electricity from renewable energy sources and providing incentives for energy efficiency;
Amendment 281 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) (i) barriers to cross-border electricity flows and cross-border transactions on electricity markets and related services markets shall be avoidremoved ;
Amendment 285 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) market rules shall provide for strong regional cooperation where effective;
Amendment 292 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) market rules shall allow for progress in research and development into sustainable, secure and low-carbon energy sources, technologies or systems to be realized and used to the benefit of society;
Amendment 301 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) market rules shall allow for entry and exit of electricity generation and electricity supply undertakings based on their assessment of the economic and financial viability of their operations including possible decommissioning costs;
Amendment 310 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall set out a roadmap with measures to remove existing barriers to the principles outlined in paragraph 1 as part of their 2030 National Energy and Climate Plans.
Amendment 311 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a Just transition The European Commission shall support Member States that put in place a national strategy for the progressive reduction of installed coal-fired generating and mining capacity through all available means, including targeted financial support to enable a “just transition” in regions affected by structural change. The Commission shall assist Member States to address the social, skills and industrial impacts of the clean energy transition. The Commission shall work in close partnership with the actors of coal and carbon-intensive regions, provide guidance, in particular for the access to and use of available funds and programmes, and encourage exchange of good practices, including discussions on industrial roadmaps and re-skilling needs, through targeted platforms including through the just transition initiative for workers and communities established in the Governance Regulation.
Amendment 329 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) provide opinions to the Director on theall documents containing opinions, recommendations and decisions referred to in Articles 4 to 14, which are considered for adoption. The Board of Regulators may revise and amend the opinions, recommendations and decisions drafted by the Director pursuant to Article 25. In addition, the Board of Regulators, within its field of competence, shall provide guidance to the Director in the execution of his tasks, with the exception of decisiontasks pursuant to Article 16(6) of Regulation 1227/2001138. __________________ 38 Regulation (EU) 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency, OJ L 326, 8.12.2011, p. 1.
Amendment 337 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) generating installations using renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration with an installed electricity capacity of less than 500 kW; except for electricity from wind energy where an installed capacity of 3MW or 3 generation units applies;
Amendment 339 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) in accordance with Article 20(1)(e) and Article 25(f) and in line with the preliminary draft budget established in accordance with Article 33(3)(1 (1) to (3), approve the annual work programme of the Agency (which forms part of the programming document of the Agency in accordance with Article 21(1)) for the coming year and present it by 130 September of each year for adoption by the Administrative Board.
Amendment 344 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) installations benefitting from support approved by the Commission under Union State aid rules pursuant to Articles 107 to 109 TFEU, and commissioned prior to [OP: entry into force]. Member States may, subject to Union state aid rules, incentivize market participants which are fully or partly exempted from balancing responsibility to accept full balancing responsibility against appropriate compensation. Member States shall ensure that balancing responsibility is taken by other market participants for the electricity generated from installations subject to a derogation from balance responsibility.
Amendment 346 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where Member States do not provide for a derogation from balancing responsibility allowed under paragraph 2, they shall ensure well-functioning markets are established for the delegation of balancing responsibility from small- scale generating installations using renewable sources or high-efficiency cogeneration. In particular, they shall ensure the availability of at least three providers for the delegation of balancing responsibility and transparent, cost- reflective and proportionate pricing.
Amendment 346 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall be managed by its Director, who shall act in accordance with the guidance referred to in the second sentence of Article 23(5)(a) (1) and, where provided for in this Regulation, the opinions of the Board of Regulators. Without prejudice to the respective roles of the Administrative Board and the Board of Regulators in relation to the tasks of the Director, the Director shall neither seek nor follow any instruction from any government, from the Union institutions, or from any other public or private entity or person. The Director shall be accountable to the Administrative Board. The Director may attend the meetings of the Board of Regulators as an observer.
Amendment 354 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. From 1 January 2026, point (b) of paragraph 2 shall apply only to generating installations using renewable energy sources or high-efficiency cogeneration with an installed electricity capacity of less than 25400 kW.
Amendment 359 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. All market participants, including those providing electricity generated from variable renewable sources and demand side response and storage services shall have full access to the balancing market, be it individually or through aggregation. Balancing market rules and products shall respect the need to accommodate increasing shares of variable generation as well as increased demand responsiveness and the advent of new technologies.
Amendment 370 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Balancing markets shall be organised in such a way as to ensure effective non-discrimination between market participants taking account of the different technical capability of generation from variable renewable sources and demand side response and storage with particular attention paid to small-scale producers of renewable energy.
Amendment 391 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8
Article 5 – paragraph 8
8. The procurement of balancing capacity shall be facilitated on a regional level in accordance with point 8 of Annex Iperformed by the transmission system operators. The procurement shall be based on a primary market and organised in such a way as to be non-discriminatory between market participants in the prequalification process individually or through aggregation. The reservation of cross- zonal capacity for the exchange of balancing capacity shall be limited to 5% of the available capacity for the exchange of energy of the previous relevant calendar year between the respective bidding zones.
Amendment 411 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2
Article 45 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission considers that the continuation of the Agency is no longer justified with regard to its assigned objectives, mandate and tasks, it shall consult the Board of Regulators. Board of Regulators shall issue an opinion on future roles of the Agency within 12 months of receiving the Commission request. Commission, while taking duly into account the opinion of the Board of Regulators, may propose that this Regulation beis amended accordingly or repealed.
Amendment 426 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Market operators shall be free to develop products and trading opportunities that suit market participants' demand and needs and ensure that all market participants are able to access the market individually or through aggregation. They shall respect the need to accommodate increasing shares of variable generation and storage as well as increased demand responsiveness and the advent of new technologies.
Amendment 454 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Subject to compliance with treaty rules on competition, mMarket operators shall be free to develop forward hedging products including for the long-term to provide market participants, in particular owners of generation facilities using renewable energy sources, with appropriate possibilities to hedge financial risks from price fluctuations. Member States shall not restrict such hedging activity to trades within a Member State osupport liquidity of such products, in particular already developed exchange- based products, and allow them to be traded on large, cross-border bidding zones.
Amendment 499 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. When dispatching electricity generating installations, transmission system operators shall give priority to generating installations using renewable energy sources or high-efficiency cogeneration from small generating installations or generating installations using emerging technologies to the following extentMember States shall provide for provisions that give priority for :
Amendment 511 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) generating installations using renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration with an installed electricity capacity of less than 500 kW; or
Amendment 516 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(a a) generating installations using high-efficiency cogeneration with an installed electricity capacity of less than 500 kW; or
Amendment 529 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 538 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 544 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Generating installations using renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration which have been commissioned prior to [OP: entry into force] and have, when commissioned, been subject to priority dispatch under Article 15(5) of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council or Article 16(2) of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council35 shall remain subject to priority dispatch. Priority dispatch shall no longer be applicable from the date where the generating installation is subject to significant modifications, which shall be the case at least where a new connection agreement is required or the generation capacity is increased. _________________ 35 Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 16).
Amendment 570 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The resources curtailed or redispatched shall be selected amongst generation or demand facilities submitting offers for curtailment or redispatching using market-based mechanisms and be financially compensated. Non-market- based curtailment or redispatching of generation or redispatching of demand response shall only be used for operational security reasons and where no market- based alternative is available, where all available market-based resources have been used, or where the number of generation or demand facilities available in the area where suitable generation or demand facilities for the provision of the service are located is too low to ensure effective competition. The provision of market-based resources shall be open to all generation technologies, storage and demand response, including operators located in other Member States unless technically not feasible.
Amendment 572 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. The responsible system operators shall report at least once per year to the competent regulatory authority on: (a) the level of development and effectiveness of market-based curtailment or redispatching mechanisms for generation and demand facilities; (b) the reasons, volumes in MWh and type of generation source subject to curtailment or downward redispatching; (c) the measures taken to reduce the need for the curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration and on measures taken to reduce the need for such curtailment or downward redispatching in the futurein the future. Progress on such measures should be assessed via indicators taking into account the percentage of substations remotely monitored and controlled in real-time, the percentage of the length of lines operated under dynamic line ratings; losses in high, medium and low-voltage grids; frequency of outages; duration of outage. The competent regulatory authority should publish these indicators together with recommendations for improvement where necessary. Curtailment or redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high-efficiency cogeneration shall be subject to compensation pursuant to paragraph 6.
Amendment 599 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) generating installations using renewable energy sources shall only be subject to downward redispatching or curtailment in very exceptional cases if no other alternative exists or if other solutions would result in significantly disproportionate costs or significant risks to network security;
Amendment 610 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) generating installations usingelectricity generated in a high- efficiency cogeneration process shall only be subject to downward redispatching or curtailment if, other than curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources, no other alternative exists or if other solutions would result in disproportionate costs or risks to network security;
Amendment 612 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point c
Amendment 626 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point d
(d) downward redispatching or curtailment under letters a to cb shall be duly and transparently justified. The justification shall be included in the report under paragraph 3.
Amendment 642 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) 90 % of the net revenues from the sale of electricity on the day-ahead market that the generating or demand facility would have generated without the curtailment or redispatching request. Where financial support is granted to generating or demand facilities based on the electricity volume generated or consumed, lost financial support shall be deemed part of the net revenuescompensated for 100%.
Amendment 699 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a Management of structural congestion within a bidding zone ENTSO for Electricity shall provide a technical report on the bidding zone configuration to the Member States in accordance with Article 34(2) of Regulation (EU) 2015/1222 every 5 years. In case the technical report reveals a long-term structural congestion within one or more bidding zones, the respective Member States shall take all efforts to reduce this congestion to an appropriate level in due time. Where a bidding zone features structural congestion, the affected Member State(s) shall including : (a) accelerate the implementation of network development plans while prioritising congested areas; (b) urge TSOs to accelerate the extension of the grid as much as possible while putting in place appropriate planning and implementation conditions; (c) urge TSOs to maximise the use of existing grids and to upgrade them as much as possible while ensuring system stability; (d) consider technological alternatives, including direct current lines and underground cabling; (e) make full use of joint TSO planning of networks and interconnections across borders and align them; allowing for efficient integration of renewable energy in the internal market; (f) conduct a detailed analysis of the economic effects of a bidding zone split, in particular focusing on market power, liquidity on spot and derivatives markets, and transaction costs.
Amendment 700 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 b (new)
Article 13 b (new)
Amendment 741 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Tariffs shall grant appropriate incentives to transmission and distribution system operators, over both the short and long term, to increase efficiencies, including energy efficiency and strengthening digitalisation, foster market integration and security of supply, and support investments and the related research activities.
Amendment 767 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 8
Article 16 – paragraph 8
8. Regulatory authorities shall provide incentives to distribution system operators to procure services for the operation and development of their networks and integrate innovative solutions in the distribution systems, including through the procurement of services. For that purpose regulatory authorities shall recognise as eligible and include all relevant costs in distribution tariffs and introduce performance targets in order to incentivise distribution system operators to raise efficiencies, including energy efficiency and the digitalisation of the distribution networks including the deployment of smart grids and intelligent metering systems, in their networks.
Amendment 790 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 9 b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Regulatory authorities shall adopt a set of indicators for measuring the performance of transmission and distribution system operators, which should at least include all of the following: - volume of curtailed energy in MWh, disaggregated per type of generation source; - percentage of the length of lines operated under dynamic line ratings; - percentage of substations remotely monitored and controlled in real-time; - percentage of the length of lines operated under dynamic line ratings; - losses in high, medium and low-voltage grids; - the frequency and duration of power interruptions on the grid. By [two years after the entry into force of this Regulation], and every two years thereafter, regulatory authorities shall publish a report on the performance of transmission and distribution system operators, together with recommendations for improvement where necessary.
Amendment 796 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10
Article 16 – paragraph 10
10. Without prejudice to further harmonisation by way of delegated acts pursuant to Article 55(1)(k)the ordinary legislative procedure, regulatory authorities shall takeapply the Agency's recommendation duly into considerationguidelines when approving or fixing transmission tariffs or their methodologies in accordance with Article 59(6)(a) of [recast of Directive 2009/72/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2].
Amendment 805 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) maintaining or increasing interconnection capacities through network investments, in particular in new interconnectors.
Amendment 807 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) lovering tariffs
Amendment 809 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 868 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall publisthat have a resource adequacy concern shall publish a roadmap with a timeline for adopting measures to eliminate any identified regulatory distortions. When addressing resource adequacy concerns Member States shall address the principles in Art. 3 and in particular consider: a) removing regulatory distortions, enabling scarcity pricing, developing interconnection, b) removing existing price caps c) enabling scarcity pricing via free price formation d) increasing interconnection capacity e) allowing for undistorted market access for all market participants f) developing energy storage, g) developing demand side measures andh) investing in energy efficiency.
Amendment 880 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall submit the roadmap with a timeline for adopting measures to eliminate any identified regulatory distortions to the Commission for review.
Amendment 881 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. The Commission may decide, within two months of receipt of the roadmap whether the measures are sufficient to eliminate the regulatory distortions and may require Member States to amend the roadmap accordingly.
Amendment 882 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 c (new)
Amendment 883 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 d (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Member States shall submit a report relating to their monitoring of the application of the implementation plan to the Agency for an opinion.
Amendment 884 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 e (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. The Agency shall submit its opinion under paragraph 3.d to the Commission. The Commission shall decide whether the reforms have been sufficiently implemented.
Amendment 888 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The European resource adequacy assessment shall cover the overall adequacy of the electricity system to supply current and projected demands for electricity for a ten-year perioin the Union, within the relevant Member States forming a region and for each Member State one, five and ten years ahead from the date of that assessment, in a yearly resolution.
Amendment 895 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. Transmission system operators shall provide the ENTSO for Electricity with the data it needs to carry out, every year, the European resource adequacy assessment. The ENTSO for Electricity shall carry out the assessment every year.
Amendment 932 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a (new)
Amendment 938 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. When applying capacity mechanisms Member States shall have a reliability standard in place indicating their desrequired level of security of supply in a transparent manner.
Amendment 947 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. The reliability standard shall be calculated using the value of lost load and the cost of new entry over a given timeframe.
Amendment 955 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Mechanisms other than strategic reserves shall be open to direct participation of capacity providers located in another Member State provided there is a physical network connection between that Member State and the bidding zone applying the mechanism.
Amendment 1012 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. To address residual concerns that cannot be eliminated by the measures pursuant to Article 18(3), Member States may introduce capacity mechanisms, subject to the provisions of this Article and to the Union State aid rules. Capacity mechanisms other than strategic reserves shall: (a) not create unnecessary market distortions and not limit cross-border trade (b) not go beyond what is necessary to address the adequacy concern (c) select capacity providers by means of a transparent, non-discriminatory and market-based process; (d) be market based and technology neutral (e) be temporary and approved by the Commission for no longer than five years (f) apply capacity products which are issued for not longer than two years (g) provide incentives for capacity providers to be available in times of expected system stress; (h) ensure that the remuneration is determined through a market-based process; (i) set out the required technical conditions for the participation of capacity providers in advance of the selection process; (j) be open to participation of all resources, including renewable energy, storage and demand side management that are capable of providing the required technical performance; (k) apply appropriate penalties to capacity providers when not available in the event of system stress. (l) not be open for generation capacity emitting 550 grCO2/kWh or more at the entry into force of this Regulation. (m) be phased-out or at least phased down to a strategic reserve after a pre-defined period of time, based on the full implementation of the measures outlined in the roadmap pursuant to Article 18 (3)
Amendment 1035 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1088 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1115 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Member States applying capacity mechanisms on [OP: entry into force of this Regulation] shall adapt their mechanisms to comply with Articles 18, 21 and 23 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1121 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) elaborate network codes in the areas set out in Article 55(1)for technical details of Union legislative acts providing the general political framework with a view to achieving the objectives set out in Article 25 .
Amendment 1135 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point j c (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point j c (new)
(j c) to develop demand response in cooperation with DSOs.
Amendment 1147 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. For the purposes of achieving the goals set in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the geographical area covered by each regional cooperation structure may be defined by the Commission, taking into account existing regional cooperation structures. Each Member State shall be allowed to promote cooperation in more than one geographical area. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 63 concerning the geographical area covered by each regional cooperation structure. For that purpose, the Commission shall consult the regulatory authorities of Member States, the Agency and the ENTSO for Electricity.
Amendment 1153 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. By [OP: twelve months after entry into force], all transmission system operators shall establish regional operational centres in accordance with the criteria set out in this chapter. Rregional coordination centres shall replace regional security coordinators established in accordance with the Commission Regulation establishing a Guideline on Electricity Transmission System Operation pursuant to the criteria set out in this chapter. Regional coordination centers shall cover all the functions of the regional security coordinators established in accordance with Regulation ... [The Commission Regulation establishing a guideline on Electricity Transmission System Operation] by 1 January 2022. All transmission system operators shall adhere to a regional coordination centre. If a region is not covered by an existing or planned regional security coordinator, the transmission system operators of that region shall establish a regional coordination centre. To this effect they shall submit to the regulatory authorities of the region a proposal for the establishment of a regional coordination centre in accordance with the criteria set out in this chapter. The proposal shall include the following requirements: (a) Member State where the regional opercoordinational centres sha will be established inlocated; (b) the organisational, financial and operational arrangements necessary to ensure the efficient, secure and reliable operation of the interritory of one of the Member States of the region where it will operateconnected transmission system; (c) an implementation plan for the entry into operation of the regional coordination centres; (d) the statutes and rules of procedure of regional coordination centres; (e) a description of cooperative processes in accordance with Article 35; (f) a description of the arrangements concerning the liability of regional coordination centres in accordance with Article 44.
Amendment 1158 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Regional coordination centres shall enter into operation by 1 January 2022.Regional coordination centres shall replace the regional security coordinators established in accordance with Regulation ... [The Commission Regulation establishing a guideline on Electricity Transmission System Operation].
Amendment 1189 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) creation of common system models in accordance with the methodologies and procedures developed pursuant to Regulation ... [The Commission Regulation establishing a Guideline one electricity transmission system operation];
Amendment 1190 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) consistency assessment of transmission system operators' defense plans and restoration plans in accordance with the procedure set out in Regulation ... [The Commission Regulation establishing a network code on electricity emergency and restoration];
Amendment 1203 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) regional week ahead to intraday system adequacy forecasts and preparation of risk reducing actions in accordance with the methodology set out Article 8 of [Regulation on risk preparedness as proposed by COM(2016)862] and the procedures set out in Article 81 of [The Commission Regulation establishing a Guideline on electricity transmission system operation];
Amendment 1204 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) outage planning coordination in accordance with the procedures set out in Article 80 of Regulation ... [Commission Regulation establishing a Guideline on electricity transmission system operation];
Amendment 1242 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) a procedure for the adoption and revision of decisions and recommendations adopted by regional cooperational centres in accordance with Article 39.
Amendment 1324 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1
Article 42 – paragraph 1
Regional opercoordinational centres shall be equipped with all the human, technical, physical and financial resources necessary for fulfilling their obligations under this Regulation and carrying out their functions. The human, technical, physical and financial resources for regional coordination centres shall not go beyond what is strictly necessary for the fulfilment of its tasks.
Amendment 1383 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1
Article 50 – paragraph 1
1. By [OP: twelve months after entry into force], the distribution system operators, with the administrative support of the Agency, shall submit to the Commission and to the Agency the draft statutes, a list of registered members, the draft rules of procedure, including the rules of procedures on the consultation with ENTSO for Electricity and other stakeholders, the decision-making procedures and the financing rules, of the EU DSO entity to be established.
Amendment 1392 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 3
Article 50 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall deliver an opinion on the draft statutes, the list of members and the draft rules of procedure and the decision-making procedure taking into account the opinion of the Agency provided for in paragraph 2, within three months of receipt of the opinion of the Agency.
Amendment 1410 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) improve and maximise the integration of renewable energy resources, distributed generation and other resources embedded in the distribution network such as energy storage;
Amendment 1421 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) improve the digitalisation of distribution networks including deployment of smart grids and intelligent metering systems;
Amendment 1427 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) promotion of neutral data management, cyber security and data protection;
Amendment 1436 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 a (new)
Article 51 a (new)
Article 51 a Adoption of decisions The EU DSO entity shall adopt decisions with regard to their tasks pursuant to Article 51 by consensus.
Amendment 1441 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1
Article 52 – paragraph 1
1. While preparing possiblenew network codes for technical details of existing Union acts that set the political framework pursuant to Article 55, the EU DSO entity shall conduct an extensive consultation process, at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner, involving all relevant stakeholders, and, in particular, the organiszations representing all stakeholders, in accordance with the rules of procedure referred to in Article 50. That consultation shall also involve national regulatory authorities and other national authorities, supply and generation undertakings, system users including customers, distribution system operators, including relevant industry associations, technical bodies and stakeholder platforms. It shall aim at identifying the views and proposals of all relevant parties during the decision-making process.
Amendment 1449 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 1
Article 54 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission may, subject to the empowerments in Articles 55 and 57, adopt delegated actsgeneral political framework for network codes and guidelines shall be first adopted by Union law following the ordinary legislative procedure. The Commission may, subject to the empowerments in Articles 55 and 57, adopt delegated acts for the technical specifications of network codes and guidelines where the general political framework has been adopted by Union law. Such delegated acts can either be adopted as network codes on the basis of text proposals developed by the ENTSO for Electricity, or, where so decided in the priority list pursuant to Article 55 paragraph 2, by the EU DSO entity and the Agency pursuant to the procedure in Article 55 or as guidelines pursuant to the procedure in Article 57.
Amendment 1456 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 – paragraph 2 – point –a (new)
Article 54 – paragraph 2 – point –a (new)
(-a) be solely of a technical nature
Amendment 1458 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts for precise and technically detailed rules with cross- border relevance in accordance with Article 63 concerning the establishment of network codes in the following areas:. Prior to adopting a delegated act for the establishment of a new network code or for the modification of an existing network code, the Commission shall present a legislative proposal following the ordinary legislative procedure to adopt the political framework.
Amendment 1466 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) capacity-allocation and congestion- management rules including curtailment of generation and redispatch of generation and demand ;
Amendment 1470 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) rules regarding harmonised transmission and distribution tariff structures and connection charges including locational signals and inter- transmission system operator compensation rules;
Amendment 1476 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point m
Amendment 1480 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point n
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point n
Amendment 1563 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 a (new)
Article 64 a (new)
Article 64 a Revision The Regulation shall be subject to a general revision no later than by the end of 2024.
Amendment 80 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) The Agency should be accountable to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, where appropriate.
Amendment 85 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38a) The Agency should encourage and facilitate cooperation of National Regulatory Authorities across sectors where relevant, especially in the field of data protection and privacy.
Amendment 104 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Agency shall seek views of the Independent Advisory Council of stakeholder representatives that is established [OP: recast Electricity Regulation] and provides an independent advice on the elaboration of network codes as set out in Article 27(1) (a) [OP: recast Electricity Regulation], the Union wide development plans as set out in Article 27(1)(b) [OP: recast Electricity Regulation], the annual work-programme as set out in Article 27 (1)(h) and the annual report as set out in Article 21 (1)(i) [OP: recast Electricity Regulation].
Amendment 106 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Agency mayshall provide an opinion:
Amendment 125 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) ensure that the development and application of EU network codes is tailored to the needs and behaviours of residential consumers where appropriate and shall assess possible impact of network codes on household consumers during the preparatory works of the network codes. This assessment shall be made public.
Amendment 141 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Independent Advisory Councils established by ENTSO-E and EU DSO entity gathering stakeholder representatives, in particular system users and final consumers shall be established to provide independent advice on the preparation of network codes pursuant to Article 55 and 56 of the Regulation on the internal market for electricity.
Amendment 179 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The Director shall assess the possible impact of the joint proposal on the internal market and issue an opinion if the joint proposal is mainly of regional relevance or if it has a tangible impact on the internal market, notably in cases where the issue at stake has a significant relevance beyond the concerned region. The opinion shall be subject to approval of the Board of Regulators.
Amendment 90 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Moderation of energy demand is one of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy adopted on 25 February 2015. Improving energy efficiency will benefit the environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security by reducing dependence on energy imports from outside the Union, cut energy costs for households and companies, benefit public health, help alleviate energy poverty and lead to increased jobs and economy-wide economic activity. This is in line with the Union commitments made in the framework of the Energy Union and global climate agenda established by the Paris Agreement of December 2015 by the Parties of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Amendment 110 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Council of October 2014 set a 27 % energy efficiency target for 2030, to be reviewed by 2020 'having in mind an Union level of 30 %'. In DecemberJune 20156, the European Parliament called upon the Commission to also assess the viability of apropose a binding 40 % energy efficiency target for the same timeframe. It is therefore appropriate to review and consequently amend the Directive to adapt it to the 2030 perspective.
Amendment 124 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) There are no binding targets at both national and Union level in the 2030 perspective. The need for the Union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at EU level, expressed in primary and final energy consumption, in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 340 % target. This clarification at Union level should not restrict (when compared to projections for 2030 based on PRIMES modelling using a 2007 baseline). Although Member States ashould retain their freedom is kept to setto set the level of their national contributiontargets based on either primary or final energy consumption, primary or final energy savings, or energy intensity. Member States, they should set their binding national indicative energy efficiency contributiontargets taking into account that the Union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321129 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987825 Mtoe of final energy. This means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 234 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 317 % in the Union compared to 2005 levels. A regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the Union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on Energy Union Governance.
Amendment 148 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of the climate and energy framework for 2030 and the Union's long- term decarbonisation goals in line with the Paris Agreement, the energy savings obligation should be extended beyond 2020. Extending the commitment period beyond 2020 would create greater stability for investors and thus encourage long term investments and long term energy efficiency measures, such as the renovation of buildings and moving towards 'nearly zero energy buildings'.
Amendment 157 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Member States are required to achieve a cumulativen overall end-use savings requirement for the entire obligation period, equivalent to 'new' savings of 1.52 % of annual energy sales. This requirement could be met by new policy measures that are adopted during the new obligation period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2030 or by new individual actions as a result of policy measures adopted during or before the previous period, but in respect of which the individual actions that trigger energy savings are actually introduced during the new period.
Amendment 175 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) It is important to include all energy chain steps into the counting of savings in order to increase the energy savings potential in transmission and distribution of electricity by introducing benchmarking mechanisms for network operators in order to encourage good network management, the reducing of losses and a cost/energy effective investment programme into the infrastructure.
Amendment 191 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings should benefit in particular vulnerable consumers affected byt risk of energy poverty. Member States can already require obligated parties to include social aims in energy saving measures, in relation to energy poverty, and this possibility should now be extended to alternative measures, strengthened to require a significant share to be implemented as a priority, and transformed into an obligation while leaving full flexibility to Member States with regard to the size, scope and content of such measures. In line with Article 9 of the Treaty, the Union's energy efficiency policies should be inclusive and therefore also ensure accessibility of energy efficiency measures for energy poor consumers.
Amendment 204 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) The Union's building stock will need to become ‘nearly zero energy buildings’ by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Present building renovation rates are insufficient and those buildings occupied by low- income citizens at risk of energy poverty are the hardest to reach. Therefore, the measures laid down in Articles 7, 7a and 7b are of particular importance.
Amendment 212 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Energy generated on or in buildings from renewable energy technologies reduces the supplied fossil energy. The reduction of energy consumption and the use of energy from renewable sources in the buildings sector are important measures to reduce the Union’s energy dependency and greenhouse gas emissions, especially in view of ambitious climate and energy objectives set for 2030 as well as the global commitment made in the Conference of the Parties of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) held in Paris in December 2015. Member States should therefore be able to take into account a certain amount of renewable energy generated on or in buildings or nearby for own use into account to satisfy their energy savings requirements. For this purpose Member States should be allowed to use calculation methodologies established under Directive 2010/31/EU.
Amendment 237 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The European Council pointed out, in its conclusions of 10 June 2011 on the Energy Efficiency Plan (10709/11), that buildings account for 40 % of the EU’s primary energy consumption, which represents 50 % of its final energy, and that, to enable economic growth and encourage employment in sectors requiring special qualifications, i.e. construction and the construction product manufacturing sector, as well as in professional activities such as architecture, urban planning, and heating and cooling technology advisory services, the Member States should establish a post-2020 strategy in these fields, mobilising funds for investment in mass thermal-modernisation of buildings and for the construction of new, zero-carbon buildings.
Amendment 240 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to be able to evaluate the effectiveness of Directive 2012/27/EU, a requirement for a general review of the Directive and a report to the European Parliament and the Council by 28 February 2024 should be introducedEnergy and climate law is complementary and should be mutually reinforcing. Thus, as part of the obligations under the Paris Agreement, within six months of the UNFCCC global stocktake in 2023 the Commission should undertake a general review of the Directive and a report to the European Parliament and the Council should be introduced assessing the general effectiveness of Directive 2012/27/EU and the need to adjust the Union's energy efficiency policy according to the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Such a review should be undertaken in subsequent global stocktakes thereafter.
Amendment 244 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Local and regional authorities should be given a leading role in the development and design, execution and assessment of the measures laid down in the Directive, so they are able properly to address the specific features of their own climate, culture and society.
Amendment 253 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the Union in order to ensure that the Union’s 2020 20 % headline targets and its 2030 30 40 % binding headline targets on energy efficiency are met and paves the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond those dates, in line with the EU's long-term decarbonisation goals and the UNFCC Paris Agreement of December 2015. It lays down rules designed to remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy, and provides for the establishment of indicative national energy efficiency targets and contributions for 2020 andfor 2020 and binding national energy efficiency targets for 2030.;
Amendment 327 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. Each Member State shall set indicative national energy efficiency contributions towards the Union's 2030 target referred to in Article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with Articles [4] and [6] of Regulation (EU) XX/20XX [Governance of the Energy Union]. When setting those contributions, Member States shall take into account that the Union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987 Mtoe of final energy. Member States shall notify those contributions to the Commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to Articles [3] and [7] to [11] of Regulation (EU) XX/20XX [Governance of the Energy Union].’; Likewise, clear and mandatory mechanisms shall be established to ensure territorial distribution at local and regional level of the instruments set up to achieve the targets set in those plans, along with their energy, economic, environmental, territorial and sectoral impacts. To that end, Member States shall implement mechanisms guaranteeing that the measures introduced by them ‘respond adequately to the needs of the various territories’ in keeping with regional industrial development and smart specialisation policies.
Amendment 336 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
4. Each Member State shall set bindicativeng national energy efficiency contributions towardstargets which shall cumulatively be in line with the Union's 2030 target referred to in Article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with Articles [4] and [6] of Regulation (EU) XX/20XX [Governance of the Energy Union]. When setting those contributione level of their targets, Member States shall take into account that the Union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321129 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987825 Mtoe of final energy. Member States shall notify those contributiontargets to the Commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to Articles [3] and [7] to [11] of Regulation (EU) XX/20XX [Governance of the Energy Union].;
Amendment 345 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 5
Article 5
(2a) Article 5 shall be amended as follows: “Article 5 Exemplary role of public bodies' buildings 1. Without prejudice to Article 7 of Directive 2010/31/EU, each Member State shall ensure that, as from 1 January 2014, 3 % of the total floor area of heated and/or cooled buildings owned and occupied by its central governmentpublic authorities is renovated each year to meet at least the minimum energy performance requirements that it has set in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU. The 3 % rate shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings with a total useful floor area over 2500 m 2 owned and occupied by the central government of the Member State concerned that, on 1 January of each year, do not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU. That threshold shall be lowered to 250 m 2 as of 9 July 2015. Where a Member State requires that the obligation to renovate each year 3 % of the total floor area extends to floor area owned and occupied by administrative departments at a level below central government, the 3 % rate shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings with a total useful floor area over 500 m 2 and, as of 9 July 2015, over 250 m 2 owned and occupied by central government and by these administrative departmentpublic authorities of the Member State concerned that, on 1 January of each year, do not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU. When implementing measures for the comprehensive renovation of central governmentpublic authority buildings in accordance with the first subparagraph, Member States may choose to consider the building as a whole, including the building envelope, equipment, operation and maintenance. Member States shall require that central governmentpublic authority buildings with the poorest energy performance be a priority for energy efficiency measures, where cost- effective and technically feasible. 2. Member States may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraph 1 to the following categories of buildings: (a) buildings officially protected as part of a designated environment, or because of their special architectural or historical merit, in so far as compliance with certain minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter their character or appearance; (b) buildings owned by the armed forces or central government and serving national defence purposes, apart from single living quarters or office buildings for the armed forces and other staff employed by national defence authorities; (c) buildings used as places of worship and for religious activities. 3. If a Member State renovates more than 3 % of the total floor area of central government buildings in a given year, it may count the excess towards the annual renovation rate of any of the three previous or following years. 4. Member States may count towards the annual renovation rate of central governmentpublic authority buildings new buildings occupied and owned as replacements for specific central governmentpublic authority buildings demolished in any of the two previous years, or buildings that have been sold, demolished or taken out of use in any of the two previous years due to more intensive use of other buildings. 5. For the purposes of paragraph 1, by 31 December 2013, Member States shall establish and make publicly available an inventory of heated and/or cooled central governmentpublic authority buildings with a total useful floor area over 500 m 2 and, as of 9 July 2015, over 250 m 2 , excluding buildings exempted on the basis of paragraph 2. The inventory shall contain the following data: (a) the floor area in m 2 ; and (b) the energy performance of each building or relevant energy data. 6. Without prejudice to Article 7 of Directive 2010/31/EU, Member States may opt for an alternative approach to paragraphs 1 to 5 of this Article, whereby they take other cost- effective measures, including deep renovations and measures for behavioural change of occupants, to achieve, by 2020, an amount of energy savings in eligible buildings owned and occupied by their central governmentpublic authorities that is at least equivalent to that required in paragraph 1, reported on an annual basis. For the purpose of the alternative approach, Member States may estimate the energy savings that paragraphs 1 to 4 would generate by using appropriate standard values for the energy consumption of reference central governmentpublic authorities buildings before and after renovation and according to estimates of the surface of their stock. The categories of reference central governmentpublic authority buildings shall be representative of the stock of such buildings. Member States opting for the alternative approach shall notify to the Commission, by 31 December 2013, the alternative measures that they plan to adopt, showing how they would achieve an equivalent improvement in the energy performance of the buildings within the central governmentpublic authorities estate. 7. Member States shall encourage public bodies, including at regional and local level, and social housing bodies governed by public law, with due regard for their respective competences and administrative set-up, to: (a) adopt an energy efficiency plan, freestanding or as part of a broader climate or environmental plan, containing specific energy saving and efficiency objectives and actions, with a view to following the exemplary role of central governmentpublic authority buildings laid down in paragraphs 1, 5 and 6; (b) put in place an energy management system, including energy audits, as part of the implementation of their plan; (c) use, where appropriate, energy service companies, and energy performance contracting to finance renovations and implement plans to maintain or improve energy efficiency in the long term.”
Amendment 357 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) new savings each year from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020 of 1.52 % of annual energy sales to final customers by volume, averaged over the most recent three-year period prior to 1 January 2013;
Amendment 363 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) new savings each year from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2030 of 1.52 % of annual energy sales to final customers by volume, averaged over the most recent three-year period prior to 1 January 2019. These savings shall be cumulative and additional to savings achieved under point (a).
Amendment 373 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) new savings each year from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2030 of 1.52 % of annual energy sales to final customers by volume, averaged over the most recent three-year period prior to 1 January 2019.
Amendment 390 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall continue to achieve new annual savings of 1.52 % for ten year periods after 2030, unless reviews by the Commission by 2027 and every 10 years thereafter conclude that this is not necessary to achieve the Union's long term energy and climate targets for 2050.
Amendment 414 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 416 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 428 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Amendment 435 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) allow energy savings achieved in the energy transformation, distribution and transmission sectors, including efficient district heating and cooling infrastructure, as a result of implementing the requirements set out in Article 14(4), point (b) of Article 14(5) and Article 15(1) to (6) and (9), to be counted towards the amount of energy savings required under paragraph 1; the savings shall be properly accounted for via a common methodology, favouring the benchmarking of technologies;
Amendment 454 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. All the options chosen under paragraph 2 taken together must amount to no more than 25 % of the amount of energy savings for the period referred to in paragraph 1 point (a). For the period referred to in paragraph 1, point (b), the options chosen under paragraph 2 taken together shall amount to no more than 20%. Member States shall apply and calculate the effect of the options chosen for the periods referred to in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 separately:
Amendment 485 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7a – paragraph 2
Article 7a – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall designate, on the basis of objective and non- discriminatory criteria, obligated parties among energy distributors and/or retail energy sales companies operating in its territory and may include transport fuel distributors or transport fuel retailers operating in its territory. The amount of energy savings needed to fulfil the obligation shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers, designated by the Member State, independently of the calculation made pursuant to Article 7(1), or, if Member States so decide, through certified savings stemming from other parties as described in point (b) of paragraph 5. In any case, cooperative and public collective management initiatives shall not be considered obligated parties, provided that two conditions are met: – they only market or administer energy generated entirely by renewable sources; – they are not intended to make a profit.
Amendment 504 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) shall include and make public requirements with a social aim in the saving obligations they impose, including by requiring a significant share of energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in vulnerable households affected byt risk of energy poverty and in social housing;
Amendment 526 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7b – paragraph 2
Article 7b – paragraph 2
2. In designing alternative policy measures to achieve energy savings, Member States shall take into account the effect on households affected by energy poverty and ensure a significant share of such measures are implemented as a priority in vulnerable households at risk of energy poverty and in social housing, and make this information public.
Amendment 563 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In multi-apartment and multi-purpose buildings with a central heating or cooling source or supplied from district heating and cooling systems, individual meters shall be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling or hot water for each building unit, where technically feasible, cost effective and proportionate in relation to the potential of energy savings.
Amendment 614 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
(11a) Article 15 is amended as follows: (aa) the following text is added to paragraph (4): A common methodology shall be defined by the Commission, following a consultation of relevant stakeholders, in order to encourage network operators in reducing of losses and a cost/energy effective investment programme into the infrastructure and to properly account for the energy efficiency and flexibility of the grid. This methodology shall be specified in a delegated act, 12 months after entry force of this Directive.
Amendment 630 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 24 – paragraph 12
Article 24 – paragraph 12
12. The Commission shall evaluate this Directive by 28 February 2024 at the latest, and every five years thereafter, and shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Councilundertake a general review this Directive within six months of the UNFCCC global stocktake in 2023, and after subsequent global stocktakes thereafter, and shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council assessing the general effectiveness of this Directive and the need to adjust the Union's energy efficiency policy in accordance with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. That report shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by proposals for further measures.;
Amendment 209 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) This Regulation sets out the necessary legislative foundation for a reliable and transparent Governance that ensures the achievement of the 2030 long- term objectives and targets of the Energy Union through complementary, coherent and ambitious efforts by the Union and its Member States, while promoting the Union's Better Regulation principlesa resilient Energy Union in line with the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 215 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) This Regulation aims to establish the necessary partnerships between the Union, Member States individually and grouped into macro-regional partnerships, and the regional and local level to jointly move forward in the energy transition and optimise the energy potential of the various territories, as part of a comprehensive notion of efficiency. These different levels should work together in a spirit of solidarity and trust for their mutual benefit.
Amendment 219 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) This regulation aims to support a just transition for citizens and regions which could be adversely impacted by the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Amendment 222 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The European Energy Union should ensure the shift to a highly energy efficient and highly renewables-based energy system cover five key dimensions: energy security; the internal energy market; energy efficiency; decarbonisation; and research, innovation and competitiveness.
Amendment 233 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The goal of a resilient Energy Union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give Union consumers, both households and businesses, secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy, which requires a fundamental transformation of Europe's energy system. That objective can only be achieved through coordinated action, combining both legislative and non-legislative acts at Union and national level, national, regional and local level as well as within the framework of macro- regional partnerships.
Amendment 234 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The goal of a resilient Energy Union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give Union consumers, both households and businesses, secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy, which requires a fundamental transformation of Europe's energy system. That objective can only be achieved through coordinated action, combining both legislative and non-legislative acts at Union, local and national level as well as within the frame of macro-regional partnerships.
Amendment 244 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Commission's proposal was developed in parallel to and is adopted together with a series of initiatives in sectorial energy policy, notably with regard to renewable energy, energy efficiency and market design. Those initiatives form a package under the overarching theme of energy efficiency first, the Union’s global leadership in renewables, and a fair deal for energy consumers including by eradicating energy poverty.
Amendment 251 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The European Council agreed on 24 October 2014 on the 2030 Framework for Energy and Climate for the Union based on four key targets: at least 40% cut in economy wide greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions, at least 27% improvement in energy efficiency with a view to a level of 30%, at least 27% for the share of renewable energy consumed in the Union, and at least 15% for electricity interconnection. It specified that the target for renewable energy is binding at Union level and that it will be fulfilled through Member States’ contributions guided by the need to deliver collectively the Union target. This Regulation must take into account the increased targets expressed in the sectorial legislations. The European Council specified on 24 October 2014 that the target for electricity interconnection should be at least 15%.
Amendment 263 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The Paris Agreement substantially increased the level of global ambition on climate change mitigation, with signatories to it committing to "holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre- industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels". The Union needs to prepare for much deeper and faster cuts in emissions than previously foreseen. At the same time such reductions are feasible at a lower cost than previously assessed, given the pace of development and deployment of renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar.
Amendment 276 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The European Council also concluded on 24 October 2014 that a reliable and transparent governance system, without any unnecessary administrative burden,An inclusive, transparent and predictable governance system should be developed to help ensure that the Union meets its energy policy goals, with the necessary flexibility for Member States and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix. It emphasized that s. Such governance system should build on existing building blocks, such as national climate programmes, national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands. It also agreed toThe governance should step up the role and rights of consumers, transparency and predictability for investors, inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable, safe, competitive, secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national and regional energy policies, and foster macro-regional cooperation between Member Statepartnerships between Member States. Plans and any other measures should also be drawn up making it possible to take advantage of all the opportunities for economic growth, quality job creation and social and territorial cohesion that sustainable energy development offers. __________________ 14 Conclusions of the European Council 23 - 24 October 2014 (EUCO 169/14).
Amendment 278 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The European Council also concluded on 24 October 201414 that a reliable and transparent governance system, without any unnecessary administrative burden, should be developed to help ensure that the Union meets its energy policy goals, with the necessary flexibility for Member States and fully respecting their freedom to determine their energy mix. It emphasized that such governance system should build on existing building blocks, such as national climate programmes, national plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency as well as the need to streamline and bring together separate planning and reporting strands. It also agreed to step up the role and rights of consumers, transparency and predictability for investors, inter alia by systematic monitoring of key indicators for an affordable, safe, competitive, secure and sustainable energy system and to facilitate coordination of national energy policies and foster regional cooperation between Member States. and macro- regional partnerships between Member States. For the purposes of promoting regional cooperation between the Member States, national regulators should liaise with the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators. __________________ 14 Conclusions of the European Council 23 - 24 October 2014 (EUCO 169/14).
Amendment 287 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Commission's Energy Union Strategy of 25 February 2015 states the need for an integrated Governance to make sure that energy-related actions at Union, regional, macro-regional, national and local level all contribute to the Energy Union's objectives, thereby broadening the scope of Governance – beyond the 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy – to all five key dimensions of the Energy Union.
Amendment 288 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Commission's Energy Union Strategy of 25 February 2015 states the need for an integrated Governance to make sure that energy-related actions at Union, macro-regional, national and local level all contribute to the Energy Union's objectives, thereby broadening the scope of Governance – beyond the 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy – to all five key dimensions of the Energy Union.
Amendment 296 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Conclusions of the Council of 26 November 201516 recognised that the Governance of the Energy Union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the Energy Union and the achievement of its objectives. They underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy, at Union, regional and national level. They also underlined that the Governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met; and that the Governance would monitor the Member States' and the Union’'s collective progress towards the achievement of theargets and policy objectives across the five dimensions of the Energy Union. __________________ 16 Conclusions of the Council of 26 November 2015 (14632/15).
Amendment 300 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Therefore, the main objective of the Energy Union Governance should be to enable the achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union and in particular the targets of the 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy. This Regulation is therefore linked to sectorial legislation implementing the 2030 targets for energy and climate. While Member States need flexibility to choose policies that are best-matched to their n, together with further market integrational, energy mix and preferences, that flexibility should be compatible with further market integration, increased competition, the attainment of climate and energy objectives and the gradual shift towards a low-carbon economysuring a level playing field between various technologies and sectors, taking account of its impact on economic growth and job creation, as elements of social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 310 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The transition to a low-carbon economhighly energy- efficient and fully renewables-based economy that optimises the energy potential of all the regions as part of a comprehensive notion of efficiency requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum. Achieving greenhouse gas emission reductions requires a boost to efficiency and innovation in the European economy and in particular should also lead to improvements of air quality.
Amendment 318 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The transition to a low-carbonhighly energy- efficient and highly renewables-based economy requires changes in investment behaviour and incentives across the entire policy spectrum. Achieving greenhouse gas emission reductions requires a boost to efficiency and innovation in the European economy and in particular should also lead to improvements of air quality.
Amendment 324 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In line with the Commission's strong commitment to Better Regulation, tThe Energy Union Governance should result in a significant reduction of administrative burden for the Member States, the Commission and other Union Institutions and it should help to ensure coherence and adequacy of policies and measures at Union and nation, macro-regional, national, regional and local level with regard to the transformation of the energy system towards a low-carbon economyhighly energy-efficient and fully renewables-based economy. It is particularly important to maintain consistency with regional innovation and smart specialisation policies.
Amendment 328 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In line with the Commission's strong commitment to Better Regulation, the Energy Union Governance should result in a significant reduction of administrative burden for the Member States, the Commission and other Union Institutions and it should help to ensure coherence and adequacy of policies and measures at Union and nationmacro-regional, national and local level with regard to the transformation of the energy system towards a low-carbonhighly energy-efficient and highly renewables-based economy.
Amendment 337 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The achievement of the Energy Union targets and objectives should be ensured through a combination of Union initiatives and coherent national policies set out in integrated national energy and climate plans. Sectorial Union legislation in the energy and climate fields sets out planning requirements, which have been useful tools to drive change at the national level. Their introduction at different moments in time has led to overlaps and insufficient consideration of synergies and interactions between policy areas. Current separate planning, reporting and monitoring in the climate and energy fields should therefore as far as possible be streamlined and integrated.
Amendment 340 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) An assessment of the overlapping impacts of the planned policies and measures to achieve decarbonisation is necessary, namely impacts on the supply- demand balance of the EU ETS.
Amendment 341 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) Member States shall ensure policy coherence between their national energy and climate plans and their long term low emission strategies with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Amendment 344 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The integrated national energy and climate plans should cover ten-year periods and provide an overview of the current energy system and policy situation. They should set out national targets and objectives for each of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union and corresponding policies and measures to meet those objectives and have an analytical basis. The national plans covering the first period from 2021 to 2030 should pay particular attention to the 2030set out the 2030 national binding targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy, energy efficiency and electricity interconnection. Member States should aim to ensure that the national plans are consistent with and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 349 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) For each of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union, Member States should ensure that EU funding from the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework is included in integrated national energy and climate plans. National allocations from the post-2020 multiannual financial framework should actively contribute to the achievement of national binding targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy and energy efficiency. To this end, the programming process at national, regional and local level for the post-2020 multiannual financial framework should take place in combination with Commission assessment of integrated national energy and climate plans to reflect high ambition, in particular in the light of the long-term objectives of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 356 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Member States should establish a permanent multi-level energy dialogue platform gathering regional and local authorities, civil society organisations, the business community, investors and any other relevant stakeholders to discuss the different options envisaged for energy and climate policies. Integrated national energy and climate plans as well as long- term climate and energy strategies should be discussed within the framework of this platform. The EU is committed to promoting gender equality and ensuring gender mainstreaming in all of its actions, therefore Member States should fully take into account this principle in the definition and implementation of their integrated national energy and climate plan and their long-term climate and energy strategies. The implementation of policies and measures in the areas of the energy and climate has an impact on the environment. Member States should therefore ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to actively participate in and to be consulted on the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans and long-term climate and energy strategies in accordance, where applicable, with the provisions of Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council24 and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe ("UNECE") Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters of 25 June 1998 (the "Aarhus convention"). Member States should also ensure involvement of social partners in the preparation of the integrated national energy and climate plans. __________________ 24 Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p.30).
Amendment 362 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) RMacro-regional cooperation is key to ensure an effective achievement of the objectives of the Energy Unionpartnerships are the ideal level of governance for Member States to jointly implement some policies and measures contributing to the achievement of common targets and objectives in a cost-optimal manner. The Commission should facilitate the establishment of such partnerships between Member States and identify the costs of non-acting together. Member States should also get the opportunity to comment on other Member States' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other Member States and ensure that common objectives are met collectively. Regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans and monitoring of their impact in the regions should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security.
Amendment 363 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Regional cooperation is key to ensure an effective achievement of the objectives of the Energy UnionThe Commission should facilitate the establishment of partnerships between Member States and identify the costs of non-acting together. Member States should also get the opportunity to comment on other Member States' plans before they are finalised to avoid inconsistencies and potential negative impacts on other Member States and ensure that common objectives are met collectively. Regional cooperation in elaborating and finalising national plans as well as in the subsequent implementation of national plans should be essential to improve effectiveness and efficiency of measures and foster market integration and energy security.
Amendment 368 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) Macro-regional partnerships and the Commission should identify renewables projects of Energy Union interest (RPEI) that are cross-border and contribute to the achievement of the 2030 renewable energy target. RPEI should be given easy access to permitting procedures and preferential access to EU, national, regional and local funding. This should cover existing EU programmes and instruments as well as those to be established under the next multi-annual financial framework.
Amendment 402 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Member States' integrated progress reports should mirror the elements set out in the template for the national plans. A template for the integrated progress reports should be detailed in subsequent implementing act(s) given their technical nature and the fact that the first progress reports are due in 2021. The progress reports should be carried out in order to ensure transparency towards the Union, other Member States and market actors including consumers, regional and local authorities, market actors including consumers, any other relevant stakeholders and the general public. They should be comprehensive across the five dimensions of the Energy Union and, for the first period, at the same time put emphasis on areas covered by the targets of the 2030 Climate and Energy Framework.
Amendment 410 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) In view of the collective achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union Strategy, itt will be essential for the Commission to assess draft national plans as wiell be essential for the Commission to assessas the implementation of notified national plans and, basedby means onf progress reports, their implementation. For the first ten-year period, this concerns in particular the achievement of the Union-level in view of the achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union Strategy for the first period, in particular with regard to the binding Union-level and national binding 2030 targets for energy and climate and national contributions to those targets. Such assessment should be undertaken on a biennial basis, and on an annual basis only where necessary, and should be consolidated in the Commission's State of the Energy Union reports.
Amendment 420 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) To help ensure coherence between national and Union policies and objectives of the Energy Union, there should be an on-going dialogue between the Commission and the Member States. As appropriate, tThe Commission should issue recommendations to Member States including on the level of ambition of the draft national plans, on the subsequent implementation of policies and measures of the notified national plans, and on other national policies and measures of relevance for the implementation of the Energy Union, and in particular on the impact of the measures in the regions in order to ensure balanced and homogeneous development that will make it possible to harness the energy potential of the regions and take advantage of the opportunities for social and territorial cohesion. Member States should take utmost account of such recommendations and explain in subsequent progress reports how they have been implemented.
Amendment 433 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Should the ambition of integrated national energy and climate plans or their updates be insufficient for the collective achievement of the Energy Union objectives and, for the first period, in particular the 20302030 binding national targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency, the Commission should take measures at Union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of these objectives and targets (thereby closing any 'ambition gap'). Should progress made by the Union towards these objectives and targets be insufficient for their delivery, t. The Commission should, in addition to issuinge recommendations, take measures at Union level or Member States should takerequest additional measures in order to ensure achievement of these objectives and targets (thereby closing any 'delivery gap'). Such measures should take into account early ambitious contributions made by Member States to the 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency when sharing the effort for collective target achievement. In the area of renewable energy, such measures can also include financial contributions by Member States to a financing platform managed by the Commission, which would be used to contribute to renewable energy projects across the Union. Member States' national renewable energy targets for 2020 should serve as baseline shares of renewable energy from 2021 onwards. In the area of energy efficiency, additional measures can in particular aim at improving the energy efficiency of products, buildings and transport.
Amendment 443 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Member States and the Commission should ensure close cooperation on all matters relating to the implementation of the Energy Union and this Regulation, with close involvement of the European Parliament. The Commission should as appropriate assist Member States in implementing this Regulation, particularly with regard to the establishment of the national plans and associated capacity building, promotion, monitoring and evaluation and coordination with the regional and local levels of the integrated national energy and climate plans, the long-term climate and energy strategy and associated capacity building by mobilising internal resources from the European Environment Agency, the Joint Research Centre, internal modelling capacity and, where relevant, external expertise.
Amendment 468 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) iImplement strategies and measures designed to meet the objectives and targets of the Energy Union, and for the first ten- year period from 2021 to 2030 in particular the EU's 2030 targets for energy and climatlong-term climate and energy strategies and measures to achieve by 2050 a highly energy efficient and highly renewables-based energy system, which fully reflects the Energy Efficiency First principle;
Amendment 471 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) implement long-term climate and energy strategies and measures designed to achieve – at the latest by 2050 – a highly energy-efficient and fully renewables-based energy system, which fully reflects potential for energy efficiency and energy savings and aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions within the Union, and makes the most of the energy potential of the various regions, within a comprehensive notion of efficiency.
Amendment 474 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) structure new partnerships between Member States at macro-regional level to achieve the targets and objectives of the Energy Union with optimal cooperation between Member States and their local authorities;
Amendment 477 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(bb) ensure predictability, transparency and effective public participation in climate and energy planning undertaken by Member States to build a broad societal consensus around climate change and the energy transition as well as to contribute to greater certainty for investors and help take full advantage of opportunities for economic development, job creation and social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 480 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) structure new partnerships between Member States at macro-regional level to achieve the targets and objectives of the Energy Union in a cost-optimised manner and between Member States, their city regions and local authorities;
Amendment 482 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) ensure predictability, transparency and effective public participation in climate and energy planning undertaken by Member States to build-up a broad societal consensus around climate change and the energy transition as well as to contribute to greater investor’s certainty;
Amendment 484 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b c (new)
(bc) support a just transition for citizens and regions which could be negatively impacted by the transition to a low-carbon economy;
Amendment 485 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten-year periods starting from 2021 to 2030, corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the Member States and integrated monitoring arrangements by the European Commission. It shall define a structured, transparent, iterative process between the Commission and Member States ensuring full participation of local authorities, stakeholders, and the general public in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation, including with regard to macro-regional cooperationpartnerships, and corresponding Commission action.
Amendment 487 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The governance mechanism shall be based on integrated national energy and climate plans covering ten-year periods starting from 2021 to 2030, corresponding integrated national energy and climate progress reports by the Member States and integrated monitoring arrangements by the European Commission. It shall define a structured, transparent, iterative process between the Commission and Member States ensuring full participation of citizens, social partners and local authorities in view of the finalisation of the national plans and their subsequent implementation, including with regard to regional cooperation, and corresponding Commission action.
Amendment 492 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
In conjunction with this Regulation, the Commission shall develop mechanisms to encourage coordination of energy and climate policies between relevant third countries and the EU, including, where appropriate, the sharing of long-term strategies and national energy and climate plans.
Amendment 503 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 9
Amendment 513 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 a (new)
(18a) ‘Prior Investment Projects for the Internal Market’ means projects that are necessary for one Member State to reach the binding 10% level of interconnection and that have been approved by the Commission. These projects will automatically increase the other affected Member States' binding interconnection target;
Amendment 516 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 a (new)
(18a) ‘macro-region’ means a grouping of two or more Member States or European regions engaged in a structured partnership covering at least one of the five dimensions of the Energy Union;
Amendment 517 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 a (new)
(18a) ‘macro-region’ means a grouping of two or more Member States engaged in a structured partnership covering at least one of the five dimensions of the Energy Union;
Amendment 521 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 2019 and every tenfive years thereafter, each Member State shall notify to the Commission an integrated national energy and climate plan. The plans shall contain the elements set out in paragraph 2 and Annex I. The first plan shall cover the period from 2021 to 2030. The following plans shall cover the ten- year period immediately following the end of the period covered by the previous plans from 2026 to 2035, from 2031 to 2040, from 2036 to 2045 and from 2041 to 2050.
Amendment 533 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) an overview of the process followed for establishing the integrated national energy and climate plan consisting of: (i) an executive summary, (ii) a description of the consultation and involvement of stakeholders and their results, and of regional cooperation with other Member States in preparing the plan; process implemented to involve local and regional authorities, civil society, businesses and the general public in a dialogue pursuant to Articles 10 and 10(a) of this Regulation, (iii) a description of macro-regional partnerships established pursuant to Article 11 of this Regulation with other Member States in preparing the plan and in organising together a cost-optimised, highly energy-efficient and fully renewables-based energy system that harnesses the energy potential of Europe’s various regions and is geared towards benefiting from opportunities offered by smart regional specialisation.
Amendment 542 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Amendment 548 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) a description of the planned policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives, and targets and contributions set out under point (b)set out under points (b) and (c), including a description of the way in which the principles of ‘energy efficiency first’ and ‘a fair deal for energy consumers’ are incorporated into these policies and measures;
Amendment 549 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) a description of the policies and measur, measures and investment strategies foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives, and targets and contributions set out under point (b)s set out under points (b) and (c), including a description of the way Energy Efficiency First principle is integrated into these policies and measures;
Amendment 559 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) an assessment of the impacts of theindividual and aggregated planned policies and measures to meet the objectives referred to in point (b)Articles 1, 4, 13a and 14, including quantified estimates of the greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy uptake and energy savings potentials, at national and regional level; a description of the planned policies and measures and their individual and aggregated environmental, health, macro- economic, skills and social impacts, including, where appropriate, policies promoted by regional administrations;
Amendment 561 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measur, measures and investment strategies to meet the targets and objectives referred to in point (b) and (c); a description of the planned policies and measures and their individual and aggregated environmental, health, macro- economic, skills and social impact on workers and communities;
Amendment 570 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) a list and a description of renewable energy projects of Energy Union interest elaborated pursuant to Article 11a of this Regulation;
Amendment 571 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) Targets and objectives submitted by Member States shall only be at least equal to the ones set out in Article 4 and reflect an increased level of ambition as compared to the ones set in the latest integrated national energy and climate plan;
Amendment 575 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. When preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the Energy Union and they shall use, notably the principles of ‘energy efficiency first’ and ‘a fair deal for energy consumers.’ They shall use credible and consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant and make the data used for modelling exercises publicly available.
Amendment 582 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. When preparing the national plans referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall take into account the interlinkages between the five dimensions of the Energy Union notably the Energy Efficiency First principle and they shall use consistent data and assumptions across the five dimensions where relevant.;
Amendment 585 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall make efforts in their plans to mitigate any adverse environmental, health, macro-economic, skills and social impacts that become apparent as part of the integrated reporting pursuant to Articles 15 to 22, and to make the most of the potential of renewable energy sources in terms of job creation and people’s well-being.
Amendment 589 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Member States shall make the plans submitted to the Commission under this Article – including details of their level of coherence with regional and local energy plans implemented in various territories – available to the public
Amendment 591 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 594 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Amendment 595 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan the following main objectives, and targets and contributions, as specified in Section A.2. and A.3 of Annex I:
Amendment 599 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point iii
iii. where applicable, other national objectives and targets consistent with existingthe Paris Agreement and the long-term low emission strategies;
Amendment 609 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i
i. with a view to achieving the Union's binding target of at least 2735% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in Article 3 of [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 767], a contribution to this target in terms of the Member State's share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030, with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards;
Amendment 627 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i a (new)
ia. the Member State's binding national target of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030, with a binding linear trajectory to achieved the target from 2021 onwards starting from the share of energy from renewable sources in the year 2020 as set out in the third column of the table in part A of Annex I of Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC, and pursuant to [Article 3] of [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 767];
Amendment 628 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i b (new)
ib. the Member State's linear trajectories for the overall share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2030 onwards consistent with the long-term energy and climate strategies; as well as long-term strategy and trajectory for renewable energy produced and self-consumed by household consumers to facilitate consumers' small-scale renewable self- generation projects;
Amendment 629 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i b (new)
ib. the Member States interim targets based on a linear trajectory starting in 2022 and then every two years up to 2028, which is compatible with the Member State's binding national target of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030;
Amendment 631 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point ii
ii. the Member State's trajectories for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 in the heating and cooling, electricity, and transport sectors;
Amendment 636 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point ii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point ii a (new)
iia. the Member State's share of as well as trajectories and objectives for energy from renewable sources produced by cities, renewable energy communities and self-consumers in 2030 and renewable energy trajectories from 2021 to 2030 including expected total gross final energy consumption
Amendment 644 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 648 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 664 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1 – paragraph 2
Member States shall express their contributionenergy efficiency targets in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030, with a binding linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards. They shall explain their underlying methodology and the conversion factors used;
Amendment 679 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4 a (new)
(4a) Share of energy efficiency measures (under Article 7a and 7b of the Energy Efficiency Directive) to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty and in social housing;
Amendment 680 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 5
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 5
Amendment 703 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 1
(1) the level of electricity interconnectivity that the Member State aims for in 2030 in consideration of the electricity interconnectionwith a binding level of 10% and with a view to achieving the indicative target for 2030 of at least 15 %; for all Member States shall explain the underlying methodology used, including necessary increases above the minimum target for border Member States to ensure all Member States can achieve a binding 10% target, and a roadmap for the compliance with these targets;
Amendment 710 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 2
(2) key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission and distribution infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy, especially to ensure high-quality power supplies that foster social and economic growth in all regions, in particular underdeveloped ones;
Amendment 711 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 2
(2) key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission and distribution infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy;
Amendment 716 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 a (new)
(3a) indicators on flexibility from generation, demand-side, storage, and interconnection, measured in terms of flexible capacity available (MW) and volumes valorised in the different markets (MWh);
Amendment 718 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 b (new)
(3b) national objectives related to the deployment of smart grids and storage, the growth of demand response and smart self-consumption; objectives related to the advancement of aggregation;
Amendment 719 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 c (new)
(3c) national objectives related to the non-discriminatory participation of renewable energy, demand response and storage, including via aggregation, in all energy markets;
Amendment 720 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 d (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 d (new)
(3d) national objectives with regard to ensuring consumer participation in the energy system and consumer outcome and benefits from new technologies, including smart meters. This shall include all residential, commercial and industrial consumers, and shall measure various indicators including self-generation and community projects, selling demand response in the markets, and access to smart meters and real-time price signals and user-friendly information to shift demand. These indicators shall be measured in terms of the number of consumers engaged, net revenue for consumers, the capacity of the consumer participation (MW) and the volumes shifted (MWh);
Amendment 723 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 4 a (new)
(4a) national objectives with regard to energy poverty and vulnerable consumers, including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met and a national action plan to achieve those objectives which could include providing benefits in social security systems to ensure the necessary energy supply to vulnerable customers or providing for support for energy efficiency improvements to address energy poverty where identified; for this purpose Member States shall : (a) define the concept of vulnerable customers and energy poverty based on the EU indicators of low income, high energy expenditure, and poor energy efficiency of houses; (b) continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and share those data in the European Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV).
Amendment 735 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point 2
(2) national 2050 objectives for the deployment of low carbon technologies ensuring a highly energy-efficient and renewables- based system and the objective of optimising the energy potential of the various regions;
Amendment 738 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point 2
(2) national 2050 objectives for the deployment of low carbon technologies ensuring a highly efficiency and highly renewable-based system;
Amendment 750 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 770 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6
Article 6
Amendment 796 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Amendment 798 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
National policies and measur, measures and investments strategies for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union
Amendment 800 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Member States shall describe, in accordance with Annex I, in their integrated national energy and climate plan, the main existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures at national and regional level to achieve in particular the objectives set out in the national plan, including measures to ensure regional cooperation and appropriate financing at national, local and regional level, including the mobilisation of EU programmes and instruments.
Amendment 802 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Member States shall describe, in accordance with Annex I, in their integrated national energy and climate plan, the main existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures to achieve in particular the objectives set out in the national plan, including measures to ensure regional cooperation and appropriate financing at national, local and regional level.
Amendment 804 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The description of the main existing and planned policies and measures to achieve the objectives set out in the national plans shall be accompanied by an overview of the investments needed to achieve these objectives;
Amendment 810 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall describe, in accordance with the structure and format specified in Annex I, the current situation for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union including of the energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the time of submission of the national plan or on the basis of the latest available information. As of 1st January 2019, the expected effect on the supply- demand balance of the ETS of planned policies or significant changes to existing policies shall be calculated as specified in Annex of this Regulation. Member States shall also set out and describe projections for each of the five dimensions of the Energy Union for the first ten-year period at least until 2040 (including for the year 2030) expected to result from existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures.
Amendment 811 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall describe in their integrated national energy and climate plan their assessment, at national and where applicable , sub- national, regional and macro-regional level, of:
Amendment 812 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall describe in their integrated national energy and climate plan their assessment, at national and where applicable macro-regional level, of:
Amendment 819 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the macroeconomic, health, environmental, skills and social impact on workers and communities of the planned policies and measures referred to in Article 7 and further specified in Annex I, for the first ten-year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections based on existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1;
Amendment 825 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) interactions between existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures of different dimensions for the first ten- year period at least until the year 2030.This shall also include a quantitative assessment of the extent to which each of the Member State's planned policies and measures affect the supply-demand balance of the ETS. Projections concerning security of supply, infrastructure and market integration shall be linked to robust energy efficiency scenarios.
Amendment 836 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 January 2018 and every tenfive 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 847 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Commission may issue recommendations on the draft plans to Member States in accordance with Article 28. Those recommendations shall in particular set outshall assess the draft plans and issue country-specific recommendations to Member States in accordance with Article 28 in order to:
Amendment 851 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the level of ambition of objectives, targets and contributions in view ofensure the collectively achievingement by Member States of the Energy Union objectives and notably the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiencytargets of all dimensions of the Energy Union;
Amendment 853 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) ensure the achievement by Member States of national binding targets;
Amendment 854 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) improve existing and planned policies and, measures relating to Member States' and Union level objectives and other policies and measuresand investment strategies included in national energy and climate plans including those of potential cross-border relevance;
Amendment 856 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) suggest the adoption of additional policies and measures in national energy and climate plans;
Amendment 858 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) interactions between andensure consistency of existing (implemented and adopted) and planned policies and measures included in the integrated national energy and climate plan within one dimension and among different dimensions of the Energy Union.;
Amendment 860 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) the relevance of the measures according to the energy, economic and social situation of the various territories, the expected impact on the regions, their consistency with the policies deployed by regional and local governments, highlighting their strategies of smart specialisation, as well as the planned monitoring mechanisms regarding impacts on the territories.
Amendment 861 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) the inclusion of regional sustainable energy development strategies and the coordination mechanisms set out in the draft plan.
Amendment 862 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
(cc) adherence to the plan of economic, social and other non-governmental players at the national, regional and local levels.
Amendment 863 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) ensure the consistency of the investment strategies and instruments with the Member State's policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives and targets set out under Article 3.2 (b) and (c).
Amendment 876 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to any other Union law requirements, Member States shall ensure that the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of draft plans referred to in Article 9 and attach to the submission of their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the Commission a summary of the public’s views. In so far as the proviof this Regulation, of long-term strategies referred to in Article 14 of this Regulation, and of progress reports referred to in Article 15 of this Regulation, when all options are open and effective public participation can take place. Given the politically recognised role of local and regional authorities in the implementation of sustainable energy policies, and taking into account the Commission's of Dirbjective 2001/42/EC are applicable, consultations undertaken in accordance with that Directive shall be deemed to satisfy also the obligations to consult the public under this Regulatof ensuring better legislation, national authorities need to include local and regional authorities in the planning and monitoring process, in accordance with the framework of the constitutional and political provisions of each Member State, ensuring a balanced and sustainable development which also acts as a factor of social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 885 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In a spirit of partnership, Member States shall establish a permanent Energy Dialogue to support active engagement of local authorities, civil society, social partners, investors, any other relevant stakeholders and the general public in managing the energy transition, including energy poverty and promoting a just transition.
Amendment 888 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Member States shall submit to this Energy Dialogue different options and scenarios envisaged for their short, medium and long-term energy and climate policies, together with a cost- benefit analysis for each option
Amendment 889 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1b. Member States shall include in the submission of their final integrated national energy and climate plan and of their progress reports to the Commission a summary of the public's views and the way they have been take into consideration;
Amendment 892 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10a Multilevel Energy Dialogue Platform 1. In a spirit of partnership, Member States shall establish a permanent Energy Dialogue to support active engagement of regional and local authorities, civil society organisations, business community, investors, any other relevant stakeholders and the general public in managing the energy transition, including energy poverty. 2. Member States shall submit to this Energy Dialogue different options and scenarios envisaged for their short, medium and long-term energy and climate policies, together with a cost- benefit analysis for each option. 3. Member States shall ensure that the Energy Dialogue benefits from adequate human and financial resources.
Amendment 894 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – title
Article 11 – title
Regional cooperand macro-regional associations
Amendment 895 #
Amendment 897 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall cooperate with each other at regional or macro-regional level to effectively meet the targets, and objectives and contributions set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan. In order to facilitate this cooperation, the Commission shall evaluate for each of the macro-regions mentioned in Annex Ia (new), the cost of not acting together and propose concrete scenarios for effective macro-regional partnerships.
Amendment 903 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall cooperate with each other at macro-regional level to effectively meet the targets, and objectives and contributions set out in their integrated national energy and climate plan.
Amendment 908 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall, well before submitting their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the Commission pursuant to Article 9(1), identify opportunities for regional cooperation for macro-regional associations and consult neighbouring Member States and the other Member States expressing an interest, in line with the provisions of Directive 2011/92/EU and the Espoo Convention. Member States shall set out in their draft integrated national energy and climate plans the results of such regional consultation, including where applicable how comments have been taken into account.
Amendment 912 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall, well before submitting their draft integrated national energy and climate plan to the Commission pursuant to Article 9(1), identify opportunities for macro-regional cooperationpartnerships and consult neighbouring Member States and the other Member States expressing an interest. Member States shall set out in their draft integrated national energy and climate plans the results of such regional consultation, including where applicable how comments have been taken into account.
Amendment 921 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. For the purposes specified in paragraph 1, Member States shall continue to cooperate at regional or macro-regional level when implementing the policies and measures of their plans.
Amendment 922 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. For the purposes specified in paragraph 1, Member States shall continue to cooperate at macro-regional level when implementing the policies and measures of their plans.
Amendment 925 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Amendment 931 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the targets, objectives and contributionrelated investment strategies are sufficient for the collective achievement of the Energy Union objectives and for the first ten-years period in particular the targets of the Union's 2030 Climate and Energy Framework;
Amendment 935 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the existing and foreseen policies, measures and related investment strategies are sufficient for the achievement of the national binding targets referred to in Article 4 of this Regulation;
Amendment 943 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Amendment 944 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 984 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall prepare and report to the Commission by 1 January 202019 and every 10 years thereafter their long-term low emission strategies with a 50 years perspective as set out in Annex II (new), however, for the purposes of meeting the Paris Agreement goals, the first long-term low emission strategies shall have 2050 as a starting point, to contribute to:
Amendment 1003 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) achieve - at the latest by 2050 - a highly energy efficient and fully renewables-based energy system and a net-zero greenhouse gas emission within the Union, taking advantage of all the energy potential of the various territories, within a global concept of efficiency.
Amendment 1018 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) the absolute level of energy consumption and of final renewable energy consumption in individual sectors including electricity, industry, transport and the buildings sector or the primary or tertiary sectors and the energy efficiency with which renewable energies are used;
Amendment 1024 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) links to other national long-term planning.objectives, planning and other policies and measures;
Amendment 1029 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) the investments, differentiated between public and private investments, required to effectively implement the long- term low emission strategies.
Amendment 1031 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The long-term low emission strategies and the integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in Article 3 shouldmust be consistent with each other.
Amendment 1034 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. The Member States shall make available to the public forthwith their respective long-term low emissionand the Commission shall develop their strategies openly and transparently, and ensure that the public, regional and local governments, social partners, businesses, investors, civil society and other stakeholders are given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation of the long-term climate and energy strategies and make the strategies and any supdates thereof. porting analyses and data public, including through the e-platform as referred to in Article 24.
Amendment 1039 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall support Member States in their preparation of long-term strategies by providing information on the state of the underlying scientific knowledge and technological development relevant to achieving the objectives referred to in Article 1. The Commission shall also provide opportunities for Member States and other stakeholders to provide additional information and discuss their perspectives and produce best practice and guidance for Member States to use during the development and implementation phase of their strategies.
Amendment 1052 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) information on the progress accomplished towards reaching the targets, and objectives and contributions set out in the integrated national energy and climate plan, and towards implementing the policies and measures necessary to meet them;
Amendment 1053 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) the information referred to and on the progress accomplished towards reaching the targets, objectives and commitments set out in the long-term energy and climate strategies in Article 14;
Amendment 1058 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) progress towards financing measures and policies foreseen to meet the targets and objectives set out in the national energy and climate plan.
Amendment 1065 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States shall make available to the public the reports submitted to the Commission pursuant to this Article.
Amendment 1109 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1
(1) the trajectory for primary and final energy consumption from 2020 to 2030 as the national energy savings contributionbinding targets to achieving the Union-level 2030 target including underlying methodology;
Amendment 1118 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1
(1) implemented, adopted and planned policies, measures and programmes to achieve the indicative national energy efficiency contributionnational binding targets for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in Article 6, including planned measures and instruments (also of financial nature) to promote the energy performance of buildings, measures to utilise energy efficiency potentials of gas and electricity infrastructure and other measures to promote energy efficiency;
Amendment 1122 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4
(4) long-term strategy for the renovation of the national stock of both public and private residential and commercial buildings, including policies and measures to stimulate cost-effective deep and staged deep renovation; as well as the planned renovation rate and the summarised results of the public consultation according to Article 2 (a) (3) of [EPBD recast];
Amendment 1125 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 4 a (new)
(4a) policy and measures specially targeting the worst performing segments of the national building stock, energy poor consumers, social housing and households subject to split-incentive dilemma according to Article 2 (a) of [EPBD recast];
Amendment 1127 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 5 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 5 a (new)
(5a) policies and measures to develop the economic potential of high efficient cogeneration and efficient heating and cooling systems in line with Article 14 of the EED;
Amendment 1141 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the level of electricity interconnectivity that the Member State aims for in 2030 in relation to the 15% target on electricity interconnectionwith a view of achieving the national interconnection target; the roadmap for the achievement of this target and the timeframe for the commissioning of Prior Investment Projects; measures relating to the granting of authorisations of Prior Investment Projects, the qualification of Prior Investment Projects as projects of common interest and the granting of EU funds; measures relating to the award of monetary damages caused by delay in the implementation of Prior Investment Projects;
Amendment 1147 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) key national objectives for electricity and gas distribution and transmission infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union;
Amendment 1148 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission and distribution infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union;
Amendment 1165 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) national objectives with regards to energy poverty, inclu and vulnerable consumers and data shared in the European Poverty Observatory (EPOV) regarding the number of households in energy poverty;
Amendment 1167 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) national objectives with regard to ensuring electricity system adequacy, if applicable; especially to ensure quality power supplies that facilitate social and economic growth in all regions, in particular the less developed ones;
Amendment 1201 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall use the online platform for the purposes of submitting to the Commission the reports referred to in this Chapter once the platform becomes operational. The final reports shall be made available to the public.
Amendment 1205 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By 31 October 2021 and every second year thereafter, the Commission shall assess, in particular on the basis of the integrated national energy and climate progress reports, of other information reported under this Regulation of data from the European Environment Agency, of the indicators and of European statistics where available:
Amendment 1213 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the progress made by each Member State towards meeting its national binding targets, and objectives and contributions and implementing the policies and measures set out in its integrated national energy and climate plan;
Amendment 1222 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) the appropriateness of the investment strategies and instruments for the Member States’ policies and measures foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives and targets.
Amendment 1229 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. In the area of renewable energy, as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall assess the progress made in the share of energy from renewable sources in the Union’s gross final consumption on the basis of a binding linear trajectory starting from 20% in 2020 and reaching at least 2735% in 2030 as referred to in Article 4(a)(2)(i).
Amendment 1242 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
In the area of energy efficiency, as part of its assessment referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall assess progress towards collectively achieving a maximum energy consumption at Union level of 1 1321 Mtoe of primary energy consumption and 987846 Mtoe of final energy consumption in 2030 as referred to in Article 6(1)(a)4(b), on the basis of a linear trajectory, starting from 1483 Mtoe of primary energy consumption and 1086 Mtoe of final energy in 2020.
Amendment 1256 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) considerassess whether individual Member States are on track to meet their national binding target and whether the Union's milestonetarget of no more than 1483 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 1086 Mtoe of final energy in 2020 is achieved;
Amendment 1263 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) the accuracy of the Member State estimates of the effect of national level overlapping policies and measures on the supply-demand balance of the EU ETS, or, in absence of such estimates, conduct its own assessment of the same impact;
Amendment 1264 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) the overall effect of Union level overlapping policies and measures on the supply-demand balance of the EU ETS.
Amendment 1276 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. By 31 October 2019 and every year thereafter, the Commission shall assess the progress towards the interconnection target of each Member State, the compliance with the roadmap for the achievement of these targets and timeframe, measures adopted for the commissioning of Prior Investment Projects and the existence of delays regarding the implementation of these projects
Amendment 1293 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1311 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 3
3. If, on the basis of its aggregate assessment of Member States' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to Article 25(1)(a), and supported by other information sources, as appropriate, the Commission concludes that the Union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the Energy Union and, in particular, for the first ten-years period, the targets of the Union's 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy, it mayshall issue recommendations to all Member States pursuant to Article 28 to mitigate such risk. The Commission shall, as appropriate, take measures at Union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure, in particular, the achievement of the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency. With regard to renewable energy, sSuch measures shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by Member States to contribute to the Union's 2030 targethe level of compliance by Member States with their national binding target and trajectory and the need to develop projects of significance to the Energy Union. In the area of energy efficiency, such additional measures may in particular improve the energy efficiency of: (a) products, pursuant to Directive 2010/30/EU and Directive 2009/125/EC; (b) buildings, pursuant to Directive 2010/31/EU and Directive 2012/27/EU and y (c) transport.
Amendment 1312 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 3
3. If, on the basis of its aggregate assessment of Member States' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to Article 25(1)(a), and supported by other information sources, as appropriate, the Commission concludes that the Union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the Energy Union and, in particular, for the first ten-years period, the targets of the Union's 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy, it mayshall issue recommendations to all Member States pursuant to Article 28 to mitigate such risk. The Commission shall, as appropriate, take measures at Union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure, in particular, the achievement of the Union's 2030 targets for interconnections, renewable energy and energy efficiency. With regard to renewable energy, sSuch measures shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by Member States to contribute to the Union's 2030 targetthe level of compliance by Member States with their national binding target and trajectory.
Amendment 1313 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 3
Article 27 – paragraph 3
3. If, on the basis of its aggregate assessment of Member States' integrated national energy and climate progress reports pursuant to Article 25(1)(a), and supported by other information sources, as appropriate, the Commission concludes that the Union is at risk of not meeting the objectives of the Energy Union and, in particular, for the first ten-years period, the targets of the Union's 2030 Framework for Climate and Energy, it mayshall issue recommendations to all Member States pursuant to Article 28 to mitigate such risk. The Commission shall, as appropriate, take measures at Union level in addition to the recommendations in order to ensure, in particular, the achievement of the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency. With regard to renewable energy, such measures shall take into consideration ambitious early efforts by Member States to contribute to the Union's 2030 target.
Amendment 1326 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
If, in the area of renewable energy, without prejudice to the measures at Union level set out in paragraph 3, the Commission concludes, based on its assessment pursuant to Article 25(1) and (2) in the year 2023, that the linear Union trajectory referred to in Article 25(2)and every two years thereafter, that a Member State is not making sufficient progress to comply with its not collectively met, Member States shall ensure by the year 2024ational binding target, the Member States concerned shall submit to the Commission by the year 2024 and every two years thereafter an action plan ensuring that any emerging gap is covered by additional measures, such as:
Amendment 1368 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) making a financial contribution to athe financing platform set up at Union level pursuant to Article 11 a of this Regulation, contributing to renewable energy projects and managed directly or indirectly by the Commission;
Amendment 1398 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 27 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. If, in the area of energy efficiency, without prejudice to other measures at Union level pursuant to paragraph 3, the Commission concludes, based on its assessment pursuant to Article 25(1) and (3), in the year 2023 that progress towards collectively achieving the Union’s energy efficiency target mentioned national binding the first subparagraph of Article 25(3)argets is insufficient, it shall take measures by the year 2024 in addition to those set out in Directive 2010/31/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016) 765] and Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016) 761] to ensure that the Union's binding 2030 energy efficiency targets are met. Such additional measures may in particular improve the energy efficiency of:
Amendment 1406 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. If, in the area of interconnections, the Commission concludes, based on its assessment pursuant to Article 25(1) and (4), in the year 2023 that progress towards collectively achieving interconnection targets is insufficient, Member States shall ensure by the year 2024 that any emerging gap is covered by measures additional to the ones established in (proposed) article 7a(2), such as the redefinition of the Member States roadmap and/or Prior Investment Projects, with the coordination and impulse of the European Commission and the cooperation of other affected Member States.
Amendment 1441 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
(ja) an overall assessment of the progress towards the full integration of the energy efficiency first principle and fair treatment for energy consumers;
Amendment 1449 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point k b (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point k b (new)
(kb) an overall assessment of the contribution of local authorities to the achievement of the targets and objectives of the Energy Union;
Amendment 1498 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 1 – point 1.3 – point iii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 1 – point 1.3 – point iii
iii. Consultations with stakeholders, including social partners, and engagement of civil society and citizens
Amendment 1500 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 1 – point 1.4 – point -i (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 1 – point 1.4 – point -i (new)
-i. Description of macro-regional partnerships
Amendment 1502 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2
2. NATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND TARGETTARGETS AND OBJECTIVES
Amendment 1504 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1
2.1.1. GHG emissions and removals (for the plan covering the period from 2021 to 2030, the 2030 Framework target of at least 40% domestic reduction in economy- wide greenhouse gas emissions as compared to 1990)1 __________________ 1. Consistency to be ensured with long-term low emission strategies pursuant to Article 14
Amendment 1506 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – point i a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – point i a (new)
ia. The Member State’s national 2030 target and trajectories from 2021 onwards for enhancing removals from sinks
Amendment 1508 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.1 – point ii
ii. If applicable, oOther national objectives and targets consistent with existingthe Paris Agreement and the long-term low emission strategies leading to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within the Union by 2050 at the latest. If applicable, other objectives and targets, including sector targets and adaptation goals
Amendment 1511 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point i
i. The Member State's planned share ofbinding national target for energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 as its national contribution to achieve the binding EU-level target of at least 27% in 2030set out in Annex Ia (new)
Amendment 1512 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point ii
ii. A linear trajectory for the overall share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030; as well as long-term strategy and trajectory for renewable energy produced and self- consumed by household consumers to facilitate consumer's small-scale renewable self-generation projects;
Amendment 1513 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point ii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point ii a (new)
iia. The Member State’s interim targets based on a linear trajectory starting in 2022 and then every two years up to 2028
Amendment 1516 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point iii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point iii a (new)
iiia. The Member State's share of as well as trajectories and objectives for energy from renewable sources produced by cities, renewable energy communities and self-consumers in 2030 and renewable energy trajectories from 2021 to 2030 including expected total gross final energy consumption
Amendment 1518 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point vi a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.1 – point 2.1.2 – point vi a (new)
via. Other national objectives and targets consistent with the Paris Agreement and the long term emissions strategies
Amendment 1525 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point i
i. The indicative national energy efficiency contribution to achieving the Union's bindingMember State's binding national target for energy efficiency target of 30% in 2030 as referred to in Article 1(1) and, Article 3(4) of Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016)761], based on either primary or final energy consumption, primary or final energy savings, or energy intensity; and Annex XX (new), expressed in terms of absolute level of primary energy consumption and final energy consumption in 2020 and 2030, with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards; including the underlying methodology and the conversion factors used
Amendment 1527 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point ii
ii. Cumulative amount of energy savings to be achieved over the period 2021-2030 and following periods up to 2050 under Article 7 on energy saving obligations of Directive 2012/27/EU [version as amended in accordance with proposal COM(2016)761],
Amendment 1528 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point iii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point iii
iii. Objectives for 2030 and 2040 for the long-term renovation of the national stock of residential and commercial buildings (both public and private), with the aim of providing for the decarbonisation of the building stock by 2050 and delivering affordability for tenants and owners of the buildings including policies and actions to target the worst performing segments of the national building stock.
Amendment 1533 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point iv a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.2 – point iv a (new)
iva. Share of energy efficiency measures (under Article 7a and 7b of the Energy Efficiency Directive) to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty and in social housing;
Amendment 1537 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.3 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.3 – point ii
ii. National objectives with regard to reducing energy import dependency from fossil fuels (oil, coal and gas), from third countries
Amendment 1539 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.3 – point iv
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.3 – point iv
iv. National objectives with regard to deployment of domestic renewable energy sources (notably renewable energy), demand response and storage and the uptake of energy efficiency measures
Amendment 1542 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.1 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.1 – point i
i. The level of electricity interconnectivity that the Member State aims for in 2030 in relation to the October 2014 European Council objectivewith a view of achieving the binding electricity interconnection target of 10% and the indicative target for 2030 of 15 % for all Member States, including necessary increases above the minimum target for border Member States to achieve a binding 10% target.
Amendment 1548 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i a (new)
ia. Indicators on flexibility from generation, demand-side, storage, and interconnection, measured in terms of flexible capacity available (MW) and volumes valorised in the different markets (MWh)
Amendment 1550 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i b (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i b (new)
ib. National objectives related to the deployment of smart grids and storage, the growth of demand response and smart self-consumption; objectives related to the advancement of aggregation
Amendment 1552 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i c (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point i c (new)
ic. National objectives related to the non-discriminatory participation of renewable energy, demand response and storage, including via aggregation, in all energy markets
Amendment 1556 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point ii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.3 – point ii a (new)
iia. National objectives with regard to ensuring consumer participation in the energy system and consumer outcome and benefits from new technologies, including smart meter. This shall include all residential, commercial and industrial consumers, and shall measure various indicators including self-generation and community projects, selling demand response in the markets, and access to smart meters, real-time price signals and user-friendly information to shift demand. These indicators shall be measured in terms of the number of consumers engaged, net revenue for consumers, the capacity of the consumer participation (MW) and the volumes shifted (MWh)
Amendment 1559 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.4
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.4 – point 2.4.4
2.4.4. Energy poverty National objectives with regard to energy poverty and vulnerable consumers, including a timeframe for when the objectives shall be met ould be met and a national action plan to achieve those objectives which could include providing benefits in social security systems to ensure the necessary energy supply to vulnerable customers or providing for support for energy efficiency improvements to address energy poverty where identified; for this purpose Member States shall: i. define the concept of vulnerable customers and energy poverty based on the EU indicators of low income, high energy expenditure, and poor energy efficiency of the building stock ii. continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and share this data in the European Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV)
Amendment 1562 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.5 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 2 – point 2.5 – point ii
ii. If appropriate, national objectives including long-term targets (2050) for the deployment of low-carbon technologies ensuring a highly energy efficient and highly renewable-based system, including for decarbonising energy - and carbon- intensive industrial sectors and, if applicable, for related carbon transport and storage infrastructure
Amendment 1563 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – title
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – title
3. POLICIES AND MEASURES AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Amendment 1565 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – point i
i. Policies and measures to achieve the target set under Regulation [ ] [ESR] as referred to in 2.1.1 and policies and measures to comply with Regulation [ ] [LULUCF ], covering all key emitting sectors and sectors for the enhancement of removals, with an outlook to the long-term vision and goal to become a low-carbon economy with a 50 years perspectivenear-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy and achieving a balance between emissions and removals in accordance with the Paris Agreement
Amendment 1568 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – point iii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.1 – point iii a (new)
iiia. Overview of the investments needed to achieve the target
Amendment 1570 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point i
i. Policies and measures to achieve the 2030 national contribution to the binding EU-level 2030binding target for renewable energy and trajectories as presented in 2.1.2 including sector - and technology-specific measures6 __________________ 6. When planning these measures, Member States shall take into account the end of life of existing installations and the potential for repowering.
Amendment 1574 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv
iv. Specific measures to introduce a one-stop-shop, streamline administrative procedures, provide information and training, and empower renewable self- consumers and energy communities. Expected impact in terms of triggered new renewable energy capacity
Amendment 1578 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv a (new)
iva. Specific measures to confer the right to and encourage all consumers to become renewable self-consumers, individually and collectively, producing, storing, self-consuming and selling their renewable energy, and expected impact in terms of triggered new renewable energy capacity
Amendment 1579 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point vi a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point vi a (new)
via. Overview of the investments needed to achieve the target
Amendment 1580 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv b (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.2 – point iv b (new)
ivb. Specific measures to facilitate the growth of the purchase of energy from renewable sources by corporate customers in accordance with article 15.9 of Recast RES Directive
Amendment 1585 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – point iv a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.1 – point 3.1.3 – point iv a (new)
iva. National policies and measures foreseen to phase out fossil fuel and its related subsidies
Amendment 1588 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – introductory part
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – introductory part
Planned policies, measures and programmes to achieve the indicative national energy efficiency target for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in 2.2, including planned measures and instruments (also of financial nature) to promote the energy performance of buildings, in particular as regards the following:
Amendment 1593 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point iii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point iii a (new)
iiia. Description of measures to promote energy savings in households affected by energy poverty, in social housing as well as for tenants
Amendment 1595 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point iv
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point iv
iv. Other planned policies, measures and programmes to achieve the indicative national energy efficiency target for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in 2.2 (for example measures to promote the exemplary role of public buildings and energy-efficient public procurement, measures to promote energy audits and energy management systems9, consumer information and training measures10, and other measures to promote energy efficiency)11 __________________ 9 In accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2012/27/EU. 10 In accordance with Articles 12 and 17 of Directive 2012/27/EU 11 In accordance with Article 19 of Directive 2012/27/EU.
Amendment 1597 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point vii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.2 – point vii a (new)
viia. Overview of the investments needed to achieve the target
Amendment 1601 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i a (new)
ia. Timeframe for the commissioning of Prior Investment Projects
Amendment 1603 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i b (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i b (new)
ib. Measures relating to the granting of authorizations of Prior Investment Projects
Amendment 1605 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i c (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i c (new)
ic. Qualification of Prior Investment Projects as projects of common interest and the granting of EU funds and national funds
Amendment 1607 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i d (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.1 – point i d (new)
Amendment 1609 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point ii
ii. Measures to increase the flexibility of the energy system with regard to renewable energy production, including the roll-out of intraday market coupling and cross- border balancing markets, adjustment of product definitions, equal treatment for all market actors, and the removal of barriers to aggregation
Amendment 1611 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point ii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point ii a (new)
iia. Measures to ensure the non- discriminatory participation of renewable energy, demand response and storage, including via aggregation, in all energy markets
Amendment 1613 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iii
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iii
iii. Measures to ensure priority access and dispatch of electricity produced from renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration and prevent the curtailment or re-dispatch of this electricity18 __________________ 18In accordance with [recast of Directive 2009/72/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 864 and recast of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 as proposed by COM(2016) 861]related to the adaptation of system operation rules and practices to enhance system flexibility; measures related to the use of dispatching rules which serve the achievement of the national renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets; measures related to the use of rules which minimise and compensate renewable energy re-dispatching and curtailment; measures to advance aggregation
Amendment 1615 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iii a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iii a (new)
iiia. Measures for the deployment of smart grids and storage, the growth of demand response and smart self- consumption
Amendment 1617 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iv a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.4 – point 3.4.3 – point iv a (new)
iva. Measures related to the adjustment of charges for access to and use of the network, to support the uptake of storage, self-generation, self-consumption, demand response, including through aggregation
Amendment 1625 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.5 a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section A – paragraph 3 – point 3.5 a (new)
3.5a. Energy Efficiency First Principle Description of how the dimensions and the policies and measures are taking into account the Energy Efficiency First Principle
Amendment 1630 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.4 – point i
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.4 – point i
i. Current energy mix, domestic energy resources, including demand response, import dependency, including relevant risks
Amendment 1632 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.4 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.4 – point ii
ii. Projections of development with existing policies and measures at least until 2040 (including for the year 2030) while fully taking into account the achievement of the 2020 and 2030 energy efficiency and renewable energy targets
Amendment 1636 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.6 a (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 4 – point 4.6 a (new)
4.6a. Energy Efficiency First Principle Description of how the dimensions and the policies and measures are taking into account the Energy Efficiency First Principle
Amendment 1638 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.1
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.1
5.1. Impacts of planned policies and measur, measures and investment strategies described in section 3 on energy system and greenhouse gas emissions and removals including comparison to projections with existing policies and measures (as described in section 4).
Amendment 1640 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.1 – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.1 – point ii
ii. Assessment of policy interactions (between existing and planned policies and measures within a policy dimension and between existing and planned policies and measures of different dimensions) at least until the last year of the period covered by the plan, in particular to establish a robust understanding of the impact of energy efficiency / energy savings policies on the sizing of the energy system and to reduce the risk of stranded investments in energy supply
Amendment 1647 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.1 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.1 (new)
5.2.1. Consumer, competitiveness and economic impacts i. Expected trends in long term consumer energy prices and/or energy costs ii. Energy poverty impacts and related policy measures iii. Trade impacts, industrial competitiveness iv. Relevant industrial strategies or restructuring plans v. Assessment of distributive impact of the costs and benefits of support schemes for renewables and of network costs
Amendment 1649 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.2 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.2 (new)
5.2.2. Social impacts and the ‘just transition’ i. Employment implications of strategy (sectors likely to grow or contract) ii. Development of alternative industries, regional development, state aid implications, educational and skills aspects (retraining etc.)
Amendment 1651 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.3 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.3 (new)
5.2.3. Health and wellbeing i. Implications for air quality and related health effects ii. Other health and wellbeing impacts (e.g. water, noise or other pollution, walking and cycling expansion, commuting or other transport changes etc.)
Amendment 1653 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.4 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.4 (new)
5.2.4. Environmental impacts i. Details of any strategic environmental assessment or environmental impact assessments related to the strategy or national plans ii. Water-related aspects e.g. water demand or extraction (taking account of potential future climate change), impacts on water or marine habitats of hydro or tidal power etc. iii. Environmental (and climate) impacts of any increased mobilisation of bioenergy use (crop-based biofuels, forest biomass etc.) and relationship to strategy for removals in the land use sector
Amendment 1655 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.5 (new)
Annex I – part 1 – section B – paragraph 5 – point 5.2.5 (new)
5.2.5. Any other environmental issues
Amendment 1658 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 a (new)
Annex I – part 1 a (new)
Amendment 1662 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)
Annex I a (new)
Annex Ia Opportunity-based macro-regional partnerships: 1. Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan (BEMIP): Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden 2. Central and South-Eastern Europe Connectivity (CESEC): Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia 3. Central-West Regional Energy Market (CWREM): Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain 4. Euro-Mediterranean partnership (Euromed): Croatia, Cyprus, France, Italy, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain 5. Northern Seas Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom
Amendment 52 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The Mediterranean region is strategically important for the European Union from a political, economic, cultural, scientific and environmental point of view;
Amendment 62 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In its Communication of 7 June 2016 on establishing a new Partnership Framework with third countries under the European Agenda on Migration, the Commission emphasised the need to call upon all policies, including research and innovation, to address the promot causes of migration throughe a new cooperation model involving private investors, leveraging limited budget resources, and focusing on SMEs and sustainable infrastructure.
Amendment 83 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The PRIMA-IS should monitor the results of calls for proposals and the extent to which scientific topics, expected impacts and oversubscription in terms of proposals or participants above the threshold that could not be funded, were adequately addressed. In those cases, the PRIMA-IS should undertake corrective actions in subsequent annual work plans.
Amendment 90 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) In achieving its objectives, and in line with the applicable rules and principles, such as the principle of scientific excellence, PRIMA-IS should aim at an appropriate share of approximately 25% of Union funding reflecting the commitment of Mediterranean partner countries to the programme being provided to legal entities established in targeted third countries considered as Participating States.
Amendment 95 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) PRIMA-IS should approve a model grant agreement, which should define how entities established in countries not participating in PRIMA shall provide to the PRIMA-IS appropriate guarantees to cover their risk of default or mismanagement of EU funding.
Amendment 98 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18 b (new)
Recital 18 b (new)
(18b) The PRIMA-IS may introduce in its annual work plans additional conditions for participation, for example to provide for all projects under a certain call to be coordinated by entities established in Participating States.
Amendment 104 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) The Commission taking into account the views of the Participating States, should conduct an interim evaluation assessing in particular the quality and efficiency of PRIMA and the progress made towards the objectives set, and a final evaluation, and should prepare reports on those evaluations.
Amendment 108 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The Union shall participate in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area ('PRIMA') jointly undertaken by [Cyprus, Czech Republic, FranceFrance, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Spain and Tunisia] ('Participating States'), in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Decision.
Amendment 111 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco shall become Participating States subject to the conclusion of international agreements with the Union setting out the terms and conditions of their participation in PRIMA.
Amendment 112 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. Any Member State and any country associated to Horizon 2020 other than those listed in paragraph 1 may participate in PRIMA provided it fulfils the condition laid down in point (c) of Article 4(1) and complies in particular with Article 11(5) of this Decision. If it fulfils thatese conditions, it shall be regarded as a Participating State for the purposes of this Decision.
Amendment 113 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) (a) it fulfils the condition laid down in point (c) of Article 4(1) and complies in particular with Article 11(5)of this Decision;
Amendment 116 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of PRIMA is to developbuild research and innovation capacities and to develop knowledge and the fully piloted and demonstrated common innovative solutions for water management and provision and agro-food systems in the Mediterranean region, to make them more climate resilient, efficient, cost-effective and sustainable, and to contribute to solving water scarcity, food security, nutrition, health, well-being and migration problems upstream.
Amendment 123 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) the formulation of a stable, long- term, common strategic agenda in the area of water provision and agro-food systems;
Amendment 124 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point ii
(ii) the orientation of all national R&Irelevant national research and innovation programmes towards the implementation of the strategic agenda;
Amendment 125 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point iv
(iv) the strengthening of the research and innovation capacities funding and of the implementation capabilities of all actors involved.
Amendment 131 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. In-kind contributions referred to in point (b) of paragraph 2 of this Article shall consist of costs incurred by the Participating States through their national funding bodies in implementing activities referred to in Article 6(1)(b), less any direct or indirect Union financial contribution to those costs.
Amendment 132 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Contributions referred to in points (a), (b) and (bc) of paragraph 2 counting as contributions from Participating States shall be made after the entry into force of this Decision for the activitiadoption of the annual work plan. If the annual work plan is adopted during the reference year referred to in Article 6(2), the contributions referred to in point (c) of paragraph 2 counting as contributions from Participating States included in the first PRIMA annual work plan, and after adoption of the subsequent annual work plans by the PRIMA-IS may comprise contributions made as from 1 January of that year. By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, the contributions referred to in point (c) of paragraph 2 counting as contributions from Participating States included in the first annual work plan may comprise contributions made after the entry into force of this Decision.
Amendment 133 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. PRIMA shall support the following activities: all types of research and innovation activities, including capacity building, training, researchers' mobility, research, development and innovation projects and innovative demonstrators and pilot plants, addressing a wide range of Technology Readiness Levels and ensuring an appropriate balance between small and large projects, by means of:
Amendment 135 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) research and innovation actions, as well as innovation actions, including demonstrators, pilot plants, testing, pre- commercial deployment, addressing in particular the higher Technology Readiness Levels;
Amendment 140 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) activities funded by the Participating States through their national funding bodies without Union contribution, addressing increasingly also the higher Technology Readiness Levels andwithout Union contribution, consisting in:
Amendment 144 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. PRIMA shall be implemented on the basis of annual work plans, to be adopted by the PRIMA-IS, after obtaining approval by the Commission, by the end of the previous year. As an exception, the PRIMA annual work plan for 2018 may be adopted by 31 March 2018.covering activities to be launched in the period from 1 January to 31 December of a given year ("reference year"). The annual plan shall to be adopted by the PRIMA-IS by 31 March of the reference year, after obtaining approval by the Commission without undue delay. If the Commission does not respond to the request for approval work plan proposal in one month, it shall be deemed approved, The PRIMA-IS shall make the annual work plan publicly available.
Amendment 146 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Activities referred to in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 may only be launched in the reference year after the adoption of the annual work plan.
Amendment 147 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. If the annual work plan is adopted during the reference year, the Union's financial contribution referred to in Article 3(1) may reimburse administrative costs of the PRIMA-IS incurred as from 1 January of that reference year in line with the annual work plan. By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, the Union's financial contribution referred to in Article 3(1) may reimburse administrative costs of the PRIMA-IS incurred as from the entry into force of this Decision in line with the first annual work plan.
Amendment 148 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Activities may only be funded under PRIMA if they are set out in the PRIMA annual work plan. The PRIMA annual work plan shall distinguish between the activities referred to in point (a) of paragraph 1, the activities referred to in point (b) of that paragraph, as well as the administrative costs of the PRIMA-IS. It shall provide for their corresponding expenditure estimates as well as for the budget allocation to activities funded with Union contribution and to activities funded by the Participating States through their national funding bodies without Union contribution. The PRIMA annual work plan shall also include the estimated value of the Participating States' in kind contributions referred to in Article 5(2)(b).
Amendment 150 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Amended annual work plans for a given year and annual work plans for subsequent years shall take into account the results of previous calls for proposals. They shall address insufficient coverage of scientific topics, in particular, due to budget constraints that impeded to follow strictly the ranking of the proposals, as provided in paragraph 7(c), for activities referred to in paragraph 1(b).
Amendment 153 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. For the purpose of paragraph 3 a, calls for proposals under paragraph 1(b) shall label with a "seal of excellence" those project proposals that passed stringent selection and award criteria but could not be funded due to budget constraints of the Participating Countries.
Amendment 154 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. Activities to be funded by the Participating States through their national funding bodies without Union contribution may only be included in the PRIMA annual work plan following the positive outcome of their external independent evaluation by international peer review with regard to the objectives of PRIMA, as organised by the PRIMA-IS.
Amendment 155 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a – introductory part
(a) The proposals shall be for transnational projects, with minimum participation of at least three independent legal entities established in three different Participating Statecountries considered as Participating States in accordance with this Decision by the submission deadline under the relevant call for proposals, of which:
Amendment 158 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a – point i
(i) one established in a Member State or in a country associated to Horizon 2020 not covered by (ii), and
Amendment 162 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a – point ii a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point a – point ii a (new)
(iia) one established in a third country considered as a Participating State in accordance with this Decision by the submission deadline under the relevant call for proposals listed in Article 1(2) or bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
Amendment 163 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point b
(b) The proposals shall be selected following transnational calls for proposals and through a two-step procedure. Step 1 shall consist of a review at national or transnational level of proposals submitted by legal entities eligible for funding under the relevant national programmes. Step 2 shall consist of a single independent international peer review organised by the PRIMA-IS. Under step 2, the proposals shall be evaluated with the assistance of at least three independent experts, on the basis of the following award criteria: excellence, impact, quality and efficiency of the implementation.
Amendment 165 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 7 – point c
(c) Proposals shall be ranked according to the evaluation results. The selection shall be made by the PRIMA-IS on the basis ofand shall follow this ranking. The Participating States shall agree on an adequate funding mode that allows maximising the number of proposals to be funded on the basis of this ranking, in particular by providing reserve amounts to the national contributions for calls for proposals. In case one or more projects cannot be funded, the projects following directly in the ranking list may be selected.
Amendment 168 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013, the minimum number of participants shall be three legal entities established in three different Participating Statescountries considered as Participating States in accordance with this Decision by the submission deadline under the relevant call for proposals, of which:
Amendment 171 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) one established in a Member State or in a country associated to Horizon 2020 not comprised in (b), and
Amendment 173 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) one established in a third country considered as a Participating State in accordance with this Decision by the submission deadline under the relevant call for proposalslisted in Article 1(2) or bordering the Mediterranean Sea.
Amendment 176 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. In addition to the participants eligible for funding under Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013, any legal entity established in a Participating State shall be eligible forBy way of derogation from Article 10(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013, the following participants shall be eligible for funding by the PRIMA-IS: (a) any legal entity established in a Participating State or created under Union law; (b) any international European interest organisation. In the case of a participating international organisation, which is not eligible for funding by the PRIMA-IS according to the first subparagraph, funding may be granted provided that its participation is deemed essential by the PRIMA-IS for carrying out the action. In the case of a participating legal entity established in a country which is not a Participating State, which is not eligible for funding by the PRIMA-IS according to the first subparagraph, funding may be granted provided that an ad hoc funding arrangement is founding between the PRIMA-IS and the country in which that legal entity is established.
Amendment 179 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 180 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Without prejudice to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013, the applicable model grant agreement may provide that legal entities established in countries which are not Participating States and which receive funding from the PRIMA-IS, must also provide appropriate financial guarantees.
Amendment 181 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013, and taking into account the specificities of PRIMA, the PRIMA-IS may introduce in its annual work plans additional conditions for participation in order to address the type of entities that can be coordinators of indirect actions.
Amendment 186 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In case the financial guarantees are provided by the Participating States, each one of them shall be liable for a maximum amount less or equal to its financial commitment to the PRIMA programme. The total recovery shall be limited to the maximum amount of EUR 200 000 000.
Amendment 188 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the General AssemblyBoard of Trustees, which will have a Chair and a Co-chair;
Amendment 189 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the Management Board;Steering Committee
Amendment 190 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the Secretariat, headed by the Director;
Amendment 191 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the Scientific Advisory BoardCommittee.
Amendment 193 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The PRIMA-IS shall be governed by the General AssemblyBoard of Trustees, in which all Participating States are represented. The General AssemblyBoard of Trustees shall be the decision- making body of PRIMA-IS.
Amendment 194 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
The General AssemblyBoard of Trustees shall adopt, after obtaining approval from the Commission:
Amendment 195 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) The Board of Trustees shall verify that the conditions set out in Article 1(3) are fulfilled and shall inform the Commission accordingly.
Amendment 196 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The General AssemblyBoard of Trustees shall approve the participation in PRIMA of any third country not associated to Horizon 2020 other than those listed in Article 1(2) after examining the relevance of its participation for achieving the objectives of PRIMA.
Amendment 198 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Each Participating State shall have one vote in the General AssemblyBoard of Trustees. The decisions shall be taken by consensus. Failing that, the General AssemblyBoard of Trustees shall take its decisions by a majority of at least 75% of the votes. Approval of the participation in PRIMA of any third country not associated to Horizon 2020 other than those listed in Article 1(2) shall be by unanimityalid cast votes.
Amendment 199 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5
The Union, represented by the Commission, shall be invited to all the meetings of the General AssemblyBoard of Trustees as an observer, and may take part in the discussions. It shall receive all necessary documents.
Amendment 201 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. The General AssemblyBoard of Trustees shall determine the number of Management BoardSteering Committee members, which shall not be less than five, and shall appoint them. The Management BoardSteering Committee shall supervise the Secretariat of the PRIMA-IS.
Amendment 202 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The General Assembly shall establish the Secretariat of the PRIMA-IS asSecretariat shall be the executive body of PRIMA.
Amendment 203 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The General AssemblyBoard of Trustees shall appoint a Scientific Advisory Board Committee consisting of independent experts from the Participating States, competent in areas relevant to PRIMA. The General AssemblyBoard of Trustees shall establish the number of Scientific Advisory Board members, their voting rightsCommittee members, and the arrangements for their appointment in accordance with Article 40 of Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013.
Amendment 204 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 205 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
The Scientific Advisory BoardCommittee shall:
Amendment 206 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point a
(a) advise the General AssemblyBoard of Trustees on strategic priorities and needs;
Amendment 207 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point b
(b) advise the General AssemblyBoard of Trustees on the content and scope of the draft PRIMA annual work plan from a scientific and technical standpoint;
Amendment 208 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 – point d
Amendment 199 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 60
Recital 60
(60) Electronic communications broadband networks are becoming increasingly diverse in terms of technology, topology, medium used and ownership, therefore, regulatory intervention must rely on detailed information and forecasts regarding network roll-out in order to be effective and to target the areas where it is needed. That information is essential to promote investments , increase connectivity across the EU, give visibility to the involved local authorities and inform the European citizens about their future connectivity. That information should include plans regarding both deployment of very high capacity networks, as well as significant upgrades or extensions of existing copper or other networks which might not match the performance characteristics of very high capacity networks in all respects, such as roll-out of fibre to the cabinet coupled with active technologies like vectoring. The level of detail and territorial granularity of the information that national regulatory authorities should gather should be guided by the specific regulatory objective, and should be adequate for the regulatory purposes that it serves. Therefore, the size of the territorial unit will also vary between Member States, depending on the regulatory needs in the specific national circumstances, and on the availability of local data. Level 3 in the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS) is unlikely to be a sufficiently small territorial unit in most circumstances. National regulatory authorities should be guided by BEREC guidelines on best practice to approach such a task, and such guidelines will be able to rely on the existing experience of national regulatory authorities in conducting geographical surveys of networks roll-out. National regulatory authorities should make available tools to end-users as regards quality of service to contribute towards the improvement of their awareness of the available connectivity services.
Amendment 206 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) IBridging digital divide in Europe is essential precondition for achieving a gigabit society where all European will have access to internet and digital services. To this end, in the case of specific and well defined digital exclusion areas, national regulatory authorities should have the possibility to organise a call for declarations of interest with the aim of identifying undertakings that are willing to invest in very high capacity networks. In the interests of predictable investment conditions, national regulatory authorities should be able to share information with undertakings expressing interest in deploying very high-speed networks on whether other types of network upgrades, including those below 100 Mbps download speed, are present or foreseen in the area in question.
Amendment 239 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 139
Recital 139
(139) In situations where undertakings are deprived of access to viable alternatives to non-replicable assets up to the first distribution point, national regulatory authorities should be empowered to impose access obligations to all operatorwners of wiring and cables or undertakings that have the right to use such wiring and cables, without prejudice to their respective market power. In this regard, national regulatory authorities should take into consideration all technical and economic barriers to future replication of networks. The mere fact that more than one such infrastructure already exists should not necessarily be interpreted as showing that its assets are replicable. The first distribution point should be identified by reference to objective criteria.
Amendment 243 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 140
Recital 140
(140) It could be justified to extend access obligations to wiring and cables beyond the first concentration point, in particular in areas with lower population density, while confining such obligations to points as close as possible to end-users, where it is demonstrated that replication would also be impossible beyond that first concentration point
Amendment 246 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 141
Recital 141
Amendment 253 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 164
Recital 164
(164) When assessing the proportionality of the obligations and conditions to be imposed, national regulatory authorities should take into account the different competitive conditions existing in the different areas within their Member States having regard in particular to the results of the geographical survey conducted in accordance with this Directive. National regulatory authorities shall ensure that the obligations they impose on operators designated with significant market power are effective. National regulatory authorities may set in advance penalty schemes to be applied in the event of a breach of those obligations.
Amendment 261 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 175
Recital 175
Amendment 286 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 246
Recital 246
(246) Any changes to the contractual conditions improposed by providers of publicly available electronic communications services other than number-independent interpersonal communications services, to the detriment of the end-user, for example in relation to charges, tariffs, data volume limitations, data speeds, coverage, or the processing of personal data should be considered as giving rise to the right of the end-user to terminate the contract without incurring any costs, even if they are combined with some beneficial changes.
Amendment 331 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
(20) ‘'harmful interference’' means interference which endangers the functioning of a radio navigation service or of other safety and mission-critical services or which otherwise seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a radio communications service operating in accordance with the applicable international, Union or national regulations;
Amendment 342 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that in carrying out the regulatory tasks specified in this Directive, the national regulatory and other competent authorities take all reasonable measures which are necessary and proportionate for achieving the objectives set out in paragraph 2. Member States and, BEREC and the Commission shall also contribute to the achievement of these objectives.
Amendment 346 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
National regulatory and other competent authorities mayshall contribute within their competencies to ensuring the implementation of policies aimed at the promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity, as well as media pluralism.
Amendment 351 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The national regulatory and other competent authorities as well as BEREC shall:and the Commission, in discharging their respective responsibilities under this Directive, shall pursue each of the general objectives listed below. The expression of the list in the order from (a) to (d) does not constitute a ranking of the general objectives.
Amendment 359 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) promote the availability and affordability of, access to, and take-up of, very high capacity data connectivity, both fixed and mobile, by all Union citizens and businesses;
Amendment 371 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) promote the interests of the citizens of the Union, including in the long term, by ensuring widespread availability and take-up of very high capacity connectivity, both fixed and mobile, and of interpersonal communications services, by enabling maximum benefits in terms of choice, price and quality on the basis of effective competition, by maintaining security of networks and services, by ensuring a high and common minimum level of protection for end- users through the necessary sector- specific rules and by addressing the needs, such as for affordable prices, of specific social groups, in particular disabled users, elderly users and users with special social needs.
Amendment 388 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) imposing ex ante regulatory obligations only to the extent necessary to secure effective and sustainable competition on the retail market concerned and relaxing or lifting such obligations as soon as that condition is fulfilled.
Amendment 402 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 8
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 8
- dealingensuring compliance with issurules related to open internet access;
Amendment 405 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 11 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 11 a (new)
- monitoring closely the development of the Internet of Things in order to ensure competition, consumer protection and cybersecurity
Amendment 409 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that national regulatory authorities and other competent authorities exercise their powers impartially, transparently and in a timely manner. Member States shall ensure that they have adequate technical, financial and human resources to carry out the task s assigned to them.
Amendment 427 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. In line with the need to ensure the effective and efficient use of radio spectrum or the implementation of harmonised conditions adopted under Decision No 676/2002/EC, Member States may allow withdrawal of rights, including those with a 25 year minimum durationby the competent national authority, based on detailed procedures laid down in advance, in compliance with the principles of proportionality and non-discrimination.
Amendment 430 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that undertakings providing electronic communications networks and services associated facilities, or associated services provide all the information, including financial information, necessary for national regulatory authorities, other competent authorities and BEREC tonational regulatory authorities, other competent authorities and BEREC have legal powers to request information, including financial information, from all relevant parties necessary to fulfilling their tasks and ensure conformity with the provisions of, or decisions made in accordance with, this Directive. In particular, national regulatory authorities shall have the power to require those undertakings to submit information concerning future network or service developments that could have an impact on the wholesale services that they make available to competitors. They may also require information on electronic communications networks and associated facilities which is disaggregated at local level and sufficiently detailed for the national regulatory authority to be able to conduct the geographical survey and to designate digital exclusion areas in accordance with Article 22. In accordance with Article 29, national regulatory authorities may sanction undertakings deliberately providing misleading, erroneous or incomplete information.
Amendment 437 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Undertakings shall provide such information promptly upon request and in conformity with the timescales and level of detail required. The information requested shall be proportionate to the performance of that task. The competent authority shall give theprovide the legal basis and reasons justifying its request for information and shall treat the information in accordance with paragraph 3.
Amendment 438 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. Where information is considered confidential by a national regulatory or other competent authority in accordance with Union and national rules on business confidentiality, national security or the protection of personal data, the Commission, BEREC and the authorities concerned shall ensure such confidentiality. In accordance with the principle of sincere cooperation, national regulatory authorities and other competent authorities shall not deny the provision of the requested information to the Commission, to BEREC or to another authority on the grounds of confidentiality or the need to consult with the parties which provided the information. When the Commission, BEREC or a competent authority undertake to respect the confidentiality of information identified as such by the authority holding it, the latter shall share the information on request for the identified purpose without having to further consult the parties who provided the information. However, when confidential information is shared by a national regulatory or a competent authority, the Commission or BEREC, they shall inform the undertakings whose information is shared thereof. This will include at least what information has been shared with whom and when.
Amendment 448 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
a) a survey of the current geographic reach of broadband networks within their territory, in particular for conducting the tasks required by Articles 62 and 65 and by Article 81, as well as for imposing obligations in accordance with Article 66 and 81 for the surveys required for the application of State aid rules; and
Amendment 456 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b – paragraph 1
a three-year forecast, if considered necessary by the national regulatory authority, of the reach of broadband networks within their territory, relying on the information gathered in accordance with point (a), where this is available and relevant.
Amendment 462 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b – paragraph 2
This forecast, if conducted, shall reflect the economic prospects of the electronic communications networks sector and investment intentions of operators at the time when the data is gathered, in order to allow the identification of available connectivity in different areas. This forecast, if conducted, shall include information on planned deployments by any undertaking or public authority, in particular to include very high capacity networks and significant upgrades or extensions of legacy broadband networks to at least the performance of next- generation access networks. For this purpose, national regulatory authorities shallmay request undertakings to provide relevant information regarding planned deployments of such networks based on the best information available to them.
Amendment 467 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The information collected in the survey shall be at an appropriate level of local detail and shall include sufficient information on the quality of service and parameters thereof. National regulatory authorities shall treat the collected information as confidential, shall not make this available to competitors and shall ensure that individual undertaking's plans are in no case determinable.
Amendment 474 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. National regulatory authorities may designate a "digital exclusion area" corresponding to an area with clear territorial boundaries where, on the basis of the information gathered pursuant to paragraph 1, it is determined that for the duration of the relevant forecast period, no undertaking or public authority has deployed or is planning to deploy a very high capacity network or has significantly upgraded or extended its network to a performance of at least 100 Mbps download speeds, or is planning to do so. National regulatory authorities shallmay publish the designated digital exclusion areas.
Amendment 481 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 4
4. When national regulatory authorities take measures pursuant to paragraph 3, they shall do so according to an efficient, objective, transparent and non- discriminatory procedure, whereby no undertaking is a priori excluded. Failure to provide information pursuant to paragraph 1(b) or to respond to the call for interest pursuant to paragraph 3 may be considered as misleading information pursuant to Articles 20 or 21.
Amendment 492 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 6
Article 22 – paragraph 6
6. NIf the relevant information for end-users is not available on the market, national regulatory authorities may make available information tools to end-users, in order to assist them to determine the availability of connectivity in different areas, with a level of detail which is useful and sufficiently comprehensive to support their choice in terms of connectivity services, in line with national regulatory authority´s obligations regarding the protection of confidential information and business secrets.
Amendment 495 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that consumers have access to transparent, non- discriminatory, simple, fast, fair and inexpensive out-of-court procedures for their unresolved disputes with undertakings providing publicly available electronic communications services other than number-independent interpersonal communications services, arising under this Directive and relating to the contractual conditions and/or performance of contracts concerning the supply of those networks and/or services. Member States shall enable the national regulatory authority to act as a dispute settlement entity. Such procedures shall comply with the quality requirements set out in Chapter II of Directive 2013/11/EU. Member States may grant access to such procedures to other end-users, in particular micro and small enterprises.
Amendment 503 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall cooperate with each other, and through the Radio Spectrum Policy Group, in the cross-border coordination of the use of radio spectrum in order to:
Amendment 512 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
it shall make the draft measure accessible to the Commission, BEREC, and the national regulatory authorities in other Member States, at the same time, together with the reasoning and the detailed analysis on which the measure is based, in accordance with Article 20(3), and inform the Commission, BEREC and other national regulatory authorities thereof. National regulatory authorities, BEREC and the Commission may make comments to the national regulatory authority concerned only within one month. The one-month period may not be extended.
Amendment 522 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. The national regulatory authority may withdraw the proposed draft measure at any stage of the procedure. Thereafter, it shall re-initiate the procedure in accordance with the provisions set out in paragraph 3.
Amendment 551 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 35 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) promote the development of the internal market as well as ensuring competition and maximise the benefits for the consumer, and overall achieve the objectives and principles set in Articles 3 and 45(2),
Amendment 591 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 43 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States shall ensure that an effective mechanism exist to allow undertakings to appeal against decisions on the granting of rights to install facilities to a body that is independent of the parties involved.
Amendment 594 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Taking due account of the fact that radio spectrum is a public good that has an important social, cultural and economic value, Member States shall ensure the effective management of radio spectrum for electronic communications services and networks in their territory in accordance with Articles 3 and 4. They shall ensure that radio spectrum allocation used for electronic communications services and networks and issuing general authorisations or individual rights of use for such radio spectrum by competent authorities are based on objective, transparent, pro-competitive, non- discriminatory and proportionate criteria.
Amendment 598 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) ensuring coverage of their national territory and population at high quality and speed, both indoors and outdoors, including along major transport paths, including the trans-European transport network as defined in Regulation 1315/2013;
Amendment 600 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) ensuring predictability and consistency in the way rights are granted, renewed or modified in order to promote long term investments
Amendment 608 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 45 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In case of a national or regional lack of market demand for the use of a harmonised band, and subject to the harmonisation measure adopted under Decision No 676/2002/EC and without prejudice to Decision 243/2012/EU establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme (RSPP) and Decision No .../2017/EU on the use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band in the Union, Member States may allow an alternative use of all or part of that band, including the existing use, in accordance with paragraphs 4 and 5, provided that:
Amendment 614 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)
(d a) promote interconnection in Europe along major transport paths;
Amendment 619 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 45 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
A measure which prohibits the provision of any other electronic communications service in a specific band may only be provided for where justified by the need to protect safety of life services. Member States may, exceptionally, also extend such a measure in order to fulfil other general interest objectives as defined by Member States and the EU in accordance with Union law.
Amendment 669 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 49 – paragraph 2
Article 49 – paragraph 2
2. Where Member States grant rights of use for harmonised radio spectrum for a limited period of time, those rights of use for harmonised radio spectrum shall be valid for a duratioey shall ensure those rights of use remain valid for a minimum period of [15] years subject to a mid-term assessment after [7-10] years of granting the rights of use. Rights of use may be withdrawn ofr at least 25 years, except djusted by the Member States after the mid-term assessment if such rights prevent: - ensuring the case of temporary rights, temporary extension of rights pursuant to paragraph 3 and rights for secondary use in harmonised bandsefficient and effective use of radio spectrum, - pursuing a general interest objective, such as the achievement of the Union connectivity targets, or - organising and using radio spectrum for public order, public security purposes or defence. In case of withdrawal, the rights of use can only be revoked after a transitional period.
Amendment 704 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 55 – paragraph 2
Article 55 – paragraph 2
2. Competent authorities shall not prevent providers of public communications networks or publicly available electronic communications services from allowing access to their networks to the public, through radio local area networks, which may be located at an end-user's premises, subject to compliance with the applicable general authorisation conditions and the prior informed and explicit agreement of the end-user.
Amendment 706 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 55 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 55 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. End-users allowing access to their internet access service as set out in paragraph 2 shall not be liable for any use that other end-users might do while connected to their network.
Amendment 744 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 754 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
National regulatory authorities may extend to those owners or undertakings the imposition of such access obligations, on fair and reasonable terms and conditions, beyond the first concentration or distribution point to a concentration point as close as possible to end-users, to the extent strictly necessary to address insurmountable economic or physical barriers to replication, in particular in areas with lower population density.
Amendment 757 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 803 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 62 – paragraph 3
Article 62 – paragraph 3
3. National regulatory authorities shall, taking the utmost account of the Recommendation and the SMP guidelines, define relevant markets appropriate to national circumstances, in particular relevant geographic markets within their territory, in accordance with the principles of competition law. National regulatory authorities shall take into account the results of the geographical survey conducted in accordance with Article 22(1). They shall follow the procedures referred to in Articles 23 and 32 before defining the markets that differ from those identified in the Recommendation.
Amendment 858 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 66 – paragraph 4
Article 66 – paragraph 4
4. Obligations imposed in accordance with this Article shall be based on the nature of the problem identified, in particular at on wholesale or retail level and where appropriate taking into account the identification of transnational demand pursuant to Article 64. They shall be proportionate, have regard to the costs and benefits, and be justified in the light of the objectives laid down in Article 3 of this Directive. Such obligations shall only be imposed following consultation in accordance with Articles 23 and 32.
Amendment 867 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 66 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 66 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. National regulatory authorities shall ensure that the obligations they impose are effective, even by way of imposing pecuniary sanctions in the event of a breach of the SMP obligations and the terms and conditions of access approved by the national regulatory authority.
Amendment 868 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 67 – paragraph 3
Article 67 – paragraph 3
3. National regulatory authorities may specify the precise information to be made available, the level of detail required and the manner of publication. In particular, where an operator has obligations of access to civil engineering and/or obligations of access to, and use of, specific network facilities, national regulatory authorities shall specify key performance indicators, and corresponding service level agreements, and if needed associated fee penalties, to be made available on the access provided, respectively, to the operators' own downstream activities and to beneficiaries of the access obligations.
Amendment 870 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 68 – paragraph 2
Article 68 – paragraph 2
2. Obligations of non-discrimination shall ensure, in particular, that the operator applies equivalent conditions in equivalent circumstances to other undertakings providing equivalent services, and provides services and information to others under the same conditions and of the same quality as it provides for its own services, or those of its subsidiaries or partners. In particular, in cases where the operator is deploying new systems, nNational regulatory authorities may impose on that operator obligations to supply access products and services to all undertakings, including to itself, on the same timescales, terms and conditions, including those relating to price and service levels, and by means of the same systems and processes, in order to ensure equivalence of access.
Amendment 885 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 70 – paragraph 1
Article 70 – paragraph 1
1. A national regulatory authority may, in accordance with Article 66, impose obligations on operators to meet reasonable requests for access to, and use of, civil engineering including, without limitation, buildings or entries to buildings, building cables including wiring, antennae, towers and other supporting constructions, poles, masts, ducts, conduits, inspection chambers, manholes, and cabinets, in situations where the market analysis indicates that denial of access or access given under unreasonable terms and conditions having a similar effect would hinder the emergence of a sustainable competitive market at the retail level and would not be in the end-user's interest.
Amendment 908 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 944 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. When national regulatory authorities are considering the appropriateness of imposing any of the possible specific obligations referred in paragraph 1, and in particular when assessing, in conformity with the principle of proportionality, whether and how such obligations should be imposed, they shall analyse whether other forms of access to wholesale inputs either on the same or a related wholesale market, would already be sufficient to address the identified problem at the retail level. The assessment shall include existing or prospective commercial access offers, regulated access pursuant to Article 59, or existing or contemplated regulated access to other wholesale inputs pursuant to this Article, but shall when needed be adapted so as to reflect significant market changes. They shall take account in particular of the following factors:
Amendment 961 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) the need to safeguard competition in the long term, with particular attention to economically efficient infrastructure- based competition and to sustainable competition based on innovative commercial business models such as, but not only, co-investment in networks;
Amendment 1006 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 74 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 74 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 1011 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 74 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 74 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the deployment of the new network elements is either: i) open to co-investment offers according to a transparent process and on terms which favour sustainable competition in the long term including inter alia fair, reasonable and non- discriminatory terms offered to potential co-investors; flexibility in terms of the value and timing of the commitment provided by each co-investor; possibility to increase such commitment in the future; reciprocal rights awarded by the co- investors after the deployment of the co- invested infrastructure; compliance with the criteria set out in Annex IV; or ii) is conducted by a single undertaking that provides a wholesale offer on terms which favour competition in the long term by including, inter alia, fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms offered to potential access seekers; mechanisms for risk-sharing; flexibility in terms of the value and timing of the commitment provided by each access seeker; possibility to increase such commitment in the future;
Amendment 1027 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 74 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 74 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) access seekers not participating in the co-investmentone of the deployment models listed in point (a) can benefit from the same quality, speed, conditions and end- user reach as was available before the deployment, either through commercial agreements based on fair and reasonable terms assessed by, or by means of regulated access maintained or adapted by, the national regulatory authority;
Amendment 1029 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 74 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 74 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1037 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 74 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 74 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
In case the market analyses conducted by the national regulatory authority results in a finding that the co-investment offers and/or the commercial agreements do not favour sustainable competition, appropriate regulatory obligations on the operators designated as having significant market power on the relevant market shall be maintained or adapted by the national regulatory authority.
Amendment 1052 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The national regulatory authority shall ensure that the decommissioning process includes a transparent timetable and conditions, including inter alia an appropriate period of notice and for transition, and establishes the availability of alternative comparable products providing access to network elements substituting the decommissioned infrastructure in a timely manner if necessary to safeguard competition and the rights of end-users.
Amendment 1054 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 78 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) the access provider has demonstrably established the appropriate conditions for migration, including making available a comparable alternative access product in a timely manner enabling to reach the same potential end- users, as was available using the legacy infrastructure; and
Amendment 1058 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 79 – paragraph 2
Article 79 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall define the functional internet access service referred to in paragraph 1 with a view to adequately reflect services used by the majority of end-users in their territory. To that end, the functional internet access service shall be capable, both in terms of speed and data volumes, of supporting at least the minimum set of services set out in Annex V. The functional internet access service shall comply with the obligations on open internet laid down in Regulation 2120/2015.
Amendment 1061 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 85 – paragraph 1
Article 85 – paragraph 1
1. Where, on the basis of the net cost calculation referred to in Article 84, national regulatory authorities find that an undertaking is subject to an unfair burden, Member States shall, upon request from the undertaking concerned, decide: a) to introduce a mechanism to compensate that undertaking for the determined net costs under transparent conditions from public funds; and/or (b) to share the net cost of universal service obligations between providers of electronic communications networks and services and those undertakings providing information society services as defined in Directive 2000/31/EC and which account for a large broadband consumption.
Amendment 1062 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 85 – paragraph 2
Article 85 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1063 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 85 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 85 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2. Where the net cost is shared under paragraph 1(b), Member States shall establish a sharing mechanism administered by the national regulatory authority or a body independent from the beneficiaries under the supervision of the national regulatory authority. Only the net cost, as determined in accordance with Article 84, of the obligations laid down in Articles 79, 81 and 82 may be financed.
Amendment 1064 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 85 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 85 – paragraph 2 b (new)
3. A sharing mechanism shall respect the principles of transparency, least market distortion, non-discrimination and proportionality, in accordance with the principles of Annex VII, Part B. Member States may choose not to require contributions from undertakings whose national turnover is less than a set limit.
Amendment 1065 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 85 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 85 – paragraph 2 c (new)
4. Any charges related to the sharing of the cost of universal service obligations shall be unbundled and identified separately for each undertaking. Such charges shall not be imposed or collected from undertakings that are not providing services in the territory of the Member State that has established the sharing mechanism.
Amendment 1070 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 92 – paragraph 1
Article 92 – paragraph 1
1. Providers of electronic communications networks or services shall not apply any discriminatory requirements or conditions of access or use to end-users based on the end-user's nationality or place of residence unless such differences are objectively justified.
Amendment 1071 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 92 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 92 – paragraph 1 a (new)
2. Providers of electronic communications services to the public shall not apply tariffs for intra-Union communications terminating in another Member State which are higher, unless objectively justified: a) as regards fixed communications, than tariffs for domestic long-distance communications; b) as regards mobile communications, than the euro-tariffs for regulated voice, data and SMS roaming communications, respectively, established in Regulation (EU) No 2015/2120.
Amendment 1078 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 94 – paragraph 1
Article 94 – paragraph 1
Member States shall not maintain orunder no circumstance introduce in their national law end-user protection provisions on the subject- matters covered by this Title and divthat undergming frome the provisions laid down in this Title, including more or less stringent provisions to ensure a different as it constitutes the minimum level of end-user protection, unless otherwise provided for in this Title to be pursued in the Union.
Amendment 1080 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 95 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 95 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Providers of publicly available electronic communications services other than number-independent interpersonal communications services shall incorporate the information mentioned in paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 as part of the contract itself.
Amendment 1085 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 98 – paragraph 3
Article 98 – paragraph 3
3. End-users shall have the right to terminate their contract without incurring any costs upon notice of changes in the contractual conditions proposed by the provider of publicly available electronic communications services other than number-independent interpersonal communications services, unless the proposed changes are exclusively to the benefit of the end-user or they are strictly necessary to implement legislative or regulatory changes. Providers shall notify end-users, at least one month in advance, of any such change, and shall inform them at the same time of their right to terminate their contract without incurring any costs if they do not accept the new conditions. Member States shall ensure that notification is made in a clear and comprehensible manner on a durable medium and in a format chosen by the end- user at the time of concluding the contract.
Amendment 1086 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 98 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 98 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Any significant discrepancy, continuous or regularly recurring, between the actual performance of the electronic communication service regarding the quality of service parameters and the performance indicated by the provider of the electronic communication service, where the relevant facts are established by a monitoring mechanism certified by the national regulatory authority, be deemed to constitute non-conformity of performance for the purposes of triggering the remedies available to the consumer in accordance with Union and national law.
Amendment 1087 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 99 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 99 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
In case of switching between providers of internet acceselectronic communications services, other than number-independent interpersonal communications services, the providers concerned shall provide the end-user with adequate information before and during the switching process and ensure continuity of the service. The receiving provider shall ensure that the activation of the service shall occur on the date agreed with the end- user. The transferring provider shall continue to provide its services on the same terms until the services of the receiving provider are activated. Loss of service during the switching process shall not exceed one working day.
Amendment 1146 #
Amendment 1147 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VII – subheading 1
Annex VII – subheading 1
CALCULATING THE NET COST, IF ANY, OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE OBLIGATIONS AND ESTABLISHING ANY RECOVERY OR SHARING MECHANISM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLES 84 AND 85
Amendment 1148 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VII – subheading 1 a (new)
Annex VII – subheading 1 a (new)
PART A: CALCULATION OF NET COST
Amendment 1149 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VII – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Annex VII – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
PART B: RECOVERY OF ANY NET COSTS OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE OBLIGATIONS The recovery or financing of any net costs of universal service obligations requires designated undertakings with universal service obligations to be compensated for the services they provide under non- commercial conditions. Because such a compensation involves financial transfers, Member States are to ensure that these are undertaken in an objective, transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate manner. This means that the transfers result in the least distortion to competition and to user demand. In accordance with Article 85(3), a sharing mechanism based on a fund should use a transparent and neutral means for collecting contributions that avoids the danger of a double imposition of contributions falling on both outputs and inputs of undertakings. The independent body administering the fund is to be responsible for collecting contributions from undertakings which are assessed as liable to contribute to the net cost of universal service obligations in the Member State and is to oversee the transfer of sums due and/or administrative payments to the undertakings entitled to receive payments from the fund.
Amendment 10 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Amongst measures to support the vision of European connectivity, it promotes the deployment of local wireless access points through simplified planning procedures and reduced regulatory obstacles. Such access points, including those ancillary to the provision of other public services or non-commercial in character, can make an important contribution to the improvement of current and the deployment of future generations of wireless communications networks by facilitating more granular coverage in line with evolving needs. Those access points can be integrated into a European network with a single authentication system in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council14a.. _________________ 14a.Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 26 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) To guarantee the success of the initiative and to give prominence to Union action in this area, the Commission must ensure that the entities that are pursuing projects through this initiative provide end users with as much information as possible on the availability of the services and make prominent the fact that the EU has granted financing.
Amendment 27 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Considering its specific purpose and targeted nature toward local needs, especially less developed areas with a greater need for connectivity, the intervention should be identified as a distinct project of common interest in the telecommunications sector within the meaning of Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014.
Amendment 28 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Amongst measures to support the vision of European connectivity, it promotes the deployment of local wireless access points through simplified planning procedures and reduced regulatory obstacles. Such access points, including those ancillary to the provision of other public services or non-commercial in character, can make an important contribution to the improvement of current and the deployment of future generations of wireless communications networks by facilitating more granular coverage in line with evolving needs. These access points can be integrated into a European network with a single authentication system in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and the European Council of 27 April 2016.
Amendment 35 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Due to the limited reach of any single local wireless access point and the small value of individual projects covered, access points benefitting from financial assistance under this Regulation are not expected to challenge commercial offers. In order to further ensure that such financial assistance does not unduly distort competition, crowd out private investments or create disincentives for private operators to invest, the intervention should be limited to projects that do not duplicate already existing private or public offers of similar characteristics in the same area. This should not exclude additional support to deployments under this initiative from public or private sources of funding. In that connection, it is essential to guarantee synergies with other national or Union funds, and in particular with the European Regional Development Fund, with a view to achieving the maximum impact as regards both public access and social and territorial cohesion, and thereby helping to overcome the digital divide in less developed regions.
Amendment 39 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) (11) Given Internet connectivity needs within the Union and the urgency of promoting access networks that can deliver, throughout the EU, an Internet experience of high quality based on very high-speed broadband services, as defined in the Commission Communication of 14 September 2016 entitled ‘Connectivity for a Digital Single Market - towards a European Gigabit Society’, which sets a target for 2025 of ensuring that all European households have an internet connection speed of at least 100 Mbps, financial assistance should seek to attain a geographically balanced distribution.
Amendment 47 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Furthermore, beneficiary entities should be required to provide a free WiFi connection for not less than three years.
Amendment 49 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
Recital 11 b (new)
(11b) Similarly, given the non- commercial nature of the intervention, the Commission and the Member States must make sure that the infrastructure developed is not used commercially once the funding period has come to an end.
Amendment 56 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) To guarantee the success of the initiative and to give prominence to Union action in this area, the Commission must ensure that the entities that are pursuing projects through this initiative provide end users with as much information as possible on the availability of the services and make prominent the fact that the EU has granted financing.
Amendment 56 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 283/2014
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) support the provision of free local wireless connectivity in local communities and guarantee a minimum connection speed of 100 Mbps, or, failing that, the maximum connection speed available on the market.
Amendment 59 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Considering its specific purpose and targeted nature toward local needs, especially less developed areas with a greater need for connectivity, the intervention should be identified as a distinct project of common interest in the telecommunications sector within the meaning of Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014.
Amendment 69 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Due to the limited reach of any single local wireless access point and the small value of individual projects covered, access points benefitting from financial assistance under this Regulation are not expected to challenge commercial offers. In order to further ensure that such financial assistance does not unduly distort competition, crowd out private investments or create disincentives for private operators to invest, the intervention should be limited to projects that do not duplicate already existing private or public offers of similar characteristics in the same area. This should not exclude additional support to deployments under this initiative from public or private sources of funding. In that connection, it is essential to guarantee synergies with other national or Union funds, and in particular with the European Regional development Fund, with a view to achieving the maximum impact, as regards both public access and social and territorial cohesion, and thereby helping to overcome the digital divide in less developed regions.
Amendment 70 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) No 283/2014
Annex – section 4 – paragraph 5
Annex – section 4 – paragraph 5
The available budget shall be allocated in a geographically balanced manner in the Member States to projects meeting the above conditions in view of the proposals received, and, in principle, on a 'first come, first served' basis guaranteeing that less developed and transition regions will be integrated, as that will, in turn, improve social and territorial cohesion in the Union and help to address the digital divide.
Amendment 82 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Given Internet connectivity needs within the Union and the urgency of promoting access networks that can deliver, throughout the EU, an Internet experience of high quality based on very high-speed broadband services, as defined in the Commission Communication entitled ‘Connectivity for a Digital Single Market - towards a European Gigabit Society’, which sets a target for 2025 of ensuring that all European households have an internet connection speed of at least 100 Mbps, financial assistance should seek to attain a geographically balanced distribution.
Amendment 93 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Furthermore, beneficiary entities should be required to provide a free WiFi connection for not less than three years.
Amendment 94 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
Recital 11 b (new)
(11b) Similarly, given the non- commercial nature of the intervention, the Commission and the Member States must make sure that the infrastructure developed is not used commercially once the funding period has come to an end.
Amendment 100 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 283/2014
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
c) support the provision of free local wireless connectivity in local communities and guarantee a minimum connection speed of 100 Mbps, or, failing that, the maximum connection speed available on the market.
Amendment 117 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) No 283/2014
Annex – section 4 – paragraph 5
Annex – section 4 – paragraph 5
The available budget shall be allocated in a geographically balanced manner in the Member States to projects meeting the above conditions in view of the proposals received and, in principle, on a 'first come, first served' basis.' which guarantee that less developed and transition regions will be integrated, as that will, in turn, improve social and territorial cohesion in the Union and help to address the digital divide.
Amendment 25 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) A number of barriers hinder the provision of online services which are ancillary to broadcasts and the provision of retransmission services and thereby the free circulation of television and radio programmes within the Union. Broadcasting organisations transmit daily many hours of news, cultural, political, documentary or entertainment and current affairs programmes. These programmes incorporate a variety of content such as audiovisual, musical, literary or graphic works, which is protected by copyright and/or related rights under Union law. That results in a complex process to clear rights from a multitude of right holders and for different categories of works and other protected subject matter. Often the rights need to be cleared in a short time-frame, in particular when preparing programmes such as news or current affairs. In order to make their online services available across borders, broadcasting organisations need to have the required rights to works and other protected subject matter for all the relevant territories which further increases the complexity of the rights' clearance.
Amendment 27 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) A number of barriers hinder the provision of online services which are ancillary to broadcasts and the provision of retransmission services and thereby the free circulation of television and radio programmes within the Union. Broadcasting organisations transmit daily many hours of news, cultural, political, documentary or entertainment programmes. These programmes incorporate a variety of content such as audiovisual, musical, literary or graphic works, which is protected by copyright and/or related rights under Union law. That results in a complex process to clear rights from a multitude of right holders and for different categories of works and other protected subject matter. Often the rights need to be cleared in a short time-frame, in particular when preparing programmes such as news or current affairs. In order to make their online services available across borders, broadcasting organisations need to have the required rights to works and other protected subject matter for all the relevant territories which further increases the complexity of the rights' clearance.
Amendment 40 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Therefore, in order to facilitate cross-border provision of online services ancillary to broadcast and retransmissions of television and radio programmes originating in other Member States should be facilitated byis necessary to adapting the legal framework on the exercise of copyright and related rights relevant for those activities.
Amendment 51 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Since the provision of, the access to or the use of an ancillary online service is deemed to occur solely in the Member State in which the broadcasting organisation has its principal establishment, while de facto the ancillary online service can be provided across borders to other Member States, it is necessary to ensure that in arriving at the amount of the payment to be made for the rights in question, the parties should take into account all aspects of the ancillary online service such as the features of the service, the audience, including the audience in the Member State in which the broadcasting organisation has its principal establishment and in other Member States in which the ancillary online service is accessed and used, and the language version. Online services which, taken as a whole, are primarily and mainly targeted at an audience outside the Member State in which the broadcasting organisation has its principal establishment are excluded from the scope of this Regulation.
Amendment 54 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Throughe possibilities enabled by this Regulation under no circumstance may they undermine the principles of contractual freedomterritoriality and contractual freedom. Through these principles it will be possible to continue limiting the exploitation of the rights affected by the principle of country of origin laid down in this Regulation, especially as far as certain technical means of transmission or certain language versions are concerned, provided that any such limitations of the exploitation of those rights are in compliance with Union and Member States law.
Amendment 62 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Operators of retransmission services offered on satellite, digital terrestrial, closed circuit IP-based, mobile and similar networks, provide services which are equivalent to those provided by operators of cable retransmission services when they retransmit simultaneously, in an unaltered and unabridged manner, for reception by the public, an initial transmission from another Member State of television or radio programmes, where this initial transmission is by wire or over the air, including by satellite but excluding online transmissions, and intended for reception by the public. They should therefore be within the scope of this Regulation and benefit from the mechanism introducing mandatory collective management of rights. Retransmission services which are offered on the open internet should be exincluded fromin the scope of this Regulation as those services have differlong as, whent characteristics. They are not linked to any particular infrastructure and their ability to ensure a controlled environment is limited when compared for example to cable or closed circuit IP-based networksompared for example to cable or closed circuit IP-based networks, they can ensure a controlled environment and a clearly delimited user group (e.g. subscribers, registered users).
Amendment 67 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to provide legal certainty to operators of retransmission services offered on satellite, digital terrestrial, closed circuit IP- based, mobile or similar networks, and to overcome disparities in national law regarding such retransmission services, rules similar to those that apply to cable retransmission as defined in Directive 93/83/EEC should apply. The rules established in that Directive include the obligation to exercise the right to grant or refuse authorisation to an operator of a retransmission service through a collective management organisation. This is without prejudice to Directive 2014/26/EU18 and in particular to its provisions concerning rights of right holders with regard to the choice of a collective management organisation. _________________ 18 Directive 2014/26/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on collective management of copyright and related rights and multi- territorial licensing of rights in musical works for online use in the internal market, OJ L 84, 20.3.2014, p. 72–98.
Amendment 73 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) The exemption provided for in Article 4 for the rights exercised by broadcasting organisations should not limit the choice of holders of rights to transfer their rights to a collective management organisation and thereby have a direct share in the remuneration paid by the operator of a retransmission service.
Amendment 74 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 77 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15 a) Broadcasters that transmit their programme carrying signals through a direct injection process to distributors for reception by the public shall be jointly liable with their distributors for the single and indivisible acts of communication to the public and making available to the public, as defined in Article 3 of Directive 2001/29/EC, which they carry out together. Such broadcasting organisations and distributors should therefore obtain an authorisation from the concerned rights holders as concerns their respective participation in such acts.
Amendment 83 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) A review of the Regulation should be undertaken after the Regulation has been in force for a period of time, in order to assess, among others, and in the light of the entry into force of the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on ensuring the cross-border portability of online content services in the internal market, to what extent the cross-border provision of ancillary online services has increased to the benefit of European consumers and hence also to the benefit of improved cultural diversity in the Union, paying special attention to its impact on investment in European content.
Amendment 84 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely promoting the cross- border provision of ancillary online services of broadcasters and facilitating retransmissions of television and radio programmes originating in other Member States, cannot be sufficiently achieved by Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale and effects, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve its objective. As concerns the cross-border provision of ancillary online services of broadcasters, this Regulation establishes enabling mechanisms to facilitate the clearance of copyright and related rights. This Regulation does not oblige broadcasting organisations to provide such services across borders. Neither does this Regulation oblige operators of retransmission services to include in their services television or radio programmes originating in other Member States. This Regulation concerns only the exercise of certain retransmission rights to the extent necessary to simplify the licensing of copyright and related rights for such services and only with regard to television and radio programmes originating in other Member States of the Union,
Amendment 87 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) (1) "ancillary online service of a broadcaster" means an online service produced by a broadcasting organisation consisting in the provision to the public, by or under the control and responsibility of a broadcasting organisation, of radio or television programmes simultaneously with or for a defined period of time after theirsuch an organisation of the following services: (a) "Catch-up service" means a service consisting in the provision to the public of radio or television programmes which have been previously broadcast by the broadcasting organisation, and during a short period of time; (b) "Simulcasting service" means a service consisting in the provision to the public of radio or television programmes in a linear manner simultaneously to the broadcast; (c) "Ancillary expanded audiovisual material services" means services which give access to material which enriches or expands television and radio programmes broadcast by thea broadcasting organisation as well as of any material produced by or for the broadcasting organisation which is ancillary to such, including by way of previewing, extending, supplementing or reviewing the relevant programme's content. The provision of access to individual works or other protected subject matter that have been incorporated in a television or radio programme and the provision of access to works or other protected subject matter independently of broadcast, should not be regarded as an ancillary online service of a broadcast;er.
Amendment 100 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) (2) "retransmission" means any simultaneous, unaltered and unabridged retransmission, other than cable retransmission as defined in Directive 93/83/EEC and other than retransmission provided over an internet access service as defined in Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council19 , intended for reception by the public of an initial transmission from another Member State, by wire or over the air, including that by satellite but excluding online transmission, of television or radio programmes intended for the reception by the public, provided that such retransmission is made by a party other than the broadcasting organisation which made the initial transmission or under whose control and responsibility such transmission was made. _________________ 19Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 laying down measures concerning open internet access and amending Directive 2002/22/EC on universal service and users’ rights relating to electronic communications networks and services and Regulation (EU) No 531/2012 on roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union, OJ L 310, 26.11.2015, p. 1 and for which that party has acquired the relevant rights.
Amendment 101 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) "retransmission" means any simultaneous, unaltered and unabridged retransmission, other than cable retransmission as defined in Directive 93/83/EEC and other than retransmission provided over an internet access service as defined in Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council19 , intended for reception by the public of an initial transmission from another Member State, in a closed environment, by wire or over the air, including that by satellite but excluding online transmission, of television or radio programmes intended for the reception by the public, provided that such retransmission is equivalent to those carried out by cable retransmission services operators and is made by a party other than the broadcasting organisation which made the initial transmission or under whose control and responsibility such transmission was made. _________________ 19Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 laying down measures concerning open internet access and amending Directive 2002/22/EC on universal service and users’ rights relating to electronic communications networks and services and Regulation (EU) No 531/2012 on roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union, OJ L 310, 26.11.2015, p. 1.
Amendment 105 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) (3) "direct injection" means a two- or more step process whereby broadcasting organisations transmit the signals carrying their television or radio programmes intended for the reception by the public to service providers through a point-to-point communication -by wire or over the air, including by satellite – in such a way that the signals cannot be accessed by the general public during such transmission. Service providers offer these programmes to the public, simultaneously in an unaltered and unabridged manner, for viewing or listening by various techniques such as cable, microwave systems, satellite, digital terrestrial, IP-based, mobile or similar networks.
Amendment 108 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2
Article 2
Application of the principle of ‘country of (1) The acts of communication to the public and of making available occurring when providing an ancillary online service by or under the control and responsibility of a broadcasting organisation as well as the acts of reproduction which are necessary for the provision of, the access to or the use of the ancillary online service shall, for the purposes of exercising copyright and related rights relevant for these acts, be deemed to occur solely in the Member State in which the broadcasting organisation has its principal establishment. (2) When fixing the amount of the payment to be made for the rights subject to the country of origin principle as set out in paragraph 1, the parties shall take into account all aspects of the ancillary online service such as the features of the ancillary online service, the audience, and the language version.rticle 2 deleted origin’ to ancillary online services
Amendment 115 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
(1) The acts of communication to the public and of making available of news and current affairs programmes occurring when providing an ancillary online service by or under the control and responsibility of a broadcasting organisation as well as the acts of reproduction of news and current affairs programmes which are necessary for the provision of, the access to or the use of the ancillary online service shall, for the purposes of exercising copyright and related rights relevant for these acts, be deemed to occur solely in the Member State in which the broadcasting organisation has its principal establishment.
Amendment 119 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1 a) Paragraph 1 shall only apply to news, cultural, political or entertainment programmes provided by the broadcasting organisations aforementioned , unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
Amendment 125 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
(2) When fixing the amount of the payment to be made for the rights subject to the country of origin principle aelevant rights set out in paragraph 1, the parties shall take into account all aspects of the ancillary online service such as the features of the ancillary online service, the audience, and the language version.
Amendment 128 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(2 a) By virtue of the principle of contractual freedom, the parties shall be entitled to continue agreeing on the introduction of limits on the exploitation of the rights referred to in paragraph 1, provided that any such limitations are in compliance with Union and the Member States law.
Amendment 131 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 b (new)
(2 b) Paragraph 1 shall not apply to ancillary online services that are primarily and mainly targeted at an audience outside the Member State in which the broadcasting organisation has its principal establishment.
Amendment 135 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1 a) When an author has transferred his or her right to retransmission to a producer, he or she shall retain an unwaivable right to obtain an equitable remuneration for the retransmission of the work which may be exercised only through a collective management organisation representing authors, unless other collective management agreements guarantee such remuneration to audiovisual authors.
Amendment 143 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
(5 a) (6) Paragraphs 1 to 5 shall apply to service providers who transmit to the public television and radio programmes of broadcasting organisations received through direct injection.
Amendment 145 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a Exploitation of broadcasting programmes through a direct injection process Broadcasting organisations that transmit their programme carrying signals through a direct injection process to distributors for reception by the public are jointly liable together with such distributors for the single and indivisible acts of communication to the public and making available to the public, as defined in Article 3 of Directive 2001/29/EC, which they carry out together. In such a situation, both the broadcasting organisation and the distributors involved in the process should obtain an authorisation from the relevant rights holders as concerns their respective participation and exploitation in such acts.
Amendment 146 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5
Article 5
Agreements on the exercise of copyright and related rights relevant for the acts of communication to the public and the making available occurring in the course of provision of an ancillary online service as well as for the acts of reproduction which are necessary for the provision of, the access to or the use of an ancillary online service which are in force on [the date mentioned in Article 7(2), to be inserted by OPOCE ] shall be subject to Article 2 as from [the date mentioned in Article 7(2) + 2 years, to be inserted by OPOCE] if they expire after that date.rticle 5 deleted Transitional provision
Amendment 149 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Agreements on the exercise of copyright and related rights relevant for the acts of communication to the public and the making available of news and current affairs programmes occurring in the course of provision of an ancillary online service as well as for the acts of reproduction of news and current affairs programmes which are necessary for the provision of, the access to or the use of an ancillary online service which are in force on [the date mentioned in Article 7(2), to be inserted by OPOCE ] shall be subject to Article 2 as from [the date mentioned in Article 7(2) + 2 years, to be inserted by OPOCE] if they expire after that date.
Amendment 1 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) In order to ensure an appropriate debate between Parliament and the Council, more adequate deadlines should have been allowed for discussion of the Commission's proposal.
Amendment 2 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 178 a (new)
Recital 178 a (new)
(178 a) The transfer of ESI Funds allocations to instruments established under the Financial Regulation or under sector specific Regulations shall never, in any case, jeopardise the adequate implementation of sectorial policies by promoting the use of financial instruments.
Amendment 3 #
2016/0282(COD)
In order to promote best practices in the implementation of the Structural Funds, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, the EAGF and the European Fisheries Fund, the Commission may, for information purposes, make available a methodological guide setting out its own control strategy and approach, including checklists, and best practice examples to bodies responsible for management and control activities. That guide shall be updated whenever necessary. The delivery of the national and sub- national programmes requires a comprehensive national and sub-national Management and Control System (MCS) of all financial commitments, based on a close collaboration between the national and any sub-national management authority and the Commission. The Commission shall report annually and publish interim evaluations.
Amendment 4 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 62 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. In order for the specific and appropriate policy and measures to be determined, the Commission shall promote the preparation of regional operational programmes in accordance with the principles of proportionality and subsidiarity and taking into account regional competences.
Amendment 73 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33 a (new)
Recital 33 a (new)
(33 a) The rights for press publishers should apply without prejudice to the rights of individuals for the reproduction, communication or providing links or extracts of a press publication to the public for private use or not-for-profit, non-commercial purposes.
Amendment 81 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) The protection granted to publishers of press publications under this Directive should not affect the rights of the authors and other rightholders in the works and other subject-matter incorporated therein, including as regards the extent to which authors and other rightholders can exploit their works or other subject-matter independently from the press publication in which they are incorporated. Therefore, publishers of press publications should not be able to invoke the protection granted to them against authors and other rightholders. This is without prejudice to contractual arrangements concluded between the publishers of press publications, on the one side, and authors and other rightholders, on the other side. Member States should ensure that a fair share of remuneration, derived from the use of the press publishers right, is attributed to journalists, authors and other rightsholders.
Amendment 86 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) Over the last years, the functioning of the online content marketplace has gained in complexity. Online services providing access to copyright protected content uploaded by their users without the involvement or agreement of right holders have flourished and have become main sources of access to content online. This affects rightholders' possibilities to determine whether, and under which conditions, their work and other subject- matter are used as well as their possibilities to get an appropriate remuneration for it. Information society service providers claim to be covered by the safe harbour exemption of Directive 2000/31/EC and either refuse to enter into licensing agreements or underpay creators, directly competing with fully licensed content providers for the same users and revenues. These services therefore conflict with the normal exploitation of copyright protected works and subject matter and drive down the overall value of creative content online.
Amendment 89 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37 a (new)
Recital 37 a (new)
(37 a) These user uploaded content services have attracted users and derived economic value from providing access to protected works and other subject matter, often including its optimization of presentation, organisation and promotion. In doing so, these services directly compete with licensed content providers for the same users and revenues. However, such user uploaded content services either refuse to enter into licensing agreement or underpay the creators for the works on which they rely by erroneously claiming to be covered by the safe harbour exemptions of Directive 2000/31/EC. This transfer of value prevents authors, creators, performers and right holders from receiving a fair remuneration for their works, undermines the efficiency of the online market, distorts competition and drives down the overall value of cultural content online.
Amendment 98 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 – paragraph 1
Recital 38 – paragraph 1
Amendment 100 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 – paragraph 1
Recital 38 – paragraph 1
Where information society service providers that store and provide access to the public to copyright protected works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users, thereby going beyond the mere provision of physical facilities and performing an act of communication to the public and reproduction, they are obliged to conclude licensing agreements with rightholders,. Information society service providers that play an active role are not exempt unless they are eligible for the liability exemption provided in Article 14 of Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council34 . _________________ 34 Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce, in the Internal Market (OJ L 178, 17.7.2000, p. 1–16).
Amendment 106 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 – paragraph 2
Recital 38 – paragraph 2
In respect of Article 14, it is necessary to verify whether the service provider plays an active role, including by optimising the presentation of the uploaded works or subject-matter or promoting them, irrespective of the nature of the means used therefore. An information society service provider shall be obliged to acquire licenses for copyright protected content regardless of whether they have editorial responsibility for that content. The licenses acquired by information society service providers from rightsholders should be deemed to cover all user generated content by their users, including users that are acting for non- commercial purposes. This will provide legal certainty for individual users of such services whilst clarifying the liability of platforms.
Amendment 107 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 – paragraph 2
Recital 38 – paragraph 2
In respect of Article 14 of the Directive 2000/31/EC, it is necessary to verify whether the service provider plays an active role, including by optimising the presentation of the uploaded works or subject-matter or promoting them, irrespective of the nature of the means used therefor. The service providers playing such an active role are ineligible for the liability exemption of such Article 14.
Amendment 112 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 – paragraph 3
Recital 38 – paragraph 3
In order to ensure the functioning of any licensing agreement, information society service providers storing and providing access to the public to largesignificant amounts of copyright protected works or other subject- matter uploaded by their users should take appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure protection of works or other subject-matter, such as implementing effective technologies. This obligation should also apply when the information society service providers are eligible for the liability exemption provided in Article 14 of Directive 2000/31/EC.
Amendment 113 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 – paragraph 3
Recital 38 – paragraph 3
In order to ensure the functioning of any licensing agreement, information society service providers storing and providing access to the public to largesignificant amounts of copyright protected works or other subject- matter uploaded by their users should take appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure protection of works or other subject-matter, such as implementing effective technologies. This obligation should also apply when the information society service providers are eligible for the liability exemption provided in Article 14 of Directive 2000/31/EC.
Amendment 117 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) Collaboration between information society service providers storing and providing access to the public to largesignificant amounts of copyright protected works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users and rightholders is essential for the functioning of technologies, such as content recognition technologies. In such cases, rightholders should provide the necessary data to allow the services to identify their content and the services should be transparent towards rightholders with regard to the deployed technologies, to allow the assessment of their appropriateness. The services should in particular provide rightholders with information on the type of technologies used, the way they are operated and their success rate for the recognition of rightholders' content. Those technologies should also allow rightholders to get information from the information society service providers on the use of their content covered by an agreement. Those technologies should not require the identity of uploaders, thus not posing any risk for privacy of individual end users. On the contrary, those technologies should involve a highly targeted technical cooperation of rightholders and information society service providers based on data provided by rightholders in order to prevent the availability of specifically identified and duly notified works or other subject-matter, therefore being fully compatible with Article 15 of Directive 2000/31/EC and the European Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Amendment 118 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) Collaboration between information society service providers storing and providing access to the public to largesignificant amounts of copyright protected works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users and rightholders is essential for the functioning of technologies, such as content recognition technologies. In such cases, rightholders should provide the necessary data to allow the services to identify their content and the services should be transparent towards rightholders with regard to the deployed technologies, to allow the assessment of their appropriateness. The services should in particular provide rightholders with information on the type of technologies used, the way they are operated and their success rate for the recognition of rightholders' content. Those technologies should also allow rightholders to get information from the information society service providers on the use of their content covered by an agreement. Those technologies should not require the identity of individual users uploading content and should not process data relating to individual users, in accordance with Directive 95/46/EC, Directive 2001/58/EC and the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679. On the contrary it should be limited to preventing the availability of specifically identified and duly notified works based on the information provided by right holders and therefore does not lead to a general monitoring obligation.
Amendment 122 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Certain rightholders such as authors and performers need information to assess the economic value of their rights which are harmonised under Union law. This is especially the case where such rightholders grant a licence or a transfer of rights in return for remuneration. As authors and performers tend to bare in a weaker contractual position when they grant licences or transfer their rights, they need information to assess the continued economic value of their rights, compared to the remuneration received for their licence or transfer, but they often face a lack of transparency. Therefore, the sharing of adequate information by their contractual counterparts orand subsequent transferees or licenses, as well as their successors in title is important for the transparency and balance in the system that governs the remuneration of authors and performers. The reporting and transparency obligation should follow the work across all forms of exploitation and across borders.
Amendment 124 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) When implementing transparency obligations, the specificities of different content sectors and of the rights of the authors and performers in each sector should be considered. Member States should consult all relevant stakeholders as that should help determine sector-specific requirements, standard reporting statements and procedures. Collective bargaining should be considered as an option to reach an agreement between the relevant stakeholders regarding transparency. To enable the adaptation of current reporting practices to the transparency obligations, a transitional period should be provided for. The transparency obligations do not need to apply to agreements concluded with collective management organisations as those are already subject to transparency obligations under Directive 2014/26/EU. Directive 2014/26/EU, on the condition that Member States have transposed Directive 2014/26/EU and taken all necessary measures to ensure that the management of all collective management organisations is carried out in an effective and equitable manner. Member States should also ensure that collective management organisations act in the best interest of the rightsholders, ensuring the accurate and regular distribution of payment and production of an annual public transparency report, in compliance with Directive 2014/26/EU.
Amendment 201 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Member States should ensure that a fair share of the revenue derived from the uses of the press publishers rights is attributed to journalists.
Amendment 207 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – title
Article 13 – title
Use of protected content by information society service providers storing and giving access to largesignificant amounts of works and other subject-matter uploaded by their users
Amendment 209 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. 1.Information society service providers that store and provide to the public access to large amounts ofcopyright protected works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users, thereby going beyond the mere provision of physical facilities and performing an act of communication to the public initiated by their users uploading such works or other subject- matter, shall conclude licensing agreements with rightholders both for communication to the public and reproduction rights, unless they are eligible for the liability exemption provided in Article 14 of Directive 2000/31/EC. 2. The liability exemption provided in Article 14 of Directive 2000/31/EC shall not apply to the activities of information society service providers which make protected works and other subject matter available to the public and play an active role, including by optimising the presentation of the uploaded works or subject-matter or promoting them. 3. The licensing agreements referred to in paragraph 1 shall be deemed to cover the acts carried out by the users of the information society service providers aforementioned, provided that the users are not acting on a professional basis. 4. Information society service providers that store and provide to the public access to significant amounts of copyright protected works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users shall, in cooperation with rightholders, take measures to ensure the functioning of agreements concluded with rightholders for the use of their works or other subject- matter or to prevent the availability on their services of works or other subject-matter identified by rightholders through the cooperation with the service providers. Those measures, such as the use of effective content recognition technologies, shall be appropriate and proportionate. The service providers shall provide rightholders with adequate information on the functioning and the deployment of the measures, as well as, when relevant, adequate and timely reporting on the recognition and use of the works and other subject-matter. 5. Member States shall ensure that the service providers referred to in paragraph 4 put in place complaints and redress mechanisms that are available to users in case of disputes over the application of the measures referred to in paragraph 4. 6. Information society service providers that take measures referred to in paragraph 4 shall ensure that such measures are in full compliance with Article 15 of Directive 2000/31/EC and the European Charter of Fundamental Rights. 7. Member States shall facilitate, where appropriate, the cooperation between the information society service providers and rightholders through stakeholder dialogues to define best practices, such as appropriate and proportionate content recognition technologies, taking into account, among others, the nature of the services, the availability of the technologies and their effectiveness in light of technological developments.
Amendment 214 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Information society service providers that store and provide to the public access to largesignificant amounts of works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users shall, conclude licensing agreements with rightholders. These services shall, in cooperation with rightholders, take measures to ensure the functioning of agreements concluded with rightholders for the use of their works or other subject-matter or to prevent the availability on their services of works or other subject-matter identified by rightholders through the cooperation with the service providers. Those measures, such as the use of effective content recognition technologies, shall be appropriate and proportionate. The service providers shall provide rightholders with adequate information on the functioning and the deployment of the measures, as well as, when relevant, adequate reporting on the recognition and use of the works and other subject-matter.
Amendment 218 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37 a (new)
Recital 37 a (new)
(37 a) These user uploaded content services have attracted users and derived economic value from providing access to protected works and other subject matter, often including its optimization of presentation, organisation and promotion. In doing so, these services directly compete with licensed content providers for the same users and revenues. However, such user uploaded content services either refuse to enter into licensing agreement or underpay the creators for the works on which they rely by erroneously claiming to be covered by the safe harbour exemptions of Directive 2000/31/EC. This transfer of value prevents authors, creators, performers and right holders from receiving a fair remuneration for their works, undermines the efficiency of the online market, distorts competition and drives down the overall value of cultural content online.
Amendment 220 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Amendment 226 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Amendment 231 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Information society service providers that take measures referred to in paragraph 1, shall ensure that such measures are in full compliance with Directive 95/46/EC and Directive 2002/58/EC, and the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679.
Amendment 232 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a Licensing agreements for information society service providers that store and provide access to the public to significant amounts of copyright protected works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users 1. Information society service providers that store and provide access to the public to copyright protected works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users, thereby going beyond the mere provision of physical facilities and performing an act of communication to the public and of reproduction, shall conclude licensing agreements with rightholders, unless they are eligible for the liability exemption provided in Article 14 of Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. 2. Service providers that play an active role, including by optimising the presentation of the uploaded works or subject-matter or promoting them, are not eligible for the safe harbour liability exemption. 3. Licenses acquired by information society service providers shall cover all the acts of their individual users, which are not for direct or indirect economic or commercial advantage.
Amendment 233 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a Unwaivable right to remuneration 1. Member States shall ensure that when an audiovisual author has transferred or assigned his or her making available right to a producer, that author shall retain the right to obtain an equitable remuneration. 2. This right to obtain an equitable remuneration for the making available of the author's work is inalienable and cannot be waived. 3. The administration of this right to obtain an equitable remuneration for the making available of the author's work shall be entrusted to collective management organisations representing audiovisual authors, unless other collective agreements, including voluntary collective management agreements, guarantee such remuneration to audiovisual authors for the making available right 4. Authors' collective management organisations shall collect the equitable remuneration from audiovisual media services making audiovisual works available to the public.
Amendment 236 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that authors and performers receive on a regular basisat least once a year and taking into account the specificities of each sector, accurate, timely, adequate and sufficient information on the exploitation and promotion of their works and performances from those to whom they have licensed or transferred their rights, including subsequent transferees or licensees, notably as regards modes of promotion, exploitation, revenues generated and remuneration due.
Amendment 236 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 – paragraph 1
Recital 38 – paragraph 1
Amendment 238 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that authors and performers receive on a regular basis and no less than once a year and taking into account the specificities of each sector, timely, adequate, accurate and sufficient information on the exploitation of their works and performances from those to whom they have licensed or transferred their rights, notably as regards modes of exploitation, revenues generated and remuneration due.
Amendment 240 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The obligation in paragraph 1 shall be proportionate and effective and shall ensure an appropriate high level of transparency in every sector. However, in those cases where the administrative burden resulting from the obligation would be disproportionate in view of the revenues generated by the exploitation of the work or performance, Member States may adjust the obligation in paragraph 1, provided that the obligation remains effective and ensures an appropriate level of transparency.
Amendment 244 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States shall ensure that sector-specific standard reporting statements and procedures are developed through stakeholder dialogues.
Amendment 248 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a Unwaivable right to fair remuneration for authors and performers 1. Member States shall ensure that when authors and performers transfer or assign their right of making available to the public, they retain the right to obtain a fair remuneration derived from the exploitation of their work. 2. The right of an author or performer to obtain a fair remuneration for the making available of their work is inalienable and cannot be waived. 3. The administration of this right to fair remuneration for the making available of an authors or performers work shall be entrusted to their collective management organisations, unless other collective agreements, including voluntary collective management agreements, guarantee such remuneration to authors, audio-visual authors and performers for their making available right. 4. Collective management organisations shall collect the fair remuneration from information society services making works available to the public.
Amendment 250 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that authors and performers, or representatives they appoint, are entitled to request additional, appropriatefair remuneration from the party with whom they entered into a contract for the exploitation of the rights when the remuneration originally agreed is disproportionately low compared to the subsequent relevant revenues and benefits derived from the exploitation of the works or performances.
Amendment 252 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a Rights reversion mechanism 1. Member States shall ensure that authors and performers that are in a contractual relationship with ongoing payment obligations, may terminate the contract by which they have licensed or transferred their rights when there is a complete absence of exploitation of their works and performances, a persistent failure to pay the remuneration agreed or a complete lack of reporting and transparency. 2. The right to terminate the contract on the transfer of licencing of rights may be exercised if within a year from the notification by the performer or author of this intention to terminate the contract, the contracting party fails to fulfil its contractual obligation with regards to the payment of the remuneration agreed. With regards to the absence of exploitation of a work and the complete lack of reporting and transparency the right to terminate the contract on the transfer or licencing of rights may be exercised if within five years from the notification by the performer or author of their intention to terminate the contract, the contracting party fails to fulfil its contractual obligations. 3. Member States may decide that the obligation in paragraph 1 does not apply when the contribution of the author or performer is not significant having regard to the overall work or performance.
Amendment 255 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 – paragraph 2
Recital 38 – paragraph 2
In respect of Article 14 of the Directive 2000/31/EC, it is necessary to verify whether the service provider plays an active role, including by optimising the presentation of the uploaded works or subject-matter or promoting them, irrespective of the nature of the means used therefor. The service providers playing such an active role are ineligible for the liability exemption of such Article 14.
Amendment 262 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 – paragraph 3
Recital 38 – paragraph 3
In order to ensure the functioning of any licensing agreement, information society service providers storing and providing access to the public to largesignificant amounts of copyright protected works or other subject- matter uploaded by their users should take appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure protection of works or other subject-matter, such as implementing effective technologies. This obligation should also apply when the information society service providers are eligible for the liability exemption provided in Article 14 of Directive 2000/31/EC.
Amendment 275 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) Collaboration between information society service providers storing and providing access to the public to largesignificant amounts of copyright protected works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users and rightholders is essential for the functioning of technologies, such as content recognition technologies. In such cases, rightholders should provide the necessary data to allow the services to identify their content and the services should be transparent towards rightholders with regard to the deployed technologies, to allow the assessment of their appropriateness. The services should in particular provide rightholders with information on the type of technologies used, the way they are operated and their success rate for the recognition of rightholders' content. Those technologies should also allow rightholders to get information from the information society service providers on the use of their content covered by an agreement. Those technologies should not require the identity of uploaders, thus not posing any risk for privacy of individual end users. On the contrary, those technologies should involve a highly targeted technical cooperation of rightholders and information society service providers based on data provided by rightholders in order to prevent the availability of specifically identified and duly notified works or other subject-matter, therefore being fully compatible with Article 15 of Directive 2000/31/EC and the European Charter of Fundamental Rights.
Amendment 461 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – title
Article 13 – title
Use of protected content by information society service providers storing and giving access to largesignificant amounts of works and other subject-matter uploaded by their users
Amendment 470 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Information society service providers that store and provide to the public access to large amounts ofcopyright protected works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users, thereby going beyond the mere provision of physical facilities and performing an act of communication to the public initiated by their users uploading such works or other subject- matter, shall conclude licensing agreements with rightholders both for communication to the public and reproduction rights, unless they are eligible for the liability exemption provided in Article 14 of Directive 2000/31/EC. The liability exemption provided in Article 14 of Directive 2000/31/EC shall not apply to the activities of information society service providers which make protected works and other subject matter available to the public and play an active role, including by optimising the presentation of the uploaded works or subject-matter or promoting them. The licensing agreements referred to in paragraph 1 shall be deemed to cover the acts carried out by the users of the information society service providers aforementioned, provided that the users are not acting on a professional basis. Information society service providers that store and provide to the public access to significant amounts of copyright protected works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users shall, in cooperation with rightholders, take measures to ensure the functioning of agreements concluded with rightholders for the use of their works or other subject-matter or to prevent the availability on their services of works or other subject-matter identified by rightholders through the cooperation with the service providers. Those measures, such as the use of effective content recognition technologies, shall be appropriate and proportionate. The service providers shall provide rightholders with adequate information on the functioning and the deployment of the measures, as well as, when relevant, adequate and timely reporting on the recognition and use of the works and other subject-matter. Member States shall ensure that the service providers referred to in paragraph 4 put in place complaints and redress mechanisms that are available to users in case of disputes over the application of the measures referred to in paragraph 4. Information society service providers that take measures referred to in paragraph 4 shall ensure that such measures are in full compliance with Article 15 of Directive 2000/31/EC and the European Charter of Fundamental Rights. Member States shall facilitate, where appropriate, the cooperation between the information society service providers and rightholders through stakeholder dialogues to define best practices, such as appropriate and proportionate content recognition technologies, taking into account, among others, the nature of the services, the availability of the technologies and their effectiveness in light of technological developments.
Amendment 486 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Amendment 499 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Amendment 511 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13a Unwaivable right to remuneration 1. Member States shall ensure that when an audiovisual author has transferred or assigned his or her making available right to a producer, that author shall retain the right to obtain an equitable remuneration. 2. This right to obtain an equitable remuneration for the making available of the author's work is inalienable and cannot be waived. 3. The administration of this right to obtain an equitable remuneration for the making available of the author's work shall be entrusted to collective management organisations representing audiovisual authors, unless other collective agreements, including voluntary collective management agreements, guarantee such remuneration to audiovisual authors for the making available right 4. Authors' collective management organisations shall collect the equitable remuneration from audiovisual media services making audiovisual works available to the public.
Amendment 521 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that authors and performers receive on a regular basis and no less than once a year and taking into account the specificities of each sector, timely, adequate, accurate and sufficient information on the exploitation of their works and performances from those to whom they have licensed or transferred their rights, notably as regards modes of exploitation, revenues generated and remuneration due.
Amendment 103 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) As recreational fisheries can have a significant impact on fish resources, the multiannual plan should provide a framework for ensuring that they are conducted in a manner compatible with the objectives of the plan. Member States should collect catch data of recreational fisheries. Where such fisheries have a significant impact on resources, the plan should foresee the possibility to decide on specific management measures.
Amendment 119 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Articles 2, 3, 8, 9 and 13 also apply to recreational fisheries.
Amendment 159 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
(10a) “recreational fisheries” means non-commercial fishing activities exploiting marine living biological resources for recreation, tourism or sport.
Amendment 195 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
(aa) Decisions to fish in the upper range shall be supported by the best available scientific advice, in accordance with point (c) of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013. Detailed scientific evidence shall be made publicly available at least four weeks before the adoption of decisions on fishing opportunities under Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 based on column B of Annex I.
Amendment 313 #
2016/0238(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall report annually to the European Parliament on progress in achieving the objectives of this Regulation, in particular to restore and maintain all stocks covered by this Regulation above levels capable of producing the Maximum sustainable Yield.
Amendment 32 #
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 agreementThe Council ratified the Paris Agreement on 5 October 2016, following the approval of the European Parliament on 4 October 2016. The Paris agreement entered into force on 4 November 2016 and aims at keeping the increase of global temperature below 2 °C above pre- industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1,5 °C above pre-industrial levels. This legislative proposal forms part of the implementation of the EU's commitment in the Paris agreement. 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 52 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) This Regulation should provide an incentive for emission reductions consistent with other Union climate and energy legislation. Taking into account that over 75% of the Union´s greenhouse gas emissions are related to energy, for sectors covered by this Regulation a particular significance is to be given to energy efficiency policies. Energy efficiency is key not only for reducing energy bills, decarbonising the economy, and ensuring energy security, but also for strengthening economic competitiveness, creating skilled jobs and tackling energy poverty. Furthermore, measures taken in the sectors covered by this Regulation, while helping Member States achieve their targets, pay for themselves over time. When translating this Regulation into national policies, Member States should properly invest on energy efficiency across sectors.
Amendment 69 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) This Regulation should be reviewed as of 2024 and every 5 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning. The review should take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the Paris Agreement. Where necessary, the review of this Regulation should be accompanied by legislative proposals in order to enhance the Union´s climate action, according to the evolutions emerging from the facilitative dialogue under the UNFCCC.
Amendment 74 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation lays down obligations on the minimum contributions of Member States to meeting the greenhouse gas emission reduction commitment of the Union for the period from 2021 to 2030, rules on determining annual emission allocations and for the evaluation of Member States' progress towards meeting their minimum contributions, requiring Member States to reach the targets set in Annex I in order to collectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions covered in Article 2 by at least 30% in 2030 compared to 2005.
Amendment 78 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The general objective of this Regulation is to contribute to set the Union on a cost- effective path to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement, being consistent with the Union’s Energy Roadmap 2050.
Amendment 92 #
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 2020 on the average of its greenhouse gas emissions during 2016, 2017 and 2018 determined pursuant to paragraph 3target set for that year in Decision No 406/2009/EC and ending in 2030 on the limit set for that Member State in Annex I to this Regulation.
Amendment 96 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall adopt an implementing act delegated act in accordance with Article 12 to supplement this Regulation by setting out the annual emission allocations for the years from 2021 to 2030 in terms of tonnes of CO2 equivalent as specified in paragraphs 1 and 2. For the purposes of this implementingdelegated act, the Commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2005 and 2016 to 2018 submitted by Member States pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation No (EU) 525/2013.
Amendment 104 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Amendment 105 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. In respect of the years 2021 to 2029, a Member State may borrow a quantity of up to 510% from its annual emission allocation for the following year.
Amendment 144 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In 2027 and 2032, if the reviewed greenhouse gas emissions of a Member State exceed its annual emission allocation for any specific year of the period, pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article and the flexibilities used pursuant to Articles 5 to 7, the following measures shall apply:
Amendment 151 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this Regulation through the Union Registry established pursuant to Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013, including. The Commission shall, for that purpose, adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 12 to supplement this Regulation, concerning in particular annual emission allocations, flexibilities exercised under Article 4 to 7, compliance under Article 9 and changes in coverage under Article 10 of this Regulation. The Central Administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this Regulation and, where necessary, block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities. This information shall be accessible to the public.
Amendment 154 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4(3), 7(2) and 11 of this Regulation shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 159 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 160 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 14 – paragraph -1 (new)
Within six months of the facilitative dialogue under the UNFCCC in 2018, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council assessing the consistency of the Union´s climate change legislation with the Paris Agreement goals. The report shall assess in particular the adequacy of the obligations laid down in this Regulation.
Amendment 161 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 28 February 2024 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 make legislative proposals if appropriate.
Amendment 26 #
2016/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) European legislation should merely transpose the ICCAT measures in order to place European and third country fishermen on an equal footing and ensure that the rules can be accepted by all.
Amendment 36 #
2016/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 2 – chapter 7 a (new)
Title 2 – chapter 7 a (new)
Chapter VII a - Apportionment of blue fin tuna and swordfish fishing quotas 42a. In accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, when allocating the fishing opportunities available to them, Member States shall use transparent and objective criteria and shall also endeavour to apportion national quota fairly among the various fleet segments, paying particular attention to artisanal and traditional fishing and to more sustainable gears that have a positive impact on the recovery of blue fin tuna and swordfish stocks because of their high degree of selectivity, their low impact on marine ecosystems and their scientific significance.
Amendment 37 #
2016/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 a (new)
Article 69 a (new)
Article 69 a Compliance with ICCAT Recommendations The Commission shall ensure compliance with ICCAT Recommendations, which are compulsory decisions that are binding on Contracting Parties, in cooperation with and coordination between Member States and the Community Fisheries Control Agency, especially as regards prohibited gears such as driftnets, which are still currently in use in the ICCAT convention area.
Amendment 10 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 establishes a new retail pricing mechanism for Union-wide regulated roaming services in order to abolish retail roaming surcharges as of 15 June 2017 without distorting domestic and visited markets.
Amendment 16 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The abolition of roaming surcharges as of 15 June 2017, as provided for in Regulation (EU) No 531/2012, is therefore subject to the introduction of a reasonable use policy that will ensure that roaming clients do not make abusive or anomalous use of regulated retail roaming services and the applicability of any legislative act proposed by the Commission that provides for appropriate measures following its review of the wholesale roaming markets, so as to make the abolition of retail roaming surcharges possible.
Amendment 18 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In light of the findings of the review, the Commission adopted its report on the review of the wholesale roaming market19. In this regard, in order to ensure that retail roaming services can be provided at domestic retail prices, wholesale roaming inputs must be available at a level that allows home operators to provide RLAH. Although having fully competitive national wholesale roaming markets in which prices are in line with visited networks’ underlying costs of provision would clearly make RLAH more sustainable, the review shows that this is not the case. The review also demonstrated that the future retail RLAH obligation alone is highly unlikely to lead to well-functioning wholesale roaming markets that would enable the provision of RLAH in the Union by 15 June 2017 while allowing operators of visited networks to recover the cost of providing regulated wholesale roaming services. __________________ 19 Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the review of the wholesale roaming market [final reference]
Amendment 31 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Bearing in mind the need to promote the necessary network infrastructure investment to meet the growth in data use, to which the introduction of RLAH will doubtless contribute, particular attention should be paid to the need to ensure that operators of visited networks are able to recover all the costs of providing regulated wholesale roaming services, thereby averting unwanted effects on those markets in the form of a reduction in network infrastructure investment, deterioration in service provision and quality or an increase in domestic retail prices.
Amendment 32 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 35 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In considering cost estimates, the potential impact of the seasonal nature of roaming traffic on the overall costs of providing wholesale roaming services at national level wasshould be taken into consideration. Such estimates noted the counterbalancing effects that would mitigate any potential increase in costs caused by thePeaks in seasonality of roaming traffic. In particular for data services, increasing domestic demand means that any seasonal traffic peak in a given year is likely to be exceeded by total domestic demand in the following year(s). Accordingly, since terrestrial mobile communications affect overall networks are dimensioned in order to cope with this general upward trend driven by domestic demand, any peak in total network demand caused by seasonal roaming flows is unlikely to drive mobile network dimensioning costs. For voice calls, where demand is more stable, in some countries seasonal roaming peaks may have an impact on overall network dimensioning costs. However, such localised seasonal peaks in traffic are likely to also be driven by domestic users moving into tourist areas and be somewhat mitigated by compensating effect of roamers on capacity usage in metropolitan areas during the summer holiday seasoning costs, a fact that should be taken into account when setting maximum wholesale charges, with a view to ensuring that networks used by visitors throughout the EU recoup their costs.
Amendment 46 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) It is necessary to monitor and regularly review the functioning of wholesale roaming markets and their interrelationship with the retail roaming market, taking into account competitive and technological developments and traffic flows. This should include both an assessment of any emergence of tariff plans that include only domestic services and exclude roaming services altogether, thus undermining the very objective of RLAH and an assessment of any reduction in the availability of flat-rate tariff plans, which could also represent a loss for consumers and undermine the objectives of the Digital Single Market. Also, as in its Report on the Review of the Wholesale Roaming Market of 15 June 2016, the Commission's biennial reports should assess the ability of visited network operators to recover all costs of providing regulated wholesale roaming services, and propose correction mechanisms to remedy the situation in the event that this happens. In addition, the Commission should assess the ability of domestic network operators to recover their costs of providing regulated roaming services from their revenues from the provision of such services, and the extent to which retail roaming surcharges have been authorised by national regulatory authorities under the sustainability mechanism. In order to properly assess how roaming markets will adapt to RLAH rules, sufficient data should be gathered on functioning of these markets after the implementation of these rules.
Amendment 56 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 531/2012
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. Rules on regulated wholesale roaming charges laid down in Articles 7, 9 and 12 shall apply to the provision of access to all components of wholesale roaming access referred to in paragraph 3, unless both parties to the wholesale roaming agreement explicitly agree that any average wholesale roaming charge resulting from the application of the agreement should not be subject to the maximum regulated wholesale roaming charge for a defined period of timeduring the period of validity of the agreement.
Amendment 99 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 531/2012
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Amendment 107 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – point 6 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 531/2012
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – sentence 1
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – sentence 1
In addition, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council every two years after 15 June 2017on 15 December 2018 and every two years after that date. If the report shows that this Regulation has not adequately promoted competition in the internal market for roaming services, the Commission shall submit appropriate legislative proposals to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 114 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 6 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – point 6 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 531/2012
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(aa) In paragraph 3, the following point is added: “(ca) developments in retail charges for the provision to customers of voice, SMS and data communications services in countries with large inbound roaming traffic.”
Amendment 115 #
2016/0185(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 6 – point a b (new)
Article 1 – point 6 – point a b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 531/2012
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)
(ab) In paragraph 3, the following point is added: “(cb) recorded and projected developments in network infrastructure investment by operators in countries with large inbound roaming traffic.”
Amendment 43 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on addressing unjustified geo- blocking and other forms of discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment within the internal market and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 and Directive 2009/22/EC (Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 47 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In order to realise the objective of ensuring good functioning of the internal market, as an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of inter alia goods and services is ensured, it is not sufficient to abolish, as between Member States, only State barriers. Such abolition can be undermined by private parties putting in place obstacles inconsistent with internal market freedoms. That occurs where traders operating in one Member State block or limit the access to their online interfaces, such as websites and apps, of customers from other Member States wishing to engage in cross-border commercial transactions (a practice known as geo-blocking). It also occurs through other actions by certain traders involving the application of different general conditions of access to their goods and services with respect to such customers from other Member States, both online and offline. Whereas there may sometimes be objective justifications for such differential treatment, in other cases traders deny consumers wishing to engage in cross- border commercial transactions access to goods or services, or apply different conditions in this regard, for purely commercial reasons. According to analyses carried out, removing unjustified geo-blocking and other forms of discrimination based on customers’ nationality, place of residence or place of establishment within the internal market could contribute to a 1.1 % expansion in market size and an, on average, -0.5 % to -0.6 % fall in prices.
Amendment 57 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Pursuant to Article 20 of Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council17, Member States are to ensure that service providers established in the Union do not treat recipients of services differently on the basis of their nationality or place of residence. However, that provision has not been fully effective in combatting discrimination and it has not sufficiently reduced legal uncertainty, particularly because of the possibility to justify the differences in treatment for which it allows and the corresponding difficulties in enforcing it in practice. Moreover, unjustified geo-blocking and other forms of discrimination based on nationality, place of residence or place of establishment can also arise as a consequence of actions by traders established in third countries, which fall outside the scope of that Directive. _________________ 17 Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on services in the internal market (OJ L 376, 27.12.2006, p. 36).
Amendment 62 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Regulation aims at preventing discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment, including geo-blocking, in cross-border commercial transactions between traders and customers relating to the sales of goods and the provision of services within the Union; the activities referred to in Article 2(2) of Directive 2006/123/EC are excluded from the scope of its application. It seeks to address direct as well as indirect discrimination, thus also covering unjustified differences of treatment on the basis of other distinguishing criteria which lead to the same result as the application of criteria directly based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment. Such other criteria can be applied, in particular, on the basis of information indicating the physical location of customers, such as the IP address used when accessing an online interface, the address submitted for the delivery of goods, the choice of language made or the Member State where the customer's payment instrument has been issued.
Amendment 70 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation should not affect acts of Union law concerning judicial cooperation in civil matters, notably the provisions on the law applicable to contractual obligations and on jurisdiction set out in Regulations (EC) No 593/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 and (EU) 1215/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council25, including the application of those acts and provisions in individual cases. In particular, the mere fact that a trader acts in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation should not be construed as implying that he directs his activities to the consumer's Member State for the purpose of such application and should not, therefore, be read as an obligation to sell. _________________ 24 Regulation (EC) No 593/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the law applicable to contractual obligations (Rome I) (OJ L 177, 4.7.2008, p. 6). 25 Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2012 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (OJ L 351, 20.12.2012, p. 1).
Amendment 87 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In order to realise the objective of ensuring good functioning of the internal market, as an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of inter alia goods and services is ensured, it is not sufficient to abolish, as between Member States, only State barriers. Such abolition can be undermined by private parties putting in place obstacles inconsistent with internal market freedoms. That occurs where traders operating in one Member State block or limit the access to their online interfaces, such as websites and apps, of customers from other Member States wishing to engage in cross-border commercial transactions (a practice known as geo-blocking). It also occurs through other actions by certain traders involving the application of different general conditions of access to their goods and services with respect to such customers from other Member States, both online and offline. Whereas there may sometimes be objective justifications for such differential treatment, in other cases traders deny consumers wishing to engage in cross- border commercial transactions access to goods or services, or apply different conditions in this regard, for purely commercial reasons. Studies have shown that removing unjustified geo-blocking and other forms of discrimination based on customers’ nationality, place of residence or place of establishment within the internal market could help the market grow by 1.1% and reduce prices by an average of between 0.5% and 0.6%.
Amendment 100 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Regulation aims at preventing discrimination based on customers’ nationality, place of residence or place of establishment, including geo-blocking, in cross-border commercial transactions between traders and customers relating to the sales of goods and the provision of services within the Union; the activities referred to in Article 2(2) of Directive 2006/123/EC shall be excluded from the scope of its application. It seeks to address direct as well as indirect discrimination, thus also covering unjustified differences of treatment on the basis of other distinguishing criteria which lead to the same result as the application of criteria directly based on customers’ nationality, place of residence or place of establishment. Such other criteria can be applied, in particular, on the basis of information indicating the physical location of customers, such as the IP address used when accessing an online interface, the address submitted for the delivery of goods, the choice language made or the Member State where the customer’s payment instrument has been issued.
Amendment 113 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5
Article 1 – paragraph 5
5. This Regulation shall not affect acts of Union law concerning judicial cooperation in civil matters. Compliance with this Regulation shall not be construed as implying that a trader directs his or her activities to the Member State where the consumer has the habitual residence or domicile within the meaning of point (b) of Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 593/2008 and point (c) of Article 17(1) of Regulation (EU) 1215/2012. The mere fact that a trader guarantees access to his online interface irrespective of the customer’s nationality or place of residence shall not be construed as the trader directing his business of selling goods or providing services at the Member State in which the customer resides, unless there are additional factors proving the trader’s intention of directing his business activities at said Member State.
Amendment 118 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) 'online interface' means any software, including a website, or some part thereof, and applications, operated by or on behalf of a trader, which serves to give customers access to the trader's goods or services with a view to engaging in a commercial transaction with respect to those goods or services;
Amendment 124 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In the event of such redirection with the customer's explicit consent, the original version of the online interface which the customer initially sought to access shall remain easily accessible for that customer.
Amendment 608 #
2016/0151(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive 2010/13/EU
Article 7
Article 7
(10) Article 7 is deletedreplaced by the following: 'Article 7 1. Member States shall take measures to ensure that services provided by media service providers under their jurisdiction are made gradually accessible to people with a visual or hearing disability in line with their obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). 2. Member States shall require an annual report from the media service providers under their jurisdiction on the process towards increased accessibility for their services. 3. The European Commission and ERGA shall promote the exchange of best practices within the field of accessibility between different Member States and media service providers.';
Amendment 245 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Technical measures adopted under this Regulation should be coherent with the Convention on Biological Diversity Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011 – 2020, and support the implementation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020, in particular the target on the sustainable use of fisheries resources and its related actions.
Amendment 266 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) For certain rare fish species, such as species of sharks and rays, that are rare or whose biological characteristics make them especially vulnerable to overexploitation even limited fishing activity could result in a serious risk to their conservation. To protect such species a general prohibition on fishing for them should be introduced.
Amendment 279 #
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 as the baseline standards. The adoption of regional technical measures should be based on best available scientific advice.
Amendment 286 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) In developing joint recommendations to amend or establish minimum conservation reference sizes in multiannual plans, regional groups of Member States should ensure the objectives of the CFP are not jeopardisachieved by ensuring that the protection of juveniles of marine species ishould be respected while ensuring that no distortion is introduced into the market and that no market for fish below minimum conservation reference sizes is created.
Amendment 293 #
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, the use of such or extension to the use of novel gears, such as the electric pulse trawl could 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 negative impacts on sensitive habitats and non- target species or compromise the achievement of a good environmental status of marine waters.
Amendment 301 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) Where the best available scientific advice indicates that immediate action is required to protect marine species and habitats, the Commission should be able in duly justified cases to adopt immediately applicable delegated acts establishing technical measures to alleviate such threats, in addition to or by way of derogation to this Regulation or technical measures otherwise fixed in accordance with Union law. Those measures should be designed in particular to address unexpected changes in stock patterns as a result of high or low levels of recruitment of juveniles into a stock, or bycatch of sensitive species, to provide protection for spawning fish or shellfish when stocks are at very low levels or other changes in the conservation status of fish stocks or sensitive species, which may threaten the status of a stock, as well as to address deterioration of species populations and habitats due to fishing impacts and any other conservation measures needed. They could include restrictions on the use of towed or static gears or on fishing activities in certain areas or during certain periods.
Amendment 330 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) contribute to having in placeensure that fisheries management measures for the purposes of complying with the obligations under Directives 92/43/EEC, 2009/147/EC, 2008/56/EC and 2000/60/EC are in place.
Amendment 340 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensure thatreduce catches of marine species below minimum conservation reference sizes dto not exceed 5% by volume in accordance with Article 2(2) andcontribute to achieving the objectives established in Article 152(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013.
Amendment 409 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 42
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 42
Amendment 428 #
2016/0074(COD)
1. No part of any towed gear shall be constructed of a mesh size smaller than the codend mesh size. The front part of the gear may be constructed with smaller mesh. This provision shall not apply to netting devices used for the attachment of gear monitoring sensors.
Amendment 430 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. It shall be forbidden to use or hold on board trawling gear fitted with a system of bobbins or similar apparatus, understood as equipment made up of rollers, cylinders or balls at the bottom of the net designed for use on rocky seabeds and reefs, or any other apparatus fitted to the footrope or groundrope for use on rocky seabeds.
Amendment 432 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. It shall be forbidden to hold or use pelagic, semi-pelagic or wide-range trawling gear or any apparatus or modification entailing this form of fishing for catching pelagic and demersal species.
Amendment 434 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. A list of species authorised for catching with bottom trawling shall be drawn up, using the best available scientific advice.
Amendment 436 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 d (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. A clear and tamper-proof system of beacons shall be established for fixed fishing gear in Community waters.
Amendment 454 #
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, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 32.
Amendment 478 #
2016/0074(COD)
Article 14a 4.Imported fisheries products intended for human consumption that have been caught outside Union waters in the areas, subareas and divisions referred to in Article 5 must comply with the minimum conservation reference sizes laid down in the annexes to this Regulation.
Amendment 568 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
1. Where available scientific advice indicates that immediate action is required to protect marine species or marine habitats, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 32 to alleviate such threats. Those acts may concern, in particular, restrictions on the use of fishing gears or on fishing activities in certain areas or during certain periods, or any other conservation measure needed.
Amendment 588 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part B –point 1.2
Annex II – Part B –point 1.2
1.2. Vessels that conducted directed fisheries with bottom set longlines in 2006, 2007 and 2008 for greater forkbeard (Phycis blennoides) may continue to fish in the area south of 44°00.00′ N provided they have a fishing authorisation issued in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009. Vessels fishing for hake with bottom set longlines and which comply with the relevant rules in the Member State may also apply for such authorisations.
Amendment 591 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Part B –point 1.3 a (new)
Annex II – Part B –point 1.3 a (new)
1.3 a. In view of the foregoing, fishing with traditional gear, such as bottom set longlines and fixed gillnets, shall be permitted in certain areas which do not jeopardise sensitive habitats such as reefs.
Amendment 642 #
2016/0074(COD)
Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) 4236 cm
Amendment 645 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part A – table – row 23
Annex VII – Part A – table – row 23
Queen scallop (Chlamys spp.), 40 mm Mimachlamys spp.)
Amendment 648 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part A – table – row 26
Annex VII – Part A – table – row 26
Short-necked clam (VenerupiRuditapes 35 mm philippinarum)
Amendment 649 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part A – table – row 34
Annex VII – Part A – table – row 34
Amendment 655 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part B – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Annex VII – Part B – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Purse seine gears shall have a mesh size of no less than 14 mm and no more than 24 mm. The minimum distance and depth for the deployment of purse seines shall be set in line with the best available scientific advice.
Amendment 661 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part C – paragraph 4 a (new)
Annex VII – Part C – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Restrictions to trawling on rocky seabeds Fishing with trawl nets shall be prohibited over rocky seabeds and artificial reefs.
Amendment 665 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.1
Annex VII – Part D – paragraph 1 – point 1.1
Amendment 681 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IX – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 2
Annex IX – Part B – paragraph 1 – table – row 2
At least 40mm square Whole area A diamond mesh codend of 50 mm mesh codend may be used as an alternative to the 440 mm square mesh cod end at the justified request of the vessel owner
Amendment 691 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IX – Part C – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Annex IX – Part C – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Highly localised fleets using artisanal gear shall be authorised to catch deepwater crustacean (including Plesionika spp., Pasiphaea spp. or similar species).
Amendment 694 #
2016/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IX – Part C – paragraph 6 a (new)
Annex IX – Part C – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Restrictions to trawling over rocky seabeds Fishing with trawl nets shall be prohibited over rocky seabeds and artificial reefs.
Amendment 12 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) In accordance with EU strategies on Bioeconomy, Circular Economy and Climate and Energy, and more specifically Union’s commitments regarding the reduction of GHG emissions, research shall also focus on the development of innovative (bio)technologies to capture CO/CO2, CH4 and other GHG from coal and steel production, to be used as feedstock for the production of bio-based fuels, chemicals and materials;
Amendment 13 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Coal and steel were at the origin of the European integration project, and indeed they are still two of the European Union’s strategic sectors.
Amendment 15 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) Coal- and steel-related research projects are crucial in order to make European industry more competitive and more environmentally sustainable.
Amendment 16 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 c (new)
Recital 1 c (new)
(1c) Bio-based industrial processes can be deployed in order to minimize the environmental impact of coal and steel production, thereby establishing a good synergy;
Amendment 29 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – point -1 (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(-1) In Article 3, paragraph 2 the following point is added: (fa) CO/CO2 capture and reuse as feedstock for the production of bio-based products;
Amendment 32 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 a (new)
Article 1 – point -1 a (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory words
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory words
(-1a) in Article 4, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: Research projects shall aim to reduce the total costs of mining production, improve the quality of the products and reduce the costs of using coal, including the environmental footprint of coal production. Research projects shall encompass the entire coal production chain as follows;
Amendment 33 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 b (new)
Article 1 – point -1 b (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i a new
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i a new
(-1b) Article 4 paragraph 1 point ia is added: (ia) Coal waste through bio-industrial techniques, particularly C0/C02 and CH4 capturing into bio-based products;
Amendment 34 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 c (new)
Article 1 – point -1 c (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) benefits in terms of mine safety and the environment-1c) Article 4, paragraph 3 point c is replaced by the following: (c) benefits in terms of mine safety, the protection of the environment and climate change reduction and mitigation;
Amendment 35 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 d (new)
Article 1 – point -1 d (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(-1d) Article 4, paragraph 3, point ca is added (ca)) reduction of GHG emissions;
Amendment 36 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 e (new)
Article 1 – point -1 e (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(-1e) Article 6 paragraph 2 point a is replaced by the following: (a) a reduction in emissions from coal utilisation,, including capture and, storage of CO2, and processing of C0/CO2, including using innovative bio-technologies to be used as feedstock for the production of bio-based fuels, chemicals and materials;
Amendment 38 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 f (new)
Article 1 – point -1 f (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a reduction-1f) Article 6 paragraph 2 point b is replaced by the following: (b) a reduction, including through bio- industrial technologies, in greenhouse gas emissions, in particular methane, from coal deposits;
Amendment 39 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 g (new)
Article 1 – point -1 g (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
(-1g) Article 6 paragraph 2 point d is replaced by the following; (d) the refurbishment of waste heaps and the industrial, including bio- industrial, use of residues from coal production and consumption;
Amendment 48 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point -1 h (new)
Article 1 – point -1 h (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
(-1h) Article 10, paragraph 1, point c is replaced by the following (c) control and protection of the environment in and around the workplace, including, in the event, the deployment of biotechnologies;
Amendment 50 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 21 – point d
Article 21 – point d
(d) the relevance of the work being undertaken on specific projects and its relevance;
Amendment 51 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Decision 2008/376/CE
Article 21 – point h
Article 21 – point h
(h) the rules and procedures concerning the evaluation of proposals for RTD actions, as well as the evaluation of the RTD proposals received and the priority to be given to those proposals, having regard to the funds available;
Amendment 53 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 21 – point i b (new)
Article 21 – point i b (new)
(ib) the number, competence and composition of the Technical Groups referred to in Article 24;
Amendment 54 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Each Advisory Group shall be composed in accordance with the tables set out in the Annex. Members of the Advisory Groups shall be individuals appointed by the Director General of the Commission’s Directorate General for Research and Innovation to represent a common interest shared by stakeholders. They shall act individually and not represent an individual stakeholder, but shall express an opinion common to the different stakeholder organisations.
Amendment 58 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
They shall be active in the field concerned and be aware of the industrial and sectoral priorities.
Amendment 62 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Coal and Steel Technical Groups (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Technical Groups’) shall support and advise the Commission on the monitoring of research and pilot or demonstration projects and, where necessary, in the definition of the priority objectives of the RFCS Programme, guaranteeing its coherence with the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme.
Amendment 64 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Members of the Technical Groups shall be appointed in their personal capacity by the Director General of the Commission’s Directorate General for Research and Innovation.
Amendment 67 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
They shall come from the sectors related to the coal and steel industry, research organisations or user industries, and shall at all events be active in the field concerned and have responsibility for research strategy, management or production in the related sectors.
Amendment 74 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – point 4 a (new)
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
(4a) Article 26, second paragraph, is replaced by the following Each proposal shall include a detailed description of the proposed project and contain full information on objectives, partnerships, including the precise role of each partner, management structure, anticipated results, expected applications and an assessment of anticipated industrial, technological, economic, social and environmental benefits.
Amendment 75 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 5
Article 1 – point 5
Decision 208/376/EC
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
The Commission shall ensure thata confidential, fair and equitable evaluation of proposals, and shall establish and publish a manual for the evaluation and selection of RTD actions is, a paper copy of which shall be made available to all potential participants.
Amendment 76 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall draw up a list of the proposals adopted in order of merit, after consulting the Advisory and Technical Groups.
Amendment 77 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 8
Article 1 – point 8
Decision 2008/376/EC
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Eligible staff costs shall cover only the actual hours worked by the persons directly carrying out the work under the action. All working hours charged shall be recorded and certified.
Amendment 78 #
2016/0047(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
(8a) Article 36, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: On completion of the work, a final report comprising an assessment of exploitation and impact shall be provided by the beneficiary or beneficiaries. That report shall be published by the Commission in full or in summarised form depending on the strategic relevance of the project and following consultation, if necessary, of the relevant Advisory Group. All final reports shall be numerated and dated and made available in a systematic online database.
Amendment 128 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Natural gas (gas) remainis an essential component of the energy supply of the Union. A large proportion of such gas is imported into the Union from third countrThis makes security of gas supply a key element of the Union's overall energy security, with relevance to the Union's competitiveness and growth. Even though more than 50 % of gas consumption in the Union and the rest of the European Economic Area is currently covered by domestic production, a growing proportion of gas is imported from third countries. Enhancing the Union's energy security and making its gas market more resilient thus requires creating a stable, market-based regulatory framework for developing gas production from domestic sources. Furthermore, increasing energy efficiency as well as the use of renewable energy sources reduces the Union's reliance on gas imports, thereby also addressing dependence on dominant external suppliers.
Amendment 136 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The Union is committed to lessening its dependency on fossil fuels and to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions consistently with the commitment to holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above preindustrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C.
Amendment 137 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) Since the year 2000, the EU gas demand has declined by 14%, partly due to the economic crisis, but also due to the implementation of energy efficiency policies. The Union's climate and energy objectives and the transition towards a low-carbon economy will continue to have a significant impact on the demand for gas. Any future analysis of gas demand should therefore take these trends and targets into account.
Amendment 147 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) This Regulation aims to ensure that all the necessary measures are taken to safeguard an uninterrupted supply of gas throughout the Union, in particular to protected customers in the event of difficult climatic conditions or disruptions of the gas supply. These objectiveis should be achieved through the most cost- effective measures and in such, in a way that energy markets are not distorted, in accordance with Article 194 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and with the goals of the Energy Union to deliver secure, affordable and climate-friendly energy.
Amendment 153 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The Commission's Communication of the 2050 Energy Roadmap highlights that fossil fuels such as gas will need to be phased out by 2050. New gas infrastructure should therefore only be prioritised in case of utmost necessity and should always respond to a real gas demand, in order to avoid the creation of a new carbon lock-in and of possible stranded assets.
Amendment 165 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) An internal gas market that operates smoothly is the best guarantee of well-interconnected and well- functioning internal gas market, free of "energy islands", is the best means by which to ensure security of energygas supply across the Union and towhile reduceing the exposure of individual Member States to the harmful effects of supply disruptions. Where a Member State's security of gas supply is threatened, there is a risk that measures developed unilaterally by that Member State may jeopardise the proper functioning of the internal gas market and damage the gas supply to customers in other Member Statedamage gas supply to customers in other Member States, negatively affecting the proper functioning of the internal gas market and causing costly stranded assets. To allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply, provision must be made for solidarity and coordination in the response to supply crises,at regional and Union level as regards both preventive action and the reaction to actual disruptions of supply.
Amendment 182 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In a spirit of solidarity, regional cooperation, which involvinges both public authorities and natural gas undertakings, should be is the guiding principle of this Regulation, towith the aim of identifying the relevant risks in each region and, optimiseing the benefits of coordinated measures to mitigate them and to imp, whilem ent the most cost-effective measures for Union consumersuring that the measures are cost-effective for customers and ensuring affordable energy prices for citizens. This could be facilitated by providing in-depth analysis at Union level on the relevant Emergency Supply Corridors, based on gas supply sources common for a group of Member States.
Amendment 188 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) In a spirit of system integration, cooperation between electricity and gas authorities and undertakings should be another guiding principle of this regulation, to identify the relevant synergies between gas and electricity system development and operation, and optimise the benefits of coordinated approaches to implementing the most cost-effective measures for EU consumers.
Amendment 197 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Responsibility for the development of sustainable, affordable and secure energy and in particular for the delivery of the EU's climate and energy objectives is shared by Member States and the Commission.
Amendment 225 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) For the purpose of this Regulation, the following criteria should therefore be taken into account when definestablishing the regional groups: supply patterns, supply and energy demand patterns, existing and planned interconnections and interconnection capacity between Member States for both electricity and gas, market development and maturity, existing regional cooperation structures, the level of diversification of gas routes sources of gas supply, and the number of Member States in a region, which should be limited to ensure that the group remains of a manageable size.
Amendment 241 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) When conducting a comprehensive risk assessment to be prepared at regional level, competent authorities should assess natural, technological, infrastructural, commercial, financial, social, political and, geopolitical, environmental, climate, market- related risks, and any other relevant onerisks, including, where appropriate, the disruption of the supplies from the single largesdominant suppliers. All risks should be addressed by effective, proportionate and non- discriminatory measures to be developed in the preventive action plan and the emergency plan and include both demand-side as well as supply-side measures. The results of the risk assessments should also contribute to the all hazard risk assessments foreseen under aprovided for in Article 6 of Decision No 1313/2013/EU18 of the European Parliament and of the Council. __________________ 18 Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 24).
Amendment 249 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) To provide input to the risk assessments, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas ('ENTSO for gGas'), in consultation with the Gas Coordination Group and with the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO- E), should carry out integrated Union-wide simulations similar to the stress test conducted in 2014. Such simulations should be updated at least every two years. A smarter integration of European gas and electricity systems and demand side management can significantly improve European resilience and energy security while decreasing investment in gas infrastructure. The Gas coordination group, the Union-wide simulations carried out by ENTSOG, national assessments, preventive and emergency action plans shall evolve to reflect the integration of energy systems.
Amendment 260 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The roles and responsibilities of all natural gas undertakings and competent authorities, as well as, where appropriate electricity undertakings, should therefore be defined precisely in order to keep the internal gas market functioning properly, particularly in the event of supply disruptions and crises. Such roles and responsibilities should be established in such a way as to ensure that a three-level approach is respected which would involve first the relevant natural gas and electricity undertakings and industry, then Member States at national or regional level, and then the Union. This Regulation should, including when appropriate, building regulatory authorities, and then the Union. To that end, effective information-sharing across all levels should provide early warning with regard to disruption and the means of mitigation. This Regulation is intended to enable natural gas and electricity undertakings and customers to rely on market mechanisms for as long as possible when coping with disruptions. However, it should alsis also intended to provide for mechanisms that can be deployed when markets alone are no longer able to deal adequately with a gas supply disruption.
Amendment 278 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The preventive action plans and emergency plans should be updated on a regularly basis and published. They should be subject to peer review which should be monitored by the Commission. The peer review process is intended to allows for early identification of inconsistencies and measures that could endanger the security of gas supply of other Member States', security of supplyuch as poor energy efficiency performance, thereby ensuring thatconsistency of the plans fromacross different regions are consistent with one another. It also enables Member States to share best practice. The plans should be coherent with the Union's climate and energy targets.
Amendment 284 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) To ensure that the emergency plans are always up-to-date and effective, Member Statthe competent authorities should carry out tests between the updates of the plans by simulating high and medium-impact scenarios and responses in real time and by taking into account the risk of stranded assets. The competent authorities should present the test results at the Gas Coordination Group.
Amendment 285 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Mandatory comprehensive templates including all the risks to be covered by the risk assessment and all the components of the preventive action plans and the emergency plans are needed to facilitate the risk assessment and preparation of the plans, their peer review and their assessment by the Commission. These templates should also include demand-side measures that could cost- effectively reduce security of supply risks by reducing the gas demand.
Amendment 297 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) As demonstrated by the October 2014 stress test, solidarity is needed to ensure security of supply across the Union and to keep overall costs to a minimum. If an emergency is declared in any Member State, a two-step approach should be applied to strengthen solidarity. Firstly, aAll Member States which have introduced a higher supply standard should reduce it to default values to make the gas market more liquid. Secondly, iIf the first step fails to provide the necessary supply, further measures by neighbouring Member States and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings, even if not in an emergency situation, should be triggeredaken to ensure the supply to households, essential social services and district heating installations in the Member State experiencing the emergency. Member States should identify and describe the details of these solidarity measures in their emergency plans, ensuring fair and equitable compensation ofor the natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings..
Amendment 312 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) Completing the internal energy market will create a level playing field, ensuring that all energy supply contracts throughout the Union are based on market prices and competition rules. In March 2015, the European Council concluded that gas supply contractagreements related to the buying of gas with suppliers from third countries should be made more transparent and compatible with the Union energy security provisions. In this context an efficient and targeted mechanism for Member States' access to key gas supply contracts should ensuremay contribute to develop a comprehensive assessment of relevant risks that can lead to a supply disruption or interfere with the necessary mitigating measures should a crisis nevertheless occur. Under that mechanism certain info of key gas supply contracts should be automatically notified, immediately after their conclusion, to the Member States. However, any obligation to notify a contract automatically needs to be proportionate. Applying this obligation to contracts between a supplier and a buyer covering 40% of the national marketor its affiliates and a buyer or its affiliates that jointly cover at least 60 % of imports from third countries to the Member State strikes the right balance in terms of administrative efficiency and lays down clear obligations for market participants. This does not meanautomatically imply that other gas supply contracts are not relevant to security of supply. Accordingly, Member States should have the right to request similar info of other contracts which might negatively affect security of supply of a Member State or a region or of the Union as a whole. Tin duly and justified circumstances. If considered that the Commission should have the same access to the gas supply contracts assome info provided to Member States, given its role in assessing the consistency and effectiveness of the preventive action plans and the emergency plans to address risks to security of supply at national, regional and EUnion level. The Commission may call on the, it should be done in an aggregated basis. The Commission should be able to recommend Member States to amend the plans so as to take account of the information obtained from the contracts. The confidentiality of commercially sensitive information should be ensured. Improvncreased Commission access to information on commercial contractother agreements related to the buying of gas should not affect the Commission's ongoing efforts to monitor the gas market, and the Commission should intervene if violations of the Union law are identified. The provisions of this Regulation should be without prejudice to the right of the Commission to launch infringement proceedings in accordance with Article 258 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and to enforce competition rules, including swith regard to State aid,.
Amendment 319 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) One of the Union goals is to strengthen the Energy Community that wouldin order to ensure effective implementation of the Union energy acquis, energy market reforms and incentivising investments in the energy sector, including renewable energy and demand side measures enhancing energy efficiency, by closer integration of the Union and Energy Community energy markets. This also entails also introducing common crisis management by proposing preventive action plans and emergency plans at the regional level including the Energy Community Contracting Parties. Furthermore, the Commission Communication of 16 October 2014 on the short term resilience of the European gas system from October 2014 refers to the need to apply internal energy market rules on the flow of energy between the Union Member States and the Energy Community Contracting Parties. In this regard, in order to ensure an efficient crisis management on borders between the Union Member States and the Energy Community Contracting Parties, the necessary arrangements following the adoption of a Joint Act should be set so that specific cooperation with any individual Energy Community Contracting Party can take place once the required mutual provisions have been duly put into place.
Amendment 326 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of the Union gas supply, the Commission should coordinate action with regard to third countries, assess their sustainability, carbon footprint and long-term viability, work with supplying and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and ensure a stable gas flow to the Union. The Commission should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows into the Union in crisis situations, in consultation with the third countries involved, and, where a crisis arises from difficulties in a third country, to act as mediator and facilitator.
Amendment 383 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. When implementing the measures provided for in this Regulation, the competent authority shall establish the roles and responsibilities of the different actors involved in such a way as to ensure that a three-level approach is respected which involves first the relevant natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings, and industry, then Member States at national or regional level, and then the Union.
Amendment 411 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State or, where a Member State so provides, the competent authority shall ensure that the necessary measures are taken so that in the event of a disruption of the single largest gas infrastructure, the technical capacity of the remaining infrastructure, determined according to the N – 1 formula as provided in point 2 of Annex II, is able, without prejudice to paragraph 2 of this Article, to satisfy total gas demand of the calculated area during a day of exceptionally high gas demand occurring with a statistical probability of once in 20 years. This should be done having regard to gas consumption trends, taking the long-term impacts of energy efficiency measures and the utilisation rates of existing capacities into account. This is without prejudice to the responsibility of system operators to make the corresponding investments and to the obligations of transmission system operators as laid down in Directive 2009/73/EC and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009.
Amendment 412 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The obligation to ensure that the remaining infrastructure has the technical capacity to satisfy total gas demand, as referred to in paragraph 1, shall also be considered to be fulfilled where the competent authority demonstrates in the preventive action plan that a supply disruption may be sufficiently compensated for, in a timely manner, by appropriate market- and non-market based demand-side measures. For that purpose, the formula provided in point 4 of Annex II shall be used.
Amendment 415 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(4a) Member States shall ensure that, as a first step, the market is always tested in a transparent, detailed and non- discriminatory manner, to assess whether the investment needed to fulfil the obligations set out in paragraph 4 is required.
Amendment 425 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The competent authority, using the same criteria, shall ensure that demand- side measures meet the same conditions and can contribute on an equal and cost- effective basis to the security of supply.
Amendment 428 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competentnational regulatory authority shall require the natural gas undertakings, that it identifies, to take measures, in close collaboration with electricity undertakings, to ensure the supply of gas to the protected customers of the Member State in each of the following cases:
Amendment 455 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Natural gas undertakings shall be allowed to meet their obligations under this Article at a regional or Union level, where appropriate. The competent authorities shall not require the standards laid down in this Article to be met based on infrastructure or demand-side measures located only within its territory.
Amendment 467 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competent authorities of each region as listed in Annex I shall jointly make an assessment at regional level of all risks affecting the security of gas supply ("risk assessment"). The assessment shall take into account all relevant risks such as natural disasters, technological, geopolitical, environmental, climate, commercial, social, political and other risks. The risk assessment shall be carried out by:
Amendment 500 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The risk assessment shall be prepared in accordance with the template in Annex IV. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 to amend those templates taking into account Member State implementation timeframes.
Amendment 502 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Natural gas undertakings, industrial gas customers, the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial gas customers, the national regulatory authority for buildings, as well as Member States and the national regulatory authority, where it is not the competent authority, shall cooperate with the competent authorities and provide it upon request with all necessary information for the risk assessment.
Amendment 508 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. By 1 November 2017 ENTSO for Gas shall carry out a Union wide simulation of supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios. The scenarios shall be defined by ENTSO for Gas in consultation with the Gas Coordination Group. The competent authorities shall provide ENTSO for Gas with the necessary data for the simulations such as peak demand values, production capacity and demand side measures. The competent authorities shall take into account the results of the simulations for the preparation of the risk assessments, preventive action plans and emergency plans. The Union-wide simulation of supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios shall be updated every four years unless circumstances warrant more frequent updateThe competent authorities shall take into account the results of the Union wide simulations carried out by ENTSO for Gas for the preparation of the risk assessments, preventive action plans and emergency plans.
Amendment 516 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competent authorities of the Member States of each region as listed in Annex I, in cooperation with the national regulatory authorities where they are not the competent authorities, after consulting the natural gas undertakings, the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial gas customers, including electricity producers, and the national regulatory authorities, where they are not the competent authorities, shall establish jointlythe relevant organisations managing the Member States' energy demand and energy dependency, the national environmental agency, shall establish jointly, after having drafted their national plans:
Amendment 524 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a preventive action plan containing the measures, including energy efficiency and demand side measures, for example reduction of gas demand through the renovation and construction of buildings, to be adopted to remove or mitigate the risks identified in the region, including risks of purely national dimension, in accordance with the risk assessment undertaken pursuant to Article 6 and in accordance with Article 8; and
Amendment 529 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) an emergency plan containing the measures, including demand-side measures, for example through closer coordination with the electricity sector, to be taken to remove or mitigate the impact of a gas supply disruption in the region, including events of purely national dimension, in accordance with Article 9.
Amendment 546 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The preventive action plan and the emergency plan shall be developed in accordance with the templates contained in Annex V. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 to amend those templates taking into account Member State implementation timeframes.
Amendment 563 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point e
(e) endangers the security of gas supply of other Member States or of the Union as a whole, notably through poor energy efficiency.
Amendment 573 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
In the event of disagreement, the Commission may, within three months of the reply of the competent authorities, take a decision requiring the amendment of the relevant plan. The competent authorities shall adopt and publish the plan, taking into account Member State consultation requirements, no later than within three months of the notification of Commission decision.
Amendment 581 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the measures, volumes and capacities needed to fulfil the infrastructure and supply standards in each Member State of the region, as laid down in Articles 4 and 5, including the assessment of the potential for gas demand reduction through refurbishing of the building stock and economy wide energy efficiency measures, where applicable, the extent to which demand-side measures can sufficiently compensate, in a timely manner, for a supply disruption as referred to in Article 4(2), the identification of the single largest gas infrastructure of common interest in the case of application of Article 4(3), the identification of the single largest gas supplier, the necessary gas volumes per category of protected customers and per scenario as referred to in Article 5(1) and any increased supply standard under Article 5(2), including a justification ofreasons for the compliance with the conditions set in Article 5(2) and a description of a mechanism to temporarily reduce any increased supply standard or additional obligation in accordance with Article 12;
Amendment 584 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) obligations imposed on natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings and other relevant bodies likely to have an impact on security of gas supply, such as obligations for the safe operation of the gas system;
Amendment 585 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the other preventive measures designed to address the risks identified in the risk assessment, such as those relating to the need to enhance interconnections between neighbouring Member States, to further improve energy efficiency, to reduce gas demand through electrification of the heating & cooling sector, to manage cost effectively gas supply disruptions through an integrated approach with the electricity system, and the possibility to diversify gas routes and sources of supply, if appropriate, to address the risks identified in order to maintain gas supply to all customers as farfor as long as possible;
Amendment 591 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) information on the economic impact, effectiveness and efficiency of the measures contained in the plan, including the risk of stranded assets and the obligations referred to in point (k);
Amendment 596 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) description of the impact of the measures on the environment, the climate and on consumers;
Amendment 598 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) information on existing and future interconnections, including those providing access to the gas network of the Union, cross-border flows, cross-border access to storage and LNG facilities and the bi- directional capacity, in particular in the event of an emergency, as well as calculations and impact assessments to compare the possibility through demand- side measures to cost-effectively reduce or eliminate the need for these supply-side infrastructural investments;
Amendment 611 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) potential impact on the security of gas supply of neighbouring Member States, notably for those measures that could reduce the liquidity in regional markets or restrict flows to neighbouring Member States, such as poor energy efficiency;
Amendment 634 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) define the role and responsibilities of natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings and of industrial gas customers including relevant electricity producers, taking account of the different extent to which they are affected in the event of gas supply disruptions, and their interaction with the competent authorities and where appropriate with the national regulatory authorities at each of the crisis levels defined in Article 10(1);
Amendment 636 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) identify, if appropriate, the measures and actions to be taken to mitigate the potential impact of a gas supply disruption on district heating and the supply of electricity generated from gas, notably through an integrated view of energy systems operations across electricity and gas;
Amendment 640 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) detail the reporting obligations imposed on natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings at alert and emergency levels;
Amendment 659 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10a 1. By 1 November 2021, ENTSO for Gas and Electricity shall carry out a joint Union wide simulation of supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios. The scenarios shall be defined jointly by ENTSO for Gas and Electricity in consultation with the Energy Coordination Group. The Competent authorities – including electricity, gas, energy efficiency and environmental authorities, shall provide the ENTSOs with the necessary data for the simulations such as peak demand values, production capacity and demand side measures. It shall establish and asses Emergency Supply Corridors complementary to the regional approach, along which gas can flow from a gas source across regions in order to prevent fragmentation of the internal gas market. The results of that assessment and the proposal of the Emergency Supply Corridors shall be discussed in the Gas Coordination Group. That Union-wide simulation and those Emergency Supply Corridors shall be updated every four years unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates. 2. In the event of an emergency declared by one or more competent authorities , the Member States on the Emergency Supply Corridors shall ensure that all essential information is provided as regards the gas supply, in particular, available gas quantities, possible modalities and sources for gas channelling to the Member States having declared the emergency . Member States on the Emergency Supply Corridor shall ensure that no measures prevent the supply of gas to the Member States that have declared the emergency. 3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 to establish the Emergency Supply Corridors.
Amendment 681 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 704 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. The technical, legal and financial arrangements for the application of paragraph 3 shall be agreed among the Member States which are directly connected to each other and described in the emergency plans of their respective regions. Such arrangements may cover, among others, gas prices to be applied, use of interconnectors, including bi-directional capacity, gas volumes and the coverage of compensation costs. Market-based measures such as auctions shall be preferred for the implementation of the obligation laid down in paragraph 3. In case the technical, legal and financial arrangements necessary to apply paragraph 3 are amended, the relevant emergency plan shall be updated accordingly. The Commission shall oversee the fairness of the technical, legal and financial arrangements for the application of paragraph 3.
Amendment 715 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. During an emergency, the natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings concerned shall make available in particular the following information to the competent authority on a daily basis:
Amendment 716 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) daily flow of gas and gas-fired electricity at all cross-border entry and exit points as well as all points connecting a production facility, a storage facility or an LNG terminal to the network, in million cubic meters per day (mcm/d);
Amendment 717 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) information on the measures planned to be undertaken and already implemented by the competent authority to mitigate the emergency, including demand-side measures, and information on their effectiveness;
Amendment 726 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. In duly justified circumstances irrespective of a declaration of emergency, the national competent authority may require gas undertakings to provide the information referred to in paragraph 1 or additional information necessary to assess the overall situation of the gas supply in the Member State or other Member States, including contractual information on volumes. The Commission may request from the competent authorities the information provided by natural gas undertakings.
Amendment 738 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) to the competent authority and to the Commission immediately after their conclusion or modification the gas supply contracts with the same supplier from a third country or from its affiliates, with a duration of more than 1 year concluded or modified after [OP: Please insert the date of entry in force of this Regulation] that individually or cumulatively with other contracts with the same supplier or its affiliates provide more than 460% of yearly natural gas consumption in the Member State concerned. The notification obligation shall not apply to the modifications related only to the gas pricegas price and other clauses which do not ensure a comprehensive assessment of relevant risks to security of supply. The notification obligation shall also apply to all commercial agreements relevant for the execution of the gas supply contract. To that end, the national regulatory authorities shall monitor the market supply structure and inform the relevant natural gas undertakings once the 40% threshold is exceeded.
Amendment 755 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 7
Article 13 – paragraph 7
7. In duly justified circumstances, where the competent authority or the Commission considers that a gas supply contract not covered by paragraph 6(b) of this Article might affect the security of gas supply of a Member State, region or of the Union as whole, the competent authority of the Member State where the natural gas undertaking who has concluded the contract operates or the Commission may request the natural gas undertaking to provide thnon sensitive contractual info for the assessment of its impact on security of supply. The request may cover also any ogas undertakings should not reveal ther commercial agreemntracts ents irelevant for the execy (all its clauses), buti on of the gas supply contractly provide the contractual information estimated necessary.
Amendment 763 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. A Gas Coordination Group is established to facilitate the coordination of measures concerning security of gas supply. The Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, in particular of their competent authorities, as well as the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (the "Agency"), the ENTSO for Gas and representative bodies of the industry concerned and those of relevant customers, environmental protection and energy management authorities and electricity operators. The Commission shall, in consultation with the Member States, decide on the composition of the Group, ensuring it is fully representative. The Commission shall chair the Group. The Group shall adopt its rules of procedure.
Amendment 771 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) all information relevant for security of gas supply at national, regional and Union levels, including information and data on implemented and planned demand-side policies and measures;
Amendment 775 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The second sentence of Article 3(2), Article 3(6), Article 4(3), (4) and (6), Article 5(2), point (d) of Article 6(1), points (b) and (e) of Article 7(5), points (e), (g), (i), of Article 8(1), point (b) and (c) of Article 8(4), points (j) and (m) of Article 9(1), Article 9(4), Article 10(4), Article 11(5) and Article 12 shall create obligations for the Members States towards an Energy Community Contracting Party subject to the following procedure:
Amendment 865 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5 – introductory part
Annex V – point 5 – introductory part
Please describe the preventive measures in place or to be adopted, including measures to reduce gas demand and those regarding L-gas:
Amendment 868 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5 – point b
Annex V – point 5 – point b
(b) Describe other measures, including energy efficiency measures, adopted for reasons other than the risk assessment but with a positive impact for the security of supply of the region/Member State
Amendment 872 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 5 – point b b (new)
Annex V – point 5 – point b b (new)
(bb) Explain the extent to which renewable energy sources have been considered to increase security of supply
Amendment 68 #
2016/0027(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Spectrum sharing within a common frequency band between bidirectional wireless broadband use (uplink and downlink), on the one hand, and unidirectional television broadcasting or wireless audio PMSE use, on the other hand, is technically problematic. This means that repurposing the 700 MHz frequency band for bidirectional terrestrial wireless broadband electronic communications services would deprive DTT and wireless audio PMSE users of part of their spectrum resources. The DTT and PMSE sectors therefore need long- term regulatory predictability on the availability of sufficient spectrum, so that they can safeguard the sustainable provision and development of their services, in particular free-to-view television, whilst ensuring an appropriate environment for investments. Measures may be needed at national and Union level to ensure additional spectrum resource for wireless audio PMSE use outside the 470- 790 MHz frequency band.
Amendment 75 #
2016/0027(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In his report to the Commission (the ‘Lamy report’)22 , Pascal Lamy, the Chairman of the high-level group on the future use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band, recommended that the 700 MHz frequency band be made available for wireless broadband by 2020 (+/- two years). This would help achieve the goal of long-term regulatory predictability for DTT in having access to the sub-700 MHz frequency band until 2030, although this would have to be reviewed by 2025. The Lamy Rreport also recommended national flexibility in spectrum use of the sub-700 MHz frequency band, which is limited to downlink-only. Downlink-only is the restr electronic communication of all transmissions in a wireless system, independent ofs services, in cases where there its technology, to unidirectional transmission from central infrastructure stations such as a TV broadcasting tower or a mobile base station to portable or mobile terminals such as TV sets or mobile phonesno or declining demand for DTT at national level. __________________ 22 Report by Mr Pascal Lamy, available at: https://ec.europa.eu/digital- agenda/en/news/report-results-work-high- level-group-future-use-uhf-band.
Amendment 82 #
2016/0027(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) recommends in its opinion on a long-term strategy on the future use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band in the Union (the ‘RSPG opinion’) the adoption of a coordinated approach across the Union to make the 700 MHz frequency band available for effective use for wireless broadband electronic communications services by the end of 2020, noting that Member States should be able to decide on the basis of reasonable grounds to delay the availability of the band for up to two years. This would be in conjunction with ensuring long-term availability until 2030 or even beyond of the sub-700 MHz frequency band for the downlink-only provision of audiovisual media services. The RSPG particularly recommends introducingprovision of broadcasting services. The RSPG recommends that Member States should have the flexibility sto thatuse the sub-700 MHz frequency band can also be used for downlink-onlyfor wireless broadband electronic communications services, provided that such use is compatible with the broadcasting needs in the relevant Member State and does not create a constraint on the operations of DTT in neighbouring countries.
Amendment 103 #
2016/0027(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In line with Articles 9 and 9a of Directive 2002/21/EC, Member States should apply a flexible approach where possible and may allow the introduction of alternative downlink-only uses such as terrestrial wireless broadband electronic communications services in the sub-700 MHz frequency band in accordance with national needs for distribution of audiovisual media services to a mass audienceuse in the sub-700 MHz frequency band in accordance with national needs and with the primary allocation of that band to broadcasting services, as set out in the International Telecommunication Union's Radio Regulations. When allowing alternative use within the sub-700 MHz frequency band for downlink-only terrestrial wireless broadband electronic communications services, Member States should ensure that such use does not affect the use of sub-700 MHz band for digital terrestrial broadcasting in neighbouring Member States, as provided for in the agreement at the Regional Radiocommunication Conference of 200625 . __________________ 25 Regional Radiocommunication Conference of 2006 for planning of the digital terrestrial broadcasting service in parts of Regions 1 and 3, in the frequency bands 174-230 MHz and 470-862 MHz (RRC-06) in Geneva.
Amendment 111 #
2016/0027(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In any caseAccording to the Lamy report, spectrum usage in the 470-694 MHz frequency band should be reassessed at Union level no later than 2025. Such an assessment should also take into account the planned review of this frequency band at the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2023. CPossible changes in the use of the sub-700 MHz frequency band should take into consideration technological developments, consumer behaviour, the importance of continuing the delivery of free television26 service and social, economic and cultural general interest objectives. In this context, studies on technical and regulatory conditions for co-existence between incumbent and new spectrum uses in the sub-700 MHz frequency band are necessary. These would ensure coherence between the approaches taken by different Member States on flexible and efficient spectrum use and would enable technical harmonisation measures for use and co- existence in this band. Such studies and measures may be developed pursuant to Decision No 676/2002/EC. __________________ 26 In the meaning of Directive 2010/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (Audiovisual Media Services Directive).
Amendment 132 #
2016/0027(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Since the objective of this Decision, namely to ensure coordinated transition in spectrum use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band in the Union according to common objectives, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of its scale and effects, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective,
Amendment 140 #
2016/0027(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
(1) By 30 June 2020, Member States shall allow the use of the 694-790 MHz frequency band for terrestrial systems capable of providing wireless broadband electronic communications services only under harmonised technical conditions set by the Commission pursuant to Article 4 of Decision 676/2002/EC. A Member State may decide for duly justified reasons to delay the availability of the band for up to two years. In that case, it shall inform other Member States and the Commission accordingly. Where necessary, Member States shall carry out the authorisation process or amend relevant existing rights to use the spectrum in accordance with Directive 2002/20/EC, in order to allow that use.
Amendment 167 #
2016/0027(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall ensure, at least until 2030, availability of the 470-694 MHz frequency band or parts of the band for the terrestrial provision of audiovisual mediabroadcasting services to mass audiences, including free television, and for use by wireless audio PMSE equipment, based on national broadcasting needs. Member States shall ensure that any other use of the 470-694 MHz frequency band on their territory is compatible with national broadcasting needs and does not cause harmful interference with the terrestrial provision of audiovisual mediabroadcasting services in a neighbouring Member State.
Amendment 174 #
2016/0027(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 184 #
2016/0027(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
By 30 June 20178, Member States shall adopt and make public their national plan and schedule (‘national roadmap’) for fulfilling their obligations under Articles 1 and 4 of this Decision.
Amendment 204 #
2016/0027(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
By 1 January 2025, the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall carry out an assessment and report to the Council and Parliament on developments in the use of the 470-694790 MHz frequency band, taking into account the social, economic, cultural and technological aspects affecting the use of the band pursuant to Articles 1 and 4. The report shall assess whether it is necessary to change the use of the 470-694790 MHz frequency band, or any part of it, in the Union.
Amendment 10 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas small undertakings have added value particularly in remote regions, where they help combat depopulation by creating jobs and generating economic activity, as well as in and densely- populated areas, thanks to their excellent knowledge of the local market, their proximity to the customer and/or their agility and ability to innovate;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that, in order to respond to the increasing demand for mobility within the constraints of limited infrastructure, all transport undertakings are under pressure to provide sustainable solutions that are environmentally responsible while limiting congestion, but that it is harder and expensive for small business to meet these challenges;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the Commission´s Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on 'A European agenda for collaborative economy'; calls on the Commission to draw up simple and fair legislation for sharing economy, covering employment, consumer protection, competition and taxation issues;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the legal uncertainty as to the definition of ‘service providers’ in the transport sector prevents the establishment of fair competition, and regrets, that being so, the difficulties experienced by many small businesses in accessing the market and offering new services; stresses the fact that the above hamper the access of SMEs to this sector;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that small transport firms need to invest not only to comply with the law but also to remain competitive in relation to big companies; deplores that, on one hand, their access to credit and funding on the money markets remains limited in spite of quantitative easing measures, while, on the other hand, aid from the public purse, particularly at European level, is rarely forthcoming, owing to overly complex and long-winded administrative procedures;
Amendment 91 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the development of collaborative business models permits the optimisation of vehicle and infrastructure use, which while it contributes to meeting these objectives is not a sufficient solution in itself; notes that the growing exploitation of user-generated data could eventually result in the added value created in the transport chain ending in the hands of digital operators, which could have an adverse effect both on the fair distribution of profits and on participation in infrastructure investment, which takes place in the real world, all of which has a direct impact on SMEs;
Amendment 112 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Draws attention to the upheavals which the development of connected and self-driving vehicles are likely to cause for transport companies, particularly small businesses;
Amendment 147 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to do more to combat anti- competitive practices by large integrated groups in order to ensure fair access to the market, regardless of the size of enterprises;
Amendment 174 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes the view, in view of the development of collaborative business models, that the solution is neither sector- specific regulation nor regulation aimed solely at platforms, and that in future the mobility system needs to be addressed as a whole; calls for the establishment of a modernised regulatory framework that fosters innovation as well as the protection of consumers and their data, and ensures healthy competition and safeguards the rights of workers in the sector;
Amendment 230 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Proposes the establishment of a budget line aimed at training youth in the transport sector so as to meet the shortage of staff, especially drivers;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the connectivity and accessibility of transport infrastructure have a major impact on the economic growthgrowth and economic competitiveness, employment and social and territorial cohesion of the EU and its regions;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the need to improve connectivity and accessibility of the transport infrastructure so as to develop the tourism industry in the EU;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that macro-regional EU strategies, such as those already established for the Baltic, Danube and Adriatic-Ionian regions and a possible future strategy for the Carpathian region, offer an innovative governance framework for tackling transport policy challenges which cannot be solved by Member States alone so as to ensure better transport conditions and adequate consumer protection;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of EFSI in developing transport infrastructure projects of all types; stresses that most infrastructure projects financed by EFSI are found in Western Europe;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers the development of transport hubs to be a key element for interlinking long-distance, regional and urban transport, thus promoting efficiency, intermodality and regional business development;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that enhancing the coherence of the economic development of the Member States in the western, central and eastern parts of the EU requires large investments; underlines that the coordination required at European level must take account of the specific challenges in the Member States and the differences in their economies, social security systems and, traditions and infrastructure quality;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that, following efforts to build up east-west transport infrastructure corridors, there is a need to boost the development of north-south transport corridors within the European TEN-T network, which can contribute to the economic development of the participating countries by creating new opportunities for employment in SMEs, trade exchange, science, research and technologies as well as to enhance driving safety and reduced transport costs;
Amendment 87 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that improvements to the transport infrastructure in the central and eastern EU are an important tool in strengthening the stability and security of the Union’s eastern border and in the Western Balkans and to standardize transport conditions in the internal market;
Amendment 91 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of the Schengen system for an efficient transport system in the EU based on the free movement of goods and persons across open internal borders; Stresses the importance of including all EU countries in the Schengen area;
Amendment 116 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to address the urgent need to enhance the road infrastructure network along the eastern border of the EU, starting in Estonia, passing through Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria and ending in Greece; considers that such efforts should build on the long-standing planning done already under the Via Carpatia project; believes that the possibility of opening the Rhine-Danube corridor to the north of the EU through the Via Carpatia should be exploited; believes that Via Carpatia should receive a proper budget allocation;
Amendment 123 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Reiterates that the quality of road infrastructure has a direct impact on road safety; is concerned that road fatalities remain relatively high in many central and eastern Member States; underlines that measures to improve road safety should be further promoted at Member State and EU level; Considers that appropriate funding should be provided for infrastructure rehabilitation projects in Central and Eastern European Member States;
Amendment 147 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission to rethink the EFSI investment criteria, taking into account the need for rehabilitation of railway infrastructure in some member states;
Amendment 155 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Notes that there are many sources of funding available for the railway sector from various EU programs. Believes that the uptake and effective use of these funding sources are essential due to the fact that financial constraints put severe restrictions on the amount of public money that national governments are able to invest in railways;
Amendment 172 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underscores the role of the Danube River as the key transport waterway in the Danube macro-region; invites the riparian states to ensure the continuous navigability of the river and to implement their master plan for fairway rehabilitation and maintenance endorsed in 2014, this leads to the creation of more jobs and development of SME´s;
Amendment 190 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recognises the diverse roles of regional and local airports in the development of regions in the central and eastern EU and in facilitating trade, inclusive mobility and tourism access; maintains that for any new facilities, traffic demand and potential must be duly assessed and use of EU funds strictly limited to economically viable projects; Considers it necessary that more flight connections should be established between European cities;
Amendment 198 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission to examine air connectivity in Member States and within Member states and to establish measures to improve air transport services in terms of quality of services for consumers;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that the objective of the report is to provide a new deal for energy households consumers in the context of the energy transition;
Amendment 125 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a
Paragraph 6 – point a
a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levinetwork charges, taxes and tarifflevies, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect;
Amendment 146 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b
Paragraph 6 – point b
b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money or obtain more sustainable energy by switching; believes that peer- based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;
Amendment 154 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point c
Paragraph 6 – point c
c. Recommends developing rules for price comparison tools to ensure that consumers can access independent, up-to-date and understandable comparison tools; believes Member States should develop accreditation schemes covering all price comparison tools, in line with CEER guidelines; calls for the development of at least one impartial price comparison tool per Member State;
Amendment 184 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e
Paragraph 6 – point e
e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customers on the most advantageous tariff, while avoiding switching to less sustainable energy sources and based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;
Amendment 185 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e
Paragraph 6 – point e
e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customers on the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs; highlights the need to develop an inclusive energy market;
Amendment 196 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f
Paragraph 6 – point f
f. Recommends measures to enable retail prices to better reflect wholesale prices as well as the energy quantity used, and thus reverse the trend of an increasing proportion of fixed elements in energy bills, in particular network charges, taxes and levies, which are often regressive elements; recommends that such elements be applied progressively or, where, possible funded from alternative sources;
Amendment 210 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Insists that the provisions on switching, as set out in the Third Energy Package, should be fully implemented by Member States, and that national legislation must guarantee consumers the right to change suppliers in a quick, easy and cost-free way, with no termination fees or penalties; supports ACER's "Bridge to 2025" recommendations on switching;
Amendment 222 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists that the provisions of the directives on unfair commercial practices and consumer rights relating to doorstep selling, unfair terms or practices and aggressive marketing techniques be properly implemented and enforced by Member States so as to protect energy consumers; stresses that Member States must ensure the provision of a single point of contact to give consumers all the necessary information on their rights, current legislation and the means of dispute resolution they have in case of disagreement;
Amendment 249 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals should form the backbone of the energy transition and should be actively supported to help them become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players with a dedicated approach to overcome hurdles;
Amendment 276 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that limited access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods as well as a lack of technical knowledge and clear one-stop- shop information points, represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments such as collective purchasing to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; suggests that this should become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds; reiterates that projects should be funded on the basis of comparative cost- effectiveness whilst keeping in mind national and European climate and energy goals and obligations.
Amendment 306 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, and suggests replacing lengthy authorisation procedures with a simple notification requirement, while still respecting all legal requirements; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes;
Amendment 313 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recommends systematically promoting on-bill repayment schemes, allowing energy consumers to attain energy savings and sustainable energy projects without having to pay high up- front costs; instead financial institutions or utility companies bear the upfront costs, which are repaid to them periodically by the consumer when the benefits of the investments are reached through lower energy bills, allowing consumers to save energy and money at the same time and helping to reach our climate and energy goals; by linking the on-bill repayment system to the EAN-code instead of the consumer, landlord-tenant problems and transaction costs are circumvented;
Amendment 336 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an end to back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for consumers and is free of charge for energy-poor consumers; insists that efficiency savingbenefits from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;
Amendment 368 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities, with no additional costs for the consumers, and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizen and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase information;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
Amendment 36 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the integration of the electricity markets must also respect the right of the Member States to determine the nationalat according to article 194 TFEU, European energy policy shall ensure the functioning of the energy market, the security of energy supply, promote energy efficiency savings as well as the development of renewable energy mix and the overall structure of interconnection of energy networks; whereas the definition of their energy supplymix of Member States remains a national competence;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the positive experiences gained from cooperation in the Pentalateral Energy Forum and the High Level Group on Interconnections for South-West Europe Forum are models for greater regional market responsibility;
Amendment 76 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas national duties, fixed prading EU- coordination of energy policies, subsidies, feed-in priorities and lack of interconnectorslack of internalization of negative externalities into generation costs, and lack of interconnectors and demand-side response participation prevent a functioning internal market in electricity and thus delay the full market integration of largely CO2- free energy sources;
Amendment 85 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the EU's energy market design requires a per-plant emission performance standard to phase out the most carbon-intense fuels from the EU electricity mix;
Amendment 121 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Believes that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a move away from a centralised, inflexible, fossil-fuel based system towards one which is more decentralised, flexible, and renewables- based; thus a new system is needed to reflect these changing realities and adapt in the most secure, safe, efficient, affordable and sustainable manner;
Amendment 132 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the existing regulatory framework of the European markets to be adjusted to allow for a growing share of renewable energy sources; stresses that a new market design for electricity must promote sustainable and efficient electricity supplypromote and reward flexibility, storage solutions, demand-side response technologies and further market integration which will help promote and integrate a growing share of renewable energy sources into the market; stresses that security of supply and decarbonisation will require a combination of liquid short-term (day- ahead and intraday) markets and long term price signals; ;
Amendment 168 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to be more pro-actively involved in the design of a European internal market in electricity and to avoid undermining the objectives of Articles 114 and 194 TFEU by means of permanent capacity markets;
Amendment 186 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that a European internal market in electricity is possible on the basis of stradequate short and long-term price incentives; is aware, however, of the risks of unpredictable price surges and calls for meaningful pilot projects to be carried out before introducing short-term prices that reflect the actual scarcity of supplies and that wholesale electricity prices reflecting scarcity would signal the need for investments in new capacity and incentivise the provision of flexibility services;
Amendment 206 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for the European Commission to include the application of Emission Performance Standards in the impact assessment of the new market design in order to guarantee coherence with European energy targets;
Amendment 207 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for the European Commission to include the application of Emission Performance Standards in the impact assessment of the new market design in order to guarantee coherence with European energy targets;
Amendment 230 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 281 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is sceptical of non-market based and purely national capacity mechanisms on the grounds of high cost and the risk of market distortions, and indirect subsidies to mature technologies; stresses that national capacity markets are subject to must comply withe EU rules on competition and state aid and should deliver long term price signals;
Amendment 298 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls for regional system adequacy assessments which include interconnections, storage, demand-side response and cross-border generation resources in their analysis; they should include general economic viability checks of the technologies operating in the system to determine if it can be expected that the existing resources would (or not) remain in operation;
Amendment 312 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for national capacity mechanisms only to be authorised whereInsists that capacity markets should only be used when the following criteria are met: a. Their need is confirmed by rigorous security of supply and system adequacy assessments, which include interconnections, storage, demand-side response and cross-border generation resources, and based on a homogenous and transparent methodology which identifies a clear risk to uninterrupted supply; the system a detailed analysis of the production and supply situation at regional level has been carried out in advance and a bottleneck has been identified which cannot be eliminated by less stringent measures such as a strategic reserve; quacy assessment should include general economic viability checks of the technologies operating in the system to determine if it can be expected that the existing resources would remain in operation regardless/under a business as usual scenario; b. This assessment examines and details why a capacity market is needed rather than other options such as increased interconnection and market integration with neighbouring countries, demand-side response measures and any other available measures; c. Their design is such that it is non- discriminatory to participation from electricity storage technologies, aggregated demand-side response, stable sources of renewable energy and participation from undertakings in other Member States; d. Their design includes rules to ensure that capacities are allocated sufficiently in advance in order to provide adequate investment signals for new and more efficient plants to be built rather than prolonging the lives of older, more polluting plants; e. Air quality rules are incorporated in order to eliminate the most polluting technologies;
Amendment 336 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Insists that national capacity markets should be market-based and open to cross-border participation, generation, demand response and storage, and should only creatprovide the capacity strictly necessary for security of supply;
Amendment 360 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Insists that, before a capacity market is authorised, it must be shown that all cost effective efforts have been made to reinforce the internal market and dismantle obstacles to flexibility; calls for the need of a harmonised European methodology for system adequacy to assess the need of any such capacity mechanism;
Amendment 367 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that price volatility hais an uncertain signal andfor the guidance ofunction in the electricity market and can be an important factor in the efficiency of the electricity market;
Amendment 386 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that the expectationuncertainty of future price surges canmay not create incentives for producers and investors to invest in production capacity, particularly in high- efficiency modern gas-fired power stations, urges politicians not to intervene in the market even in the event of large price surges and calls, in the medium term, for the complete abolition of regulated final consumer prices;
Amendment 402 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses that fully integration of renewables into the electricity market is essential; calls for encouraging and maximizing their participation in balancing services, shortening gate closure times, aligning trading intervals with the imbalance settlement period and allowing the submission of aggregated bids of generators situated in different Member States would contribute significantly to achieve this aim;
Amendment 440 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that the Member States must meet specific quantitative objectives for the share of renewables in energy consumption, irrespective of the market situation, and therefore stresses the importance of promoting renewables in a way that focuses on competition and cost efficiency; therefore regards the promotion of investment as more compatible with the market than feed-in priorities and fixed prices; suggests to analyse flexible ways for sharing costs among all polluting energies for achieving the European renewable 2030 target;
Amendment 540 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses that renewables shcould in most cases be fed in at distribution systems level, and therefore calls for distribution system operators to have a greater role overall and to be more closely involved in the European regulatory bodies;
Amendment 543 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for measures to facilitate necessary investments in distribution systems which are not yet prepared for taking in growing quantities of renewables or for digitalisation; in this connection, data collection and distribution must be accorded a greater role and data protection must be secured; calls for ensuring cost efficiency of these necessary investments in distribution system;
Amendment 585 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls for ACER to be given a power of decision-making in the coordination of cross-border issues; rejects, however, comprehensive monitoring of the energy market by ACER, since this would require the creation of a massive new authorityequipped with enhanced competences and adequate resources; in particular it should be given a power of decision-making in the coordination of cross-border issues; its market monitoring tasks should be strengthened, notably as regards curtailment practices, as well as its scrutiny over ENTSO-E activities like the network codes;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to the Paris Agreement made in December 2015 at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the UNFCCC,
Amendment 6 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission report of 18 November 2015 entitled "Assessment of the progress made by Member States towards the national energy efficiency targets for 2020 and towards the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU as required by Article 24 (3) of Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU",COM(2015) 574,
Amendment 15 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas increased energy efficiency, as the first fuel, and energy saving are key factors for environmental and climate protection and supply securi, industrial competitiveness, job creation, security of energy supply, and tackling energy poverty; whereas the Energy Efficiency Directive provides an important basis in this connection;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU is making good progress towards its environmental targets for 20202020 energy and climate change targets (reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency) and is playing a leading role at world level;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Energy Efficiency Directive only inadequately implemented – savings targets achieved nonethelesas framework for energy savings
Amendment 55 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that up to now neither the 2012the Energy Efficiency Directive nor the 2010 Buildremaings Directive have been adequateto be fully implemented by the Member States; considers, therefore, that one reason why the energy efficiency targets are being achieved lies in the fact that citizens and undertakings themselves have an interest in low energy consumption and cutting cos and as a result the 2020 energy efficiency target is not on track to be met; Notes that it is in the interest of citizens and undertakings to reduce their energy consumption and cut costs but they cannot achieve this on their own; thus highlights the importance of a strong regulatory framework consisting of both targets and measures in order to incentivise and enable investments;
Amendment 66 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that the lack of a long term outlook beyond 2020 has hindered implementation of energy efficiency legislation; notes that to ensure predictability and investor stability and continuation of the EED framework beyond 2020 is essential;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the case of Article 7 where the combined effect of loopholes has resulted in the effective saving targets being only half (0.75%) of the headline annual saving rate of 1.5%; recommends removing these loopholes when the directive is revised;
Amendment 89 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Suggests that Article 5 on the exemplary role of public buildings should apply to all public buildings, and not just those in central government;
Amendment 90 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Welcomes the fact that energy audits and energy management schemes under Article 8 are helping to make EU companies more competitive; calls for the implementation of cost-effective energy audit recommendations to be required in conjunction with planned maintenance, with additional incentives provided where necessary, and for Article 8 to be extended to cover all companies with high energy consumption;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Underlines that 85% of the energy consumption within a building is required for space heating and domestic hot water and that it is therefore necessary to accelerate the modernisation of old and inefficient heating systems in Europe in order to deliver at least 20% energy efficiency gains with available technologies, including renewable heating systems;
Amendment 164 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that national legislation (exit from coal, payment schemes for renewable energy, capacity markets) restricts the scope for European solutions that provide the best possible results in terms of cost and supply andcosts related to national energy policies may cancels out the price advantages obtained by some consumers through energy saving; calls for increased possibilities for binding coordination by the Commission;
Amendment 170 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned that European electricity prices for medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are among the highest in the world; is also worried that indirect taxes constitute 50% of energy bills in the EU, which makes it difficult to pass on cost savings to consumers and may constitute a further barrier to energy access for the most vulnerable in society;
Amendment 179 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 225 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the positive impact that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) are having in many Member States; considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; highlights the role of energy utilities to develop energy efficiency measures actively; asks that the calculation of certification schemes and energy-saving measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limits;
Amendment 233 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses that if Member States establish a levy funded energy efficiency scheme, a minimum threshold should be targeted towards households affected by energy poverty; Stresses that Member States should demonstrate how the levy funded energy efficiency scheme is contributing to improving the worst of the existing domestic housing stock;
Amendment 316 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Calls for extra support to be provided to assist fuel poor customers manage the costs of replacing less energy efficient appliances and investing in home energy efficiency and self-generation schemes;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to Parliament's resolution on the European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2015 (A8-0037/2015),
Amendment 13 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that stimulating growth, innovation, consumer choice and competitiveness is of the utmost importance and believes that the digital single market is key to achieving this objective by removing barriers to trade, streamlining processes for online businesses and supporting creators, investors and consumers; calls in this regard for competitiveness and impact tests on all new proposals;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that territoriality is the cornerstone of the European audio-visual industry to create value, employment, growth and innovation; estimates that pan-European licenses could reduce the supply of contents available to users and finally also reduce the creation of European contents, jeopardizing the activity, employment and cultural diversity itself; stresses that there is no contradiction between the principle of territoriality and measures to promote the portability of contents;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that the European cultural and creative industries are an engine for economic growth, innovation and job creation in the EU, as they employ more than 7 million people and generate more than 4.2% of EU GDP; highlights the fact that the cultural and creative industries continued to create jobs during the economic crisis of 2008-2012 and have played an important role in boosting the Union’s competitiveness;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Underlines that copyright and related rights constitute the legal framework for the European cultural and creative industries (CCIs) and form the basis for their ability to generate economic activity, competitiveness, employment, creativity and innovation;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for targeted, evidence-based reforms to enhance cross-border access to legally available online content but stresses the importance of not mandatindiscriminately promoting the issuing of pan- European licences; calls instead for reforms to enable the, given the importance of territorial licencing in the EU and particularly in the field of audiovisual and cinematographic productions; calls, therefore, for reforms designed to enhanced the portability, within the EU, of legally acquired content to be prioritised; and legally available online content services to be prioritised, with full respect for intellectual property rights and related rights;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the increasing power of some internet intermediaries and the negative impact of their dominant position on the creative potential of the authors, the fair remuneration for their work and the development of services offered by other distributors of works;
Amendment 67 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Reminds that digital technologies have redefined the value chain in the cultural sector in favour of service providers and online communication to the detriment of authors, performers or producers of copyrighted works, who do not receive fair and appropriate remuneration for them; asks the European Commission to investigate the extent and impact of this transfer of value to Internet intermediaries and requests a review of the Directive on electronic commerce to deal with this transfer of value;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the Commission to submit legislation regarding cross-border contracts encouraging measures to lighten administrative burdens and overcome obstacles in the way of businesses and consumers conducting market transactions, especially those resulting from the existence of different VAT systems, in a bid to achieve a genuine digital single market;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Views territoriality as a cornerstone for the generation of value, employment, growth and innovation in the European audiovisual industries; considers that pan-European licences could lead to a decrease in the content made available to users and, ultimately, to the generation of less content across Europe, thereby posing a risk to activities, employment and cultural diversity itself; points out that there is no incompatibility between the principle of territoriality and measures designed to promote the portability of content;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas all Union policies and legislation in the area of the Digital Single Market should allow new opportunities for users and European businesses to emerge, especially within today’s service society, while taking a holistic approach that considers their social dimension as they inevitably involve structural changes;
Amendment 85 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Digital Single Market is a key instrument for the relaunching of economic growth and quality job creation in the EU;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that copyright and all rights related to copyright constitute the legal framework for European cultural and creative industries and are the basis of their ability to generate economic activity, competitiveness, employment, creativity and innovation.
Amendment 103 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that internet service providers should bear greater responsibility for illegal content made available on the internet and should, along with other actors in the supply chain such as payment providers, play a significant role in tackling copyright abuses; considers it necessary, in this regard, to reconsider the responsibilities of Internet intermediaries by means of a review of the e-Commerce Directive;
Amendment 105 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Stresses that activities which violate copyrights are a serious threat to the operation of the digital single market, to develop the legal offer of cultural and creative contents diversified online and to maintain the activity and employment;
Amendment 109 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Considers that a common and coordinated effort should be made to combat the violation of copyright in the EU to ensure their protection and fair remuneration; considers it necessary to raise consumer awareness of the consequences of the infringement of copyright and related rights, and calls for an appropriate solution to ensure that nobody benefits from breach of copyrights;
Amendment 122 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that creative works are one of the main sources of income for the digital economy, for both search engines and social networks or user-generated content platforms, but there is no proportion between the value transferred to these intermediaries and the remuneration received by the holders of the rights to these creative works;
Amendment 126 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Points to the growing power of some internet intermediaries and the negative impact of this dominant position on the creative potential of authors, fair remuneration for their work, and the development of the services offered by other distributors of works;
Amendment 127 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that the legal thinking behind Directive 93/83/EEC2 provides after further assessment is conducted, might be a suitable point of departure for measures to improve cross-border access to content in the digital single market. __________________ 2 Council Directive 93/83/EEC of 27 September 1993 on the coordination of certain rules concerning copyright and rights related to copyright applicable to satellite broadcasting and cable transmission (OJ L 248, 6.10.1993, p. 15).
Amendment 129 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Points out that digital technologies have redefined the value chain in the cultural economy, in favour of online communication service providers and to the detriment of authors, performers and producers of copyrighted works, who do not receive fair and appropriate remuneration for their work; calls on the Commission to investigate the extent and impact of this transfer of value to internet intermediaries; calls for the e-Commerce Directive to be revised in order to tackle this transfer of value;
Amendment 132 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Suggests a review of the liability of service providers and intermediaries in order to clarify their legal status and liability with regard to copyrights, guarantee that due diligence is exercised throughout the creative process and supply chain, and ensure a fair remuneration for creators and rightholders within the European Union;
Amendment 139 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas fast, secure and reliable connections are the backbone of the Digital Single Market; whereas a regulatory framework that encourages investment in fixed and mobile electronic communication infrastructure is therefore essential for a prosperous Digital Single Market;
Amendment 141 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas with 5G on the horizon and with Europe's strong industrial base, Europe may regain its position as a global technology champion and an IoT pioneer;
Amendment 143 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that copyright enforcement is important and therefore calls for a modernised approach to the enforcement and protection of intellectual property rights online, particularly with regard to commercial- scale infringement;
Amendment 147 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas regions in the EU are on very different levels when it comes to their digital connectivity, human capital, use of internet, integration of digital technology by businesses, and digital public services as shown by the Digital Agenda Scoreboard; Whereas the regions which score low on these five indicators are at the risk of missing out on benefits of the digital era;
Amendment 148 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas access to digital infrastructure allowing high speed connectivity is increasingly important to both businesses and consumers, and especially remote, rural, and mountainous/island areas, which could be left behind in this 'regional digital divide';
Amendment 149 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas 44.8 % of households in the EU1 a do not have access to fast internet and current policies and incentives have failed to deliver adequate digital infrastructure, particularly in rural areas; __________________ 1a [1] Eurostat 2014: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php/Information_society_ statistics_at_regional_level#People_who_ never_used_the_internet
Amendment 150 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D e (new)
Recital D e (new)
De. whereas the digital divide will continue to grow between those who are connected and are not connected, those who have the skills and who do not have the skills, as well as those who have capabilities to access digital single market and those with disabilities, if more focus is not put into getting all citizens 'internet ready' and a truly holistic approach is launched and supported by the EU, based on boosting investments in infrastructures and skills;
Amendment 154 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that copyright infringing activities pose a serious threat to the functioning of the digital single market, to the development of the legal supply of diversified cultural and creative content online and to maintaining activity and jobs;
Amendment 157 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Believes that a common coordinated effort should be made to combat copyright infringement in the EU in order to ensure the protection of copyright and fair remuneration; considers it necessary to raise consumer awareness of the consequences of infringement of copyright and related rights, and urges a proper solution to ensure that no-one makes a profit out of copyright infringement;
Amendment 159 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the 2013 joint study by the the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market and the European Patent Office entitled 'Intellectual property rights intensive industries: contribution to economic performance and employment in the European Union' shows that, between 2008 and 2010, these sectors generated 35% of all jobs in the EU and 39% of economic activity; whereas pay in these sectors is considerably higher, with 40% bonuses;
Amendment 163 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the European cultural and creative sector is generating economic growth and job creation in the European Union, employing over 7 million and people and accounting for over 4.2% of GDP, being the sector with the third largest number of workers in the EU, as revealed by the 'Creating Growth' study; whereas cultural activities continued to generate employment during the economic crisis of 2008-2012, while jobs were being lost in other economic sectors;
Amendment 183 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Reminds that an inclusive digital infrastructure allowing high speed connectivity for all, connecting 100 per cent of European citizens and companies, and covering all parts of the European Union including rural and remote areas is a crucial prerequisite of an efficient digital single market; Encourages the Commission to take connectivity for all as a basis of its further activities in the related sectors in order to avoid the digital divide;
Amendment 203 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that better and simpler regulation should help to examine policy through a digital lens and facilitate the adaptation of legislation and enforcement frameworks in the light of new technologies and new business models to prevent fragmentation of the single market;
Amendment 261 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the urgent need for the Commission and Member States to promote a more dynamic economy for innovation to flourish and for companies to scale up, through the development of e- government, a modernised regulatory framework fit for the emergence and scale- up of innovative businesses, and a long term investment strategy in infrastructure, skills, research and innovation to bridge the digital divide;
Amendment 270 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls for a renewed commitment by the Commission to research and innovation, which represents the building blocks of a competitive European Digital Single Market;
Amendment 275 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises that digital skills go hand in hand with a successful and competitive Digital Single Market, and calls on the Commission to dedicate investment to skills and education both in schools and through lifelong learning; as we need to ensure older and vulnerable workers are not left behind in the digital shift, as well as ensuring that our children are equipped with the future skills they will need in a digital workforce;
Amendment 289 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with Member States, to further develop initiatives to boost entrepreneurship that range from changing the mind-set on how success is defined to promoting an entrepreneurial and innovation culture; believes, in addition, that the diversity and specific attributes of the different national innovation hubs could be turned into a real competitive advantage for the EU if they are effectively interconnected and share results effectively, doing more to promote the digitization of SMEs and enabling them to get the most out of the digital economy;
Amendment 293 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that, according to the Innovation Union scoreboard, although EU performance in the field of innovation has improved, halving the US lead over it, it is still lagging behind regarding relations between academia and the business world; calls on the Commission to adopt a comprehensive approach to open innovation and knowledge transfer (e.g. through public-private partnerships, European technology platforms or joint technology initiatives);
Amendment 332 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with European industry, to show ambition and commitment towards Europe's future technology development and to establish a clear target for 5G deployment in Europe;
Amendment 354 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission, the Member States and the stakeholders to fully utilize the means at hand to promote innovations, to facilitate the growth of European industrial internet and facilitate industries' transformation to digital era; Underlines that trust, data protection and cybersecurity are essential elements of digital economy and society; Recognizes that the employment and social welfare policies need to be updated for the digital era;
Amendment 357 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the Commission to adopt all measures necessary to ensure effective implementation of the principle of net neutrality, treating all Internet traffic equally, without discrimination, restrictions or interference, regardless of sender, recipient, type, content, device, service or application, controls being carried out only in exceptional circumstances and within clearly defined statutory limits;
Amendment 365 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -7 a (new)
Paragraph -7 a (new)
-7a. Points out that e-commerce generates EUR 500 billion per year in the European Union; points out that net security and consumer trust are the cornerstones of the digital single market, and urges that progress be made on building genuine cross-border e-commerce;
Amendment 463 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to submit a legislative initiative on cross-border contracts, promoting measures designed to reduce the administrative burden on businesses and consumers in relation to sales made within the single market; this initiative should in particular simplify the burdens and procedures arising from different VAT regimes for consumers and businesses, in order to build a genuine digital single market;
Amendment 534 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to draw up specific instruments to facilitate the adaptation of technology and encourage SME participation in cross-border online sales;
Amendment 563 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Considers that ambitious actions are needed to improve access to legal digital content, in particular by ending unjustified geo- blocking practices and unfair price discrimination based on geographical location;
Amendment 597 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Highlights, however, the key role played by territorial licencing in financing and producing audiovisual and cinematographic content and calls, therefore, for reforms designed to enhance the portability, within the EU, of legally acquired and legally available online content services to be prioritised, with full respect for intellectual property rights and related rights;
Amendment 631 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2.5 - Paragraph 18 a (new)
Subheading 2.5 - Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Considers it necessary, in order to move towards a genuine digital single market, to create a suitable tax framework that will entail VAT harmonisation; believes that this framework should also guarantee balanced taxation that will prevent tax relocation in the European Union, as currently being discussed within the OECD;
Amendment 643 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Emphasises that incentivising private investments in fast and ultra-fast communication networks is a requirement for any digital progress, with competition remaining the main driver of infrastructure investments, innovation, affordable prices and choices for consumers; considers that little evidence exists, in the still fragmented European telecommunications market, of a link between consolidation of operators and increased investment in network; to this end, while guaranteeing fair and sustainable competition, the EU should promote a regulatory framework that will encourage infrastructure investments, innovation, affordable prices and a diverse range of choices for consumers;
Amendment 671 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Believes that investment in next- generation broadband infrastructure is clearly key to achieving a digital economy and society; in order to maximise investments, telecoms policies should enable all players to make efficient investments;
Amendment 673 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Calls on the Commission to prioritise investment in the deployment of digital infrastructure that will provide high-speed connectivity, both fixed and mobile, for all citizens, covering the entire territory of the European Union, guaranteeing coverage for rural, remote and outermost areas, so that all European citizens can benefit from this type of connection regardless of their place of residence; takes the view that this investment offers a potential for convergence that should be encouraged by the Commission, with the financial instruments available to it;
Amendment 678 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that investments into broadband infrastructures should be boosted; where there is market failure, different possibilities exist to speed up connectivity, for example by stimulating demand though community based projects, attaching licencing to coverage requirements of the universal service, reviewing state aid and using existing EU funds;
Amendment 685 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that strong public investment in telecommunications infrastructure to promote the digital single market may also have the effect of attracting private investment in this field, which will help to strengthen the Europe- wide economic recovery, stimulate lasting growth and boost the EU’s global competitiveness; calls on the Commission, together with the Member States, to guarantee strong and lasting public investment to this end;
Amendment 694 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission to study the role that the development of networks and infrastructure characterised by operator and service provider neutrality might play in speeding up the deployment of broadband services, content and applications that will improve Europe’s competitiveness;
Amendment 701 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that since the development of over-the-top services has increased demand and competition to the benefit of consumers, modernisation of the telecommunication framework should not lead to moallow for prudent regulation which does not limit the innovation of entre pregulatory burdens, but should drive innovation and fair competitneurial businesses but ensures that they are not exempt from appropriate European labour rights and legislation that provide fair employment conditions for all workers across the Union;
Amendment 706 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that since the development of over-the-top services has increased demand and competition to the benefit of consumers, modernisation of the telecommunication framework should not lead to more regulatory burdens, but should drive innovation and, facilitate investment, safeguard consumer rights and ensure fair competition;
Amendment 746 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls as a priority for a harmonised framework for spectrum allocation to boost long-term infrastructure investments; considers it necessary in this connection to take account of the exponential growth in mobile data traffic in reallocating frequencies;
Amendment 748 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses the need to encourage greater and more effective coordination of spectrum policy, so as to provide adequate scope for the development of the Digital Single Market and ensure a secure framework for investment; suggests, specifically, the need for increased coordination concerning the conditions, deadlines and duration of licenses;
Amendment 757 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Recalls the suggestions made by the High Level Group chaired by Pascal Lamy; calls on the Commission to draw up a specific roadmap to clarify the future uses of the various bands of the spectrum together with clear timeframes, with a view to avoiding situations such as that seen with reallocation of the 800 MHz band, where wide disparities between different Member States have delayed the roll-out of 4G in Europe;
Amendment 798 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls for the swift adoption of the Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive, which will bring greater security to, and confidence in, the digital domain and data protection;
Amendment 822 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Urges the Commission to develop an innovation-friendly policy that fosters fair competition between, and innovation in, online platforms; considers that the priorities should be transparency, facilitation of switching between platforms or online services, access to platforms, ensuring the ownership and control of users of their digital footprint and identifying and addressing barriers to the emergence and scale-up of platforms;
Amendment 846 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Stresses that many small and medium-sized businesses operating on online digital sales platforms face various barriers that put them at a competitive disadvantage in respect of the products sold by those platforms, thus potentially jeopardising their viability in the short and medium term and hindering the development of the Digital Single Market; calls on the Commission to speed up the investigation it is conducting on this matter and to take appropriate measures to ensure equal opportunities in digital trade; urges the Commission and Member States to develop comprehensive strategies to help small and medium-sized businesses adapt to the digital age;
Amendment 866 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Appreciates the Commission’s initiative to analyse the role of platforms in the Digital Economy as part of the upcoming Internal Market Strategy; strategy on the Internal Market and arrangements for responsibilities; stresses the need, given the gradual convergence between services offered by telecommunications providers and by platforms, for progress towards a consistent legal framework laying down similar standards so as to ensure effective consumer protection;
Amendment 889 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Encourages the Commission to analyse possibilities offered by the sharing economy for the European growth and job creation, and to study the need to protect consumers in the sharing economyand workers, and, where appropriate and if necessary, to come forward with proposals to ensure the adequacy of the consumer- and labour related legislation framework in the digital sphere, including possible abuses;
Amendment 903 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Commission to come forward with proposals to prevent employment abuses and false self- employment in the digital economy, particularly with regard to aspects of the digital economy which are not currently appropriately covered by labour law and fair employment legislation;
Amendment 906 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses the opportunities for growth in the digital era of the sharing economy, whose development is surely an unstoppable process; underlines, furthermore, that working conditions and remuneration vary greatly in different economic areas of the world, a situation that may give rise to competitive inequalities or undermine social protection; calls on the Commission, therefore, to foster the development of a comprehensive strategy on the digital economy at international level, particularly with the ILO and the WTO, with a view to taking full advantage of the digital and sharing economy, without causing social and employment conditions to deteriorate;
Amendment 939 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls for the expedited adoption of the directive concerning measures to ensure a high common level of network and information security across the Union;
Amendment 943 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Stresses that trust is an essential building block to the digital single market; Calls on the European Union to focus cybersecurity and information security activities on essential services such as digital infrastructure, energy, transport, banking, financial market infrastructures, health and water safety;
Amendment 962 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Notes that most Member States are below the Europe 2020 targets for R+D; asks the Commission to honour its intention to publish the review of the Europe 2020 strategy at the end of 2015 at the latest, in order to strengthen the Digital Single Market as key instrument for reviving economic growth and quality job creation in the EU; calls on the Member States to guide their economies more decisively towards a focus on innovation and knowledge;
Amendment 969 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 d (new)
Paragraph 26 d (new)
26d. Calls on the Commission to urgently review safe harbour in light of ECJ ruling;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the urgent need for an increase in EIB lending activity; Calls, therefore, on the Member States to consider once again increasing the capital of this European institution;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas defining the energy mix of Member States is an exclusiveprimarily a national competence, and therefore energy mixes remain highly diversified to be framed in the context of developing the Energy Union and achieving at least the 2030 climate targets;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Member States are exclusively competent forarticle 194 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union recognises the right of Member States to defininge their energy mix, and the Commission must not encroach upon this competence by passing EU laws that discriminate against certain energy resources to the advantage of other, together with the European Parliament and the Council, should establish the general framework so as to ensure that national legislations are consistent with EU principles and policies;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Energy Union should be based on a transition away from fossil fuels and towards the three pillars of energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart infrastructure;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas Europe's leading role in renewables and efficiency is not only a matter of a responsible climate change policy but an industrial policy imperative in order to have access to affordable energy in the medium term;
Amendment 49 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the European Parliament has asked for a binding EU 2030 target of producing at least 30 % of total final energy consumption from renewable energy sources, implemented by means of individual national targets;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the European Parliament has asked for a binding EU 2030 energy efficiency target of 40 % implemented by means of individual national targets;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the European Parliament has asked for a binding EU 2030 target of reducing domestic greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40 % compared with 1990 levels;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the Energy Union should be a new energy model for Europe, based on strong cross-cutting legislative grounds and strong objectives; governance of the Energy Union must be transparent; guaranteeing a stable framework and including the European Parliament in the decision making-process while promoting the role of local authorities and citizens;
Amendment 77 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the goal of a resilient Energy Union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give EU consumensure the transition to a new energy model which empowers – households and businesses –to produce and consume secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy; other high priority goals include creating jobs and reducing energy poverty;
Amendment 78 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the issue of energy poverty needs to be tackled within the framework of the Energy Union by empowering vulnerable consumers, improving energy efficiency for the most vulnerable and developing curative measures making energy affordable for those in need;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas energy poverty can be defined as the inability of a household to support an adequate level of energy supply so as to guarantee basic levels of comfort and health, due to a combination of low income, high energy prices and low quality housing stock;
Amendment 161 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas 30 million European jobs are at risk owing to the US shale gas boom, as energy-intensive industries move operations to the US, where energy costs are far lowerthe effective achievement of the Energy Union will create new jobs and growth by making Europe companies leaders in the global shift to a low-carbon economy;
Amendment 172 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P c (new)
Recital P c (new)
Pc. whereas EU energy and environmental policies should be driven by the strict application of the precaution principle;
Amendment 180 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas EU companies have a share of 40 % of all patents for renewable technologies and employ over a million people, which makes it a global leader as regards investment in renewable energy;
Amendment 185 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas, notwithstanding its global dominance in investment in renewable energy, the World Energy Outlook 2014 predicts global energy demand to grow by 37 % and global coal demand by 15 % by 2040 worldwide, well over 100 GW of new renewable capacity has been added every year since 2011, which accounts for more than half of net capacity additions in the global power sector since 2011; whereas, therefore, additional efforts must be made in order for the EU to maintain the status of world leader in renewable energy deployment;
Amendment 195 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T a (new)
Recital T a (new)
Ta. whereas switching energy suppliers is an extremely important tool to help drive competition in energy retail markets and bring down prices; however attention must be paid to the risk of less-informed citizens who are less likely to compare and switch providers being stranded on uncompetitive outdated tariffs, thus perversely subsidising the more savvy and informed consumers;
Amendment 199 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T b (new)
Recital T b (new)
Tb. whereas the European Parliament has asked for binding targets for minimum cross-border transmission capacity;
Amendment 203 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U
Recital U
U. whereas better interconnection levels for electricity and gas will increase energy security while balancing supply and demand between the Member States; achieving a minimum binding target of 10% of electricity interconnections by 2020 will not only increase energy security while balancing supply and demand between the Member States and enabling a better integration of the renewable energies in the grid and the market, but it will also foster price convergence and increase benefits for consumers;
Amendment 206 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U a (new)
Recital U a (new)
Ua. whereas new interconnections will also require additional reinforcements of the existing grid in order to fully use their capacity;
Amendment 258 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that the Energy Union should adopt a comprehensive approach focusing on dimensions such as achievement of a fully integrated internal energy market, security of supply, moderation of energy demand, decarbonisation of the energy mix, essentially based on renewable energy sources, and research and innovation aiming for energy technology leadership: stresses that European citizens should be at the core of the Energy Union; calls for bottom-up approaches and the recognition of the importance of a well- functioning, efficient and reliable energy system on the local level;
Amendment 263 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Shares the Commission's analysis on the need to move away from an economy driven by fossil fuels, an economy where energy is based on a centralised, supply- side approach and which relies on old technologies and outdated business models; believes that the transition to a new energy model needs to be accelerated; calls, therefore, for a revision of the 2030 targets in order to increase the ambition of the energy efficiency target to 40% and the renewable energy target to 45% and to implement them through binding national targets
Amendment 285 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recognises that the projects currently included in the PCI list are not enough to reach the European interconnection target between the Iberian Peninsula and mainland Europe; urges the TEN-E Regional Group and the Commission to identify additional projects to be included in the upcoming PCI 2015 list in order to significantly increase the capacity between Spain and France;
Amendment 294 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that all EU infrastructure projects aimed at diversifying energy sources, suppliers and routes must be fully in line with EU legislation and EU energy security priorities while ensuring a high and efficient utilization of the already existing energy infrastructures;
Amendment 323 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that, in the context of the future Energy Union, security of energy supply is the most pressing issue and thatrequires to upgrade Member States must coordinateion and cooperate in this respection with their neighbours when developing their energy policies; calls on the Commission, in this respect, to examine how the current architecture of national preventive and emergency response measures could be streamlined at both regional and EU level;
Amendment 420 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that diversity in the energy mixes of Member States, based on their respective potential, experience, know-how and economictotal costs and needs, is an asset to the EU as a whole, since it strengthens its resilience to supply disruptions, enables it to make cost-optimal energy choices and allows different technologies to develop and compete on the market, thereby driving down the costs of energy, while contributing to the common goals on energy and climate strategy and policies;
Amendment 438 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the Union can reduce its dependency on particular suppliers and fuels by maximising its use of indigenousrenewable sources of energy, including conventional and unconv and the potentional low-emission fossil fuels and renewables, and therefore stresses that no fuel or technology contributing to energy security and climate goals should be discriminated against;for energy efficiency in buildings and transport
Amendment 453 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 466 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Believes that the technological evolution of renewable energies currently underway contributes to make them a safe option to increase energy security by, for instance, combining different renewable energy sources and storage mechanisms;
Amendment 468 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Considers that the use of hydraulic fracturing in the Union entails risks and negative consequences for the climate, environment and public health, and threatens achievement of the EU's long- term decarbonisation goal. Furthermore, due to the limited potential of unconventional fuels to help meet the EU's future energy demand, coupled with high investment and exploitation costs, considers that hydraulic fracturing is not a promising technology. Therefore urges the Member States not to authorise any new exploration or extraction operations of unconventional fuels within the EU until it is proven, safe for the environment, citizens and workers;
Amendment 477 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to facilitate the effective use of existing EU funding schemes, including the European Fund for Strategic Investments, so as to support investment in the development of Europe's sustainable indigenous energy resources, based on a technology-neutral approachfull cost-benefit approach and on their effective contribution to the achievement of the EU targets under the 2030 energy and climate framework;
Amendment 495 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission, and in particular DG TRADE, to continue to press for a dedicated energy chapter within the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), with a view to removing US export restrictions on both crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and eliminating unjustified protectionist measures;
Amendment 514 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Amendment 534 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that the backbone of the future Energy Union must be a fully functioning internal energy market that delivers secure, competitive and sustainsustainable and affordable energy to enable EU companies and consumers to access gas and electricity in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible; underlines that in order to assess real efficiency and cost effectiveness it is necessary to consider direct and external costs of the different energy sources, as well as the impact on their relative competitive position of all sorts of public interventions;
Amendment 549 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Notes de persistence of large price differentials between Member states due to the lack of market integration and interconnections, contravening the right of consumers to equally benefit from a single gas and electricity market; urges the Commission to accelerate the development of PCI projects and to ensure the achievement of higher price convergence across the Union;
Amendment 555 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to monitor the evolution of final energy prices in Europe, including taxes, levies, subsidies and any other hidden costs, with a view to identify actions that may help reduce such prices;
Amendment 562 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Considers that as part of any review of the retail energy markets, serious consideration should be given to further measures to protect consumers such as encouraging and promoting collective switching schemes, requiring energy bills to include comparisons with competitors based on historical consumption patterns, requiring suppliers to automatically place their customers on the most advantageous tariff available, and ensuring a limited, easily comparable range of standardised tariffs;
Amendment 602 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses that a properly designed future model of the electricity market in the EU must aim at a more market-based and optimal, from the point of view of network security, integrationfully take into account the changing nature of energy supply and demand, including the increased uptake of micro- generation, demand-response technology and the ever-increasing share of renewable energy sources;
Amendment 623 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for the development of well- integrated and competitive regional electricity and gas markets that ensure the adequacy and flexibility of the energy system covering all parts of the Union; demands that the Commission act decisively and transparently against all instances of protectionism, anti- competitive behaviour and barriers to market entry and exit; emphasises the importance to ensure stable national regulatory frameworks, address administrative barriers and stream-line national administrative procedures, also to guarantee a level playing field for citizens based projects;
Amendment 628 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Calls on the Commission to implement key infrastructure projects in order to ensure better integration with the EU energy market and security of supply mechanism;
Amendment 655 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the European Commission to revise the PCI criteria to allow for smart grid projects to be prioritised, bearing in mind that distributed generation is connected to the distribution grids, which requires them to adapt to new dynamics through upgraded grids;
Amendment 656 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses that the deployment of smart distribution grids needs to be facilitated through accelerated permission procedures as well as political support and adapted regulatory frameworks for network operators, that recognise the changing needs for investments and incentivise investments in ICT and automation on an equal footing with traditional grid extension;
Amendment 696 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Points out that in order to successfully balance the internal market, investment is needed not only in interconnectors but also in, inter alia, the optimisation of existing infrastructure, as well as on storage capacity, such as LNG terminals and smart grids, in order to cope with enhanced renewable and distributed generation; calls on Member states to adapt their national networks for the increments of interconnection capacity to be effective;
Amendment 715 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses the need to create a legislative framework that empowers consumers and makes them active participants in the market as investors and stakeholders; notes that consumers' involvement can be strengthened through, inter alia, energy cooperatives and micro-generation and enhanced transparency of prices and consumer choices; points out that such initiatives could contribute to reducing energy prices and help address serious social problems, such as fuel poverty; in this regard, ask the Commission to ensure that Member States fully implement the Third Energy Package and come up with a definition of vulnerable consumers; ask the Commission to gather impact assessments and collection of best practices of measures taken at national level to fight energy poverty and make sure that those best practices are centralised and promoted by a dedicated European body;
Amendment 719 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the European Commission to adapt policies to the need of an increasingly decentralising energy system, giving long-term investments signals in renewable sources, effective energy efficiency measures and smart distribution networks that facilitate an efficient, reliable and flexible supply and demand of energy, providing energy security at local level;
Amendment 732 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Amendment 738 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 744 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Notes that followingRegrets the European Council conclusions of 23 and 24 October 2014, by which post-2020 EU energy-efficiency targets must bare non-binding and do not apply at national level;
Amendment 751 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Recalls that the moderation of energy demand, in particular energy demand used for heating, through energy savings and energy efficiency is crucial for a number of reasons, impacting positively on the EU's energy security, competitiveness, economic growth and sustainability, as well as on energy affordability, combatting energy poverty and creating sustainable jobs; highlights in this regard, that according to the International Energy Agency, energy efficiency investments represent the best return on investment of any energy resource; calls on the European Commission and the Member States to treat energy efficiency as an energy source in its own right representing the value of energy saved; underlines that energy efficiency and demand-side response shall compete on equal terms with generation capacity, taking due consideration of urgent and exceptional energy security problems and whenever is technically feasible; therefore encourages Member States to give energy efficiency primary consideration in their policies;
Amendment 760 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Stresses that a binding energy efficiency target would be the cost- efficient way to reduce Europe's energy dependency while at the same time protecting industry and households from rising energy bills; recalls that the European Parliament adopted in its resolutions of 5 February 2014 and 26 November 2014 three binding targets including an energy efficiency target of 40%, a renewables target of at least 30% and a GHG target of at least 40%; deplores in this context the lack of ambition on energy efficiency shown by the European Council in their October 2014 summit, in setting a non-binding target of just 27% with no individual targets for Member States;
Amendment 765 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 c (new)
Paragraph 29 c (new)
29b. Stresses that energy demand in the building sector is responsible for about 40 % of energy consumption in the EU and a third of natural gas use, and that it is therefore necessary to increase both the depth and the rate of building renovation and the use of sustainable energy sources in heating and cooling, through the right incentives in order to reduce energy demand; recommends the continuation of increasing energy efficiency standards for buildings taking account of and encouraging technical innovation; further recommends continued support for the construction of nearly zero-energy buildings as an additional crucial step in securing energy independence and a sustainable and secure energy system; emphasises in this context the need to develop innovative sources of private financing and encourages greater involvement of the European Investment Bank and the EFSI to complement national financing schemes to improve the competitiveness of industry and create more growth and jobs; this should also create benefits for citizens including a reduction in energy bills and an improvement in standards of living;
Amendment 776 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Notes that improvements in energy- efficiency pursued on a cost-effective basis will make a key contribution to energy security, competitiveness and the achievement of energy and climate objectives; stresses, however, that gains in energy efficiency cannot replaceare complementary to diversification of energy supply;
Amendment 786 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Recalls that 40% of the energy in Europe is consumed in buildings and that renovation rates are low, stresses that all existing legislation in this regard must be implemented fully and speedily, and that all forms of EU funding schemes must be easily understandable and accessible;
Amendment 805 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Believes that it will be importantthe best way to avoid any over-prescriptive legislation that canmight constrain domestic policy choices about how best to promote energy efficiency within a national context would be to have an EU level binding target, translated into individual national targets;
Amendment 811 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Believes that the energy-efficiency target must work alongsideis vital to achieve the EU's energy and climate goals and strengthen the competitiveness of the EU economy vis-à- vis its major trade partners, building on the EU's competitive advantage in energy efficient technologies;
Amendment 813 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
Amendment 828 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive - especially the National Energy Efficiency Plans (NEEAPs) and National Renovation Strategies - and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive ; calls on the Commission to carry out a revision of the Energy Efficiency and Energy Performance of Buildings Directives in order to achieve the EU 2030 energy efficiency improvement target, putting a stronger emphasis on helping vulnerable consumers and tackling energy poverty; believes that in the context of this enforcement measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be done on a regular basis; in this regards, measures for retro fitting of existing buildings should prioritize the most vulnerable consumers in low quality accommodation or social housing; conditions to target European funds for energy efficiency on vulnerable consumers should be put in place; criteria for a certain percentage of energy obligation schemes to target low income consumers should be set;
Amendment 850 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Acknowledges that local authorities and local companies of European cities undoubtedly make an important contribution to energy independence by increasing energy- efficiency through cogeneration, modernising district heating systems, increaspromoting advanced biofuels and renewable electricity ing the use oftransition to cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models and renovating buildings, deploying future-proof distribution infrastructure and promoting local renewable energy sources;
Amendment 852 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Notes the importance of integrating the planning of energy demand and supply at the level of the EU internal energy market, with priority given to demand reduction and decentralised solutions, in order to achieve cost-optimal security of supply and avoid unnecessary or over-dimensioned infrastructure investments and stranded costs;
Amendment 863 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Creating a low-emission economy and making Europe the global leader in renewables and other low-emission technologies
Amendment 870 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Underlines the crucial role of renewables in the EU in attaining its greenhouse gas reduction targeta secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy as well as in pursuing Europe's leadership in a green economy and developing new industries and technologies; underlines that, in this regard, the current market design should be improved by fully integrating renewables into the market and introducing cost- reflective balancing prices for all technologies;
Amendment 874 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Underlines the crucial role of renewables in the EU in attaining its greenhouse gas reduction targets; underlines that, in this regard, the current market design should be improved by fully integrating renewables into the market and introducing cost-reflective balancing prices, increasing energy security, reducing energy imports, improving air quality and creating employment;
Amendment 877 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to guarantee regulatory stability for renewable energies and to ensure the protection of investments made in compliance with EU energy targets; stresses the need to avoid retroactive changes in economic conditions of investments already made in renewable energy sources;
Amendment 902 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
Amendment 925 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
Amendment 939 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Stresses that the commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emission must not undermine the EU economy's global competitiveness, particularly in the energy intensive sector and in other sectors and subsectors deemed to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage; stresses the need for compensation mechanisms and EU-harmonized measures different from the current state aid guidelines so as to offset, in all Member States, carbon costs passed through in the electricity bill, therefore securing a full level playing field; calls on the European Commission to put in place the appropriate tools to support energy efficiency in the high energy intensive sector deemed to be exposed to the risk of carbon leakage; considers, however, that the impact of the differentiated electricity prices due to the carbon footprint of the suppliers' energy mix is a legitimate competitive factor pertaining to each Member State's domestic choices;
Amendment 960 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Recognises that, besides renewable energies, other indigenous energy sources such as nuclear, clean coal technologies and fossil fuels with carbon capture and storage (CCS) wcould also make a fundamental contribution to EU energy security and decarbonisation, with shale gas facilitating the transition to a low- emission economy; believes, in this respect, that the Energy Union must reflect the need for the EU to use all low and low as an intermediate stage to a zero emission sources at Member States' disposaleconomy;
Amendment 987 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Believes that it is for Member States to determcoordination between EU and Member States´ energy policy strategies is key to define the best mix of policies and technologies to deliver decarbonisation and national climate change targets; recognises that in some areas, such as product standards, EU-level policies are the most effective, while in others Member States may choose to work togethera strong and reliable governance process is needed to guarantee such coordination and that European institutions should take any actions needed to reach that objective;
Amendment 1003 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Calls on the Commission to put forward proposals for establishing a Modernisation Fund, which should have strict criteria and guidance to ensure that funding is targeted at genuine energy modernisation projects, which would be selected based on a technology-neutral approach and on whether they are demonstrably consistent with attainment of the EU's 2030 greenhouse gas objectiveclimate and energy targets;
Amendment 1010 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the development of the Energy Union takes dueutmost consideration of requirements for environmental protection, improved air quality, biodiversity and the competitiveness of European industry;
Amendment 1034 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Calls on Member States to adopt a progressive approach towards the taxes, levies and subsidies included in electricity tariffs in order to avoid a disproportionately high share of energy expenditure for vulnerable consumers;
Amendment 1035 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Emphasises that energy must be made affordable to all citizens of the EU; considers that avoiding unnecessary consumption by undertaking efficiency improvements, stronger interconnections, higher market integration and sustainable energy investment, particularly in buildings, would enable many households to access on equal conditions a single, sustainable, competitive and secure energy market and escape energy poverty, which in 2012 affected one in four EU citizens; invites the Commission to present a communication on energy poverty in Europe, accompanied by an action plan to fight against it, which contains a definition and indicators of energy poverty;
Amendment 1046 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 b (new)
Paragraph 43 b (new)
43b. Urges the Commission to speed up the energy efficiency and the decarbonisation of the transport sector, in order to create the right market conditions for an increasing deployment of alternative fuels and to further promote the procurement of clean vehicles;
Amendment 1053 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
Subheading 5
Promoting Research and Development, and Innovation
Amendment 1060 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Calls on the Commission to intensify its research efforts regarding the better use of Europe's sustainable indigenous resources, both conventional and unconventional; recalls that at least 85 %, of the energy challenge in the budget of Horizon 2020 shall be spent in non-fossil fuels areas, within which at least 15 % of the overall energy challenge budget shall be spent on market up-take activities of renewable and energy efficiency technologies;
Amendment 1085 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Stresses that the EU must collectively step up its efforts as regards efficient, low- emissionrenewables and energy efficiency technologies in order to meet its 2030 objectives and improve its energy security and facilitate economic recovery and calls the Commission to monitor compliance therewith;
Amendment 1092 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Believes that greater effort inthe improvement of the smart grids market and technologies together with the developingment of innovative low-emissionenergy efficiency technologies and solutions can bring significant long- term benefits in terms of reduced generation costs and reduced energy demand;
Amendment 1101 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Believes that the further development of an energy internal market is intrinsically linked to the Digital Single Market; Calls on the European Commission to promote the connection between the Energy Union and the Digital Single Market through the maximization of consumer access to energy services using digital platforms and through the development of an energy internal market which is more competitive, transparent and integrated in the digital economy;
Amendment 1112 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Underlines that it should be a priority for the Member States to bring down the costs of less mature low-carbon energy technologies, particularlyrioritising those that contribute the most to the achievement of the EU's 2030 targets, such as less mature renewable technologies, as well as those that are also likely to be criticalcontribute to global decarbonisation, such as power plants fitted with CCS, and potential breakthrough technologies, such as power-to gas and electricity storage;
Amendment 1135 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Calls on the Commission to provide an explicit mapping of the different funding and financing instruments, such as the InvestEU programme, Connecting Europe (PCIs), R&D funds, structural funds, smart grid financing instruments (ERA-Net Plus), the Horizon 2020 programme (H2020), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Energy Programme for Recovery (EEPR), the Connecting Europe Facility - Energy (CEF-E), NER 300,EFSI and Eurogia+, and to clarify the eligibility rules for each of these programmes, while taking into account the technology neutral approach; calls on the Commission to aim to provide more balanced support and spending throughout the EU to avoid creating a technological rift between regions;
Amendment 1138 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Stresses that the Commission should come forward with a proposal for a reliable and transparent governance system in 2015 in order to have an early indication of Member State contributions post-2020; takes the view that this governance system needs to be codified into legislation well ahead of 2020 to give investors certainty and clarity over their investment decisions; underlines in this regard the need for a strong and proactive role for the European Parliament with regard the design and development of the governance system;
Amendment 1142 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that all proposals forming part of the Energy Union follow the ordinary legislative procedure, thus fully involving the European Parliament at all stages and ensuring effective democratic oversight; expects the governance process foreseen for the implementation of the 2030 climate and energy targets to be transparent, democratic and fully involve the European Parliament;
Amendment 1151 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 b (new)
Paragraph 49 b (new)
49b. Calls on the Member states and the EU institutions to accomplish an Energy Union where citizens take ownership of the energy transition by participating actively in the market through self- generation, efficient energy consumption or the formation of cooperatives for renewable energy generation;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that the EU must spare no effort in Paris to encourage the Parties to adopt a holistic approach combining the reduction in emissions with a new energy model based on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Amendment 82 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises the importance of research and innovation in combating climate change and calls on the Parties to spare no effort to support researchers and promote the new technologies that can help attain the reduction targets which may be set, as well as climate change mitigation and adaptation measures;
Amendment 116 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Reminds the Parties and the UN itself that action by individuals is just as important as action by governments and institutions. Calls, therefore, for greater efforts to be made, via information and awareness-raising campaigns and measures, to inform the public and raise their awareness of the small steps and major action they can take to help combat climate change in developed countries and in developing countries.
Amendment 1 #
2015/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Whereas both parties committed to fully respect all recommendations made by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT),
Amendment 2 #
2015/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. Whereas both the ICCAT and the STECF defined shark species as a healthy stock, as corroborated by the scientific meeting of both parties of this Protocol,
Amendment 3 #
2015/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Welcomes this new fisheries protocol between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde, adopted accordingly to the sustainability measures of the new CFP both from the environmental and the socieconomical point of view;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas there is real inequity or it is felt by the fishermen as regards the implementation of fisheries control in Europe and the need for equal and non- discriminatory treatment;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas, quite apart from the powers of each Member State and possible regional variations, substantial differences exist in the application of European regulations in Member States, particularly those induced by the ‘control’ regulation, and whereas each Member State has different administrative and judicial structures;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas some Member States lack units of specialised fisheries inspectors;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) plays an effective role in the uniform implementation of the control system in spite of the limited resources at its disposal;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the discard ban has been implemented and, in practice, is unfairly harsh on fishing operators because even though the operators use tools and instruments that are permitted under EU law and use every possible means to avoid incidental catches, they may be punished for the mere fact that these catches exceed the maximum amount permitted under EU and national laws;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. underlines the diverse fields of application of the controls and the disparityscriminatory nature of fisheries controls in the European Union, given the disparity in areas of application and between different inspection sites, with some Member States organising control of equipment via the tax base and others controlling only certain links in the chain and excluding aspects relating to transport, for example;
Amendment 76 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses the need to ensure that the single market is uniform and that control requirements are complied with in an equivalent manner in the Member States with a uniform level of quality in internal and external controls within Member States and no variation depending on the border at which products enter the EU;
Amendment 88 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Recalls the Commission for the need to create the legal and operative environment before implementing mandatory rules, avoiding paradoxical situations;
Amendment 90 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that the Commission should attend to the uniform transposition of the Regulation and verify the state of implementation of existing legislation, such as by establishing a minimum percentage of consignments to be checked by each Member State; believes furthermore that control procedures should be transparent and standardised;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. SCalls for the Member States to set up teams of specialised fishing inspectors supports the strengthening of cooperation between Member States through exchanges between inspectors and the exchange of control methods, data and risk analysis;
Amendment 108 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for the EFCA Core Curriculum to be translated and circulated widely, with the aid of the EMFF; proposes that this manual be embellished with examples of good practice employed by inspectors;
Amendment 115 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Emphasises the importance of assessing and certifying the control training initiatives provided by third parties;
Amendment 143 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Takes the view that the by-catch system actually leads to objective and total liability for fishing operators, who are held to account even if they have acted in full compliance with the law and with the utmost diligence in order to avoid incidental catches;
Amendment 144 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Holds that the general principles of European Union law are incompatible with a system in which an individual is objectively held to account over something which he has done neither negligently nor wilfully;
Amendment 147 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for the creation of mechanisms to emphasise good examples in order to increase compliance;
Amendment 148 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Considers that the interpretation of some provisions, which include a penalty for exceeding the limit for incidental catches without even taking into account the lack of negligence or intent in having engaged in lawful conduct, clearly conflicts with the fundamental principles of the European Union, which are enshrined in Article 6 TEU, under primary law;
Amendment 149 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Calls on the Commission to lay down guidelines that can be readily applied and understood, in order to prevent unequal treatment between Member States, especially where, by reporting by-catches voluntarily, fishing operators show that they have acted in good faith and that the catches were completely fortuitous;
Amendment 152 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Is of the view that the capacity of actors to investment in modern technologies compatible with each other will make controls more efficient;
Amendment 153 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Encourages the establishment of funding mechanisms to increase the use of low cost technologies to enable voluntary control and increase monitoring and safety of fishermen, especially in small scale artisanal fisheries;
Amendment 159 #
2015/2093(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Recommends enforcing a control equivalent to that governing imported products on shore fishing and recreational fishing as well as on the European fleet fishing in non-EU waters and on the fleets of non-EU countries fishing in European waters; proposes to make the exchange of data mandatory as regards illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheries (IUU);
Amendment 62 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas regionalisation can help make the rules simpler and more comprehensible, which would be greatly welcomed by the fisheries sector and other stakeholders, especially where it isthey are involved in the adoption thereof;
Amendment 197 #
2015/2092(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that there is an urgent need to establish a coherent set of technical operational procedures for each of the three main basins, taking account of the specific nature of each, especially that of the Mediterranean, where Community decisions may have a significant impact on the recovery of fish stocks and ecossystems and on competition between European and third- country fishing fleets;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas there are differences in the characteristics of coastal fishing in enclosed seasthe various seas within the European Union, such as the Adriatic Sea and the Mediterranean Sea as a whole, differ from those of the open sin comparison with the Baltic Seas ofr the Atlantic Ocean;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the imre is a possibility of using specific gears and techniques – which are more environmentally friendly and which do not have a significant impact on the status of endangered stocks – has a serious effect on the viability of already marginalised coastal and island communities causes increased depopulation and hinders development and innovbetter for endangered stocks – in the interests of sustainability and viability of coastal and island communities, along with job creation, development, innovation and the fight against ageing and depopulation;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) acknowledges the importance of fishing-dependent coastal and island regions, and some of the main objectives of the CFP are to ensure an adequate standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities, to contribute to the attainment of such a standard in the context of coastal fishing, and to promote sustainable coastal fishing while taking into account socio- economic factors, in line with the special protection conferred by Article 174 TFEU;
Amendment 92 #
2015/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to support projects that facilitate the development of the coastal, island and outermost regions, as a means to drive the positive externalities of non-industrial fishing, in terms of both social and economic cohesion and environmental protection;
Amendment 114 #
2015/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to promote and support the founding of Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), which contribute to sustainability, innovation and diversification;
Amendment 125 #
2015/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to promote and support investment in the diversification of the fisheries sector through the development of complementary activities, including investments in vessels, environmental services in the fisheries sector, cultural and educational activities in the fisheries sector, and to promote and support the diversification of fisheries with a view to protecting the environment and ensuring green growth; calls on the Commission to highlight the role played by women in non-industrial coastal fishing and all associated activities;
Amendment 165 #
2015/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the importance of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), which has a particular focus on diversification and innovation in the fisheries sector, with a view to supporting fisheries which are socio-economically and environmentally sustainable, innovative, competitive, effective and knowledge-based;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the European Fisheries Control Agency plays a fundamental role in coordinating and implementing the CFP, meaning that a more ambitious budget is needed, especially bearing in mind the on-going process of the reform of the CFP;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of the social and economic dimension of fishing and of the maritime economy for local communities and some maritime and coastal regions; expresses its concern that jobs are being lost in these sectors and that there is no scope for conversion; calls for the Youth Employment Initiative to be used to promote employment in this industry;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that fisheries resources require a specialised management approach to protect fish stocks and marine ecosystems and prevent loss of biodiversity, which would have unwanted repercussions for future generations; believes that the Juncker plan can play a key role in this respect;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Is also concerned that some Member States who are beneficiaries of ESIF funds are not in a position to co-finance certain projects in the current financial crisis, and consequently calls for continued attention to be paid to this issue and for mechanisms to be provided that will make it easier for funds to be used in these circumstances;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that an increased emphasis on economic governance mechanisms canchievement of the ESI Funds’ policy objectives and goals will not be jeopardise the achievement of the ESI Funds’ policy objectives and goald by an increased emphasis on economic governance mechanisms;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that macroeconomic conditionalityArticle 23 of the Common Provisions Regulation must only be used to contribute to a more focused and result- driven implementation of the ESI Funds;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Asks the Commission to provide further analytical data on the impact and significance of the macroeconomic mechanisms on regional development, on the effectiveness of cohesion policy and on the interaction between the European economic governance framework and cohesion policy, as well asnd to provide specific information on how cohesion policy contributes to the relevant CSRs and Council recommendations;
Amendment 75 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is of the view that reprogramming should be avoided to the greatest extent possible in order not to disrupt fund management or undermine the stability and predictability of the multiannual investment strategy; welcomes the cautious approach of the Commission in this regard and its intention to keep any reprogramming requests to a minimum;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Asks the Commission to facilitate effective prioritisation regarding the use of ESI funds so as to avoid application of the provisions of Article 23 of the Common Provisions Regulation; accordingly calls for close coordination between the main bodies responsible for economic governance and those responsible for implementation of the ESI funds;
Amendment 111 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Doubts the effectiveness of a sanction that would do nothing more than penalise the same infringement twice and underlines the substantial legal safeguards contained in Article 23 of the Common Provisions Regulation with a view to ensuring the exceptional nature of the suspension mechanism;
Amendment 122 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Amendment 2 #
2015/2013(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets, however, that the 2014 contributions from the ERDF to the cross- border programmes under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) and the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI) are transferred to 2017; considers that these programmes, although being limited in financial terms, are of great importance for both the Member States and candidate or neighbouring countries involved; therefore, asks the Commission to reconsider the transfer of these programmes to 2017 and stresses the potential difficulties and delays that this transfer may cause at the operational level, despite the commitments envisaged for 2015 and 2016;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2013(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned that a high proportion of programmes is still pending adoption, urges the Commission to provide the programming with the boost it needs and considers essential that all programmes are adopted and rolled out as soon as possible, so that the implementation of the policy suffers no further delays;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2011(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the role of the Union budget in creating added value by pooling resources and contributing to the multiplying effect of Union spending; supports the mobilisation of additional sources of private and public finance to fund investment on goals of a European dimension, in particular by addressing cross-border challenges in areas such as energy, environment and transport infrastructure;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2011(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises, however, the need to ensure transparency, accountability and scrutiny for financial instruments or any other mechanisms that involve the Union budget, and in particular the EFSI; recalls the need for thorough and regular assessment of the functioning of such instruments and their contribution to new jobs and the achievement of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2011(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Insists, moreover, on the importance of avoiding duplication or overlapping of spending; calls, therefore, for a high degree of synergies and coordination between all sources of funding, which are aimed at boosting new jobs, growth and economic development; considers that the provision of advisory services in the context of the EFSI should not jeopardise the specificity of the support provided by existing structures, in particular in the framework of cohesion policy;
Amendment 21 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Since the internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers relying, inter alia, on the free movement of services and persons, it is necessary to provide that consumers can use online content services which offer access to content such as music, games, films or sporting events not only in their Member State of residence but also when they are temporarily present in other Member States of the Union. Therefore, barriers that hamper access and use of such online content services cross border should be eliminated, as free- flowing access for consumers to online audiovisual content throughout the Union is key to the smooth functioning of the digital single market.
Amendment 24 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Since the internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers relying, inter alia, on the free movement of services and persons, it is necessary to provide that consumers can use online content services which offer access to content such as music, games, films or sporting events not only in their Member State of residence but also when they are temporarily present in other Member States of the Union for purposes such as holidays, travel or business trips. Therefore, barriers that hamper temporary access and use of such online content services cross border should be eliminated.
Amendment 25 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Since the internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers relying, inter alia, on the free movement of services and persons, it is necessary to provide that consumers can use online content services which offer access to content such as music, games, films or sporting events not only in their Member State of residence but also when they are temporarily present in other Member States of the Union. Therefore, barriers that hamper access and use of such online content services cross border should be eliminated, as smooth, unfettered access for consumers to online audiovisual content throughout the Union is key to the smooth functioning of the digital single market.
Amendment 27 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Since the internal market comprises an area without internal frontiers relying, inter alia, on the free movement of services and persons, it is necessary to provide that consumers can use online content services which offer access to content such as music, games, films or sporting events not only in their Member State of residence but also when they are temporarily present in other Member States of the Union for purposes such as holidays, travel or business trips. Therefore, barriers that hamper temporary access and use of such online content services cross border should be eliminated.
Amendment 27 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The technological development leading to a proliferation of portable devices such as tablets and smartphones increasingly facilitates the use of online content services by providing access to them regardless of the consumers' location. There is a rapidly growing demand on the part of consumers for access to content and innovative online services not only in their home countryMember State of residence but also when they are temporarily present in another Member State of the Union. In regard to this, ensuring that European cultural and linguistic diversity is protected and promoted, through the adaptation and strengthening of and compliance with rules on copyright and related rights as a legal framework for the European cultural and creative industry and the basis for its ability to generate business, competitiveness, employment, creativity and innovation, is crucial.
Amendment 29 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The technological development leading to a proliferation of portable devices such as tablets and smartphones increasingly facilitates the use of online content services by providing access to them regardless of the consumers' location. There is a rapidly growing demand on the part of consumers for access to content and innovative online services not only in their home countryMember State of residence but also when they are temporarily present in another Member State of the Union. It is therefore crucial to ensure that European cultural and linguistic diversity is protected and promoted, by adapting, strengthening and enforcing rules on copyright and related rights thus creating a legal framework for the European cultural and creative industry and helping it generate business and jobs and become more competitive, creative and innovative.
Amendment 30 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The technological development leading to a proliferation of portable devices such as tablets and smartphones increasingly facilitates the use of online content services by providing access to them regardless of the consumers' location. There is a rapidly growing demand on the part of consumers for access to content and innovative online services not only in their home countryMember State of residence but also when they are temporarily present in another Member State of the Union.
Amendment 33 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The technological development leading to a proliferation of portable devices such as tablets and smartphones increasingly facilitates the use of online content services by providing access to them regardless of the consumers' location. There is a rapidly growing demand on the part of consumers for access to content and innovative online services not only in their home countryMember State of residence but also when they are temporarily present in another Member State of the Union.
Amendment 34 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Consumers increasingly enter into contractual arrangements with service providers for the provision of online content services. However, consumers that are temporarily present in another Member State of the Union often cannot access and use the online content services that they have acquired the right to use in their home countryMember State of residence.
Amendment 36 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) There are a number of barriers which hinder the provision of these services to consumers temporarily present in another Member State. Certain online services include content such as music, games or films which are protected by copyright and/or related rights under Union law. In particular, the obstacles to cross- border portability of online content services stem from the fact that the rights for the transmission of content protected by copyright and/or related rights such as audiovisual works are often licensed on a territorial basis as well as from the fact that online service providers may choose to serve specific markets only. Nonetheless, territorial licences play a key role in the financing and production of cultural content tailored to the EU's various markets, especially in the world of TV and cinema, thus making a decisive contribution to European cultural diversity.
Amendment 38 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Therefore, increasingly, online content services are marketed in a package in which content which is not protected by copyright and/or related rights is not separable from content which is protected by copyright and/or related rights without substantially lessening the value of the service provided to consumers. This is especially the case with premium content such as sporting or other events of significant interest to consumers. In order to enable service providers to deliver to consumers, who are temporarily present in a Member States other than their Member State of residence, full access to their online content services, it is indispensable that this Regulation also covers such content used by online content services and therefore that it applies to audiovisual media services in the meaning of Directive 2010/13/EU as well as to transmissions of broadcasting organisations in their entirety. In this regard, it is crucial to fulfil the commitment to achieve the target of minimum download speeds of 30 Mbps or more for all and 50% of the EU to be subscribed to broadband above 100 Mbps by 2020.
Amendment 40 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Consumers increasingly enter into contractual arrangements with service providers for the provision of online content services. However, consumers that are temporarily present in another Member State of the Union often cannot access and use the online content services that they have acquired the right to use in their home countryMember State of residence.
Amendment 44 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Therefore, the objective of this Regulation is to adapt the legal framework ion order to ensure that the licensing of rights no longer presents barriers to cross-border portability of online content services in the Union and that the cross- border portability can be ensuredcopyright and related rights in order to provide and ensure cross-border portability of online content services in the Union to subscribers temporarily present in Member States other than their Member State of residence, without undermining the principle of territoriality as it plays a key role in the financing, production and distribution of European audiovisual content.
Amendment 44 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) There are a number of barriers which hinder the provision of these services to consumers temporarily present in another Member State. Certain online services include content such as music, games or films which are protected by copyright and/or related rights under Union law. In particular, the obstacles to cross- border portability of online content services stem from the fact that the rights for the transmission of content protected by copyright and/or related rights such as audiovisual works are often licensed on a territorial basis as well as from the fact that online service providers may choose to serve specific markets only. Nonetheless, territorial licences play a key role in the financing and production of cultural content adapted to suit the different markets in the Union, especially in the audiovisual and film sphere, making a decisive contribution to European cultural diversity.
Amendment 47 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Therefore, the objective of this Regulation is to adapt the legal framework in order to ensure that the licensing of rights no longerdoes not presents barriers to cross- border portability of online content services in the Union and that the cross- border portability can be ensured in the cases provided for in this Regulation.
Amendment 48 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Therefore, increasingly, online content services are marketed in a package in which content which is not protected by copyright and/or related rights is not separable from content which is protected by copyright and/or related rights without substantially lessening the value of the service provided to consumers. This is especially the case with premium content such as sporting or other events of significant interest to consumers. In order to enable service providers to deliver to consumers, who are temporarily present in a Member States other than their Member State of residence, full access to their online content services, it is indispensable that this Regulation also covers such content used by online content services and therefore that it applies to audiovisual media services in the meaning of Directive 2010/13/EU as well as to transmissions of broadcasting organisations in their entirety. In this regard, it is crucial to fulfil the commitment to achieve the target of minimum download speeds of 30 Mbps or more for all and 50% of the EU to be subscribed to broadband above 100 Mbps by 2020.
Amendment 52 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) In any case, a distinction shall be made between the portability of online content services and cross-border access thereto, which shall be excluded from the scope of this Regulation.
Amendment 53 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) This Regulation should, therefore, apply to online content services that a service provider, after having obtained the relevant rights from right holders in a given territory, provides to its subscribers on the basis of a contract, by any means including streaming, downloading or any other technique which allows use of that content. A registration to receive content alerts or a mere acceptance of HTML cookies should not be regarded as a contract for the provision of online content service for the purposes of this Regulation. Online content services provided on the basis of pan-European licences under Directive 2014/26/EU shall also be excluded from the scope of this Regulation.
Amendment 55 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Therefore, the objective of this Regulation is to adapt the legal framework ion order to ensure that the licensing of rights no longer presents barriers to cross-border portability of online content services in the Union and that the cross- border portability can be ensuredcopyright and related rights in order to provide and ensure cross-border portability of online content services in the Union to subscribers temporarily present in Member States other than their Member State of residence, without undermining the principle of territoriality as it plays a key role in the financing, production and distribution of European audiovisual content.
Amendment 60 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Therefore, the objective of this Regulation is to adapt the legal framework in order to ensure that the licensing of rights no longerdoes not presents barriers to cross- border portability of online content services in the Union and that the cross- border portability can be ensured in the cases provided for in this Regulation.
Amendment 62 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Online content services which are provided without payment of money are alsowill have an option to be included in the scope of this Regulation toif the extent that providers verify the Member State of residence of their subscribers. Online content services which are provided without the payy so decide and provided that they comply with the requirements of money and whose providers do not verify the Member State of residence of their subscribers should be outside the scope ofn the verification of the Member State of residence set out in this Regulation asin their inclusion would involve a major change to the way these services are delivered and involve disproportionate costs. As concerns verification of the subscriber's Member State of residence, information such as a payment of a licence fee for o same way as providers of online content services which are provided against payment of money. If thery services provided in the Member State of residence, the existence of a contract for internet or telephone connection, IP address or other means of authentication, should beo decide, they should inform subscribers and the holders of copyright and reliated upon, if they enable the provider to have reasonable indicators as to the Member Strights of their decision to exercise thate of residence of its subscribersption.
Amendment 66 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) In any case a distinction shall be made between the portability of online content services and cross-border access thereto, which shall be excluded from the scope of this Regulation.
Amendment 68 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to ensure the cross-border portability of online content services it is necessary to require that online service providers enable their subscribers to use the service in the Member State of their temporary presence by providing them access to the same content on the same range and number of devices, for the same number of users and with the same range of functionalities as those offered in their Member State of residence. This obligation is mandatory and therefore the parties may not exclude it, derogate from it or vary its effect. Any action by a service provider which would prevent the subscriber from accessing or using the service while temporarily present in a Member State other than the Member State of residence, for example restrictions to the functionalities of the service or to the quality of its delivery, would amount to a circumvention of the obligation to enable cross-border portability of online content services and therefore would be contrary to this Regulation.
Amendment 68 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) This Regulation should, therefore, apply to online content services that a service provider, after having obtained the relevant rights from right holders in a given territory, provides to its subscribers on the basis of a contract, by any means including streaming, downloading or any other technique which allows use of that content. A registration to receive content alerts or a mere acceptance of HTML cookies should not be regarded as a contract for the provision of online content service for the purposes of this Regulation. Online content services provided on the basis of pan-European licences under Directive 2014/26/EU shall also be excluded from the scope of this Regulation.
Amendment 72 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) For the purposes of this Regulation, consumers may not state that they are habitually resident in more than one Member State.
Amendment 73 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Requiring that the delivery of online content services to subscribers temporarily present in Member States other than their Member State of residence be of the same quality as in the Member State of residence could result in high costs for service providers and thus ultimately for subscribers. Therefore, it is not appropriate for this Regulation to require that the provider of an online content service take measures to ensure quality of delivery of such services beyond the quality available via the local online access chosen by a subscriber while temporarily present in another Member State. In such cases the provider shall not be liable if the quality of delivery of the service is lower. Nevertheless, if the provider expressly agrees to guarantee certain quality of delivery to subscribers while temporarily present in other Member States, the provider shall be bound by such agreement. The provider should provide its subscribers in advance with general information concerning the quality of delivery of an online content service in Member States other than the Member State of residence.
Amendment 77 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to ensure that providers of online content services comply with the obligation to provide cross-border portability of their services without acquiring the relevant rights in another Member State, it is necessary to stipulate that those service providers which lawfully provide portable online content services in the Member State of residence of subscribers are always entitled to provide such services to those subscribers when they are temporarily present in another Member State. This should be achieved by establishing that the provision, the access to and the use of such online content service should be deemed to occur in the Member State of the subscriber's residence. This Regulation does not prevent a provider from offering its subscriber who is temporarily present in another Member State an online content service that the provider lawfully provides in that Member State.
Amendment 80 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Service providers should ensure that their subscribers are properly informed about the conditions of enjoyment of online content services in Member States other thanwithin the scope of this Regulation should be obliged to make use of effective means in order to verify the Member State of residence of their subscribers. The Regulation enables right holders to require that the service provider make use of effective means in order to verify that the online content service is provided in conformity with this Regulation. It is necessary, however, to ensure that the required means are reasonable and do not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve this purpose. Examples of the necessary technical and organisational measures may include sampling of IP address instead of constant monitoring of location, transparent information to the individuals about the methods used for the verification and its purposes, and appropriate security measures. Considering that for purposes of the verification what matters is not the location, but rather, in which Member State the subscriber is accessing the service, precise location data should not be collected and processed for this purpose. Similarly, where authentication of a subscriber is sufficiento that effect, the providers should rely on the verification means listed in this Regulation. Providers and right holders should be allowed to enter into agreements on particular verification means, whether listed or not in this Regulation. The use of such means should always be reasonable and should not go beyond what is necessary in order to deliachiever the service provided, identification of the subscriber should not be requiredpurpose of establishing the Member State of residence.
Amendment 86 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) For the purposes of this Regulation, consumers may not state that they are habitually resident in more than one Member State.
Amendment 88 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) This Regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Accordingly, this Regulation should be interpreted and applied in accordance with those rights and principles, in particular the right to respect for private and family life, the right to protection of personal data, the right to property, including intellectual property rights, the freedom of expression and the freedom to conduct a business. Any processing of personal data under this Regulation should respect fundamental rights, including the right to respect for private and family life and the right to protection of personal data under Articles 7 and 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and must be in compliance with Directives 95/46/EC27 and 2002/58/EC28 . In particular, service providers must ensure that any processing of personal data under this Regulation must be necessary and proportionate in order to achieve the relevant purpose. _________________ 27 Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31–50. 28 Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications) (OJ L 201, 31.07.2002, p 37), called, as amended by Directives 2006/24/EC and 2009/136/EC, the "e- Privacy Directive".
Amendment 88 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Online content services which are provided without payment of money are alsowill have an option to be included in the scope of this Regulation toif the extent that providers verify the Member State of residence of their subscribers. Online content services which are provided without the payy so decide and provided that they comply with the requirements of money and whose providers do not verify the Member State of residence of their subscribers should be outside the scope ofn the verification of the Member State of residence set out in this Regulation asin their inclusion would involve a major change to the way these services are delivered and involve disproportionate costs. As concerns verification of the subscriber's Member State of residence, information such as a payment of a licence fee for o same way as providers of online content services which are provided against payment of money. If thery services provided in the Member State of residence, the existence of a contract for internet or telephone connection, IP address or other means of authentication, should beo decide, they should inform subscribers and the holders of copyright and reliated upon, if they enable the provider to have reasonable indicators as to the Member Strights of their decision to exercise thate of residence of its subscribersption.
Amendment 90 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) This Regulation should not affect the application of the rules of competition, and in particular Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty. The rules provided for in this Regulation should not be used to restrict competition in a manner contrary to the Treaty. Nor shall this Regulation apply to online content services for which pan- European licences already exist under Directive 2014/26/EU.
Amendment 95 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to ensure the cross-border portability of online content services it is necessary to require that online service providers enable their subscribers to use the service in the Member State of their temporary presence by providing them access to the same content on the same range and number of devices, for the same number of users and with the same range of functionalities as those offered in their Member State of residence. This obligation is mandatory and therefore the parties may not exclude it, derogate from it or vary its effect. Any action by a service provider which would prevent the subscriber from accessing or using the service while temporarily present in a Member State other than the Member State of residence, for example restrictions to the functionalities of the service or to the quality of its delivery, would amount to a circumvention of the obligation to enable cross-border portability of online content services and therefore would be contrary to this Regulation.
Amendment 96 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation introduces a common approach in the Union to ensuring that subscribers to portable online content services in the Union, when temporarily present in a Member State, can access and use these servicesir Member States of residence can access and use these services when temporarily present in a Member State.
Amendment 101 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Requiring that the delivery of online content services to subscribers temporarily present in Member States other than their Member State of residence be of the same quality as in the Member State of residence could result in high costs for service providers and thus ultimately for subscribers. Therefore, it is not appropriate for this Regulation to require that the provider of an online content service take measures to ensure quality of delivery of such services beyond the quality available via the local online access chosen by a subscriber while temporarily present in another Member State. In such cases the provider shall not be liable if the quality of delivery of the service is lower. Nevertheless, if the provider expressly agrees to guarantee certain quality of delivery to subscribers while temporarily present in other Member States, the provider shall be bound by such agreement. The provider should provide its subscribers in advance with general information concerning the quality of delivery of an online content service in Member States other than the Member State of residence.
Amendment 103 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) "Member State of residence" means the Member State where the subscriber is habitually residinghas her or his actual and stable residence to which she or he returns regularly;
Amendment 105 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) "Temporarily present in a Member State" means athe presence of a subscriber in a Member State other than the Member State of residence for a limited period of time;
Amendment 106 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to ensure that providers of online content services comply with the obligation to provide cross-border portability of their services without acquiring the relevant rights in another Member State, it is necessary to stipulate that those service providers which lawfully provide portable online content services in the Member State of residence of subscribers are always entitled to provide such services to those subscribers when they are temporarily present in another Member State. This should be achieved by establishing that the provision, the access to and the use of such online content service should be deemed to occur in the Member State of the subscriber's residence. This Regulation does not prevent a provider from offering its subscriber who is temporarily present in another Member State an online content service that the provider lawfully provides in that Member State.
Amendment 115 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – subparagraph 2 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – subparagraph 2 – point 2
(2) without payment of money provided that the subscriber's Member State of residence is verified by the provider in accordance with this Regulation;
Amendment 115 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Service providers should ensure that their subscribers are properly informed about the conditions of enjoyment of online content services in Member States other thanwithin the scope of this Regulation should be obliged to make use of effective means in order to verify the Member State of residence of their subscribers. The Regulation enables right holders to require that the service provider make use of effective means in order to verify that the online content service is provided in conformity with this Regulation. It is necessary, however, to ensure that the required means are reasonable and do not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve this purpose. Examples of the necessary technical and organisational measures may include sampling of IP address instead of constant monitoring of location, transparent information to the individuals about the methods used for the verification and its purposes, and appropriate security measures. Considering that for purposes of the verification what matters is not the location, but rather, in which Member State the subscriber is accessing the service, precise location data should not be collected and processed for this purpose. Similarly, where authentication of a subscriber is sufficiento that effect, the providers should rely on the verification means listed in this Regulation. Providers and right holders should be allowed to enter into agreements on particular verification means, whether listed or not in this Regulation. The use of such means should always be reasonable and should not go beyond what is necessary in order to deliachiever the service provided, identification of the subscriber should not be requiredpurpose of establishing the Member State of residence.
Amendment 131 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Verification of the Member State of residence 1. The provider of an online content service that enables a subscriber who is temporarily present in a Member State to access and use the online content service shall make use of effective means in order to verify the Member State of residence of the subscriber. These means shall be reasonable and shall not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve their purpose. 2. In order to comply with the obligation set out in paragraph 1, the provider shall rely on at least two of the following verification means: (a) an identity card or any other valid document confirming subscriber's Member State of residence; (b) the billing address or the postal address of the subscriber; (c) bank details such as the bank account or local credit or debit card of the subscriber; (d) the place of installation of a set top box or a similar device used for the supply of services to the subscriber; (e) the subscriber being a party to a contract for internet or telephone connection in the Member State; (f) the subscriber paying a licence fee for other services provided in the Member State, such as public service broadcasting; (g) sampling or periodic checking of the Internet Protocol (IP) address to identify the Member State where the subscriber accesses and uses the online content service or identifying that Member State by other means of geolocation; 3. The processing of personal data pursuant to the verification shall be carried out in compliance with Regulation 2016/679/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. 4. The provider shall be entitled to request the subscriber to provide the information necessary for the verification of the Member State of residence. If the subscriber fails to provide that information and consequently the provider is unable to effectively verify the Member State of residence, as required by this Regulation, the provider shall not, on the basis of this Regulation, enable the subscriber to access the online content service when she or he is temporarily present in a Member State.
Amendment 131 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) This Regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Accordingly, this Regulation should be interpreted and applied in accordance with those rights and principles, in particular the right to respect for private and family life, the right to protection of personal data, the right to property, including intellectual property rights, the freedom of expression and the freedom to conduct a business. Any processing of personal data under this Regulation should respect fundamental rights, including the right to respect for private and family life and the right to protection of personal data under Articles 7 and 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and must be in compliance with Directives 95/46/EC27 and 2002/58/EC28 . In particular, service providers must ensure that any processing of personal data under this Regulation must be necessary and proportionate in order to achieve the relevant purpose. __________________ 27 Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31–50. 28 Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications) (OJ L 201, 31.07.2002, p 37), called, as amended by Directives 2006/24/EC and 2009/136/EC, the "e- Privacy Directive".
Amendment 134 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) This Regulation should not affect the application of the rules of competition, and in particular Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty. The rules provided for in this Regulation should not be used to restrict competition in a manner contrary to the Treaty. Nor shall this Regulation apply to online content services for which pan- European licences already exist under Directive 2014/26/EU.
Amendment 136 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
The provision of an online content service tounder this Regulation to a subscriber who is temporarily present in a Member State, as well as the access to and the use of this service by, a that subscriber, in accordance with Article 3(1), shall be deemed to occur solely in the Member State of residence including for the purposes of Directive 96/9/EC, Directive 2001/29/EC, Directive 2006/115/EC, Directive 2009/24 and Directive 2010/13/EU.
Amendment 138 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
(1) Any contractual provisions including those between holders of copyright and related rights, those holding any other rights relevant for the use of content in online content services and service providers, as well as between service providers and subscribers which are contrary to Articles 3(1) and 4this Regulation shall be unenforceable.
Amendment 144 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph 1, holders of copyright and related rights or those holding any other rights in the content of online content services may require thatcontractually oblige the service provider to make use of effective means as stated in Article 3A in order to verify that the online content service is provided in conformity with Article 3(1), provided that the required means are reasonable and do not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve their purposethis Regulation.
Amendment 145 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
The processing of personal data carried out within the framework of this Regulation including, in particular, for purposes of verification under Article 5(2), shall be carried out in compliance with Directives 95/46/EC and 2002/58/EC.
Amendment 147 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall apply also to contracts concluded and rights acquired before the date of its application if they are relevant for the provision, the access to and the use of an online content service in accordance with Article 3 and 3A after that date.
Amendment 147 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
This Regulation introduces a common approach in the Union to ensuring that subscribers to portable online content services in the Union, when temporarily present in a Member State, can access and use these servicesir Member States of residence can access and use these services when temporarily present in a Member State.
Amendment 155 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
It shall apply from [date: 612 months following the day of its publication].
Amendment 160 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) "Member State of residence" means the Member State where the subscriber is habitually residinghas her or his actual and stable residence to which she or he returns regularly;
Amendment 165 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) "Temporarily present in a Member State" means athe presence of a subscriber in a Member State other than the Member State of residence for a limited period of time;
Amendment 179 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point 2
(2) without payment of money provided that the subscriber's Member State of residence is verified by the provider in accordance with this Regulation;
Amendment 209 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Verification of the Member State of residence 1. The provider of an online content service that enables a subscriber who is temporarily present in a Member State to access and use the online content service shall make use of effective means in order to verify the Member State of residence of the subscriber. These means shall be reasonable and shall not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve their purpose. 2. In order to comply with the obligation set out in paragraph 1, the provider shall rely on at least two of the following verification means: (a) an identity card or any other valid document confirming subscriber's Member State of residence; (b) the billing address or the postal address of the subscriber; (c) bank details such as the bank account or local credit or debit card of the subscriber; (d) the place of installation of a set top box or a similar device used for the supply of services to the subscriber; (e) the subscriber being a party to a contract for internet or telephone connection in the Member State; (f) the subscriber paying a licence fee for other services provided in the Member State, such as public service broadcasting; (g) sampling or periodic checking of the Internet Protocol (IP) address to identify the Member State where the subscriber accesses and uses the online content service or identifying that Member State by other means of geolocation. 3. The processing of personal data pursuant to the verification shall be carried out in compliance with Regulation 2016/679/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council. 4. The provider shall be entitled to request the subscriber to provide the information necessary for the verification of the Member State of residence. If the subscriber fails to provide that information and consequently the provider is unable to effectively verify the Member State of residence, as required by this Regulation, the provider shall not, on the basis of this Regulation, enable the subscriber to access the online content service when she or he is temporarily present in a Member State.
Amendment 220 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
The provision of an online content service tounder this Regulation to a subscriber who is temporarily present in a Member State, as well as the access to and the use of this service by, a that subscriber, in accordance with Article 3(1), shall be deemed to occur solely in the Member State of residence including for the purposes of Directive 96/9/EC, Directive 2001/29/EC, Directive 2006/115/EC, Directive 2009/24 and Directive 2010/13/EU.
Amendment 225 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
(1) Any contractual provisions including those between holders of copyright and related rights, those holding any other rights relevant for the use of content in online content services and service providers, as well as between service providers and subscribers which are contrary to Articles 3(1) and 4this Regulation shall be unenforceable.
Amendment 234 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph 1, holders of copyright and related rights or those holding any other rights in the content of online content services may require thatcontractually oblige the service provider to make use of effective means as stated in Article 3A in order to verify that the online content service is provided in conformity with Article 3(1), provided that the required means are reasonable and do not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve their purposethis Regulation.
Amendment 242 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6
Article 6
The processing of personal data carried out within the framework of this Regulation including, in particular, for purposes of verification under Article 5(2), shall be carried out in compliance with Directives 95/46/EC and 2002/58/EC.
Amendment 248 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7
Article 7
This Regulation shall apply also to contracts concluded and rights acquired before the date of its application if they are relevant for the provision, the access to and the use of an online content service in accordance with Articles 3 and 3a after that date.
Amendment 255 #
2015/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from [date: 612 months following the day of its publication].
Amendment 16 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Waste management in the Union should be improved, with a view to protecting, preserving and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, ensuring prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources and, promoting a more circular economy, increasing energy efficiency and reducing the EU’s level of dependence.
Amendment 25 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Fostering a sustainable bioeconomy can help reduce dependence on imported raw materials and replace raw materials based on fossil fuels with renewable sources by improving market conditions for bio-based packaging and reviewing existing legislation hampering the use of such materials.
Amendment 70 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Waste management in the Union should be improved, with a view to protecting, preserving and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, ensuring prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources and promoting a more circular economy, increasing energy efficiency and reducing the Union´s resource dependence.
Amendment 84 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Fostering a sustainable bioeconomy can help reduce dependence on imported raw materials and replace raw materials based on fossil fuels with renewable sources by improving market conditions for bio-based packaging and reviewing existing legislation hampering the use of such materials.
Amendment 73 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Waste management in the Union should be improved, with a view to protecting, preserving and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, ensuring prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources and, promoting a more circular economy, increasing energy efficiency and reducing the Union´s dependence.
Amendment 95 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to provide operators in markets for secondary raw materials with more certainty as to the waste or non-waste status of substances or objects and promote a level playing field, it is important to establish at the Union level harmonized conditions for substances or objects to be recognised as by-products and for waste that has undergone a recovery operation to be recognised as having ceased to be waste. Where necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the internal market or a high level of environmental protection across the Union, the Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts establishing detailed criteria on the application of such harmonized conditions to certain waste, including for a specific use.
Amendment 114 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The Commission should actively promote sharing platforms as a circular economy business model. It should create a stronger integration between the EU Action Plan for the circular economy and the guidelines for a collaborative economy and investigate all possible measures to provide incentive for it.
Amendment 137 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) The bioeconomy plays a crucial role in guaranteeing the availability of raw materials across the Union. A more efficient use of waste could create an important incentive for the bioeconomy supply chain. In particular, a sustainable management of bio-waste offers the opportunity to substitute fossil fuel-based feedstocks with renewable sources for the production of materials and commodities.
Amendment 156 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) Every three years, the Commission should publish a report based on the data and information reported by the Member States in order to report to the Parliament and the Council on the progress achieved in reaching the recycling targets and in the implementation of new obligations laid down by this Directive.
Amendment 158 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28 b (new)
Recital 28 b (new)
(28b) Improving resource use could bring substantial net savings for EU businesses, public authorities and consumers while reducing total annual greenhouse gas emissions. The Commission should propose indicators regarding resource efficiency at EU level.
Amendment 178 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Waste management in the Union should be improved, with a view to protecting, preserving and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, ensuring prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources and promoting a more circular economy, increasing energy efficiency and reducing the Union’s dependency.
Amendment 201 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 20 a (new)
Article 3 – point 20 a (new)
(fa) the following point is added: “20a. “remanufacturing” means the process of bringing a product to a like- new condition through reusing, reconditioning, and replacing component parts.”
Amendment 205 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f b (new) Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f b (new) Directive 2008/98/EC
(f b) the following point is added: “20b. “reconditioning” means the process of returning a product to a satisfactory working condition by rebuilding or repairing major components that are close to failure.”
Amendment 210 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. Member States shall make use of adequate economic instruments to provide incentives for the application of the waste hierarchy to encourage the implementation of the waste prevention programmes referred to in Article 29 and promote achievement of the re-use and recycling targets set out in Article 11(2).
Amendment 218 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to provide operators in markets for secondary raw materials with more certainty as to the waste or non-waste status of substances or objects and promote a level playing field, it is important to establish at the Union level harmonized conditions for substances or objects to be recognised as by-products and for waste that has undergone a recovery operation to be recognised as having ceased to be waste. Where necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the internal market or a high level of environmental protection across the Union, the Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts establishing detailed criteria on the application of such harmonized conditions to certain waste, including for a specific use.
Amendment 222 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 38a in order to establish detailed criteria on the application of the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 to specific substances or objects. Those detailed criteria shall streamline the interactions between the conditions in paragraph 1 and existing legislations on waste, products and chemicals.
Amendment 234 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 7 a (new)
(ba) The following paragraph is added: “7a. Member States shall comply with minimum requirements laid out for extended producer responsibility, in accordance with Article 8a of this Directive.”
Amendment 239 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 subparagraph 2a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 subparagraph 2a
Such measures may also include the establishment of extended producer responsibility schemes defining specific operational and financial obligations for producers of products. The scheme shall be designed for ensuring transparency and efficiency of the technical and financial operations of the stakeholders involved in the waste management chain.
Amendment 267 #
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 – subparagraph 1– point d – indent 2
Article 8a –paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1– point d – indent 2
- the financial contributions paid by the producers, per unit sold or per tonne of product placed on the market, without disclosing the financial contributions of individual producers;
Amendment 272 #
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 – subparagraph 1 - point d a (new)
Article 8a –paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 - point d a (new)
(da) guarantees the absence of conflicts of interest between the decision making body of the organisation and any waste manager operator that provides services to the organisation.
Amendment 276 #
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 – subparagraph 1 - point a – introductory wording
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 - point a – introductory wording
(a) cover the entire cost of waste management for the products it puts on the Union market, including all theas following:
Amendment 279 #
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 – subparagraph 1 - point a – indent 1
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 - point a – indent 1
- where applicable, costs of separate collection from collection points, sorting and treatment operations required to meet the waste management targets referred to in paragraph 1, second indent, taking into account the revenues from re-use or sales of secondary raw material from their products;
Amendment 293 #
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 7 a (new)
Article 8a – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The roles and responsibilities of any other actor involved in the waste chain shall be defined in a clear way.
Amendment 302 #
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 –subparagraph 1 - indent 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 –subparagraph 1 - indent 1 a (new)
- promote and support the production and the use of products that are easy to switch from physical to digital dimension and easy to share in a collaborative platform
Amendment 306 #
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 – subparagraph 1 - indent 3
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - indent 3
- encourage the setting up of systems promoting reuse activities, remanufacturing and reconditioning activities including in particular for electrical and electronic equipment, tyre, textiles and furniture;
Amendment 312 #
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 – subparagraph 1 – indent 4
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 4
- reduce waste generation in processes related to industrial production, extraction of minerals and construction and demolition, taking into account best available techniques, unless they are already subject to the requirements of Directive 2010/75/EU, and adopting industrial symbiosis solutions through the use of by-products and recovery and recycling of waste;
Amendment 324 #
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 – subparagraph 1 - indent 5 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - indent 5 a (new)
- reduce land-based litter which is likely to end up in the marine environment, with the aim of achieving a reduction of at least 50% in marine litter by 2030;
Amendment 326 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) The bioeconomy plays a crucial role in guaranteeing the availability of raw materials across the Union. A more efficient use of waste could create an important incentive for the bioeconomy supply chain. In particular, a sustainable management of bio-waste offers the opportunity to substitute fossil fuel-based feedstocks with renewable sources for the production of materials and commodities.
Amendment 359 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) Every three years, the Commission should publish a report based on the data and information reported by the Member States in order to report to the Parliament and the Council on the progress achieved in reaching the recycling targets and in the implementation of new obligations laid down by this Directive.
Amendment 360 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28 b (new)
Recital 28 b (new)
(28b) Improving resource use could bring substantial net savings for EU businesses, public authorities and consumers while reducing total annual greenhouse gas emissions. The Commission should propose indicators regarding resource efficiency at EU level.
Amendment 364 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3a
Member States shall take measures to promote sorting systems for construction and demolition waste and for at least the following: wood, aggregates, metal, glass and plaster. They shall take into account technical, economic, and environmental conditions.
Amendment 413 #
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 minerals that have been recycled in conjunction with incineration and co- incineration, including, the quality criteria for the recycled metaterials.
Amendment 461 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 35 – paragraph 4
Article 35 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall set up an electronic registry or coordinated registries to record the data on hazardous waste referred to in paragraph 1 covering the entire geographical territory of the Member State concerned. Member States may establish such registries for other waste streams, in particular those waste streams for which targets are set in Union legislation. Member States shall use the data on waste reported by industrial operators in the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register set up under Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*).
Amendment 528 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. Member States shall make use of adequate economic instruments to provide incentives for the application of the waste hierarchy to encourage the implementation of the waste prevention programmes referred to in Article 29 and promote achievement of the re-use and recycling targets set out in Article 11(2).
Amendment 593 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 38a in order to establish detailed criteria on the application of the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 to certain wastespecific substances or objects. Those detailed criteria shall include limit values for pollutants where necessary and shall take into account any possible adverse environmental effects of the substance or objectstreamline the interactions between the conditions in paragraph 1 and existing legislations on waste, products and chemicals.
Amendment 624 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Such measures may also include the establishment of extended producer responsibility schemes defining specific operational and financial obligations for producers of products. The scheme should be designed for ensuring transparency and efficiency of the technical and financial operations of the stakeholders involved in the waste management chain.
Amendment 724 #
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 2
Article 8a – paragraph 3 – point d – indent 2
- the financial contributions paid by the producers , per unit sold or per tonne of product placed on the market, without disclosing the financial contributions of individual producers;
Amendment 745 #
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 a – introductory words
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point a – introductory words
(a) cover the entire cost of waste management for the products it puts on the Union market, including all theas following:
Amendment 755 #
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 a – indent 1
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point a – indent 1
- where applicable costs of separate collection from collection points, sorting and treatment operations required to meet the waste management targets referred to in paragraph 1, second indent, taking into account the revenues from re-use or sales of secondary raw material from their products;
Amendment 828 #
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 a (new)
Article 8a – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Producers shall comply with the minimum requirements laid down in this Article for extended producer responsibility.
Amendment 876 #
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 4
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 4
- reduce waste generation in processes related to industrial production, extraction of minerals and construction and demolition, taking into account best available techniques, unless they are already subject to the requirements of the industrial emissions Directive 2010/75/EU, and adopting industrial symbiosis solutions through the use of by- products and recovery and recycling of waste;
Amendment 908 #
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 land-based litter which is likely to end up in the marine environment, with the aim of achieving a reduction of at least 50% in marine litter by 2030;
Amendment 1007 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Member States shall take measures to promote sorting systems for construction and demolition waste and for at least the following: wood, aggregates, metal, glass and plaster. They should take into account technical, economic, and environmental conditions.
Amendment 1156 #
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 minerals that have been recycled in conjunction with incineration and coincineration, including, the quality criteria for the recycled metaterials.
Amendment 1259 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 35 – paragraph 4
Article 35 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall set up an electronic registry or coordinated registries to record the data on hazardous waste referred to in paragraph 1 covering the entire geographical territory of the Member State concerned. Member States may establish such registries for other waste streams, in particular those waste streams for which targets are set in Union legislation. Member States shall use the data on waste reported by industrial operators in the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register set up under Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*).
Amendment 14 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Waste management in the Union should be improved, with a view to protecting, preserving and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, ensuring prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources and promoting a more circular economy, increasing energy efficiency and reducing Union dependence.
Amendment 34 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Waste management in the Union should be improved, with a view to protecting, preserving and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, ensuring prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources and promoting a more circular economy, increasing energy efficiency and reducing the Union’s dependency.
Amendment 20 #
2015/0272(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Waste management in the Union should be improved, with a view to protecting, preserving and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, ensuring prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources and promoting a more circular economy, increasing energy efficiency and reducing the Union´s dependence.
Amendment 21 #
2015/0272(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Waste management in the Union should be improved, with a view to protecting, preserving and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, ensuring prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources and, promoting a more circular economy, increasing energy efficiency and reducing the EU's level of dependence.
Amendment 187 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Energy efficiency labelling allows consumers to make informed choices with regard to energy consumption of products and thereby promotesmakes a significant contribution to reducing energy bills while at the same time promoting innovation.
Amendment 198 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Improving the efficiency of energy- related products through informed consumer choice benefits the Union economy overall, drives innovation and willreduces energy demand thereby contributing to energy security, allows consumers to save money on their energy bills, incentivises research and innovation, thereby giving competitive advantage to industries which develop and produce the most energy efficient products. It also contributes to the achievement of the Union's 2020 and 2030 energy efficiency targets. It will also allow consumers to save money.
Amendment 274 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to facilitate the monitoring of compliance and to provide up-to-date market data for the regulatory process on revisions of product-specific labels and information sheets, suppliers should provide their product compliance information electronically in a database established by the Commission. The information should be made publicly available to provide information for customers and to allow for alternative ways for dealers to receive labels. Market surveillance authorities should have access to the information in the database. and need to verify data entries for completeness and correctness. Neglecting to register a product in the database could be considered as a possible competitive advantage.
Amendment 283 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) To ensure fair competition in the European Union, market surveillance authorities need to perform compliance monitoring also through product testing to verify if the declared product performance data for products is correct
Amendment 284 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The public interface of the database should develop into a useful tool in order to enable consumers to easily find and compare selected information of any energy-related product allowing them to identify and choose the most energy efficient products. The information available should be searchable, downloadable and allow for easy filtering by separated variables. The data should be available through open standards for the use of third party developers of applications which could help improve product comparison sites.
Amendment 472 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States market surveillance authorities should ensure product performance and database register through evaluation of the product models available for sale in each country per product category and year of at least 10% of them for performance and 25% for register.
Amendment 485 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Where the market surveillance authorities of one Member State have sufficient reason to believe that the information published on the label or the information sheet of an energy- related product covered by a delegated act under this Regulationdoes not comply with the requirements set out by a delegated act, and therefore could presents a risk to aspects of public interest protection covered by this Regulation, they shall carry out, they shall carry out, in accordance with Regulation 765/2008/EU, an evaluation in relation to the energy-related product concerned covering all the requirements laid down in this Regulation and its relevant delegated acts. The supplier shall cooperate as necessary with the market surveillance authorities for that purpose.
Amendment 490 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The energy-related products with label should be subject to random testing. These tests should be made periodically for each group of products by the national supervisory authorities on the basis of harmonised standards, in order to assess their compliance with the requirements of this Regulation and its delegated acts. The supervisors shall also verify, through random checks, that all energy products referred to in this Regulation are actually registered in the database established under Article 8.
Amendment 491 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. The Commission shall adopt through a delegated act in accordance with Article 13 of this Regulation, rules designed to harmonise at European level the implementation of tests conducted by national supervisory authorities, setting deadlines and methods in which the tests have to be carried out. The tests should in any case reflect the real conditions of use of the products.
Amendment 492 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. It is strictly forbidden to design products aimed at altering the test results in order to defraud market surveillance authorities.
Amendment 535 #
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 nothe majority of products are not 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 those classes shall be at leastthe two highest energy efficiency classes within at least the following ten years later.
Amendment 555 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Labels shall be re-scaled periodicallywhen the majority of products fall in the two highest energy efficiency classes.
Amendment 583 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b a (new)
(ba) The design of the rescaled label shall vary visibly from its predecessor. The European Commission shall ensure the development of a widespread communication and information campaigns to be rolled out by Member States in accordance with Article 4.4, aiming at informing consumers on the rescaled label and clarify that there is no downgrading in the general quality of the products.
Amendment 588 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6
Article 7 – paragraph 6
6. Labels introduced by delegated acts adopted in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 2010/30/EU before the date of application of this Regulation shall be considered as labels for the purposes of this Regulation. The Commission shall review those labels within five years of the entry into force of this Regulation with a view to rescaling them. For product groups whose Energy Labelling Regulation entered into force on 26 September 2013, rescaling should take place when the majority of products falls in the two highest energy efficiency classes.
Amendment 603 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall establish and maintain a product database including the information referred to in Annex I. The information listed under point 1 of Annex I shall be made publicly available. In order to prevent the database becomes an advantage for free-riders, Member States market surveillance authorities shall evaluate at least 20% of the product models available for sale in the respective country, annually and per product category, to ensure that products are registered in the database.
Amendment 56 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Council confirmed that a well-functioning, reformed EU ETS with an instrument to stabilise the market will be the main European instrument to achieve this target, with an annual reduction factor of 2.2% from 2021 onwards, free allocation not expiring but existing measures continuing after 2020 to prevent the risk of carbon leakage due to climate policy, as long as no comparable efforts are undertaken in other major economies, without reducing the share of allowances to be auctioned. The auction share should be expressed as a percentage figure in the legislation, to enhance planning certainty as regards investment decisions, to increase transparency and to render the overall system simpler and more easily understandable. However, those orientations decided by the European Council may not be sufficient to fulfil the EU's commitments taken during the COP21, therefore an annual reduction factor of 2.4% is advisable.
Amendment 60 #
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 framework contributes to delivering a meaningful carbon price and continuing to stimulate cost-efficient greenhouse gas emission reductions. Regrets that the carbon price signal is right now too weak to induce low carbon investment in EU for industries. Whereas the EU is facing a serious investment leakage to third countries, whereas on the other hand a number of undertakings have been pursuing strategies focusing on short-term financial returns at the detriment of innovation, investments in R&D, employment and skills 'renewal; whereas production innovation has a positive effect on employment growth in all phases of the business cycle of industries; whereas involving workers in innovation and strategy definition is the best way to guarantee economic and environmental success. __________________ 17 COM(2015)80, establishing a Framework Strategy for a Resilient Energy Union with a Forward-Looking Climate Change Policy
Amendment 77 #
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 57% over the period 2013-2020, should not be reduced. The Commission's Impact Assessment18 provides details on the auction share and specifies that tshare of allowances to be auctioned should be the 52%. This 572% share is made up of allowances auctioned on behalf of Member States, including allowances set aside for new entrants but not allocated, 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/…1814 of the European Parliament and of the Council (the 'MSR') 19 . __________________ 19 Decision (EU) 2015/…1814 of the European Parliament and of the Council of …6 October 2015 concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme and amending Directive 2003/87/EC (OJ L […], […]264, 9.10.2015, p. […]1).
Amendment 85 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The auctioning of allowances remains the general rule, with free allocation as thea transitional exception. Consequently, and as confirmed by the European Council, the share of allowances to be auctioned, which was 57% 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, including allowances set aside for new entrants but not allocated, 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 SEC(2015)XX SEC(2015)XX 19 Decision (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. […]).
Amendment 86 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Notes that the European Union is clear on its intention to maintain its Emissions Trading System (ETS) as the centrepiece of EU climate policy; Observe that the People’s Republic of China announced its plans for a national ETS to start in 2017; Considers that since January 2015, California and Quebec carbon markets have been linked; Emphasized that Korea launched a national ETS in 2015, becoming the first nation-wide trading program in Asia.
Amendment 87 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) Whereas the EU industry is facing a race against time in order to regain its global competitiveness and capacity to invest in Europe and hence meet the social and environmental challenges it faces and which it must overcome while remaining a reference for the world in terms of the social and environmental responsibility of its operations;
Amendment 90 #
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 leakageThe aim of the free allocation is not to give operational subsidies to the firm but to incentivize and finance investments in mitigation technologies against climate change in the industry. 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. Where, based on these criteria, a threshold determined by at a genuine risk of carbon leakage. Where a certaking into account the respective possibility for sectors and sub-sectors concerned to pass on costs in product priceshold 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 should also reduce windfall profits.
Amendment 91 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) It is important that the EU ETS, despite being the Union's primary tool for achieving the Union’s long-term climate and energy targets, should be complemented by equivalent additional actions taken in other legal acts and instruments dealing with greenhouse gas emissions from sectors not covered by the EU ETS, in order to honour the agreed commitment that all sectors of the economy contribute to the fulfilment of the target of reducing the overall greenhouse gas emissions of the Union by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.
Amendment 94 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Council confirmed that a well-functioning, reformed EU ETS with an instrument to stabilise the market will be the main European instrument to achieve this target, with an annual reduction factor of 2.2% from 2021 onwards, free allocation not expiring but existing measures continuing temporarily after 2020 to prevent the risk of carbon leakage due to climate policy, as long as no comparable efforts are undertaken in other major economies, without reducing the share of allowances to be auctioned. The auction share should be expressed as a percentage figure in the legislation, to enhance planning certainty as regards investment decisions, to increase transparency and to render the overall system simpler and more easily understandable. However, in order to reflect the Paris Agreement, it is essential that the Union, as part of the international community, increases its efforts and commitment with a view to limiting the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre- industrial levels as well as to pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, and therefore the annual reduction factor in the Phase IV of the EU ETS should increase to at least 2.4% by 2021.
Amendment 98 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The Union has both the responsibility and capability to act in a vigorous and cost-effective manner to mitigate climate change and honour the Paris Agreement to limit the increase in the global average temperature 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. The environmental and socio- economic benefits for the Union to increase its efforts to mitigate climate change by far outweigh the costs which will inevitably incur for the Union if it fails to take sufficient action.
Amendment 100 #
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, provision should be made for the values 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 improvement. For reasons of predictability, this should be done through applying a factor that represents the best assessment of progress across sectors, which should then take into account 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 difference from factor reduction of more than 0.5% of the should be determined on the basis of data from the years 20017-8 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 benchmarks2018.
Amendment 110 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Earmarking is a key element in order for ETS Phase IV to finally trigger a virtuous circle. The Member-States should spend at least 80% of the auction revenues on climate actions listed in this Directive, and undertakings which receive free allocations in excess should use this resource exclusively on low carbon investment in the installations.
Amendment 112 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) Considers the necessity of enhanced transparency framework; requires new standards for reporting and review of all nations' climate efforts will provide a foundation for building confidence not only in nations' actions but also for the use of high-integrity carbon markets to drive the deep emissions reductions called for by science.
Amendment 114 #
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 leakage is a justification to temporarily postpone full transition, and precisely targeted free allocation of allowances to industry is a justified exception from the principle that the polluter should pay only as long as no over-allocation occurs, in order to address genuine risks of increases in greenhouse gas emissions in 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.
Amendment 121 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should partiawilly compensate, in accordance with state aid rulesthrough a centralized arrangement at European level, 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. A harmonised system will therefore avoid competitive distortions in between Members States. 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 use auction revenues to promote skill formation and reallocation of labour affected by the transition of jobs in a decarbonising economy.
Amendment 122 #
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 57% over the period 2013-2020, should not be reduced. The Commission's Impact Assessment18 provides details on the auction share and specifies that tshare of allowances to be auctioned should be 52%. This 572% share is made up of allowances auctioned on behalf of Member States, including allowances set aside for new entrants but not allocated, 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/…1814 of the European Parliament and of the Council (the 'MSR')19 . __________________ 18 SEC(2015)XX 19 Decision (EU) 2015/…1814 of the European Parliament and of the Council of …6 October 2015 concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme and amending Directive 2003/87/EC (OJ L […], […]264, 9.10.2015, p. […]1).
Amendment 128 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Whereas the increase of the CO2 price would drive an investment shift to cleaner sources and processes, it has also potentially adverse effects on employment and purchasing power of the European citizens. The EU should monitor the social effects of CO2 price in order to avoid more inequalities and to incentivise job creation.
Amendment 132 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The main long-term incentive from this Directive for the capture and storage of CO2 (CCS), capture and re-use of CO2 (CCU), 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/CCU facilities and innovative renewable energy technologies, EU ETS allowances should be used to provide guaranteed rewards for deployment of CCS/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 137 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In order to make the EU ETS fit for the purpose of reducing emissions while stimulating low-carbon production and investments in phase IV, more stringent earmarking is necessary. Unless otherwise specified in this Directive, Member States should thus spend 100% of the auction revenues on climate actions listed in this Directive, and undertakings receiving allocations exceeding the actual size of their emissions should use these resources exclusively for investments in the decarbonisation of their production.
Amendment 143 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The European Council confirmed that the modalities, including transparency, of the optional free allocation to modernise the energy sector in certain Member States should be improved. Investments with a value of €10 million or more should be selected by the Member State concerned through a competitive bidding process on the basis of clear and transparent rules to ensure that free allocation is used to promote real investments modernising the energy sector in line with the Energy Union objectives. The list of projects, both selected and not, should be public. Investments with a value of less than €10 million should also be eligible for funding from the free allocation. The Member State concerned should select such investments based on clear and transparent criteria set in this Directive. The results of this selection process should be subject to public consultation. The public should be duly kept informed at the stage of the selection of investment projects as well as of their implementation.
Amendment 144 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should partially compensate, in accordance with state aid rulesFor the purpose of avoiding competitiveness distortions, Member States should partially compensate, through a centralised system at Union level, 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 use auction revenues to promote skill formation and reallocation of labour affected by the transition of jobs in a decarbonising economy.
Amendment 153 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The main long-term incentive from this Directive for the capture and storage of CO2 (CCS), new renewable energy technologiesnew renewable energy technologies, capture and storage of CO2 (CCS) 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 facilities and innovative renewable energy technologies, EU ETS allowances should be used to provide guaranteed rewards for deployment of CCS 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 153 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Whereas financial support for regions and sectors which depend on carbon-intensive activities will be essential to implementing a just transition in Europe. The impact of the energy transition on these regions and sectors has to be better assessed and taken into account especially considering the future of those workers who will be affected.
Amendment 155 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) EU ETS funding should be coherent with other Union funding programmes, including European Structural and Investment Funds, Horizon 2020 and the European fund for Strategic investments so as to ensure the effectiveness of public spending.
Amendment 157 #
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 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 in line with the Union 2030 and 2050 climate and energy goals, 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 be commensurate with the purpose of ensuring the appropriate use of the funds. That 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 and all financing from the fund should comply with specific eligibility criteria. 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 167 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to adopt non-legislative acts of general application to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of a legislative act, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of Article 3d(3), Article 10(4), Article 10a(1) and (8), Article 10b, Article 10d, Article 14(1), Article 15, Article 19(3), Article 22, Article 24, Article 24a and Article 25a of Directive 2003/87/EC. In order to reduce delegations to the minimum, the existing powers in respect of the operation of the special reserve, for attributing quantities of international credits which may be exchanged and placing further standards for what may be exchanged and for further rules on double counting in Article 3f(9), Article 11a(9) and Article 11b(7) of Directive 2003/87/EC are deleted. Acts adopted pursuant to those provisions continue to apply. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert 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 Council. As regards the delegation in respect of Article 10(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC, those Member States which do not use the common platform for auctioning may continue not to do so.
Amendment 168 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The European Council confirmed that the modalities, including transparency, of the optional free allocation to modernise the energy sector in certain Member States should be improved. Investments with a value of €10 million or more should be selected by the Member State concerned through a competitive bidding process on the basis of clear and transparent rules to ensure that free allocation is used to promote real investments modernising the energy sector in line with the Energy Union objectives. The list of projects, both selected and non-selected projects, should be made available to the public. Investments with a value of less than €10 million should also be eligible for funding from the free allocation. The Member State concerned should select such investments based on clear and transparent criteria. The results of this selection process should be subject to public consultation. The public should be duly kept informed at the stage of the selection of investment projects as well as of their implementation.
Amendment 170 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) To increase the environmental benefits of emissions reductions in the Union without causing undesired social effects, financial support should be given to regions and sectors which depend on carbon-intensive activities, so as to enable a just and fair transition to a Union low- carbon society. The impact of the energy transition on such regions and sectors should be better assessed and taken into account, especially considering the future of those workers who will be affected by the transition to a Union low-carbon society.
Amendment 172 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
Amendment 178 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
(-1) In Article 2, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: '1. This Directive shall apply to emissions from the activities listed in Annex I and greenhouse gases listed in Annex II. Emissions from maritime transport shall be covered by the scope of this Directive as set out in Chapter IVa.'
Amendment 182 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 6
Paragraph 2
Amendment 183 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 7
(2b) Article 7 is amended as follows: Without undue delay, the operator shall inform the competent authority of any planned changes to the nature or functioning of the installation, or any extension or significant reduction of its capacity, which may require updating the greenhouse gas emissions permit. Where appropriate, the competent authority shall update the permit. Where there is a change in the identity of the installation's operator, the competent authority shall update the permit to include the name and address of the new operator.
Amendment 189 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 9 paragraph 2
Article 9 paragraph 3
Starting in 2021, the linear factor shall be 2.24%.
Amendment 194 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point -1 j (new)
Article 1 – point -1 j (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 d – paragraph 2
Article 3 d – paragraph 2
(-1j) In Article 3d, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: '2. From 1 January 2013, 15 21, 50% of allowances shall be auctioned. This percentage may be increased as part of the general review of this Directive.'
Amendment 195 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1
Point 4 point a
From 2021 onwards, the share of allowances to be auctioned by Member States shall be 57%2%, and that share shall decrease by up to two percentage points up to 2030 pursuant to Article 10a(5). Such an adjustment shall take place solely in the form of a reduction of allowances auctioned pursuant to point (a) of the first subparagraph of Article 10(2).
Amendment 198 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 209 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 f (new)
Article 1 – point 2 f (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – points e a and e b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – points e a and e b (new)
(2f) In Article 6 (2), the following points are added: '(ea) all legal requirements on social responsibility and reporting in order to ensure equal and effective implementation of environmental regulations and ensure that competent authorities and stakeholders, including workers' representatives, representatives of civil society and local communities, have access to all relevant information (as laid down in the Aarhus Convention and implemented in Union and national law, including Directive 2003/87/EC); (e b) an obligation to publish every year comprehensive information in respect of combating climate change and compliance with Union directives in the field of environment, health and safety at work; this information shall be accessible to workers' representatives and to the representatives of civil society from local communities in the vicinity of the installation.'
Amendment 210 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 g (new)
Article 1 – point 2 g (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 7
Article 7
Amendment 217 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 9 – paragraphs 2 and 3
Article 9 – paragraphs 2 and 3
Starting in 2021, the linear factor shall be 2.24%.
Amendment 217 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – subparagraph 2a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – subparagraph 2a (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3a (new)
Up to 2% of the total quantity of allowances between 2021 and 2030 shall be auctioned to establish a harmonised compensation scheme as set out in article 10a, paragraph 6, of this Directive.
Amendment 226 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) paragraph 3 is amended as follows: Member States shall determine the use of revenues generated from the auctioning of allowances, within the frame set hereafter. At least 80% of the 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 these revenues, shall be used for one or more of the following:
Amendment 228 #
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
Article 10 – paragraph 1
(-a) Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: '1. From 2019 onwards, Member States shall auctioneither auction or cancel all allowances that are not allocated free of charge in accordance with Articles 10a and 10c and are not placed in the market stability reserve established by Decision (EU) 2015/1814 of the European Parliament and of the Council1.'
Amendment 228 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 3 (a)
(bb) In paragraph 3, the point (a) is modified as follows: to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including by contributing to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund, to the Adaptation Fund as made operational by the Poznan Conference on Climate Change (COP 14 and COP/MOP 4) and to the Green Climate Fund; to adapt to the impacts of climate change and to fund research and development as well as demonstration projects for reducing emissions and for adaptation to climate change, including participation in initiatives within the framework of the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan and the European Technology Platforms;
Amendment 229 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b c (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 3 (b)
(bc) In paragraph 3, the point (b) is modified as follows: to develop renewable energies to meet the engagements of using 30 % renewable energies by 2030, as well as to develop other technologies contributing to the transition to a safe and sustainable low- carbon economy and to help meet the engagements to increase energy efficiency by 40 % by 2030;
Amendment 230 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b d (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 3 (e)
(bd) In paragraph 3, the point (e) is complemented as follows: the environmentally safe capture and re- use of CO2 (CCU).
Amendment 233 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 10
Paragraph 3 (j)
Amendment 240 #
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 57%2%, and that share shall decrease by up to two percentage points up to 2030 pursuant to Article 10a(5). Such an adjustment shall take place solely in the form of a reduction of allowances auctioned pursuant to point (a) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 2.
Amendment 244 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 10
Paragraph 3 point m (new)
(la) measures which favour the recycling of base materials as a part of the circular economy;
Amendment 248 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c a (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 3 new subparagraph
(ca) In paragraph 3, the following subparagraph is added at the end: The abovementioned report made by Member-States to the Commission creates an inventory of the use of revenues and actions taken pursuant to this paragraph which is made public.
Amendment 253 #
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 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 254 #
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 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Up to 2% of the total quantity of allowances between 2021 and 2030 shall be auctioned to establish a fund to improve energy efficiency and modernise the energy systems of certain Member Statesharmonised compensation scheme as set out in Article 10da, paragraph 6, of this Directive (“the Modernisation Fund”).
Amendment 255 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d a (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 5
(da) Paragraph 5 is complemented as follows: Refers in this regard to the obligation bore by Member States to inform the Commission as to the use of ETS revenues; underlines that increased transparency would help citizens see how ETS revenues are being used by national authorities.
Amendment 257 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d b (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 5a
(db) A new paragraph 5a is added: The Commission shall build a database providing information on the carbon content of products made by the industry covered by the ETS.
Amendment 258 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d c (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 5b
(dc) A new paragraph 5b is added: The Commission shall publish every two years on the basis of a harmonised information from Member-States the impact of the ETS carbon price on the purchasing power of the citizens. On this basis, the Member-States are invited to compensate the impact of the ETS carbon price on the purchasing power of households in situation of energy poverty.
Amendment 259 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – point 4 – point b – point ii
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
'(b) 10% of the total quantity of allowances to be auctioned being distributed amongst certain Member States for the purpose of solidarity and grset aside for the creation of a Just Transition Fund as a complement to the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund. The revenues of these auctions shall remain at the Union level, with the goal to use them for cushioning the social impact of the climate policies required in order to enable the necessary transition to a low- carbon society in regions which combine a high share of workers in carbon- dependent sectors and a GDP per capita well below th within the Community, thereby increasing the amount of allowances that those Member States auce Union-average. These auctioning revenues aimed at just transition shall be used in one or several of the following ways, while fully complying with the fundamental rights of non-discrimination and gender-equality: - creating redeployments and/or mobility cells; - education/training initiatives to re- skill or upskill workers; - support in job search, including paid time-off to search for jobs; - social protection measures; - subsistence allowances; - business creation; and - monitoring and pre-emptive measures to avoid or minimise the negative impact of restructuring process on physical and mental health. The core activities to be financed by the Just Transition Funder point (a) by the percentages specified in Annex IIa."; and' are strongly related to the labour market and therefore social partners shall be actively involved in the fund management – on the model of the ESF committee – and the participation of local social partners shall be a key requirement for projects to receive funding.'
Amendment 259 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d d (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 6 (new)
(dd) A new paragraph 6 is added: "Every two years Member States shall communicate to the Commission the closures of electricity generation capacity due to national measures. The Commission shall calculate the equivalent number of allowances that these closures represent. Member States may surrender a corresponding volume of allowances and place them into the MSR."
Amendment 264 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – point 4 – point b b (new)
Amendment 265 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 10a
Paragraph 1 Subparagraph 2
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 23. This act shall also provide for additional allocation from the new entrants reserve for significant production increases by applying the same thresholds and allocation adjustments as apply in respect of partial cessations of operationchanges. Any 10% increase or decrease in production expressed as a rolling average of verified production data for the two preceding years compared to the production activity reported in accordance with Article 11 should be adjusted with a corresponding amount of allowances by placing allowances into and releasing allowances from the reserve referred to in paragraph 7.
Amendment 270 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 4 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – point 4 – point b c (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
(bc) In paragraph 3, point (b) is replaced by the following: '(b) to develop renewable energies to meet the commitengagements of the Community to using 2using at least 30 % renewable energies by 20230, as well as to develop other technologies contributing to the transition to a safe and sustainable low-carbon economy and to help meet the commitment of the Communityengagements to increase energy efficiency by 2at least 40 % by 20230;'
Amendment 276 #
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 j
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point j
Amendment 278 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 10a
Paragraph 1
(aa) The third paragraph of paragraph 1 is modified as follows: The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, determine Community-wide ex-ante benchmarks so as to ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that provides incentives for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficient techniques, by taking account of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, high efficiency cogeneration, efficient energy recovery of waste gases, use of biomass, capture and re-use of CO2 and capture and storage of CO2, where such facilities are available, and shall not provide incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production, except for cases falling within Article 10c and electricity produced from waste gases.
Amendment 282 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a b (new)
Article 10a
Paragraph 2
(ab) In paragraph 2, "in the years 2007-2008" is replaced by "in the years 2017-2018" and the following sentence is added: "An update of the Briefs shall be organised to have a complete information of the progress in mitigation technologies in industries in 2025."
Amendment 285 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 10 a
Paragraph 2
Amendment 290 #
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: 'If Member States decide on national measures for early closure of electricity generation capacity, Member States shall report this to the Commission and other Member States, and may retire a share of the auctioning volume with a level equal to the related emissions.'
Amendment 294 #
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. The report shall address the interaction of the EU ETS and other climate-energy policies at the Union and national levels, and shall transparently analyse the implications of various policies on the level of demand for EU ETS allowances and its consequences on the supply- demand balance in the carbon market as well as the compliance with the Union's 2030 and 2050 climate and energy goals. 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 300 #
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 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 5 b (new)
(de) the following paragraph is added: '5b The Commission shall publish every two years a report on the pass- through of the costs of allowances in the product prices. This shall be done for the sectors and subsectors for which the Commission finds that there are good reasons to assess whether a non- negligible share of pass-through is possible, also in relation to the evolution of their market shares.'
Amendment 302 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – point 5 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission ishall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 23 to supplement this directive. This act shall also provide for additional allocation from the new entrants reserve for significant production increases by applying the same thresholds and allocation adjustments as apply in respect of partial cessations of operationchanges. Any 10% increase or decrease in production expressed as a rolling average of verified production data for the two preceding years compared to the production activity reported in accordance with Article 11 shall be adjusted with a corresponding amount of allowances by placing allowances into and releasing allowances from the reserve referred to in paragraph 7.
Amendment 309 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 10 a
Paragraph 2
Amendment 326 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 10 a
Paragraph 2
Amendment 337 #
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
(i) On the basis of informationverified production, emissions and other necessary data submitted pursuant to Article 11, the Commission shall identify whether the values for each benchmark calculated using the principles in Article 10a differ from the annual reduction referred to above by more than 0.5% of the 2007-8 value higher or lower annually. If so, that benchmark value shall be adjusted either 0.5% or 1.5% in respect of each year between 2008 and the middle of the period for which free allocation is to be made;. For sectors with unavoidable process emissions and where the real production and efficiency data submitted pursuant to Article 11 show annual reductions below 0,25% in respect of each year between 2008 and the middle of the period for which free allocation is to be made, the benchmark value shall be adjusted by 0,25%. Correspondingly, for sectors where the real production and efficiency data submitted pursuant to Article 11 show annual reductions above 1,5% in respect of each year between 2008 and the middle of the period for which free allocation is to be made, the benchmark value shall be adjusted by 1,75%.
Amendment 340 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
(ba) Subject to paragraphs 4 and 8, and notwithstanding Article 10c, no free allocation shall be given to electricity generators, to installations for the capture of CO2, to pipelines for transport of CO2 or to CO2 storage sites, except for electricity produced from waste gases where the whole amount of CO2 shall be included into free allocation.
Amendment 349 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
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 mannerapplied so that the 10% best performers of each sector or sub-sector are not impacted.
Amendment 352 #
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)
(iia) Subject to paragraphs 4 and 8, and notwithstanding Article 10c, no free allocation shall be given to electricity generators, to installations for the capture of CO2, to pipelines for transport of CO2 or to CO2 storage sites, except for electricity produced from waste gases where the total amount of CO2 shall be included in the free allocation.
Amendment 362 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
Article 10a
paragraph 6
Amendment 369 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – point 5 – point c
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 until 2030. Where, nonetheless, the maximum level is reached, free allocations shall be adjusted accordingly. Any such adjustment shall be done in a uniform mannerapplied so that the 10% most efficient installations, in accordance with paragraph 2, are not impacted. Any allowances not allocated to installations by the end of the trading period shall be cancelled.
Amendment 379 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point d
Article 1 – point 5 – point d
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 394 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point e – point i
Article 1 – point 5 – point e – point i
Amendment 405 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e a (new)
Article 10a
Paragraph 7a (new)
(ea) A new paragraph is added: The sectors and sub sectors concerned by paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 10b will receive free allocations which annual excess, if any, are exclusively dedicated to low carbon investment in the installations belonging to the same sector or sub-sector during the whole fourth period, in conformity with paragraphs b, e, g, l and m(new) of article 10 paragraph 3, as well as with the rules for the public investments financed by free allocations in the article 10c paragraph 2 and 3; the assets coming from the free allocations monetisation during the fourth period have to be paid or engaged for low carbon investments at the latest 12/31/2030. A balance will be made two times during the fourth period, in 2025 and 2030 with a possibility of sanctions under Article 16.
Amendment 408 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point e a (new)
Article 1 – point 5 – point e a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 10a – paragraph 7 a (new)
(ea) the following paragraph is inserted after paragraph 7: '7a. In the event that installations in the sectors and sub-sectors concerned by paragraph 1 of Article 10b are entitled to an amount of free allowances which exceeds their actual production, these excess allowances shall be exclusively dedicated to low carbon investment in the installations belonging to the same sector or sub-sector during the whole fourth trading period, in accordance with points b, e, g and l of article 10(3), as well as with the rules for public investments financed by free allocations in paragraphs 2 and 3 of article 10c ; the assets coming from the free allocations' monetisation during the fourth trading period have to be paid or engaged for low carbon investments at the latest 31 December 2030. A balance shall be made two times during the fourth trading period, in 2025 and 2030, with a possibility of sanctions under Article 16.'
Amendment 409 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article10a
paragraph 8
paragraph 8
Amendment 412 #
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
Amendment 431 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 10a
Paragraph 8
The allowances shall be made available for innovation in low-carbon industrial products, technologies and processes in existing and new installations and support for demonstration and pilot projects for the development of a wide range of CCS, CCU and innovative renewable energy technologies that are not yet commercially viable, ensuring a degree of geographical and sectoral balance in geographically balanced locations. In order to promote innovative projects, up to 60% of the relevant costs of projects may be supported, out of which up to 40% 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 435 #
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 and innovative renewable energy technologies and CCS that are not yet commercially viable in geographically balanced locations. In order to promote innovative projects, up to 60% of the relevant costs of projects may be supported, out of which up to 40% 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 443 #
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 4
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4
The Commission ishall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 23. to supplement this directive, taking due account of the following principles: - Projects shall focus on research and innovation for the design and development of breakthrough solutions and implementation of demonstration programmes, including in real industrial environments; - Projects shall deliver ambitious reductions in specific greenhouse gas emission intensity of at least 20%, with respect to the best available technologies; - The activities shall run close-to- market in production plants to demonstrate the viability of breakthrough technologies in overcoming the technological as well as non- technological barriers; - Projects shall address technological solutions that can have widespread applications and may combine different technologies; - Solutions and technologies shall ideally have the potential to be transferred within the sector and possibly to other sectors.
Amendment 447 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 10a
Paragraph 8
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 23, taking due account of the following principles: - Projects should focus on research and innovation for the design and development of breakthrough solutions and implementation of demonstration programmes, including in real industrial environments; - Projects should deliver ambitious reduction in specific GHG emission intensity of at least 20%, with respect to the best available technologies; - The activities should run close-to-market in production plants to demonstrate the viability of breakthrough technologies in overcoming the technological as well as non-technological barriers; - Projects should address technological solutions that could have widespread applications and may combine different technologies; - Solutions and technologies should ideally have the potentials to be transferred within the sector and possibly to other sectors.
Amendment 449 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 10a
Paragraph 8 last subparagraph
The last subparagraph of paragraph 8 is modified as follows: Allowances shall be set aside for the projects that meet the criteria referred to in the third subparagraph. Support for these projects shall be given via Member States and shall be complementary to substantial co-financing by the operator of the installation. They could also be co- financed by the Member State concerned, as well as by other instruments and programmes such as EFSI and H2020. No project shall receive support via the mechanism under this paragraph that exceeds 15 % of the total number of allowances available for this purpose. These allowances shall be taken into account under paragraph 7. Monetisation of allowances shall start only in 2022 and be made gradual throughout Phase IV.
Amendment 466 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 b
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 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 478 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
article 10
paragraph 1
1a. Up to 3% of the total quantity of allowances between 2021 and 2030 shall be auctioned to establish a harmonised compensation scheme as set out in article 10a, paragraph 6, of this Directive.
Amendment 500 #
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) as concerns paragraph 1, in accordance with Article 23, based on data for the three most recent calendar years available. in accordance with Article 23. As concerns paragraph 1, the product calculated shall be based on data for the three most recent calendar years available using for each sector or sub-sector the 4-, 6- or 8-digit level code (NACE-4, CPA or Prodcom), or the most appropriated level of disaggregation based on public and sector specific data.
Amendment 508 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
3. Other sectors and sub-sectors are considered to be able to pass on more of the cost of allowances in product prices,not at risk of carbon leakage and shall not 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 513 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10b
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. A revision of the sectors concerned by the carbon leakage criteria should be realised in 2025.
Amendment 515 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
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) as concerns paragraph 1, in accordance with Article 23,. As concern paragraph 1, the product calculated shall be based on data for the three most recent calendar years available. using for each sector or sub-sector the 4-, 6-, 8- digit level code (NACE-4, CPA or Prodcom), or the most appropriated level of disaggregation based on public and sectors specific data
Amendment 519 #
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 productiongenerators for the modernisation and diversification of the energy sector. This derogation shall end after 2030.
Amendment 535 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10b
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. A new paragraph is added: Free allocations distributed to the industrial sectors concerned by paragraphs 1 and 2 of this article constitute a temporary adaptation measure for the modernisation of the European energy intensive industries until 2030. After Phase IV, all the allocations will be auctioned.
Amendment 536 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10b
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. A border adjustment mechanism is put in place by the 1st January 2021 in conformity with international trade rules and in particular WTO rules to create a level playing field between European producers under ETS and extra- European producers for imports as well as for exports ; this border adjustment mechanism is applicable only for products and goods concerned by the ETS and with countries which have no equivalent and comparable system aiming at giving a price to CO2; for that very reason it's a temporary measure designed to vanish when a global CO2 price is adopted. The Commission should integrate the climate change policy and the ETS in particular in its negotiations of free trade agreements with other countries. The Commission has to engage discussions with others countries to articulate the ETS with other systems which give a price to CO2 with the target to make them compatible in order to create a level playing field.
Amendment 541 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 1
1. By derogation from Article 10a(1) to (5), Member States which had in 2013 a GDP per capita in € at market prices below 60% of the Union average may give a transitional free allocation to installations for electricity productiongenerators for the modernisation and diversification of the energy sector. This derogation shall end after 2030.
Amendment 543 #
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, including district heating, transmission and distribution sectors are eligible to bid;
Amendment 550 #
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 c – point i
Article 10c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) on the basis of a cost-benefit analysis, ensure a net positive gain in terms of emission reduction and realise a pre- determined significant level of CO2 reductions, while fully complying with Annexes I and II of the European Investment Bank Climate Strategy;
Amendment 557 #
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 c – point iii b (new)
Article 10c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1– point c – point iii b (new)
(iiib) do not contribute to any coal-fired energy generation capacity nor increase coal-dependency.
Amendment 562 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 2 (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, transmission and distribution sectors, as well as energy efficiency and energy storage are eligible to bid;
Amendment 576 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 2 (c) (i)
(i) on the basis of a cost-benefit analysis, ensure a net positive gain in terms of emission reduction and realise a pre- determined significant level of CO2 reductions, in line with Annexes I and II of the European Investment Bank Climate Strategy;
Amendment 593 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 2 (c) (iv) (new)
(iv) promote community-driven integrated approaches;
Amendment 594 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 2 (c) (v) (new)
(v) do not contribute to new coal-fired energy generation capacity nor increase coal-dependency;
Amendment 597 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 10d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The investments supported shall follow the same criteria as set out in Article 10c, in particular: (i) on the basis of a cost-benefit analysis, ensure a net positive gain in terms of emissions reduction and realise a pre-determined significant level of CO2 reductions, in line with Annexes I and II of the European Investment Bank Climate Strategy; (ii) are additional, clearly respond to replacement and modernisation needs and do not supply a market-driven increase in energy demand and were not included in the national investment plan for the third trading period; (iii) offer best value for money; (iv) promote community-driven integrated approaches; (v) do not contribute to any coal-fired energy generation capacity nor increase coal-dependency;
Amendment 603 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 2
Article 10d – paragraph 2
2. The fund shall also finance small- scale investment projects in the modernisation of energy systems and energy efficiency. To this end, the investment board shall develop guidelines and investment selection criteria specific to such projects in line with the objectives of the fund and with the criteria set in paragraph 1 of this Article.
Amendment 612 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10d – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Any beneficiary Member State which has decided to grant transitional free allocation pursuant to Article 10c may transfer those allowances to its share of the Modernisation Fund set out in Annex IIb and allocate them pursuant to the provisions of Article 10d.
Amendment 619 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 10d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The fund shall be governed by an investment board and a management committee, which shall be composed of representatives from the beneficiary Member States, the Commission, the EIB and three representatives elected by the other Member States for a period of 5 years. The investment board shall be responsible to determine a Union-level investment policy, appropriate financing instruments and investment selection criteria. The management committee shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund. The investment board and management committee shall both be gender-balanced.
Amendment 674 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 11
Article 1 – point 11
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 13
Article 13
Allowances issued from 1 January 2013 onwards shall be valid indefinitely. Allowances issued from 1 January 2021 onwards shall include an indication showing in which ten-year period beginning from 1 January 2021 they were issued, and be valid for emissions from the first year of that period onwards. Any allowances stored in the MSR shall cease to be valid after the end of the trading period in which they entered the reserve.
Amendment 681 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 1 – point 15 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
(15a) in Article 21, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: '1. Each year the Member States shall submit to the Commission a report on the application of this Directive. That report shall pay particular attention to the arrangements for the allocation of allowances, financial measures pursuant to Article 10a(6), the operation of registries, the application of the implementing measures on monitoring and reporting, verification and accreditation and issues relating to compliance with this Directive and on the fiscal treatment of allowances, if any. The first report shall be sent to the Commission by 30 June 2005. The report shall be drawn up on the basis of a questionnaire or outline drafted by the Commission in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 6 of Directive 91/692/EEC. The questionnaire or outline shall be sent to Member States at least six months before the deadline for the submission of the first report.
Amendment 683 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 15 b (new)
Article 1 – point 15 b (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(15b) In Article 21, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘2 a. The report shall, using data provided through the cooperation referred to in Article 18b, include a list of operators subject to the requirements of this Directive who have not opened a registry account.’.
Amendment 696 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 22
Article 1 – point 22
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 25a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 25a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Where necessary, the Commission may adopt amendmentssubmit a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and Council to provide for flights arriving from the third country concerned to be excluded from the aviation activities listed in Annex I or to provide for any other amendments to the aviation activities listed in Annex I which are required by an agreement pursuant to the fourth subparagraph. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt such amendments in accordance with Article 23.
Amendment 707 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 22 c (new)
Article 1 – point 22 c (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 709 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 22 e (new)
Article 1 – point 22 e (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 29
Article 29
(22e) Article 29 is amended as follows: 'Report to ensure the better functioning of the carbon market If, on the basis of the regular reports on the carbon market referred to in Article 10(5), the Commission has evidence that the carbon market is not functioning properly, it shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report shall include a section dedicated to the interaction between the EU ETS and other Union and national policies, as regards the volumes of emission reductions and the cost-effectiveness of such policies. The report may be accompanied, if appropriate, by proposals aiming at increasing transparency of the carbon market, and addressing measures to improve its functioning and capacity to contribute to reaching the Union's 2030 and 2050 climate and energy goals.'
Amendment 711 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 7
Amendment 713 #
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 Within six months of the facilitative dialogue to be convened under the UNFCCC in 2018 to take stock of the collective efforts of Parties in relation to progress towards the global long-term goal, and within six months of the global stocktake in 2023 and subsequent global stocktakes thereafter, the Commission shall submit a report assessing the need to update and enhance the Union's climate action. The report shall be accompanied by legislative proposals, as appropriate. In its report, the Commission shall assess in particular the appropriate further increase of the linear factor beyond 2.4%, referred to in Article 9, and the necessity for additional policies and measures enhancing the greenhouse gas reduction commitments of the Union and of Member States. The Commission shall also assess the carbon leakage provisions so as to reflect the development of carbon pricing mechanisms outside the Union, with a view to reduce further temporary free allocation in line with the objective to end free allocation by the completion of phase IV.'
Amendment 716 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 22 g (new)
Article 1 – point 22 g (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Chapter IV a (new)
Chapter IV a (new)
Amendment 717 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
(7a) The following Article 10e is inserted: Article 10e Just Transition Fund A Just Transition Fund is created as of 2021 as a complement to the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund; it is funded through the pooling of 2% of the auctioning revenues. The revenues of these auctions would remain at the EU level, with the goal to use them for cushioning the social impact of climate policies in regions which combine a high share of workers in carbon-dependent sectors and a GDP per capita well below the EU-average. These auctioning revenues aimed at just transition can be put to use in different ways: - Creating redeployments and/or mobility cells - Education/Training initiatives to re-skill or upskill workers - Support in job search, including paid time-off to search for jobs - Social protection measures - Subsistence allowances - Business creation - Monitoring and pre-emptive measures to avoid or minimise the negative impact of restructuring process on physical and mental health. The core activities to be financed by a Just Transition Fund being strongly related to the labour market, social partners should be actively involved into the fund management – on the model of the ESF committee – and the participation of local social partners should be a key requirement for projects to get funding.
Amendment 718 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 11
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
A list of installations covered by this Directive for the five years beginning on 1 January 2021 shall be submitted by 30 September 2018, and lists for the subsequent five years shall be submitted every five years thereafter. 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. Production activity shall be updated yearly in order to allow for a more dynamic allocation. Free allocations shall only be given to installations where such information is provided.
Amendment 746 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
(13 a) In article 15a, the following paragraph is added: Allowances have to be published on the operators' annual accounts and the European Union encourages the resumption of work on an international accounting standard in this field.
Amendment 752 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
(20a) A new Article 25 (1) (c) is added: Robust carbon accounting rules and measures shall be put in place to ensure that the ETS is in line with the Paris Agreement (especially article 6 paragraph 2) which enhances cooperation among governments on climate change mitigation, including market-based approaches, through provisions to facilitate cross-border transfers. The Commission has to put in place border carbon adjustment and transparency for reporting carbon content for the products under ETS in order to prevent double- counting of emissions reductions.
Amendment 760 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 a (new)
(22a) Hospitals, high-efficiency district- heatings and cogenerations may also be excluded if they undertake equivalent measures.
Amendment 48 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The EFSI should target projects delivering high societal and economic value, preventing further imbalances between the centre and the periphery of Europe. 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 53 #
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 and regions most affected by the financial crisis. The EFSI should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms.
Amendment 69 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The EIB and the European Commission should regularly evaluate activities supported by the EFSI with a view to assessing their relevance, performance and impact and to identifying aspects that could improve future activities. Such evaluations should contribute to accountability and analysis of sustainability.
Amendment 76 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The purpose of the EFSI should be twofold: a) to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implement ingnovation- driven and productive investments in the Union and b) to ensure increased access to financing. It is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to small and medium enterprises. 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 employee for small and medium enterprises and small mid-caps as well as innovative SMEs and innovative mid-caps. Overcoming Europe's current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the Union's competitiveness, innovation potential, economic, social and territorial cohesion and energy and resource efficiency by transitioning into a sustainable and circular economy.
Amendment 82 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) To ensure accountability to European citizens, the EIB and the European Commission should regularly report to the European Parliament and the Council on the progress and impact of the EFSI.
Amendment 99 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The Europe 2020 strategy for jobs and growth underlines that a strong and continued support for research and innovation creates the right springboard for future recovery and growth. In order to maximise the benefits of EFSI in supporting investment in the Union, 10 % of the budget of every project or operation should be devoted to research and innovation activities.
Amendment 127 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) infrastructure projects in the environmental, natural resources, maritime economy, urban development and social fields;
Amendment 129 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) When selecting the projects eligible under EFSI support, specific attention should be given to energy efficiency; when deciding on projects for energy generation or energy transport, it should be assessed whether the goals in terms of security of supply cannot be reached instead in a more sustainable and cost- effective way by reducing energy demand, through raising energy efficiency or through demand response; this to ensure that energy efficiency projects are competing on equal terms, including equal cost-benefit analysis terms, with projects that are aimed at increasing energy supply or developing new infrastructures;
Amendment 135 #
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. An even higher risk profile should be accepted for research, development and innovation projects. The EFSI should finance projects across the Union, including in the countries most affected by the financial crisis. The EFSI should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms.
Amendment 273 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) requirements governing the use of the EU guarantee, including within specific time frames and key performance indicatorssuch as the compliance with the objectives and eligibility criteria set out in article 5.2 and 5.2 a, as well as specific time frames and key performance indicators, including direct job creation and SME participation;
Amendment 322 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Investment Committee shall be composed of at least six independent experts and the Managing Director. Independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance andin the areas of investment projects as listed in Article 5(2) and have a high degree of awareness on the research and innovation challenges in those areas. The Investment Committee shall be appointed by the Steering Board for a renewable fixed term of three years.
Amendment 349 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) development of infrastructure, including in the areas of transport, particularly in industrial centres; energy, in particular energy interconnections; and digital infrastructure, in particular the deployment of broadband networks;
Amendment 384 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) expansion of renewable energy and energy and resource efficiency, with special attention paid to project to improve energy efficiency in buildings for social housing;
Amendment 430 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The EU guarantee shall only be granted for projects and operations which fulfil the following eligibility criteria: (a) projects and operations have to contribute to the Union’s strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth; they shall comply with the objectives of Article 9 and be in line with Article 10 and Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013; (b) Projects and operations have to foster the transition towards a smart, sustainable, decarbonized economy and shall be consistent with the agreed EU climate and energy objectives for 2020, 2030 and 2050; (c) Projects and operations supported by dedicated investment platforms and national promotional banks and institutions, have to comply with the policies and eligibility criteria of the Steering Board in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 5(2); the policies and eligibility criteria of the Steering Board may not be in deviation of the criteria under points (a) and (b) of this paragraph; (d) Projects and operations have to devote at least 10 % of their budget to research and innovation activities. To that end, different mechanisms can be combined, such as direct execution of research, technological development and innovation activities, sub-contracting services from universities or public research institutions and public procurement of innovative technology.
Amendment 434 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraphs 2 a and 2 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraphs 2 a and 2 b (new)
Companies in receipt of financial aid through the EFSI shall be required to adhere to the principle of equal pay and pay transparency and to the principle of gender equality as set out in Directive 2006/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2006 on the implementation of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation. Furthermore when deciding which projects to choose, the Investment Committee shall take into account the corporate social responsibility measures taken by candidate companies.
Amendment 469 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission and the EIB, with support from the Member States, shall promote the creation of a transparent pipeline of current and potential future investment projects in the Union. The pipeline is without prejudice to the final projects selected for support according to Article 3(5) but should indicate whether the proposed projects are eligible for the EU guarantee fund in accordance with the objectives and criteria laid down in Article 5.
Amendment 492 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. At the request of the European Parliament, the Managing Director shall participate inThe Managing Director shall appear once every six months before a hearing of the European Parliament on the performance of the EFSI and inform it of decisions made by the Investment Committee.
Amendment 496 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
At the latest [PO insert date: 182 months after the entry into force of this Regulation], the EIB shall evaluate the functioning of the EFSI. The EIB shall submit its evaluation to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission;
Amendment 499 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
At the latest [PO insert date: 182 months after the entry into force of this Regulation] the Commission shall evaluate the use of the EU guarantee and the functioning of the guarantee fund, including the use of endowments according to Article 8(9). The Commission shall submit its evaluation to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 502 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By 30 June 2018 and every three years thereafteEach year:
Amendment 503 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) the Commission shall publish in addition an assessment of the criteria used by the Investment Committee in selecting or rejecting the projects submitted.
Amendment 505 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
In accordance with its own transparency policies on access to documents and information, the EIB shall make publicly available on its website information relating to all EIB financing and investment operations and how they contribute to the general objectives and criteria referred to in Article 5(2).
Amendment 510 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 b (new)
The EIB shall publish detailed information on its website on decisions made by the Investment Committee in selecting projects to be funded by the Investment Plan, and especially the reasons why projects were rejected.
Amendment 18 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that copyright and related rights constitute the legal framework for the European cultural and creative industries and form the basis for their ability to generate economic activity, competitiveness, and employment;
Amendment 22 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reiterates that the European Union should support its cultural and creative sectors, through a stable, clear and flexible legislative framework, allowing these industries to produce, invest and grow;
Amendment 27 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Recognizes that the development of e- commerce and online activities has brought benefits for society as a whole, but has changed the way IPR enforcement should be considered, particularly because it affords new possibilities for infringement and for spreading tolerance for the idea that IPR infringements could be considered legitimate, especially among the young generation;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses that enforcement of intellectual property rights plays a significant role in ensuring consumers' confidence and safety, whereas counterfeiting is very often linked with a black economy, cybercrime and terrorism;
Amendment 46 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes that the digital environment is generating new forms of production, distribution and consumption that call for adaptation of the current limitations and exceptions in the analogue world to the reality and requirements of the digital environment so as to enable a response to the growth in, and new demand for, online products and services while at the same time ensuring appropriate protection for copyright and related rights and fair remuneration for right holders;
Amendment 48 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recognises that an appropriate adaptation of Directive 2001/29/EC to the digital era may give rise to entrepreneurship and new business models, thus fostering innovation and employment.
Amendment 51 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European legal framework for copyright and related rights is central to the promotion of creativity and innovation, and to access to knowledge and information, and whereas adapting Directive 2001/29/EC to the digital age may give rise to the creation of new businesses and start-ups that would be a source of jobs for the future for young people;
Amendment 52 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission to consider a minimum of harmonisation of the exceptions and limitations referred to in Directive 2001/29/EC, including as a means to ensure greater legal certainty;
Amendment 58 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas Article 167 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union states that the European Union shall promote the flowering and diversity of the cultures of the Member States, particularly through artistic and literary creation;
Amendment 61 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Directive 2001/29/EC on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society was aimed at adapting legislation on copyright and related rights to reflect technological developments and the need for adjustments in order to ensure fair remuneration and adequate protection for holders of copyright and related rights in view of new consumer demands and challenges posed by the digital economy and society;
Amendment 67 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. WBelieves that citizens should be able to access and buy online content from another Member State, when it is not accessible from a provider in their own Member State; welcomes the multi- territorial licensing of rights under Directive 2014/26/EU as an example and a way of overcoming the fragmented internal market; encourages the development of balanced and flexible solutions that help overcome the existing barriers to cross- border access and availability of products and services;
Amendment 70 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the European cultural and creative industries are an engine for economic growth and job creation in the EU, as they employ more than 7 million people and generate more than 4.2 % of EU GDP, and whereas cultural industries continued to create jobs during the economic crisis of 2008-2012;
Amendment 73 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the multi-territorial licensing of rights under Directive 2014/26/EU as an example and a way of overcoming the fragmented internal market; encourages the development of balanced and flexible solutions that help overcome theany existing barriers to cross-border access and availability of products and services;
Amendment 84 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Charter of Fundamental Rights protects the freedom of expression, the freedom of the arts and scientific research, the right to education and, the freedom to conduct a business; and the right to intellectual property;
Amendment 89 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights the need to promote greater interoperability in particular for software and terminal, as lack of interoperability hampers innovation, reduces competition and harms consumer; believes that lack of interoperability leads to market dominance of one particular product or service, which in turn stifles competition and limits consumer choice in the EU;
Amendment 92 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises the necessity and benefits of ensuring portability of online services of legally acquired and legally made available content, within the European Union;
Amendment 96 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls on the Commission to assess the available solutions for text and data mining for non-commercial scientific research purposes, taking into account options such as the licensing model, already developed in some Member States;
Amendment 105 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to propose an harmonised framework for exceptions and limitations to address the fragmented market, improve legal security and foster cross-border accessibility of copyright content, to allow equal access to cultural diversity across the EU and to conform to consumer expectations;
Amendment 111 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Recalls that when Member States provide for exceptions and limitations, they should ensure that the exceptions or limitations do not conflict with a normal exploitation of the work or subject-matter and do not unreasonably prejudice the legitimate interests of the rightholder;
Amendment 114 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Commission to take into account the rapidly growing user-created content on the internetage of creative works on user-generated content and social media platforms on the internet that benefit from public's access to those works without remunerating their creators, when reviewing copyright rules; any new proposal should aim to find a fair balance betweenway to address this transfer of value to fairly remunerate creators, protecting IPR and fostering a more dynamic and creative internet.
Amendment 125 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls for a broad exception for research and education purposes, which should cover educational and research activities linked to an educational establishment or institution recognised by national authorities or legislation or within the purview of an educational or research programme.
Amendment 130 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Believes that common effort should be made in combatting copyright infringements in the EU in order to ensure the protection of copyright and fair remuneration; stresses the need to raise consumer awareness of the consequence of infringement of copyright and related rights;
Amendment 133 #
2014/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Urges the Commission to find ways for public and research libraries to lend books to the public in digital formats, irrespective of the place of access and ensuring a fair remuneration to rightholders
Amendment 181 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges the necessity for authors and performers to be provided with legal protection for their creative and artistic work; recognises the role of producers and publishers in bringing works to the market, and the need for appropriate remuneration for all categories of rightholders; calls for improvements to the negotiating and contractual position of authors and performers in relation to other rightholders and intermediariesthe value chain in the digital age;
Amendment 218 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers the introduction of a single European Copyright Title on the basis of Article 118 TFEU that would apply directly and uniformly across the EU, in accordance with the Commission’s objective of better regulation, as a legal means to remedy the lack of harmonisation resulting from Directive 2001/29/ECUrges the Commission to put forward formulas to remedy the lack of harmonisation resulting from Directive 2001/29/EC, taking into account the need to provide balanced solutions that will help to overcome and/or improve cross- border access and portability of products and services based on new consumer demands;
Amendment 232 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Highlights the importance of making headway in the tax harmonisation of the cultural sector within the EU, in order to reduce disparities between Member States and ensure balanced competition that rises above the existence of 28 different tax regimes;
Amendment 237 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 270 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 289 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Emphasises that any legislative change in this field should guarantee people with disabilities access to works and services protected by copyright and related rights and should be adapted to the digital environment;
Amendment 301 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that exceptions and limitations in the digital environment should be enjoyed without any unequal treatment as compared with those granted in the analogue world, ensuring that holders of copyright and related rights receive a fair remuneration for their works;
Amendment 307 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 337 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to make mandatoryexamine a minimum of harmonisation of all the exceptions and limitations referred to in Directive 2001/29/EC, to allow equal access to cultural diversity across borders within the internal market and to improve legal certainty;
Amendment 360 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes with interest the development of new forms of use of works on digital networks, in particular transformative uses; emphasises the need to ensure copyright is protected to the same extent as in the analogue world;
Amendment 368 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 399 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that the ability to freely link from one resource to another is one of the fundamental building blocks of the internet; calls on the EU legislator to make itprovide clear that reference to works by means of a hyperlink is not subject to exclusive rights, as it does not consist in a communication to a new public12ification on cases in which the establishment of links does not constitute an act of communication to the original public in line with the judgment of the Court of Justice in C-466/12 of 13 February 2014, the Svensson case; __________________ 12 Order of the Court of Justice of 21 October 2014 in Case C-348/13, BestWater International GmbH v Michael Mebes and Stefan Potsch (request for a preliminary ruling from Germany’s Bundesgerichtshof).
Amendment 457 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for a broad exception for research and education purposes, which should cover not only educational establishments but any kind of educational or research activity, including non-formal education run under the aegis of educational programmes or institutions;
Amendment 483 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls foron the adoption of a mandatory exception allowingCommission to examine ways for libraries to lend books to the public in digital formats, irrespective of the place of accesn compliance with copyright law and guaranteeing a fair remuneration for said rights;
Amendment 500 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the EU legislator to preclude Member States from introducing statutory licences for the compensation of rightholdersguarantee rightholders fair remuneration for the harm caused by acts made permissible by an exception;
Amendment 541 #
2014/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 166 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Asks the Commission to take into consideration the special characteristics and constraints of the EU’s outermost regions, as highlightedregional disparities referred to in Article 349174 TFEU, when reviewing the Europe 2020 goals and objectives;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the fact that the economic crisis has seriously damaged economic, social and territorial cohesion, resulting in huga marked widening of the differences between Member States; recalls that since the onset of the crisis over 3.8 million jobs have been lost in manufacturing in the EU1; __________________ 1 Industrial Scoreboard 2013, Commission Staff Working Document, p.6.
Amendment 32 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that austerity measures in several European countries are having a negative impact on industrial structures, resulting in a fall-off in investment and, more difficult access to credit for manufacturers and a rise in unemployment;
Amendment 79 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for an inclusive industrial strategy that will tackle unemployment and secure more growth, more jobs with enhanced workers’ rights, and access to public health and education as one of the means of achieving the economic, social and territorial cohesion that is needed in the EU, paying particular attention to areas affected by depopulation and ageing; considers that the ultimate goal should be sustainable development and a high quality of life, together with prosperity and decent work for everyone.
Amendment 90 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes the importance of a solid macroeconomic environment for cohesion investments and welcomes the link of the ESIF to the European Semesterat good, efficient governance institutions are necessary for vigorous economic and social development and is mindful of the possible implications of a solid macroeconomic environment for cohesion investments; expresses concern at the fact that ESI Funds might be jeopardised on account of macroeconomic conditionality, undermining the aims of cohesion policy, the main EU investment policy, in particular for promoting European growth and economic and social development projects;
Amendment 99 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises, in this contextas regards the linking of the Structural and Investment Funds to the European Semester, Parliament’s responsibility to control; demands that the Commission and the Council provide full, transparent and timely information on the criteria for, and on the entire procedure that could trigger, reprogramming or a suspension of commitments or payments of the ESIF in accordance with in Article 23(15) of the Common Provisions Regulation;
Amendment 101 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Considers that macroeconomic conditionality should serve the sole purpose of making cohesion policy more sustainable and efficient and rejects the idea that regions, localities, and/or citizens should be penalised for macroeconomic reasons that have arisen at national or European level; points to the importance of close institutional coordination of all tiers of government and draws attention to the possibly considerable administrative workload entailed in reprogramming of funds and to the unduly severe disadvantage resulting from a suspension of commitments or payments, and therefore calls on the Commission and Council to proceed with caution whenever they propose to apply Article 23 of the Common Provisions Regulation;
Amendment 4 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that sustainable urban mobility is an increasingly important topic in cohesion policy, being a key element and facilitator for employment and smart, sustainable and inclusive growth: considers that the ESIF funds, and especially the ERDF, should contribute to the financing, through the operational programmes, of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) for cities and regions and in the EU, by supporting clean and innovative forms of urban transport that will promote multimodality and mobility in a broader territorial context;
Amendment 18 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that it is therefore essential to ensure the development and promotion of SUMPs and urban sustainability in all European cities, functional urban areas and regions, including an analysis of needs and objectives for mobility infrastructure, addressing all modes and means of transport in a complementary fashion and in the context of territorial and global spatial development, promoting clean, sustainable, effective and energy-efficient transport, favouring the interconnectedness of urban and periurban areas, and promoting greater self-sufficiency, competitiveness, economic growth and better conditions of employment;
Amendment 41 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the authorities to promote the use of clean vehicles and clean fuels, such as electric vehicles and bioethanol, along with the development of intelligent transport systems ensuring a territorial continuum between urban centres and their periurban areas;
Amendment 52 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to work towards standards with a view to general harmonisation and coherence concerning the categorisation of vehicles, the different classes of emissions, the regulation of access in urban areas, road signs, and technical standards in intelligent transport systems, taking into consideration the impetus for pedestrian areas, the protection of historical areas and, in general, improvements to the environment and public mobility;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 23 July 2014 establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning,
Amendment 3 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication of 10 October 2007 on ‘An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union’ (COM(2007) 575),
Amendment 4 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication of 13 May 2013 on an ‘Action Plan for a Maritime Strategy in the Atlantic area. Delivering smart, sustainable and inclusive growth’ (COM(2013) 279),
Amendment 6 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to the Parliament Resolution of 27 February 2014 on specific actions in the Common Fisheries Policy for developing the role of women,
Amendment 12 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the concept of the blue economy covers a wide range of economic sectors linked to the seas and oceans, spanning traditional and emerging sectors including fisheries, aquaculture, (seagoing) shipping and inland waterway transport, ports and logistics, tourism, pleasure sailing, and cruising, shipbuilding and ship-repairing, maritime works and protection of the coastline, prospecting for, and exploitation of, offshore mineral resources, prospecting for, and exploitation of, offshore energy resourceswind and marine energy, and biotechnology;
Amendment 24 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas there is a great deal of ignorance about the seas and oceanslittle is still known about the seas and oceans as regards the ways in which they function, their resources, and the ways in which these interact with human activities – whether taking place or still to be developed – and whereas inadequate knowledge on those points severely inhibits sustainable use of the resources concerned and poses an obstacle to innovation;
Amendment 45 #
2014/2240(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to earmark funding for innovation and blue growth to finance fundamental research, R&D, training, job creation, business start-ups, environmental protection and the sale of innovative products and processes;
Amendment 61 #
2014/2240(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Insists that the Commission guarantee transparency in the use of funding and in ensuring that the findings of research that it has funded stay in the public domain;
Amendment 65 #
2014/2240(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Urges the Commission to return to and to encourage marine spatial planning and the integrated management of coastal areas at EU level;
Amendment 67 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission, in close coordination with Member States, to gauge the financing needs of the blue economy (at sectoral, national, and European level) with a view to realising its growth and job- creating potential, with a particular focus on regions which are highly dependent on fishing;
Amendment 68 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission, in close coordination with Member States, to gauge the financing needs of the blue economy (at sectoral, national, and European level), with a particular focus on SMEs, with a view to realising its growth and job- creating potential;
Amendment 68 #
2014/2240(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the Commission to promote the gathering of regularly updated scientific data on the situation with regard to marine stocks in EU waters and outside EU waters in cooperation with other international organisations;
Amendment 69 #
2014/2240(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to support both higher education and vocational training, as well as lifelong learning programmes, ensuring that the blue economy perspective is included therein.
Amendment 71 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Urges the Commission to encourage the compilation of periodic, up-to-date scientific data on the state of marine populations both within and outside of EU waters in collaboration with other international organisations
Amendment 76 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the development of the blue economy requires greater investment in knowledge and; deplores the short- and long- term impact that cuts in public R&D investment are having on national research programmes; and takes the view that, in order to improve understanding of the marine environment, the EU and the Member States must provide substantial funding under arrangements making for continuity and predictability over the long term;
Amendment 83 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for clear-cut objectives and time- frames to be laid down with a view to making data – whether relating to the sea- floor or to the water column and living resources – more accessible and more fully interoperable and for information about seas and oceans to be supplied to the public with a view to fostering innovation;
Amendment 89 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the findings of publicly funded research, as a matter of principle, to be placed in the public domain and for that principle to be binding on partners in EU research programmes; calls onfor the provision of open access to the data supporting the results of said research; urges the Commission to set up the Horizon 2020 research information platform as quickly as possible;
Amendment 97 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Deplores and rRejects the cuts in the budget for the Horizon 2020 research framework programme and calls for their impact to be assesproposed, both as regards fields specifically related to the blue economy and as regards cross-cutting areas likely to affect ity the Commission;
Amendment 110 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Reiterates the multi-disciplinary nature of marine and maritime research; stresses the importance of supporting a cross-cutting endeavour which affects the various sectors and disciplines of marine and maritime research;
Amendment 124 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support both higher education and professional and continuous training programmes, and to ensure that these programmes incorporate blue economy perspectives
Amendment 159 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 14 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Urges the Commission and the Member States to incorporate gender perspectives at all stages of the development of the blue economy and to foster and increase women’s genuine participation therein
Amendment 194 #
2014/2240(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that studies on coastal erosion, the degradation of coastal systems (pollution and loss of biodiversity) and maritime works to protect the coastline are a key blue economy sector that is becoming more important in the light of climate change; calls for greater EU support for this sector;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to maintain the objective of including a specific energy chapter in the TTIP which could significantly increase the EU’s energy security, while nevertheless guaranteeing each party’s right to regulate the exploitation of energy sources;
Amendment 29 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to guarantee a specific chapter on sustainable development that will safeguard the ratification and application of and compliance with the basic conventions of the International Labour Organisation and basic international environmental agreements, including rules on corporate social responsibility and clear civil society involvement, whilst at the same time ensuring that compliance with these provisions is also guaranteed in the remaining chapters of the agreement;
Amendment 56 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that TTIP supports the use and promotion of green goods and services, thereby tapping into the considerable potential for environmental and economic gains offered by the transatlantic economy;
Amendment 128 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the priorities and concerns of SMEs are fully taken into account in the TTIP negotiations e.g. by means of impact assessments or targeted public consultations in the individual Member States;
Amendment 130 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to guarantee a specific chapter on SMEs whose objective should be to create new opportunities in the United States for European SMEs and to create mechanisms that will facilitate SME participation in transatlantic trade, in particular by means of a one-stop shop for SMEs;
Amendment 146 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Requests that the Commission facilitate more active participation of EU firms in US public procurementobtaining access to public contracts in the US, at both federal and state level, while respecting sustainability criteria for procurement on both sides, as this can contribute to stimulating private-sector innovation and to the emergence of new, high-growth innovative companies and sectors;
Amendment 168 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reminds the CommissCalls on the Commission to guarantee that high levels of protection are maintained in relation to health and safety at work, consumers and environmental legislation, while welcoming the potential benefits of regulatory alignmentcooperation and mutual recognition, based on a high common standard where this is desirable, including the establishment of common principles in standards and technical specifications in the area of ICT, about the importance of maintaining high levels of safety and security; ;
Amendment 176 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the economic, social, labour and environmental impact of TTIP and its impact on consumers, gender equality and the EU’s cultural diversity are examined through thorough impact assessments in the various Member States, with the clearly structured involvement of all stakeholders, in particular SMEs and civil society;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the objective included in the EU Forest Strategy of enhancing the contribution of forests and the forest sector to rural development, growth and job creation, job creation and efforts to counter depopulation and population ageing must take full account of the economic, social, cultural and environmental goods and services sourced from forests, in particular the important role that forests play in reducing CO2 emissions, which is an important element of EU climate policy;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas applying and respecting the CFP rules and objectives should be one of the most important evaluation targets for all the countries involved in this strategy; whereas, additionally, the quantitative target of at or below the ‘Maximum Sustainable Yield’ should be part of any evaluation concerning the marine environment and fisheries in the region;
Amendment 12 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the blue economy represents a potential solution to the economic crisis as it boosts new jobs creation, growth and economic development, especially in coastal and island countries; whereas the EU strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian region cannot be implemented without taking into consideration the concept of the blue economy as it covers a wide range of economic sectors linked to the seas and oceans, spanning traditional and emerging sectors including fisheries, aquaculture, (seagoing) shipping and inland waterway transport, ports and logistics, tourism;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission, as an independent facilitator in this strategy, and as the financier, to do its best to make sure the socio-economic differences between the countries are reduced and not increased;
Amendment 24 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission, as an independent facilitator in this strategy, and as the financier, to do its best to make sure the socio-economic differences between the countries are reduced and not increased and that the strategy helps in strengthening the economic and social cohesion within the European Union and with the third countries of the Ionian-Adriatic region;
Amendment 31 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls, given that an increase in maritime activity could affect the health of the fish stocks in the region and that many species are already struggling, for a thorough evaluation and analysis of the evolution of the stocks to be carried out constantly and shared among all the countries; asks for the precautionary principle to be applied whenever needed;
Amendment 56 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission and the States of the strategy to promote the fundamental work of women in the fisheries sector, to promote their professional qualification and their inclusion in the coastal action groups and producers' organizations;
Amendment 58 #
2014/2214(INI)
5b. Calls on the Commission and the States of the strategy to provide incentives that attract young people in the field of fisheries and aquaculture in the Adriatic and Ionian region and encourage them to undertake such activities.
Amendment 84 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises that particular attention should be given to remote and geographically disadvantaged areas and others such as those referred to in Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, such as islands and mountainous regions with the aim of unlocking their vast potential, especially in the tourism sector; calls, moreover, on the Commission to propose a European Year of Islands and Mountains;
Amendment 88 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises that the region faces serious migration problems in the Mediterranean; stresses that controlling these problems is essential for the further development of the southern part of the regione need for a comprehensive EU approach as regards immigration policy; takes the view that legal channels of migration ought to be considered and highlights the need to look at the overall strategy on cooperation with third countries;
Amendment 125 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes with concern the rate of fish stock depletion in the Adriatic and Ionian SeaEmphasises that fisheries asre a result of overfishing; stresses that fisheries areprime objective of the strategy and one of the key components in the economies of the coastal areas and islands; deems it necessary, thereftakes the view that there is a need to guarantee the socio-economic sustainability of the sectore, to consider the protection and preservation of fish stocks to be a paramount objective of the strategy, to take decisive action in the form of data sharing, joint monitoring platforms and fishery management planparticularly as regards traditional fishing, and the protection and preservation of fish stocks, in line with the principle of the maximum sustainable yield included in the recent reform of the common fisheries policy, with the means necessary in order for it to be implemented properly being guaranteed, with improved gathering and sharing of scientific data on the state of marine stocks, and towith further development of the aquaculture sector;
Amendment 136 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges strong support for the shipbuilding sector in order to create jobs and achieve sustainable and competitive growth that is in line with blue technologies;
Amendment 139 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the importance of supporting and fostering sustainable, small-scale, traditional fishing and aquaculture, including at sport and family fishinglevel, especially on the islands, in order to guarantee their socio-economic sustainability, promote fishing tourism, and preserve the local cultural traditions and maritime lifestyles of islanders and small coastal sites;
Amendment 21 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas some cities are seeing a decline in their population ageing and declining, and face problems due to the scale of the facilities they provide, and others have a growing population, which increases pressure on existing facilities and exacerbates other problems such as (youth) unemployment, social exclusion, traffic congestion and pollution;
Amendment 83 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that a European Urban Agenda should be fully in line with the EU’s overall objectives and strategy, particularly Europe 2020; stresses that administrative borders are becoming less and less pertinent when trying to address development challenges at local level; believes, therefore, that the European Urban Agenda should be inclusive and take into account the diversity of territorial entities in the EU, the cross-border factors and especially the rural- urban linkages;
Amendment 62 #
2014/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that, because of their history, family businesses are very rooted in a particular location and thus also make it possible to maintain and create jobs in rural and in less attractive areas; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to provide the necessary infrastructure in order to ensure the competitiveness of such businesses;
Amendment 65 #
2014/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that, because of their history, family businesses are very rooted in a particular location and thus also create jobs in rural and in less attractive areas, thereby helping to slow down the worrying process of ageing and depopulation affecting wide areas of the European Union; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to provide the necessary infrastructure in order to ensure the competitiveness of such businesses, paying particular attention to broadband telecommunications infrastructure with a view to bridging the digital divide that affects rural areas;
Amendment 83 #
2014/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States, with this in mind, to ensure that national rules on the taxation of inheritance and gifts and on corporate taxation do not discriminate against equity financing which is so vital for family businesses; points out, in this connection, that in Hungary inheritance tax on business assets has been abolished;
Amendment 114 #
2014/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recognises that the tax, legal and administrative environment within which family businesses operate largely depends on civil and commercial legislation;
Amendment 161 #
2014/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to commission studies that analyse the importance of ownership for the success and survival of a business and highlight the specific challenges facing family businesses; calls on the Commission also to collect enough data on family businesses in the various Member States both to allow a comparison of the situation of family businesses and the situation of family businesses as against non-family businesses, and to promote exchanges of examples of good practices;
Amendment 166 #
2014/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to establish, in cooperation with Eurostat, a definition of ‘family business’ that makes it possible to gather comparable data in the Member States on the special situation of family businesses;
Amendment 174 #
2014/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to conduct an impact assessment of the extent to which a revision of the European SME definition from 2003 would be possible, moving away from purely quantitative criteria to qualitative criteria that also take into account the social responsibility of a company, the ownership of a company, bearing in mind the interdependence of ownership, control and management and, generally, the personal aspect of running a business, and the consequences this could have on family businesses, for example, with regard to state aid and the eligibility of such businesses;
Amendment 209 #
2014/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to draw up a communication analysing the role of family businesses with a view to boosting the competitiveness of the EU’s economy by 2020, and to produce a road map listing the measures likely to strengthen the economic environment and development of family businesses in the EU, and to improve their competitiveness, international outlook and job creation potential;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of each European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) and of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) in enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs and in supporting the shift towards a low-carbon economy in all sectors; is of the opinion that those funds will contribute to the achievement of the Europe 2020 objectives for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth; (In the Spanish version, the abbreviation is the same for both Funds.)
Amendment 10 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to continue identifying the main obstacles and to initiate policies which would encourage SMEs to invest in green growth and eco- innovation, in order to promoteto green growth among SMEs and to eco-innovation and to pursue policies which help foster their development, in order to achieve greater sustainable growth and create new opportunities for employment andin the enhancement of sustainable growthEU;
Amendment 13 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas at the moment, the global market for environmental goods and services is estimated at 1 000 billion per year, and it is estimated that this amount will double or even triple by 2020, creating tremendous opportunities for Europe’s SMEs and economic growth in general in the EU; whereas the market for environmental goods and services presents an opportunity for SMEs based in areas affected by depopulation and ageing to generate economic activity and jobs;
Amendment 25 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recommends to the Member States that they include, when drafting the selection criteria for EU-funded projects, elements that should incentivise projects geared towards sustainable and smart growth, and ensure a balanced representation, together with the social partners, of environmental stakeholders when establishing the monitoring committees;
Amendment 33 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the Member States to address – within their operational programmes – their national and regional needs when making use of ‘green’ public procurement, in order to promote new green employment and growth opportunities for SMEs (such as recycling, green energy production, energy efficiency and energy saving schemes); calls on the Commission to inform Parliament on the percentage/number of SMEs that are financed through the operational programmes in each Member State;
Amendment 48 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the concept of green growth and the opportunities arising from it relate to various sectors such as the circular economy, energy efficiency, resource efficiency, renewable energy, waste management, cradle to cradle; points out the considerable economic potential of these sectors, which is especially relevant in areas affected by depopulation and ageing, where they can help slow down these processes and create new opportunities to generate economic activity and jobs;
Amendment 92 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that there is no one-size-fits-all mode of finance and calls on the Commission to support the development of a broad range of tailored programmes, instruments and initiatives, especially for new business models in the green economy, ranging across equity (such as business angels, crowd funding and multilateral trading facilities), quasi-equity (such as mezzanine finance) and debt instruments (such as small-ticket company bonds, guarantee facilities and platforms), and partnerships between banks and other operators involved in SME financing (accountancy professionals, business or SME associations or chambers of commerce), in order to support businesses in their start-up, growth and transfer phases, taking into account their size, turnover and financing needs, with special attention being paid to projects that have a positive impact as regards generating economic activity and jobs in areas affected by depopulation and ageing; calls on the Member States to provide fiscal incentives for these funding models; stresses the importance of reviewing existing SME supporting instruments to include further green growth opportunities;
Amendment 97 #
2014/2208(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission and the European Investment Bank to ensure that the Investment Plan for Europe is underpinned by resource and energy efficiency objectives, with special attention being paid to projects seeking to improve the energy efficiency of buildings to be used for social housing, provides support for eco-innovative SMEs in particular, and strengthens advisory services on resource efficiency; calls for funding for the EU Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs (COSME) and Horizon 2020 to be more focused on developing eco-innovative solutions and improving product design and process performance.
Amendment 10 #
2014/2155(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that this statistical data still only gives an approximate indication of the impact of irregularities on the EU budget; believes that the inaccuracy stems from different approaches between and within Member States to the detection and classification of irregularities; accordingly urges the Commission to iron out these differences;
Amendment 30 #
2014/2155(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point a
Paragraph 4 – point a
(a) all Member States to designate an anti- fraud coordination services (AFCOS) with sufficient economic and human resources and entrust it with substantial competences and powers;
Amendment 30 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas significant progress has been made in strengthening the EU’s energy security over the last years; whereas, however, the EU still imports 53% of its total energy consumption and a number of Member States are still dependent on a single external source of supply which impedes Europe’s economic growth and employment situation and endangers national and EU security;
Amendment 64 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the Commission has drawn up the list of energy infrastructure projects of common interest to be implemented by 2020, and the EU’s multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 contributes to their funding under the Connecting Europe Facility and the Investment Plan, which should treat the infrastructure concerned as a priority;
Amendment 72 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas improved energy efficiency has partially decoupled economic growth from energy consumption over the last decade, and this process needs to continuebe speeded up;
Amendment 95 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas better interconnection levels for electricity and gas will increase energy security while balancing supply and demand between the Member States and helping to reduce energy costs for citizens and businesses;
Amendment 184 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the Energy Union, in addition to ensuring security of supply, should adopt a comprehensive approach focusing on key pillars such as achievement of a fully integrated internal energy market, moderation of energy demand, decarbonisation of the energy mix, and research and innovation, which should all, moreover, lead to opportunities to create value and highly skilled jobs;
Amendment 296 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and to carry out a limited review of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order to update the provisions relevant to the indicativraise the 2030 energy efficiency improvement target of at least 27to 40%; believes that measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integral part of the annual European semester reporting;
Amendment 424 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the development of renewable energy sources with the objective of 20 % by 2020 and at least 27 % by 2030 is essential, taking into consideration not only energy costs but also their unrivalled contribution to the goal of reducing the EU’s external dependence and moving towards a decarbonised economy, and therefore calls for active support to be given to R&D&I in the field of renewables; stresses the importance of developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions for the integration of renewables;
Amendment 492 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that effective use of research and technological innovations fosters the leadership of European industry and contributes to the main EU energy policy goals, including security of supply, competitiveness and sustainable development of energy production, transportation and consumption, and is at the same time a source of employment;
Amendment 629 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the European Council’s proposal for a minimum level of electricity interconnection between Member States of 10 % by 2020 and 15 % by 2030, and encourages faster progress towards achieving those objectives and the ambition to surpass them;
Amendment 657 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls for the Projects of Common Interest (PCI) adopted in 2013 to be executed without delay and for priority to be given to interconnection infrastructure in the Investment Plan;
Amendment 686 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Considers it absolutely unacceptable that 54 million citizens should be suffering energy poverty in the European Union; calls for the adoption of a global action plan against energy poverty at European level;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the need to recognise the significance of the Camino de Santiago as the first step towards intercultural links and unification between the regions of Europe, as well as the development of certain cities or the creation of new institutions, reflecting the importance of the contacts established by its many pilgrims travelling across the entire continent;
Amendment 1 #
2014/2115(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the quality and importance of the tasks carried out by the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA); welcomes its effectiveness, its consistency and the excellent results achieved since it was set up;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2115(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the importance of the EFCA's role in the implementation of the common fisheries policy (CFP); stresses its significant contribution to implement and in achieving the CFP's objectives thereof, particularly in the light of the landing obligation and demands in terms of monitoring, control and surveillance of fisheries activities;
Amendment 3 #
2014/2115(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expresses its hope thatPoints to the need for the EFCA willto ensure that control activities are suitably coordinated and structured in all the Member States;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2115(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that the policy objectives of the reformed CFP now mean that control plays a crucial role and that it is therefore importantnecessary to enhance the financial and human resources available to EFCA in the coming years; calls for an assurance as to the amounts included in forthcoming budgets so that those budgetsey can meet the needs and the declared ambitions; calls on the EFCA and the Member States, with the help and support of the Commission, to ensure that control is properly coordinated and that appropriations, including those under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, are used optimally;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2115(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the excellent implementation rate of C1 commitment appropriations (99%) and the good implementation of C1 payment appropriations (84%), both of which arebeing an improvement onver the previous year; encourages the EFCA to continue its efforts to ensure optimum use of the appropriations allocated;
Amendment 7 #
2014/2115(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the voted appropriations for all EFCA operations are not under-used and that their levels correspond to existing needs; suggesttresses that they could be increased in future years;
Amendment 8 #
2014/2115(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the Court of Auditors' remarks are no longer relevant and that the EFCA's efforts to improve its procedures are having an effect;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Observes that the Court of Auditors recorded a high overall error rate of 6.7% in respect of payments made in the 'rural development, environment, fisheries and health' areas; notes, however, that the error rate is lower than for the previous financial year (7.9% in 2012); notes that the 'regional policy, transport and energy' areas account for the largest share of the overall error rate recorded by the Court of Auditors, and therefore urges the Court to identify the reasons for that and to put forward corrective action;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the fact, apart from these observations, that the Court of Auditors has not given more precise details of the outcome of its audits for the specific area of fisheries and maritime affairs, and, in the interests of transparency, calls for that information to be made known;
Amendment 15 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges the corrective actions taken by the Commission in terms of suspension and interruption of payments; recalls that these measures may hinder the smooth implementation of projects as they do not contribute to reaching the goals of cohesion policy, due to the short time required for the proper absorption of Union funds; urges the Commission to undertake interruption and suspension of payments only as a last resort in cases where serious deficiencies in management and control systems are identified; requests that the European Parliament shall participate jointly in adopting decisions on the interruption and/or suspension of payments and that the Commission toshall report to Parliament on the real contribution of interruptions and suspensions of payments to reducing irregularities and errors;
Amendment 19 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls for impact studies to be conducted prior to any interruption or suspension of payments and for care to be taken to avoid transferring to the regions the burden resulting from management deficiencies at national level, and to avoid inflicting on the regions, and in particular those in socioeconomic difficulties, greater burdens than the ones they are suffering already;
Amendment 1 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the decision adopted for the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), notably 6.39 billion euros have been allocated to the fisheries sector and maritime policy for the period 2014-2020. These funds will help the fisheries and aquaculture sectors to achieve sustainable fisheries, support coastal and island communities heavily dependent on fisheries to diversify their economies and reach the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy.with priority support needing to go to coastal and small-scale fishing and regions highly dependent on fishing, fostering achievement of the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy and diversification of coastal and island communities' economies;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges the Commission and the Member States to urgently prepare the necessary legal acts to speed up the Members States' operational programmes in order to implement the priorities of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) namely the conservation of biological resources and sustainable exploitation of fisheries and aquaculture and economic and social sustainability of the fisheries sector. Notes that the preparation of 2015 Budget is different compared to previous years, due to the Parliament reeconomic and social sustainability of the fisheries sector, conservation of biological resourcess and the late agreement between Parliament and Council on the adoption of the European Maritime and Fsustainable exploitation of fisheries Fuand (EMFF)aquaculture.
Amendment 6 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines of the importance of the research to evaluate the accurate state of fisheries stocks to calculate the maximum sustainable yield, earmarks of sustainable fisheries, studies also being necessary into the socio-economic impact of the measures adopted for communities dependent on fishing. The new basic regulation of the CFP adopted last year places a special emphasis on the conservation of resourcessustainability to obtain the maximum sustainable yield (MSY). This objective constitutes one of the core elements of the reformednew CFP and implies an accurate and reliable knowledge of the state of stocks and of the social and economic implications of the measures adopted.
Amendment 9 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that control of the fisheries activity on board and in the ports is essential to accomplish the objectives of sustainable fisheries. Insufficient financial support could jeopardise the goals of the Reform. Recalls that the new CFP requires an increase of EFCA´s operational undertakings to assist the Member States and the European Commission with the development of practical control and surveillance tools (operations related to fisheries governance, data management systems, landing obligations and fight against the illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheries (IUU fisheries)).
Amendment 10 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 11 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for an increase in the budget of the Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) budget for operational tools and human resources to properly ensure the implementation of CFP reform, and for controls, inspections, surveillance and cooperation at national level to be stepped up so that CFP rules are observed and applied effectively and coherently, providing a level playing field for the fishing industry, and that there is equal treatment for all parts of the sector.
Amendment 12 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers it necessary to allocate appropriate resources to tackle the challenge of depopulation and the gradual ageing of Europe, in keeping with Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and with a view to the EU’s own social and territorial cohesion, economic vitality and sustainability, and in order to preserve our social model;
Amendment 13 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that since more than 60% of the supply of fisheries products to the EU comes from international waters and the exclusive economic zones of third countries, adequate and reliable budgetary provisions must be calculated in the annual budget for 2015, which coincides with renewal of the protocols with Mauritania, Mozambique, Madagascar, Greenland, Cape Verde and Kiribati. The external dimension of the CFP requires the continued inclusion of specific budgetary measures aimed at reinforcing and developing the European Union's participation in regional fisheries management organisations.
Amendment 22 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. RemindsPoints out that reindustrialisation is essential for boosting growth and job creation; alerts and that industry should account for 20% of GDP by 2020, a goal to be achieved by improving the business environment, especially for SMEs, and supporting the development of a strong, sustainable industrial base capable of competing at global level; alerts to the fact that further cuts in investments for European industry would seriously slow down its recovery;
Amendment 21 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishes the rules of the common fisheries policy ( ' CFP ' ) in line with the international obligations of the Union. 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 thesustainable from a socio-economic and environmental point of view in the long- term, in keeping with a balanced application of the precautionary approach and ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management.
Amendment 46 #
2014/0285(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to adapt to the technical and scientific progress in a timely and proportionate fashion and to ensure flexibility and allow evolution of certain measures, 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 supplementing this Regulation as regards remedial measures concerning plaice, flounder, turbot and brill, implementation of the landing obligation and technical measures. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at experts levelthe level of experts and specialist bodies in the Member States and the Union, in cooperation with the European Parliament. 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 Council.
Amendment 47 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) Under Article 9 TFEU, in defining and implementing its policies, the Union shall respect the principle of equality of its citizens, who shall receive equal attention from its institutions, bodies and agencies. In this regard, accessibility for all should be incorporated into the development of interoperability strategies across the Union, with a special focus on the most disadvantaged and unpopulated areas in order to combat the digital divide.
Amendment 58 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) National administrations can be supported in their endeavours through specific instruments under the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) and encouraged jointly to develop solutions involving two or more States. In this regard, the efforts made by the European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation must merit special attention. Close cooperation under the ISA2 Programme should maximise the benefits expected from such instruments by ensuring that funded projects are aligned with the Union-wide interoperability frameworks and specifications such as the EIF.
Amendment 64 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) The objectives of this Decision are to facilitate efficient and effective electronic cross-border or cross-sector interaction between European public administrations and between them and citizens and businesses, to enable the delivery of electronic public services supporting the implementation of Union policies and activities. These electronic public services require an inclusive (e-inclusive) approach that will reduce disparities in the use of ICT solutions, promote the use of ICT to combat exclusion – but also to combat the digital divide created in those areas that have been the most adversely affected by processes relating to the ageing population and depopulation – and contribute to economic growth, in order to generate job opportunities, improve quality of life and encourage social participation and cohesion. Since this cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States acting alone because the coordination function at the European level would be difficult and costly to set up at the level of the Member States by Member States themselves and can therefore, by reason of the scale and effects of the proposed 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 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article l, this Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives,
Amendment 29 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title
Title
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a prohibition ongoverning driftnet fisheries, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 850/98, (EC) No 812/2004, (EC) No 2187/2005 and (EC) No 1967/2006 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 894/97
Amendment 33 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Sustainable eExploitation of marine biological resources should be based on the precautionary approach, which derives not only fromsocial, economic and environmental sustainability approach of Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union, which acts as a counterbalance to the precautionary principle referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 191(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union but also from the Union's international undertakings as reflected in the United Nations Fish Stocks Agreement7, and in particular its Article 6, and on the best scientific evidence available. __________________ 7 OJ L 189, 03.07.1998, p. 16. .
Amendment 35 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Common Fisheries Policy should contribute to the protection of the marine environment, to the sustainable management of all commercially exploited speciessustainable, socioeconomic and environmental development, and in particular to the achievement of good environmental status by 2020, as set out in Article 1(1) of Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council8. __________________ 8 Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19).
Amendment 38 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Fishing with driftnets carried out on a small-scale on traditional and/or small vessels, creating socioeconomically and environmentally sustainable fishing, amongst which may be cited ʽxeitoʼ fishing gear in Galicia and ʽsardinalʼ gear in Andalusia, as well as other types of gear in the European Union, should in any case be preserved.
Amendment 40 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The definition of driftnets should be refined for reasons of clarity and in order to ensure uniformity in the understanding and implementation by Member States and in all EU waters of rules on driftnets.
Amendment 46 #
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 rules proved easy tothere are cases where these rules are circumvented and ineffective in terms of addressing the conservation concerns linked to this fishing gear.
Amendment 49 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
Amendment 67 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In view of the reasons stated above and in order to properly address the conservation concerns that this fishing gear continues tomay cause, as well as to achieve the environmental and enforcement objectives in an effective and efficient manner, while taking into account the minimal socio-economic impacts, it is necessary to introduce a full prohibition to take on board or use any kind of driftnets in all Union waters and by all Union vessels whether they operate within Union waters or beyond, as well as by non-Union vessels in Union waterregulate the use of driftnets.
Amendment 77 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Vessels carrying out fisheries with small-scale driftnetsdriftnets directly affected by this Regulation may need some time to adjust to the new situation and necessitate a phasing-out period. Methods for granting access to the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) should be developed therefore. This Regulation should therefore enter into force on 1 January 20157.
Amendment 83 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Small scale traditional fisheries using driftnets, such as "menaidi" in Italy, "estoueyre" and "bigearreyre" in France, "xeito" and "El Sardinal" in Spain, the "Mourne herring driftnet" fishery in Northern Ireland, the "Clovelly herring fishery" in North Devon or the "Southern North Sea herring fishery" in Essex and East Anglia in England, and the "sardinheira" in Portugal are part of the cultural identity of those countries.
Amendment 100 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – title
Article 3 – title
Amendment 106 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) to catch any marine biological resource with driftnetuse driftnets longer than 2 500 metres; and
Amendment 115 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) to keep any kind of driftnet on board of fishing vessels driftnets exceeding the length specified in point (a)
Amendment 120 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
ba) Fishing vessels equipped with driftnets less than 1000 metres in total length and engaged in traditional, or small-scale fishing activities on a sustainable basis, shall be accorded concessions so as to ensure their survival as unique models of sustainable social, economic and environmental development, exempting them from any requirements preventing or restricting their normal activities.
Amendment 169 #
2014/0138(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1i January 20157.
Amendment 57 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should establish Coordination Offices at national level to provide general support and assistance to all organisations on their territory operating for EURES and support the cooperation with their counterparts in the other Member States and with the European Coordination Office. Those Coordination Offices should in particular have the task of dealing with complaints and problems with job vacancies, and verify compliance issues as regards voluntary and fair labour mobility within the Union. Member States should, in cases where their territorial structure calls for a decentralised system, consider establishing, within the scope of the activities of the Coordination Offices at national level, Coordination Offices at regional and/or local level.
Amendment 60 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The social partners' participation in the EURES network contributes in particular to the analysis of obstacles to mobility as well as the promotion of fair and voluntary labour mobility within the Union, including in the cross-border regions. Social partners representatives at Union level should therefore be involved in the overall governance structure of the EURES network, while national employers' organisations and trade unions may apply to become a EURES Partner, with a focus on the participation of SMEs as the main generators of employment in the EU.
Amendment 64 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In line with their competences on the organisation of labour markets, Member States themselves should be responsible for authorising the participation of organisations as EURES partners for the EURES network, each on their own territory. Authorisations should be subject to minimum common criteria and a limited set of basic rules on the process of authorisation, to ensure transparency and equal opportunities when joining the EURES network, without prejudice to the flexibility necessary to take into account the different national and regional models and forms of co-operation between public employment services and other labour market actors in the Member States.
Amendment 66 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To communicate reliable and up to date information to workers and employers on the different aspects of labour mobility within the Union, the EURES network should cooperate with other bodies, services and Union networks facilitating mobility and informing citizens about their rights under Union law, such as Your Europe portal, the European Youth portal and SOLVIT, organisations working for cross-border cooperation and other organisations responsible for the recognition of professional qualifications and the bodies for the promotion, analysis, monitoring and support of equal treatment of workers, designated in accordance with Directive ../2013 (EU) of [the European Parliament and of the Council on measures facilitating the exercise of rights conferred on workers in the context of the freedom of movement for workers].
Amendment 69 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Support services for workers are connected to the exercise of their fundamental freedom of movement as workers under Union law, and they shouldought therefore to be free of charge. However,, as should support services for employers may be subject to a fee, in accordance with national practices.
Amendment 71 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Particular attention should be paid to supporting mobility in the cross-border regions for and providing services to frontier workers who are living in one Member State and working in another and have to cope with different national practices and legal systems and encounters specific administrative, legal or tax obstacles to mobility. Member States may choose toshould set up specific support structures to facilitate this kind of mobility, and such structures should, within the framework of the EURES network, address the specific needs for information, guidance, cross- border matching between labour demand and supply and the resulting placements.
Amendment 79 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
b) actions by and between Member States to facilitate the achievement of a balance between supply and demand in the labour market of the Union, with a view to promoteing a high level of employment and with a special focus on cross-border regions;
Amendment 92 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
e) social inclusion and integration of persons in a vulnerable situation and/or excluded from the labour market.
Amendment 109 #
2014/0002(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The National Coordination Office promotes the collaboration with stakeholders such as career guidance services, universities, chambers of commerce and organisations involved in apprenticeships and traineeships schemes, with a special focus on SMEs.
Amendment 77 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall, to the extent necessary, include the emission reduction measures laid down in Part 1 of Annex III or measures having equivalent environmental effect, with a view to meeting the relevant national emission reduction commitments.
Amendment 86 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission shall facilitate the elaboration and implementation of the programmes, where appropriate, through an exchange of good practice.
Amendment 95 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Where a national air pollution control programme is updated under Article 6(4), the Member State concerned shall inform the Commission thereof within twoone months.
Amendment 102 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The reports referred to in paragraph 1 mayshall include an evaluation of the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of this Directive.
Amendment 107 #
2013/0402(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
a) is secret in the sense that it is not, as a body or in the precise configuration and assembly of its components, generally known among or readily accessible to persons within the circles that normally deal with the kind of information in question or any person who could obtain economic value from its disclosure or use;
Amendment 120 #
2013/0402(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
4) ‘infringingunlawful goods’ means goods whose design, quality, manufacturing process or marketing significantly benefits from trade secrets unlawfully acquired, used or disclosed, regardless of whether or not they are placed on the market.
Amendment 130 #
2013/0402(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
a) unauthorised access to or copy of any trade secret, whether in the form of documents, objects, materials, substances or electronic files, lawfully under the control of the trade secret holder, containing the trade secret or from which the trade secret can be deduced;
Amendment 1 #
2013/0390(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Under Article 153 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), the European Parliament and the Council may, in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, adopt, by means of directives, minimum requirements for gradual implementation aiming at improving working conditions, the protection of workers where their employment contract is terminated, information and consultation of workers and the working environment to protect workers’ health and safety. Such directives must avoid imposing administrative, financial and legal constraints in a way that would hold back the creation and development of small and medium-sized undertakings, as the main architects of job creation in the EU.
Amendment 3 #
2013/0390(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Insofar the existence and/or possibility of introducing exclusions is not justified on objective grounds, they should be suppressed, avoiding any situations involving unfair competition and social dumping.
Amendment 6 #
2013/0390(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The same rights should be guaranteed for seafarers as for shore- based workers, and they should be afforded equal pay for equal work without distinction of any kind. Maritime clusters should also be promoted, while encouraging the integration of young people into the maritime and fisheries sector.
Amendment 10 #
2013/0390(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) OThis directive is in line with the Europe 2020 Strategy. Moreover, on 10 October 2007 the Commission presented its vision for an Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union, the ‘Blue Book’27. This vision recognises that all matters relating to Europe’s oceans and seas are interlinked, and that sea- related policies must develop in a joined- up way if they are to reap the desired results. __________________ 27COM (2007) 575 final of 10 October 2007.
Amendment 12 #
2013/0390(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Blue Book28 stressed the need for an increase in the number and quality of maritime jobs for European citizens and the importance of improving working conditions on board, inter alia through investment in research, education, training, health and safety. __________________ 28COM (2007) 575 final of 10 October 2007.