Activities of Paloma LÓPEZ BERMEJO related to 2016/0031(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Information exchange mechanism with regard to intergovernmental agreements and non-binding instruments in the field of energy (debate) ES
Amendments (6)
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) It is important not to jeopardise the ability of Member States to negotiate the content of the intergovernmental agreements.
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to avoid any incompliance with Union law and enhance transparency, Member States shcould, on a voluntary basis, inform the Commission of their intent to enter into negotiations with regard to new intergovernmental agreements or amendments to existing intergovernmental agreements as soon as possible. The Commission shcould be kept informed regularly of the progress of the negotiations. Member States should have the possibility, on a voluntary basis, to invite the Commission to participate in the negotiations as an observer.
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to ensure compliance with Union law, Member States should notify the draft intergovernmental agreement to the Commission before it becomes legally binding for the parties (ex-ante). In a spirit of cooperation, the Commission should support the Member State, following their request, in identifying compliance issues of the draft intergovernmental agreement or amendment. The respective Member State would then be better prepared to conclude a Union law compliant agreement. The Commission should have sufficient time for such an assessment in order to provide for as much legal certainty as possible while avoiding undue delays. In order to fully benefit from the Commission's support Member States shcould, on a voluntary basis, refrain from concluding an intergovernmental agreement until the Commission has informed the Member State of its assessment. The Member States should take all necessary steps to find a suitable solution to eliminate the incompatibility identified.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The Commission should consider shortening the periods provided for its assessment, in particular if a Member States so requests.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The Commission should facilitate and encouragthe coordinperation between Member States with a view to enhancing the overall strategic role of the Union through a strong and effective coordinated approach to producer, transit, and consumer countries.
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) reviewing developments in relation to intergovernmental agreements and non- binding instruments and striving for consistency and coherence in the Union’s external energy relations with producer, transit, and consumer countries;