854 Amendments of José Inácio FARIA
Amendment 8 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Recital B
B. whereas health systems need to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of accessible, resilient and sustainable health services and long-term care, deliver seamless care across services and providers, and deliver improvements that matter to patients and their changing care needs;
Amendment 11 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Recital C
C. whereas innovative digital solutions for health and care, when co-developed with the final recipients, can boost health and quality of life of citizens and enable more efficient ways of organising and delivering health and care services;
Amendment 19 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the access and processing of personal health data can serve public health interests and bring significant benefits to individuals and society; whereas personal health data, being of sensitive nature and subject to ethical standards, require a particularly high level of protection and that technological developments can both enable the privacy protective use of personal health data and also introduce new risks to privacy and data security;
Amendment 21 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas science, research and innovation have a vital role to play in Europe’s competitiveness and its ability to respond tochallenges; whereas exponential leaps in data availability and computing fuel research initiatives to understand health processes, guide the development of treatments and analyse data streams to detect health threats, predict disease outbreaks and counsel patients; whereas data management techniques can be used to identify care gaps, risks, trends and patterns in a much shorter period of time;
Amendment 34 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on enabling the digital transformation of health and care in the Digital Single Market which aims to promote health, prevent and control disease, help address patients’ unmet needs and make it easier for citizens to have equalitable access to high quality care, designed and delivered to meet patients' and informal carers' needs at all levels of care, through the meaningful use of digital innovations;
Amendment 41 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that the digital transformation of health and care needs to be patient-centred and to also address the needs identified by patients themselves;
Amendment 45 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that there is a need to ensure a key role for public health systems, liaising with civil society actors, in the governance and the policymaking on digital health and care;
Amendment 47 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses the importance of the involvement of health professionals and patient representatives in the formulation of digital healthcare policies at local, regional and national level;
Amendment 51 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that citizens have the right to access and share their personal health data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and can expect this data to be available in a timely and lay- friendly manner;
Amendment 57 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets that, at present, many citizens in Europe have limited electronic access to their electronic personal health data, in particular in cross-border treatments;
Amendment 59 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Recommends that governance of personal health data should provide for engagement and participation, notably through public consultation, of a wide range of stakeholders with a view to ensuring that the processing of personal health data serves the public interest and is consistent with societal values and the reasonable expectations of individuals for both the protection and use of their data for health system management, research, statistics or other health-related purposes that serve the public interest;
Amendment 61 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Reminds the Commission that solutions exist to enable patients not only to access but also to take part in their electronic personal health records by adding own comments and observations;
Amendment 62 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to continue promoting the cooperation of Member States’ health authorities to connect to the eHealth digital infrastructure in order to extend its use to also cover the interoperability of Member States’ electronic record systems by supporting the development and adoption of a European electronic health record exchange format; calls on the Commission to consider this cooperation to include the interconnectivity of electronic health records with electronic prescribing systems, allowing relevant health professionals to access the necessary patient information to make informed interventions, update the electronic health record, and to to identify and address potential medication and patient safety- related issues;
Amendment 66 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to coordinate the regular monitoring of cross border eHealth solutions through a common reporting policy with processes and indicators;
Amendment 70 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission and Member States to share best practices in the sharing of health data, as well as to develop European level standards and mutually recognized certification/accreditation schemes, including data security and security audits;
Amendment 83 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that the move towards digitalisation is an opportunity to launch an ambitious capacity-building programme forand empowerment programme for patients and citizens;
Amendment 87 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Underlines the importance of appropriate informed consent mechanisms and embedding patient involvement in data governance and development of good practice guidelines;
Amendment 90 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that digital healthcare tools are well positioned to address challenges of accessibility to health information and health literacy, both essential for better disease prevention and more effective disease management; considers that these tools, when built with the contribution of the appropriate health professionals and civil society users, allow for more accuracy and completeness of information enabling the promotion of healthy habits and prevention activities, the possibility of shared-decision making of patients and healthcare professionals, as well as the support to decisions in health and patient adherence to treatments.
Amendment 97 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses the importance of person- centred and patient-developed approaches to organising health and care, including by using digital solutions and tools which have a great potential in improving the quality of health services but also people’s health and well- being;
Amendment 102 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that health professionals improve competences and skills, including digital and communication skills to support shared- decision making;
Amendment 106 #
2018/2776(RSP)
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission to work with Member States and regions to develop networks to educate citizens in the use of digital healthcare, enabling universal and equitable access; considers that, in order to achieve that goal, there is a need to improve systems’ interoperability and users skills, with the highest possible protection of sensitive data with tools and mechanisms provided by the public health systems;
Amendment 74 #
2018/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)
Recital H c (new)
H c. Whereas over the past five years, the EU has made good progress towards almost all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
Amendment 78 #
2018/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. Whereas EU Member States are already leading the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Amendment 79 #
2018/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
H b. Whereas seven of the EU-27 Member States are among the top 10 in Global SDG Index ranking and whereas the EU-27 Member States as a whole are in top 50 (out of 156);1a _________________ 1a Reflection paper “Towards a sustainable Europe by 2030”, page 7.(https://ec.europa.eu/commission/sites/b eta- political/files/rp_sustainable_europe_30- 01_en_web.pdf)
Amendment 107 #
2018/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Insists that implementing the SDGs requires effective cooperation at EU, national, regional and local levels respecting the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality; Stresses the importance of the Advisory Councils for Environment and Sustainable Development role in this cooperation, and considers that their implication at all governance levels should be reinforced.
Amendment 108 #
2018/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the fact that many Member States and partner countries beyond the EU have made considerable efforts to design mechanisms and strategies to implement the SDGs and to integrate them into their policies and governance frameworks; underlines that the EU, by helping and encouraging third countries to follow similar actions, can push for a level playing field, where all compete under the same conditions; acknowledges that further improvements at EU level are still necessary;
Amendment 112 #
2018/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses that the EU has some of the world’s highest environmental standards already, and that its businesses are ahead of the curve compared to global competitors, which is why the EU is also seen as a stronghold for freedom and democracy, with stable institutions based on the rule of law and a vibrant civil society; finds that the EU could therefore decide to promote more strongly its current environmental, social and governance standards;
Amendment 113 #
2018/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure an horizonal approach to the Sustainable Development Goals in their policies
Amendment 124 #
2018/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines, that overall, the EU has managed to reduce its own greenhouse gas emissions, and decouple them from economic growth, thus robustly contributing to the global effort, also taking into account emissions embedded in the EU’s imports and exports;1a notes however that, more efforts are needed both at the EU level and globally; _________________ 1a In-depthan alysis in support of the Commission Communication COM(2018)773.
Amendment 238 #
2018/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Underlines that the EU should continue on the successful path, amongst others, to a transition to a low-carbon, climate-neutral, resource-efficient and biodiverse economy in full compliance with the United Nations 2030 Agenda and the 17 SDGs;
Amendment 249 #
2018/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Calls on the Commission to promote sustainable global value chains with the introduction of due diligence systems for companies, with a focus on their entire supply chain, which would encourage businesses to invest more responsibly and stimulate a more effective implementation of sustainability chapters in free trade agreements, including in the areas of anticorruption, transparency, anti-tax avoidance and responsible business conduct;
Amendment 255 #
2018/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17 c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to encourage the emergence of new business models, bring down the barriers in the Single Market and take advantage of new technologies such as artificial intelligence; stresses that important horizontal enablers such as research and innovation, finance, pricing and taxation, responsible business conduct, and new business models and education could create the right conditions for sustainability change;
Amendment 266 #
2018/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17 d. Acknowledges that EU research, development and innovation hubs and incubators are important to support sustainable development; therefore calls the Commission and the Member States to promote stronger links between researchers and business, so that researchers and businesses can meet, exchange best practises, and spur innovation; underlines that research and innovation funding needs to be complemented with a strategic approach to investment, allowing innovative solutions to reach the market, as these often require capital intensive and high- risk investments;
Amendment 278 #
2018/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18 c. Highlights that given the growing complexity and globalisation of supply chains, it is important to promote the application of high sustainability standards also in third countries.
Amendment 1 #
2018/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to the Council conclusions of 11 December2018 on a homogeneous extended internal market and EU relations with non-EU Western European countries,
Amendment 13 #
2018/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Andorra, Monaco and San Marino are, each in their own right, relevant economic partners for the Member States in their immediate proximity and provide employment opportunities for a considerable number of EU citizens; whereas a closer interface between Andorra, Monaco and San Marino and the EU would provide these states with an important opportunity for further economic development, with a positive economic spillover effect on the Member State regions in immediate proximity, including through the enhancement of international professional skills and additional employment opportunities;
Amendment 20 #
2018/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas at its meetings of April and July 2018, the OECD's Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes declared Monaco and San Marino to be compliant with the international standard on the exchange of information on request;
Amendment 24 #
2018/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas the Association Agreement with the EU opens up the possibility of developing cooperation in areas of shared interest and participating in some of the EU’s horizontal policies on issues such as research, the environment and education (Erasmus+);
Amendment 3 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20
Citation 20
Amendment 23 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas gender mainstreaming is a globally accepted strategy for ensuring gender equality; whereas the Commission defines gender mainstreaming as 'the integration of a gender perspective into the preparation, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, regulatory measures and spending programmes, with a view to promoting equality between women and men, and combating discrimination'23 ; _________________ 23 http://eige.europa.eu/gender- mainstreaming/what-is-gender- mainstreaming
Amendment 38 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
Amendment 43 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas the legitimacy of women in the political sphere is still sometimes challenged, and whereas women are victims of stereotypes, which discourage them from engaging in politics, a phenomenon that is particularly conspicuous wherever women in politics are less represented;
Amendment 64 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Strongly applauds the (very few) male role models both in the Parliament administration and at political level who actively promote gender equality and equal opportunities; further encourages both male, female and LGBTIdifferent gender role models;
Amendment 88 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the fact that most of the parliamentary committees have adopted action plans on gender mainstreaming for their work and many have already presented them to the Gender Mainstreaming Network; calls, therefore, on the remaining few committees to follow suit; calls on all committees at the start of the new mandate to update their Gender Action Plans and present them to the Gender Mainstreaming Network; requests that Gender Action Plans for each committee be included in Parliament’s Rules of Procedure;
Amendment 93 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – introductory part
Paragraph 12 – introductory part
12. Welcomes Parliament’s resolution of 26 October 2017 on combating sexual harassment and abuse in the EU; emphasises that sexual harassment is a serious crime, an extreme form of gender- based discrimination and one of the biggest obstacles to gender equality; welcomes the Bureau decision of 2 July 2018 to revise the functioning of the Advisory Committee dealing with harassment complaints concerning Members of the European Parliament and its procedefforts made by the Chair of the Advisory Committee in particular by means of the 2017-2019 roadmap on 'preventive and early support measures forto dealing with complaints, as well as the addition of Article 34a to the Implementing Measurnflict and harassment between Members and APAs, Trainees for othe Statute for Members ofr staff', with the Epuropean Parliament, concerning the financial consequences ofpose of operating a zero tolerance a pproven case of harassment of an accredited parliamentary assistant; nevertheless strongly regrets the slow and inadequate progress in the implementation of the recommendations of Parliament’s resolution; demands that full and undivided attention be given by Parliament’s president and administration to the full implementation of all requested measures, in particular by means of the 2017-2019 roadmap on 'preventive and early support measures to deal with conflict and harassment between Members and APAs, Trainees or other staff', which should be revised as soon as possible to adequately include at least the following demands of the resolution with a clear timeline for implementation:ach towards any form of harassment, discrimination and/or violence. Emphasizes the work of the Advisory Committee which gives a voice to the victims of harassment within the European Parliament and protects them, while penalising abusive behaviour;
Amendment 96 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point a
Paragraph 12 – point a
Amendment 101 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point b
Paragraph 12 – point b
Amendment 103 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – point c
Paragraph 12 – point c
Amendment 105 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes the Bureau decision of 2 July 2018 to revise the functioning of the Advisory Committee dealing with harassment complaints concerning Members of the European Parliament and its procedures for dealing with complaints, while strongly approving Article 6 which states that two expert advisers - one medical officer from the Medical Service and one member of the Legal Service - shall be appointed by the Secretary-General as well as the addition of Article 34a to the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament, concerning the financial consequences of a proven case of harassment of an Accredited Parliamentary Assistant.
Amendment 107 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Amendment 122 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recommends that Parliament's political groups for the 2019-2024 parliamentary term put forward, based on their merits, both male and female Members as candidates for the positions of President, Vice-President and Bureau Member, and the Chairs of committees, delegations and groups;
Amendment 128 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. InvitEncourages Parliament's political groups for the 2019-2024 parliamentary term to consider nominating Members of the European Parliament from the under- represented gender to each committee and especially to nominate a gender-equal number of parliamentarians as members and substitutes of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, in order to encourage the involvement of men in gender equality policy;
Amendment 135 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Invites the Secretary-General and the Bureau to apply the same principle for the attribution of senior management posts as for the attribution of Head Of Unit posts, i.e. to make it compulsoryrecommend that shortlists include three suitable candidates with at least one candidate of each gender, while stating that, if all else is equal (e.g. qualifications, experience), the under- represented gender should be preferred; notes that if these requirements are not fulfilled, the post should be re- advertised;
Amendment 143 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the report by Dimitrios Papadimoulis entitled 'Gender Equality in the European Parliament Secretariat – state of play and the way forward 2017-2019' and the roadmap for implementing the report; commends the progress on the implementation of the concrete actions of the roadmap and its clear timeline for specific measures regarding management, professional training, awareness raising on gender equality, work-life balance measures and the regular monitoring of gender balance through statistics; calls for progress to be speed up in order to reach the gender equality targets set for 2019;
Amendment 153 #
2018/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls that as regards the use of measures to improve work-life balance, acceptance by managers and, if relevant, equal take-up by both partners should be specifically encouraged; notes through the improvement of thate flexible working time arrangements can lead to gender discrimination in practice as these tools are used in the vast majority of cases by women and can impede career progression; alsoin order to facilitate the reconciliation of work and family life for women and men; recalls that teleworking might increase flexibility but can also make women and men stay away from the office where they are visible and can network;
Amendment 13 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication of 16 January 2018 entitled ‘A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy’ (COM(2018)0028),
Amendment 15 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 b (new)
Citation 2 b (new)
– having regard to Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy- related products (hereafter ‘the Ecodesign Directive’) and the implementing regulations and voluntary agreements adopted under that Directive,
Amendment 16 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 c (new)
Citation 2 c (new)
– having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 16 January 2018 on international ocean governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans in the context of the 2030 SDGs (2017/2055(INI)),
Amendment 17 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 d (new)
Citation 2 d (new)
– having regard to the Directive 94/62/EC on Packaging and Packaging Waste and Directive (EU) 2015/720 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 amending Directive 94/62/EC as regards the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags,
Amendment 18 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 e (new)
Citation 2 e (new)
Amendment 19 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 f (new)
Citation 2 f (new)
– having regard to the Paris Agreement on climate change and the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the UNFCCC,
Amendment 20 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 g (new)
Citation 2 g (new)
– having regard to the ratification of the Paris Agreement by the EU and the Member States,
Amendment 21 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 h (new)
Citation 2 h (new)
Amendment 22 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 i (new)
Citation 2 i (new)
– having regard to the General Union Environmental Action Programme to 2020 (Decision No 1386/2013/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 20 November 2013),
Amendment 23 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 j (new)
Citation 2 j (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘An EU action plan for the Circular Economy’ (COM(2015)0614),
Amendment 24 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 k (new)
Citation 2 k (new)
– having regard to the Commission’s Ecodesign Working Plan 2016-2019 (COM(2016)0773), particularly the objective of establishing more product- specific and horizontal requirements in areas such as durability, reparability, upgradeability, design for disassembly, and ease of reuse and recycling,
Amendment 25 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 l (new)
Citation 2 l (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication and the staff working document of 16 January 2018 on the implementation of the circular economy package: options to address the interface between chemical, product and waste legislation (COM(2018)0032),
Amendment 26 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 m (new)
Citation 2 m (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication of 13 September 2017 on the 2017 list of Critical Raw Materials for the EU(COM(2017)0490),
Amendment 27 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 n (new)
Citation 2 n (new)
– having regard to the Council conclusions on eco-innovation: enabling the transition towards a circular economy, adopted on18 December 2017,
Amendment 28 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 o (new)
Citation 2 o (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 9 July 2015 on resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy,
Amendment 29 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 p (new)
Citation 2 p (new)
Amendment 30 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas plastic is a valuable material, widely used across all value chains contributing to the sustainability of products due to its innovative properties and competitive costs, which has a useful place in our society and economy;
Amendment 39 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the way in which plastics are produced and u, used and disposed today has devastating environmental, climate and economic drawbacks and potential health impacts;
Amendment 44 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the use of plastics for consumer products has become increasingly widespread, and production has steadily increased since the material was first put into wide use half a century ago, resulting in about 322 million tonnes of plastic being manufactured globally in 2015;
Amendment 50 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas increasing production combined with both changes in the way we use plastic and demographic developments have led to an increase in the amount of plastic debris in the environment; whereas if this trend continues, according to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), almost 33 billion tonnes of plastic will have accumulated by 2050;
Amendment 55 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas ‘litter’ means waste of small size in publicly accessible areas that has been improperly discarded in the environment (on the land, in fresh water and in the sea), whether wilfully or by negligence;
Amendment 57 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas the accumulation and dissemination of marine litter may be one of the fastest growing threats to the health of the world’s oceans; whereas microplastics are of particular concern because their small size renders them accessible to a wide range of organisms (seabirds, fish, mussels, lugworms and zooplankton);whereas the estimated 150 million tonnes of plastics that have accumulated in the world’s oceans causes serious environmental and economic damage, including to coastal communities, tourism, shipping and fishing;
Amendment 61 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
Be. whereas 80 % of marine litter emanates from the land and, therefore, the marine litter problem cannot be tackled effectively over time without first addressing the issues of effective policy and action to reduce and contain litter on the land;
Amendment 63 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B f (new)
Recital B f (new)
Bf. whereas the most common forms of debris are cigarette filters, plastic bags, and all types of packaging; whereas between 60 % and 90% of marine debris has been manufactured using one or more plastic polymers, such as polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), all of which have an extremely long degradation time; whereas, as a result, the majority of plastics manufactured today will take decades or even centuries to disappear;
Amendment 66 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B g (new)
Recital B g (new)
Bg. whereas plastic waste causes death and disease to marine wildlife through suffocation, entanglement and intoxication; whereas plastic materials broken up by waves and sunlight to form microparticles that are less than 5 mm in diameter end up in the stomach of marine creatures such as mussels, worms and zooplankton, while nanoplastics that are barely half a millimetre in size penetrate the cell membranes and nuclei of small marine animals; whereas plastic debris that is invisible to the naked eye enters the food chain at its very source;
Amendment 68 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B h (new)
Recital B h (new)
Bh. whereas until there is an internationally agreed definition of biodegradability, the adoption of plastic products labelled as ‘biodegradable’ will not bring about a significant decrease, either in the quantity of plastic or the risk of physical and chemical impacts on the environment;
Amendment 73 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas plastic recycling helps to reduce use of fossil fuel and cuts CO2 emissions, in line with commitments under the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 132 #
2018/2035(INI)
5. Emphasises that plastics are diverse and have a variety of applications, and that a tailored, often product-specific, approach is thus required for the various value chains, taking into account local and regional demands and ensuring that consumers’ functional needs are met, without compromising the environment with the unnecessary use of plastics where alternative options are available;
Amendment 188 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to come forward with an update of the essential requirements in the Ecodesign and Packaging and Packaging Waste Directives, which takes into account material properties of each packaging and addressinges in particular: prevention, design for circularity and multiple recycling, as well as over-packaging;
Amendment 206 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Reiterates the need for a product policy that increases products’ expected lifetime, durability, reusability and recyclability, as stressed in its resolution of 9 July 2015 on ‘Resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy’, and further emphasises that this must urgently be applied to disposable plastic products and packaging;
Amendment 209 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Stresses the importance of a life- cycle approach to plastics products, including the consideration of the degradation of different polymers and the rate of fragmentation in the environment, to be achieved by internalising the environmental and social costs of products (cost internalisation), enhancing the process of closing the loop in manufacture and process development as well as in life-cycle chains of plastic products;
Amendment 248 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that mandatory rules on recycled content for specific plastic products may be needed in order to drive the uptake of secondary raw materials;
Amendment 298 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that single-use plastic items emerged as an answer to the needs for hygiene, consumer safety, product preservation and practicality; Notes that there is no panacea to address the harmful effects to the environment of single-use plastics, and believes that a combination of voluntary and regulatory measures is, therefore, required to resolve this complex issue;
Amendment 328 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Recognises that restricting single- use plastic will create opportunities for sustainable business models, including the use of alternative materials, such as bio-based materials or materials that can be endlessly recycled without loss of quality;
Amendment 335 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that there are various pathways to achieving high collection and recycling rates and a reduction in litter, including deposit-refundextended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes for extended producseparate collection of all materials including plastics and, where reslevant, deponsibility (EPR) schemest refund schemes for certain types of packaging; underlines that the choice of a certain scheme remains within the remit of the competent authority in the Member State, which can take local specificities into account and ensure that any existing well-performing and cost- efficient systems are not jeopardised;
Amendment 361 #
2018/2035(INI)
24a. Takes the view that pollution by non-reusable plastic bottles is a major cause of marine pollution, and urges the Commission to consider introducing a Europe-wide system of deposits on non- reusable drinks containers, on the German model;
Amendment 363 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to join and support the international coalition to reduce plastic bags pollution launched at the COP 22 in Marrakech in November 2016;
Amendment 364 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 c (new)
Paragraph 24 c (new)
24c. Calls on the Member States to strengthen education and awareness- raising measures on the use of plastics and the impact of individual consumer behaviour on the environment, by introducing elements into educational curricula at all levels, providing educational and outreach materials targeted at specific interest groups and age ranges in order to promote behavioural change, and organising large-scale information campaigns aimed at the citizens;
Amendment 427 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls on the Commission to include assessments on release of microplastics into the aquatic environment in the ecodesign measures where appropriate;
Amendment 429 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 b (new)
Paragraph 33 b (new)
33b. Calls on the Commission to introduce mandatory requirements for microplastic filters in the review of the ecodesign measures for household washing machines and washer dryers;
Amendment 448 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Calls on the Commission to focus investment on innovative technologies which improve waste management, plastic material degradability and the increased quality of recycled plastics, as well as on initiatives to efficient and effective removal of plastics from Ocean waters;
Amendment 103 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 2
The Strategic Planning will promote strong engagement with citizens and civil society organisations at all stages of research and innovation, the co-creation of knowledge, effective promotion of gender equality, including the integration of the gender dimension in research and innovation content, and will ensure and promote the adherence to the highest ethics and integrity standards. The Commission will, therefore, develop guidance and criteria for meaningful involvement of citizens and end-users, together with civil society organisations representing them, to promote co-creation and co-production across EU-funded projects.
Amendment 141 #
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
– TSafe, effective and accessible treatments or cures, including both pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments;
Amendment 159 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – introductory part
1.2.6. Person-centred and equitable Health Care Systems
Amendment 163 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Improving and facilitating health technology assessment, and supporting more efficient allocation of healthcare budgets based on public health and patient-relevant outcomes;
Amendment 209 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – introductory part
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – introductory part
(a) Cluster 'Health': Improving and protecting the health of citizens at all ages, by developing innovative, effective, safe and accessible solutions to prevent, diagnose, monitor, treat and cure diseases; mitigating health risks, protecting populations and promoting good health; making public health systems more cost- effective, person-centred, equitable and sustainable; and supporting and enabling patients' participation and self- management.
Amendment 213 #
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; HPerson-centred and equitable health care systems.
Amendment 70 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) As regards the areas used for the production of hemp, in order to preserve public health and to ensure the coherence with other bodies of legislation, the use of hemp seeds varieties with tetrahydrocannabinol content below 0.23% should be part of the definition of eligible hectare.
Amendment 81 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to give substance to the objectives of the CAP as established by Article 39 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), as well as to ensure that the Union adequately addresses its most recent challenges, it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the Communication on ‘The Future of Food and Farming’. A set of specific objectives should be further defined at Union level and applied by the Member States in their CAP Strategic Plans, while always preserving the principles of equality and equity, without discriminating against any type of agricultural or livestock production provided that beneficiaries comply with the mandatory legal and conditionality requirements. While striking a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development, in line with the impact assessment, these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the CAP into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant Union legislation, particularly with regard to climate, energy and environment.
Amendment 84 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to give substance to the objectives of the CAP as established by Article 39 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), as well as to ensure that the Union adequately addresses its most recent challenges and international commitments, it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the Communication on ‘The Future of Food and Farming’. A set of specific objectives should be further defined at Union level and applied by the Member States in their CAP Strategic Plans. WhileIn order to strikinge a balance across the dimensions of sustainable development, in line with the impact assessment, tMember States should be required to take action to achieve all specific objectives simultaneously. These specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the CAP into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant Union legislation, particularly with regard to climate, energy and environment.
Amendment 127 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The framework of standards of GAECs aims to contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change, the tackling of water challenges, the protection and quality of soil and the protection and quality of biodiversity. The framework needs to be enhanced to take into account in particular the practices set until 2020 under the greening of direct payments, the mitigation of climate change and the need to improve farms sustainability, and in particular tche nutrients managementmical input reduction. It is acknowledged that each GAEC contributes to multiple objectives. In order to implement the framework, Member States should define a national standard for each of the standards set at Union level taking into account the specific characteristics of the area concerned, including soil and climatic conditions, existing farming conditions, land use, crop rotation, farming practices and farm structures. Member States may also define in addition other national standards related to the main objectives laid down in Annex III in order to improve the environmental and climate delivery of the GAEC framework. As part of GAEC framework, in order to support both the agronomic and the environmental performance of farms, nutrieninput management plans will be established with the help of a dedicated electronic Farm Sustainability Tool made available by the Member States to individual farmers. The tool should provide on-farm decision support starting from minimum nutrient and pesticides management functionalities. A wide interoperability and modularity should also ensure the possibility to add other electronic on-farm and e-governance applications. In order to ensure a level playing field between farmers and across the Union, the Commission may provide support to the Member States in the design of the Tool as well as with the data storage and processing services required.
Amendment 156 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The CAP should ensure that Member States increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers' actual circumstances. Member States should under direct payments in the CAP Strategic Plan set up Eco-schemes voluntary for farmers, which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions. They should be defined by the Member States as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices. In both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the CAP and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality. Member States may decide to set up eco- schemes forto promote production models that are beneficial for the environment, particularly extensive livestock rearing, and to promote all kinds of agricultural practices such as, among other measures, the enhanced management of permanent pastures and, landscape features, and organic farming. These schemes may also include ‘entry-level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitmentsenvironmental certification schemes, such as organic farming, integrated production or conservation agriculture. These schemes may include measures of a type other than rural development environmental and climate commitments, as well as measures of the same type that may be classified as ‘entry-level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments. Member States must recognise, through eco-schemes, the important role played by indigenous livestock breeds as part of the European Union’s animal and environmental genetic heritage, supporting its growth and development in accordance with principles of equality and equity, without discriminating against them as compared with other types of breed, provided that mandatory legal and conditionality requirements are complied with.
Amendment 226 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58 a (new)
Recital 58 a (new)
(58a) The existing knowledge base, in terms of the quantity and quality of available information, varies considerably for the purposes of monitoring the specific objectives set out in Article 6 of this proposal. For some specific objectives, in particular for monitoring biodiversity, the knowledgebase is currently weak or insufficiently adapted for the purposes of creating robust impact indicators, such as for pollinators and crop biodiversity. Specific objectives and indicators set for the Union as a whole in Article 6 and Annex 1 respectively should be based on a shared or comparable knowledge base and methodologies in all Member States. The Commission should identify areas where knowledge gaps exist or where the knowledge base is insufficiently adapted for the purposes of monitoring the impact of the CAP. It should use the Union budget to provide a common response to knowledge-related and monitoring obstacles related to all Article 6specific objectives and indicators. It should draw up a report on this issue no later than December 31, 2020 and make its findings public.
Amendment 298 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii – paragraph 2
Areas used for the production of hemp shall only be eligible hectares if the varieties used have a tetrahydrocannabinol content not exceeding 0,23 %;
Amendment 326 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) to bolster environmental care and climate action and to contribute to the environmental- and climate-related objectives of the Union; observing the principles of fairness and equality without discriminating against any agricultural or livestock production, provided that mandatory legal requirements and conditionality are observed.
Amendment 342 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The achievement of the general objectives shall be pursued through simultaneously achieving the following specific objectives:
Amendment 379 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) foster sustainable development and efficient management of natural resources such as water, soil and air, whilst seriously reducing chemical dependency;
Amendment 391 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) contribute to the protection ofreversing the decline in biodiversity, including agro- biodiversity, enhanceing ecosystem services and preserveing habitats and landscapes;
Amendment 457 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Member States should observe the principle of fairness and equality at the point of deciding who shall be the beneficiaries of the interventions set out in this Regulation, without discriminating against any agricultural or livestock production, provided that mandatory legal requirements and conditionality are observed.
Amendment 518 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall establish a system for providing the Farm Sustainability Tool for Nutrientinput reductions referred to in Annex III, with the minimum content and functionalities defined therein, to beneficiaries, who shall use the Tool.
Amendment 531 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 138 supplementing this Regulation with rules for good agricultural and environmental condition, including establishing the elements of the system of the ratio of permanent grassland, the year of reference and the rate of conversion under GAEC 1 as referred to in Annex III, the format and additional minimum elements and functionalities of the Farm Sustainability Tool for Nutrientinput reductions.
Amendment 789 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 854 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) integrated production; , promoting, developing and implementing methods of production respectful of the environment, environmentally sound cultivation practices and production techniques, sustainable use of natural resources in particular protection of water, soil and other natural resources, while reducing pesticide dependency;
Amendment 882 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) actions to support laboratories for the analysis of apiculture products, including bee losses or productivity drops that it may incur for participant beekeepers;
Amendment 889 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) measures to improve the pollination of honeybees and other wild pollinators.
Amendment 921 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) improve competitiveness of Union wine producers including contributing to improvement of sustainable production systemreduction of environmental impact of the Union wine sector; through implementing methods of production respectful of the environment, environmentally sound cultivation practices and reproduction of environmental impact of the Union wine sector;techniques, sustainable use of natural resources in particular protection of water, soil and other natural resources while reducing pesticide dependency, those objectives relate to the specific objectives set out in points (b) to (f) and (h) and (i) of Article 6(1);
Amendment 1109 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 65 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Member States should identify the relevant role played by indigenous livestock breeds as part of genetic animal and environmental heritage for the European Union using the aid stipulated in this Article, by supporting growth and development under the principles of equality and fairness without discriminating against other breeds provided that mandatory conditionality and legal requirements are observed.
Amendment 1212 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 2
Article 70 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote risk management tools, which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in Article 6. These tools may consist of multi-risk management systems.
Amendment 1221 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 70 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) mutual funds to pay financial contribumpensations to mutual funds, including the administrative cost of setting upfarmers for economic losses caused by adverse climatic events, an outbreak of an animal or plant disease, pest infestation, or an environmental incident;
Amendment 1226 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 70 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the types and coverage of eligible insurance schemes and mutual funds. For the purpose of points (b), (c) and (d) of paragraph 3, ‘mutual fund’ means as scheme accredited by the Member State in accordance with its national law for affiliated farmers to insure themselves, whereby compensation payments are made to affiliated farmers for economic losses caused by the outbreak of adverse climatic events or an animal or plant disease or pest infestation or an environmental incident, or for a severe drop in their income;
Amendment 1228 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 70 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) the methodology for the calculation of losses and triggering factors for compensation. Support shall only be granted for insurance contracts which cover losses caused by an adverse climatic event, an animal or plant disease, a pest infestation, an environmental incident, or a measure adopted in accordance with Directive 2000/29/EC to eradicate or contain a plant disease, or pest which destroys the production of the farmer. Indexes may be used in order to calculate the annual production of the farmer. The calculation method used shall permit the determination of the actual loss of an individual farmer in a given year. The measurement of the extent of the loss caused may be tailored to the specific characteristics of each type of product using: (i) biological indexes (quantity of biomass loss) or equivalent yield loss indexes established at farm, local, regional or national level, or (ii) weather indexes (including quantity of rainfall and temperature) established at local, regional or national level;
Amendment 1237 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 7
Article 71 – paragraph 7
7. In the case of cooperation in the context of farm succession and with the further aim to encourage generational renewal at farm level, Member States may grant support only to farmers having reached the retirement age as set under national legislation.
Amendment 1375 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 94 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall make CAP Strategic Plans and related annexes public, both at the draft stage and after their approval, in order to allow an informed public debate to take place. Member States shall consult partners on the arrangements for the publication of CAP Strategic Plans and related documentation.
Amendment 1410 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 96 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) a summary of the areas where baseline information is missing or is insufficient for the purposes of providing a full description of the current situation as regards the specific objectives laid down in Article 6 of this proposal and for the purposes of monitoring those objectives.
Amendment 1469 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 111 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 111 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) issues relating to the quality and quantity of data and indicators available for monitoring;
Amendment 1519 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 129 – paragraph 1
Article 129 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide the Commission with all the necessary information or data enabling it to perform the monitoring and evaluation of the CAP. Granting of CAP funds shall be conditional upon the provision by the Member States of this information and data.
Amendment 1521 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 129 – paragraph 2
Article 129 – paragraph 2
2. Data needed for the context and impact indicators shall primarily come from established data sources, such as the Farm Accountancy Data Network and Eurostat. Where data for these indicators are not available or not complete, the gaps shall be addressed in the context of the European Statistical Program established under Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council40 , the legal framework governing the Farm Accountancy Data Network or through formal agreements with other data providers such as the Joint Research Centre and the European Environment Agency. Where data for certain indicators is not complete, the Commission shall propose alternative indicators based on the result of research and pilot projects while also considering EU wide data collections such as the LUCAS survey. __________________ 40 Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics and repealing Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1101/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the transmission of data subject to statistical confidentiality to the Statistical Office of the European Communities, Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 on Community Statistics, and Council Decision 89/382/EEC, Euratom establishing a Committee on the Statistical Programs of the European Communities (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 164).
Amendment 1527 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 129 – paragraph 3
Article 129 – paragraph 3
3. Existing administrative registers such as the IACS, LPIS, animal and vineyard registers shall be maintained. The IACS and LPIS shall be further developed to better meet the statistical needs of the CAP. Data from administrative registers shall be used as much as possible for statistical purposes and to monitor compliance, in cooperation with statistical authorities in Member States and with Eurostat.
Amendment 1582 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – EU Specific objectives – point 6
Annex I – EU Specific objectives – point 6
Contribute to the protection of reversing the decline in biodiversity, including agrobiodiversity, enhance ecosystem services and preserve habitats and landscapes
Amendment 1589 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.20 a (new)
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.20 a (new)
I.20a Agrobiodiversity Index, measuring varietal diversity within and among crop species
Amendment 1593 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.20 b (new)
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.20 b (new)
I.20b Pollinators Index
Amendment 1600 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Result indicators – R.27 a (new)
Annex I – Result indicators – R.27 a (new)
R.27a Supporting the sustainable use of crop biodiversity: Share of EU utilised agricultural area (UAA) where crop rotation is practiced
Amendment 1633 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.26 a (new)
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.26 a (new)
I.26a Sustainable use of veterinary products in livestock: sales/use in food producing animals
Amendment 1641 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I –Impact indicators – I.27
Annex I –Impact indicators – I.27
I.27 Sustainable use of pesticides: Reduce risks and impactsdependency ofn pesticides**
Amendment 1643 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.27 a (new)
Annex I – Impact indicators – I.27 a (new)
I.27a Sustainable use of biocides: Reduce dependency on biocides
Amendment 1653 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Result indicators – R.36 a (new)
Annex I – Result indicators – R.36 a (new)
R.36a sustainable veterinary product use: Share of livestock units concerned by supported actions to limit the use of veterinary products (prevention/reduction) in order to reduce risks and impacts of these products
Amendment 1657 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Result indicators – R.37
Annex I – Result indicators – R.37
R.37 Sustainable pesticide use: Share of agricultural land concerned by supported specific actions which lead to a sustainable use of pesticides in order to reduce risks and impacts of pesticides dependency reductions
Amendment 1660 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Result indicators – R.37
Annex I – Result indicators – R.37
R.37 Sustainable pesticide use: Share of agricultural land concerned by supported specific actions which lead to a sustainable use of pesticides in order to reduce risks and impacts of pesticidepesticides dependency reductions
Amendment 1665 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Result indicators – R.37 a (new)
Annex I – Result indicators – R.37 a (new)
R.37a Sustainable biocide use: Share of agricultural land concerned by supported specific actions which lead to biocide dependency reductions
Amendment 53 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) In accordance with Article 168 TFEU, a high level of human health protection is to be ensured in the definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities which gives a legal obligation to implement health considerations in other EU policies. The Union is to complement and support national health policies, encourage cooperation between Member States and promote the coordination between their programmes, in full respect of the responsibilities of the Member States for the definition of their health policies and the organisation and delivery of health services and medical care.
Amendment 69 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Current public health issues can only be effectively dealt with through collaboration at EU level. The Health strand of the ESF+ should contribute to disease prevention throughout the lifetime of the Union's citizens and to health promotion by addressing health risk factors such as tobacco use and passive smoking, harmful use of alcohol, consumption of illicit drugs and reduction of drugs-related health damage, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement Member States action in line with the relevant strategies. The Health strand of the ESF+ should mainstream effective prevention models, innovative technologies and new business models and solutions to contribute to innovative, efficient and sustainable health systems of the Member States and facilitate access to better and safer healthcare for European citizens.
Amendment 78 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Given the specific nature of some of the objectives covered by the Health strand of the ESF+ and by the type of the actions under that strand, the respective competent authorities of the Member States are best placed to implement the related activities with the active support of civil society. Those authorities, designated by the Member States themselves, and additionally, civil society organisations, as appropriate, should therefore be considered to be identified beneficiaries for the purpose of Article [195]of [the new Financial Regulation] and the grants be awarded to such authorities without prior publication of calls for proposals.
Amendment 79 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 a (new)
Recital 42 a (new)
(42a) The ESF+ programme should address existing obstacles to civil society participation, for example through simplifying the application procedures, easing the financial criteria by waiving the co-financing percentage in some cases, but also through building the capacity of patients, their organisations and other stakeholders through training and education. The programme shall also aim to enable the functioning of civil society networks and organisations at European level that contribute to the achievement of its objectives, including EU-level organisations.
Amendment 119 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Under the Health strand, the ESF+ shall support health promotion and disease prevention, contribute to effectiveness, accessibility and resilience of health systems, make healthcare safer, reduce health inequalities, protect citizens from cross-border health threats, enable the operation of European networks of civil society, and support EU health legislation.
Amendment 124 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The total financial envelope for the ESF+ for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 101 174990 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 128 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) EUR 413816 000 000 for the implementation of the Health strand.
Amendment 131 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. All programmes implemented under the ESF+ strand under shared management, as well as the operations supported by the Employment and Social Innovation and Health strands shall ensure equality between men and women throughout their preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. They shall also promote equal opportunities for all, without discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability or health condition, age or sexual orientation throughout their preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Amendment 154 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) Invest in health promotion and disease prevention, taking into account established good practices
Amendment 158 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) Support the digital transformation of health and care that address the needs and concerns of patients and citizens
Amendment 165 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) Support the development of a sustainable, transparent and accessible Union health information system
Amendment 168 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
(iii) Support Member States with knowledge transfer and implementation support, which are useful for the national reform processes for more effective, accessible and, resilient health systemsand equitable health systems tackling social inequalities, and better health promotion and disease prevention addressing, in particular, the challenges identified in the European Semester
Amendment 174 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv a (new)
(iva) Ensure the engagement of all relevant stakeholders in the above actions, at Union and/or national level as appropriate
Amendment 194 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii
Article 27 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii
(ii) of EU-level networks related to the fields referred to in Article 26, in a continuous and sustainable way, ensuring the presence of an active civil society at European level;
Amendment 88 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To focus efforts where they are most needed, this Directive should only cover the most found single-use plastics products, which are estimated to represent around 86% of the single-use plastics found, in counts, on beaches and coastal waters in the Union.
Amendment 144 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) Directive 94/62/EC, as amended by Directive (EU) 2015/720/EC, provides in Article 20a(3) that a review of the legislation on the measures to reduce consumption of carrier bags made of very lightweight plastic shall be conducted until May 2017. Since very light plastic carrier bags are prone to littering, measures must be introduced to restrict their placing on the market.
Amendment 557 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent -1 (new)
Annex I – part B – indent -1 (new)
- Very lightweight plastic carrier bags defined according to Directive 2015/720, Article 1 (1d), except for hygienic reasons for meat, fish and dairy products.
Amendment 688 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part F – indent 1 a (new)
Annex I – part F – indent 1 a (new)
- Hollow body packaging such as plastic bottles for personal care products, food, detergents and cleaning agents.
Amendment 698 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part G – indent 3 a (new)
Annex I – part G – indent 3 a (new)
- Packaging components and ancillary elements as defined in Directive 94/62/EC, Article 3(1)(iii).
Amendment 19 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) By providing for a period of supplementary protection of up to five years, Regulation (EC) No 469/2009 seeks to promote, within the Union, the research and innovation that is necessary to develop medicinal products, and to contribute to Regulation (EC) No 469/2009 provided a uniform solution at Community level to prevent a heterogeneous evolution of national legislation creating new disparities, which could hinder the free movement of medicines within the Community and thus directly affect the functioning of the internal market. However, the medicines system in the EU has evolved in recent decades with the introduction of generic and biosimilar medicines which impreoventing the relocation of pharmaceutical research outside the Union to countries that may offer greater protection competitiveness, the sustainability of health systems and European citizens’ access to medicines, while the exception intended by the proposed amendment of this regulation provides an opportunity to improve the parameters referred to above, which are now under threat.
Amendment 23 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) The proposal to amend the regulation so as to allow the production of generics and biosimilars for export and storage to make it possible for them to enter the European market when the patent expires does not conflict with intellectual property rights, as they do not interfere with the duration of market exclusivity rights during the patent, which is underscored by the fact that immediate import is allowed after expiry, but represents a competitive disadvantage for the European generic medicines industry.
Amendment 33 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The absence of any exception in Regulation (EC) No 469/2009 to the protection conferred by a supplementary protection certificate has had the unintended consequence of preventing manufacturers of generics and biosimilars established in the Union from manufacturing, even for the exclusive purpose of exporting to third country markets in which such protection does not exist or has expired. A further unintended consequence is that the protection conferred by the certificate makes it more difficult for those manufacturers to enter the Union market immediately after expiry of the certificate, given that they are not in a position to build up production capacity until the protection provided by the certificate has lapsed, by contrast with manufacturers located in third countries where protection does not exist or has expired.
Amendment 47 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The aim of this Regulation is to ensure that manufacturers established in the Union are able to compete effectively in those third country markets where supplementary protection does not exist or has expired. It is intended to complement the efforts of the Union’s trade policy to ensure open markets for Union-based manufacturers of medicinal products. Indirectly, it is also intended to put those manufacturers in a better position to enter the Union market immediately after expiry of the relevant supplementary protection certificate. It would also help to serve the aim of fostering access to medicines in the Union by helping to ensure a swifter entry of generic and biosimilar medicines onto the market after expiry of the relevant certificate.
Amendment 48 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In thoese specific and limited circumstances, and in order to creatit is appropriate to eliminate the aforementioned, unintended side effects of the supplementary protection certificate so as to enable a level -playing field between Union-based manufacturers and those in third country manufacturers, it is appropriate to restrict the protection conferred by aies. This would enable making exclusively for: (i) export to third countries, and (ii) entry onto the union market immediately after expiry of the relevant supplementary protection certificate so, as to allow making for the exclusive purpose of export to third countries andwell as any related acts strictly necessary for that making or for the actual export itself or that entry onto the Union market.
Amendment 59 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) That exception should cover the making of the product, including the product which corresponds to the medicinal product protected by a supplementary protection certificate protected by a supplementary protection certificate, including the making of the corresponding medicinal product, in the territory of a Member State, for the exclusive purpose of export to third countries, as well as any upstream or downstream acts by the maker or by third parties in a contractual relationship with the maker where no supplementary protection certificate is in place and to prepare for the entry in the Union's market on the first day after patent expiration, as well as any upstream or downstream acts, where such acts would otherwise require the consent of the certificate-holder, and are strictly necessary for making for the purpose of export or, for the actual export itself or for the entry in the Union's market on the first day after patent expiration. For instance, such acts may include the supply and import of active ingredients for the purpose of making the corresponding medicinal product, to which the product covered by the certificate corresponds, or temporary storage of the product or advertising for the exclusive purpose of export to third country destinemporary storage of the product or medicinal product, advertising or other activities necessary for the purpose of actually exporting to country destinations where no supplementary protection certificate is in place or the entry in the Union's market on the first day after patent expirations.
Amendment 67 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The exception should not cover placing thea medicinal product made for the exclusive purpose of export on the marketr for the entry in the Union's market on the first day after patent expiration in the Member State where a supplementary protection certificate is in force, either directly or indirectly after export, nor should it cover re-importation of the medicinal product to the market of a Member State in which a certificate is in force. Moreover, it should not cover any act or activity for the purpose of import of medicinal products, or parts of medicinal products, into the Union merely for the purposes of repackaging and re-exporting.
Amendment 72 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) By limiting the scope of the exception to making for the purposes of export outside the Union andentry in the Union's market on the first day after patent expiration and export to countries where no supplementary protection certificate is in place as well as to prepare for the acts strictly necessary for such making or for the actual export itself, the exception introduced by this Regulation will not unreasonably conflict with normal exploitation of the product or medicinal product in the Member State where the certificate is in force, nor unreasonably prejudice the legitimate interests of the certificate-holder, taking account of the legitimate interests of third parties.
Amendment 80 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 90 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 104 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 113 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 120 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
Amendment 134 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) It is necessary and appropriate for the achievement of the basic objective, of providing a level playing field for generic and biosimilar manufacturers with their competitors in third country markets where protection does not exist or has expired, to lay down rules restricting the exclusive right of a supplementary protection certificate holder to make the product in question during the term of the certificate, and also to impose certain information and labelling obligations on makers wishing to take advantage of those rulesenabling the making of the product in question during the term of the certificate. This Regulation complies with the principle of proportionality, and does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve the objectives pursued, in accordance with Article 5(4) of the Treaty on European Union.
Amendment 139 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) This Regulation respects fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In particular, this Regulation seeks to ensure full respect for the right to property in Article 17 of the Charter by maintaining the core rights of the supplementary protection certificate, by confining the exception to certificates granted on or after a specified date after entry into force of this Regulation and by imposing certain conditions on the application of the exceptionthe right to healthcare in Article 35 of the Charter by making medicines more accessible to EU patients, the principle of proportionality in Article 52 of the Charter, point (a) of Article 6 TFEU on the right to health protection for European citizens,
Amendment 144 #
2018/0161(COD)
2. The certificate referred to in paragraph 1 shall not confer protection against a particular acts against which the basic patent conferred protection if, with respect to that particular act, the following conditions are met:
Amendment 149 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 469/2009
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) making for the exclusive purpose(s) of export to third countries; and/or entry into the market of Member States immediately after expiry of the certificate in those member states; and/or
Amendment 158 #
2018/0161(COD)
(ii) any related act that is strictly necessary for that making or for the actual export itself, for the export and/or for effectively entering the market of the Member States immediately after expiry of the certificate in those Member States;
Amendment 165 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 469/2009
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 181 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 469/2009
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 187 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 469/2009
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Amendment 208 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 469/2009
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Amendment 214 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 469/2009
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. Paragraph 2 shall apply in the case only of certificates granted on or after [OP: please insert the date of the first day of the third month that follows the month in which this amending Regulation is published in the Official Journal)].only to activities carried out after the entry into force of the present Regulation;
Amendment 223 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 469/2009
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Amendment 229 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 469/2009
Article 21a – paragraph 4
Article 21a – paragraph 4
Amendment 231 #
2018/0161(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Annex I
Regulation (EU) No 469/2009
Annex I
Annex I
Amendment 155 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) From 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029 by 125%;
Amendment 170 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) From 1 January 2030 onwards by at least 340% subject to the review pursuant to Article 13.
Amendment 183 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
In order to ensure the smooth transition towards zero-emission mobility in this sector, and to provide incentives for the development and deployment of the Union market and infrastructure for zero- and low-emission heavy-duty vehicles, this Regulation sets a binding minimum share of zero- and low-emission vehicles in the Union’s fleet of new heavy-duty vehicles of: (a) At least 10% as of 1 January 2025 and for the subsequent years; (b) At least 30% as of 1 January 2030 and for the subsequent years. For the purpose of meeting these targets the mandate shall apply to vehicles of the category N referred to in the first sub- paragraph of Article 2(1)
Amendment 188 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 b (new)
In order to ensure the appropriate level of supply of zero emission buses and coaches in relation to side measures such as public procurement objectives set up at local, regional, national or European level, this Regulation sets a binding minimum share of zero-emission vehicles in the Union’s fleet of new buses of: (a) 50% as of 1 January 2025; (b) 100% as of 1 January 2030.
Amendment 199 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 216 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
(na) ‘group of connected manufacturers’ means a manufacturer and its connected undertakings. In relation to a manufacturer, ‘connected undertakings’ means: (a) undertakings in which the manufacturer has, directly or indirectly: (i) the power to exercise more than half the voting rights; or (ii) the power to appoint more than half the members of the supervisory board, board of management or bodies legally representing the undertaking; or (iii) the right to manage the undertaking's affairs; (b) undertakings which directly or indirectly have, over the manufacturer, the rights or powers listed in point (a); (c) undertakings in which an undertaking referred to in point (b) has, directly or indirectly, the rights or powers listed in point (a); (d) undertakings in which the manufacturer together with one or more of the undertakings referred to in points (a) to (c), or in which two or more of the latter undertakings, jointly have the rights or powers listed in point (a); (e) undertakings in which the rights or the powers listed in point (a) are jointly held by the manufacturer or one or more of its connected undertakings referred to in points (a) to (d) and one or more third parties.
Amendment 231 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 281 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Amendment 285 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Where a manufacturer is found to have excess emissions pursuant to paragraph 2 in a given calendar year from 2025 onwards, the Commission shall impose an excess emission premium on the manufacturer or, in case of a pool, the pool manager, calculated in accordance with the following formula:
Amendment 358 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16a Amendment to Council Directive 96/53/EC In Annex I, the following points are inserted: "2.2.5 The maximum authorised weight of the alternatively-fuelled vehicle combinations as defined in point (b) of Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EU) .../... [2018/0143(COD)] is increased by the additional weight required for the alternative fuel technology with a maximum of 1 tonne. 2.2.6 The maximum authorized weight of zero-emission vehicle combinations is increased by the additional weight required for the zero-emission technologies which shall depend on the zero-emission range of the vehicle, with a maximum of 2 tonnes. The Commission shall at the latest by 1 July 2019 adopt a formula to calculate the weight required."
Amendment 379 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3
Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3
Amendment 274 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Coordination Group shall act by consensus, or, where necessary, voteo consensus is reached, by a simple majority. There shall be one vote per Member State.
Amendment 280 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Article 3 – paragraph 5
5. Members of the Coordination Group shall appoint their representatives in the Coordination Group and the sub-groups in which they are members, on an ad-hoc or permanent basis, and inform the Commission of their appointment and any subsequent changes. The members of the sub-groups will be appointed by a vote in the Coordination Group. The appointments shall take into account the expertise necessary for the objectives of the sub-group.
Amendment 281 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Members of the Stakeholder Network shall appoint their representatives to be members of the Coordination Group and the sub-groups, on an ad-hoc or permanent basis, and inform the Commission of their appointment any subsequent changes. The appointments shall take into account the expertise necessary for the objectives of the sub-group.
Amendment 291 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 8 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 8 – point d
(d) ensure appropriate involvement of stakeholders in its workand adequate representation of patients, when pursuing its work. Such consultations shall, where applicable, be incorporated in the final joint assessment report;
Amendment 298 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 10
Article 3 – paragraph 10
10. The Coordination Group may establish separate sub-groups deemed necessary to conduct their mandate for the following categories of health technology: medicinal products, medical devices, and other health technologies.
Amendment 310 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) medicinal products subject to the authorisation procedure provided for in Regulation (EC) No 726/2004, including where an amendment has been made to the Commission Decision to grant a marketing authorisation based on a change in the therapeutic indication or indications for which the original authorisation was granted, with the exception of medicinal products authorised under Article 10 and medicinal products composed of patent active substances authorised under Articles 10a and 10ab of Directive 2001/83/EC;
Amendment 345 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The content of the requested documentation should be clearly specified to avoid unnecessary duplication with national or regional requirements.
Amendment 346 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 (new)
At an appropriate time point after the application of the Regulation an impact assessment should be conducted by the Commission to assess difference in requirements demanded from technology developers.
Amendment 353 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 376 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. The designated sub-group shall ensure that stakeholders, including patients and clinical experts, are given an opportunity to providPatients, healthcare professionals and clinical experts must be consulted and their recommendations are considered equally to that of the sub-group and the cComments durission, ing the preparation of the draft joint clinical assessment report and the summary report and set a time-frame in which they may submit comments.
Amendment 382 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. A robust governance structure to ensure independence and quality of experts will be worked out by the Commission, through delegated act.
Amendment 387 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 11
Article 6 – paragraph 11
11. The assessor, with the assistance of the co-assessor, shall take into account the comments of the designated sub-group and, the Commission and stakeholders, including patient advocates and clinical experts, and submit a final draft joint clinical assessment report and the summary report to the Coordination Group for approval.
Amendment 405 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 14 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 14 a (new)
Amendment 406 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 14 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. The approval timelines of the clinical assessment report will be set in consultation with the national HTA authorities, in order to avoid further delays to national pricing and reimbursement processes.
Amendment 452 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) mechanisms for the appeals on the joint clinical assessment.
Amendment 454 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) mechanisms for the appeals on the joint clinical assessment.
Amendment 474 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 8
Article 13 – paragraph 8
8. The designated sub-group shall ensure that stakeholders, including patients and clinical experts are given an opportunity to providPatients, healthcare professionals and clinical experts shall be consulted and their recommendations are given equal consideration to those from the sub-group and the cComments durission, ing the preparation of the draft joint scientific consultation report and set a time-frame in which they may submit comments.
Amendment 537 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) the consultation of patients, clinical experts, and other stakeholders in clinical assessments and the duly justified replies.
Amendment 562 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall establish a stakeholder network through an open call for applications and a selection of suitable stakeholder organisations based on selection criteria established in the open call for applications. The organisations to be addressed by the call shall be legally established European umbrella patient associations representing different disease areas, consumer organisations, non- governmental organisations in the field of health and healthcare professionals.
Amendment 567 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall publish the list of stakeholder organisations included in the stakeholder network, which shall be not- for-profit organisations, with no conflict of interest.
Amendment 568 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Commission shall organise ad- hocregular meetings between the stakeholder network and the Coordination Group in orderat least once a year in order to promote a constructive dialogue. The role of stakeholder network shall be to:
Amendment 574 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 4
4. On the request of the Coordination Group, the Commission shall invite patients and clinical experts nominated by the stakeholder network to attendparticipate in meetings of the Coordination Group as observersin a full-member participatory role.
Amendment 577 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 5
Article 26 – paragraph 5
5. On the request of the Coordination Group, the stakeholder network shall support the Coordination Group in the identification of patient and clinical expertise for the work ofto join the sub-groups. The funding referred to in paragraph 1 shall include funding for the participation of the Stakeholder Network members and any external contributors, including patients and experts, invited to consult for the work of the Coordination Group or its sub-groups.
Amendment 12 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 2
2. However, notes with concern that the targets of the EU's 2020 Biodiversity Strategy and the Convention on Biological Diversity will not be met without immediate, substantial and additional efforts;observes that in Europe, almost one-quarter of wildlife species are now threatened with extinction and most ecosystems have deteriorated to such an extent that they are no longer able to fulfil their valuable functions;notes that this is resulting in enormous social and economic losses for the EU, since the key factors behind biodiversity loss, that is to say the deterioration of habitats, the over- exploitation of natural resources, the introduction and propagation of invasive alien species and climate change, are on the increase, cancelling out the positive effects of initiatives intended to prevent this;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 2
2. However, notes with concern that the targets of the EU's 2020 Biodiversity Strategy and the Convention on Biological Diversity will not be met without immediate, substantial and additional efforts;observes that future actions require more integrated policies, accompanied by systematic and rigorous assessment and monitoring;
Amendment 27 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Observes that healthy and resilient ecosystems are better able to mitigate and adapt to climate change and hence limit global warming;notes that they are more resistant to extreme weather events and recover from them more easily, providing a wide range of benefits on which people depend;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that Member States must ensure no deterioration of Natura 2000 areas and take conservation measures in order to maintain or restore protected species and habitats to a favourable conservation status, focusing more closely on the protection and management of species and habitats in the context of key policies for the protection of soil and water;
Amendment 83 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Observes that healthy and resilient ecosystems are better able to mitigate and adapt to climate change and hence limit global warming; notes that they are more resistant to extreme weather events and recover from them more easily, providing a wide range of benefits on which people depend;
Amendment 107 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 26
26. States that it is important for the competent authorities in the Member States to make better use of integrated spatial planning processes, to improve a horizontal understanding of TEN-G with sector- specific knowledge, and to enable the financing of increased connectivity, and green infrastructure in general, through rural development and regional development funds;observes that the concept of green infrastructure also contributes to the establishment of a sustainable economy by maintaining the benefits of ecosystems while mitigating the adverse effects of transport and energy infrastructures and economic growth in general;
Amendment 109 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Observes that it is necessary to study the role of green infrastructures in mitigating the effects of natural disasters linked to meteorological and climatic changes, in particular extreme meteorological and climatic conditions that are the cause of some of the most devastating and deadly natural disasters in Europe and the world.
Amendment 1 #
2017/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the ‘Environmental Protection Tax Law’ promulgated by the National People’s Congress in December 2016, which came into effect on January 1, 2018;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
– having regard that the International Organization for Migration states that environmental factors have an impact on national and international migration flows, as people leave places with harsh or deteriorating conditions due to accelerated climate change1a; __________________ 1a https://www.iom.int/migration-and- climate-change
Amendment 3 #
2017/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
A. whereas China is the fastest- growing market for EU food products;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
B. whereas it is clear that in some regions of China the livelihoods of the rural population will deteriorate because of variations in temperature and precipitation and through other climate extremes; whereas relocation planning has become an effective adaptation policy option to reduce climate-induced vulnerability and poverty1a; __________________ 1aY. Zhen, J. Pan, X. Zhang "Relocation as a policy response to climate change vulnerability in Northern China". World Social Science Report 2013 Changing Global Environments. 30 (234-240); ISSC, UNESCO 2013.
Amendment 38 #
2017/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises the key role of the European Commission funded cooperation project between European and Chinese Organisations, implemented in 2014-2017 under the auspices of the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC), in assessing the standards and arrangements for radiological and nuclear emergency management in China and in enhancing the capabilities of the Chinese Nuclear Power Technology Research Institute in the areas of severe accident management guidelines;
Amendment 40 #
2017/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Welcomes China’s progress in enhancing food safety standards, key features to protect Chinese consumers and prevent food fraud; stresses the improvement of consumer empowerment as an important step in the rise of a consumer culture in China;
Amendment 42 #
2017/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Acknowledges that in response to drought and other natural disasters, families and individuals have migrated and that, in response, the Chinese authorities planned several large-scale relocation projects; shows concern on reports from the Ningxia region pointing out to numerous problems with the new towns, and reprisals for people who refused to move.
Amendment 44 #
2017/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Expresses its concern over the fact that environmental defenders are detained, prosecuted and sentenced and that registered domestic environmental NGOs face increasing scrutiny by the Chinese supervisory authorities.
Amendment 8 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
– having regard to the study of 2009 conducted by International Organisation of Migration (IOM) on Migration, Environment and Climate Change: Assessing the Evidence,
Amendment 100 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Acknowledges the notion of “climate refugee” as “persons or groups of persons who, for reasons of sudden or progressive climate-related change in the environment that adversely affects their lives or living conditions, are obliged to leave their habitual homes either temporarily or permanently, and who move either within their country or abroad” and recommends the EU to enhance protection of population forced to climate displacement;
Amendment 147 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the EEAS and the Commission to increase their internal coordination regarding climate displacement by establishing a panel of experts to explore climate change and migration, through an inter-agency task force;
Amendment 214 #
2017/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recommends that the EU deepen its strategic cooperation with emerging economies, such as Brazil and India, which have a major impact on global warming, but which are also decisive in terms of global climate action; calls on the EU to create dedicated panels to debate climate and sustainability policies during high-level ministerial meetings; calls on the EU to build up partnerships for carbon markets beyond Europe;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
– having regard to the Seventieth World Health Assembly, Resolution on improving the prevention, diagnosis and clinical management of sepsis of 29 May 2017;
Amendment 43 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are often duedue to lacking prevention measures often leading to antibiotic-resistant bacteria; whereas the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) estimates that approximately 4 million patients acquire a HAI each year in the EU and that approximately 37 000 deaths result directly from these infections; whereas at least 20% of HAI are estimated to be preventable by sustained and multifaceted infection prevention and control programmes;
Amendment 65 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the World Health Assembly estimates that sepsis – as a death-leading syndromic response to most infectious diseases – causes approximately 6 million deaths worldwide every year, which are mostly preventable.
Amendment 92 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that continuously updated information on the real burden of AMR is necessary; emphasizes the magnitude of the problem will also underline the clear European-added value of the European One Health Action Plan against AMR;
Amendment 106 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the appropriate and prudentresponsible use of antimicrobials is essential to limiting the emergence of AMR in human healthcare, animal husbandry and aquaculture; stresses that there are considerable differences in the way Member States handle and address AMR; calls on the Commission to consider mandatory routine collection and submission of monitoring data in all One Health domains at EU level and to establish indicators to measure progress in the fight against AMR;
Amendment 139 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to align surveillance, monitoring and reporting of AMR patterns and pathogens by establishing indicators that measure and compare progress in the fight against AMR and to encourage the evaluation of the standardized data;
Amendment 145 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the need for a time frame embedding the European One Health Action Plan; calls on the Commission and the Member States to include measurable, time-bound objectives in both the European One Health Action Plan and in national action plans to enable benchmarking;
Amendment 146 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission to coordinate and monitor national strategies to enable sharing of best practices between Member States;
Amendment 147 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls on the Commission to conduct and publish a mid-term evaluation and ex-post evaluation of the One Health Action Plan and to involve all relevant stakeholders in the evaluation procedure;
Amendment 160 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to expand the role and funding of the ECDC in the fight against AMR and HAI;
Amendment 165 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that infection prevention, biosecurity measures and control practices are critical in the control of all infectious microorganisms as they reduce the need for antimicrobials and consequently opportunities for microorganisms to develop and spread resistance; stresses the need for mandatory reporting to public health authorities of all patients who are found to be infected or identified as carriers of highly resistant bacteria; stresses the need for guidelines on isolation of hospitalised carriers and the creation of a multidisciplinary professional taskforce reporting directly to the Ministry of Health;
Amendment 174 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Encourages the focus on compliance to infection control guidelines, integrating targets for infection rate reductions, supporting good practice to help address patient safety in the hospital environment;
Amendment 179 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop public health messages to raise public awareness and in doing so promote a change in behaviour towards the responsible use of antibiotics; underlines the importance of promoting ‘health literacy’, since it is crucial that patients understand healthcare information and are able to follow treatment instructions accurately; stresses that preventive measures, including hygiene, should be scaled up to reduce the amount of antibiotics currently required to treat infections and for medical procedures; stresses that awareness on the perils of self-medication and over-prescription should be a core component of a preventive strategy, and de-prescription by healthcare professionals a possible solution;
Amendment 197 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Commission and Member States to create harmonised quality standards in EU-wide curricula and proper stewardship for health professionals in relation to prescribing, dosage, use and disposal of antimicrobials, and to ensure the establishment and deployment of multidisciplinary antibiotic stewardship teams in hospital settings;
Amendment 205 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is aware that health professionals often need to make quick decisions on therapeutic indication for antibiotic treatment; notes that rapid diagnostic tests can help to support theseffective and accurate decisions-making;
Amendment 226 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to restrict or stop the sale of antibiotics by those doctors or veterinarianhuman and animal health professionals who also prescribe them, and to remove any incentives for the prescription of antibiotics;
Amendment 253 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the value of vaccines in combating AMR; recommends integration of targets for life-long vaccination in the population, particularly in vulnerable groups, as a key element of national action plans on AMR;
Amendment 262 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls Member States to strengthen efforts to prevent and control infections that can lead to sepsis; calls Member States to include in their national AMR action plans targeted measures to improve the prevention, early identification and diagnosis and clinical management of sepsis;
Amendment 271 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights that the pollution of the environment by human and veterinary antibiotic residues is an emerging problem andthat requires coherent policy measures to avoid the spreading of AMR between ecosystems, animals and people; encourages further research into transmission dynamics and the relative impact of this pollution on AMR;
Amendment 291 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for environmental risk assessments as part of the marketing authorisation process for antimicrobials as well as for older products already on the market;
Amendment 301 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Calls for the strict abiding of Good Manufacturing Practices and green procurement rules regarding the production and distribution of pharmaceuticals in and into the EU;
Amendment 307 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Urges the Commission to formally include civil society in One Health discussions, for example by setting up and funding a dedicated stakeholder network;
Amendment 309 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14 c. Stresses that not all Member States possess sufficient resources to develop and implement comprehensive national AMR strategies; urges the Commission to provide Member States with clear information about available EU sources to tackle AMR and to make available more dedicated funding for this purpose;
Amendment 314 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 d (new)
Paragraph 14 d (new)
14 d. Urges the Commission to effectively deploy available legislation in all AMR-related areas to ensure that the threat is being tackled in all policies;
Amendment 315 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 e (new)
Paragraph 14 e (new)
14 e. Underlines the importanceof a life cycle assessment approach, from production and prescription to the management of pharmaceutical waste; asks the Commission to address the disposal of antibiotics issue where alternatives to incineration should be explored, such as gasification;
Amendment 342 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to increase funding for early research in epidemiology and immunology of AMR pathogens, in particular the pathways of transmission between animals and humans and the environment, as well as the health associated infections (HAI);
Amendment 349 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Welcomes recent cross-border research projects into antimicrobial stewardship and the prevention of infection;
Amendment 365 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the implementation of new economic models, pilot projects and incentives to boost the development of new diagnostics, antibiotics, alternatives to using antimicrobials, medical devices, and vaccines;
Amendment 370 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Encourages the uptake of cost- effectiveness technologies that reduce the impact of health associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals and help preventing the spread of multi-resistant microorganisms;
Amendment 404 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls that owing to the complexity of the problem, its cross-border dimension, the severe consequences for environment, human and animal health and the high economic burden, AMR requires urgent and coordinated global and intersectoral action;
Amendment 410 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the WHO Global Action Plan (GAP) on AMR, which was adopted unanimously in May 2015 by the 68th World Health Assembly; stresses the need for global, European and national action plans to be aligned;
Amendment 439 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen measures to combat illegal practices related to the trade and use of antimicrobialmanufacture, trade, use and disposal of antimicrobials; emphasizes that actors involved in the life-cycle chain of antimicrobials are to take responsibility for their actions;
Amendment 446 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to work towards continued high-level political attention and commitment to AMR action, including in UN forums, the G7 and the G20; highlights the opportunity for European scientific bodies, like ECDC, to take global stewardship roles;
Amendment 450 #
2017/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Calls on the Commission to advocate collaboration between the EU and international organisations, including WHO, FAO, and OIE;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that research and innovation help make Europe a better place to live and work, encouraging competitiveness and boosting growth and job creation; observes that actions to speed up clean energy innovation should be strongly encouraged by promoting public and private investment and EU industrial competitiveness, while mitigating the social impact of the transition to clean energy;
Amendment 19 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the importance of the EU Urban Agenda, and welcomes the political shift towards municipal and regional authorities of the power to make green investments, facilitating cooperation in this field; stresses the importance of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, given the essential involvement of local and regional authorities in making the transition to a low-carbon economy;
Amendment 20 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Notes that our seas and oceans provide a vast renewable source of energy, particularly along the Atlantic seaboard, and could also become major sources of clean energy; observes that marine renewable energy, which includes both sea winds and the ocean itself, offers the EU an opportunity to generate economic growth and job creation, enhance the security of its energy supply and boost competitiveness through technological innovation;
Amendment 21 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses that public water and sewerage utilities are energy intensive and also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions from untreated sewage; notes the need to promote consistent policies in the circular economy, especially in view of the vital importance of the energy-water nexus, using water more efficiently, reducing energy consumption and encouraging the provision of materials with market value, the introduction of new automation systems and efficient and accessible data systems, as well as innovation and new technologies;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that European water and energy policies should be linked, encouraging cooperation and closer integration with other industrial sectors, promoting innovative funding models and using more renewable energy instead of fossil fuels for the urban water cycle without sacrificing reliability and efficiency;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes the 'Clean Power' package presented by the Commission on 30 November, introducing a regulatory framework for renewables and the internal energy market, to ensure security of supply and energy efficiency in the European Union beyond 2020; regrets, however, that this package leaves subsidies for fossil fuels and nuclear power untouched and fails to introduce rules for the internalisation of external costs generated by those activities;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises the importance of the new European Consensus on Development signed in June 2017, which sets out a common vision and framework of action for the EU and its Member States in the field of development cooperation; notes that, for the first time, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and associated targets to be achieved by 2030 are universally applicable to all countries, in view of the EU commitment to take the lead in implementing them; observes that this brings Union development policy into line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and identifies important measures in the area of Sustainable Energy and Climate Change;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Points out that energy poverty affects around 54 million Europeans (10.8 % of the EU population), who were unable to heat their homes adequately in 2012; calls on the Commission to promote a vigorous policy of energy efficiency in buildings, which account for the largest share (40%) of energy consumed in Europe, by encouraging renovation works, with the long-term aim of decarbonising Europe's buildings, which currently leave much to be desired in terms of energy efficiency;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
Amendment 17 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
- having regard to the fourth edition of the Our Ocean Conference hosted by the European Union in Malta on 5 and 6 October 2017;
Amendment 21 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
- having regard to the declaration entitled "Our ocean, our future: call for action"1 as the outcome document of the United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development,
Amendment 28 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. having regard to the fourth edition of the Our Ocean Conference hosted by the European Union in Malta on 5 and 6 October 2017;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. having regard to the Annex on "Action to boost the clean energy transition" to the Communication on "Clean Energy For All Europeans" (COM(2016) 860 final) C bis whereas improving ocean governance will help create a global level playing field for business, including the European ocean energy sector;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas "litter" means waste of small size in publicly accessible areas that has been improperly discarded in the environment (on the land, in freshwater and in the sea), whether wilfully or by negligence;
Amendment 38 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas 80% of marine litter emanates from the land and, therefore, the marine litter problem cannot be tackled effectively over time without first addressing effective policy and action to reduce and contain litter on the land;
Amendment 76 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Joint Ccommunication on International ocean governance and the actions proposed, which highlights the EU’s commitment to achievinge the conservation and the sustainable use of oceans as identified in the SDG 14 of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; recognises the cross-cutting nature of the subject and the need for a coordinated and integrated approach to ensure better ocean governance; calls for the EU to assumtake a leading role as global actor to strengthen international ocean governance;
Amendment 90 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Encourages the Commission to develop ocean partnerships with key ocean players as a mean to achieve better international ocean governance;
Amendment 101 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that improving transparency, access to information and the legitimacy of UN organisationpublic accessibility of information, stakeholder involvement, and the legitimacy of UN organisations, including public accountability of country representatives at international bodies, such as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is a matter of priority in addressing existing governance shortcomings;
Amendment 116 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reiterates its 2017 call from 2014the Arctic Resolution for the Commission and the Member States to take all necessary measures to play an active role in facilitating thea ban onf the on board use and carriage in fuel tanks of heavy fuel oil (HFO) as ship fuel in vessels navigating the Arctic seas on the basis ofthrough the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), and through port state control, along similar lines to the ways currently regulated for the waters surrounding the Antarctica have been regulated; invites the Commission to include the environmental, social, health and climate risks of the use of HFO in its position on International Ocean Governance; calls on the Commission, in the absence of adequate international measures, to put forward proposals on rules for vessels calling at EU ports prior to journeys through Arctic waters, with a view to prohibiting the use and carriage of HFO;
Amendment 122 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses that the precautionary principle has to be applied to the emerging sector of deep sea mining, and that given the warnings of science about significant and irreversible environmental risks, the EU should not support this sector but invest instead in sustainable alternatives, i.e. a transition to sustainable consumption and production, as required by SDG 12 under Agenda 2030;
Amendment 126 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Urges the Commission to call on Member States to stop sponsoring deep- sea mining exploration and exploitation licenses in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction and on and not to issue permits for deep-sea mining on Member States' continental shelf
Amendment 129 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that creating a sustainable maritime economy and reducing pressures on the marine environment require action on climate change, land-based pollution reaching the seas and oceans, marine pollution and eutrophication, on the preservation, conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems and biodiversity, and on the sustainable use of marine resources;
Amendment 149 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Requests the Commission to propose new legislation to address microplastic pollution in all its forms, but specifically by banning microplastic ingredients in all personal care products, and by ensuring that all businesses that handle plastic production pellets implement proper protocols for minimising pellet leakage;
Amendment 158 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Welcomes the EU action plan for the circular economy and calls upon the European Commission to propose robust measures to prevent the discharge of micro- and macro- particles into the marine environment including a reduction in waste leakage of 50% by 2020, legislative measures for industry such as bans on single use plastic (where natural alternatives are available), and potentially an international legal instrument;
Amendment 164 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Underlines that the easiest way to start to reduce marine litter in the short term and sustain this over the long term is by setting and implementing coherent policy and action to reduce the amount of used products discarded on the land, especially close to rivers and other waterways and to the coast, notably by acting to change the behaviour of citizens and by improving the infrastructure and systems for out-of-home collection on the land;
Amendment 168 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Calls on Member States to adopt the significant package of proposals from the European Parliament and the European Commission in the context of the revision of Directive 2008/98/EC on waste, which taken together amount to a coherent new EU policy for sharing the responsibility between all stakeholders for litter and the prevention of littering, on land and in the marine environment;
Amendment 172 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13d. Urges the Commission to reduce marine litter from shipping by promoting 100% no special fee cost recovery systems for garbage in all European ports in the revision of the Directive 2000/59/EC, as has already been adopted in the Baltic area as a method to incentivise waste delivery;
Amendment 192 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Encourages the European Commission to provide leadership and promote ecosystem-based marine spatial planning at a global level to reduce pressure on the marine environment and facilitate the development of sustainable blue economies;
Amendment 201 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls upon the EU and its Member States to commit to invest in social capital to ensure better stewardship of ocean and coastal resources. In particular, strongly encourages the involvement of women and youth in ocean literacy programmes and in ocean stakeholder consultations;
Amendment 209 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the importance of protecting biodiversity by ensuring an effectively managed, ecologically coherent network of marine protected areas, conservation zones and Natura 2000 marine sites cover at least 10% of all European Seas and marine areas by 2020 to be in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 14.5. Encourages where possible progress towards the IUCN and World Parks Congress guideline of 30% marine protected areas by 2030;
Amendment 227 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 238 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the European Commission and the EU member states to work actively towards rapid finalisation of the protracted IMO work plan on reducing black carbon (BC) emissions from ships sailing in the Arctic with the view of slowing down rapid temperature increases in the Polar region;
Amendment 240 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Urges the Commission to promote necessary fiscal conditions to incentivise the use of shore-side power supply by ships in the EU ports and the uptake of renewable technologies, notably, sails, batteries and fuel cells, in the maritime sector, especially for short-sea shipping;
Amendment 267 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Encourages greater resources dedicated to increasing marine knowledge and understanding of the ocean with particular regard to marine scientific research, collection of new data, knowledge and data sharing platforms and to promote policy development and decision-making based upon the best available scientific evidence. Where adequate scientific evidence is unavailable, reiterates the importance of the precautionary approach;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2040(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recognises the importance of macro-regional strategies in providing a single integrated framework to address common challenges faced by a defined geographical area encompassing Member States and third countries, which benefit in this way from strengthened cooperation contributing to achievement of economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2040(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recognises the importance of the four existing EU macro-regional strategies, namely the 2009 EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR), the 2011 EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) the 2014 EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) and the 2015 EU Strategy for the Alpine Region (EUSALP);
Amendment 7 #
2017/2040(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Considers that the four strategies could be still more effectively administered in the context of sustainable development, climate change, renewables and blue economy;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2040(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to commence the development of an Iberian Peninsula macro-region meeting the challenges of conducting a properly planned forestry policy in line with climatic requirements, in a bid to remedy rural depopulation, desertification and soil erosion through the proper ecological management and diversification of forests, planting native deciduous trees that are more fire-resistant, thereby helping to reverse the massive fire damage sustained by forests every year in Portugal and Spain.
Amendment 44 #
2017/2040(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Stresses that the European Commission should rapidly initiate studies for the development of an Iberian macro-region in view of the major cross- border challenges arising in connection with climate change, environmental protection, risk prevention and management, the efficient use of resources, nature conservation, biodiversity, shared water resources and exploration of the potential of the blue economy and of renewables;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication on international Ocean governance,
Amendment 10 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 2 February 2016 on the mid-term review of the EU's Biodiversity Strategy,
Amendment 29 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas healthy seas and oceans are essential to support abundant biodiversity, provide food security and sustainable livelihoods;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. wThereas any appraisal of the current and future effectiveness of the SDG agenda in Europe should not only speak to the current successes, but also look to future efforts and scheme gap analysis should assess for which areas we don't have policies in place yet, for which areas existing policies are not delivering, and where synergies and incoherences are between different policies. It is therefore important to take stock of what is already happening, see what is missing and decide what therefore needs to be done to fill the gaps;
Amendment 35 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. The gap analysis should assess for which areas we don't have policies in place yet, for which areas existing policies are not delivering, and where synergies and incoherences are between different policies. This to inform the development of a long-term overarching strategy. Only in this way will the EU and its Member States have a clear vision of the work to be accomplished to ensure that EU policies will contribute to achieving – and not undermining – the Goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda;
Amendment 38 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Highlights that the aim of the 2030 Agenda is to achieve greater well-being for all and that sustainable development rests equally on social, economic and environmental pillars; underlines that sustainable development is a fundamental objective of the Union as laid down in Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union and should play a central role in the debate on the Future of Europe;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the communication on a European action for sustainability, which serves as the EU’s response to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Developmentand calls on the Commission to now follow up on the communication with the update of the Sustainable Development Strategy which needs to be adapted to the timeframe of 2030 within a longer term perspective and should comprehensively cover, as a minimum, the scope of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and emphasizes that it should also include a concrete and detailed plan of implementation covering all 17 goals and 169 targets, with joint ownership of all DGs involved as far as the Commission is concerned, as well as review and accountability mechanisms;
Amendment 47 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Commission’'s commitment to mainstreaming SDGs into all EU policies and initiatives, guided by the three pillars of sustainable development, social, environmental and economic, and calls on the Commission to establish an SDG check of all new policies and legislation and to ensure full policy coherence in the implementation of the SDGs;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Commission’'s commitment to mainstreaming SDGs into all EU policies and initiatives, and recalls that they must be guided by the threefour pillars of sustainable development, social, environmental and, economic and cultural;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the importance of ensuring an effective and transparent monitoring process for the implementation of SDGs, based on indicators frameworks suitable for the local level and covering all dimensions of sustainability. In that respect the indicators that the UN developed for the national reporting SDGs need to be fully embedded into the targets and methodologies used by EU policies to deliver the SDG agenda;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Commission’'s commitment to mainstreaming the SDGs into its Better Regulation strategyStrategy, and calls on the Commission to ensure that evaluations and fitness checks in the framework of the Regulatory Fitness and Performance (REFIT) programme have to assess whether certain policies or legislation contribute to the ambitious implementation of the SDGs or actually hinder it;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Commission’'s commitment to mainstreaming the SDGs into its Better Regulation strategyfully integrate the SDGs in the European policy framework and mainstreaming the SDGs into its Better Regulation strategy; calls for the mainstreaming of the SDGs across all of the Future of Europe scenarios;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recognises that delivering on the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development entails consideration of the inter-linkages between the goals and targets and the need for greater coherence among policies; calls on the Commission to come forward with an overarching strategy with leadership and clear responsibility attached to it setting out actions to 2030 for integrating sustainable development across EU policies and strengthening Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development;
Amendment 69 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Recognises that delivering on the 2030 Agenda for sustainable Development entails consideration of the inter-linkages between the goals and targets and the need for greater coherence among policies; calls on the Commission to come forward with an overarching strategy with leadership and clear responsibility attached to it setting out actions to 2030 for putting sustainable development at the heart of EU policies and strengthening Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development;
Amendment 76 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the EU and its Member States are all signatories to the Paris Agreement, and therefore committed to limiting global warming to well below 2°C and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even further to 1.5°C;
Amendment 81 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises that in order to meet the SDGs, multi-stakeholder engagement will be required from the EU, Member States, civil society, businesses, and third partners; calls on the Commission to ensure that the multi-stakeholder Platform announced in the communication will become a model of best practice for the planning, implementing, monitoring and reviewing of the 2030 Agenda, that the multi-stakeholder platform should mobilize the expertise of different key sectors, promote innovation and best practices where sustainable development is concerned, should contribute to ensuring effective links with stakeholders working on sustainable development at the EU Member State level, and should be much broader than a peer-learning and exchange platform and more than a mechanism for discussion and consultation;
Amendment 82 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises that in order to meet the SDGs, multi-stakeholder engagement will be required from the EU, Member States, civil society, businesses, and third partners; welcomes the planned establishment of a multi-stakeholder Platform for the follow- up and exchange of best practices on implementation; furthermore invites the Commission to promote synergies with other related platforms such as the REFIT platform, Circular Economy Platform, the High Level Working Group on Competitiveness and Growth and the High Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance;
Amendment 83 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises that in order to meet the SDGs, multi-stakeholder engagement will be required from the EU, Member States, civil society, businesses, and third partners. The scope of the multistakeholder platform must go beyond follow-up and exchanges of best practice and allow for a real engagement of stakeholders in the planning and monitoring of the implementation of the SDGs;
Amendment 100 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the inclusion of the SDGs in the Environmental Implementation Review;, calls for a series of annual reports to Parliament on the EU’s progress in SDG implementation; asks that Parliament become a partner in the process, particularly in the second work stream post-2020; calls for annual dialogue and reporting between Parliament and the Commission resulting in the production of a report; urges that the results should be both transparent and easily understandable and communicable for a wide range of audienceson the Commission to actively participate in international fora on SDG implementation, in particular the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (RFSD) and the High-level Political Forum, the United Nations' central platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda, and to provide a Voluntary Review at the HLFP in line with the 2030 Agenda encouragement to "conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress";
Amendment 113 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls for annual reporting on the EU's progress in SDG implementation which highlights areas where further effort is needed; asks that Parliament become a partner in the process, particularly in the second work stream post-2020; calls for annual dialogue and reporting between Parliament and the Commission resulting in the production of a report; urges that the results should be both transparent and easily understandable and communicable for a wide range of audiences;
Amendment 114 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. The European Parliament have a crucial oversight role at the 2030 Agenda and therefore have a particular duty to improve transparency, accountability and inclusive decision-making. When passing legislation or approving budgets, parliaments have to make sure the commitments made by governments are put into practice. A cross-committee would enable the Parliament to ensure follow-up, shared responsibility and policy coherence for sustainable development;
Amendment 115 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. whereas the SDGs are directly related to local and regional governments' responsibilities and competences, in respect of the subsidiarity principle; and that LRA have been engaged in local and regional sustainable policies for a long time;
Amendment 116 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes recent developments around resource and waste efficiency and the circular economy;; calls on the Commission to retain an upward trajectory with targets while supporting and guiding Member States as regards achieving waste reduction; calls on the Commission to come up with an ambitious and comprehensive strategy on plastics while also keeping with the 2020 target for environmentally sound management of chemicalapply the principles of circular economy in water management, by implementing measures to promote the reuse of waste water in agriculture, industrial and municipal sectors;
Amendment 127 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes recent developments around resource and waste efficiency, waste management and the circular economy; calls on the Commission to retain an upward trajectory with targets while supporting and guiding Member States as regards achieving waste reductionrecycling and preparation for reuse targets while obliging Member States as regards achieving waste reduction and phasing out landfilling and energy recovery of waste in line with the 7th EAP; calls on the Commission to come up with an ambitious and comprehensive strategy on plastics while also keeping with the 2020 target for environmentally sound management of chemicals;
Amendment 132 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recognises that in order to meet the SDGs, multi-stakeholder engagement will be required from the EU, Member States, local and regional governments, civil society, businesses, and third partners. Notes that many EU policies and initiatives already exist to support the implementation of the SDGs, such as cohesion policy, and will become all the more important in the future as regards the resources necessary to localise the SDGs in European municipalities and regions;
Amendment 141 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recognises that globally freshwater species are declining at a faster rate than species in any other ecosystems and that in Europe water ecosystems are still experiencing the most significant deterioration and biodiversity decline; further recognises that the EU objective of achieving good status of all waters by 2015 has been missed due to low ambition of Member States in implementing the Water Framework Directive (WFD); Calls on the Commission and the MS to step up their efforts and increase the ambition in implementing the WFD thus ensuring that the EU's commitment on SDG on water with its target on integrated water management and protection of ecosystems is not undermined;
Amendment 165 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. The oceans economy, or "blue economy", offers important opportunities for the sustainable use and conservation of marine resources. Appropriate capacity building support for developing and implementing planning tools and management systems can enable developing countries to seize these opportunities. The European Union has to play a major role in this regard.
Amendment 172 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on the Commission to develop new, robust and transparent legislation to ensure global governance remains on track to deliver the SDG targets and secure rapid recovery of both European Seas and Global Oceans;
Amendment 175 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that the 2030 Climate and Energy framework sets targets for a reduction in GHG emissions of at least 40 %, meeting at least 27 % of EU energy demand with renewables, and increasing energy efficiency by at least 30 %; requests the Commission to undertake a study to ascertain whether these targets will be sufficient to help the EU meet the SDGs and its commitments underdevelop a mid-century, long-term zero-GHG development strategies by 2018, in line with the long term goals of the Paris Agreement; further requests the Commission revise and scale up the 2030 climate and energy framework, the EU's Nationally Determined Contribution by 2020 at the latest, in order to be sufficiently aligned with the long-term objectives of the Paris Agreement and the SDGs;
Amendment 179 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. There is an undeniable nexus between the extraction of fisheries resources and conservation and trade. Thus, the opportunity cost of not acting to address harmful fishing subsidies is extremely high. Without action we will deplete the resource, create food insecurity and destroy the same sources of employment we aim to preserve;
Amendment 182 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Energy poverty, often defined as a situation where individuals or households are not able to adequately heat or provide other required energy services in their homes at affordable cost, is a problem across many Member States. This is due to rising energy prices, recessionary impacts on national and regional economies, and poor energy efficient homes. The EU Survey on Income and Living Conditions (EU SILC) estimates that 54 million European citizens (10.8% of the EU population) were unable to keep their home adequately warm in 2012, with similar numbers being reported with regard to the late payment of utility bills or presence of poor housing conditions. It is important that Member States recognise and address this problem, as ensuring basic energy services is critical to ensure that communities do not suffer negative health impacts, do not become further entrenched in poverty, can maintain a good quality of life, as well as ensuring the financial outlay to assist households that require support does not become too burdensome. Modern energy services are crucial to human well-being and to a country's economic development; and yet globally 1.2 billion people are without access to electricity and more than 2.7 billion people are without clean cooking facilities. More than 95% of these people are either in sub-Saharan African or developing Asia, and around 80% are in rural areas. Energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity the world faces today. Be it for jobs, security, climate change, food production or increasing incomes, access to energy for all is essential. Sustainable energy is opportunity – it transforms lives, economies and the planet;
Amendment 206 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Presses the Commission to provide more incentives and guidance on multinationals and businesses transferring funds to sustainable finance and divestment from fossil fuels; calls for the post-2020 MFF to be fully compatible with the SDGs while ensuring aa framework for the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors by multinationals and businesses in their corporate business models and by institutional investors in investment strategies in order to shift funds to substantial increase in Official Development Assistance (ODA) financinginable finance and divest from fossil fuels;
Amendment 225 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. With the international community starting to implement the new Post-2015 Development Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals in its centre, is urgent need for standards and indicators that allow measuring and assessing policies and implementation and hereby provide some guidance on an energy sustainable transition to a renewable energy.
Amendment 226 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Renewable energy can create valuable job opportunities for people in regions with few employment opportunities, although the number of direct jobs created is limited. Most of the direct jobs are in operating and maintaining the installations. Some of these jobs pay high salaries and can have an important impact on long term sustainability of rural communities.
Amendment 227 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that changes in environment and climate pose one of the most significant risks to establishing and maiCalls on the EU to maintain the positive momentum from Paris through maintaining climate change as a strategic priority in diplomatic dialogues at global level including in high level bilateral and bi-regional dialogues with the G7, the G20, at the UN and partner countries such as China; in order to containing peace and justicue a positive and active dialogue that speeds up the global clean energy transition and avoids dangerous climate change;
Amendment 230 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Corruption has a serious impact on the environment. The trafficking of endangered species of wildlife, minerals and precious stones as well as forest products such as timber are also inextricably linked to corruption. Trafficking in wildlife can further threaten endangered species, while illegal logging can lead to a loss of biodiversity and increase carbon emissions, which contribute to climate change. For organized criminal groups the profits are good with little risk as forest crimes are rarely prosecuted and the sanctions often do not match the gravity of the crime. The United Nations Convention against Corruption with its comprehensive focus on corruption prevention, effective law enforcement, international cooperation and asset recovery, can be an effective tool to combat corruption in the environmental sector. States need to integrate anti-corruption strategies such as transparency and accountability into environmental legislation and policies and enhance democracy and good governance. Tackling corruption in the environmental sector will help create equitable access to essential resources such as water and a clean environment and is essential for protecting our environment and ensuring sustainable development.
Amendment 245 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. The EU and its Member States should establish regular stocktaking moments and a transparent and an inclusive process by which to consult with civil society and other stakeholders on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. All partnerships undertaken in the context of the Agenda should be subject to strict criteria as well as to mandatory accountability processes. Is necessary a robust monitoring, accountability and review framework, based on the collection of quality, accessible, timely and reliable disaggregated data and using both quantitative and qualitative indicators.
Amendment 253 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. The 2030 Agenda recognizes that we can no longer look at food, livelihoods and the management of natural resources separately. A focus on rural development and investment in agriculture - crops, livestock, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture – are powerful tools to end poverty and hunger, and bring about sustainable development. Agriculture has a major role to play in combating .climate change. The great ambition of the SDGs can only be achieved through cooperation – North- South, South-South and triangular – and global partnerships between multiple actors and across a broad range of areas.
Amendment 256 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the intention to mainstream trade and investment policy with sustainable development, as well as the initiatives for consumption and production in the EUnd calls the impacts of the sourcing of agricultural and seafood commodities and natural resources within and outside the EU to be better addressed in EU policy-making;
Amendment 258 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the intention to mainstream trade and investment policy with sustainable development, as well as the initiatives for consumption and production in the EUnd calls on the Commission to establish a transparent sustainable development and human rights check for all future trade agreements;
Amendment 266 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Implores the Commission to continue stepping up action on serious measures to tackle poor air quality; recognises that the SDGs regarding health and sustainable living cannot be achieved without such ac which is responsible for over 430.000 premature deaths in the EU every year, and urges the Commission to ensure new and existing legislation is enforced, to speed up legal actions against Member States failing to comply with air pollution laws, reject the flexibilities which Member States can apply for from early 2017, proposes new, effective sector-specific legislation to tackle the various sources of pollution, addresses methane emissions and aligns EU ambient air quality limits with the most recent WHO recommendations;
Amendment 274 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recalls that cultural participation improves physical and mental health and wellbeing, positively impacts school and professional performance, helps people at the edge of social exclusion to integrate the labour market, thus it contributes greatly to the achievement of many SDGs;
Amendment 290 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. CNotes that the Common Agricultural Policy in its current form is not able to respond to current societal challenges; calls on the Commission to come forward in the framework of the upcoming mid-term review of the common agricultural policy with proposals to further strengthen the greening measures as well as to ensure the attainment of SDG 2;
Amendment 295 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – indent 1 (new)
Paragraph 22 – indent 1 (new)
- Stresses that it is necessary to make culture an integral part of the Commission's action for sustainability, clearly highlighting the role it plays in economic development, job creation, promoting democracy, social justice and solidarity, fostering cohesion, fighting social exclusion, poverty and generational and demographic disparities; calls on the Commission to mainstream culture in the objectives, definitions, tools and evaluation criteria of its strategy for SDGs;
Amendment 299 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Culture is a transversal and cross- cutting concern and constitutes an essential resource for development. The use of cultural resources is a fundamental way to achieve other future development goals. The integration of cultural factors in sustainable development policies and strategies should also be done in full respect of other international commitments, acknowledging the universality and interdependence of human rights.
Amendment 305 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Calls on the EU to increase efforts and funding to increase public awareness and education about the SDGs, and increase citizens' engagement in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda
Amendment 306 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22c. Calls on the Commission to report on progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in the EU to the high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) before the end of its mandate in 2019;
Amendment 308 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Presses the Commission to recognise and underline clearly that culture is one of the main drivers for behavioural change and the creation of environmentally-responsible attitudes, consumption patterns and sustainability- driven values;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that regions and cities have already shown their commitment to combating climate change as major contributors to the LPAA and NAZCA initiatives; welcomes initiatives such as the EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy launched by the European Commission on 15 October 2015, and the Under 2 Degrees Memorandum of Understanding;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that most Europeans now live in cities; notes that the urban infrastructure choices made by those responsible for cities will have an impact on cities’ capacity to withstand climate change, since more frequent rainfall, flooding and heatwaves are likely to be among the challenges that Europe’s cities will face as a result of climate change;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that, by 2030, almost 60% of the world’s population will live in urban areas; notes that Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No 11: ‘Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable’ aims, by 2020, to substantially increase the number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation to climate change and resilience to disasters, and to develop and implement, in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, holistic disaster risk management at all levels; notes that, according to the United Nations 2014 World Urbanisation Prospects, 54% of the world's population lives in urban areas, up from 30% in 1950; notes that this figure is expected to reach 66% in 2050;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that the EU Strategy on adaptation to climate change (COM(2013)216) identifies three main objectives and associated actions: promoting action by Member States; encouraging Member States to adopt comprehensive adaptation strategies and provide LIFE funding to support capacity building and step up adaptation action in Europe (2013-2020);
Amendment 86 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that the circular economy is a tool with enormous potential for building sustainability in cities and calls on the Commission to include cities in the circular economy package that is being developed;
Amendment 91 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the H2020 Programme devotes increased attention and funding to innovation and research projects in the area of the circular economy and sustainable cities;
Amendment 229 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20 a) Whereas Communication COM(2015) 614 on the EU action plan for the Circular Economy states that the purpose of the Drinking Water Directive is not merely a matter of safe supply of clean drinking water. Considering the strong interlinks with waste water treatment, a holistic revision of both the drinking water Directive and the waste water treatment Directive shall be endeavoured to accelerate the transformation of the water sector into energy neutrality and water resource sustainability, thereby meeting circular economy goals.
Amendment 314 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Each Member States shall adopt a leakage rate target aiming at reaching a European level of 10% of leakage rate, and set up meaningful incentives to ensure that very large water suppliers meet these leakage rates by 2025 and large water suppliers by 2030.
Amendment 347 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) evaluate risk stemming from infiltration because of leaking pipes.
Amendment 375 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv
(iv) other relevant pollutants, such as microplastics, endocrine disruptive substances (e.g. bisphenol A, β-estradiol and nonylphenol) or river basin specific pollutants established by Member States on the basis of the review of the impact of human activity undertaken in accordance with Article 5 of Directive 2000/60/EC and information on significant pressures collected in accordance with point 1.4 of Annex II to that Directive.
Amendment 510 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Article 9 of Directive 2000/60/EC, Member States shall take all necessary measures to improvereach access for all sections of the population in their respective territories to water intended for human consumption and promote its use on their territory. This shall include all of the following measures:
Amendment 569 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Citizens of the European Union have a right to universal and affordable access to water for human consumption. This is to be implemented in those situations in which it is technically, economically and ecologically viable for the water supplier and municipalities.
Amendment 624 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iv a) energy consumption per cubic metre of delivered water, from raw water extraction to tap delivery;
Amendment 626 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) the overall performance of the water system, from raw water extraction to tap delivery, in terms of efficiency, including leakage rates expressed in percentage of water delivered and energy consumption per cubic meter of delivered water;
Amendment 663 #
2017/0332(COD)
3a. Each Member States shall set up a scheme for rating the energy performance and leakage rate of water suppliers. In accordance with NEW point the scheme shall define (a) a methodology to assess the energy performance, including the energy efficiency of the system, and the water leakage of the water supplier ;and (b) a grading scheme.
Amendment 675 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) set up, and update annually thereafter, a data set containing information on the energy performance of the drinking water sector and the leakage rates
Amendment 683 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall, by [125 years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive], carry out an evaluation of this Directive. The evaluation shall be based, inter alia, on the following elements:
Amendment 686 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) provisions concerning the information to be provided to the public under Article 14 and Annex IV including a user friendly overview at EU level of the information listed in point 7 of Annex IV.
Amendment 829 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – introductory part
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – introductory part
(7) for very large water suppliers, annual information on:
Amendment 840 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
(a) the overall performance of the water system, from raw water extraction to tap delivery, in terms of efficiency, including leakage rates expressed in percentage of water delivered and energy consumption per cubic meter of delivered water;
Amendment 860 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
(d) information on the cost structure of the tariff charged to consumers per cubic meter of water, including fixed and variable costs, presenting at least costs related to energy useconsumption per cubic meter of delivered water from raw water extraction to tap delivery, measures taken by water suppliers for the purposes of the hazard assessment pursuant to Article 8(4), treatment and distribution of water intended for human consumption, waste water collection and treatment, and costs related to measures for the purposes of Article 13, where such measures have been taken by water suppliers;
Amendment 187 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) In 2024 it is foreseen to review the progress achieved under the [Effort Sharing Regulation and Emissions Trading System Directive]. It is therefore appropriate to assess the effectiveness of this Regulation in that same year to allow a coordinated and coherent assessment of the measures implemented under all these instruments. and to have a midway report in 2021 to confirm the European Union fleet-wide CO2 emissions target for 2030 and the zero- and low-emission vehicle quota.
Amendment 217 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) for the average emissions of the new passenger car fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 125% reduction of the average of the specific emissions targets in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.1 of Part A of Annex I;
Amendment 230 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) for the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 125% reduction of the average of the specific emissions targets in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.1 of Part B of Annex I;
Amendment 243 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) for the average emissions of the new passenger car fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 350% reduction of the average of the specific emissions targets in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.2 of Part A of Annex I;
Amendment 259 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) for the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet- wide target equal to a 350% reduction of the average of the specific emissions targets in 2021 determined in accordance with point 6.1.2 of Part B of Annex I.
Amendment 288 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) 'zero- and low-emission vehicle' means a passenger car or a light commercial vehicle with tailpipe emissions from zero up to 50 g CO2/km, as determined in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/115125 g CO2/km for passenger cars and 40 g CO2/km for light commercial vehicles, as determined in accordance with Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2009/33/EU on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles.
Amendment 389 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In order to ensure the representativeness of the CO2 emissions and energy consumption values determined in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1151, the Commission shall introduce a not-to- exceed (NTE) limit for each manufacturer to apply from 2025 onwards. The NTE limit shall be calculated as the average percentage difference between the manufacturer’s specific CO2 emissions measured at type approval and the averaged CO2 emissions data from fuel consumption meters fitted to the passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, in accordance with new Regulation on Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure, and sold in 2021.
Amendment 397 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. For the purposes of measuring the real-world driving emissions in the future, the Commission shall evaluate feasibility and develop, if appropriate, a real-world CO2 emissions test by 31 December 2020 in order to supplement the procedures established under Regulation (EC) No 715/2007. Those measures shall be adopted by way of delegated acts in accordance with Article 16.
Amendment 401 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The manufacturer shall ensure that the specific real-world CO2 emissions of their vehicle types from 2025 do not exceed the NTE limit set in this Article. If the NTE limit is exceeded, the specific CO2 emissions used for the purposes of compliance with this Regulation shall be adjusted upwards by the exceedance identified.
Amendment 419 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall, in 2021 and in 2024, submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the effectiveness of this Regulation, where appropriate, accompanied by a proposal for amending the Regulation to confirm the Union fleet- wide CO2 emissions target for 2030 and the zero- and low-emission benchmark in accordance with Article 1 and Annex I. Thisese reports will consider, inter alia, the real world representativeness of the CO2 emission and energy consumption values determined in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1151, the deployment on the Union market of zero- and low-emission vehicles and the roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure reported under Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . __________________ 29 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)
Amendment 519 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
ZLEV factor is (1+y-x), unless this sum is larger than 1.05 or lower than 1.00.95 in which case the ZLEV factor shall be set to 1.05 or 1.00.95 as the case may be
Amendment 533 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
x is 1520% in the years 2025 to 2029 and 340- 60% in 2030 onwards. (To be confirmed in accordance with the review in article 14)
Amendment 621 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
ZLEV factor is (1+y-x), unless this sum is larger than 1.05 or lower than 1.00.95 in which case the ZLEV factor shall be set to 1.05 or 1.00.95 as the case may be
Amendment 634 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
x is 1520%
Amendment 338 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
ANNEX 1
ANNEX 1
Directive 2009/33/EC
Annex – table 5 – footnote
Annex – table 5 – footnote
* Vehicles with zero-emissions at tailpipe or vehicles using natural gas provided they are fully operated on bio-methane, which should be demonstrated by a contract to procure bio-methane or other means of accessing bio-methane, shall be counted as 1 vehicle contributing to the mandate. This counting is abandoned in case of those Member States where the minimum procurement mandate exceeds 50% of the overall volume of public procurement, with a cut-off at the 50% markshall be counted as 1 vehicle contributing to the mandate. All other vehicles that meet the requirements of Table 2 in this annex shall be counted as 0.5 vehicle contributing.
Amendment 3 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the extension of product lifetimes should be seen in the context of the need for a holistic change in how we produce and consume, as part of the transition to a circular economy that will help bring economic, social and environmental benefits;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the achievement of a circular economy model requires the involvement of political decision-makers, citizens and businesses and implies changes not only to the design and sale of goodproducts and services, but also toamong consumer behaviours and in business activity, through the creation of new markets that respond to changes in consumption patterns, evolving towards the use, reuse and sharing of products, helping to extend their useful life and helping to create competitive, lasting and sustainable products;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that a balance must be struck between all the phases in the cycle of the product and the materials, the extension of product lifetimes and, the conversion of waste, innovation, environmentto resources (secondary raw materials), industrial symbiosis, innovation, and growth policy and considers that the development of increasingly resource-efficient products must not encourage short lifetimes or the premature disposal of productsshould promote the sustainable production of raw materials, guaranteeing the repairability and recyclability of products and the fight against planned obsolescence;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the shift to a ‘products as services’ model has the potential to improve the sustainability of production and consumption patterns, provided that product-service systems do not result in shortened product lifetimes;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. EmphasisNotes that the qualities that make a product repairable, durable, reusable and recyclable should be incorporated into its design since the amount of resources that a product uses is largely determined at the design phaseshift to a more circular economy means considering the whole life cycle of products and materials, improving resource efficiency, taking account of all significant environmental impacts throughout the life cycle and systematically addressing material efficiency aspects such as durability and recyclability;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the Commission’s Ecodesign Work Plan 2016-2019; welcomes especially the inclusion of product durability as a possible environmental standard of its ownin relation to material efficiency aspects, including extending the lifespan of products, the ability to reuse components or recycle materials from end-of-life products, and the use of reused components and/or recycled materials in products;
Amendment 77 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to consider reviewing the Batteries Directive (2006/66/EC) to include an obligation for manufacturers to design products in a way that makes battery replacement possible and improving the legislation regarding certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to make better use of the EU Ecolabel to improve product lifetimes and consumers’ understanding of product durability, using the Horizon 2020 programme to create a low-carbon, resource-efficient, green and competitive economy in the European Union, and to take action with regard to green public procurement that has a vital role to play in developing a circular economy;
Amendment 105 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States to adopt economic incentives for product repair services to facilitatethe design of more easily recyclable or reusable products as part of action to promote the repairability, durability and recyclability of products, promoting the extension of product lifetimestheir life cycle.
Amendment 41 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Arctic faces unique social, environmental and economic challenges;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas interest in the Arctic and its resources is increasing because of the changing environment of the area, and resource scarcity; whereas the region’s geopolitical importance is growing; whereas climate change effects and growing competition for access to the Arctic and natural resources, and increasing economic activities have brought (security) risks to the region, including challenges to environment and to human security, but also new opportunities; whereas as a result of climate change new navigation routes will open andcould facilitate access to new fishing grounds and natural resources will become available resulting in an increase ind human activity in the region;
Amendment 79 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas environmental protection and sustainable development are the two main tenets of the Ottawa declaration that laid the foundation for the Arctic Council in 1996;
Amendment 93 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas temperature in the Arctic is increasing about twice the rate as the global average;
Amendment 121 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the communication's three priority areas, namely climate change, sustainable development and international cooperation;
Amendment 163 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts within the EU legislative framework by agreeing on ambitious reduction targets in the negotiations on the National Emission Ceilings Directive, by reducing local pollution levels through the Clean Air Package in order to reduce long-range pollution and particularly soot, and by negotiating ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and measures on both the emission trading and effort- sharing sectors, bearing in mind the target of limiting the temperature increase to 1.5°C by 2100;
Amendment 168 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the Commission's intention to channel ESIF funds in mainstreaming climate action in the Arctic, taking into account the local circumstances and special nature of the Arctic regions;
Amendment 170 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses that the increasing use of the natural resources in the Arctic shall be conducted in a way which respects and benefits the local populations and takes full environmental responsibility for the fragile Arctic environment; believes that this strategic choice is integral for ensuring legitimacy and local support for the EU's Arctic engagement;
Amendment 236 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reconfirms its support for observer status of the EU in the AC; is convinced that the upgrading of the EU’sfull implementation of the EU’s formal observer status would reinforce the political and institutional role of the AC in tackling Arctic matters;
Amendment 296 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for better and earlier involvement of indigenous peoples in the making of a citizen-centredthe Arctic policy; stresses the need to safeguard their rights, culture and language;
Amendment 325 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses that science is, indisputably, the underlying basis for policy-making in the Arctic;
Amendment 332 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to at least maintaining the level of funding for Arctic research in Horizon2020, and particularly its intention to support the deployment of innovative technologies; calls on the Commission to increase the EU funding for Arctic research in the post-2020 Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF);
Amendment 10 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the European Union and its Member States should first of all focus on their renewable resources and derive maximum benefit from their renewable production capacity; draws attention to the potential of power-to-gas technology to store renewable energies and to make them usable as carbon- neutral gas for transport, heating and power generation; stresses that this should not prevent efforts being made to extract added value from other segments of the energy markets, such as LNG, provided that this is done in a sustainable manner that is fully consistent with the EU’s environmental protection principles;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the European Union and its Member States should first of all focus on theirenergy efficiency, on renewable energy resources and energy storage and derive maximum benefit from their renewable production capacity by accelerating investments in these sectors; stresses that this should not prevent efforts being made to extract added value from other segments of the energy markets, such as LNG, provided that this is done in a sustainable manner that is fully consistent with the EU’s environmental protection principles and the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that LNG is an important transitional source of energy in the short to medium term, and that all efforts should be made to ensure that gas production is achieved in a sustainable manner and avoids methane leaks; stresses the need to enforce strict environmental standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions; calls, in this regard, for studies and suitable audit controls along the exploration, distribution and utilisation chain to enable a solid scientific knowledge basis; Considers that investments in innovation and technological development can play an important role in mitigating carbon emissions along the entire LNG life-cycle from natural gas exploration to final use;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the EU’s domestic production will continue to decline in the coming decades, and further diversification of the EU’s natural gas supply therefore remains a key objective, while nevertheless underlining its role as a short and medium- term solution, bearing in mind the European commitment to the objective of decarbonisation set out in the Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050; Stresses that new gas infrastructure investment decisions should not lead to fossil-fuel dependence lock-in effects and stranded assets;
Amendment 42 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States to ensure 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 TEN-T Core Network, 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; calls on the Commission to design a financial instrument for supporting the construction of LNG refuelling points inside and outside the TEN-T Core Network;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the need to prioritise Projects of Common Interest that complete missing infrastructure in order to end energy isolation and single supplier dependency; highlights priority geographic areas such as the Baltic region, the Iberian Peninsula and South Eastern Europe, among other Island regions; highlights that EU funding instruments such as EFSI, CEF, ERDF and EIB funding should prioritise such Projects of Common Interest;
Amendment 46 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Points out that where existing LNG reception and storage capacity is underused, cross-border interconnector investments that enable its optimal use should be prioritised, and regulatory and fiscal obstacles should be removed before supporting investments in new capacity in neighbouring Member States;
Amendment 51 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out the potential of LNG as a more sustainable fuel as compared to current mainstream fuels such as diesel in heavy weight road transport and heavy fuels in maritime transport; supports in this regard the objectives of Directive 2014/94/EU and the establishment of a harmonised regulatory and standardisation framework that encourages the use of LNG in shipping, and heavy weight road transport, provided that this fuel proves clear environmental advantages; stresses the need to avoid technological lock-in;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Believes that the EU ETS and the innovation fund established therein could provide an additional funding support mechanism to promote green shipping technologies and ports infrastructure, such as LNG;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Emphasises that shale gas exploration entails many environmental and public health risks, mostly so in a densely populated Europe; recognises however, that shale gas exploration decisions is a matter of subsidiarity that falls within Member States’ competence; stresses in this regard the need for a harmonised and binding European legal framework that ensures the strictest health and environmental protection standards in fracking operations;
Amendment 59 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Believes that energy negotiations in the scope of TTIP can provide an opportunity for gas supply diversification and competitiveness, while contributing to decrease the most environmental- damaging coal generation in the EU; stresses that as a consequence, environmental standards for gas exploration should not be lower than those in the EU; believes that the trade agreement with the US is an opportunity for European renewable energy and energy efficiency companies to promote their technologies abroad;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the fact that important LNG projects (e.g. North-South corridor) are being defined as projects of common interest; calls on the Commission to fully include Balkan countries when planning the further reconstruction of gas pipeline and TEN-E network to ensure a key role of the EU energy sector in the region;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to present cost-effective solutions for the distribution and storage of LNG in the Union’s outermost regions and for adequate financing; stresses the need to look at all existing solutions for the storage and distribution of LNG, in particular in island regions, taking into consideration the potential evolution in demand for that fuel; calls on the Commission to encourage a process of identifying the storages of regional importance; in order to provide security, affordability and sustainability of these storages, the Commission is called upon to ensure the necessary financial help to member states to develop the necessary infrastructure and improve their existing capacity in a timely manner;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Notes that measures for developing a comprehensive and integrated strategy for Heating and Cooling within the Energy Union offer significant opportunities for both EU business and consumers if implemented correctly, in terms of reducing overall energy costs for industry, boosting competitiveness and delivering cost savings to consumers;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that heating and cooling constitute the largest share of the EU’s energy demand; emphasises the importance ofregrets that substantial amounts of heat are wasted; underlines that fossil fuels are the largest primary source of energy supply for heating and cooling and emphasises in this context the importance of district heating as well as technology-neutral and market-based incentives in the transition to a low-carbon and secure energy supply to the heating and cooling sector and of focusing not only on aone component level, such as buildings;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Underlines that nearly half of the buildings in the Union have individual boilers installed before 1992; encourages therefore the Commission and the Member states to take measures to accelerate the refurbishment of outdated heating and coling appliances; stresses the importance of district heating in this regard;
Amendment 30 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Notes that EU regulatory frameworks serve to underline broad objectives, but true progress in revolutionising heating and cooling as part of a wider energy system overhaul is essential;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Notes that the most effective way of delivering on joint objectives is to empower and support local and regional authorities, in conjunction with all relevant stakeholders, to apply a fully integrated systems based approach to urban planning, infrastructure development, building and renovation of housing stock and new industrial development in order to maximise potential cross-overs, efficiencies and other mutual benefits;
Amendment 39 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to fully utilise the heating and cooling sector in achieving cost-efficient gains in energy efficiency at system level by linking heat and power production, industrial processes, waste managementnotably the re-use of waste gases, waste management, energy efficiency in buildings, and demand-side management;
Amendment 46 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses that research and technological innovation fosters the leadership of European industry, strengthens the competitive advantage and commercial viability of European business, and contributes to the main EU energy policy goals, including ensuring security of supply, sustainable development of energy production, transportation and consumption;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to the Report of the United Nations Secretary-General's High- Level Panel on Access to Medicines
Amendment 11 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
— having regard to the antitrust procedure, Case AT.39612 – Perindopril (Servier), and to paragraphs 249 and 250 of the judgment of the Court of Justice of 14 February 1978 in Case 27/76 on excessive prices,;
Amendment 47 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the high prices of innovative medicines conflicts with the patients' and national health systems' ability to pay for pharmaceutical expenditure and hinders the fundamental right of citizens to health and medical treatment;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the growing expenditure in the pharmaceutical sector prompts European cooperation and new policy measures at both EU and national level to enable selective investment in efficient and effective healthcare;
Amendment 92 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the aim of intellectual property is to benefit society, guaranteeing incentivise investment returns to promote innovation, and whereas there is concern about the abuse/misuse thereof;
Amendment 130 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the entry of generics and biosimilars onto the market is an important mechanism to reduce prices, and whereas there are clear concerns about the strategies to delay this entrycontributes to ensuring the sustainability of healthcare systems, and whereas market entry of generics and biosimilars should not be delayed;
Amendment 131 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the entry of generics and biosimilars onto the market is an important mechanism to increase competition, reduce prices, and whereas there are clear concerns about the strategies to delay this entry;
Amendment 143 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas current EU legislation requires the demonstration of efficacy, safety and pharmaceutical quality before a new medicine can be authorized to enter the market; whereas despite this fact adverse drug reactions (ADR) are responsible for 3-10% of hospital admissions and the fifth most frequent cause of death;
Amendment 159 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the EU pharmaceutical industry is one of the most competitive and strategic industries in Europe and that quality innovation is key to improving its competitiveness;
Amendment 160 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Shares the concern expressed in the 2016 Council Conclusions on strengthening the balance in the pharmaceutical systems in the EU and its Member States, acknowledging an imbalance in the national pharmaceutical systems in the EU due to complex interactions between measures to promote innovation and the assessment of medicinal products, and pricing and reimbursement decisions at national level leading to suboptimal outcomes for patients and society;
Amendment 167 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 177 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that over 7000 innovate medicines are in the development pipeline with much expected therapeutic benefit for patients; considers that some current pricing strategies for innovative medicines and their combined budgetary impact pose a threat to the sustainability of health care systems and therefore might not be accessible for those who need it;
Amendment 185 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Notes with concern the recent scientific trends that lead to investments being steered to low volume, high priced medicines, leaving other important areas neglected;
Amendment 186 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Notes that in a context of highly priced medicines in the innovative pharmaceutical sector, market research data show that R&D investment is often substantially lower than sales and marketing expenditure; Highlights the fact that this puts at risk the sustainability of European healthcare systems and indicates the persistence of inappropriate market rewards which should be corrected;
Amendment 187 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Calls on Member States to build on the example of existing initiatives in Europe to place negative incentives on the marketing expenditure by the pharmaceutical industry such as a contribution system towards an innovation fund aimed at promoting independent research in areas of interest for the National Health Services that are insufficiently addressed by commercial research, (e. g. antimicrobial resistance), and for patient populations normally excluded by clinical studies such as children, pregnant women and the elderly;
Amendment 198 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that robust clinical trials are necessary to assess the efficacy and safety of medicines;
Amendment 210 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes the fragmentation of the pharmaceutical market in the EU and acknowledges the increased administrative burdens and the higher costs that it implies for industry; Highlights that this is an obstacle to the sector's competitiveness and to the expansion of spin-off and young companies seeking to enter the market, pulling away from Europe investment in this innovative sector; Stresses that such barriers bring important delays to patients' access to new medicines;
Amendment 215 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on Member States to develop closer collaboration to fight such market fragmentation, namely to develop shared Health Technology Assessment processes and results, and to work on shared criteria to instruct price and reimbursement decisions at national level;
Amendment 221 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Considers innovation in the pharmaceutical sector to be crucial in order to address unmet medical needs;
Amendment 230 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises that a balanced and strong, functioning and effective intellectual property environment, that is line with international commitments of the European Union, is important for supporting and promoting access to innovative, safe, effective and quality medicinal products in the European Union;
Amendment 234 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that most medicines are not examples of genuine innovation, but often ‘me-too’ or ‘evergRecalls that incremental innovation for patented molecules such as repurposing, reformulation and the development of new medicines for the same indication ("me-too" substances) may offer incremening’ products, whictal value to patients, to patients sub-groups and to health care permitted notably by complementary patent extensionsystems; believes that the added value of such medicines should be carefully assessed and measurable benefits should be demonstrated prior to price and reimbursement decisions; warns against the potential misuse of IP protection rules allowing for the "evergreening" of patent rights;
Amendment 240 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises that medical innovation is also coming from known off-patent molecules through finding new indications, drug reformulations or new innovative combinations and stresses the importance to deliver to patients more customized treatments delivering better efficacy, less side effects, better adherence and better quality of life, to avoid disease exacerbations and costly therapeutic escalations;
Amendment 263 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that better regulation will promote competitiveness; also recognises the importance and effectiveness of antitrust tools against anti-competitive behaviours such as the abuse or misuse of patent systems and of the system for authorisation of medicines, in violation of Articles 101 and/or 102 of the TFEU; calls on the Commission to carry out an in- depth analysis of the existing Intellectual Property legislation in the pharmaceutical sector with a focus on divergent interpretation and litigation cases and, where necessary, to bring forward a legislative review to ascertain legal clarity and the correct implementation and use of legal provisions in order to safeguard legitimate intellectual property and patent rights, as well as public interest;
Amendment 264 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to revise the Transparency Directive with a focus on guaranteeing timely entry into the market for generic and biosimilar medicines, ending patent linkage according to Commission's guidelines, accelerating pricing and reimbursement decisions for generics and precluding the multiple reassessment of the elements supporting marketing authorisation; Believes that this will maximise savings for national health budgets, improve affordability, accelerate patient access and prevent administrative burdens for generic and biosimilar companies;
Amendment 269 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on the Commission to monitor regularly patent settlement agreements that may restrict generic market entry into the market in exchange for benefits transferred from the originator to the generic company;
Amendment 270 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Calls on the Commission to introduce a Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) manufacturing waiver to Regulation 469/2009 allowing the production of generic and biosimilar medicines in Europe, with the purpose of exporting them to countries without SPCs or where these have expired earlier, without undermining the exclusivity granted under the SPC regime in protected markets; believes that such provisions could have a positive impact on access to high quality medicines in developing and least developed countries and on increasing manufacturing and R&D in Europe, creating new jobs and stimulating economic growth;
Amendment 272 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Highlights that some Member States have achieved particularly low prices by the use of large-scale tendering in generic medicines; Notes with concern that excessive focus on short-term cost- savings may lead to medium- and long- term unintended consequences such as market concentration in the generic industry, and increased risk of shortages due to lack of redundancy in the system and lack of financial motivation to produce low-profit margin medicines, as well as low-volume drugs;
Amendment 273 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 e (new)
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9e. Highlights that value-based pricing of medicines can be misused as a profit- maximization economic strategy, which in that case leads to the setting of prices that are disproportionate to its cost structure, regardless of an optimal distribution of social welfare
Amendment 274 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 f (new)
Paragraph 9 f (new)
9f. Considers that pricing and reimbursement decisions need to consider the added value of innovative medicines while avoiding unilateral appropriation of such value; stresses that new and fairer pricing models should aim at shared and balanced stakeholder benefit, by ensuring payers' sustainability, patients' health gains and proportionate industry profits;
Amendment 280 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes with concern that data supporting the assessment of the added value of innovative medicines is often scarce and not sufficiently convincing to support solid decision making on pricing;
Amendment 283 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Considers that independent and good quality evidence is crucial to determine the cost-effectiveness of new medicines;
Amendment 284 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Notes that more dynamic pricing models such as outcomes-based pricing or managed entry agreements for innovative medicines, that imply conditional reimbursement and flexible pricing, require a solid evidence basis; highlights the difficulty of collecting both patient- relevant data and healthcare resource utilization data in real healthcare settings; stresses the need for stakeholder involvement and collaborative efforts between Member States and the Commission to step up advancement in the infrastructure necessary to capture outcomes data, through registries and interoperable electronic patient records, e- health and big data analysis, in respect of data privacy;
Amendment 285 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 d (new)
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10d. Underlines in this context, the need for independent processes of data collection and analysis and for transparency;
Amendment 286 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 e (new)
Paragraph 10 e (new)
10e. Acknowledges the advantages of using adaptive licensing of new medicines to lower development costs and promote faster patient access; Underlines that a higher degree of uncertainty regarding the safety and effectiveness of a new medicine at the point of entry into the market is inherent to adaptive licensing in comparison with traditional licensing; Recognises the persistence of deficiencies in the current implementation of post- marketing surveillance system; Believes that adaptive licensing should be restricted to specific cases of high unmet medical need and calls the European Commission and the European Medicines Agency to put in place guidelines in order to ensure patient safety; Acknowledges the potential of adaptive pathways for adaptive pricing decision of new medicines, once patient safety is adequately ensured;
Amendment 288 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Highlights the technical nature of Relative Efficacy and Effectiveness Assessment (REA) and of Therapeutic Added Value (ATV) procedures; Notes that differences in methodological approaches and quality of evidence required at Member State level contribute to unnecessary fragmentation and increased burden for industry;
Amendment 291 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Calls on Member States and the Commission to pursue efforts to develop shared capacities, data and methodologies; Calls on the Commission to put forward a proposal for a common framework for REA and ATV to be carried out at European level, with the participation of expert representatives from Member States; Believes this should be done within the existing institutional context and in respect of national competences concerning social and economic considerations within pricing and reimbursement decisions;
Amendment 296 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Highlights that current pricing systems such as international reference pricing limits access to innovative medicines in EU countries with comparatively lower GDP per capita; notes with concern that due to the lower negotiating power of small and lower income countries, medicines are comparatively less affordable in such Member States, namely in the oncology area; Regrets, in the context of international reference pricing, the lack of transparency in list prices of medicines as compared to actual prices and the information asymmetry that it brings to negotiations between industry and national health systems;
Amendment 302 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Highlights that international reference pricing is a driver of delayed market entry for innovative medicines in lower income Member States and of medicines shortages through parallel trade; Invites Member States and the Commission to promote closer cooperation towards a voluntary agreement on a differential pricing system that should reflect factors such as differences in income per capita, and which could enhance overall welfare;
Amendment 310 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that a fair price should coverfor a medicine delivering additional benefit to patients should take into account the cost of the drug development and production, plus a margin of profit;
Amendment 321 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses the importance of transparency, including as regards clinical data, R&D costs and public funding, marketing strategies, actual prices and reimbursement levels, to improve access to medicines with relevant additional benefits for patient and health systems;
Amendment 324 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Encourages Members States to engage in early dialogue and horizon scanning with industry, patients and payers and to anticipatorily incorporate in their determination of the cost- effectiveness of new medicines the forecasted evolution in the pharmaceutical innovation pipeline while giving due regard to budgetary impact considerations;
Amendment 348 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the European procedure for joint procurement of medicines used for the acquisition of vaccines in accordance with Decision No 1082/2013/EU; encourages Members States to make full use of this tool;
Amendment 355 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes with concern that the EU lags behind the USA in what regards a standardized and transparent reporting mechanism on the causes of medicines shortages; invites the Commission and Member States to propose and put in place such an instrument for evidence- based policy-making;
Amendment 361 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Highlights the role of the European Union in monitoring and providing guidance on economic policies within the framework of the European Semester, and welcomes the adoption of country-specific recommendations in the area of healthcare systems sustainability;
Amendment 389 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for EU-wide measures on the pharmaceutical market to reinforce the negotiation capacities of Member States in order to achieve fair prices for medicines, such as the initiative of the Benelux countries and Austria on rare diseases;
Amendment 403 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Highlights the threat of growing antimicrobial resistance; calls on the Commission to put forward measures to promote R&D in the public and the private sector and to build a business case to incentivise the development and commercialisation of antibiotics of last resource to fight the lack of innovation in this area;
Amendment 420 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Acknowledges that the incentives put forward by the Paediatric Regulation have not proved effective to drive innovation in medicines for children, namely in the fields of oncology and neonatology; calls on the Commission to examine existing obstacles and propose measures to promote advancement in this area;
Amendment 423 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Recognises that off-label use of medicines can bring benefits to patients when approved alternatives are absent; Notes with concern that patients are subject to increased risks due to the lack of a solid evidence-base proving safety and efficacy of off-label use, to the lack of informed consent and to increased difficulty in monitoring adverse events; underlines that certain population sub- groups are particularly exposed to this practice such as children and the elderly;
Amendment 424 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Calls on the Commission, the European Medicines Agency and Member States to promote Good Off-Label Use Guidelines in order to reduce patients' risk associated with this clinical practice; Calls on the Commission to analyse the drivers of off-label use and to propose measures that mitigate the need for this clinical practice, by promoting access to all patients' groups to licensed indications, for example through adequate incentives for drug repurposing and new indication licensing;
Amendment 425 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20d. Calls on the Commission to collaborate with the European Medicines Agency and with stakeholders with a view to introduce a Code of Practice for mandatory reporting of adverse events and of outcomes for off-label use of medicines and to ensure patients' registries in order to strengthen the evidence base and mitigate risks for patients;
Amendment 426 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 e (new)
Paragraph 20 e (new)
20e. Acknowledges the significant development of medicinal products with the orphan designation following the incentives put in place by the current legislative framework on orphan medicinal products; notes that such medicines are also used off-label, or repurposed and authorised for additional indications allowing increased sales and returns; calls on the Commission to examine these occurrences and to monitor the volume of sales of such medicines to ensure balanced incentives without discouraging innovation in this area;
Amendment 427 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 f (new)
Paragraph 20 f (new)
20f. Notes that the repurposing of existing drugs for new indications can be accompanied by a price increase; asks the Commission to collect and analyse data on price increases in cases of drug repurposing and to report back to the European Parliament and the Council on the balance and proportionality of the incentives that encourage industry to invest in drug repurposing;
Amendment 428 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 g (new)
Paragraph 20 g (new)
20g. Recognises the need to ensure the continued supply of medicines with proven added value for patients and health systems; Calls on the Commission to monitor and to propose measures, when appropriate, on the withdrawal of old molecules from the market for commercial reasons, including its re- authorisation for a new indication at a much higher price;
Amendment 446 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to review aluate the regulatory framework for orphan medicines, to define clearly the concept of unmet medical needs, to assess the impact of incentives to develop effective, safe and affordable drugs compared to the best available alternative and to promote the European register of rare diseases and reference centres;
Amendment 460 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to guarantee safety and efficacy in any fast- track approval process and to introduce the concept of conditional authorisation based on effectivenessensure that such approvals are admissible in exceptional circumstances where a high unmet medical need has been identified;
Amendment 480 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission to set up a framework to promote, guarantee and reinforce the competitiveness of generic and biosimilar medicines, guaranteeing their faster entry onto the market and monitoring unfair practices in accordance with Articles 101 and 102 of the TFEU, and to present a biannual report in this regard;
Amendment 519 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Council toand the Commission to promote increased cooperation between the Member States as regards price-setting procedures, in order to share information about prices, reimbursement, negotiation agreements and good practices and to avoid unnecessary administrative requirements and delays;
Amendment 521 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Council to increase cooperation between the Member States as regards price-setting procedures, in order to share information about prices, reimbursement, negotiation agreements and good practices and to avoid unnecessary administrative requirements and delays, ensuring faster patient access to innovative medicines;
Amendment 534 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Council to promote rational use of medicines across the EU, such as avoiding overconsumption of medicines, in particular antibiotics;
Amendment 540 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the Commission and on Member States to ensure full implementation of the pharmacovigilance legislation;
Amendment 551 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Calls on the Member States to enter into dialogue with all the relevant stakeholders, such as patient organisations, paying agencies, healthcare professionals and industry, with the aim of establishing short-, medium- and long term holistic strategies for access to medicines, ensuring the sustainability of healthcare systems and a competitive pharmaceutical industry, leading to faster access for patients and affordable prices;
Amendment 578 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Commission to examine and compare the actual prices of medicines in the EU and to present an annual report to the Council and to the European Parliament in this regard;
Amendment 587 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
Amendment 592 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Calls on the Commission to analyse the causes of shortages, to establish a list of essential medicines and monitor compliance with Article 81 of Directive 2001/83/EU on shortages of supply, to explore mechanisms to address the withdrawal of effective medicines from the market purely for commercial reasons, such as remarketing for new indications, and to promote the supply of generics;
Amendment 71 #
2016/0404(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Without prejudice to the application of Directive 2005/36/EC, this Directive does not apply to professions providing healthcare, including pharmaceutical services, whether or not these are provided via healthcare facilities and regardless of the way in which they are organised and financed at national level, or whether they are public or private.
Amendment 323 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex 1 – Point 1 – subparagraph 1
Annex 1 – Point 1 – subparagraph 1
The energy performance of a building shall reflect its typical energy use for heating, cooling, domestic hot water, ventilation and lighting.technical building systems
Amendment 328 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
The energy needs for space heating, space cooling, domestic hot water and adequate ventilationtechnical building systems shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by Member States.
Amendment 22 #
2016/0261(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) New psychoactive substances can pose serious cross border threats to health, in particular due to their diversity and the speed with which they have been appearing, which makes necessary to enhance monitoring, early warning and combating of those threats.
Amendment 25 #
2016/0261(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The term "psychoactive substances" refers to a broad category of unregulated psychoactive compounds or products containing them that are marketed as legal alternatives to well- known controlled drugs, usually sold via the internet or in "smart shops" or "head shops".
Amendment 26 #
2016/0261(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) It is possible that psychoactive substances are advertised with aggressive and sophisticated marketing strategies and are intentionally mislabelled, with declared ingredients differing from the actual composition. It is therefore necessary to take rapid action at Union level.
Amendment 27 #
2016/0261(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) During the past years, Member States have notified an increasing number of new psychoactive substances via the mechanism for rapid exchange of information which was established by Joint Action 97/396/JHA adopted by the Council on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union concerning the information exchange, risk assessment and the control of new synthetic drugs13 and was further strengthened by Council Decision 2005/387/JHA14. According to the European Medicine Centre for Drugs and Drug addiction ("the Centre"), Member States notified 101 new psychoactive substances, which had not been reported previously, via that mechanism during the year 2014. __________________ 13 Council Joint Action 97/396/JHA of 16 June 1997 concerning the information exchange, risk assessment and control of new synthetic drugs (OJ L 167, 25.6.1997, p. 1). 14 Council Decision 2005/387/JHA of 10 May 2005 on the information exchange, risk assessment and control of new psychoactive substances (OJ L 127, 20.5.2005, p. 32).
Amendment 30 #
2016/0261(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) This Regulation should take into account the fact that vulnerable groups, and especially young people, are particularly exposed to the public health, safety and social risks arising from new psychoactive substances.
Amendment 31 #
2016/0261(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Any Union action on new psychoactive substances should be based on scientific evidence. Given that in some cases new psychoactive substances could be so novel to the field that, at least initially, there would be very limited evidence from scientific research on public health risks, it is necessary to undertake rapid risk assessment procedures at Union level.
Amendment 34 #
2016/0261(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006
Article 5a – paragraph 1
Article 5a – paragraph 1
Each Member State shall ensure that its Reitox National Focal Points and the Europol National Unit provide timely and without any undue delay to the Centre and Europol the available information on new psychoactive substances. The information shall be related to the detection and identification, use and patterns of use, potential and identified risks, manufacture, extraction, distribution, trafficking, cross- border global supply chains, commercial, as well as medical and scientific use of these substances.
Amendment 120 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) ‘natural disturbances’ mean any non-anthropogenic events or circumstances that cause significant emissions in forests and the occurrence of which are beyond the control of the relevant Member State, provided the Member State is objectively unable to significantly limit the effect of the events or circumstances, even after their occurrence, on emissions;Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 136 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall be required to prepare and maintain accounts that accurately reflect the emissions and removals resulting from the land accounting categories referred to in Article 2. Member States shall ensure the accuracy, completeness, consistency, comparability and transparency of their accounts and of other data provided under this Regulation. Member States shall denote emissions by a positive sign (+) and removals by a negative sign (-).
Amendment 138 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shallmust prevent any double counting of emissions or removals, in particular by accounting for emissions or removals resulting from more than one land accounting category under one category only.
Amendment 100 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Most mercury emissions and associated exposure risks result from anthropogenic activities, including primary mercury mining and processing, the use of mercury in products, industrial processes and artisanal and small-scale gold mining ("ASGM") and mercury emissions originating in particular from coal combustion and the management of mercury waste. Fossil fuel combustion in power plants and industrial boilers together with residential heating constitute almost half of global mercury emissions. Therefore, the transition to renewable energy production along with energy efficiency measures should be hastened in order to significantly reduce the release of mercury into the atmosphere.
Amendment 135 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In the absence of relevant available mercury-free production processes, operating conditions for the production of sodium or potassium methylate or ethylate involving the use of mercury should be set. A gradual phase-out and replacement with feasible mercury-free production processes should take place as soon as possible.
Amendment 146 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The use of dental amalgam in an encapsulated form and the implementation of amalgam separators should be made mandatory to protect dental practitioners and patients from mercury exposure and to ensure that resulting mercury waste are not released into the environment, but are collected and subjected to sound waste management. Given the size of the undertakings from the dentristry sector concerned by this change, it is appropriate to provide sufficient time to adapt to the new provision and to encourage the dentistry sector to gradually and permanently reduce the use of dental amalgam.
Amendment 216 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. From one year after the entry into force of this Regulation, dental amalgam shall not be used for the treatment of pregnant or breastfeeding women or children who undergo treatment on their deciduous teeth.
Amendment 14 #
2016/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the progress towards the EU target whereby renewables are to account for 20% of gross final energy consumption by 2020, especially in the heating and cooling and electricity generation sectors; while being concerned at the same time for the lack of progress in certain sectors, particularly in the transport sector;
Amendment 20 #
2016/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes Member States’ progress in meeting specific national renewable energy targets and urges those Member States which are moving ahead more slowly to adopt additional incentive measuresprogressing slowly to step up their efforts in order to meet their targets in due time;
Amendment 27 #
2016/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Highlights that the lack of cross- border energy transmission infrastructure undermines the possibility to balance renewable energy generation in a cost- efficient manner; stresses that this hinders further renewable energy integration in some energy-isolated Member States and protracts fossil fuel dependence; Calls for the removal of bureaucratic barriers and for investments that enable the achievement of the 10% electricity interconnection target by 2020;
Amendment 62 #
2016/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Expresses concern at the fact that progress has slowed in meeting the EU’s 10% target for renewable energy use in the transport sector, and recalls that transport is the only sector in the EU where GHGs emissions have risen since 1990; calls on the Member States to intensify their efforts in order to meet this target in due time; draws attention to the importance of reaching that goal from the point of view of lowering greenhouse gas emission levels and reducing EU dependency on imported energy; calls on the Commission to consider laying down an ambitious target for renewable energy use in the transport sector and to promote a legislative framework offering prospects for advanced biofuels in the period after 2020 and, by providing an appropriate incentive to their use, to help open up ‘green’ jobs while averting adverse effects of indirect land- use change;
Amendment 73 #
2016/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 i (new)
Paragraph 5 i (new)
5i. Calls on the Member States to insure that their regulatory frameworks for renewables, and especially their support schemes, do not lead to unnecessary distortions with regards to energy production, market energy prices, the functioning of the energy market and competitiveness in the EU, calls on the Commission to conduct and present a study on how current subsidies affect the investment landscape and the transition to sustainable energy in the EU;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2352(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that as the number of offshore facilities is likely to rise in the future especially in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, we should not wait for a severe accident to happen before we develop the proper legal frameworkensure that the EU legislation that was adopted following the Deepwater Horizon accident is properly implemented and enforced across the EU;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2352(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the adoption of the Offshore Safety Directive 2013/30/EU (OSD) as a first step for the protection of the environment; Calls on the Commission to ensure the close monitoring of its implementation with a view to assess the appropriateness of introducing further liability measures to improve compliance with the Offshore Safety Directive;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2352(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates the need for sound risk analysis and environmental impact assessment of every offshore operation and for the appropriate training of staff prior to any licensing of operations;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2352(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the need to ensure rapid, effective and adequate compensation for any environmental damage caused by offshore accidents and for all victims of pollution;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2352(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that although the OSD contains some specific provisions on liability and compensation-related issues, it does not establish a comprehensive EU framework for liability; Stresses the need to ensure equal access to justice and compensation for damage in the event of any accidents with cross-border consequences;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2352(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is of the opinion that strict liability rules for offshore accidents facilitate access to justice for citizens and can provide an incentive for the offshore operator to properly manage the risk of operations;
Amendment 62 #
2015/2352(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls on the Member States to provide detailed data regarding the uptake of financial instruments and adequate coverage for offshore accidents, including the most costly ones;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2352(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes the lack of regulatory requirements for specific levels of coverage in many Member States; Stresses the need for a consolidated risk analysis approach based on a harmonised methodology across Member States that respects the specificities of the activities and the local operating conditions but which provides adequate coverage for accidents with cross-border impacts;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2352(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the need for more harmonised minimum rules on financial security instruments and coverage while ensuring that financial security entities can meet the demand for cover against offshore accidents and encouraging the uptake of such instruments in a proportionate manner;
Amendment 77 #
2015/2352(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Notes that a variety of financial security products can be used to hedge the risks for the most costly and infrequent offshore accidents; Calls on Member States to widen the scope of financial security mechanisms accepted for offshore licensing and operations while ensuring an equivalent level of coverage;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Asks the Commission to carefully monitor the application of funds from the European Fund for Strategic Investments in order to reach the political objectives of re-launching investment and modernising the economy and fostering economic and social convergence across the European Union;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Takes note of the moderate economic recovery in the European Union. Highlights the importance of the "Investment Plan for Europe", an initiative aimed at kick-starting jobs and growth. Calls on the need to prioritize investment to areas such as education, clean energy, resource efficiency and research and innovation infrastructures for green technologies, enabling the transition towards a sustainable growth model;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that reducing external resource and energy dependence is key to achieving long-term growth and will enhance the competitiveness of the EU; a sustainable system of secure energy and resource supplies for the Union which could at the same time enhance the competitiveness of the EU; stresses the need to eliminate infrastructural, tax and regulatory barriers to the single energy market; calls on the Commission to issue recommendations to Member States in order to effectively tackle implementation obstacles to the energy the Energy Union, detected under the monitoring process of the European Semester;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to use the European Semester as a vehicle to fulfil EU commitments emanating from the Europe 2020 Strategy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and in particular to include in the process policissue country recommendations and to consider policy measures addressing climate change, sustainable production and consumption, and biodiversity, incorporating steps to more effectively reach those goals;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Urges the Commission to better take account, in the process of the European Semester, of social and environmental indicators, assessing convergence across the EU and progress towards a more sustainable society, proposing measures to reach such goals in a more effective and timely manner;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers it important to assess the performance and sustainability of healthcare systems in the framework of the European Semester and supports a shift to an outcome-based approach; calls on the Commission to develop tools to assess health promotion and disease prevention and enabling the long-term health and fiscal impacts of measures targeting prevention to be taken into account in country-specific recommendations and to monitor health outcomes and measure access to high-quality healthcare with the aim of reducing divergences and health inequalities between and within Member States.;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 f (new)
Paragraph 5 f (new)
5 f. Highlights that European leadership in sectors of the green and blue economies can only be based on labour markets offering human capital with adequate skill-training; calls on the Commission to include in the country- specific recommendations investment needs in human capital in the areas of Science and Technology, making training and education systems more responsive to future labour markets' needs;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 g (new)
Paragraph 5 g (new)
5 g. Calls on the Commission to recommend Member States to revise policies that subsidize or incentivise the continued use of fossil fuels; calls on the Commission to ask Member States for fiscal strategies that reward development of sustainable policies and the circular economy while shifting away the tax burden from labour, ensuring growth- friendly tax systems and enhancing support to the green economy.
Amendment 4 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas subsidiarity concerns areas of shared competence, and onincluding the vitally important such area is thatareas of the environment, food safety and public health matters as defined in Article 168.4 TFEU, and whereas issues such as air quality, biodiversity and the climate require action at local and national level to be coordinated with EU policies in a balanced way;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that local and regional authorities are closely involved in implementing environmNotes that environmental legislation is often transposed and implemented in a highly decentral policies and that as a result the Committee of the Regions and its subsidiarity monitoring mechanism are vitally important;ised manner in the Member States; emphasises that the opinion of the Committee of the Regions is important to the co-legislators when defining environmental policies
Amendment 20 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Further highlights that since the entry into force of Regulation (EC) 1829/2003, a qualified majority in favour or against a draft Commission decision authorizing a GMO has never been obtained; in this case, the Commission must decide on the authorization alone; underlines the issue of subsidiarity and proportionality in this respect and stresses the need for a well- functioning authorisation regime;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to take into accoucarry out thorough impact assessments to a greater extent the efforts the Member States have already made as regards environmental policies, to ensure it proposes suitable tools and proportionate objectivesccompany legislative proposals, and to take stock of the efficiency of the actions already implemented on Member State level in the policy area of environment, public health and food safety;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that the transfer of powers under the subsidiarity principle is based on trust, and that the national parliaments are right to take the view that conferring tasks; emphasises, in this regard, the importance of safeguarding the independence onf agencies in which conflicts of interest are not managed in a satisfactory manner runs counter to the subsidiarity principle in terms of the effectiveness of action to protect citizensas well as analysing their funding from the EU budget in order to ensure that funding is appropriately and efficiently targeted;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the constructive approach of the Commission to the opinions of national parliaments; emphasises the important role of the European Parliament as co-legislator and the Commission's obligation to act as mandated by the co-legislators to adopt permanent criteria for endocrine disrupters (Case T-521/14, Sweden v Commission);
Amendment 52 #
2015/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that, given the prevalence of the materials referred to on the EU market and the risk they pose to human health, the Commission should prioritise the drawing-up of specific EU measures for paper, board, coatings, inks and adhesives; is of the opinion that clear rules at the European level for all food contact materials are vital for a credible transition to a circular economy;
Amendment 147 #
2015/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recommends the development of a singleclear EU standards for analytical toxicological testing in order to ensure that FCMs are tested by companies and competent authorities across the EU using one and the same methodmethods specifically developed for the particular characteristics of each food contact material, without compromising the purpose of the testing;
Amendment 154 #
2015/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that it is the responsibility of each Member State to carry out controls on companies that produce or import FCMs; regrets, however, that some Member States do not impose the requirement for companies to register their business activity, thereby allowing such companies to circumvent conformity controls; calls on the Commission to revise the Framework Regulation, so as to require that Member States impose an obligation on all companies producing or importing FCMs to officially register their business activity; recognizes the existence of suitable registration mechanisms in several Member States which can serve as examples of best practices for regulation at the EU level;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that in the 2014-2020 programming period the Structural and Investment Funds afford scope for actions to further the aims of the Convention; points to the need to make effective use of these funds in the form of means and measures to help Member States both to ensure that the healthcare to be provided to people with disabilities is suited to their condition and of high quality and to eliminate injustices as regards access to care;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises informed consent as a condition to the right of people with disabilities to freely exercise decisions concerning their medical treatment to the fullest possible extent; calls on the Member States to invest in the training of the professionals who treat and assist people with disabilities;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to integrate disability-oriented approaches in its health instruments and policies so as to contribute to improved health outcomes for people with disabilities in the Member States, through better physical and sensory accessibility, quality and affordability, and, while the instruments and policies are being developed along these lines, to hold thorough consultations with people with disabilities;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to work together to develop support facilities to help children and teenagers with disabilities to realise their full potential; draws attention in particular to the need to encourage their upbringing within the family and the community, rather than institutionalising them;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expects the Commission and the Member States to ensure that electronic and mobile health services, applications and devices, including the 112 emergency number and the advanced mobile location (AML) system, are fully accessible to patients with disabilities and their respective carers, and to further exploit the potential of telemedicine to improve access and care in this context.
Amendment 50 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Maintains that products and services must be made more accessible to people with disabilities; points out that economic and cost-benefit barriers are preventing accessibility from being developed and implemented; believes that greater involvement of people with disabilities when health-related products and services are being developed will make for safety and accessibility;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that energy efficiency is crucial to achieving our climate targets and to reducing our dependence on energy imports; Notes that the private and public building sectors account for a major stake in energy consumption in the EU; Calls on Member States to promote investment in these sectors as a means to reduce CO2 emissions, improve energy security, promote job creation and to diminish energy poverty;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the fact that more than half of the investment needed to decarbonise the EU's energy system to 2050 needs to be directed to energy efficiency; emphasizes that this approach will ensure that fossil-fuel based generation is sized to a scale appropriate to meet future demand, and asset stranding is avoided; calls for energy efficiency to be treated as an infrastructure investment priority allowing for its deployment as part of wider EU and national infrastructure planning and financing processes;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the Commission to promote the exchange of best practices across Member States in order to speed up the achievement of targets, the diffusion of innovative products and services, and to promote cross-country convergence in energy efficiency;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the Energy Efficiency Directive triggered many positive developments in the Member States, but that poor implementation is hindering its full potential; highlights the competitiveness gains and emission savings that high energy consumption industry and companies can achieve by implementing cost-effective energy audit recommendations; calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure swift transposition and implementation of requirements under Article 8;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for Member States renovation roadmaps in Article 4 to include intermediate 5 year targets towards a goal of nearly zero energy buildings by 2050, as will become necessary to meet the goals of the COP 21 Paris Agreement; calls for the extension of Article 5 to cover all public administration levels;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the very unambitious target of at least 27 % for improving energy efficiency in 2030 adopted by the European Council in 2014, whichin contrast to the 40% goal adopted by the European Parliament; notes that the 27% target is mainly justified by an extremely unrealistic high discount rate in a previous impact assessment; recalls that the discount rate of 17.5 % is higher than the discount rate for energy investment in Iraq (15 %)1[1]; __________________ 1 Friends of the Earth Europe (2015): Battle of the Discount Rates https://www.foeeurope.org/sites/default/files/energy _savings/2015/battle-discount-rates.pdf
Amendment 69 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Acknowledges that insufficient price signals are a main reason to undermine demand response; calls on Member States to tackle this barrier and to promote smart metering and transparent billing as a way to foster more responsive consumer behaviour with reference to energy consumption and investment in energy efficiency;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Highlights the importance of European financial instruments in the form of loans, guarantees and equity to leverage private funding for energy efficiency projects; stresses, however, the need for funding to be provided in the form of grants for projects in the social domain;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Insists that loopholes in the existing Directive, especially in Article 7, must be eliminated, while keeping; stresses that the excessive flexibility forgiven to the Member States to choose among the measures to be undertaken should not come at the expense of the annual energy savings targets; calls for a revision of Article 7 that enables the objective quantification and achievement of the 1,5% p.a. energy savings requirement;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Proposes that the title of Article 7 be changed to ‘energy saving'Saving energy through energy efficiency obligation and support schemes’' because there is no obligation to save energy for consumers and SMEs, but an obligation for Member States and/or utilities to give incentives and put in place measures that enable such savings to be achieved;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2197(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that the Financial Rules of the Joint Undertaking for the 2014-2020 programming period were adopted on 25 June 2015 by the Administrative Board, following a Commission Implementing Decision adopted on 4 June 2015 authorising derogations in respect of the Financial Rules for the Joint Undertaking from Commission delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2197(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the Undertaking’'s vital role in coordinating and implementing research into the SESAR project, which is a pillar project of the Single European Sky; notes also that 2014 marks the beginning of the deployment phase of the SESAR project; welcomes in this regard the establishment of a SESAR Deployment Manager to report and monitor the implementation of new operational solutions and technological improvements developed by SESAR, ensuring its effective deployment;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2197(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the fact that the Undertaking has reinforced its specific measures to prevent conflicts of interest; acknowledges that taking into account the approach to Conflict of Interest, the number of staff seconded to the Undertaking from its Members has been reduced to key few positions;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2197(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the fact that the Undertaking is currently preparing a comprehensive report on the social and economic benefits of the completed projects to be available in the second half of 2015, as well as of contributions by its Members to be available in the second half of 2015; Is of the opinion that this will help improve transparency and support to this public- private partnership;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2179(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes note of the increase of the carry- overs for Titles II (24,53%) and III (37,93%) compared with the previous year, in particular with the level of committed appropriations carried over for the operational Title III at EUR 2,2 million, due to delayed operational and IT projects; calls the Agency to improve the budget execution and reduce this level to the indicative ceilings established by the Court of Auditors (20% for Title II and 30% for Title III) in accordance with the budgetary principle of annuality; calls the European Commission to address the specific common problems that Agencies face as regards carry-overs;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2179(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the Court's comment on the procedure of awarding a specific framework contract on ERTMS which resulted in financial offers close to the maximum contract value; calls the Agency to appropriately use these types of contractmpetition procedures in order to seek competition on the price while ensuring the quality of the projects chosen;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2179(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights the Agency’'s role in ensuring the safety and interoperability of European rail system; notes furthermore that a review of the Agency’'s role (e.g. one-stop-shop for vehicle authorisation and safety certification) and powers forms part of the Fourth Railway Package; stresses that as it receives greater responsibilities, the Agency will need to be given the necessary financial, material and human resources to perform its new and additional tasks comprehensively and efficientlyeffectively and efficiently; notes with concern the contradiction between the recently approved legislation extending the Agency's mission and the budgetary cuts related to the Agency to be implemented within the scope of the multi-annual financial framework 2014- 2020;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2179(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes the high number of outputs (240) and key performance indicators (41) in the Agency's work Programme 2014 and annual report; supports the view that a reporting system based on the Agency's impacts on the railway sector would enhance transparency and visibility on mission delivery by the Agency;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2179(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Acknowledges that the Agency has reviewed its recruitment procedures and guidance to address issues identified during audits and has put in place, as a temporary measure, additional controls to remain in place until there; regrets that action to resolve such is sufficient evidence that procedures are carried out satisfactories has not been taken more swiftly;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2175(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the Agency’'s vital role in ensuring the highest possible level of aviation safety throughout Europe; recognises that 2014, due to the disappearance of MH370, the dramatic accident of MH17, the crash of Air Asia QZ8501 and the radar interferences over Central Europe has been challenging for the Agency and for aviation safety in general, including implementing and supervising new provision on flight time limitations; in the context of a fast- developing civil aviation sector, stresses that the Agency should be given the necessary financial, material and human resources to perform its tasks successfullregulatory and executive tasks successfully, in the fields of safety and environmental protection, while not compromising its independence and impartiality;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2175(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Acknowledges that corrective actions are ongoingdue to be completed to increase the transparency of outsourcing certification activities as well as of many other low- value contracts, in particular through better documentation of the allocation processes, including the assessment made on the basis of the criteria set in the Agency’'s specific guidelines;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2175(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that in 2014 three procedures regarding framework contracts were launched too late to replace existing framework contracts by the time they were planned to expire; notes also that in order to ensure business continuity two contracts were extended, thereby affecting fair competition, and for one contract a negotiated procedure, not complying with the Financial Regulation, was launched; invites therefore the Agency to improve its procurement planning, particularly in respect of framework contracts;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets, mostly in the context of the new EMSA legal framework, that the commitment execution in 2014 is below the 95% target of the Commission, resulting in the penalty applied by the Commission on the Draft Budget 2016; urges the Agency to improve the budget execution and reduce this level to the ceilings established by Commission;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the Agency’s contribution to maritime safety and prevention of ship pollution in Europe; deplores that, while exptending competences to a new set of core tasks and introducing new ancillary tasks to be executed by the Agency following the entry into force of its amended basic regulation in February 2013 (Regulation (EU) No 100/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2013 amending Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency), staff reduction and budgetary cuts became applicable in 2014; reaffirms that the Agency has to be given the financial, material and human resources it needs to perform its tasks successfuleffectively, including when dealing with critically important activities outside theirits mandate, (i.e. contribution with know-how, operational support and staff of the Agency to the refugees crisis);
Amendment 10 #
2015/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the fact that the Agency is developing medium-term objectives and action plans to improve its performance towards the achievement of the strategic goals set in the 5-year strategy adopted by the Administrative Board in 2013; Regrets, in this context that the multi-annual financial framework of the EU for the period 2014-2020, in clear contrast with the new legal remit for EMSA set in Regulation (EU) No 100/2013, may impose an adaptation of the strategy of the Agency due to financial constraints;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights that the Agency’s know- how and in-house capabilities provide the opportunity to expand its action and service provision to a more global scale, contributing to outspread EU regulatory frameworks and safety and environmental standards; Stresses that this would represent an opportunity for further revenue streams to the Agency, outside direct contributions from the EU budget;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the fact that according to the stakeholder survey launched by EMSA in 2014, the Agency is perceived as highly professional and equipped with high technical expertise to deliver its mission; Notes with concern that transparency comes out as a weak point in this survey and invites the Agency to work towards reverting this perception by stakeholders;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2174(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Appreciates the fact that the Court of Auditors did not make any comments on the Agency’s financial management in 2014; welcomes the fact that the Agency has completed a physical inventory of administrative equipment and invites the Agency to accelerate its working on improving accounting procedures and information in respect of costs for internally created intangible assets;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that for the area of "Competitiveness for growth and employment", to which transport belongs, the estimated level of error was 5,6% in 2014, caused to a large extent by reimbursement of ineligible costhigher than the equivalent results in 2013 (4,0%) and was caused mainly by reimbursement of ineligible costs, but also by non-compliance with public procurement rules; calls on Commission to carry out carefully ex ante checks in order to detect and correct errors before reimbursement;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that for the area of "Competitiveness for growth and employment", to which transport belongs, the estimated level of error was 5,6% in 2014, caused to a large extent by reimbursement of ineligible costs; calls on the Commission to carry out carefullytake all appropriate measures to rectify this situation (including by carrying out more thorough ex ante checks in order to detect and correct errors before reimbursement);
Amendment 12 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that according to the multiannual control strategy employed by the Commission, which takes into account recoveries, corrections and the effects of controls and audits over the period of implementation of the programme, the residual error rate for TEN-T was calculated at 0,84%;
Amendment 21 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that there is information on transport projects available in various databases, such as Financial Transparency System, INEA database of TEN-T projects and CORDIS for Horizon 2020 projects; calls for smart use ofthe integration of transport project information from these tools in order to have a better overview, upstream and downstream, of the process of allocating EU funds; reiterates the importance of publishing ofan easily accessible annual list of transport projects co-financed by the Union in order to enhance transparency and to address performance evaluation of EU funding;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Acknowledges that, in regard of EU funds, the "use it or lose it" principle can induce Member States to propose low impact projects for selection; Is concerned that in the past, poor project selection led to some low value-for-money EU-funded transport investments; Welcomes the new legal framework for 2014-2020 which strengthens the cost-benefit assessment and review process for projects;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes that fines imposed under the scope of a new EU tax instrument on the emission of greenhouse gas from the maritime sector could, in the future, provide a revenue source to be paid into the EU budget;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that in the 2014 budget, as finally adopted and amended during the course of the year, specifically for tourism, a total of EUR 11 226 160 was included in commitment appropriations and EUR 6 827 266 was available in payment appropriations; calls on the Commission to make an impact assessment of financed projects in order to better define future spending priorities which are in line with the EU as the number one world's tourist destination, and enabling the tourism sector as a key potential growth area for the EU economy;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Deplores the fact that nature and economic development are again seen as in opposition; is convinced of the need to embed nature more in society, the economy and enterprisebelieves that economic growth and sustainability can go hand-in-hand and the regulatory framework should enhance, rather than obstruct, this by leaving room for innovative solutions and setting out clear targets;
Amendment 138 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Member States to complete the designation of Natura 2000 sites and draw up management plans and is concerned by the divergent levels of implementation and lack of legal guidance by the European Commission hereof, notes that in 2012 only 58% of the Natura2000 sites had management plans;
Amendment 261 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and Member States to phase out environmentally harmful subsidies; urges the Commission and Member States to fully endorse and facilitate the transition to a circular economy and highlights the important role agriculture could play in this respect; calls on the Commission to submit an ambitious action plan for combating illegal trafficking in wild animals and plants;
Amendment 297 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Is convinced that the problem lies not with the legislation itself but primarily with its incomplete, divergent and inadequate implementation; opposes a possible revision of the Nature Directives as such because this would jeopardise the implementation of the biodiversity strategy, bring about a protracted period of legal uncertainty and possibly weaken the legislation, but calls for more legal clarity and guidance by the European Commission in order to ensure a European level playing field for businesses;
Amendment 358 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Strongly believes that the environment and innovation complement one another, and draws particular attention to nature- based solutions and technologies which provide both economically and environmentally smart solutions to address challenges such as climate change, scarcity of raw materials and pollution; calls on the Member States to take up these ‘calls’ under Horizon 2020; and calls upon the European Commission to develop assessments in the on-going and forthcoming reviews of legislation about if and how environmental and economic goals could support and supplement each other and be more effective in leaving regulatory room in order to enhance those smart solutions;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that transport represents over 30 % of final energy consumption in Europe and that 94 % of transport relies on oil products; considers therefore that a cleaner energy system with a clear link to the decarbonisation of the transport sector should be at the core of a framework strategy for a resilient energy union with a forward-looking climate change policy;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Draws attention to the fact that globally agreed rules within the International Civil Aviation Organisation and the International Maritime OrganisationHighlights the fact that the aviation and maritime sectors are Europe's fastest growing sources of emissions and oil use; draws attention that globally agreed rules within ICAO and IMO are prequired in orderferable for aviation and maritime CO2 -emission targets to be met, which is important for the competitiveness of European industries; notes that a lack of effective action from those entities to regulate emissions from aviation and shipping has been observed so far; calls on the Commission and Member-States for initiatives that can accelerate progress towards such a global agreement and towards greater democratic accountability from those entities;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2113(INI)
4. Notes that 70 % of the Europeans live in cities and calls for targeted measures from the Mmember Sstates towards smooth, cost- effective and energy-efficient urban transport and energy efficient urban transport; Highlights in this regard the unexplored potential for inter-modality, new ICT technologies and for the adoption of clean propulsion engines by public transport cars and buses to reach such objectives;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for a comprehensive legislationpolicy context that stimulates investments in a technology- neutral way infor research, production and distribution of renewable fuels and modern engine technology; emphasises the need to reduce emissions by replacing fossil fuels by renewable fuels, electricity or low carbon alternatives; considers that support for technological demonstration projects and for the early deployment of liquefied natural ganew technologies is needed; recallminds that opening upof the market to renewable fuels in aviation would help the EU maintain its leading role in renewable energy;
Amendment 36 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that decarbonising the transport sector implies the integration of measures across policy areas in the energy, transport, trade, and research and innovation domains. Highlights the importance of coherent approaches across borders to prevent national fragmentation and stresses the need to set standards and interoperability requirements that enable European businesses to take advantage of market opportunities;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the shift towards the most energy-efficient modes of transport such as rail, maritime transport, inland waterways and motorways of the sea by making these more cost- efficient; highlights in this regard the importance of inter-modality and the need for heavy investments in railway, and in ports;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Believes that energy-related provisions contained in trade agreements being negotiated with external partners can be an important contribute towards security of energy supply in Europe and a lower external energy bill;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Notes that gas-based road transport is a CO2-emitting mature technology which can be useful as a bridge fuel for the transition towards clean transport; stresses however, that subsidisation for the deployment of infrastructure should be directed towards clean technologies;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the need to prioritise EFSI support for transport projects that enable the technological transition towards a clean and sustainable transport system; stresses that other financial support instruments available at EU level should prioritise investment in infrastructure for inter-modality, railway, maritime shipping and inland waterways;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that without a greater focus on emissions from the transport sector, the overall climate targets will be impossible to reach, as transport is the only sector where greenhouse gas emissions have continued to grow: by 30% over the last 25 years; only a more fully integrated transport policy that incorporates modal shift policies together with technological advancement as well as transport avoidance (e.g. through green logistics and integrated mobility management) will be able to achieve this; calls, therefore, for a combination of several instruments, including measures to incorporate negative externalities and involving funding for research and development, funding for large-scale clean transport technology demonstration projects, and the creation of incentives for these technologies to be adopted;
Amendment 146 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates the need for the ICAO and the IMOUNFCCC Parties to act to effectively regulate emissions from international aviation and shipping respectively before the end of 2016, in line with adequacy and urgency required; calls for all Parties to work through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a global policy framework to enable an effective response, and to take measures to meet adequate targets before the end of 2016;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the migration crisis in the Mediterranean has put the commercial maritime sector under great pressure, increasing its share of burden and the risk to the crew safety;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises, therefore, that merchant vessels have a significant role in search and rescue operations both in terms of volume and activity; points out the fact that merchant vessels have not been equipped and their staff have not been trained to make them sufficiently prepared to systematically take part in rescue operations;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned that without vessels and their crew being sufficiently prepared, the situation will result in to deal with search and rescue operations and without the regular presence of medical and nursing staff on board, the situation for both migrants and ship crews can be aggravated as a result of accidents in the Mediterranean Sea that might lead to loss of human lives and also entail environmental risks;
Amendment 65 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls that assistance to rescue operations offered by private ships should not replace the assistance to migrants at sea which should continue to be carried out by competent Member State authorities, Frontex and Europol; stresses that measures should be created in order to make sure private ship operators are not at a loss when fulfilling their international obligations inscribed in paragraph 1 of this opinion;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages EU authorities and Member StatMSA, Frontex, Europol, the EASO and competent Member States’ authorities to fully deploy the existing vessel traffic monitoring and information systems in the Mediterranean Sea, to gather up-to- date information on vessels transiting across EU coastlines, and to further develop the collaboration between the different maritime authorities, such as transport safety, naval and coastal guard authorities, in order to better coordinate and put into operation effective maritime safety functions and maintain a real-time situational overview to support rescue operationf necessary by means of enhanced cooperation under article 20 TEU and article 329 (1) TFEU, in order to better coordinate and put into operation effective maritime safety functions contributing to the dismantlement of smuggler networks and seizure of boats pertaining to this networks and to maintain a real-time situational overview to the rescue, take up and relocation operations of refugees and migrants;
Amendment 184 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The targets laid down in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council14 for preparing for re- use and recycling of waste should be amended to make them better reflect the Union's ambition to move to a circular economy. __________________ 14 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3).
Amendment 188 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Municipal waste constitutes approximately between 7 and 10% of the total waste generated in the Union; however, this waste stream is amongst the most complex ones to manage, and the way it is managed generally gives a good indication of the quality of the overall waste management system in a country. The challenges of municipal waste management result from its highly complex and mixed composition, direct proximity of the generated waste to citizens, and a very high public visibility. As a result, its management involves a need for a highly complex waste management system including an efficient collection scheme, an effective sorting system, tracing of waste streams, a need to actively engage citizens and businesses, a need for infrastructure adjusted to the specific waste composition, and an elaborate financing system. Countries which have developed efficient municipal waste management systems generally perform better in overall waste management. However, proper management of municipal waste alone is not enough to boost the transition to a circular economy where waste is considered a resource; a lifecycle approach to products and waste is necessary to ignite this boost.
Amendment 237 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Extended producer responsibility schemes form an essential part of efficient waste management, but their effectiveness and performance differ significantly between Member States. Thus, it is necessary to set minimum operating requirements for extended producer responsibility schemes. Those requirements should reduce costs and boost performance, by measures such as facilitating better implementation of separate collection and sorting, ensuring better quality recycling, help secure cost- efficient access to secondary raw materials as well as ensure a level-playing field, including for small and medium sized enterprises, and avoid obstacles to the smooth functioning of the internal market. They should also contribute to the incorporation of end-of-life costs into product prices and provide incentives for producers to take better into account recyclthe principle of the waste hierarchy, including recyclability, reusability and reusparability when designing their product, based on a harmonised EU- approach, when designing their products. The implementation of the minimum requirements for extended producer responsibility schemes should be without disproportionate burden to public bodies, other economic entities and consumers. The requirements should apply to both new and existing extended producer responsibility schemes. A transitional period is however necessary for existing extended producer responsibility schemes to adapt their structures and procedures to the new requirements.
Amendment 257 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Member States should take measures to promote prevention of food waste in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015, and in particular its target of halving food wasteper capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels by 2030. These measures should aim to prevent food waste in primary production, in processing and manufacturing, in retail and other distribution of food, inand at restaurants and food services as well as in householdil and consumer levels. Having regard to the environmental and economic benefits of preventing food waste, Member States should establish specific food waste prevention measures and should measure progress in food waste reduction. To facilitate exchange of good practice across the EU both between Member States and between food business operators, uniform methodologies for such measurement should be established. Reporting on food waste levels should take place on a biennial basis.
Amendment 270 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Industrial, certain parts of commercial waste and extractive waste are extremely diversified in terms of composition and volume, and very different depending on the economic structure of a Member State, the structure of the industry or commerce sector that generates the waste and the industrial or commercial density in a given geographical area. Henceowever, for most industrial and extractive waste, an industry-oriented approach using Best Available Techniques reference documents and similar instruments to address the specific issues related to the management of a given type of waste is a suitable solution16 . However,not a long term effective solution to reach the objectives of a circular economy. As industrial waste and commercial packaging waste should continue to bwaste are covered by the requirements of Directive 94/62/EC and Directive 2008/98/EC, including their respective improvementsthese types of waste should also be covered by recycling obligations similar to those which apply to municipal waste. For this reason, the Commission should propose by 31 December 2018 definitions and recycling targets for commercial wastes and industrial wastes to be met by 2025 and 2030. __________________ 16 Industrial activities are covered by Best Available Techniques (BAT) reference documents (BREFs) drawn up under the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17) that include information on the prevention of resource use and waste generation, re-use, recycling and recovery. The on-going revision of the BREFs and the adoption by the Commission of BAT Conclusions will strengthen the impact of these BREFs on industrial practices leading to further resource efficiency gains and increased waste recycling and recovery.
Amendment 274 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) In order to help achieve the targets of this Directive and to boost the transition to a circular economy, the Commission should promote the coordination and exchange of information and best practices between Member States and between different sectors of the economy. This exchange could be facilitated through communications platforms that could help raise awareness of new industrial solutions and allow for a better overview of available capacities and would contribute to connecting the waste industry and other sectors and to support industrial symbiosis.
Amendment 306 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure the reliability of the data gathered on preparation for re-use it is essential to establish common rules for reporting. Similarly, it is important to lay down more precise rules on how Member States should report what is effectively recycled and can be counted towards the attainment of the recycling targets. To that effect, as a general ruleCalculation of recycled municipal waste should be based on one solid harmonised method which will prevent Member States from reporting discarded waste as recycled waste. To that end, the reporting on the attainment of the recycling targets must be based on the input to the final recycling process. In order to limit administrative burdens, Member States should be allowed,add to the reliability of the data gathered and to better under strict conditions, to report recycling rates on the basisand the different waste streams, Member States should also gather data ofn the output of sorting facilities and ensure that waste streams are tracked. Losses in weight of materials or substances due to physical and/or chemical transformation processes inherent to the final recycling process should not be deducted from the weight of the waste reported as recycled.
Amendment 322 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Compliance with the obligation to set up separate collection systems for paper, metal, plastic and glass is essential in order to increase preparing for re-use and recycling rates in Member States. In addition bio-Bio- waste should be collected separately to contribute to an increase in preparing for re-use and recycling rates and the prevention of contamination of dry recyclable materials. In addition, research into possible collection and recycling systems for also other streams and new materials should be encouraged and intensified.
Amendment 334 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) To avoid contamination of municipal waste with hazardous substances which could lower recycling quality and hamper the take-up of secondary raw materials, Member States should set up separate collection or reception systems for hazardous waste from households.
Amendment 335 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) This Directive sets long-term objectives for the Union’s waste management and gives economic operators and Member States a clear direction for the investments needed to attain the objectives of this Directive. In developing their national waste management strategies and planning investments in waste management infrastructure and the circular economy by large, Member States should make a sound use of the European Structural and Investment Funds byand devise their national strategies and investment plans so that they are geared primarily to promoting waste prevention, and re-use and, followed by recycling, in line with the waste hierarchy.
Amendment 340 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Certain raw materials are of a high importance to the economy of the Union and their supply is associated with a high risk. In order to ensure security of supply of those raw materials and in line with the Raw Materials Initiative and the objectives and targets of the European Innovation Partnership on Raw Materials, Member States should take measures to achieve the best possiblpromote the re-use management of wasted recycling of products containing significant amounts of thosecritical raw materials and to ensure that they are managed efficiently, taking economic and technological feasibility and environmental benefits into account. The Commission has established a list of critical raw materials for the EU18. This list is subject to regular review by the Commission. __________________ 18 COM(2014) 297. COM(2014) 297.
Amendment 353 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Statistical dataData and information reported by Member States are essential for the Commission to assess compliance with waste legislation across the Member States. The quality, reliability and comparability of statisticsreported data should be improved by establishing a common methodology for collection and processing of data based on reliable sources and by introducing a single entry point for all waste data, deleting obsolete reporting requirements, benchmarking national reporting methodologies and introducing a data quality check report. Therefore, when reporting on the achievement of the targets set out in waste legislation, Member States shall use the most recentcommon methodology developed by the Commission andin cooperation with the national statistical offices of the Member States and the national authorities responsible for waste management.
Amendment 397 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 1a – point b
Article 3 – point 1a – point b
(b) mixed waste and separately collected waste from other sources that is comparablesimilar to household waste in nature, and composition and comparable in quantity.
Amendment 414 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 1a – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – point 1a – paragraph 2 a (new)
The definition of municipal waste in this Directive is neutral with the regard to the public or private status of the operator managing waste.
Amendment 421 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 1 b (new)
Article 3 – point 1 b (new)
(aa) The following point is inserted: "1b. "commercial waste" means mixed wastes and separately collected wastes from commercial activities and/or premises. Commercial waste does not include municipal waste, construction and demolition waste and waste from sewage network and treatment, including sewage sludge;";
Amendment 422 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a b (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 1 b (new)
Article 3 – point 1 b (new)
(ab) The following point is inserted: "1c. "industrial waste" means mixed wastes and separately collected wastes from industrial activities and/or premises. Industrial waste does not include municipal waste, construction and demolition waste and waste from sewage network and treatment, including sewage sludge;"
Amendment 431 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
4. "bio-waste" means biodegradable garden and park waste, food and kitchen waste from households, restaurants, caterers and retail premises, comparable waste from food processing plants and other waste with similar biodegradability properties that is comparable in nature, composition and quantity;
Amendment 466 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 17a
Article 3 – point 17a
17a. "final recycling process" means the recycling process which begins when no further mechanical sorting operation is needed and waste materialssorting operation in the recycling process chain is needed in order for waste materials and the waste considered to have ceased to be waste in accordance with Article 6 to enter a production process and be effectively reprocessed into products, materials or substances and when waste materials and the waste considered to have ceased to be waste enter a production process andin which they are effectively reprocessed into products, materials or substances;
Amendment 529 #
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 and other measures to provide incentives for the application of the waste hierarchy in order to contribute to the objectives laid down in this Directive. Annex IVa provides examples of such instruments and measures.
Amendment 538 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3a (new)
(3a) In article 4, the following paragraph 3a is inserted: ‘3a. Member States shall encourage the exchange of information and sharing of best practices with regard to the instruments and incentives used in accordance paragraph 3 in order to boost the achievement of the objectives laid down in Article 4.’
Amendment 611 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point -a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
(-a) in paragraph 1, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: "1. In order to strengthen the re-use and the prevention, recycling and other recovery of waste, Member States mayshall take legislative or non-legislative measures to ensure that any natural or legal person who professionally develops, manufactures, processes, treats, sells or imports products (producer of the product) has extended producer responsibility."
Amendment 618 #
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 mayshall also include the establishment of extended producer responsibility schemes defining specific operational and financial obligations for producers of products in which the producer's responsibility is extended to the post-consumer state of a product's life cycle for at least packaging as defined in point (1) of Article 3 of Directive 94/62/EC, electrical and electronic equipment as defined in point (a) of Article 3(1) of Directive 2012/19/EU, and batteries and accumulators as defined in point (1) of Article 3 of Directive 2006/66/EC.
Amendment 642 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Such measures may encourage, inter alia, the development, production and marketing of products that are suitable for multiple use, that are technically durable and easily repairable and that are, after having become waste, suitable for and been preparationed for re- use andor recyclinged, suitable to be placed on the market in order to facilitate proper implementation of the waste hierarchy. The measures shouldall take into account the impact of products throughout their life cycle and the waste hierarchy.
Amendment 647 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(ba) the following paragraph is inserted: "2a. Member States shall encourage the exchange of information and sharing of best practices in order to boost the achievement of the objectives laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2.";
Amendment 808 #
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 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 8a – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 819 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 6
Article 8a – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall name or establish a platform tor by other means ensure a regular dialogue between the stakeholders involved in the implementation of extended producer responsibility, including producers and distributors, private or public waste operators, local authorities and, where applicable, repair and re-use networks and recognised preparation for re-use operators.'
Amendment 836 #
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 – introductory wording
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory wording
1. Member States shall take measures to prevent waste generation. These, including measures shallto:
Amendment 847 #
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 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- encourage the use of products that are resource efficient, durable, reparable, re-usable and recyclable;
Amendment 860 #
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 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 a (new)
- encourage the uptake of secondary raw materials and measures to the creation of markets for secondary raw materials;
Amendment 906 #
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)
- identify the products that are the main sources of littering in the natural, including the marine environment, and take measures to reduce littering from these sources;
Amendment 954 #
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 4 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States shall monitor and assess the implementation of their land- based marine litter prevention measures by measuring the levels of land-based marine litter on the basis of a common methodology. By 31 December 2017, the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 38a to establish the methodology, including minimum quality requirements, for the uniform measurement of land-based marine litter.
Amendment 961 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
(9a) The following Article is inserted: “Article 9a Reuse 1. Member States shall support the setting up of systems promoting re-use activities, including in particular for electrical and electronic equipment, textiles and furniture, and for packaging as defined in Article 5 of Directive 94/62/EC. 2. Member States shall take measures to promote the re-use of products, in particular by encouraging the establishment and support of recognised re-use networks and deposit-refund schemes. To that end, Member States shall use economic instruments, green public procurement criteria or other equivalent measures.”
Amendment 984 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall take measures to promote high quality recycling and, to this end, shall set up separate collection of waste where technically, environmentally and economically practicable and appropriateand sorting systems of waste and to meet the necessary quality standards for the relevant recycling sectors and to attain the targets set out in paragraph 2.
Amendment 1010 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
(ba) in paragraph 1, the following subparagraph 4a is inserted: "Member States shall make use of adequate economic instruments and other measures in order to incentivise the uptake of secondary raw materials."
Amendment 1014 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Amendment 1062 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 1070 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The notificationrequest shall be accompanied by a report presenting the reasons for failure to achieve the targets as well as an implementation plan presenting the measures neededto be taken to ensure compliance with the targets before the new deadline. The plan shall be drafted on the basis of an evaluation of the existing waste management plans and shall also include a detailed timetable for the implementation of the proposed measures and an assessment of their expected impacts. The Commission shall assess the request based on the accompanying report and implementation plan and base its decision on criteria including, but not limited to, at least the following: - measures undertaken to meet the relevant targets by the date for the request, in particular in the development of the waste management infrastructure; - efficient and effective use of the European Structural, Cohesion and Investment Funds and national strategies and investment plans geared in line with the waste hierarchy; - quality of statistics and forecasts of waste management capacities; - setting of waste prevention programmes as referred to in Article 29 of this Directive.
Amendment 1073 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Member States referred to in paragraph 3, which prepare for re-use and recycle at least 60% of their municipal waste by 2030, may obtain an additional five years for the attainment of the target referred to in point (d) of paragraph 2. In order to request such an extension, the Member State shall submit its request to the Commission in accordance with paragraph 3.
Amendment 1078 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. By 31 December 2024 at the latest, the Commission shall examine the target laid down in paragraph 2(d) and the progress towards achieving it with a view to increasing it, and considering the setting of targets for other waste streamsbest practices and the measures used by Member States to reach this target. To this end, a report of the Commission, accompanied by a proposal, if appropriate, shall be sent to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 1081 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. By December 2018, the Commission shall examine the possibility of setting up preparing for re-use and recycling targets, as well as other measures to boost the transition to a circular economy, which apply to commercial waste, non-hazardous industrial waste and other waste streams. To that end, the Commission shall draw up a report to the European Parliament and the Council, accompanied by a legislative proposal, if appropriate.
Amendment 1097 #
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 1 – point a
Article 11a – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the weight of the municipal waste recycled shall be understood as the weight of the input waste entering the final recycling process; , excluding the combined weight of contaminants in the input waste;
Amendment 1108 #
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 1 a (new)
Article 11a – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) Waste materials entering the final recycling process shall uphold quality standards. The Commission shall promote the development of European Standards on the quality of materials entering the final recycling process.
Amendment 1118 #
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 3
Article 11a – paragraph 3
Amendment 1134 #
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 3 a (new)
Article 11a – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. To monitor recycling collection efficiency in line with the provisions of paragraph 1, Member States shall report on the levels of contaminants in recycling. The Commission shall develop a guidance document for the reporting on contaminants in recycling.
Amendment 1136 #
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 4
Article 11a – paragraph 4
Amendment 1142 #
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 4 a (new)
Article 11a – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 1168 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11b – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 11b – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) examples of best practices referred to in Article 11(4) that are used throughout the Union and that could provide guidance for progressing towards achieving the targets laid down in points (c) and (d) of Article 11(2) and in point (c) of Article 11(3).
Amendment 1169 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11b – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11b – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where necessary, the reports referred to in paragraph 1 may address the implementation of other requirements of this Directive.
Amendment 1184 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
(12a) In Article 20, the following subparagraph is inserted: 'Member States shall set up separate collection streams or reception systems for hazardous waste from households and ensure that hazardous waste is treated correctly and that it does not contaminate other municipal waste streams.';
Amendment 1209 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure the separate collection of bio-waste where technically, environmentally and economically practicable and appropriate to ensure the relevant quality standards for compost and to attain the targets set out in Article 11(2)(a), (c) and (d) and 11(3)(c). By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, Member States may exclude sparsely populated areas or other areas where it is demonstrated that separate collection does not deliver the best overall environmental outcome taking into account life-cycle thinking and the overall impacts of the generation and management of bio-waste. Member States shall notify the Commission of the intention to make use of this derogation. The Commission shall review and assess whether the derogation is justified, taking into account the objectives of this Directive. Where the Commission has raised no objections within nine months, the derogation shall be considered to be accepted. Where the Commission objects it shall adopt a decision and inform the Member State of this.
Amendment 1261 #
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 name or 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 1265 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
1. Member States shall report the data concerning the implementation of Article 11(2)(a) to (d) and Article 11(3) for each calendar year to the Commission. They shall report this data electronically within 182 months of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected. The data shall be reported in the format established by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 6. The first reporting shall cover the data for the period from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020.
Amendment 1271 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 37 – paragraph 5
Article 37 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall review the data reported in accordance with this Article and publish a report on the results of its review. The report shall assess the organisation of the data collection, the sources of data and the methodology used in Member States as well as the completeness, reliability, timeliness and consistency of that data. The assessment may include specific recommendations for improvement. The report shall be drawn up nine months after the first reporting of the data by the Member States and every three years thereafter.
Amendment 1282 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. The Commission may, in consultation with Member States, develop guidelines for the interpretation of the definitions of waste, prevention, re-use, preparing for re-use, recovery and disposal.
Amendment 1285 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 38 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 38 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In order to ensure adequate governance, enforcement, cross-border cooperation and the exchange of best practices, the Commission shall organise a regular exchange of information between Member States on the practical implementation of the requirements laid down in this Directive.
Amendment 1297 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Annex IV a (new)
Annex IV a (new)
(24a) Annex IVa is inserted in accordance with the Annex to this Directive.
Amendment 1304 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex -I (new)
Annex -I (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Annex IV a (new)
Annex IV a (new)
Amendment 171 #
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 FundsHorizon 2020, the European Fund for Strategic Investments, European Structural and Investment Funds, and the European Investment Bank Climate Investment Strategy, so as to ensure the effectiveness of public spending.
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 216 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 3
Article 1 – point 3
Directive 2003/87EC
Article 9 – paragraphs 2 and 3
Article 9 – paragraphs 2 and 3
Starting in 2021, the linear factor shall be 2.2%. 4% of the quantity defined in paragraph 1, beginning from the average annual verified emissions for the period 2016 to 2018.
Amendment 314 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point a d (new)
Article 1 – point 5 – point a d (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
(ad) In paragraph 2, the following subparagraph is inserted: 'Free allocation shall only be given to sectors and subsectors for which data is provided in accordance with the harmonised established methodology.'
Amendment 400 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 5 – point e – point i
Article 1 – point 5 – point e – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Allowances from the maximum amount referred to Article 10a(5) of this Directive which were not allocated for free up to 2020 shall be set aside for new entrants and significant production increases, together with 250 million allowances placed in the market stability reserve pursuant to Article 1(3) of Decision (EU) 2015/… of the European Parliament and of the Council(*)will be placed in the MSR.
Amendment 415 #
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 450 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – title
Article 10b – title
Amendment 491 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 3
Article 10b – paragraph 3
3. Other sectors and sub-sectors are considered to be able to pass on more of the cost of allowances in product prices, 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 498 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10b – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall keep under review the development of carbon pricing mechanisms, or equivalent measures, outside the European Economic Area. The Commission may on this basis revise the carbon leakage provisions, or the list of third countries taken into account in the definition of exposure to the risk of carbon leakage. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt such changes in accordance with Article 23.
Amendment 521 #
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 and have fully transposed and implemented the Third Energy Package1a may give a transitional free allocation to installations for electricity production for the modernisation of the energy sector. __________________ 1a The Third Energy Package contains two Directives and three Regulations: Directive 2009/72/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity and repealing Directive 2003/54/EC (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 55); Directive 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas and repealing Directive 2003/55/EC (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 94); Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1228/2003 (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 15); Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1775/2005 (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 36) and Regulation (EC) No 713/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing an Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 1).
Amendment 534 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10c – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10c – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Member State concerned shall organise a competitive bidding process for projects with a total amount of investment exceeding €10 million to select the investments to be financed with free allocation. This competitive bidding process shall:
Amendment 538 #
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,renewable energy, energy storage, upgrading heat distribution networks and upgrading electricity transmission and distribution sectors are eligible to bid;
Amendment 554 #
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 ii
Article 10c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) are additional, clearly respond to replacement and modernisation needs and, do not supply a market-driven increase in energy demand;, are not included in the first national investment plan and are supplementary to the investments required to comply with the Best Available Techniques Reference Document and BAT conclusions for Large Combustion Plants and other requirements in accordance with Directive 2010/75/EU1a; __________________ 1a. Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17).
Amendment 572 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10c – paragraph 4
Article 10c – paragraph 4
4. Transitional free allocations shall be deducted from the quantity of allowances that the Member State would otherwise auction. The total free allocation shall be no more than 40% of the allowances which the Member State concerned receives in the period 2021-30 pursuant to Article 10(2)(a) spread out in equal annual volumes over the period from 2021-and shall decrease linearly over the period from 2021 to 2030, reaching zero free allocation in 2030.
Amendment 580 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10c – paragraph 6
Article 10c – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall require benefiting electricity generators and network operators to report by 28 February of each year on the implementation of their selected investments. Member States shall annually report on this to the Commission, and the Commission shall make such reports public.
Amendment 585 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10c – paragraph 6 b (new)
Article 10c – paragraph 6 b (new)
Amendment 598 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10d – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Support to investments for energy efficiency shall be directed towards improving the energy performance of buildings.
Amendment 636 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 10d – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
The composition of the management committee shall be composed of representativesstrive to be gender- balanced. The management committee shall, following an open and transparent selection procedure, be composed of independent experts, appointed by the investment board for a fixed term. Decisions of the management committee shall be taken by simple majority. The independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project structuring and project financing. The investment board shall strive to select experts having experience in investment in one or more of the following fields: research, development and innovation; energy infrastructure; energy efficiency and renewable energy; environmental protection and management; and SMEs. CVs and declarations of interest of the members of the management committee shall be made public and constantly updated. The investment board shall on an ongoing basis check the absence of any conflict of interest.
Amendment 651 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 10d – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Decisions approving the use of the fund shall be public and accessible. The minutes of the investment board meetings shall be published as soon as they have been approved by the investment board. The investment board shall submit twice a year to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission a list of all decisions of the managing committee rejecting the use of the fund. The Chairman of the investment board shall report to the European Parliament on a yearly basis.
Amendment 697 #
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 to the Council amending this Directive 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 23international or bilateral agreement.
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 16 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the European Fund for Strategic Investments and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013
Amendment 26 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Throughout the economic and financial crisis, the Union has madenot made enough efforts to promote growth, in particular throughdespite initiatives set out in the Europe 2020 strategy that put in place an approach for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The European Investment Bank ('EIB') has also strengthened its role in instigating and promoting investment within the Union, partly by way of an increase in capital in January 2013. Further action is required to ensure that the investment needs of the Union are addressed and that the liquidity available on the market is used efficiently and channelled towards the funding of viable investment projects.
Amendment 39 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The purpose of the EFSI should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the Union and to ensure increased access to financing. It is intended that increased access to financing should be of particularprioritized to the benefit tof 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 employees. Overcoming Europe's current investment difficulties shouldthrough EFSI shall contribute to strengthening the Union's economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 53 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The EFSI should support strategic investments with high economic, social and environmental value added contributing to achieving Union policy objectives in an objective manner.
Amendment 66 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The EFSI should target projects delivering high societal and economic value. In particular, the EFSI should target projects that promote job creation, long- term growth, sustainability 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 76 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The EFSI should target projects delivering high societal environmental and economic valuebenefits. In particular, the EFSI should target projects that promote job creation, long- term growth, sustainability, resource and energy efficiency 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 81 #
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, includingwhile it should play a special investment-enabling role 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 89 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The EFSI should target investments that are expected to be socially, environmentally, economically and technically viable, which may entail a degree of appropriate risk, whilst still meeting the particular requirements for EFSI financing.
Amendment 115 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Alongside the financing operations that will be conducted through the EFSI, a European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') should be created. The EIAH should provide strengthened support for project development and preparation across the Union, by building on the expertise of the Commission, the EIB, national promotional banks and the managing authorities of the European Structural and Investment Funds. This should establish a single point of entry for questions related to technical assistance for investments within the Union and be suited especially to address the needs of SMEs.
Amendment 123 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) To partially finance the contribution from the Union budget, the available envelopes of the Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020, provided by Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 will be progressively authorised by a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council2 , and the Connecting Europe Facility, provided by Regulation (EU) No in the framework of the annual budgetary procedures up to 2020, using in priority all provisions under Council regulation (EU, Euratom) n°13161/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council3 , should be reduced. Those programmes serve purposes that are not replicated by the EFSI. However, the reduction of both programmes to finance the guarantee fund is expected to ensure a greater investment in certain areas of their respective mandates than is possible through the existing programmes. The EFSI should be able to leverage the EU guarantee to multiply the financial effect within those areas of research, development and innovation and transport, telecommunicationlaying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014- 2020, in particular its articles 5, 11, 13 and 14, as well as any budgetary surplus entered into the general budget of the European Union, and avoiding to affect programmes that already serve an investment purpose, are operational and contain a possibility to use innovative financial instruments. Therefore, envelops of programmes aund energy infrastructure compared to if the resources had been spent via grants within the planned Horizon 2020 and Connecting Europe Facility proger the sub-heading 1A of the multiannual financial frammes. It is, therefore, appropriate to redirect part of the funding presently envisaged for those programmes to the benefit of EFSIwork could be reduced only if proved necessary and as a last resort solution. __________________ 3 Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010 (OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129).
Amendment 137 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) In order to ensure an appropriate coverage of the EU guarantee obligations and to ensure the continued availability of the EU guarantee, 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 with respect to the adjustment of the amounts to be paid in from the general budget of the Union and to amend Annex I accordingly. 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 to the Council.
Amendment 159 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The EFSI Agreement shall provide that there is a clear distinction between operations carried out with the EFSI support and other operations of the EIB. Such additionality shall be ensured by the Steering Board on the basis of the risk profile of the EFSI and on the fulfilment of the policy objectives set in Art. 5(2).
Amendment 160 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The EFSI Agreement shall provide for specific and measurable criteria for the assessment of projects' contribution towards the general policy goals in Art. 5(2).
Amendment 163 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The EFSI Agreement shall provide for the creation of a European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') within the EIB. The EIAH shall have as its objective to build upon existing EIB and Commission advisory services in order to provide advisory support for investment project identification, preparation and development and act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the Union. This shall include support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring, use of innovative financial instruments, use of public-private partnerships and advice, as appropriate, on relevant issues of EU legislation. The EIAH shall be structured in order to act as a facilitator addressing the procedural needs of SMEs.
Amendment 168 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The EFSI Agreement shall provide for the creation of a European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') within the EIB. The EIAH shall have as its objective to build upon existing EIB and Commission advisory services in order to provide advisory support for investment project identification, preparation and development by highlighting projects with multiple benefits particularly in the fields of sustainable energy, sustainable mobility and sustainable resource management, and act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the Union. This shall include support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring, use of innovative financial instruments, use of public-private partnerships and advice, as appropriate, on relevant issues of EU legislation.
Amendment 171 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
To meet that objective, the EIAH shall use the expertise of the EIB, the Commission, national promotional banks and the managing authorities of the European Structural and Investment Funds, building appropriate partnerships at Member State level.
Amendment 174 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The EFSI Agreement shall provide that the EFSI shall be governed by a Steering Board, which shall determine the strategic orientation, the strategic asset allocation and operating policies and procedures, including the risk profile of the EFSI and the investment policy of projects that EFSI can support and the risk profile of the EFSI, in conformity with the objectives under Article 5(2), in order to ensure additionality of the EFSI compared to normal EIB operations, and conformity with the objectives under Article 5(2) and the EU Treaty's objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion. The Steering Board shall elect one of its members to be Chairperson.
Amendment 190 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The EFSI Agreement shall provide that the EFSI shall have an Investment Committee, which shall be responsible for examining potential operations in line with the EFSI investment policies and approving the support of the EU guarantee for operations in line with Article 5, irrespective of their geographic location.
Amendment 198 #
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 six independent experts and the Managing Director. Independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance, in environmental or social fields and be appointed by the Steering Board for a renewable fixed term of three years. It must be ensured that project selection is performed in a fully transparent and accountable manner based on EIB principles alongside with a set of sustainability criteria providing a clear assessment of climate, biodiversity, air quality and water quality effects of the projects. All information concerning the activities of the Investment Committee including agendas and minutes should be made publicly available.
Amendment 200 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
For its decision, the Investment Committee must give due weighting to the project's contribution towards the policy goals in Art. 5(2), assessed in accordance with the criteria in Art. 2.(1) subpara.2a
Amendment 213 #
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, includingespecially in the areas of transport, particularly in industrial centres; energysustainable transport, in industrial centres and urban areas; energy, when compatible with EU's climate and energy policy goals, in particular energy interconnections, and energy efficiency; and digital infrastructure;
Amendment 229 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) reducing energy demand, expansion of renewable energy and energy and resource efficiency, sustainable energy technologies, decentralisation of the energy systems, resource and energy efficiency measures, in particular demand side solutions and in-depth renovation of buildings;
Amendment 236 #
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 field of environmental, and natural resources, and others contributing towards the objectives of the 7th Environmental Action Programme, and in urban development and social fields;
Amendment 240 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) be compatible, on an aggregated basis, with social and economic cohesion in the EU;
Amendment 247 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The operations concerned shall not include: (a) the decommissioning or the construction of nuclear power stations; (b) investment in airport infrastructure unless related to environmental protection or accompanied by investment necessary to mitigate or reduce its negative environmental impact; (c) investments in coal and oil infrastructures; (d) investments in new motorway or new roads with four or more lanes.
Amendment 261 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Without prejudice to Article 8(5), the initial target amount shall be met by gradual budgetary contributions to the guarantee fund, to be decided by the budgetary authority in the frame of the annual budgetary procedures up to 2020, making use in priority of all means available under Council regulation 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020, in particular article 5, 11, 13, 14, as well as any budgetary surplus entered in the general budget of the European Union. If needed, as a last resort solution and in full respect of point 17 and 18 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, funds from multiannual programmes under heading 1A may be redeployed to the guarantee fund if these programmes prove to be under- implemented.
Amendment 262 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. The financing of the EU contribution to the guarantee fund shall be reviewed in the frame of the post-electoral review and revision of the multiannual financial framework due to be launched by the end of 2016 at the latest as foreseen in article 2 of Council regulation 1311/2013, of 2 December 2013, laying down the MFF 2014-2020.
Amendment 264 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 7 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 7 – point a
(a) any surplus shall be paid in one transaction to a special heading in the statement of revenue in the general budget of the European Union of the year n+1, and shall be reallocated to programmes which envelopes might have been reduced to finance the guarantee fund, as referred to in paragraph 5a (new), in order to compensate these losses;
Amendment 274 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission and the EIB shall develop, update and disseminate, on a regularyearly and structured basis, information on current and future investments which significantly contribute to achieving EU policy objectives.
Amendment 276 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall develop, update and disseminate, on a regularyearly and structured basis, information on current and future investment projects in their territory.
Amendment 282 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) an assessment of the added value, the social, economic and territorial impact on cohesion, the mobilisation of private sector resources, the estimated and actual outputs, outcomes and impact of EIB financing and investment operations at an aggregated basis;
Amendment 283 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) an assessment of EFSI's additionality relative to standard EIB operations
Amendment 295 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013
Article 6
Article 6
Amendment 304 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 309 #
Amendment 139 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes furthermore that there should be a balanced focus on both targeted tourist products which offer a specific tourism experience are more promising in helping to overcome seasonality in Europe thand tourism products targeting specific age groups (e.g. seniors and young people) in helping to overcome seasonality in Europe; calls on the Commission, therefore, to review the objectives for action under the COSME programme;
Amendment 199 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to continue promoting sustainable tourism in cooperation with the ETC by establishing a European network, developing new specific products, new forms of tourism and setting up a Europe- wide web platform that brings together information on products and destinations in one database with access through the Visiteurope.com portal;
Amendment 222 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises that natural and cultural heritage and biodiversity protection are a precious capital for the tourism sector, and therefore supports the Member States and the regional authorities and tourism businesses in promoting eco- tourism and respecting EU environmental legislation when deciding on and executing infrastructure projects;
Amendment 294 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines that the reaction to the rise of the ‘sharing economy’ needs to be measurbalanced and appropriate, in particular on the part of public authorities in the area of tax and regulationflexible, in order to support both regulatory framework that secures the level playing field, as well as business environment that supports SMEs and innovation in the industry;
Amendment 348 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Urges the Member States to consider the development of access to high-speed broadband a priority for remote and mountainous areasural, remote, mountainous areas and other least favoured regions in order to enhance the growth of tourism businesses and to reduce the digital divide in the EU;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas water provision is a natural monopoly and all revenues from the water management cycle should be reinvested in the protectioncover the cost of water services and its improvement;
Amendment 42 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers it regrettable that the communication lacks any real ambition and limits itself to reiterating existing commitments but welcomes its support to increase transparency in the water sector;
Amendment 50 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission, in line with the primary objective of the Right2Water ECI, to coming forward with legislative proposals – including a possible revision of the WFD and of the Drinking Water Directive – that would recognise universal access andproposals that would enshrine the human right to potable water, and considers it regrettable that this has not been done to date; believes that if the Commission fails to do so, the ECI will lose credibility as a democratic mechanism in the eyes of citizenssanitation in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Amendment 81 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on Member States to support the promotion of education and awareness raising campaigns for citizens in order to preserve and save water resources and to ensure greater civic participation;
Amendment 82 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on Member States to ensure non-discrimination in access to water services, prioritising its provision to marginalised user groups, where appropriate;
Amendment 86 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission, the European Investment Bank and the Member States to support public water companies in the EU which lack the necessary capital to access available EU funding and long-term loans at a preferential interest rate, especially for the purpose of extending water and sanitation services to the poor and to invest in building, maintaining and renewing the water infrastructure, in order to guarantee affordable and accessible high quality water services;
Amendment 130 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 144 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recognises that, as stated in the WFD, water is not a commodity but a public good that is vital to human life and dignity, and calls on the Commission, therefore, to permanently excludeensure that water and sanitation fromare managed in ternal market rulesms of efficiency and transparency, given that the provision of water services is a natural monopoly;
Amendment 148 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Urges Member States to ensure an effective institutional framework that enable the scrutiny and enforcement of legislation, norms, standards and best practice in service delivery by guaranteeing the independence and effectiveness of the national regulatory authorities;
Amendment 151 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses the importance of national regulatory authorities in ensuring fair and open competition between service providers, in facilitating faster implementation of innovative solutions and technical progress, in promoting efficiency and quality of water services, and in ensuring the protection of consumers’ interests; calls on the Commission to support initiatives for regulatory cooperation in the EU in order to accelerate benchmarking, mutual learning and exchange of best regulatory practices;
Amendment 155 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights the success of public-public and public-private partnerships in exchanging best practice in water provision, calls on the Commission, therefore, to promote this form of non- profit cooperation among water operators, and welcomes the Commission’s recognition for the first time, in the communication, of the importance of public-public partnerships;
Amendment 163 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the successful efforts of some municipalities, such as that of Paris, to enhance public participation in improving water service provision and the protection of water resources, and recalls that local institutions are best placed to decide water resourceplay an important role in the decision- making process regarding water management;
Amendment 169 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the Member States to enact social policies such as the establishment of water solidarity funds and water affordability schemes to support people who are unable to afford access to water and sanitation services;
Amendment 183 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on Member States to implement the figure of a water services Ombudsman in order to ensure that water-related issues such as complaints and suggestions on water service quality and access could be processed by an independent body;
Amendment 189 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Encourages water companies to reinvest all economic revenues generated from the water management cycle into maintaining and improving water services and protecting water resources; recalls the principle of cost recovery of water services, including environmental and resource costs in accordance with the polluter pays and the user pays principles;
Amendment 194 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Urges the European Commission and Member States to reinforce investment in infrastructure as well as other water services as a premise to guarantee the human right to water in the future;
Amendment 203 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls, therefore, for increased transparency among water operators, in particular through the development of a publicclear governance code for water companies in the EU;
Amendment 219 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that EU development policies should fully integrate universal access to water and sanitation viaand make use of a range of instruments, from the promotion of public-public partnerships based on not- for-profit principles and solidarity between water operators and workers in different countries, to the promotion of best practices, knowledge transfer, as well as development and cooperation programmes;
Amendment 66 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on Member States to introduce targeted tax exemptions for start-ups produchelp start-ups come into being and to support SMEs developing goods and services that offer high environmental added value and, to that end, to introduce targeted tax exemptions and encourage the use of cohesion funding and other suitable forms of co-financing such as Horizon 2020 or the COSME programme;
Amendment 69 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission, when drawing up and implementing the EFSI strategic guidelines, to take into account the job creation potential intrinsic to the green economy;
Amendment 111 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Urges the Commission to lay down a framework for implementation of the above measures with a view to bringing about coherent green job creation within the EU.
Amendment 6 #
2014/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Welcomes the Investment Plan for Europe as proposed by the Juncker Commission on 26 November 2014[1]. Stresses, however, that given the comparatively small volume of the funds to be mobilised, the generated resources may fall short of what is required to create the necessary economic dynamism; (1. http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:52014 DC0903&from=EN)
Amendment 7 #
2014/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Is concerned for the lack of clarity on how the proposed plan will prioritize areas fostering sustainable development, such as education, and infrastructures supporting research and innovation;
Amendment 10 #
2014/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the fact that without stronger investment the Union will fail to achieve its Europe 2020 targets for sustainable growth and its 2030 climate and energy targets; calls, therefore, on the Commission to orient the new investment package towards investments which contribute to sustainable development and resource efficiency by promoting the latest technologies;
Amendment 12 #
2014/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Acknowledges that energy is an important factor for economic competitiveness. Stresses the need to eliminate barriers to the single energy market, promoting energy independence. Asks the Commission to assess progress in this domain both at European and national level supporting measures to tackle fragmentation and implementation difficulties;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3 d. Recalls the targets of the EU2020 strategy on renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions. Stresses the need to promote an interconnected infrastructure and a closer integration with the transport sector as a cost- efficient manner to deploy sustainable power generation technologies.
Amendment 22 #
2014/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Highlights the need for reforms in educational systems to enable coming generations to prepare for the needs of future growth labour markets, such as green technologies and health care;
Amendment 35 #
2014/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Welcomes measures that make the European Semester process more effective and democratic. Acknowledges that the implementation record is better in the area of public finance where surveillance tools are stronger. Calls for a balanced integration with employment and socio- economic indicators that enable a more effective response to the divergence between some Member States regarding employment and their socio-economic situation as demonstrated in the accompanying Joint Employment Report to the Annual Growth Survey 2015;
Amendment 38 #
2014/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6 f. Urges the Commission to better take account in the European Semester of the targets of the EU 2020 strategy concerning employment, R&D, climate change and energy sustainability, education and poverty and social exclusion, assessing progress towards a more sustainable society and proposing measures to reach those goals in a more effective and timely manner;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication 'Green Action Plan for SMEs: Enabling SMEs to turn environmental challenges into business opportunities' (COM(2014)0440);
Amendment 7 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 14 January 2014 on a European strategy on plastic waste in the environment1 a; __________________ 1a Text adopted, P7_TA(2014)0016.
Amendment 8 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 b (new)
Citation 6 b (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 12 December 2013 on Eco-innovation - jobs and growth through environmental policy1 a, __________________ 1a Text adopted, P7_TA(2013)0584.
Amendment 32 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Europe, importing about half of the raw materials it consumes, is more dependent on imported resources than any other region in the world and its competitiveness can be increased only by getting more added value out of resources in the economy;
Amendment 37 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the Parliament has repeatedly called on the Commission to set indicators and legally binding targets for resource efficiency;
Amendment 42 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas citizens, small businesses and local public authorities play a special role in ensuring resource efficiency and in promoting decoupling between economic growth and resource consumption;
Amendment 96 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is convinced that improving resource efficiency in businesses and civil society requires both legislative and economic incentives and further funding of research, for instance in the form of grants and access to finance tools under the Industrial Leadership and Societal Challenges of the Horizon 2020 programme;
Amendment 107 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that legal certainty and long- term predictability are neededkey to unlocking the potential of the European Fund for Strategic Investments for the circular economy in order to channel investments towards a sustainable economy;
Amendment 108 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Reminds that water, both as a natural resource used in production processes and as a public good, should be considered when calculating raw material consumption figures as well as used in an efficient manner;
Amendment 150 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission to develop and introduce by 2019 a lead indicator and a numberdashboard of sub-indicators on resource efficiency, including the land, water, material and carbon footprint, and ecosystem services; these binding indicators should measure resource consumption, including imports and exports, at EU, Member State and industry level and take account of the whole lifecycle of products and services;
Amendment 170 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission to set a binding target to increase resource efficiency at EU level by 30 % by 2030 and, in accordance with the recommendations set out in the Commission communication ‘Towards a circular economy’ of 25 September 2014, as well as individual targets for each Member State;
Amendment 232 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the Commission to take other relevant actions to ensure that products are easy to reuse, refit, repair, recycle and eventuallyalso dismantle for new resources;
Amendment 356 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to propose the full implementation of the circular economy principles and requirements in the building sector and to further develop the policy framework on resource efficiency in buildings; this includes developing indicators, standards and methods as regards land use and urban planning, architecture, structural engineering, construction, maintenance, adaptability, energy efficiency, energy generation, self-sufficiency in energy, and renovation and reuse and recycling; targets and indicators on sustainable buildings should also include green infrastructure, such as green roofs;
Amendment 388 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that, as 90 % of the 2050 built environment already exists, special requirements and tax incentives should be set for the renovation sector in order to have mainly energy-positive buildings by 2050;
Amendment 394 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4 a (new)
Subheading 4 a (new)
Developing markets for secondary raw materials
Amendment 396 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Urges the Commission and Member States to start phasing out all environmentally harmful subsidies without delay, as agreed in the 7th Environment Action Programme, and calls on Member States to report on progress through the National Reform Programmes; furthermore underlines the need to increase the use of market-based instruments, such as Member States' taxation policies, pricing and charging, and expanding markets for environmental goods and services, with due regard to any adverse social impacts, using an action- based approach, supported and monitored by the Commission, inter alia, via the European Semester;
Amendment 433 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to establish a permanent resource-efficiency platform, bringing together public authorities, private bodies, and civil society organisations in order to encourage and facilitate the application of the latest research findings, the exchange of best practices and the emergence of new industrial synthesis and industrial ecosystems; considers that such a platform should include SMEs and provide channels for communication and exchanges of information with the European Research Council;
Amendment 454 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that all EU funding, including funding through EFSI, Horizon 2020, cohesion funds and the EIB, must be mobilised to promote resource efficiency and urges the Commission to abolish all environmentally harmful subsidieMember States to carry out an evaluation of the appropriateness of the maintenance of subsidies which harm the objectives of this resolution, with a view to abolishing them; underpins the importance of SMEs in the development of innovative solutions for enhanced resource efficiency and recalls that small businesses striving for innovative solutions for increased resource productivity can resort to the COSME financial instruments, the Loan Guarantee Facility and the Equity Facility for Growth, as well as other financial and microfinancial tools offered by the EIF, to get funding for the implementation of their solutions;
Amendment 48 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas vaccination is an effective way to reduce the threat of antibacterial resistance by preventing infections that would need treatment with antibacterials and thereby reducing development of resistance;
Amendment 79 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas it is of paramount importance to encourage pharmaceutical companies to invest in developing new antibiotic compounds, in particular with activity against by creating new market models that incentivise preivalent multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria such as K. pneumoniae and Acinetobacterte investment in R&D, while preserving the sustainability of national health systems;
Amendment 128 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point c
Paragraph 6 – point c
c) ensure appropriate training of doctors and other healthcare professionals, as well as exchange of best practices, and set up monitoring systems to verify that their competences are up-to-date with hospital hygiene practices and the technology in place;
Amendment 194 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Regrets that the past 25 years have witnessed both a lack of awareness of the importance of rational use of antimicrobial agents, and antibiotics in particular, and a stagnation in drug development in the field of antimicrobial medicines, which is linked to scientific, regulatory and economic challenges;
Amendment 211 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers it of paramount importance that the Commission should ensure the continuation of the EU Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance post-2017, withemphasising how to overcome the scientific, regulatory and emphasis onconomic challenges associated with antimicrobial resistance, while including the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections;
Amendment 237 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – point a
Paragraph 22 – point a
a) regulate the prescription of antibiotics for treatment or prophylaxis so that an appropriate use of medicines is ensured, specifying the therapeutic objective and selecting the appropriate drug therapy; strictly implement responsible marketing practices avoiding conflict of interest between producers and prescribers;
Amendment 240 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 22 – point a a (new)
aa) encourage the development of new revenue models whereby economic returns for companies are de-linked from prescribed volumes of antibiotics, while encouraging pharmaceutical innovation and balancing it with the sustainability of health systems;
Amendment 264 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – point f
Paragraph 22 – point f
f) launch awareness campaigns on the rational use of antibiotics and the risks entailed by increasing antibiotic resistance; these campaigns should address parents and carers responsible for young children as well as elderly people, and should always be followed by an assessment of their outcomes; highlights the opportunities offered by on-line health systems in this regard;
Amendment 268 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 22 – point f a (new)
fa) increase the incentive for research and development of new antimicrobials;
Amendment 285 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 – point b
Paragraph 23 – point b
b) Introduce legal tools to restrict the use of antibiotics in animals if a significant risk to public health is identified and ensure that adequate monitoring and effective enforcement mechanisms are in place;
Amendment 287 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 – point b a (new)
Paragraph 23 – point b a (new)
ba) launch awareness campaigns on the responsible use of antimicrobials for animals, including pets;
Amendment 301 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the Member States to regulate any conflicts of interest and financial incentive involving veterinarians who both sell and prescribe antibiotics;
Amendment 315 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 2 b (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 2 b (new)
- to prohibit on-line sale of antimicrobials;
Amendment 323 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to start a reflection process together with the WHO to develop a new economic model, that de-links the volume of antibiotics sales from the reward paid for a new antibiotic, ensuring a fair return on investment for the companies, while safeguarding the sustainability of national health systems;
Amendment 326 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Encourages pharmaceutical company partnersies, governments and academia to contribute with their best assets (compounds and ideas) toinfrastructure, compounds, ideas and financial resources) to ground-breaking fundamental research and pre-competitive joint projects; believes that the Innovative Medicine Initiative (IMI) should be given the flexibility to explore any new findings emerging from those projects;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Whereas the countries worst hit by the current outbreak of Ebola in West Africa were countries with particularly under resourced, under staffed and vulnerable health systems.
Amendment 66 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. Whereas the impact of the Ebola crisis exceeds its mortality rates affecting the prosperity of their whole economies. In 2015 alone according to the World Bank, the impact on GDP of the three most affected countries will be 2 billion dollars, as a direct consequence of the crisis.
Amendment 68 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. Whereas the impact of the death rates in affected countries are further worsened by struggling health systems which are unable to provide basic services like immunisation, childcare and maternal health services.
Amendment 78 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Requires the Member States and the Commission to coordinate and strengthen medical research and the production of efficient medicines and vaccines against Ebola, and to advance the necessary clinical trials for existing candidate treatments; with other public and private stakeholders including WHO, against Ebola and other emerging diseases that are otherwise neglected by the commercial sector.
Amendment 82 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the European Commission's mobilisation of €24.4 million in 2014 and €114 million in 2015 from Horizon 2020 to fund research projects that combat Ebola through the development of vaccines, rapid diagnostics tests, and clinical trials to test existing and new Ebola compound treatments.
Amendment 84 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Salutes that in January 2015 the first trial of a potential drug to treat Ebola started at a Medecins Sans Frontieres centre in Liberia. Vaccines trials, which would normally take decades, are now being fast-tracked in Ebola-affected countries on a timescale of weeks and months.
Amendment 101 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recognises the suspicion that the first human to contract Ebola became infected directly or indirectly through contact with a wild animal carrying the virus, most likely an infected bat. Urges Members States to follow FAO’s recommendations of enforcing strict legal restrictions on the trade, hunting and capture of bush meat, which poses a threat to human health and biodiversity.
Amendment 139 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the conclusions of the 10- 11 December 2014 ‘High level meeting on building resilient systems for health in Ebola-affected countries’, in which the governments of the affected countries reiterated their commitment to lead the work on building resilient health systems through national plans that will be used as the basis on which all international actors and partners can define roles and responsibilities.
Amendment 140 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Stresses the importance of the EU avoiding a ‘one size fits all approach’ when providing crisis assistance in developing countries, in particular paying attention to sub-national health systems by increasing the qualified health workforce, improving capacities for surveillance and increasing the predictability of supplies and coordinated supply chains.
Amendment 160 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Requires all actors involved in the response to take a much more flexible approach and allocate resources according to the most pressing needs at any given time and place, taking into account the long term objective to eradicate Ebola and prevent future outbreaks.
Amendment 164 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Requests the Commission, once this outbreak is under control, to come forward with a report drawing on the lessons from the West African Ebola outbreak, highlighting potential areas of improvement in future EU’s response to similar health crises.
Amendment 165 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Urges all actors involved in the crisis to consider the opportunities that new technologies have to offer in delivering improved speed of response
Amendment 4 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the challenges posed by climate change, energy efficiency and renewable energy targets, a sustainable energy mix, energy security and the development of innovative energy technologies can only be met with a unified strategy on energy security issu and energy security can only be met with a unified strategy which addresses both issues, and which combines measures to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy - including through EU targets - leading to a sustainable European energy mix and the development of innovative energy technologies;
Amendment 18 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that improved energy security can be reached in a cost-efficient manner if addressed cooperatively among Member States. Stresses in this regard the importance that a properly interconnected and functional market for electricity and gas can play in diversifying supplier source and route in Europe;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Calls on the Commission for a more proactive approach in ensuring Member States’ compliance with European legislation ensuring transparent and well- functioning energy markets;
Amendment 36 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that increased energy security is inseparable from the need to move to a low-carbon economy; strongly calls, therefore, for a comprehensive strategy that builds on existing policy instruments, with the long-term objective of decarbonising the EU economy by 2050 in line with the Commission's Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy;
Amendment 54 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that action will only follow if measures are put forward together with the Member States; calls on the Commission to propose concrete steps and action plans, including legislation, for both the short and the long term; underlines the importance of both research and innovation into low- carbon technologies and of local pilot projects in Member States, which contribute to energy security by improving the resilience of local systems;
Amendment 70 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Maintains that energy saving and energy efficiency are the fast and cost-effective routes to addressing issues such as energy security, external dependence, high prices and environmental concerns; underlines the potential for both, in particular in specific sectors such as buildings and transport; highlights the fact that according to the International Energy Agency, energy efficiency is the world’s ‘first fuel’ by virtue of its lowest cost, availability and sustainability; emphasises the need for EU and national policies to promote investments in energy efficiency as these will bring significant long-term gains for European security of supply;
Amendment 89 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Takes the view that a clear 2030 goalbinding 2030 targets for climate and energy as agreed by the European Council, together with an ambitious action plan, and an effective governance structure will also serve energy security;
Amendment 93 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that a long-term perspective is vital for creating a stable framework for the necessary investments in European energy infrastructures, and that it is therefore important that a legislative framework for climate and energy for the period 2020-2030 is put in place without delay; therefore calls on the Commission to bring forward all the necessary proposals as soon as possible, based on the normal legislative procedure; expects that these proposals will be based on a review of the effectiveness of existing policies and will be geared towards a broad deployment of sustainable indigenous European low- carbon energy sources;
Amendment 100 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to step up the development and deployment of low- carbon technologies and to strengthen the role of renewable energy sources in order to save on fuel imports; welcomes the Commission’s view of renewable energy as a , as expressed in the Energy Roadmap 2050 and endorsed by Parliament, that energy efficiency, renewable energies and energy infrastructure are the ‘no-regrets’ option ands; stresses the importance of developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions;
Amendment 105 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to step up the development and deployment of low- carbon technologies and to strengthen the role of renewable energy sources, also at distributed level, in order to save on fuel imports; welcomes the Commission’'s view of renewable energy as a no-regrets option and stresses the importance of developing smarter distribution energy grids and new energy storage solutions;
Amendment 113 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is concerned of the fact that the lack of adequate cross-border interconnections and balancing markets is hampering the market-based integration of renewables and diminishing its contribute towards energy security;
Amendment 116 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Considers that the persistence of energy-isolated geographical regions is in clear contradiction with the European goal of energy security. Stresses in this context, the need to set binding and time- framed minimum cross-border interconnection capacity targets. Urges the Commission to put in place adequate monitoring measures to ensure their timely achievement;
Amendment 123 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. CReiterates its calls on the Commission and the Member States to abolish all direct and indirect subsidies for fossil fuels and to make full use of funds for financing renewables, based on binding renewable targetsustainable renewable energy sources which are not yet cost-competitive with conventional energy sources, based inter alia on binding renewable targets as set out in the 2020 and 2030 frameworks;
Amendment 145 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights the importance of promoting investments in the transition to a decarbonised energy system by 2050; in this regard, points out the energy security challenges faced by the transport sector and calls for effective measures for a comprehensive, sustainable and technology-neutral approach for the promotion of emissions reduction and energy efficiency in transport, including through electric transportation and renewable energy sources, for the period beyond 2020;
Amendment 146 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Stresses that further information is needed about the energy security benefits of both conventional and advanced transport fuels, particularly insofar as fossil fuels are directly or indirectly used for their production;
Amendment 58 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with astonishment the Commission’s announcement that it intends to withdraw the proposals on the revision of the waste legislation and of the transparency on the pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products legislation, and to modify the proposal on the reduction of national emissions;
Amendment 71 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the Commission's obligation under the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission to provide a detailed explanation in due time before withdrawing any proposals on which Parliament has already expressed a position at first reading, such as is the case for the Transparency Directive on the pricing and reimbursement of medicinal products;
Amendment 119 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to ensure that information about and access to EU funds related to cultural tourism is facilitated for stakeholders and SMEs with a view to generating cross-border mid- and/or low- season tourism supply and demand and bringing about new tourism products, that is to say, products aimed specifically at younger age groups and products for older people;
Amendment 78 #
2013/0451(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. In the event of the Commission receiving — in particular according to either the European Atomic Energy Community arrangements for the early exchange of information in case of a radiological emergency or under the IAEA Convention of 26 September 1986 on early notification of a nuclear accident — official information on accidents or on any other case of radiological emergency, substantiating that the maximum permitted levels for food, minor food or feed are likely to be reached or have been reached, it shall adopt, if the circumstances so require, an implementing Regulation rendering applicable those maximum permitted levels. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 5(2).
Amendment 85 #
2013/0451(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. When preparing the draft implementing act referred to paragraphs 1 and 2 and discussing it with the committee referred to in Article 5, the Commission shall take into account the basic standards laid down in accordance with Articles 30 and 31 of the Treaty, including the principle that all exposures shall be kept as low as reasonably achievable, taking the protection of the health of the general public and economic and societal factors into account.
Amendment 89 #
2013/0451(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. As soon as the Commission adopts an implementing Regulation rendering applicable maximum permitted levels, food, minor food, or feed not in compliance with those maximum permitted levels shall not be placed on the market.
Amendment 92 #
2013/0451(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of applying this Regulation, food, minor food, or feed imported from third countries shall be considered to be placed on the market if, on the customs territory of the Union, ithey undergoes a customs procedure other than a transit procedure.
Amendment 65 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In order to reduce emissions from maritime transport, full and timely implementation of limits set within the International Maritime Organisation as well as strict enforcement of the EU Sulphur Directive must be ensured. Further action to control shipping emissions is also needed. The EU and Member States should consider defining new Emission Control Areas and should continue to work within the IMO to further reduce the emissions.
Amendment 71 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should comply with the emission reduction commitments set out in this Directive for 2020, 2025 and 2030. So as to ensure demonstrable progress towards the 2030 commitments, Member States should meet intermediate emission levels in 2025, set on the basis of a linear trajectory between their emission levels for 2020 and those defined by the emission reduction commitments for 2030, unless this would entail disproportionate costs. Where the 2025 emissions cannot be so limited, Member States should explain the reasons in their reports under this Directive.
Amendment 167 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 180 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 332 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall, every five years at least30 months from the implementation of this directive, report to the European Parliament and the Council on the progress on implementing this Directive, including. In doing so it shall provide an assessment of i: (a) Its contribution to the achievement of the objectives of this Directive. and Members States’ efforts to achieving the objectives of this Directive (b) The progress of air pollutants’ emissions up to 2025 and 2030. (c) The progress of achieving the long terms objectives of air quality aims established in the 7th Environment Action Programme. (d) The exceeding of critical loads and levels as well as World Health Organisation air pollution guide values. (e) Member States uptake of EU funding available, which has been used to target air pollution reduction.
Amendment 338 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 344 #
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 health, environmental, and socioeconomic impacts of this Directive.
Amendment 351 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Progress by Member States in achieving the country’s specific 2025 and 2030 binding air pollution targets for each pollutant.
Amendment 382 #
2013/0443(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – table a
Annex II – table a
Amendment 396 #
2013/0443(COD)
Member NH3 reduction compared with PM2,5 reduction compared CH4 reduction State compared with 2005 withwith CH4 reduction compared State 2005 compared with 2005 For For any For For any For any any yea with 2005 For any For For any year yearFor any For any For any For any For any year any year from year year year from year from year from from year 2030 from from 2030 2025 to 2030 2020 to from 2020 to 2025 to to 2029 2024 2025 to 20294 2029 2029 Belgium 2% 16% 16% 17% 20% 48% 4750% 25% 26% Bulgaria 3% 11% 10% 20% 64% 64 70% 50% 53% Czech Republic 7% 35% 35% 36% 17% 51% 51 59% 30% 31% Denmark 24% 24% 37% 37%8% 33% 61% 64 67% 23% 24% Germany 5% 46% 39% 47% 26% 42% 43 46% 35% 39% Estonia 1% 10% 8 10% 15% 51% 52 74% 18% 23% Greece 7% 28% 26% 28% 35% 71% 723% 36% 40% Spain 3% 3% 29% 30% 15% 63% 61 64% 27% 34% France 4% 31% 29% 32% 27% 46% 4852% 24% 25% Croatia 1% 27% 24% 29% 18% 67% 6671% 28% 31% Ireland 1% 11% 7 14% 18% 35% 3544% 7% 7% Italy 5% 7% Italy 5% 29% 26%9% 10% 44% 45 56% 38% 40% Cyprus 10% 21% 218% 46% 73% 724% 28% 18% Latvia 1% 3% 14% 16% 56% 4563% 34% 37% Lithuania 10% 4% 10% 20% 57% 5465% 36% 42% Luxemburg 1% 1% 245% 125% 15% 48% 50% 25% 27% Hungary 10% 38% 348% 13% 63% 636% 51% 55% Malta 4% 25% 248% 25% 80% 801% 26% 32% Netherlands 13% 24% 256% 37% 40% 3842% 33% 33% Austria 1% 20% 19% 20% 56% 559% 21% 20% Poland 1% 28% 269% 16% 37% 4053% 29% 34% Portugal 7% 7% 16 22% 1520% 15% 70% 71% 297% 29% Romania 13% 13% 245% 2825% 28% 654% 69% 25% 26% Slovenia 1% 1% 24% 5% 26% 25% 70% 76% 77% 25% 28% Slovakia 15% 15% 3741% 41% 36% 6463% 66% 36% 41% Finland 20% 20% 20% 17% 17% 30% 3941% 48% 15% 15% Sweden 15% 15% 178% 1918% 19% 305% 44% 20% 18% United Kingdom 8% 8% 22% 21% 2% 30% 4748% 50% 34% 41% EU 28 6% 6% 2729% 22% 30% 22% 51% 58% 30% 33%
Amendment 164 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 2 – point 11
Article 2 – point 11
11. 'low indirect land-use change-risk biofuels' means biofuels, the feedstocks of which are not listed in Part A of Annex V, or are listed in Part A of Annex V, but were produced within schemes which offset indirect land use change emissions resulting from actions that reduce the demand for agricultural land and/or increase the efficiency of agro-forestry product chains or which reduce the displacement of production for purposes other than for making biofuels and which were produced in accordance with the sustainability criteria for biofuels laid down in Article 7b. Only the amount of feedstock which corresponds to the actual reduction in displacement achieved through the scheme may be considered. Such schemes may either operate as individual projects at a local level or as policy measures covering partly or entirely the territory of a Member State or a third country. Displacement of production for purposes other than for making biofuels can be reduced if the scheme achieves productivity increases within the area it covers beyond levels which would have prevailed in the absence of such productivity-promoting schemes;
Amendment 218 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point v
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point v
(v) 'low indirect land-use change-risk biofuels and bioliquids' means biofuels and bioliquids, the feedstocks of which are not listed in part A of Annex VIII, or are listed in part A of Annex VIII, but were produced within schemes which offset indirect land use change emissions resulting from actions that reduce the demand for agricultural land and/or increase the efficiency of agro-forestry product chains or which reduce the displacement of production for purposes other than for making biofuels and bioliquids and which were produced in accordance with the sustainability criteria for biofuels and bioliquids laid down in Article 17. Only the amount of feedstock which corresponds to the actual reduction in displacement achieved through the scheme may be considered. Such schemes may either operate as individual projects at a local level or as policy measures covering partly or entirely the territory of a Member State or a third country. Displacement of production for purposes other than for making biofuels and bioliquids can be reduced if the scheme achieves productivity increases within the area it covers beyond levels which would have prevailed in the absence of such productivity-promoting schemes.
Amendment 225 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point a
Article 2 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the purpose of compliance with the targets referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph, the maximum joint contribution from biofuels and bioliquids produced from cereal and other starch-rich crops, sugars and oil crops shall be no more than the energy quantity corresponding to the maximum contribution as set out in paragraph 4(d)., unless they are "low indirect land use change risk biofuels and bioliquids"
Amendment 253 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) for the calculation of biofuels in the numerator, the share of energy from biofuels produced from cereal and other starch-rich crops, sugars and oil crops shall be no more than 7 % of the final consumption of energy in transport in the Member States in 2020 unless they are 'low indirect land use change risk biofuels and bioliquids'.;
Amendment 267 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 1
(e) Member States shall seek toensure that they achieve the objective of a minimum proportion of biofuels produced from feedstocks and other fuels, listed in part A of Annex IX, being consumed on their territory. To that effect, each Member State shall set a national target, which it shall endeavour to achieve. A reference value for this target is 0,5 percentage points in energy content of the share of energy from renewable sources in all forms of transport in 2020 referred to in the first subparagraph, to be met with biofuels produced from feedstocks and other fuels, listed in part A of Annex IX, and which shall be considered to be twice their energy content in accordanchis target shall be 2,5% of the final consumption of energy in transport in 2020 and Member States should endeavour to increase with point (f) of this subparagraph and part A of Annex IX by 2030. In addition, biofuels made from feedstocks not listed in Annex IX that were determined to be wastes, residues, non- food cellulosic material or ligngo-cellulosic material by the competent national authorities and are used in existing installations prior to the adoption of Directive 2014/…/EU+of the European Parliament and of the Council*, may be counted towards the national target. __________________ +OJ: please insert the number of this Directiv31 December 2014 may be counted towards the national target in order to take into account investments already made.
Amendment 271 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Member States may set a lower national target lower than the reference value of 0,5 percentarge points,t based on one or more of the following groundthe following cumulative factors:
Amendment 272 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 2 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 2 – point i
(i) objective factors such as the limited potential for the sustainable production of biofuels produced from feedstocks and other fuels, listed in part A of Annex IX, or the limited availability of such biofuels at cost-efficient prices on the market, taking into account the assessment contained in the Commission report referred to in Article 3(1) of Directive 2014/…/EU+ and; __________________ +OJ: please insert the number of this Directive.
Amendment 273 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 2 – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 2 – point ii
Amendment 274 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Directive 2009/28/CE
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 2 – point iii
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 2 – point iii
(iii) national policies allocating commensurate financial resources to offset such reduction with incentivisinges for the use of electricity from renewable energy sources in transport.
Amendment 282 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) each Member State shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in petrol in 2020 is at least 7,5 % of the final consumption of energy in petrol in that Member State.
Amendment 363 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 98/70/EC
Annex V – part B – point 2 a (new)
Annex V – part B – point 2 a (new)
(2a) low indirect land use change risk biofuels and bioliquids.
Amendment 380 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Annex II – point 2
Annex II – point 2
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex VIII – part B – point 2 a (new)
Annex VIII – part B – point 2 a (new)
(2a) low indirect land use change risk biofuels and bioliquids
Amendment 421 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – point o
Annex IX – part A – point o
(o) Biomass fraction of wastes and residues from forestry and forest-based industries, i.e. bark, branches, pre-commercial thinnings, leaves, needles, tree tops, saw dust, cutter shavings, black liquor, brown liquor, fibre sludge, lignin and tall oil and lignin.
Amendment 436 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – point r a (new)
Annex IX – part A – point r a (new)
(ra) Further feedstocks may be added or removed by means of delegated acts to reflect scientific progress and technical development as set out in Article 3(5) of this Directive.