2018 Amendments of Iskra MIHAYLOVA
Amendment 8 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas hydrogen can be used as a feedstock, a fuel or an energy carrier and has the significant potential to decarbonise hard-to- abate industries and heavy transport;
Amendment 11 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas hydrogen can also be used as last resort energy storage to balance the energy system, thereby contributing to energy system integration;
Amendment 26 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas a market for renewable hydrogen and low-carbon hydrogen remains to be built and will require appropriate customer protection and significant investments;
Amendment 29 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas apart from hydrogen production, it is also necessary to expand on hydrogen distribution networks and other relevant transport infrastructures in order to avoid bottlenecks;
Amendment 36 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to establish the necessary measures for the realisation of a physical European Hydrogen Bank which will serve as a one- stop shop for European financing of hydrogen and also as a platform of expertise;
Amendment 54 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that a predictable and less volatile price path is necessary to create investment certainty for indispensable investments in hydrogen production and hydrogen infrastructure;
Amendment 56 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 61 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that Hydrogen Valleys play an important role in fostering innovation and contributing to the local economy; notes that a Hydrogen Valley is defined as a geographical area – a city, a region, an island or an industrial cluster - where several hydrogen applications are combined into an integrated hydrogen ecosystem, including hydrogen production, transportation, storage and use in industry, mobility and buildings; notes that, for the purpose of the European Hydrogen Bank, European Hydrogen Valleys qualify as such if they have received funding from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership under the Horizon Europe Hydrogen Valley calls or if they are listed on the Mission Innovation Hydrogen Valleys Platform;
Amendment 79 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Asks the Commission to consider complementary mechanisms such as grants, contracts for difference and carbon contracts for difference as well as the combination of the European Hydrogen Bank’s financial support with State aid in order to help reducing the cost gap between renewable or low-carbon hydrogen and fossil energies ;
Amendment 101 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Asks the Commission to not only consider price, but also to include a clear system of bonus points for the ranking of bids; notes that such a system should reward bids that deliver the highest level of sustainability or lead to significant job creation and promote high-quality traineeships and the reskilling , increase competition in the internal market by supporting emerging companies (start-ups/SMEs) to enter the market, and/or supskilling of workersport a regionally even development of the European hydrogen market;
Amendment 119 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes that the effectiveness of the ‘auctions as a service’ concept in reaching the fundamental goal of maturing the European hydrogen economy has yet to be proven; asks the Commission to conduct an extensive study after the first auction into the EHB effectiveness, the macro-economic and industrial consequences, and take subsequent action;
Amendment 134 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses that some regions of the world have much better conditions for the production of renewable hydrogen due to an abundance of space and renewable electricity; stresses the mutually beneficial nature of energy partnerships with third countries; stresses the need for hydrogen diplomacy;
Amendment 138 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that the CBAM will apply to hydrogen; calls on the Commission to deliver a robust certification scheme for imports of renewable hydrogen, equivalent to the rules applying to domestic production; calls on the Commission to ensure that the inclusion of hydrogen in the CBAM does not lead to burdensome bureaucratic processes and therefore hinder hydrogen imports to the EU;
Amendment 147 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Commission to prepare guidelines with clear criteria for the selection of producers from non-EU countries that would be eligible for support, based on geopolitical risks, alignment with EU values and commitment to sustainabilitythe Sustainable Development Goals and EU values;
Amendment 178 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Expresses concern that industries are currently dealing with a patchwork of different financial support instruments for the production of hydrogen; calls on the Commission to make the EHB an one- stop-shop for the financing of hydrogen;
Amendment 181 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Notes that according to the draft design of the pilot auction, the realisation period after the funding commitment until the start of hydrogen production is set at 3.5 years with a 6 months transition period; suggests that, due to unpredictable events like long delivery times for electrolysers or permitting problems, an extension of the realisation period to at least 5 years should be considered;
Amendment 190 #
2023/2123(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Stresses that attention should be given to the creation of a robust EU market regulatory framework for hydrogen in order to establish a well- functioning market for hydrogen, which in turn supports price discovery and risk transfers;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’)1a, _________________ 1a https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?toc=OJ%3AL%3A2021 %3A243%3ATOC&uri=uriserv%3AOJ.L _.2021.243.01.0001.01.ENG
Amendment 6 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
– having regard to the Heat Pumps Action Plan to accelerate the roll-out across the EU by the European Commission,
Amendment 7 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
– having regard to the Sustainable Finance Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 and the attached Delegated Regulation establishing the technical screening criteria for determining the conditions under which an economic activity qualifies as contributing substantially to climate change mitigation or climate change adaptation and for determining whether that economic activity causes no significant harm to any of the other environmental objectives12a _________________ 12a https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32021R2 139
Amendment 12 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
– having regard to the report on District heating and cooling in the EU – Overview of markets and regulatory frameworks under the revised Renewable Energy Directive,4a _________________ 4a doi:10.2833/962525
Amendment 23 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Whereas the production and use of energy account for more than 75% of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions and the recent disruption of the energy market highlighted the urgent need to increase Europe’s strategic autonomy;
Amendment 26 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. Whereas geothermal energy can contribute to the objectives laid out in the REPowerEU Plan, especially to increasing the production of clean energy and diversifying energy supplies;
Amendment 37 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. Whereas geothermal energy is a renewable, immediately available, stable, net-zero and local solution to decarbonise district heating networks, in line with the Energy Efficiency Directive’s definition of “efficient district heating and cooling systems”.
Amendment 53 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the development of technologies has broadened the area suitable for cost-efficient geothermal projects and their scope; stresses the potential of all types of geothermal energy technologies, especially low-temperature, shallow geothermal resources that are available in all Member States;
Amendment 60 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the need to tackle public misconceptions, address concerns and increase awareness through greater stakeholder engagement and strict application of environmental standards throughout all stages of geothermal energy projects;
Amendment 63 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Highlights geothermal energy’s immediate potential to contribute to climate targets through geothermal heat connected to efficient district heating networks; underlines the need to modernise existing and build low- temperature district heating networks to enable the deployment of geothermal heat; this can support the creation of municipal heating plans and of national energy and climate plans, as required by the Energy Efficiency Directive;
Amendment 70 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 95 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. HCalls on the European Commission to put forward a proposal for an EU geothermal strategy giving concrete guidance to Member States and local administrations to accelerate the deployment of geothermal energy technologies to decarbonise heating and contribute to the EU’s energy independence; welcomes the EU Solar Energy Strategy (COM(2022) 221 final) and its ambition for a massive, rapid deployment of renewable energy that should be mirrored when preparing the EU geothermal strategy; highlights that 151 business and industries called on the Commission in 2022 to prepare a European strategy to unlock the potential of geothermal energy;
Amendment 137 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Member States to explore methods of collecting different types of geological data from public and private entities with a view to organising, systematising and making it available to the public, noting the existence and benefits of using digital formats to collect and make subsurface date publicly available, which should be considered a best practice for Member States; notes that this should be achieved in compliance with confidentiality requirements and data protection rules, and, where necessary, include incentives and compensation for data sharing by private entities;
Amendment 143 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Member States to explore methods of collecting different types of geological data from public and private entities with a view to organising, systematising and making it available to the public; notes that this should be achieved in compliance with confidentiality requirements and data protection rules, copyrights/ownership, and, where necessary, include incentives and compensation for data sharing by private entities;
Amendment 146 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes the lack of easy access to subsurface data is currently an important barrier to de-risking and thereby the fast deployment of geothermal energy projects; underscores that easy and equitable access to subsurface data in Member States is crucial for the project appraisal phase; urges the European Commission to explore the benefits of and barriers to harmonising national legislation on granting access to subsurface data; calls on the European Commission to clarify subsurface data collection and access rules for both public and private entities, taking into account the crucial role of data in reducing project risks and ensuring the competitiveness of geothermal projects;
Amendment 165 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Expresses its concern about the fragmented nature of statistics on geothermal energy; calls on the Member States, in cooperation with the industry and the Commission, to overhaul existing data collecting and access procedures for geothermal and to replicate best practices in the sector;
Amendment 166 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Highlights the importance of making data available to geothermal energy actors on existing district heating networks, including the level of modernisation and heat demand, across Europe; underscores that actors need this data to evaluate the potential of a region and to educate dialogues and engagement with local administration throughout the initial stages of a project;
Amendment 173 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates that uncertainty about subsurface resources makes it challenging to secure project funding; calls on the Member States to explore de-risking solutions appropriate to the maturity of their local markets (grants, loans that are convertible to grants, state-backed guarantees), such as granting easy access to subsurface data, sharing best practices on new types of business models enabling synergies between public and private funding, as well as the potential benefits of an EU-wide risk mitigation scheme;
Amendment 206 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the requirements of mininggeothermal projects are currently subject to laws designed for large-scale mining projects, which are difficult to uphold in much, particularly for smaller- scale geothermal projects; calls on the Member States to review and simplify existing mining lawssubsurface legislation, where necessary, or to develop dedicated permitting rules for geothermal; asks the Commission to provide guidelines to ensure the requisite level of coherence;
Amendment 209 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Notes the differences between geothermal exploitation in urban and rural settings; draws attention to the specificity of urban geothermal heating projects and calls on Member States to develop accelerated and simplified permitting procedures for geothermal heating projects, including facilitated access to urban plots suitable for geothermal plants;
Amendment 217 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 226 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Regrets that, in contrast to other renewable technologies, a life cycle analysis is necessary for geothermal energy to be taxonomy-aligned which contradicts technology-neutral approach of the Taxonomy Regulation, minimizes the great potential of geothermal energy as a contribution to decarbonization, especially in heat supply, and exposes it to unequal competitive conditions to other renewable energy sources; calls for an equal regulatory footing with wind and solar in every respect;
Amendment 273 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses that geothermal heating is provided locally, allowing local administrations to be more self-sufficient; highlights the relevance of geothermal heating to reducing dependency on energy imports from third countries and to the EU’s wider goals of increased strategic autonomy in the face of unstable energy supply;
Amendment 281 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Draws attention to geothermal heating’s role in the just energy transition across Europe as a source of decarbonised heating for communities with district heating networks; calls for EU, national and regional funds dedicated to the modernisation of existing networks to enable the deployment of this untapped source of heating;
Amendment 286 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Draws attention to the online mapping of existing geothermal installations in a given city or region as a good practice which can raise the visibility of geothermal solutions and help support public and private investment decisions;
Amendment 300 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Highlights the very limited land consumption of geothermal projects, also compared to other renewable projects, which is favourable for public acceptance;
Amendment 29 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas SDG target 3.4 on non- communicable diseases and mental health seeks to reduce by 2030 by one third the premature mortality rate from non- communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and to promote mental health and well-being;
Amendment 33 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas non-communicable diseases are linked to poverty, as they impede poverty reduction initiatives by increasing the share of household costs for health care; whereas treatments of non-communicable diseases tend to involve long-term treatment that can be hard to access to and have a significant impact on household economy;
Amendment 40 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas low- and middle-income countries’ health systems focus on acute illness because of their weaknesses; whereas, as a result, the patient's journey is often characterised by gaps, whether at the diagnostic phase, treatment or lack of adherence to therapy; whereas prevention aspects are often missing in those systems;
Amendment 42 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas non-communicable disease-related health misinformation is a growing concern as more and more individuals obtain their health information from new media such as search engines or social media platforms; whereas, while increased access to information on health issues can be seen as generally positive, the spread of inaccurate medical information is problematic and can lead to harmful lifestyle or dietary choices, self- medication, the abandonment of medical treatment and incorrect diagnoses;
Amendment 65 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. (new) reminds that the priority 2 of the European Global Health Strategy is to "strengthen health systems and advance universal health coverage"; insists that particular attention should therefore be put on prevention, diagnostic and community-centred approaches that can facilitate those aspects;
Amendment 72 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. (new) highlights that the fight against stigma is also an important component of the fight against non- communicable diseases, which is particularly critical for mental health issues, which are part of non- communicable diseases; reminds that stigmas lead to non disclosure or concealment of conditions, which are often related to a concern related to reduced work, employment opportunities but also social isolation;
Amendment 79 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. (new) reminds the scale of the problem of health misinformation and the potential danger to human lives that has become apparent with the COVID-19 pandemic; calls on the Commission to support projects, tools and policies that seeks to fight the health misinformation topic;
Amendment 5 #
2023/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the importance of volunteering in humanitarian aid operations in, notably solidarity activities, traineeships or job opportunities to promotinge European values, along with the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence; and based on the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid which provides the framework for EU responses to humanitarian crises;
Amendment 10 #
2023/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the high number of young people interested in the humanitarian aid strand, with over 42 000 expressions of interests received by May 2023; strongly supports as effectively as possible the efforts to increase engagement among young people, notably those most disadvantaged in society, including those with disabilities and with fewer opportunities; calls for concrete action to ensure these young people are included in a meaningful way, such asin particular by offering training and language, insurance, administrative and post-activity support to participants as well as the validation of the knowledge, skills and competences acquired through their European Solidarity Corps experience; stresses in this regard the importance of targeted communication campaigns and the, appropriate design of compulsory training programmes and the subsequent placementswhich should also include details of feedback received from participants or participating organisations, as well as subsequent placements and the facilitation of the transition into the labour market;
Amendment 17 #
2023/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to maintain the importance of adequate training, security and protection of volunteers which should be subject to regular information sharing and risk assessment especially in areas considered to be unstable;
Amendment 20 #
2023/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned about the lengthy volunteer selection procedure, in particular with regard to waiting times for mandatory in-person training, which could lead to candidates dropping out and losing interest; underlines that the selection procedure shall be carried out respecting the principles of non-discrimination, gender equality and equal opportunities; underlines that humanitarian operations require an adequate traininglearning and training phase in line with humanitarian aid principles and linked to projects in which volunteers will be involved;
Amendment 25 #
2023/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to allow organisations already holding a label certified under the EU Aid Volunteers initiative and signatories to a framework partnership agreement (FPA) between NGOs and DG ECHO at the Commission may be eligible for a simplified procedure for obtaining the label required by the new project;
Amendment 33 #
2023/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that most applicants are between 19 and 23 years old; invites the Commission to remove the age limit to allow more experienced candidates to participate without significantly affecting youth engagement in humanitarian operations; insists that the initiative should be accessible for any EU citizen or long-term resident of 18 years or over with proven skills and experience in the field of humanitarian aid, including for local volunteers from third countries;
Amendment 37 #
2023/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that around two thirds of the selected projects for 2023 are development-centred; calls for a more balanced humanitarian-centred approach for future selections of projects addressing specific challenges for the benefit of individuals or communities in need of solidarity efforts from society; calls on the Commission to consider the possibility of revising the regulation to allow volunteering in safe zones of conflict- affected countries, subject to clear security and safety protocols and background checks or other measures with a view to ensure volunteers’ safety and the fulfilment of the duty of care for volunteers during all stages of the solidarity experience.
Amendment 21 #
2023/0079(COD)
(3) Firstly, in order to effectively ensure the Union's access to a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, that framework should include measures to decrease the Union's growing supply risks by strengthening Union capacities along all stages of the strategic raw materials value chain, including extraction, processing and recycling, towards benchmarks defined for each strategic raw material. Secondly, as the Union will continue to rely on imports, the framework should include measures to increase the diversification of external supplies of strategic raw materials. In this regard, a specific strategy will be put in place for raw materials from overseas countries and territories, territories that are part of the European family, whose association arrangements with the Union are laid down in Part Four of the TFEU and in Council Decision (EU) 2021/1764 of 5 October 2021 on the association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the European Union. These territories will be given preferential access to funding and additional support. Thirdly, is necessary to provide measures to reinforce the Union’s ability to monitor and mitigate existing and future supply risks. Fourthly, the framework should contain measures to increase the circularity and sustainability of the critical raw materials consumed in the Union.
Amendment 27 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to diversify the Union's supply of strategic raw materials, the Commission should, with the support of the Board, identify Strategic Projects in third countries that intend to become active in the extraction, processing or recycling of strategic raw materials. To ensure that such Strategic Projects are with reduced complexity, increased efficiency and could be effectively implemented, they should benefit from improved access to finance and de-risking mechanisms for investments. In order to ensure their added value, projects should be assessed against a set of criteria. Like projects in the Union, Strategic Projects in third countries should contribute to the strengthening of the Union's security of supply for strategic raw materials, show sufficient technical feasibility and be implemented sustainably using the framework of a sustainability certification scheme on raw materials recognised by the Commission. For projects in emerging markets and developing economies, the project should be mutually beneficial for the Union and the third country involved and add value in that country, taking into account also its consistency with the Union’s common commercial policy, considering the specific economic strengths and interests of the EU and the EU’s partners. If needed, the EU will support third countries in reinforcing their legal framework, good governance models, for building institutional, professional and technological capacity and transparency in the raw materials sector with the aim of making the raw material partnership a win-win situation. A project should add value in that country, enabling it to move upwards the value chain while taking into account also its consistency with the Union’s common commercial policy as well as the principle of Policy Coherence for Development (PCD) as laid down in Article 208 TFEU. Such value may be derived from the project’s contribution to more than onone or more stages of the raw materials value chain as well as from creating through the project wider economic growth and social benefits, including the creation of employment in compliance with international standards. Where the Commission assesses these criteria to be fulfilled, it should publish the recognition as a Strategic Project in a decision.
Amendment 30 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to diversify the Union's supply of strategic raw materials, the Commission should, with the support of the Board, identify Strategic Projects in the overseas countries and territories referred to in Annex II to the TFEU or in third countries that intend to become active in the extraction, processing or recycling of strategic raw materials. To ensure that such Strategic Projects are effectively implemented, they should benefit from improved access to finance. In order to ensure their added value, projects should be assessed against a set of criteria. Like projects in the Union, Strategic Projects in third countries should strengthen the Union's security of supply for strategic raw materials, show sufficient technical feasibility and be implemented sustainably. For projects in emerging markets and developing economies, the project should be mutually beneficial for the Union and the third country involved and add value in that country, taking into account also its consistency with the Union’s common commercial policy. Such value may be derived from the project’s contribution to more than one stage of the value chain as well as from creating through the project wider economic and social benefits, including the creation of employment in compliance with international standards. Where the Commission assesses these criteria to be fulfilled, it should publish the recognition as a Strategic Project in a decision.
Amendment 39 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to ensure the sustainability performance of increased raw material production, new raw materials projects should be implemented sustainably. To that end, the Strategic Projects receiving support under this Regulation should be assessed taking into account international instruments and standards covering all aspects of sustainability highlighted in the EU principles for sustainable raw materials 31, including ensuring environmental protection, socially responsible practices, including respect for human rights such as the rights of women, and children, as well astransparent business practices. Projects should also ensure engagement in good faith as well as comprehensive and meaningful consultations with local communities, including with indigenous peoples. To provide project promoters with a clear and efficient way of complying with this criterion, compliance with relevant Union legislation, international standards, guidelines and principles or participation in an environmentalcertification scheme recognised under this Regulation should alwaysbe considered sufficient. _________________ 31 European Commission, Directorate- General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, EU principles for sustainable raw materials, Publications Office, 2021, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2873/27875
Amendment 45 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The environmental assessments and authorisations required under Union law, including in relation to the ocean, water, habitats and birds, are an integral part of the permit granting process for a raw material project and an essential safeguard to ensure that negative environmental impacts are prevented or minimised. In that context, special attention should be granted to the harmful consequences of deep-sea mining, notably as the European Parliament has called several times for an international moratorium on deep-sea mining and encouraged the Commission and the Member States to support this demand. However, in order to ensure that the permit granting processes for Strategic Projects are predictable and timely, any potential to streamline the required assessments and authorisations while not lowering the level of environmental protection should be realised. In that regard, it should be ensured that the necessary assessment are bundled to prevent unnecessary overlap and it should be ensured that project promoters and responsible authorities explicitly agree on the scope of the bundled assessment before it is implemented to prevent unnecessary follow-up.
Amendment 47 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Land use conflicts can create barriers to the deployment of critical raw material projects. Well-designTailored plans, including spatial plans and zoning, that take into account the potential for implementing critical raw material projects and whose potential environmental impacts are assessed, with active publicly executed risk monitoring, have the potential to help balance public goods and interests, decreasing the risk of conflict and accelerating the sustainable deployment of raw materials projects in the Union and in third countries. Responsible national, regional and local authorities should therefore consider including specific provisions for raw materials projects when developing relevant plans at multiple levels, with the aim to create significant economic opportunities, tangible benefits for local communities and fostering public acceptance.
Amendment 51 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In order to overcome the limitations of the currently often fragmented public and private investments efforts, facilitate integration and return on investment, the Commission, Member States and promotional banks should better coordinate and create synergies between the existing funding programmes at Union and national level as well as ensure better coordination and collaboration with industry and key private sector stakeholders as well as examine the need for developing new instruments to facilitate investments in the high-risk raw material sector, which could give certainty and clarity of the financial support in terms of amounts and timing. To that end, a dedicated sub-group of the Board bringing together experts from the Member States and the Commission as well as relevant public financial institutions should be set up. This sub-group should discuss the individual financing needs of Strategic Projects and their existing funding possibilities in order to provide project promoters with a suggestion on how to best access existing financing possibilities. When discussing and making recommendations for the financing of Strategic Projects in third countries, the Board should in particular take into account the Global Gateway strategy42. including emerging markets and developing countries, the Commission and the Board, together with its partners, should make raw materials projects a priority under the Global Gateway strategy42, which consolidates development finance to support the EU’s partner countries in increasing their resilience and sustainable development, as well as to help the achievement of the shared goals of the Paris Agreement, Agenda 2030, the Green Deal and sustainable blue economy. _________________ 42 Joint Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank The Global Gateway (JOIN/2021/30 final).
Amendment 54 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In order to overcome the limitations of the currently often fragmented public and private investments efforts, facilitate integration and return on investment, the Commission, Member States and promotional banks should better coordinate and create synergies between the existing funding programmes at Union and national level as well as ensure better coordination and collaboration with industry and key private sector stakeholders. To that end, a dedicated sub-group of the Board bringing together experts from the Member States and the Commission as well as relevant public financial institutions should be set up. This sub-group should discuss the individual financing needs of Strategic Projects and their existing funding possibilities in order to provide project promoters with a suggestion on how to best access existing financing possibilities. When discussing and making recommendations for the financing of Strategic Projects in third countries, the Board should in particular take into account the Global Gateway strategy42. All Strategic Projects should be fully aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. _________________ 42 Joint Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank The Global Gateway (JOIN/2021/30 final).
Amendment 55 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In order to overcome the limitations of the currently often fragmented public and private investments efforts, facilitate integration and return on investment, the Commission, Member States and promotional banks should better coordinate and create synergies between the existing funding programmes at Union and national level as well as ensure better coordination and collaboration with industry and key private sector stakeholders. To that end, a dedicated sub-group of the Board bringing together experts from the Member States and the Commission as well as relevant public financial institutions should be set up. This sub-group should discuss the individual financing needs of Strategic Projects and their existing funding possibilities in order to provide project promoters with a suggestion on how to best access existing financing possibilities. When discussing and making recommendations for the financing of Strategic Projects in overseas countries and territories referred to in Annex II to the TFEU or in third countries, the Board should in particular take into account the Global Gateway strategy42. _________________ 42 Joint Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank The Global Gateway (JOIN/2021/30 final).
Amendment 61 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) The production of critical raw materials at different stages of the value chain causes environmental impacts, whether on climate, the ocean, water, fauna or flora. In order to limit such damage and incentivise the production of more sustainable critical raw materials, the Commission should be empowered to develop a system for the calculation of the environmental footprint of critical raw materials, including a verification process, to ensure that critical raw materials placed on the Union market publicly display information on such footprint. The system should be based on taking into account scientifically sound assessment methods and relevant international standards in the area of life cycle assessment. The requirement to declare the environmental footprint of a material should only apply where it has been concluded, based on a dedicated assessment, that it would contribute to the Union’s climate and environmental objectives by facilitating the procurement of critical raw materials with lower environmental footprint and would not disproportionately affect trade flows. When the relevant calculation methods have been adopted, the Commission should develop performance classes for critical raw materials, thereby allowing potential buyers to easily compare the relative environmental footprint of available materials and driving the market towards more sustainable materials. Sellers of critical raw materials should ensure that the environmental footprint declaration is available to their customers. Transparency on the relative footprint of critical raw materials placed on the Union market may also enable other policies at Union and national level, such as incentives or green public procurement criteria, fostering the production of critical raw materials with lower environmental impacts.
Amendment 62 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) The Environmental Footprint methods constitute a relevant basis for the development of the calculation rules. They rely on scientifically sound assessment methods which take into account developments on international level and cover environmental impacts, including climate change and impacts related to the ocean, water, air, soil, resources, land use and toxicity.
Amendment 66 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) The Union has concluded Strategic Partnerships covering raw materials with third countries in order to implement the 2020 Action Plan on Critical Raw Materials. In order to diversify supply, these efforts should continue and lead to the establishment of concrete (strategic) projects. To develop and ensure a coherent framework for the conclusion of future partnerships and with the aim of developing a common European raw materials diplomacy in line with the Union’s energy and climate diplomacy, the Member States and the Commission should, as part of their interaction on the Board, discuss and ensure coordination on, inter alia, whether existing partnerships achieve the intended aims, and if measures that practically address with long-term perspective local communities’ inputs, regarding specific problems of preservation of ecosystems, resources efficiency and waste reduction are identified; as well as the prioritisation of third countries for new partnerships, the content of such partnerships and their coherence and potential synergies between Member States' bilateral cooperation with relevant third countries. The Union should seek mutually beneficial partnerships with emerging market and developing economies, in coherence with its Global Gateway strategy, which contribute to the diversification of its raw materials supply chain as well as add value in the production in these countries, among which an enhanced collaboration between the EU's and partner countries' SMEs and locally based businesses, combining the expertise of different like-minded partners to create a pathway to sound entrepreneurship in the raw materials sector .
Amendment 70 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54 a (new)
Recital 54 a (new)
(54a) An integral part of the common European raw materials policy, as well as its energy and climate diplomacy, is to explain to our partners the Union’s requirements regarding sustainability, circularity and technological innovation of products and raw materials, like for example the environmental footprint in this regulation. The common European raw materials diplomacy should be conducted in close cooperation with reliable partners, business as well as European and International Financial Institutions and make use of or create international fora for better coordination and more transparency in the global raw material markets as well as platforms for joint purchase.
Amendment 78 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article premier – paragraph 2 – point b
Article premier – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) diversify the Union's imports of strategic raw materials with a view to ensure that, by 2030, the Union's annual consumption of each strategic raw material at any relevant stage of processing can rely on imports from several third countries, none of which provide more than 65% of the Union's annual consumption or overseas countries and territories referred to in Annex II to the TFEU, none of which provide more than 65% of the Union's annual consumption, although this threshold may be adjusted for imports from overseas countries and territories that are constitutionally linked to an EU Member State, as referred to in Annex II to the TFEU;
Amendment 89 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 62
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 62
(62) ‘Strategic Partnership’ means a commitment between the Union and a third country or an overseas country or territory referred to in Annex II to the TFEU to increase cooperation related to the raw materials value chain that is established through a non-binding instrument setting out concrete actions of mutual interest.
Amendment 129 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) improving cooperation along the critical raw materials value chain between the Union and partner countries and in the overseas countries and territories referred to in Annex II to the TFEU;
Amendment 133 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the coherence and potential synergies between Member States’ bilateral cooperation with the overseas countries and territories referred to in Annex II to the TFEU or relevant third countries and the actions carried out by the Union in the context of Strategic Partnerships;
Amendment 137 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) which overseas countries and territories referred to in Annex II to the TFEU or third countries should be prioritised for the conclusion of Strategic Partnerships, taking into account the following criteria:
Amendment 139 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) the potential contribution to security of supply, taking into account a third country'sthe potential reserves, extraction, processing and recycling capacities related to critical raw materials, of the overseas countries and territories referred to in Annex II to the TFEU or third countries;
Amendment 147 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) whether a third country's regulatory frameworkcooperation between the Union and a third country could improve a third country’s ability to ensures the monitoring, prevention and minimisation of environmental impacts, the use of socially responsible practices including respect of human and labour rights and meaningful engagement with local communities, the use of transparent business practices and the prevention of adverse impacts on the proper functioning of public administration and the rule of law;
Amendment 151 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
(iii) whether there are existing cooperation agreements between a third country and the Union and, for emerging markets and developing economies, the potential for the deployment of Global Gateway investment projects contributing to partner countries’ exploration of resources as well as to the development of own extraction, processing and recycling capacities that reflect the Union’s evolving capabilities, and supporting educational programmes and training of the labour force aimed at strengthening the pertinence of CRM-related skills and expertise by ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest digital and technical innovations.
Amendment 156 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
(iv) for emerging markets and developing economies, whether and how a partnership could contribute to local value additiondevelop in- country value creation as well as local value addition, including downstream activities, and would be mutually beneficial for the partner country and the Union.
Amendment 8 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles as a step forward in tackling the challenges linked to textile and clothes production; welcomes, unsustainable consumption patterns and waste; calls for further EU efforts on its commitments towards the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals; strongly encourages the international promotion of this approach and, including through strengthening cooperation with partners; developing countries with the overarching aim to limit the negative impacts of the worldwide textile industry on climate change and biodiversity;
Amendment 17 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the principle of policy coherence for development (PCD) and especially Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which states that ‘the Union shall take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries’; highlights the importance of PCD to enable an integrated approach to achieve the SDGs;
Amendment 18 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that the production of textiles and clothing (T&C) often takes place outside the EU and most T&C traded in the EU are imported from third countries; recalls the need to promote circularity and to implement a life-cycle approach, taking into account the entire chain, from production to consumption, while ensuring traceability as well as supporting innovative textiles that are more durable, reusable, repairable, recyclable and energy-efficient; supports actions aiming at tackling greenwashing and raising awareness concerning the implications that ‘fast fashion’ and consumer behaviour have for the planet;
Amendment 33 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that T&C from Europe are often exported to third countries for disposal; stresses that this practice shifts environmental problems arising from the disposal of T&C to third countries; recommends that T&C to be exported for disposal must be prepared for proper recycling; urges the EU to address the huge problem of releasing tonnes of microplastics each year, which end up polluting our waters and seas, land and air and cause harm to our ecosystems, and to do so notably through improving end-of-life processing;
Amendment 48 #
2022/2171(INI)
5. Stresses that working conditions in the textile industry in third countries are often substandard and have a direct impact on workers’ living standards due to low wages, poor working conditions and inadequate safety standards; highlights that women are in particular in an even more vulnerable position; is equally concerned about persisting child and irregular migrant labour in the industry; reiterates the EU’s responsibility to design partnerships with local actors that promote human rights, democratic processes, good governance, gender equality and sustainability in the textile sector;
Amendment 63 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly encourages the Commission, therefore, to supplement the Strategy with corresponding regional and country programming for developing countries in the framework of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI)-Global Europe and Team Europe initiatives, which should promote and communicate visibly around sustainable projects that help to build T&C production and distribution infrastructure which protects the environment as well as social and labour rights.
Amendment 42 #
2022/2046(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the MFF revision should be accompanied by the necessary legislative changesadjustments and flexibility to the NDICI – Global Europe Regulation.
Amendment 13 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the EU’s responsibility in the protection, restoration and resilience of the world’s forests, which should prioritise proforestation in forest management as an external dimension strategy for increasing carbon sequestration and biodiversity benefits; insists that forests’ carbon dioxide storage capacities will allow to move towards carbon neutrality; stresses that forests provide a wide range of ecosystemic services beyond carbon sequestration, such as the natural filtration of water;
Amendment 17 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Highlights that forests are an important part of terrestrial and marine biodiversity, and contribute to mitigation and adaptation to the negative impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather disturbances, including flooding, droughts, storms, soil erosion, heat waves and fires; recalls that sustainable forest management can also ensure the protection of coastal areas and communities;
Amendment 23 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises the multifunctional role of forests; stresses that policies that enhance the protection and restoration of biodiversity will help tackle climate change; calls on the EU to strengthen forest resilience by addressing the challenges and trade-offs resulting from the increasing demand for wood for materials, energy and the bioeconomy and the related rising risks of embodied deforestation imports, land grabbing, illegal logging and violation of indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ rights; recalls the negative impacts of global warming on ecosystems and the migration of species due to climate change, which requires specific monitoring and surveillance;
Amendment 46 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Union and its Member States to exclude burninguse forest biomass from anyin a sustainable way in order to contribute to reach renewable energy targets;
Amendment 54 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Emphasises the scientifically proven links between health, environmental and climate crises; and considering that, without immediate action, biodiversity loss and climate change will increase at a global level, calls on the EU, as part of the Green Deal’s external dimension, to step up its technical assistance, as well as its sharing of information and best practices with third countries; stresses that the EU should learn from inspirational projects on sustainable forest management from indigenous and other communities that have ancestral knowledge on forests;
Amendment 72 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the forestry sector to feature prominently in the 30 % spending target on climate of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) – Global Europe, including financial or technical assistance for forest-producer partner countries. with the aim of achieving and promoting an integrated approach of the SDGs;
Amendment 73 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the EU to learn from innovative projects implemented by certain third countries, such as the African-led "Great Green Wall" initiative, which aims to restore 100 million hectares of currently degraded land by 2030 throughout the Sahel region and to enable the development of agro- ecology and regeneration projects.
Amendment 39 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
— having regard to the Sustainable Development Report 2021 of 14 June 20211a, entitled ‘The Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals’, _________________ 1a Sustainable Development Report 2021, "The Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals", 14 June 2021
Amendment 46 #
2022/2002(INI)
— having regard to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate of 20191b, _________________ 1b Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate, 2019
Amendment 47 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 b (new)
Citation 23 b (new)
— having regard to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report of 28 February 2022 entitled "Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability"1c _________________ 1c Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Sixth Assessment Report, "Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability", 28 February 2022
Amendment 70 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas there is a strong interdependence between health crises, environmental crises and climate crises; whereas such crises will increase in the coming years, in particular as a result of climate change and biodiversity loss;
Amendment 78 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the SDGs cover all of the major issues facing humanity and are not solely linked to development policies but also concern wider public policies at the European level;
Amendment 82 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas many of these challenges have systemic origins and therefore require systemic solutions; whereas the SDGs are a tool for an integrated approach to tackle such issues;
Amendment 84 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas, considering all the above, a European governance integrating the SDGs in a transversal approach would allow a greater coherence and efficiency of public policies; whereas for example SDG 14 "Life Below Water," which strives to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development, should be implemented as part of an integrated maritime policy;
Amendment 119 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms its commitment to the 2030 Agenda and the 17 SDGs; stresses that, in the light of the pandemic, the SDGs provide a unique pathway to both ensure a recovery that would leave no one and no place behind and build back better a more equitable and resilient world;
Amendment 159 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates that to achieve the SDGs, the 2030 Agenda requires a strong level of societal legitimacy and a genuine political reset; underlines the key role of local and regional governments; emphasises the immense value of civil society organisations in this regard; deeply regrets that the mandate of the multi-stakeholder platform was not renewed in 2019 and calls for its urgent reinstatement;
Amendment 183 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is highly concerned that the key provisions of policy coherence for development are acutely lacking in the landmark ‘Fit for 55’ legislative package7 and the Commission’s work in general; stresses that the SDGs should form the backbone of European public policies; _________________ 7 COM(2021)0550.
Amendment 203 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the view that the adoption of the new comprehensive implementation strategy should be preceded by a mapping of the SDGs and a broad public participatory consultation process;
Amendment 209 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for the strengthening of institutional governance and the creation of "Team Projects" - as exists for climate - in view of the 2022 UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon and the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development;
Amendment 346 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the fact that Europe faces its greatest SDG challenges in the areas of sustainable diets and agriculture, climate and biodiversity (SDGs 2, 12, 13, 14 and 15); calls on the Commission to develop a robust comparative analysis of SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation) and SDG 14 (life below water), especially in view of the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon in June 2022 and the HLPF in July 2022, as trends cannot be calculated due to insufficient comparable data over the past five years;
Amendment 61 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 64 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 73 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Essential oils are derived from various sections of plants and are obtained by distillation, steam distillation or expression. They are complex substances that should warrant a tailored approach to their identification, including by providing for scientifically justified derogations from the rules applicable to the substances with more than one constituent under Article 5(3) of this Regulation. The European Commission and the Agency should assist the sector, particularly micro and small companies, that intends to benefit from the derogation, including by ensuring expeditious assessment of the dossier. This Regulation does not regulate safe use of essential oils in consumer products.
Amendment 81 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) It is normally not possible to sufficiently assess the endocrine disrupting properties for human health and the environment and the persistent, bioaccumulative and mobile properties of a mixture or of a multi-constituent substance on the basis of data on that mixture or substance. The data for the individual substances of the mixture or for the individual constituents of the multi- constituent substance should therefore normally be used as the basis for hazard identification of those multi-constituent substances or mixtures. However, in certain cases, data on those multi- constituent substances themselves may also be relevant. This is the case in particular where that data demonstrates endocrine disrupting properties for human health and the environment, as well as persistent, bioaccumulative and mobile properties, or where it supports data on the individual constituents. Therefore, it is appropriate that data on multi-constituent substances are used in those casixtures.
Amendment 82 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) It is normally not possible to sufficiently assess the endocrine disrupting properties for human health and the environment and the persistent, bioaccumulative and mobile properties of a mixture or of a multi-constituent substance on the basis of data on that mixture or substance. The data for the individual substances of the mixture or for the individual constituents of the multi- constituent substance should therefore normally be used as the basis for hazard identification of those multi-constituent substances or mixtures. However, in certain cases, data on those multi- constituent substances themselves may also be relevant. This is the case in particular where that data demonstrates endocrine disrupting properties for human health and the environment, as well as persistent, bioaccumulative and mobile properties, or where it supports data on the individual constituents. Therefore, it is appropriate that data on multi-constituent substances are used in those cases.
Amendment 137 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Article 2 – paragraph 7a
Article 2 – paragraph 7a
Amendment 138 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Article 2 – paragraph 7a
Article 2 – paragraph 7a
Amendment 139 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Article 2 – paragraph 7a
Article 2 – paragraph 7a
Amendment 145 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Amendment 148 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
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Amendment 186 #
2022/0432(COD)
In Article 5, the following paragraph 3a is added: 'Paragraph 3 shall not apply to UVCB substances of biological origin.'
Amendment 187 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
In Article 5, the following paragraph 3a is added: 'Paragraph 3 shall not apply to UVCB substances of biological origin.'
Amendment 189 #
2022/0432(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
In Article 5, the following paragraph 3a is added: 'Paragraph 3 shall not apply to UVCB substances of biological origin.'
Amendment 16 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the full use of Article 15(3) of the Financial Regulation to allocate all available decommitments from 2020 and 2021 to the HEU; firmly rejects the misuse of that Article and insists on alternative solutions to provide additional funding for the Digital Europe Programme under the European Chips Act;
Amendment 21 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Rejects the use of the HEU budget to fund new initiatives like the EU Chips Act and the Secure Connectivity Initiative;and strongly supports the principle that new initiatives should come with a fresh budget.
Amendment 25 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Believes strongly that new initiatives and programmes, such as the EU Chips Act, the Secure Connectivity Initiative and others should come with their own funding and not jeopardise other Union programmes and projects;
Amendment 27 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Deeply regrets Council's position to cut EUR 120 million from the Union contribution to ITER, which would negatively impact the overall implementation of the project, even though fusion energy could provide Member States with cheap, reliable and climate neutral energy.
Amendment 36 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Versailles Declaration of 10-11 March 2022 of the Heads of States and Governments invited the Commission to propose by the end of May a REPowerEU plan to phase out the dependency on Russian fossil fuel imports, which was subsequently reiterated in the European Council Conclusions of 24-25 March 2022. This should be done well before 2030 in a way that is consistent with the EU’s Green Deal and the climate objectives for 2030 and 2050 enshrined in the European Climate Law. Regulation (EU) 2021/241 should therefore be amended to enhance its ability to support reforms and investments dedicated to diversifying energy supplies, in particular fossil fuels, thereby strengthening the strategic autonomy of the Union alongside an open economy. Support should also be given to reforms and investments increasing the energy efficiency and energy savings of the Member States’ economies through fast revision and better coherence with the Renewable Energy Directive, the Energy Efficiency Directive, the Energy Performance Buildings Directive and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation.
Amendment 42 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The REPowerEU chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the REPowerEU aims. Furthermore, that chapter should contain an outline of other measures, financed from sources other than the Recovery and Resilience Facility, contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). The outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 February 2022 to 31 December 2026, the period during which the objectives set by this Regulation are to be achieved. As regards natural gas infrastructure, the investments and reforms of the REPowerEU chapters to diversify supply away from Russia should build on the needs currently identified through the assessment conducted and agreed by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG), established in the spirit of solidarity as regards security of supply and take into account the reinforced preparedness measures taken to adapt to new geopolitical threats. To this end, additional support could be ensured by complimentary recommendations for possible cross-border and trans national projects granting added European value. Finally, the REPowerEU chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
Amendment 58 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Further incentives should be provided for Member States to request loans, through the clarification of tha quick, accessible and unburdensome loan allocation procedure. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/241, Member States may request loans until 31 August 2023. An intention to submit a loan request should be communicated to the Commission 30 days after the entry into force of this Regulation so that the redistribution of the remaining funds can be conducted in an orderly manner.
Amendment 59 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In addition, to incentivise a high level of ambition for reforms and investments to be included in the REPowerEU chapter, new dedicated funding sources should be provided to secure better and more effective use of the loans of the Members States, as well as more efficient and flexible mobilising of the existing funds.
Amendment 61 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council6 should be amended to provide for the possibility to transfer up to 7.5% of resources of shared management programmes governed by that Regulation to the Facility for the achievement of the REPowerEU objectives, in addition to the existing transfer possibility of up to 5%. Such a possibility is justified by the need to cover REPowerEU objectives, providing Member States with additional flexibility to address those urgent needs by establishing conditions for easier permitting process and lesser administrative burden. Furthermore, the Facility allows for a fast disbursement of funds, making it particularly well suited for financing of urgent energy-related measures. Such transfers should be justified by a higher financial need linked to additional reforms and investments included in the REPowerEU chapter. _________________ 6 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159).
Amendment 64 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The Commission should monitor the implementation of reforms and investments outlined in the REPowerEU chapter and their contribution to the REPowerEU objectives, as established in Regulation (EU) 2021/241. Where needed, the Commission could grant technical support to the Member States for faster and more targeted implementation.
Amendment 66 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. In line with the six pillars referred in Article 3 of this Regulation, the coherence and synergies they generate, and in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, the general objective of the Facility shall be to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by improving the resilience, crisis preparedness, adjustment capacity and growth potential of the Member States, by mitigating the social and economic impact of that crisis, in particular on women, vulnerable groups and SMEs by quick adoption of the Social Climate Fund, by contributing to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, by supporting the green transition, by contributing to the achievement of the Union’s 2030 climate targets set out in point (11) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999,and by complying with the objective of EU climate neutrality by 2050 and of the digital transition, by increasing the resilience of the Union energy system through a decrease of dependence on fossil fuels and diversification of energy supplies at Union level (‘REPowerEU objectives’) thereby contributing to the upward economic and social convergence, restoring and promoting sustainable growth and the integration of the economies of the Union, fostering high quality employment creation, and contributing to the strategic autonomy of the Union alongside an open economy and generating European added value.
Amendment 87 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21c – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 21c – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) boosting energy efficiency in buildings by broadening the use of sustainable construction materials and products, decarbonising industry, increasing production and uptake of sustainable biomethane and renewable or fossil-free hydrogen and increasing the share of renewable energy,
Amendment 98 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21c – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 21c – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) an explanation on how the combination of the measures referred to in paragraph 1 and points (a) and (b) of this paragraph is coherent, effective and expected to contribute to the REPowerEU objectives, including a quantification of the energy savings. and proof that the national measures and objectives in line with the cohesion policy and common agriculture policy support the goals of the REPowerEU.
Amendment 23 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The European Green Deal announced a revision of Union measures to address pollution from large industrial installations, including reviewing the sectoral scope of the legislation and how to make it fully consistent with climate, energy, water and circular economy policies. In addition, the Zero Pollution Action Plan, the Circular Economy Action Plan and the Farm to Fork Strategy also call for improving resource efficiency and reuse at industrial installations while reducing pollutant emissions at source, including sources not currently within the scope of Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council69 . Addressing pollution from certain agro- industrial activities thus requires their inclusion within the scope of that Directive. _________________ 69 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. 17-119.
Amendment 36 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The contribution of Directive 2010/75/EU to resource and energy efficiency and circular economy in the Union should be made more effective, taking into consideration the ‘Energy Efficiency First’ as a guiding principle of the Union energy policy. Therefore, the permits should establish, wheren possible, mandatory environmental performance limit values on consumption and resource efficiency levels, including on the useconsumption of water, energy, and recycledaw materials, and their reuse, based on the environmental performance levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT AEPLs) set out in decisions on BAT conclusions.
Amendment 39 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Considering the recurrent drought and flood in Europe with a direct impact on water availability for the European industry which is the largest water consumer in Europe (EEA, 2018), industrial stakeholders must carefully consider quantitatively and qualitatively water risks both on and by their activities. Therefore, the European industry must be mobilised to achieve the so-called “Water- Smart Society” in line with the Green Deal and its international commitments to provide a coherent water strategy. Recognising and realising the Value of Water to ensure water security, safety, and sustainability, it means that all available water sources are managed in such a way that water scarcity and pollution is avoided; water and resource loops are largely closed to foster a circular economy and resource efficiency while the water system is resilient against droughts, floods and climate change; its planned and digitalised management ensures prediction and agility to perform under stress as well as uncertainties, and all relevant stakeholders are involved in water governance.
Amendment 49 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 1 – second paragraph
Article 1 – second paragraph
It also lays down rules designed to prevent or, where that is not practicable, to reduce emissions into air, water and land and to prevent the generation of waste, in order to achieve a high level of protection of human health and the environment taken as a whole. In addition, it lays down rules designed to improve resource efficiency in order to reduce the use of water, energy, and raw materials.
Amendment 53 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (3)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (3)
(3) ‘installation’ means a stationary technical unit within which one or more activities listed in Annex I, in Annex Ia or in Part 1 of Annex VII are carried out, and any other directly associated activities on the same site which have a technical connection with the activities listed in those Annexes and which could have an effect on emissions and, pollution; consumption of natural resources including water, energy and raw materials.;
Amendment 55 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘BAT conclusions’ means a document containing the parts of a BAT reference document laying down the conclusions on best available techniques, their description, information to assess their applicability, the emission levels associated with the best available techniques, the environmental performance levels associated with the best available techniques, the minimum content of an environmental management system including benchmarks associated with the best available techniques, associated monitoring, associated consumption levels of water, energy, and raw materials and, where appropriate, relevant site remediation measures;;
Amendment 58 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (13 a) (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (13 a) (new)
(13a) ‘environmental performance levels associated with the best available techniques’ means the range of environmental performance levels, which shall include consumption, efficiency, and reuse level of water, energy, raw materials as well as waste levels, except emission levels, obtained under normal operating conditions using a BAT or a combination of BATs;.
Amendment 65 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (51) (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (51) (new)
(51) ‘environmental performance levels associated with emerging techniques’ means the range of environmental performance levels, which shall include consumption, efficiency, and reuse level of water, energy, raw materials as well as waste levels, except emission levels, obtained under normal operating conditions using an emerging technique or a combination of emerging techniques;
Amendment 68 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (53) (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (53) (new)
(53) ‘‘benchmarks’ means the indicative range of environmental performance levels associated with best available techniques, other than emission levels, and maywill include, at least, but without being limited to:
Amendment 71 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (53) (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (53) (new)
(a) consumption levels of water, energy and raw materials;
Amendment 73 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (53) (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (53) (new)
(b) resource efficiency levels and reuse levels covering materials, water and energy resourceof water, energy and raw materials;
Amendment 77 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
(53a) ‘water reuse system’ means the infrastructure and other technical elements necessary for producing, supplying and using reclaimed water; it comprises all the elements from the starting point of the production process to the point where reclaimed water is used, including distribution and storage infrastructure, where relevant.
Amendment 79 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (55) (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (55) (new)
(53b) ‘reclaimed water’ means water that has been reclaimed from previous uses and it is reused for a different beneficial purpose.
Amendment 81 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (54) (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (54) (new)
(53c) ‘Water reuse’ means the process of reclaiming water from previous uses through a water reuse system and converting into water that can be reused for a variety of purposes.
Amendment 82 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (56) (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point (56) (new)
(53d) ‘water efficiency’ means the ratio of economic output produced per cubic meter of input of water consumed and polluted, including virtual water flow traded to produce the aforementioned economic output.
Amendment 89 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 5 – paragraph (4) (new)
Article 5 – paragraph (4) (new)
Member States shall ensure that permits granted pursuant to this Article are made available on the Internet, free of charge and without restricting access to registered users, no later than a month after its signature by competent authorities. In addition, a summary of each permit shall be made available to the public under the same conditions. That summary shall include at least the following:
Amendment 154 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
The competent authority shall set the strictest possible emission limit values that are consistent with the lowest emissions achievable by applying BATmost effective BAT(s) in the installation, and that ensure that, under normal operating conditions, emissions do not exceed the emission levels associated with the best available techniques (BAT- AELs) as laid down in the decisions on BAT conclusions referred to in Article 13(5). The emission limit values shall be based on an assessment by the operator analysing the technical non- feasibility of meeting the strictest end of the BAT-AEL range and demonstrating the best performance the installation can achieve by applying BATmost effective BAT(s) as described in BAT conclusions. The emission limit values shall be set through either of the following:
Amendment 159 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point (a)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point (a)
(a) setting emission limit values expressed for the same or shorter periods of time and under the same reference conditions as the emission levels associated with the most effective best available techniques; or
Amendment 164 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a
3a. The competent authority shall set the strictest possible environmental performance limit values that are consistent with the best performances achievable by applying most effective BAT(s) in the installation, and that ensure that, under normal operating conditions, such performance limits values do not exceed the strictest environmental performance levels associated with BATs as laid down in the decisions on BAT conclusions referred to in Article 13(5).
Amendment 217 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d (new) – paragraph 1 – first part
Article 27 d (new) – paragraph 1 – first part
Member States shall require that by 30 June 2030 the operator includes in its environmental management system referred to in Article 14a a transformation plan for each installation carrying out any activity listed in points 1, 2, 3, 4, 6.1 a, and 6.1 b of Annex I. The transformation plan shall contain information on how the installation will transform itself during the 2030-2050 period in order to contribute to the emergence of a sustainable, clean, circular and climate-neutral economy by 2050, using the format referred to in paragraph 4. The transformation plan shall include specific information on how the installation plans to become more energy, water, and resource efficient by laying down the measures that will be implemented to reduce the overall consumption and improve the efficiency of its operations.
Amendment 232 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d (new) – paragraph 2 – first part
Article 27 d (new) – paragraph 2 – first part
Member States shall require that, as part of the review of the permit conditions pursuant to Article 21(3) following the publication of decisions on BAT conclusions after 1 January 2030, the operator includes in its environmental management system referred to in Article 14a a transformation plan for each installation carrying out any activity listed in Annex I that is not referred to in paragraph 1. The transformation plan shall contain information on how the installation will transform itself during the 2030-2050 period in order to contribute to the emergence of a sustainable, clean, circular and climate-neutral economy by 2050, using the format referred to in paragraph 4. The transformation plan shall include specific information on how the installation plans to become more energy, water, and resource efficient by laying down the measures that will be implemented to reduce the overall consumption and improve the efficiency of its operations.
Amendment 252 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d (new) – paragraph 4
Article 27 d (new) – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall by 30 June 2028, adopt an implementing act establishing the format for the reporting of the elements included in the transformation plans. This implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 75(2)..
Amendment 254 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d (new) – paragraph 5 (new)
Article 27 d (new) – paragraph 5 (new)
4a. Furthermore, the Commission can, no later than two years before the first review of the transformation plan, adopt an implementing act establishing additional elements to be added in the transformation plans, as well as a description of the format for their reporting. This implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article75(2).
Amendment 255 #
2022/0104(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2010/75/EU
Article 27 d (new) – paragraph 6 (new)
Article 27 d (new) – paragraph 6 (new)
4b. Member States shall require the operator to assess the benefits of leveraging digital tools in order to improve the environmental performance of its installation.
Amendment 168 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is necessary to establish well- functioning information flows, including via electronic means, to ensure that coherent and transparent information about construction products performances, including environmental sustainability during their whole life cycle, is available along the supply chain. This is expected to increase transparency and to improve efficiency in terms of information transfer. Ensuring digital access to comprehensive information about construction products would contribute to the digitalisation of the construction sector altogether, making the framework fit for the digital age. Access to reliable and durable information would also mean that economic operators and other actors do not contribute to each other’s non-compliance.
Amendment 175 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Pursuing the environmental goals set in the European Green Deal and following the updated targets in the Fit for 55 legislative package and the REPowerEU, including the fight against climate change, makes it necessary to establish new environmental obligations and to lay the groufor incentivising the broader use of sustainable and reused construction products and for the development and the application of an assessment method for the calculation of the environmental sustainability of construction products. For the same reason, it is necessary to extend the range of regulated economic operators, since distributors, suppliers and manufacturers all have a role to play in the calculation of the environmental sustainability in the construction sector. That range should therefore be extended into two directions, downstream from the distributors to the economic operators preparing re-use and remanufacturing of construction products and upstream from the manufacturer over the suppliers of intermediate products and/or raw materials. Moreover, certain operators coming into play in the context of dismantling used products or other parts of construction works or remanufacturing and re-use thereof need to contribute to a safe second life of construction products.
Amendment 179 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to ensure safety and protection of the environment and to close a regulatory loophole that would otherwise exist, it is necessary to clarify that construction products manufactured on the construction site for immediate incorporation into the construction works are subject to the same rules as other construction producfully respecting safety and environmental legal protection requirements. Micro-enterprises, however, often individually manufacture and install products on site. Subjecting those micro- enterprises under all circumstances to the same rules as other enterprises would disproportionally affect those micro- enterprises. It is therefore necessary to enable Member States to exempt micro- enterprises from drawing up a declaration of performance in specific situations, where the interests of other Member States are not affected.
Amendment 207 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) Digital technologies,More ambitious deployment of digital technologies by enhanced input of digitalisation of information and documentation which will provide a significant potential for reducing administrative burden and costs for economic operators, SMEs and public authorities, while also fostering innovative and new business opportunities and models, are evolving at rapid pace. The uptake of digital technologies will also contribute significantly towards achieving the objectives of the Renovation Wave, including energy efficiency, energy storage and life-cycle assessments and monitoring and of the building stock. Accordingly, the Commission should be empowered to seize further opportunities of digitisation by implementing acts.
Amendment 215 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
This Regulation establishes harmonised rules for the placing of and making available on the market and direct installation of construction products, regardless of whether undertaken in the framework of a service or not, by establishing:
Amendment 224 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
This Regulation also establishes obligations incumbent on economic operators dealing with construction products or their components or with products that could be regarded as construction products whilst not being intended by their manufacturer to be construction products.
Amendment 228 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Amendment 243 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) boilers, pipes, tanks and ancillaries and other products intended to be in contact with water for human consumption;
Amendment 244 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 245 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point d
Amendment 246 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point e
Amendment 248 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 5
Article 2 – paragraph 5
5. Member States may exempt from the application of this Regulation construction products and items covered by this Regulation that are placed on the market or directly installed in the outermost regions of the European Union in the meaning of Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Member States shall notify to the European Commission and to the other Member States the regulations providing such exemptions. They shall ensure that exempted construction products or items do not bear the CE marking in accordance with Article 16. Construction products or items placed on the market or directly installed on the basis of such exemption shall not be deemed to be placed on the market or directly installed in the Union in the meaning of this Regulation.
Amendment 252 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘construction product’ means any formed or formless physical item, including its packaging and instructions for usephysical item, or a kit or assembly combining such items, that is placed on the market or producedsupplied to the construction site for incorporation in a permanent manner in construction works or parts thereof within the Union, with the exception of items that are necessarily first integrated into an assembly, kit or other construction product prior to being incorporated in a permanent manner in construction works;
Amendment 257 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘direct installation’ means the installation of a product into a construction work of a client without prior making available on the market or the installation of a one-family house covered by this Regulation, regardless whether in the framework of providing a service or not;
Amendment 260 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘product requirements’ means a threshold level or another characteristic with which a product has to comply before it can be placed on the market or installed directly, including those requirements relating to labelling and instructions for use or other information to be provided;
Amendment 290 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. All products covered by this Regulation shall, prior to their placing on the market or direct installation, satisfy the generic, directly applicable product requirements set out in Annex I Part D and the product requirements laid down in Annex I Part B and C as specified for the respective product family or category in accordance with paragraph 2. The product requirements laid down in Annex I Part B and C are only applicable where they have been specified in accordance with paragraph 2.
Amendment 339 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
An economic operator shall provide all the requested data into the database or system established in accordance with Article 78 within two months and six months for SMEs, after the availability of that database or system has been stated in a publication of the Official Journal and bear the fees of registration linked thereto. It shall at least bi-annually verify the correctness of the provided data.
Amendment 380 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – title
Article 65 – title
65 Use of simplified procedures by SMEs and micro-enterprises
Amendment 381 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 1
Article 65 – paragraph 1
1. MSMEs and micro-enterprises that are manufacturing products covered by a harmonised technical specification may treat products to which system 3 applies in accordance with provisions for system 4. When a manufacturer uses this simplified procedure, the manufacturer shall demonstrate compliance of the product with the applicable requirements by means of a Specific Technical Documentation.
Amendment 382 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 2
Article 65 – paragraph 2
Amendment 390 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – title
Article 78 – title
EU construction products database or system
Amendment 392 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 1
Article 78 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to supplement this Regulation by means of delegated act according to Article 87, by setting up a Union construction products database or systemnd maintaining a centralised, free of charge and accessible for the general public Union construction products digital database that should be used for storing and exchanging all relevant information on a product by meeting the needs and demands of the construction industry, that builds to the extent possible on the Digital Product Passport established by Regulation (EU) ... [Regulation on ecodesign for sustainable products].
Amendment 404 #
2022/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 80 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 80 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The training events shall be open to the participation of the staff of the authorities designated under Article 25(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, the single liaison offices appointed under Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and, where appropriate, of other authorities of the Member States and SMEs involved in the implementation or enforcement of this Regulation. The Commission may, by implementing decision adopted in accordance give access to third countries that apply voluntarily this Regulation or that have regulatory systems for construction products similar to this Regulation.
Amendment 40 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU has been responding to the challenges of environmental degradation, climate change and the increasing scarcity of natural resources with far-reaching and ambitious political endeavours such as the European Green Deal, which is driving the quest for renewal and innovation and is setting global perspectives that contribute to the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the NEB has a potential to include smaller cities and towns, especially in the rural and remote areas, in the green transition and to ensure the involvement of citizens in spatial planning and cultural activities;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas NEB projects should, as a minimum, comply with sectorial EU legislation, such as Energy Efficiency Directive and EPBD;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative, as a conception of a way of living together, and emphasises that it must primarily focus on continuously improving the quality of people’s lives by transforming the spaces, buildings, cities, rural areas and territories in which they live in a manner respecting the correlation between care for the environment, planning and construction of buildings and surrounding spaces in an inclusive way, and the creation of accessibility for people with special needs and disadvantaged groups, and bringing about improvements for all;
Amendment 138 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the need to implement digital technologies in the areas of architectural redevelopment and layout design, throughout the whole building lifecycle, especially through increased use of smart applications for the management of energy, water and waste;
Amendment 144 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the NEB as a creative and interdisciplinary initiative which brings together architecture, design, the arts and science at the forefront of EU policies for the first time, making the European Green Deal a tangible, positive and inclusive experience for all and giving it a strong creative and cultural dimension;
Amendment 149 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recognises NEB as a catalyst for bringing about transformative changes in the creative, construction and business ecosystems and of new understanding and quality in planning, designing and building our future life, encompassing principles of circularity and resource efficiency in moving towards carbon neutrality, using sustainable and durable technologies, innovation in materials, processes and techniques in renewable, recyclable and cost efficient manner that lowers the energy-related greenhouse emissions;
Amendment 160 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines that as a prerequisite for realising the environmental and social objectives of the European Green Deal, it is necessary via the NEB to envision a well-designed green regeneration of public spaces, and to build the relevant infrastructure that facilitates physical activity, sports and bicycling, which in turn will lead to a change of habits, fostering social inclusion, a sense of belonging and mindset change for harmony with nature;
Amendment 164 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines that the NEB, in order to be really impactful, visible and successful in the long term, requires fresh financial resources;
Amendment 178 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Encourages Member States to take into account NEB to envision tailored- made plans for funding in order to stimulate the sustainable development of different cities, regions and places, with the aim of achieving decarbonisation objectives and the preservation of natural resources in local context, considering all affirmed as successful European methods, practices and process for creating effective interaction for economic growth, with design of qualitatively new, inclusive and participatory environment, which will furthermore contribute to the revitalisation of depopulated rural areas and remote places;
Amendment 179 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Stresses the importance of a special focus on SMEs, minimizing the administrative burden and ensuring easy, streamlined procedures to apply for the NEB label and funding in order for SMEs to contribute to the NEB movement and the circular economy;
Amendment 188 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that this innovative cultural movement has the potential to position Europe as a global frontrunner in the area of architecture, design, culture, technology, circular economy, and energy efficiency by promoting ways of living better together, which can also be applied beyond the EU;
Amendment 217 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines the need to create support for the NEB on local and regional level; calls on the Commission, in this regard, to share best practices of NEB projects from all Member States and to publish an extensive, though non- exhaustive, list of NEB related goals, which NEB projects can help achieve, and for the Commission to prepare a detailed application guideline for local and regional authorities, focusing on EU funds and programs available for local and regional projects;
Amendment 225 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Emphasizes the need for local and regional authorities to include citizens throughout all phases of NEB projects; Underlines the importance of including methodologies from the design industry, which could help to enhance participation of European citizens in NEB projects; urges the Commission to gather and share best practices on how to include and activate European citizens in NEB projects;
Amendment 232 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Requests that the Commission, in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders, clarify the general criteria for the selection and evaluation of NEB projects and for the allocation of funds, in particular:
Amendment 278 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to make the principles of the NEB an integral part of all relevant future legislation and to make sure that the regulatory framework supports the NEB ambitions and implementation; underlines the need to include NEB principles in existing regulation such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD);
Amendment 282 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights that sustainable finance principles should be guiding the NEB;
Amendment 286 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls, in addition, for specific criteria to be developed for the relevant sectors, in particular construction and architecture, energy, mobility, design, tourism, education and skills, crafts, and the arts in close co-operation with stakeholders in these sectors and building on existing industrial standards;
Amendment 291 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines the need to include sector specific certification to become eligible for the NEB label; urges the Commission to incorporate existing sector specific certifications, which for example ensures the use of sustainable materials and a minimum level of quality, as a key part of the criteria to receive a NEB label, and if necessary to develop, in close cooperation with industry stakeholders, new certifications for specific sectors to receive the NEB label; furthermore, emphasizes that projects does not have to be cross national to receive the NEB label;
Amendment 297 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Regrets the lack of clarity on funding for the NEB from 2023 onwards; calls for the Horizon Europe Regulation to be amended during the mid-term revision of the current multiannual financial framework (MFF) in order to create an NEB mission funded with EUR 500 million; underlines that the programme should also be supported by other relevant programmes in order to generate additional impact; further underlines that funding from Horizon Europe must be allocated to research and innovation in NEB; calls on the Commission to plan support for the NEB in partnership agreements and programmes, supported by the EU structural and cohesion policies;
Amendment 300 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Regrets the lack of clarity on funding for the NEB from 2023 onwards; calls for the Horizon Europe Regulation to be amended during the mid-term revision of the current multiannual financial framework (MFF) in order to create an NEB mission funded with EUR 500 million if the current mission is positively evaluated in 2022; underlines that the programme should also be supported by other relevant programmes in order to generate additional impact;
Amendment 308 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to table a proposal as soon as possible to make the NEB an EU programme by the next MFF; insists that this will require fresh resources with a dedicated and stable budget line; underlines that this new programme must not reduce funding for other programmes nor divert focus from their agreed political priorities; underlines that a substantial amount of the resources must be dedicated to research and innovation;
Amendment 320 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to develop a clear plan forprovide guidance for how NEB projects can attracting public and private investment, including crowd funding, as a community based way to gather secondary project funding; encourages the Member States to allocate adequate funding to the NEB through their recovery and resilience plans and the European structural and investment funds;
Amendment 331 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to set up an transparent and evidence-based monitoring and evaluation mechanism, which should continuously review all NEB activities and report regularly to Parliament and the Council; expects to receive the first monitoring report in 20223;
Amendment 333 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission to share best practices and establish a permanent dialogue on NEB with associated countries, in particular in the Western Balkans, Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood;
Amendment 335 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the NEB movement should promote more sustainable, socially inclusive and innovative ways of lifeving based on new models of planning, constructing and inhabiting our built environment in order to suit emerging needs and help to ensure decent housing for all; stresses the importance of better use of the existing building stock through e.g. sustainable technical systems, and utilizing the local production and energy storage to facilitate personal transportation in order to ensure regenerative cities;
Amendment 351 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Underlines the significance of re- purposing and retrofitting obsolete buildings, whose transformation has a key role in Europe’s green transition, as an example of this dimension is the re-use of industrial heritage buildings, which offer many opportunities for advancing the goals of the New European Bauhaus;
Amendment 355 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Emphasizes the importance of more flexibility for local and regional authorities to experiment with NEB projects and underlines the potential in allowing regulatory “sandboxing” to boost innovation within the circular economy and NEB;
Amendment 369 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to develop an educational module on the New European Bauhaus and encourages Members States to integrate it in their curricula at all levels; in this regard, calls on the Commission to foster the participation of existing or future European University Alliances to NEB projects or by helping universities establish common curricula relevant to NEB objectives;
Amendment 375 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Notes the high potential of the Centers of Vocational Excellence for the NEB through, amongst other actions, the mobility of Vocational Education and Training (VET) students and the sharing of know-how and skills; in this regard, calls on the Commission to foster their participation to the NEB through specific calls, and by sharing best practices from Member States concerning integration of NEB skills and knowledge in VET education, and by removing the remaining obstacles to the VET European mobility;
Amendment 390 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights that the NEB could support energy security and efficiency by encouraging investment and incentivising high-tech, low-tech, low-energy solutions and could facilitate the digital transition by improving connectivity to mitigate the digital divide; underlines the importance of the NEB fighting energy poverty through innovative solutions for the building, construction, industrial and materials sectorshighlights the need to boost the circular economy by removing barriers related to the handling and transportation of waste;
Amendment 391 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Underlines the importance of securing energy efficiency in both older and newer buildings, including energy renovation of cultural institutions and buildings; furthermore, emphasizes the need to also focus on utilization of waste heat and integrated energy systems in e.g. buildings and the possibility of using buildings to capture and storage carbon dioxide;
Amendment 394 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Recognizes the red tape concerning using biomaterials and re- used building materials in the building industry; calls for the Commission to increase the opportunities to use these within the building sector; furthermore, underlines that NEB should prioritize design for reuse for projects, especially in the building sector;
Amendment 395 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Underlines that the NEB is opportunity for fostering сross-border cooperation in data exchange in order to build capacity for creating innovative models and digital technologies for urban planning, circular design for resource use and creating climate-friendly solutions for sustainable construction and renovation of the building stock, public and residential, for the successful reconstruction of damaged historical buildings, as an ambition for joint development and well-being;
Amendment 399 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to use the NEB to better protect Europe’s rich cultural heritage from the impact of climate change; highlights in this regard, that NEB gives chance to look at the European Green Deal from the prism of culture - with a special focus on cultural heritage, acknowledging the significance of its protection, restoration or adaptation, as an important vector of preservation of European cultural identity, memory and diversity, but also as strong impetus, exerting influence on the sustainable development and economic prosperity of cities, rural areas and peripheral territories;
Amendment 407 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Amendment 421 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to connect the NEB to the Renovation Wave, taking advantage of the innovative solutions that the project offers in the comprehensive renovation of our building stock, including with regard to energy efficiency and for achieving significant positive ecological impact;
Amendment 425 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission to further integrate the newly established framework for sustainable buildings, Level(s), to improve sustainability within the sector; underlines the need to optimize the framework to make it more accessible for professionals in the building sector; demands that the framework must be updated continuously to include new findings and conclusion from NEB projects;
Amendment 432 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Emphasizes that NEB should facilitate the wide implementation of the Renovation Wave throughout the whole chain of the rehabilitation of the existing building stock, in order to extend the life cycle of buildings, improve their energy performance, ensure the safety and durability of architectural assets, the application of new technologies in the construction and management of buildings, with resource-efficient and human-centricity goals for tackling energy poverty and ensuring access to healthy living conditions for households;
Amendment 439 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Supports the creation of an NEB label based on clear criteria applied in an inclusive way in order to recognise projects and products for achieving key NEB goals and help them get access to funding; urges the Commission to define, in cooperation with industry stakeholders, a clear goal for the NEB label; calls on the Commission to ensure that EU funding schemes create incentives to apply for the label; calls for market uptake of the label to be explored, ensuring synergies with already existing labels and policies promoting the green transition;
Amendment 447 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Urges Member States to incorporate NEB principles in national funding schemes when choosing innovation projects for national funding and to support projects which received a NEB label;
Amendment 449 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Underlines that building and renovation projects should perform calculations concerning life circle analysis and life cycle cost to be eligible for the NEB label; calls on the Commission to present methodologies for calculating life circle analysis and life cycle cost;
Amendment 455 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights that the NEB should embrace the potential of the CCSI, including cultural creators, cultural institutions such as museums and libraries, as drivers of economic growth and innovative, high- quality services and products;
Amendment 460 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to publish specific guidelines for how the CCSI can contribute to the NEB; emphasizes that professional artists contributing to the NEB movement should receive fair remuneration for their work, including when involved with the NEB festival;
Amendment 462 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Calls on the Commission gather and publish best practices of NEB projects within the cultural sector, such as theatres, festivals or cinemas e.g., to inspire new projects; urges regional and local authorities in Member States to investigate how local cultural buildings and/or institutions can mitigate their climate footprint by implementing NEB policy;
Amendment 463 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22c. Emphasizes a need for including projects focussing on circular economy and improving sustainability of cultural outdoor events and activities, festivals or concert stadiums e.g.; therefore, highlights that outdoor events should be eligible to receive NEB funding and/or NEB label; highlights the potential for gathering data from outdoor events concerning how to improve circular economy, such as recycling, among citizens;
Amendment 467 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for the future NEB lab to make innovative recommendations, to collaborate with other institutions, national and regional governments, and stakeholders and to establish clear operating and reporting rules in line with the initiative; calls on the Commission to present, in close cooperation with business stakeholders, proposals on how the NEB Lab can facilitate anonymous data sharing between European businesses in order to create collective growth while ensuring protection of trade secrets and data privacy of businesses;
Amendment 478 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for the NEB lab to help lead research and innovation within the focus areas of NEB as well as related areas, such as research in new alternative building materials, new building techniques, new ways of using automation and robotics, new membranes to produce clean water, new ways of reusing wastewater and building materials e.g.;
Amendment 480 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. highlights that the NEB lab should also prioritize research focussing on how buildings, architecture and city planning can affect people mentally and neurologically;
Amendment 486 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Suggests that quantitative and qualitative surveys, among local citizens, be conducted to evaluate the success of NEB projects relating to the primary goals of NEB;
Amendment 487 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls for the communication efforts of the NEB to be enhanced in order to stimulate EU citizens’ knowledge of and interest in the initiative, in particular through participatory public outreach activities, new media and a platform providing information, best practices and educational content; urges the Commission to consider a quarterly or biennial NEB digital publication to promote projects, events and networks related to the movement;
Amendment 492 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Underlines the need to promote NEB among the European youth and calls on the Commission to organise a yearly Bauhaus Design Day competition for students of all education levels and to possibly link it with NEB festival;
Amendment 494 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Calls on the Commission to establish a yearly creative competition for artists to create art focussing on specific issues related NEB or potential solutions;
Amendment 496 #
2021/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission to plan the destinations of the yearly NEB festivals in respect of European cities chosen by UNESCO to be a “World Capital of Architecture”; suggests that the NEB festival is held in these EU cities selected as World Capitals of Architecture to improve the promotion of European architecture and innovation;
Amendment 9 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened the already significant SDG financing gap and caused an overall decline in resources of USD 700 billion, and, at the same time, an increase in needs of USD 1 trillion, causing a scissor effect, so that the pre-pandemic SDG annual funding gap in developing countries of USD 2.5 trillion is expected to increase by 70 % post-COVID-19, to USD 4.2 trillion (EUR 3.7 trillion)6 ; _________________ 6 OECD report of 10 December 2020 entitled ‘Global Outlook on Financing for Sustainable Development 2021: A New Way to Invest for People and Planet’.
Amendment 11 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the entry into force of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) – Global Europe, with an overall budget of EUR 79,5 billion, constitutes a historic change in EU external and development policies, leading to the rationalisation and consolidation of EU development spending, and giving new impetus to greater cooperation between European development actors;
Amendment 12 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+), established under the NDICI-Global Europe instrument, provides funding for blending and budgetary guarantee operations, to be implemented by eligible partners in an open and collaborative approach and fully in line with EU policies standards, rules and procedures;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. whereas Russia’s war in Ukraine has drastically exacerbated the situation of SDGs in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries; whereas the current Russian aggression in Ukraine will impact the worldwide implementation of the SDGs, especially concerning the fight against poverty and hunger, which raise the risks of growing civil unrest, conflicts and irregular migration; whereas the humanitarian consequences caused by the criminal act of Putin’s war significantly deviate the already scarce resources of development aid; whereas the long term consequences of this war are yet unknown.
Amendment 15 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas leadership and efforts from the EU alone to achieve achieving the SDGs and the goals of the Paris Agreement and addressing other acute global challenges arequires not sufficient, and hence joint engagement at international level is required;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas, for the actual achievement of the SDGs and overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic, policy coherence and close cooperation between all official development finance institutions, their government shareholders and all existing partners is urgently needed to ensure that scarce public money is used in the most effective and efficient way; whereas the successful mobilisation of further capital, both private and public, in addition to official development assistance (ODA) and other existing forms of development finance, is critical;
Amendment 24 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the EU Institutions and the 27 EU Member States together constitute the largest donor for developing countries, responsible for approximately 46% of the total ODA provided by all OECD ODA members to developing countries; whereas the major shortfall in SDG financing and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been devastating across the developing world, demands an extraordinary sustained response from all EU actors and a system- wide review of the European Financial Architecture for Development (EFAD);
Amendment 26 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the establishment of the Team Europe approach as the global EU response to COVID-19 could help to establish a single strategic coordination framework for the EU’s external response to the pandemic, in support of partner countries and other major disasters, such as Russia’s war in Ukraine, in support of partner countries; whereas this approach is a promising process in enabling further cooperation between the EU institutions, the Member States and European bilateral and multilateral development finance institutions, the EIB and the EBRD, continuously increasing the EU’s collective effectiveness and visibility;
Amendment 30 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas EU companies and financing institutions operating in developing countries during the last decade have increasingly faced unfair competition from global players that operate outside the multilateral development finance system which provides for an international sets of rules and regulations, such as specific requirements for ODA, officially supported credits, sustainable lending and debt sustainability, prohibited export subsidies, or international standards to combat bribery and corruption;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1 a (new)
Subheading 1 a (new)
Emphasises that the EFAD should provide for an efficient, effective, coherent and inclusive architecture, underpinned by the policy first principle as the backbone of the EFAD structure, and in line with the strategic interests and values of the EU;
Amendment 38 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1 b (new)
Subheading 1 b (new)
Insists that all implementing partners who are part of the EFAD and access EU budget funds under the EFSD+ apply the full range of EU social, human rights, procurement, transparency, and environment standards, policies and procedures; calls on the European Commission to assess, monitor and report back on the adherence to these EU rules;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the policy-first-driven European financial architecture for development (EFAD) should be guided by the principles and objectives set out in the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and that it contributes to achieving the SDGs;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recalls that the EU’s political engagement should be embodied in its multiannual financial framework and fully reflected in its European Financial Architecture for Development;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. sStrongly insists that EFAD must strengthen the strategic partnerships between the European Union and its global development partners, notably the African Union; reiterates that such partnerships should always be based on mutual respect and dignity, shared interests and values, particularly human rights, gender equality, environmental, social and climate responsibility, health and security, in order to respond jointly to global challenges and achieve sustainable results for peace and stability in the long term; stresses in this regard the multidimensional influence of and support to Putin’s regime in and by the African continent and calls on the EU and its Member States to carefully assess these cases when building on the existing and new partnerships;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the undeniable interconnection between development and security and recalls that, without peace and security, development and poverty eradication are not possible, while without development and poverty eradication neither sustainable peace, nor human nor state security can occur; highlights the role that development plays in preventing conflicts, ensuring durable exits from conflicts and bolstering crisis management; insists on the importance of further developing a well-tailored development- security nexus to address the complexities of modern crises and violent situations;
Amendment 64 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the role of a collective, coherent EU approach, politically savvy and tailored to the specificities of the partner country, which could be effective in helping to foster the expansion of social protection systems in developing countries and would help bridge the gap between security and development, with social protection being one of the foundations of the social contract and the way to enhance resilience;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that consistency across all EU financing instruments, initiatives and strategies, notably the new NDICI- Global Europe instrument, Team Europe initiative and the new Global Gateway strategy, is crucial in order to maximise the EU’s global response to sustainable growth, development and peace;
Amendment 78 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Believes that the EFAD should improve the EU’s visibility and the impact of its development finance in the world, in order to ensure that the EU’s perceived role in the world matches the magnitude of its support;
Amendment 80 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Stresses that eradication of poverty (SDG1), climate action (SDG 13), good health and well-being (SDG 3), with a particular focus on the most marginalised groups and leaving no-one behind are especially acute challenges in today’s world;
Amendment 83 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. iIs alarmed at how the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the long-standing structural drivers of health inequalities; believes, therefore, that the EFAD should particularly promote investments in healthcare and healthcare services, also in research and development of new health technologies;
Amendment 86 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls for exploring the possibility of creating a platform for sharing innovation, knowledge and expertise, supporting multi-stakeholder partnerships, fostering public-private dialogue, and exploring innovative business solutions to accelerate sustainable development;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. believesUnderlines that developing and, even more so, developed countries have a shared responsibility to achieve the SDGs; points out, therefore, that EFAD and the long- awaited EU SDG strategy must reflect and facilitate a coordinated and coherent set of internal and external EU policies and commitments, including through the full set of already existing development policy tools; regrets, in that context, that the Commission has not yet developed an integrated and holistic SDG implementation strategy;
Amendment 94 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises the need to enhance and improve the institutional set-up, reduce heavy bureaucratic coordination and strengthen institutional flexibility, in order to maximise EFAD’s potential, thus increasing development impact;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned that key features of the Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development (PCSD) principle are systematically missing in regulatory initiatives of the EU; insists that mechanisms for ensuring policy coherence for sustainable development must be enshrined in EFAD and used more systematically and efficiently by all relevant EU institutions and all Member States, including at the highest political level;
Amendment 103 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. DAcknowledges the Commission’s efforts for better regulation with the aim of creating long-term sustainable investments which promote health and the well-being of people and planet and protecting human rights; demands that EFAD be consistent with future EU due diligence and corporate responsibility legislation and that it adhere to the highest standards of transparency and accountability;
Amendment 106 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. BNotes that the Team Europe approach emerged as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic; believes that the Team Europe approach should play a key role in further improving strategic cooperation and global coordination and the coherence and effectiveness of development efforts, especially at partner- country level , and believes that it has the potential to further identify key issues that need to be solved, notably stronger policy direction and focus, and stronger mechanisms for communication and visibility;
Amendment 111 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 112 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to put forward a powerful EU policy direction and to further align the EU development financial institutions’ activities within the new open architecture in order to achieve EU development policy objectives; is of the opinion that the programming process must fully cover the use of EU budgetary guarantees, notably the European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD +) ;
Amendment 118 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to ensure that EFAD pursues the goal of restoring the multilateral development finance system in order to help put an end to the unsustainable lending practices of some countries operating outside that system which not only threaten the level playing field for the EU and other compliant countries, but also dramatically increase the already high external debt of many developing countries which were made even more vulnerable as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic; highlights in that light that the war in Ukraine further worsens the debt burden in many developing countries;
Amendment 124 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. cConsiders EU taxonomy to be an important tool for achieving the SDGs and the objectives of the Paris Agreement; calls on the Commission to further develop the EU taxonomy, elaborating on the six environmental objectives established in the Taxonomy Regulation and enacting further delegated acts to that effect; strongly believes that it is imperative that development finance institutions both at EU and Member State level, and private actors active in development, base their activities, in particular also in developing countries, on the new EU taxonomy regime;
Amendment 137 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. rReaffirms the European Investment Bank’s specific role – which is set out in Article 209 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and in Article 36 of the ‘Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe’ – as the EU’s financial arm with a global reach, delivering EU investments and partnering with the European Commission in implementing the Global Gateway;
Amendment 146 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the setting-up of EIB Global, a dedicated development branch within the EIB Group, which has been operational since 1 January 2022, hopes that this new branch will enable the EIB to enhance its local presence and become more involved and be more effective in financing for development at country level ;
Amendment 154 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Encourages the EIB and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to further reinforce their complementarity and their business models through greater mutual reliance initiatives, as the needs are greater than their joint resources and they can easily divide their work along different trajectories;
Amendment 159 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Encourages the EIB, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the European development banks and financial institutions to strengthen their cooperation, drawing on their respective financial expertise, added value and resources ;
Amendment 163 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the EIB to work more closely with the African Development Bank to finance long-term investments that foster sustainable development, building on cooperation to date;
Amendment 174 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recognises the importance and potential of Member State development banks within the EFAD structure; stresses the pressing need to boost private sector development in sub-Saharan Africa and the difficulties encountered in serving this area of development cooperation;
Amendment 178 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to report annually on Team Europe initiatives evaluating the resources mobilised, development planning and impact, harmonisation and application of EU standards, the EU integration perspective and Member States’ involvement ;
Amendment 181 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Reiterates that institutional control and scrutiny of EU funding fosters democratic debate and helps to boost the credibility of the EU; calls for obligations ensuring appropriate visibility of the implementation of EFAD and calls on the Commission to take action in an appropriate and timely manner where those obligations are not met;
Amendment 186 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. iInsists that the Member States honour their commitment to spend 0.7 % of their gross national income on ODA; is alarmed that, in 2020, official development assistance from advanced economies was on average just 0.32% of their gross national income – less than half of the 0.7% commitment 1a , whilst the impact of the war in Ukraine on government spending around the globe will put further pressure on aid budgets which are already low; underlines the important role of ODA as a catalyst for change and a lever for the mobilisation of other resources; stresses the importance of the EU’s commitment to mobilise resources for climate action and the EIB’s role in making progress in this area as well as to help meet climate targets, eradicate poverty and increase healthcare;
Amendment 194 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Stresses the need for crowding in private capital in order to help tackling the existing 2.5 trillion dollars gap identified for meeting the SDGs by 2030, and in order to finance investments in the most vulnerable regions and LDCs, where needs are the greatest;
Amendment 195 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Amendment 199 #
2021/2252(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Takes note of the two-pillar solution for addressing the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation and globalisation of the economy, as agreed by the members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting; calls on the EU and its Member States to ensure that the agreed global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% for Multinational Enterprises is effectively applied; underlines that this minimum tax is estimated to generate around USD 150 billion in additional global tax revenues annually;
Amendment 5 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the lack of adequate national regulations and strategies, as well as the lack of trained professionals, of funding, of the necessary infrastructure and of proper equipment and facilities,, facilities and learning materials, as well as the lack of stability and security are barriers to quality education in several developing countries;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the existing vulnerabilities in social services in Africadeveloping countries, in particular in the field of education;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges that education is a cross-cutting issue relevant to all dimensions of sustainable development; points out that education is also a tool to empower young people and to support sustainable economic growth in Africa,developing countries and that in the long term, it indirectly paves the way to help eradicating poverty;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that access to quality education for all must be ensured regardless of socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural background, religion and the rural- urban divide; notes the particular importance of supporting girls in accessing quality education and of addressing the issue of girls dropping out of school at an early stage;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that in the context of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, particular efforts must be undertaken to invest in well-trained teachers and education infrastructure in order to equip children with skills which are relevant to the job market;
Amendment 4 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 a (new)
Citation 23 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission's communication "EU Gender Action Plan (GAP) III – An ambitious agenda for gender equality and women's empowerment in EU external action" of 25 November 2020,
Amendment 10 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 b (new)
Citation 23 b (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 23 March 2022 entitled ‘Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems’ (COM(2022)0133),
Amendment 28 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 d (new)
Citation 23 d (new)
— having regard to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)'s report "Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability" of 27 February 2022,
Amendment 32 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas addressing food and nutrition security requires not only more funding but also decisive political focus and efforts; food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life1a; whereas addressing food and nutrition security requires not only more funding but also decisive political focus and efforts; _________________ 1a Voluntary Guidelines to Support the Progressive Realization of the Right to Adequate Food in the Context of National Food Security
Amendment 36 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the severity and magnitude of food crises has risen since 2020, with 161 million people severely food insecure in 2021 and in need of urgent food assistance12 ; whereas the 2021 Global Report on Food Crises reported the highest number of acutely food insecure people worldwide on record; _________________ 12 Global Report on Food Crises 2021, September update.
Amendment 46 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K c (new)
Recital K c (new)
K c. whereas the illegal, unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russia is putting additional pressure on ongoing food crises and food security in the world, pushing international food and feed prices well above their already elevated levels; whereas both countries are key suppliers of wheat to many countries in the world; whereas, according to FAO, nearly 50 countries depend on Russia and Ukraine for at least 30 percent of their wheat import needs and of these, 26 countries source over 50 percent on their wheat imports from both countries;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K d (new)
Recital K d (new)
Kd. whereas the World Food Programme was buying nearly half of its global wheat supplies from Ukraine; whereas the World Food Programme has pointed out that current food crises in countries such as Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Syria and Yemen will be the most affected by this situation due to their dependency on wheat;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 85 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J d (new)
Recital J d (new)
Jd. whereas climate change including increases in frequency and intensity of extremes have reduced food and water security, hindering efforts to meet the Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas building the resilience of biodiversity and supporting ecosystem integrity can maintain benefits for people, including livelihoods, human health and well-being and the provision of food;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the number of people in need of urgent food, nutrition and livelihood assistance is on the rise15 ; whereas the major drivers of thisfood insecurity and malnutrition are conflict, climate variability and climate extremes, environmental degradation, economic shocks, global population growth and failed governance; whereas chronic poverty and high and persistent levels of inequality are additional underlying causes of food insecurity and malnutrition worldwide; _________________ 15 Global Report on Food Crises 2021.
Amendment 107 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas inclusive, efficient, resilient and sustainable food systems are crucial to achieving the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals; whereas the COVID-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in global food systems, exacerbating inequalities and threatening the lives and livelihoods of the most vulnerable; whereas the UN Decade for Action calls for accelerating game changing solutions to address global challenges for people and the planet, from poverty and gender to climate change, inequality and closing the finance gap;
Amendment 121 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas nutrition is an important investment as good nutrition during the first thousand days of a child’s life is critical to achieving full physical, intellectual and human potential; whereas good nutrition is therefore the cornerstone of prosperity for societies; whereas for every dollar invested in nutrition, 16 dollars can be generated in returns;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic left 370 million school children during the peak of the pandemic without access to a secured one school meal a day after a decade of consistent progress in this regard; whereas school meals programmes are an important element to combat child hunger and multiple forms of malnutrition;
Amendment 135 #
2021/2208(INI)
J. whereas women play key roles in feeding the world as farmers, caregivers and producers, but have unequal access to food, resources, services and assets; whereas women assume 75% of unpaid care and domestic work, and women in rural communities and low-income countries spend up to 14 hours a day on care work;
Amendment 145 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J c (new)
Recital J c (new)
J c. whereas closing the gender gap among women and men farmers could increase agricultural output by 2.5 to 4% in the poorest regions and decrease global hunger by 17%;
Amendment 146 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas women constitute 43% of the agricultural labour force in partner countries, with this percentage rising to 50% or more in some countries of Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, women only represent less than 20% of ag-ricultural landholders;
Amendment 149 #
2021/2208(INI)
Ja. whereas there are 608 million family farms around the world, occupying between 70 and 80 percent of the world's farmland and producing around 80 percent of the world's food in value terms;
Amendment 153 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas one third of the food produced globally is either lost or wasted; whereas addressing food loss and waste is key to enhancing food security and nutrition and protecting biodiversity worldwide;
Amendment 163 #
2021/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas the Committee on World Food Security is the foremost inclusive international and intergovernmental platform for all stakeholders to cooperate towards the common goal of ensuring food security and nutrition for all;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms that access to water is adrinking water and sanitation are vital imperatives and a fundamental rights;
Amendment 18 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the Council's conclusions of 19 November 2021 on water diplomacy in the EU's external action and agrees with them in that 'water is a prerequisite for human survival and dignity and a fundamental basis for the resilience of both societies and the environment';
Amendment 33 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the European Union to promote a rights-based approach to access to water and sanitation in its external action in accordance with the UN-declared Water Action Decade 2018-2028, and in keeping with Sustainable Development Goal 6, particularly at the next World Water Forum, in Dakar, and the high-level international conference on water in Dushanbe in 2022 and the high- level UN conference on the Water Action Decade in New York in 2023;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that water resources in coastal areas may be severely curtailed by rising sea levels as a result of climate change, as well as by diffuse pollution and refuse; calls, therefore, on the EU to conduct its water governance in a manner consistent with its waste and effluent management policies;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Encourages the EU and its Member States to devise comprehensive, environmentally sound planning and strategic investments for developing countries to enable sustainable development of water-related infrastructure in sync with the newest technologies and innovation, which will contribute to improving efficiency across the water cycle and lead to decrease in water losses, under clear responsibilities for relevant regional, national and local authorities as a matter of good governance;
Amendment 47 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned that easy access to drinking water is severely restricted in developing countries (only one person in two enjoys such access) and extremely limited in sub-Saharan Africa (only one person in eight in rural areas), as obstacles to water security are either physical scarcity or lack of sufficient infrastructure, and extremely limited in sub-Saharan Africa (only one person in eight in rural areas), where population is regularly not provided with one of the most basic needs for human survival;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls urgently, following the COVID-19 pandemic and given the increasing number of climate change- related natural disasters, for access to water and sanitation to be made a priority in developing countries, in particular in the least developed countries and small island developing states; in this regard, stresses the importance to mobilise financial resources and technical assistance for facilitating capacity building to meet more urgent necessities in providing essential water and sanitation services during crisis, such as tackling challenges regarding reduced availabilities of vital elements for operations, as materials for water treatment or for the rehabilitation of damaged assets of the critical water- related infrastructure;
Amendment 86 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Draws attention to the major geostrategic dimension of water, which can give rise to sudden conflict and forced displacement; calls for local economic development to be fostered and for coastal communities dependent on marine resources to be strengthened; further calls on the Commission to promote regional cooperation on the shared management of water resources around the 286 transboundary river basins;
Amendment 88 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Draws attention to the major geostrategic dimension of water, which can give rise to sudden conflict and forced displacement; calls on the Commission to promote regional cooperation on the shared management of water resources around the 286 transboundary river basins, furthermore calls for the identification of policies, as well as for the development of operational programmes that practically address with long-term perspective specific problems about the respective transboundary basins, climate-change mitigation and preservation of ecosystems by adequate governance of both nature resources and the risk of watershed degradation, at domestic and transnational level, as a precondition to ensure a water secure future and to advance their water resilience agenda;
Amendment 103 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for coordinated and coherent water management in developing countries with regard to its various uses (agriculture, energy production, industry, etc.), and calls on the European Union to provide better support to developing countries for sustainable water management, points to the need to frame implementation plans at multiple levels for water source protection and to reconcile water usage with the application of emerging technologies for conservation, reduction of water pollution and recycling wastewater, in order to improve the way water is provided, treated and disposed;
Amendment 112 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the need to support small projects, that have direct impact on the access, allocation and storing of water; in this context, underlines the potential of private sector in water provision, and calls for the encouragement of partnership between the EU and developing countries, namely of enhanced collaboration with SMEs and locally-based businesses, which can apply valuable solutions and innovative approaches in designing, constructing or rehabilitating existing water services or in other water-related projects, including those in rural areas, and to pay particular attention to women and the most vulnerable communities as regards access to water and basic sanitation. facilities, as it recognises the correlation between safe water, sanitation and bringing about lasting healthy changes to communities.
Amendment 113 #
2021/2187(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the need to support small projects, including those in rural areas, and to pay particular attention to women and, who in developing countries are often responsible for fetching water and are severely impacted by the economic and social consequences of climate change, as well as to the most vulnerable local communities as regards access to water and sanitation.
Amendment 5 #
2021/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes with concern the asymmetry ofEmphasizes that international investment agreements (IIA), which give rights to foreign investors without putting the host state under any obligations in termand the activities of foreign investors must be in line with international and European standards and commitments ofn human rights, labour rights and environmental law; regretNotes that IIAs usually includeand the investor-state dispute settlement mechanism (ISDS), which must provides protection for investors but not for, while protecting states orand citizens alike;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the EU to review its investment treaties in order to ensure a fair balance between rights and obligations for investors with full respect for human rights, labour rights and the environment; stresses the need to oblige thefor investors to supportapply sustainable investment in thepolicies in host states and to oblige the home state of the investor to allow victims to seek justiceensure a policy within the framework of international principles of due diligence and the upcoming European legislation on corporate due diligence in which investors and companies can be held accountable for serious violations of human rights, labour rights and environmental law;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Considers that new investment treaties between investors and governments must allow foreign investors to align their policy and investment strategy with the EU's values and principles on human rights, labour rights, environmental law and due diligence, while at the same time adapting, where needed, to local sensitivities on customs, values, business and investment policy;
Amendment 44 #
2021/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the Investment Court System designed by the EU does not protectRecommends that the European Commission develop a comprehensive alternative to the ISDS to address the most egregious concerns surrounding the current ISDS investment protection system; Stresses that the Investment Court System designed by the EU must be adapted to ensure adequate protection of investors and governments’' right to regulate; Considers that local governments, by regulating investors and investing companies, must be guaranteed the necessary liberties to ensure the protection of local businesses and national labour rights, insofar as they align with international standards as set out by the ILO and uphold international obligations on human rights, environmental law and sustainability;
Amendment 55 #
2021/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the EU to refrain fromwork closely with developing countries in digital development, by including a digital clauses in investment trade agreements that would restrict the digital industrialisation strategy of developing countriesare beneficial and bring reciprocal advancement in employment, growth and digital industrialisation strategies for the EU and developing countries alike by supporting the local economy through technology transfer; encourages the exchange of EU sustainable and green technologies to developing countries, as a way to promote sustainable growth;
Amendment 64 #
2021/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Emphasizes that an investment policy which is consistent, based on good practices and coherent with EU regulation on investment, can have a significant positive impact on growth, the environment, human rights, good governance and employment in developing countries; Encourages the EU and its Member States to negotiate coherent investment agreements and to minimize divergencies where possible;
Amendment 65 #
2021/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Emphasizes that EU international investment policy must ensure that cooperation with third countries, when establishing the protection of local businesses and labour rights, include the highest standards on human rights, labour and environmental laws;
Amendment 68 #
2021/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 e (new)
Paragraph 8 e (new)
8 e. Insists that the future of EU foreign investment policy must take into consideration the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic by applying an integrated and coherent policy which promotes high quality investments and makes a positive contribution to worldwide economic progress and sustainable development; Recognizes the deep impact that the Covid-19 has had on the establishment of investment agreements and local businesses in the EU and developing countries alike;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2176(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 g (new)
Paragraph 8 g (new)
8 g. Welcomes the European Commission's proposal on the Global Gateway; Emphasizes that investment strategies by European Member States and private entities alike, must be values- driven, adhere to high standards on human rights and labour rights and be fully aligned with the UN's Agenda 2030 and its Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 5 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the EU’s obligation to incorporate the development cooperation objectives into any internal or external policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries, as set out in Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; recalls that many Union policies with a more domestic dimension can not only contribute to the implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), and therefore achieving coherencebut also often still leave a very high total ecological footprint in the developing countries; insists therefore that the 2030 Agenda and its sustainable development goals must further catalyse a coordinated approach between the EU’s internal and external action and its other policies; reiterates thus that creating sufficient synergies across all Union policies is crucial to achieving the SDGs worldwide;
Amendment 7 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the EU’s obligation to incorporate the development cooperation objectives into any policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries, as set out in Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; recalls that many Union policies with a more domestic dimension contribute to the implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), and therefore achieving coherence across all Union policies is crucial to achieving the SDGs worldwide; recalls that adaptation action should be put in place to support the resilience of both terrestrial and marine ecosystems; insists on the importance for the EU strategy in developing countries to be designed in order to anticipate the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Strongly believes that the Union’s better regulation system iscan be a valuable instrument in the implementation of this legal obligation, as long as the tools that the system proposes are used appropriately and to their maximum potential; welcomes the new versions of the better, in order to generate incentives for policy-making, which adequately address the global challenges in regulation guidelines and the better regulation toolbox; believes that tool number 35 in particular contains the necessary elemto climate change, green and digital transformation, economic development, social justice, human rights, gender equality, etc., and which enable the minimisation of obstacles, burdents to guide the performance of impact analyses in developing countries and expects that this tool will be used extensivelyor ambiguities in the application of those policy objectives; welcomes the new versions of the better regulation guidelines and the better regulation toolbox;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the Commission to devise and promote concrete propositions for measures supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in their adaptation to the new regulatory framework, notably related to the achievement of the principles of Policy Coherence for Development, targets of Paris agreement, Sustainable Development goals and Agenda 2030;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to improving the analysis and reporting of the impact of proposals, in particular on developing countries and with regard to achieving the SDGsacknowledging the paramount importance of quality assessments, which could identify gaps, needs, opportunities and help discover existing risks and trends, could contribute to defining policy priorities and devising long-term perspective strategic planning, in particular on developing countries and with regard to achieving the SDGs; recalls on the Union’s commitment to be a global frontrunner in implementing the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs, together with its Member States and their local and regional authorities, and in close cooperation with its international partners; regrets that the Commission has not yet developed an integrated and holistic SDG implementation strategy;
Amendment 27 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to improving the analysis and reporting of the impact of proposals, in particular on developing countries and with regard to achieving the SDGs; recalls that the EU must raise its visibility in developing countries, notably with the growing presence of its geopolitical competitors in African countries, through efficient communication on its cooperation and spending programmes; such as Sustainable fisheries partnership agreements (SFPAs);
Amendment 34 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates the importance of policy coherence for development (PCD) in relation to external EU policy affecting developing countries; welcomes anyis alarmed that the revised Better Regulation guidelines and toolbox presented by the European Commission in November 2021 do not mention policy coherence for development even once, only a "toolbox" that accompanies these guidelines includes a tool 35 for PCD; is concerned that the key provisions on the PCD were ignored in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impact assessment and, much more seriously still, in the Commission's proposal for CBAM regulation; insists that mechanisms for ensuring policy coherence for sustainable development must be used more systematically and efficiently by all relevant EU institutions and all Member States, including at the highest political level; calls for the initiatives that make the EU’s approach more consistent in this regard. ;
Amendment 37 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates the importance of policyensuring efficiency and dynamism of policy-making at the EU level, as well as coherence in relation to external EU policy affecting developing countries; welcomes any initiatives that make the EU’s approach more consistent in this regard.
Amendment 38 #
2021/2166(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 7 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas Policy Coherence for Development is recognized within the institutions and within multilateral frameworks as a tool with which to achieve sustainable development and legitimacy of external action and policy creation, through the achievement of concrete goals in all policy related sectors;
Amendment 21 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas a lack of a clear definition of PCD in policy creation undermines the creation of concrete goals, achievements and agenda-setting and its translation into reality; whereas this can lead to negative effects of PCD;
Amendment 23 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 25 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
F a. whereas EU delegations and EU Member States' diplomatic missions play a key role in ensuring PCD in partner countries; whereas there is, however, no clear approach towards applying PCD through EU delegations and EU Member States' diplomatic missions in partner countries;
Amendment 26 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. whereas individual approaches to PCD and sector specific partnership agreements can undermine the effectiveness of PCD;
Amendment 29 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas a lack of accountability reports within the EU Commission and the Council, without follow-up action on conclusions and recommendations of previous reports undermines the credibility of the actions of the EU in development cooperation; whereas there is a lack of willingness on the part of the Council to raise PCD as a priority;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Amendment 33 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas, as co-legislator and a contributor to policy-making, Parliament bears much of the responsibility for the EU’s implementation of PCD; whereas its Committee on Development (DEVE) plays a key role in this through opinions to other committees; whereas for PCD to work properly a ‘whole-of-Parliament’ approach is needed, with active contributions from all parliamentary committees involved in different policies, which has so far rarely been the case; whereas there is a need for a strengthened coordination on PCD between the committees in the EP;
Amendment 34 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas the private sector plays an integral part in development cooperation, most notably through private and blended funding;
Amendment 43 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission to work closely with the OECD and Member States to establish a common approach to the implementation and respect of PCD, also with regards to developing countries; Calls on the Commission to partake in the exchange of best practices with developing countries on PCD so as to establish good governance and a more coherent multilateral approach to the achievement of the SDGs;
Amendment 46 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for a communication that clarifies the definition and role of PCD in the context of the SDGs and is accompanied by an action plan on PCD with a clear methodology and concrete quantitative and qualitative indicators to measure the implementation of PCD by the EU and Member States and ensure accountability by including this in a new framework for monitoring and coordination of development policies across the EU; calls for this communication to be published beforey the en23rd of the current Commission’s mandateJune 2023;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that PCD needs to remain a key part of the EU’s foreign policy and calls for it to be given more visibility and for the EU to play a leading role in promoting PCD globally, most notably within multilateral organisations, including at the OECD Development Assistance Committee and at the UN;
Amendment 58 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recalls the necessity for the EU to advocate for establishing a clear multilateral framework for PCD within the UN and to establish a more substantial cooperation between the EU and the UN on PCD;
Amendment 70 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Recommends the establishment of an EU platform for PCD, to allow for better coordination between the relevant European Institutions, the UN, the OECD, the World Bank and with developing countries, to ensure alignment and cooperation on PCD, to better cooperate on the achievement of the SDGs, and to find new synergies on development cooperation between the EU and its Member States and with third countries;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Calls on the European Commission and the European Parliament to establish a clear definition and reachable goals for PCD, which can be translated into reality through effective reporting, the establishment of partnership agreements and internal coordination and evaluation by the European Council, the European Commission and the European Parliament;
Amendment 81 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 6 – indent 3 a (new)
- to provide for an assessment of the current state of play of PCD in EU Policy, which includes a re-evaluation of the effectiveness of PCD, by the 23rd of June 2023;
Amendment 87 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 4 a (new)
Paragraph 6 – indent 4 a (new)
- to establish clear mid- and long- term goals for the effective translation in reality and achievement of PCD;
Amendment 90 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises the critical role of the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) in ensuring the implementation of PCD in the Commission; calls on DG INTPA to actively and meaningfully engage with other DGs as early as possible through all available mechanisms to ensure that PCD is implemented in all relevant Commission initiatives; welcomes DG INTPA’s complementary studies on the impact of key legislative initiatives on developing countries, but notes that these should instead be fully analysed in the relevant impact assessment; calls for the re- establishment of a dedicated PCD team within DG INTPA to coordinate and reinforce the PCD work of thematic units; calls on the European Parliament to consider the establishment of a similar coordination unit in its administration;
Amendment 95 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes thatCalls for better alignment of the Neighbourhood, development and international cooperation instrument – Global Europe could bewith PCD, to used to prevent and minimise the negative impacts of new EU legislation or policy initiativehe NDICI-Global Europe to mitigate negative impacts of EU policies, to prevent and minimise their negative impacts, whenre these cannot be avoided, and to build positive synergies in developing countries; calls also for the EU Development Education and Awareness Raising Programme to include activities focused on PCD;
Amendment 103 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 9 – indent 1 a (new)
- strengthen public and private communication on the effectiveness of PCD, on the efforts of the EU on ensuring PCD and on the positive results of development cooperation as a whole, in third countries and within the EU, so as to increase visibility of and support for the EU in partner countries;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – indent 2
Paragraph 9 – indent 2
- systematically include PCD among the topics to be discussed in policy dialogues with developing countries and in multilateral organizations;
Amendment 111 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – indent 3
Paragraph 9 – indent 3
- regularly monitor the impact of EU policies on developing countries and contribute to detailed bi-annual reporting on PCD;
Amendment 115 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 – indent 3
Paragraph 11 – indent 3
- devote appropriate expertise and resources, and establish coordination mechanisms, in their national administrations to effectively implement PCD and report on its implementation and to establish better coordination between and among Member States and their relevant ministries on PCD, to hold regular peer-reviews on even ground and to implement the recommendations made in previous reports and evaluations on PCD;
Amendment 121 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 – indent 5 a (new)
Paragraph 11 – indent 5 a (new)
- to resume holding meaningful and regular exchanges with the Commission and the Parliament on PCD during high- level and inter-ministerial working group meetings;
Amendment 122 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – indent 1
Paragraph 12 – indent 1
- instructs DEVEthe European Parliament and most notably the DEVE Committee to clarify the role of its Standing Rapporteur for PCD and its cooperation with other committees;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – indent 1 a (new)
Paragraph 12 – indent 1 a (new)
- Recommends all parliamentary committees to evaluate and commit to screening all of its future own initiative reports and legislative reports, for alignment with PCD as established by the commission and as set out in this report;
Amendment 126 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – indent 3
Paragraph 12 – indent 3
- instructs Parliament’s Research Service (EPRS) to regularly screen the Commission’s Work Programme and European Parliament Own Initiative Reports (INI) for PCD issues, systematically analyseing how PCD is dealt with in Commission impact assessments and relevant proposals, and to report when important weaknesses or omissions are found;
Amendment 128 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – indent 4
Paragraph 12 – indent 4
- intends to strengthen its own awareness and expertise on PCD at political level by providing voluntary training and information on PCD for new and sitting MEPs, and at administrative level, in particular among the staff of bodies involved in legislation;
Amendment 130 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the Council of the European Union to rapidly conclude the signing and ratification of the draft new Partnership Agreement between the European Union and members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) (post-Cotonou Agreement);
Amendment 131 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Recalls that the implementation of PCD is in part dependent on good governance in partner countries; encourages the Commission to ensure a level playing field and cooperative framework with partner countries, by establishing common goals and measures to ensure PCD in policy fields in which partner countries are directly affected; calls on the Commission to share best practices on PCD with partner countries;
Amendment 132 #
2021/2164(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12 c. Calls for the inclusion of the private sector in the future of the PCD framework;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the communication on an intellectual property action plan to support the EU’s recovery and resilience, but regrets that the focus on international cooperation and assistance to developing countries is poorly addressed; in this regard, calls on the EU to assume the role of a key global player in the field of intellectual property and to lead international efforts in order to accelerate and facilitate the sustainable development of low and middle income countries;
Amendment 5 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to continue strengthening intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement in non-EU countries through EU-funded technical cooperation programmes; in this context, encourages the Commission, on the basis of the EU’s experience, to assist and provide policy makers and enforcement authorities with knowledge and guidelines for improving the capacity to tackle infringements of IPR, and to promote feasible solutions, which could significantly reduce costs and simplify the procedures for obtaining, maintaining and enforcing the protection of IPRs, as well as to give information to rights holders about the changing infringement landscape and the supply of counterfeit goods; welcomes in particular the intention to promote better generation and management of intellectual property (IP) on the African continent as part of a joint partnership building on the current four- year cooperation programme for Africa;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Points out that SMEs ought to be able to take full advantage of their technology and innovative products, processes or methods; underlines the importance of protecting IPRs, since infringements lead to losses for citizens and producers – such as loss of jobs, sales, or tax revenue - and could inflict serious damage and pose risks to the health and safety of consumers;
Amendment 13 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Amendment 16 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Strongly encourages the Commission to assist producers and their associations as well as local authorities in developing countries in unlocking the potential of IP and reaping the economic value of local innovations, geographical indications and traditional knowledge; reiterates its call, in this regard, to respect the progress achieved in the international protection of indigenous peoples’ rights over their genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge; calls on the Commission to increase efforts to offer qualified consulting services with the purpose to help innovative enterprises at the different stages of the research and innovation process, as well as to provide technical assistance and raise awareness as to the significance of the new opportunities which new technologies and digital means offer, since a well functioning IP framework is of utmost importance for growth and competitiveness;
Amendment 25 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises that IP systems contribute to the development of new medicines, but stresses that they must comply with international human rights law and public health requirements; notesacknowledges that IP systems are needed, as through them it is possible to search for, design and disseminate viable solutions and mechanisms for prevention and for building resilience to health related issues, and that such systems contribute to strengthening abilities for instigating positive change and progress; notes, however, that strong IPRs may in some cases limit access to medicines in developing countries while not necessarily encouraging pharmaceutical innovation that responds to the needs of developing and least developed countries;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2007(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes, as a positive step, the recently announced US support for a proposal to temporarily waive certain provisions of the Agreement on Trade- Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights for the prevention, containment and treatment of COVID-19; urges the CommisNotes the recently announced United States’ support for waiving intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines; in this light, recalls the Commission’s statement that the EU is ready to conduct discussions on the possible impacts of a temporary waiver of TRIPS provisions, therefore, to follow through on its promise to engage in activeand that overcoming the world's production difficulties, as well as investments and constructive text-based negotiations at World Trade Organization level.ibutions to the COVAX system are key priorities for expanding the global access to vaccines;
Amendment 8 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the EU strategy to reduce methane (CH4) emissions; as it is the second biggest contributor to the climate change after CO2; underlines that according to the UNEP´s Global Methane Assessment (2021) "reducing human- caused methane emissions is one of the most cost-effective strategies to rapidly reduce the rate of warming and contribute significantly to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C"; notes that energy sector alone is responsible for around 1/5 of EU methane emissions, supports a clear pathway and framework to address methane emissions in a more comprehensive fashion across Europe, by fostering synergies between sectors to strengthen the business case for capturing methane emiss, which has commercial value and could be monetised directly; stresses the importance of further development and deployment of emission reducing technologies and innovations;
Amendment 51 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the majorNotes the role of natural gas as a transitional solution in meeting today’s global energy demand and; stresses that the part it plays in the energy transition will be influenced by the extent to which methane emissions are further reducednatural gas together with coal and oil are responsible for nearly all methane emissions in energy sector; highlights the major role that renewable gas has in achieving the goals for renewable energy overall and in the transport sector in particular;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the preparation of legislation for the energy sector with binding rules on monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) and leak detection and repair, and the consideration of rules on routine venting and flaring; (LDAR) to be applied across the full supply chain of oil, coal and natural gas, and the consideration of rules on routine venting and flaring; stresses that EU should take lead in international cooperation in gathering data, reporting, promoting policies and technological solutions on further reducing and eliminating methane emissions;
Amendment 99 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that research, development and innovation and the implementation of fit-for-purpose technologies and practices to improve MRV and mitigate methane emissions are at the backbone of effective actioncrucial complimentary measures which will facilitate achieving 2030 and 2050 climate neutrality goals; supports the mobilisation of funding from Horizon Europe, including for establishing an international methane emissions observatory; underlines that the costs of pollution should not be passed on the citizens in line with the polluter pays principle;
Amendment 107 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. AgreStresses thate improved top-down data from satellites in the framework of the Copernicus programme, as well asortance of the Copernicus programme and its Atmosphere Monitoring Service in detecting and monitoring global super emitters as well as smaller scale sources; underlines that aerial monitoring, wi equally assists in targeting leak detection; strongly supports the sharing of information and technologies among stakeholders on EU and global level in order to catalyse abatement efforts; believes that independent, comparable, verifiable and transparent emissions data are key to gain knowledge about the size of the emission problem and to combat under-estimation of the size and amount of leaks;
Amendment 116 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for a thorough assessment ofto put environmental benefits as a priority while assessing the cost efficiency of the actions proposed in the energy sector, which should consider local conditions and the specific aspects of the various parts of the value chain and provide necessary flexibility to the industry for their implementationwithout undermining GHG reduction targets;
Amendment 128 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to consider a consumption target on renewable and decarbonised gases for 2030, as this would facilitate the development of biomethane and ensure the deployment of the most cost-efficient solutions across the Member States.;
Amendment 136 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Stresses that according to the EU’s long-term decarbonisation strategy, by 2050, the EU's annual consumption of biogases (biogas and biomethane) is projected to grow to between 54 and 72 Mtoe, from around 17 Mtoe in 2017;
Amendment 138 #
2021/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Considers it important to promote biogas production in order to reduce methane emissions; supports solutions for the industrial production of biogas from non-recyclable waste, in particular agricultural waste, for the purposes of clean transport and the production of bio- based materials and biochemical intermediates in biorefineries.
Amendment 335 #
2021/0426(COD)
(14) Two-thirds of the energy used for heating and cooling of buildings still comes from fossil fuels. In order to decarbonise the building sector, it is of particular importance to phase out fossil fuel in heating and cooling. Therefore, Member States should indicate their national policies and measures to phase out fossil fuels in heating and cooling in their building renovation plans, and no financial incentives should be given for the installation of fossil fuel boilers under the next Multiannual Financial Framework as of 2027, with the exception of those selected for investment, before 2027, under the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund. A clear legal basis for the ban of heat generators based on their greenhouse gas emissions or the type of fuel used should support national phase- out policies and measures.
Amendment 355 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Different options are available to cover the energy needs of an efficient building by energy from renewable sources: on-site renewables such as solar thermal, solar photovoltaics, heat pumps and biomass, renewable energy provided by renewable energy communities or citizen energy communities, and district heating and cooling based on renewables or waste heat recovery from waste water, sanitary hot water or air.
Amendment 363 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The necessary decarbonisation of the Union building stock requires energy renovation at a large scale: almost 75% of that building stock is inefficient according to current building standards, and 85-95% of the buildings that exist today will still be standing in 2050. However, the weighted annual energy renovation rate is persistently low at around 1%. At the current pace, the decarbonisation of the building sector would require centuries. TIn order to triggering and supporting building renovation, including a shift towards emission-free heating systems, is therefore a key goal of this Directive is the at least doubling of the current annual renovation rate.
Amendment 492 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. ‘zero-emission building’ means a building with a very high energy performance, as determined in accordance with Annex I, where the very low amount of energy still required is fully covered by energy from renewable sources generated on-site, nearby off-site, or renewable energy provided from a renewable energy community within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 [amended RED] or from a, renewable energy from an efficient district heating and cooling system, in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex III; or from renewable energy supplied from the energy grids, in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex III, where the energy balance should be calculated on a monthly basis as the maximum time interval;
Amendment 510 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
2 a. ‘zero lifecycle emission building’ (ZLEB) means a building with a net-zero footprint from whole life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions as determined in point 23 of Article 2, and a very high energy performance, as determined in accordance with Annex I, where the very low amount of energy still required is fully covered by energy from renewable sources on a monthly basis;
Amendment 513 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
2 b. ‘healthy indoor climate’ means an indoor environment that contributes to and optimises the health, comfort and well-being of occupants and is described by a set of indicators and associated target values related to Daylight, Indoor Air Quality, Thermal Comfort (especially Overheating Mitigation) and Acoustic Quality as described in EN16798-1;
Amendment 514 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Amendment 515 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 d (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 d (new)
2 d. ‘final energy’ means energy from a renewable or non-renewable source having undergone a conversion or transformation process to be ready for consumption and supplied to end-users;
Amendment 516 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
3. ‘nearly zero-energy building’ means a building with a very high energy performance and a healthy indoor climate, as determined in accordance with Annex I , which cannot be lower than the 2023 cost- optimal level reported by Member States in accordance with Article 6(2) and where the nearly zero or very low amount of energy required is covered to a very significant extent by energy from renewable sources balanced over a month, including energy from renewable sources produced on-site or nearby off-site, including from a renewable energy community within the meaning of Directive (EU)2018/2001 or from a district heating and cooling system, in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex III;
Amendment 529 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
4. ‘minimum energy performance standards’ means rules that require existing buildings to meet an energy performance requirement as part of a wide renovation plan for a building stock or at a trigger point on the market (sale or rent), in a period of time or by a specific date, thereby triggering renovation of existing buildings that respects the Energy Efficiency First Principle as defined in point (18) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999;
Amendment 533 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. ‘technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating, space cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water, built-in lighting, building automation and control, on-site renewable energy generation and storage solar shading, PV installations, electrical installations, monitoring of electrical installations, electric-vehicles charging stations, on-site renewable energy generation and storage, bidirectional charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, energy from renewable sources produced nearby that can be used on-site of the building assessed through a dedicated connection to the energy production source, waste heat recovery system, or a combination thereof, including those systems using energy from renewable sources, of a building or building unit;
Amendment 541 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
8. ‘energy performance of a building’ means the calculated or metered amount of energy needed to meet the energy demand associated with a typical use of the building, which includes, inter alia, energy used for heating, cooling, ventilation, hot water and lighting and technical building systems;
Amendment 548 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
13. ‘energy from renewable sources’ means energy from renewable non-fossil sources, namely wind, solar (solar thermal and solar photovoltaic) , and geothermal energy , ambient energy, tide, wave and other ocean energy, hydropower, biomass, landfill gas, sewage treatment plant gas, and biogasenergy recovered from waste incineration plants, non-avoidable waste heat, PtX and datacenters, sewage treatment plant gas, renewable fuels and biogas, complying with sustainability criteria of Directive (EU) .../….[recast RED] where applicable ;
Amendment 579 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
23. ‘whole life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions’ means the combined greenhouse gas emissions associated with the building at all stages of its life-cycle, from the ‘cradle’ (the extraction of the raw materials that are used in the construction of the building) over the material production and processing, from the energy used and materials wasted at the construction site, and the building’s operation stage, to the ‘grave’ (the deconstruction of the building and reuse, recycling, other recovery and disposal of its materials);, including the energy used and materials wasted at the construction site, and construction and demolition of needed parking places for the buildings use, situated on-site or near off-site.
Amendment 600 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 36 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 36 a (new)
36 a. ‘digitally-connected recharging point’ means a recharging point that can send and receive information in real time, communicate bi-directionally with the electricity grid and the electric vehicle, and that can be remotely monitored and controlled, including to start and stop the recharging session and to measure electricity flows;
Amendment 609 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 – introductory part
40. ‘heat generator’, for the purpose of this Directive, means the part of a heating system that generates or captures useful heat for uses identified in Annex I, using one or more of the following processes:
Amendment 610 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 – point c
Amendment 611 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 – point c a (new)
(c a) the vapour compression cycle or a sorption cycle of a heat pump;
Amendment 613 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 a (new)
40 a. ‘electrical installation’ means the system composed of all the fixed components (such as switchboards, cables, earthing systems, sockets, switches and light fittings) aiming to distribute electrical power within a building to all points of use or transmit electricity generated on-site;
Amendment 615 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 b (new)
40 b. 'waste heat recuperation' means a device or system used to capture and transmission of energy within the indoor environment of buildings or building units and allows for use of this energy;
Amendment 616 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 43 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 43 a (new)
43 a. ‘heat pump’ means a machine, a device or installation that transfers heat from/to sources/sinks such as air, water or ground to or from buildings, for the purpose of providing heating, cooling or domestic hot water;
Amendment 631 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 49 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 49 – point b
(b) it allows for the calculation of a specific primary energy factor valid only for the energy from renewable sources produced within that local or district level perimeter set by the Member States; and
Amendment 638 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 53
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 53
53. ‘self-used’ means part of on-site or nearby produced renewable energy used simultaneously by on-site technical systems for EPB services;
Amendment 642 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 57 a (new)
57 a. 'pre-cabling' means all measures that are necessary to enable the installation of electric vehicle recharging points, including cable routes, spaces for transformers and electricity meters, and potential revision of the electrical board.;
Amendment 657 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State shall establish a national building renovation planThe Commission shall be empowered to adopt a Delegated Act specifying a methodology to calculate the annual renovation rate. Each Member State shall establish a national building renovation plan support reaching the annual renovation rate laid out in this paragraph and to ensure the renovation of the national stock of residential and non- residential buildings, both public and private, into a highly energy efficient and decarbonised building stock by 2050, with the objective to transform existing buildings into zero- emission buildings, in line with the energy efficiency first principle.
Amendment 669 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) a roadmap with nationally established targets and measurable progress indicators, and specific timelines for all existing buildings to achieve higher energy performance classes by 2030, 2040 and 2050, with a view to the 2050 climate neutrality goal, in order to ensure a highly energy efficient and decarbonised national building stock and the transformation of existing buildings into zero-emission buildings by 2050;
Amendment 674 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) an overview of implemented and planned policies and measures, supporting the implementation of the roadmap pursuant to point (b) and ensuring coherence with and contribution to the goals of the Directive 2008/50/EC; and
Amendment 683 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The roadmap referred to in point (b) shall include national targets for 2030, 2040 and 2050 as regards the annual energy renovation rate, phase-out of fossil fuels for heating aiming at a complete phase out by 2035, the primary and final energy consumption of the national building stock and its operational greenhouse gas emission reductions, the share of renewable energy; specific timelines for buildings to achieve higher energy performance classes than those pursuant to Article 9(1), by 2040 and 2050, in line with the pathway for transforming the national building stock into zero-emission buildings; an evidence- based estimate of expected energy savings and wider benefits; such as improved indoor climate, and estimations for the contribution of the building renovation plan to achieving the Member State's binding national target for greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Regulation (EU) .../… [revised Effort Sharing Regulation], the Union’s energy efficiency targets in accordance with Directive (EU) …/…. [recast EED], the Union’s renewable energy targets, including the indicative target for the share of energy from renewable sources in the building sector in accordance with Directive (EU) 2018/2001 [amended RED], and the Union’s 2030 climate target and 2050 climate neutrality goal in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/1119.
Amendment 692 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Every five years, each Member State shall prepare and submit to the Commission a draft of its building renovation plan, using the template in Annex II. This exercise shall be coordinated together with the comprehensive heating and cooling assessment under article 23 Recast EED […]Each Member State shall submit its draft building renovation plan as part of its draft integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and, where the Member States submits a draft update, its draft update referred to in Article 14 of that Regulation. By way of derogation from Article 9(1) and Article 14(1) of that Regulation, Member States shall submit the first draft building renovation plan to the Commission by 30 June 2024.
Amendment 701 #
2021/0426(COD)
(a a) renewable energy sources for heating and cooling have been sufficiently considered and analysed;
Amendment 704 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point e a (new)
(e a) the plan duly takes into account the objectives of the Directive 2008/50/EC and ensures the coherence with the respective legislation and the protection of the environment and human health;
Amendment 717 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Member States shall apply a methodology for calculating the energy performance of buildings and building elements that form part of the building envelope, in accordance with the common general framework set out in Annex I.
Amendment 721 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that minimum energy performance requirements for buildings or building units are set with a view to at least achieving cost-optimal levels and higher reference values such as nearly zero-energy building requirements and zero-emission buildings requirements. The energy performance shall be calculated in accordance with the methodology referred to in Article 4. Cost-optimal levels shall be calculated in accordance with the comparative methodology framework referred to in Article 6 .
Amendment 722 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that minimum energy performance requirements are set for building elements that form part of the building envelope andnd renovation obligations are set for all building elements that have a significant impact on the energy performance of the building envelopeergy consumption when they are replaced or retrofitted, at specific trigger points, with a view to achieving at least cost-optimal levels and higher reference values such as nearly zero-energy building requirements and zero-emission building requirements. The energy performance of building elements shall be calculated in accordance with the methodology referred to in Article 4.
Amendment 724 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Those requirements shall take account of general indoor climate conditionensure a healthy indoor climate through optimal indoor environmental quality levels, in order to avoid possible negative effects such as inadequate ventilation, overheating, lack of daylight, noise, as well as local conditions and the designated function and the age of the building.
Amendment 735 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Amendment 737 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) temporary buildings with a time of use of two years or less, industrial sites, workshops, depots and non-residential agriculturalservice buildings with very low energy demand andand heating or cooling demand, infrastructural supply stations, such as transformer stations, substations, pressure control plants, railway constructions, as well as non-residential agricultural buildings which are in use by a sector covered by a national sectoral agreement on energy performance;
Amendment 747 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall calculate cost- optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements using the comparative methodology framework established in accordance with paragraph 1, taking total greenhouse gas emission from a life-cycle global warming potential (GWP) perspective into account, and relevant parameters, such as climatic conditions and the practical accessibility of energy infrastructure, and compare the results of that calculation with the minimum energy performance requirements in force.
Amendment 770 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Member States shall, no later than January 1st 2027, publish a calendar detailing their intentions for introducing limit values on the GWP of all new buildings.
Amendment 772 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall ensure that the life-cycle Global Warming Potential (GWP) is calculatedrelated to building materials is calculated from environmental product declarations and the building’s use phase is calculated from emission factors based on energy projections, in accordance with Annex III and disclosed through the energy performance certificate of the building:
Amendment 786 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. To ensure reductions in embedded greenhouse gas emissions, Member States shall introduce maximum limits on the total cumulative life-cycle global warming potential of materials that are allowed to be contained in new buildings: (a) as of 1 January 2029, for all new buildings with a useful floor area larger than 2000 square metres;and (b) as of 1 January 2031, for all new buildings. In setting maximum limits on the total cumulative life cycle Global Warming Potential, Member States shall determine appropriate benchmarks based on reported data in previous years for the relevant subcategories of buildings, as per the requirements set out in paragraph 2. The Commission shall issue guidance, share evidence on existing national policies and offer technical support to Member States as requested for the purpose of determining appropriate national benchmark values. These maximum limits shall decline over time in line with the Union’s objectives to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
Amendment 794 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 29 to supplement this Directive in order to adapt Annex III to technological progress and innovation with a view to achieve the EU 2050 goals, to set adapted maximum energy performance thresholds in Annex III to renovated buildings and to adaptsubsequently decrease, with focus on cost efficiency, the maximum energy performance thresholds for zero-emission buildings for new construction.
Amendment 800 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall address, in relation to new buildings, the issues of healthy indoor climate conditions, through optimal indoor environmental quality levels, adaptation to climate change, fire safety, risks related to intense seismic activity and accessibility for persons with disabilities. Member States shall also address carbon removals associated to carbon storage in or on buildings.
Amendment 811 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that when buildings undergo major renovation, the energy performance of the building or the renovated part thereof is upgraded in order to meet minimum energy performance requirements set in accordance with Article 5, and low temperature heating fit in so far as that is technically, functionally and economically feasible. The renovation must be reported as a step in the staged deep renovation passport scheme in accordance with Article 10.
Amendment 818 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall in addition take the necessary measures to ensure that when a building element that forms part of the building envelope and has a significant impact on the energy performance of the building envelope is retrofitted or replaced, the energy performance of the building element meets minimum energy performance requirements in so far as that is technically, functionally and economically feasible. The renovation must be reported as a step in the staged deep renovation passport scheme in accordance with Article 10.
Amendment 928 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In addition to the minimum energy performance standards established pursuant to paragraph 1, each Member State mayshall establish minimum energy performance standards for the renovation of all other existing buildings.
Amendment 937 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) providing technical assistance, including information services, administrative support and integrated renovation services through one-stop- shops;
Amendment 944 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) removing non-economic barriers, including split incentives; and
Amendment 949 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(e a) promote energy storage for renewable energy to enable renewable energy self-consumption and reduce volatility;
Amendment 950 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point e b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point e b (new)
(e b) promoting and incentivising the cost-effective early replacement of heaters, and any needed resulting optimisation of the related technical building systems.
Amendment 959 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) temporary buildings with a time of use of two years or less, industrial sites, workshops, depots and non-residential agriculturalinfrastructural supply stations, such as transformer stations, substations, pressure control plants, railway constructions, as well as service buildings with very low energy and heating or cooling demand and non-residential agricultural buildings which are used by a sector covered by a national sectoral agreement on energy performance;
Amendment 980 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. By 31 December 2024, Member States shall introduce a scheme of renovation passports based onimplementing the common framework established in accordance with paragraph 1.
Amendment 988 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) it shall comprise a holistic renovation roadmap indicating a maximum number of sequence ofd renovation steps building upon each other, in accordance with the Energy Efficiency First Principle, with the objective to transform the building into a zero-emission building by 2050 at the latest;
Amendment 998 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) it shall contain information about potential financial and technical support.; and
Amendment 1002 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(d a) it shall contain information about indoor climate levels and indicate renovations sequences leading to its improvement.
Amendment 1009 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall, for the purpose of optimising the energy use of technical building systems, set system requirements using energy saving technologies, in respect of the overall energy performance, the proper installation, and the appropriate dimensioning, adjustment and control of the technical building systems which are installed in new or existing buildings. When setting up the requirements, Member States shall take account of design conditions and typical or average operating conditions.
Amendment 1015 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Member States shall ensure that the replacement of outdated and inefficient technical building systems is part of the steps set out in a renovation passport, in accordance with the Energy Efficiency First Principle as defined by (18) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 1029 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that, when a technical building system or part of it is installed or altered, the overall energy performance of the altered part, and where relevant,and, where applicable, life-cycle GWP performance of the complete altered system, is assessedimproved and supported by in-use performance data. The results shall be documented and passed on to the building owner and tenant, so that they remain available and can be used for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements laid down pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates.
Amendment 1032 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts to develop an EU Indoor Environmental Quality framework and calculation methodologies.
Amendment 1034 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Member States shall require new buildings and existing buildings when replacing heat or cold generators and, in any event, by 31 December 2026 to be equipped with static or dynamic balancing at relevant zone level for Technical Building Systems;
Amendment 1037 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4 e (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 4 e (new)
4 e. Buildings that comply with Article 11, paragraph 5 and 6 shall be exempt from the requirements laid down in Article 20 paragraph 1.
Amendment 1040 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. With regard to new non-residential buildings and non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation, with more than fivthree parking spaces, Member States shall ensure:
Amendment 1086 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. With regard to new residential buildings and residential buildings undergoing major renovation, with more than three parking spaces, and buildings owned by public authorities with more than ten parking spaces, Member States shall ensure:
Amendment 1114 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. Member States may decide not to apply paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 to specific categories of buildings where the pre- cabling required would rely on micro isolated systems or the buildings are situated in the outermost regions within the meaning of Article 349 TFEU, if this would lead to substantial problems for the operation of the local energy system and would endanger the stability of the local grid. In this case, the regulatory authority shall conduct an assessment with relevant stakeholders, including distribution system operators, e-mobility operators, flexibility aggregators and local authorities, to determine whether the installation of an energy storage facility would mitigate potential substantial problems to the operation and stability of the local grid;
Amendment 1117 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Article 12 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure that the recharging points referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 and 5 are digitally connected and are capable of smart charging and, where appropriate, bidirectional charging, and that they are operated based on non- proprietary and non-discriminatory communication protocols and standards, in an interoperable manner, and in compliance with any legal standards and protocols in the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 19(6) and Article 19(7) of Regulation (EU) …/… [AFIR].
Amendment 1120 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Existing private recharging points and recharging points referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 4 shall be subject to an assessment by the regulatory authority in consultation with relevant stakeholders, such as distribution system operators, e- mobility operators and flexibility aggregators, to determine if the installation of bidirectional recharging functionalities and supporting energy storage facilities are appropriate.
Amendment 1138 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Commission shall review this delegated act by the end of 2024 at the latest, in the light of the experience gained and progress made during its application and implementation by Member States.
Amendment 1144 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that the building owners, tenants and/or managers can have direct access to their technical building systems’ data. AtUpon their request, the access orconsent, the data shall be made available to a third party locally, at the building system's interface. The right of access excludes data stored and processed off- building site, including cloud-computing infrastructure. Member States shall facilitate the full interoperability of services and of data exchange within the Union in accordance with paragraph 6.
Amendment 1153 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
For the purpose of this Directive, technical building systems data shall include at least all proportionate set of all relevant data related to the energy performance of building elements, the energy performance of building services, building automation and control systems, meters and charging points for e-mobilitymeters and charging points for e-mobility. Both processed and non-processed data will be accepted under the scope of this article, as long as they meet these requirements.
Amendment 1159 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. When laying down the rules regarding the management and exchange of data, Member States or, where a Member State has so provided, the designated competent authorities, shall specify the rules on the access to technical building systems data by eligible parties in accordance with this Article and the applicable Union legal framework.
Amendment 1162 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. No additional costs shall be charged to the building owner, tenant and/or manager for access to their data or for a request to make their data available to a third party. Member States shall be responsible for setting the relevant charges for access to data by other eligible parties such as financial institutions, aggregators, energy suppliers, energy services providers and National Statistical Institutes or other national authorities responsible for the development, production and dissemination of European statistics. Member States or, where applicable, the designated competent authorities, shall ensure that any charges imposed by regulated entities that provide data services are reasonable and duly justified. Member States shall incentivise the sharing of building systems data.
Amendment 1167 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts detailing interoperability requirements and non- discriminatory and transparent procedures for access to the data. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 30(2) before December 31 2023. A consultation strategy shall be prepared setting out consultation objectives, targeted stakeholders and the consultation activities for preparing the implementing acts.
Amendment 1174 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide appropriate financing, support measures and other instruments able to address market barriers and stimulate the necessary investments in energy renovations in line with their national building renovation plan and with a view to the transformation of their building stock into zero-emission buildings by 2050, including by promoting and simplifying the use of public-private partnerships.
Amendment 1190 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. To support the mobilisation of investments, Member States shall promote the roll-out of enabling funding and financial tools, such as energy efficiency loans and mortgages for building renovation, energy performance contracting, fiscal incentives, on-tax schemes, on-bill schemes, guarantee funds, funds targeting deep renovations, funds targeting renovations with a significant minimum threshold of targeted energy savings and mortgage portfolio standards. They shall guide investments into an energy efficient public building stock, in line with Eurostat guidance on the recording of Energy Performance Contracts in government accounts. Member States shall ensure that information about available funding and financial tools is made available to the public in an easily accessible and transparent manner, including by digital means.
Amendment 1217 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
9. Member States shall link their financial measures for energy performance improvements in the renovation of buildings to the targeted orand achieved energy savings, as determined by one or more of the following criteria:
Amendment 1219 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 9 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 9 – point a
(a) the energy performance of the equipment or material used for the renovation; in which case, the equipment or material used for the renovation is to be installed by an installer with the relevant level of certification or qualification and shall comply with at least minimum energy performance requirements for, or higher reference values for improved performance of buildings elements nergy consumption;
Amendment 1221 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 9 – point d a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 9 – point d a (new)
(d a) the results of ex-post monitoring;
Amendment 1223 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 9 – point e
Article 15 – paragraph 9 – point e
(e) the results of another relevant, accredited, transparent and proportionate method that shows the improvement in energy performance.
Amendment 1238 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 11 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 11 – introductory part
11. Member States shall incentivise deep renovation, as defined in Article 2 of this Directive, and sizeable programmes that address a high number of buildings and result in an overall reduction of at least 30 % of primary energy demand with higherwith proportionately increasing financial, fiscal, administrative and technical support, according to the level of performance achieved.
Amendment 1245 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 11 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Member States shall only provide financial support for renovations that either - attain at least an energy performance class C following a one-step renovation; - or form part of a staged deep renovation that results in the attainment of at least an energy performance class C within 5 years.
Amendment 1265 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The energy performance certificate shall include the energy performance of a building expressed by a numeric indicator of primary and final energy use in kWh/(m2.y), and reference values such as minimum energy performance requirements , minimum energy performance standards, nearly zero- energy building requirements and zero- emission building requirements, in order to make it possible for owners or tenants of the building or building unit to compare and assess its energy performance.
Amendment 1267 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Member States shall ensure that by 2030 at the latest, all buildings have an energy performance certificate in place.
Amendment 1271 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. By 31 December 2025 at the latest, the energy performance certificate shall comply with the template in Annex V. It shall specify the energy performance class of the building, on a closed scale using only letters from A to G. The letter A shall correspond to zero-emission buildings as defined in Article 2, point (2)nergy buildings, where the nearly zero or very low amount of energy required is covered to a very significant extent by energy from renewable sources as defined in Annex III paragraph 1, as defined in Article 2, point (2), or the 15% most efficient buildings, and the letter G shall correspond to the 15% worst- performing buildings in the national building stock at the time of the introduction of the scale. Member States shall ensure that the remaining classes (B to F), between A and D and between D and G, have an even bandwidth distribution of energy performance indicators among the energy performance classes. Member States shall ensure a common visual identity for energy performance certificates on their territory.
Amendment 1280 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 1285 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure the quality, reliability and affordability of energy performance certificates. They shall ensure that energy performance certificates are issued by independent experts following an on-site visit and that the template for energy performance certificates is based on clear logos, pictograms and easily readable sections indicating a range of projected costs, as well as the next renovation steps for the owner, tenant or manager.
Amendment 1291 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The energy performance certificate shall include recommendations for the cost-effective improvement of the energy performance and, the reduction of operational greenhouse gases emissions and the improvement of indoor environmental quality performance of a building or building unit, unless the building or building unit already complies with the relevant zero-emission building standard .
Amendment 1300 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The recommendations included in the energy performance certificate shall equally cover appropriate passive and active technologies.
Amendment 1301 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 6
Article 16 – paragraph 6
6. The recommendations shall include a well-displayed indication of the remaining lifespan of the space and water heating systems and the air conditioning systems, and an assessment of whether the space and water heating or air- conditioning system can be adapted to operate at more efficient temperature settings, such as low temperature emitters for water based heating systems, including the required design of thermal power output and temperature/flow requirements, in order to reduce the cost of issuance of the updated certificate.
Amendment 1305 #
2021/0426(COD)
7. The energy performance certificate shall provide an indication as to where the owner or tenant can receive more detailed information, including as regards the cost- effectiveness of the recommendations made in the energy performance certificate. The evaluation of cost effectiveness shall be based on a set of standard conditions, such as the assessment of energy savings and underlying energy prices and a preliminary cost forecast. In addition, it shall contain information on the steps to be taken to implement the recommendations. Other information on related topics, such as energy audits or incentives of a financial or other nature and financing possibilities , the safety of installed appliances, or advice on how to increase the climate resilience of the building, may also be provided to the owner or tenant.
Amendment 1313 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 11 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 11 – introductory part
11. Member States shall make simplified procedures for updating an energy performance certificate available where only individual elements are upgraded (single or standalone measures), in order to reduce the cost of issuance of the updated certificate.
Amendment 1315 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall make simplified procedures for updating an energy performance certificate available where measures identified in a renovation passport are put in place, in order to reduce the cost of issuance of the updated certificate, or in cases where a Building Digital Twin is used, and data of building performance can be exported.
Amendment 1328 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Member States shall set the necessary measures to ensure that all existing buildings have an energy performance certificate by 2030.
Amendment 1336 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall require that where a non-residential building, or a total useful floor area over 500 m2 of a building, for which an energy performance certificate has been issued in accordance with Article 17(1) is frequently visited by the public, the energy performance certificate is displayed in a prominent place clearly visible to the public.
Amendment 1353 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. To support the efficient functioning of Digital Building Logbooks the Commission shall, by 31 December 2024, adopt delegated and implementing acts with a common template for: (a) a standardised approach for data collection, data management and interoperability and its legal framework; (b) linking existing databases.
Amendment 1359 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall establish separate inspection schemes for the inspections of residential and non- residential systems, in line with the manufacturer’s instructions. Lower thresholds or specific trigger points shall be set for the inspections of residential systems.
Amendment 1361 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The inspection shall include the assessment of theretrofitting the heat and air- conditioning generator or generators, circulation pumps, fans, all air and water distribution systems, hydronic balancing systems and control system. Member States may decide to include in the inspection schemes any additional building systems identified under Annex I.
Amendment 1364 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The inspection shall include an assessment of the efficiency and sizing of the generator or generators and of its main components compared with the requirements of the building and consider the capabilities of the system to optimise its performance under typical or average operating conditions, using available energy saving technologies, and under changing conditions due to use variation. Where relevant, the inspection shall assess the feasibility of the system to operate under different and more efficient temperature settings, such as at low temperature for water-based heating systems, including via the design of thermal power output and temperature and flow requirements, while ensuring the safe operation of the system.
Amendment 1366 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Where no changes have been made to the system or to the requirements of the building following an inspection carried out pursuant to this Article , Member States may choose not to require the assessment of the main component sizing or the assessment of operation under different temperatures to be repeated. However, the manufacturer’s instructions shall always be duly followed.
Amendment 1380 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. An inspection report shall be issued after each inspection of a heating , ventilation or air-conditioning building automation and control system. The inspection report shall contain the result of the inspection performed in accordance with Article 20 and include recommendations for the cost-effective improvement of the energy performance and safety of the inspected system.
Amendment 1381 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Those recommendations may be based on a comparison of the energy performance of the system inspected with that of the best available feasible system, using energy saving technologies, and a system of similar type for which all relevant components achieve the level of energy performance required by the applicable legislation.
Amendment 1382 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that the energy performance certification of buildings , the establishment of renovation passports, the smart readiness assessment, the inspection of heating systems and air- conditioning systems are carried out in an independent manner by qualified or certified experts using EN-certified test equipment, whether operating in a self- employed capacity or employed by public bodies or private enterprises.
Amendment 1387 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure the appropriate level of competence for building professionals and for construction companies carrying out integrated renovation works in line with Article 26 [recast EED].
Amendment 1391 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Where appropriate and feasible, Member States shall ensure that certification or equivalent qualification schemes are available for providers of integrated renovation works, such as construction companies, where this is not covered by Article 18(3) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 [amended RED] or Article 26 of Directive (EU) …/….[recast EED].
Amendment 1394 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 1407 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare and run continuous information and awareness-raising campaigns that promote the interest and support of the general public for the improvement of energy efficiency of buildings and take the necessary measures to inform the owners or tenants of buildings or building units and all relevant market actors of the different methods and practices that serve to enhance energy performance. In particular, Member States shall take the necessary measures to provide tailor-made information to vulnerable households.
Amendment 1419 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 29 concerning the adaptation of points 4 and 5 of Annex I to technical progress and concerning the inclusion of an additional point providing guidance to Members States about the assessment of the energy performance of transparent building elements that form part of the building envelope.
Amendment 1423 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 3
The energy performance of a building shall be expressed by a numeric indicator of primary and final energy use per unit of reference floor area per year, in kWh/(m2.y) for the purpose of both energy performance certification and compliance with minimum energy performance requirements. The methodology applied for the determination of the energy performance of a building shall be transparent and open to innovation.
Amendment 1424 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 4
Member States shall describe their national calculation methodology based on Annex A of the key European standards on energy performance of buildings , namely EN ISO 52000-1, EN ISO 52003-1, EN ISO 52010- 1, EN ISO 52016-1, EN ISO 52018-1, EN 16798-1, EN 52120-1 and EN 17423 or superseding documents . This provision shall not constitute a legal codification of those standards.
Amendment 1427 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1
Where product-specific regulations for energy-related products adopted under Regulation 2009/125/EC include specific product information requirements for the purpose of the calculation of energy performance and life-cycle GWP under this Directive, national calculation methods shall not require additional information.
Amendment 1429 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 2
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 2
The calculation of primary energy shall be based on dynamic and forward-looking primary energy factors, (distinguishing non-renewable, renewable and total) per energy carrier, which have to be recognised by the national authorities. Those primary energy factors may be based on national, regional or local information. Primary energy factors may be set on an annual, seasonal, monthly, daily or hourly basis or on more specific information made available for individual district systems .
Amendment 1431 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3
Primary energy factors or weighting factors shall be defined by Member States. The choices made and data sources shall be reported according to EN 17423 or any superseding document. Member States may opt for an average EU primary energy factor for electricity established pursuant to Directive (EU) …/… [recast EED] instead of a primary energy factor reflecting the electricity mix in the country. In the application of those factors to the calculation of energy performance, Member States shall ensure that the optimal energy performance of the building envelope is pursued.
Amendment 1437 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 4 – point b
Annex I – point 4 – point b
(b) heating installation and hot water supply, including their insulation and heat characteristics;
Amendment 1438 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 4 – point b a (new)
Annex I – point 4 – point b a (new)
(b a) capacity of installed decentralised energy resources, including on-site renewables, bidirectional electric vehicle charging infrastructure, demand-response and storage;
Amendment 1439 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 4 – point d
Annex I – point 4 – point d
(d) natural and mechanical ventilation which may include air-tightness, but also airing;
Amendment 1440 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 4 – point i a (new)
Annex I – point 4 – point i a (new)
(i a) building automation and technical building management capabilities to monitor, control and optimize energy performance;
Amendment 1441 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 4 – point i b (new)
Annex I – point 4 – point i b (new)
(i b) efficiency of electrical installations (IEC EN 60364-8-1).
Amendment 1442 #
Amendment 1443 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 5 – point d a (new)
Annex I – point 5 – point d a (new)
(d a) demand-side flexibility DSF capability should also betaken into account (EN 50491-12-1).
Amendment 1444 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 6 a (new)
Annex I – point 6 a (new)
6 a. For the purpose of expressing the indoor environmental performance of buildings, Member States shall lay down evidence-based numeric indicators for the main categories of indoor environmental quality.Indicators shall be laid down for at least indoor air quality and thermal comfort. Member States shall base those indicators on the key European existing standards on energy performance of buildings, namely EN 16798-1, EN 16798-3, EN15193, and guidelines, or their superseding versions.
Amendment 1447 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point I – paragraph 1
Annex III – point I – paragraph 1
The energy needs for heating and cooling and the total annual primary energy use of a new zero-emission building shall comply with the maximum thresholds indicated in the table below.
Amendment 1464 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point I – paragraph 5
Annex III – point I – paragraph 5
Only where, due to the nature of the building or lack of access to renewable energy communities or eligible district heating and cooling systems, it is technically not feasible to fulfil the requirements under the first paragraph, the total annual primary energy use may also be covered by renewable energy from the grid complying with criteria established at national level.
Amendment 1467 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – point 2 – point b
Annex IV – point 2 – point b
(b) the ability to adapt its operation mode in response to the needs of the occupant while paying due attention to the availability of user-friendliness, maintaining healthy indoor climate conditions and the ability to report on energy use; and
Amendment 1468 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – point 2 – point c
Annex IV – point 2 – point c
(c) the flexibility of a building’s overall electricity demand, including its ability to enable participation in active and passive as well as implicit and explicit demand response, in relation to the grid, for example through flexibility and load shifting capacities.;
Amendment 1469 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – point 2 – point c a (new)
Annex IV – point 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) the ability of a building to store energy and release it back into the building or to the grid as electricity when it is required allowing for the active participation of buildings in the electricity system;
Amendment 1471 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – point 2 – point c b (new)
Annex IV – point 2 – point c b (new)
(c b) the ability to improve its energy efficiency and overall performance through the use of energy saving technologies;
Amendment 1480 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 1 – point i a (new)
Annex V – point 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) actual metered final energy use and final energy consumption in kWh or MWh;
Amendment 1482 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 1 – point i b (new)
Annex V – point 1 – point i b (new)
(i b) performance indicators for the main categories of indoor environmental quality such as indoor air quality, thermal comfort, daylight and acoustic comfort;
Amendment 1484 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 1 – point i c (new)
Annex V – point 1 – point i c (new)
(i c) number and type of charging points for electric vehicles;
Amendment 1485 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 1 – point i d (new)
Annex V – point 1 – point i d (new)
(i d) the smart readiness indicator score, for buildings which must be equipped with it.
Amendment 1489 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point j
Annex V – point 2 – point j
(j) results of the analysis on overheating risk (if available);
Amendment 1490 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point j a (new)
Annex V – point 2 – point j a (new)
(j a) results of the analysis of a set of indicators and associated target values related to Daylight, Indoor Air Quality, Thermal comfort and Acoustic Quality as described in EN 16798-1;
Amendment 1492 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point j b (new)
Annex V – point 2 – point j b (new)
(j b) results of the analysis of daylight conditions;
Amendment 1494 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point j c (new)
Annex V – point 2 – point j c (new)
(j c) results on the analysis on airing potential;
Amendment 1495 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point j d (new)
Annex V – point 2 – point j d (new)
(j d) results on the analysis on sound insulation;
Amendment 1503 #
2021/0426(COD)
(r a) a yes/no indication whether the building is equipped with fixed controls that monitor and optimise the operation of the technical building systems;
Amendment 1505 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point r b (new)
Annex V – point 2 – point r b (new)
(r b) a yes/no indication whether the building complies with Building Automation and Control System requirements set out under Article 20;
Amendment 1508 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point r c (new)
Annex V – point 2 – point r c (new)
Amendment 1510 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point r d (new)
Annex V – point 2 – point r d (new)
(r d) the Level of with Building Automation and Control System in the building in accordance with EN ISO 52120; and
Amendment 1511 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point r e (new)
Annex V – point 2 – point r e (new)
(r e) a yes/no indication whether the building has Demand Side Flexibility capabilities (EN50491-12-1).
Amendment 1514 #
2021/0426(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex V – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the value of the smart readiness assessment (if available), including the value of supporting energy saving technologies;
Amendment 1786 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 - Part 1/14
Annex 3 - Part 1/14
Add the following to the corridor Western Balkans : - Sofia - Skopje - Durres (entire section)
Amendment 1815 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 - part 12/14 and part 13/14
Annex 3 - part 12/14 and part 13/14
Add the following to the corridor Western Balkans : - Sofia - Skopje - Durres (road, rail freight and rail passengers, for the entire section ) - Port of Durres
Amendment 1820 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 4 - part 6/12
Annex 4 - part 6/12
Add the following to the extended core network: - Skopje - Durres (rail freight)
Amendment 1821 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 4 - part 7/12
Annex 4 - part 7/12
Add the following to the extended core network: - Skopje - Durres (rail passengers)
Amendment 24 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the need to support research and innovation in the context of the current pandemic and the EU’s green and digital ambitions; Calls for making available to Horizon Europe Programme the research decommitments from 2020 in line with Article 15(3) of the Financial Regulation; calls for the expenditure on health research from the Union budget to be at least equal to that in the 2021 general budget, given the evolving pandemic situation; calls for allocation of Next Generation EU funds to sectors hard hit by the crisis and to instruments that can contribute directly to the recovery of the European economy; underlines the role of the EIC and EIT in supporting research and innovation in the Union, and the need to increase their financial resources in 2022;
Amendment 37 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for sufficient staffing for all agencies in line with their tasks and responsibilities; underlines in particular the need to substantially reinforce ACER and the EIT which have been understaffed for many years, as well as ensure sufficient budget for ENISA and BEREC to fulfil their missions; welcomes the addition of new establishment plan posts in the EUSPA, but calls for a gradual reduction of external personnel in order to prevent disruptions in security related activities.
Amendment 140 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council46 and Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 of the European Parliament and of the Council47 already set CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles as well as for certain heavy-duty vehicles. The revision of those instruments should be aligned with the revision of the current Regulation in order to ensure a coherent framework for the use and deployment of alternative fuels in road transport and in order to accelerate the uptake in particular of zero-emission vehicles and thereby create demand for recharging and refuelling infrastructure. _________________ 46 Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 443/2009 and (EU) No 510/2011 (OJ L 111, 25.4.2019, p. 13). 47 Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles and amending Regulations (EC) No 595/2009 and (EU) 2018/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 96/53/EC (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 202).
Amendment 165 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) LNG is likely to play a continued role in maritime transport, where there is currently no economically viable zero- emission powertrain technology available. The Communication on the Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy points to zero-emission seagoing ships becoming market ready by 2030. Fleet conversion should take place gradually due to the long lifetime of the ships. Therefore, all readily deployable options in reducing maritime emissions, including alternatives to heavy fuel oil such as (bio- and synthetic) LNG, should be used in parallel to finding and financing long-term zero-emission alternatives. Contrary to maritime transport, for inland waterways, with normally smaller vessels and shorter distances, zero-emission powertrain technologies, such as hydrogen and electricity, should enter the markets more quickly. LNG is expected to no longer play a significant role in that sector and could play an important role for maritime transport in terms of creating scale regarding zero-emission propulsion solutions. Transport fuels such as LNG neeshould increasingly to be decarbonised by blending/substituting with liquefied biomethane (bio-LNG) or renewable and low-carbon synthetic gaseous e-fuels (e- gas) for instance. Those decarbonised fuels can be used in the same infrastructure as gaseous fossil fuels thereby allowing for a gradual shift towards decarbonised fuels.
Amendment 190 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) In order to ensure a coherent legislative framework for the use and deployment of alternative fuels this Regulation should be aligned with the ReFuelEU aviation FuelEU Maritime, the revision of CO2 emission performance for new passenger cars and light duty vehicles Regulation, the CO2 emission performance for heavy duty vehicles Regulation and its upcoming revisions, and the revision of Directive 2003/96/EC (Energy Taxation Directive).
Amendment 192 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Implementation in Member States should ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible recharging points is installed, in particular at public transport stations, such as port passenger terminals, airports or railway stations. A sufficient number of publicly accessible fast recharging points dedicated to light-duty vehicles should also be deployed to increase consumer convenience in particular across the TEN-T network to ensure full cross-border connectivity and allow electric vehicles to circulate throughout the Union. The deployment of publicly accessible recharging infrastructure should primarily be the result of private market investment; however, in compliance with State aid rules, Member States should support the deployment of the necessary infrastructure in cases where market conditions require public support until a fully competitive market is established.
Amendment 221 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Implementation in Member States should ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible recharging points is installed, in particular at public transport stations, such as port passenger terminals, airports or railway stations. A sufficient number of publicly accessible fast recharging points dedicated to light-duty vehicles should also be deployed to increase consumer convenience in particular across the TEN-T network to ensure full cross-border connectivity and allow electric vehicles to circulate throughout the Union. The deployment of publicly accessible recharging infrastructure should primarily be the result of private market investment; however, in compliance with State aid rules, Member States should support the deployment of the necessary infrastructure in cases where market conditions require public support until a fully competitive market is established.
Amendment 222 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Implementation in Member States should ensure that a sufficient number of publicly accessible recharging points is installed, in particular at public transport stations, such as port passenger terminals, airports or railway stations and support multimodal travel. A sufficient number of publicly accessible fast recharging points dedicated to light-duty vehicles should also be deployed to increase consumer convenience in particular across the TEN-T network to ensure full cross-border connectivity and allow electric vehicles to circulate throughout the Union.
Amendment 237 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Price transparency is crucial to ensure seamless and easy recharging and refuelling. Users of alternative fuel vehicles should be given accurate price information before the start of the recharging or refuelling service. The price should be communicated in a clearly structured manner to allow end users to identify the differentall applicable cost components.
Amendment 239 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Price transparency is crucial to ensure seamless and easy recharging and refuelling. Users of alternative fuel vehicles should be given accurate price information before the start of the recharging or refuelling service. The price should be communicated in a clearly structured manner to allow end users to identify the differentapplicable cost components and anticipate the total cost.
Amendment 249 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)
Recital 32 a (new)
(32 a) Given the cost and complexity associated with the roll-out of shore-side electricity in maritime ports, it is essential to prioritise the investments, particularly where it makes the most sense in terms of geographic location, emissions reduction and economic viability taking into account frequency of use, regularity of calls and availability of grid capacity;
Amendment 271 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Users of alternative fuel vehicles should be able to pay easily and conveniently at all publicly accessible recharging and refuelling points, without the need to enter into a contract with the operator of the recharging or refuelling point or a mobility service provider. Therefore, for recharging or refuelling on an ad hoc basis, all publicly accessible recharging and refuelling points should accept payment instruments that are widely used in the Union, and in particular electronic payments through terminals and devices used for payment services, at least via payment cards. That ad hoc payment method should always be available to consumers, even when contract-based payments are offered at the recharging or refuelling point.
Amendment 280 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) In the application of this Regulation, the Commission should consult relevant expert groups and stakeholders, and in particular the Sustainable Transport Forum (‘STF’) and the European Sustainable Shipping Forum (‘ESSF’). Such expert consultation is of particular importance when the Commission intends to adopt delegated or implementing acts under this Regulation.
Amendment 280 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Shore-side electricity facilities can serve maritime and inland waterway transport as clean power supply and contribute to reducing the environmental impact of seagoing ships and inland waterway vessels. Under the FuelEU maritime initiative, ship operators of container and passenger ships need to comply with provisions to reduce emissions at berth. Mandatory deployment targets should ensure that the sector finds sufficient shore-side electricity supply in TEN-T core and comprehensive maritime ports to comply with those requirements. The application of these targets to all TEN- T maritime ports should ensure the level playing field between ports. Given the high costs and complexity related to the roll-out of shore-side electricity in maritime ports, it is essential to prioritise investments particularly where it makes the most sense in terms of geographic location and emissions reduction.
Amendment 284 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) The market for alternative fuels and in particular for zero emission fuels is still in the early stages of development and technology is evolving fast. This should likely affect the demand for alternative fuels and consequently for alternative fuels infrastructure across the modes. The Commission should therefore, based on an analysis of the latest technological developments and market readiness and taking into consideration the national policy frameworks, review this Regulation by the end of 2026 in particular as regards the targets setting for electric recharging points for HDV as well as targets for infrastructure for alternative fuels for zero- emission vessels and aircraft in waterborne transport and aviation, in order to ensure legal certainty and predictability for the industry.
Amendment 293 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a – introductory part
(a) ‘alternative fuels for zero-emission vehicles, vessels and aircraft’:
Amendment 305 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Container ships and passenger ships, being the ship categories which are producing the highest amount of emissions per ship at berth, should as a priority be provided with shore-side electricity supply. In order to take into account power demand characteristics while at berth of different passenger ships, as well as port operational characteristics, it is necessary to distinguish between the passenger ship requirements for ro-ro passenger ships and high speed passenger vessels, and those for other passenger ships. In this roll out process, all relevant public and private actors need to be involved, including but not limited to port authorities, terminal operators, grid operators, OPS operators, shipowners, other relevant maritime market players, and local or regional and national authorities.
Amendment 320 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 58
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 58
(58) ‘shore-side electricity supply at berth’ means the provision of shore-side electrical power through a standardised interface to seagoing ships or inland waterway vessels at berth;through a fixed, floating, or mobile installation.
Amendment 382 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) by 31 December 2025, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 142000 kW and include at least one recharging station with an individual power output of at least 350 kW;
Amendment 385 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) Alternative fuels infrastructure is a fast developing area. The lack of common technical specification constitutes a barrier for the creation of a single market of alternative fuels infrastructure. Therefore, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to norm technical specifications for areas where common technical specifications are outstanding but necessary. In particular, this should include the communication between the electric vehicle and the recharging point, the communication between the recharging point and the recharging software management system (back-end); the communication related to the electric vehicle roaming service and the communication with the electricity grid, while ensuring the needed consumer data protection. It is also necessary to define the suitable governance framework and roles of the different actors involved in the vehicle-to- grid communication ecosystem. Moreover, emerging technological developments, such as electric road systems (‘ERS’) have to be accounted for. As concerns data provision, it is necessary to provide for additional data types and technical specifications related to the format, the frequency and the quality in which these data should be made available and accessible.
Amendment 388 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) by 31 December 2030, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 35000 kW and include at least two recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 350 kW;
Amendment 388 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) The market for alternative fuels and in particular for zero emission fuels is still in the early stages of development and technology is evolving fast. This should likely affect the demand for alternative fuels and consequently for alternative fuels infrastructure across the modes. The Commission should therefore, based on an analysis of the latest technological developments and market readiness and taking into consideration the national policy frameworks, review this Regulation by the end of 2026 in particular as regards the targets setting for electric recharging points for HDV as well as targets for infrastructure for alternative fuels for zero- emission vessels and aircraft in waterborne transport and aviation, in order to ensure legal certainty and predictability for the industry.
Amendment 400 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a – introductory part
(a) ‘alternative fuels for zero-emission vehicles, vessels and aircraft’:
Amendment 448 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 35 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 35 a (new)
(35 a) 'payment card' means a payment service that works on the basis of a physical or digital debit or credit card and comprises payment cards embedded in a smartphone application;
Amendment 449 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 35 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 35 b (new)
(35 b) 'payment service' means a payment service as defined in Article 4(3) of Directive (EU) 2015/2366;
Amendment 480 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 58
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 58
(58) ‘shore-side electricity supply’ means the provision of shore-side electrical power through a standardised interface to seagoing ships or inland waterway vessels at berth through fixed, floating or mobile installations;
Amendment 565 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 572 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Amendment 631 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Whenever, due to the insular or sparsely populated1a nature of an area in a Member State, it is necessary and proportionate to install a charging pool that is serving both light and heavy-duty vehicles, the charging pool and related charging points shall be regarded as publicly accessible recharging infrastructure for both light duty and heavy duty road vehicles, provided that the total power output and type of chargers are as required for both light and heavy-duty vehicles. The Member State concerned has to substantially justify this, based on socio-economic cost- benefit terms, and report back to the Commission. _________________ 1a As defined in the guidelines on regional State aid for 2014-2020 (2013/C 209/01): NUTS 2 regions with fewer than 8 inhabitants per km² and NUTS 3 regions with fewer than 12.5 inhabitants per km².
Amendment 639 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. The Commission should review, if necessary, the targets set in this Regulation for electric recharging infrastructure dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles to align them with the requirements set in Regulation EU2019/1242 on the CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
Amendment 646 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Operators of recharging points shall, at the publicly accessible recharging points operated by them, deployed from the date referred to in Article 24, provide end users with the possibility to recharge their electric vehicle on an ad hoc basis using a payment instrument that is widely used in the Union. To that end:which accepts electronic payments through terminals and devices used for payment services, at least via payment cards.
Amendment 647 #
2021/0223(COD)
Amendment 688 #
2021/0223(COD)
The requirements laid down in points (a) and (b)aragraph 2 shall not apply to publicly accessible recharging points that do not require payment for the recharging service.
Amendment 692 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Operators of recharging points shall, when they offer automatic authentication at a publicly accessible recharging point operated by them, ensure that end users always have the right not to make use of the automatic authentication and may either recharge their vehicle on an ad hoc basis, as provided for in paragraph 32, or use another contract-based recharging solution offered at that recharging point. Operators of recharging points shall transparently display that option and offer it in a convenient manner to the end user and shall ensure that e-roaming is available, at each publicly accessible recharging point that they operate and where they make available automatic authentication.
Amendment 693 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Operators of publicly accessible recharging points shall ensure that any mobility service provider has access to the recharging stations operated by them in a non-discriminatory manner. Prices charged by operators of publicly accessible recharging points shall be reasonable, easily and clearly comparable, transparent and non- discriminatory. Operators of publicly accessible recharging points shall not discriminate between the prices charged to end users and prices charged to mobility service providers nor between prices charged to different mobility service providers. Where relevant, the level of prices may only be differentiated in a proportionate manner, according to an objective justification. or based on contractual terms.
Amendment 722 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Article 5 – paragraph 7
7. From the date referred to in Article 24, operators of recharging points shall ensure that all newly built or renovated publicly accessible recharging points operated by them are digitally-connected recharging points.
Amendment 726 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 8
Article 5 – paragraph 8
8. From the date referred to in Article 24, operators of recharging points shall ensure that all newly built or renovated publicly accessible normal power recharging points operated by them are capable of smart recharging.
Amendment 774 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. From the date referred to in Article 24 all operators of publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling stations operated by them shall provide for the possibility for end users to refuel on an ad hoc basis using a payment instrument that is widely used in the Union. To that end, operators of hydrogen refuelling stations shall ensure that all hydrogen refuelling stations operated by them accept electronic payments through terminals and devices used for payment services, including at least one of the following:at least via payment cards.
Amendment 775 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 777 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 957 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) an assessment of the current state and future development of grid capacity, including the needed improvement and resilience measures as well as financing;
Amendment 963 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) policies and measures necessary to ensure that the mandatory targets and objectives referred to in points (b) and (c) of this paragraph are reached accompanied by a detailed assessment of the investments required, socio- economic and cost-benefit analysis;
Amendment 972 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point i
(i) measures necessary to ensure that the deployment and operation of recharging points, including the geographical distribution of bidirectional charging points, contribute to the flexibility of the energy system and to the penetration of renewable electricity into the electric system. In this regard, an analysis should be added including a market development analysis, identification of possible legislative obstacles, technical infrastructure building and a geographical distribution plan for smart and bidirectional charging points;
Amendment 976 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point k
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point k
(k) measures to remove possible obstacles with regards to planning, permitting and procuring of alternative fuels infrastructure. In particular, the final authorisation for a publicly accessible charger being installed takes no longer than 6 months from the date of submission of the request for authorisation. The authorisation procedure should be fully digitalised;
Amendment 992 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point n
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point n
(n) a deployment plan for alternative fuels infrastructure in maritime ports other than for LNG and shore-side electricity supply for use by sea going vessels, in particular for hydrogen, ammonia and electricity. In this process, all relevant public and private actors need to be involved, including port authorities, terminal operators, grid operators, OPS operators, shipowners, other relevant market players, and local or regional and national authorities;
Amendment 998 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point o
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point o
(o) a deployment plan for alternative fuels in inland waterway transport, in particular for both hydrogen and electricity. In this process, all relevant public and private actors need to be involved, including port authorities, terminal operators, grid operators, OPS operators, shipowners, other relevant market players, and local or regional and national authorities;
Amendment 1023 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that national policy frameworks take into account, as appropriate, the interests of regional and local authorities, in particular when recharging and refuelling infrastructure for public transport is concerned, as well as those of the stakeholders concerned. The national policy frameworks shall be translated by regional or local authorities into their regional or local mobility plan specifying the needs in the built-up area as well as outside the built-up area over the course of 5 to 10 years. The regional or local mobility plans shall include an action plan, specifying placing areas, fast charging possibilities, financial framework and concrete actions for the different actors involved such as national, regional and/or local authorities, grid operators and other market players. The regional or local mobility plans shall be evaluated and assessed every 2 years.
Amendment 1029 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Each Member State shall appoint a national coordinator for alternative fuels infrastructure who oversees the national coordination (inter-ministry) and implementation of the national policy framework. The national coordinator shall cooperate with the European Commission, the responsible TEN-T coordinator and, if needed, other national coordinators, and assists regional and local authorities, e.g. by providing expertise, tooling, guidelines based on EU standards, and advises on regional coordination of the relevant local mobility plans.
Amendment 1032 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. Where necessary, Member States shall cooperate, by means of consultations or joint policy frameworks, to ensure that the measures required to achieve the objectives of this Regulation are coherent and coordinated. In particular, Member States shall cooperate on the strategies to use alternative fuels and deployment of corresponding infrastructure in waterborne transport. The Commission shall assist the Member States in the cooperation process. on cross-border parts of the TEN-T core and comprehensive network. In particular, Member States shall consult the responsible TEN-T coordinator for advice on the strategies to use alternative fuels and deployment of corresponding infrastructure in order to ensure that the measures required to achieve the objectives of this Regulation are coherent and coordinated. The progress shall be included in the TEN-T progress report1a and reported back to the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission and the Member States concerned on a yearly basis. _________________ 1a Based on art. 45(5)(e) Regulation 1315/2013
Amendment 1037 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 7 – introductory part
7. The Commission shall assess the draft national policy frameworks. In particular, the Commission shall request the opinion of the responsible European TEN-T Coordinator when examining the policy framework, in order to ensure consistency and advancement of each corridor, and may issue recommendations to a Member State no later than six months after the submission of the draft national policy frameworks as referred to in paragraph 1. Those recommendations may, in particular, address:
Amendment 1044 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall submit to the Commission a standalone progress report on the implementation of its national policy framework for the first time by 1 January 2027 and every two years thereafter.
Amendment 1049 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The regulatory authority of a Member States shall assess, at the latest by 30 June 2024 and periodically every threewo years thereafter, how the deployment and operation of recharging points could enable electric vehicles to further contribute to the flexibility of the energy system, including their participation in the balancing market, and to the further absorption of renewable electricity. That assessment shall take into account all types of recharging points, whetherboth public orand private, and provide recommendations in terms of type, supporting technology and geographical distribution in order to facilitate the ability of users to integrate their electric vehicles in the system. It shall be made publicly available. On the basis of the results of the assessment, Member States shall, if necessary, take the appropriate measures for the deployment of additional recharging points and include them in their progress report referred to in paragraph 1. The assessment and measures shall be taken into account by the system operators in the network development plans referred to in Article 32(3) and Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944.
Amendment 1052 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. On the basis of input from transmission system operators and distribution system operators, the regulatory authority of a Member States shall assess, at the latest by 1 30 June 2024 and periodically every threewo years thereafter, the potential contribution of bidirectional charging to the penetration of renewable electricity into the electricity system. That assessment shall be made publicly available. On the basis of the results of the assessment, Member States shall take, if necessary, the appropriate measures to adjust the availability and geographical distribution of bidirectional recharging points, in both public and private areas and include them in their progress report referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 1054 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall provide for technical and advisory assistance to the concerned national authorities and shall adopt guidance and templates concerning the content, structure and format of the national policy frameworks and the content of the national progress reports to be submitted by the Member States in accordance with Article 13(1) and six months after the date referred to in Article 24. The Commission may adopt guidance and templates to facilitate the effective application across the Union of any other provisions of this Regulation.
Amendment 10 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2 a) The transformation of the Union's energy and transport system towards a system of energy self-sufficiency and clean power, which is fully or mainly relying on renewable energy is not possible in the given timeline by relying on domestic renewable resources alone. To end the Union’s dependency of Russian fossil fuels and fossil fuels in general, a broad and coherent Union strategy is needed, which would also include the import of renewable energies, renewable hydrogen and transitional low- carbon energy from partner developed and developing countries. Such strategy should serve as a basis for the Union’s energy diplomacy, helping the green energy transition also in the partner developing and, especially, least developed countries with the aim of attaining the international goals of Paris agreement, Agenda 2030 and its global Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 14 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 b (new)
Recital 2 b (new)
(2 b) There is an enormous potential for the Union and its partner developing countries in terms of technology transfer and cooperation, renewable energy projects, clean energy export and development of greater interconnectivity of clean energy grids. Despite their steady growth, overall, renewable energy investments remain concentrated in a handful of regions and countries. Regions dominated by developing and least developed countries remain consistently underrepresented. Union energy partnerships should target at renewable energy generation projects and at setting legal and financial frameworks. Commitments on good governance, dis- engagement from relations and cooperation with Union values-hostile countries, and the perspective of stable, long-term cooperation should be conditional for the Union cooperation. Sustainable energy cooperation with partner developing countries should be one of the key priorities under the Global Gateway Initiative.
Amendment 15 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council9 sets a binding Union target to reach a share of at least 32 % of energy from renewable sources in the Union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030. Under the Climate Target Plan, the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 405% by 2030 in order to achieve the Union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target10 . Therefore, the target set out in Article 3 of that Directive needs to be increased. _________________ 9 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82–209 10 Point 3 of the Communication from the Commission COM(2020) 562 final of 17.9.2020, Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition Investing in a climate- neutral future for the benefit of our people
Amendment 18 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council9 sets a binding Union target to reach a share of at least 32 % of energy from renewable sources in the Union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030. Under the Climate Target Plan, the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 405% by 2030 in order to achieve the Union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target10 . Therefore, the target set out in Article 3 of that Directive needs to be increased. __________________ 9 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources, OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82–209 10 Point 3 of the Communication from the Commission COM(2020) 562 final of 17.9.2020, Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition Investing in a climate- neutral future for the benefit of our people
Amendment 26 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The role and contribution of carbon capture and storage to the renewable energy market should be fully realised and supported. Carbon in biomass has the potential to be converted into biochar through pyrolysis, which can then be stored by land application, thereby making it a negative emissions technology;
Amendment 31 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The rapid growth and increasing cost-competitiveness of renewable electricitnergy production can be used to satisfy a growing share of energy demand, for instance using heat pumps for space heating or low- temperature industrial processes, electric vehicles and biofuels for transport, or electric furnaces in certain industries. Renewable electricity can also be used to produce synthetic fuels for consumption in hard-to-decarbonise transport sectors such as aviation and maritime transport. A framework for electrification needs to enable robust and efficient coordination and expand market mechanisms to match both supply and demand in space and time, stimulate investments in flexibility, and help integrate large shares of variable renewable generation. Member States should therefore ensure that the deployment of renewable electricitynergy sources such as biofuels continues to increase at an adequate pace to meet growing demand. For this, Member States should establish a framework that includes market-compatiblebased mechanisms to tackle remaining barriers to have secure and adequate electricity and bioenergy systems fit for a high level of renewable energy, as well as storage facilities, fully integrated into the electricity system. In particular, this framework shall tackle remaining barriers, including non-financial ones such as insufficient digital and human resources of authorities to process a growing number of permitting applications.
Amendment 43 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) With more than 30 million electric vehicles expected in the Union by 2030 it is necessary where appropriate to ensure that they can fully contribute to the system integration of renewable electricity, and thus allow reaching higher shares of renewable electricity in a cost-optimal manner. The potential of electric vehicles to absorb renewable electricity at times when it is abundant and feed it back into a grid when there is scarcity has to be fully utilised. It is therefore appropriate to introduce specific measures on electric vehicles and information about renewable energy and how and when to access it which complement those in Directive (EU) 2014/94 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 and the [proposed Regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries, repealing Directive 2006/66/EC and amending Regulation (EU) No 2019/1020]. __________________ 16 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 46 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Recharging points where electric vehicles typically park for extended periods of time, such as where people park for reasons of residence or employment, are highly relevant to energy system integration, therefore smart charging functionalities need to be ensured. Stresses too the importance of increasing the number of recharging points in rural and sparsely populated areas so that the increased use of electric vehicles in the agricultural sector is not hindered by the lack of infrastructure. In this regard, the operation of non-publicly accessible normal charging infrastructure is particularly important for the integration of electric vehicles in the electricity system as it is located where electric vehicles are parked repeatedly for long periods of time, such as in buildings with restricted access, employee parking or parking facilities rented out to natural or legal persons.
Amendment 49 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Renewable fuels of non-biological origin can be used for energy purposes, but also for non-energy purposes as feedstock or raw material in industries such as steel or chemicals. The use of renewable fuels of non-biological origin for both purposes exploits their full potential to replace fossil fuels used as feedstock and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in industry and should therefore be includacknowledged inas a target for the use of renewable fuels of non- biological origirenewable feedstock which can contribute towards the overall target for renewable energy as well as sustainable raw materials for industrial production. National measures to support the uptake of renewable fuels of non-biological origin in industry should not result in net pollution increases due to an increased demand for electricity generation that is satisfied by the most polluting fossil fuels, such as coal, diesel, lignite, oil peat and oil shale.
Amendment 59 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The Union’s renewable energy policy aims to contribute to achieving the climate change mitigation objectives of the European Union in terms of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In the pursuit of this goal, it is essential to also contribute to wider environmental objectives, and in particular the prevention of biodiversity loss, which is negatively impacted by the indirect land use change associated to the production of certain biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels. Contributing to these climate and environmental objectives constitutes a deep and longstanding intergenerational concern for Union citizens and the Union legislator. As a consequence, the changes in the way the transport target is calculated should not affect the limits established on how to account toward that target certain fuels produced from food and feed crops on the one hand and high indirect land-use change-risk fuels on the other hand. In addition, in order not to create an incentive to use biofuels and biogas produced from food and feed crops in transport, Member States should continue to be able to choose whether count them or not towards the transport target. If they do not count them, they may reduce the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target accordingly, assuming that food and feed crop-based biofuels save 50% greenhouse gas emissions, which corresponds to the typical values set out in an annex to this Directive for the greenhouse gas emission savings of the most relevant production pathways of food and feed crop-based biofuels as well as the minimum savings threshold applying to most installations producing such biofuels.
Amendment 60 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The Union’s renewable energy policy aims to contribute to achieving the climate change mitigation objectives of the European Union in terms of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. In the pursuit of this goal, it is essential to also contribute to wider environmental objectives, and in particular the prevention of biodiversity loss, which is negatively impacted by the indirect land use change associated to the production of certain high in direct land- use change risks biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels. Contributing to these climate and environmental objectives constitutes a deep and longstanding intergenerational concern for Union citizens and the Union legislator. As a consequence, the changes in the way the transport target is calculated should not affect the limits established on how to account toward that target certain fuels produced from food and feed crops on the one hand and high indirect land-use change-risk fuels on the other hand. In addition, in order not to create an incentive to use biofuels and biogas produced from food and feed crops in transport, Member States should continue to be able to choose whether count them or not towards the transport target. If they do not count them, they may reduce the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target accordingly, assuming that food and feed crop-based biofuels save 50% greenhouse gas emissions, which corresponds to the typical values set out in an annex to this Directive for the greenhouse gas emission savings of the most relevant production pathways of food and feed crop-based biofuels as well as the minimum savings threshold applying to most installations producing such biofuelSustainable biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels that co-generate valuable protein for animal and human consumption, and are deforestation free, should be a building block of the decarbonisation of the transport, within reasonable limit preventing unwanted negative impacts on the availability of food and feed resources.
Amendment 79 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Directive (EU) 2018/2001 strengthened the bioenergy sustainability and greenhouse gas savings framework by setting criteria for all end-use sectors. It set out specific rules for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from forest biomass, requiring the sustainability of harvesting operations and the accounting of land-use change emissions. To achieve an enhanced protection of especially biodiverse and carbon-rich habitats, such as primary forests, highly biodiverse forests, grasslands and peat lands, existing exclusions and limitations to source forest biomass from those areas should be introduced, in line with the approach for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural biomassfully implemented with specific measures in all member states in accordance with directive (EU) 2018/2001. In addition, the greenhouse gas emission saving criteria should also apply to existing biomass- based installations to ensure that bioenergy production in all such installations leads to greenhouse gas emission reductions compared to energy produced from fossil fuels.
Amendment 82 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The European Green Deal5 establishes the objective of the Union becoming climate neutral in 2050 in a manner that contributes to the European economy, growth and job creation. That objective, and the objective of at least 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as set out in the 2030 Climate Target Plan6 that was endorsed both by the European Parliament7 and by the European Council8 , requires an energy transition and significantly higher shares of renewable energy sources in an integrated energy system. __________________ 5 Communication from the Commission COM(2019) 640 final of 11.12.2019, The European Green Deal. 6 Communication from the Commission COM(2020) 562 final of 17.9.2020, Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people 7 European Parliament resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal (2019/2956(RSP)) 8 European Council conclusions of 11 December 2020, https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/47 296/1011-12-20-euco-conclusions-en.pdf
Amendment 83 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) In order to reduce the administrative burden for producers of renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels and for Member States, where voluntary or national schemes have been recognised by the Commission through an implementing act as giving evidence or providing accurate data regarding the compliance with sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria as well as other requirements set in this Directive, Member States should accept the results of the certification issued by such schemes within the scope of the Commission’s recognition. In order to reduce the burden on small installations, Member States should establish a simplified verification mechanism for installations of between 5 and 1020 MW.
Amendment 90 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 42
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 42
(aa) point (42) is replaced by the following: ‘non-food cellulosic material’ means feedstock mainly composed of cellulose and hemicellulose, and having a lower lignin content than ligno-cellulosic material, including food and feed crop residues, such as straw, stover, husks and shells; grassy energy crops with a low starch content such as ryegrass, switchgrass, miscanthus, silphium, giant cane cover crops before and after main crops, leycrops; industrial residues, including from food and feed crops after vegetal oils, sugars, starches and protein have been extracted; wild flowering plants and material from biowaste, where wild flowering plant are understood to be perennial polycultures, consisting of at least 15 wild flower-rich plant species of annual, biannual and perennial nature;
Amendment 101 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the Union’s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 405%;
Amendment 102 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall take measures to ensure that energy from biomass is produced in a way that minimises undue distortive effects on the biomass raw material market and harmful impacts on biodiversity. To that end, they shall take into account the waste hierarchy as set out in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC and the cascading principle referred to in the third subparagraph.
Amendment 108 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a – point i
Amendment 123 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 129 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4
By 2026 the Commission shall present a report on the impact of the Member States’ support schemes for biomass, including on biodiversity and possible market distortions, and will assess the possibility for further limitations regarding support schemes to forest biomass.;.
Amendment 141 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy introduces an ambitious objective of 300 GW of offshore wind and 40 GW of ocean energy across all the Union’s sea basins by 2050. To ensure this step change, Member States will need to work together across borders at sea-basin level. Member States should therefore jointly define the amount of offshore renewable generation to be deployed and the utilisation of maritime space within each sea basin by 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040. These objectives should be reflected in the updated national energy and climate plans that will be submitted in 2023 and 2024 pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. In defining the amount, Member States should take into account the offshore renewable energy potential of each sea basin, environmental protection, climate adaptation and other uses of the sea, as well as the Union’s decarbonisation targets. In addition, Member States should increasingly consider the possibility of combining offshore renewable energy generation with transmission lines interconnecting several Member States, in the form of hybrid projects or, at a later stage, a more meshed grid. This would allow electricity to flow in different directions, thus maximising socio- economic welfare, optimising infrastructure expenditure and enabling a more sustainable usage of the sea.
Amendment 160 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 22 a – paragraph 1
Article 22 a – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable sources in the amount of energy sources used for final energy and non-energy purposes in the industry sector by an indicative average minimum annual increase of 1.1 percentage points by 2030.
Amendment 161 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a (new)
Amendment 163 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 22 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 22 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall ensure that the contribution of renewable fuels of non- biological origin used for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be 50 % of the hydrogen used for final energy and non- energy purposes in industry by 2030. For the calculation of that percentage, the following rules shall apply:
Amendment 165 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 22 a – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 22 a – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) For the calculation of the denominator, the energy content of hydrogen for final energy and non-energy purposes shall be taken into account, excluding hydrogen used as intermediate products for the production of conventional transport fuels.
Amendment 167 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 22 a – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 22 a – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 188 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the amount of renewable fuels and renewable electricity supplied to the transport sector leads to a greenhouse gas intensity reduction of at least 1320 % by 2030, compared to the baseline set out in Article 27(1), point (b), in accordance with an indicative trajectory set by the Member State;
Amendment 190 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Directive (EU) 2018/2021
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b – subparagraph 2
(b) the share of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from the feedstock listed in Part A of Annex IX in the energy supplied to the transport sector is at least 0,2 % in 2022, 0,5 % in 2025 and 2,2 % in 2030, and the share of renewable fuels of non-biological origin is at least 2,6 % in 2030. Member States may exempt, or distinguish between, different fuel suppliers and different energy carriers when setting the obligation on the fuel suppliers, ensuring that the varying degrees of maturity and the cost of different technologies are taken into account.
Amendment 203 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a – point i
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
‘For the calculation of a Member State's gross final consumption of energy from renewable sources referred to in Article 7 and of the greenhouse gas intensity reduction target referred to in Article 25(1), first subparagraph, point (a), the share of biofuels and bioliquids, as well as of biomass fuels consumed in transport, where produced from food and feed crops, shall be no more than one percentage point higher than the share of such fuels in the final consumption of energy in the transport sector in 2020 in that Member State, with a maximum of 7 % of final consumption of energy in the transport sector in that Member State.;
Amendment 205 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) While the Union’s renewable energy policy aims to contribute to achieving the Union climate goals, it also contributes to strengthening the Union’s strategic interests, namely technological sovereignty, security of supply, and protection against possible price volatility. The Union's strategic autonomy in the field of energy will ensure that Member States have the ability to guarantee a secure and affordable supply, regardless of exogenous changes such as geopolitical crises.
Amendment 212 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a – point ii – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a – point ii – introductory part
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
(ii) the second, third and fourth subparagraph is replaced by the followingare deleted:
Amendment 215 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a – point ii
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Amendment 227 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Expressing the transport target as a greenhouse gas intensity reduction target makes it unnecessary to use multipliers to promote certain renewable energy sources, except for the maritime and aviation sectors. This is because different renewable energy sources save different amounts of greenhouse gas emissions and, therefore, contribute differently to a target. Renewable electricity should be considered to have zero emissions, meaning it saves 100% emissions compared to electricity produced from fossil fuels. This will create an incentive for the use of renewable electricity since renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels are unlikely to achieve such a high percentage of savings. Electrification relying on renewable energy sources would therefore become the most efficient way to decarbonise road transport. In addition, in order to promote the use of advanced biofuels and biogas and renewable fuels of non-biological origin in the aviation and maritime modes, which are difficult to electrify, it is appropriate to keep the multiplier for those fuels supplied in those modes when counted towards the specific targets set for those fuels.
Amendment 265 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) The Governance Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 makes several references in a number of places to the Union-level binding target of at least 32 % for the share of renewable energy consumed in the Union in 2030. As that target needs to be increased in order to contribute effectively to the ambition to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030, those references should be amended. Any additional planning and reporting requirements set will not create a new planning and reporting system, but should be subject to the existing planning and reporting framework under Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 270 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point f
Direktive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – paragraph 6 – point b – point iv
Article 29 – paragraph 6 – point b – point iv
(iv) that harvesting is carried out considering maintenance of soil quality and biodiversity with the aim of minimising negative impacts, in a way that avoids harvesting of stumps and roots, degradation of primary forests or their conversion into plantation forests, and harvesting on vulnerable soils; minimises large clear-cuts and ensures locally appropriate thresholds for deadwood extraction and requirements to use logging systems that minimise impacts on soil quality, including soil compaction, and on biodiversity features and habitats:;using of locally appropriate sustainable forest management practices based on principles agreed in Forest Europe and FAO,
Amendment 275 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a (new)
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 1
(-a) point (1) is replaced by the following: "(1) ‘energy from renewable sources’ or ‘renewable energy’ means energy from renewable non-fossil sources, namely wind, solar (solar thermal and solar photovoltaic) and geothermal energy, osmotic energy, ambient energy, tide, wave and other ocean energy, hydropower, biomass, landfill gas, sewage treatment plant gas, and biogas; ' content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32018L2001&from=FR#d1e1159-82-1)" Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-
Amendment 276 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point -a a (new)
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 16
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 16
(-aa) point (16) is replaced by the following: "(16) ‘renewable energy community’ means a legal entity: (a) which, in accordance with the applicable national law, is based on open and voluntary participation, is autonomous, and is effectively controlled by shareholders or members that are located in the proximity of the renewable energy projects that are owned and developed by that legal entity; (b) the shareholders or members of which are natural persons, SMEs or local authorities, including municipalities; (c) the primary purpose of which is to provide environmental, economic or social community benefits, in conformity with the Energy Efficiency First principle, for its shareholders or members or for the local areas where it operates, rather than financial profits; " Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32018L2001&from=FR#d1e1159-82-1)
Amendment 298 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 – point d
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 30 – paragraph 6
Article 30 – paragraph 6
For installations producing electricity heating and cooling with a total rated thermal input between 5 and 120 MW, Member States shall establish simplified national verification schemes to ensure the fulfillment of the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions criteria set out in paragraphs (2) to (7) and (10) of Article 29.;
Amendment 324 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Annex V – part C – point 6
Annex V – part C – point 6
6. For the purposes of the calculation referred to in point 1(a), greenhouse gas emissions savings from improved agriculture management, esca, such as shifting to reduced or zero-tillage, storing carbon in soil with biochar, improved crop/rotation, the use of cover crops, including crop residue management, and the use of organic soil improver (e.g. compost, manure fermentation digestate), shall be taken into account only if they do not risk to negatively affect biodiversity. Carbon in biomasses can be converted into biochar through pyrolysis, which can be stored by land application, thereby making it a negative emissions technology. Here, the bonus for the improved agricultural and manure management is returned to the farmer responsible for the negative emissions when sustainability/environmental certificates are issued. Further, solid and verifiable evidence shall be provided that the soil carbon has increased or that it is reasonable to expect to have increased over the period in which the raw materials concerned were cultivated while taking into account the emissions where such practices lead to increased fertiliser and herbicide use37 .; __________________ 37 Measurements of soil carbon can constitute such evidence, e.g. by a first measurement in advance of the cultivation and subsequent ones at regular intervals several years apart. In such a case, before the second measurement is available, increase in soil carbon would be estimated on the basis of representative experiments or soil models. From the second measurement onwards, the measurements would constitute the basis for determining the existence of an increase in soil carbon and its magnitude.
Amendment 329 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Annex V – part C – point 18
Annex V – part C – point 18
18. For the purposes of the calculations referred to in point 17, the emissions to be divided shall be eec + el + esca + those fractions of ep, etd, eccs and eccr that take place up to and including the process step at which a co-product is produced. If any allocation to co-products has taken place at an earlier process step in the life-cycle, the fraction of those emissions assigned in the last such process step to the intermediate fuel product shall be used for those purposes instead of the total of those emissions. In the case of biogas and biomethane, all co-products that do not fall under the scope of point 7 shall be taken into account for the purposes of that calculation. No emissions shall be allocated to wastes and residues. Co- products that have a negative energy content shall be considered to have an energy content of zero for the purposes of the calculation. Wastes and residues including all wastes and residues included in Annex IX shall be considered to have zero life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions up to the process of collection of those materials irrespectively of whether they are processed to interim products before being transformed into the final product. Residues that are not included in Annex IX and fit for use in the food or feed market shall be considered to have the same amount of emissions from the extraction, harvesting or cultivation of raw materials, eec as their closest substitute in the food and feed market that is included in the table in part D. In the case of biomass fuels produced in refineries, other than the combination of processing plants with boilers or cogeneration units providing heat and/or electricity to the processing plant, the unit of analysis for the purposes of the calculation referred to in point 17 shall be the refinery;
Amendment 337 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
(44ba) ‘osmotic energy’ means energy naturally created from the difference in salt concentration between two fluids, commonly fresh and salt water;
Amendment 339 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Annex VI – part B – point 18 – subparagraph 3
Annex VI – part B – point 18 – subparagraph 3
Wastes and residues including all wastes and residues included in Annex IX shall be considered to have zero life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions up to the process of collection of those materials irrespectively of whether they are processed to interim products before being transformed into the final product. Residues that are not included in Annex IX and fit for use in the food or feed market shall be considered to have the same amount of emissions from the extraction, harvesting or cultivation of raw materials, eec as their closest substitute in the food and feed market that is included in the table in part D of Annex V.
Amendment 339 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
(44bb) ‘innovative renewable energy technology’ means technology that improves in at least one way a comparable state-of-the-art renewable technology or technologies, or makes exploitable a largely untapped renewable energy resource;
Amendment 341 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
(44bc) ‘smart metering systems’ means smart metering systems as defined in Article 2 point (23) of Directive (EU) 2019/944;
Amendment 342 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
(44bd) 'system efficiency' means an energy system which integrates variable renewables cost-effectively and maximises the value of demand-side flexibility to optimise its transition to carbon neutrality, measured in reductions of system investment and operational costs, carbon emissions and fossil fuels in each national energy mix;
Amendment 343 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
(44be) 'demand-side flexibility' means the ability of any active customer to respond to external signals and adjust its energy generation and consumption in a dynamic time-dependent way, which helps to support a more reliable, sustainable and efficient energy system and which can be provided by decentralised energy resources, such as demand response, small-scale energy storage and distributed renewable generation;
Amendment 344 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
(44bf) ‘renewable hybrid power plant’ means a power plant that uses a combination of two or more renewable generation technologies which share the same grid connection;
Amendment 345 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
(44bg) ‘offshore renewable hybrid asset’ means an electricity infrastructure asset with dual functionality combining offshore renewable energy and transmission to shore;
Amendment 389 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the Union’s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 405%.;
Amendment 393 #
2021/0218(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)
(aa) the following paragraph is inserted: 1.a Each Member State shall set a national indicative target of at least 6 % of the total capacity it will install between 2020 and 2030 to be of innovative renewable energy technology. Those national indicative targets shall be specified in the national objectives set out by Member States in their integrated energy and climate plans, in accordance with Article 4, point (d), point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 395 #
2021/0218(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)
(ab) the following paragraphs are inserted: 2.a To support the cost-effective achievement of this target and the achievement of system efficiency, each Member States shall set a minimum binding national target for the reduction of 10% of peak demand by 2030. This target should be achieved through the activation of demand-side flexibility in all end-use sectors, including through buildings renovation and energy efficiency respectively in accordance with [revised directive (EU) 2018/844] and [revised directive (EU) 2018/2002]. 2.b The national demand-side flexibility target, including intermediate milestones, shall be specified in the national objectives set out by Member States in their integrated energy and climate plans to increase system flexibility, in accordance with article 4(d)(3) of the regulation (EU) 2018/1999. When needed, the European Commission could take complementary measures to support the Members States to fulfil their target.
Amendment 498 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 3 – paragraph – 4a
Article 3 – paragraph – 4a
4a. Member States shall establish a framework, which may include support schemes and facilitating the uptake of renewable power purchase agreements, enabling the deployment of renewable electricity to a level that is consistent with the Member State’s national contribution referred to in paragraph 2 and at a pace that is consistent with the indicative trajectories referred to in Article 4(a)(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. In particular, that framework shall tackle remaining barriers, including those related to permitting procedures and establishment of community energy initiatives, to a high level of renewable electricity supply. When designing that framework, Member States shall take into account the additional renewable electricity required to meet demand in the transport, industry, building and heating and cooling sectors and for the production of renewable fuels of non- biological origin.; In conformity with the energy efficiency first principle, Member States should ensure the flexible consumption, trade and storage of renewable electricity in these end-use sectors to help its penetration in a cost-effective way.
Amendment 535 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 9 – paragraph 1a
Article 9 – paragraph 1a
1a. By 31 December 2025, each Member State shallmay agree to establish at least one joint project with one or more other Member States for the production of renewable energy, such as offshore hybrid projects. The Commission shall be notified of such an agreement, including the date on which the project is expected to become operational. Projects financed by national contributions under the Union renewable energy financing mechanism established by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/129425 shall be deemed to satisfy this obligation for the Member States involved.; __________________ 25 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1294 of 15 September 2020 on the Union renewable energy financing mechanism (OJ L 303, 17.9.2020, p. 1).
Amendment 554 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 15 point 1
Article 15 point 1
(aa) article 15 point 1 is amended as follows "1. Member States shall ensure that any national rules concerning the authorisation, certification and licensing procedures that are applied to plants andrenewable plants, including renewable hybrid power plants, and their associated transmission and distribution networks for the production of electricity, heating or cooling from renewable sources, to the process of transformation of biomass into biofuels, bioliquids, biomass fuels or other energy products, and to renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non -biological origin are proportionate and necessary and contribute to the implementation of the energy efficiency first principle. Member States shall, in particular, take the appropriate steps to ensure that: (a) administrative procedures are streamlined and expedited at the appropriate administrative level and predictable timeframes are established for the procedures referred to in the first subparagraph; (b) rules concerning authorisation, certification and licensing are objective, transparent and proportionate, do not discriminate between applicants and take fully into account the particularities of individual renewable energy technologies; (c) administrative charges paid by consumers, planners, architects, builders and equipment and system installers and suppliers are transparent and cost -related; and (d) simplified and less burdensome authorisation procedures, including a simple -notification procedure, are established for decentralised devices, and for producing and storing energy from renewable sources. In addition, Member States shall develop strategic planning processes to identify available land for the deployment of renewable energy projects, such as degraded land and land available for multiple uses, such as car parks and roofs, and that do not interfere with the main activity of land managers. " Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.L_.2018.328.01.0082.01.ENG)
Amendment 610 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 15 a – paragraph –1
Article 15 a – paragraph –1
1. In order to promote the production and use of renewable energy in the building sector, Member States shall set an indicative target for the share of renewables in final energy consumption in their buildings sector in 2030 that is consistent with an indicative target of at least a 49 % share of energy from renewable sources in the buildings sector in the Union’s final consumption of energy in 2030. The national target shall be expressed in terms of share of national final energy consumption and calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in Article 7. Member States shall include their target in the updated integrated national energy and climate plans submitted pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 as well as information on how they plan to achieve it. To achieve their national indicative targets, Member States may take into account waste heat and cold.
Amendment 615 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 15a – paragraph – 2
Article 15a – paragraph – 2
2. Member States shall introduce measures in their building regulations and codes and, where applicable, in their support schemes, to increase the share of electricity and heating and cooling from renewable sources both produced on-site and coming from the grid in the building stock, including national measures relating to substantial increases in renewables self- consumption, renewable energy communities and local energy storage, smart and bidirectional charging, and in combination with energy efficiency improvements relating to cogeneration and passive, nearly zero-energy and zero- energy buildings. Such measures shall contribute to the achievement of the national minimum target for the reduction of peak demand by 2030 set out in Article 3(1). Moreover, those measures should comply with the energy efficiency first principle, by including energy management solutions such as Energy Performance Contracts (EnPCs).
Amendment 656 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure that trained and qualified installers of renewable heating and, cooling and electricity from renewable sources systems are available in sufficient numbers for the relevant technologies to service the growth of renewable heating and cooling required to contribute to the annual increase in the share of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector as set out in Article 23. By 31 December 2023 and every three years thereafter, Member States shall assess the gap between available and needed renewable trained and qualified installations professionals, and, where appropriate, provide recommendations to remove any gaps. That assessments and recommendations shall be publicly available.
Amendment 677 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point -a (new)
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Amendment 693 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a a (new)
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 19 point 7
Article 19 point 7
(aa) paragraph 7 is replaced by the following: "7. A guarantee of origin shall specify at least: (a) the energy source from which the energy was produced and the start and end dates of production; (b) whether it relates to: (i) electricity; (ii) gas, including(iii) hydrogen; or (iiiv) heating or cooling; (c) the identity, location, bidding zone, type and capacity of the installation where the energy was produced; (d) whether the installation has benefited from investment support and whether the unit of energy has benefited in any other way from a national support scheme, and the type of support scheme; (e) the date on which the installation became operational; and (f) the date, time period and congestion zone and country of issue and a unique identification number. Simplified information may be specified on guarantees of origin from installations of less than 50 kW. content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32018L2001&from=FR#d1e2650-82-1)Member States or the designated competent bodies shall include information on the greenhouse gas footprint of the produced energy covering life cycle greenhouse gas emissions as an optional field on the guarantee of origin. Until the delegated act as referred to in the subsequent paragraph has been published, this this shall be mandatory. By … [one year after the entry into force of this amending Directive], the Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 35 to supplement this Directive by specifying how to include information on a guarantee of origin related to the carbon footprint of the produced energy, with a focus on the development of a standardised calculation methodology. " Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-
Amendment 708 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b a (new)
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 19 – paragraph 13
Article 19 – paragraph 13
(ba) paragraph 13 is replaced by the following: "13. The Commission shall adopt a report assessing options to establish a Union-wide green label with a view to promoting the use of renewable energy coming from new installations. Suppliers shall use the information contained in guarantees of origin to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of such a label. or other certification schemes substantiating green claims and renewable content. " Or. en (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32018L2001&from=FR#d1e2650-82-1)
Amendment 725 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 20a – paragraph 1
Article 20a – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall require transmission system operators and , if available the distribution system operators, distribution system operators in their territory to make available information on the share of renewable electricity and the greenhouse gas emissions content of the electricity supplied in each bidding zone, as accurately as possible and as close to real time as possible but in time intervals of no more than one hour, with forecasting where available. For distribution system operators, this information shall, if available, also include anonymised and aggregated data on the renewable electricity generated by consumers with on-site generation and injected into the distribution grid. This information shall be made available digitally in a manner that ensures it can be used by electricity market participants, aggregators, consumers and end-users, and that it can be read by electronic communication devices such as smart metering systems, electric vehicle publicly and non-publicly accessible recharging points, heating and cooling systems and building energy management systems. Transmission system operators and distribution system operators, where applicable, shall deploy the necessary coordination to access and harmonise their datasets to fulfil this task, including with the use of the ENTSO-E transparency platform, including the Common Information Model (CIM) standards. Member States shall incentivise upgrades of smart grids in order to make the information available to the distribution system operators to better monitor grid balance or make available real time information. Member States shall ensure that, until 2030 at the latest, the required data are available to the distribution system operators
Amendment 736 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 20a – paragraph 1a
Article 20a – paragraph 1a
1 a. In order to optimise flexibility for a better integration of renewable energy on the demand-side, Member States shall ensure consumers have access to data associated with their own decentralised energy resources. Data shall also be made available to eligible parties, such as energy service providers, building energy management companies and electromobility service providers, through a standardised communication interface, subject to consumers' consent. No additional costs shall be charged to final customers for access to their data or to a request to make their data available to eligible parties. By ... [one year after the entry into force of this amending Directive], the Commission shall adopt an implementing act in accordance with Article 35 to supplement this Directive by specifying interoperability requirements and non- discriminatory and transparent procedures for access to the data.
Amendment 762 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 20 – paragraph 4a
Article 20 – paragraph 4a
4 a. Member States shall ensure that the national regulatory framework allows final customers to enter into contractual agreements with electricity market participants and electromobility service providers to receive information on the terms of the agreement, including their personal data protection, and its implications for the consumers, including the remuneration for the flexibility.
Amendment 777 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 22a – paragraph 1 –subparagraph 2
Article 22a – paragraph 1 –subparagraph 2
Member States shall include the measures planned and taken to achieve such indicative increase in their integrated national energy and climate plans and progress reports submitted pursuant to Articles 3, 14 and 17 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. Such measures shall include the renewable-based electrification of industrial processes when it is a cost- effective solution, and the deployment of flexibility in the industrial processes.
Amendment 815 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 22a – paragraph – 2a
Article 22a – paragraph – 2a
2 a. By ... [one year after the entry into force of this amending Directive], the Commission shall further develop a hydrogen strategy based on scenarios relevant to the EU decarbonisation pathways and promote a European hydrogen market with due regard to security of supply and the need to increase the Union's strategic autonomy. When importing hydrogen sources into the Union, equivalent requirements shall apply to certify renewable fuels of non- biological origin imported into the Union.
Amendment 866 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point d
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
(aa) set a target for direct and renewable-based electrification of heating and cooling
Amendment 875 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point d
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
(e) creation of risk mitigation frameworks to reduce the cost of capital for renewable heat and cooling and waste heat and cold projects;
Amendment 912 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point a
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that information on the energy performance and the share of renewable energy in their district heating and cooling systems, in accordance with the definition set out in ... [revised Directive (EU) 2018/2002], is provided to final consumers in an easily accessible manner, such as on bills or on the suppliers' websites and on request. The information on the renewable energy share shall be expressed at least as a percentage of gross final consumption of heating and cooling assigned to the customers of a given district heating and cooling system, including information on how much energy was used to deliver one unit of heating to the customer or end-user.;
Amendment 928 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point c
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 24 – paragraph 4a
Article 24 – paragraph 4a
4a. Member States shall ensure that operators of district heating or cooling systems above 25 MWth capacity are obliencouraged to connect third party suppliers of energy from renewable sources and from waste heat and cold or are obliencouraged to offer to connect and purchase heat or cold from renewable sources and from waste heat and cold from third-party suppliers based on non-discriminatory criteria set by the competent authority of the Member State concerned, where such operators need to do one or more of the following:
Amendment 931 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point d
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 24 – paragraph 5
Article 24 – paragraph 5
5. Member States may allow aAn operator of a district heating or cooling system tomay refuse to connect and to purchase heat or cold from a third-party supplier in any of the following situations:
Amendment 940 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point e
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/2001
Article 24 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
8. Member States shall establish a framework under which electricity distribution system operators will assess, at least every fourtwo years, in cooperation with the operators of district heating and cooling systems in their respective areas, the potential for district heating and cooling systems to provide balancing and other system services, including demand response and thermal storage of excess electricity from renewable sources, and whether the use of the identified potential would be more resource- and cost-efficient than alternative solutions. In that assessment, they shall consider alternatives to network development in conformity with the energy efficiency first principle.
Amendment 1005 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall establish a mechanism allowing fuel suppliers in their territory to exchange credits for supplying renewable energy to the transport sector. Economic operators that supply renewable electricity to electric vehicles through public and non public recharging stations for light and heavy duty vehicles shall receive credits, irrespectively of whether the economic operators are subject to the obligation set by the Member State on fuel suppliers, and may sell those credits to fuel suppliers, which shall be allowed to use the credits to fulfil the obligation set out in paragraph 1, first subparagraph.; The allocation of credits shall be based on accurate information backed-up by guarantees of origin referred to in Article 19 and relying on information shared by system operators on the share of renewable electricity.
Amendment 1047 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b b (new)
(bb) The fifth subparagraph is deleted and replaced as follows: By 1 July 2022, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council an update of the report on the status of worldwide production expansion of the relevant food and feed crops. This update must include the most recent data from the last two years with regards to deforestation, particularly in South America, and must address other high risk commodities in the category of high indirect land use change risk feedstocks (in particular soy and their by-products). By 1 September 2023, the Commission shall review the criteria laid down in the delegated act referred to in the fourth subparagraph based on the best available scientific data and shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 35 to amend such criteria, where appropriate, and to include a trajectory to gradually decrease the contribution to the Union target set in Article 3(1) and to the minimum share referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 25(1), of high indirect land-use change-risk biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from feedstock for which a significant expansion of the production into land with high-carbon stock is observed. There shall be a provision within the delegated act that the threshold in Article 3(b) Regulation 2019/807 shall be amended so that the maximum share of the average annual expansion of the global production area in high carbon stocks is 5%.
Amendment 1160 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point a – point ii
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29 – point 1
Article 29 – point 1
— (b) in the case of gaseous biomass fuels, in installations producing electricity, heating and cooling with a totalaverage rated thermal input equal to or exceeding 2 MW,
Amendment 1210 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 29a - point 3
Article 29a - point 3
3. The Commission is empowered toBy 31 December 2023, the Commission shall adopt a delegated acts in accordance with Article 35 to supplement this Directive by specifying the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from renewable fuels of non-biological origin and from recycled carbon fuels. The methodology shall ensure that credit for avoided emissions is not given for CO2 the capture of which has already received an emission credit under other provisions of law.;
Amendment 1242 #
2021/0218(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 31a point 1
Article 31a point 1
1. The Commission shall ensure that a Union database is set up to enable the tracing of liquid and gaseous renewable fuels and recycled carbon fuels by the end of 2022.
Amendment 33 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) As the CBAM aims to encourage cleaner production processes, the EU stands ready to work with low and middle- income countries towards theprovide technical and financial assistance to support de- carbonisation of their manufacturing industries. Moreover, the Union should in low income countries and lower middle-income countries. The CBAM revenue will also be used for provision of financial support lessto least developed countries with the necessary technical assistance in order to facilitate their adaptation to the new obligations established by this regulation. , as well as to countries not belonging to this category, but defined by the World Bank as a lower middle-income country and facing particularly important costs related to the CBAM, including compliance costs and costs for investments to bring down relevant emissions towards levels similar to those of competing producers in the Union or in other third countries. In this light, the CBAM should not harm or hinder the socioeconomic progress of least developed coutries.
Amendment 45 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes a carbon border adjustment mechanism (the ‘CBAM’) for addressing greenhouse gas emissions embedded in the goods referred to in Annex I, upon their importation into the customs territory of the Union, in order to prevent the risk of carbon leakage. It contributes to Union climate action by incentivising and supporting the reduction of emissions in third countries, while not harming or hindering the socioeconomic progress of least developed countries. In this regard, the need for an effective diplomatic language, including with climate vulnerable countries, needs to be taken into account to avoid a shift in significant political energy from other aspects of international climate policy.
Amendment 50 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24 a Usage of the revenues from the sale of the CBAM certificates The revenues generated from the sale of the CBAM certificates, or the equivalent in financial value, shall be used to cover costs of administration of the CBAM and climate action in least developed countries, as well as to lower middle- income countries facing particularly important investment needs and compliance costs related to the CBAM and an important lack of resources. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament on how revenue has been used for climate action in third countries without crowding out other development or humanitarian assistance. The support provided in third countries shall be guided by the Sustainable Development Goals and by needs and interests of vulnerable groups, in accordance with the UN’s Agenda 2030 and the poverty reduction and eradication primary objective of the Union’s development policy as well as the goals established in the Global Europe- NDICI regulation, ensuring coherence with the Global Gateway strategy and the upcoming revision of the European Financial Architecture for Development. Gender-sensitivity shall be applied and dialogue with governments and civil society representatives of relevant third countries shall be sought.
Amendment 56 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Before the end of the transitional period, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation. The report shall contain, in particular, the assessment of the possibilities to further extend the scope of embedded emissions to indirect emissions and to other goods at risk of carbon leakage than those already covered by this Regulation, as well as an assessment of the governance system. It shall also contain the assessment of the possibility to further extend the scope to embedded emissions of transportation services as well as to goods further down the value chain and services that may be subject to the risk of carbon leakage in the future. Finally, it shall also contain an analysis of the financial, environmental and social impact of the CBAM in least developed countries.
Amendment 95 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The initiative for a carbon border adjustment mechanism (‘CBAM’) is a part of the ‘Fit for 55 Package’. That mechanism is to serve as an essential element of the EU toolbox to meet the objective of a climate-neutral Union by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement by addressing risks of carbon leakage resulting from the increased Union climate ambition., whilst preserving and promoting the development of European industries and ensuring an equal level playing field with regard to their competitiveness on EU and global markets;
Amendment 118 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The CBAM seeks to replacestrengthen carbon leakage protection in view of higher EU climate ambition by progressively replacing these existing mechanisms and thereby addressing the risk of carbon leakage in a different way, namely by ensuring equivalent carbon pricing and costs for imports and domestic products. To ensure a gradual transition from the current system of free allowances to the CBAM, the CBAM should be progressively phased in while free allowances in sectors covered by the CBAM are phased outshould be gradually phased out. The progressive phase-out of free allowances should only take place following an initial stage of data collection and analysis aimed at assessing the impact of the CBAM on the affected industries' competitiveness and in preventing carbon leakage both for imports and exports. The combined and transitional application of EU ETS allowances allocated free of charge and of the CBAM should in no case result in more favourable treatment for Union goods compared to goods imported into the customs territory of the Union.
Amendment 135 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) While the objective of the CBAM is to prevent the risk of carbon leakage, this Regulation would also encourage the use of more GHG emissions-efficient technologies by producers from third countries, so that less emissions per unit of output are generated. The Commission should regularly assess and monitor whether the CBAM encourages the use of more GHG emission-efficient technologies in third countries, in coordination with the affected industrial sectors and broader stakeholders, and provide additional measures where necessary.
Amendment 176 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The CBAM system has some specific features compared with the EU ETS, including on the calculation of the price of CBAM certificates, on the possibilities to trade certificates and on their validity over time. These are due to the need to preserve the effectiveness of the CBAM as a measure preventing carbon leakage over time and to ensure that the management of the system is not excessively burdensome, in particular for SMEs, in terms of obligations imposed on the operators and of resources for the administration, while at the same time preserving an equivalent level of flexibility available to operators under the EU ETS.
Amendment 188 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In terms of sanctions, Member States should apply penalties to infringements of this Regulation and competent national authorities should ensure that they are implemented. The amount of those penalties should be identical to penalties currently applied within the Union in case of infringement of EU ETS according to Article 16(3) and (4) of Directive 2003/87/EC. However, in case of circumvention practices or in case or repeated infringements of the provisions of this Regulation, stronger penalties should apply to avoid undermining the effectiveness of the CBAM regime.
Amendment 195 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) The goods under this Regulation should be selected after a careful analysis of their relevance in terms of cumulated GHG emissions and risk of carbon leakage in the corresponding EU ETS sectors while limiting complexity and administrative burden. In particular, the actual selection should take into account basic materials and basic products covered by the EU ETS with the objective of ensuring that imports of energy intensive products into the Union are on equal footing with EU products in terms of EU ETS carbon pricing, and to mitigate risks of carbon leakage. Other relevant criteria to narrow the selection should be: firstly, relevance of sectors in terms of emissions, namely whether the sector is one of the largest aggregate emitters of GHG emissions; secondly, sector’s exposure to significant risk of carbon leakage, as defined pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC; thirdly, the need to balance broad coverage in terms of GHG emissions while limiting complexity and administrative effort. Specific attention should also be paid to the risk of market distortions between the different sectors covered by the CBAM, as well as between sectors covered by CBAM and those not covered by the mechanism, in terms of product substitution due to the lower price competitiveness of products subject to the CBAM regulation.
Amendment 207 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) In particular, organic chemicals are not included in the scope of this Regulation due to technical limitations that do not allow to clearly define the embedded emissions of imported goods. For these goods the applicable and clearly defined benchmark under the EU ETS is a basic parameter, which does not allow for an unambiguous allocation of emissions embedded in individual imported goods. A more targeted allocation to organic chemicals will require more data and analysis., which should be carried out before the phase-in of the CBAM or during the transition period;
Amendment 215 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) However, aluminium products should be included in the CBAM as they are highly exposed to carbon leakage. Moreover, in several industrial applications they are in direct competition with steel products because of characteristics closely resembling those of steel products. Inclusion of aluminium is also relevant as the scope of the CBAM, after thorough data collection and analysis of its impact on the industries concerned, may be extended to cover also indirect emissions in the future.
Amendment 248 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) A transitional period should apply during the period 2023 until 2025 and shall be used for data collection and analysis of the impact of CBAM on the industries concerned, with particular focus of the potential impact of the phase- out of free allocations . A CBAM without financial adjustment should apply, with the objective to facilitate a smooth roll out of the mechanism hence reducing the risk of disruptive impacts on trade. Declarants should have to report on a quarterly basis the actual embedded emissions in goods imported during the transitional period, detailing direct and indirect emissions as well as any carbon price paid abroad.
Amendment 255 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 a (new)
Recital 50 a (new)
(50 a) The transitional period should serve to evaluate the overall efficiency of the CBAM in preventing carbon leakage and achieving emission reduction targets, as well as to evaluate its WTO compatibility and its effectiveness in encouraging external trade partners to adopt more ambitious climate policies.
Amendment 276 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 a (new)
Recital 52 a (new)
(52 a) If after the transitional period, the evidence collected by the Commission indicates that the potential costs of the CBAM outweigh its benefits and the CBAM cannot effectively protect European industries falling with its scope against carbon leakage, a further phase- in of the CBAM and phase-out of free allowances should be paused until an effective solution is found.
Amendment 291 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55 a (new)
Recital 55 a (new)
(55 a) The Commission shall regularly inform the European Parliament on its progress in dialogue with third countries and on any possible negative impacts of the CBAM on the industries affected by this Regulation.
Amendment 300 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes a carbon border adjustment mechanism (the ‘CBAM’) for addressing greenhouse gas emissions embedded in the goods referred to in Annex I, upon their importation into the customs territory of the Union, in order to prevent the risk of carbon leakage and encourage external trade partners to pursue more ambitious climate goals on a global scale and not only in bilateral trade with the EU.
Amendment 328 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 5 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 5 – point b a (new)
(b a) c) the regulatory obligation and the net regulatory burden imposed in the country where the goods are originating in are equivalent to those imposed under the EU ETS.
Amendment 337 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 7 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 7 – point d
(d) the third country or territory has committed to climate neutrality by 2050 and has accordingly formally formulated and communicated, where applicable, to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change a mid-century, long- term low greenhouse gas emissions development strategy aligned with that objective, and has credibly and effectively implemented that obligation in its domestic legislation;
Amendment 341 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 9 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 9 – point a
(a) if the Commission has reasons to consider that the country or territory has not shownproved sufficient progress to comply with one of the requirements listed in paragraph 7, points (a) to (f), or if the country or territory has taken any kind of action incompatible with the objectives set out in the Union climate and environmental legislation;
Amendment 408 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The authorised declarant shall ensure that the total embedded emissions declared in the CBAM declaration submitted pursuant to Article 6 are verified by a verifier accredited pursuant to Article 18, based on the verification principles set out in Annex V. The competent authority is authorised to verify the accuracy of the information in the CBAM declaration.
Amendment 480 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The information in the database referred to in paragraph 2 shall be confidentialmade available to the public, unless it is deemed as business confidential. Information equivalent to the one made publicly available for EU producers under the EU ETS central database shall be made public.
Amendment 511 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) the declarant has not repeatedly failed to comply with CBAM obligations in accordance to Article 26 and has not been involved in practices of circumvention in accordance to Article 27;
Amendment 566 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Part of the revenues generated by CBAM and collected as EU own resources shall be used to support research and innovation in carbon- reducing technologies such as renewable hydrogen uptake, storage, and other types of zero carbon industrial innovation, as well as to spur decarbonisation efforts in CBAM sectors through financing to companies operating in developing and least developed countries.
Amendment 653 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Before the end of the transitional period, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation. The report shall contain, in particular,highlight, in particular: a) whether the Regulation effectively achieves carbon cost equalisation between imported and domestic products. b) whether the CBAM effectively mitigates carbon leakage for both imports and exports. c) whether the CBAM effectively contributes to reducing carbon emissions in third countries. d) whether the CBAM operates effectively and does not lead to forms of circumvention. e) whether, based on the above, the gradual phase-out of free allocations given in relation to the production of products listed in Annex I of the Regulation shall be initiated. f) the assessment of the possibilities to further extend the scope of embedded emissions to indirect emissions and to other goods at risk of carbon leakage than those already covered by this Regulation, as well as an assessment of the governance system. It shall also containg) the assessment of the possibility to further extend the scope to embedded emissions of transportation services as well as to goods further down the value chain and services that may be subject to the risk of carbon leakage in the future.
Amendment 675 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Based on the report mentioned in Paragraph 2 and pending the development and adoption of the legislative proposal mentioned in Paragraph 3, the Commission shall either activate the phasing out of free allowances in relation to the products listed in Annex I of the regulation, or propose a revision of the Regulation.
Amendment 350 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
(13a) “Article 10ca Transitional free allocation for the modernisation of the energy sector Any allowances for transitional free allocation for the modernisation of the energy sector that have not been allocated to operators in the Member States concerned by 31 December 2023 shall be added to the total quantity of allowances that the Member State concerned receives for auctioning pursuant to Article 10(2), point (a). Member States may also use those allowances, or some of those allowances, in accordance with Article 10d to support investments within the framework of the Modernisation Fund.”
Amendment 445 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex I – point 1
Annex I – point 1
1. Installations or parts of installations used for research, development and testing of new products and processes, and installations where emissions from the combustion of biomass that complies with the criteria set out pursuant to Article 14 contribute to more than 95 % of the total greenhouse gas emissions are not covered by this Directive.
Amendment 90 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Maritime transport accounts for around 75% of EU external trade and 31% of EU internal trade in terms of volume. At the same time, ship traffic to or from ports in the European Economic Area accounts for some 11% of all EU CO2 emissions from transport and 3-4% of total EU CO2 emissions. 400 million passengers embark or disembark annually in ports of Member States, including around 14 million on cruise ships. Maritime transport is therefore an essential component of Europe’s transport system and plays a critical role for the European economy. The maritime transport market is subject to strong competition between economic actors in the Union and beyond for which a level playing field is indispensable. The stability and prosperity of the maritime transport market and its economic actors rely on a clear and harmonised policy framework where maritime transport operators, ports and other actors in the sector can operate on the basis of equal opportunities. Where market distortions occur, they risk putting ship operators or ports at a disadvantage compared to competitors within the maritime transport sector or in other transport sectors. In turn, this can result in a loss of competitiveness of the maritime transport industry, and a loss of connectivity for citizens and businesses. Therefore, to avoid market distortion and to ensure a fair and level playing field for Member States, measures should be taken to address specific circumstances, such as those related to climate, weather and natural conditions.
Amendment 117 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to produce an effect on all the activities of the maritime transport sector, it is appropriate that this Regulation covers a share of the voyages between a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and port under the jurisdiction of a third country. This Regulation should thus apply to half of the energy used by a ship performing voyages arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State from a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State, half of the of the energy used by a ship performing voyages departing from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State and arriving at a port outside the jurisdiction of a Member State, the entirety of the energy used by a ship performing voyages arriving at a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State from a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State, and the energy used at berth in a port under the jurisdiction of a Member State. Such coverage of a share of the energy used by a ship in both incoming and outgoing voyages between the Union and third countries ensures the effectiveness of this Regulation, including by increasing the positive impact on the environment of such framework. Simultaneously, suchThe framework should limits the risk of evasive port calls and the risk of delocalisation of transhipment activities outside the Union. In order to ensure smooth operation of maritime traffic, a level playing field among maritime transport operators and among ports, and avoid distortions in the internal market, all journeys arriving or departing from ports under jurisdiction of Member States, as well as the stay of ships in those ports should be covered by uniform rules contained in this Regulation.
Amendment 120 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) In order to ensure a coherent legislative framework for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector, this Regulation, AFIR, RED, ETS and ETD should be aligned to create legal and investment certainty for the sector. Furthermore, the overarching economic impacts of these legislations should be evaluated comprehensively.
Amendment 149 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Development of new innovative technologies, such as wind propulsion and carbon capture and storage, should be fostered, including through the Innovation Fund.
Amendment 158 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Development and deployment of renewable and low carbon fuels with a high potential for sustainability, commercial maturity and a high potential for innovation and growth to meet future needs should be promoted. This will support creating innovative and competitive fuels markets and ensure sufficient supply of sustainable maritime fuels in the short and long term to contribute to Union transport decarbonisation ambitions, while strengthening Union’s efforts towards a high level of environmental protection. For this purpose, sustainable maritime fuels produced from feedstock listed in Parts A and B of Annex IX of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, as well as synthetic maritime fuels should be eligible. In particular, sustainable maritime fuels, such as bio- LNG, produced from feedstock listed in Part B of Annex IX of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 are essential, as currently the most commercially mature technology to decarbonise maritime transport already in the short term.
Amendment 184 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) The Fit for 55 package includes a significant number of measures affecting the maritime sector, including the proposal for an Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the updated Renewable Energy Directive, the inclusion the maritime sector in the EU ETS system and the revision of the Energy Taxation Directive. The FuelEU Maritime Regulation should be coherent with these proposals, in order to secure a stable and predictable legislative framework.
Amendment 199 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) While instruments such as carbon pricing or targets on the carbon intensity of activity promote improvements in energy efficiency, they aremay not suitedbe sufficient to bring about a significant shift towards renewable and low-carbon fuels in the short and medium term. A specific regulatory approach dedicated to the deployment of renewable and low-carbon marine fuels and substitute sources of energy, such as wind or electricity, is therefore necessary.
Amendment 201 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Exceptions in case of unavailability or incompatibility of OPS should be limited after ship and port operators have had sufficient time to make the necessary investments, in order to provide the necessary incentives for those investments and avoid unfair competition. As of 2035, ship operators should plan carefully their calls on TEN-T ports callsovered by the Regulation XXXX-XXX (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation) to make sure that they can carry out their activities without emitting air pollutants and GHG at berth and compromise the environment in coastal areas and port cities. A limited number of exceptions in case of unavailability or incompatibility of OPS should be maintained in order to provide the possibility for occasional last-minute changes in port call schedules and calls in ports with incompatible equipment. In order to mitigate stranded assets, incompatibility of OPS infrastructure on board and at berth as well as alternative fuel demand and supply imbalances, frequent consultation meetings between relevant stakeholders should be organised to discuss and take decisions on requirements and future plans.
Amendment 204 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) If a port outside of the TEN-T network has voluntarily installed OPS, ships calling at that port should connect to OPS.
Amendment 206 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Development and deployment of renewable and low carbon fuels with a high potential for sustainability, commercial maturity and a high potential for innovation and growth to meet future needs should be promoted. This will support creating innovative and competitive fuels markets and ensure sufficient supply of sustainable maritime fuels in the short and long term to contribute to Union transport decarbonisation ambitions, while strengthening Union’s efforts towards a high level of environmental protection. For this purpose, LNG and sustainable maritime fuels produced from feedstock listed in Parts A and B of Annex IX of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, as well as synthetic maritime fuels should be eligible. In particular, LNG and sustainable maritime fuels produced from feedstock listed in Part B of Annex IX of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 are essential, as currently the most commercially mature technology to begin the decarboniseation of maritime transport already in the short term.
Amendment 222 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The well-to-wake performance of renewable and low-carbon maritime fuels should be established using default or actual and certified emission factors covering the well-to-tank and tank-to-wake emissions. The performance of fossil fuels should however only be assessed through the use of default emission factors as provided for by this Regulation. for well-to-tank emissions, which should be regularly updated based on the most recent technological and scientific developments, as provided for by this Regulation. The tank-to-wake emissions of fossil fuels should be established using default or actual and certified emission factors.
Amendment 228 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The use of renewable energy sources and alternative propulsion, such as wind and solar energy, greatly reduces the greenhouse gas intensity of the overall ship energy use. The difficulty to accurately measure and quantify these energy sources (intermittence of the energy use, direct transfer as propulsion, etc.) should not impede their recognition in the overall ship energy use through means of approximations of their contribution to the ship’s energy balance. Furthermore, given that significant efforts to ensure accurate measurements are on-going, the Commission should continue to monitor standardisation efforts with a view to updating its measurement approach in line with scientific and technical developments.
Amendment 230 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) The revenues generated from the payment of penalties should be used to promote the distribution and use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in the maritime sector and help maritime operators to meet their climate and environmental goals, including by supporting investments in alternative fuels and OPS infrastructure. For this purpose these revenues should be allocated to the the Innovation Fund referred to in Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC. It should be ensured that this allocation is earmarked for decarbonisation projects in the maritime sector.
Amendment 235 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21 a) In order to ensure the optimal use of on-shore power supply (OPS) and of alternative equivalent technologies, vessels, ports and all relevant stakeholders should engage in close cooperation and coordination. In particular, ship operators should provide the port of call with adequate and timely information about their intention to use OPS and their estimated power needs, in order to ensure the availability of the infrastructure as well as contributing to a predictable use of the electricity grid.
Amendment 236 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 b (new)
Recital 21 b (new)
(21 b) The use of OPS may nonetheless present challenges for the stability of the electricity grid, given the significant power demand of certain categories of ships. Thus, Member States should work closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure that the necessary investments are carried out and sufficient grid capacity is secured.
Amendment 239 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Exceptions in case of unavailability or incompatibility of OPS should be limited after ship and port operators have had sufficient time to make the necessary investments, in order to provide the necessary incentives for those investments and avoid unfair competition. In order to avoid incompatibility between shore power installations on-board and in ports, the Commission should provide the necessary support to ensure that vessels and ports apply all existing and future standardisation requirements, notably with regards to electrical frequency conversion where required. As of 2035, ship operators should plan carefully their port calls to make sure that they can carry out their activities without emitting air pollutants and GHG at berth and compromise the environment in coastal areas and port cities. A limited number of exceptions in case of unavailability or incompatibility of OPS shoud be maintained in order to provide the possibility for occasional last-minute changes in port call schedules and calls in ports with incompatible equipment.
Amendment 241 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 a (new)
Recital 41 a (new)
(41a) The methodology used to calculate GHG emission intensity reductions in Annex I should be reviewed regularly in order to evaluate, and if necessary amend, this Regulation, in order to include the reductions derived from new technological innovations. For example, the new potential GHG abatement technologies, such as propulsion techniques and carbon capture and storage, could contribute towards achieving the objectives of this Regulation.
Amendment 249 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Certification of fuels is essential to achieve the objectives of this Regulation and guarantee the environmental integrity of the renewable and low-carbon fuels that are expected to be deployed in the maritime sector. Such certification should be undertaken by means of a transparent and non-discriminatory procedure. With a view to facilitating certification and limiting the administrative burden, the certification of biofuels, biogas, renewable fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuel should rely on the rules established by Directive (EU) 2018/2001. This approach of certification should also apply to fuels bunkered outside the Union, which should be considered as imported fuels, in a similar way as Directive (EU) 2018/2001. When companies intend to depart from the default values provided for by that Directive or this new framework, this should only be done when values can be certified by one of the voluntary schemes recognised under Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (for well-to-tank values) or by means of laboratory testing or direct emissions measurements (tank-to-wake) for all types of maritime fuels.
Amendment 254 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43 a (new)
Recital 43 a (new)
(43a) The Commission shall comprehensively evaluate the quantity and sustainability of alternative fuels supply in the EU and report the results to the European Parliament and the Council, by 1 January 2028, and every five years until 2050. If needed, the Commission should propose a shared responsibility mechanism between shipping companies and fuel suppliers to ensure adequate volume and sustainability of these fuels.
Amendment 255 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) The revenues generated from the payment of penalties should be used to promote the distribution and use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in the maritime sector and help maritime operators to meet their climate and environmental goals, including by supporting investments in infrastructure deployment and improvement. For this purpose these revenues should be allocated to the the Innovation Fund referred to in Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC. It should be ensured that this allocation is earmarked for projects in the maritime sector.
Amendment 294 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) ‘wind propulsion’ or ‘wind- assisted propulsion’ means a propulsion technique that contributes primarily or auxiliary to the propulsion of any type of vessel via the energy of the wind, which is captured when the ship is sailing.
Amendment 301 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r
(r) ‘on-shore power supply’ means the system to supply electricity to ships at berth, at low or high voltage, alternate or direct current, including ship side and shore side fixed, floating and mobile installations, when feeding directly the ship main distribution switchboard for powering hotel, service workloads or charging secondary batteries;
Amendment 315 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) ‘ship at berth’ means a ship at berth as defined in Article 3, point (n) of Regulation (EU) 2015/757which is securely moored at the quayside in a port falling under the jurisdiction of a Member State while it is loading, unloading and/or embarking/disembarking passengers or hoteling, including the time spent when not engaged in cargo/passenger operations;
Amendment 320 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point r
(r) ‘on-shore power supply’ means the system to supply electricity to ships at berth, at low or high voltage, alternate or direct current, including ship side and shore side fixed, mobile and floating installations, when feeding directly the ship main distribution switchboard for powering hotel, service workloads or charging secondary batteries;
Amendment 326 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The greenhouse gas intensity of the energy used on-board by a ship shall be calculated as the amount of greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy according to the methodology specified in Annex I. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 26 to amend Annex I in order to insert references to updated standards for measuring the contribution of substitute sources of energy, to account for the most recent technological, scientific and commercial developments.
Amendment 328 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 26 to amend Annex II in order to include the well-to-wake emission factors related to any new sources of energy orand to adapt the existing emission factorsupdate regularly the emission factors of existing sources of energy, to ensure consistency with future international standards or the legislation of the Union in the field of energy as well as to account for the most recent technological, scientific and commercial developments.
Amendment 356 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. The Commission shall provide all the necessary guidance to ensure the compatibility between on-board and on- shore power installations, notably with regards to electrical frequency conversion.
Amendment 376 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Companies shall be entitled to divert from the established default values for the tank-to-wake emission factors of all maritime fuels, provided that actual values are certified by means of laboratory testing or direct emissions measurements. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 26, in order to supplement this Regulation by establishing the rules on conducting the laboratory testing and direct emissions measurements.
Amendment 384 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Frequent consultation meetings with all relevant stakeholders in individual ports should be organised, to ensure ongoing discussion and cooperation on the alternative fuel supply that is planned and deployed in ports as well as on the demand expected from vessels calling on these ports.
Amendment 393 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. From 1 January 2030, a ship at berth in a port of call under the jurisdiction of a Member Statecovered by Article 9 of Regulation XXXX-XXX (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation) shall connect to on-shore power supply and use it for all energy needs while at berth.
Amendment 401 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. If a port outside of the TEN-T network has voluntarily installed OPS, ships calling at that port should connect to OPS.
Amendment 403 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The penalties referred to in Article 20(1) and 20(2) shall be allocated to support common projects aimed at the rapid deployment of renewable and low carbon fuels in the maritime sector. Projects financed by the funds collected from the penalties shall stimulate the production of greater quantities of renewable and low carbon fuels for the maritime sector, facilitate the construction of appropriate bunkering facilities or electric connection ports in ports, support investments to ensure the compatibility between on-board and on-shore power installations, and support the development, testing and deployment of the most innovative European technologies in the fleet to achieve significant emission reductions.
Amendment 407 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The revenues generated from penalties referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to the the Innovation Fund referred to in Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC and shall be earmarked to finance projects meeting the criteria established in paragraph 1. These revenues shall constitute external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation, and shall be implemented in accordance with the rules applicable to the Innovation Fund.
Amendment 409 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 4(3), 4(6), 5(4), 9(3), 13(3), 20(4), and 21(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 425 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 4 – introductory part
In the case of fossil fuels, the default values in Annex II shall be used. Certified values for tank-to-wake emissions may also be used.
Amendment 427 #
2021/0210(COD)
Fugitive emissions are emissions caused by the amount of fuel that does not reach the combustion chamber of the combustion unit or that is not consumed by the energy converter because they are uncombusted, vented, or leaked from the system. For the purpose of this Regulation, fugitive emissions are taken into account as a percentage of the mass of the fuel used by the engine. The default values are contained in Annex II. Certified values obtained via direct measurement or laboratory testing may be used if this enhances the overall accuracy of the calculation.
Amendment 455 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Frequent consultation meetings with all relevant stakeholders in individual ports should be organised, to ensure ongoing discussion and cooperation on the OPS infrastructure supply that is planned and deployed in ports as well as on the demand expected from vessels calling on these ports. This will mitigate stranded assets and incompatibility of OPS installations available onboard vessels and at berth.
Amendment 473 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Companies shall check regularly, and at least annually, whether a ship’s monitoring plan reflects the nature and functioning of the ship and whether any of the data it contains can be improved, corrected and/or updated.
Amendment 583 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The penalties referred to in Article 20(1) and 20(2) shall be allocated to support common projects aimed at the rapid deployment of renewable and low carbon fuels in the maritime sector. Projects financed by the funds collected from the penalties shall stimulate the production of greater quantities of renewable and low carbon fuels for the maritime sector, facilitate the construction of appropriate bunkering facilities or electric connection ports in ports, and support the development, testing and deployment of the most innovative European technologies, such as wind propulsion and carbon capture and storage, in the fleet to achieve significant emission reductions.
Amendment 589 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The revenues generated from penalties referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to the the Innovation Fund referred to in Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC. These revenues shall constitute external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation, and shall be implemented in accordance with the rules applicable to the Innovation Fund. The revenues from these penalties shall be earmarked for the maritime sector and contribute to its decarbonisation, including support for alternative fuels production and deployment, alternative fuels infrastructure and OPS infrastructure as well as new innovative technologies.
Amendment 628 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall review and evaluate every five years, starting from the entry into force of this Regulation until 2050, the default values presented in Annex II and amend them, if needed, based on sound scientific research and evidence.
Amendment 56 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) A Social Climate (‘the Fund’) should therefore be established to provide funds to the Member States to support their policies to address the social impacts of the emissions trading for buildings and road transport on vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, micro-enterprises and on vulnerable transport users. This should be achieved notably through temporary income support and measures and investments intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration and storage of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport to the benefit of vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users.
Amendment 79 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users is key for a just transition towards climate neutrality. Support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should help Member States to address the social impacts arising from the emissions trading for the sectors of buildings and road transport.
Amendment 86 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Pending the impact of those investments on reducing costs and emissions, well targeted direct income support in exceptional duly justified cases for the most vulnerable would help the just transition. Such support should be understood to be a temporary measure accompanying the decarbonisation of the housing and transport sectors. It would not be permanent as it does not address the root causes of energy and transport poverty. Such support should only concern direct impacts of the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, not electricity or heating costs related to the inclusion of power and heat production in the scope of that Directive. Eligibility for such direct income support should be limited in time.
Amendment 94 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Porto Declaration of 8 May 2021 reaffirmed the European Council’s pledge to work towards a social Europe ensuring a fair transition, and its determination to continue deepening the concrete implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights at EU and national level, with due regard for respective competences and the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality.
Amendment 96 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The Fund and the Plans should be coherent with and framed by the reforms planned and the commitments made by the Member States under their updated integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, under Directive [yyyy/nnn] of the European Parliament and the Council [Proposal for recast of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency]36 , the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan37 , the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council38 , the Just Transition Plans pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council39 and the Member States long-term buildings renovation strategies pursuant to Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council40 . To ensure administrative efficiency while not adding any extra administrative burden, where applicable, the information included in the Plans should be consistent with the legislation and plans listed above. _________________ 36 [Add ref] 37Endorsed by the European Council on 24 and 25 June 2021. 38Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21). 39Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the Just Transition Fund (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 1). 40Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 13).
Amendment 100 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Union should support Member States with financial means along with technical support to implement their Plans through the Social Climate Fund. Payments from the Social Climate Fund should be made conditional on achievement of the milestones and targets included in the Plans. This would allow efficiently taking into account national circumstances and priorities while simplifying financing and facilitating its integration with other national spending programmes while guaranteeing the impact and the integrity of EU spending.
Amendment 107 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Those amendments have differing economic and social impacts on the different sectors of the economy, on the citizens, and the Member States. In particular, the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and the Council31 should provide an additional economic incentive to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption and thereby accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Combined with other measures, this should, in the medium to long term, reduce the costs for buildings and road transport, and provide new opportunities for job creationfuture- oriented creation of quality jobs and investment. _________________ 31 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
Amendment 124 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
The measures and investments supported by the Fund shall benefit households, vulnerable SMEs and micro-enterprises and transport users, which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas).
Amendment 130 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The increase in the price for fossil fuels mayis expected to disproportionally affect vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users who spend a larger part of their incomes on energy and transport, who, in certain regions,especially in rural and remote areas, who predominantly do not have access to alternative, affordable mobility and transport solutions and who may lack the financial capacity to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption.
Amendment 132 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
The general objective of the Fund is to contribute to the green and digital twin transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC. The specific objective of the Fund is to support vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs and micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings, using sustainable construction materials, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration and storage of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport.
Amendment 132 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The increase in the price for fossil fuels may disproportionally affect vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users who spend a larger part of their incomes on energy and transport, who, in certain regions, including in rural, insular, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas or for less developed regions or territories, including the outermost regions and less developed peri-urban areas, do not have access to alternative, affordable mobility and transport solutions and who may lack the financial capacity to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption.
Amendment 146 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Therefore, a part of the revenues generated by the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC should be used to address the social impacts arising from that inclusion, fortargeting the regions and areas which will be at the greatest risk of economic instability due to the transition, to bensure that the transition is just and inclusive, leaving no one behind, and to ensure a reduction of the negative impact on employment.
Amendment 157 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) This is even more relevant in view of the existing levels of energy poverty. Energy poverty is a situation in which households are unable to access essential energy services such as cooling, as temperatures rise, and heating and it is considered to have a negative impact on health and also causing social isolation. About 34 million Europeans reported an inability to keep their homes adequately warm in 2018, and 6.9% of the Union population have said that they cannot afford to heat their home sufficiently in a 2019 EU-wide survey32 . Overall, the Energy Poverty Observatory estimates that more than 50 million households in the European Union experience energy poverty. Energy poverty is therefore a major challenge for the Union. While social tariffs or direct income support can provide immediate relief to households facing energy poverty, only targeted structural measures, in particular energy renovations, can provide lasting solutions. _________________ 32 Data from 2018. Eurostat, SILC [ilc_mdes01]).
Amendment 181 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) A Social Climate (‘the Fund’) should therefore be established to provide funds to the Member States to support their policies to address the social impacts of the emissions trading for buildings and road transport on vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users. This should be achieved notably through temporary income support and measures and effective investments intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration and storage of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport to the benefit of vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users.
Amendment 207 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) For that purpose, each Member State should submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’). Those Plans should pursue two objectives. Firstly, they should provide vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users the necessary resources to finance and carry out investments in energy efficiency, decarbonisation of heating and cooling, in zero- and low-emission vehicles and mobility. Secondly, they should mitigate the impact of the increase in the cost of fossil fuels on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent energy and transport poverty during the transition period until such investments have been implemented. The Plans should have an investment component promoting the long-term solution of reduceing fossil fuels reliance, ensuring sustainable job creation, promoting training, re-skilling and up- skilling and could envisage other measures, including temporary direct income support to mitigate adverse income effects in the shorter term.
Amendment 210 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) For that purpose, each Member State should prepare together with the relevant stakeholders listed in Article 8.1 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 such as the social partners, regional and local authorities and submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’). Those Plans should contribute to the implementation of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals while ensuring that no one is left behind as well as pursue two objectives. Firstly, they should provide vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users the necessary resources to finance and carry out investments in energy efficiency, decarbonisation of heating and cooling, in zero- and low-emission vehicles and mobility. Secondly, they should mitigate the impact of the increase in the cost of fossil fuels on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent energy and transport poverty during the transition period until such investments have been implemented. The Plans should have an investment component promoting the long-term solution of reduce fossil fuels reliance and could envisage other measures, including temporary direct income support to mitigate adverse income effects in the shorter term.
Amendment 228 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households, and in particular on incidence of energy poverty, on SMEs, micro-enterprises and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation, taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote and rural;
Amendment 230 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Member States, in consultation with the stakeholders listed in Article 8.1 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 (CPR) such as social partners, local and regional level authorities, are best placed to design and to implement Plans that are adapted and targeted to their local, regional and national circumstances as their existing policies in the relevant areas and planned use of other relevant EU funds. In that manner, the broad diversity of situations, the specific knowledge of local and regional governments, research and innovation and industrial relations and social dialogue structures, as well as national traditions, can best be respected and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall support to the vulnerable.
Amendment 233 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where the Plan provides for measures referred to in Article 3(2), the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients, the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the Plan are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households, SMEs, micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices;
Amendment 235 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Member States, in consultation with reglocal, regional and national level authorities, are best placed to design and to implement Plans that are adapted and targeted to their local, regional and national circumstances as their existing policies in the relevant areas and planned use of other relevant EU funds. In that manner, the broad diversity of situations, the specific knowledge of local and regional governments, research and innovation and industrial relations and social dialogue structures, as well as national traditions, can best be respected and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall support to the vulnerable.
Amendment 245 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users is key for a fair just transition towards climate neutrality. Support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should help Member States to address the social impacts arising from the emissions trading for the sectors of buildings and road transport.
Amendment 251 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The Plans shall be consistent with the information included and the commitments made by the Member States under the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan and the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057, under their cohesion policy operational programmes under Regulation (EU) 2021/105855 , under their Recovery and Resilience Plans in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council56 , under their long-term buildings renovation strategies pursuant to Directive 2010/31/EU and under their updated integrated national energy and climate plans under Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. They shall also be complementary to the Just Transition Plans pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council57 and therefore all these financial instruments shall increase the synergy of the measures while preventing and avoiding any possibility of double funding. _________________ 55Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 60). 56Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17). 57Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the Just Transition Fund (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 1).
Amendment 259 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Pending the impact of those investments on reducing costs and emissions, well targeted direct income support for the most vulnerable would help the just transition. Such support should be understood to be a temporary measure accompanying the decarbonisation of the housing and transport sectors. It would not be permanent as it does not address the root causes of energy and transport poverty. Such support should omainly concern direct impacts of the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, not electricity or heating costs related to the inclusion of power and heat production in the scope of that Directive. Eligibility fSuch direct income support should decrease in time as the investments in energy efficiency, in building renovation and in zero- and low-emission mobility and transport should have paid off. Such direct income support should be limited in timeto 40% of the total estimated costs of the Plans for the period 2024-2027 and should be limited to 30% for the period 2028-2032.
Amendment 263 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Pending the impact of those investments on reducing costs and emissions, well targeted direct income support in duly justified cases for the most vulnerable would help the just transition. Such support should be understood to be a temporary measure accompanying the decarbonisation of the housing and transport sectors. It would not be permanent as it does not address the root causes of energy and transport poverty. Such support should only concern direct impacts of the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, not electricity or heating costs related to the inclusion of power and heat production in the scope of that Directive. Eligibility for such direct income support should be limited in time.
Amendment 278 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Taking into account the importance of tackling climate change in line with Paris Agreement commitments, the commitment to the European Pillar of Social Rights and the commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the actions under this Regulation should contribute to the achievement of the target that 30% of all expenditure under the 2021- 2027 multiannual financial framework should be spent on mainstreaming climate objectives and should contribute to the ambition of providing 10% of annual spending to biodiversity objectives in 2026 and 2027, while considering the existing overlaps between climate and biodiversity goals. For this purpose, the methodology set out in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council33 should be used to tag the expenditures of the Fund. The Fund should support activities that fully respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the Union and comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council34 . Only such measures and investments should be included in the Plans. Direct income support measures should as a rule be considered as having an insignificant foreseeable impact on environmental objectives, and as such be considered compliant with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’. The Commission intends to issue technical guidance to the Member States well ahead of the preparation of the Plans. The guidance will explain how the measures and investments must comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852. The Commission intends to present in 2021 a proposal for a Council Recommendation on how to address the social aspects of the green transition. _________________ 33 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159). 34 Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2020 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13).
Amendment 288 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may include the costs of the following measures and investments in the estimated total costs of the Plans, provided they principally benefit vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs and micro- enterprises or vulnerable transport users and intend to:
Amendment 288 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Women are particularly affected by carbon pricing as they represent 85% of single parent families and in 2020 42,1 % of the households composed of a single person with dependent children were recorded to be in a situation of poverty or social exclusion in the Union1a. Single parent families have a particularly high risk of child poverty. Gender equality and equal opportunities for all, and the mainstreaming of those objectives, as well as questions of accessibility for persons with disabilities should be taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of Plans to ensure no one is left behind. _________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php?title=Children_at_ri sk_of_poverty_or_social_exclusion
Amendment 295 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) contribute to the decarbonisation, including the electrification, digitalisation of heating and cooling of, and cooking in, buildings and the integration and storage of energy from renewable sources that contribute to the achievements of energy savings;
Amendment 299 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Member States should submit their Plans together with the update of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council35 , after the consultation with stakeholders listed in Article 8.1 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 such as social partners, local and regional level authorities. The Plans should include the measures to be financed, their estimated costs and the national contribution. They should also include key milestones and targets to assess the effective implementation of the measures. _________________ 35 Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1).
Amendment 301 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) support public and private entities in developing and providing affordable energy efficiency renovation solutions including those using sustainable and innovative construction materials fully in line with the circularity economy principle and appropriate funding instruments in line with the social goals of the Fund;
Amendment 310 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The Fund and the Plans should be coherent with and framed by the reforms planned and the commitments made by the Member States under their updated integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, under Directive [yyyy/nnn] of the European Parliament and the Council [Proposal for recast of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency]36 , the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan37 , the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council38 , the Just Transition Plans pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council39 and the Member States long-term buildings renovation strategies pursuant to Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council40 . To ensure administrative efficiency while not adding any extra administrative burden, where applicable, the information included in the Plans should be consistent with the legislation and plans listed above. _________________ 36 [Add ref] 37 Endorsed by the European Council on 24 and 25 June 2021. 38 Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 21). 39 Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the Just Transition Fund (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 1). 40 Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 13).
Amendment 320 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Union should support Member States with financial means along with technical support to implement their Plans through the Social Climate Fund. Payments from the Social Climate Fund should be made conditional on achievement of the milestones and targets included in the Plans. This would allow efficiently taking into account national circumstances and priorities while simplifying financing and facilitating its integration with other national spending programmes while guaranteeing the impact and the integrity of EU spending.
Amendment 335 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The financial envelope of the Fund should, in principle, be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected revenues from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC in the period 2026-2032. Pursuant to Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/205341 , Member States should make those revenues available to the Union budget as own resources. Member States are to finance 50% of the total costs of their Plan themselves. For this purpose, as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected, Member States should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading for buildings and road transport under Directive 2003/87/EC for that purpose. Moreover, the financial envelope should be reinforced by using additional revenues from a higher carbon price generated by the extension of the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC to buildings and road transport. In the event of a higher carbon price, additional revenues should automatically finance the Fund. _________________ 41 Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053 of 14 December 2020 on the system of own resources of the European Union and repealing Decision 2014/335/EU, Euratom (OJ L 424, 15.12.2020, p. 1).
Amendment 356 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to ensure an efficient, transparent and coherent allocation of funds and to respect the principle of sound financial management, actions under this Regulation should be consistent with and be complementary to ongoing Union programmes, whilst avoiding double funding from the Fund and other Union programmes for the same expenditure. In particular, the Commission and the Member State should ensure, in all stages of the process, effective coordination in order to safeguard the consistency, coherence, complementarity and synergy among sources of funding. To that effect, Member States should be required to present the relevant information on existing or planned Union financing when submitting their plans to the Commission. Financial support under the Fund should be additional to the support provided under other Union programmes and instruments. Measures and investment financed under the Fund should be able to receive funding from other Union programmes and instruments provided that such support does not cover the same costs.
Amendment 363 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) In order to facilitate the preparation of the Social Climate Plan and to ensure transparent rules for monitoring and evaluation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of setting out the template based on which Member States shall prepare their Social Climate Plans and the common indicators for reporting on the progress and for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the Plans. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 368 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The implementation of the Fund should be carried out in line with the principle of sound financial management, including the protection of the Union budget in the case of breaches of the principles of the rule of law, the effective prevention and prosecution of fraud, tax fraud, tax evasion, corruption and conflicts of interest.
Amendment 377 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) whether the Plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users in the Member State concerned from establishing the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty, duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the Commission of the update of the concerned Member State’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to Article 9(3), and Articles 13 and 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as well as in the Commission recommendations to Member States issued pursuant to Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050. This shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the Member State concerned;
Amendment 379 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) whether the Plan contains innovative measures and investments in digitized solutions that contribute to the green transition, including to addressing the challenges resulting therefrom and in particular to the achievement of the 2030 climate and energy objectives of the Union and the 2030 milestones of the Mobility Strategy.
Amendment 385 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) whether the Plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the challenges addressed by that Plan and in particular on vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users, especially households in energy poverty, in the Member State concerned;
Amendment 389 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii a (new)
(ii a) whether the proposed measures are sufficiently effective at national level and are not adding any additional administrative burden;
Amendment 395 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
The measures and investments supported by the Fund shall benefit households, micro-enterprises and transport users, which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas)in mobility poverty.
Amendment 399 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
The measures and investments supported by the Fund shall benefit households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro- enterprises and transport users, which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars, paying a special attention to those living (in remote and rural areas).
Amendment 412 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
The general objective of the Fund is to contribute to the green and digital twin transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC. The specific objective of the Fund is to support vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support in duly justified cases and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings, using sustainable construction materials, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration and storage of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. as well as ensuring the mitigation of the negative impact on employment.
Amendment 413 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
The general objective of the Fund is to contribute to thea socially fair transition towards climate neutrality notably by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC. The specific objective of the Fund is to support vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport with the objective to gradually phase out fossil fuels dependence.
Amendment 455 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9a) ‘small or medium-sized enterprise’ or ‘SME’ means a small or medium-sized enterprise which employs fewer than 250 persons and which has an annual turnover not exceeding EUR 50 million, and/or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding EUR 43 million, in accordance with Article 2 of Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014;
Amendment 484 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy and upgrade road vehicles on which they rely in the course of business;
Amendment 486 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
(12a) ‘vulnerable small or medium-sized enterprises’ means small or medium-sized enterprises that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy or upgrade road vehicles on which they rely in the course of business;
Amendment 516 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall prepare, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders listed in Article 8, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 such as social partners, local and regional authorities and submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that Article. The Plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of the transition towards climate neutrality, especially energy and mobility poverty including the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating, cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the Union.
Amendment 517 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that Article. The Plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating, cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to ensure sustainable job creation, promote training, re-skilling and up-skilling that meet the climate targets of the Union.
Amendment 535 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels and especially resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 581 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) detailed quantitative and qualitative information on energy and mobility poverty concerning the following: a mapping of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users identified at the start of the Plan, on the basis of the definition in Article 2;
Amendment 599 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households, and in particular on incidence of energy poverty and mobility poverty, on micro- enterprises and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation, taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote such as outermost regions and rural;
Amendment 600 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households, and in particular on incidence of energy poverty, on SMEs, micro-enterprises and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation, taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote and rural;
Amendment 602 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) indicative national targets and objectives to reduce the number of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users over the duration of the Plan, including an indicative timetable with intermediary targets and objectives;
Amendment 609 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where the Plan provides for measures referred to in Article 3(2), the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients, the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the Plan are expected to reduce energy and transportmobility poverty and the vulnerability of households, micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices;
Amendment 613 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where the Plan provides for measures referred to in Article 3(2), the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients, the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the Plan are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households, SMEs, micro-enterprises and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices;
Amendment 632 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) the arrangements for the effective monitoring and implementation of the Plan by the Member State concerned, to be undertaken in consultation with the relevant stakeholders listed in Article 8, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU)2021/1060 such as social partners, local and regional authorities, in particular of the proposed milestones and targets, including indicators for the implementation of measures and investments, which, where relevant, shall be those available with the Statistical office of the European Union European Statistical Office and the European Energy Poverty Observatory as identified by Commission Recommendation 2020/156354 on energy poverty; _________________ 54 OJ L 357, 27.10.2020, p. 35.
Amendment 643 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The Plans shall be consistent with the information included and the commitments made by the Member States under the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan and the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) established by Regulation (EU) 2021/1057, under their cohesion policy operational programmes under Regulation (EU) 2021/105855 , under their Recovery and Resilience Plans in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council56 , under their long-term buildings renovation strategies pursuant to Directive 2010/31/EU and under their updated integrated national energy and climate plans under Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. They shall also be complementary to the Just Transition Plans pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council57 . and therefore all these financial instruments shall increase the synergy of the measures while preventing and avoiding any possibility of double funding. _________________ 55 Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 on the European Regional Development Fund and on the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 60). 56 Regulation (EU) 2021/241 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 2021 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (OJ L 57, 18.2.2021, p. 17). 57 Regulation (EU) 2021/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 establishing the Just Transition Fund (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 1).
Amendment 645 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, within three months after the entry into force of this Regulation, a delegated act in accordance with Article 25 to supplement this Regulation in order to set out a template based on which Member States shall prepare their Social Climate Plan.
Amendment 668 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) greenhouse gas emissions reductions and gradually ending the fossil fuel dependence;
Amendment 675 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) reductions in the number of vulnerable households, especially households in energy poverty and mobility poverty, of vulnerable micro-enterprises and of vulnerable transport users, including in rural and remote areas and outermost regions.
Amendment 711 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may include the costs of measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and vulnerable households that are transport users to absorb the increase in road transport and heating fuel prices. Such support shall decrease over time and be limited to the direct impact of the emission trading for buildings and road transport. Eligibility for such direct income support shall cease within the time limits identified under Article 4(1) point (d). Such direct income support shall be limited to 40% of the total estimated costs of the Plans for the period 2024-2027 and shall be limited to 30% for the period 2028-2032.
Amendment 720 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may include the costs of the following measures and investments in the estimated total costs of the Plans, provided they principally benefit vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro- enterprises or vulnerable transport users and intend to:
Amendment 738 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) contribute to the decarbonisation, including the electrification, of heating and cooling of, and cooking in, buildings and the integration of energy from renewable sources that contribute to the achievements of energy savings including subsidies and zero-interest loans to invest in products and services to increase the energy efficiency of buildings and to integrate renewable energy sources in buildings;
Amendment 742 #
2021/0206(COD)
(b) contribute to the decarbonisation, including the electrification, digitalisation of heating and cooling of, and cooking in, buildings and the integration and storage of energy from renewable sources that contribute to the achievements of energy savings;
Amendment 751 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) support public and private entities in developing and providing affordable energy efficiency renovation solutions including those using sustainable ad innovative construction materials fully in line with the circular economy principle and appropriate funding instruments in line with the social goals of the Fund;
Amendment 782 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) support public and private entities in developing and providing affordable zero- and low-emission mobility and transport services and the uptake of attractive active mobility options for rural, insular, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas, including the outermost regions or for less developed regions or territories, including less developed peri- urban areas.
Amendment 814 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – title
Article 8 – title
8 Pass-on of benefits to households, SMEs, micro-enterprises and transport users
Amendment 822 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Member States may include into the estimated total costs financial support provided to public or private entities other than vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport uses, if those entities carry out measures and investments ultimately benefitting vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users.
Amendment 825 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Member States shall provide for the necessary statutory and contractual safeguards to ensure that the entire benefit is passed on to the households, SMEs, micro- enterprises and transport users.
Amendment 851 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Each year, the programmed baseline allocation in the EU budget should be reinforced in case there is any increase of the carbon price, as this raise would create additional burden on the vulnerable households and microenterprises as well as vulnerable transport users. Such annual reinforcements should correspond to the carbon price increase and be accommodated within the MFF by means of an automatic ‘upward adjustment’ of the ceiling of Heading 3 and the payment ceiling, the mechanism for which is to be provided for in the MFF regulation according to Article 312 TFEU.
Amendment 886 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Support under the Fund shall be additional to the support provided under other Union and national funds, programmes and instruments. Measures and investments supported under the Fund may receive support from other Union funds, programmes and instruments provided that such support does not cover the same cost.
Amendment 930 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) whether the Plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users in the Member State concerned from establishthe transition towards climate neutrality, especially from extending the emission trading system forto buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty and mobility poverty, duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the Commission of the update of the concerned Member State’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to Article 9(3), and Articles 13 and 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as well as in the Commission recommendations to Member States issued pursuant to Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050. This shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the Member State concerned;
Amendment 933 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) whether the Plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users in the Member State concerned from establishing the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty, duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the Commission of the update of the concerned Member State’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to Article 9(3), and Articles 13 and 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as well as in the Commission recommendations to Member States issued pursuant to Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050. This shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the Member State concerned;
Amendment 944 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) whether the Plan contains innovative measures and investmenteffective investments in solutions that contribute to the green transition, including to addressing the challenges resulting therefrom and in particular to the achievement of the 2030 climate and energy objectives of the Union and the 2030 milestones of the Mobility Strategy.
Amendment 952 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) whether the Plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the on the EU’s 2030 target, on climate neutrality and on the challenges addressed by that Plan and in particular on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users, especially households in energy poverty and mobility poverty, in the Member State concerned;
Amendment 954 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) whether the Plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the challenges addressed by that Plan and in particular on vulnerable households, vulnerable SMEs, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users, especially households in energy poverty, in the Member State concerned;
Amendment 959 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii a (new)
(iia) whether the proposed measures are sufficiently effective at national level and do not add any additional administrative burden;
Amendment 992 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Where a Social Climate Plan, including relevant milestones and targets, is no longer achievable, either in whole or in part, by the Member State concerned because of objective circumstances, in particular because of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC, the Member State concerned may, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders listed in Article 8, paragraph 1 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 such as social partners, local and regional authorities, submit to the Commission an amendment of its Plan to include the necessary and duly justified changes. Member States may request technical support for the preparation of such request.
Amendment 1028 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. In implementing the Fund, the Member States, as beneficiaries of funds under the Fund, shall take all the appropriate measures to protect the financial interests of the Union and to ensure that the use of funds in relation to measures and investments supported by the Fund complies with the applicable Union and national law, in particular regarding the protection of the Union budget in the case of breaches of the principles of the rule of law, the prevention, detection and correction of fraud, corruption and conflicts of interests. To this effect, the Member States shall provide an effective and efficient internal control system as further detailed in Annex III and the recovery of amounts wrongly paid or incorrectly used. Member States may rely on their regular national budget management systems.
Amendment 1030 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In implementing the Fund, the Commission shall take all the appropriate measures in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 to ensure the protection of funds in relation to measures and investments supported by the Fund in the case of breaches of the principles of the rule of law in the Member States. The Commission shall provide, to that effect, an effective and efficient internal control system and the recovery of amounts wrongly paid or incorrectly used.
Amendment 1047 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1051 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a Visibility of Union funding 1. Each Member State and each intermediary entities benefiting from support under Article 8 shall ensure: (a) the visibility for final beneficiaries of Union support in all activities relating to operations supported by the Fund including by displaying the emblem of the Union and an appropriate funding statement that reads “funded by the European Union - Social Climate Fund” on documents and communication material; (b) communication to Union citizens of the role and achievements of the Fund through a single EU website portal in all official Member States languages, providing access to all programmes involving that Member State; (c) a short description of the operation, proportionate to the level of support, including its aims and results, and highlighting the financial support from the Union to be provided on their official website and social media sites, where such sites exist; (c) the display for operations involving physical investment or equipment durable plaques or billboards clearly visible to the final beneficiaries and the public, that present the emblem of the Union, as soon as the physical implementation of operations involving physical investment starts or purchased equipment is installed; (d) communication for operations involving financial instruments, including for temporary direct income support in accordance with Article 6(1), the amount of support from the Fund to the final recipients.
Amendment 1058 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) detailed quantitative information on the number of households in energand micro- enterprises in energy poverty and mobility poverty;
Amendment 1063 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) when applicable, detailed information on progress towards the national indicative targets and objectives to reduce the number of households in energand micro-enterprises in energy poverty and mobility poverty;
Amendment 69 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) To implement those objectives, the European Commission 2021 Work Programme46 announced a ‘Fit for 55’ package to reduce GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030, and to achieve a climate-neutral European Union by 2050. This package covers a range of policy areas including energy efficiency, renewable energy, transport, land use, land change and forestry, energy taxation, effort sharing and emissions trading. _________________ 46COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS Commission Work Programme 2021 A Union of vitality in a world of fragility COM/2020/690 final.
Amendment 80 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) This Directive takes a step forward towards climate neutrality by 2050 , under which energy efficiency is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. The energy efficiency first principle is an overarching principle that should be taken into account across all sectors, going beyond the energy system, at all levels, including in the financial and transport sectors. EThe Commission should consistently include the principle in all its proposals for sectorial legislation and energy efficiency solutions should be considered as the first option in policy, planning and investment decisions, when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas. While the energy efficiency first principle should be applied without prejudice to other legal obligations, objectives and principles, they should also not hamper its application or exempt from applying the principle. The Commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand-side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. Energy efficiency improvements need to be made whenever they are more cost- effective than equivalent supply-side solutions. That should help exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for the Union, in particular for citizens and businesses. Implementing energy efficiency improvement measures should also be a priority in alleviating energy poverty.
Amendment 83 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to have an impact, the energy efficiency first principle needs to be consistently applied by decision makers in all relevant policy, planning and major investment decisions – that is to say large- scale investments with a value of more than 50 euro million each or 75 euro million for transport infrastructure projects – affecting energy consumption or supply. The proper application of the principle requires using the right cost-benefit analysis methodology, setting enabling conditions for energy efficient solutions and proper monitoring. Demand side flexibility can bring significant benefits to consumers and to society at large, and can increase the efficiency of the energy system and decrease the energy and transport costs, for example by reducing system operation costs resulting in lower tariffs for all consumers. Member States should take into account potential benefits from demand side flexibility in applying the energy efficiency first principle and where relevant consider demand response, energy storage and smart solutions (such as smart and bidirectional charging) as part of their efforts to increase efficiency of the integrated energy system.
Amendment 97 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) In the transport sector, the obligation for public bodies to reduce energy consumption should stimulate improvements in the energy efficiency of transport modes, but should not lead to a reduction in the level or quality of the connectivity provided by public transport.
Amendment 104 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) All public entities investing public resources through procurement should lead by example when awarding contracts and concessions by choosing products, services works and buildings with the highest energy efficiency performance, also in relation to those procurements that are not subject to specific requirements under Directive 2009/30/EC. In that context, all award procedures for public contracts and concessions with the value above the thresholds set out in Articles 6 and 7 of Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council67 , Article 2(1) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council68 , and Articles 3 and 4 of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, need to take into account the energy efficiency performance of the products, buildings and services set by Union or national law, by considering as priority the energy efficiency first principle in their procurement procedures, notably for the transport sector. _________________ 67 Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the award of concession contracts, OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 1. 68Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 65).
Amendment 118 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) Member States' energy efficiency improvement measures in transport are eligible to be taken into account for achieving their end-use energy savings obligation. Such measures include policies that are, inter alia, dedicated to promoting more efficient vehicles, including those owned by national, regional and local authorities, a modal shift to cycling, walking and collective transport, or mobility and urban planning that reduces demand for transport. In addition, schemes which accelerate the uptake of new, more efficient vehicles or policies fostering a shift to fuels with reduced levels of emissions, except policy measures regarding the use of direct fossil fuel combustion, that reduce energy use per kilometre are also capable of being eligible, subject to compliance with the rules on materiality and additionality set out in Annex V to this Directive. Policy measures promoting the uptake of new fossil fuel vehicles should not qualify as eligible measures under the energy savings obligation.
Amendment 129 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 108
Recital 108
(108) Member States and regions should be encouraged to make full use of the European funds available in the MFF and Next Generation EU including the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the Cohesion Policy Fund s , the Rural Development Fund and the Just Transition Fund, as well as the financial instruments and technical assistance available under InvestEU, to trigger private and public investments in energy efficiency improvement measures. Investment in energy efficiency has the potential to contribute to economic growth, employment, innovation and a reduction in energy poverty in households, and therefore makes a positive contribution to economic, social and territorial cohesion and green recovery . Potential areas for funding include energy efficiency measures in public buildings and housing, in tourism, and providing new skills to promote employment in the energy efficiency sector. The Commission will ensure synergies between the different funding instruments, in particular the funds in the shared management and in the direct management (like the centrally-managed programmes: Horizon Europe or LIFE), as well as between grants, loans and technical assistance to maximise their leverage effect on private financing and their impact on the achievement of energy efficiency policy objectives.
Amendment 134 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The requirements laid down in this Directive are minimum requirements and shall not prevent any Member State from maintaining or introducing more stringent measures and setting additional sector- specific targets. Such measures shall be compatible with Union law. Where national legislation provides for more stringent measures, the Member State shall notify such legislation to the Commission.
Amendment 140 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 30 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 30 a (new)
(30a) ‘recharging point’ means a recharging point as defined in Article 2 (41) of [AFIR];
Amendment 159 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Energy efficiency should be recognised as a crucial element and a priority consideration in future investment decisions on the Union's energy infrastructure. The energy efficiency first principle should be applied taking primarily the system efficiency approach and, paying attention to security of supply, energy system integration and the transition to climate neutrality, and the societal perspective into consideration. Consequently, it should help increase the efficiency of individual end-use sectors and of the whole energy system. Application of the principle should also support investments in energy-efficient solutions contributing to environmental objectives listed in Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council50 . _________________ 50 OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13–43.
Amendment 167 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Member States may require that contracting authorities and contracting entities take into account, where appropriate, wider sustainability, social, environmental and circular economy aspects in procurement practices, notably for the transport sector, with a view to achieving the Union’s decarbonisation and zero pollution objectives. Where appropriate, and in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex IV, Member States shall require contracting authorities and contracting entities to take into account Union green public procurement criteria.
Amendment 173 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) A fair transition towards a climate- neutral Union by 2050 is central to the European Green Deal. Energy poverty is a key concept consolidated in the legislative package entitled ‘Clean Energy for All Europeans’ and designed to facilitate a just energy transition. Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council53 , the Commission provided indicative guidance on appropriate indicators for measuring energy poverty and defining what a ‘significant number of households in energy poverty’ is.54 Directive (EU) 2019/944 and Directive 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council55 requires Member States to take appropriate measures to address energy poverty wherever it is identified, including measures addressing the broader context of poverty. This is particularly relevant in a context of rising energy prices and inflationary pressure, where both short and long-term measures will need to be implemented to address systemic challenges to the Union's energy system. _________________ 53 Directive (EU) 2019/944 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the internal market for electricity and amending Directive 2012/27/EU (OJ L 158, 14.6.2019, p. 125). 54 Commission Recommendation on energy poverty, C(2020) 9600 final. 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).
Amendment 178 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Low and medium income households, vulnerable customers, including final users, people facing or risking energy poverty and people living in social housing should benefit from the application of the energy efficiency first principle. Energy efficiency measures should be implemented as a priority to improve the situations of those individuals and households or to alleviate energy poverty, particularly when in a context of rising energy prices and inflationary pressure. A holistic approach in policy making and in implementing policies and measures requires Member States to ensure that other policies and measures have no adverse effect on these individuals and households.
Amendment 184 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The new Union’s energy efficiency target was initiallyis set and calculated using the 2007 Reference Scenario projections for 2030 as a baseline. The change in the Eurostat energy balance calculation methodology and improvements in subsequent modelling projections call for a change of the baseline. Thus, using the same approach to define the target, that is to say comparing it to the future baseline projections, the ambition of the Union’s 2030 energy efficiency target is set compared to the 2020 Reference Scenario projections for 2030 reflecting, also taking into account national contributions from the NECPs. With that updated baseline, tThe Union will need to further increase its energy efficiency ambition by at least 39% in 2030 compared to the level of efforts under the 2020 Reference Scenario. The new way of expressing the level of ambition for the Union’s targets does not affect the actual level of efforts needed and corresponds to a reduction of 36% for final and 39% for primary energy consumption respectively when compared to the 2007 Reference Scenario projections for 2030for final and 41.5% for primary energy consumption.
Amendment 187 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The need for the Union to improve its energy efficiency should be expressed in primary and final energy consumption, to be achieved in 2030, indicating additional level of efforts required when compared to the measures in place or planned measures in the national energy and climate plans. The 2020 Reference Scenario projects 864 Mtoe of final energy consumption and 1124 Mtoe of primary energy consumption to be reached in 2030 (excluding ambient heat and including international aviation). An additional reduction of 9%An additional reduction of 39% for final and 41.5% for primary energy consumption results in 78752 Mtoe and 1023978 Mtoe in 2030 respectively. Compared to 2005 levels, it means that final energy consumption in the Union should be reduced by some 23% and primary energy consumption should be reduced by some 32%. There are no binding targets at Member State level in the 2020 and 2030 perspective, and Member States should establish their binding national contributions to the achievement of the Union’s energy efficiency target takusing into account the formula provided in this Directive. Member States should be free to set their national objectives based either on primary or final energy consumption or primary or final energy savings, or on energy intensity. This Directive amends the way how Member States should express their national contributions to the Union´s target. Member States’ contributions to the Union’s target should be expressed in final and primary energy consumption to ensure consistency and monitoring of progress. Member States should be able to deviate from their binding national contributions, on condition that they ensure an equivalent contribution to the Union's 2030 GHG emissions reduction target. A regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the Union's 2030 targets is necessary and is provided for in Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 188 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Member States shall establish a network of experts from various sectors such as transport sector, health sector, building sector and social sectors to develop strategies to support local and national decision makers in implementing energy efficiency improvement measures alleviating energy poverty, measures to generate robust long term solutions to mitigate energy poverty and to develop appropriate technical assistance and financial tools. Member States shall strive to ensure a network of experts’ composition that ensures gender balance and reflects the perspectives of people in all their diversity.
Amendment 202 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Member States should support public bodies in planning and the uptake of energy efficiency improvement measures, including at regional and local levels, by providing technical assistance and guidelines promoting competence building and training opportunities and encouraging cooperation amongst public bodies including amongst agencies. For that purpose, Member States could set up national competence centres on complex issues, such as advising local or regional energy agencies on district heating or cooling.
Amendment 207 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Buildings and transport, alongside industry, are the main energy users and main source of emissions.61 Buildings are responsible for about 40% of the Union’s total energy consumption and for 36% of its GHG from energy.62 The Commission Communication entitled Renovation Wave63 addresses the twin challenge of energy and resource efficiency and affordability in the building sector and aims at doubling the renovation rate. It focusses on the worst performing buildings, energy poverty and on public buildings. Moreover, buildings are crucial to achieving the Union objective of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. Buildings owned by public bodies account for a considerable share of the building stock and have high visibility in public life. It is therefore appropriate to set an annual rate of renovation of buildings owned by public bodies on the territory of a Member State to upgrade their energy performance. Member States are invited to set a higher renovation rate, where that is cost-effective in the framework of the renovation of their buildings stock in conformity with their Long Term Renovation Strategies or national renovation programmes. That renovation rate should be without prejudice to the obligations with regard to nearly- zero energy buildings (NZEBs) set in Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.64 During the next review of Directive 2010/31/EU, the Commission should assess the progress Member States achieved regarding the renovation of public bodies’ buildings. The Commission should consider submitting a legislative proposal to revise the renovation rate, while taking into account the progress achieved by the Member States, substantial economic or technical developments, or where needed, the Union´s commitments for decarbonisation and zero pollution. The obligation to renovate public bodies’ buildings in this Directive complements that Directive, which requires Member States to ensure that when existing buildings undergo major renovation their energy performance is upgraded so that they meet the requirements on NZEBs, except for very specific categories of buildings where Members States retain flexibility regarding the level of renovation requirements. _________________ 61 COM/2020/562 final. 62 See IRP, Resource Efficiency and Climate Change, 2020, and UN Environment Emissions Gap Report, 2019. These figures refer to the use and operation of buildings, including indirect emissions in the power and heat sector, not their full life cycle. The embodied carbon in construction is estimated to account for about 10% of total yearly greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. 63 COM/2020/662 final. 64 Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 13).
Amendment 211 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point g
Annex V – point 2 – point g
(g) policies with the purpose of encouraging higher levels of energy efficiency of products, equipment, transport systems, vehicles and fuels, including vehicles owned by public bodies, buildings and building elements, processes or markets shall be permitted , except those policy measures regarding the use of direct combustion of fossil fuel technologies that are implemented as from 1 January 2024 ;
Amendment 229 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) Where using an obligation scheme, Member States should designate obligated parties among transmission system operators, energy distributors, retail energy sales companies and transport fuel distributors or retailers on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory criteria. The designation or exemption from designation of certain categories of such distributors or retailers should not be understood to be incompatible with the principle of non-discrimination. Member States are therefore able to choose whether such transmission system operators, distributors or retailers or only certain categories thereof are designated as obligated parties. To empower and protect vulnerable customers, people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing, and to implement policy measures as a priority among those people, Member States can require obligated parties to achieve energy savings among vulnerable customers, people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing. For that purpose, Member States can also establish energy cost reduction targets. Obligated parties could achieve these targets by promoting the installation of measures that lead to energy savings and financial savings on energy bills, such as the installation of insulation and heating measures. These measures can be particularly beneficial to vulnerable customers, people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing, as these people tend to live in worse-performing buildings and thus stand to benefit the most from energy efficiency improvements.
Amendment 240 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) When designing policy measures to fulfil the energy savings obligation, Member States should respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the Union and comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2020/85271 . Member States should not promote activities that are not environmentally sustainable such as use of solid fossil fuels. The energy savings obligation aims at strengthening the response to climate change by promoting incentives to Member States to implement a sustainable and clean policy mix, which is resilient, and mitigates climate change. Therefore, energy savings from policy measures regarding the use of direct fossil fuel combustion will not be eligible energy savings under energy savings obligation as of transposition of this Directive, except for energy savings delivered by products, equipment and building elements that are designed to be able to use renewable energy sources or, in case of policy measures promoting a combination of fuels, the savings delivered by the non- fossil fuel combustion. It will allow aligning the energy savings obligation with the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Climate Target Plan, the Renovation Wave Strategy, and mirror the need for action identified by the IEA in its net zero report72 . The restriction aims at encouraging Member States to spend public money into future-proof, sustainable technologies only. It is important that Member States provide a clear policy framework and investment certainty to market actors. The implementation of the calculation methodology under energy savings obligation should allow all market actors to adapt their technologies in a reasonable timeframe. Where Member States support the uptake of efficient fossil fuel technologies or early replacement of such technology, for example through subsidy schemes or energy efficiency obligation schemes, energy savings may not be eligible anymore under the energy savings obligation. While energy savings resulting, for example, from the promotion of natural gas-based cogeneration would not be eligible, the restriction would not apply for indirect fossil fuel usage, for example where the electricity production includes fossil fuel generation. Policy measures targeting behavioural changes to reduce the consumption of fossil fuel, for example through information campaigns, eco- driving, should remain eligible. The energy savings from policy measures targeting building renovations may contain measures such as a replacement of fossil fuel heating systems together with building fabric improvements, which should be limited to those technologies that allow achieving the required energy savings according to the national building codes established in a Member State. Nevertheless, Member States should promote upgrading heating systems as part of deep renovations in line with the long- term objective of carbon neutrality, i.e. reducing the heating demand and covering the remaining heating demand with a carbon-free energy source. _________________ 71 Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2020 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088, OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13–43. 72 IEA (International Energy Agency) (2021), Net Zero by 2050 A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector, https://www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by- 2050.
Amendment 286 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 66
Recital 66
(66) The information and communications technology (ICT) sector another important sector which receives increasing attention. In 2018 the energy consumption of data centres in the EU was 76,8 TWh. This is expected to rise to 98.5 TWh by 2030, a 28% increase. This increase in absolute terms can as well be seen in relative terms: within the EU, data centres accounted for 2,7% of electricity demand in 2018 and will reach 3,21% by 2030 if development continues on the current trajectory75 . Europe’s Digital Strategy already highlighted the need for highly energy-efficient and sustainable data centres and calls for transparency measures for telecommunication operators on their environmental footprint. To promote sustainable development in the ICT sector, particularly of data centres, Member States should collect and publish data, which is relevant for the energy performance and water footprint of data centres. Member States should collect and publish data only about data centres with a significant footprint, for which appropriate design or efficiency interventions, for new or existing installations respectively, can result in a considerable reduction of the energy and water consumption or in the reuse of waste heat in nearby facilities and heat networks. A data centre sustainability indicator can be established on the basis of that data collected and also taking into account already existing initiatives in the sector. _________________ 75 https://digital- strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/library/energy- efficient-cloud-computing-technologies- and-policies-eco-friendly-cloud-market
Amendment 290 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 67
Recital 67
(67) The data centre sustainability indicators can be used to measure four basic dimensions of a sustainablethe sustainability of a data centre, namelysuch as how efficiently it uses energy, how much of that energy comes from renewable energy sources, the usage of water and, where applicable, the reuse of any waste heat that it produces, and the usage of freshwaters well as the application of circular economy practices for servers, electrical equipment and other related electrical components. The data centre sustainability indicators should raise awareness amongst data centre owners and operators, manufactures of equipment, developers of software and services, users of data centre services at all levels as well as entities and organisations that deploy, use or procure cloud and data centre services. It should also give confidence about the actual improvements following efforts and measures to increase the sustainability in new or existing data centres. Finally, it should be used as a basis for transparent and evidence-based planning and decision-making. Use of the data centre sustainability indicators should be optional for Member States. Use of the data centre sustainability indicator should be optional for Member States.
Amendment 310 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 95
Recital 95
(95) A fair transition towards a climate- neutral Union by 2050 is central to the European Green Deal. The European Pillar of Social Rights, jointly proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on 17 November 2017, includes energy among the essential services which everyone is entitled to access. Support for access to such services must be available for those in need81 , particularly in a context of inflationary pressure and significant increases in energy prices. _________________ 81 EPSR, Principle 20 “Access to essential services”: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/priorities/ deeper-and-fairer-economic-and-monetary- union/european-pillar-social- rights/european-pillar-social-rights-20- principles_en
Amendment 312 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 96
Recital 96
(96) It is necessary to ensure that people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing are protected and, to this end, empowered to actively participate in the energy efficiency improvement interventions, measures and related consumer protection or information measures that Member States implement. Targeted awareness raising campaigns should be developed to illustrate the benefits of energy efficiency as well as providing information on the financial support available.
Amendment 332 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 123
Recital 123
(123) Energy generated on or in buildings from renewable energy technologies reduces the amount of energy supplied from fossil fuels. The reduction of energy consumption and the use of energy from renewable sources in the buildings sector are important measures to reduce the Union's energy dependence and greenhouse gas emissions, especially in view of ambitious climate and energy objectives set for 2030 as well as the global commitment made in the context of the Paris Agreement. For the purposes of their cumulative energy savings obligation Member States may take into account energy savings from policy measures promoting renewable technologies to meet their energy savings requirements in accordance with the calculation methodology provided in this Directive . Energy savings from policy measures regarding the use of direct fossil fuel combustion should not be counted, except for energy savings delivered by products, equipment and building elements that are designed to be able to use renewable energy sources or, in case of policy measures promoting a combination of fuels, the savings delivered by the non- fossil fuel combustion.
Amendment 350 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
This Directive lays down rules designed to implement energy efficiency as a priority across all sectors, remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy. It also provides for the establishment of bindicativeng national energy efficiency contributions for 2030.
Amendment 352 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
This Directive contributes to the implementation of the energy efficiency first principle, thus contributing to the Union as an inclusive, fair and prosperous society with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy and contributing to transforming Union's energy relations with third countries towards achieving climate neutrality.
Amendment 355 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) `energy system´ means a system primarily designed to supply energy- services to satisfy the demand of end-use sectors for energy in the forms of heat, cooling, fuels, and electricity.
Amendment 360 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘primary energy consumption’ means gross available energy , excluding international maritime bunkers, final non- energy consumption and ambient heat and geothermal energy used in heat pumps;
Amendment 364 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘final energy consumption’ means all energy supplied to industry, transport (including energy consumption in international aviation) , households, public and private services, agriculture , forestry and fishing and other end-users (final consumers of energy) . It excludes energy consumption in international maritime bunkers, ambient heat and geothermal energy used in heat pumps and deliveries to the transformation sector, and the energy sector and losses due to transmission and distribution (definitions in Annex A of Regulation (EC) No 1099/2008 apply) ;
Amendment 381 #
2021/0203(COD)
(30a) ‘recharging point’ means a recharging point as defined in Article 2(41) of [AFIR Directive, 2021/0223(COD)];
Amendment 382 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 45
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 45
(45) ‘data centre’ means a structure, or group of structures, with the purpose of centralized accommodation, interused to house, connection and operation of information technology and network telecommunicationse computer systems/servers and associated equipment providingfor data storage, processing and transport services together with all the facilities and infrastructures for power distribution and environmental control and the necessary levels of resilience and security required to provide the desired service availability/or distribution, as well as related activities as defined in Regulation (EU) 2022/132 on energy statistics;
Amendment 389 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 48
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 48
(48) ‘energy poverty’ means a household’s lack of access to essential energy services that underpin a decent standard of living and health, including adequate warmthheating, hot water, cooling, lighting, and energy to power appliances, in the relevant national context, existing social policy and other relevant policies;
Amendment 412 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) take a system approach while paying attention to security of supply, energy system integration and the transition to climate neutrality;
Amendment 421 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In applying this Article Member States may take into account the Commission Recommendation on the implementation of the Energy Efficiency First Principle1a. _________________ 1a Commission recommendation C(2021)7014 final on Energy Efficiency First: from principles to practice. Guidelines and examples for its implementation in decision-making in the energy sector and beyond.
Amendment 425 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall collectively ensure a reduction of energy consumption of at least 9 % in 2030 compared to the projections of the 2020 Reference Scenario so that the Union’s final energy consumption amounts to no more than 787 Mtoe and the Union’s primary energy consumption amounts to no more than 1023 Mtoe in 2030.91 _________________ 91 The Union’s energy efficiency target was initially set and calculated using the 2007 Reference Scenario projections for 2030 as a baseline. The change in the Eurostat energy balance calculation methodology and improvements in subsequent modelling projections call for a change of the baseline. Thus, using the same approach to define the target, that is to say comparing it to the future baseline projections, the ambition of the Union’s 2030 energy efficiency target is set compared to the 2020 Reference Scenario projections for 2030 reflecting national contributions from the NECPs. With that updated baseline, the Union will need to further increase its energy efficiency ambition by at least 9 % in 2030 compared to the level of efforts under the 2020 Reference Scenario. The new way of expressing the level of ambition for the Union’s targets does not affect the actual level of efforts needed39% for final and 41,5% for primary energy consumption respectively when compared to the projections of the 2007 Reference Scenario for 2030 so that the Union’s final energy consumption amounts to no more than 752 Mtoe and the Union’s primary energy consumption amounts to no more than 978 Mtoe in 2030.
Amendment 441 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Each Member State shall set binding national energy efficiency contributions for final and primary energy consumption to meet, collectively, the binding Union target set in paragraph 1 . Member States shall notify those contributions together with an indicative trajectory for those contributions to the Commission as part of the updates of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, and as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans as referred to in, and in accordance with, the procedure set out in Article 3 and Articles 7 to 12 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 . When doing so, Member States shall use the formula defined in Annex I of this Directive and explain how, and on the basis of which data, the contributions have been calculated.
Amendment 449 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) that the Union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 78752 Mtoe of final energy or no more than 1023978 Mtoe of primary energy consumption ;
Amendment 453 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point d – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point d – introductory part
(d) any relevant factors affecting efficiency efforts, such as included in the formula established in Annex I :
Amendment 473 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Where the Commission concludes, on the basis of its assessment pursuant to Article 29(1) and (3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, that insufficient progress has been made towards meeting the energy efficiency contributions, Member States that are above their bindicativeng trajectories referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article shall ensure that additional measures are implemented within one year following the date of reception of the Commission's assessment in order to ensure getting back on track to reach their energy efficiency contributions. Those additional measures shall include, but shall not be limited to, a combination of the following measures:
Amendment 486 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Where a Member State is above its bindicativeng trajectory referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, it shall include in its integrated national energy and climate progress report pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, an explanation of how it will cover the gap to ensure reaching its national energy efficiency contributions.
Amendment 489 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall assess whether the national measures referred to in this paragraph are sufficient to achieve the Union's energy efficiency targets or ensure an equivalent contribution to the Union's 2030 GHG emissions reduction target. Where national measures are deemed to be insufficient, the Commission shall, as appropriate, propose measures and exercise its power at Union level in order to ensure, in particular, the achievement of the Union's 2030 targets for energy efficiency.
Amendment 515 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall support public bodies in the uptake of energy efficiency improvement measures, including at regional and local levels, by providing guidelines, including on Energy Performance Contracting and Public- Private partnerships, promoting competence building and training opportunities and encouraging cooperation amongst public bodies.
Amendment 528 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Article 7 of Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council92 , each Member State shall ensure that at least 3 % of the total floor area of the following categories of heated and/or cooled buildings owned by public bodies is renovated each year to at least be transformed into nearly zero-energy buildings in accordance with Article 9 of Directive 2010/31/EU : - owned by public bodies, - newly occupied by public bodies, as from the entry into force of this Directive, - occupied by public bodies when reaching a trigger point (renewal of rental, sale, change of use, significant repair or maintenance work). Member States shall retain flexibility on establishing which buildings of the above mentioned categories fall under the 3% of the total floor area of heated and/or cooled buildings to be renovated each year. Member States shall make their best efforts to prioritise those public bodies' buildings that, on the basis of the energy performance certificates included in the inventory, are best placed to be renovated, taking into account the need to efficiently manage the financial resources at their disposal. Member States may also prioritise the renovation of those public buildings, falling under the categories listed above, that are used for the provision of essential services of general interest, notably health and education. _________________ 92 Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 13).
Amendment 535 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Article 7 of Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council92 , each Member State shall ensure that at least 3 % of the total floor area of heated and/or cooled buildings owned by public bodies is renovated each year to at least be transformed into nearly zero-energy buildings in accordance with Article 9 of Directive 2010/31/EU. Where technically feasible and cost-effective, Member States shall make their best efforts to install a number of recharging points exceeding the minimum requirements set by Article 12 of [EPBD Directive, 2021/0426 (COD)]. _________________ 92 Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (OJ L 153, 18.6.2010, p. 13).
Amendment 547 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Where public bodies occupy a building that they do not own, they shall exercise their contractual rights to the extent possible and encourage the building owner to renovate the building to a nearly zero-energy building in accordance with Article 9 of Directive 2010/31/EU. When concluding a new contract for occupying a building they do not own, public bodies shall aim for that building to fall into the top two energy efficiency classes on the energy performance certificate or to establish contractual clauses that commit the building owner to renovate the building to a nearly zero-energy building before it is occupied by the public body.
Amendment 562 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States may decide not to apply the requirements up to the level referred to in paragraph 1 and establish different energy efficiency requirements for the following categories of buildings: (a) buildings officially protected as part of a designated environment, or because of their special architectural or historical merit, in so far as compliance with certain minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter their character or appearance; (b) buildings owned by the armed forces or central government and serving national defence purposes, apart from single living quarters or office buildings for the armed forces and other staff employed by national defence authorities; (c) buildings used as places of worship and for religious activities.
Amendment 568 #
2021/0203(COD)
1b. If a Member State renovates more than 3 % of the total floor area of buildings owned by public bodies in a given year, it may count the excess towards the annual renovation rate of any of the following years.
Amendment 598 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that contracting authorities and contracting entities, when concluding public contracts and concessions with a value equal to or greater than the thresholds laid down in Article 8 of Directive 2014/23/EU, Article 4 of Directive 2014/24/EU and Article 15 of Directive 2014/25/EU, purchase only products, services, buildings and works with high energy-efficiency performance, insofar as that is consistent with the efficient management of financial resources and technically feasible, in accordance with the requirements referred to in Annex IV to this Directive .
Amendment 604 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Notwithstanding paragraph 4 of Article 26 of this Directive, Member States shall ensure that contracting authorities and contracting entities assess the economic and technical feasibility of concluding long-term energy performance contracts that provide long-term energy savings when procuring service contracts with significant energy content .
Amendment 606 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, when purchasing a product package fully covered by a delegated act adopted under Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council94 , Member States may require that the aggregate energy efficiency take priority over the energy efficiency of individual products within that package, by purchasing the product package that complies with the criterion of belonging to the highest most populated energy efficiency class. _________________ 94 Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2017 setting a framework for energy labelling and repealing Directive 2010/30/EU (OJ L 198, 28.7.2017, p. 1).
Amendment 608 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Member States may require that contracting authorities and contracting entities take into account, where appropriate, wider sustainability, social, environmental and circular economy aspects in procurement practices, notably for the transport sector, with a view to achieving the Union’s decarbonisation and zero pollution objectives. Where appropriate, and in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex IV, Member States shall require contracting authorities and contracting entities to take into account Union green public procurement criteria.
Amendment 730 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The results of the energy audits including the recommendations from these audits shall be transmitted to the management of the enterprise. Member States shall incentivise the implementation of the recommendations by means of fiscal measures, which shall not be accounted under the maximum amount of de minimis aid 1b to enterprises, technical support, easier access to finance, with a special attention to SMEs. Member States shall ensure that the results and the implemented recommendations are published in the enterprise’s annual report, where applicable. _________________ 1b Regulation (EU) No 1407/2013 on de minimis aid
Amendment 743 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Member States shall develop programmes to encouragewith the aim to encourage and provide technical support to SMEs that are not subject to paragraph 1 or 2 to undergo energy audits and the subsequent implementation of the recommendations from these audits.
Amendment 751 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
7. Enterprises that implement an energy performance contract shall be exempted fromconsidered as fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs 1 and 2 provided that the energy performance contract complies with the requirements set out in Annex XIV.
Amendment 754 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
8. Enterprises that implement an environmental management system - certified by an independent body according to the relevant European or international standards - shall be exempted fromconsidered as fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs 1 and 2 , provided that the environmental management system concerned includes an energy audit on the basis of the minimum criteria based on Annex VI.
Amendment 757 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 10
Article 11 – paragraph 10
10. Without prejudice to paragraphs 1 to 9, Member States shall require, by 15 March 2024 and every year thereafter, owners and operators of every data centre in their territory, notably in the ICT sector, with a significant energy consumption to make publicly available the information set out in Annex VI (`Minimum requirements for monitoring and publishing the energy performance of data centres´), which Member States shall subsequently report to the Commission.
Amendment 777 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. Final customers shall be given transparent information on applicable prices and tariffs and on standard terms and conditions, in respect of access to and use of heating, cooling and domestic hot water services, and shall be given adequate notice of any intention to modify contractual conditions. Suppliers shall notify their final customers, in a transparent and comprehensible manner, directly of any adjustment in the supply price and of the reasons and preconditions for the adjustment and its scope, at an appropriate time no later than two weeks, or no later than one month in the case of household customers, before the adjustment comes into effect.
Amendment 789 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that information on available energy efficiency improvement measures, individual actions and financial and legal frameworks is transparent, accessible and widely disseminated to all relevant market actors, such as final customers, final users,, consumer organisations, civil society representatives, renewable energy communities, citizen energy communities, local and regional authorities, energy agencies, social service providers, builders, architects, engineers, environmental and energy auditors, and installers of building elements as defined in by Article 2(9) of Directive 2010/31/EU.
Amendment 791 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point vii
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point vii
(vii) digital tools. , such as smart meters for electricity.
Amendment 792 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point vii a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point vii a (new)
(vii a) promotion of publicly-supported energy audits and advisory services for household consumers, in particular people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing.
Amendment 794 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point i
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point i
(i) creation of one-stop shops or similar mechanisms for the provision of technical, administrative and financial advice and assistance on energy efficiency, including energy renovations of buildings, information on the replacement of old and inefficient heating systems with modern and more efficient appliances and the take-up of renewable energy for buildings to final customers and final users, especially household and small non- household ones.
Amendment 803 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall develop a robust long-term strategy to take appropriate measures to empower and protect people affected by energy poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing.
Amendment 823 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Member States shall establish a network of experts from various sectors such as health sector, heating sector, building sector and social sectors to develop strategies to support local and national decision makers in implementing energy efficiency improvement measures alleviating energy poverty, measures to generate robust long term solutions to mitigate energy poverty and to develop appropriate technical assistance and financial tools. Member States shall strive to ensure a network of experts’ composition that ensures gender balance and reflects the perspectives of people in all their diversity.
Amendment 837 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that the public isall relevant parties are given the opportunity to participate in the preparation of heating and cooling plans, the comprehensive assessment and the policies and measures.
Amendment 840 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Where the assessment referred to in paragraph 1 and the analysis referred to in paragraph 3 identify a potential for the application of high-efficiency cogeneration and/or efficient district heating and cooling and/or power generation from waste heat for self-consumption whose benefits exceed the costs, Member States shall take adequate measures for efficient district heating and cooling infrastructure to be developed and/or to encourage the development of installations for the conversion of waste excess heat to power for self-consumption and/or to accommodate the development of high- efficiency cogeneration and the use of heating and cooling from waste heat and renewable energy sources in accordance with paragraph 1, and Article 24(4) and (6).
Amendment 883 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point a
a. until 31 December 2025, a system using at least 50% renewable energy, and/or 50% waste heat, and/or 75% cogenerated heat or 50% of a combination of such energy and heat;
Amendment 889 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b
b. from 1 January 2026, a system using at least 50% renewable energy, and/or 50% waste heat, and/or 80% of high-efficiency cogenerated heat or at least 50% of a combination of such thermal energy going into the network, where the share of renewable energy is at least 5% and the total share of renewable energy, waste heat or high- efficiency cogenerated heat is at least 50%, and heat;
Amendment 900 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
b a. from 1 January 2028, a system using at least 50% renewable energy, 50% waste heat, 80% of high-efficiency cogenerated heat or at least 50% of a combination of such thermal energy, where the share of renewable energy is at least 5%, and heat;
Amendment 913 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point c
c. from 1 January 2035, a system using at least 50% renewable energy and/or waste heat, where the share of renewable energy is at least 20%;
Amendment 1005 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Member States shall encouragesure that public bodies to use energy performance contracting for renovations of large buildings, where feasible. For renovations of large non- residential buildings with a useful floor area above 1000 m2, Member States shall ensure that public bodies assess the feasibility of using energy performance contracting.
Amendment 1054 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 3
Annex I – point 3
3. Fflat represents the 2030 Union target that includes the additional efforts needed to reach the Union’s energy efficiency targets in FEC and PEC compared to the 20207 Reference Scenario projections for 2030.
Amendment 1059 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 10 a (new)
Annex I – point 10 a (new)
Amendment 1083 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In award procedures for public contracts and concessions, contracting authorities and contracting entities that purchase products, services, buildings and works , insofar as that is consistent with the efficient management of financial resources and technical feasibility, shall:
Amendment 1126 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point h
Annex V – point 2 – point h
(h) Energy savings as a result of policy measures regarding the use of direct fossil fuel combustion in products, equipment, transport systems, vehicles, buildings or works shall not count towards the fulfilment of energy savings obligation as from 1 January 2024; except for energy savings delivered by products, equipment and building elements that are designed to be able to use renewable energy sources. In case of policy measures promoting a combination of fuels, the share of energy savings related to fossil fuels combustion shall not be eligible.
Amendment 1178 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – paragraph 4 – point a
Annex VI – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the name of the data centre, the name of the owner and operators of the data centre, the municipality where the data centre is based, except for national security and defence reasons;
Amendment 23 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The analysis carried out in the context of the reserve’s review and the expected developments relevant to the carbon market demonstrate that a rate of 12 % of the total number of allowances in circulation to be placed in the reserve each year after 2023 is insufficient to prevent a significant increase of the surplus of allowances in the EU ETS. Therefore, after 2023 the percentage figure should continue to be at least 24 %, and the minimum number of allowances to be placed in the reserve should also continue to be at least 200 million.
Amendment 25 #
2021/0202(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) If the rate of the total number of allowances in circulation to be placed in the reserve each year reverts to 12 % after 2023, a potentially harmful surplus of allowances in the EU ETS may disturb market stability. In addition, the rate of 24 % after 2023 should be established separately from the general review of Directive 2003/87/EC and Decision (EU) 2015/1814 to strengthen the EU Emissions Trading System in line with the Union’s increased climate ambition for 2030 to ensure market predictabilityits timely entry into force and thereby provide market predictability by eliminating the risk that the rate falls back below 24%. This is without prejudice to further revisions of the reserve, including if appropriate of the rate of allowances to be placed in the reserve, as part of the general revision of Directive 2003/87/EC and Decision (EU) 2015/1814 taking place in 2022.
Amendment 22 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to contribute to the increased ambition to reduce greenhouse gas net emissions from at least 40 % to at least 55 % below 1990 levels, binding annual targets for net greenhouse gas removals should be set out for each Member State in the land use, land use change and forestry sector in the period from 2026 to 2030 (in analogy to the annual emission allocations set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 ), resulting in a target of 310 millions of tonnes CO2 equivalent of net removals for the Union as a whole in 2030 and should take into account the principles of sustainable forest management as agreed by Forest Europe and FAO. The methodology used to establish the national targets for 2030 should take into account the average greenhouse gas emissions and removals from the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, reported by each Member State, and reflect the current mitigation performance of the land use, land use change and forestry sector, and each Member State’s share of the managed land area in the Union, taking into account the capacity of that Member State to improve its performance in the sector via land management practices or changes in land use that benefit the climate and biodiversity. __________________ 32Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26).
Amendment 28 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to contribute to the increased ambition to reduce greenhouse gas net emissions from at least 40 % to at least 55 % below 1990 levels, binding annual targets for net greenhouse gas removals should be set out for each Member State in the land use, land use change and forestry sector in the period from 2026 to 2030 (in analogy to the annual emission allocations set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 ), resulting in a target of 310 millions of tonnes CO2 equivalent of net removals for the Union as a whole in 2030. The methodology used to establish the national targets for 2030 should take into account the average greenhouse gas emissions and removals from the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, reported by each Member State, and reflect the current mitigation performance of the land use, land use change and forestry sector, and each Member State’s share of the managed land area in the Union, taking into account the capacity of that Member State to improve its performance in the sector via land management practices or changes in land use that benefit the climate and biodiversity and should strengthen sustainable forest management which allows for the adaptation of forests to climate change in long term. __________________ 32Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26).
Amendment 39 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to enhance greenhouse gas removals, individual farmers or forest managers and owners need a direct incentive to store more carbon on their land and their forests while encouraging to implement sustainable forest management practices. EU should base the LULUCF accounting in line with the Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and outcomes of the Glasgow Summit to avoid double counting and enhance the development of robust and harmonized global accounting of carbon removals.. New business models based on carbon farming incentives and on the certification of carbon removals need to be increasingly deployed in the period until 2030. Such incentives and business models will enhance climate mitigation in the bio- economy, including through the use of durable harvested wood products and all bio-based products, while ensuring new innovative solutions such as lignine in batteries, advanced biofuels as well as components and bio-composites in transport sector taking into account the potential of side streams and residues as well as carbon capture and storage technologies, in full respect of ecological principles fostering biodiversity and the circular economy. Hence, new categories of carbon storage products should be introduced in addition to the harvested wood products. The emerging business models, farming and land management practices to enhance removals contribute to a balanced territorial development and economic growth in rural areas. They also create opportunities for new jobs and provide incentives for relevant training, reskilling and upskilling.
Amendment 41 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to contribute to the increased ambition to reduce greenhouse gas net emissions from at least 40 % to at least 55 % below 1990 levels, binding annual targets for net greenhouse gas removals should be set out for each Member State in the land use, land use change and forestry sector in the period from 2026 to 2030 (in analogy to the annual emission allocations set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council32 ), resulting in a target of 310 millions of tonnes CO2 equivalent of net removals for the Union as a whole in 2030 and should take into account the principles of sustainable forest management as agreed by Forest Europe and FAO. The methodology used to establish the national targets for 2030 should take into account the average greenhouse gas emissions and removals from the years 2016, 2017 and 2018, reported by each Member State, and reflect the current mitigation performance of the land use, land use change and forestry sector, and each Member State’s share of the managed land area in the Union, taking into account the capacity of that Member State to improve its performance in the sector via land management practices or changes in land use that benefit the climate and biodiversity. _________________ 32 Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26).
Amendment 43 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The land sector has the potential to become rapidly climate-neutral by 2035 in a cost-effective manner, and subsequently generatthrough reducing emissions, maintaining and enhancing sinks and carbon stocks, replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy from forest biomass and by harnessing the removal potential of organic materials from sustainable mfore greenhouse gas removals than emissionsst management. The bioeconomy and bioenergy are indispensable for a fossil- free economy. A collective commitment aiming to achieve climate-neutrality in the land sector in 2035 at EU level can provide the needed planning certainty to drive land- based mitigation action in the short term, considering that it can take many years for such action to deliver the desired mitigation outcomes. Moreover, the land sector is projected to become the largest sector in the EU greenhouse gas flux profile in 2050. It is therefore particularly important to anchor that sector to a trajectory that can effectively deliver net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. By mid-2024, the Member States should submit their updated integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council34 . The plans should include relevant measures by which each Member State best contributes to the collective target of climate neutrality in the land sector at EU level in 2035. On the basis of these plans, the Commission should propose national targets, ensuring that the Union-wide greenhouse gas emissions and removals in the land use, land use change and forestry sector and the emissions from the agriculture non-CO2 sectors are at least balanced by 2035. Contrary to the EU level target of climate neutrality for the land sector by 2035, such national targets will be binding and enforceable on each Member State. __________________ 34Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p.1).
Amendment 45 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Stresses the importance of encouraging Member States to ensure good maintenance of existing infrastructure and efficient land use from the climate perspective especially in road transport networks;
Amendment 46 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
Recital 11 b (new)
(11b) Highlights the potential of renewable materials with carbon sequestration effect in substituting fossils in the transport sector, especially advanced biofuels and biogas, which should be noted in this regulation;
Amendment 48 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) With the setting of binding national annual targets for greenhouse gas removals based on the reported greenhouse gas emissions and removals from 2026 onwards, the rules for target compliance should be set out. The principles laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/842 should apply mutatis mutandis, with a penalty for non-compliance calculated in the following way: 108% of the gap between the assigned target and the net removals reported in the given year will be added to the greenhouse gas emission figure reported in the subsequent year by the Member State.Deleted
Amendment 52 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The accounting rules set out in Articles 6, 7, 8 and 10 of Regulation (EU) 2018/841 were designed to determine the extent to which mitigation performance in the land use, land use change and forestry sector could contribute to the 2030 EU target for reduction of greenhouse gas net emissions of 40 %, which did not include the land use, land use change and forestry sector. In order to simplify the regulatory framework for that sector, the current accounting rules should not apply after 2025, and the compliance with national targets of the Member States should be verified on the basis of reported greenhouse gas emissions and removals. This ensures methodological consistency with Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council35 , Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 , and the determination of the new target for reduction of greenhouse gas net emissions of at least 55 %, which also includes the land use, land use change and forestry sector). In order to ensure better regulation and a predictable operating environment for industry, the accounting rules only applies to the land use, land use change and forestry sector’s greenhouse gas accounting. __________________ 35Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Councils of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading with the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32) as amended by Directive (EU) 2018/410 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2018 amending Directive 2003/87/EC to enhance cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments, and Decision (EU) 2015/1814 (OJ L 76, 19.3.2018, p. 3). 36Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26).
Amendment 53 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Whereas new transport infrastructure is needed to enhance the connections from urban to sparsely populated areas all over Europe, this land use should be considered in terms of its potential for emissions reduction and climate impact, but also keeping economic, social and environmental dimensions in balance;
Amendment 59 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to enhance greenhouse gas removals, individual farmers or forest managers need a direct incentive to store more carbon on their land and their forests. New business models based on carbon farming incentives and on the certification of carbon removals need to be increasingly deployed in the period until 2030. Such incentives and business models will enhance climate mitigation in the bio- economy, including through the use of durable harvested wood products, in full respect of ecological principles fostering biodiversity and the circular economy. Hence, new categories of carbon storage products should be introduced in addition to the harvested wood products. The European bioeconomy can increase the production of carbon storage products while strengthening carbon sinks and improving forest health. Increasing the usage of carbon storage products is important to replace usage of fossil emission intensive products made from non-renewable resources and to achieve the goals of the European Green Deal. The emerging business models, farming and land management practices to enhance removals contribute to a balanced territorial development and economic growth in rural areas. They also create opportunities for new jobs and provide incentives for relevant training, reskilling and upskilling.
Amendment 61 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to enhance greenhouse gas removals, individual farmers or forest managers need a direct incentive to store more carbon on their land and their forests. New business models based on carbon farming incentives and on the certification of carbon removals need to be increasingly deployed in the period until 2030. Such incentives and business models will enhance climate mitigation in the bio- economy, including through the use of durable harvested wood products and through substitution of fossil-based raw materials, in full respect of ecological principles fostering biodiversity and the circular economy. Hence, new categories of carbon storage products should be introduced in addition to the harvested wood products and ensure new innovative solutions. The emerging business models, farming and land management practices to enhance removals contribute to a balanced territorial development and economic growth in rural areas. They also create opportunities for new jobs and provide incentives for relevant training, reskilling and upskilling.
Amendment 61 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 2 – paragraph 1– point g a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1– point g a (new)
(ga) carbon storage
Amendment 75 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In order to enhance greenhouse gas removals, individual farmers or forest managers and owners need a direct incentive to store more carbon on their land and their forests while encouraging to implement sustainable forest management practices. Union should base the LULUCF accounting in line with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and outcomes of the Glasgow Summit to avoid double counting and enhance the development of robust and harmonized global accounting of carbon removals. New business models based on carbon farming incentives and on the certification of carbon removals need to be increasingly deployed in the period until 2030. Carbon removals should be based on solid financial framework, accounting rules and market based design from public and private resources, whereas CAP-funding must mainly remain targeted for food production and ensuring food security in the Union. Such incentives and business models will enhance climate mitigation in the bio- economy, including through the use of durable harvested wood products and through substitution of fossil-based raw materials, in full respect of ecological principles fostering biodiversity and the circular economy. Hence, new categories of all carbon storage products should be introduced in addition to the harvested wood products all bio-based products, while ensuring new innovative solutions, taking into account the potential of side streams and residues as well as carbon capture and storage technologies. The emerging business models, farming and land management practices to enhance removals contribute to a balanced territorial development and economic growth in rural areas. They also create opportunities for new jobs and provide incentives for relevant training, reskilling and upskilling.
Amendment 83 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) In order to provide the necessary financial support for farmers in the Union, Member States, when drafting their respective national Strategic Plans in line with the legal framework for the common agriculture policy (CAP) for the years 2023-2027 within which the support for Strategic Plans is to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD, should set out their specific objectives and concrete actions to ensure the achievement of climate change adaptation and mitigation. This means creating a clear link between LULUCF objectives and substantial financial objectives from the CAP in tailor-made solutions for the farmers in each Member State to select their best possible approach: within eco-schemes and rural development agri- environmental measures or investments, the European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI), as well as support for farm advisory services. To develop and sustain financial incentives in sufficient quantity and in the long- term, additional budgetary lines need to be unlocked through financial instruments and public funds, such as the LIFE Programme and Horizon Europe.
Amendment 86 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) There are evident benefits of sustainable forest management in increasing the carbon sink targets by enhancing carbon sinks, preventing natural disturbances and increasing biodiversity.
Amendment 86 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 13 c (new) – subparagraph 1
Article 13 c (new) – subparagraph 1
Amendment 87 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 b (new)
Recital 10 b (new)
(10b) It is necessary to underline that there is potential of sustainably sourced growing media constituents for seedlings in carbon sequestration.
Amendment 87 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Amendment 91 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Due to the change to reporting- based targets, the greenhouse gas emissions and removals need to be estimated with a higher level of accuracy. Moreover, the Communication from the Commission on EU Biodiversity Strategy for 203038 , the Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system39 , the EU Soil Strategy 39a the EU Forest Strategy40 , the revised Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council41 and the Communication from the Commission on Forging a climate-resilient Europe - the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change42 will all require enhanced monitoring of land, thereby helping to protect and enhance the resilience of nature-based carbon removals throughout the Union. The satellite and on site monitoring and reporting of emissions and removals needs to be upgraded, making full use of already existing tools such as LUCAS statistical survey, using advanced technologies available under Union programmes, such as Copernicus, and digital data collected under the Common Agricultural Policy, applying the twin transition of green and digital innovation. __________________ 38 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 - Bringing nature back into our lives (COM(2020) 380 final). 39 COM/2020/381 final. 39a Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions EU Soil Strategy for 2030 Reaping the benefits of healthy soils for people, food, nature and climate COM(2021) 699 final 40 […] 41Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 42 COM/2021/82 final.
Amendment 103 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Due to the change to reporting- based targets, the greenhouse gas emissions and removals need to be estimated with a higher level of accuracy. Moreover, the updated EU Bioeconomy Strategy, the Communication from the Commission on EU Biodiversity Strategy for 203038 , the Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system39 , the EU Forest Strategy40 , the revised Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council41 and the Communication from the Commission on Forging a climate-resilient Europe - the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change42 will all require enhanced monitoring of land, thereby helping to protect and enhance the resilience of nature-based carbon removals throughout the Union. The monitoring and reporting of emissions and removals needs to be upgraded, using advanced technologies available under Union programmes, such as Copernicus, and digital data collected under the Common Agricultural Policy, applying the twin transition of green and digital innovation. _________________ 38 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 - Bringing nature back into our lives (COM(2020) 380 final). 39 COM/2020/381 final. 40 […] 41 Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82). 42 COM/2021/82 final.
Amendment 123 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) carbon storage;
Amendment 176 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16 in order to amend paragraph 1 of this Article and Annex V by adding new categories of carbon storage products, including short and long-life harvested wood products, that have a carbon sequestration effect, and by introducing a life-cycle assessment of those products, including recycled products based on IPCC Guidelines as adopted by the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC or the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement, and ensuring environmental integrity.;
Amendment 190 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Amendment 217 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 13c – paragraph 1
Article 13c – paragraph 1
Amendment 220 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Article 13c – paragraph 2
Article 13c – paragraph 2
Amendment 254 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III
Annex III
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Annex V – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – indent 1
Annex V – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – indent 1
Amendment 255 #
2021/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III
Annex III
Regulation (EU) 2018/1999
Annex V – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Annex V – Part 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) areas subject to compensation for natural disturbances under paragraph 5 of Article 13b of Regulation (EU) 2018/841
Amendment 114 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(ii) point (a) is replaced by the following: (a) the cumulative quantity taken into account for that Member State for the years 2021 to 2025 does not exceed halfthe 95% of the maximum amount of total net removals set out in Annex III to this Regulation for that Member State;
Amendment 116 #
2021/0200(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b – point ii
Regulation (EU) 2018/842
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the cumulative quantity taken into account for that Member State for the years 2026 to 2030 does not exceed halfthe 95% of the maximum amount of total net removals set out in Annex III to this Regulation for that Member State;.
Amendment 30 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Green Deal combines a comprehensive set of mutually reinforcing measures and initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality in the EU by 2050, which require consistency between all of them in order to avoid regulatory fragmentation as well as conflicting measures between the emissions Regulation (AFIR, Cars CO2, the regulation on batteries, RED II, LULUCF, etc.) and sets out a new growth strategy that aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where economic growth is decoupled from resource use. It also aims to protect, conserve and enhance the Union's natural capital, and protect the health and well-being of citizens from environment-related risks and impacts. At the same time, this transition affects women and men differently and has a particular impact on some disadvantaged groups, such as older people, persons with disabilities and persons with a minority racial or ethnic background. It must therefore be ensured that the transition is just and inclusive, leaving no one behind.
Amendment 35 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) All sectors of the economy, including the road transport sector, which is the only sector that has increased its emissions compared to 1990, accounting for almost 20% of GHG emissions, are expected to contribute to achieving those emissione Green Deal target of a 90% reductions, including the road transport sector. emissions in order to attain carbon neutrality by 2050
Amendment 42 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Achieving the objectives of this Regulation will have important consequences at industrial, social and transport level, thus programmes to ensure continuous training for new jobs that are accessible to all need to be envisaged.
Amendment 43 #
2021/0197(COD)
(7b) This regulation forms part of the efforts to meet the Union's wider objective to reduce emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. With the increasing use of zero- and low-emission vehicles, emission sources will move upstream in the automotive chain. By focusing exclusively on vehicle exhaust emissions, this legislation will therefore become progressively less effective in reducing emissions at EU level. In these circumstances, the Commission needs to come up with, by 31 December 2023 at the latest, a harmonised methodology for reporting the carbon balance of the life cycle of such vehicles (‘manufacture – use – scrapping’) and the energy consumed (‘extraction/production – transportation – consumption’ or ‘Well- to-Tank’) in order to obtain an overall view of their environmental impacts and thus ensure consistency of the means brought to bear in pursuit of the Union’s climate objectives. This regulation should be reviewed in 2027 to incorporate this extended carbon accounting as a new indicator for the reduction of emissions from the sector which is better able to reflect the true carbon balance of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
Amendment 44 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to achieve a reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions of at least 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990, it is necessary to strengthen the reduction requirements set out in Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 for both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. A clear pathway also needs to be set for further reductions beyond 2030 to contribute to achieving the climate neutrality objective by 2050. Without ambitious action on greenhouse gas emission reductions in road transport, higher emission reductions would be needed in other sectors, including sectors where decarbonisation is more challenging. These measures will have cross-sector consequences, so it will be necessary to work together with the industry and the transport sector and to accompany it with social measures in order to achieve an accepted and orderly transition that will allow us to maintain the competitiveness of the sector, the maintenance of jobs with an effort to incorporate women into the sector. _________________ 25Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 443/2009 and (EU) No 510/2011 (OJ L 111, 25.4.2019, p. 13).
Amendment 51 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The strengthened CO2 emission reduction requirements should incentivise an increasing share of zero-emission and low-emission vehicles being deployed on the Union market whilst providing benefits to consumers and citizens in terms of air quality and energy savings, as well as ensuring that innovation in the automotive value chain can be maintained. The automotive industry remains one of the pillars of the EU economy, contributing 7% of European GDP, providing 4.6 million jobs and remaining at the cutting edge of technological innovation with EUR 60 billion invested each year in research and development. The industry needs to be supported in its environmental and digital transition, as European manufacturers are now facing a triple bind, with tightened environmental regulations, increasing investment needs in innovation and heightened international competition. Within the global context, also the EU automotive chain must continue to be a leading actor in the on- going transition towards zero-emission mobility. The strengthened CO2 emission reduction standards aremust remain technology neutral in reaching the fleet- wide targets that they set. Different technologies are andmain and need to remain available to reach the zero-emission fleet wide target. Zero-emission vehicles currently include battery electric vehicles, fuel-cell and other hydrogen powered vehicles, and technological innovations are continuing. Zero and low-emission vehicles, which also include well performing plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, can continue to play a role in the transition pathway. running on advanced biofuels or synthetic fuels as defined in Directive (EU) 2018/200111a, that is currently under review, can continue to play a role in the transition pathway. _________________ 1aDirective (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82)
Amendment 55 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) While battery-powered electric vehicles have great potential to decarbonise the fleet and should be encouraged, they do not justify abandoning the principle of technological neutrality, and should rather be used in concert with other efficient technologies. It is important to stress that no technology is ‘zero emission’ or without an environmental impact, including this type of vehicle (given the battery’s carbon footprint, the higher weight of vehicles, the origin of the electricity, the extraction of raw materials). In this respect, the risk of supply tensions should be assessed and addressed in order to meet the European demand in a context of increased international pressure to extract the resources needed to manufacture batteries, with projections for battery production increasing twentyfold by 2050. Moreover, the impacts on electricity networks (in terms of decarbonisation, availability, performance and standardisation) or on the rollout of recharging infrastructures (network size correlated with autonomy, high private and public investment requirements) must be considered.
Amendment 57 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 b (new)
Recital 9 b (new)
(9b) The principle of technological neutrality is fundamental to ensure there is a plurality of solutions, to preserve innovation and development, including in disruptive technologies, and to allow market flexibility and a diverse range of social behaviours. It is thus important that we do not limit road transport to a single technology but rather encourage innovation and complementarities between efficient alternative technologies, such as the combined use of hybrid vehicles and low-carbon fuels. Furthermore, a ‘one size fits all’ approach at European level would be compromised by the wide economic, social, geographical and infrastructural diversity within and between Member States, whereas a mix of complementary technologies allows each region to implement the solutions it deems most appropriate to reduce its emissions
Amendment 58 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 c (new)
Recital 9 c (new)
(9c) To ensure all solutions including renewable fuels will help decarbonise the transport sector now and beyond 2035, there is a need to move beyond the pure Tank-to-Wheel approach in measuring emissions and to consider emissions on a Well-to-Wheel or life cycle assessment basis
Amendment 61 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Against that background, new strengthened CO2 emission reduction targets should be set for both new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for the period 2030 onwards. Those targets should be set at a level that willrespects the principle of technological neutrality while delivering a strong signal to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission and low-emission vehicles on the Union market and to stimulate innovation in zero- emission technologies in a cost- efficient way.
Amendment 70 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The targets in the revised CO2 performance standards should be accompanied by a European strategy to address the challenges posed by the scale- up of the manufacturing of zero-emission and low-emission vehicles and associated technologies, as well as the need for up- and re-skilling of workers in the sector and the economic diversification and reconversion of activities. Where appropriate, fFinancial support should be consideredtherefore be stepped up at the level of the EU and Member States to crowd in private investment, including via the European Social Fund Plus, the Just Transition Fund, the Innovation Fund, the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the Automotive Sector Support Fund and other instruments of the Multiannual Financial Framework and the Next Generation EU, in line with State aid rules. The revised environmental and energy state aid rules will enable Member States to support business to decarbonize their production processes and adopt greener technologies in the context of the New Industrial Strategy.
Amendment 71 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) one of the structural effects of the transition to zero-emission vehicles will be significant job losses in the automotive sector, from manufacturers and their suppliers to ancillary maintenance and repair services. In order to manage the social consequences of the transition, a specific fund to support the sector should be established to help with the requalification, training and retraining of automotive workers, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises in the sector throughout the value chain. Special attention should be given to women with a view to increasing their participation in the professions in the sector. This fund should be financed by the general budget of the Union and from income from excess emissions premiums
Amendment 73 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 b (new)
Recital 11 b (new)
(11b) It will not be possible to achieve the long-term goal of entirely decarbonising European mobility without technological innovation and technical progress. With that in mind, and in the face of increased international competition, it is essential that the Union and Member States continue their efforts to explore and develop initiatives that promote the synergies possible in the sector, taking as a model the EU Batteries Alliance, and support public and private investment in European automotive research and innovation in order to maintain European technological leadership in that sector, to develop industrial excellence in the technologies of the future on European soil and to ensure the long-term sustainability of its industrial base, keeping it efficient and competitive on the world market
Amendment 76 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The updated New Industrial Strategy26 foresees the co-creation of green and digital transition pathways in partnership with industry, public authorities, social partners and other stakeholders. In this context, a transition pathway should be developed for the mobility ecosystem to accompany the transition of the automotive value chain. The pathway should take particular heed of SMEs in the automotive supply chain, of the consultation of social partners including by Member States, and also build on the European Skills Agenda with initiatives like the Pact for Skills to mobilise the private sector and other stakeholders to up-skill and re-skill Europe’s workforce in view of the green and digital transitions. The appropriate actions and incentives at European and national level to boost the affordability of zero emission vehicles should also be addressed in the pathway. The progress made on this comprehensive transition pathway for the mobility ecosystem should be monitored every two years as part of a progress report to be submitted by the Commission, looking inter alia at the progress in the deployment of zero- emission and low-emission vehicles, their price developments, deployment of alternative fuels development and infrastructure roll- out as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the potential of innovative technologies to reach climate neutral mobility, international competitiveness, investments in the automotive value chain, up-skilling and re- skilling of workers and reconversion of activities. The progress report will also build on the two-year progress reports that Member States submit under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation. The Commission should consult social partners in the preparation of the progress report, including the results in the social dialogue. Innovations in the automotive supply chain are continuing. Innovative technologies such as the production of advanced biofuels and electro-fuels with air capture, if further developed, could offer prospects for affordable climate neutral mobility. The Commission should therefore keep track of progress in the state of innovation in the sector as part of its progress report. _________________ 26 Commission Communication - Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery, COM(2021) 350 final of 5 May 2021
Amendment 80 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) It is also essential to ensure the future viability of the European manufacturing industry and to strengthen of the Union's strategic autonomy that the Commission works together with Member States and industrial stakeholders to secure the supply chain in the strategic materials
Amendment 90 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Manufacturers should be provided with sufficient flexibility in adapting their fleets over time in order to manage the transition towards zero-emission and low- emission vehicles in a cost-efficient manner, and i. It is therefore appropriate to maintain the approach of decreasing target levels in five-year steps. In order to ensure the effectiveness of the measures adopted in this Regulation taking into account the evolution of the sector and the behaviour of the public, a review of this Regulation shall be carried out in 2027.
Amendment 117 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The progress made under Regulation (EU) 2019/631 towards achieving the reduction objectives set for 2030 and beyond should be reviewed in 20267. For this review, all aspects considered in the two yearly reporting should be considered.
Amendment 162 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5a – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 5a – point a
(a) for the average emissions of the new passenger car fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 10095 % reduction of the target in 2021 determined in accordance with Part A, point 6.1.3, of Annex I in order to maintain a residual proportion of low-emission plug-in hybrids, low- emission gas fuelled vehicles and other low-emission vehicles on the market;
Amendment 164 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5a – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 5a – point b
(b) for the average emissions of the new light commercial vehicles fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 10095 % reduction of the target in 2021 determined in accordance with Part B, point 6.1.3, of Annex I.
Amendment 175 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a new
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a new
(1a) -a) the following paragraph is inserted: ‘This Regulation shall be reviewed by 31 December 2027 and supplemented by additional measures to include, in addition to exhaust emissions, the overall carbon balance of the vehicle and fuel used, based on the methodologies set out in Article 7(10) and Article 12(3a), with a view to ensuring that emissions from the sector are in line with the Union's target of carbon neutrality.’
Amendment 177 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point aa (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point aa (new)
(aa) a new definition is introduced: ‘n (a) ‘plug-in hybrid electric vehicle’ (PHEV): a vehicle powered by a combination of an electric motor with a rechargeable battery and an internal combustion engine, which may operate together or separately.’
Amendment 191 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 7 – paragraph 10
Article 7 – paragraph 10
(5a) (aa) paragraph 10 is replaced by the following: ‘10. The Commission shall draw up, no later than 2023 evaluate the possibility of developing31 December 2023, a common Union methodology for the assessment and the consistent data reporting of the full life- cycle CO2 emissions of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles that are placed on the EUnion market. The Commission shall transmit to the European Parliament and to the Council that evaluationmethodology, including, where appropriate, proposals for follow-up measures, such as legislative proposals. Or. en(Regulation (EU) 2019/631)
Amendment 194 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 7 – paragraph 10 a new
Article 7 – paragraph 10 a new
(5b) (ab) the following paragraph is inserted: ‘10a. From 1 January 2024 onwards, manufacturers may, on a voluntary basis, submit the life cycle CO2 emissions data for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles on the EU market referred to in paragraph 10 to the competent authorities referred to in paragraph 6 and to the Member States, which shall then submit them to the Commission in accordance with paragraph 2. From 1 January 2028 onwards, this data shall be incorporated into the information listed in Part A of Annexes II and III;’
Amendment 197 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 d (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
"(5a) Article 8(4) is replaced by the following ‘4. The amounts of the excess emissions premium shall be considered as revenue for the general budget of the Union allocated to a support fund dedicated to the automotive sector, including car manufacturers, their component suppliers and ancillary maintenance and repair services. The purpose of the fund shall be to retrain workers, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises and boosting the incorporation of women in the sector with a view to ensuring a just transition towards a carbon-neutral economy." Or. en (Document 32019R0631)
Amendment 198 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 e (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 e (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 8 a ( new)
Article 8 a ( new)
(5e) 5b. The following Article is inserted: ‘Article 8 a Establishment of a support fund 1. This regulation establishes the Automotive Sector Support Fund (ASSF) to lend support to that sector, which is facing serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral EU economy by 2050. The measures and investments supported by ASSF shall benefit workers in the automotive sector, which includes car manufacturers, their component suppliers and ancillary maintenance and repair sectors. 2. The ASSF shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goal in all Member States. It shall lend support to the Member States for the purposes of funding measures and investments to address the economic and social consequences of the transition, in particular the expected retraining and job losses in the automotive sector, including in small and medium-sized enterprises. 3. The resources allocated to the ASSF as part of efforts to meet the goal of ‘Investment for jobs and growth’ shall come from the Union budget and income from the excess emissions premium, as defined in Article 8 of this Regulation. 4. In accordance with paragraph 1, the ASSF shall exclusively support the following activities: (a) worker retraining; (b) jobseeker assistance for job searches and active inclusion; (c) investment in converting Europe’s industrial fabric’
Amendment 206 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(6a) 6a. in Article 12, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘3a. ‘The Commission shall draw up, no later than 31 December 2023, a common Union methodology for the assessment and the consistent data reporting of the full life-cycle CO2 emissions of fuels and energy consumed by vehicles on the EU market.’
Amendment 218 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14 a – paragraph 1
Article 14 a – paragraph 1
By 31 December 2025, and every two years thereafter, the Commission shall report on the progress towards zero emission road mobility. The report shall assess and ascertain whether this regulation needs to be modified to take a more holistic and comprehensive approach to emissions, on the basis of the methodologies set out in Articles 7(10) and 12(3a). The report shall in particular monitor and assess the need for possible additional measures to facilitate the transition, including through financial means.
Amendment 225 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 14a – paragraph 2
Article 14a – paragraph 2
In the reporting, the Commission shall consider all factors that contribute to a cost-efficient progress towards climate neutrality by 2050. This includes the deployment of zero- and low-emission vehicles, the transition from a purely exhaust-emissions-based to a holistic life- cycle-analysis-based approach to emissions, the threshold of grams of CO2 used for defining what constitutes a low- emission vehicle and, if necessary, the revision thereof, progress in achieving the targets for the roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, the potential contribution of innovation technologies and sustainable alternative fuels to reach climate neutral mobility, impact on consumers, progress in social dialogue as well as aspects to further facilitate an economically viable and socially fair transition towards zero emission road mobility.;
Amendment 231 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. The Commission shall, in 20287, review the effectiveness and impact of this Regulation, building on the two yearly reporting, and submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council with the result of the review.
Amendment 235 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The report shall, where appropriate, be accompanied by a proposal for amending this Regulation.
Amendment 274 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘artificial intelligence system’ (AI system) means software that is developed with one or more of the techniques and approaches listed in Annex I anda machine-based system that can, for a given set of human-defined objectives, generate outputs such as content,make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing the environments they interact withreal or virtual environments; AI systems can be designed to operate with varying levels of autonomy and can be developed with one or more of the techniques and approaches listed in Annex I;
Amendment 320 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 73 to amend the list of techniques and approaches listed in Annex I within the scope of the definition of an AI system as provided for in Article 3(1), in order to update that list to market and technological developments on the basis of characteristics that are similar to the techniques and approaches listed therein.
Amendment 399 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. High-risk AI systems which make use of techniques involving the training of models with data shall be developed on the basis of training, assessment, validation and testing data sets that meet the quality criteria referred to in paragraphs 2 to 5.
Amendment 402 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The common practices standards for a high-risk AI system assessment shall be developed by the European Artificial Intelligence Board.
Amendment 405 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Training, assessment, validation and testing data sets shall be subject to appropriate data governance and management practices. Those practices shall concern in particular, the following elements:
Amendment 415 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) examination in view of possible biases that are likely to affect health and safety of persons or lead to discrimination prohibited by Union law;
Amendment 458 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The definition of "appropriate level" in terms of cybersecurity shall be provided by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) in line with Article 42(2).
Amendment 459 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The levels of accuracy and the relevant accuracy metrics of high-risk AI systems shall be declared in the accompanying instructions of use. European Artificial Intelligence Board shall define a common methodology for the definition and communication of these metrics also referred to in Article 9(7).
Amendment 463 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The robustness of high-risk AI systems may be achieved through technical redundancy solutions, which may include backup or fail-safe plans by the provider, or where appropriate the users of the product with input from the user, where considered necessary.
Amendment 510 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1
Article 42 – paragraph 1
1. Taking into account their intended purpose and based on the risk evaluation, high-risk AI systems that have been trained and tested on data concerning the specific geographical, behavioural and functional setting within which they are intended to be used shall be presumed to be in compliance with the requirement set out in Article 10(4).
Amendment 573 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) provide small-scale providers andSME providers, including start-ups with priority access to the AI regulatory sandboxes to the extent that they fulfil the eligibility conditions;
Amendment 575 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) organise specific awareness raising and enhanced digital skills development activities about the application of this Regulation tailored to the needs of the small-scale providerSME providers, including start-ups and users;
Amendment 577 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) where appropriate, establish a dedicated channel for communication with small-scale providersSME providers, including start-ups, and user and other innovators to provide guidance and respond to queries about the implementation of this Regulation.
Amendment 579 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 55 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 580 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2
Article 55 – paragraph 2
2. The specific interests and needs of the small-scale providersSME providers, including start-ups, shall be taken into account when setting the fees for conformity assessment under Article 43, reducing those fees proportionately to their development stage, size and market size.
Amendment 582 #
2021/0106(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 55 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall regularly assess the certification and compliance costs for SMEs, including start-ups, through consultations with the SME providers, start-ups and users.
Amendment 202 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 3
(3) To deliver on priorities and impact, European partnerships should be developed through a broad involvement of relevant stakeholders across Europe including industry, SMEs and start-ups, research organisations, bodies with a public service mission at local, regional, national or international level, and civil society organisations such as foundations that support and/or carry out research and innovation. They should also be one of the measures to strengthen cooperation between private and/or public sector partners at the international level including by joining up research and innovation programmes and cross-border investment in research and innovation bringing mutual benefits to people and businesses while ensuring that the Union can uphold its interests in strategic areasdevelop its strategic autonomy alongside an open economy.
Amendment 212 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 12
(12) Following the identification of synergies between them, joint undertakings should aim to determine budget shares which should be used for complementary or joint activities between joint undertakings. Moreover, this Regulation aims at achieving improved efficiencies and harmonisation of the rules through intensified operational collaboration and by exploring economies of scale, including the establishment of apossibility of establishing common back office functions, which should provide horizontal support functions to the joint undertakings. The common back officefunctions should make it easier to achieve greater impact and harmonisation on common points while retaining a certain degree of flexibility to meet the specific needs of each joint undertaking. The structure should be established using service level agreements to be concluded jointly by the joint undertakings. The common back office functions should cover coordination and administrative support functions in areas where its screening has proved efficient and cost-effective and should take into account the compliance with the requirement of accountability of each individual authorising officer. The legal setup should be designed to best serve the common needs of the joint undertakings, to ensure their close collaboration and to explore all possible synergies among the European partnerships and, as a consequence, between the various parts of the Horizon Europe programme as well as between the other programmes managed by the joint undertakings.
Amendment 215 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 14
(14) Horizon Europe introduces a more strategic, coherent and impact-driven approach to European partnerships, building on the lessons learned from the Horizon 2020 interim evaluation. In line with the new ambition, this Regulation aims at a more effective use of institutionalised European partnerships notably by focusing on clear objectives, outcomes and impact that can be achieved by 2030, and by ensuring a clear contribution to the related Union policy priorities and policies. The joint undertaking should implement their missions and objectives in a clear, simple and flexible way in order to increase attractiveness towards industry, SMEs, research organisations and all relevant stakeholders. Close collaboration and synergies with other relevant initiatives at Union, national and regional level, in particular with other European partnerships, are key in achieving greater impact and ensuring take up of results. In assessing the overall impact, broader investments beyond the contributions from partners and triggered by the joint undertakings that contribute to achieving their objectives should be taken into account.
Amendment 220 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 15
(15) This Regulation is based on the principles and criteria set out in the Horizon Europe Regulation, including excellence, openness and transparency, a strong leverage effect and long-term commitments of all the involved parties. One of the objectives of this Regulation is to ensure the openness of the initiatives to a broad range of entities, including newcomers. The partnerships should be open to any entity that is willing and capable to work towards the common goal, and promote broad and active participation of stakeholders in their activities, membership and governance, and to ensure that the results would be for the benefit of all Europeans, notably through a broad dissemination of results and pre- deployment activities across the Union.
Amendment 223 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 18
(18) In line with the ambitions set out in the Horizon Europe Regulation, one of the preconditions of setting up institutionalised partnerships is ensuring partner’s contributions throughout the lifetime of the initiatives. In this context, private partners should deliver a significant part of their contributions in the form of in-kind contributions to operational costs of the joint undertaking. Joint undertakings should be able to seek measures to facilitate these contributions through their work programmes, notably by reducing funding rates. These measures should be based on the specific needs of a joint undertaking and the underlying activities. In justified cases, it should be possible to introduce additional conditions that require the participation of a member of the joint undertaking or their constituent or affiliated entities, targeting activities where the industrial partners of the joint undertaking can play a key role, such as large-scale demonstrations and flagship projects, and contribute more via lower funding rates. The level of participation of members should be monitored by the executive director in order to empower the governing board to take appropriate actions, ensuring a balance between commitment from partners and openness. In duly justified cases, the capital expenditure for, e.g., large scale demonstrators or flagship projects, may be considered as an eligible cost in line with the applicable legal framework.
Amendment 225 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 19
(19) In line with the principle of fair sharing of contributions among the members of joint undertakings, financial contributions to the administrative costs of the joint undertakings should be divided equally between the Union and the members other than the Union. Members other than Union should agree among themselves on the fair distribution of administrative expenses of their respective joint undertakings. Administrative expenses for the joint undertakings should not exceed 5% of their budget. Deviations from that principle should only be considered in exceptional and duly justified cases such as where the size or the membership structure of a member of the joint undertaking other than the Union would result in contributions per constituent or affiliated entity, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), of such a high level that they would seriously jeopardise the incentive to become or remain a constituent or affiliated entity of the member of the joint undertaking. In such cases, the minimum percentage of annual financial contribution to the administrative costs of the joint undertaking from members other than the Union should be 20% of the total annual administrative costs and the contributions from SMEs should be significantly lower than those from larger constituent or affiliated entities. Once a critical mass of membership that allows for a contribution higher than 20% of the total annual administrative costs is reached, annual contributions per constituent or affiliated entity should be maintained or increased with the aim to gradually increase the share of the members other than Union in the overall contribution to the annual administrative costs of the joint undertaking. The members of the joint undertaking other than the Union should endeavour to increase the number of constituent or affiliated entities in order to maximise the contribution to 50% of the administrative costs of the joint undertaking over its lifetime.
Amendment 231 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 22
(22) It is appropriate that the members other than the Union commit to the implementation of this Regulation by means of a letter of commitment. Those letters of commitment should be legally valid throughout the lifetime of the initiative and closely monitored by the joint undertaking and the Commission. Joint undertakings should create a legal and organisational environment that enables members to deliver on their commitments while ensuring continuous openness of the initiative and transparency during their implementation, notably for priority setting and for participation in calls for proposals. Joint undertakings should, where appropriate, identify calls for proposal where a coordinating role for SME participants is promoted.
Amendment 241 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 25
(25) The governance of joint undertakings should ensure that their decision-making processes are fit to keep pace with fast-changing socio-economic and technological environment and global challenges. Joint undertakings should benefit from the expertise, advice and support from all relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to universities and other research organisations, representatives of industry and SMEs, in order to effectively implement their tasks and ensure synergies at Union and national level. Therefore, joint undertakings should be empowered to set up advisory bodies with a view to providing them with expert advice and carrying out any other task of an advisory nature that is necessary for the achievement of the joint undertakings' objectives. In setting up the advisory bodies, joint undertakings should ensure a balanced representation of experts within the scope of the activities of the joint undertaking, including with respect to gender balance. The advice provided by these bodies should bring in scientific perspectives as well as those of national and regional authorities and of other stakeholders of joint undertakings.
Amendment 256 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 32
(32) Participation in indirect actions funded by the joint undertakings under Horizon Europe should comply with the rules set out in the Horizon Europe Regulation. However, in order to encourage the participation of SMEs, joint undertakings should be able to apply different reimbursement rates for the Union funding within an action depending on the type of participant. The reimbursement rates should be indicated in the work programme. The joint undertakings should ensure consistent application of those rules based on relevant measures adopted by the Commission. The joint undertakings should use the corporate model grant agreement prepared by the Commission. In relation to the period to object to transfers of ownership of results referred to in [Article 36(4)] of the Horizon Europe Regulation, the duration of innovation cycles in the areas covered by the respective joint undertakings should be taken into account.
Amendment 260 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 33
(33) One of the main purposes of joint undertakings is to foster the Union’s competitiveness, economic capacities and in particular its scientific and technological sovereignty. Moreover, the post pandemic recovery highlights the need to invest in key technologies such as 5G and 6G, AI, cloud, cybersecurity and green tech and the valorisation, deployment and commercialisation of these technologies in the Union. Results generated by all participants will play an important role in this respect and all participants will benefit from the Union funding through the results generated in the project and access rights thereto, even those participants not having received Union funding. Therefore, to protect the Union interests, the right for joint undertakings to object to transfers of ownership of results or to grants of an exclusive licence regarding results should also apply to participants not having received Union funding. In exercising this right to object the joint undertaking should strike a fair balance between the Union interests and protection of fundamental rights on the results of the participants without funding in accordance with the principle of proportionality, taking into account that these participants did not receive any Union funding for the action from which the results were generated.
Amendment 267 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 39
(39) In the context of the European Commission’s priority of “A European Green Deal”13 supported by the revised Union Bioeconomy Strategy14 , the EU Biodiversity Strategy15 , the Clean Planet for All Communication16 , the Circular Economy Action Plan17 and the new Farm to Fork communication18 , the European bio-based sector, including SMEs, regions and primary producers should become climate neutral, more circular and more sustainable while remaining competitive on the global scale. A strong, resource efficient and competitive bio-based innovation ecosystem can decrease dependency on and accelerate the substitution of non-renewable fossil raw materials and mineral resources. It can develop renewable bio-based products, materials, processes and nutrients, including bioenergy, from waste and biomass through sustainability and circularity-driven innovation. Such ecosystem can also create value from local feedstock – including waste, residues and side-streams – to deliver jobs, economic growth and development throughout the Union not only in urban areas but also in rural and coastal territories where biomass is produced and that are often peripheral regions that rarely benefit from industrial development. _________________ 13 https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities- 2019-2024/european-green-deal_en 14 COM(2018)673 final 15 COM/2020/380 final 16https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:52018 DC0773&from=EN 17 COM(2020)98 final 18 COM(2020)381 final
Amendment 337 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 88
(88) In the context of the European Commission’s priorities for 2019-2024 “A Europe fit for the digital age”, “An economy that works for people” and the policy objectives set out in the context of its Communications on “Shaping Europe’s digital future”, Europe needs to develop the critical digital infrastructures based on 5G networks and build its knowledge base and technological capacities towards 6G with a time horizon 2030. In this context the Commission has emphasized the strategic importance of a European Partnership for Smart Networks and Services to provide secure connectivity-based services to consumers and businesses. Those priorities can be achieved by bringing together the key players, that is to say industry, academia and public authorities, under the umbrella of a European partnership that builds on the achievements of the 5G PPP initiative, which successfully developed 5G technology and standards.
Amendment 358 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) strengthening and integrating the Union’s scientific and technological capacities to support the creation and diffusion of high-quality new knowledge notably with a view to deliver on global challenges, securing and enhancing Union competitiveness, sustainability and contributing to the a reinforced European Research Area;
Amendment 360 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) securing sustainability-driven global leadership of Union value chains and Union open strategic autonomy in key technologies and industries in line with the industrial strategy for Europe as updated in May 2021 and the SME strategy; ;
Amendment 404 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) provide financial support, mainly in the form of grants, to research and innovation indirect actions, selected following open, transparent and competitive calls, unless otherwise specified in their work programme;
Amendment 415 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) identify calls, where appropriate, where a coordinating role is reserved for SME participants;
Amendment 464 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Unless specified otherwise in Part Two, the private members shall report by 31 March0 June each year to their respective governing board on the value of the contributions referred to in point (b) of paragraph 1 made in each of the previous financial years. For the purpose of valuing these contributions, the costs shall be determined in accordance with the usual cost accounting practices of the entities concerned, to the applicable accounting standards of the country where the entity is established, and to the applicable International Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards. The costs shall be certified by an independent external auditor appointed by the entity concerned. The valuation method may be verified by the joint undertaking concerned should there be any uncertainty arising from the certification. In duly specified cases, the governing board may authorise the use of lump-sums or unit costs for valuing the contributions.
Amendment 471 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Joint undertakings shallmay, within one year following the adoption of this Regulation, conclude service level agreements on common back office functions, unless specified otherwise in Part Two and subject to the need to guarantee an equivalent level of protection of the Union’s financial interest when entrusting budgetary implementation tasks to joint undertakings. Such functions shallmay include the following areas, subject to confirmation of viability and following screening of resources:
Amendment 474 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The common back office functions referred to in paragraph 1 shallmay be provided by one or more selected joint undertakings to all others. Interrelated functions shall be kept within the same joint undertaking in order to ensure a coherent organisational structure.
Amendment 475 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. Without prejudice to the reassignment to other tasks within the joint undertaking, or to other administrative arrangements, which do not impact contracts of employment, staff assigned to the common functions transferred to the common back office, hosted by another joint undertaking, may be transferred to that joint undertaking. Where a member of the staff concerned expresses his or her refusal in writing, the contract of that member of staff, may be terminated by the joint undertaking under the conditions referred to in Article 47 of the CEOS.
Amendment 476 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. Staff referred to in paragraph 4, who is transferred to the joint undertaking hosting the common back officefunctions, shall keep the same type of contract and function group and grade, and shall be deemed to have served their entire service in that joint undertaking.
Amendment 496 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) ensure close and timely monitoring of the progress of the joint undertaking’s research and innovation programme and individual actions in relation to the priorities of the CommissUnion and the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda and take corrective measures where needed to ensure that the joint undertaking meets its objectives;
Amendment 519 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point y
(y) adopt by the end of 20225 a plan for the phasing-out of the joint undertaking from Horizon Europe funding upon recommendation of the executive director;
Amendment 553 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. There shall be a balanced representation of experts among the members of the scientific advisory body, within the scope of the activities of the joint undertaking, including with respect to gender balance. Collectively, the members of the scientific advisory body shall have the necessary competences and expertise covering the technical domain in order to make science-based recommendations to the joint undertaking, taking into account the socio-economic impact, including impact on competitiveness and technological sovereignty, of such recommendations and the objectives of the joint undertaking.
Amendment 575 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 20 – paragraph 5
5. The chairperson of the states’ representatives group may invite other persons to attend its meetings as observers, in particular representatives of relevant federal or regional authorities within the Union, representatives of industry and SME associations and representatives of other bodies of the joint undertaking.
Amendment 593 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. In accordance with [Article 13(1)] of the Horizon Europe Regulation and by way of derogation from [Article 30] of that Regulation, the joint undertakings may apply different reimbursement rates for the Union funding within an action depending on the type of participant, namely SMEs and non-profit legal entities, and the type of action. The reimbursement rates shall be indicated in the work programme.
Amendment 608 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The joint undertaking shall provide the Union institutions and Union bodies, offices or agencies access to all information related to the indirect actions it funds. Such information shall include results of beneficiaries participating in indirect actions of the joint undertaking or any other information deemed necessary for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating Union policies or programmes. Such access rights are limited to non-commercial and non-competitive use and shall comply with applicable confidentiality rules as well as the principles of necessity and proportionality.
Amendment 711 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 65 – paragraph 2
2. The Technical Committee shall be co-chaired by a representative of the founding members, rotating on a two- yearly basis, andand shall be co-chaired by a representative of the Commission. It shall report to the Governing Board and its secretariat shall be provided by the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking’s programme office.
Amendment 926 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 124 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) Support research and innovation for establishing design and production capabilities in Europe for strategic application areas;
Amendment 929 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 124 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) build a dynamic Union-wide ecosystem based on digital value-chains with simplified access to newcomers start- ups and SMEs;
Amendment 934 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 126 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the private members consisting of the following industrial associations andrepresenting their constituent entities: the AENEAS Association, registered under French law, with its registered office in Paris, France; the ARTEMIS Industry Association (ARTEMISIA) registered under Dutch law, with its registered office in Eindhoven, the Netherlands; the EPoSS e.V. Association, registered under German law, with its registered office in Berlin, Germany.
Amendment 950 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 133 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Each participating state shall have a right of veto on all issues concerning the use of its own national financial contributions to the joint undertaking on the basis of national strategic priorities.
Amendment 975 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 159 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) align strategic roadmaps of a wider range of industrial players, including start- ups and SMEs and including not only the telecommmunication industry, but also actors from the Internet of Things, cloud, as well as components and devices;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
— having regard to the report on the State of knowledge of soil biodiversity - Status, challenges and potentialities of FAO launched in 2020,
Amendment 9 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 b (new)
Citation 10 b (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 9 March 2020 “Towards a comprehensive Strategy with Africa”,
Amendment 10 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 c (new)
Citation 10 c (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 24 February 2021“Forging a climate-resilient Europe - the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change",
Amendment 11 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 d (new)
Citation 10 d (new)
— having regard to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS),
Amendment 13 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 20 May 2020 “A Farm to Fork Strategy - for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system”,
Amendment 16 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
— having regard to the mid-term review of the EUs Biodiversity Strategy,
Amendment 18 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
— having regard to the IPBES Workshop Report on Biodiversity and Pandemics of 29 October 2020,
Amendment 40 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas forests harbour more than 75% of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity and more than 25% of the world’s population rely on forest resources for their livelihoods;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas a growing body of research is showing that IPLC possess crucial knowledge and play a vital role in the sustainable management of natural resources and the conservation of biodiversity; whereas global biodiversity targets cannot be achieved without the recognition of the rights of IPLC;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas biodiversity is the basis of food security and its sustainable use is crucial for food security, human well- being and development worldwide; whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted areas of inequalities across agri-food systems and the necessity to adapt and improve smallholder production sustainably, ensure that the livelihoods of rural populations are more resilient, to transform agri-food systems and reorient agriculture towards climate sustainability;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas the EU Biodiversity Strategy aims at achieving that all of the world’s ecosystems are restored, resilient, and adequately protected by 2050, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and is committed to no human-induced extinction of species by 2050, to the to the principle of equality, including respect for the rights and the full and effective participation of indigenous populations and local communities;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
I b. whereas the EU Biodiversity Strategy is committed to a fair and equitable sharing of the benefits from the use of genetic resources linked to biodiversity and to foster enabling framework, making use of research, innovation and technology tools;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is alarmed at the fact that the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services willis undermineing progress in approximately 80 % of the assessed targets for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
Amendment 86 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the EU to address the root causes of biodiversity loss and to mainstream obligations on conservation and the sustainable use of resources into broader development policiesand restoration of ecosystems into broader development and partnership policies, and to integrate policy coherence on biodiversity conservation, restoration, sustainable use of resources in all EU policies, to reduce the pressure on biodiversity worldwide;
Amendment 96 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the EU to step up support to partner countries across the world to achieve the new global targets, fight environmental crime, and tackle the drivers of biodiversity loss;
Amendment 99 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the EU and its Member States to support the global recognition of the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment at the UN General Assembly and to examcalls on the EU to introduce the right to a safe and healthy environment ine the case for giving legal personality to natureCharter of Fundamental Rights of the EU as well as to move towards the recognition of this right in the European Convention on Human Rights;
Amendment 110 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. UWelcomes that NDICI will contribute to the overall MFF biodiversity target; underlines the fact that planning, scrutinising and monitoring the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) are key to the pursuit of the EU’s global biodiversity goals; calls for a minimum 10 % annual spending target on biodiversity under the NDICI and the effective application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle to biodiversity across EU spending and programmes, including the NDICI;
Amendment 113 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets the fact that the EU external budget for supporting external biodiversity policy remains considerably low in comparison with that earmarked for climate change policies; calls for the effective application of the ‘do no significant harm’ principle to biodiversity across EU spending and programmes; Calls for a significant share of EU official development assistance dedicated to climate action to be directed towards supporting nature-based solutions for climate mitigation and adaptation;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the EU to pass a mandatory due diligence law to make companies and their fin9. Reiterates the request that the Commission submit in 2021a proposal for an EU legal framework to halt and reverse EU-driven global deforestation and forest degradation, which imposes on companciers directly responsible fora requirement to conduct due diligence to ensuringe that their imports are not tainted by land grabs and deforestation products placed on the EU market are not associated with deforestation, conversion of natural ecosystems and violations of indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ rights;
Amendment 121 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. calls on the Member States to implement effective regulatory measures to provide identify, assess, prevent, cease, mitigate, monitor, communicate, account for, address and remediate the potential and/or actual adverse human rights abuses and hold businesses accountable when it comes to ensuring that they fulfil their due diligence obligations regarding the impact of biodiversity loss and climate change on human rights in line with UN guiding principles on Business and HumanRights;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to develop a legislative proposal on mandatory human rights and environmental corporate due diligence for companies throughout their supply chains; recommends that this legislative proposal should support and facilitate the development of common impact measuring methodologies for environmental and climate change impacts; stresses the importance of effective, meaningful and informed consultation and communication with different all affected or potentially affected stakeholders, such as human rights including environmental defenders, civil society, trade unions, indigenous people and local communities;
Amendment 156 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Insists that EU external funding for agriculture should be in line with the transformative nature of the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN CBD; considers that investment in nature- based solutions, agro- ecology, agroforestry and crop diversification should be prioritised accordingly;
Amendment 160 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. CRecalls onthat the Commission to no longer authorise GMO crops for import or cultivation in the EU owing to the damage they cause to biodiversity and the health risks they pose; precautionary principle in regard to GMOs has to be applied in accordance with the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union of25 July 2018 in Case C-528/16, which includes the need for companies to provide methods to identify the relevant organisms as well as mandatory approval process, including risk assessment and labelling;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls foron the EU to put an end to the double standards towards pesticides whereby hazardous substancesupport collaboration among developing countries to strengthen pesticide risk regulation, strengthen research and education in alternatives to pesticides and stop all exports of crop protection products banned in the EU can be exported from the Uniond support the re- evaluation of pesticide registrations in developing countries to be in line with FAO/WHO Code of Conduct;
Amendment 175 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the EU to advocate at COP 15 of the UN CBD a global moratorium on gene drive research linked to the development of applications and on releases of gene drive organisms into nature, including field trialsmake use of the EFSA's Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) scientific opinion on the "adequacy and sufficiency evaluation of existing EFSA guidelines for the molecular characterisation of genetically modified insects containing engineered gene drives" and take into account that the conclusion is that such guidelines are adequate, but insufficient for the environmental risk assessment and post- market environmental monitoring;
Amendment 179 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls on the EU to promote sustainable agricultural and fisheries practices to protect and restore the world’s forests in all of its international cooperation, with a particular attention to to sustainable water resource management, the restoration of degraded land, and the protection and restoration of biodiverse areas with high ecosystem services and climate mitigation potential;
Amendment 182 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21 b. Calls on the Commission to support the establishment of a global capacity building programme for the use and management of soil biodiversity and the Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory; Calls on the Commission to support on- going efforts in FAO’s Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture for a Global Plan of Action to address the decline of biodiversity for food and agriculture and promote its sustainable management;
Amendment 192 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that in order to be enforceable, the environmental objectives of the EU’s free trade agreements (FTAs) must be clear, quantifiable, verifiable and include sanctions for non-com; Calls on the EU Commission to consider further actions and resources to effectively implement Trade and Sustainable Development Chapters (TSDs) within the upcoming review of the 15-point action pliance;
Amendment 196 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Stresses that the EU need to engage with partner countries to ensure a smooth and fair transition, mobilising inparticular Aid for Trade to ensure that partners reap the benefits of biodiversity- friendly trade;
Amendment 204 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls that ecological restoration is critical for the implementation of the ‘One Health’ approach; Stresses that the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of recognizing the intrinsic connection between human health, animal health and biodiversity;calls on the Commission to present, in collaboration with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, a European Strategy against zoonotic pandemics, building upon cooperation with EU partner countries to reduce the risk of future zoonotic pandemics;
Amendment 216 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Highlights the numerous allegations of large-scale violations of the rights of indigenous peoples reported by the UN Special Rapporteur onand of the rights of indigenous peoplesthe environmental defenders, as reported by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, denouncing a growing number of attacks, death threats, murders against them;
Amendment 219 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls foron the EU to enhance the scrutiny of EU-funded projects in terms of human rights abuses and, where necessary, to terminate projects which violate human rights and evict IPLC from their homeland; and the Member States to request and ensure that the right to free, prior, and informed and binding consultation and consent with of indigenous populations is respected, without coercion, in any agreement or development projects that may affect the lands, territories or natural assets of indigenous populations; stresses that the Sustainable Development Mechanism (SDM) should aim to finance projects that benefit those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss and should undergo a human rights impact assessment with only projects with positive impacts being eligible for registration; insists that all activities of European Financial Institutions, notably the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, in third countries, are consistent with the EU’s climate commitments and follow a HRBA in their external dealings; calls for the reinforcement and deepening of their respective complaint mechanisms for individual or groups whose rights would have been violated by such activities and could be eligible for remedies;
Amendment 222 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. Calls on the EU Member States that have not yet ratified ILO Convention N.169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples of 1989, to do so; Underlines that ILO Convention N. 169 obliges all ratifying states to develop coordinated action to protect indigenous peoples’ rights;
Amendment 223 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
Paragraph 32 b (new)
32 b. Calls on the EU to further invest and strengthen specific protection mechanisms and programmes for indigenous populations and environmental human rights defenders; stresses the importance to ensure the continuation of ProtectDefenders.eu project at increased levels offunding as well as of other existing EU tools for supporting human rights defenders;
Amendment 224 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 c (new)
Paragraph 32 c (new)
32 c. Recalls the obligation on states to protect environmental defenders and their families against harassment, intimidation and violence, as enshrined in human rights law, as well as to guarantee their fundamental freedoms, and their obligation to recognise the rights of indigenous populations and local communities, and to acknowledge their contributions, experiences and knowledge to the fight against biodiversity loss and environmental degradation;
Amendment 228 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Urges the EU to ensure that a rights-based approach is applied to all projects funded through Official Development Assistance (ODA), with particular regard to the rights of pastoralists and IPLC, including fullwith regard to recognition of the right to self- determination andand access to land rights as enshrined in human rights treaties;
Amendment 230 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Urges the EU to ensure that the NaturAfrica Initiative to protect wildlife and key ecosystems while offering opportunities in green sectors for local populations, promotes a rights- based approach to conservation and is developed in consultation with the IPLC concerned, together with the civil society groups who support them;
Amendment 241 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37 a. Calls on the Commission to revise the EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking in 2021 to crack down on illegal wildlife trade; Welcomes the draft measures published by the Commission aimed to effectively ban EU trade in ivory and urges to revise the Environmental Crime Directive, by expanding its scope and introducing specific provisions for criminal sanctions;
Amendment 246 #
2020/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Stresses that there is no permanent international mechanism to monitor and address environmental damage and destruction that alters the global commons or ecosystem services; calls for the EU and the Member States, to this end, to support a paradigm shift to include ecocide and the right of future generations in international environmental law; in this regard, encourages the EU and the Member States to promote the recognition of ecocide as an international crime under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC);
Amendment 6 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges a shift away from trade- oriented agricultural policies and towards support for food sovereignty and local and regional marketRecalls that sustainable food production and food security are essential pre-requisites for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement; Considers that the Farm to Fork Strategy should promote the global transition towards resilient, fair and sustainable agri-food systems, while also addressing the food and nutritional needs of partner countries; is of the opinion that a comprehensive approach is needed to meet these objectives, which recognises the role of trade, including at local and regional levels; calls for the EU to further develop the external dimension of the Farm to Fork Strategy, in close cooperation with Member States and partner countries; recalls that agroecology’s capacity to reconcile the economic, environmental and social dimensions of sustainability has been widely recognised;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Insists that EU funding for agriculturethe Farm to Fork Strategy must be in line with Agenda 2030 and prioritisesupport investments in agroecology, agroforestry and crop diversification; stresses the importance of preserving agricultural biodiversity, local animal and plant breeds and local varieties; emphasises the need to strengthen resilience to climate change, particularly among smallholder farmers;
Amendment 34 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 1 (new)
(1) Recalls the Sustainable Development Goal 2, which aims to achieve zero hunger by 2030; is deeply concerned that 265 million people worldwide were acutely food insecure in 2020 and that this figure could double as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; regrets that food and nutrition security are not a priority in the Team Europe approach despite the escalating food crisis; urges the EU to mobilise additional resources to secure nutritious, safe, affordable and high quality food, particularly for those left furthest behind;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that increasing vertical and horizontal concentration in the agri- food sector reinforces the industrial food and farming model; believes that the Green New Deal requires the creation of a new anti-trust environmentConsiders that the process of economic recovery offers an opportunity to better integrate small farmers and producers into local and regional markets and to develop more sustainable livelihoods; highlights the central role of women in agriculture and the need to fully engage them in efforts to create more sustainable agri-food systems; supports the boosting of regional trade, which presents opportunities for economic growth and diversification while also offering affordable food for consumers; calls for the EU to support capacity building for regional integration efforts, for example the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA);
Amendment 47 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the EU to boost investments in the transition towards more sustainable agriculture in partner countries, for example by supporting innovative farming methods; considers that this could create new opportunities for employment and sustainable economic growth; calls for increased engagement with the private sector, including through blended finance, in this regard; underlines the key role of civil society in helping the poorest communities and smallholder farmers by linking them to training, resources, markets and value chains;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 66 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that EU free trade agreements (FTAs) should not disrupt local agriculture, damage small producers or exacerbate dependency on food imports; calls into question international trade rules which allow dumping through the WTO green boxand Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) can be beneficial for partner countries, by generating increased revenue for poverty reduction and essential services like health and education; recalls however, that the benefits of such agreements must be shared evenly and that they should support local agriculture and small producers; considers that the EU has an important role to play in promoting the upward convergence of standards on food safety and animal welfare in partner countries and facilitating their integration into global markets; welcomes the Commission’s commitment to ensure compliance of EU trade agreements with the Paris Agreement, and calls for market access in FTAs to be conditional on compliance with process and production methods criteria; ;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
(1) Welcomes moves by the EU to promote fairer and more sustainable value chains, including through mandatory legislation on due diligence; calls for continued efforts to ensure coherence between the EU’s trade and development policies, in line with the principle of policy coherence for sustainable development;
Amendment 78 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Denounces the EU’s double standards on pesticides, which allow the export from the EU of hazardous substances banned in the EU.Considers that the EU should support developing countries in ensuring the safe use of pesticides;
Amendment 83 #
2020/2260(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Highlights the need for the EU to support the Committee on Food Security as the foremost multilateral policy platform on food systems; urges the EU and Member States to champion food security and sustainable agricultural development as priorities of the upcoming UN Food Systems Summit;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas hydrogen today represents around 2% of EU’s energy mix, of which 95% is produced by fossil fuels, releasing 70 - 100 million tonnes of CO2 annually;
Amendment 70 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need to maintain and further develop European technological leadership in cleanrenewable hydrogen13 through a competitive and sustainable hydrogen economy with an integrated hydrogen market; emphasises the necessity of a European hydrogen strategy that covers the whole hydrogen value chain, including the demand and supply sectors, and is coordinated with national efforts to bring down the costs of clearenewable and low- carbon hydrogen; welcomes, therefore, the hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe proposed by the Commission; _________________ 13According to the Commission, ʻclean hydrogenʼ refers to hydrogen produced through electrolysis of water with electricity from renewable sources. It may also be produced through reforming of biogas or biochemical conversion of biomass, if in compliance with sustainability requirements.
Amendment 81 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines thate importance of both the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle prevails and that direct electrification, where possible, is the preferable option for decarbonisation as it is more cost- and energy-efficient than the use of clean hydrogenand the ‘technology neutrality’ principle; recognises that hydrogen and direct electrification both present important pathways towards decarbonisation and that both are necessary for achieving climate-neutrality;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2242(INI)
3. Is convinced that only cleanrenewable hydrogen is key to Europe’s energy transition as it will sustainably contribute ing to achieving climate neutrality in the long term; recognises the transitional role low-carbon hydrogen will play for meeting the EU’s climate targets in 2030 and 2050;
Amendment 116 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the urgent need for European standards, certification and labelling systems for clean hydrogen and guarantees of origin for renewable electricity; believes that clean hydroge, and preferably global, terminology, standards, labelling and certification for renewable and low- carbon hydrogen; believes that guarantees of origin should be determined according to an independent, science-based review of its greenhouse gas lifecycle emissions; calls on the Commission to provide a regulatory framework as early as possible in 2021;
Amendment 141 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Commission’s ambitious goals of increasing the capacity of renewable hydrogen electrolysers and hydrogen production; urges the Commission and the Member States to incentivise the value chain and market uptake of cleanrenewable hydrogen in order to make it technologically mature and competitive with fossil-based and low- carbon hydrogen14 ; _________________ 14According to the Commission, ʻlow- carbon hydrogenʼ encompasses fossil- based hydrogen with carbon capture and electricity-based hydrogen, with significantly reduced full life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to existing hydrogen production.
Amendment 151 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights that for a functioning and predictable internal hydrogen market, regulatory barriers need to be overcome and a coherent and comprehensive regulatory framework createdshould be created swiftly; believes that the gas market regulatory framework and the Clean Energy Package could serve as blueprints for that purpose, while taking into account that the hydrogen market is not yet mature and needs to be scaled up;
Amendment 156 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to ensure a level playing field and to future-proof the regulatory framework for hydrogen in the upcoming revision of Directive 2018/2001 [REDII]; notes the inclusion of the production, transportation and storage of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and carbon capture and storage in the draft Delegated Act on the Taxonomy Regulation;
Amendment 161 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that, in order to build up a sustainable hydrogen economy fast enough to reach ourthe EU's climate targets and environmental goals, low-carbon hydrogen canproduced by natural gas will play a transitional role; calls on the Commission to assess by when and for how long low- carbon hydrogen will be cost-competitive and how much of this hydrogen would beis needed approximately for decarbonisation purposes until solely cleanrenewable hydrogen can play this role; underlines that the Commission and Member States should be able to support carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and other low-carbon technologies for the rapid scaling up of the hydrogen production and the decarbonisation of the economy;
Amendment 184 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that a cleanthe realisation of the hydrogen economy requires significant additional amounts of affordable renewable energy and the corresponding infrastructure; calls on the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts in this regard and to abolish taxes and levies on renewable electricitystrengthen financial incentives for renewable energy through, for example, carbon pricing and the revision of the Energy Taxation Directive;
Amendment 209 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises the timely need for hydrogen production and, transport and storage infrastructure and the parallel development of demand and supply; welcomes, in this respect, the Commission’s intention to review Regulation No 347/2013 of 17 April 2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure (the TEN-E Regulation)15 ; notes that, despite the concentration on industrial clusters in the first phase, the planning of infrastructure for transmission over longer distances and its regulation should already be undertaken; _________________ 15 OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39.
Amendment 217 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes that, besides the focus on industrial clusters, including ‘hydrogen valleys’, in the first phase, the planning and construction of infrastructure for transmission over longer distances and its regulation should already be undertaken; encourages the Commission and the Member States to assess the possibility of repurposing existing gas pipelines for the transport of pure hydrogen in order to maximise cost efficiency and minimise investment costs and levelised costs of transmission; urges the Commission to allow funding through the CEF and the TEN-E regulation for the realisation of the hydrogen infrastructure;
Amendment 225 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 264 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights that, it is necessary to boost hydrogen demand in order to achieve a fast market uptake of clean hydrogen and to avoid carbon lock-ins, demand for clean hydrogen must increaserenewable hydrogen; acknowledges that the initial focus of hydrogen demand should be on sectors for which the use of hydrogen is close to competitive or that currently cannot be decarbonised by other means; agrees with the Commission that the main lead markets for hydrogen demand are industry and heavy-duty transport; believes that for these sectors roadmaps for demand development, investment and research needs should be established at European level; agrees withwelcomes the Commission that demand-side policies such as quotas for the use of clean hydrogen in specific sectors and carbon contracts for difference (ʻCCfDʼ) are necessary to promote decarbonisation through clean hydrogen’s consideration of various options for incentives at the demand side;
Amendment 289 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of research, development and innovation along the whole value chain and of demonstration projects on an industrial scale in order to make cleanrenewable hydrogen competitive; believes that involving SMEs and equipping wcalls on the Commission to stimulate research and innovation efforts for the implementation of large scale high impact projects, including under Horizon Europe, in orkders with adequate knowledge about to secure technology transfer across the entire hydrogen value chain; believes that involving SMEs and focusing on the upskilling and reskilling of the workforce in relation to hydrogen are of the utmost importance;
Amendment 305 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that significant amounts of investment ain re needed to make clean hydrogen competitive, and that European programmes and financing instruments such as Horizon Europe, the Connecting Europe Facility, InvestEU and the ETS Innovation Fund have a key role in fostering a clean hydrogen economy; deeply deplores the Council’s cuts affectiwable and low- carbon hydrogen are needed to realise the hydrogen ambitions and to reach climate targets; highlights the need to incentivise investments in hydrogen production, including through streng these instruments; calls on the Commission to develop a coordinated investmentned carbon pricing and through the revision of relevant EU strategy for clean hydrogen aid rules;
Amendment 311 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Emphasises that European programmes and financing instruments such as Horizon Europe, the Connecting Europe Facility, InvestEU, the European Regional Development fund, the Cohesion fund, the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the Just Transition Fund, the strategic European Investment window, and the ETS Innovation Fund offer the financial potential to support investments in the green transition and have a key role to play in the realisation of the hydrogen economy; underlines the need to streamline the synergies between all available investment funds, horizontal programmes and financial instruments to ensure cooperation between public and private stakeholders in order to stimulate investments in a large range of projects;
Amendment 315 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on the Commission to develop a coordinated investment strategy for hydrogen and to include the role of SMEs in this strategy;
Amendment 316 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Emphasises that Europe is leading in the manufacturing of electrolysers and needs to maintain and advance this competitive edge; notes that Europe is currently behind in the development of other promising hydrogen technologies; believes that European research and development efforts in hydrogen should focus on a wide range of hydrogen technologies;
Amendment 325 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance and the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs) as important means to enhance investment in crenewable an hydrogend low-carbon hydrogen; urges the Commission to accelerate the implementing work of the Alliance; encourages the Alliance to come up with an investment agenda and a project pipeline that can ensure the implementation of the hydrogen goals set by the Commission as soon as possible; welcomes the Commission’s plan to revise the State aid guidelines to include clearenewable and low-carbon hydrogen;
Amendment 338 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the work of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU); asks the Commission to use it as a competence centre for clean hydrogen; highlights that this renewed partnership should bundle R&D activities across the value chain to ensure cost-efficient use of funding for hydrogen and better coordination;
Amendment 344 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that the importing of cleanrenewable hydrogen may become necessary to csater toisfy European demand; calls on the Commission and Member States to establish mutually beneficial cooperation with neighbouring regions and to quickly develop strategic partnerships with countries throughout the world to safeguard Europe’s strategic interests, while ensuring fair competition between imported and locally produced renewable hydrogen and compliance with the EU’s sustainability ambitions, while taking into account environmental impacts in other regions as well; calls on the Commission and Member States to invest in the necessary new import infrastructure in ports and in cross border connections;
Amendment 370 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Is convinced that the EU should try toUnderlines the importance of the development of international standards, including in relation to sustainability; considers international standards and guarantees of origin a prerequisite for a fair and open hydrogen market and the wide adoption of hydrogen technologies; is convinced that the EU should promote its standards on hydrogen internationally and thus make hydrogen a part of its international cooperation;
Amendment 376 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Emphasises the opportunity hydrogen presents to promote European industrial leadership and innovation on a global level while reinforcing the EU’s role as a global climate leader;
Amendment 381 #
2020/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines the need for an integrated energy system in order to achieve climate neutrality by 2050; believes that the integration of the electricity, gas and hydrogen grids is beneficial for a well-functioning hydrogen and energy market; welcomes the inclusion of hydrogen in the Commission’s Strategy for Energy System Integration; believes that crenewable and low-carbon hydrogen canwill play a key role in terms ofdecarbonising hard- to-abate sectors and in energy storage to balance intermittent renewable energy supply and demand;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 19 November 2020 entitled 'an EU Strategy to harness the potential of offshore renewable energy for a climate-neutral future' (COM(2020)741),
Amendment 19 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission have endorsed the goal of a climate-neutral economy by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Commission has proposed a common greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction objective of at least 55% by 2050, while the Parliament has endorsed the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Amendment 31 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas 70% of the primary energy used in the EU came from fossil fuels (oil, natural gas and coal) in 20174b; _________________ 4b Eurostat
Amendment 32 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
B c. whereas the International Energy Agency estimates that approximately one third of the global methane emissions come from the energy sector;
Amendment 37 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Amendment 38 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas the twin green and digital transition of the energy networks will require unprecedented public and private investments in infrastructure modernisation and new infrastructure deployment when necessary, as well as investments in buildings renovation, and research and development;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the COVID-19 crisis has shown that it is crucial to be able to rely on a safe and flexible energy system;
Amendment 58 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Supports the direction set out by the Commission in its Communication on a strategy for energy system integration; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that it is implemented rapidly in a spirit of solidarity; encouragesunderlines that the private sector to contribute towill play a key role in its success;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls the importance of taking into account the diversity of national energy systems and challenges; encourages the Commission to maintain an approach that is as neutral as possible to allow each Member State to use the most efficient decarbonisation solutions according to their needs and resources;
Amendment 77 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates its support for the energy efficiency first principle and recalls that the most sustainable energy is the energy whichthat is not consumed;
Amendment 93 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Deplores the insufficient progress made by Member States, as set out on energy efficiency and renovation, as presented in the 2020 Energy Efficiency Progress Report; encourages the Commission to propose more ambitious targetstakes note of the decision of the Commission to revise Directive (EU) 2018/2002 on Energy Efficiency, taking into account its recommendations as part of the Energy Union governance process; welcomes, in this regard, the renovation wave strategy and the upcoming revision of Directive (EU) 2018/844 on the Energy Performance of Buildings;
Amendment 100 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to extend the principle of energy efficiency to the entire value chain and to all end-uses; underlines the potential of circularity and reuse of waste, energy and waste heat from industrial processes, buildings and data centres; draws attention to the modernisation of heat networks, which can play a significant role in heat decarbonisation; stresses the potential of digital tools for smart energy managementcalls on the Commission to propose concrete initiatives to reduce energy losses along the transmission and distribution networks, through the revision of Regulation (EU) 347/2013 on a trans- European energy infrastructure and Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 on the security of gas supply;
Amendment 106 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Welcomes the new EU Methane Strategy; recalls that it is essential to rapidly deploy methane emissions monitoring systems, relying on satellite observation technologies such as the ones developed through the Copernicus programme; welcomes the private initiatives undertaken to reduce methane emissions, such as the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership and the Methane Guiding Principles;
Amendment 108 #
2020/2241(INI)
5 b. Calls on the Commission to propose measures to further reduce methane emissions in the energy sector, starting with introducing a binding methane intensity reduction objective of 0.2% by 2025 for all gases sold within the EU in Directive (EU) 2019/692 on the internal market for natural gas; welcomes the Commission’s proposal to make Measuring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) and Leak Detection And Repair (LDAR) mandatory;
Amendment 109 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Underlines the potential of circular economy solutions to reduce final energy demand, such as the reuse of waste, energy and waste heat from industrial processes, buildings and data centres; calls on the Commission to propose measures to incentivise the reuse of waste energy and heat in the revision of Directive 2008/98/EC on waste reduction; underlines that sustainably produced biogas, including biomethane, can help reuse waste stemming from agriculture, food consumption and forestry;
Amendment 110 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Draws attention to the challenge of decarbonising heating and cooling; highlights the potential of modern, low- temperature district heating networks supplied by renewable, carbon-free and low-carbon energy; notes that they can play a significant role in cost-efficient heat decarbonisation in urban and industrial areas;
Amendment 111 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5 e. Stresses the potential of digital tools for smart energy management, which can also reduce energy demand in a cost-efficient way; welcomes the ongoing revision of the secondary legislation on energy labelling and ecodesign of space and water heaters and coolers;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Highlights the importance of assessing ex-ante and anticipating the need for new energy production, transmission, distribution and conversion infrastructure in order to optimise its usethe energy system in a climate- neutral economy and towhile ensureing its economic viability; underlines the importance of observing the principle of technology neutrality, as most of the technologies that will be needed in the foreseeable future still require investments in research and development;
Amendment 129 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Welcomes the publication of the new EU Strategy on Offshore Renewable Energy; stresses that the rapid development of offshore energy islands is crucial to achieve our renewable energy capacity objective by 2030; to this end, calls for a comprehensive revision of the EU legislation on energy infrastructure and a targeted revision of the relevant State Aid guidelines;
Amendment 131 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to use the revision of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 on a trans-European energy infrastructure as an opportunity to include decarbonisation, digitalisation and energy system integration in the Regulation’s objectives and the 10-year network development planning; stresses that investments to digitalise existing infrastructure can significantly improve its management through the use of digital twins, algorithms or Artificial Intelligence; supports the widening of the scope of the Regulation to energy infrastructure such as storage, hydrogen and CO2 infrastructure; calls for an integrated, coordinated network plan that includes progressively all energy carriers and infrastructure;
Amendment 142 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the mass deployment of renewable and decarbonised energy; encourages the Commission to proposeassess the feasibility of advancing more ambitious targets in order to increase the share of such energy in electricity generation, heavy industry, transport, construction, heating and cooling in the revision of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of renewable energy;
Amendment 147 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Recognises the progress achieved so far in integrating the EU's energy markets with those of the Energy Community Contracting Parties; highlights the importance of promoting cooperation on renewable energy; stresses the need to strengthen cross-border cooperation mechanisms in the upcoming revision of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of renewable energy, and the need to further remove barriers to the recognition and the trading of guarantees of origin;
Amendment 153 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the adoption of the European Hydrogen Strategy; is convinced that hydrogen produced from renewable and decarbonised hydrogenelectricity can help reduce persistent emissions from industrial processes and heavy transport which cannot be decarbonised through the use of zero-carbon electricity; recalls also the need to decarbonise existing hydrogen productiodirect use of electricity; notes that renewable hydrogen must be deployed along with increased renewable electricity capacity in the EU; stresses that fossil-based low- carbon hydrogen can play a transitional role in supporting the expansion of hydrogen applications and demand; recalls the need to decarbonise existing hydrogen production; supports the launch of Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) on hydrogen;
Amendment 165 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Notes that renewable, carbon-free or low-carbon hydrogen can be converted to other types of gases, such as methanol or ammonia, which can be used as fuel for heavy-duty transport;
Amendment 166 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Calls on the Commission to elaborate a clear common terminology for hydrogen, based on the GHG emission reduction on the life cycle compared to the fossil equivalent, according to the approach set out by Article 25(2) of Directive (UE) 2018/2001 on the promotion of renewable energy;
Amendment 170 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to extend the obligation laid down in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 for Member States to issue guarantees of origin for low- and zero- carbon gases and for renewablespropose a common certification system for gases in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 on the promotion of renewable energy, starting with the obligation for Member States to issue guarantees of origin for renewable, carbon-free and low-carbon gases; encourages Member States to reduce the administrative burden related to certification of energy;
Amendment 178 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the need to accelerate research and development on technologies for CO2 capture, storage and reuse; underlines the importance of guaranteeing safe storage for CO2 and incentivising the reuse of CO2, in line with the idea of circularity; notes that the economic viability of these technologies will largely depend on the price of CO2 quotas under the Emissions Trading Scheme;
Amendment 185 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to propose ambitious targets for the decarbonisation of road, maritime, rail and air transport; welcomes the Commission’s announcement of the deployment of one million charging points for electric vehicles; stresses the need to adapt the electrification networks for Europe’s vehicle fleet in the revision of Directive 2014/94/EU on deployment of alternative refuelling infrastructure; stresses the need to adapt the electrification networks for Europe’s vehicle fleet; underlines the potential for internal cooperation on the decarbonisation of transport across borders; highlights in this respect the critical role of the Transport Community to create synergies with neighbouring countries and accelerate the transfer of EU standards on transport emissions;
Amendment 205 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Stresses that interconnections are more important than ever to ensure the transport of renewable energy to the areas where demand will be the strongest and balance the energy system as a whole; stresses the need to implement the obligation to use a minimum of 70% of the existing interconnection capacity set out by Article16(8) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 on the internal electricity market;
Amendment 210 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Regrets that a number of Member States have not yet reached their 10% electric interconnection target by 2020; calls on the Commission to better support national investments through the list of Projects of Common Interest; encourages the Commission to relaunch the work of the expert group on interconnection targets;
Amendment 214 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights the need to reduce regulatory barriers, improve access to capital and further support energy storage projects along transmission and distributiReiterates that the European energy storage capacity is an essential source of flexibility; highlights the need to reduce regulatory barriers to the installation of storage equipment; calls on the Commission to assess how to eliminate the potential double taxation on storage projects in its forthcoming revision of Directive 2003/96/EC on Enetworks and at consumption sitesrgy Taxation;
Amendment 218 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls on Member States to improve access to capital for all energy storage projects, with an emphasis on the modernisation of existing infrastructure; calls on the Commission to further take into consideration the need for deployment of storage infrastructure in the next list of Project of Common Interest and in the revision of the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy;
Amendment 220 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Stresses the need to maintain a technology-neutral approach on sustainable storage; nevertheless, notes with concern the large dependence of the EU on imports of lithium-ion batteries; welcomes therefore the approach identified in the strategic action plan for batteries, notably the diversification of sources of raw materials, the full use of the EU trade policy to ensure sustainable and secure supply, and the development of incentives for circularity, as well as the establishment of the European Battery Alliance;
Amendment 229 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalliterates the role that green hydrogenPower-to-X technologies can play in balancing grids by using any, in particular by storing surplus renewable electricity production;
Amendment 232 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Stresses that there are various cost-efficient economic models for production, transport and consumption of hydrogen; calls on the Commission to consider this diversity of needs in its forthcoming legislative proposals; calls on the Commission to guarantee a fair and efficient competition between hydrogen that is imported from international partners and hydrogen that is produced in the EU;
Amendment 239 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls the importance of interconnectors and cooperation between network operators; welcomes the establishment of regional coordination centres under Regulation (EU) 2019/943 on the internal market for electricity;
Amendment 248 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to explore ways tof further encouraginge the development of a European market for demand-side flexibility; calls for the swift implementation of Directive (EU) 2019/944 on the internal market for electricity and its provisions on demand- side response;
Amendment 252 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Underlines the storage and flexibility potential of the deployment of 'vehicle-to-grid' technologies and notes that it will require the interoperability of energy systems and electric vehicles;
Amendment 255 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that a more decentralised and better integrated energy system requires better forecasting of energy demand; highlights, in this regard, the crucial role of statistical and meteorological data; calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop an internal market for digital energy technologies; stresses that this will require more common standards for data exchange; underlines the growing need to ensure data privacy and cybersecurity in an increasingly smart energy system;
Amendment 258 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Reiterates the crucial role of the Agency for Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) in the energy system integration and the implementation of the EU energy legislation; calls on the Commission and Member States to make sure that the agency is provided with sufficient means to carry out its missions;
Amendment 274 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Welcomes the initiative to revise Directive 2003/96/EC on Energy Taxation; calls on the Commission and Member States to integrate the climate objectives to this Directive; stresses the need to revise its scope and differentiate fossil gases and fuels from renewable, carbon-free or low-carbon gases and fuels to incentivise the development of decarbonised alternatives;
Amendment 297 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Recalls that one of the objectives of the Energy Union is to reduce our import dependency; calls for the EU to learn from the current economic crisis and work towards more autonomy in strategic value chains; considers that the creation of synergies can help achieve this objective;
Amendment 306 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses the importance of increasing the competitiveness of European technologies to ensure the autonomy of the Union in the strategic energy sector; calls on the Commission to support research and innovation through the various structural and sectoral funds; recalls the Union’s global leadership in satellite emission measurement technologies; , and in particular the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service; recalls the expertise of the European Centre for Medium- Range Weather Forecasts in predicting weather and therefore anticipating fluctuations in the energy demand;
Amendment 309 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Notes with concern that the conclusions of the 2020 Report on the State of the Energy Union highlight a decrease in research and innovation investments in clean energy technologies; reiterates the crucial role of the EU support for research and innovation, and particularly disruptive innovation; welcomes the increased budget for research in the Horizon Europe programme that was voted by the European Parliament, and the establishment of the European Research Area;
Amendment 311 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24 b. Highlights the value of the well- established European expertise on energy system integration, and calls on Member States to value this expertise and help transfer it the from the fossil energy sector to the renewable and low-carbon energy sectors;
Amendment 315 #
2020/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the initiatives undertaken for strategic value chains; calls for the establishment of an alliance for decarbonised energy technologies; calls on the Commission to encourage the participation of SMEs in theseEU alliances in order to involve more Member States;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the Member States Joint Declaration on Cloud of 15 October 2020;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas digitalisation hakeeps transformeding the economy, society and citizens’ daily lives, and whereas data, which is duplicated every 18 months, is at the heart of this transformation;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas data is an essential resource for economic growth, job creation and societal progress and is a key enabler of the transition to green and climate- neutral societies as well as in boosting Europe's global competitiveness;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas incentivising the use of data and increasing data access and availability, together with more legal certainty, will represent a competitive advantage for micro, SMEs and start-ups in order to reap the benefits of the digital transition;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the Union should be an active global player in setting rules and standards based on its values;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication entitled ‘A European strategy for data’; believes that it is a prerequisite for the EU to acquire a leading role in the data economy and for the viability of European industries and nascent AI, and a vital step towards a democratic data society, which will bring better services, growth and jobs;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Underlines that Artificial Intelligence (AI) relies on high-quality and increased data availability to create data sets able to train algorithms and improve their performance;
Amendment 72 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 75 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the COVID-19 crisis has highlights the role of real-time dated how crucial the digital transformation and the availability of a wide range of technologies is for our economy and society, notably preserving continuity of all activities, and the role of real-time data; stresses that the ongoing emergency situation is showing shortcomings and vulnerabilities both at EU and Member States' level in the digital area;
Amendment 79 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls the role Recovery and Resilience Facility should play in contributing to the digital agenda and supports the proposed 20% earmarking for digital for each national plan; calls on Member States to provide adequate resources for EU relevant programmes such as Digital Europe Programme, Connecting Europe Facility and Horizon Europe to support digital priorities, in order to improve Europe's competitiveness in the global digital economy and reinforce the Union’s strategic autonomy;
Amendment 84 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Stresses the need to continue addressing effectively the digital divide both across and within Member States, including by improving access to broadband and ICT services, thus promoting cohesion and economic and social development; regrets that currently only 60% of European remote and rural areas have access to high-speed broadband connections and highlights the role that satellites and other space-based assets and services will play in providing connectivity in those areas, building the preconditions for a full digital transformation;
Amendment 92 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the Union’s aim must be an EU-governed, human-centric, data- driven economy and society builtased on trust andhe EU values of privacy, transparency and respect of fundamental rights; and freedoms and thus built on trust and in the interests of European citizens and businesses, in compliance with data protection, competition law and intellectual property rights;
Amendment 99 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes that the data economy and the cloud infrastructure market is currently dominated by a restricted number of non-European players, acting as de facto rule-setters; stresses that this raises concerns over compliance with EU rules on data protection, market practices, security and users' control over strategic data;
Amendment 111 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that a well-built data society21st century data- driven society should be designed in a way to benefits all, empowers workers instead of lowering their working conditions, and does not lead toing citizens, consumers, workers, entrepreneurs, researchers and to prevent inequality or digital gaps;
Amendment 113 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the increasing volume, development, sharing, storage and processing of industrial and public data in the Union is a source of growth and innovation that should be tapped; believes that this growth can be enhanced via a level playing field and strong multi-player fair market economy, competitive and open market economy; considers it crucial to ensure legal consistency of future proposals related to data with relevant existing legislation and international rules;
Amendment 120 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that the Union’s data strategy must support and contribute as much as possible to sustainability, the Green Deal and Union’s climate targets; urges to take appropriate measures to reduce the ICT sector's environmental footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, accompanied by detailed impact assessments, including by preventing planned obsolescence and by improving the energy efficiency of data centres; stresses that the Union's data strategy must also be in line with the objectives of the SME and Industrial Strategy to make sure that our industries are at the forefront of the digital transformation and are able to compete fully at global level;
Amendment 133 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Commission to clarify further the notion of "public good" and "public interest" purposes for utilisation of data;
Amendment 138 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Supports the creation of a data governance framework for common European data spaces, subject to EU rules and covering interoperability, sharing, access and, portability and security of data, to enhance the flow and reuse of industrial and public data both at cross-sector and sector-specific level;
Amendment 141 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Stresses that the deployment of European data spaces should prioritise crucial economic sectors, the public sector and other areas of public interest and calls on the Commission to assess the addition of further data spaces in the future; considers that European data spaces should serve as an example for transparency and proper balance between all interests at stake;
Amendment 150 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Insists that the data governance model be built on a decentralised data operating environmenCalls on the Commission to assess thoroughly how to build the data governance model; notes that both centralised and decentralised data operating environments entail advantages and risks; acknowledges that the decentralised model offers more guarantees in terms of privacy safeguards and data minimisation, as less data is stored in central servers; stresses that the assessment should duly take into account the cybersecurity aspect;
Amendment 160 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls foron the creation of a Commission-led body that wouldCommission to set common Union-wide guidelines on data governance and to assess thoroughly the need to create a Commission-led body in charge of it, using existing staffing; cCalls foron the Commission to exchange regularly with all stakeholders such as citizens, civil society and businesses to be adequately represented inimprove the governance of data spaces;
Amendment 162 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Urges the Commission to build interoperable sectoral data spaces that follow common guidelines to avoid creating silos and preventing cross-sectoral innovations; stresses that the management of sectorial data spaces should complement or be in line with requirements and procedures foreseen in sectorial existing legislation in order to guarantee legal certainty;
Amendment 168 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Encourages the Commission to use data spaces to enhance trust, create common standards and build well-formed application programming interfaces (APIs), and to consider using pre-agreed sandboxes to test innovations and new business models as well as new data management and processing tools; considers it crucial to avoid any risk of unauthorised access to data spaces by third parties and to create tools to counter possible misconducts;
Amendment 177 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the need to help private and public sector actors to identify the data they possess and catalogue and increaseat guidelines and frameworks resulting from the European data strategy should ensure that both private and public sector actors are able to capitalise on the data they generate and possess, increasing and incentivising the findability of data to fuel data spaces; calls on the Commission to fundexplore initiatives to improve the findability of metadata within data spaces;
Amendment 180 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls the key role that will be played by "data intermediaries" as structural enabler to pool data and organise data flows; Welcomes the Commission’s plans for intermediatorries labelling/certification for creation of interoperable and non-discriminatory data ecosystems and markets open to all actors, notably in those sectors that will not be covered under the scope of Common data spaces;
Amendment 185 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that personal and non- personal data, such as industrial data, are not always separable or difficult and costly to separate with the result that a high amount of data remains currently unused; urges the Commission to define guidance on andlawful processing of data and on practices in the utilisation of mixed data sets in industrial environments while guaranteeing privacy rules for personal data, such as standardised criteria to ensure sufficient levels of anonymisation and aggregation, in accordance with data protection legislation; calls on the Commission to consider creating a horizontal and cross- cutting personal data space alongside other data spaces to address the challenge of mixed data sets and empower citizens via, for example, trustworthy intermediators such as MyData operators, which store data with the consent of the owners;
Amendment 191 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Recalls the importance of establishing a clear definition and clear rules on "data altruism", including the possible purposes such as for the public good; stresses that data donation should be conditional on informed consent and should always be revocable;
Amendment 199 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Urges the Commission to present a data act to encourage and enable an increasing and fair B2B, B2G, G2B and G2G flow of data in all sectors, inter alia clarifying rights of utilisation, notably in B2B, B2G market settings and enhancing the portability right of individuals under art 20 GDPR, avoiding lock-in effects;
Amendment 207 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Encourages the Commission to facilitate voluntary data sharing schemeincrease legal certainty for data sharing and facilitate voluntary schemes as well as more standardised contractual agreements, building on existing models and best practices, to incentivise the exchange of data, particularly for micro, SMEs and start-ups while taking duly into account the legitimate interests of companies related to trade secrets, sensitive data and Intellectual Property rights;
Amendment 216 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that there are specific circumstances, such as systematic imbalances in B2B data value chains, including in contractual agreements, where access to data should be compulsory e.g. via well-formed APIsAPIs that ensure equal access to all players or implementing competition rules to counter business-to-business unfair or illegal practices, without altering the level playing field;
Amendment 219 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Considers it important to guarantee that technical support is provided to companies, especially micro, SMEs and start-ups, both at national and European level to enhance the use and sharing of data;
Amendment 222 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to examine actors’ rights to access data they have been involved in generating and improve their awareness;
Amendment 227 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commissall EU Institutions and the Member States as well as local and regional administrations to lead by example and provide real-time services and a policy based on real-time data; stresses that digitisalisation represents an opportunity for Public Administrations (PAs) to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens and existing silos among public bodies and authorities, in order to manage effectively citizens' data;
Amendment 231 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for more and better secondary uses of anonymised personal data, especially in G2B/G2G exchanges, to boost innovation, and research and servicesimprove services in the public interest;
Amendment 244 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. RemindsCalls on the Member States to fully implement the Open Data Directive, including by improving the publication of data, in terms of quality, timing and categories, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to respect Open Data Directiveits objectives when negotiating the implementing act on high-value data sets; Stresses the importance both for economy and society of wide reuse of public sector data free of charge which should be - to the extent possible - 'real-time' or at least up-to-date, easy to access and process thanks to machine-readable and user- friendly formats; calls for these data sets to include inter alia a list of company and business registers;
Amendment 260 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, in order to strengthen the Union’s technological sovereignty, to work on technologies that, including high capacity infrastructures that boost connectivity and facilitate data sharing and analytics, and to invest in capacity building and high-impact projects to promote research, innovation and deployment of digital technologies;
Amendment 271 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls that the success of the Union’s data and AI strategies depends on the wider ICT ecosystem, closing the digital gap, developing the IoT, fibre, 5G, 6G, quantum, edge computing, block chain and high-performance computing; recalls that increased connectivity exposes to increased cyber threats and crime and in this context supports the joint and coordinated approach on the EU toolbox on 5G cybersecurity and the secure 5G deployment in the EU;
Amendment 285 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to promote competitive markets to support the development of European cloud offerings, e.g. Gaia-x which is a leading example of federated data infrastructures, creating an ecosystem that allows the scalability of EU cloud providers;
Amendment 289 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to co-invest in and create synergies among different spending programmes for the European cloud federation and for the deployment of the underlying high capacity connectivity infrastructures (e.g. submarine cables);
Amendment 294 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission to develop a ‘cloud rule book’ that will represent a solid framework to enhance clarity and facilitate compliance for cloud services and inter alia to oblige service providers to reveal where data is stored and ensure users have sovereignty over their data and create synergies with code of conducts for data portability and cloud provider switching already foreseen in the Regulation on the free flow of non- personal data (FFD);
Amendment 301 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Welcomes the upcoming launch of a European Alliance for Industrial Data and Clouds and welcomes the efforts towards creating a European Alliance of Processors;
Amendment 305 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Emphasises the importance of trust and cybersecurity for a stable data economy, notably in countering cyber threats against trade secrets; urges the Commission to present solutions suited to market players of all sizes, especially to micro and SMEs;
Amendment 311 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Welcomes the upcoming review of the Directive on security of network and information systems (NIS Directive) in order to improve cyber resilience and respond more effectively to cyber-attacks;
Amendment 317 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recognises the potential of data access to accelerate scientific research; welcomes the Commission’s work in enabling the sharing of data for research; in the light of the current sanitary crisis, considers it crucial to speed up the creation of a European Health Data Space, which will improve research and enhance the ability to use data, including creating diagnostics that better match patients and medicines; welcomes the development of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) as an open, trusted and federated environment in Europe to store, share and re-use research data across borders;
Amendment 335 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls for public and private funding for micro and SMEs to fully capitalise on data economy’s potential;
Amendment 345 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on social partners to explore the potential of digitalisation, data and AI to increase productivity, improve well- being of the workforce and invest in upskilling and reskilling;
Amendment 361 #
2020/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls for the free flow of data between the Union and third countries only when privacy, security and other legitimate public policy interests are met and when an adequate level of data protection is guaranteed e.g. via ad hoc adequacy decisions; calls on the Commission to negotiate new rules for the global digital economy, including the prohibition of unjustified data localisation requirements; recalls the importance of advancing in e- commerce negotiations at WTO level;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that developing countries are the most exposed to climate change, and that their human rights activists and environmental defenders are particularly subjected to threats, repression and judicial persecution for defending their land, heritage and environment from the consequences of the exploitation of natural resourc; highlights the indispensable role of environmental defenders, who are highly conscious of the urgent, existential challenges of climate change and who strive to mitigate the adverse effects the latter has on natural resources and the accessibility of people to those resources; recognises that the actions undertaken by environmental defenders are essential as they search for, device and disseminate viable solutions and mechanisms for prevention, resilience and adaptation to climate change to the people living in affected territories;
Amendment 9 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that developing countries are the most exposed to climate change, and that their human rights activists and environmental defenders are particularly subjected to threats, repression and judicial persecution for defending their land, heritage and environment from the consequenceoften members of indigenous or traditional communities who have to deal with multiple forms of violence, ranging from psychological and physical threats to restrictions ofn the exploitation of natural resourcesir liberty, judicial persecution and even assassination;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 13 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Emphasises the fact that developing countries cannot deal with the effects of climate change by themselves and that they are often dependent on international assistance in relation to their crisis management capacity and their capacity to adapt to and anticipate the effects of climate change; in this connection, recalls the commitment made by the signatory countries to the Paris Agreements to mobilise at least USD 100 billion per year to undertake climate change mitigation and adaptation activities in developing countries in order to strengthen the resilience of the residents affected;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Stresses the importance of the key role of environmental activists in protecting the fundamental rights and the dignity of those impacted by the effects of climate change; emphasises that they are vital in highlighting and protecting our public goods, and in particular indigenous and community heritage areas;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Amendment 38 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that in the next few years climate change will create more environmental migrants from developing countries, and that in order to better protect their human rights, environmental refugee status needs international recognitionCalls for solutions to be found to assisting peoples from regions that will, in the short or long term, become uninhabitable because of the effects of climate change in order to better protect their human rights and support their resilience; notes, in this connection, that the 1951 International Convention relating to the Status of Refugees does not cover the protection of persons displaced for environmental reasons; calls for common terminology to be clarified, both internationally and Europe-wide, regarding the conditions applicable to people moving as a result of climate change;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that in the next few years climate change will create more environmental migrants from developing countries, and that in order to better protect their human rights, environmental refugee status needs international recognition; Expresses it is very worrying that climate change would lead to destruction of habitable land, withering of ecosystems and increased desertification in certain territories, especially in developing countries; considers that climate change will have in coming years devastating effects including exacerbating forced displacement, hence there is an acute need to find the best approach on how to assist those people that will be forced to move from territories affected by climate change in order to better protect their human rights;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Deems that the introduction of bindingHighlights the importance of the private sector in the fight against climate change and the vital role of private investment in helping developing countries to anticipate and adapt to its effects; deems that the introduction of EU legislation on business due diligence can help improve the defence of human rights and compliance with environmental standards in the fight against climate change in developing countries; in this connection, welcomes the Commission’s plan to draft a legislative proposal on this topic; calls on the Commission to continue working towards the approval of the UN binding treaty for transnational corporations on human rights;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that the actions of environmental activists are absolutely in keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals and that a systemic implementation of these goals should be pursued locally, nationally and internationally;
Amendment 65 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Invites the Commission to do more toimprove the framework of protection for human rights defenders, and environmental activists andby enabling them to have a better awareness of their rights and the protective measures from which they may benefit, but also to strengthen the network and improve connectivity between organisations engaged in the fight against climate change in developing countries.;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the European Union to support a regional approach in the response to the effects of climate change in developing countries in order to give decentralised local authorities, local civil society organisations and environmental activists a greater role in tackling the environmental, social and economic effects of climate change;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to envisage adequate support for local, regional and international networks for environmental defenders in order to facilitate their cooperation and which would permit them to step up their activities and contribution to protecting natural ecosystems;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Encourages the mobilisation of financial resources for environmental defenders in order for them to be able to invest in better equipment for more efficient observation of territories that are endangered by climate change, as well as the provision of support for the collection of scientific data and best practices, the development of environmental education programs for adaptation to environmental changes, and development projects to improve environmental conditions and quality of life;
Amendment 75 #
2020/2134(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Points to the provisions of the Escazú agreement on international environmental law, particularly in relation to the interdependence between the environment and human rights and the need to protect environmental activists; encourages the Commission and Member States to conclude similar agreements with other macro regions worldwide;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. AcknowledgeHighlights that there is sufficient strong evidence that shows that the voluntary efforts of Union companies tocompanies domiciled or operating in the Union to identify, prevent and, mitigate and account for the negative impacts of their behaviour on developing countries have failednot been sufficient, as violations of the human rights of individuals, in particular worker’s rightsmen and children, and of local communities are still taking place at the end of the supply chainthroughout the supply chain, as are violations of environmental standards and corruption abuses; acknowledges that there is growing political, public and private sector support for Union legislation on due diligence to level the playing field, as responsible companies are currently competing with less scrupulous ones;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that there is strong need for a mandatory, harmonised framework at Union level to contribute to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, and to ensure a level playing field for business and welcomes; calls on the Commission’ to step up its ongoing work on legislation requiring that Union companies domiciled or operating in the Union conduct due diligence on respect for human rights and environmental obligations throughout their supply chains; insists on the importance of consultation with developing countries and civil society organisations in both the Union and developing countries;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that all human rights should be covered by the future legislation; considers that emphasis should be placed on workers and trade union rights, women, children or, in particular women and children, trade union rights and the rights of indigenous people; stresseinsists that full alignment with existing legal obligations and standards at European and international level should be sought; is of the opinion that the legislation should address all types of human rights abuses;
Amendment 53 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Strongly believes that future legislation should also mandate environmental due diligence, to ensure compliance with Union and internationally recognised environmental standards and rights, including on climate change and biodiversity;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that the obligation to respect and protect human rights, the environmental standards and to avoid the risk of corruption, should be embedded throughout whole global value chains, products, services and business relationships;
Amendment 68 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is of the opinion that the new legislation should apply to all sectors, to all types of enterprises, whether public or private, and of all size across the Union; considers that the focus should be placed on the riskss domiciled or operating in the Union, while upholding the principle of proportionality; considers that the focus should be placed on the risks and that there should be positive incentives for companies that can demonstrate high levels of compliance with the ambitions of the new legislation;
Amendment 82 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the opinion that the future legislation should establish mandatory and effective corporate due diligence processes covering all violations linked to companies’ activities and their business relationships, including their supply and subcontracting chains, and should include a duty to report activities accordingly;
Amendment 94 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the need to design a sound monitoring and accountability system and to provide competent authorities (at Union and at national level) with effective instruments to monitor the compliance with the legislation, in particular at local level;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2129(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses the opinion that the future legislation should establish a comprehensive system of liability that includes administrative, civil and criminal liability, and a sanctioning mechanism to enforce compliance with the new legislation and ensure enforcement, including through penalties and sanctions of all nature such as for example, disqualification from acting as a company director, in addition to intermediate steps before prosecution;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas humanitarian aid is severely underfunded, which makes it difficult to adequately address the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries, particularly those left furthest behind and those impacted by conflict;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the economic and social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt most strongly in developing countries; whereas global extreme poverty is expected to rise in 2020 for the first time in over 20 years, leading to the sale of assets, increased borrowing and the use of savings by vulnerable individuals;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas short-term humanitarian aid must be combined with support for existing challenges such as security, poverty, peace, democracy and climate change, in order to strengthen long-term resilience;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly exacerbated the existing debt problems of developing countries, while also severely reducing global remittances and FDI;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas school closures due to the pandemic have deprived vulnerable children of school feeding and nutrition services that are essential to their health; whereas interruptions to education could have a lasting impact on the long-term prospects of many young people, in particular girls;
Amendment 62 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the provision of routine immunisation programmes and other basic health services, which is putting lives at risk;
Amendment 73 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the pandemic has highlighted the fragility of global supply chains and heightened the vulnerability of those developing countries that depend on them; whereas the pandemic presents an opportunity to develop more sustainable and resilient supply chains;
Amendment 80 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas food insecurity and malnutrition are on the rise as a secondary effect of the pandemic;
Amendment 91 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the EU’s global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which demonstrates its ambition to lead and show solidarity with all partner countries; points out, however, that current funds are essentially reallocated from other budget lines and that the challenge of aid front-loading has to be tackled; calls, therefore, for substantial new funds to be mobilised to assist developing countries worldwide in fighting the direct and indirect consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic; stresses that making safe vaccines, treatments, equipment and diagnostics available globally in a fast and affordable manner must be one of the first steps;
Amendment 105 #
Amendment 110 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. IsWarns that the pandemic risks triggering a humanitarian crisis; is therefore deeply concerned about the underfunding of the EU humanitarian aid budget, given the additional humanitarian needs caused by the pandemic; calls for a clear distribution of the Solidarity and Emergency Aid Reserve (SEAR) envelope, which should aim to provide balanced coverage of its obligations as follows: neither internal nor external operations may be allocated more than 60 % of the annual amount of the reserve; on 1 October of each year, at least one quarter of the annual amount for ‘year n' must remain available to cover needs arising until the end of that year; as of 1 October, the remaining funds may be mobilised to cover needs arising until the end of that year;
Amendment 112 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the recent political agreement on the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI); considers, nonetheless, that funding for development cooperation is insufficient to meaningfully contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals; notes the worrying trend towards shrinking official development assistance budgets in some developed countries at a time of exceptional need; is deeply concerned that this threatens to undo recent progress towards the 2030 agenda;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Encourages the Commission to adopt a flexible approach towards humanitarian and development policies in line with an integrated nexus approach, particularly regarding the financing and distribution of vaccines;
Amendment 120 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. UEmphasises that the pandemic is threatening food security in rural, urban and peri-urban settings; underlines that pastoral farming is an ecologically sound, local method of food production and is therefore part of a sustainable food system; considers it essential to support pastoralists by ensuring safe access to local markets during the pandemic in order to make sure that they are able to continue to provide protein-rich food to the local population, that their herds have access to water and grazing land and that mobile community one-health teams monitor the situation and carry out interventions in individual cases but also, where necessary, with a view to maintaining public health; calls for cash transfers and food aid for pastoralists, as well as feed aid for herds, as part of livelihood support in humanitarian aid, when this is needed;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 125 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Considers that the process of economic recovery offers an opportunity to better integrate small farmers and producers into local and regional markets and to develop more sustainable livelihoods; emphasises the importance of technology and digitalisation in this regard, as a means of facilitating market knowledge and access and scaling up small businesses through tools such as mobile money applications;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Points out that, even in times of crisis, food production and distribution must be an absolute priority; considers that a balance must be struck between external sources of food, plants, seeds and fertilisers, while also supporting local and diversified agricultural production, and sharing knowledge about more resilient seeds; supports the boosting of regional trade, which presents significant opportunities for economic growth and diversification while also offering affordable food for consumers;
Amendment 133 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the need to support the actions of the FAO and the WFP aimed at mitigating hunger and loss of livelihood and building up resilient food systems, such as those to set up a global data facility for the provision of swift information on humanitarian needs, to provide food production assistance and access to food, to organise cash transfers and in-kind food distribution, to stabilise food systems, and to ensure the functioning of local food markets, value chains and systems while focusing on smallholder farmers by implementing sanitary measures in order to prevent the transmission of COVID-19;
Amendment 137 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recognises the crucial role of nutrition in strengthening resilience; calls for a more integrated approach towards preventing, diagnosing and treating hunger and malnutrition in both humanitarian and development responses, particularly among the countries most vulnerable to climate change;
Amendment 159 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that global extreme poverty is expected to rise dramatically in 2020 for the first time in over 20 years, with the COVID-19 pandemic compounding the forces of conflict, poor governance and climate change and having a particularly hard impact on informal and migrant workers (who represent one quarter of the global workforce), women and the tourism sector and Latin American and Caribbean economies; highlights, against the backdrop of this extreme crisis, the importance of universal social protection; asks the Commission to work outdesign strategies with partner countries for the economic recovery and, job creation and for improving social security systems, with a particular emphasis on harnessing the opportunities of the digital transition;
Amendment 167 #
Amendment 172 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission to address the specific needs of refugees, and displaced persons, who risk falling through the gaps when it comes to vaccine provision, while upholding the guiding principle of public health networks of leaving no-one behind and refraining from blocking front-line humanitarian workers from having direct contact with the migrants and refugeesose that they serve; stresses the absolute need for equal access to COVID-19 treatment and other health services and safety net programmes for all affected people, regardless of nationality, migrant/refugee legal status, origin, sex, gender identity or any other characteristic; emphasises that EU policies should seek to support access to employment, education and civic documentation, which will promote the ability of refugees to work towards self- reliance;
Amendment 185 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the revision of proposed or existing strategies with the aim of further strengthening health systems (including from private providers) in partner countries, in particular as regards preparedness for pandemics and the organisation and management of health systems, including the provision of universal healthcare, health monitoring and information, training of medical staff, diagnostic capacity and medicine supply (including disease surveillance), training, recruitment and retention of medical staff, diagnostic capacity and medicine supply; urges the EU to promote increased investment in health system strengthening;
Amendment 198 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the need to catch up on routine immunisation programmes as soon as possible and to provideensure that the provision of other basic health services is resumed; calls for adequate funding for initiatives such as Gavi, the vaccine Alliance, and CEPI, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations; is concerned about the outsourced, fragmented global vaccine governance system, which has led to competition for vaccines, diagnostics and treatments, rather than cooperation; urges the EU and Member States to lead calls for equal and affordable vaccine access worldwide based on the principle of global solidarity; calls on the Commission to ensure that the EU global response to the COVID-19 pandemic does not undermine EU funding for other vital health programmes, including the Minimum Initial Services Package for sexual and reproductive health and programmes targeting the health of women and pregnant women; urges all countries and the Commission to continue to support partner countries in provideing services related to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as well as routine immunisation services, while ensuring the safety of communities and health workers;
Amendment 205 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Recalls the importance of implementing key lessons from previous health crises such as the Ebola epidemic; highlights in this regard the importance of working with community leaders to spread key public health messages and mobilise societies; underlines the critical role played by civil society organisations and national and international NGOs in delivering health services to the poorest communities; recognises that such organisations will be essential partners in distributing vaccines for COVID-19; calls on the EU to support the capacity- building of these organisations;
Amendment 215 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Supports the important work of the WHO and points out its central role as the leading and coordinating authority on the COVID-19 response, while recognising the need for its reform, including, but not limited to, the reform of the International Health Regulations, after the acute crisis has been managed;
Amendment 233 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights the especially severe consequences of COVID-19 lockdowns and the collateral damage that has been suffered by women, girls and children, in particular the rise in gender-based violence, the increasing incidence of child marriage and female genital mutilation, but also the exposure of women to COVID-19 due to their disproportionately high representation in the global health workforce; calls for action to counterbalance the disproportionate care burden borne by women and any potential roll-backs in safety, health, emancipation, economic independence and empowerment, and education, through specific programmes such as the spotlight initiative and by re- focusing European support; calls for the meaningful participation of women in the decisions that impact their health and working lives; underlines the need to include the gender perspective in the EU’s COVID-19 response, to advocate for inclusive decision-making bodies and to collect sex- and age-disaggregated data for gender analysis;
Amendment 242 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is concerned that, since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, many governments have used the emergency to justify placing restrictions on democratic processes and the civil space and to oppress minorities; draws attention to the growing negative impact of COVID-19 on all human rights, democracy and the rule of law and calls, therefore, for the strengthening of aid, political dialogue and support for institution-building in all these fields, with particular attention to human rights defenders, while recognising that a balance needs to be found between individual freedoms and saving lives;
Amendment 262 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Points out that the budgets of many developing countries were already out of balance before the crisis and that too little funding was allocated to crisis prevention, health systems and social protectionexperiencing significant levels of debt before the pandemic, thereby preventing adequate investments in crisis prevention, health systems and social protection; underlines the importance of addressing debt sustainability in partner countries as a priority; calls on the Commission to take new initiatives to tackle the problems of illicit financial flows, tax evasion and tax fraud in order to improve the tax bases of developing countries; calls, furthermore, for budget support to be directed towards basic services and resilience;
Amendment 277 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented numbers of pupils missing out on months of schooling, constituting a major set-back to efforts in the education sector especially with regard to the education of women, girls’ and women’s educatidisplaced persons; urges governments to use school closures only as a measure of last resort in the fight against the pandemic; pressecalls for education to be kept asremain a spending priority in EU development policy and for due consideration to be given to the social function of schools; urges governments, in this context, to prioritise support for the most marginalised children and their families; recommends that EU countries share their approaches to keeping up teaching even in times of crisis and asks the EU and its Member States to exploit the potential of remote and digital learning in their international support programmes;
Amendment 286 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 293 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Considers that the pandemic offers an opportunity to build back better and that the EU’s humanitarian and development policies should support this objective in partner countries; highlights in particular the need to support developing countries in unlocking progress in the digital economy in areas such as health, education and other public services; welcomes the launch of the Digital4Development (D4D) Hub in December 2020 and encourages the EU to make further investments in digitalisation efforts in partner countries, including by leveraging private sector investment;
Amendment 296 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Recalls that private sector investment could play an important role in contributing to economic recovery and the attainment of the SDGs, given the heightened needs generated by the pandemic; calls for the role of the private sector and blended finance to be further explored as part of recovery and resilience building efforts;
Amendment 299 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 308 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 321 #
2020/2118(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that implementation of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus has to be a priority in the programming of the NDICI in fragile countries; emphasises the importance of peace building for sustainable development, therefore calls for a renewed focus on addressing the root causes of conflict and instability around the world; calls on the Commission’s DG ECHO and DG DEVCO to implement complementary and flexible programmes suited to local contexts and local opportunities, whenever possible, in order to mutually reinforce the different aspects of the nexus;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms that the right to migrate is a human right; calls on the Commission to promotebuild up development and humanitarian policies that protect the human and social rights of all migrants, wherever EU action is deployed and irrespective of their legal statuare based on, promote and protect fundamental and human rights including for all migrants;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that EU development cooperation must have as its main objective the reduction and eradication of poverty and that it must be based on partner countries’ development agendas, following a needs andfocus on the needs of the most vulnerable, including when it comes to migrants and refugees and must have as its main objective the reduction and eradication of poverty and inequality, the empowerment of individuals and the promotion of rule of law through a rights- based approach, and not on EU domestic interests;
Amendment 12 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the EU align its external migration objectives with its sustainable development objectives; calls on the EU to advance development cooperation and funding on the basis of closer cooperation with third countries; highlights that these policies should be harboured in the approach that strengthens the resilience of the most vulnerable; calls on the EU to tailor its ODA towards tackling the root causes of poverty and minimizing negative incentives for irregular migration and forced displacement by improving democratic processes and good governance, creating opportunities for youth engagement and entrepreneurship, advancing gender equality, tackling climate change, and by providing access to services; insists on the importance of designing policies tailored to local circumstances and in partnership with local actors;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Calls on the EU to strengthen its Regional Development Protection Programmes (RDPPs) within a human rights framework and to foster third countries' capacity-building, conflict resolution and the protection, promotion and respect for human rights; calls on the EU to encourage and assist partnership countries to achieve greater cooperation with international organizations, civil society and regional bodies and organizations to facilitate regional mobility and to enhance mobilization of resources to treat migrants, refugees and returnees with dignity and in compliance with international humanitarian law;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes note ofWelcomes the EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum; expresses its regret that the proposed measures are insufficient to ensure respect for migrants’ human rights and is especially worried about the externalisation of EU border managementReiterates that respect for migrants’ human rights are and shall remain central to the EU's Migration and Asylum policy; insists that the EU conduct a humane and safe border control and migration controlmanagement;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Insists on the need for humanitarian corridors and safe and legal migration pathways from neighbouring and developing countries into the EU; calls on the EU to tackle human trafficking networks;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the EU to develop new and improve on existing safe and legal pathways for migrants; considers that the EU should strive to develop a more sustainable circular labour migration policy in its partnership with third countries and to offer safe two-way migration mobility, such as for labour and academic purposes;
Amendment 39 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates that neitherEU development assistance inor bilateral or multilateral partnerships with developing countries muscannot be conditional on the successful cooperation on migration policies; with the EU; insists that development aid is not tied to the external security policies of the EU;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. ExpStresses its deep concern about the possible misuse of development funds for border control purposes, including those of the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), and the suspected human rights violations linked to the EUTF in Libya, Ethiopia and Nigerthe need to provide direct assistance to refugees and migrants near the homes they fled or moved from, notably through strengthening effectiveness of such instruments as the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF); expresses its deep concern about the misuse of development funds for actions that result in the violation of human rights in border management; deplores the alleged human rights violations linked to the EUTF in Libya, Ethiopia and Niger; reiterates the need for a thorough investigation into the alleged human rights abuses including those at EU borders; welcomes therein the introduction of a new independent monitoring mechanism in the Commission's New Pact on Migration and Asylum;
Amendment 54 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Deplores the lack of transparency of the EUTF and the fact that Parliament is not involved in its scrutiny; calls on the Commission to comprehensively review the implementation of the EUTF to ensure that it falls in line with the EU's development and humanitarian objectives;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2116(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Amendment 17 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas over 94% of today’s buildings will be standing in 2050;
Amendment 24 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the majority of buildings urgently need to be renovated to become energy efficient and climate neutral;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas increasing renovation rates to almost 3% will create around 1 million additional jobs in the construction sector and could be an important part of the recovery strategy after the COVID-19 crisis;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. DemandBelieves that building policies should be holistic and inclusive, and should include IRPs that integrate social services, mobility, industrial and, energy functions of buildings, and enable on-site and nearby renewables production and demand-side flexibility; is of the opinion that a European Solar rooftop programme could be a good example and play important role in the upcoming renovation wave;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 82 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 90 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 100 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to immediately launch inclusive IRP platforms, accompanied by EU initiatives circulating best practices on the replicability of programmes, the dissemination of capacities, and sector integration, and safeguards for communities in energy poverty;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1 a (new)
Subheading 1 a (new)
Strategic planning and indicators for measurable progress
Amendment 104 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers than long term renovation strategies should be recognised as a key instrument for planning, progress measuring and the achievement of energy objectives; (This new paragraph would be added under the new heading 'Strategic planning and indicators for measurable progress')
Amendment 105 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Is convinced that the multi-level implementation platform for integrated building renovation strategies should engage local, regional, national and European authorities in all sectors in order to support Member States in the execution of their long term renovation strategies; (This new paragraph would be added under the new heading 'Strategic planning and indicators for measurable progress')
Amendment 106 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Amendment 107 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Asks the Commission to adopt a policy which will facilitate IRPs at local and regional level providing for deep renovations; calls on the Commission to step up its work on the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy and the EU City Facility; highlights in this respect also the major importance of the Urban Agenda and the Urban Partnership; (This new paragraph would be added under the new heading 'Strategic planning and indicators for measurable progress')
Amendment 108 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 e (new)
Paragraph 8 e (new)
8e. Believes that the accelerated integration and use of renewable energies contributes to the principle of energy efficiency and provides a fully decarbonised and affordable energy supply; (This new paragraph would be added under the new heading 'Strategic planning and indicators for measurable progress')
Amendment 128 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Acknowledges the role of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) in the financing of energy efficiency projects and in defining energy efficiency as a specific objective for regional development in the period 2021 - 2027;
Amendment 132 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to create flexible models for the synergies of different financial programmes and instruments for financing energy efficiency in buildings;
Amendment 140 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Considers that the opportunity and the good practices in directing carbon revenues from the EU ETS into energy efficiency actions should be developed and promoted accordingly;
Amendment 144 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the need to increase absorption rates of funds by removing barriers, especially through technical assistance, as well as the necessity to provide continuous and stable financing for IRPs both from European and national sources without interruptions caused by different budget planning measures;
Amendment 147 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Acknowledges the role and the successful model of the European Fund for Strategic Investments; calls for a prioritisation funding for energy efficiency of buildings within the InvestEU sustainable infrastructure window; believes that financing schemes should incentivise and prioritise deep renovations aiming at 2050 climate neutrality targets;
Amendment 179 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes and recognises the key role of the European Investment Bank (EIB) in providing financial support for energy efficiency and planning through strong measures such as the financing of up to 75% of eligible capital expenditure in energy efficiency in residential buildings; considers that EIB’s support for Renovation Wave will deliver for activating more public sector loans that will incentivise commercial banks, pension funds and private sector to further invest in the building renovation; calls to further develop and facilitate use of Public Private Partnership (PPPs);
Amendment 181 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 203 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights the need to decrease costs, speed up duration, effectivity, reliability and integration to increase IRPs through creating open and competitive renovation markets, industrially produced, prefabricated elements, and to engage in serial and district renovations;
Amendment 206 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Highlights that the use of renewable energy plays a crucial role in decarbonisation and energy efficiency; calls therefore on the Commission and the Member States to actively promote and incentivise full integration of renewable energies in the building sector;
Amendment 217 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the importance of the energy efficiency first principle in decarbonising heating and cooling, other energy intensive systems, electrification of residual demand through renewable energy combined with heat pumps or efficient district heating systems, as well as in load management and flexibility; underlines the need to plan IRPs in order to achieve synergies;
Amendment 253 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses that the new sustainable construction materials and technologies used to boost energy efficiency should be fire safe to safeguard circularity and resource efficiency; recalls that fire safety aspects should be considered during the design, construction, renovation and operation of buildings in prevention, detection, early suppression, evacuation, compartmentation, structural safety and fire-fighting;
Amendment 259 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the importance of co- benefits with renovation requirements at trigger points; highlights thatbelieves that deep renovation of the worst performing buildings should be prioritised by notably developing minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for worst-performwhich are essential for investment ing rented buildings especially benefit occupants that are at risk of energy povertyovation and should apply horizontally, while based on the existing national energy labels; regrets extremely the low levels of deep renovations at an expected rate of 0.2%; calls on the Commission and Member States to examine and introduce where possible minimum binding renovation targets in order to meet 2050 climate neutrality targets;
Amendment 284 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses the importance and potential of the Just Transition Fund within the context of the recovery plan after the COVID-19 crisis for trainings and qualification of workers of the construction and renovation sectors;
Amendment 304 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Considers that the digitalisation of the buildings and construction technologies are key drivers for greater energy efficiency; invites all local, regional, national and European actors involved to take pro-active part in the promotion of full digitalisation;
Amendment 308 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Underlines that the digitalisation of construction and renovation companies is a major step forward towards full digitalisation of the entire buildings sector;
Amendment 311 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27c. Underlines the role of digitalisation in planning, implementation, control and monitoring of the renovation plans’ results;
Amendment 313 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 d (new)
Paragraph 27 d (new)
27d. Highlights the great potential integrated artificial intelligence could play in data analysis, monitoring, management and adjustment of energy consumption in buildings;
Amendment 334 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Recalls, in this respect, that the Renovation Wave is an integrated part of the EU Green Policy which can be implemented in full synergy with the Green Deal proposal, Industrial strategy, strategy for SMEs, Circular Economy Strategy and Clean Energy package;
Amendment 349 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the Member States’ long-term renovation strategies (LTRSs) in setting out milestones towards the climate neutrality objective; encourages governments to implement innovative policies to actively involve citizens in energy efficiency programmes;
Amendment 383 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to launch multinational, cross sectorial, country specific and tailored communication campaigns across EU on multiple opportunities and various benefits that could be obtained through improved energy efficiency of the European building stock;
Amendment 1 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard to Article 11 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)
Amendment 23 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to the special report of the IPCC “Managing the risks of extreme events and disasters to advance climate change adaptation”;
Amendment 25 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
— having regard to the special Report of the IPCC “The Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate”;
Amendment 26 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 c (new)
Citation 8 c (new)
— having regard to the Assembly of the United Nations resolution 71/312 “Our Ocean, our future: call for action”, especially its article 3;
Amendment 27 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 d (new)
Citation 8 d (new)
— having regard to the report by the Secretary General of the United Nations Economic and Social Council “From global to local: supporting sustainable and resilient societies in urban and rural communities”;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 e (new)
Citation 8 e (new)
— having regard to the special report of the IPCC “Global Warming of 1.5°C”;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the impacts of climate change include increases in the frequency and gravity of storms and hurricanes, floods, landslides, extreme heat waves, droughts, forest fires and other disasters, as well as slow-onset developments such as rising sea-levels, coastal erosion, salinisation, gradual changes in rainfall patterns and the decline and displacement of animal and plant populations;
Amendment 67 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas women suffer disproportionately from the impacts of climate change, owing not least to the agricultural tasks they carry out but also to the discrimination they suffer in terms of access to land and services, access to education and vocational training, participation in decision-making and respect when embarking on activities traditionally dominated by men; whereas women and children are also strongly over-represented among people displaced for reasons related to climate change;
Amendment 69 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas women suffer disproportionately from the impacts of climate change, owing not least to the agricultural tasks they carry out but also to the discrimination they suffer in terms of access to land and services, participation in decision-making and respect when embarking on activities traditionally dominated by men; whereas women are also strongly over-represented among the victims of natural disasters and people displaced for reasons related to climate change;
Amendment 74 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the COVID-19 crisis illustrates the close link between human health and the health of our ecosystems; whereas the role of women in implementing the One Health approach in environmental policies and climate action should be further recognised and promoted;
Amendment 77 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic drastically increases vulnerabilities in developing countries both through its direct impact on public health and through its many deepening economic and social effects; whereas both the pandemic and climate change are eroding public finances while at the same time increasing financing needs, including for social protection and services; whereas the COVID-19 reflects the interdependence of health crises with climate and environmental crises and the loss of biodiversity;
Amendment 99 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas adaptation action should mainly focus on the most vulnerable and should include increasing the resilience of their dwellings, and the infrastructure they depend on, to extreme weather events, improving their food and water security, helping subsistence farmers and fishermen to adapt their agricultural and fishing methods to changes in rainfall and temperature patterns, helping them to face up the irreversible deterioration of terrestrial and marine ecosystems and the ensuing consequences for their food and economic security and helping poor people in increasingly uninhabitable areas to re- settle; whereas these adaptation actions should encourage environmentally friendly and nature-based solutions;
Amendment 117 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. wWhereas the ruling by the UN Human Rights Committee in the case of Teitiota v. New Zealand acknowledges agives therefore an incentive to a clarification of a common terminology at the international legavel basis for refugee protection for those who face an imminent well as the European level concerning the conditions of climate-induced migration and calls for the consideration of protection solutions for vulnerable populations coming from territories threat to their life on accountwill become, in the short or long term, uninhabitable due to the impacts of climate change;
Amendment 120 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas the strategy of the EU and its Member States in support of developing countries should be designed to anticipate the effects of climate change; whereas this support should be directed both to the short-term effects of climate change, such as natural disasters, and to its long-term effects such as the loss of territories due to rising sea-levels or droughts ;
Amendment 122 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N b (new)
Recital N b (new)
Nb. whereas climate change constitutes a major challenge for both the national and local levels and requires a territorial approach in order to give decentralised local authorities as well as local CSOs a greater role to address the environmental, social and economic impacts of climate change
Amendment 124 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N c (new)
Recital N c (new)
Nc. whereas the geographical situations of developing countries tend to make them suffer worse consequences of the impacts of climate change, in particular in the case of developing countries around the tropical belt which regularly suffer from extreme weather events such as El Nino or La Nina;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N d (new)
Recital N d (new)
Nd. whereas vulnerable populations are directly dependent on biological diversity for their food, health and economic security; whereas they sometimes lack the resources to effectively address climate change on their own;
Amendment 128 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N e (new)
Recital N e (new)
Ne. whereas island territories are particularly affected by the impacts of climate change, including sea level rise, increasing air and sea surface temperatures and tropical cyclones; whereas islands and isolated territories often rely on international and EU aid for their risk and crisis management capacity
Amendment 130 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N f (new)
Recital N f (new)
Nf. whereas, according to the OECD, South-South migration, whether voluntary or forced, concerns 82 million people and accounts for 36% of international migration; whereas international and European development strategies should therefore take into account this macro-regional perspective in order to better support the resilience of vulnerable populations and the adaptation of territories affected by the impacts of climate change;
Amendment 132 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N g (new)
Recital N g (new)
Ng. whereas the 1951 International Convention relating to the Status of Refugees does not cover the scope of protection of persons displaced on environmental grounds;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N h (new)
Recital N h (new)
Nh. whereas climate-induced migration is increasing and requires intensified cooperation at the international level as well as the development of sustainable and realistic solutions, adapted to the needs of the affected populations, to strengthen their resilience to climate change;
Amendment 138 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the world is badly off track to reach the agreed objective of limiting global heating to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels while pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1,5 °C; is alarmed by the impacts of this on developing countries; condemns the failure of world leaders to take adequate action and calls for the EU to make its European Green Deal an example of such action; stresses that the external dimension of the Green Deal should give priority to supporting partner countries in their efforts to adapt to climate change and take full account of the particular needs of the most vulnerable people or those suffering discrimination;
Amendment 139 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the world is badly off track to reach the agreed objective of limiting global heating to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels while pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C; is alarmed by the impacts of this on developing countries; condemns the failure of world leaders to take adequate action and calls for the EU to show climate and biodiversity leadership and to make its European Green Deal an example of such action; recalls in this regard the proposal of the President of the European Commission to increase the 2030 target for emission reduction to at least 55% within the EU;
Amendment 152 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 1
Paragraph 2 – indent 1
- the pursuit of rapid, radical curbing and reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions, including through own emission cuts,through an ambitious objective in all sectors of the economy, in terms of both internal and external policies of the EU, and in line with international agreements, while respecting the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” with a common objective of protecting and restoring terrestrial and marine biodiversity;
Amendment 167 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 3
Paragraph 2 – indent 3
- increased support for developing countries’ capacities to take such action with resources mobilised by themselves and with the help of international climate financing and other assistance, such as technical assistance, as well as sharing of best practices;
Amendment 173 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 4
Paragraph 2 – indent 4
- affirming and seeking widespread, bindingternational recognition that displacements and internal and external migration iss are becoming ever more inecessaryvitable as part of the response to the impacts of climate change, and; proposing international arrangements for managing climate migration,and anticipating climate-induced displacement and migration through an enhanced regionalised coordination with sending and receiving countries and territories;
Amendment 186 #
2020/2042(INI)
- increasing capacities to rapidly respond to needs for humanitarian aid, as global heating will inevitably keep increasing such needs, especially through the rapid response component of the NDICI;
Amendment 189 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 5 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – indent 5 a (new)
- promoting the systematic inclusion of a gender dimension in partner countries’ climate action and environmental policies in order, on the one hand, to address the numerous discriminations suffered by women and girls in connection with the consequences of climate change and, on the other hand, to promote their role and participation in decisions on combating climate change and environmental degradation;
Amendment 192 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 5 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – indent 5 a (new)
- increased financial support to developing countries to support more effective implementation of the SDGs in order to anticipate and limit the environmental, social and economic impacts of climate change;
Amendment 196 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 5 b (new)
Paragraph 2 – indent 5 b (new)
- a global strategy based on disaster prevention and adaptation, pre and post extreme weather events, to increase the resilience of vulnerable territories, such as islands
Amendment 213 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the agricultural sector is one of the hardest hit by the consequences of climate change in partner countries; recalls that women in rural areas are particularly exposed to the consequences of climate change on agricultural production and food security; calls on the EU and its Member States to enhance their cooperation with partner countries in order to include a stronger gender dimension in agricultural and rural development policies;
Amendment 218 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Recalls that women and girls are more likely to die in a natural disaster or to be displaced, in particular owing to a lack of access to information and the fact that they carry the main responsibility for taking care of the family; stresses that women and girls are also particularly vulnerable to early school leaving, sexual violence and exploitation during and after such crises; calls on the EU to strengthen this gender dimension in its humanitarian action and to ensure access to sexual and reproductive health services;
Amendment 262 #
2020/2042(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Member States to create a formal Council configuration on gender equality, in order to give ministers and secretaries of state responsible for gender equality a dedicated forum for discussion, and to facilitate gender mainstreaming across all EU policies, including environment and development policy;
Amendment 87 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Considering the particular characteristics of the services concerned and the corresponding need to make the providers thereof subject to certain specific obligations, it is necessary to distinguish, within the broader category of providers of hosting services as defined in this Regulation, the subcategory of online platforms. Online platforms, such as social networks, content-sharing platforms, search engines, livestreaming platforms, messaging services or online marketplaces, should be defined as providers of hosting services that not only store information provided by the recipients of the service at their request, but that also disseminate that information to the public, again at their request. However, in order to avoid imposing overly broad obligations, providers of hosting services should not be considered as online platforms where the dissemination to the public is merely a minor and purely ancillary feature of another service and that feature cannot, for objective technical reasons, be used without that other, principal service, and the integration of that feature is not a means to circumvent the applicability of the rules of this Regulation applicable to online platforms. For example, the comments section in an online newspaper could constitute such a feature, where it is clear that it is ancillary to the main service represented by the publication of news under the editorial responsibility of the publisher.
Amendment 90 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The concept of ‘dissemination to the public’, as used in this Regulation, should entail the making available of information to a large or potentially unlimited number of persons, that is, making the information easily accessible to users in general without further action by the recipient of the service providing the information being required, irrespective of whether those persons actually access the information in question. Accordingly, where access to information requires registration or admission to a user group, such information should only be considered to be publicly available when users seeking to access such information are automatically registered or admitted without human intervention to decide or select the users to whom access is granted. The mere possibility to create groups of users of a given service, including a messaging service, should not, in itself, be understood to mean that the information disseminated in that manner is not disseminated to the public. However, the concept should exclude dissemination of information within closed groups consisting of a finlimited number of pre- determined persons, taking into account the potential for groups to become tools for wide dissemination of content to the public. Interpersonal communication services, as defined in Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council,39 such as emails or private messaging services, fall outside the scope of this Regulation if they do not meet the above criteria for "dissemination to the public" . Information should be considered disseminated to the public within the meaning of this Regulation only where that occurs upon the direct request by the recipient of the service that provided the information. File-sharing services and other cloud services fall within the scope of this Regulation, to the extent that such services are used to make the stored information available to the public at the direct request of the content provider. _________________ 39Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the European Electronic Communications Code (Recast), OJ L 321, 17.12.2018, p. 36
Amendment 122 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The territorial scope of such orders to act against illegal content should be clearly set out on the basis of the applicable Union or national law enabling the issuance of the order and should not exceed what is strictly necessary to achieve its objectives. In that regard, the national judicial or administrative authority issuing the order should balance the objective that the order seeks to achieve, in accordance with the legal basis enabling its issuance, with the rights and legitimate interests of all third parties that may be affected by the order, in particular their fundamental rights under the Charter. In addition, where the order referring to the specific information may have effects beyond the territory of the Member State of the authority concerned, the authority should assess whether the information at issue is likely to constitute illegal content in other Member States concerned and, where relevant, take account of the relevant rules of Union law, national law, or international law and the interests of international comity.
Amendment 123 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Orders to act against illegal content and to provide information are subject to the rules safeguarding the competence of the Member State where the service provider addressed is established and laying down possible derogations from that competence in certain cases, set out in Article 3 of Directive 2000/31/EC, only if the conditions of that Article are met. Given that the orders in question relate to specific items of illegal content and information under either Union or national law, respectively, where they are addressed to providers of intermediary services established in another Member State, they do not in principle restrict those providers’ freedom to provide their services across borders. Therefore, the rules set out in Article 3 of Directive 2000/31/EC, including those regarding the need to justify measures derogating from the competence of the Member State where the service provider is established on certain specified grounds and regarding the notification of such measures, do not apply in respect of those orders.
Amendment 158 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) In order to contribute to a safe, trustworthy and transparent online environment for consumers, as well as for other interested parties such as competing traders and holders of intellectual property rights, and to deter traders from selling products or services in violation of the applicable rules, online platforms allowing consumers to conclude distance contracts with tradermarketplaces should ensure that such traders are traceable. The trader should therefore be required to provide certain essential information to the online platformprovider of the online marketplace, including for purposes of promoting messages on or offering products. That requirement should also be applicable to traders that promote messages on products or services on behalf of brands, based on underlying agreements. Those online platforms should store all information in a secure manner for a reasonable period of time that does not exceed what is necessary, so that it can be accessed, in accordance with the applicable law, including on the protection of personal data, by public authorities and private parties with a legitimate interest, including through the orders to provide information referred to in this Regulation.
Amendment 160 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) To ensure an efficient and adequate application of that obligation, without imposing any disproportionate burdens, the online platformproviders of online marketplaces covered should make reasonable efforts to verify the reliability of the information provided by the traders concerned, in particular by using freely available official online databases and online interfaces, such as national trade registers and the VAT Information Exchange System45 , or by requesting the traders concerned to provide trustworthy supporting documents, such as copies of identity documents, certified bank statements, company certificates and trade register certificates. They may also use other sources, available for use at a distance, which offer a similar degree of reliability for the purpose of complying with this obligation. However, the online platformproviders of online marketplaces covered should not be required to engage in excessive or costly online fact-finding exercises or to carry out verifications on the spot. Nor should such online platformproviders, which have made the reasonable efforts required by this Regulation, be understood as guaranteeing the reliability of the information towards consumer or other interested parties. Such online platformProviders of online marketplaces should also design and organise their online interface in a user- friendly way that enables traders to comply with their obligations under Union law, in particular the requirements set out in Articles 6 and 8 of Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council46 , Article 7 of Directive 2005/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council47 and Article 3 of Directive 98/6/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council48 . The online interface shall allow traders to provide the information allowing for the unequivocal identification of the product or the service, including labelling requirements, in compliance with legislation on product safety and product compliance. _________________ 45 https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/ vieshome.do?selectedLanguage=en 46Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on consumer rights, amending Council Directive 93/13/EEC and Directive 1999/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Directive 85/577/EEC and Directive 97/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council 47Directive 2005/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2005 concerning unfair business-to- consumer commercial practices in the internal market and amending Council Directive 84/450/EEC, Directives 97/7/EC, 98/27/EC and 2002/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (‘Unfair Commercial Practices Directive’) 48Directive 98/6/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 on consumer protection in the indication of the prices of products offered to consumers
Amendment 163 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 a (new)
Recital 50 a (new)
(50 a) Providers of online marketplaces should demonstrate their best efforts in preventing the dissemination by traders of illegal products and services. In compliance with the no general monitoring provision, providers shall inform recipients when the service or product they have acquires through their services is illegal. Once notified of an illegal product as foreseen in Article 14, providers of online marketplaces should take measures to prevent such notified products and services from being reuploaded on their marketplace.
Amendment 189 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63 a (new)
Recital 63 a (new)
(63 a) By associating advertisement with content uploaded by users, very large online platform could indirectly lead to the promotion of illegal content, or content that is in breach of their terms and condition and could risk to considerably damage the brand image of the buyers of advertising space. In order to prevent such practice, the very large online platforms should ensure, including through standard contractual guarantees to the purchasers of advertising space, that the content to which they associate advertisements is legal, and compliant with their terms and conditions. Furthermore, the very large online platforms should allow advertisers to have access to the results of audits carried out independently and evaluating platforms’ commitments and tools for brand safety.
Amendment 236 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) 'online marketplace' means an online platform that allows consumers to conclude distance contracts with other traders or consumers
Amendment 286 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 12 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Providers of intermediary services shall ensure that their terms and conditions prevent the recipients of their services from providing information that is not compliant with Union law or the law of the Member State where the information is provided. Any additional restrictions that providers of intermediary services may impose in relation to the use of their service and the information provided by the recipients of the service shall be in full compliance with the fundamental rights of the recipients of the services as enshrined in the Charter.
Amendment 367 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
This Section shall not apply to online platforms that qualify as micro or small enterprises, within the meaning of the Annex to Recommendation 2003/361/EC. The Commission should assess the need to exclude micro and small entreprises that reach a large audience, based a number of average monthly active recipients of the service in the Union, calculated in accordance with the methodology set out in the delegated acts referred to in article 25, paragraph 3.
Amendment 445 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Where an online platform allows consumers to conclude distance contracts with traders, itProviders of online marketplaces shall ensure that traders can only use itstheir services to promote messages on or to offer products or services to consumers located in the Union if, prior to the use of itstheir services, the online platformmarketplaces hasve obtained the following information:
Amendment 459 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. The online platformprovider of the online marketplace shall, upon receiving that information, make reasonable efforts to assess whether the information referred to in points (a), (d) and (e) of paragraph 1 is reliable through the use of any freely accessible official online database or online interface made available by a Member States or the Union or through requests to the trader to provide supporting documents from reliable sources.
Amendment 464 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. Where the online platformprovider of the online marketplace obtains indications that any item of information referred to in paragraph 1 obtained from the trader concerned is inaccurate or incomplete, that platformmarketplace shall request the trader to correct the information in so far as necessary to ensure that all information is accurate and complete, without delay or within the time period set by Union and national law.
Amendment 467 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 4
4. The online platformprovider of the online marketplace shall store the information obtained pursuant to paragraph 1 and 2 in a secure manner for the duration of their contractual relationship with the trader concerned. They shall subsequently delete the information.
Amendment 470 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 5
Article 22 – paragraph 5
5. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, the platformrovider of the online marketplace shall only disclose the information to third parties where so required in accordance with the applicable law, including the orders referred to in Article 9 and any orders issued by Member States’ competent authorities or the Commission for the performance of their tasks under this Regulation.
Amendment 471 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 6
Article 22 – paragraph 6
6. The online platformprovider of the online marketplace shall make the information referred to in points (a), (d), (e) and (f) of paragraph 1 available to the recipients of the service, in a clear, easily accessible and comprehensible manner.
Amendment 473 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 7
Article 22 – paragraph 7
7. The online platformprovider of the online marketplace shall design and organise its online interface in a fair and user-friendly way that enables traders to comply with their obligations regarding pre-contractual information and product safety information under applicable Union law.
Amendment 475 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. The online interface shall allow traders to provide the information allowing for the unequivocal identification of the product or the service, and, where applicable, the information concerning the labelling, including CE marking, which are mandatory under applicable legislation on product safety and product compliance.
Amendment 477 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a (new)
Article 22 a Additional provisions for online marketplaces related to illegal offers 1. The provider of the online marketplace shall take adequate measures in order to prevent the dissemination by traders using its service of offers for a product or a service, which do not comply with Union law. 2. Where the provider of the online marketplace obtains indication including the elements listed in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 2 of Article 14, and according to which an item of information referred to in Article 22 is inaccurate, that online marketplace service provider shall request the trader to give evidence of the accuracy of that item of information or to correct it, without delay. 3. Before the trader's offer is made available on the online marketplace, the provider of the online marketplace shall verify, with regard to the information referred to in paragraph 8 of Article 22, if the offer that the trader wishes to propose to consumers located in the Union is mentioned in the list, or the lists, of products or categories of products identifies as non compliant, as classified in any freely accessible official online database or online interface, and shall not authorise the trade to provide the offer if that the product is on such list. 4. Where a provider of the online marketplace becomes aware of the illegal nature of a product or service offered through its services, it shall inform those recipients of the service that had acquired such product or contracted such service. 5. The provider of the online marketplace shall demonstrate its best effort to put in place proportionate mechanisms to prevent offers for products that were previously notified in accordance with Article 14 on as counterfeiting from reappearing on the platform. Such mechanisms should not lead to general monitoring in conformity with Article 7 . 6. The provider of the online marketplace shall suspend without undue delay the provision of its services to traders that provide in a repeated manner or illegal offers for a product or a service. It shall immediately notify its decision to the trader.
Amendment 610 #
2020/0361(COD)
2 a. Online platforms shall ensure that their online interface is designed in such a way that it does not risk misleading or manipulating the recipients of the service.
Amendment 622 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 624 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Very large online platforms that display advertising on their online interfaces shall conduct at their own expense, and upon request of advertisers , independent audits performed by organisations complying with the criteria set out in Article 28(2). Such audits shall be based on fair and proportionate conditions agreed between platforms and advertisers, shall be conducted with a reasonable frequency and shall entail: (a) conducting quantitative and qualitative assessment of cases where advertising is associated with illegal content or with content incompatible with platforms’ terms and conditions; (b) monitoring for and detecting of fraudulent use of their services to fund illegal activities; (c) assessing the performance of their tools in terms of brand safety. The audit report shall include an opinion on the performance of platforms’ tools in terms of brand safety. Where the audit opinion is not positive, the report shall make operational recommendations to the platforms on specific measures in order to achieve compliance. The platforms shall make available to advertisers, upon request, the results of such audit.
Amendment 139 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) To enable sector integration, to acknowledge changes in consumer behaviour and to increase demand for green transport, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles should be eligible for the PCI Status;
Amendment 142 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Commission’s communication on energy system integration underlines the need for integrated energy infrastructure planning across energy carriers, infrastructures, and consumption sectors. Such system integration starts from the point of departure of applying the energy efficiency first principle and taking a holistic approach in policy and beyond individual sectors. It also addresses the decarbonisation needs of the hard to abate sectors, such as parts of industry or certain modes of transport, where direct electrification is, currently, technically or economically challenging. Such investments include hydrogen and electrolysers, which are progressing towards commercial large-scale deployment. The Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy gives priority to hydrogen production from renewable electricity, which is the cleanest solution and is most compatible with the EU climate neutrality objective. In a transitional phase however, other forms of low-carbon hydrogen are needed to more rapidly replace existing hydrogen and kick-start an economy of scale.
Amendment 153 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15 a) Moreover, a focus should equally be laid on flexibility and energy storage solutions to support investments that allow for the stability of the grid and enable further integration of renewable energy sources; energy storage will be a crucial feature of the power grid given the volatile nature of renewable energy sources on the one hand and our need for grid stability and security of supply on the other;
Amendment 183 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) To ensure voltage and frequency stability, particular attention should be given to the stability of the European electricity network under the changing conditions, for instance through exploring all possible sustainable energy storage solutions, especially in view of the growing share of renewable electricity.
Amendment 195 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Projects of common interest should be implemented as quickly as possible and should be closely monitored and evaluated, while keeping the administrative burden for project promoters to a minimum. The Commission should nominate European coordinators for projects facing particular difficulties or delays. The progress in the implementation of the specific projects as well as the fulfilment of the obligations pertaining to this Regulation should be taken into account in the selection process for subsequent Union lists for the respective projects.
Amendment 199 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In order to simplify and expedite the permitting process for offshore grids for renewable energy, the Member States around a particular sea basin should endevour to harmonise the relevant legislation and procedures and create one unique points of contact, referred to as an ‘offshore one-stop shop’, in view of regional specificities and geography, for the for facilitating, integrating and coordinating the process of granting of permits toall permit granting procedures of such projects. Moreover, the establishment of a one-stop shop per sea basin for offshore grids for renewable energy should reduce complexity, increase efficiency and speed up the permitting process of offshore transmission assets often crossing many jurisdictions. It shall issue comprehensive decisions for these projects on behalf of the relevant national Member States in a coordinated, collaborative or integrated manner.
Amendment 208 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40 a (new)
Recital 40 a (new)
(40 a) The needs of an integrated energy market will go beyond a physical cross- border footprint of infrastructure projects in order to contribute to the TEN-E pillars, such as sustainability or security of supply. There will be an equal a need for cross-border and local projects that will have a positive effect on the Union's power grid, such as electrolysers, district heating and cooling networks or storage infrastructure of a certain capacity and ability to be replicable in more than one Member State.
Amendment 258 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘smart electricity grid’ means an electricity network where the grid operator can digitally monitor the actions of the users connected to it, and information and communication technologies (ICT) for communicating with related grid operators, generators, energy storage, consumers and/or prosumers, with a view to transmitting electricity in a sustainable, cost-efficient and secure way;
Amendment 282 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Regional gGroups shall be established (‘Groups’) as set out in Section 1 of Annex III. The membership of each Group shall be based on each priority corridor and area and their respective geographical coverage as set out in Annex I. Decision-making powers in the Groups shall be restricted to Member States and the Commission, who shall, for those purposes, be referred to as the decision- making body of the Groups.
Amendment 305 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. Projects of common interest included on the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, having reached the sufficient degree of maturity referred to in Annex III.2(1)(c) shall become an integral part of the relevant regional investment plans under Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and of the relevant national 10- year network development plans under Article 51 of Directive (EU) 2019/944 and Article 22 of Directive 2009/73/EC and other national infrastructure plans concerned, as appropriate. Those projects shall be conferred the highest possible priority within each of those plans. Projects of common interest included in the Union list pursuant to paragraph 4 of this Article under the energy infrastructure categories set out in points (1)(a),(b), (c) and (e) of Annex II, which have not yet reached the sufficient degree of maturity referred to in Annex III.2(1)(c) shall become part of the relevant regional investment plans, national 10-year network development plans and other national infrastructure plans, as appropriate, as projects under consideration, which are under further scrutiny, pending the assessment of their maturity before effective inclusion in the relevant plans as a planned project. This paragraph shall not apply to projects of mutual interest.
Amendment 313 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) is located on the territory of one Member State and has a significantpositive cross- border impacteffect or is replicable as set out in point (1) of Annex IV, whereas ‘replicable’ requires both knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer of at least two Member States or regions. The replicability of a project shall contribute to, amongst others, decarbonisation, the energy efficiency first principle, increase of the share of renewable energies or improvement of sector integration.
Amendment 327 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the potential overall benefits of the project identified on the territory oft he Union and in countries applying the EU acquis and which have concluded an agreement with the Union, assessed in accordance with the respective specific criteria in paragraph 3, outweigh its costs on the same perimeter, including in the longer term;
Amendment 363 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iii a) sector integration, through the improvement of the interaction of different energy vectors or energy sectors, for instance through the increase of synergies in adjacent sectors, such as transport and mobility;
Amendment 413 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f – point iii
(iii) enabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by facilitating smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors and enabling demand response.
Amendment 418 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(f a) for district heating and cooling networks falling under the energy infrastructure category set out in point [6 new] of Annex II the project is to contribute significantly to sustainability and to reaching the climate targets 2030 as well as climate neutrality 2050 through a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as well as an increase of the share of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector, as well as a better integration and interlinking of the sectors.
Amendment 443 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. By 30 April of each year when a new Union list should be adopted, the Agency shall submit, to the Groups a consolidated report for the projects of common interest subject to the competency of national regulatory authorities, evaluating the progress achieved and the evolution of the expected project costs and make, where appropriate, recommendations on how to overcome the delays and difficulties encountered. That consolidated report shall also evaluate, in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2019/942, the consistent implementation of the Union-wide network development plans with regard to the energy infrastructure priority corridors and areas.
Amendment 445 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. At the Agency’s request, project promoters shall provide to the Agency the implementation plan and other information necessary for the purpose of carrying out the Agency’s tasks set out in paragraph 6.
Amendment 460 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. By [31 July 2022] and for each specific Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, as defined in Annex I, national competent authorities in Member States belonging to the respective Group, shall jointly create one unique points of contact per priority offshore grid corridor, ‘offshore one-stop shops’, for project promoters, which shall be. The offshore one-stop shop shall, without prejudice to relevant requirements under international and Union law, facilitate the issuing of the comprehensive decision. The comprehensive decision shall be the final proof that the project of common interest has achieved ready-to-build status and there shall be no other requirements for any additional permits or authorisations in that respect. The comprehensive decision shall be issued within the time limit referred to in Article 10(1) and (2) and in accordance with schemes similar to those laid out in Article 8 Paragraph 3. The offshore one-stop shall be further responsible for facilitating and coordinating the permit granting process for offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest, taking into account also the need for coordination between the permitting process for the energy infrastructure and the one for the generation assets. The offshore one-stop shops shall act as a repository of existing sea basin studies and plans, aiming at facilitating the permitting process of individual projects of common interest and coordinate the issuance of the comprehensive decisions for such projects by the relevant national competent authorities. Each Regional Group per priority offshore grid corridor, with the assistance of the national competent authorities in the Members States belonging to the Group, shall set-up the offshore one-stop shops depending on regional specificities and geography and determine their location, resource allocation and specific rules for their functioning.
Amendment 473 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) the pre-application procedure, covering the period between the start of the permit granting process and the acceptance of the submitted application file by the competent authority, shall take place within an indicative period of two years.
Amendment 480 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The competent authority shall ensure that the combined duration of the two procedures referred to in paragraph 1 does not exceed a period of three years and six months. However, where the competent authority considers that one or both of the two procedures of the permit granting process will not be completed within the time limits set out in paragraph 1, it may decide, before their expiry and on a case by case basis, to extend one or both of those time limits by a maximum of nine months for both procedures combined. The Commission should monitor the permitting process more closely and in case of any delay the European Commission shall be notified immediately by the competent authority, whereas the latter shall duly justify the delay.
Amendment 491 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By [16 November 2022], the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO) for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit to Member States, the Commission and the Agency their respective methodologies, including the network and market modelling, for a harmonised energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis at Union level for projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) and point (3) of Annex II.
Amendment 500 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall provide an opincarry out an extensive consultation ton the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, the Member States, and the Commission and publish it on the Agency’s websitesubmitted draft methodologies.
Amendment 501 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a (new)
(a) Within three months of the receipt of the methodologies, the Commission and Member States may deliver an opinion on the methodologies. The opinions shall be submitted to the Agency, the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas.
Amendment 503 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 507 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Amendment 512 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. No later than threesix months of the day ofafter the receipt of the Commission’s opinion, as referred to in paragraph 4, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gasdraft methodologies, the Agency shall adaopt their respective methodologies taking due account of the Commission’s opiniona decision on each of the methodologies, whether to approve them or to amend them or request amendments to them, and spubmit them to the Commission for approvallish it on the Agency’s website.
Amendment 515 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 5 – point a (new)
(a) Within the deadline set by the Agency’s request for amendments, the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas shall submit the amended CBA methodology to the Agency for its approval.
Amendment 517 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Amendment 523 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Amendment 528 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
8. Within two weeks of the approval by the Agency or the Commission in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 6, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish their respective methodologies on their websites. They shall publish the corresponding input data and other relevant network, load flow and market data in a sufficiently accurate form in accordance with national law and relevant confidentiality agreements.
Amendment 533 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 9 – point a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 9 – point a (new)
(a) For projects of common interest falling under the categories included in points (1b), (1d), (2), and (4) of Annex II, methodologies for a harmonised energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis at Union level shall be elaborated. The European Commission shall assign responsibilities for developing these methodologies, which shall be compatible with the methodologies developed by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas in terms of monetised benefits and costs. The Agency, with the support of National Regulatory Authorities, shall promote consistency of these methodologies with the methodologies elaborated by ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas. The methodologies shall be developed in a transparent manner, including extensive consultation of Member States and of all relevantstakeholders.
Amendment 535 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 10
Article 11 – paragraph 10
10. Every threefour years, the Agency shall lestablish and make publicly available a set of indicators and corresponding reference values for the comparison of unit investment costs for comparable projects of the infrastructure categories included in points (1), (2) and (3) of Annex II. Those reference values may be used by the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas for the cost-benefit analyses carried out for subsequent Union-wide ten-year network development plans. The first of such indicators shall be published by [1 November 20223]. Infrastructure owners, system operators and third-party promoters are obliged to provide the requested data to the national regulatory authorities and to the Agency.
Amendment 546 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 13
Article 11 – paragraph 13
13. After approval of the consistent and interlinked model referred to in paragraph 11 by the CommissionAgency in accordance with the procedure set out in paragraphs 1 to 65, it shall be included in the methodologies referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 547 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 13 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Every four years starting from its approval according to paragraph 13, the interlinked model shall be updated according to the procedure described in paragraphs 11 to 13.
Amendment 558 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The guidelines shall define standards for a transparent, non-discriminatory and robust elaboration of the scenarios taking into account good practices in the field of network development planning. In particular, the guidelines shall include the energy efficiency first principle and. They shall also ensure that the underlying ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for Gas scenarios are fully in lineconsistent with the latest medium and long-term European Union decarbonisation targets and the latest available Commission scenarios.
Amendment 570 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit the draft joint scenarios report to the Agency for its opinion and to the Commission for their opinionits approval.
Amendment 576 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. Within three months from the receipt of the draft joint scenarios report together with the input received in the consultation process and a report on how it was taken into account, the Agency shall submit its opinion including recommendations for amendments to the ENTSO for Electricity, ENTSO for gas and the Commission.
Amendment 577 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Amendment 583 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall adaptCommission shall approve, amend or request amendments on their joint scenarios report, taking due account of the Agency’s opinion, in line with the Commission’s opinion and submit the updated report to the Commission for its approval referred to in paragraph 5.
Amendment 586 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – point a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 7 – point a (new)
(a) Within the deadline set by the Commission’s request for amendments, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit the amended scenarios to the Commission for its approval.
Amendment 592 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Every two years the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall publish and submit to the Commission and the Agency the infrastructure gaps reports developed within the framework of the Union-wide ten-year network development plans.
Amendment 597 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
When assessing the infrastructure gaps the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall base their analysis on all the scenarios established under Article 12, implement the energy efficiency first principle, and consider with priority all relevant non-infrastructure relatedsolutions which do not require new infrastructure to address the identified gaps. When considering new infrastructure solutions, to address the identified gaphe infrastructure gaps assessment shall take into account all relevant costs, including related network reinforcements.
Amendment 604 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall submit their respective draft infrastructure gaps reports to the Agency and the Commission for their opinionfor its opinion, referred to in Article 4(3)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2019/942.
Amendment 606 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Amendment 611 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Amendment 613 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Amendment 630 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. By [31 July 2023] tThe ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integratedintegrate within the Union-wide Ten- Year Network Development Plan developed by the ENTSO for Electricity pursuant to Article 30 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943, starting from its 2024 edition, offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every three years.
Amendment 631 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. By [31 July 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every threewo years.
Amendment 632 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The integrated offshore network development plans shall be compatible with the latest Union-wide ten-Year Network Development Plans in order to ensure coherent development of onshore and offshore grid planning providing for an adequate and reliable transmission grid for transfer of electricity onshore as well as between coastal regions, regions inland, and landlocked Member States and to provide for a stable supply of electricity to centres of consumption or energy storage facilities.
Amendment 633 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The integrated offshore network development plansning shall be compatible with the latest Union-wide ten-Year Network Development Plansnsistent with Regional Investment Plans developed pursuant to Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 in order to ensure further coherent development of onshore and offshore grid planning.
Amendment 638 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Amendment 645 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Amendment 651 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6
Article 14 – paragraph 6
Amendment 658 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall develop, by means of implementing acts, principles for a specific cost-benefit an[By 1 March 2024] The Agency shall develop a Recommendation on the principles for an adapted cost-sharing methodology for the deployment of the integrated offshore network development plan referred to in Article 14(2) in accordance with the agreement referred to in Article 14(1) as part of the guidelines referred to in Article 16(10). Those implementing acts shall be adopted. The Agency shall update its recommendation when appropriate, taking into accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2)unt the results of the implementation of the principles.
Amendment 663 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Within 12 months from the publication of the principles referred to in paragraph 1, the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission, shall present the results of the application of the cost-benefit and cost-sharing methodology to the priority offshore grid corridors.
Amendment 667 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Within six months from the presentation of the results as referred[By 31 July 2024 and then every two in paragraph 2years], the relevant Member States, shall update their written agreement referred to in Article 14(1) with the updated joint definition of the amount of the offshore renewable generation to be deployed within each sea basin in 2050, with intermediate steps in 2030 and 2040, and the relevant agreement to cooperate for the achievement of such amounts.
Amendment 670 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
4. Within six months fromAfter the updated written agreements referred to in paragraph 3, for each sea basin, the ENTSO for Electricity shall update the integrated offshore network development plans by following the procedure set out in Article 14(2) to (5). The procedure described in Article 14(6) shall apply.next Union-wide Ten- Year network development plans
Amendment 679 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The provisions of this Article shall apply to a project of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(a), (b), (c) and (e) of Annex II where at least one project promoter requests the relevant national authorities their application for the costs of the project. They shall apply to a project of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, as relevant, only where an assessment of market demand has already been carried out and indicated that the efficiently incurred investment costs cannot be expected to be covered by the tariffs.
Amendment 684 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) up-to-date project-specific cost- benefit analysis consistent with the methodology drawn up pursuant to Article 11 and taking into account benefits beyond the borders of the Member States on the territory of which the project is located by using the same scenario as used in the selection process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interest is listedconsidering at least the joint scenarios established for network development planning under Article 12;
Amendment 688 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Amendment 690 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
In allocating costs across borders, the relevant national regulatory authorities, in consultation with the TSOs concerned, shall seek a mutual agreement based on, but not limited to, the information specified in paragraphs 3(a) and (b). Their assessment shall be based on the same scenario as used in consider all relevant scenarios established under Article 12 and other selection process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interests is listedcenarios for network development planning, allowing a robust analysis of the contribution of the project of common interest to the Union energy policy targets of decarbonisation, market integration, competition, sustainability and security of supply.
Amendment 696 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
In that case or upon a joint request from at least one of the relevant national regulatory authorities, the decision on the investment request including cross-border cost allocation referred to in paragraph 3 as well as the necessity for the inclusion of the cost of the investments, in its totality, as allocated across borders in the tariffs shall be taken by the Agency within three months of the date of referral to the Agency.
Amendment 698 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
The assessment of the Agency shall be based on the same scenario as used in consider all relevant scenarios established under Article 12 and other selection process for the elaboration of the Union list where the project of common interest is listedcenarios for network development planning, allowing a robust analysis of the contribution of the project of common interest to the Union energy policy targets of decarbonisation, market integration, competition, sustainability and security of supply.
Amendment 702 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10
Article 16 – paragraph 10
10. By [31 December 2022], the CommissionAgency shall adopt implementing acts containing binding guidelines to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Article and the offshore grids for renewable energy cross- border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). The guidelines shall also address the special situa Recommendation to identify good practices for the treatment of investment requests for Projects of Common Interests. The recommendation shall be regularly updated as found necessary and for consistency with the Recommendation ofn the offshore grids for renewable energy projects of common interest by including principles on how their cross-border cost allocation shall be coordinated with the financing, market and political arrangements of offshore generation sites connected to them. In adopting or amending the guidelines, the Commission shall consult ACER, the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, and, where relevant, other stakeholders. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 21(2)cross-border cost sharing as referred to in Article 15(1). In adopting or amending the Recommendation, the Agency shall carryout an extensive consultation process, involving all relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 706 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10 – point a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 10 – point a (new)
(a) Projects of mutual interest shall be assimilated with projects of common interest and be eligible for cross-border cost allocation decisions for the part of the investment costs located on the territory of the Union or in countries applying the EU acquis and which have concluded an agreement with the Union
Amendment 729 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) thea project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant toaccording to the cost benefit analysis methodology in Article 16(3)(a)1 provides evidence concerning the existence of significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity, sustainability or innovation;
Amendment 733 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the project has receivedevidence listed in point (a) have been identified jointly by the concerned national regulatory authorities where the project falls under their competence, including via a cross- border cost allocation decision pursuant to Article 16 if adopted or, as regards projects of common interest falling under the category set out in point (3) of Annex II, where they do not fall under the competency of national regulatory authorities, and therefore they do not receive a cross- border cost allocation decision, the project aims at providing services across borders, bring technological innovation and ensure the safety of cross-border grid operation;
Amendment 735 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) (c)(a) the implementation of the project may raise affordability issues according assessments carried out in particular by the national regulatory authority.
Amendment 737 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. Projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in points (1)(d), (2) and (5) of Annex II shall also be eligible for Union financial assistance in the form of grants for works, where the concerned project promoters can clearly demonstrate significant positive externalities, such as security of supply, system flexibility, solidarity, sustainability or innovation, generated by the projects and provide clear evidence of their lack of commercial viability, in accordance with the cost- benefit analysis, the business plan and assessments carried out, in particular by potential investors or creditors or, where applicable,or where the project may raise affordability issues, according to assessments carried out by a national regulatory authority.
Amendment 764 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)
(a) The following Article 8(13) is added to Regulation (EC) 715/2009: ‘13. By 31 March 2023, the Agency shall publish guidelines, which shall be followed by European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas, for the development of the draft Union- wide network development plan referred to in point (b) of paragraph 3. The guidelines shall be regularly updated, as found necessary. The Agency shall be entitled to issue binding amendment requests on the draft Union-wide network development plan referred to in point (b) of paragraph 3.’
Amendment 766 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 768 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 51(1) of Directive (EU) 2019/944 is replaced by the following: ‘1.Every two years, all transmission system operators of a Member State, regardless of their unbundling regime as set out in Sections 1, 2 and 3 above, shall submit to the regulatory authority, in a joint way, a ten-year network development plan based on existing and forecast supply and demand after having consulted all the relevant stakeholders.That network development plan shall contain efficient measures in order to guarantee the adequacy of the system and the security of supply.The transmission system operator shall publish the ten-year network development plan on its website.The regulatory authority shall review the draft ten-year network development plan and approve it. Before its approval, it may require the transmission system operator to amend its ten-year network development plan.’ Article51(2) is replaced by the following:‘ 2.The ten-year network development plan shall in particular (a) indicate to market participants the main transmission infrastructure that needs to be built or upgraded over the next ten years; (b) contain all the investments already decided and identify new investments which have to be executed in the next three years; (c) contain all investments which are planned in the next 10 years;and (d) provide for a time frame for all investment projects.
Amendment 770 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Point (c)of Article 48(1) of Regulation (EC) 2019/943 is replaced by the following:‘ (c)identify investment gaps, in particular with respect to cross-border capacities, by analysing target values in MW for transfer capacity at bidding zone boundaries.’ The following Article 48(3) is added to Regulation (EC) 2019/943:‘ 3. By 31 March 2023, ACER shall publish guidelines, which shall be followed by European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, for the development of the draft Union-wide network development plan referred to in Article 30(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943. The guidelines shall be regularly updated, as necessary. ACER shall be entitled to issue binding amendment requests on the draft Union- wide network development plan referred to in Article 30(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943.’
Amendment 772 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 1 – title
Annex I – Part 1 – title
1 PRIORITY ELECTRICITY CORRIDOR(1) Electricity onshore and offshore grid interconnections in Europe: interconnections between Member States, offshore electricity grid development and internal grid infrastructures to integrate electricity from renewable energy sources and to foster market integration. Member States concerned: all;
Amendment 778 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 2
Annex I – Part 2
Amendment 788 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 3 – title
Annex I – Part 3 – title
3 PRIORITY ELECTRICITY CORRIDOR(8) Electricity onshore and offshore grid interconnections in Europe: interconnections between Member States, offshore electricity grid development and internal grid infrastructures to integrate electricity from renewable energy sources and to foster market integration. Member States concerned: all;
Amendment 805 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 11 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 4 – point 11 – introductory part
(11) Smart electricity grids deployment: adoption of smart grid technologies across the Union to efficiently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to the electricity network, in particular the generation of large amounts of electricity from renewable or distributed energy sources and demand response by consumers, energy storage.
Amendment 816 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)
Annex I – Part 4 – point 13 a (new)
(13 a) District Heating and Cooling:Upgrading and consolidation of district heating and district cooling networks to ensure a decarbonised supply of heat and cold and increase these sectors, as well as applying the energy efficiency first principle and sector integration through the use of waste heat and increasing flexibility for the energy system through power-to-heat. Member States concerned: all
Amendment 826 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
(b) electricitnergy storage facilities used for storing electricitnergy on a permanent or temporary basis in above-ground or underground infrastructure or geological sites, provided they are directly connected to high-voltage transmission lines designed for a voltage of 110 kV or more; deferring the final use of electricity to a later moment than when it was generated or the conversion of electrical energy into a form of energy which can be stored, the storing of that energy, and the subsequent reconversion of that energy back into electrical energy or use as another energy carrier;
Amendment 829 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) charging infrastructure for electric vehicles;
Amendment 835 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
(d) systems and components integrating ICT, through operational digital platforms, control systems and sensor technologies both at transmission and, medium and low voltage distribution level, aiming at a more efficient and intelligent electricity transmission and distribution network, increased capacity to integrate new forms of generation, storage and consumption and facilitating new business models and market structures;
Amendment 860 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
(a) transmissionhigh-pressure pipelines for the transport of hydrogen, giving access to multiple network users on a transparent and non-discriminatory basis, which mainly contains high-pressure hydrogen pipelines, excluding pipelines for the local distribution of hydrogen;
Amendment 873 #
2020/0360(COD)
(c a) storage facilities connected to the electricity networks that enable integration with electricity sectors, enabling the operations of the energy systems across multiple energy carriers ;
Amendment 891 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) electrolysers that: (i) have at least 100 MW capacity, (ii) the production complies with the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings requirement of 70 % relative to a fossil fuel comparator of 94g CO2e/MJ as set out in Article 25(2) and Annex V of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.60 Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions savings are calculated using the methodology referred to in Article 28(5) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 or, alternatively, using ISO 14067 or ISO 14064-1 taking into account the carbon intensity of the electricity in the country of production. Quantified life-cycle GHG emission savings are verified in line with Article 30 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 where applicable, or by an independent third party, and (iii) have also a network-related function; _________________ 60 OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 82.
Amendment 912 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
(5 a) concerning district heating and cooling: district heating and cooling systems meeting the following criteria: (a) at least 1000 MW installed capacity for heating or 100 MW installed capacity for cooling, (b) existence of a district heating network for the transport of hot steam or water or a distribution network for the transport of chilled liquids in at least one of the following categories: low cooling temperature (5-25 degrees Celsius), low temperature (30-40 degrees Celsius), average temperature (40-90 degrees Celsius) or high temperature (from 100 degrees Celsius), (c) heat generators producing heat or waste heat that can be injected in the district heating network pursuant to the definition of ‘waste heat and cold’ of (EU) 2018/2001; ‘highly efficient cogeneration of (EU) 2012/27, geothermal energy, heat pumps or bioenergy;
Amendment 921 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Annex III – Part 1 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) with regard to energy infrastructure falling under the competency of national regulatory authorities, each Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, national regulatory authorities, TSOs, DSOs, as well as the Commission, the Agency and the DSO- Entity and the ENTSO for Electricity or the ENTSO for Gas, as relevant.
Amendment 934 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 4
Annex III – Part 2 – point 4
(4) as of 1 January 2024, the proposed hydrogen projects of common interest falling under the categories set out in point (3) of Annex II are projects that are part of the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan for gas, developed by the ENTSO for Gas pursuant Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 with the participation and close cooperation of hydrogen project promoters, and subject to the Agency opinion referred to in Article 4(3)(b) of Regulation EU (2019/942).
Amendment 938 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part
Annex III – Part 2 – point 5 – introductory part
(5) by 30 June 2022 and, subsequently, for every Union-wide ten-year net work development plans, the ENTSO for Electricity and ENTSO for GasAgency shall issue updated guidelines for inclusion of projects in their respective Union-wide ten-year network development plans, referred to in points (3) and (4), in order to ensure equal treatment and transparency of the process. For all the projects included in the Union list of projects of common interest in force at the time, the guidelines shall define a simplified process of includata provision infor the Union-wide ten- year network development plans by automatic inclusion taking into account the documentation and data already submitted during the previous Union-wide ten-year network development plan processes as long as the information therein remains valid.
Amendment 946 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – Part 2 – point 11
Annex III – Part 2 – point 11
(11) the Group shall meet to examine and rank the proposed projects based on a transparent assessment of the projects, using the criteria set out in Article 4taking into account the assessment of the regulators, or the assessment of the Commission for projects not falling within the competency of national regulatory authorities.
Amendment 951 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part
Annex IV – point 1 – introductory part
(1) a project with significant cross- border impacteffect or cross-border replicability is a project on the territory of a Member State, which fulfils the following conditions:
Amendment 955 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point a
Annex IV – point 1 – point a
(a) for electricity transmission, the project increases the grid transfer capacity, or the capacity available for commercial flows, at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, having the effect of increasing the cross- border grid transfer capacity at the border of that Member State with one or several other Member States, by at least 5200 Megawatt compared to the situation without commissioning of the project;
Amendment 966 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point c
Annex IV – point 1 – point c
(c) for smart electricity grids, the project is designed for equipment and installations at high-voltage and, medium- voltage and low-voltage level. It involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or solely distribution system operators from at least two Member States. DProjects involving solely distribution system operators without the direct involvement of transmission system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators in the form of a letter of intent, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability. A project covers at least 50000 users, generators, consumers or prosumers of electricity, in a consumption area of at least 300 Gigawatthours/year, of which at least 20 % originate from variable renewable resources ;
Amendment 977 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
Annex IV – point 1 – point g
(g) for smart gas grids, a project involves transmission system operators, transmission and distribution system operators or solely distribution system operators from at least two Member States. DProjects involving solely distribution system operators without the direct involvement of transmission system operators can be involved only with the support of the transmission system operators in the form of a letter of intent, of at least two Member States, that are closely associated to the project and ensure interoperability.
Amendment 980 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point g a (new)
Annex IV – point 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) for district heating and cooling the project has at least 1000 Megawatt heat production capacity or 100 Megawatt cooling capacity.
Amendment 999 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point a a (new)
Annex IV – point 3 – point a a (new)
(a a) level of sustainability measured as the greenhouse gas emission savings ;
Amendment 1002 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point ii
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point ii
(ii) or electricitnergy storage, comparing new capacity provided by the project with total existing capacity for the same storage technology in the area of analysis as defined in Annex V;
Amendment 1004 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point ii a (new)
Annex IV – point 3 – point b – point ii a (new)
(ii a) the contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Amendment 1005 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 3 – point c
Annex IV – point 3 – point c
(c) security of supply, interoperability and secure system operation measured in line with the analysis made in the latest available Union-wide ten-year network development plan in electricity, notably by assessing the impact of the project on the loss of load expectation for the area of analysis as defined in Annex V in terms of generation and transmission adequacy for a set of characteristic load periods, taking into account expected changes in climate- related extreme weather events and their impact on infrastructure resilience, expected changes in the economic and social development of the area and the expected significant increase in power demand from the transport sector, in particular for electric vehicles along highways and in urban areas.. Where applicable, the impact of the project on independent and reliable control of system operation and services shall be measured.
Amendment 1018 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point b
Annex IV – point 5 – point b
(b) market integration and interoperability measured by calculating the additional value of the project to the integration of market areas and price convergence, to the overall flexibilitysignificantly increasing existing cross-border hydrogen transport capacity at a border between two Member States compared to the situation prior to the commissioning of the system.project
Amendment 1020 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 5 – point c
Annex IV – point 5 – point c
Amendment 1033 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 6 – point c
Annex IV – point 6 – point c
(c) facilitation of smart energy sector integrationenabling flexibility services such as demand response and storage by facilitation of smart energy sector integration through the creation of links to other energy carriers and sectors, measured by assessing the cost savings enabled in connected energy sectors and systems, such as the heat and power system, transport and industry.
Amendment 1044 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 1
Annex V – paragraph 1
The cost-benefit analysis methodologies developed by the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas and other parties should be consistent, whilst taking into account sectorial specificities. The methodology for a harmonised energy system-wide cost-benefit analysis for projects of common interest shall satisfy the following principles.
Amendment 1051 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 4
Annex V – point 4
(4) it shall give guidance for the development and use of network and market modelling necessary for the cost- benefit analysis. The modelling shall allow for a full assessment of economic, including market integration, security of supply and competition, social and environmental and climate impacts, including the cross-sectorial impacts. The methodology shall be fully transparent to all project promoters and include details on why, what and how each of the benefits and costs are calculated.
Amendment 1058 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – point 7
Annex V – point 7
(7) it shall, at least, take into account the capital expenditure, operational and maintenance expenditure costs over the assessment lifecycle of the project and decommissioning and waste management costs, where relevant. The methodology shall give guidance on discount rates, assessment lifetime and residual value to be used for the cost- benefit calculations. . It shall furthermore include a Benefit-to- Cost ratio and a Net Present Value.
Amendment 109 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Upholding and preserving a reliable, resilient and secure domain name system (DNS) is a key factor in maintaining the integrity of the Internet and is essential for its continuous and stable operation, on which the digital economy and society depend. Therefore, this Directive should apply to all providers of DNS services along the DNS resolution chain, including operators of root name servers, top-level-domain (TLD) name servers, authoritative name servers for domain names and recursive resolpublicly available recursive domain name resolution services and authoritative domain name resolution services. This Directive does not apply to root name servers.
Amendment 129 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Given the importance of international cooperation on cybersecurity, CSIRTs should be able to participate in international cooperation networks, including with CSIRTs outside the Union, in addition to the CSIRTs network established by this Directive.
Amendment 155 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) Entities should also address cybersecurity risks stemming from their interactions and relationships with other stakeholders within a broader ecosystem, including to counter industrial espionage and to protect trade secrets. In particular, entities should take appropriate measures to ensure that their cooperation with academic and research institutions takes place in line with their cybersecurity policies and follows good practices as regards secure access and dissemination of information in general and the protection of intellectual property in particular. Similarly, given the importance and value of data for the activities of the entities, when relying on data transformation and data analytics services from third parties, the entities should take all appropriate cybersecurity measures.
Amendment 161 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) In order to streamline the legal obligations imposed on providers of public electronic communications networks or publicly available electronic communications services, and trust service providers related to the security of their network and information systems, as well as to enable those entities and their respective competent authorities to benefit from the legal framework established by this Directive (including designation of CSIRT responsible for risk and incident handling, participation of competent authorities and bodies in the work of the Cooperation Group and the CSIRT network), they should be included in the scope of application of this Directive. The corresponding provisions laid down in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council22 and Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 related to the imposition of security and notification requirement on these types of entities should therefore be repealed. The rules on reporting obligations should be without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council24 . _________________ 22Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC (OJ L 257, 28.8.2014, p. 73). 23Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the European Electronic Communications Code (OJ L 321, 17.12.2018, p. 36).rules on reporting obligations should be without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council24 . _________________ 24Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications) (OJ L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 37).
Amendment 188 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) All essential and important entities under this Directive should fall under the jurisdiction of the Member State where they provide their services or carry out their activities. If the entity provides services in more than one Member State, it should fall under the separate and concurrent jurisdiction of each of these Member States. The competent authorities of these Member States should cooperate, provide mutual assistance to each other and where appropriate, carry out joint supervisory actions.
Amendment 215 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive applies to public and private entities of a type referred to as essential entities in Annex I and as important entities in Annex II that provide their services or carry out their activities within the Union. This Directive does not apply to entities that qualify as micro and small enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC.28 _________________ 28 Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium- sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36).
Amendment 251 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘domain name system (DNS)’ means a hierarchical, distributed naming system which allows end-is usersd to reach identify Internet services and resources on the internet;, allowing end user devices to make use of Internet routing and connectivity services to reach those services and resources.
Amendment 299 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. A policy to help authorities build awareness and understanding of the security considerations needed to design, build, and manage connected places.
Amendment 300 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. A policy specifically addressing the ransomware threat and disrupting the ransomware business model.
Amendment 351 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point k a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point k a (new)
(ka) providing a yearly assessment in cooperation with ENISA on which Nation States are harbouring ransomware criminals.
Amendment 464 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States shall establish a single entry point for all notifications required under this Directive.
Amendment 465 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. ENISA, in cooperation with the Cooperation Group, shall develop common notification templates by means of guidelines that would simplify and streamline the reporting information requested by Union law.
Amendment 588 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 37 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 37 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Where no opinion is delivered, the draft implementing act may not be adopted.
Amendment 591 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 39
Article 39
Amendment 595 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Articles 40 and 41 of Directive (EU) 2018/1972 are deleted 18 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive.
Amendment 113 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Over the last few years, digital technologies have transformed the economy and society, affecting all sectors of activity and daily life. Data is at the centre of this transformation: data-driven innovation will bring enormous benefits for citizens, for example through improved personalised medicine, new mobility, and its contribution to the European Green Deal23 . The data economy has to be built in a way to enable companies, especially micro, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to thrive, ensuring data access neutrality, portability and interoperability. In its Data Strategy24 , the Commission described the vision of a common European data space, a Single Market for data in which data could be used irrespective of its physical location of storage in the Union in compliance with applicable law, which can be pivotal for the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence technologies. It also called for the free and safe flow of data with third countries, subject to exceptions and restrictions for public security, public order and other legitimate public policy objectives of the European Union, in line with international obligations. In order to turn that vision into reality, it proposes to establish domain- specific common European data spaces, as the concrete arrangements in which data sharing and data pooling can happen. As foreseen in that strategy, such common European data spaces can cover areas such as health, mobility, manufacturing, financial services, energy, or agriculture or thematic areas, such as the European green deal or European data spaces for public administration or skills. _________________ 23Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the European Green Deal. Brussels, 11.12.2019. (COM(2019) 640 final) 24 COM (2020) 66 final.
Amendment 130 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Action at Union level is necessary in order to address the barriers to a well- functioning data-driven economy and to create a. A Union-wide governance framework for data accessshould have the objective of building trust among individuals and companies for data access, control, sharing, use and re-use, in particular regarding the re-use of certain types of data held by the public sector, the provision of services by data sharing providers to business users and to data subjects, as well as the collection and processing of data made available for altruistic purposes by natural and legal persons.
Amendment 147 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Prohibited exclusive agreements and other practices or arrangements between data holders and data re-userpertaining to the re-use of data held by public sector bodies which do not expressly grant exclusive rights but which can reasonably be expected to restrict the availability of data for re-use that have been concluded or have been already in place before the entry into force of this Regulation should not be renewed after the expiration of their term. In the case of indefinite or longer-term agreements, they should be terminated within three years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 153 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Conditions for re-use of protected data that apply to public sector bodies competent under national law to allow re- use, and which should be without prejudice to rights or obligations concerning access to such data, should be laid down. Those conditions should be non-discriminatory, proportionate and, objectively justified, while not restricting and in line with competition law. In particular, public sector bodies allowing re- use should have in place the technical means necessary to ensure the protection of rights and interests of third parties. Conditions attached to the re-use of data should be limited to what is necessary to preserve the rights and interests of others in the data and the integrity of the information technology and communication systems of the public sector bodies. Public sector bodies should apply conditions which best serve the interests of the re-user without leading to a disproportionate effort for the public sector. Depending on the case at hand, before its transmission, personal data should be fully anonymised, so as to definitively not allow the identification of the data subjects, or data containing commercially confidential information modified in such a way that no confidential information is disclosed. Where provision of anonymised or modified data would not respond to the needs of the re-user, on- premise or remote re-use of the data within a secure processing environment could be permitted. Data analyses in such secure processing environments should be supervised by the public sector body, so as to protect the rights and interests of others. In particular, personal data should only be transmitted for re-use to a third party where a legal basis allows such transmission. The public sector body could make the use of such secure processing environment conditional on the signature by the re-user of a confidentiality agreement that prohibits the disclosure of any information that jeopardises the rights and interests of third parties that the re-user may have acquired despite the safeguards put in place. The public sector bodies, where relevant, should facilitate the re-use of data on the basis of consent of data subjects or permissions of legal persons on the re-use of data pertaining to them through adequate technical means. In this respect, the public sector body should support potential re-users in seeking such consent by establishing technical mechanisms that permit transmitting requests for consent from re-users, where practically feasible. No contact information should be given that allows re-users to contact data subjects or companies directly.
Amendment 180 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In order to build trust in re-use mechanisms, it may be necessary to attach stricter conditions for certain types of non- personal data that have been identified as highly sensitive by a specific Union act, as regards the transfer to third countries, if such transfer could jeopardise public policy objectives, in line with international commitments. For example, in the health domain, certain datasets held by actors in the public health system, such as public hospitals, could be identified as highly sensitive health data. In order to ensure harmonised practices across the Union, such types of highly sensitive non-personal public data should be defined by Union law, for example in the context of the European Health Data Space or other sectoral legislation. The conditions attached to the transfer of such data to third countries should be laid down in delegated acts. Conditions should be proportionate, non-discriminatory and necessary to protect legitimate public policy objectives identified, such as the protection of public health, public order, safety, the environment, public morals, consumer protection, privacy and personal data protection. The conditions should correspond to the risks identified in relation to the sensitivity of such data, including in terms of the risk of the re- identification of individuals. These conditions could include terms applicable for the transfer or technical arrangements, such as the requirement of using a secure processing environment, limitations as regards the re-use of data in third-countries or categories of persons which are entitled to transfer such data to third countries or who can access the data in the third country. In exceptional cases they could also include restrictions on transfer of the data to third countries to protect the public interest.
Amendment 184 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Public sector bodies should be able to charge fees for the re-use of data but. Such fees should be reasonable, transparent, published online and non-discriminatory. Public sector bodies should also be able to decide to make the data available at lower or no cost, for example for certain categories of re-uses such as non- commercial re-use, or re-use by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, so as to incentivise such re-use in order to stimulate research and innovation and support companies that are an important source of innovation and typically find it more difficult to collect relevant data themselves, in line with State aid rules. Such fees should be reasonable, transparent, published online and non- discriminatory. The list of categories of re- users for which discounted or no fees apply should be made public together with the criteria used to establish such list, in line with State aid rules and competition law.
Amendment 200 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Data cooperatives seek to strengthen the position of individuals in making informed choices before consenting to data use, influencing the terms and conditions of data user organisations attached to data use or potentially solving disputes between members of a group on how data can be used when such data pertain to several data subjects within that group. In this context it is important to acknowledge that the rights under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 can only be exercised by each individual and cannot be conferred or delegated to a data cooperative. Data cooperatives could also provide a useful means for one-person companies, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises that in terms of knowledge of data sharing, are often comparable to individuals. Upon request and informed consent of their associated members, cooperatives - which detain the data of their members for the realisation of their economic, social and cultural purposes - should be identifiable as "data cooperatives".
Amendment 205 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to increase trust in such data sharing services, in particular related to the use of data and the compliance with the conditions imposed by data holders, it is necessary to create a Union-level regulatory framework, which would set out highly harmonised requirements related to the trustworthy provision of such data sharing services. This will contribute to ensuring that data holders and data users have better control over the access to and use of their data, in accordance with Union law. Both in situations where data sharing occurs in a business-to-business context and where it occurs in a business-to- consumer context, data sharing providers should offer a novel, ‘European’ way of data governance, by providing a separation in the data economy between data provision, intermediation and use, which is at the core of increasing such trust among data holders, be they individuals or companies. Providers of data sharing services may also make available specific technical infrastructure for the interconnection of data holders and data users.
Amendment 238 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) This Regulation is without prejudice to the establishment, organisation and functioning of entities that seek to engage in data altruism pursuant to national law. It builds on national law requirements to operate lawfully in a Member State as a not-for-profit organisation. Entities which meet the requirements in this Regulation should be able to use the title of ‘Data Altruism Organisations recognised in the Union’. The entity should use a EU dedicated logo or QR code linking to the European register of recognised data altruism organisations, both online and offline. The logo shall have the objective of providing a coherent visual identity to European Union data altruism organisations and contribute to increase trust for data subjects and legal entities. The logo must be created and displayed with rules established in a separate implementing act.
Amendment 250 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) In order to successfully implement the data governance framework, a European Data Innovation Board should be established, in the form of an expert group. The Board should consist of representatives of the Member States, the Commission and representatives of relevant data spaces and specific sectors (such as health, agriculture, transport and statistics), the EU SME Envoy or a representative appointed by the network of SME envoys and representatives of relevant Agencies. The European Data Protection Board should be invited to appoint a representative to the European Data Innovation Board. Representatives of national, trans-national or Common European data spaces, businesses, researchers and civil society should be invited regularly to participate in the work of the Board. The Board should meet in different configurations, depending on the subjects to be discussed.
Amendment 298 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2 a) ‘personal data’ means any information relating to a data subject as defined in point (1) of Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679;
Amendment 299 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
(2 b) 'data subject' means an identified or identifiable natural person as referred to in point (1) of Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679;
Amendment 329 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)
(10 a) 'data cooperative' means an organisation supporting its members, who are data subjects or one-person companies, micro, small and medium- sized enterprises, in making informed choices before consenting to data processing, or in negotiating terms and conditions for data processing and data sharing;
Amendment 331 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10 b (new)
(10 b) 'purposes of general interest' means purposes established by national law and national competent authorities including and not limited to healthcare, official statistics, improving the provision of public services, supporting research;
Amendment 361 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 366 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
(2) Conditions for re-use shall be non- discriminatory, proportionate and objectively justified with regard to categories of data and purposes of re-use and the nature of the data for which re-use is allowed. These conditions shall not be used to restrictbe in line with competition law.
Amendment 370 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
(3) Public sector bodies may impose an obligation to re-use only pre-viously processed data where such pre-processing, performed by the public sector itself, aims to anonymize or pseudonymise personal data or delete commercially confidential information, including trade secrets. or content protected by Intellectual Property Rights;
Amendment 386 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
(5) The public sector bodies shall impose conditions that preserve the integrity of the functioning of the technical systems of the secure processing environment used, including high level cybersecurity standards. The public sector body shall be able to verify any results of processing of data undertaken by the re- user and reserve the right to prohibit the use of results that contain information jeopardising the rights and interests of third parties.
Amendment 398 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
(9) TWhen justified by the volume of cases concerning the re-use of data in specific third countries, the Commission may adopt implementing acts declaring that the legal, supervisory and enforcement arrangements of a third country:
Amendment 410 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 11
Article 5 – paragraph 11
(11) Where specific Union acts adopted in accordance with a legislative procedure establish that certain non-personal data categories held by public sector bodies shall be deemed to be highly sensitive for the purposes of this Article, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 28 supplementing this Regulation by laying down special conditions applicable for transfers to third-countries. The conditions for the transfer to third-countries shall be based on the nature of data categories identified in the Union act and on the grounds for deeming them highly sensitive, non-discriminatory and limited to what is necessary to achieve the public policy objectives identified in the Union law act, such as safety and public health, as well as risks of re-identification of anonymized data for data subjects, in accordance with the Union’s international obligations. They may include terms applicable for the transfer or technical arrangements in this regard, limitations as regards the re-use of data in third-countries or categories of persons which are entitled to transfer such data to third countries or, in exceptional cases, restrictions as regards transfers to third- countriesshall be non-discriminatory, proportionate and limited to what is necessary to achieve the public policy objectives identified in the Union law act.
Amendment 417 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 13
Article 5 – paragraph 13
(13) Where the re-user intends to transfer non-personal data to a third country, the public sector body shall inform the data holder about the transfer of data to that third country and the purpose of such transfer.
Amendment 422 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
(2) Any fees shall be non- discriminatory, proportionate and objectively justified and shall not restrictbe in line with competition law.
Amendment 429 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
(4) Where they apply fees, public sector bodies shall take measures to incentivise the re-use of the categories of data referred to in Article 3 (1) for non- commercial purposes and bythe re-use by micro and small and medium-sized enterprises in line with State aid rules.
Amendment 430 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(4 a) Public sector bodies may set up a list of categories of re-users for which data is made available at reduced or no cost, which shall be published together with the criteria used to establish such list and which shall have the objective to foster a wider re-use of the categories of data referred to in Article 3(1) and accessibility by a wider range of re-users, in line with State aid rules and competition law;
Amendment 437 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) providing technical support in the application of tested techniques ensuring data processing in a manner that preserves privacy of the information contained in the data for which re-use is allowed, including techniques for pseudonymisation, anonymisation, generalisation, suppression and randomisation of personal data and the deletion of commercially confidential information, including trade secrets or content protected by Intellectual Property Rights;
Amendment 456 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
(3) Requests for the re-use of the categories of data referred to in Article 3 (1) shall be granted or refused by the competent public sector bodies or the competent bodies referred to in Article 7 (1) within a reasonable timethe shortest delay, and in any case within two months from the date of the request.
Amendment 462 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) services of data cooperatives, that is to say services supporting data subjects or one-person companies or micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, who are members of the cooperative or who confer the power to the cooperative to negotiate terms and conditions for data processing before they consent, in making informed choices before consenting to data processing, and allowing for mechanisms to exchange views on data processing purposes and conditions that would best represent the interests of data subjects or legal persons.
Amendment 477 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Amendment 486 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 7
Article 10 – paragraph 7
(7) At the request of the provider, tThe competent authority shall, within one week, issue a standardised declaration, confirming that the provider has submitted the notification referred to in paragraph 4 and that the notification meets fully the requirements outlined in paragraph 6.
Amendment 487 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 7 a (new)
(7 a) Upon reception of the standardised declaration, the provider of data sharing services may start the activity subject to the conditions laid down in this Chapter.
Amendment 503 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) the metadata collected from the provision of the data sharing service may be used only for the development of that service and should be made available to the data holders upon request;
Amendment 512 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) the provider shall have procedures in place to prevent and monitor potential fraudulent or abusive practices in relation to access to data from parties seeking access through their services;
Amendment 514 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) the provider shall ensure a reasonable continuity of provision of its services and, in the case of services which ensure storage of data, shall have sufficient guarantees in place that allow data holders and data users to obtain access to and to retrieve their data in case of insolvency of the provider;
Amendment 521 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) the provider shall take measures to ensure a high level of security, including cybersecurity standards, for the storage and transmission of non-personal data;
Amendment 536 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
(3) The designated competent authorities, the data protection authorities, the national competition authorities, the authorities in charge of cybersecurity, and other relevant sectorial authorities shall build up a strong cooperation and exchange the information which is necessary for the exercise of their tasks in relation to data sharing providers.
Amendment 539 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
(3) Where the competent authority finds that a provider of data sharing services does not comply with one or more of the requirements laid down in Article 10 or 11, it shall notify that provider of those findings and give it the opportunity to state its views, within a reasonable time limitthe shortest delay.
Amendment 564 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
(3) An entity registered in the register in accordance with Article 16 may refer to itself as a ‘data altruism organisation recognised in the Union’ in its written and spoken communication. The entity shall use a EU dedicated logo or QR code linking to the European register of recognised data altruism organisations, both online and offline. The logo shall have the objective of providing a coherent visual identity to European Union data altruism organisations and contribute to increase trust for data subjects and legal entities. The logo must be created and displayed with rules established in a separate implementing act in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 29.
Amendment 594 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 6
Article 17 – paragraph 6
(6) The information referred to in paragraph 4, points (a), (b), (f), (g), and (h) shall be published in the national public register of recognised data altruism organisations.
Amendment 597 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 7
Article 17 – paragraph 7
(7) Any entity entered in the public register of recognised data altruism organisations shall submit any changes of the information provided pursuant to paragraph 4 to the competent authority within 14 calendar days from the day on which the change takes place.
Amendment 607 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
(1) Any entity entered in the register of recognised data altruism organisations shall inform data holderssubjects and legal entities in a clear and easy-to-understand manner:
Amendment 612 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) about the purposes of general interest for which it permits the processing of their data by a data user in an easy-to- understand manner;
Amendment 615 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) about any processingthe purposes of general interest for which it permits any processing of their data by a data user outside the Union.
Amendment 670 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
(1) The Commission shall establish a European Data Innovation Board (“the Board”) in the form of an Expert Group, consisting of the representatives of competent authorities of all the Member States, the European Data Protection Board, the Commission, relevant data spacethe EU SME Envoy or a representative appointed by the network of SME envoys and other representatives of relevant Agencies or competent authorities in specific sectors.
Amendment 677 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
(2) Stakeholders and relevant third parties may, including representatives of national, trans-national or Common European data spaces, businesses, researchers, civil society shall be invited regularly to attend meetings of the Board and to participate in its work.
Amendment 684 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
(3) The Commission shall chair the meetings of the Board which may be conducted in different configurations, depending on the subjects to be discussed.
Amendment 692 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to advise and assist the Commission in developing a consistent practice of the competent authorities in the application of requirements applicable to data sharing providers and data altruism organisations;
Amendment 699 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to assist the Commission in addressing fragmentation of the data economy in the single market by enhancing the interoperability of data as well as data sharing services between different sectors and domains, building on existing European, international or national standards, inter alia with the aim of encouraging the creation of Common European data spaces;
Amendment 703 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) To advise the Member States and the Commission on the possibility to set harmonised conditions allowing for re- use of data referred to in Article 3 (1) held by public sector bodies across the single market;
Amendment 713 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) to advise the Commission in the decision of adopting implementing acts referred to in article 5 (9);
Amendment 714 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(e b) to assist the Commission in the discussions conducted at bilateral, plurilateral or multilateral level with third countries aimed at improving the regulatory environment for non-personal data, including standardisation, at global level;
Amendment 737 #
2020/0340(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
By [fourtwo years after the data of application of this Regulation], the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Regulation, and submit a report on its main findings to the European Parliament and to the Council as well as to the European Economic and Social Committee. Member States shall provide the Commission with the information necessary for the preparation of that report.
Amendment 104 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Union and the Member States should aim to achieve a balance between anthropogenic economy- wide emissions and removals, through natural and technological solutions, of greenhouse gases domestically within the Union by 2050. The Union-wide 2050 climate-neutrality objective should be pursued and achieved by all Member States collectively, , and the Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission should take the necessary measures to enable its achievement. Measures at Union level will constitute an important part of the measures needed to achieve the objective.
Amendment 108 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in Union law shall be balanced by 2050 at the latest, as from that date, the Union and Member States greenhouse gas removals shall exceed emissions in order to meet the Paris Agreement target of 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels; until that date a special focus shall be directed to the enhancement of research, development of sinks and carbon capture technology.
Amendment 140 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission, in its Communication ‘The European Green Deal’, announced its intention to assess and make proposals for increasing the Union’s greenhouse gas emission reduction target for 2030 to ensure its consistency with the climate-neutrality objective for 2050. In that Communication, the Commission underlined that all Union policies should contribute to the climate-neutrality objective and that all sectors should play their part. By September 2020, the Commission should, based on a comprehensive impact assessment and taking into account its analysis of the integrFor the Union to reach its goal of climated national energy and climateutrality by 2050 at the plans submitted to the Commission in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 , reviewtest, it is essential that climate action is further strengthened and particularly that the Union’s 2030 target for climate and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55 % emission reductions compared with 1990 levels. Where it considers necessary to amend the Unis raised to a reduction in emission’s 2030 target, it should make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council to amend this Regulation as appropriate. In addition, the Commission should, by 30 June 2021, assess how the Union legislation implementing that target would need to be amended in order to achieve emission reductions of 50 to 55 % compared to 1990. _________________ 36 Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1)of at least 55% compared to 1990 levels. Consequently, the Commission should, by 30 June 2021, assess how the Union legislation implementing that increased target would need to be amended accordingly.
Amendment 145 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) By 30 June 2021, the Commission shall review and propose to revise where necessary all policy and instruments relevant to the achievement of the Union´s 2030 climate target and to achieve the climate neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1). In this regard, the Unions increased targets require the EU Emissions Trading System to be fit for purpose, the Commission shall therefore rapidly review the ETS Directive and strengthen the Innovation Fund thereunder to further create financial incentives for new technology, boosting growth, competitiveness, support for clean technologies, while ensuring that the strengthening of the Innovation Fund contributes to the process of a Just Transition.
Amendment 150 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) In order for the Union and Member States to reach the 2030 climate target and climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest, the Union should continue its work towards a strong sustainable bio- based economy, in particular by strengthening its efforts in phasing out usage of and energy subsidies for fossil fuels.
Amendment 151 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 c (new)
Recital 17 c (new)
(17c) The Commission has developed and adopted several initiatives in energy sectoral legislation, in particular with regard to renewable energy, energy efficiency, including on the energy performance of buildings. Those initiatives form a package under the overarching theme of energy efficiency first and the Union´s global leadership in renewables. These initiatives should be taken into account in the national long- term progress in the work towards the 2050 climate neutrality target to ensure a highly energy efficient, renewables-based energy system and development of renewables within the Union.
Amendment 168 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to provide predictability and confidence for all economic actors, including businesses, workers, investors and consumers, to ensure that the transition towards climate neutrality is irreversible, to ensure gradual reduction over time and to assist in the assessment of the consistency of measures and progress with the climate- neutrality objective, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to set out a trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making37 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. _________________ 37 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1Commission should put forward a legislative proposal of trajectory for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the Union by 2050 at the latest, to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 174 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) A fully efficient Union climate policy should address carbon leakage and develop appropriate tools and mechanisms to cope with any potential carbon leakage, also in order to incentivise the Unions standard and frontrunners in the industries.
Amendment 187 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
This Regulation sets out a binding objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050and in each Member State by 2050 at the latest in pursuit of the long-term temperature goal set out in Article 2 of the Paris Agreement, and provides a framework for achieving progress in pursuit of the global adaptation goal established in Article 7 of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 199 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Union-wide emissions and removals of greenhouse gases regulated in Union law shall be balanced in the Union at the latest by 2050, thus reducing emissions to net zero by that date. Each Member State shall reach net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest.
Amendment 207 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union and national level respectively, to enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutrality objective in the Union and in all Member States set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the importance of promoting fairness and solidarity among Member States.
Amendment 215 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 2020, the Commission shall reviewIn light of the climate neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriateshall be increased to at least 55% emission reductions compared to 1990.
Amendment 230 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. By 30 June 2021, the Commission shall assess how the Union legislation implementing the Union’s 2030 climate target would need to be amended in order to enable the achievement of 50 toat least 55 % emission reductions compared to 1990 and to achieve the climate-neutrality-objective set out in Article 2(1), and consider taking the necessary measures, including the adoption of legislative proposals, in accordance with the Treaties.
Amendment 233 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. By 31 May 2023, the Commission shall, in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) and following a detailed impact assessment, explore options for setting a Union 2040 climate target for emission reductions compared to 1990 and shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriate. When exploring options for the 2040 climate target, the Commission shall take into account the criteria set out in Article 3(3). The impact assessment shall assess how all of the Union legislation relevant for the fulfilment of that target would need to be amended.
Amendment 249 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9 to supplement this Regulation by setting outBy 31 May 2023 the Commission shall assess on the basis of the criteria set out in paragraph 3 of this Article, the structure and design of a trajectory at Union level to achieve the climate- neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) until 2050. At the latest wi, and make an appropriate legislative proposal to that effect. The Commission shall no later thian six months after each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission shall review the trajectory. The Commission shall make a legislative proposal to adjust the trajectory where is considers this appropriate as a result of the review.
Amendment 264 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. When setting a trajectory in accordance with paragraph 1, the Commission shall considertake into account the following criteria:
Amendment 286 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) best available technology, while respecting the concept of technological neutrality and the need for research in or investments in mature new, promising technology, avoiding any possible lock-in effect;
Amendment 343 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j
(j) the best available and most recent scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC and IPBES.
Amendment 350 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
(ja) ensuring stable, long-lasting and climate effective natural sinks over time;
Amendment 352 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j b (new)
(jb) inter-relationship and trade-offs between Union measures on adaptation and mitigation;
Amendment 355 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j c (new)
(j c) compatibility with the national territorial just transition plans;
Amendment 357 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j d (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j d (new)
(j d) the prevention of possible carbon leakage;
Amendment 358 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j e (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j e (new)
(j e) the social, economic, and environmental costs of inaction and insufficient action;
Amendment 359 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j f (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j f (new)
(j f) the role of substitution effects and promotion of circularity in all sectors;
Amendment 364 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall meet the national and Union objectives for climate adaptation and shall ensure continuous progress in enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change in accordance with Article 7 of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 369 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall develop and implement adaptation strategies and plans that include comprehensive risk management frameworks, based on robust climate and vulnerability baselines and progress assessments. These strategies and plans shall include measures in line with the national and Union objectives on climate adaptation.
Amendment 379 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the progress made by each Member State and the collective progress made by all Member States towards the achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory to be established as referred to in Article 3(1) and the intermediate objective set out in Article 2(3); where the trajectory is not available, the assessment shall be made on the basis of the criteria set out in Article 3(3) and the 2030 climate target;
Amendment 384 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the progress made by each Member State and the collective progress made by all Member States on adaptation as referred to in Article 4.
Amendment 417 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall assess anythe alignment of all Union draft measures or legislative proposal in light ofs with the climate- neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1) once the trajectory is established, before adoption, and include this analysis in any impact assessment accompanying these measures or proposals, and make the result of that assessment public at the time of adoption. By applying climate proofing, the Commission shall ensure that all measures and legislative proposals are aligned with, or not in conflict with the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1).
Amendment 438 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the adequacy and effectiveness of relevant national measures to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4.
Amendment 452 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission finds, under due consideration of the progress made by each Member State and the collective progress assessed in accordance with Article 5(1), that a Member State’s measures are inconsistent with thate Union´s climate neutrality objective as expressed by the trajectory referred to in Article 3(1) or inadequate to ensure progress on adaptation as referred to in Article 4, it mayshall issue recommendations to that Member State. The Commission shall make such progress and recommendations publicly available. ;
Amendment 472 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) best available scientific evidence, including the latest reports of the IPCC and IPBES; and
Amendment 52 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 175, 192 (1), 194 (1) and 194 (2) thereof,
Amendment 63 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy constitutes one of the most important policy objectives for the Union. On 12 December 2019, the European Council endorsed the objective of achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. While fighting climate change and environmental degradation will benefit all in the long term and provides opportunities and challenges for all in the medium term, not all regions and Member States start their transition from the same point or have the same capacity to respond. Some are more advanced than others, whereas the transition entails a wider social and economic impact for those regions that rely heavily on fossil fuels - especially coal, lignite, peat and oil shale - or greenhouse gas intensive industries or industries with products that are impacted by the transition to EU climate neutrality. Such a situation not only creates the risk of a variable speed transition in the Union as regards climate action, but also of growing disparities between regions, detrimental to the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 67 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In order to be successful, the transition has to be fair and socially acceptable for all. Therefore, both the Union and the Member States must take into account its economic, environmental, and social implications from the outset, and deploy all possible instruments to mitigate adverse consequences. TAdditionally, they should ensure that investments are channelled towards economic activities that make the greatest positive environmental impact and provide local economies with a viable long-term vision and future-proof employment prospects. The conditionalities of the Union budget hasve an important role in that regard.
Amendment 77 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) As set out in the European Green Deal and the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan, a Just Transition Mechanism should complement the other actions under the next multi-annual financial framework for the period from 2021 to 2027. It should contribute to addressing the social and economic consequences of transitioning towards Union climate neutrality by 2050 by bringing together the Union budget’s spending on climate and social objectives at regional level.
Amendment 82 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Regulation establishes the Just Transition Fund (‘JTF’) which is one of the pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism implemented under cohesion policy. The aim of the JTF is to mitigate the adverse effects of the climate transition by supporting the most affected territories and workers concerned, and by laying down the foundations for the transition towards climate neutrality and creating new employment opportunities for those affected by this transition. In line with the JTF specific objective, actions supported by the JTF should directly contribute to alleviate the impact of the transition by financing the diversification and modernisation of the local economy and by mitigating the negative repercussions on employment. This is reflected in the JTF specific objective, which is established at the same level and listed together with the policy objectives set out in Article [4] of Regulation EU [new CPR].
Amendment 91 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The JTF cannot aggravate existing inequalities among Member States nor weaken the Single Market.
Amendment 104 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The resources from the JTF should complement the resources available under cohesion policy without cutting into the ERDF and ESF+ budget.
Amendment 126 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should include those that support local economies and are sustainable in the long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the Green Deal. The projects financed should contribute to a transition to a climate-neutral and circular economyprimarily focus on mitigating negative economic and social impacts of the transition and contribute to a transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy, while taking into account economic, social and energy characteristics of each Member State. Investments in transitional energy sources such as natural gas shall be eligible for support if such investments lead to a substantial reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and allow for the use of renewable gas as a sustainable alternative. For declining sectors, such as energy production based on coal, lignite, peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels, support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity and the corresponding reduction in the employment level. As regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levels, support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies, new processes or products, leading to significant emission reduction, in line with the EU 2030 climate objectives and EU climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies, as well as in the fields of digitalisation and connectivity and smart mobility, provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards, and contribute to, a climate- neutral and circular economy. __________________ 13 As set out in “A Clean Planet for all European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy”, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank - COM(2018) 773 final.
Amendment 142 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) To protect citizens who are most vulnerable to the climate transition, the JTF should also cover the up-skilling and reskilling of the affected workers, focusing on skills and qualifications that are compatible with the transition to a sustainable and digital economy, with the aim of helping them to adapt to new employment opportunities, as well as providing job-search assistance to jobseekers and their active inclusion into the labour market.
Amendment 150 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to enhance the economic diversification and modernisation of territories impacted by the transition, the JTF should provide support to productive investment in SMEs. Productive investment should be understood as investment in fixed capital or immaterial assets of enterprises in view of producing goods and services thereby contributing to gross-capital formation and employment. In this regard, particular attention should be paid to SMEs operating in regions with higher unemployment rates. For enterprises other than SMEs, productive investments should only be supported if they are necessary for mitigating job losses resulting from the transition, by creating or protecting a significant number of jobs and they do not lead to or result from relocation. Investments in existing industrial facilities, including those covered by the Union Emissions Trading System, should be allowed if they contribute to the transition to a climate- neutral economy by 2050 and go substantially below the relevant benchmarks established for free allocation under Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council14 and if they result in the protection of a significant number of jobs. Any such investment should be justified accordingly in the relevant territorial just transition plan. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market and cohesion policy, support to undertakings should comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 TFEU and, in particular, support to productive investments by enterprises other than SMEs should be limited to enterprises located in areas designated as assisted areas for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of Article 107(3) TFEU. All investments shall be made without prejudice to the energy efficiency first and polluter pays principles. __________________ 14Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
Amendment 172 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The JTF support should be conditional on the effective implementation of a transition process in a specific territory in order to achieve a climate-neutral economy. In that regard, Member States should prepare, in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders and supported by the Commission, territorial just transition plans, detailing the transition process, and its implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, consistently with their National Energy and Climate Plans. To this end, the Commission should set up a Just Transition Platform, which would build on the existing platform for coal regions in transition to enable bilateral and multilateral exchanges of experience on lessons learnt and best practices across all affected sectors.
Amendment 177 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The territorial just transition plans should, after a thorough consultation process with local authorities and representatives, identify the territories most negatively affected, where JTF support should be concentrated and describe specific actions to be undertaken to reach aminimise the negative social impact while contributing to EU climate-neutral economy by 2050, notably as regards the conversion, modernisation, or closure of facilities involving fossil fuel production or other greenhouse gas intensive activities. or industries with products that are impacted by the transition to EU climate neutrality. Those territories should be precisely defined and correspond to NUTS level 3 regions or should be parts thereof. The plans should detail the challenges and needs of those territories and identify the type of operations needed in a manner that ensures the coherent development of climate-resilient economic activities that are also consistent with the transition to climate-neutrality and the objectives of the Green Deal. Only investments in accordance with the transition plans should receive financial support from the JTF. The territorial just transition plans should be part of the programmes (supported by the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund or the JTF, as the case may be) which are approved and monitored by the Commission.
Amendment 201 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the Just Transition Fund (‘JTF’) to provide support to territories or economic activities facing serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the Union by 2050 and the Union's 2030 target.
Amendment 214 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article [4(1)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], the JTF shall contribute to the single specific objective ‘enabling regions, economic operators and people to address the social, economic and environmental impacts of the transition towards an EU climate- neutral economyand circular economy by 2050’.
Amendment 243 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In accordance with paragraph 1, the JTF shall exclusively support the following activities:
Amendment 266 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) investments in the deployment of technology and infrastructures for affordable clean energy, in greenhouse gas emission reduction, energy efficiency and renewable energy;charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, energy efficiency and renewable energy, including storage technologies to enable alternatives such as sustainable mobility, including freight transport in urban areas, or building renovation, among others.
Amendment 278 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) investments related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of gas, provided that it is used as a bridging technology replacing coal, lignite, peat, oil shale and delivers significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. These investments should allow for the use of renewable gas at a later stage.
Amendment 288 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) investments in district heating;
Amendment 294 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) ensuring security of energy supply;
Amendment 295 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d c (new)
(dc) investments in the deployment of technology and infrastructure for affordable clean and smart mobility contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction and to the diversification of mobility solutions;
Amendment 302 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) investments in digitalisation and digital connectivity; in particular investments facilitating the transition towards a circular economy and climate neutrality, including using digital technologies and data in agriculture, farming, forestry and food industries, in particular for the upgrade of broadband in rural and remote areas.
Amendment 317 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) investments in nature-based climate mitigation and adaptation projects;
Amendment 321 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) investments in enhancing the circular economy, including through waste prevention, reduction, resource efficiency, reuse, repair and recycling;
Amendment 327 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) upskilling and reskilling of workers, focusing on skills and qualifications that are compatible with the transition to a sustainable and digital economy, and green economy;
Amendment 339 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point j
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point j
(j) active inclusion of jobseekers, particularly women and vulnerable groups;
Amendment 353 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
The JTF may also support investments to achieve the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from activities listed in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council provided that such investments have been approved as part of the territorial just transition plan based on the information required under point (i) of Article 7(2). Such investments shall only be eligible where they are necessary for the implementation of the territorial just transition plan, and do not, by virtue of windfall effects, merely add to the profits, which industrial facilities can obtain under the ETS.
Amendment 362 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) investments which hamper the development and deployment of low- carbon alternatives or which result in activities and operations that will later rely on subsidies to run in a stable and sustainable manner.
Amendment 371 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) investment related to the production, processing, transport, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels;
Amendment 372 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) investment related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of solid fossil fuels;
Amendment 375 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) activities or investments which lead to the lock-in in assets harmful to the climate and environment objectives of the Union considering their lifetime.
Amendment 379 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) productive investments in enterprises other than SMEs that imply the transfer of jobs, capital and production processes from one Member State to another.
Amendment 389 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall only approve a programme where the identification of the territories most negatively affected by the transition process, contained within the relevant territorial just transition plan, is duly justified and the relevant territorial just transition plan is consistent with the National Energy and Climate Plan and the long term strategy of the Member State concerned and with the EU Climate Law [2020/…].
Amendment 399 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare, together with the relevant authorities of the territories concerned, one or more territorial just transition plans covering one or more affected territories corresponding towhich can be part of or correspond to larger levels such as level 3 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 3 regions’) as established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 868/201417 or parts thereof, in accordance with the template set out in Annex II. Those territories shall be those most negatively affected based on the economic and social impacts resulting from the transition, in particular with regard to expected job losses in fossil fuel production and use and the transformation needs of the production processes of industrial facilities with the highest greenhouse gas intensity or conversion to alternative industries in sectors with products that are impacted by the transition to EU climate neutrality. __________________ 17 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154 21.6.2003, p. 1).
Amendment 415 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a justification for identifying the territories or economic activities as most negatively affected by the transition process referred to in point (a) and to be supported by the JTF, in accordance with paragraph 1;
Amendment 419 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) an assessment of the transition challenges faced by the most negatively affected territories, including the social, economic, and environmental impact of the transition to an EU-level climate-neutral economy by 2050, identifying the potential number of affected jobs and job losses, the number of enterprises disrupted, the development needs and objectives, to be reached by 2030 linked to the transformation or closure of greenhouse gas-intensive activities and industrial activities with products that are impacted by the transition to EU climate neutrality in those territories;
Amendment 428 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) a description of the expected contribution of the JTF support to addressing the social, economic and environmental impacts of the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050;
Amendment 434 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) a description of the type and timeline of operations envisaged and their expected contribution to alleviate the impact of the transitioneconomic, social, and environmental impact of the transition at local, regional, and (where relevant) national level;
Amendment 440 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point i
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) where support is provided to investments to achieve the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from activities listed in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC, an exhaustive list of operations to be supported and a justification that they contribute to a transition to an EU-level climate neutral economy by 2050 and lead to a substantial reduction in greenhouse- gas emissions going substantially below the relevant benchmarks established for free allocation under Directive 2003/87/EC and provided that they are necessary for the protection of a significant number of jobs;
Amendment 459 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Territorial just transition plans shall be publicly available.
Amendment 462 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Where a JTF priority supports the activities referred to in points (h), (i) or (j) of Article 4(2), data on the indicators for participants shall only be transmitted where all the data relating to that participant, required in accordance with Annex III are available, while ensuring strict data protection rules.
Amendment 472 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State and conduct stakeholder consultation in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making.
Amendment 2 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Regrets that the Member States have so far not managed to reach an agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027 and the reform of the own resources system, which puts at risk the timely start of the new programmes and thus the Union’s ability to achieve its political priorities; notes that the MFF is the basis for the annual budget and that, in the absence of an MFF regulation, guidelines on the 2021 budget can only reflect Parliament’s general position on the MFF;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the new Heading 1 (‘Single Market, Innovation and Digital’) will be instrumental for boosting innovation-led, sustainable economic growth and contributing to the transition towards a climate-neutral society in line with the Paris Agreement; highlights furthermore the importance of the new Heading 5 (‘Security and Defence’), which includes the new European Defence Fund and essential funds for nuclear safety and decommissioning;
Amendment 38 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls Parliament’s position on the overall financial envelope for Horizon Europe of EUR 120 billion (in 2018 prices); calls on the Commission in this regard to present the 2021 draft budget accordingly to ensure that research and innovation activities will continuebe ambitiously funded without disruption, including in areas that are essential for the EU’s strategic autonomy and benefit its citizens and society, such as digital transformation, healthcare and space; recalls in this context the importance of fundamental research;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that all areas of the budget, including its revenue side, need to contribute to the overall goals of the European Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goals; recalls in this context the importance of the introduction of a Just Transition Fund to address societal, socio-economic and environmental impacts on workers and communities adversely affected by the transition from coal and carbon dependence, and calls for solid financing of the fund in order to maximise the leverage effect, but not at the expense of other EU programmes;
Amendment 71 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the need for an ambitious draft budget, in particular forwhich needs to become operational as soon as possible in order to help make the EU more competitive; recognises in particular the important role of new programmes such as the Digital Europe Programme, which needaims to become operational oost investments in vital future areas soonuch as possible in order to help make the EU more competsupercomputing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and advanced digital skills, thereby maximising the benefits of digitalisation and strengthening the EU’s technological capacitives;
Amendment 78 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the importance of SMEs as an essential part of the EU economy, as they provide a high number of jobs in the EU, account for a majority of new jobs created and play a vital role in research and innovation and in the uptake of R&I results; urges the Commission therefore to ensure a smooth transition from COSME to the new Single Market Programme and from the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) and other financial instruments to InvestEU; stresses the need to facilitate access to finance for SMEs and recalls in this context the role of the European Innovation Council (EIC) in supporting top class innovators, entrepreneurs and small companies;
Amendment 8 #
2019/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the EU’s sustainable commitment to achieving its zero-carbon climate target by 2050, as confirmed in the European Green Deal and the recovery plan; takes note of Commission's proposal to increase reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to 55%, reminds of European Parliament's position to increase this target to 60% by 2030;
Amendment 16 #
2019/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that renewable energy is a key driver of decarbonisation; recallstresses that at least 328-40 % of the EU’s total energy needs should be met by renewable energy by 2030 to reach at least 55 % reduction of emissions;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that an increase in offshore wind energy production is essential for the clean energy transition; stresses that, as offshore wind capacity currently stands at just 25 GW, the building of offshore wind farms must be accelerated so asat least threefold by 2030 and beyond in order to be able to provide up toat least 450 GW of capacity by 2050;
Amendment 32 #
2019/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the decision to find space for up to 450 GW of offshore wind energy capacity is of the utmost importance; highlights the offshore wind potential of 212 GW in the North Sea, 83 GW in the Baltic Sea, 85GW in the Atlantic Ocean and 70 GW in the Southern European Seas; notes that this potential will continue to grow due to technological developments;
Amendment 82 #
2019/2158(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to collaborate closely with Member States and neighbouring countries on maritime spatial planning, with a view to optimising the use of sea space and cross-sector and cross-country cooperation, and minimising spatial conflicts;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Regrets that the budget proposed by the Commission is EUR 474,6 million below the ceiling for Heading 1a, even though relevant programmes are oversubscribed and could easily absorb additional funds; highlights the utmost importance of the programmes of Heading 1a for boosting the innovation- led economic growth and contributing to the transition towards a climate-neutral society in line with the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 15 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the oversubscription of various programmes such as Horizon 2020 and COSME, which could be addressed by a more ambitious budget for 2020 and by enhancing complementarities with other Union funds, financial instruments, national programmes and private investments;
Amendment 49 #
2019/2028(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for additional appropriations for the Connecting Europe Facility, in particular its energy and ICT strands, to ensure that isolated markets are connected and remaining bottlenecks are removed, as well as to prepare the ground for a less carbon-intensive Union energy network.
Amendment 1 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. notes that this is the first year under the revised control and assurance framework for the period 2014-2020, and that only a low number of assurance packages were submitted; highlights that Annual Report 2017 covers both 2014- 2020 cleared expenditure and closure related to the 2007-2013 period;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. notes that errors in financial instruments, ineligible costs and claims of ineligible VAT contributed most to the estimated level of error in cohesion policy; notes that some of the errors identified by the Court were linked to specific cases for which mitigating actions have already been taken; calls on the Commission to take the appropriatefurther preventive and corrective actions, where necessary;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. stresses that the Court of Auditors detected a number of weaknesses of varying importance in the work of severalome audit authorities and in the Commission’s own work with respect to the regularity of the expenditure and that it, which may limits the reliability of the reported residual error rates; urges the Commission and the audit authorities to continue to work closely to address those shortcomings;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 6 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. calls on the Member States to improve the accuracy of their implementationpayment forecasts, which are crucial to prevent abnormal backlogs; notes that the average implementation rate of payment forecasts improved from 52% in 2016 to a level of 80% in 2017 and tha; notes that in parallel significant progress was also made in the rate of project selection on the ground (455% end of 2017, compared to 20% in 2016);
Amendment 10 #
2018/2166(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. notes that a number of weaknesses were found in the performance measurement systems of Member State authorities, for a large part related to projects completed under the 2007-2013 period; invites the Commission to improve the overall performance measurement system, including the presence of result indicators at project level to allow the assessment of the contribution of a given project to specific operational programmes objectives; notes that the legislation covering the 2014-2020 programming period has strengthened the intervention logic and focus on results.
Amendment 178 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, taking all of the above into account and in accordance with the Negotiating Framework, to formally suspend the accession negotiations with Turkey; remains, however,into account that the accession negotiations have been the main driving force for the comprehensive reforms in Turkey having changed the daily lives of millions of Turks in positive way, to continue with the accession process; remains committed to democratic dialogue with Turkey; asks the Commission to use, during the formal suspension of negotiations, all funds available under IPA II and the future IPA III to support, through a dedicated envelope directly managed by the EU, Turkey’s civil society, and to increase opportunities for people-to-people contacts, academic dialogue, access for Turkish students to European universities and media platforms for journalists;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2119(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that the EU economy is continuing to grow, employment has risen considerably and the investment gap brought about by the crisis has almost closed; points out nevertheless that vulnerabilities persist, growth has not benefited everyone equally, andunemployment rates still remain uneven across EU countries, regional and territorial disparities are still a key issue of concern; notwithstanding that investments increased, their impact on productivity has been insufficient; therefore, a better targeting of the investments of cohesion policy and their complementarities with other Union programmes, with public and private investments, are necessary in order to raise productivity and smooth out differences across member states.
Amendment 28 #
2018/2119(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Supports the view that investment, innovation, knowledge and structural reforms are key to making Europe stronger and more cohesive; points out, in this context, that investment under the cohesion policy plays a significant role alongside appropriate reforms in boosrovide the largest EU financial support, amounting to EUR €638 billion together with national co-financing for the period 2014-2020 and provides European added value by contributing to economic growth, inclusiveness and institutional and administrative capacity; social inclusion, innovation and environmental protection, by addressing new challenges like security and refugee integration, as well as by contributing to public and private investment, alongside with appropriate reforms;
Amendment 30 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) With 1.8% of EU GDP, down from 2.2% in 2009, infrastructure investment activities in the Union in 2016 were about 20% below investment rates before the global financial crisis. Thus, while a recovery in investment-to-GDP ratios in the Union can be observed, it remains below what might be expected in a strong recovery period and is insufficient to compensate years of underinvestment. More importantly, the current investment levels and forecasts do not cover the Union’s structural investment needs in the face of technological change and global competitiveness, including for innovation, skills, infrastructure, small and medium- sized enterprises (‘SMEs’) and the need to address key societal challenges such as sustainability or population ageing. Consequently, continued support is necessary to address market failures and sub-optimal investment situations to reduce the investment gap in targeted sectors to reduce disparities in the level of development and to achieve the Union’s policy objectives.
Amendment 50 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Investment projects receiving substantial Union support, notably in the area of infrastructure, should be subject to sustainability proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the Commission in cooperation with implementing partners under the InvestEU Programme and, using in an appropriate way the criteria established by [Regulation on establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment] for determining whether an economic activity is environmentally sustainable and coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the Union. Such guidance should include adequate provisions to avoid undue administrative burden and to establish complementarities to other Union programmes.
Amendment 57 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Low infrastructure investment rates in the Union during the financial crisis undermined the Union’s ability to boost sustainable growth, competitiveness and convergence. Sizeable investments in the European infrastructure are fundamental to meet the Union’s sustainability targets, including the 2030 energy and climate targets. Accordingly, support from the InvestEU Fund should target investments into transport, energy, including energy efficiency and renewable energy, environmental, climate action, maritime and digital infrastructure. To maximise the impact and the value added of Union financing support, it is appropriate to promote a streamlined investment process enabling visibility of the project pipeline and, consistency and complementarities across relevant Union programmes, avoiding overlaps. Bearing in mind security threats, investment projects receiving Union support should take into account principles for the protection of citizens in public spaces. This should be complementary to the efforts made by other Union funds such as the European Regional Development Fund providing support for security components of investments in public spaces, transport, energy and other critical infrastructure.
Amendment 66 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) As set out in the reflection paper on the social dimension of Europe16 and the European Pillar of Social Rights17, building a more inclusive and fairer Union is a key priority for the Union to tackle inequality and foster social inclusion policies in Europe. Inequality of opportunities affects in particular access to education, training and health. Investment in the social, skills and human capital-related economy, as well as in the integration of vulnerable populations in the society, can enhance economic opportunities, especially if coordinated at Union level. The InvestEU Fund should be used to support investment in education and training, help increase employment, in particular among the unskilled and long-term unemployed, and improve the situation with regard to intergenerational solidarity, the health sector, homelessness, digital inclusiveness, community development, the deinstitutionalisation process of children and adults, the role and place of young people in society, as well as vulnerable people, including third country nationals. The InvestEU Programme should also contribute to the support of European culture and creativity. To counter the profound transformations of societies in the Union and of the labour market in the coming decade, it is necessary to invest in human capital, microfinance, social enterprise finance and new social economy business models, including social impact investment and social outcomes contracting. The InvestEU Programme should strengthen nascent social market eco-system, increasing the supply of and access to finance to micro- and social enterprises, to meet the demand of those who need it the most. The report of the High-Level Task-Force on Investing in Social Infrastructure in Europe18 has identified investment gaps in social infrastructure and services, including for education, training, health and housing, social inclusion, which call for support, including at the Union level. Therefore, the collective power of public, commercial and philanthropic capital, as well as support from foundations, should be harnessed to support the social market value chain development and a more resilient Union. _________________ 16 17COM(2017) 206. COM(2017) 206. 17 COM(2017) 250. COM(2017) 250. 18 Published as European Economy Discussion Paper 074 in January 2018.
Amendment 99 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) In order to ensure a wide geographic outreach of the advisory services across the Union and to successfully leverage local knowledge about the InvestEU Fund, a regional and local presence of the InvestEU Advisory Hub should be ensured, where needed, taking into account existing support schemes, with a view to provide tangible, proactive, tailor-made assistance on the ground.
Amendment 105 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) A solid monitoring framework, based on output, outcome and impact indicators should be implemented to track progress towards the Union’s objectives. In order to ensure accountability to European citizens, the Commission should report annuallytwice a year, at 6 months´ basis, to the European Parliament and the Council on the progress, impact and operations of the InvestEU Programme.
Amendment 106 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) The InvestEU Programme should address EU-wide market failures and, sub- optimal investment situations, disparities in the level of development and provide for Union-wide market testing of innovative financial products, and systems to spread them, for new or complex market failures. Therefore, action at Union level is warranted,
Amendment 117 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) balanced development and the reduction of disparities;
Amendment 128 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
An additional amount of the EU guarantee may be provided for the purposes of the Member State compartment referred to in point (b) of Article 8(1), subject to the allocation by Member States, pursuant to [Article 10(1)] of Regulation [[CPR] number]28 and Article [75(1)] of Regulation [[CAP plan] number]29, of the corresponding amounts. _________________ 28 null 29 nullMember States may allocate, pursuant to Regulation CPR and Regulation CAP, an amount of ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund, EARDF and the EMFF to contribute to InvestEU and be delivered through budgetary guarantees. The amount to be contributed to InvestEU shall not exceed 6 % of the total allocation of each Fund, except in duly justified cases.
Amendment 132 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Financing and investment operations covered by the EU guarantee under the Member State Compartment which form part of blending operation combining support under this Regulation with support provided under one or more other Union programmes can be implemented under shared management.
Amendment 141 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) sustainable infrastructure policy window: comprises sustainable investment in the areas of transport, energy, communication and digital connectivity, supply and processing of raw materials, space, oceans and water, waste, nature and other environment infrastructure, equipment, mobile assets and deployment of innovative technologies that contribute to the environmental or social sustainability objectives of the Union, or to both, or meet the environmental or social sustainability standards of the Union;
Amendment 147 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) research, innovation and digitisation policy window: comprises research and innovation activities, transfer of research results to the market, demonstration and deployment of innovative solutions and support to scaling up of innovative companies other than SMEs as well as digitisation of Union industry;
Amendment 151 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) social investment and skills policy window: comprises microfinance, social enterprise finance and social economy; skills, education, training and related services; social infrastructure (including social and student housing); social innovation; health and long-term care; deinstitutionalisation process of children and adults, inclusion and accessibility; cultural activities with a social goal; integration of vulnerable people, including third country nationals.
Amendment 182 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) cross-border and interregional projects between entities located or established in one or more Member States and extending to one or more third countries, including acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates, countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy, the European Economic Area or the European Free Trade Association, or to an overseas country or territory as set out in Annex II to the TFEU, or to an associated third country, whether or not there is a partner in those third countries or overseas countries or territories;
Amendment 191 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) achieves geographical diversification in relation to the need for balanced development;
Amendment 212 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
The composition of the Investment Committee shall ensure that it has a wide knowledge of the sectors covered by the policy windows referred to in Article 7(1) and of the geographic markets in the Union and that it is geographical and gender- balanced as a whole.
Amendment 216 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
When participating in the activities of the Investment Committee, its members shall perform their duties impartially and in the sole interest of the InvestEU Fund. They shall not seek or take instructions from the implementing partners, the institutions of the Union, the Member States, the regions or any other public or private body.
Amendment 234 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. The implementing partners shall acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of the Union funding (in particular when promoting the actions and their results), by providing coherent, effective and targeted information to multiple audiences, including the media and the public, according to the standards applicable to EU programs.
Amendment 235 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall implement information and communication actionscampaigns, appropriate communication platforms and tools, relating to the InvestEU Programme and its actions and results, with view to increase the visibility of support and raise public awareness. Financial resources allocated to the InvestEU Programme shall also contribute to the corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, as far as they are related to the objectives referred to in Article 3.
Amendment 17 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) An important objective of this Programme is to deliver increased synergies and complementarities between the transport, energy and digital sector, as well as with other EU financial instruments and programmes. For that purpose, the Programme should provide for the adoption of cross-sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas, for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuels. In addition, the Programme should allow, within each sector, the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector, where such an approach improves the socio-economic benefit of the investment. Synergies and complementarities between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions.
Amendment 27 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to achieve the objectives laid down in the TEN-T guidelines, it is necessary to support with priority the cross-border links and, the missing links, urban nodes and to ensure, where applicable, that the supported actions are consistent with the corridor work plans established pursuant to Article 47 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 and to the overall network development regarding performance and interoperability.
Amendment 75 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital and to facilitate cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy, taking into account the long-term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectorsnd complementarities among sectors, thus contributing to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.
Amendment 82 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating to efficient and, interconnected and multimodal networks and infrastructure for smart, sustainable, inclusive, safe and secure mobility;
Amendment 134 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) actions implementing and encouraging cross-border links of the comprehensive network in accordance with Chapter II of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, notably the sections listed in Part III of the Annex to this Regulation;
Amendment 77 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Research activities carried out under the pillar 'Excellent and Open Science' should be determined according to the needs and opportunities of science. The research agenda should be set in close liaison with the scientific community. RAll research should be funded on the basis of excellence.
Amendment 105 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The pillar 'Open Innovation' should establish a series of measures for integrated support to the needs of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship aiming at realising and accelerating breakthrough innovation for rapid market growth. It should attract innovative companies with potential for scaling up at international and at Union level and offer fast, flexible grants and co- investments, including with private investors. These objectives should be pursued through the creation of a European Innovation Council (EIC). This Pillar should also support the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and European innovation ecosystems at large, notably through co-funding partnerships with national and regional innovation support actors. Moreover, excellence- driven actions can have positive consequences for the development of innovation capacity of regions across the Union.
Amendment 179 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) Pillar I 'Excellent and Open Science', pursuing the specific objective set out in Article 3(2)(a) and also supporting specific objectives set out in Article 3(2)(b) and (c), with the following components:
Amendment 182 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
(e) cluster 'Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources';
Amendment 198 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
8. RWithin the framework of excellence research and innovation activities carried out under Horizon Europe shall have a focus on civil applications.
Amendment 223 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) EUR 25 800 000 000 for Pillar I 'Excellent and Open Science' for the period 2021-2027, of which
Amendment 226 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 5
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 5
(5) EUR 10 000 000 000 for cluster 'Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources';
Amendment 307 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point e – introductory part
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point e – introductory part
(e) Cluster 'Agriculture, Food and nNatural resources': Protecting, restoring, sustainably managing and using natural and biological resources from land and seawater to address food and nutrition security and the transition to a low carbon, resource efficient bio circular economy.
Amendment 310 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Pathfinder, supporting future and emerging breakthrough technologies; supporting all forms of excellence and innovation, including non-technological and social innovation; Accelerator, bridging the financing gap between late stages of innovation activities and market take-up, to effectively deploy breakthrough market- creating innovation and scale up companies where the market does not provide viable financing, and; additional activities such as prizes and fellowships, and business added-value services.
Amendment 312 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Connecting with regional and national innovation actors and supporting the implementation of joint cross-border innovation programmes by Member States and associated countries, from the enhancement of soft skills for innovation to research and innovation actions, to boost the effectiveness of the European innovation system. This will complement the ERDF support for innovation eco-systems and interregional partnerships around smart specialisation topics and will increase the impact of research and innovation activities on growth and jobs across regions and cities.
Amendment 49 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to ensure a meaningful incentive for Member States to complete structural reforms, it is appropriate to establish a maximum financial contribution available for them under the instrument for each stage of allocation and under each call. That maximum contribution should be calculated on the basis of the population of Member States and the respective GDP per capita. To ensure that the financial incentives are spread throughout the whole period of application of the Programme, the allocation of funds to the Member States should be made in stages. In the first stage lasting twenty months, half (EUR 11 000 000 000) of the overall financial envelope of the reform delivery tool should be made available to Member States, during which they could receive up to their maximum allocation by submitting proposals for reform commitments.
Amendment 104 #
2018/0213(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Annex I lays down a maximum financial contribution available for each Member State out of the overall envelope of the reform delivery tool referred to in point (a) of Article 7(2). Such a maximum financial contribution is calculated for each Member State, using the can appropriateria and methodology set out in that Annex I, based on the population of each Member State and the respective GDP per capita. Such a maximum financial contribution shall be available for allocation to each Member State, in part or in full, at each stage and call of the allocation process set out in Article 10.
Amendment 133 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) It is necessary to set out the resources allocated to each of the different components of Interreg, including each Member State's share of the global amounts for the cross-border cooperation, the transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation, the outermost regions’ cooperation and the interregional cooperation, the potential available to Member States concerning flexibility between those components. Compared to the programming period 2014-2020, the share for cross-border cooperation should be reduced, while the share for transnational cooperation and maritime cooperation should be increased because of the integration of maritime cooperation, and a new outermost regions’ cooperation component should be created.
Amendment 144 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The major part of the Union support should be concentrated on a limited number of policy objectives in order to maximise the impact of Interreg. Synergies and complementarities between the components of INTERREG should be strengthened.
Amendment 343 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
4. Each Member State may transfer up to 1520% of its financial allocation for each of components 1, 2 and 3 from one of those components to one or more of the others. , with view to ensure increased flexibility.
Amendment 439 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point b – point i
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point b – point i
(i) economic, social, and territorial disparities, environmental challenges;
Amendment 440 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point b – point ii
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point b – point ii
(ii) joint investment needs and complementarity with other forms of support, assessment of the potential for synergies and mobilising different sources of funding;
Amendment 441 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point b – point ii
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – point b – point ii
(ii) joint investment needs, economic growth and investment potential and complementarity with other forms of support;
Amendment 517 #
2018/0199(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The contribution from the ERDF or, where applicable, an external financing instrument of the Union, to a small project fund within an Interreg programme shall not exceed EUR 20 000 000 or 15% of the total allocation of the Interreg programme, whichever is lower.
Amendment 79 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) Member States and the Commission shall ensure the coordination, complementarity and coherence between the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Cohesion Fund (CF), the European Social Development Fund+ (ESF+), the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and the European Fund for Agricultural Development (EAFRD), so that they can complement each other where this is beneficial for creating successful projects.
Amendment 82 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) The EU and all its Member States are parties to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Amendment 126 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 2530 % of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives. Operations under the ERDF are expected to contribute 30 % of the overall financial envelope of the ERDF to climate objectives. Operations under the Cohesion Fund are expected to contribute 37% of the overall financial envelope of the Cohesion Fund to climate objectives. These percentages should be respected throughout the programming period. Therefore, relevant actions will be identified during the preparation and implementation of these funds, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review procedures. These actions and the financial allocation reserved for their implementation are to be included in the national Integrated Energy and Climate Plans in accordance with Annex IV of Regulation (EU)2018/xxxx [new CPR] and attached to the Operational Programmes.
Amendment 135 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) The ERDF should ensure enhanced financing and tailored instruments for territorial development, boosting the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on the ground
Amendment 189 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Within the framework of sustainable urban development, it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic, environmental, climate, demographic and social challenges affecting urban areas, including functional urban areas, while taking into account the need to promote urban-rural linkages. The principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented, and the indicative amounts for those actions, should be set out in the programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 610% of the ERDF resources allocated at national level for that purpose. It should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes, including at the mid-term review.
Amendment 214 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) enhancingsupporting the development and enhancement of research and innovation capacities, research infrastructure and the uptake of advanced technologies;
Amendment 231 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) support technological upgrade and modernization, enhancing growth and competitiveness of SMEs;
Amendment 240 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iv a) promoting research, innovation, industrial transition and smart economic transformation towards a zero-emission and circular economy;
Amendment 275 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and disaster resilience, including seismic risk prevention, as well as resilience to disasters and extreme weather events;
Amendment 293 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
(vii) enhancing biodiversity, green infrastructure in the urban environment, urban-rural area and reducing pollution;
Amendment 307 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
(vii a) promoting sustainable waste management;
Amendment 310 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii b (new)
(vii b) promoting air quality measures and initiatives;
Amendment 328 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) developing a sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent, secure and intermodal TEN-T, as well as the links with TEN-T;
Amendment 351 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii
(ii) improving access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and life long learning through developing infrastructure and services that are accessible;
Amendment 360 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
(iii) increasing the socioeconomic integration of marginalised communities, migrants and disadvantaged groups, through integrated measures including housing and social services, as well as the transition from institutional to family- and community-based care;
Amendment 378 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)
(iv a) providing support for physical, economic and social regeneration of deprived communities in urban and rural areas
Amendment 387 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
(e) 'a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban, rural and, coastal, sparsely populated areas, and local initiatives' ('PO 5') by:
Amendment 388 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
(e) 'a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban, rural, mountainous and coastal areas and local initiatives' ('PO 5') by:
Amendment 390 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural heritage and security ine, including public libraries, cultural and natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in urban areas, including functional urban areas;
Amendment 409 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
(ii) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental local development, cultural heritage, including local public libraries, and security, including for rural and coastal areas, mountainous, coastal, sparsely populated areas and islands, also through community-led local development.
Amendment 420 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
(ii a) integrated territorial development support for NUTS III areas with high ageing and population outflow indices to improve their accessibility and mobility, bridge the digital divide and improve public services, including e-health;
Amendment 426 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii b (new)
Amendment 523 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a When programming and implementing both the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, Member States shall ensure coherence with their National Energy and Climate Plans and their updates referred to Articles 3 and 13 of the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union.
Amendment 527 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) investments in both tangible and intangible infrastructure;
Amendment 568 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) sharing of facilities and of, human resources and infrastructure across borders;
Amendment 656 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point j
Amendment 672 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. In addition, the Cohesion Fund shall not support investment in housing unless related to the promotion of energy efficiency or renewable energy use and accessible living conditions to enable independent living for older people and persons with disabilities.
Amendment 711 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
At least 610% of the ERDF resources at national level under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, other than for technical assistance, shall be allocated to sustainable urban development in the form of community-led local development, integrated territorial investments or another territorial tool under PO5.
Amendment 732 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) support of capacity-building, including actions of exchange for regional and local representatives;
Amendment 740 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) support of knowledge, territorial impact assessments, policy development and communication.
Amendment 139 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In order to further develop a coordinated and harmonised implementation of Union Funds implemented under shared management namely the European Regional Development Fund ('ERDF'), the European Social Fund Plus ('ESF+'), the Cohesion Fund, measures financed under shared management in the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund ('EMFF'), the Asylum and Migration Fund ('AMIF'), Internal Security Fund ('ISF') and Integrated Border Management Fund ('BMVI'), financial rules based on Article 322 of the TFEU should be established for all these Funds ('the Funds'), clearly specifying the scope of application of the relevant provisions. In addition, common provisions based on Article 177 of the TFEU should be established to cover policy specific rules for the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund and the EMFF. As regards the EAFRD, though no longer in the scope of this Regulation, it is necessary to carry out integrated territorial development using the multi-fund approach including CLLD and ITI. The Partnership Agreement, as well as the CAP Plans, will be required to outline the respective priorities under each fund, the use of lead fund, and the demarcation between the respective interventions and delivery instruments.
Amendment 174 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 2530 % of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives.
Amendment 196 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The principle of partnership is a key feature in the implementation of the Funds, building on the multi-level governance approach and ensuring the involvement of civil society and, social partners, regional and local authorities. In order to provide continuity in the organisation of partnership, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/201413 should continue to apply. _________________ 13 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014 of 7 January 2014 on the European code of conduct on partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds (OJ L 74, 14.3.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 205 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Reforms can help Member States to remove investment bottlenecks and create a favourable environment for investments from Union Funds with view to boost economic activity and set the conditions for long- term growth. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of these reform priorities. These strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and Union funding. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the Funds, the European Investment Stabilisation Function and InvestEU.
Amendment 231 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Each Member State should have the flexibility to contribute to InvestEU for the provision of budgetary guarantees for investments in that Member State. Member States may allocate an amount of the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund, the EAFRD and the EMFF to contribute to InvestEU and be delivered through budgetary guarantees. The amount to be contributed to InvestEU shall not exceed 6 % of the total allocation of each Fund, except in duly justified cases.
Amendment 265 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Mechanisms to ensure a link between Union funding policies and the economic governance of the Union should be further refined and strengthened, allowing the Commission to make a proposal to the Council to suspend all or part of the commitments for one or more of the programmes of the Member State concerned where that Member State fails to take effective action in the context of the economic governance process. In order to ensure uniform implementation and in view of the importance of the financial effects of measures being imposed, implementing powers should be conferred on the Council which should act on the basis of a Commission proposal. To facilitate the adoption of decisions which are required to ensure effective action in the context of the economic governance process, reversed qualified majority voting should be used.
Amendment 291 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) With a view to improving complementarities, flexibility and simplifying implementation, it should be possible to combine support from the Cohesion Fund and the ERDF with support from the ESF+, the EMFF and the EAFRD in joint programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal.
Amendment 308 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48 a (new)
Recital 48 a (new)
(48a) To support the effective use of the Funds, the EIB Group's expertise in implementing and advising on project preparation and implementation, as well as on financial instruments and investment platforms can be utilized, for the benefit of all Managing Authorities wishing to implement such instruments. This would include awareness raising and capacity building actions, as well as project identification and implementation support, funded either at Union level or by Member States as appropriate.
Amendment 312 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) To ensure an appropriate balance between the effective and efficient implementation of the Funds and the related administrative costs and burdens, the frequency, scope and coverage of management verifications should be based on a risk assessment that takes account of factors such as the type of operations implemented, the complexity and amount of operations, the beneficiaries, as well as the level of risk identified by previous management verifications and audits.
Amendment 317 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) Objective criteria should be established for designating eligible regions and areas for support from the Funds. To this end, the identification of the regions and areas at Union level should be based on the common system of classification of the regions established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and the Council23 , as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 868/201424 and the latest available list of NUTS II level regions for which the necessary data can be provided by EUROSTAT. _________________ 23 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1). 24 Commission Regulation (EU) No 868/2014 of 8 August 2014 amending the annexes to Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 241, 13.8.2014, p. 1).
Amendment 322 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) In order to set out an appropriate financial framework for the ERDF, the ESF+, the EAFRD, the EMFF and the Cohesion Fund, the Commission should set out the annual breakdown of available allocations per Member State under the Investment for jobs and growth goal together with the list of eligible regions, as well as the allocations for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg). Taking into account that the national allocations of Member States should be established on the basis of the statistical data and forecasts available in 2018 and given the forecasting uncertainties, the Commission should review the total allocations of all Member States in 2024 on the basis of the most recent statistics available at the time and, where there is a cumulative divergence of more than +/- 5 %, it should adjust those allocations for the years 2025 to 2027 in order for the outcomes of the mid-term review and the technical adjustment exercise to be reflected in programme amendments at the same time.
Amendment 384 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
‘EIB’ means the European Investment Bank, the European Investment Fund or any subsidiary of the European Investment Bank
Amendment 492 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) urban and other public authorities and associations of local and regional authorities;
Amendment 558 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The Partnership Agreement may be submitted together with the relevant annual National Reform Programme and the National Energy and Climate Plans.
Amendment 593 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) coordination, demarcation and complementarities between the Funds and, where appropriate, coordination between national and regional programmes, in particular with the CAP Plans as regards to European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development as laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [CAP Strategic Plan Regulation] and specifically as regards to integrated territorial development linkages between LEADER and Integrated Territorial Development tools laid downin Article 22 and 65 of this Regulation [CPR];
Amendment 676 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may allocate, in the Partnership Agreement or in the request for an amendment of a programme, the amount of ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund and the EMFF to be contributed to InvestEU and delivered through budgetary guarantees. The amount to be contributed to InvestEU shall not exceed 56 % of the total allocation of each Fund, except in duly justified cases. Such contributions shall not constitute transfers of resources under Article 21 and shall be governed by the rules of InvestEU.
Amendment 687 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Where a contribution agreement, as set out in Article [9] of the [InvestEU Regulation], has not been concluded by 31 December 2021 for an amount referred to in paragraph 1 allocated in the Partnership Agreement, the Member State shall submit a request for amendment of a programme or programmes to use the corresponding amount, including as set out in paragraph 1.
Amendment 690 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The contribution agreement for an amount referred to in paragraph 1 allocated in the request of the amendment of a programme shall be concluded, or amended as the case may be, simultaneously with the adoption of the decision amending the programme.
Amendment 766 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the socio-economic situation, as well as the territorial specificities and needs of the Member State or region concerned;
Amendment 873 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Each programme shall include arrangements to ensure effective, efficient and coordinated implementation of the Funds and actions to achieve a reduction of the administrative burden on beneficiaries.
Amendment 899 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) challenges in administrative capacity and governance and simplification measures;
Amendment 903 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point v
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point v
(v) lessons learnt from past experience; in terms of simplification of procedures for beneficiaries;
Amendment 908 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point vii a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point vii a (new)
(vii a) challenges and related objectives identified within National Energy and Climate Plans;
Amendment 1017 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall assess the amendment and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific Regulations, including requirements at national level, and may make observations within threone months of the submission of the amended programme.
Amendment 1029 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall approve the amendment of a programme no later than sixthree months after its submission by the Member State.
Amendment 1047 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The Member State may transfer during the programming period an amount of up to 510 % of the initial allocation of a priority and no more than 35 % of the programme budget to another priority of the same Fund of the same programme. For the programmes supported by the ERDF and ESF+, the transfer shall only concern allocations for the same category of region.
Amendment 1061 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 6
Article 19 – paragraph 6
6. The approval of the Commission shall not be required for corrections of a purely clerical, technical or editorial nature that do not affect the implementation of the programme. Member States shall inform the Commission of such corrections.
Amendment 1063 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF, the ESF+ and, the Cohesion Fund and, for CLLD and ITI, EAFRD may jointly provide support for programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal.
Amendment 1066 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The ERDF and, the ESF+ and, for CLLD and ITI, the ESF+AFRD may finance, in a complementary manner and subject to a limit of 10 % of support from those Funds for each priority of a programme, all or part of an operation for which the costs are eligible for support from the other Fund on the basis of eligibility rules applied to that Fund, provided that such costs are necessary for the implementation.
Amendment 1076 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. For the purpose of ensuring flexibility and greater impact of Union Fund investments, Member States may request the transfer of up to 56 % of programme financial allocations from any of the Funds to any other Fund under shared management or to any instrument under direct or indirect management.
Amendment 1084 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may request the transfer of up to 56 % of programme financial allocations from any of the Funds to any other Fund under shared management or to any instrument under direct or indirect management.
Amendment 1091 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. Requests under paragraph 1 shall set out the total amount transferred for each year by Fund and by category of region, where relevant, shall be duly justified with a view to the complementarities and impact to be achieved, and shall be accompanied by the revised programme or programmes, from which the resources are to be transferred in accordance with Article 19 indicating to which other Fund or instrument the amounts are transferred.
Amendment 1110 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) LEADER Local Development Strategies provided for in Article XX of Regulation(EU) 2018/XXX [CAP EAFRD Regulation].
Amendment 1143 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23a Both the territorial strategies funded by ERDF, ESF and EMFF shall explicitly refer to and demarcate with the Local Development Strategies developed following Article XX of Regulation (EU) 2018/XXX [CAP EAFRD Regulation].
Amendment 1151 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF, the ESF+ and the EMFF, the EMFF, and under certain conditions the EAFRD, for the purpose of synergies and complementarities, may support community-led local development.
Amendment 1194 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 a (new)
Article 27 a (new)
Article 27a The Local Action Group for the funds covered under this regulation may also act as a Local Action Group for LEADER EAFRD operations.
Amendment 1195 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. TWith a view to ensuring complementarities and synergies, the Member State shall ensure that support from the Funds for, including the EAFRD, for the purpose of community-led local development covers:
Amendment 1396 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 2
Article 52 – paragraph 2
2. Financial instruments shall provide support to final recipients only for newand their investments expected to be financially viable, such as generating revenues or savings, and which do not find sufficient funding from market sources. Such support may target investments in both tangible and intangible assets as well as working capital, in compliance with applicable Union state aid rules. Investments to be supported through financial instruments are those not physically completed or fully implemented at the date of the investment decision.
Amendment 1402 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 5
Article 52 – paragraph 5
5. Financial instruments may be combined with ancillary programme support in the form of grants as a single financial instrument operation, within a single funding agreement, where both distinct forms of support shall be provided by the body implementing the financial instrument. In such case the rules applicable to financial instruments shall apply to that singleWhere the amount of the programme support in the form of grant is less than the amount of programme support in the form of a financial instrument, the rules applicable to financial instrument operations shall apply.
Amendment 1419 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1
Article 55 – paragraph 1
1. Support from the Funds to financial instruments invested in final recipients as well as any type of income generated by those investments, which are attributable to the support from the Funds, may be used for differentiated treatment of investors operating under the market economy principle or of other forms of Union support, through an appropriate sharing of risks and profits.
Amendment 1456 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) resources set aside as agreed in guarantee contracts, whether outstanding or having already come to maturity, in order to honour possible guarantee calls for losses, calculated based on a multiplier ratio covering a multiple amount of underlying disbursed new loans, equity or quasi- equity investments inor other risk-sharing instruments in final recipients , as well as financial leases to final recipients;
Amendment 1514 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 66 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 66 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Ensure simplified procedures for beneficiaries in applying, contracting, and accessing financing, and managing the projects.
Amendment 1591 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1
Article 72 – paragraph 1
1. The audit authority shall prepare an audit strategy based on a risk assessment, taking account of the management and control system description provided for in Article 63(9), covering system audits and audits of operation, financial and performance audits of operations as well as audits to identify simplification measures to be implemented for beneficiaries. The audit strategy shall include system audits of newly identified managing authorities and authorities in charge of the accounting function within nine months following their first year of functioning. The audit strategy shall be prepared in accordance with the template set out in Annex XVIII and shall be updated annually following the first annual control report and audit opinion provided to the Commission. It may cover one or more programmes.
Amendment 1622 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) 2021: 0.51 %;
Amendment 1641 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 2022: 0.51 %;
Amendment 1661 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) 2023: 0.51 %;
Amendment 1680 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) 2024: 0.51 %;
Amendment 1700 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) 2025: 0.51 %;
Amendment 1719 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 84 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) 2026: 0.51 %
Amendment 1828 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 104 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Resources for the Investment for jobs and growth goal shall amount to 97.50 % of the global resources (i.e., a total of EUR 322 194 388 6300 705 656 971) and shall be allocated as follows:
Amendment 1884 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 7
Article 104 – paragraph 7
7. Resources for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) shall amount to 2.53.0 % of the global resources available for budgetary commitment from the Funds for the period 2021-2027 (i.e. a total of EUR 8 430 000 0009 918 731 659).
Amendment 2029 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – introductory part
Annex XXIV – point 8 – introductory part
8. The allocation of resources by Member State, covering cross-border, transnational and outermost regions’ cooperation is determined as the weighted sum of the shares determine of the population of border regions (NUTS III level) and onf the basisshare of the following criteria, weighted as indicated:total population of each Member State. The weight is determined by the respective shares of the cross- border and transnational strands.
Amendment 2033 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point a
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point a
Amendment 2039 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point b
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point b
Amendment 2046 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point c
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point c
Amendment 2052 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point d
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point d
d) total population of all NUTS level 3 regions along border coastlines and of other NUTS level 3 regions of which at least half of the regional population lives within 25 kilometres of the border coastlines. (weighting 9.8%);eleted
Amendment 2061 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point e
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point e
Amendment 2066 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point f
Annex XXIV – point 8 – point f
Amendment 2070 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XXIV – point 8 – paragraph 1
Annex XXIV – point 8 – paragraph 1
Amendment 24 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need to further explore and optimise the synergies and complementarities between the cohesion policy Funds, InvestEU and the other financial instruments and centrally managed EU programmes and initiatives
Amendment 25 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 35 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 53 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Welcomes the strengthening of the link of MFF and EU budget with the European Semester process and in particular with the sound economic governance and structural reforms in Member States in line with the Country Specific Recommendations; in this regard points out the importance of the Reform Support Programme for providing the adequate support tailored to the specificities of the respective Member States to boost their economic and investment environment;
Amendment 142 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that social and fiscal convergence help to foster cohesion while improving the functioning of the single market; takes the view that divergent practices in this area may run counter to the objective of cohesion and are liable to cause further problems for territories which are lagging behind or are the most vulnerable to globalisation; considers that cohesion policy could contribute to the promotion of social and fiscal convergence by providing incentives; calls on the Commission to take better account of this aspect in the European Semester; considers that urban dimension and social dimension of cohesion policy should be strengthened and better integrated with the economic policy, achieving the appropriate policy mix, taking into account also the territorial specifities.
Amendment 232 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Emphasiszes that financial instruments can be an effective lever and that they should be promoted if they generate added value; stresses, however, that their effectiveness hinges on many factors (nature of the project, of the territory or of the risk) andbased on the appropriate ex ante assessment; stresses that all regions, regardless of their level of development, must be free to determine the most appropriate method of financing; opposes any binding targets for the use of financial instruments;stresses the need to further optimize the synergies between the ESI Funds and financial instruments, including EFSI, as well as with the other centrally managed programmes.
Amendment 269 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Notes that the quality of public administration is a decisive factor in regional growth and the effectiveness of ESI funds; emphasises the need to increase administrative capacities; stresses that functional and flexible e-government solutions must be exploited. Monitoring and reporting activities should be optimized through increased digitalisation and standardisation of procedures.
Amendment 282 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission to take account of the recommendations of the High-Level Group on Simplification in its future legislative proposals; the exchange of expertise should be facilitated by establishing a knowledge-sharing portal to exchange good practice examples and guides, explaining successful simplification measures put in place in certain regions or Member States.
Amendment 284 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses the need to provide a framework which guarantees legal stability through simple, clear and predictable rules, particularly as regards management and checks; calls, in the next programming period, for a reduction in the volume of legislation and guidelines, for the relevant documents to be translated into all the EU languages and for any retrospective application and interpretation of rules to be banned; Underlines that a unified legal framework and guidelines on cross- border projects should be established and implemented over the diverse national legislation systems.
Amendment 294 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls for a genuine single set of rules to be introduced for the various funds; supports consistent treatment of European funds under direct management and cohesion funds where State aid is concerned and, more generally, harmonised rules for European instruments aimed at the same beneficiaries; stresses the importance of greater complementarity between cohesion policy and the future EU research programme, in order to cover the full cycle from basic research to commercial applications; stresses on the necessity to revise state aid rules to become more consistent with the aims of regional policy and ensure a joint approach and adoption of programmes, acting also as a notification completed in the context of state aid.
Amendment 349 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Calls for measures to raise the public profile of cohesion policy; calls on the Commission to enhance the role of the managing authorities and of project promoters who employ innovative local communication methods to inform people about the use of the funds in the territories; emphasises the need to improve information and communication not only downstream (ESI Funds achievements), but also upstream (financing possibilities), particularly in relation to small project organisers; calls on the Commission and Member States to establish mechanisms and broad institutionalised platforms for cooperation in order to ensure better visibility and awareness-raising;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the streamlining and focus of the Country Specific Recommendations (CSRs); expresses its concern, however, regarding the uneven degree of implementation of the CSRs; calls on the Commission and Member States to closely collaborate and coordinate the process in order to support structural reforms and boost investment; stresses the need of capacity-building measures and further simplification of the implementation of EU Funds, considering that a major part of CSRs 2017 addressed issues of administrative capacity;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the extension of the European Fund for Strategic Investments until 2020 to help boost investment; underlines the need for complementarities and synergies between those toolESI Funds, EFSI and other financial instruments, as well as with the horizontal Community programmes;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that as indicated in the Annual Report of the Court of Auditors, the estimated level of error in spending on ‘Economic, social and territorial cohesion’ decreased from 5,2 % in 2015 to 4,8 % in 2016; notes the sustained improvement over the past three years; welcomes the fact that the Court issued a qualified opinion on the regularity of the transactions underlying the 2016 accounts; acknowledges that the error rate for the 2007-2013 programming period remains significantly below the rates reported for the previous period, which proves the overall positive impact of the corrective actions taken; takes account of the additional assurance requirements for the 2014-2020 programmes which entail an annual acceptance procedure of certified accounts, with a view to a lasting reduction of the amount of residual errors;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that, as was the case in previous years, Member States had enough information to prevent or correct a significant number of errors before claiming reimbursement and the estimated error rate could have been reduced below the materiality threshold; calls, therefore, on the Member States tofor a properly enforcement of their management and control systems; to detect and correct irregularities based on their own control and audits; emphasizes that for the new 2014-2020 period, the overall corrective capacity is further strengthened by the possibility for the Commission to impose net financial corrections in case of serious deficiencies detected, which will be an important incentive for Members States to detect and correct serious irregularities before certifying annual accounts to the Commission;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that Stathe maidn sources of errors were an important factor contributing to the estimated level of error in cohesion policy; calls on the Commission to take preventive action to improve the implementation of State aid rules; expresses its concern thathe inclusion of ineligible costs in beneficiaries' declarations (the inclusion of ineligible costs in expenditure declarations accounts for 42% of the estimated level of error calculated by the ECA), as well as infringements of public procurement rules (30% of the estimated level of error); in this context calls on the Commission to take the appropriate preventive and corrective actions; expresses its concern that, according to the ECA Annual Report, three years after the start of 2014-2020 period, the Member States have designated only 77 % of programme authorities; and urges the Member States and the Commission to collaborate closely to complete the process;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the average disbursement rate for financial instruments was only 75 % at the end of 2015, which shows that the potential of those instruments is not fully exploited; notes however that a significant progress in the average disbursement rate was reported by the Commission at closure; points out that the revision of the Financial Regulation which is due to enter into force in 2018 will significantly contribute to the simplification, improvement and optimisation of their use during current programming period;
Amendment 38 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls, therefore, for the MFF to provide for sufficient funds for cohesion policy post-2020, striking a good balance between investments in citizens and investments for citizens and ensuring that the EU’s political goals can be reached; underlines that the MFF should support the priorities outlined in the European Semester, in particular by aligning spending to Country-Specific Recommendations;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that regional funding should be protected and should continue to predominantly take the form of grants rather than financial instruments, which do, however, have an important role to play in certain casIn view of the major budgetary constraints of today, stresses the need to maximise the performance of public and private investments in EU priorities; considers that regional funding should be protected and at the same time stresses the necessity of combining grants with financial instruments after appropriate ex- ante assessment, with a clear strategy and a set of criteria to determine which type of financing is more appropriate for achievement of the desired objectives; stresses that in the event of a reduction in the EU’s budgets, greater focus on the EU’s core goals is required;
Amendment 59 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Considers that it is imperative that ESI Funds focus on areas where common action is most needed, such as to promote growth and competitiveness, or to contribute to climate change adaptation and resource efficiency;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Underlines that EU funding should complement national budgets, by offering real additionality and taking action in areas excluded from national budgets;
Amendment 88 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of regional cross-border initiatives in promoting economic growth; points out that European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg) is a key area of EU added value for ensuring the continuity of, and linkages between, common projects across borders and across the EU;
Amendment 109 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that it is essential, in the context of the new MFF, to ensure that budgetary rules, and rules on cohesion policy spending, are at last simplified.;underlines that the “Omnibus package” offers increased potential with regard to proposed simplification and flexibility;considers, therefore, that it should be implemented and further developed after 2020;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of cohesion policy as one of the main investment instruments of the Union budget to help reduce economic, social and territorial disparities within and between European regions, as well as in delivering key Union objectives and priorities; stresses its role in creating growth and jobs across the Union; recalls that the Union budget should contribute financially towards achieving the Europe 2020 targets;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that cohesion policy has been characterised by under-implementation during the first years of the 2014-2020 period; stresses the unacceptable delays in implementing the current programmes that have undermined their effectiveness so far; calls on the Commission and Member States to conclude the designation of the respective managing, certifying and auditing authorities and to collaborate actively in order to accelerate implementation; urges the Member States to fully exploit the programming tools available for agriculture and rural development in the current financial period; urges the Commission to further ensure the smooth implementation of these programmes;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the 25,7 % rise in the level of payment appropriations under Heading 1b in draft 2018 budget, as well as the 2,4% increase of total commitment appropriations, compared to 2017 budget; questions if those amounts are sufficient to face the payments under that heading; stresses the need to provide the Union budget with adequate level of appropriations to cover the payments for cohesion policy, in order to show the capacity of the Union to fulfil its commitments and add up to its credibility;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for greater synergies of European Structural and Investment Funds programmes with European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) and other financial instruments to leverage additional financing, as well as for greater complementarities with the other Union programmes; in that context supports the EFSI extension until 2020, as well as the enhancement of the European Investment Advisory Hub;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the fact that the draft 2018 budget incorporates the elements of the mid-term revision package, which will allow greater flexibility; calls on the Commission to continue to focus the Union budget implementation on the results, supports all steps undertaken towards a performance-based approach; points out that the 2018 budget should be implemented in line with the increased potential of the proposed simplification and flexibility within the “Omnibus package”.;highlights the need of undertaking actions to raise awareness of the benefits of the EU budget among citizens and results achieved;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that in its resolution of 15 March 2017, Parliament confirmed that sustainable growth, jobs and, security and climate change are the core issues and main priorities for the 2018 EU budget;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that Trump Administration's decision to dismantle key climate programmes highlights the importance of delivering on EU's commitment to achieving the goals set at COP21; regrets, in this regard, that the EU is currently falling short of meeting the spending target of at least 20% of the EU budget on climate-related action in 2014-2020 MFF; reiterates, therefore, its position that the EU budget must support the fulfilment of the objectives of the Paris climate agreement and the EU's own long-term climate goals by speeding up the implementation of the 20% spending target and underlines, in this respect, that the contribution for 2018 should offset the lower allocations from the first half of the current MFF; stresses also that European-funded projects should not have a negative impact on the climate change mitigation and on the transition towards a circular, low carbon economy;
Amendment 55 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses the importance of mainstreaming biodiversity protection across the EU budget, and reiterates its previous call for a tracking methodology that takes into account all biodiversity related spending and its efficiency;
Amendment 59 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets thatWelcomes the Move2Learn, Learn2Move initiative by the Commission has not followed up on Parliament’s request to put forward an assessment and relevant proposals for an ‘18th Birthday Interrail Pass for Europe’; is convinced that this proposal has the potential to boost European consciousness and identity and can serve as a concrete example of European added value; strongly reiterates its previous call on the Commission to put forward relevant proposals in this regarda positive step to increase mobility, intercultural experience and European identity of the youth, while supporting learning and promoting low-emission travel and combination of various means of transport; believes that any possible future actions beyond this one-off initiative should be socially and geographically inclusive and always linked to educational objectives, based on multimodal and decarbonised transport, and not undermine the budget of other existing successful EU youth programmes;
Amendment 115 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the increase proposed for the eastern component of the European Neighbourhood Instrument responding to Parliament’s previous calls; is convinced that in order to counter the activities of an increasingly aggressive Russian Federation, the EU’s support, especially for the countries that have signed Association Agreemenbelieves that the EU’s support for these countries is essential in order to further economic integration and convergence with the EU and to advance democracy, rule of law and human rights, is essentialn our Eastern neighborhood;
Amendment 30 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for a better integration of regions and cities within the UNFCCC process, so as to establish a permanent direct dialogue between the different levels, starting at local and regionalheir efforts are vital for unlocking ever higher levels of climate action both within the EU and globally; stresses that this is particularly important given the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, which led many US states and cities to reiterate their commitment to reducing their GHG emissions;
Amendment 76 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission, the EIB and the Member States to focus on developing an appropriatstrengthen the administrative capacity of regions and cities in order to enable them to take full advantage of the public and private financing opportunities available at EU level;
Amendment 44 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) To ensure a coherent legislation framework ofor the inter-urban carriage of passengers by regular coach and bus services throughout the Union, Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 should apply to all inter- urban carriage by regular services. The scope of that Regulation should therefore be extendedEuropean Union is paramount in order to prevent legal ambiguity. The scope of that Regulation should therefore be consistent with the provisions of a Regulation (EC) No1370/2007.
Amendment 49 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) An independent and impartial regulatory body should be designated in each Member StateEach Member State shall designate a national competent authority to ensure the proper functioning of the road passenger transport market. That body may also be responsible for other regulated sectors such as rail, energy or telecommunications.
Amendment 57 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Commercial regular service operations should not compromise the economic equilibrium of existing public service contracts. For this reason, the regulatory bodnational competent authority should be able to carry out an objective economic analysis to ensure that this is the case.
Amendment 66 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In order to ensure fair competition in the market, operators of regular services should be provided with access rights to terminals in the Union on fair, equitable, non-discriminatory and transparent terms. Appeals against decisions rejecting or limiting access should be lodged with the regulatory body.national competent authority
Amendment 72 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Authorisation for both national and international regular services should be subject to an authorisation procedure. Authorisation should be granted, unless there are specific grounds for refusal attributable to the applicant, or the service would compromise the economic equilibrium of a public service contract. A distance threshold should be introduced to ensure that commercial regular service operations do not compromise the economic equilibrium of existing public service contracts. In the case of routes already served by more than one public service contract, it should be possible to increase that threshold.
Amendment 77 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Non-resident carriers should be able to operate national regular services under the same conditions as resident carriers by attending a competitive tendering procedure, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on public passenger transport services by rail and by road and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) Nos 1191/69 and 1107/70.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Administrative formalities should be reduced as much as possible without abandoning the controls and penalties that guarantee the correct application and effective enforcement of Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009. The journey form constitutes an unnecessary administrative burden and should therefore be abolished.
Amendment 104 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 2 – paragraph 7
Article 2 – paragraph 7
7. ‘cabotage operation’ means a national road passenger transport service operated for hire or reward on a temporary basis in a host Member State;;
Amendment 107 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c – introductory part
(c) the following points 9 to 11 a are added:
Amendment 115 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 2 – paragraph 9
Article 2 – paragraph 9
9. ‘terminal’ means any staffed facility with a minimumhere according to the specified route a rea of 600m2, which provides a parking place that is used by coaches and buses for the setgular service is scheduled to stop for passengers to board or alight, equipped with facilities such as a check-in counter, waiting downroom or pticking up of passengerset office;
Amendment 130 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 2 – paragraph 11 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. ‘public service contract’ means one or more legally binding acts confirming the agreement between a competent authority and a public service operator to entrust to that public service operator the management and operation of public passenger transport services subject to public service obligations; depending on the law of the Member State, the contract may also consist of a decision adopted by the competent authority: – taking the form of an individual legislative or regulatory act, or – containing conditions under which the competent authority itself provides the services or entrusts the provision of such services to an internal operator;
Amendment 136 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Amendment 140 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 1
Article 3 a – paragraph 1
Each Member State shall designate a single national regulatory bodcompetent authority for the road passenger transport sector. That body shall be an impartial authority which is, in organisational, functional, hierarchical and decision making terms, legally distinct and independent from any other public or private entity. It shall be independent from any competent authority involved in the award of a public service contracte national competent authority may be responsible for other regulated sectors.
Amendment 144 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 146 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 2
Article 3 a – paragraph 2
Amendment 152 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 3
Article 3 a – paragraph 3
3. The regulatory bodnational competent authority shall perform the following tasks::
Amendment 163 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 4
Article 3 a – paragraph 4
The regulatory bodnational competent authority may, in exercising its tasks, request relevant information from the other competent authorities, terminal operators, applicants for authorisation and any third party involved within the territory of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 164 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 4
Article 3 a – paragraph 4
Information requested shall be supplied within a reasonable period set by the regulatory bodnational competent authority and not exceeding one month. In justified cases, the regulatory bodnational competent authority may extend the time limit for submission of information by a maximum of two weeks. The regulatory bodnational competent authority shall be able to enforce requests for information by means of penalties which are effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
Amendment 167 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 5
Article 3 a – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that decisions taken by the regulatory bodnational competent authority are subject to judicial review. That review may have suspensive effect only when the immediate effect of the regulatory bodnational competent authority’s decision may cause irretrievable or manifestly excessive damages for the appellant. This provision is without prejudice to the powers of the court hearing the appeal as conferred by constitutional law of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 170 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 6
Article 3 a – paragraph 6
6. Decisions taken by the regulatory bodnational competent authority shall be made public.;
Amendment 171 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 b (new)
Article 3 b (new)
(3a) The following Article 3b is inserted before Chapter II: "Article 3b Levy on carriers providing regular coach or bus services 1. Member States which apply the provisions of Chapter III of this Regulation for national regular services may, under the conditions laid down in this Article, authorise the national competent authority to impose a levy on carrier providing passenger services for the operation of routes which fall within the jurisdiction of that authority and which are operated between two terminals in that Member State. 2. The levy is intended to compensate the authority for public service obligations laid down in public service contracts awarded in accordance with Union law. The revenue raised from such a levy and paid as compensation shall not exceed what is necessary to cover all or part of the cost incurred in the relevant public service obligations taking into account the relevant receipts and a reasonable profit for discharging those obligations. 3. The levy shall be imposed in accordance with Union law, and shall respect in particular the principles of fairness, transparency, non- discrimination and proportionality, in particular between the average price of the service to the passenger and the level of the levy. The total levies imposed pursuant to this paragraph shall not endanger the economic viability of the bus and coach passenger transport service on which they are imposed. 4. The relevant authorities shall keep the information necessary to ensure that the origin of the levies and their use can be traced. Member States shall provide the Commission with this information. 5. Based on the experience of regulatory bodies, competent authorities and carriers providing regular coach or bus services the Commission shall adopt measures setting out the details of the procedure and criteria to be followed for the application of this Article."
Amendment 172 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 c (new)
Article 3 c (new)
(3b) 3c. Member States shall not apply Article 3b when they apply subsidies for the transportation of passengers on unprofitable lines and routes at the expense of a national and/or local budget.
Amendment 223 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 5 b – paragraph 4
Article 5 b – paragraph 4
4. Applicants may appeal against decisions by terminal operators. Appeals shall be lodged with the regulatory bodnational competent authority.
Amendment 225 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 5 b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Where the regulatory bodnational competent authority hears an appeal against a decision by a terminal operator, it shall adopt a reasoned decision within a fixed timeframe and, in any case within three weeks from receipt of all relevant information.
Amendment 228 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
The decision of the regulatory bodnational competent authority on the appeal shall be binding. The regulatory bodnational competent authority shall be able to enforce it by means of penalties which are effective, proportionate and dissuasive
Amendment 238 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In the event that an international regular bus and coach service has compromised the economic equilibrium of a public service contract, due to exceptional reasons which could not have been foreseen at the time of granting the authorisation, the Member State concerned may, with the agreement of the Commission, suspend or withdraw the authorisation to provide the service, after having given three months’ notice to the carrier. The carrier shall have the possibility to appeal such decision.
Amendment 240 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 – title
Article 8 – title
Authorisation procedure for the international carriage of passengers over a distance of less than 100 kilometres as the crow flies
Amendment 246 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Authorisations shall be issued in agreement with the competent authorities of all the Member States in whose territories passengers are picked up or set down and are carried over distances of less than 100 kilometres as the crow flies, over distance defined by each Member State. The authorising authority shall send a copy of the application, together with copies of any other relevant documentation, within two weeks of receipt of the application to such competent authorities with a request for their agreement. At the same time, the authorising authority shall forward those documents to the competent authorities of other Member States whose territories are crossed, for information.
Amendment 261 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 a
Article 8 a
Amendment 264 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 a – title
Article 8 a – title
Amendment 270 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 a – paragraph 1
Article 8 a – paragraph 1
Amendment 275 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 a – paragraph 2
Article 8 a – paragraph 2
Amendment 282 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 a – paragraph 3
Article 8 a – paragraph 3
Amendment 305 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 b – paragraph 2
Article 8 b – paragraph 2
2. Authorisations for national regular services shall be granted unless refusal can be justified on one or more of the grounds listed in points (a) to (cd) of Article 8c(2) and, if the service is carrying passengers over a distance of less than 100 kilometres as the crow flies, Article 8c(2)(d).
Amendment 312 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 b – paragraph 3
Article 8 b – paragraph 3
Amendment 342 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 d – paragraph 1
Article 8 d – paragraph 1
1. Member States may limit the right of access to the international and national market for regular services if the proposed regular service carries passengers over distances of less than 100 kilometres as the crow flies and if the service would compromise the economic equilibrium of a public service contract.
Amendment 376 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 15 – point c
Article 15 – point c
(c) regular services, performed in accordance with this Regulation.;by a carrier not resident in the host Member State provided that a stay in that Member State does not exceed 48 hours after the entry into the territory of the Member State, in the course of a regular international service in accordance with this Regulation with the exception of transport services meeting the needs of an urban centre or conurbation, or transport needs between it and the surrounding areas. Cabotage operations shall not be performed independently of such international service.
Amendment 387 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 17
Article 17
(17) Article 17 is dDeleted;
Amendment 391 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(19a) In Article 25, the following paragraph 1 a is inserted: "Member States shall not apply the provisions of Chapter III of this Regulation for national regular services on territories covered by services of general economic interest, on the condition that public service contracts are awarded following a competitive tendering procedure, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007."
Amendment 398 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 28
Article 28
Amendment 71 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 c – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 c – paragraph 3 a (new)
(-1) In Article 3c, the following paragraph 3a is inserted: ´3a. The total quantity of allowances to be allocated to aircraft operators in 2021 shall be 10% lower than the average allocation for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2016, and then decrease annually at the same rate as that of the total cap for the EU ETS referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 9 so as to bring the cap for the aviation sector more in line with the other EU ETS sectors by 2030. ’
Amendment 75 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 d – paragraph 2
Article 3 d – paragraph 2
(-1a) In Article 3d, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. From 1 January 2013, 1521, 50 % of allowances shall be auctioned. This percentage may be increased as part of the general review of this Directive’.’
Amendment 85 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) all emissions from flights to and from aerodromes located in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in each calendar year from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2020, subject to the review referred to in Article 28b.
Amendment 98 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
From 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2020, by way of derogation from Articles 3d to 3f and until amendments subsequent to the review referred to in Article 28b have entered into force, aircraft operators shall be issued, each year, the number of allowances that corresponds to the year 2016. From 2021 onwards that number of allowances shall be subject to the application of the linear factor in Article 9.
Amendment 110 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 b – paragraph 1
Article 28 b – paragraph 1
1. TIn the period 2018 to 2020, the Commission shall report annually to the European Parliament and the Council on the relevant ICAO standards and recommended practices (SARPs), ICAO Council approved recommendations relevant to the global market-based measure or other legal instruments as well as on domestic measures taken by third countries to implement the global market- based measure to be applied to emissions from 2021, and on other relevant international developmentthe implications of reservations by third countries and on other relevant international developments. The Commission shall also provide regular updates to the European Parliament and the Council on the establishment of a global registry and the development of the SARPs in accordance with the ICAO´s standards-making procedures.
Amendment 121 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 b – paragraph 2
Article 28 b – paragraph 2
2. The report should consider wayBy 1 March 2020, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the adequacy of those ICAO instruments and options for those ICAO instruments to be implemented in Union law through a revision of this Directive. The report shall also consider the rules applicable in respect of flights within the European Economic Area (EEA) as appropriate.
Amendment 131 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 b – paragraph 3
Article 28 b – paragraph 3
3. The report, to be published by 1 March 2020, may be accompanied by proposals, as appropriate to the European Parliament and the Council to amend, delete, extend or replace the derogations provided for in Article 28a, consistent with the Union economy-wide greenhouse gas emission reduction commitment for 2030.
Amendment 121 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Opposes macro-economic conditionalities and highlightConsiders that the link between cohesion policy and economic governance processes should be reciprocal and that a greater recognition of the territorial dimension would be beneficial f, as well as European Semester process, should be maintained for the purpose of creating the favourable investments environment for maximizing the impact of ESI Funds; considers the prolongation of the SRSP post 2020 to support the European SemesterCountry Specific Recommendations' and structural reforms;
Amendment 172 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that grants should remain the basis of the financing of cohesion policy; notes, however, the gradual shift from grants to the added value of their combination with other Community programmes, as well as EFSI and financial instruments; points out that the replacementcombination of grants bywith loans, equity or guarantees must be carried out with caution where such financial instruments demonstrate an added value, taking into account regional disparities and the diversity of practices and experiencesbased on an appropriate ex-ante assessment; stresses the importance of assistance to local and regional authorities on the innovative financial instruments through platforms such as fi-compass;
Amendment 194 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Considers the existing investment gap nowadays and stresses the necessity to encourage the use of EFSI and innovative financial instruments because they could bring to leverage in additional resources; underlines the need to facilitate further their use in the context of complementarity with the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) and other financial programmes and initiatives;
Amendment 234 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Considers that European Territorial Cooperation should remain an important instrument post 2020, considering its added value and underlines that a unified legal framework and guidelines on cross-border project should be established and implemented over the diverse national legislation systems;
Amendment 286 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Considers that the smart specialisation model should be further developed and become the main approach in the cohesion policy by encouraging cooperation between more-developed and less-developed regions, urban and rural areas and facilitating EU integration; underlines that it also ensures the strategic cooperation as an essential component and emphasizes towards global value chains, the search for synergies with other regions and the creation of trans-regional collaborations and networks;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Considers necessary that the Commission should initiate an assessment on the effectiveness and added value from the implementation of the Integrity Pacts – Civil Control Mechanism for Safeguarding EU Funds.
Amendment 23 #
2016/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the establishment of the Structural Reform Support Programme (SRSP), and recognises its potential benefits for cohesion policy, among other areas; considers, however, that in case of a possible prolongation of the programme, resources should not be taken away from ESI Funds technical assistance necessary the extension of the Structural Reform Support Programme post 2020, because coherence and consistency with the European Semester has to be improved by strengthening the link between cohesion policy and Country-Specific Recommendations; calls on the Commission to ensure maximum coordination and complementarities between the actions financed by the SRSP and the technical assistance provided under the ESI Funds;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Commission to better streamline the Technical assistance in order to cover areas where managing authorities and beneficiaries encounter most challenges like financial instruments, combining of ESI Funds' grants with EFSI and different financial instruments, with other Community programmes. There is a need for further enhancing of European Investment Advisory Hub and of European Investment Project Portal.
Amendment 65 #
2016/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes with concern that in the implementation of integrated actions for sustainable urban development, while tasks are delegated to urban authorities which act as intermediate bodies, they often do not receive the necessary technical assistance for building up their capacity; in this context considers that technical assistance should be enhanced on the level of urban areas, taking into view the role of urban authorities in cohesion policy, and the necessity to create strong capacity for further implementation of the European Urban Agenda and Pact of Amsterdam;
Amendment 85 #
2016/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Calls for streamlining and enhancing Technical assistance for the purpose of ensuring more effective visibility of cohesion policy and awareness rising among citizens, to achieve wide dissemination of the impact of the ESI Funds.
Amendment 93 #
2016/2303(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Calls on the Commission to implement an ex-post evaluation on Technical assistance centrally managed, as well as under the shared management.
Amendment 1 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 13 September 2016 on European Territorial Cooperation – best practices and innovative measures (2015/2280(INI),
Amendment 36 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that during the current period 2014-2020 there is also a strong need to focus on better combination of grants with financial instruments, in order to enhance the EU's competitiveness, to achieve better coherence between different strategies, especially in the fields of energy, transport connectivity, communications and the digital economy and their links with regional and urban strategies, as well as with the developed smart specialization strategies;
Amendment 59 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises that, depending on the type of the project, grants have some strengths as compared to financial instruments: supporting projects that do not necessarily generate revenue, providing funding to projects that for various reasons cannot attract private or public funding, targeting specific beneficiaries, issues and regional priorities, and lower complexity of use owing to existing experience and capacity; acknowledges that in some cases grants are bound to limitations: difficulties in achieving project quality and sustainability, risk of substituting public funding in the long-run and a crowding-out effect for potential private investment even when projects may have a revolving nature;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises that financial instruments offer advantages such as leverage and revolving effects as well as higher risk investments, including private capital through high-quality bankable projects; acknowledges that financial instruments come with certain disadvantages: slower implementation, higher complexity, and high management fees and implementation costs; notes that grants represent preferable investments in some policy areas, such as the ones covered by the ESFevertheless points out that grants combined with financial instruments could potentially increase their attractiveness and thus help the instruments to provide long-term growth potential;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights that intervention logic is not a dividing line but a meeting point of grants and financial instruments so that Cohesion Policy can ensure better coverage of beneficiaries and investment gaps through a variety of measures; points out that intervention logic is a bottom-up approach in ESI Funds programming and that Member States should continue setting the share of financial instruments in respective operational programme importance of the ex-ante evaluation on programme level, which evaluates the appropriateness of the proposed priorities and actions with the needs assessment, and takes into consideration the most appropriate option of financial instruments or grants as delivery tools to contribute to the selected priorities;
Amendment 75 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Acknowledges that for the current programming period 2014-2020, the choice of the financial instruments has been defined according to an appropriate ex-ante assessment and taking into consideration that the choice of the financial instruments depends on the market failures, suboptimal investment situations and investment needs to be addressed, as well as the acceptable level of risk;
Amendment 146 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the existing technical assistance practices provided by the Commission and the EIB Group through the fi-compass platform; regrets that the on-the-ground support services to authorities and especially to recipients of financial instruments, including EFSI, are limited; calls for a joint technical assistance plan by the Commission and the EIB comprising financial and non-financial advice as well as capacity building, targeted at national authorities as well as fund managers; capacity building in the area of financial instruments developed throughout the period of 2014-20 should facilitate and improve the use of financial instruments post 2020;
Amendment 148 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Amendment 153 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recognises that both grants and financial instruments have their specific roles in Cohesion Policy but thatand they share the same focus pursued by the 11 thematic objectives, which is to achieve the five headline targets of the Europe 2020 strategy; highlights the benefits linked with financial instruments as leverage resources and increased impact of ESI Funds' programmes, efficiency and effectiveness gains due to revolving nature of funds, which stay in the programme area for future use for similar objectives, thus moving away from "grant dependency" culture and attracting private sector support to public policy objectives.
Amendment 158 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. HighlightNotes that financial instruments perform better in well- developed regions and metropolitan areas, while grants address regional structural issues; notes that increasing the share of financial instruments should not influence the grant appropriations as this would hinder the balance; emphasises that in a number of public policies grants have to dominate, while financial instruments can play complementary role a number of public policies grants might be employed, while financial instruments can play complementary role, in full compliance with appropriate ex-ante assessment and market analysis;
Amendment 171 #
2016/2302(INI)
20. Recalls that existing experience in delivery of ESI Funds indicates that the funding mix of grants and financial instruments addresses country-specific realities as well as the gaps in social, economic and territorial cohesion; emphasiszes that the funding mix cannot result in a one-size-fits-all solution owing to a number of factors: geographic region, policy area, beneficiarmust be a result of an appropriate assessment and market analysis, the decision to set up a financial instrument should be also preceded by typhe and size, admalysis of existing inistrative capacity, market conditions, business environment and fiscal and economic stanceuments at national/regional/local level in order to promote complementarity of support;
Amendment 176 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Considers the broader use of financial instruments (FIs) as flexible mechanisms to be used alongside grants also in Interreg programmes; calls on the Commission and the EIB to make the financial instruments more coherent with the objectives of European Territorial Cooperation post 2020;
Amendment 179 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Highlights that financial instruments, if implemented effectively, can significantly increase the impact of financing; stresses, in this regard, the need for clear, consistent and focused rules on FIs to help simplify the preparation and implementation process post 2020; draws attention to the opportunity to benefit from specific expertise and know-how from the EIB;
Amendment 181 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Calls on the European Commission to ensure an adequate State Aid framework conducive to the use of EU financial instruments, to develop guidelines and standard procurement procedures for PPP, with a view to simplify the use of FIs, as well as to boost long-term investments and providing certainty to project promoters and investors.
Amendment 37 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas food is lost or wasted at all steps of the supply and consumption chain; whereas estimates from the FUSIONS project indicate that the sectors contributing the most to food waste within the EU are households (53%) and processing (19%)10 ; _________________ 10 FUSIONS, Estimates of European food waste levels, March 2016.
Amendment 104 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas local and regional authorities have a key role to play in reducing food waste through their responsibilities and competences in waste collection, their capacities for initiating and running local campaigns as well as their direct contact and cooperation with civil society and charity organisations, considering their large share in public procurement and in many cases their authority over educational institutions;
Amendment 115 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the urgent need to reduce the amount of food waste in the Union at every step of the supply and consumption chain respecting strict food waste hierarchy, which prioritizes food rescue in support of vulnerable social groups and limits practices such as anaerobic digestion and mechanical biological treatment;
Amendment 140 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for a binding food waste reduction target of 50 % by 2030 and reiterates its call for a bindingon the Member States to take the necessary measures to aim to achieve an Union food waste reduction target of at least 30 % by 2025 and of 50% by 2030;
Amendment 150 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. UStresses the need for a common European terminology and definition of food waste to allow for accurate measurements in the application of a reduction target; further urges the Commission to swiftly adopt a corresponding common methodology to measure food waste without creating disproportionate administrative burden for businesses;
Amendment 174 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the establishment in EU legislation ofof guidelines and the sharing of best practices regarding a hierarchy for the management of unsold food;
Amendment 196 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Platform inter alia to support the development of a variety of consumer information channels as well as consumer information and foodstuff education programs; urges the Platform to facilitate local stakeholder cooperation on food waste prevention and donation initiatives with a focus on reducing respective transaction costs;
Amendment 202 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to engage, in cooperation with stakeholders, in improving consumers’' understanding of ‘'use by’' dates and ‘'best before’' dates; asks the Commission to assess whether current EU legislation and current practice in use with ‘'use by’' and ‘'best before’' dates in different Member States are fit for purpose and to elaborate new fully harmonized binding rules for date marking of food facilitating food waste prevention;
Amendment 228 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote consumer understanding of food waste, food safety, and good practices in relation to their management and consumption of food as a key priority of food waste prevention given the predominant share of food waste in households;
Amendment 236 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Encourages local authorities who provide basic school education and other education services to include the issue of food waste and related mitigation tools as part of the curriculum, for instance through theme days, study visits and by teaching students how food can best be managed;
Amendment 241 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote an exchange of successful practices of food waste reduction and resource conservation methods already used by local authorities and stakeholders;
Amendment 252 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses that local and regional authorities and stakeholders have a key responsibility in implementing food waste reduction and prevention programmes and asks the Commission and the Member States to take this into account at all stages of the process;
Amendment 260 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to facilitate local and regional stakeholder cooperation on food donation by reducing transaction costs to lower the threshold for participation, e.g. by offering template tools that can be adapted to specific local needs and used by local actors to match supply and demand of surplus food and to organise logistics more efficiently;
Amendment 300 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recommends promoting the use of voluntary codes of good practice in business developed by sectorial organisation in the food, catering and hotel sectors to aim to make optimal use of products and to promote donation to schemes aimed at collecting excess food for social purposes;
Amendment 313 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses the positive contribution of packaging materials and solutions to the prevention of food loss and food waste along the supply chain, e.g. packaging that reduces food loss in transport and storage, that preserves the quality and hygiene of food for longer, or that extends shelf life; however, underlines the need of making packaging fit for purpose (i.e. no over- or under- packaging) while considering the life-cycle-perspective on the packaged product as a whole, including the design and use of packaging; therefore encourages the Commission and the Member States to support the development and deployment of innovative packaging materials and solutions with a positive contribution to resource efficiency and the circular economy;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Points out the overall reinforced procedures in the regulatory framework 2014-2020, where management verifications and controls have to be carried out before the certification to the Commission and is confident that these reinforced procedures should result in lasting reductions of the error rate.
Amendment 40 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with concern that, as of 30 June 2016, not all Member States had transposed the directives on public procurement and urges the Commission to continue to assist Member States increase their capacity to transpose those directives, as well as to implement all their action plans on ex ante conditionalities;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes with concern that the average disbursement rate for 1 025 ERDF and ESF financial instruments was 57 % at the end of 2014, which represents only a 10 % increase compared to 2013; noteregrets the Court’s observation on the extentsion of the eligibility period of disbursements made to final recipients within financial instruments by means of a Commission Decision rather than an amending Regulation; expresses concern that the Court might consider all disbursements after 31 December 2015 irregular;
Amendment 55 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Urges the Commission and Member States to make the best use of the territorial instruments by ensuring that in due term the Integrated Urban Development Strategies are approved for financing, which will allow cities to invest in comprehensive strategies, exploit synergies between policies and ensuring a more effective long-term impact on growth and jobs.
Amendment 5 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the greater coherence of the new mainstreamed European Semester, which allows for more opportunities to engage and communicate with Member States and stakeholders at all levels; and welcomes the Commission’s focus on the three main priorities to further strengthen economic growth: supporting investment, pursuing structural reforms and preserving responsible public finances;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned by the cumulative lack of investments, which affects long-term growth and job creation; stresses the importance of swift and consistent implementation of cohesion policy 2014- 2020 operational programmes and other EU-funded programmes and initiatives; points out the importance of maximising the synergies and complementarities between ESI Funds, EFSI and other EU instruments to boost investment and better achieve Europe 2020 goals; underlines also the necessity of enhancing multi-level governance and improving the overall quality of public administration, both horizontally and vertically;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to take better account of the Europe 2020 strategy and address its key targets properly by improving its implementation, carrying out a strategy analysis in the context of the European Semester and suggesting measures and a methodology for improved monitoring of the EU Funds expenditures related to Europe 2020 goals; believes that the forthcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) review will provide an opportunity to analyse, evaluate and, where necessary, improve the added value of and support from ESI Funds, towards delivering the goals of the Europe 2020 strategy, having an indirect relation to European Semester processes;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that ensuring the transparency and effectiveness of public expenditure is essential for creating a growth-friendly environment; welcomes the fact that several Member States have been able to address the CSRs in their operational programmes (OPs) by means of targeted investments or reforms undertaken in the context of ex-ante conditionalities; points out that the CSRs together with the ex-ante conditionalities within cohesion policy could play a key role, as they have important positive spill-over effects on the broader investment environment; appreciates the fact that the ESI Fund investments already contribute to the implementation of structural reforms and improve overall economic performance in Member States;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2101(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is of the opinion that the Structural Reform Support Programme (SRSP) should provide dedicated and targeted support to Member States on a voluntary basis to assist them with the design and implementation of institutional, structural and administrative reforms, only when such reforms cannot be addressed by otherat the same time ensuring that there is no overlapping/double financing with other Community instruments or supported by other types of technical assistance; emphasises that the budgetary transfer from the technical assistance under cohesion policy to the SRSP at the initiative of the Commission should not be a precedent for any future proposals.
Amendment 57 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that it is essential to ensure awider geographical balanccoverage of EFSI projects, taking account of the different economic development of the regions and the territorial diversity of the Member States; hHighlights the importance of also developing cross-border projects that could deliver a high European added value; therefore unified guidelines on cross- border projects should be elaborated;
Amendment 59 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In order to accelerate the implementation of the EFSI projects and their synergies with ESI Funds, calls on the Commission and Member States to facilitate the use of alternative financing models like Public Private Partnerships, as well as to simplify the legislative framework of the state aid rules; calls on Member States to prepare pipelines of mature investment projects with the help of the Advisory Hub, structuring them in an optimal way to ensure the greater use of financial instruments and complementarities between ESIF and ESI Funds;
Amendment 77 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the selection of EFSI financing operations and the managing of projects should be more transparent, accountable, based on defined criteria and involve local and regional stakeholders at an early stage, where necessary; stresses that the European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH) and the EFSI investment committee should use the expertise of regional and local authorities in order to promote integrated ESIF-EFSI projects; with a view to this, the EIAH should play an active role in enabling even more local and regional authorities to make the most of the EFSI;
Amendment 80 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the need of developing broader communication campaign and awareness raising combining the potential of the European Investment Project Portal with combination of other communicating tools and wider communicating platform with view to increase the visibility of projects to invest;
Amendment 91 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 95 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that Parliament must play a fundamentaln important role in monitoring the impact of these strategies and projects in terms of employment and sustainable and economic growth synergies and complementarities of EFSI with ESI Funds and the other Community initiatives.
Amendment 4 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines the importance of mainstreaming biodiversity protection in the development, implementation and funding of all Union policies and considers transparency of Member States´ spending on nature protection and biodiversity conservation to be equally important for the consistency and coherence of Union expenditure; calls on the Commission to develop a tracking methodology for biodiversity related spending across the Union budget;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the COP21 aParis Agreement reached in Paris in 2015; recalls that, underconcluded in December 2015 and underlines that the Union budget must support the fulfilment of the objectives of that aAgreement, and the Union funding needs to be allocated to support climate action; stresses that any funding for measures originating from COP21 should be in addition to the current fu's long- term climate goals; recalls that the Paris Agreement requires that finance flows be made consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development; stresses the commitment by developed countries to mobilise climate finance to developing countries from public and private sources and underlines the need to scale up predictable, new ands allocated to climate actions and calls on the Commission to present its implementation strategy and first evaluation of the possible impact of the COP 21 additional climate finance in line with that Agreement; calls on the Commission to undertake a full evaluation of the consequences of the Paris Agreement onfor the Union budget in due time to allow it to be considered for revision, and to develop a dedicated, automatic Union finance mechanism, providing additional and adequate support towards the Union’s fair share in delivering the USD 100 billion international climate finance goal;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that around one third of the annual EU budget is targeted at economic, social and territorial cohesion; underlines that cohesion policy is the Union’s main investment policy and a tool for reducing disparities between all EU regions, and that it plays an important role in the delivery of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth; points out that better consistency, synergy and complementarities must be ensured between ESI Funds, the EFSI and the other Union-funded and national programmes in order to attain the Europe 2020 strategy goals and boost investments;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes with concern that heading 1b (economic, social and territorial cohesion) of the 2017 draft budget foresees a huge drop in payment appropriations (EUR 37.3 billion representing a 23,5 % reduction compared to 2016); at the same time commitments amount to EUR 53,6 billion, (a 5,4 % increase compared to 2016); is of the opinion that the payments proposed are not sufficient to cope with the level of payments needed under this heading; , therefore, this endangers the full implementation of the programmes and might undermine the citizens' trust in Union policies;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4a (new)
Paragraph 4a (new)
4a. Stresses that, in the context of new increasing challenges, the Commission should work with Member States in a more effective way at their request for programmes’ modifications in order to ensure better coordination among the ESI Funds to address the unexpected challenges;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4b (new)
Paragraph 4b (new)
4b. Urges the Commission and Member States to carry out on-going evaluations of the operational programmes in implementation and in case of non-efficiency, the latter to be modified as to be directed to more effective and efficient management of the ESI Funds with view to achieve the envisaged objectives;
Amendment 36 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60
Recital 60
Amendment 63 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 178
Recital 178
Amendment 98 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 125
Article 125
Amendment 110 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 264 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 264 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 125 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 30a
Article 30a
Amendment 133 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 10 - point b a (new)
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 10 - point b a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 37 – paragraph 8
Article 37 – paragraph 8
(ba) paragraph 8 is replaced by the following: “8. Final recipients supported by an ESI Fund financial instrument may also receive assistance from another ESI Funds priority or programme or from another instrument supported by the budget of the Union or from the European Fund for Strategic Investments, in accordance with applicable Union State aid rules. In that case, separate records shall be maintained for each source of assistance and the ESI Funds financial instrument support shall be part of an operation withgive rise to eligible expenditure distinct from the other sources of assistance.”
Amendment 136 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point c
“(c) financial instruments allowing for the combination ofcombining such contribution with EIB financial products under the European Fund for Strategic Investment in accordance with Article 39a.”
Amendment 160 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 39a - title
Article 39a - title
Contribution of ESI Funds to financial instruments allowing for the combination of suchcombining contribution with EIB financial products under the European Fund for Strategic Investments
Amendment 162 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 39a – paragraph 1
Article 39a – paragraph 1
1. Member Statanaging authorities in coordination with Monitoring Committees may use ESI Funds to provide a contribution to financial instruments referred to in point (c) of Article 38(1) to attract additional private sector investment.
Amendment 166 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 39a – paragraph 2
Article 39a – paragraph 2
2. The contribution referred to in paragraph 1 shall not exceed 25 % of the total support provided to final recipients. In the less developed and transition regions referred to in point (b), (c) and (d) of Article 120(3), the financial contribution may exceed 25% where duly justified by the ex-ante assessment or preparatory assessment undertaken by the EIB under paragraph 3 of this Article, but shall not exceed 50%. The total support referred to in this paragraph shall comprise the total amount of new loans and guaranteed loans as well as equity and quasi-equity investments provided to final recipients. The guaranteed loans referred to in this paragraph shall only be taken into account to the extent that ESI Funds resources are committed for guarantee contracts calculated on the basis of a prudent ex ante risk assessment or preparatory assessment undertaken by the EIB under paragraph 3 of this Article covering a multiple amount of new loans.
Amendment 169 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 39a – paragraph 4
Article 39a – paragraph 4
4. Reporting by managing authorities under Article 46 on operations comprising financial instruments under this Article shall be based on the information kept by the EIB for the purposes of its reporting pursuant to Article 16(1) and (2) of the EFSI Regulation, supplemented by the additional information required under Article 46(2). Requirements under this paragraph shall allow for uniform reporting conditions in accordance with Article 46(3) of this Regulation.
Amendment 175 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 39a – paragraph 6
Article 39a – paragraph 6
6. When implementing financial instruments under point (c) of Article 38(1), the bodies referred to in paragraph 2 and 5 of this article shall ensure compliance with applicable law, including rules covering the ESI Funds, State aid, public procurement and relevant standards and applicable legislation on the prevention of money laundering, the fight against terrorism, tax fraud and tax evasion. Those bodies shall not make use of or engage in tax avoidance structures, in particular aggressive tax planning schemes or practices not complying with tax good governance criteria as set out in EU legislation including Commission recommendations and communications or any formal notice by the latter. They shall not be established and, in relation to the implementation of the financial operations shall not maintain business relations with entities incorporated in jurisdictions that do not co-operate with the Union in relation to the application of the internationally agreed tax standards on transparency and exchange of information. Those bodies may, under their responsibility, conclude agreements with financial intermediaries for the implementation of financial operations. They shall transpose requirements referred to in this paragraph in their contracts with the financial intermediaries selected to participate in the execution of financial operations under such agreements.
Amendment 176 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 39a – paragraph 7
Article 39a – paragraph 7
7. The bodies referred to in paragraph 2 and 5 of this Article, when implementing funds of funds, may further entrust part of the implementation to financial intermediaries provided that those bodies ensure under their responsibility that the financial intermediaries satisfy the criteria laid down in Articles 201(4) and 202(1) and (2) of the Financial Regulation. The financial intermediaries shall be selected on the basis of open, transparent, proportionate and non-discriminatory procedures, avoiding conflict of interest.
Amendment 178 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 39a – paragraph 8
Article 39a – paragraph 8
8. Where managing authorities or another entity contribute ESI Funds programme resources to an existing instrument under point (c) of Article 38(1), the fund manager of which (including a financial intermediary) has already been selected by the EIB, international financial institutions in which a Member State is a shareholder, or a publicly-owned bank or financial institution, established as a legal entity carrying out financial activities on a professional basis and fulfilling the conditions set out under Article 38(4)(b)(iii), they shall entrust implementation tasks to this fund manager or financial intermediary through the award of a direct contract.
Amendment 200 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 42 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 42 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
15a. In Article 42, paragraph 3, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: “ In the case of equity-based instruments targeting enterprises referred to in Article 37(4) for which the funding agreement referred to in point (b) of Article 38(7) was signed before 31 December 20178, which by the end of the eligibility period invested at least 55 % of the programme resources committed in the relevant funding agreement, a limited amount of payments for investments in final recipients to be made for a period not exceeding fourive years after the end of eligibility period may be considered as eligible expenditure, when paid into an escrow account specifically set up for that purpose, provided that State aid rules are complied with and that all of the conditions set out below are fulfilled.
Amendment 201 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 15 b (new)
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 15 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 42 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 42 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Amendment 203 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 42 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 42 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
“Where management cost and fees as referred to in point (d) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 and in paragraph 2 of this Article are charged by the body implementing the fund of funds or bodies implementing financial instruments pursuant to point (c) of Article 38(1) and points (a), (b) and (bc) of Article 38(4), they shall not exceed the thresholds defined in the delegated act referred to in paragraph 6 of this Article. Whereas management costs shall comprise direct or indirect cost items reimbursed against evidence of expenditure, management fees shall refer to an agreed price for services rendered established via a competitive market process, where applicable. Management costs and fees shall be based on a performance based calculation methodology.;”
Amendment 234 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 25 – point b
Article 265 – paragraph 1 – point 25 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013
Article 65 – paragraph 11
Article 65 – paragraph 11
11. An operation may receive support from one or more ESI Funds or from one or more programmes and from other Union instruments, provided that the expenditure declared in a payment application for one of the ESI Funds does not receivrelates to support distinct from the support from another Fund or Union instrument, or support from the same Fund under another programme. The amount of expenditure to be entered into a payment application of an ESI Fund may be calculated for each ESI Fund on a pro rata basis in accordance with the document setting out the conditions for support.
Amendment 62 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) A range of Union measures enhance Member States’' ability to meet their climate commitments and are crucial to achieving necessarysustainable linear annual emissions reductions in the sectors covered by this Regulation. These include legislation on fluorinated greenhouse gases, CO2-reductions from road vehicles, energy performance of building, renewables, energy efficiency and the Circular Economy, as well as Union funding instruments for climate- related investments and will be further developped in complementary legislative proposals.
Amendment 117 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Subject to the flexibilities provided for in Articles 5, 6 and 7, to the adjustment pursuant to Article 10(2) and taking into account any deduction resulting from the application of Article 7 of Decision No 406/2009/EC, each Member State shall ensure that itsand in respect of the limits set in Annex II to Decision No 406/2009/EC, a distinction shall be made between Member States with positive emission limits and Member States with negative emission limits. Member States with positive emissions limits shall ensure that their greenhouse gas emissions in each year between 2021 and 2029 do not exceed the level defined by a linear trajectory, starting in 2020 on the limits set in Annex II to Decision No 406/2009/EC and ending in 2030 on the limits set in Annex I to this Regulation. Member States with a negative emissions limits shall ensure that their greenhouse gas emissions in each year between 2021 and 2029 do not exceed the level defined by a linear trajectory, starting in 2020 on the average of its greenhouse gas emissions during 2016, 2017 and 2018 determined pursuant to paragraph 3 and ending in 2030 on the limit set for that Member State in Annex I to this Regulation.
Amendment 13 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. ENotes that the post-electoral revision of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) must take into consideration the new political challenges facing the EU; therefore emphasises the need for effectiveness and result-orientation of cohesion policy; recalls that European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds are at an early stage of implementation in 2016 and that at the time of the MFF review/revision only limited evidence is available as to results; stresses the need and importance on mobilizing all available resources by the Member States to meet the economic governance requirements and ex-ante conditionalities;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the improved synergies and coordinationUrges the Commission and Member States for maximising synergies and complementarities, ensuring better coordination and consistency among the five European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) and the other EU instruments, including the European Fund for Strategic Investment, which is an important element in ensuring the effectiveness of the EU budget;
Amendment 40 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that grants are an effective form of support in many areas of public intervention; recognises the potentialencourages the broader use of financial instruments as a form of support for ESI Fundsflexible mechanisms to be applied alongside grants after appropriate ex-ante assessment, considering that the multiplier effect in terms of impact and leverage can be much greater; calls for a more simplified use of financial instruments in future;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2348(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the transport sector in the EU accounts for about one-quarter of greenhouse gas emissions and that an 80% increase in freight transport activity is expected by 2050; believes that substituting fossil fuels in transport's energy supply will enhance the environmental performance of the sector; further underlines that European transport policy can deliver an important contribution to achieving the COP 21 Paris Agreement objectives and the Union's long-term climate goals;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2348(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the challenge for the EU with regard to logistics will be to reduce the environmental impact of freight transport, especially road haulage, which accounts for two-thirds of all greenhouse gas emissions, by reducing air and noise pollution and increasing efficiency in line with the COP 21 agreement; underlines that transport infrastructure shapes mobility behaviours; further notes that enhanced multimodality and efficient freight logistics will facilitate the modal shift and effectively contribute to the decarbonisation of transport;
Amendment 36 #
2015/2348(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance of investment in last-mile logistics and more ecological logistics hubs, especially in urban areas and ports, and of efforts to simplify administrative procedures; points out the potential of inland navigation and the maritime dimension of the TEN-T to reduce the environmental impact of the transport sector;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2348(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Points out that transport regulation is currently tied to the mode of transport and falls under the remit of different international bodies (such as IMO or ICAO); further notes that the overall review and development of the multimodal transport system is challenging because of the many actors involved;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2347(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to shift to a more efficient use of grants combined with financial instruments for revenue generating Major Projects under ESIF;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2347(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that ESI Funds can be used in the development of the missing links in the border areas across Central and Eastern Europe; recalls that priority should be given to cross-border projects pertaining to the trans-European networks (TENs) in the region; calls, in this context, for continued efforts to be made towards introducing common standards in infrastructure, notably with regard to railways, in order to speed up attainment of the objective of efficient and Europe-wide interoperability; calls on the Commission and Member States to streamline and simplify procurement procedures, to issue guidelines for PPP, to ensure an adequate state aid framework and to simplify the permitting procedures, in order to facilitate the implementation of transport projects, in particular cross-border projects;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2347(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that ESI Funds could also be used to increase the administrative capacity of the intermediate bodies and beneficiaries, which could otherwise undermine the EU’s support to transport investments in the region; notes that the JASPERS assistance mechanism in particular has proven helpful in this role thus far and might, therefore, apart from simply being continued, be considered also for a more permanent, institutional setting; points out that technical assistance offered through the European Investment Advisory Hub should help public and private project promoters to create a stable pipeline of mature, well-structured projects in order to benefit from the financial instruments for a long term period;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2347(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission and EIB to better cooperate and coordinate their efforts to ensure a wide consultation with all stakeholders on the financing of transport infrastructure, the exchange of best practices, promotion of financial instruments, early mapping of potential projects and respectively provide regular information to the European Parliament;
Amendment 36 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) award exists since 2009, launched by the Committee of the Regions to encourage the implementation of the Small Business Act for Europe (SBA) at regional and local level;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Supports therefore the European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) Award, aimed at identifying and rewarding EU regions with outstanding, future-oriented entrepreneurial strategies applying ten principles of ‘Small Business Act for Europe’;
Amendment 73 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned about the low absorption of funds devoted to SMEs in certain Member States in the 2007-2013 programming period, and warns that the underlying reasons need to be addressed in order to avoid any recurrence of the same problems in the 2014-2020 programming period, such as the administrative procedures making it cumbersome for SMEs to apply for the available funds, should be addressed in order to avoid any recurrence of the same problems in the 2014-2020 programming period; regrets the too general and incomplete nature of the existing studies at European level and in the Member States on the efficiency and real impact of Structural Funds on SMEs and particularly on small and micro enterprises in terms of gains in competitiveness, innovation and job creation;
Amendment 91 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates its calls to enhance transparency and the participation of all relevant regional and local authorities, civil society stakeholders and interested parties; is concerned that still many SMEs organizations in the Member States are not really involved and often only informed without being adequately consulted; reiterates, therefore, the need for implementation of the partnership principle as detailed in the Common Provisions Regulation and the Code of Conduct on Partnership;
Amendment 98 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure enhanced coordination and consistency among all EU investment policies targeted at SME, including Capital Markets Union initiatives, targeted at SMEs; as well as to increase European SMEs´ awareness of their financial options; welcomes the plan to ease access to ESI funds through the introduction of a ‘seal of excellence’ for projects which have been evaluated as ‘excellent’ but are not financed by Horizon 2020; urgesCalls therefore the Commission and the Member States to provide a cone-stop shop at regional levelsolidated platform for the various EU financing instruments aimed at SMEs;
Amendment 132 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Asks the High Level Group on Simplification to draw attention to the need for SMEpropose practical measures to reduce the administrative burdenand financial burden SMEs project managers have to face and simplify procedures in the management of ESI Funds; requests that such simplification measures respect Small Business Act rules of ´´Only once´´ and ´´Think small first´´, and be conceived and implemented at different levels in total cooperation with representatives of different categories of SMEs in order to meet their specific needs;
Amendment 138 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to urgently find a lasting solution to the backlog of payments related to regional policy, including in the application of and to properly apply the Late Payment Directive, so as to ensure that SMEs, as project partners, will not be deterred from taking part in support programmes and projects during the current programming period on account of payment delays;
Amendment 144 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Reiterates that digital is profoundly changing the whole world, also in terms of SMEs opportunities and new challenges that derive; reiterates therefore the importance of supporting initiatives to make digital part of the education and training or re-training systems for youth, jobseekers and workers; calls to support strengthening the innovative uses of ICT by SMEs, in particular the digital literacy, e-learning, e-inclusion, e-skills and related entrepreneurial skills;
Amendment 155 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recalls that often small and micro enterprises, which do not have the internal human, financial and organizational resources to be directly involved in ESIF, can only have such an access via their local organizations and associations; calls therefore to better support their collective actions and activities of coaching/ mentoring; notes also that the technical assistance of Thematic objective 11 must benefit to all the partners referred to in Article 5 of the CPR on partnership and that it is still usually reserved to administrative services; calls therefore to ensure the access of the territorial SME organizations to the provisions of TO 11 and to capacity building measures;
Amendment 156 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 44 #
2015/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines that the concept of results orientation requires that ETC programmes ensure high-quality project-level cooperation and adopt a new type of evaluation; calls on the Commission, the Member States and the managing authorities to undertake assessments and issue guidelines as to how results orientation can be better implemented and targeted, considering ETC specificities; acknowledges that the full added-value of ETC programmes cannot be only evaluated by quantitative indicators, and calls on the Commission to elaborate more qualitative indicators to better reflect the results achieved of territorial cooperation;
Amendment 76 #
2015/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Considers that better coordination, synergy and complementarity should be sought between cross-border and transnational strands with a view to improving cooperation and integration over wider strategic territories; calls for better coordination between managing authorities and macro-regional strategies’ actors; urges the strengthening of cooperation, as well as re-enforcing the links and consistency of the ETC programmes with national and regional programmes during their elaboration, in order to encourage complementarity and avoid overlaps;
Amendment 89 #
2015/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. NHighlights the achievements in the field of research and innovations, such as joint research projects, cooperation between research institutes and companies, establishment of international border universities, cross-border research centres, cross-border training institutes, creation of cross-border clusters and companies networks, cross-border incubators and advisory services for SMEs, 'high-tech' branding to attract foreign investors, etc.; notes the important role that ETC programmes play in enhancing the competitiveness and innovation potential of regions, by fostering synergies between smart specialisation strategies, collaboration between clusters and development of innovation networks;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that ETC programmes may, in complementarity with other appropriate funding, support responses to migration- related challenges within the framework of their existing programme priorities and agreed intervention logic;
Amendment 135 #
2015/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make full use of the opportunities provided by the ETC programmes to facilitate cross-border labour mobility, by adjusting, if necessary, the administrative and social regulatory framework, as well as by reinforcing the dialogue between all governance levels;
Amendment 156 #
2015/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Considers that the basic cooperation philosophy and current structure of ETC should be maintained, as well as the emphasis on the cross-border component; stresses that there should be a fair distribution of funds under ETC programmes, on the basis not only of population size but also of a set of harmonised criteria, considering territorial specificiticalls on the European Commission to analyse the possible development of a set of harmonised criteria, on the basis not only of population size but also on the basis of socio-economic and territorial specificities for a fair distribution of funds under ETC programmes;
Amendment 163 #
2015/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Encourages the joint determinelaboration of strategies for border areas in order to boost integrated and sustainable territorial development, including implementation and dissemination of integrated approaches and harmonisation of administrative procedures and legal provisions across borders;
Amendment 179 #
2015/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to promote the role that the EGTC can play as a tool for more efficiency meeting local needs in cross- border regions;
Amendment 182 #
2015/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44 a. Acknowledges the importance of the role played by territorial (field) animation, information dissemination, awareness- raising at local level and project support, therefore encourages managing authorities to reinforce useful tools such as territorial contact points;
Amendment 79 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that SMEs in mountainous regions are faced with serious difficulties owing to lack of accessibility, infrastructure, connectivity and human resources; calls on the Commission to pay specific attention to the development of SMEs in mountainous regions, and to combine the European Fund for Regional Development (ERDF), EARDF resources and the COSME programme inSI Funds resources and the other EU-subsidized programmes and initiatives into a holistic and most effective policy approach to maximize the effects of supporting to SMEs;
Amendment 88 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the beneficiaries of ESI Funds in the mountainous regions to assess the performance, potential and needs of locally situatedestablishing local technological parks and, where such parks do not exist, consider building them after appropriate feasibility study and cost-benefit analysis to consider their construction using EU and national means;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recognises the need for support from the EAFRDF, and believes that its synergy with ESI Fundsthe other EU Funds, initiatives, as well as private financial instruments, could have a positive impact in mountainous regions;
Amendment 98 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Supports the use of ESI Funds for industryeconomic sectors that do not pollute, such as sustainable tourism, sustainable forestry and the renewables sector energy;
Amendment 104 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Socialo-economic dimension of the mountainous regions
Amendment 106 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Integrated place-based strategies on mountainous regions should be developed with view to identify specific development opportunities and include measures about increase the connectivity of local SMEs and both intra- and inter-sectoral relations and coordination;
Amendment 107 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers that increasing the qualifications of the workforce and the creation of new jobs in the green economy should be part of the investment priorities of the European Social Fund (ESF)SI Funds, and stresses that EU policies should support training in areas such as mountain agriculture, sustainable tourism, sustainable forestry and renewable energy technologies;
Amendment 116 #
2015/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Supports innovative solutions for access to basic education in remote mountainous areas, such as through cooperation among mountainous regions and c, cities and universities;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that the S3 platform in Seville plays a key role in advising and benchmarking regions on their innovation strategies, helping lagging regions and enhancing multi-level governance and synergies between regions; stresses that the platform should develop mentoring activities in lagging regions, as well as by providing information, methodologies, expertise and advice to national and regional policy makers; stresses that the platform should make a continuous effort to update its database, taking into account the local needs, specificities and priorities of regions and cities;
Amendment 66 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the importance of close coordination throughout the whole implementation phase between the development of the RIS3 and the management of the operational programmes and the RIS3;
Amendment 75 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for the development of flexibility and coordination mechanisms linking the S3 platformto facilitate an integrated use of different funds and the Horizon 2020 programme, and encourages regions to use tools such as the Vanguard Initiative, the Seal of Excellence, the Knowledge Exchange Platform (KEP), the S3 platform and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) , as well as strategic cluster partnerships, with a view to boosting investment, enhancing coordination, creating synergies and promoting exchanges of views in order to avoid duplication and inefficient spending of public resources;
Amendment 79 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on authorities to simplify procedures and reduce bottlenecks in the administrative process of the strategies; encourages investments in human capital, including via EU interregional partnerships, to increase administrative capacities and to manage and implementefforts to manage, implement and monitor the RIS3 process successfully;
Amendment 112 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the concentration of these regional strategies on energy, health, information and communicatstrategies on the region's technology, advanced food materials, services, tourism, sustainable innovation, manufacturing systems and cultural and creative industries; regrets that only a few regions have created clusters in fields reflecting popular priorities, suchspecific specialisations and most competitive sectors; encourages the development of clusters in fields as renewable energy, sustainability, transport, the digital agenda, KETs and public health, and encourages more regions to do soall stakeholders to seek for cross-overs between sectors, as these cross-overs can foster innovations;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for the use of existing tools like the Community Innovation Survey (CIS) for periodic monitoring – both quantitative and qualitative – of the implementation of the strategies; criticises the fact that both regions and Member States face similar problems in terms of evaluation of monitoring, and calls on regions to develop strong qualitative and quantitative measures, and to publish regular reports on achievements of their objectives, in order to better analyse the impact of RIS3;
Amendment 123 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Encourages regions and Member States to be proactive in the framework of the action plans, established with the Commission, in view of the target date of December 2016; asks them to set and implement their monitoring mechanism in a continuous review of the RIS3, focused on specifying priorities and strengthening the links between priorities and concrete economic, regional structure and the future development perspectives;
Amendment 135 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Asks DG Regio and the S3 platform to draft, and widely disseminate, a short policy paper on the past RIS3 experience, focused on the following areas: a SWOT analysis of the experience; lessons learned by regions and main pitfalls observed for each of the six steps described in the RIS3 guide; recommendations and standardised templates for a continuous improvement of the RIS3 to better design the strategies after 2020; human capacity needed to successfully design and implement a RIS3;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas CLLD has a bottom up approach with the aim to set up objects and finance projects linked with the local needs of the community rather than impose objectives at national level;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned that certain Member States are reluctant to embrace the bottom-up approach and to entrust an adequate level of responsibilities to local groups; calls on the Commission, while fully remaining within its competences, to provide recommendations and concrete guidelines to Member States on how to overcome the trust issue between the different levels of governance related to the implementation of CLLD and ITI;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers SMEs lack of financing and youth unemployment to be one of the most pressing issues facing a large number of Member States; stresses that local and territorial development strategies have to recognise tackling youth unemployment as one of their top priorities as well as supporting the access to finance for SMEs;
Amendment 77 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the Member States to increase the use of CLLD and ITI and to allow more flexible rules in areas referred to in Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, such as islands, mountainous and rural regions; moreover, requests that the multi fund approach should be used while financing CLLDs and ITIs;
Amendment 134 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Regrets the fact that in some Member States the CLLD is restricted by national authorities to only one specific policy objective which is contrary to the bottom- up approach;
Amendment 135 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Urges the Commission to provide guidance to Member States for financing CLLD through multi funds as well as encouraging the use of financing instruments;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes the application of the initiative Integrity Pacts and urges the Commission to carry out an appropriate ex-ante evaluation as to their potential to really improve transparency and efficiency in public procurement as regards ESI Funds;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges the ESIF 2014-2020 regulatory framework with ex-ante conditionality concerning public procurement and calls on those Member States which have not fulfilled the ex-ante conditionality, to implement effectively their agreed action plans as soon as possible and not later than by the end of 2016.
Amendment 21 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Urges the Member States to take all necessary measures for appropriate and quick transposition of the 2014 package of EU public procurement directives into their respective national legislation by 18th of April 2016; calls on the Commission to strictly supervise this process providing the respective guidance and technical assistance to the Member States in the context of the correct transposition of the directives into national law.
Amendment 39 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Acknowledges the work of the Task Force for better implementation; However, calls on the Commission to support not only the increase of the absorption of funds but also to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and added value of cohesion policy projects implemented;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to focus on implementing targeted and timely preventive measures, in particular regarding the compliance with public procurement and state aid rules, through provision of timely information and effective training and guidance, with view to avoid irregularities and therefore the increasing level of suspension and interruption of payments because the latter may disrupt the smooth projects implementation and achievement of the envisaged results and hence the cohesion policy goals;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Acknowledges the Commission´s replies to the ECA report that the average decrease in error rate compared with 2000-2006 period represents an improvement of the management and control systems; however calls on the Commission to assess through qualitative indicators the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of the cohesion policy projects implemented;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes the new ESIF 2014-2020 regulatory framework with ex-ante conditionality concerning public procurement and urges those Member States which have not fulfilled the ex-ante conditionality, to seek to implement effectively the agreed action plans by the end of 2016;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Member States to take all necessary measures for appropriate and quick transposition of the 2014 package of EU public procurement directives into their respective national legislation by 18th of April 2016; calls on the Commission to strictly supervise this process providing the respective guidance and technical assistance to the Member States in the context of the correct transposition of the directives into national law;
Amendment 40 #
2015/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Urges the Member States and the Commission to fully exploit the opportunities of the information technology (IT) tools in public procurement, including e-procurement, good practices exchange, as well as preventive risk-scoring tools; appreciates the developed by the Commission web- based fraud alert tool ARACHNE, aiming to identify the most risky projects, based on a set of risk indicators, and calls on the Member States to use this tool;
Amendment 114 #
2015/2052(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Points out that the decision on the suspension of payments should be taken as a last resort, because suspending payments could have serious consequences for the respective programmes and regions severely hit by crisis, as well as for the achievement of cohesion policy goals as a whole;
Amendment 95 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Support under the Programme should be provided by the Commission upon request by a Member State, in areas such as regional and urban policy, budget and taxation, public function, institutional and administrative reforms, the justice system, anti-fraud, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering, business environment, private sector development, investment, competition, public procurement, privatization processes, access to finance, investment, trade, sustainable development, innovation, education and training, labour policies, public health, asylum, migration policies, agriculture and rural development and financial sector policies.
Amendment 160 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) Member States that request support from the Programme might contribute with additional funds to the financial envelope of the Programme. Currently, Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 limits the possibility of a transfer of resources dedicated to technical assistance at the initiative of a Member State to those Member States which face temporary budgetary difficulties. Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 should therefore be amended in order to allow all Member States to participate financially to the Programme. The resources transferred to the Union budget should be used for supporting actions contributing to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth or Fund-specific purposes in the Member States concerned. The transfer of the additional funds from the Member States' technical assistance, mentioned above, should be approved by means of a delegated act.
Amendment 174 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, of EU enterprises, in particular SMEs and their access to finances, economic growth, jobs, creation and investment, in particular in the context of economic governance processes, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds.
Amendment 248 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Amendment 259 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a (new)
Amendment 17 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas 'marginalised communities' might refer to diverse groups and individuals; whereas cohesion policy is aimed at enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion, including the reduction and eradication of poverty and exclusion, which calls for the prevention of segregation and for the promotion of equal access and opportunities for all citizens, in particular for the most marginalised communitiescluding the diverse marginalised groups, as well as individuals of all ages facing poverty and social exclusion;
Amendment 42 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas there is no EU definition of marginalised communities; whereas understanding the report begins by specifying certain attributes and characteristics of marginalised groups, such as living and working conditions, limited access to education and, health care systems and employment, accompanied by structural and systemic exclusion;
Amendment 50 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the Roma people are Europe's largest ethnic minority and its mostone of the marginalised communitygroups of society; whereas there is an urgent need to enhance the process of transition from institutional to community based care for children, adults and people with disabilities;
Amendment 60 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the inclusion of marginalised communities in funding requires that efforts be made at all levels, a long-term integrated and coherent approach, permanent solutions, empowerment, building on experience and capacity building in order to end segregation and reach normalisation;
Amendment 68 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the fact that the legislative framework for cohesion policy 2014-2020 introduced new elements which consolidate the initial approach by extending funding opportunities and inserting mechanisms to ensure that support for marginalised communities complies with European values and objectives and takes into account the need to involve those groups in the whole process; calls on the Commission to provide a definition for marginalised communities based on a set of relevant indicators;
Amendment 80 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the horizontal principle of equal opportunities and non- discrimination must be applied, as systemic causes of inequality need to be eradicated; emphasises that understanding and awareness-raising of systemic xenophobia and racism, such as anti-Gypsyism, should be a focal point when analysing the roots of exclusion;
Amendment 84 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines the need to apply an appropriated integrated approach of policies in the fields of housing, education, health, social inclusion, employment, training, entrepreneurship, capacity building, security and equal opportunities, whether funded by EU Funds or other national, regional or local schemes, in order to achieve targeted socio-economic integration; calls on the Member States and the Commission to pay particular attention to ensuring that projects related to marginalised groups never contribute to segregation, isolation and exclusion in any way;
Amendment 106 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for an alignment and stronger links between National Roma Inclusion Strategies and National Poverty Reduction Strategies with cohesion policy; urges the Member States to take immediate actions and measures to develop and implement Strategies for the transition from institutional to community based care for children, adults and people with disabilities, applying the integrated approach;
Amendment 123 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that the partnership principle must lead to involvement at all levels and needs to be applied by Member States on an obligatory basis; stresses the importance of the implementation of the code of conduct on partnership to ensure equal participation and representation of marginalised communities; is concerned about the poor compliance with the obligatory involvement of partners in accordance with Article 5 of the CPR; calls on the Commission not to authorise payments for programmes that disregardurges the Member States and the Commission to ensure the involvement of partners, including those most concerned;
Amendment 154 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that marginalised communities often live in less favourable parts of cities; emphasises the importance of urban regeneration programmes for deprived neighbourhood, combining integrated and place-based approaches and partnerships, which tackle both spatial, economic and social challenges and improve the urban environment;
Amendment 157 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Considers that the development of the future EU Urban Agenda should adequately address the key challenges and needs related to marginalised communities in urban areas to successfully fight segregation, poverty and social exclusion;
Amendment 173 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission to establish an ad-hoc expert group to provide advice and administrative assistance to Member States to implement and monitor the EU- funded projects related to marginalised communities in a most integrated and effective way in order to maximise their impact; calls on the Commission to provide coherent, consistent and clear guidance on the development, implementation and management of the EU-funded projects related to marginalised communities;
Amendment 180 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that representatives of marginalised communities need to be actively involved and enabled to participate as full members in monitoring; points out that considerable experience could have been gathered at local, regional, national and transnational level; underlines the need to disseminate and capitalise on best practices; calls on the Commission and Member States to initiate networking activities, including among scientists;
Amendment 183 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Underlines the need to disseminate and capitalise on best practices; calls on the Commission and Member States to analyse all existing best practices, including innovative ones related to inclusion of marginalized groups and individuals into society and initiate networking activities, including among scientists; stresses on the need for creation of a network platform on EU level facilitating exchange of best practices and joint problem solving that could serve also as an e-learning facility for capacity development;
Amendment 190 #
2014/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on all public stakeholders to carry out awareness-raising of the fact that xenophobia and racism, such as anti- Gypsyism, leading to systemic exclusion, must be eliminated; suggests educational and anti- discriminatory measures to be considered;
Amendment 74 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines the importance of developing and implementing smart specialisation strategies to concentrate resources for innovation support on key areas of intervention, clusters or sectors which will contribute to achieving Europe 2020 strategy targets;
Amendment 90 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Acknowledges that establishing a performance framework and introducing ex ante conditionalities, as well as reinforced linkages with country-specific recommendations (CSRs), in cohesion policy programming 2014-2020, will provide better investment environment for maximising the Cohesion Policy contribution to achieve Europe 2020 strategy headline targets;
Amendment 136 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises the need for a truly territorial approach to the Europe 2020 strategy with a view to adjusting public interventions and investments to different territorial characteristics; underlines, in this context, the necessity of tailor-made Europe 2020 regional targethighlights that it is of utmost importance to bridge the overall approach of the Europe 2020 Strategy and the territorial approach of the Territorial Agenda 2020 (TA 2020); underlines, in this context, the necessity of tailor-made Europe 2020 regional and territorial targets; points out that the review of the Europe 2020 strategy should develop a set of key territorial features to influence the selection of measures by regions and cities related to the delivery of strategy's priorities;
Amendment 137 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Acknowledges the significant role of cities and urban areas as drivers for growth and jobs and demands that the review of the Europe 2020 strategy should take into account also the urban dimension in European and national policies towards achieving Europe 2020 objectives;
Amendment 140 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14 b. Points out that European territorial cooperation (ETC) programmes and macro-regional strategies can substantially contribute by enabling regions to develop place-based responses to the Europe 2020 challenges of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and stresses that the review of the Europe 2020 strategy should take into consideration their contribution;
Amendment 149 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the importance of the new EU investment instrument, the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), and emphasises that it should be complementary and additional to the ESI Funds; points out that the EFSI is not clearly linked to the Europe 2020 strategy, but that through its objectives it contributes to the implementation of the strategy; stresses, moreover, the imperative of ensuring full coherence and synergies between all EU instruments, in order to avoid overlapping or contradictions among them or between the different levels of policy implementation; appreciates that the review of the Europe 2020 strategy, as the EU's long-term strategic framework for growth and jobs, must address this challenge with a view to using all the available resources effectively and achieving the expected results as regards the overarching strategic goals;
Amendment 160 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. stresses the imperative of ensuring full coherence and synergies between all EU instruments, in order to avoid overlapping or contradictions among them or between the different levels of policy implementation; appreciates that the review of the Europe 2020 strategy, as the EU's long-term strategic framework for growth and jobs, must address this challenge with a view to using all the available resources effectively and achieving the expected results as regards the overarching strategic goals;
Amendment 161 #
2014/2246(INI)
16 b. Calls on the Commission to set up a web based tracking system to identify cases of combination of ESIF funding, with Horizon 2020, EFSI and the other Community-funded programmes with the purpose of better evaluating their synergy and contribution to achieving Europe 2020 strategy targets;
Amendment 189 #
2014/2246(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Calls on the Commission to establish a coherent on-going evaluation process, including territorial impact assessment, to regularly assess the progress of Europe 2020 strategy targets and accordingly suggests a set of appropriate measures for their achievement, as well as recommendations towards post-2020 Cohesion policy;
Amendment 22 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that cohesion policy is the main instrument of the European Union aimed at reducing the economic, social and territorial disparities across European regions, boosting their competitiveness, tackling climate change and energy dependence, while at the same time contributing to the achievement of the Europe 2020 Strategy goals; underlines that cohesion policy investments have cushioned significantly the negative effects of the economic and financial crisis and has given stability to regions by ensuring the flow of funding when national and regional public and private investments fell sharply; underlines that cohesion policy funding was equivalent to 21% of public investment in the EU as a whole and to 57% in the cohesion countries taken together;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the recent reform of cohesion policy aimed at tackling these challenges, based on a coherent strategic framework for 2014-2020 with clear objectives and incentives for all Operational Programmes; calls on all actors involved to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of the new legislative framework for cohesion policy; calls on all actors involved to establish properly functioning multilevel governance and coordination mechanisms to ensure consistency between programmes, support to the Europe 2020 Strategy and the Country Specific Recommendations;
Amendment 45 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Expresses its serious concern about the significant delay in the implementation of cohesion policy 2014-2020, including the delay in adoption of Operational Programmes, with only just over 100 O251 ESIF Operational Programmes (43% of all ESIF operational Pprogrammes) adopted atby the end of 2014, as well as a backlog in payments amounting to ca EUR 25 billion for the 2007-2013 programming period; stresses that these delays aremight undermininge the credibility of cohesion policy, effectiveness and sustainability, challenging national, regional and local authorities’ capacity to plan effectively and implement the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) for the 2014- 2020 period;
Amendment 48 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that it is imperative to start the implementation of the Operational Programmes as soon as they are adopted, in order to maximise the results of the investments, boost job creation and raise productivity growth, and that the Commission and the Member States should do their utmost to speed up their adoption; demands that the Commission – while keeping a high focus on quality and the need to keep up the fight against fraud – analyses all possible ways of streamlining its internal procedures in order to ensure that Operational Programmes resubmitted after the deadline of 24 November 2014 are also taken into consideration; is aware that two scenarios are envisaged for the adoption of Operational Programmes, both implying further delays as regards the start of implementation;
Amendment 52 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 60 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reiterates the original role of cohesion policy to promote economic, social and territorial developmentcohesion and reduce regional disparities, providing particular support to less developed regions; underlines that by its nature and original set up, as stipulated in the Treaty, the policy contributes inherently to the objectives of the Union, in particular to the Europe 2020 goals of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 69 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the new European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) and its potential leverage effect; advises the parties concerned to build on the experiences gained from the implementation of the European Economic Recovery Plan in 2008, in particular regarding smart investments; calls for the coordination of all EU investment policies – in particular cohesion policy – to ensure complementarity, enhanced synergy and avoid overlaps; suggests that the implementation of this new EU investment plan build on the experiences of the three joint initiatives JEREMIE, JESSICA and JASMINE, which allowed an increase in the delivery of Structural Funds from EUR 1.2 billion in 2000-2006 to EUR 8.4 billion in 2007- 2012;
Amendment 75 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that cohesion policy legislation provides for the extended use of financial instruments, in order to double their contribution to about EUR 25-30 billion in 2014-2020, by extending their thematic scope and offering more flexibility to Member States and regions; highlights their role in mobilising additional public or private co- investments in order to address market failures in line with the Europe 2020 Strategy and cohesion policy priorities; supports, in particular, the risk-sharing ‘SME initiative’, and calls on the Commission to make all efforts to make financial instruments easily usable and tempting for Member States and regions, thus ensuring that the doubling is achieved on its own merits and that stakeholder ownership of this target is well established;
Amendment 82 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the importance of all measures aimed at increasing the effectiveness, efficiency and result orientation of cohesion policy that should ensure a shift from funds absorption criteria towards quality of spending and high added value of the co-financed operations;
Amendment 95 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises, in this context, Parliament’s responsibility to control; demands that the Commission and the Council provide full, transparent and timely information on the criteria for, and on the entire procedure that could trigger, a suspension of commitments or payments of the ESIF in accordance with in Article 23(15) of the Common Provisions Regulation; points out that the decision on the suspension of payments should be taken as a last resort, when all other options have been exhausted and after assessment of possible repercussions on growth and jobs, because suspending payments could have serious consequences for the respective programmes and regions severely hit by the crisis, as well as for the achievement of cohesion policy goals as a whole;
Amendment 102 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Points out that a simplification of management and procedures would also allow for error rates in the implementation of cohesion programmes to be reduced; underlines that these errors stem to a considerable degree from legislation outside of cohesion policy, such as public procurement and state aide rules; is concerned about the low rates of disbursement of financial instruments to beneficiaries, in particular in view of the objective to increase the use of these instruments; underlines that simplification should be directed towards reducing the administrative burden on beneficiaries, optimization and more flexibility of the management and control systems, stronger focus on risk assessment and correct allocation of responsibilities of all authorities, at the same time not undermining establishing strengthened control procedures in order to more effectively prevent irregularities and, in consequence, to avoid financial corrections, as well as interruptions and suspensions of payments;
Amendment 110 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that the ESIF could make a significant contribution to reversing the negative social consequences of the crisis, and that, for this to happen, an integrated approach offered by multi-fund programming should be pursued, with more efficient coordination of, and greater flexibility among, the funds, allowing for better exploitation of the synergies between the ESF and the ERDF, in particular; emphasises that investments funded by the ESF cannot produce optimal results if the relevant infrastructure and appropriate institutions are not in place; stresses that the integrated and territorial approach is particularly essential when it comes to environmental and energy matters; draws attention to the fact that the ESIF can effectively support social inclusion, and should therefore be mobilised to help the integration of disadvantaged and vulnerable groups such as Roma and persons with disabilities, as well as to support the transition from institutional to community-based services for children and adults;
Amendment 135 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Regrets that the Sixth Cohesion report does not include in-depth assessment on the achievements of the technical assistance facility JASPERS, which provided the Member States during 2007-2013 period with the technical expertise needed to prepare high quality major projects to be co-financed by EU funds; welcomes the launched in 2013 JASPERS Networking Platform for capacity building activities and the established in 2014 Networking and Competence Centre division for delivery of specialist expertise in project preparation for the programming period 2014-2020; welcomes the establishment of a Competence Centre on administrative capacity building regarding ESIF that should contribute to enhancing the capacity of all authorities in the Member States involved in management and implementation of ESIF;
Amendment 155 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Amendment 157 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Regrets that the Sixth Cohesion Report does not refer to polycentric territorial development as a key element of achieving territorial cohesion and territorial competitiveness in line with the EU Territorial Agenda 2020 and the ESPON Report "Making Europe Open and Polycentric"(2013); highlights the role of small and medium-sized towns and the importance of enhancing the functional links of the urban centres with their surrounding areas to achieve balanced territorial development;
Amendment 159 #
2014/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Notes with regret that the role of Cohesion Policy in supporting macroregional strategies has not been developed in the Sixth Cohesion Report and points out their potential to address macroregional challenges, to rationalise existing resources and use them more efficiently;
Amendment 26 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that investments in sustainable public transport are not only a response to urban mobility problems, but also include 'elements of urban renewal' impacting the general economic system of the city and facilitating the creation of green urban environment, as well as access to centres of mixed activities (commercial, residential, leisure, culture, education). Underlines that the good coordination of mobility and urban planning is crucial in order to maximise the impact of investments;
Amendment 29 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Acknowledges the quality and diversity of the jobs offered by public transport operators and related benefits for the economy; calls on the Commission to monitor and evaluate the contrubution of public transport to green jobs and green growth strategies at national and European level;
Amendment 72 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure complimentary and synergies between the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI), the Cohesion Policy Funds and the EU subsidized programmes and initiatives, as well as the national public investments and private financial instruments to obtain the maximum added value of the investments effected.
Amendment 53 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is of the opinion that EU policies should support and enable towns, cities and larger functional urban areas to attain their full strength and potential as motors of economic growth, employment and social inclusion; highlights that a broad range of EU initiatives impact directly or indirectly on cities; believes, therefore, that towns, cities and larger functional urban areas need to be more closely associated with the entire European policymaking cycle;
Amendment 66 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Asks the Commission to propose ways to introduce an early warning mechanism, giving the subnational government the possibility to observe whether the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality have been taken into account; notes that there is a need to better assess the impact of all EU initiatives having territorial and urban dimension;
Amendment 71 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Supports the establishment of a European Urban Agenda in order toas a coherent framework for EU policies with an urban dimension. It should aim to better join up local urban solutions with EU challenges and vice versa, better join up sectoral policies and levels of governance, better target EU funding to the relevant local urban challenges, better assess the territorial impact of the sectoral policies; An urban agenda should anchor the urban dimension more efficiently in European and national policymaking, as well as ind policy implementation, and thus improveing the conditions for sustainable, economic and socially inclusive development of functional urban areas in Europe;
Amendment 77 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that the European Urban Agenda should be a joint effort by the Commission, the Member States and the cities to rationalise, coordinate and implement EU policies with an urban dimension through a practical, integrated and coordinated, yet flexible, approach, ‘in and with’ the cities, taking account of the local territorial specifities and respecting each Member State’s institutional architecture;
Amendment 97 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that European urban territorial development should be based on balanced territorial organisation with a polycentric urban structure in line with the EU Territorial Agenda 2020 and the ESPON Report "Making Europe Open and Polycentric"(2013); points out the role of small and medium-sized towns and the importance of enhancing the functional links of the urban centres with their surrounding areas to achieve sustainable and integrated urban development;
Amendment 111 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that EU structural policies and their financial instruments are better equipped as a rule to support complex integrated territorial strategies for functional areas through shared strategic planning and rules; encourages Member States to make full use of the available new instruments such as ITIs and CLLD, as well as of the new flexible operational programmes (OPs), in order to successfully support the implementation of integrated urban development plans; encourages Member States and the Commission to elaborate a coherent set of appropriate indicators to better assess the urban dimension of the implemented operations and initiatives funded by European Structural and Investment Funds;
Amendment 114 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Highlights the need of exploiting to a maximum extent the potential of the macro-regional strategies for successful implementation of the integrated urban approach for cities, especially for those faced with specific geographic characteristics, being part of the macro- regional process; notes that a better combination and integration of policies aimed at strengthening macro-regional development and taking account of the specific needs of cities in these areas is needed;
Amendment 125 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. CWelcomes the new European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) and its potential for mobilising additional investments and leverage effect; calls for better coordination and integration of all EU investment policies having potential to ensure sustainable, integrated and socially-inclusive urban development; calls on the Commission and the Member States to make full use of the regulatory framework to create synergies between, on the one hand,European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI), the EU subsidised programmes (such as LIFE, Horizon 2020, Intelligent Energy Europe, etc.) and cohesion policy, a funds, on the other hand,as well as the national public financial instruvestments, and to blend these, to the greatest possible extent, with private financial instruments in order to obtain the greatest leverage effect of invested public moneyfunds; underlines the need of ensuring complementarity of all investment policies, enhanced synergy and avoiding double-financing and overlaps;
Amendment 132 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the Commission to develop a new model of multi-level governance, based on partnerships and genuine collaboration, moving multilevel cooperation beyond simple stakeholder consultations, a model combining formal governmental structures with informal flexible governance structures that correspond to the new realities of the digitalised ‘network’ society, and which is adapted to the scale at which the challenges exist, a model which improves multi-level cooperation, both vertical and horizontal, with governmental and non-governmental actors at local, regional, national and European level, thus bringing government closer to the citizens and improving the democratic legitimacy of the European project; recommends that this model become the generally applied working method of the future European Urban Agenda;
Amendment 149 #
2014/2213(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that in order for the European Urban Agenda to be an effective tool it should be a shared and regularly updated conceptual framework with a thematic focus on a that explimcited number ofly recognises the challenges in the larger context of the Europe 2020 goals of smart, inclusive and sustainable growth, with particular attention being given to social inclusion, demographic change, urban mobility, innovation-friendly business environment, resource-efficient economy and environmental sustainability;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – a (new)
Paragraph 1 – a (new)
1a. Highlights that promoting conservation of cultural heritage assets and their inclusion in sustainable tourism products helps to strengthen the economy, including providing incentives for job creation, physical improvement of urban environment, general infrastructure, education, services and manufacturing industry. Notes that the integrated development of the cultural and historical sites, such as regeneration, protection, exhibiting, socialising, equipping, introducing innovative techniques and programmes for interpretation and animation, has also the potential aimed at leveraging cultural and natural assets to achieve economic and social development through sustainable tourism;
Amendment 29 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 36 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that this ceiling, in particular because it relates to total costs, rather than total eligible costs, could seriously limit Member States’ ability to finance such projects of integrated nature contributing to the cultural heritage preservation and valorisation;
Amendment 51 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 – a (new)
Paragraph 10 – a (new)
10a. Points out that the cultural heritage assets preserved and developed through creating all-round tourist products based on an integrated local development strategy/plan, incl. marketing and improvement of the knowledge and skills of those maintaining this sphere, could substantially contribute to the socio- economic development of a particular region, as well as the local businesses therein; Highlights the necessity of applying an integrated approach, taking account of the cultural, economic, social and environmental elements of development of a cultural site and its importance for the local and regional development;
Amendment 52 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10b. Notes the importance of applying smart specialization in inclusion of cultural heritage in tourist products, as well as of the use of ICT tools, marketing tools and other innovative techniques for the purpose of enhancing the visibility of cultural heritage, making it sustainable, accessible and oriented to new technologies which are friendly also to the young people;
Amendment 55 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Draws attention to the need of creation of a unified EU database/portal, encompassing information about funded cultural heritage projects from all EU programmes and initiatives and providing opportunities for networking and exchange of best practices and experience.
Amendment 5 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Court detected serious errors in public procurement (39 % of estimated error rate), a high frequency of non-compliance with state aid rules (17 % of the estimated error rate), as well as extremely low rates of disbursement of financial engineering instruments to final recipients in 2013; points out that the Commission should assess the progress made in the financing and implementing of financial instruments, to improve absorption rates and to report to the Parliament on the results of such assessment;
Amendment 13 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges the corrective actions taken by the Commission in terms of suspension and interruption of payments; recalls that these measures may hinder the smooth implementation of projects as they do not contribute to reaching the goals of cohesion policy, due to the short time required for the proper absorption of Union funds; urges the Commission to undertake interruption and suspension of payments only as a last resor increasing level of suspension and interruption of payments by the Commission, on the one hand ensures that corrective actions are systematically carried out in cases where serious deficiencies in management and control systems are identified; requests the Commission to report to Parliament on the real contribution of interrupare identified; considers that, on the other hand, these measures may disrupt the smooth project implementations and suspensions of payments to reducing irregularities and errorhence the achievement of the envisaged programme results and cohesion policy goals;
Amendment 18 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Urges the Commission to undertake interruption and suspension of payments only as a last resort in cases where serious deficiencies in management and control systems are identified and when all other options have been exhausted, because suspending payments could have serious consequences for the respective programmes and regions, severely hit by crisis, as well as for the achievement of cohesion policy goals, as a whole; requests, however, that the Commission make an assessment before taking a decision on suspension of payments as to what extent it shall really contribute to reducing the error rate, and at the same time how it will affect the respective region or country.
Amendment 20 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Requests that the Commission assess in detail the impact of the corrective measures implemented over time on the progress towards the policy goals, taking into account a cost-benefit approach to this issue; requests that the Commission report to the Parliament on the real contribution of interruptions and suspensions of payments to reducing irregularities and errors;
Amendment 21 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that 80 % of funding is administered under shared management at Member State level and that the Court found that for the majority ofin 1/3 of the transactions examined, some of the errors identified there was sufficient information available for Member States to detecttected could have been prevented at national level before declaring these errors themselves; points out, therefore, that measures such as improving administrative capacity on procurement, eligibility rulxpenditure to the Commission, as national authorities hand state aid, and focusing on simplification and on a risk-based approach should be implemented at Member State leufficient information available to detect these errors themselvels;
Amendment 34 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Requests the Commission and Member States to put particular attention in simplifying procedures, including those for beneficiaries, which can have benefits for both auditing and decreasing error rates, while in parallel increasing the effectiveness of the management and control system; is of the opinion that both the Member States and Commission should implement targeted and timely measures to strengthen administrative capacity, including by means of effective guidance and training, as well as by establishing schemes for retaining qualified and skilled staff; requests that the Commission report to Parliament on the concrete results achieved so far as a result of the activities of the Competence Centre and the implementation of the Public Procurement initiative and action plan developed by the Competence Centre in collaboration with the competent Commission services;
Amendment 36 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Asks the Commission to ensure that Audit Authorities in the Member States comply with International audit standards and harmonise the interpretation of the rules and procedures among Commission auditors, Audit Authorities and Managing Authorities in order to avoid contradictory findings.
Amendment 38 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Recognises the Commission efforts to move to a performance culture; asks, therefore, the Commission (DG REGIO) to include in its Management Plan and Annual Activity Report the assessment of their work in relation with increasing the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of the cohesion policy, besides the budget execution approach; asks the Commission to check the performance against objectives and better use the evaluations, as well as supporting the Member States and their Managing Authorities to increase the quality of their evaluation reports;