Activities of Gary TITLEY
Plenary speeches (243)
Enlarged Europe and its neighbours
Enlargement / Candidate countries
Programme of the Irish presidency
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
European Council, Social Summit, IGC (continuation)
Progress towards accession by the candidate countries
Progress towards accession by the candidate countries
The programme of the Italian Presidency
Situation in Iraq
Enlargement
Outcome of the European Council (Brussels, 21-22 March, 2003)
Introduction in the draft Accession Treaty of a financial framework
Iraq
Situation in Iraq
Situation in Iraq
The Northern dimension
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
The work of the Danish presidency
Vote (continuation)
Preparation of the Copenhagen European Council (Copenhagen, 12-13 December 2002)
Commission annual legislative and work programme for 2003
Outcome of the European Council (Brussels, 24 and 25 October 2002)
International Criminal Court (ICC)
Preparatory work for the European Council in Brussels on 24-25 October
2003 budgetary procedure
Adoption of the Commission report on the progress made towards enlargement
Situation in Iraq
Economic partnership agreements with ACP
CFSP (Common Foreign and Security Policy)
International Criminal Court
International Criminal Court
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Question Time (Council)
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Budgets 2002 and 2003
Biofuels
Sustaining the commitments, increasing the pace
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Enlargement of the Union
Question Time (Commission)
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2000 discharges
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Defence / armaments
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2003 budget guidelines
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Question Time (Commission)
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Enlargement
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Common foreign and security policy (CFSP)
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Arms exports
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Progress of the 12 candidate countries in 2000 (continuation)
Question Time (Commission)
European works council
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Welcome
Welcome
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Question Time (Commission)
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Question Time (Commission)
Question Time (Commission)
Air strikes in Iraq
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Use of depleted uranium in Bosnia and Kosovo (Balkan syndrome)
Simpler legislation for the internal market (SLIM)
British submarine at Gibraltar
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Common foreign and security policy – Afghanistan
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Honk Kong SAR
Cooperation with ACP countries involved in armed conflicts
Arms trade code of conduct
Progress towards accession by the 12 candidate countries (continued)
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Security and defence
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Question Time (Commission)
Sierra Leone
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Question Time (Commission)
Human rights
Human rights
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External relations package
Question Time (Commission)
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Human rights, racism, xenophobia and antisemitism
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Statement by the High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy
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Indonesia
2000 budget
Question Time (Commission)
Statement by Mr Solana
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Nuclear testing
Nuclear testing
EC and ECSC budgets for 2000
State of relations between Turkey and the EU
Financial crisis in Russia
Common rules for the allocation of slots at Community airports (debate)
Credit requirements directives: Directives 2006/48/EC and 2006/49/EC - Community programme for financial services, financial reporting and auditing
Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting
Voting time
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Green Paper on territorial cohesion and debate on the future reform of the cohesion policy - Regional policy best practice and obstacles to use of Structural Funds - Urban dimension of cohesion policy - Complementarities and coordination of cohesion policy with rural development measures - Implementation of the Structural Funds Regulation 2007-2013: results of negotiations on national cohesion strategies and operational programmes - A European initiative for the development of micro-credit in support of growth and employment (debate)
The ABB-ABM method as a management tool for allocating budgetary resources - Mid-term Review of the 2007-2013 Financial Framework (debate)
Explanations of vote (continuation)
Type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles (debate)
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Presentation of the Czech Presidency's programme (debate)
Outcome of the European Council on 11-12 December 2008 - French Presidency’s term of office (debate)
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Preparation of the European Council following the Irish referendum (debate)
Preparation of the European Council (Brussels, 13-14 March 2008) (debate)
CARS 21: A Competitive Automotive Regulatory Framework (debate)
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The European Interest: succeeding in the age of globalisation (debate)
Voting time (continued)
Statute of the European Private Company, Company Law (debate)
Better Regulation - Better law-making 2005:, subsidiarity and proportionality - Simplification of the regulatory environment - Use of 'soft law' (debate)
Definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Future of Professional Football in Europe - Security at Football Matches (debate)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Preparations for the European Council (8-9 March 2007) (debate)
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Development of the Community's railways Certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the Community International rail passengers' rights and obligations (continuation of debate)
European Road Safety Action Programme Mid-Term Review (debate)
Preparation for the European Council (14-15 December 2006) (continuation of debate)
Driving licences (debate)
Commission Question Time
Presentation of the programme of the Finnish presidency (debate)
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Road safety: bringing eCall to citizens (debate)
Calendar of part-sessions for 2007 (vote)
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Preparations for the European Council: the Lisbon Strategy (debate)
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Social legislation relating to road transport Harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport
Application of the Postal Directive
Developing the agenda for the Community’s external aviation policy – EU-Russia and EU-China relations in the field of air transport
Preparation for the European Council (Brussels, 15-16 December 2005), including the Development strategy
Council Question Time
Informal meeting of the European Council
Preparation for the next informal European Council
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Council Question Time
Programme of the British Presidency
Justice for the McCartney Family
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Road transport
Mid-term review of the Lisbon strategy (continuation)
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance
Driving licences (continuation)
Programme of the Luxembourg presidency
Preparation of the European Council (17 December 2004)
Football in the EU
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European Council of 4 and 5 November 2004
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Statement by the President-designate of the Commission
Reports (8)
Report on the communication from the Commission: Implementing European Union strategy on defence-related industries - Committee on Foreign Affairs, Security and Defence Policy PDF (85 KB)
Report on the Communication from the Commission to the Council concerning an Action Plan for Ukraine - Committee on Foreign Affairs, Security and Defence Policy PDF (68 KB)
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Report on the communication from the Commission on the reconstruction of the former Yugoslavia: European Union aid administration and international aid coordination - Committee on External Economic Relations
Report on the Council's Third Annual Report according to Operative Provision 8 of the European Union Code of Conduct on Arms Exports - Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy PDF (125 KB) DOC (68 KB)
Report on the Council's Second Annual Report to Operative Provision 8 of the European Union Code of Conduct on Arms Exports - Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy PDF (144 KB) DOC (71 KB)
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REPORT Report on Road safety : bringing eCall to citizens PDF (244 KB) DOC (129 KB)
Opinions (4)
OPINION Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community programme to support specific activities in the field of financial services, financial reporting and auditing
OPINION Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A European initiative for the development of micro-credit in support of growth and employment
OPINION Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and Council: A Competitive Automotive Regulatory Framework for the 21st Century - Commission's position on the CARS 21 High Level Group Final Report - A contribution to the EU's Growth and Jobs Strategy
OPINION Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks
Written declarations (2)
Amendments (65)
Amendment 80 #
2008/2248(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Urges the competent national, regional and local authorities to guarantee a fair settlement for the many ongoing cases of European citizens affected by non-completion of their houses as a result of the poor planning and coordination between institutions and construction companies;
Amendment 76 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is of the opinion that the growth of online gambling provides increased opportunities for corrupt practices such as fraud, fixing games, illegal betting cartels and money- laundering as online games can be set up and dismantled very rapidly and due to the proliferation of offshore operators;
Amendment 92 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that online gambling creates an increased different potential for gambling addiction due to the easy accessibility of games with immediate results and the possibility of gambling for large sums of money;
Amendment 100 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 105 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers that technological developments, such as cross-overs between interactive television, mobile phones and internet sites, will pose regulatory and social protection challenges in the long term;
Amendment 107 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is of the opinion that online gambling is likely to give rise to risks to consumers and that Member States may therefore legitimately restrict the freedom to provide online gambling services in order to protect consumers provided the restrictions comply with the Treaty, are objectively justified, and are applied coherently and in a proportionate and non-discriminatory manner;
Amendment 116 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Supports the development of common standards for online gambling regarding age, bonus schemes directed at vulnerable gamblers, a maximum amount to be played per week, information about the possible consequences of gambling, information about where to obtain help in case of addiction, the potential addictiveness of certain games, and so on;
Amendment 125 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges Member States, together with the industry, to cooperate at EU level in order to regulate the aggressive advertising directed at problem gamblers and vulnerable consumers such as children and young people;.
Amendment 145 #
2008/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to undertake an impact assessment of the effects of national regulation of the provision of cross-border gambling services in relation to integrity, social responsibility, and consumer protection and matters relating to taxation;
Amendment 22 #
2008/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes that this mid-term review is of the utmost importance for the EU budget to better reflect citizens’ priorities, in the context of the EU’s ambition to become a competitive, knowledge-based and efficient global economy; considers that this implies a significant further increase in resources devoted to research and innovation, climate and energy policies, infrastructure, education and training;
Amendment 34 #
2008/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Confirms its position of March 2007 in which it stressed that "the political link between the reform of revenue and a review of expenditure is inevitable and perfectly reasonable"; believes that the two processes should be run in parallel with the aim to merge in a global and integrated reform for a new system of EU financing and spending at the latest in 2015, - which would be objectively fair for all Member States - which would imply that the preparatory work is done beforehand;
Amendment 43 #
2008/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that matching political priorities and financial needs should remain a priority for the coming years; and that this objective should be pursued through prior identification of positive and negative priorities rather than through self- imposed ceilings, so therefore believes that the MFF should have a greater degree of flexibility;
Amendment 44 #
2008/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. since the Union's policy priorities are in a state of constant evolution as a result of globalisation, demographic change, technological development, the need to ensure secure and diverse sources of energy supply, and climate change, believes that it is essential that EU spending is re-evaluated and optimised in order to achieve the highest value added and most effective EU action;
Amendment 50 #
2008/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Notes that high priority should be given to an effective management of EU spending; notes, further, that it is particularly important that allocations of funds are based on objective criteria and on a continuous evaluation of their performance; considers that strong and efficient Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) should be fostered in this respect;
Amendment 1 #
2008/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the five-year strategic objectives of the Commission, ultimately the political base for its overall programming, and their annual translation into the Annual Policy Strategy (APS), should be much better linked with the Multi-annual Financial Frameworks (MFF), with a view to streamlining the timing and adoption of these into one coherent strategy with the corresponding resources and therefore believes that the MFF should itself be of five years' duration;
Amendment 4 #
2008/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that it is a serious shortcoming that, until now, the APS, and the parallel budgetary information feeding into the PDB, have introduced new priorities without identifying any "negative priorities" and that, in consequence, the whole cycle tends to add one priority after another without taking any political decision as to issues that, given the limited resources available from the tax-payer, need to be scaled down in order to give way to the most crucial priorities; stresses that this is in clear contradiction of the basic principles of the reform; notes, however, that the strict limits of the MFF leave very little room for manoeuvre;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes note of the proposals to improve the coherence between Annual Management Plans and the Activity Statements published with the PDB so that the administrative burden of the SPP process is reduced while maintaining the link between objectives and measured "outputs"; believes that the Annual Management Plan needs to be reformed and that the public part of the it should be merged with the Activity Statement; asks the Commission to act swiftly;
Amendment 7 #
2008/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Believes the AAR should also include an assessment of risks related to the achievement of policy results;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Believes consideration should be given to making the Annual Policy Strategy a bi-annual process thereby reducing the administrative burden on the Commission;
Amendment 11 #
2008/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Believes that more emphasis should be placed on establishing quality criteria to which performance information should comply;
Amendment 12 #
2008/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Believes the European Parliament should review how it uses the performance information from the SPP/ABM documents to strengthen its dialogue with the Commission;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2025(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Expresses its conviction that the European Union must be equipped with the level of resources necessary to fully implement its current policies and activities and at the same time to have enough flexibility to meet new policy challenges to the extent that these require EU budgetary support;
Amendment 30 #
2008/2025(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. DeplorNotes the sharp decrease in payments which, compared to 2008, fall by 13,9% to EUR 34 914,1 million; is not convincedwill further examine, in particular, of the reasons for the downward revision of payment level forecasts, viz. -30% in ERDF convergence, -13% in ERDF regional competitiveness and employment, -85% in ERDF territorial cooperation and -50% in the Cohesion Fund for the new programmes 2007 - 2013, in order to ascertain the extent to which these decreases are a reflection of where we are in the financial programming cycle;
Amendment 8 #
2008/2024(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes note that the European Commission, in its Communication on the Annual Policy Strategy for 2009, has presented its political priorities with a clear focus on climate change and sustainable Europe; recalls and regrets, however, that the margins available under the different expenditure ceilings of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) restrict the room for manoeuvre to finance new priorities such as those proposed by the Commission without jeopardising old ones;
Amendment 13 #
2008/2024(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is deeply concerned that, for 2009, the Commission has already embarked on a re- prioritisation exercise, especially in those headings of the MFF which have a particularly small margin; admits that, eventually, some re-assessment of EU activities might become unavoidable since, in times when resources are scarce, it may not remain feasible simply to add new priorities without phasing out old ones; stresses, however,stresses that any decisions on re-prioritisation shall be taken by Parliament and Council and not be pre- empted by the Commission;
Amendment 36 #
2008/0268(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) Nevertheless, the swift adoption of this Decision should be achieved whilst ensuring that the European Parliament's prerogatives are fully respected; for that reason, the Commission should present, before 31 May 2010, a proposal for a new decision also taking into consideration the conclusions of the mid-term review.
Amendment 39 #
2008/0268(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 24 b (new)
Recital 24 b (new)
Amendment 55 #
2008/0268(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall present to the European Parliament and the Council a mid-term report on the application of this Decision by 30 June1 May 2010, accompanied, as appropriate, by a proposal for its amendment, and drawing upon an external evaluation whose terms of reference are specified in Annex II of this Decision.
Amendment 59 #
2008/0268(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 11
Article 11
This Decision shall take effect on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and shall expire on 31st January 2012.
Amendment 35 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Following the request of the European Parliament, a new regulatory approach has been introduced in the Community vehicle legislation. This Regulation should therefore lay down only fundamental provisions on vehicle safety and CO2 and noise emissions from tyres whereas the technical specifications should be laid down by implementing measures adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999, as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC, laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission.
Amendment 36 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In particular the Commission should be empowered to establish the specific procedures, tests and requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles, components and separate technical units. In addition, the Commission should be empowered to define more precisely the physical characteristics and performance requirements tyres must fulfil to be defined as “Off-road professionalspecial tyre” or “special use tyre”, “snow tyre” or “mud and snow tyre”, “reinforced tyre” and “extra load tyre”. The Commission should also be empowered to define the precise scope of application of the requirements set out in this Regulation. In addition, the Commission should be empowered to set out additional safety requirements for vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods by road within or between Member States. Furthermore, subject to technical and economic feasibility, the Commission should be empowered to extend mandatory installation of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems and other advanced safety features to other categories of vehicles than those initially covered. The Commission should also be empowered to establish specific procedures, tests and technical requirements for the type-approval of advanced vehicle systems other than those mentioned in this Regulation and to amend the limit values on rolling resistance and rolling noise for tyres as a result of changes in the test procedures, without lowering the existing ambition level with regard to the environment. Since those measures are of a general scope and are designed to amend this Regulation by supplementing it with new non-essential elements, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC.
Amendment 39 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In particular the Commission should be empowered to establish the specific procedures, tests and requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles, components and separate technical units. In addition, the Commission should be empowered to define more precisely the characteristics a tyre must fulfil to be defined as “Off-road professional tyre”. The Commission should also be empowered to define the precise scope of application of the requirements set out in this Regulation. In addition, the Commission should be empowered to set out additional safety requirements for vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods by road within or between Member States. Furthermore, subject to technical and economic feasibility, the Commission should be empowered to extend mandatory installation of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems and other advanced safety features to other categories of vehicles than those initially covered. The Commission should also be empowered to establish specific procedures, tests and technical requirements for the type-approval of advanced vehicle systems other than those mentioned in this Regulation and to amend the limit values on rolling resistance and rolling noise for tyres as a result of changes in the test procedures, without lowering the existing ambition level with regard to the environment. Since those measures are of a general scope and are designed to amend this Regulation by supplementing it with new non-essential elements, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC.
Amendment 40 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In particular the Commission should be empowered to establish the specific procedures, tests and requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles, components and separate technical units. In addition, the Commission should be empowered to define more precisely the characteristics a tyre must fulfil to be defined as “Off-road professional tyre”. The Commission should also be empowered to define the precise scope of application of the requirements set out in this Regulation. In addition, the Commission should be empowered to set out additional safety requirements for vehicles intended for the transport of dangerous goods by road within or between Member States. Furthermore, subject to technical and economic feasibility, the Commission should be empowered to extend mandatory installation of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems and other advanced safety features to other categories of vehicles than those initially covered. The Commission should also be empowered to establish specific procedures, tests and technical requirements for the type-approval of advanced vehicle systems other than those mentioned in this Regulation and to amend the limit values on rolling resistance and rolling noise for tyres as a result of changes in the test procedures, without lowering the existing ambition level with regard to the environment. Since those measures are of a general scope and are designed to amend this Regulation by supplementing it with new non-essential elements, they must be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC, as amended by decision 2006/512/EC.
Amendment 43 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) It is appropriate to establish the principle that vehicles must be designed, constructed and assembled so as to minimise the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants and to other road users. For this purpose, it is necessary that manufacturers ensure that vehicles comply with the relevant requirements set out in this Regulation. These provisions should include, but not be limited to, requirements relating to vehicle structural integrity, systems to aid the driver’s control of the vehicle, systems to provide the driver with visibility and information on the state of the vehicle and the surrounding area, vehicle lighting systems, vehicle occupant protection systems, the vehicle exterior and accessories, vehicle masses and dimensions, vehicle tyres, and advanced vehicle systems and miscellaneous items. In addition, it is necessary that vehicles comply with specific provisions relating to certain goods vehicles and their trailers, or specific provisions relating to buses, as the case may be.
Amendment 44 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The timetable for the introduction of specific new requirements for the type- approval of vehicles should take into account the technical feasibility of those requirements. In general, the requirements should initially apply only to new types of vehicle. Existing types of vehicle should be allowed an additional time period to comply with the requirements. Furthermore, mandatory installation of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems should initially apply only to passenger cars. Mandatory installation of other advanced safety features should initially apply only to heavy goods vehicles.
Amendment 48 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) It is appropriate to implement the measures announced in the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament “Results of the review of the Community Strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles” aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from tyres. This reduction should be achieved through a combination of low rolling resistance tyres and the use of Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems. At the same time, it is also appropriate to set out requirements aimed at reducing tyre-road noise and ensuring that tyre safety levels are maintained through the introduction of wet grip requirements. The related implementation timetable should reflect the degree of challenge in meeting all of those requirements and the need to give priority to safety. In particular, due to the challenge in meeting the requirements on rolling noise and taking into account the time needed by industry for replacing existing lines of tyres, it is appropriate to provide for a longer period for implementation of rolling noise requirements with regard to new tyres of existing types.
Amendment 50 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) It is not the purpose of this Regulation to restrict the placing on the market of tyres produced before the dates of entry into force of the new technical requirements which can thus be sold off from stocks subsequent to those dates, but only for a further 12 months. The date of manufacture of tyres can easily be recognised by the existing mandatory marking of the “date of manufacture” on the tyre, as stipulated by Council Directive 92/23/EEC of 31 March 1992 relating to tyres for motor vehicles and their trailers and to their fitting.
Amendment 58 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 - paragraph 2 - point 6
Article 3 - paragraph 2 - point 6
(6) “Off-road professional tyre” means a tyre intended for mixed use both on- and off-road or for other special duty; , and which has all of the following characteristics: For C1 and C2 tyres: i) A tread depth ≥ 11 mm ii) A void-to-fill ratio ≥ 35 % iii) A maximum speed rating of ≤ 100 km/h (symbol J) Marking to denote mud and snow use. For C3 tyres: i) A tread depth ≥ 16 mm ii) Avoid-to-fill ratio ≥ 35 % iii) A maximum speed rating of ≤ 110 km/h (symbol K) Marking to denote mud and snow use;
Amendment 71 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 - paragraph 1 - point a
Article 8 - paragraph 1 - point a
(a) Class C1 tyres - tyres intended fPassenger car tyres, which means tyres designed primarily, but not exclusively, for passenger cars (motor vehicles ofin category M1, ) and their trailers (O1 and O2);
Amendment 72 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 - paragraph 1 - point b
Article 8 - paragraph 1 - point b
b) Class C2 tyres - tyres intended for vehicles above 3.5t ofCommercial vehicle tyres, which means tyres designed primarily, but not exclusively, for vehicles other than passenger cars (motor vehicles in categoryies M2, M3, N, O3) and their trailers (O3, O4) with load capacity index in single formation ≤ 121 and speed category symbol ≥ ‘ N’;
Amendment 82 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall examine the feasibility of making tyre pressure monitoring systems mandatory for vehicles in other categories.
Amendment 94 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 - paragraph 2
Article 10 - paragraph 2
2. Vehicles in Categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 shall be equipped with a Lane Departure Warning System which shall meet the requirements of this Regulation. The Commission shall examine the feasibility of extending Lane Departure Warning Systems to vehicles in categories M1 and N1.
Amendment 119 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 - paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 11 - paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. With effect from 12 months from the dates referred to in paragraphs 2, 3, 5 and 6, national authorities shall, on grounds relating to tyres covered in those paragraphs and which do not comply with the relevant provisions of this Regulation, consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 26 of Directive 2007/46/EC, and shall prohibit their sale and entry into service.
Amendment 129 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 - paragraph 1
Article 13 - paragraph 1
1. The measures designed to amend non- essential elements of this Regulation, by supplementing it, relating to the specific procedures, tests and requirements for type-approval relating to the provisions of Articles 5 to 10 and of Annex I shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 40(2) of Directive 2007/46/EC. These measures shall include a more precise definition of the characteristics a tyre must fulfil to be defined as “Off road professional tyre.”
Amendment 153 #
2008/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I - Part C - paragraph 1 - table 1.2
Annex I - Part C - paragraph 1 - table 1.2
Tyre Nominal Limit class section values in C2 Normal 72 C3 Normal 73width dB(A) width dB(A) (mm) (mm) C2 Normal 71 Traction 73 Traction 72 tyres tyres C3 Normal 70 Traction 75 Traction 73 tyres tyres
Amendment 331 #
2008/0018(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part III – point 5
Annex II – Part III – point 5
5. Substances or preparations classified as CMR category 3 according to Directive 67/548/EEC may be used in toys ifprovided that they do not migrate, or are in discrete components or parts of the toy physically inaccessible to children when the toy is used according to the provisions of Article 9 Paragraph 2, or the following conditions are met: 5.1. use of the substance has been evaluated by the relevant Scientific Committee and found to be safe, in particular in view of exposure, and following a Decision as referred to in Article 45 (2); and provided that5.2 they are not prohibited for uses in consumer articles under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH).
Amendment 1 #
2007/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recognises that the sector faces a challenging future due to globalisation, technological development and the environment;
Amendment 3 #
2007/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Regrets the weakness of the link between EU and national industrial policy and calls on the Commission and Member States to work to strengthen this link;
Amendment 7 #
2007/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the importance of the initiative to establish a "law for small companies" at European level in particular as an opportunity to reduce through exemptions the burden from regulation faced by SMEs;
Amendment 8 #
2007/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance of preserving the strength of European industry with the framework of competition policy, and would, iopen pmarticular,kets, and would like to see the adjustment of the European regulatory framework and the international rules and standards which apply to trade to be taken into account, so that fair competition conditions can be promoted at international level;
Amendment 9 #
2007/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the partnership groupings initiated by the Commission, such as CARS 21 and the High Level Group on Textiles; believes that these groupings are important fora for strengthening EU industrial policy;
Amendment 12 #
2007/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that an ambitious DPIIPR policy is a key element in the competitiveness of industrial companies and particularly SMEs, and concluding a European patent litigation agreement and the reaching of an agreement on the Community patent;
Amendment 13 #
2007/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Supports the Commission's ongoing programme to simplify and improve the regulatory environment and reduce administrative burdens;
Amendment 16 #
2007/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is gravely concerned about the long term future of the pharmaceutical sector and particularly the weakness of European research and development and the lack an effective single market in this sector; calls on the Commission and Member States to address this issue urgently;
Amendment 9 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The Commission should encourage the development of an internationally harmonised standard format for unrestricted and standardised access to vehicle repair and maintenance information based upon the OASIS initiative.
Amendment 10 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 2
Article 5 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 2
The Commission may, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 39 (9) of Directive 2007/46/EC, and, where substantive additional burdens are implied, subject to bringing forward a full impact assessment, adopt other measures concerning specific procedures, tests, and requirements for type-approval. in order to adapt this Regulation to scientific and technical progress or developments in the understanding of air quality issues.
Amendment 12 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Amendment 57 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 - paragraph 1 - introductory wording
Article 1 - paragraph 1 - introductory wording
Amendment 59 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 - paragraph 1 - point a
Article 1 - paragraph 1 - point a
a) the supply of arms, munitions and/or war material, referred to in the Council Decision of 15 April 1958 and, where necessary, public works and services contracts strictly related to these suppliesmilitary equipment, as well as any parts, components and/or subassemblies thereof;
Amendment 64 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 - paragraph 1 - point b
Article 1 - paragraph 1 - point b
b) the supply of parts, components and/or subassemblies for incorporation in or fitting to the goods referred to under a), or for the repair, refurbishment or maintenance of such goodsworks, supplies and services directly related to the equipment referred to in point (a);
Amendment 68 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 - paragraph 1 - point c
Article 1 - paragraph 1 - point c
c) the supply of all products intended for training or testing of the goods referred to under a)works, supplies and services directly related to military equipment throughout its life cycle;
Amendment 72 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 - paragraph 1 - point d
Article 1 - paragraph 1 - point d
d) works, supplies and/or services involving, entailing and/or containing sensitive information, and which are necessary for the security of the EU and its Member States, in the fields of protection against terrorism or organised crime, border protection and crisis management operations.eleted
Amendment 75 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 - paragraph 2
Article 1 - paragraph 2
Amendment 76 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 - paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 - paragraph 2 a (new)
This Directive shall not apply if the contracting authority considers that the security interests of the Member State concerned, in particular those set out in its laws, regulations and administrative provisions, so require.
Amendment 82 #
2007/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9a (new) [in Title II Chapter II
Article 9a (new) [in Title II Chapter II