16 Amendments of Jakop G. DALUNDE related to 2018/0332(COD)
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Furthermore, there is clear evidence about the adverse impact on human health due to the change of the biorhythm as a result of seasonal changes of time, for example higher risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end to seasonal changes of time.
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) A lively public debate is taking place on summer-time arrangements. The vast majority of the 4.6 million citizens who took part in the Commission's Public Consultation voted in favour of ending the half-yearly changes of time and some Member States have already expressed their preference to discontinue the application of such arrangements. In the light of these developments, it is necessary to continue safeguarding the proper functioning of the internal market and to avoid any significant disruptions thereto caused by divergences between Member States in this area. Therefore, it is appropriate to put an end in a coordinated way to summer-the time arrchangements.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Territories other than overseas territories of the Member States are grouped over three different time zones or standard times, i.e. GMT, GMT +1 and GMT +2. The large north-south extension of the European Union means that daylight effects of time vary across the Union. It is therefore important that Member States take into consideration the geographical aspects of time, i.e. natural time zones and geographical position, before changing their time zones. Member States should consult citizens and relevant stakeholders before deciding to change their time zones.
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does noavoid any significant disruptions of the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zone. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission in due time of theirMember States that intentiond to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. Itshould notify the Commission and the other Member States in due time of their intention to allow for coordination. The Commission should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information. It should also assess the impact on the functioning of the internal market of the envisaged changes of standard time.
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) For the purpose of ensuring a harmonised implementation of this Directive, Member States should coordinate in advance their decision on the envisaged standard times via the establishment of a coordination mechanism, in order to avoid that Member States opt for different standard times within a time zone. The coordination mechanism should consist of one designated representative of each Member State and one representative of the Commission. The Commission should facilitate the coordination and should provide assessment on the effects that the notified decision would have on the proper functioning of the internal market. The decision to apply the envisaged time change or not remains within the competence of the Member States after having consulted with the Commission and other Member States.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The Commission should order an expert analysis including a recommendation on whether permanent summer-time or permanent winter-time would be most beneficial, taking into account nature, health and social aspects as well as geographical differences among Member States.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April30 March 201920, so that the last summer- time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 3129 March 201920. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 201920, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 201920 in a concerted manner.
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, Member States may still apply a seasonal change of their standard time or times in 201920, provided that they do so at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 275 October 201920. The Member States shall notify this decision in accordance with Article 2.
Amendment 68 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decideintends to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify the Commission at least 6 months before the change takes effectnd all other Member States at latest on 27 March 2020. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 6 months before the date of the envisaged changeby 24 July 2020, the Member State shall apply this change.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the other Member States thereof and publish that informationNot later than 10 April 2020, the Commission shall publish all notifications that it has received in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a 1. This Directive sets up a coordination mechanism with the aim to ensure a harmonised approach to time arrangements throughout the Union and to strengthen the cooperation between the Member States and the Commission in assessing the impact on the functioning of the internal market of any decision to change standard time or times. 2. The coordination mechanism referred to in paragraph 1 shall consist of one representative for each Member State and one representative of the Commission. 3. The coordination mechanism shall be convened by the Commission no later than 24 April 2020 in case any notification is received pursuant to Article 1(2). 4. The coordination mechanism shall assess the potential impact of the envisaged change on the functioning of the internal market. 5. Where on the basis of the assessment referred to in paragraph 4, the Commission considers that the envisaged change will significantly affect the proper functioning of the internal market, it shall inform the notifying Member State thereof. 6. No later than 26 June 2020, the notifying Member State referred to in paragraph 5 shall decide whether to maintain its intention or not. Where the notifying Member State decides to maintain its intention, it shall provide a detailed explanation how it will counter the negative impact of the change on the functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Directive by 31 December 20245 at the latest.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall provide the Commission with the relevant information by 30 April 20245 at the latest.
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by 1 April30 March 201920 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those provisions from 1 April30 March 201920.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April30 March 201920.