Activities of Dieter-Lebrecht KOCH
Plenary speeches (98)
Motor vehicles: seats, their anchorages and head restraints
Tunnel safety
Safety of coaches
Protection of vulnerable road users
Pedestrian protection: Commitment by the European automobile industry
State of implementation of working time directive
Working time in mobile road-transport activities
Compulsory safety belts
Situation in the Middle East
Priorities in road safety
Vote
National and international road traffic
1998 discharge, budgetary control
Tourism and employment
Safety advisers for the transport of dangerous goods
Transport of dangerous goods by road
Common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services (recast) - Common rules concerning the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator - Common rules for access to the international road haulage market (recast) (debate)
The Intelligent Transport Systems Action Plan - Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and interfaces with other transport modes (debate)
Second 'Marco Polo' programme (debate)
Towards Europe-wide Safer, Cleaner and Efficient Mobility: The First Intelligent Car Report (debate)
Road infrastructure safety (debate)
Protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users (debate)
Conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator - International carriage of passengers by coach and bus (recast) - International carriage of goods by road (recast) (debate)
Development of the Community's railways - Certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the Community - Rail passengers' rights and obligations (debate)
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
Sustainable mobility (debate)
Retrofitting of mirrors to heavy goods vehicles (debate)
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)
Driving licences (debate)
Road safety: bringing eCall to citizens (debate)
Social legislation relating to road transport Harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport
The rights of persons with reduced mobility when travelling by air
EU road-safety action programme
Driving licences (continuation)
Dimensions and weights of road vehicles circulating within the Community (debate)
Package travel and assisted travel arrangements (A7-0124/2014 - Hans-Peter Mayer)
Domestic passenger transport services by rail - Normalisation of the accounts of railway undertakings - European Union Agency for Railways - Single European railway area - Railway safety - Interoperability of the rail system (continuation of debate)
Deployment of the eCall in-vehicle system - Deployment of the interoperable EU-wide eCall (debate)
Compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights (debate)
Compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights (debate)
Tachographs and social legislation relating to road transport (A7-0471/2013 - Silvia-Adriana Ţicău)
Tachographs and social legislation relating to road transport (debate)
Connecting Europe Facility - Trans-European transport network (debate)
Technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations (debate)
Technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations (debate)
European emergency number 112 (debate)
Roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers (A7-0210/2013 - Werner Kuhn)
Registration documents for vehicles - Inspection of the roadworthiness of commercial vehicles - Roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers (debate)
Introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at European Union airports - Groundhandling services at European Union airports - Allocation of slots at European Union airports
eCall: a new 112 service for citizens (short presentation)
Single European transport area (debate)
European road safety (A7-0264/2011 - Dieter-Lebrecht Koch) (vote)
European road safety (short presentation)
Rights of passengers in bus and coach transport (debate)
EC-West African Economic and Monetary Union air services agreement (A7-0361/2010, Dieter-Lebrecht Koch) (vote)
Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and interfaces with other transport modes (debate)
The organisation of the working time of persons performing mobile road transport activities (debate)
Enforcement requirements and specific rules for posting drivers in the road transport sector - Daily and weekly driving times, minimum breaks and rest periods and positioning by means of tachographs - Adapting to development in the road transport sector (debate) DE
Discontinuing seasonal changes of time (debate) DE
Accessibility requirements for products and services (debate) DE
Common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services (debate) DE
CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (debate) DE
Rail passengers' rights and obligations (debate) DE
Europe on the Move: an agenda for the future of mobility in the EU (debate) DE
Enforcement requirements and specific rules for posting drivers in the road transport sector - Daily and weekly driving times, minimum breaks and rest periods and positioning by means of tachographs - Adapting to development in the road transport sector (debate) DE
Decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations: Enforcement requirements and specific rules for posting drivers in the road transport sector (A8-0206/2018 - Merja Kyllönen) (vote) DE
Commission decision adopted on the third Mobility Package (debate) DE
Summer-time arrangements (debate) DE
A European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility (debate) DE
Implementation of the European Disability Strategy (continuation of debate) DE
Saving lives: boosting car safety in the EU (debate) DE
Thousands of cancellations of flights by Ryanair and the enforcement of the air passenger rights Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 (debate) DE
Accessibility requirements for products and services (debate) DE
Road transport in the European Union (debate) DE
Approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (A8-0048/2017 - Daniel Dalton) DE
Normalisation of the accounts of railway undertakings - Domestic passenger transport services by rail - Single European railway area (debate) DE
Sign language and professional sign language interpreters (B8-1230/2016, B8-1241/2016) DE
New opportunities for small transport businesses (debate) DE
Accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies (A8-0269/2016 - Dita Charanzová) DE
Rail transport statistics, as regards the collection of data on goods, passengers and accidents (A8-0300/2016 - Michael Cramer) DE
18th birthday Interrail pass for Europe (debate) DE
Social dumping in the EU (A8-0255/2016 - Guillaume Balas) DE
Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (debate) DE
European Maritime Safety Agency - Community Fisheries Control Agency (debate) DE
EU Agency for Railways - Interoperability of the rail system within the European Union - Railway safety (debate) DE
Autonomous driving (debate) DE
Market access to port services and financial transparency of ports (debate) DE
Reducing inequalities with a special focus on child poverty (A8-0310/2015 - Inês Cristina Zuber) DE
Future aviation package (debate) DE
Implementation of the 2011 White paper on transport (debate) DE
Delivering multimodal integrated ticketing in Europe (short presentation) DE
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (debate) DE
Deployment of the eCall in-vehicle system (A8-0053/2015 - Olga Sehnalová) DE
Dimensions and weights of road vehicles circulating within the Community (debate) DE
Cross-border exchange of information on road safety related traffic offences (debate) DE
Assessment of good repute of transport operators (debate) DE
Reports (13)
Report on the proposal for a a Council Directive on the harmonisation of examination requirements for safety advisers for the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterways - Committee on Transport and Tourism PDF (29 KB)
Report on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council directive amending Council Directive 74/408/EEC relating to motor vehicles with regards to the seats, their anchorages and head restraints - Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism PDF (198 KB) DOC (134 KB)
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REPORT Proposal for a Directive of the the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 74/408/EEC relating to motor vehicles with regards to the seats, their anchorages and head restraints PDF (151 KB) DOC (79 KB)
REPORT on eCall: a new 112 service for citizens PDF (216 KB) DOC (150 KB)
REPORT on European road safety 2011-2020 PDF (227 KB) DOC (149 KB)
REPORT Recommendation on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the West African Economic and Monetary Union on certain aspects of air services PDF (134 KB) DOC (62 KB)
REPORT Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion by the European Community of the Agreement on the Accession of the European Community to the Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF) of 9 May 1980, as amended by the Vilnius Protocol of 3 June 1999 PDF (151 KB) DOC (79 KB)
REPORT on saving lives: boosting car safety in the EU PDF (346 KB) DOC (77 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on conclusion of the Agreement on certain aspects of air services between the European Union and the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China PDF (345 KB) DOC (73 KB)
REPORT on delivering multimodal integrated ticketing in Europe PDF (179 KB) DOC (99 KB)
Shadow reports (2)
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the deployment of the interoperable EU-wide eCall PDF (274 KB) DOC (359 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2010/40/EU as regards the period for adopting delegated acts PDF (561 KB) DOC (81 KB)
Shadow opinions (6)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the deployment of the eCall in-vehicle system and amending Directive 2007/46/EC
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on type-approval requirements for motor vehicles and their trailers, and systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, as regards their general safety and the protection of vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users, amending Regulation (EU) 2018/… and repealing Regulations (EC) No 78/2009, (EC) No 79/2009 and (EC) No 661/2009
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council introducing a European services e-card and related administrative facilities
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council adapting a number of legal acts providing for the use of the regulatory procedure with scrutiny to Articles 290 and 291 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States as regards the accessibility requirements for products and services
OPINION on an Aviation Strategy for Europe
Oral questions (7)
Guardianship for people with intellectual disabilities PDF (197 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Guardianship for people with intellectual disabilities PDF (198 KB) DOC (20 KB)
Commission's answers to written questions PDF (205 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Switch between summer and winter time PDF (195 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Call for a limitation of abusive fees charged for cross-border intra-EU phone calls and SMSs in the upcoming review of the telecoms framework PDF (106 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Commission's answers to Written Questions PDF DOC
Implementation of the German minimum wage law (MiLog) PDF DOC
Written explanations (5)
Emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles (A8-0287/2018 - Miriam Dalli) DE
Je teurer wir Neufahrzeuge machen, desto länger bleiben die alten Schadstoffschleudern im Einsatz. CO2-Emissionen zu reduzieren, ist ein wichtiges Ziel. An zu vielen Stellen gehen wir jedoch mit dem heutigen Abstimmungsergebnis viel zu weit.Ich bin nach wie vor der Meinung, dass ein Ziel von 30 % für 2030 ehrgeizig genug ist. Ein Zwischenziel bis 2025 benötigen wir gar nicht. Besser wäre es, stattdessen einen Fortschrittsbericht zu fordern.Wenn auch den emissionsfreien und emissionsarmen Fahrzeugen die Zukunft gehört, sollten wir1. den kompletten Fußabdruck der Fahrzeuge, von ihrer Herstellung über ihre Nutzung bis hin zu ihrer Entsorgung, beachten,2. die Technologieneutralität wahren und3. andere Maßnahmen zur CO2-Reduzierung wie z. B. bei der Städte- und Verkehrsplanung nicht vernachlässigen.Ich bin vom realitätsfernen Abstimmungsergebnis so sehr enttäuscht, dass ich den Gesamtbericht ablehnen musste.
Draft recommendation following the inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (B8-0177/2017) DE
Einige Kfz-Hersteller halten die Abgaslimits für Ihre Fahrzeuge nur bei Labortests und nicht bei Straßentests ein! Das kann einfach nicht sein, dass die Hersteller hier wissentlich und willentlich die Verbraucher täuschen. Deshalb begrüße ich den Abschlussbericht des Untersuchungsausschusses, der die Situation aufklären sollte.Ab September dieses Jahres sind für alle neuen Fahrzeugtypen neue, realistische Prüfverfahren Pflichtbestandteil der Typgenehmigungsverfahren. Das haben wir schon seit Langem gefordert.Entsetzt war ich über die Feststellung dieses Untersuchungsausschusses, dass sich die Mitgliedstaaten massiv gegen dieses neue Prüfverfahren gewehrt haben. Von mehrmaliger Verzögerung ist in dem Abschlussbericht die Rede. Ebenso beunruhigend ist die Feststellung des Berichts, dass einige der von Automobilherstellern angewendeten Emissionsminderungsstrategien auf die mögliche Verwendung verbotener Abschalteinrichtungen hindeuten.Es ist wichtig zu erkennen, was in der Vergangenheit schiefgelaufen ist, wie Gesetzeslücken geschickt für missbräuchliches Verhalten genutzt wurden und wer wann welchen Beitrag dazu geleistet hat. Viel wichtiger ist es jedoch, nun die Lehren aus der Vergangenheit zu ziehen und entsprechende Vorschriften abzuändern bzw. effizienter zu gestalten. Dem Missbrauch muss ein Riegel vorgeschoben werden. Darauf sollten wir uns hier konzentrieren. Deshalb begrüße ich sehr, dass wir im Rahmen dieser Abstimmungen den Bericht zur Marktüberwachung verabschieden.
Commission's approval of Germany's revised plan to introduce a road toll (B8-0180/2017) DE
Ich war, bin und werde nie ein Befürworter von Vorverurteilungen sein. Dieser vorliegende Entschließungsantrag ist voll von Vorverurteilungen. Beispielsweise wird hier angenommen, dass der neue Gesetzesentwurf zur Einführung einer Infrastrukturabgabe für die Nutzung von Bundesfernstraßen noch immer einen Verstoß gegen das Unionsrecht darstellt. Es ist die Aufgabe der EU-Kommission, dies zu prüfen, und es liegt nicht in unserem Ermessen als Europaabgeordnete, dies schon einfach vorab festzustellen. Sonst wären die gesamten Verfahren ja obsolet.A propos Vertragsverletzungsverfahren, diese verbleiben stets ausschließlich zwischen der Kommission und dem Mitgliedstaat selbst, es ist also nicht nur falsch, sondern einfach aufgrund des Lissabonner Vertrags nicht möglich, dem EU-Parlament eine Vereinbarung oder den Briefwechsel zwischen Deutschland und der EU-Kommission vorzulegen, wie im Rahmen dieser Entschließung gefordert wird. Meines Erachtens sollten wir Deutschland die Zeit geben, einen entsprechenden Entwurf zu beschließen und der Kommission im Anschluss entsprechend die Zeit, um diesen Entwurf genauestens auf eine mögliche Diskriminierung aufgrund der Staatsangehörigkeit zu untersuchen. Deshalb konnte ich diesem Entschließungsantrag in der Form, wie er vorliegt, leider nicht zustimmen.
Logistics in the EU and multimodal transport in the new TEN-T corridors (A8-0384/2016 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Logistik - ein meist unterschätztes Thema! Dabei dürfte wohl kaum jemandem verborgen bleiben, dass all unsere Aktivitäten und Lebensgewohnheiten direkt von Mobilität und Logistik abhängig sind. Und die Herausforderungen an diese Branche steigen ständig. Um Engpässe zu beseitigen und eine wettbewerbsfähige, nachhaltige Güterlogistik zu erreichen, müssen wir endlich regulatorische, betriebliche und technische Hindernisse ab- und nicht immer neue aufbauen. Die Einführung neuer Technologien und innovativer Lösungen ist dafür ein guter Weg. Beispielsweise sollte der elektronische Frachtbrief den Frachtbrief in Papierform ersetzen. Unverzüglich!Die Automatisierung der Logistikbranche in Form von ferngesteuerten bzw. sich autonom bewegenden Fahrzeugen, Drohnen und Robotern birgt ein großes Potential. Sie ist von wachsender Bedeutung und eine gute Möglichkeit, die Multimodalität und die Interoperabilität in diesem Sektor zu stärken.Aber auch soziale Aspekte dürfen in der Logistik nicht vernachlässigt werden. Wir fordern, dass an den Kernnetzkorridoren flächendeckend sichere LKW-Parkplätze mit entsprechenden Einrichtungen errichtet werden. Berufskraftfahrer haben ein Recht, unter angemessenen Bedingungen ihre Ruhezeit verbringen zu können.Vor allem freue ich mich, dass wir im Rahmen dieses Berichts eine wissenschaftliche Studie verlangen, die untersucht, in welchem Umfang und zu welchen Kosten der Straßengüterverkehr auf die Schiene bzw. Binnenwasserstraße verlagert werden kann und in welchem Maße dadurch Umweltbelastungen vermieden werden.
A European Pillar of Social Rights (A8-0391/2016 - Maria João Rodrigues) DE
„Eine europäische Säule sozialer Rechte“: Ja; „Eine europäische Säule sozialistischer Rechte“: Nein, auf keinen Fall! Keine sozialistischen Experimente – das ist die Basis meines Handelns im Europäischen Parlament seit 1991. Deshalb habe ich heute gegen den Initiativbericht über eine Europäische Säule der sozialen Rechte stimmen müssen. Die Überschrift klingt gut und vielversprechend, doch der endgültige Text dahinter entspricht gar nicht mehr der Idee, den bereits bestehenden Grundstock sozialer Rechte innerhalb der EU zu erhalten und Lücken zu schließen. Er macht aus einer „sozialen“ Säule eine „sozialistische“ Säule!Der Text ist voll von unrealistischen, überzogenen Forderungen und öffnet einer Sozialunion, für die wir noch lange nicht reif sind und die unsere Bürgerinnen und Bürger überfordert, Tür und Tor. Eine Vereinheitlichung sozialer Standards innerhalb Europas halte ich für gefährlich und wegen fehlender Voraussetzungen für nicht umsetzbar. Die bestehenden kulturell und historisch gewachsenen Besonderheiten in den Sozialsystemen der einzelnen EU-Mitgliedstaaten müssen erhalten bleiben und sollten gerade nicht einander angeglichen werden. Ein Nordisches Modell kann nicht für den Süden gelten oder umgekehrt!Insbesondere kann ich die im Text gemachten Vorschläge hinsichtlich neuer finanzieller Instrumente zum Ausgleich von Finanzlücken bei Renten-, Kranken- und Sozialversicherungssystemen sowie die Forderung nach einem angemessenen Mindesteinkommen nicht unterstützen.
Written questions (8)
EU eco-label for fishery and aquaculture products PDF (6 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Public procurement for the Gronda di Genova bypass project PDF (93 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Indexation practices regarding family benefits in certain Member States PDF (6 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Event Data Recording PDF (101 KB) DOC (24 KB)
112 in buses PDF (101 KB) DOC (22 KB)
Age-60-Rule PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Progress in the ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty PDF (197 KB) DOC (28 KB)
Training provided by driving schools: electric and hybrid vehicles and multimodality PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Written declarations (8)
Amendments (1495)
Amendment 8 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the overwhelming majority of road accidents are due to human error and, as such, there is an imperative need to reduce the possibilities for such errors by requiring the use of advanced vehicle systems which improve safety, while maintaining personal mobility;
Amendment 13 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU should encourage and further develop digital technologies for automated mobility to reduceoffset human error, and reduce traffic incidents and road fatalities;
Amendment 15 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas automation levels exist, levels 1-2 already being on the market, but the levels from conditional and high to full automation (when a vehicle becomes self-driving) are expected to become available only in 2020-2030, and whereas therefore driver assistance systems are important as an enabling technology on the path towards full automation;
Amendment 32 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that platooning has a promising future, as it saves fuel and energy and improves road safety, and therefore calls on Member States, the Commission and the industry to take the measures enumerated in the Declaration of Amsterdam;
Amendment 77 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses the importance of driver assistance systems as a step towards fully automated driving, in order even now to prevent road accidents by means of active safety systems or to mitigate the seriousness of accidents by means of passive safety systems, and calls therefore for the installation of these driver assistance systems which improve safety to be made compulsory as soon as possible in the context of the revision of the Regulation on the general safety of motor vehicles;
Amendment 105 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on Member States to provide safe, high-quality road infrastructure which will facilitate the use of automatic and autonomous vehicles;
Amendment 108 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that all systems which include digitally communicated road traffic information are interoperable;
Amendment 115 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission and Member States, even during the intermediate mixed-traffic stage, to ensure safe and reliable communication between vehicles and infrastructure in order to maintain road safety;
Amendment 154 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to create comprehensive rules for driver or operator rights and responsibilities at every level of automation across all modes of transport; underlines that those responsibilities need to be clearly communicated in a clear and self- explanatory manner through commercial labelling or other forms of communication;
Amendment 159 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
2. Development of sustainable and safe transport infrastructures, and equipment and innovative technologies in accordance with Union transport priorities and the commitments taken under the Paris Agreement, in particular through:
Amendment 168 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) projects for achievement of improved traffic safety and accessible mobility in towns and rural areas;
Amendment 1160 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Scandinavian- Mediterranean”
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Scandinavian- Mediterranean”
Amendment 45 #
2018/0212(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The European Union should not be turned into a transfer union.
Amendment 46 #
2018/0212(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) It is essential that EISF does not serve as a gateway to an EU unemployment insurance scheme or other all-embracing EU insurance mechanisms.
Amendment 87 #
2018/0212(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
Amendment 471 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall allocate at least 2% of their ESF+ resources under shared management to the specific objective of addressing material deprivation set out in points (x) and (xi) of Article 4(1).
Amendment 473 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 519 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
The resources referred to in Article 7(4) shall be programmed under a dedicated priority or programme. The maximum co- financing rate for this priority or programme may be increased to no more than 85 % for these ESF+ allocations of the actions under Article 7(4).
Amendment 582 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 5
Article 15 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shallmay, when data are available in registers or equivalent sources, enableallow the Managing Authorities and other bodies entrusted with data collection necessary for the monitoring and the evaluation of the general support of the ESF+ strand under shared management to obtain those data from data registers or equivalent sources, in accordance with points (c) and (e) of Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Amendment 583 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 6
Article 15 – paragraph 6
Amendment 586 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
This Chapter applies to ESF+ support under points (x) and (xi) of Article 4(1).
Amendment 727 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
All personal data are to be broken down by gender (female, male, 'non binary'). If certain results are not possible, data for those results do not have to be collected and reportedThese data only have to be collected if they are clearly applicable to the operation and have relevance to the operation.
Amendment 731 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – point 1 b – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 1 – point 1 b – paragraph 1
Amendment 736 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – point 1 b – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – point 1 – point 1 b – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 737 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – point 1b – paragraph 1 – indent 3
Annex I – point 1 – point 1b – paragraph 1 – indent 3
Amendment 738 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – point 1b – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Annex I – point 1 – point 1b – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Amendment 741 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – point 1 b – paragraph 1 – indent 5
Annex I – point 1 – point 1 b – paragraph 1 – indent 5
Amendment 742 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – point 1b – paragraph 1 – indent 6
Annex I – point 1 – point 1b – paragraph 1 – indent 6
Amendment 765 #
2018/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – title
Annex II – title
Common indicators for ESF+ support for promoting social integration for the most deprived people Output indicators (1) Total number of people who receive help towards social inclusion. Of which: (a) number of children aged 15 or younger; (b) number of persons aged 65 or older; (c) number of women (d) number of migrants, participants with foreign backgrounds; minorities (including marginalised communities such as Roma) (e) number of people with disabilities (f) number of homeless people
Amendment 36 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In addition, investments under the ERDF should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high- speed digital infrastructure network, and to promoting clean, safe and sustainable multimodal urban mobility.
Amendment 47 #
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)
(iva) developing intelligent, safe and accessible infrastructure for all modes of transport;
Amendment 57 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii
iii) developing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent, safe and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility;
Amendment 61 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
iv) promoting sustainable, safe and accessible multimodal urban mobility;
Amendment 83 #
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 infrastructure and mobility;
Amendment 88 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investments in TEN-Tinfrastructure and mobility;
Amendment 35 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a more connected Europe by enhancing safe and intelligent mobility and regional ICT connectivity;
Amendment 109 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Culture, arts, cultural heritage and cultural diversity are of great value to European society from a cultural, environmental, social and economic point of view and should be promoted and supported. The Rome Declaration of 25 March 2017 as well as the European Council in December 2017 stated that education and culture are key to building inclusive and cohesive societies for all, and to sustaining European competitiveness.
Amendment 137 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Active European citizenship, shared values, creativity and, innovative spirit need a solid ground on which they can develop. The importance of media literacy and in particular film literacy, together with the promotion of films for young people has been recognized by the European Parliament's resolution about European Film in the digital era from 2014. At the Gothenburg Leader's Summit in November 2017, media literacy amongst all citizens was again identified as one of the key developments Europe is facing.
Amendment 138 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The Programme should provide a solid ground for the development of active European citizenship, shared values, creativity and innovation. This needs to be reflected by supporting media literacy, and in particular film literacy, together with the promotion of films for young people.
Amendment 206 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Since its creation, the European Film Academy has developed a unique expertise and is in a unique position to create a pan-European community of film creators and professionals, promoting and disseminating European films beyond their national borders and developing truly European audiences from an early age on. Therefore, it should be eligible for direct Union support.
Amendment 252 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38a) In order to ensure an effective and efficient implementation of the Programme, the Commission should ensure that there are no unnecessary bureaucratic burdens for the applicants nor during the processing stage of the applications.
Amendment 273 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to increase the innovation, creativity and competitiveness of the cultural and creative sectors, in particular the audiovisual sector.
Amendment 332 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) to strengthen European identity and values through cultural awareness and expression, critical thinking, arts education and culture-based creativity in education;formal, non-formal and informal lifelong education, and a wider approach to arts and culture education and artistic research, progressing from a STEM to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) paradigm.
Amendment 361 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to promote European audiovisual works and support audience development, in particular young audience by raising awareness and development of legal offers across Europe and beyond.
Amendment 366 #
2018/0190(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
These priorities shall be addressed through support to the creation, promotion, access, and dissemination of European works transporting common identity and values with the potential to reach large audiences of all ages within Europe and beyond, thereby adapting to new market developments and accompanying the Audiovisual Media Services Directive.
Amendment 11 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points to the success of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) under the current MFF and the threefold oversubscription of calls for proposals; welcomes the fact that it is to be extended under the new MFF; deplores, however, the 12% cut in constant prices to the allocation for CEF Transport and the 13% cut in the Cohesion Fund contribution; takes the view that the budget for the CEF cannot be allocated to other programmes that are unrelated to its specific objectives; calls, in view of the growing need for expansion and renewal work, for the CEF Transport allocation ofto be EUR 12.37.5 billion and the Cohesion Fund contribution to be EUR 11.55.0 billion Cohesion Fund contribution to be reinstated;; (The Commission’s needs analysis shows that an investment of EUR 500 billion in the European Core Network will be needed by 2030. The Connecting Europe Facility must contribute to this.)
Amendment 19 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points up the effectiveness of the centralised governance structure laid down by the CEF Regulation; notes that transferring part of Cohesion Fund funding to the CEF has been a great success and that the degree of satisfaction of the Member States concerned opens up the prospect of that mechanism being extended under the next MFF; accordingly proposes an allocation of EUR 20 billion from the European Regional Development Fund to the CEF, with the same management rules to be laid down as for the transfer of management responsibility for Cohesion Fund funding for the CEFto be managed under similar rules to those which apply to Cohesion Fund funding for the CEF, albeit accessible for all Member States; considers that, in view of the big difference between available funding and what is needed, that move would ensure that TEN- T projects in Europe made significant headway;
Amendment 18 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) IAutomatic emergency braking systems, intelligent speed assistance, lane- keeping systems, turning assistance, driver drowsiness and attention monitoring and distraction detection and reversing detection systems have a high potential to reduce casualty numbers considerably. In addition, those systems are based on technologies which will be used for the deployment of connected and automated vehicles too. Therefore, harmonised rules and test procedures for the type-approval of vehicles as regards those systems and for the type-approval of those systems as separate technical units should be established at Union level. It should also be ensured that these systems can be inspected, and thus operated safely, throughout the life cycle of the vehicle.
Amendment 21 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The introduction of event (accident) data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before, during and after a triggering event (for example, the deployment of an airbag) is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate, in-depth accident data. Motor-vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders. It should also be a requirement thatn addition, only anonymised data that can be used for accident research should be collected and stored. Moreover, such recorders arshould be capable ofor recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by Member States to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken.
Amendment 24 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The deployment of eCall systems in motorcycles, commercial vehicles and buses is essential to provide professional medical assistance to accident victims as soon as possible.
Amendment 31 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Automated and connected vehicles may be able to make a huge contribution in reducing road fatalities since in the region of 90 per cent of road accidents are estimated to result from human error. As automated vehicles will gradually be taking over tasks of the driver, harmonised rules and technical requirements for automated vehicle systems should be adopted at Union level.Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 50 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 8
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 8
(8) 'reversing detection' means a camera or monitor, optical, acoustic or detection system to make the driver aware of people, animals and objects at the rear of the vehicle with the primary aim to avoid collisions upon reversing;
Amendment 52 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 10
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 10
(10) 'advancedutomatic emergency braking system' means a system which can automatically detect a potential collision and automatically activate the vehicle braking system at the last possible moment to decelerate the vehicle with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating a collision;
Amendment 57 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 11 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 11 a (new)
(11a) 'turning assistance' means an advanced system which detects vulnerable road users located in close proximity to the front or nearside of the vehicle and provides a warning or can avoid collision with such vulnerable road users.
Amendment 61 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 14
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 14
(14) '‘frontal protection system'’ means a separate structure or structures, such as a bull bar, or a supplementary bumper which, in addition to the original- equipment bumper, is intended to protect the external surface of the vehicle from damage or injury in the event of a collision with an object or animal, with the exception of structures having a mass of less than 0,5 kg, intended to protect only the vehicle's lights;
Amendment 62 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 21
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 21
(21) 'automated vehicle' means a motor vehicle designed and constructed to move autonomously in accordance with traffic regulations for extended periods of time without continuous human supervision;
Amendment 63 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Manufacturers shall ensure that vehicles are designed, constructed and assembled so as to minimiseliminate the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users on condition that a vehicle is used in accordance with the regulations, and to minimise that risk in the event of an accident.
Amendment 68 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Vehicles of categories L3e, L4e, L5e, N1, N2, N3, M2, M3, O2, O3 and O4 shall be equipped with an accurate tyre pressure monitoring system capable of giving an in-vehicle warning to the driver when a loss of pressure occurs in a tyre, in the interests of optimum fuel consumption and road safety, over a wide range of road and environmental conditions.
Amendment 71 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) the type-approval of tyres, including their testing in degraded condition and under different weather- affected road conditions and technical requirements concerning their installation.
Amendment 82 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) IAdvanced emergency braking systems, intelligent speed assistance, lane- keeping systems, driver drowsiness and attention monitoring and distraction detection and reversing detection systems have a high potential to reduce casualty numbers considerably. In addition, those systems are based on technologies which will be used for the deployment of connected and automated vehicles too. Therefore, harmonised rules and test procedures for the type-approval of vehicles as regards those systems and for the type-approval of those systems as separate technical units should be established at Union level. It should also be ensured that these systems can be inspected, and thus operated safely, throughout the life cycle of the vehicle.
Amendment 86 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The introduction of event (accident) data recorders storing a range of crucial vehicle data over a short timeframe before, during and after a triggering event (for example, the deployment of an airbag) is a valuable step in obtaining more accurate, in-depth accident data. Motor-vehicles should therefore be required to be equipped with such recorders. It should also be a requirement thatn addition, only anonymised data that can be used for accident research should be collected and stored. Moreover, such recorders arshould be capable for recording and storing data in such a way that the data can be used by Member States to conduct road safety analysis and assess the effectiveness of specific measures taken.
Amendment 89 #
Amendment 104 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the system must be overridable: it shall be possible for the driver to override the system’s prompted vehicle speed smoothly through normal operation of the accelerator pedal without need for kick- down;
Amendment 122 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) depending on the situation or operation, it shall be possible to switch off these systems only one at a time, and only, for a short time, at standstill with the parking brake engaged, by a complex sequence of actions to be carried out by the driver;
Amendment 124 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) it must be possible for automatic active interventions by the system to be overridden by means of deliberate driver action, such as steering and braking.
Amendment 131 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
However, the anonymised data that an event (accident) data recorder is capable of recording and storing shall not include the last four digits of the vehicle indicator section of the vehicle information number nor any other information which could allow the individual vehicle itself to be identified, and the data may only be used for purposes of accident research.
Amendment 137 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 shall be equipped with a lane departure warningkeeping assistance system and an advancedutomatic emergency braking system, which comply with the requirements set out in the delegated acts adopted under paragraph 7.
Amendment 138 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 shall be equipped with advanced systems capable of detecting vulnerable road users located in close proximity to the front or nearside of the vehicle and providing a warning or avoiding collision with such vulnerable road usersturning assistance which complies with the requirements set out in the delegated acts adopted under paragraph 7.
Amendment 141 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. With respect of systems referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article, they shall meet the following requirements in particular:
Amendment 142 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 10
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 10
(10) ‘advanced emergency braking system’ means a system which can automatically detect a potential collision and automatically activate the vehicle braking system at the latest possible moment to decelerate the vehicle with the purpose of avoiding or mitigating a collision;
Amendment 143 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) depending on the situation or operation, it shall be possible to switch off these systems only one at a time, and only, for a short time, at standstill with the parking brake engaged, by a complex sequence of actions to be carried out by the driver;
Amendment 147 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) it must be possible for automatic active interventions by the system to be overridden by means of deliberate driver action, such as steering and braking.
Amendment 150 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The system referred to in paragraph 3 cannot be switched off.
Amendment 155 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 shall be equipped with an event data recorder.Event (accident) data recorders shall meet the following requirements in particular: (a) the data they are able to record and store for the period before, during and after a collision shall include at least:vehicle speed, condition and level of activation of safety systems on board and other relevant input parameters for on- board safety and accident avoidance systems; (b) it shall not be possible to deactivate the devices; (c) the way in which they are capable of recording and storing data shall be such that the data is protected against manipulation and can be made available to national authorities, on the basis of Union or national legislation in compliance with Regulation (EU) No 2016/679, over a standardised interface for the purposes of accident data analysis, and such that the precise vehicle type, version and variant, and in particular the active safety and accident avoidance systems fitted to the vehicle, can be identified. However, the anonymised data that an event data recorder is capable of recording and storing shall not include the last four digits of the vehicle indicator section of the vehicle information number nor any other information which could allow the individual vehicle itself to be identified, and the data may only be used for purposes of accident research.
Amendment 157 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) sSystems to replace the driver’s control of the vehicle, including steering, accelerating and braking;, and to replace the requirement to act with regard to signalling.
Amendment 165 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from [PO: Please insert the date 3612 months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 168 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – Table – row 13
Annex 2 – Table – row 13
Additional specific Com Subject UN Regulations technical M1. M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4 STU pone requirements nt UN Regulation Vehicles of categories N2 and N3 must have UN Regulation protection against Rear underrun protection A A A A A A A A A A A A A No 58 underrun by vehicles driving into them at speeds of up to 56 km/h.
Amendment 171 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – Table – row 37
Annex 2 – Table – row 37
Additional specific Com Subject UN Regulations technical M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4 STU pone requirements nt Pedestrian and cyclist Turning assistance B B A A B B A A B collision warning A
Amendment 172 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – Table – row 38
Annex 2 – Table – row 38
Additional specific Com Subject UN Regulations technical M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4 STU pone requirements nt Blind spot information BA BA BA BA BA system
Amendment 174 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – Table – row 49
Annex 2 – Table – row 49
Additional specific Com Subject UN Regulations technical M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4 STU pone requirements nt Emergency lane keeping B B B B B B
Amendment 176 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – Table – row 61
Annex 2 – Table – row 61
Additional specific Com Subject UN Regulations technical M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4 STU pone requirements nt Tyre pressure monitoring B B B B B B B for heavy duty
Amendment 184 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 2 – Table – row 90
Annex 2 – Table – row 90
Additional specific Com Subject UN Regulations technical M1 M2 M3 N1 N2 N3 O1 O2 O3 O4 STU pone requirements nt Event (accident) data BA BA5 BA5 BA BA5 BA5 recorder
Amendment 244 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) it shall be possible for automatic active interventions by the system to be overridden by means of deliberate driver action;
Amendment 262 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2 and N3 shall be equipped with a lane departure warning systemn emergency lane keeping assistant and an advanced emergency braking system, which comply with the requirements set out in the delegated acts adopted under paragraph 7.
Amendment 270 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) it shall be possible for automatic active interventions by the system to be overridden by means of deliberate driver action;
Amendment 281 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The detailed rules with regard to the requirements laid down in paragraphs 2 to 4 of this Article shall be laid down and published at least 12 months before the relevant dates specified in Annex II. The detailed rules with regard to the requirements laid down in paragraph 5 of this Article shall be laid down and published at least 36 months before the relevant dates specified in Annex II.
Amendment 299 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16a Review and Reporting 1. By ... [four years after the date of application of this Regulation] and every three years thereafter, the Commission shall submit an evaluation report to the European Parliament and to the Council, on the achievements of safety measures and systems, including their penetration rates. The Commission shall evaluate whether these measures and systems operate in accordance with this Regulation. Where appropriate, that report shall be accompanied by recommendations, including a legislative proposal to amend the requirements as regards general safety and the protection of vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users.
Amendment 307 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from [PO: Please insert the date 3624 months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 324 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Table – subheading 3 – line 2
Annex II – Table – subheading 3 – line 2
UN Regulation No Lane departure warning B A4 B A4 B B A4 A4 130
Amendment 24 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In the light of innovation and to take account of and stimulate the implementation of new technologies improving the fuel efficiency of heavy- duty vehicles, the VECTO simulation tool as well as Regulation (EU) 2017/2400 will be continuously and timely updated in order to reflect the introduction of fuel saving technologies as well as the improvements to rigid bodies, trailer sand semi-trailers. This update should take place on a yearly basis so as to keep VECTO on par with the state-of -the-art technologies, and the European institutions should allocate sufficient budget accordingly.
Amendment 37 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The introduction of platooning- based technologies will contribute to reducing fuel-consumption and CO2 emissions, as it cuts down significantly truck fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of heavy-duty vehicles.
Amendment 75 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) From 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029 by 150%;
Amendment 81 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) From 1 January 2030 onwards by at least 320% subject to the review pursuant to Article 13.
Amendment 150 #
2018/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to ensure that the technical parameters used for the calculation of the average specific emissions of a manufacturer pursuant to Article 4 and the calculation of the specific emission targets pursuant to Article 6 take into account technical progress and the evolution of freight transport logistics, the Commission shall update the VECTO simulation tool on an yearly basis and be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 15 to amend the following provisions set out in Annexes I and II
Amendment 48 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title
Title
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a European Labour AuthoritMobility Agency (text with relevance for the EEA and for Switzerland) (This amendment applies throughout the text; its adoption will necessitate linguistic adjustments throughout the text.)
Amendment 83 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) A European Labour AuthoritMobility Agency (the ‘Authoritgency’) should be established in order to help strengthen fairness and trust in the Single Market. To that effect, the Authoritgency should support the Member States and the Commission in strengthening access to information for individuals and employers about their rights and obligations in cross-border labour mobility situations as well as access to relevant services, support compliance and cooperation between the Member States to ensure the effective application of the Union law in these areas, and mediate and facilitate a solution in case of cross- border disputes or labour market disruptions.
Amendment 113 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Authoritgency should contribute to facilitating the free movement of workers governed by Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council39, Directive 2014/54/EU of the European Parliament and the Council40 and Regulation (EU) 2016/589 of the European Parliament and the Council41. It should facilitate the posting of workers governed by Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and the Council42 and Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and the Council43, including by supporting the enforcement of those provisions implemented through universally applicable collective agreements in line with the practices of Member States. ItTo that end, the Agency should collect all relevant information from the individual national websites referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU and make that information available on a single European website. In addition, the Agency should make a wage-comparison computer available to indicate the wage level applicable in the host Member State during a posting for the benefit of both the employer and the employee in an easily accessible and transparent way. The Agency should also help the coordination of social security systems governed by Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and the Council44, Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and the Council45, Regulation (EU) No 1231/2010 of the European Parliament and the Council46 ; as well as Council Regulation (EC) No 1408/7147 and Council Regulation (EC) No 574/7248. __________________ 39 Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on freedom of movement for workers within the Union (OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 1). 40 Directive 2014/54/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 16 April 2014 on measures facilitating the exercise of rights conferred on workers in the context of freedom of movement for workers (OJ L 128, 30.4.2014, p. 8). 41 Regulation (EU) 2016/589 of the European Parliament and the Council of 13 April 2016 on a European network of employment services (EURES), workers’ access to mobility services and the further integration of labour markets, and amending Regulations (EU) No 492/2011 and (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 107, 22.04.2016, p. 1). 42 Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services (OJ L 18, 21.1.1997, p. 1). 43 Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the enforcement of Directive 96/71/EC concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services and amending Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 on administrative cooperation through the Internal Market Information System (‘the IMI Regulation’) (OJ L 159, 28.05.2014, p. 11). 44 Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the coordination of social security systems, (OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p.1, corrigendum OJ L 200, 7.6.2004, p. 1). 45 Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems, (OJ L 284, 30.10.2009, p. 1). 46 Regulation (EU) No 1231/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 extending Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 to nationals of third countries who are not already covered by these Regulations solely on the ground of their nationality (OJ L 344, 29.12.2010, p. 1). 47 Council Regulation (EC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community (OJ L 149, 5.7.1971 p. 2). 48 Council Regulation (EC) No 574/72 of 21 March 1972 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons, and to their families moving within the Community (OJ L 74, 27.3.1972, p. 1).
Amendment 323 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) mediate and facilitate a solution in cases of cross-border disputes between national authorities or labour market disruptions.
Amendment 342 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) facilitate access to information by individuals and employers on rights and obligations in cross-border situations as well as access to cross-border labour mobility services, in accordance with Articles 6 and 7; ensure that the information always takes into account the current national circumstances, drawing on expertise from the Member States;
Amendment 376 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
Amendment 405 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) provide relevant information on the rights and obligations of individuals in cross-border labour mobility situations in all EU official languages;
Amendment 413 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) provide relevant information to employers and employees on labour rules, and the living and working conditions applicable to workers in cross-border labour mobility situations, including posted workers, in all EU official languages; make a wage-comparison computer available to indicate the wage level applicable to a posted worker in the host Member State during a posting;
Amendment 422 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) support Member States in complying with the obligations on the dissemination of and access to information relating to the free movement of workers as laid down in Article 6 of Directive 2014/54/EU, and to the posting of workers as laid down in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU; to that end, the Agency shall establish and manage a single Europe- wide website which shall act as a one-stop shop and contain all relevant information from the individual national websites referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU;
Amendment 435 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) promote cooperation between the Administrative Commission, the platform against undeclared work and EURES.
Amendment 455 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) promote cooperation with the Euroguidance network;
Amendment 480 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) facilitateassist the follow-up to requests and information exchanges between national authorities by providing logistical and technical support, including translation and interpretation services, and through exchanges on the status of cases;
Amendment 495 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) facilitatesupport cross-border enforcement procedures of penalties and fines;
Amendment 697 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) support exchanges of good practices with regard to the coordination of social security systems, and secondment of staff between national authorities in order to simplify exchanges of experience;
Amendment 758 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14
Article 14
Amendment 790 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Authority maygency should set up working groups or expert panels with representatives from Member States and/or from the Commission, or external experts following selection procedures, for the fulfilment of its specific tasks or for specific policy areas, including a Mediation Board in order to fulfil its tasks in accordance with Article 13 of this Regulation, and a dedicated group for the purpose of handling financial matters related towith reference to data processing and an Audit Board concerned with the application of Regulations (EC) No 883/2004 and (EC) No 987/2009, as referred to in Article 8(2) of this Regulation. It shall be ensured that the Member States participate equally in these bodies and that the social security institutions have the opportunity to contribute their expertise with regard to their respective national social security legislation appropriately;
Amendment 838 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) adopt the rules of procedures of the working groups and panels of the Authoritygency, drawing on the expertise of the national institutions set up in accordance with Article 17(2);
Amendment 2 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 7 July 2015 on delivering multimodal integrated ticketing in Europe,
Amendment 11 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas connected and autonomous vehicles are expected to make future road transport more efficient, safer and more secure, as human error is the main cause of all traffic accidents on Europe’s roads;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission Communication entitled ‘Europe on the Move: an agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean, competitive and connected mobility for all’, which recognises that the mobility sector is undergoing profound changes and stresses that the digital mobility revolution should lead to a safer, more integrated, sustainable, fairer and more competitive road transport sector;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Draws attention to the positive impact of digitisation in transport, since, for instance, as a result of the introduction of digital tachographs, checking compliance with driving and rest times and with cabotage rules is more efficient, thus improving conditions for professional drivers;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recalls the key objective of establishing a single European transport area without barriers in which, with efficient comodality, each mode of transport has its place and there is increased modal interaction, and therefore calls on Member States to establish a suitable incentives-based environment in order to make transport modes more efficient and do away with existing barriers such as needless red tape;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Points up the considerable importance of interconnected, efficient and smart telecommunications and charging infrastructure for the use of alternatively fuelled vehicles and therefore calls on Member States to invest in appropriate comprehensive and cross- border infrastructure;
Amendment 91 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that zero casualties on European roads should be the overarching goal and highlights the need to ensure the safe coexistence of old and new modes of transport, that change being made easier by the mandatory fitting of certain driver assistance systems; calls on the Commission to make a thorough assessment of the safety implications of the use of automated systems in transport;
Amendment 111 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission and Member States to promote urban and rural mobility plans that are justified by the public interest and integrate all new modes of transport in order to increase the quality of the services for citizens and to reduce environmental costs for cities, but encourages cities to reduce pollutant emissions more effectively by making local public transport more attractive, by expanding cycle paths and by building up car sharing models instead of by means of restrictions on access for diesel cars, which ought to be imposed in extreme situations only;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses that mobility is increasingly regarded as a service and therefore expanded seamless multimodal door-to-door transport should be made possible on a cross-border basis, and accordingly calls on Member States to make multimodal travel information and booking services available, with real-time information, incorporating new mobility concepts such as car sharing, and calls on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal on multimodal passenger rights by the end of 2018;
Amendment 125 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to promote green logistics and the reduction of freight volumes through better use of capacity in empty or partially loaded trucks, and to promote multimodal platforms for coordinating transport demand, and calls on Member States to use electronic transport documents across Europe as standard practice in order to reduce red tape and to increase efficiency;
Amendment 132 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the important contribution that platooning and the use of longliners can make to increasing efficiency and saving fuel in road haulage, and therefore calls on the Commission and Member States to realise the objectives of the Declaration of Amsterdam and establish incentives for using longliners to a greater extent;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas every year around 25 500 people die on Europe’s roads and some 135 000 people are seriously injured, so that more – and more effective – measures are needed if the vision zero goal of ‘no fatalities’ is to be achieved;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas road safety depends on three factors: the vehicle, the infrastructure and the behaviour of the driver and therefore measures in all three areas are necessary to increase road safety;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the installation of driver assistance systems in vehicles for persons of restrictwith reduced mobility and the elderly enables their safe, active participation in road traffic;
Amendment 32 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the Member States to step up exchanges of tried and tbested proceduractices, particularly regarding smart enforcement strategies, and to introduce penalties which will act as a deterrent;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Calls on the Commission to set common standards for the creation of corridors for emergency vehicle access and calls on the Member States to set dissuasive penalties for drivers not respecting the existant national rules on the corridors for emergency vehicle access and to launch corresponding campaigns;
Amendment 80 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Points out that the equipment compulsory to be carried in a vehicle differs from one Member State to the other and calls on the Commission therefore to draw up an EU-wide binding list of subjects falling under the carrying requirement;
Amendment 85 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Asks the Commission to create minimum performance requirements for tyres including at least their rolling resistance, wet grip and noise emission;
Amendment 89 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that some 95% of all accidents are due to human error and that therefore it should be compulsory to incorporate driver assistance systems which promote safety, a requirement that should apply only to those driver assistance systems which improve road safety significantly, as demonstrated by scientific evidence, which have a favourable cost- benefit ratio and which have attained market maturity.;
Amendment 139 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Stresses the need for reliable position and time information from the EU satelite navigation programs GALILEO and EGNOS for some of the driving assistance systems and calls therefore for the full deployment of GALILEO and the swift implementation of the space strategy;
Amendment 145 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to make it compulsory to install automatic emergency braking assistants with cyclist and pedestrian recognidetection in cars, light commercial vehicles, buses, coaches and heavy goods vehicles, as they have strong potential to prevent accidents due to autonomous powerful braking and the resultant shorter stopping distance;
Amendment 149 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that, in order to improve road safety, the deceleration of vehicles should be rendered easier for other road users to perceive by means of clear signal lights on vehicles, and expects the compulsory use of an emergency braking indicatordisplay in the form of a winkrapidly flashing brake light;
Amendment 166 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that, due to its relevance to road safety, a lane departure warning systemkeeping assistance that not only warns but also actively intervenes, albeit without preventing drivers from acting directly, should be made compulsory;
Amendment 175 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that increasing the immediate field ofdirect vision in heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches, and reducing the blind spot can help significantly to improve the road safety of such vehicles, and calls on the Commission to make it compulsory to install cameras, sensors and turning assistant systems, while observing that such measures should accord with Directive (EU) 2015/719 and should not result in any extension of the time limits for implementation laid down there;
Amendment 180 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that devices to operate alcohol-sensitive immobilisers and systems to recognise the state of the driverpreconditions to install alcohol interlock devices and systems to detect driver distraction and drowsiness should be provided, and recommends the use of alcohol interlocks for drivers who have been convicted of drunk driving, as a rehabilitation measure;
Amendment 198 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Considers it necessary to make it compulsory to install intelligent seatbelt reminder systems for back seats tooall front seats for all vehicles and for rear seats for M 1 and N 1 vehicles;
Amendment 213 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for accurate, reliable EU-wide accident statistics, including statistics on the causes of accidents and listing of injuries and accident victims, and observes that an accidevent database recorder could be very helpful in this connection, in which context the data must be kept anonymous and used only for purposes of accident research;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2010/40/EU of 7 July 2010 on the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and interfaces with other modes of transport,
Amendment 7 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 14 November 2017 on 'Saving Lives:Boosting Car Safety in the EU',
Amendment 9 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 b (new)
Citation 2 b (new)
- having regard to the Amsterdam Declaration of 14 April 2016 on cooperation in the field of connected and automated driving,
Amendment 11 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European strategy on Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) is closely linked to the Commission’s political priorities, notably its Agenda for Jobs, Growth and Investment, and the aim of creating a single European transport area, the digital single market and the Energy Union strategy;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission Communication on a European strategy on Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (the Strategy) and the intensive work it has done with experts from both the public and private sectors, which laid the groundwork for the communicationsupports the underlying results and therefore calls for the introduction of interoperable C-ITS services throughout Europe without delay;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the potential of digital technologies and related business models in road transport and recognises the Strategy as an important milestone towards the development of C-ITS and, ultimately, automated mobility; notes that cooperative, connected and, automated vehicles can boost the competitiveness of European industry and road safety, as well as reduce energy consumption and emissions from transport;
Amendment 57 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that C-ITS are systems allowing different ITS stations (vehicles, roadside equipment, traffic control centres and nomadic devices) to communicate and share information using a standardised communication architecture and that interoperability of the individual systems is therefore essential;
Amendment 59 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that connected vehicles are vehicles using C-ITS technologies tha92 % of road accidents are due to human error and that the use of C-ITS technologies is important for the efficient functioning of certain driver assistance systems because it allows road vehicles to communicate with other vehicles, traffic signals and roadside infrastructure as well as with other road userstransport users and thus makes a significant contribution to improving road safety and increasing the sustainability of transport, traffic efficiency and ride quality;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that highly automated vehicles [are vehicles - translator's note: these words are missing from the German text of the amendment] capable of operating and manoeuvring independently in real traffic situations and where one or more of the primary driving controls (steering, acceleration, braking) are automated for a sustained period of time, but that there is still a long way to go before vehicles can operate completely autonomously and that efforts to achieve that will be eased by means of the compulsory installation of driver assistance systems which promote safety;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the necessity of incorporating safeguard systems, during the transition phase of co-existence between connected and automated vehicles and vehicles with zero connectivity and zero automation, of keeping traffic safe and moving, for which reason certain driver assistance systems should be further developed and installed on a compulsory basis;
Amendment 97 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Draws attention to the importance of privacy and data protection of C-ITS data, for which shouldreason these data should as a matter of priority be used for C-ITS purposes only and notand be retained or used for other ends only in compliance with precise criteria, which remain to be determined; stresses that smart cars should comply fully with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and C-ITS service providers must offer clear terms and conditions to drivers, enabling them to give their freely informed consent to any processing of their personal data;
Amendment 107 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Points to the importance of high standards of security in preventing hacking and cyber-attacks, particularly in light of the critical nature of security of C-ITS communications; notes that cybersecurity is an essential challenge to be tackled as the transport system becomes more digitised and connected; urges the need to avoid any vulnerability or risk if a vehicle is hacked or subjected to a cyber-attack by means ofstresses that automated and connected vehicles are open to hacking and cyber-attacks, and therefore that all weaknesses and risks that are identifiable and conceivable in the light of the stage of development reached should be excluded through the development of a common security and certificate policy for C-ITS deployment;
Amendment 147 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that a truly multimodal transport system should be created, integrat, in accordance with the concept of mobility as a service, a truly multimodal transport system should be built, incorporating new mobility services with real-time information, covering all modes of transport into a single mobility service, allowingnd using integrated ticketing, so that people and freight tocan travel safely and smoothly from door to door and enhancingthe overall transport efficiencysystem becomes more efficient, safer and more sustainable;
Amendment 159 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recommends that the Commission rapidly establish an adequate legal framework to achieve EU-wide interoperability; calls on the Commission to publish a legislative proposal on non- discriminatory access to certain in-vehicle data and resources; recommends that the Commission rapidly establish an adequate legal framework to achieve EU-wide interoperability on time; calls on the Commission to publish a legislative proposal on access to in-vehicle data and resources no later than September 2018; recommends that this proposal should guarantee a level playing field for non- monetisedmaximum security and fair competition with regard to access to in- vehicle data for all third- parties in order to protect consumer rights, promote innovation and ensure fair competition on this market, taking , non- discriminato account the conclusions of the Commission’s study on access to in- vehicle data and resourcesry competition on this market;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2064(INL)
E. whereas buyersthe increased wear and tear ofn cars with manipulated odometers can experience increased maintenance and repair costs due to unexpected wear and tear which also negatively affects road safetynegatively affects road safety, and buyers of such cars can face increased maintenance and repair costs if cars are not inspected according toon the basis of their real mileage;
Amendment 19 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas mileage fraud disproportionally affects social groups and geographical areas with lower income, exposing customers in EU-13 countriethese consumers to a higher risk of buying a car with manipulated odometer and thus they are more often harmed by this malpractice;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas Directive 2014/45/EU recognises odometer fraud represents as threat to roadworthiness, ands is also noted in Directive 2014/45/EU, which calls on Member States to impose effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties on such manipulations; further obliges the Commission to establish an electronic platform that allows the cross-border exchange of information on roadworthiness which include odometer readings;
Amendment 45 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to pursue the overall goal ofestablish a legal framework by 2019 that requires Member States to creatinge legal, technical and operational barriers to make manipulations either impossible or so time consuming, difficult and expensive that it is no longer lucrativeit impossible to tamper with odometers;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that national solutions using databases of frequent odometer readings from PTI, garage visits and other vehicle inspections achieved great success in fighting odometer manipulation in the respective Member States, and therefore proposes that those Member States that, to date, have failed to act accordingly should establish appropriate solutions as quickly as possible;
Amendment 55 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises in this regard that national registers are not sufficient and thatall Member States should have national registers and engage in cross- border data exchange is a crucial precondition for tackling mileage fraudof data from those registers, since that is the only way in which mileage fraud can be tackled efficiently in the European Union;
Amendment 57 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that a buyer of a second-hand vehicle should be able to verify the accuracy of its odometer reading, based on the collected mileage data from that vehicle since its first registration, which makes the access to cross-border data of odometer readings an indispensable tool to provide consumer protection;
Amendment 69 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers a shorter period for the first mandatory PTI more useful and suggests to includealls for the inclusion - as from when a vehicle is first registered - of odometer readings not only from PTIs, but alsofrom each inspections and, service, maintenance operation and repair carried out, and from other garage visits;
Amendment 71 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises that, in future, shifting to a blockchain based solution is preferable, since that could be more cost- effective while providing high quality and security; therefore calls on the Commission to explore, but that, until then, short-term solutions such as recording mileages during each garage visit and service would already make it considerably more difficult to tamper with odometers; therefore calls on Member States to establish registers accordingly and insists that the Commission explore without delay, producing an appropriate cost- benefit analysis, the possible establishment of a European odometer blockchain network;
Amendment 80 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights that all measures involving transmission and storage of data should follow the European data protection acquis and the highest level of cyber protection;
Amendment 82 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on Member States to improveamend their legislation on odometer fraud in order to make it a criminal offence, since tampering results in incorrect assessments of vehicle roadworthiness and thus has a negative impact on road safety;
Amendment 90 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Requests the Commission to submit by 2019, on the basis of Article 91(1) and Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, a proposal for an act on measures tackling odometer manipulation, following the recommendations set out in the Annex hereto;
Amendment 92 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 128 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 10 – introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 10 – introductory part
Until now, odometer fraud is not a criminal offence in all Member States, although Directive 2014/45/EU explicitly calls for that. Having effective legal measures enforced, including fines and penalties is crucial for eradicating odometer fraud. Therefore, following measures should be proposed:
Amendment 3 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the importance of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding instrument for the completion of the TEN- T network; stresses that the budgetary cuts to the CEF made in the past, due to the funding of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) initiative, should be avoided in the future and for achieving a Single European Transport Area; calls on the Commission to come forward with the new initiatives and financial rules to apply to combinations of grants from CEF-Transport and European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) financing; stresses that the budgetary cuts to the CEF made in the past, due to the funding of the EFSI initiative, should be avoided in the future; regrets that it had not yet been possible to achieve a full recovery of funds for the CEF; believes that CEF is a vital instrument with significant Union- added value to optimise the transport network across the Union, linking and/or modernising new and existing transport infrastructures and ensuring interoperability of transport services; stresses the need to further promote the high speed railway projects connecting Western and Eastern parts of Europe;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Considers that necessary funds should be safeguarded in order to achieve the primary scope of CEF-Transport, targeting the core network;stresses the need for an improved coordination between Member States in order to ensure consistency of the cross-border projects as part of the core rail, air and road infrastructure;reiterates the importance of completing missing links at dismantled regional cross-border rail connections and of upgrading and maintaining existing transport infrastructure;calls on the Commission to allocate any amounts not used by the end of 2018 to projects for cross-border connections between or to developing regions;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the critical role of the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) – Galileo and EGNOS – for the transport system, particularly for safety, including in the aviation, road, railway and maritime transport sectors as well as for the development and exploitation of multi-modal transport systems; reiterates the importance of sufficient financial support of downstream and upstream applications within the budgets for European GNSS programmes and Horizon 2020; highlights the crucial tasks of European GNSS agency (GSA) as regards to Galileo and EGNOS; believes that it is necessary for GSA to be adequately staffed in order to safeguard smooth functioning and exploitation of the European GNSS programmes;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the decrease of 7,6 % in resources for the European GNSS - Galileo and EGNOS; urges restoring the budgetary lines dedicated to the European space programmes to the primary level and continuing to adequately financing of space programmes, whose costs should not be underestimated; calls on the Commission to safeguard the financing for the Galileo and EGNOS infrastructuredeveloping and providing global satellite-based radio navigation infrastructure and services for Galileo and EGNOS;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Reiterates the importance of allocating sufficient funding for 2018 for Galileo and EGNOS in order to secure swiftly uninterrupted GNSS services for smart roads and connected vehicles, smart fleet and cargo and traffic management such us Air Traffic Management (ATM), The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), eCall;
Amendment 38 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the importance of Horizon 2020 to foster and support projects related to innovation in smart transport management and autonomous driving; welcomes the increase in commitments and payments appropriations through the Horizon 2020reiterates the importance of securing appropriate funding for Joint Undertakings, among others SESAR and SHIFT2RAIL;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Considers that InterRail could have a significant added-value enabling the younger generation to explore freedom of movement, offering the chance to travel in an environmentally- friendly way to those who are travelling the least and also contributing to the improvement of social conditions;asks the Commission to come up with a thorough assessment of the financial impact and the administrative modalities of the programme;reiterates its previous call on the Commission to put forward relevant proposals in this regard;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the collaborative economy offers many opportunities for growth and jobs, especially for people who are distant from the labour market, such as young people, students, women and seniors, and provides innovative new services for citizens and consumers;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Commission communication entitled ‘A European Agenda for the collaborative economy’ stresses the increasing significance of the platform economy, its important contribution to growth and jobs by providing new opportunities for citizens and innovative entrepreneurs, and its impact on economic and employment policies;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas with the Communication on a European agenda for the collaborative economy, the EU provides welcomed guidelines on applicable EU rules and recommendations to help citizens, businesses and EU countries to fully benefit from these new business models and promote a balanced and fair development of the collaborative economy;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2003(INI)
Amendment 16 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the Commission communication on collaborative economy is a starting point of the EU contribution to a balanced and fair development of the collaborative economy, given the rapid evolution of this economy and its related regulatory loopholes and uncertainties that still must be clarified;
Amendment 20 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas the European Commission and the Member States need to address more deeply the social dimension of the collaborative economy by providing in depth analysis and data on new forms of employment, by monitoring the evolving regulatory environment and by encouraging the exchange of good practices among EU countries, in order to overcome the social challenges related to this new economy;
Amendment 32 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Member States’ response to the development of collaborative business models has so far been very fragmented; welcomes in this regard the Commission communication on a European agenda for the collaborative economy, but regrets that it fails to establish an explicit harmonised legal framework for the collaborative economy and calls therefore for such a framework to be created by 2018 at the latest;
Amendment 43 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. States that all workers in the platform economy are either employed or self-employed based on the primacy of facts; recallnotes in this context that the European Court of Justice has defined the concept of ‘worker’ onfor the basis of an employment relationship characterised by certain criteria such as subordination, remuneration and the nature of workpurposes of the application of EU law; notes that the power to decide who counts as a worker lies exclusively with the Member States;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for a framework directive on working conditions inon the Member States to examine their national labour law provisions taking account of the specific needs of the platform economy, in order to guarantee the legal situation of platform workers and to ensure that all platform workers have the same social and employment rights and health and safety protection as workers in the traditional economypromote competitiveness and at the same time guarantee fair working conditions and appropriate social and labour protection;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that, in the context of the collaborative economy, issues related to consumer protection, liability allocation, insurance schemes, social protection of workers (whether they are employed or self-employed) and data protection are the most urgent ones, and expects a regulatory intervention in that regard; emphasises that a regulatory framework should create a fair level playing field, foster innovations and contribute to the overall development and fulfilment of the EU transport policy goals, such as transport decarbonisation, territorial cohesion, affordability, accessibility and safety;
Amendment 70 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Takes note of the multiplication of national and local regulatory initiatives affecting the collaborative economy; Stresses the importance of rapid clarification at European level of the applicable rules in order to limit the fragmentation of the internal market;
Amendment 85 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the potential of collaborative economy models to improve the efficiency of the transport system and reduce undesired externalities of traffic such as congestion and emissions; emphasises the need to fully integrate collaborative transport services into the conventional transport system and to avoid administrative systems or legislative measures which might lead to exclusion of collaborative transport services from transport planning and operations, with a view to enabling the creation of smooth complete door-to-door travel chains and the provision of new forms of sustainable mobility;
Amendment 89 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for more reliable data on jobs, qualifications and working conditions in the platform economy, for the exchange of best practice and for the adjustment of related policies to create a level playing field between the platforms and traditional economies;
Amendment 104 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Underlines that the collaborative economy fosters entrepreneurship; Stresses the need to adapt training mechanisms to this new kind of businesses;
Amendment 109 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the need to clearly distinguish between legitimate ride-sharing and the provision of commercial transporting services (i.e. ‘non- professional’ vs ‘professional’ service provision) in EU terminology, and urges the Commission to come up with proposals to adapt Union legislation accordingly; considers the monetary threshold to be one advisable way to make this distinction;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for EU standardStresses the importance of adequate assessment mechanisms on transparency and disclosure obligations for platform operators in order to monitor tax payments, social security contributions and practices regarding the rating of work on platforms;
Amendment 125 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the European Commission and the Member States to reflect on the appropriate means to ensure that digital platforms inform providers on the regulatory framework that has to be complied with, when offering services, as individuals using platforms are sometimes not even aware of the requirements they should fulfil; considers that digital platforms should play a more proactive role in checking whether the service provider fulfils its legal requirements; Calls on Member States to operate specific controls in order to check if operators stick to the rules, especially in terms of taxation, consumer protection, working conditions and skills requirements;
Amendment 129 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for barrier-free accessibility so as to ensure that the elderly and people with disabilities can also have access to the various resources available in the collaborative service economy;
Amendment 142 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that constant accessibility may represents a serious health and safety risk in the platform economy; advocates the establishment of a ‘right to log off’notes at the same time that connectivity may contribute to a better balance between family and working life, by permitting a flexible choice of the time and place of work.
Amendment 20 #
2017/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
- having regard to Article 27 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,
Amendment 465 #
2017/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Recalls that people with disabilities have special requirements, and thus need appropriate support in order to acquire skills; calls on the Commission and Member States, when implementing the new skills agenda, also to focus on accessible and non-discriminatory access for people with disabilities;
Amendment 79 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Principle 75 of the European Pillar of Social Rights, proclaimed at Gothenburg on 17 November 2017, provides that workers have the right to be informed in writing at the start of employment about their rights and obligations resulting from the employment relationship, including any probationary period, and that they have the right to access to effective and impartial dispute resolution and, in case of unjustified dismissal, a right to redress, including adequate compensation. Principle 5 provides that regardless of the type and duration of the employment relationship, workers have the right to fair and equal treatment regarding working conditions, access to social protection and training, that employment relationships that lead to precarious working conditions isare to be prevented, including by prohibiting abuse of atypical contracts, that any probationary period should be of reasonable duration and that the transition towards open-ended forms of employment is to be fostered. It further provides that the necessary flexibility for employers to adapt swiftly to changes in the economic context and to adopt new forms of employment on a collective bargaining basis is to be ensured, in accordance with legislation and collective agreements.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Principle 7 provides that workers have the right to be informed in writing at the start of employment about their rights and obligations resulting from the employment relationship, including any probationary period, and that they have the right to access to effective and impartial dispute resolution and, in case of unjustified dismissal, a right to redress, including adequate compensation.
Amendment 103 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Commission has undertaken a two-phase consultation with the social partners on the improvement of the scope and effectiveness of Directive 91/533/EEC and the broadening of its objectives in order to insertestablish new rights for workers, in accordance with Article 154 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). This did not result in any agreement among social partners to enter into negotiations on those matters. However, as confirmed byon the basis of the outcome of the open public consultations carried out to seek the views of various stakeholders and citizens, it is importantessential to take action at the Union level in this area by modernising and adapting the current legal framework to new developments.
Amendment 111 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to ensure effectiveness of the rights provided by the Union law, the personal scope of Directive 91/533/EEC should be updated. In its case law, the Court of Justice of the European Union has established criteria for determining the status of a worker34 which are appropriate for determining the personal scope of application of this Directive. The definition of worker in Article 2(1) is based on these criteriaits case law, the Court of Justice of the European Union has established criteria for determining the status of a worker34. They ensure a uniform implementation of the personal scope of the Directive while leaving it to national authorities and courts to apply it to specific situations. Provided that they fulfil those criteria, domestic workers, on- demand workers, intermittent workers, voucher based-workers, platform workers, trainees and apprentices could come within scope of this Directive. __________________ 34 Judgments of 3 July 1986, Deborah Lawrie-Blum, Case 66/85; 14 October 2010, Union Syndicale Solidaires Isère, Case C-428/09; 9 July 2015, Balkaya, Case C-229/14; 4 December 2014, FNV Kunsten, Case C-413/13; and 17 November 2016, Ruhrlandklinik, Case C- 216/15.
Amendment 132 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In view of the increasing number of workers excluded from the scope of Directive 91/533/EEC on the basis of derogations made by Member States under Article 1 of that Directive, it is necessary to replace these derogations with a possibility for Member States not to apply the provisions of the Directive to a work relationship equal to or less than 8 hours in total in a reference period of one month. That derogation does not affect the definition of a worker as provided for in Article 2(1).
Amendment 190 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Workers should have the right to be informed about their rights and obligations resulting from the employment relationship in writing at the start of employment. The relevant information should therefore reach them at the latest on the first daye month after the agreed start of the employment.
Amendment 217 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Probationary periods allow employers to verify that workers are suitable for the position for which they have been engaged while providing them with accompanying support and training. Such periods may be accompanied by reduced protection against dismissal. Any entry into the labour market or transition to a new position should not be subject to prolonged insecurity. As established in the European Pillar of Social Rights, probationary periods should therefore be of reasonable duration. A substantial number of Member States have established a general maximum duration of probation between three and six months, which should be considered reasonable. Probationary periods may be longer than six months where this is justified by the nature of the employment such as for managerial positions and where this is in the interest of the worker or employer, such as in the case of long illness or in the context of specific measures promoting permanent employment notably for young workers.
Amendment 222 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Employers should not prohibit workers from taking up employment with other employers, outside the time spent working for them, within the limits set out in Directive 2003/88/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.39 IMember States or social partners should jointly be able to lay down conditions for incompatibility clauses,restrictions understood as a restriction on working for specific categories of employers, may be necessary for objectiv for legitimate reasons, such as health and safety, the protection of business secrets or the avoidance of conflicts of interests. __________________ 39 Directive 2003/88/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 November 2003 concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time (OJ L 299, 18.11.2003, p. 9).
Amendment 252 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Where employers have the possibility to offer full-time or open-ended labour contracts to workers in non-standard forms of employment, a transition to more secure forms of employment should be promoted in accordance with the principles established in the European Pillar of Social Rights. Workers should be able to request another more predictable and secure form of employment, where available, and receive a written response from the employer, which takes into account the needs of the employer and of the worker.
Amendment 259 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Where employers are required by legislation or collective agreements to provide training to workers to carry out the work for which they are employed, it is important to ensure that such training is provided equally, including to those in non-standard forms of employment. The costs of such training should not be charged to the worker nor withheld or deducted from the worker's remuneration, unless the worker gives notice of termination shortly before the training takes place. In this case, a proportionate defrayment of costs by the worker should be regulated by law or collective bargaining.
Amendment 266 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Social partners may consider that in specific sectors or situations different provisions can be adapted, completed or improved if they are more appropriate, for the pursuit of the purpose of this Directive, than the minimum standards set inin accordance with Chapter Three of this Directive. Member States should therefore be able to allowencourage the social partners to conclude collective agreements modifapplying the provisions contained inof that cChapter, as long asprovided that the overall level of protection of workers is not loweredcontinues to be respected and that the minimum requirements laid down in this Directive are met.
Amendment 276 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The consultation on the European Pillar of Social Rights showed the need to strengthen enforcement of Union labour law to ensure its effectiveness. As regards Directive 91/533/EEC, the REFIT evaluation41 confirmed that strengthened enforcement mechanisms could improve its effectiveness. It showed that redress systems based solely on claims for damages are less effective than systems that also provide for sanctions (such as lump sums or loss of permits) for employers who fail to issue written statements. It also showed that employees rarely seek redress during the employment relationship, which jeopardises the goal of the provision of the written statement to ensure workers are informed about their essential features of their employment relationship. It is therefore necessary to introduce enforcement provisions which ensure the use either of favourable presumptions where information about the employment relationship is not provided, or of an administrative procedure under which the employer may be required to provide the missing information and subject to sanction if it does not. That redress should be subject to a procedure by which the employer is notified that information is missing and has 15 days in which to supply complete and correct information. __________________ 41__________________ 41 SWD(2017)205 final, page 26. SWD(2017)205 final, page 26.
Amendment 296 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Member States shouldmay provide for effective, and proportionate and dissuasive penalties for breaches of the obligations under this Directive.
Amendment 321 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive lays down minimum rights that apply to every worker in the Union who has an employment contract or employment relationship as defined in law, in collective agreements or by national practice in the Member State concerned.
Amendment 373 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 388 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 397 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 435 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) any training entitlement provided by the employerentitlement to training that the employer is required to provide under Union or national legislation or under relevant collective agreements;
Amendment 471 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point l – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point l – introductory part
(l) if the work schedule is entirely or mostly variable, the principle that the work schedule is variable, the amount of guaranteed paid hours, the remuneration of work performed in addition to the guaranteed hours and, if the work schedule is entirely or mostly determined, by the employer:Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 494 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point n
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point n
(n) if appropriate, the social security institution(s) receiving the social contributions attached to the employment relationship and any protection relating to social security provided by the employer.
Amendment 522 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The information referred to in Article 3(2) shall be provided individually to the worker in the form of a document at the latest on the first daye month after the agreed start of the employment relationship. That document may be provided and transmitted electronically as long as it is easily accessible by the worker and can be stored and printed.
Amendment 532 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. All documents shall be provided personally, on paper or in electronic form, provided that they are easily accessible, receipt is acknowledged, and they can be stored and printed.
Amendment 548 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that the information on the laws, regulations and administrative or statutory provisions or collective agreements governing the legal framework applicable which are to be communicated by employers is made generally available free of charge in a clear, transparent, comprehensive and easily accessible way at a distance and by electronic means, including through existing online portals for Union citizens and businesse. Universally applicable collective agreements are of public interest and shall be made generally available free of charge through existing online portals.
Amendment 566 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The document referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be required in the case of a change in the relevant laws, regulations and administrative or statutory provisions or collective or works council agreements.
Amendment 571 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that, where a worker is required to work in a Member State or third country other than the Member State in which he or she habitually works, the document referred to in Article 4(1) shall be provided by the employer before his or her departure and shall include at least the following additional information:
Amendment 575 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) where applicable, the benefits in cash or kind attendant on the work assignment(s), which includes in the case of posted workers covered by Directive 96/71/EC any allowances specific to posting and any arrangements for reimbursing expenditure on travel, board and lodging;
Amendment 582 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Amendment 595 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The information referred to in paragraph 1(b) and 2(a) may, where appropriate, be given in the form of a reference to the laws, regulations and administrative or statutory provisions or collective agreements governing those particular points.
Amendment 604 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Unless Member States provide otherwise, paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply if the duration of each work period outside the Member State in which the worker habitually works is four consecutive weeks or less.
Amendment 609 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shallmay ensure that, where an employment relationship is subject to a probationary period, that period shall not exceed six months, including any extension.
Amendment 615 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may provide for longer probationary periods in cases where this is justified by the nature of the employment or is in the interest of the worker or the employer. In the event that the worker is absent from work during the probationary period, Member States may provide for the probationary period to be extended for the length of the absence.
Amendment 636 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that an employer shall not prohibit workers from taking up employment with other employers, outside the work schedule established with that employer. The employee must immediately notify the employer of any employment in parallel.
Amendment 638 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall ensure that workers who are employed in more than one job are subject to the overall minimum safety and health requirements for the organisation of working time as provided for in Directive 2003/88/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council1a. __________________ 1a Directive 2003/88/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 November 2003 concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time (OJ L 299, 18.11.2003, p. 9).
Amendment 642 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. EmployerMember States may however lay down conditions for the use of incompatibility where such restrictions are justified byrestrictions, namely restrictions on working for specific categories of employers for legitimate reasons, such as health and safety, the protection of business secrets, or the avoidance of conflicts of interests.
Amendment 661 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shallmay ensure that where a worker's work schedule is entirely or mostly variable and entirely or mostly determined by the employer, the worker may be required to work by the employer only:
Amendment 711 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shallmay ensure that workers with at least six months' seniority with the same employer may request a form of employment with more predictable and secure working conditions where available. Member States may limit the frequency of such requests.
Amendment 744 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that where employers are required by Union or national legislation or relevant collective agreea bilateral commitments to provide training to workers to carry out the work for which they are employed, such training shall be provided cost-free to the worker.
Amendment 779 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14
Article 14
Amendment 842 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. Workers who consider that they have been dismissed after expiry of the probationary period, or have been subject to measures with equivalent effect, on the grounds that they have exercised the rights provided for in this Directive may request the employer to provide duly substantiated grounds for the dismissal or its equivalent. The employer shall provide those grounds in writing.
Amendment 849 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Member States shallmay lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive or the relevant provisions already in force concerning the rights which are within the scope of this Directive. Member States shall take all measures necessary to ensure that those penalties are applied. Penalties shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. They may take the form of a fine. They may also comprise payment of compensationThe penalties provided must be effective and proportionate.
Amendment 882 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
The rights and obligations set out in this Directive shall apply to existingonly to new employment relationships entered into as from [entry into force date + 2 years]. However, employers shall provide or complement the documents referred to in Article 4(1), Article 5 and Article 6 only upon request of a worker. The absence of such request shall not have the effect of excluding workers from the minimum rights established under this Directive.
Amendment 888 #
2017/0355(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
By [entry into force date + 2two years], the Commission shall, in consultation with the Member States and social partners at Union level and taking into account the impact on small and medium-sized enterprises, review the application of this Directive with a view to proposing, where appropriate, the necessary amendments and improvements.
Amendment 44 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Prevention is of key importance for protection against disasters and requires further action. To that effect, Member States should share risk assessments on a regular basis as well as summaries of their disaster risk management planning in order to ensure an integrated approach to disaster management, linking risk prevention, preparedness and response actions. In addition, the Commission should be able to require Member States to provide specific prevention and preparedness plans in relation to specific disasters, notably with a view to maximising overall Union support to disaster risk management. Administrative burden should be reduced andIt is essential to reduce the administrative burden and to strengthen prevention policies strengthened, including by ensuring necessaryreinforcing links towith other key Union policies and instruments, notably the European Structural and Investment Funds as listed in recital 2 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/201313. _________________ 13 Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 ( OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 320).
Amendment 59 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The role of regional and local authorities in disaster prevention and management is of great importance and their response capacities need to be appropriately involved in the activities carried out under this Decision, in accordance with Member States' institutional and legal framework. These authorities can play an important preventive role and they are also the first to react in the aftermath of a disaster.
Amendment 105 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) take action to improve the knowledge base on disaster risks and facilitate the dialogue, sharing of knowledge and cooperation, the results of scientific research and innovation, best practices and information, including among Member States that share common risks.
Amendment 116 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 – point a
Article 6 – point a
(a) develop risk assessments at national or appropriate sub-national level and make them available to the Commission by 22 December 2018 and every three years thereafter and, in this context, existing national information systems should be used;
Amendment 128 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – subparagraph 2
A summary of the relevant elements of the risk management planning shall be provided to the Commission, including information on the selected prevention and preparedness measures, by 31 January 2019 and every three years thereafter. In addition, the Commission may require Member States to provide specific prevention and preparedness plans, which shall cover both short- and long-term efforts. The Union shall duly consider the progress made by the Member States with respect to disaster prevention and preparedness as part of any future ex-ante conditionality mechanism under the European Structural and Investment Funds. In this context, the additional administrative burden at national and sub-national levels shall be kept as low as possible.
Amendment 131 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 – subparagraph 3
Article 6 – subparagraph 3
(e) The Commission may also establish specific consultation mechanisms to enhance appropriate prevention and preparedness planning and coordination among Member States prone to similar type disasters. In addition, the Member States concerned should also be given the opportunity to initiate such a consultation.
Amendment 140 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. On the basis of identified risks, the Commission shallrisks and needs identified on the ground, the Commission shall, in cooperation with the competent authorities of Member States, define the types and the number of key response capacities required for the European Civil Protection Pool ("capacity goals"). The Commission shall monitor progress towards the capacity goals and remaining gaps and shall encourage Member States to address such gaps. The Commission may support Member States in accordance with Article 20, point (i) of Article 21(1) and Article 21(2).
Amendment 148 #
2017/0309(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
7. Response capacities that Member States make available for the European Civil Protection Pool shall be available for response operations under the Union Mechanism following a request for assistance through the ERCC, unless Member States are faced with an exceptional situation substantially affecting the discharge of national tasks or a technical and personal need exists.
Amendment 83 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Reduction levels for the Union- wide fleets of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles should therefore be set for 2025 and for 2030, taking into account the vehicle fleet renewal time and the need for the road transport sector to contribute to the 2030 climate and energy targets. This stepwise approach also provides a clear and early signal for the automotive industry not to delay the market introduction of energy efficient technologies and zero- and low-emission vehicles.
Amendment 105 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In order to maintain the diversity of the market for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles and its ability to cater for different consumer needs, CO2 targets can be specific for each car manufacturer. Maintaining mass as the utility parameter is considered coherent with the existing regime. In order to better reflect the mass of vehicles used on the road, the parameter should be changed from mass in running order to the vehicle's test mass as specified in Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 of 1 June 2017 with effect from 202530.
Amendment 109 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) It should be avoided that the Union fleet-wide targets are altered due to changes in the average mass of the fleet. Changes in the average mass should therefore be reflected without delay in the specific emission target calculations, and the adjustments of the average mass value that is used to this end should therefore take place every two years with effect from 202530.
Amendment 112 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to distribute the emission reduction effort in a competitively neutral and fair way that reflects the diversity of the market for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, and in view of the change in 2021 to WLTP-based specific emission targets, it is appropriate to determine the slope of the limit value curve on the basis of the specific emissions of all newly registered vehicles in that year, and to take into account the change in the Union fleet-wide targets between 2021, 2025 and 2030 with a view to ensuring an equal reduction effort of all manufacturers. With regard to light commercial vehicles, the same approach as that for car manufacturers should apply to manufacturers of lighter, car derived, vans, while for manufacturers of vehicles falling within the heavier segments, a higher and fixed slope should be set for the whole target period.
Amendment 125 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The procedure for granting derogations from the 95 g CO22/km fleet target to niche car manufacturers ensures that the reduction effort required by niche manufacturers is CO2nsistent with that of large volume manufacturers with regard to that target. However, experience shows that niche manufacturers have the same potential as large manufacturers to meet the CO2 targets and with regard to the targets set from 202530 onwards it is not considered appropriate to distinguish between those two categories of manufacturers.
Amendment 144 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Amendment 185 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) for each calendar year from 2021 until 20249, the specific emissions target determined in accordance with points 3 and 4 of Parts A or B of Annex I as appropriate or, where a manufacturer is granted a derogation under Article 10 , in accordance with that derogation and point 5 of Parts A or B of Annex I.
Amendment 187 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) for each calendar year, starting from 202530, the specific emissions targets determined in accordance with point 6.3 of Parts A or B of Annex I.
Amendment 192 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the category of vehicles registered as M1 orand N1, for which the pool shall apply.
Amendment 218 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the 2025 and 2030 EU fleet-wide targets referred to in Article 1(4) and (5) calculated by the Commission in accordance with points 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 of Parts A and B of Annex I;
Amendment 226 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The total contribution of those technologies to reducing the average specific emissions of a manufacturer may be up to 79 g CO2/km.
Amendment 232 #
2017/0293(COD)
(d) the innovative technologies must not be covered by mandatory provisions due to complementary additional measures complying with the 10 g CO2/km reduction referred to in Article 1 or be mandatory under other provisions of Union law. With effect from 1 January 2025, tThis criterion shall not apply with regard to efficiency improvements for air conditioning systems.
Amendment 268 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A – point 4 – introductory part
Annex I – part A – point 4 – introductory part
4. For the calendar years 2021 to 2024 9, the specific emissions target for a manufacturer shall be calculated as follows:
Amendment 271 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A – point 6 – introductory part
Annex I – part A – point 6 – introductory part
6. From 1 January 202530, the EU fleet- wide targets and the specific emissions targets of CO2 for a manufacturer shall be calculated as follows:
Amendment 274 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.1 – introductory part
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.1 – introductory part
6.1. The EU fleet-wide targets for 2025 and 2030
Amendment 275 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1
Amendment 280 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.2 – introductory part
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.2 – introductory part
6.2. Specific emissions targets from 202530 onwards
Amendment 283 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.1
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.1
Amendment 289 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 1
Amendment 294 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Specific emissions reference target is the specific emissions reference target of CO2 determined in accordance with point 6.2.1 for the period 2025 to 2029 and 6.2.2 for 2030 onwards;
Amendment 308 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Annex I – part A – point 6 – point 6.3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
x is 15% in the years 2025 to 2029 and 30 % in 2030 onwards.
Amendment 315 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 4 – introductory part
Annex I – part B – point 4 – introductory part
4. For the calendar years 2021 to 2024 9, the specific emissions target for a manufacturer shall be calculated as follows:
Amendment 316 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 6 – introductory part
Annex I – part B – point 6 – introductory part
6. From 1 January 202530, the EU fleet- wide targets and the specific emissions targets of CO2 for a manufacturer shall be calculated as follows:
Amendment 320 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.1 – introductory part
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.1 – introductory part
6.1. The EU fleet-wide targets for 2025 and 2030
Amendment 323 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.1 – point 6.1.1
Amendment 327 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.2 – introductory part
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.2 – introductory part
6.2. Specific emissions targets from 202530 onwards
Amendment 329 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.1
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.2 – point 6.2.1
Amendment 333 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.3 – introductory part
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.3 – introductory part
6.3. Specific emissions targets from 202530 onwards
Amendment 334 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.1
Amendment 42 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) To ensure a coherent framework for 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 extended, but, by virtue of the principle of subsidiarity, not applied to urban and suburban areas and agglomerations.
Amendment 58 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) RThe operation of regular services in the form of cabotage operations ishould be conditional on the possession of a Community licence and the use of a smart tachograph in accordance with Chapter II of Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council. In order to facilitate effective controls of those services by enforcement authorities, the rules regarding the issuing of Community licences should be clarified and the IMI module developed for the sending of posting declarations and electronic applications, enabling the inspectors carrying out the roadside checks to have direct real-time access to data and information contained in ERRU and IMI and so as to ensure that social contributions are actually paid for posted bus drivers.
Amendment 78 #
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. Directive 96/71/EC as amended by Directive (EU) 2018/957 on the posting of workers applies to the drivers of non- resident carriers.
Amendment 93 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. This Regulation shall apply to national road passenger services for hire or reward operated by a non-resident carrier as provided for in Chapter V, while commercial road passenger services in urban or suburban areas or agglomerations shall be excluded from the scope thereof.”;
Amendment 103 #
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 commencing in the country of establishment and carried out by a non-resident carrier in a host Member State;”;
Amendment 125 #
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
Article 2 – paragraph 11
11. ‘viable alternative’ means another terminal which is economically acceptable to the carrier, and allows it to operate the passenger service concerned in terms of transport links and infrastructure in exactly the same way as or in a similar manner to the terminal originally applied for.”;
Amendment 145 #
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
The regulatory body may bealso be an existing body which is responsible for other regulated sectors.
Amendment 192 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 5 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Requests for access may be refused only on the grounds of lack of capacity, security concerns, repeated failure to pay fees or violations of the house rules.
Amendment 241 #
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 10up to 70 kilometres as the crow flies or 120 kilometres journey distance;
Amendment 245 #
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 10up to 70 kilometres as the crow flies or 120 kilometres journey distance;. 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 266 #
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
Authorisation procedure for the international carriage of passengers over a distance of 1070 kilometres or more as the crow flies or 120 kilometres journey distance;
Amendment 306 #
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 (c a) of Article 8c(2) and, if the service is carrying passengers over a distance of less than 10up to 70 kilometres as the crow flies or 120 kilometres journey distance, Article 8c(2)(d).
Amendment 357 #
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 4 a (new)
Article 8 d – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States may further liberalise the authorisation system for national scheduled services and open their market to those which also further liberalise their market.
Amendment 374 #
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 – introductory part
Article 15 – introductory part
Cabotage operations shall be authorised for the following services, provided they do not concern urban or suburban areas or agglomerations:
Amendment 383 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
(16a) Article 16(1) is replaced by the following: "(1) The performance of the cabotage operations shall be subject, save as otherwise provided in Community legislation, to Directive 96/71/EC, as amended by Directive 2016/0070 (COD), on the posting of workers and the laws, regulations and administrative provisions in force in the host Member State with regard to the following: Or. de (https://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2009:300:0088:0105:EN:PDF)
Amendment 84 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Users’ rights to rail services include the receipt of real-time information regarding the service both before and during the journey. Whenever possible, railway undertakings and ticket vendors should provide this information in advance and as soon as possible. That information should be provided in accessible formats for persons with disabilities or persons with reduced mobility.
Amendment 105 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Railway undertakings should facilitate the transfer of rail passengers from one operator to another by the provision of through-tickets, whenever possible.
Amendment 230 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Passengers shall be entitled to take bicycles on board the train, where appropriate for a reasonable fee. They shall keep their bicycles under supervision. They shall ensure during the journey and ensure that no inconvenience or damage is caused to other passengers, mobility equipment, luggage or rail operations. The carriage of bicycles may be refused or restricted for safety or operational reasons, provided that railway undertakings, ticket vendors, tour operators and, where appropriate, station managers inform passengers of the conditions for such a refusal or restriction in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 454/2011. All new trains and trains to be overhauled shall be provided with a bicycle area.
Amendment 252 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Railway undertakings and, where possible, ticket vendors shall provide the passenger during the journey, including at connecting stations, with at least the information set out in Annex II, Part II.
Amendment 284 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Railway undertakings and ticket vendors shall offer tickets and, where available, through-tickets and reservations. They shall make all possible efforts to offer through-tickets, including for journeys across borders and with more than one railway undertaking. , at the latest one year after the entry into force of this Regulation. Booking these tickets shall be well accessible and non-discriminatory for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility.
Amendment 306 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Where there is no ticket office or ticketing machine in the station of departure, passengers shallmay buy tickets on board the train at no extra cost. Passengers shall, in addition, be informed at the station:
Amendment 311 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) of the possibility of purchasing tickets via telephone or the Internet or on board the train, and of the procedure for such purchase;
Amendment 324 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. Where a passenger receives separate tickets for a single journey comprising successive railway services operated by one or more railway undertakings, his rights to information, assistance, care and compensation shall be equivalent to those under a through-ticket and cover the whole journey from the departure to the final destination, unless the passenger is explicitly informed otherwise in writing. Such information shall in particular state that when the passenger misses a connection, he or she would not be entitled to assistance or compensation based on the total length of the journey. The burden of proof that the information was provided shall lie with the railway undertaking, its agent, tour operator or ticket vendor.
Amendment 349 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) continuation or re-routing, under comparable transport conditions and at no additional cost, to the final destination at the earliest opportunity;
Amendment 368 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) 25 % of the ticket price for a delay of 630 to 1159 minutes,
Amendment 376 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) 50 % of the ticket price for a delay of 1260 minutes or more.
Amendment 423 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 8
Article 17 – paragraph 8
(8) A railway undertaking shall not be obliged to pay compensation if it can prove that the delay was caused by severextreme weather conditions or major natural disasters endangering the safe operation of the service and could not have been foreseen or prevented even if all reasonable measures had been taken.
Amendment 429 #
2017/0237(COD)
(1) In the case of a delay in arrival or departure, passengers shall be kept informed of the situation and of the estimated departure time and estimated arrival time by the railway undertaking or ticket vendor or by the station manager as soon as such information is available.
Amendment 461 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Railway undertakings and station managers shall, with the active involvement of representative organisations of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility, establish, or shall have in place, non- discriminatory access rulerules for barrier-free and independent access for the transport of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility. If independent mobility is not possible, it shall includinge their personal assistants. The rules shall allow the passenger to be accompanied by an assistance dog or an accompanying person, both free of charge, in accordance with any relevant national rules.
Amendment 468 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
(2) When a railway undertaking, ticket vendor or tour operator exercises the derogation provided for in Article 20(2), it shall upon request inform in writing the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility concerned of its reasons for doing so within five working days of the refusal to make the reservation or to issue the ticket or the imposition of the condition of being accompanied. The railway undertaking, ticket vendor or tour operator shall make reasonable efforts to propose an alternative transport option to the person in question taking into account his or her accessibility needs.
Amendment 501 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
(2) In the absence of accompanying staff on board a train, railway undertakings shall make reasonable efforts tonevertheless enable persons with disabilities or persons with reduced mobility to have access to travel by rail.
Amendment 503 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
(3) For the purposes of this Article, assistance on board shall consist of all reasonable efforts to offer assistance to aA person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility must be offered assistance in order to allow that person to have access to the same services in the train as other passengers, should the extent of the person’s disability or reduced mobility not allow him or her to have access to those services independently and in safety.
Amendment 509 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) aThe notice required for the provision of assistance shall vary depending on the number of passengers stations handle per day on average over a year. Assistance shall be provided on condition that the railway undertaking, the station manager, the ticket vendor or the tour operator with which the ticket was purchased is notified of the person’s need for such assistance at least 48before the assistance is needed: - in the case of stations which handle more than 10 000 passengers per day on average over a year, one hour before the assistance is needed, - in the case of stations which handle between 1 000 and 10 000 passengers per day on average over a year, three hours before the assistance is needed, - in the case of stations which handle fewer than 1 000 passengers per day on average over a year, nine hours before the assistance is needed. Where a ticket or season ticket permits multiple journeys, one notification shall be sufficient provided that adequate information on the timing of subsequent journeys is provided. Such notifications shall be forwarded to all other railway undertakings and station managers involved in the person’s journey;
Amendment 541 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The compensation for loss or damage referred to in paragraph 1 shall be timely executed and equal to the cost of replacement orbased on the actual value, or on the full costs of repair, of the wheelchair, equipment or devices lost or damaged, or the loss or injury of the service animal. The compensation shall also include the cost of temporary replacement in case of repair, when those are borne by the passenger.
Amendment 578 #
2017/0237(COD)
(1) All railway undertakings, ticket vendors, station managers and infrastructure managers of stations handling more than 10 000 passengers per day on average over a year shall each set up a complaint-handling mechanism for the rights and obligations covered in this Regulation in their respective field of responsibility . They shall make their contact details and working language(s) widely known to passengers.
Amendment 598 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
(1) Without prejudice to the rights of consumers to seek alternative redress pursuant to Directive 2013/11/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, after having complained unsuccessfully to the railway undertaking, ticket vendor, station or infrastructure manager pursuant to Article 28, the passenger may complain to an enforcement body. Enforcement bodies shall inform complainants about their right to complain to alternative dispute resolution bodies to seek individual redress. _________________ Directive 2013/11/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 and Directive 2009/22/EC (OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p. 14).
Amendment 47 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) So far, and unless otherwise provided for in national law, the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator do not apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit. The number of such undertakings which are active in both national and international transport operations has been increasing. As a result, several Member States have decided to apply the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator,provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009,to those undertakings. To ensure a minimum level of professionalisation of the sector using vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceedingof 2.8 to 3.5 tonnes by way of common rules, and thus to approximate competitive conditions between all operators, this provision should be deleted, whereas the requirements regarding effective and stable establishment and appropriate financial standing should be rendered mandatorye requirements governing exercise of the occupation of road transport operator should also apply to them.
Amendment 61 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to put an end to so-called letter-box companies and the distortion of competition they cause, it is necessary to ensure that road transport operators established in a Member State have a real and continuous presence in that Member State and conduct their businessprovide most of their transport services in the Member State of establishment or from there. Therefore, and in light of experience, it is necessary to clarify the provisions regarding the existence of an effective and stable establishment.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In view of their potential to considerably affect the road haulage market, as well as the social protection of workers, serious infringements of Union rules on the posting of workers, cabotage and the law applicable to contractual obligations should be added to the items relevant to the assessment of good repute.
Amendment 91 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes or with combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limitof 2.8 to 3.5 tonnes should have a minimum level of financial standing, to ensure that they have the means to carry out operations on a stable and long-lasting basis. However, since the operations concerned are generally of a limited size, the corresponding requirements should be less demanding than those applicable to operators using vehicles or combinations of vehicles above that limit.
Amendment 99 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The information about transport operators contained in the national electronic registers should be as complete as possible to allow national authorities in charge of enforcing the relevant rules and inspectors carrying out roadside checks to have a sufficient overview of the operators being investigated. In particular, information regarding the registration number of the vehicles at the disposal of operators, the number of employees they hire, their risk rating and their basic financial information should allow a better national and cross-border enforcement of the provisions of Regulations(EC) No 1071/2009 and (EC) No 1072/2009. The rules on the national electronic register should therefore be amended accordingly.
Amendment 107 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The rules on national transport performed on a temporary basis by non- resident hauliers in a host Member State ('cabotage') should be clear, simple and easy to enforce, while broadly maintaining the level of liberalisation achieved so far, because only in that way will it be possible to prevent illegal cabotage.
Amendment 119 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) To this end, and in order to facilitate checks and to eliminate uncertainty, the limitation on the number of cabotage operations subsequent to an international carriage should be abolished, whileAs Member States have been unable to monitor the number of cabotage operations subsequent to an international carriage operation, this criterion should be abolished in order finally to make it possible to monitor cabotage and do away with current uncertainties. At the same time, the limitation of cabotage should in future be based only on the number of dayhours available for such operations should be reduced.
Amendment 132 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Experience has shown that the existing rules are not being properly enforced and that, despite appropriate legislation being adopted, current problems have not therefore been resolved. In order to ensure more efficient enforcement, digitisation must be introduced throughout Europe in this sector. Electronic transport documents (eCMR) and the networking of national electronic registers of road undertakings (ERRU) which has been in progress since 2012 must be made to work properly at long last and employed throughout Europe. The means by which road transport operators can prove compliance with the rules for cabotage operations should be clarified. The use and transmission of electronic transport information should be recognised as such means, which should simplify the provision of relevant evidence and its treatment by the competent authorities. The format used for that purpose should ensure reliability and authenticity. Considering the increasing use of efficient electronic exchange of information in transport and logistics, it is important to ensure coherence in the regulatory frameworks and provisions addressing the simplification of administrative procedures.
Amendment 149 #
2017/0123(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
Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1071/2009
Artikel 1 – Absatz 4 – Buchstabe a
Artikel 1 – Absatz 4 – Buchstabe a
(i) point (a) is deleted;replaced by the following: (a) undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator using only motor vehicles or combinations of vehicles the permissible laden mass of which does not exceed 2.8 tonnes.
Amendment 156 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 6
Article 1 – paragraph 6
Amendment 186 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1072/2009
Artikel 5 – Buchstabe a
Artikel 5 – Buchstabe a
(a) have an establishment situated in that Member State with premises in which it keeps its core business documents, in particular its commercial contracts, accounting documents, personnel management documents, labour contractpay slips, documents containing data relating to cabotage and driving time and rest and any other document to which the competent authority must have access in order to verify compliance with the conditions laid down in this Regulation;;.
Amendment 200 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1071/2009
Artikel 5 – Buchstabe d
Artikel 5 – Buchstabe d
(d) manage the transport operations carried ouor provide most of the transport services from that Member State or have more parking spaces than would be consistent with the number of vehicles as referred to in point (b) with and other appropriate technical equipment situated in that Member State;;
Amendment 233 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point iii (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point iii (new)
Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1071/2009
Artikel 6 – Absatz 1 – Unterabsatz 3 – Buchstabe b – Ziffer xii a (neu)
Artikel 6 – Absatz 1 – Unterabsatz 3 – Buchstabe b – Ziffer xii a (neu)
xiia) cabotage
Amendment 249 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
In order to satisfy the requirement laid down in Article 3(1)(c), an undertaking shall, on a permanent basis, be able to meet its financial obligations in the course of the annual accounting year. The undertakingUndertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes shall demonstrate, on the basis of annual accounts certified by an auditor or a duly accredited person, that, every year, ithey hasve at itstheir disposal equity capital totalling at least EUR 9 000 when only one vehicle is used and EUR 5 000 for each additional vehicle used. Undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceedingof between 2.8 tonnes and 3.5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceedingof between 2.8 tonnes and 3.5 tonnes shall demonstrate for those vehicles, on the basis of annual accounts certified by an auditor or a duly accredited person, that, every year, they have at their disposal equity capital totalling at least EUR 1 800 when only one vehicle is used and EUR 900 for each additional vehicle used.';
Amendment 264 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
(8) in Article 12(2), the second subparagraph is deleted;replaced by the following: ‘Member States shall carry out checks every four years to verify that undertakings fulfil the requirements laid down in Article 3.’
Amendment 278 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a – point i
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) the number of employeesdrivers and their place of residence;
Amendment 293 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a – point ii
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 310 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall reply to requests for information from all competent authorities of other Member States and, where necessary, carry out checks, inspections and investigations concerning compliance with the requirement laid down in Article 3(1)(a) by road transport operators established in their territory. Requests for information by competent authorities of Member States shall be reasoned. To this end, requests shall include credible indications of possible infringements of Article 3(1)(a).
Amendment 313 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. Where the requested Member State considers that the request is insufficiently reasoned, it shall inform the requesting Member State accordingly within tenfive working days. The requesting Member State shall further substantiate the request. Where this is not possible, the request may be rejected by the Member State.
Amendment 324 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Article 18 – paragraph 6
6. In response to requests under paragraph 3, Member States shall supply the requested information and carry out the required checks, inspections and investigations within 215 working days from the receipt of the request, unless they have informed the requesting Member State that the request is insufficiently reasoned or of the impossibility or the difficulties pursuant to paragraphs 4 and 5.
Amendment 348 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(1a) In the first subparagraph of Article 1(5), point (c) is replaced by the following: ‘(c) carriage of goods in motor vehicles the permissible laden mass of which, including that of trailers, does not exceed 3,52.8 tonnes; ’ Or. de (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02009R1072- 20130701&qid=1518770694510&from=EN)
Amendment 364 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point -a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point -a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(-a) In paragraph 1, point (c) is added: ‘(c) carries out his transport services with vehicles equipped with a smart tachograph within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 165/2014.’
Amendment 371 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
(2) Once the goods carried in the course of an incoming international carriage from another Member State or from a third country to a host Member State have been delivered, hauliers referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allowed to carry out, with the same vehicle or, in the case of a coupled combination, the motor vehicle of that same vehicle, cabotage operations in the host Member State or in contiguous Member States. The last unloading in the course of a cabotage operation shall take place within 5 day48 hours from the last unloading in the host Member State in the course of the incoming international carriage.' After 48 hours, the driver and vehicle or combination of vehicles shall return to the state in which the haulier is established. For the following five days, neither the same driver nor the same vehicle or same combination of vehicles may be used for further cabotage operations. This restriction on cabotage operations shall apply only until such time as there is a harmonised tax and employment law environment in the internal market.’;
Amendment 406 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
‘National road haulage services carried out in the host Member State by a non-resident haulier shall only be deemed to comply with this Regulation if the haulier can producepossesses a cabotage document, applied for in advance, which sets out the following: (a) name and registered office of the undertaking concerned; (b) registration number and chassis number of the vehicle used for the cabotage operation; (c) duration of the cabotage operation; (d) identity of the driver and his or her place of residence; (e) clear evidence of the preceding international carriage.
Amendment 421 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a
Evidence referred to in paragraph 3 shall be presented or transmitted to the authorised inspecting officer of the host Member State on request and within the duration of the roadside check. It may be presented or transmitted electronically, using a revisable structured format which can be used directly for storage and processing by computers, such as the eCMR.* During the roadside check, the driver shall be allowed to contact the head office, the transport manager or any other person or entity which may provide the evidence referred to in paragraph 3.
Amendment 436 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 10a – paragraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall organise checks in such a way that, as from 1 January 2020, in every calendar year at least 24 % of all cabotage operations performed in their territory are checked. They shall increase the percentage to at least 35 % from 1 January 2022. The basis for the calculation of that percentage shall be the total cabotage activity in the Member State in terms of tonnes- kilometres in year t-2, as reported by Eurostat.
Amendment 440 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 10a – paragraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall, at least threefour times per year, undertake concerted roadside checks on cabotage operations. Such checks shall be undertaken at the same time by the national authorities in charge of enforcing the rules in the field of road transport of two or more Member States, each operating in its own territory. The national contact points designated in accordance with Article 18(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council**** shall exchange information on the number and type of infringements detected after the concerted roadside checks have taken place.
Amendment 444 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Member States shall provide for deterrent sanctions against consignors, freight forwarders, contractors and subcontractors for non- compliance with Chapters II and III, where they knowingly commission transport services which involve infringements of this Regulation.
Amendment 60 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) There has been a marked increase in the number of road hauliers operating both nationally and on a cross-border basis with vehicles with a permissible laden mass of between 2.8 and 3.5 tonnes. To prevent distortions of competition and socially unequal standards and, at the same time, improve road safety, drivers of such vehicles should also comply with driving and rest periods.
Amendment 160 #
2017/0122(COD)
(-1) in Article 2(1), point (a) is replaced by the following: “of goods where the maximum permissible mass of the vehicle, including any trailer, or semi-trailer, exceeds 3,52,8 tonnes, or” Or. de (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/resource.html?uri=cellar:5cf5ebde-d494-40eb-86a7- 2131294ccbd9.0003.02/DOC_1&format=PDF)
Amendment 169 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 a (new) Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 a (new) Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
(-1a) in Article 3, point (aa) is replaced by the following: "(aa) vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 7,5 t used for carrying materials, equipment or machinery for the driver's use in the course of his work, and which are used only within a 1050 km radius from the base of the undertaking and on the condition that driving the vehicle does not constitute the driver's main activity. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02006R0561-” Or. de 20150302&qid=1518767657783&from=DE)
Amendment 189 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point r
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point r
(r) ‘non-commercial carriage' means any carriage by road, other than carriage for hire or reward or for own account, for which no remuneration is received and which does not generate any income or turnover.
Amendment 291 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a – introductory part
(6a)aa) the introductory part in paragraph 6a is replaced by the following: By way of derogation from paragraph 6, a driver engaged in a single occasional service of international carriage of passengers, as defined in Regulation (EC) 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the national or international market for coach and bus services, may postpone the weekly rest period for up to 12 consecutive 24-hour periods following a previous regular weekly rest period, provided that: (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02006R0561-Or. de 20150302&qid=1518767657783&from=EN)
Amendment 295 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a b (new)
Regulation No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 6a – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 6a – point a
Amendment 298 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 7
Article 8 – paragraph 7
Amendment 448 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 165/2014
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
(4) 15 years after-1) In Article 3, paragraph 4 is amended as follows: "(4) By 1 January 2020 at the latest, all newly registered vehicles are required to have a smart tachograph as provided in Articles 8, 9 and 10, vehicles so they may operatinge in a Member State other than their Member State of registration shall be fitted with such a tachograph. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02014R0165-." Or. de 20140301&qid=1518766349030&from=EN)
Amendment 468 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Regulation (EU) No 165/2014
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
(2) 15 years after newly registered vehicles are required to have a tachograph as provided for in this Article and in Articles 8 and 101b) Article 9(2) is amended as follows: "(2) By 1 January 2020 at the latest, Member States shall equip their control authorities to an appropriate extent with remote early detection equipment necessary to permit the data communication referred to in this Article, taking into account their specific enforcement requirements and strategies. Until that time, Member States may decide whether to equip their control authorities with such remote early detection equipment. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02014R0165-" Or. de 20140301&qid=1518766349030&from=EN)
Amendment 75 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) In order to allow more efficient, faster and more numerous roadside checks while reducing the administrative burden on drivers, compliance with Directive 2002/15/EC should be verified in the context of inspections on company premises rather than roadside checks.
Amendment 88 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Difficulties have also been experienced in applying the rules on posting of workers specified in Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council15 and the rules on the administrative requirements laid down in Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council16 to the highly mobile road transport sector. The uncoordinated national measures on the application and enforcement of the provisions on posting of workers in the road transport sector have generated legal uncertainty, distortions of competition in the transport sector and high administrative burdens for non-resident Union operators. This created undue restrictions to the freedom to provide cross-border road transport services having negative side-effects on jobs. _________________ 15 Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services (OJ L 18, 21.1.97, p.1) 16 Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the enforcement of Directive 96/71/EC concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services and amending Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 on administrative cooperation through the Internal Market Information System (‘the IMI Regulation’) (OJ L 159, 28.5.2014, p. 11).
Amendment 102 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to ensure the effective and proportionate implementation of Directive 96/71/EC in the road transport sector, it is necessary to establish sector-specific rules reflecting the particularity of the highly mobile workforce in the road transport sector and providing a balance between the social protection of drivers and the freedom to provide cross-border services for operators, and ensuring fair competition.
Amendment 126 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Such balanced criteria should be based on a concept of a sufficient link of a driver with a territory of a host Member State. Theref; transit journeys are therefore excluded from the scope of this directive. Furthermore, a time threshold should be established, beyond which the minimum rate of pay and the minimum annual paid holidays of the host Member State shall apply in case of international transport operations. This time threshold should not apply to cabotage operations as defined by Regulations 1072/200918 and 1073/200919 since the entire transport operation is taking place in a host Member State. As a consequence the minimum rate of pay and the minimum annual paid holidays of the host Member State should apply to cabotage irrespective of the frequency and duration of the operations carried out by a driver. _________________ 18 Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international road haulage market (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 72). 19 Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services, and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p.88).
Amendment 168 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Directive 2006/22/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
"These checks shall cover each year a large and representative cross-section of mobile workers, drivers, undertakings and vehicles falling within the scope of Regulations (EC) No 561/2006 and (EU) No 165/2014 and of mobile workers and drivers falling withing the scope of Directive 2002/15/EC; measures shall be taken to verify compliance with the rules in accordance with Directive 2002/15/EC on the premises of undertakings.";
Amendment 185 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2006/22/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
(1) Checks at premises shall be planned in the light of past experience in relation to the various types of transport and undertakings. They shall also be carried out if serious infringements of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 or (EU) No 165/2014 or Directive 2002/15/EC have been detected at the roadside.";
Amendment 239 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Directive 2006/22/EC
Annex I – Part A – point 6
Annex I – Part A – point 6
Amendment 279 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall not apply Directive 96/71/EC to drivers on transit journeys. Nor shall they apply points (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) of Directive 96/71/EC to drivers in the road transport sector employed by undertakings referred to in Article 1(3)(a) of that Directive, when performing international carriage operations as defined by Regulations 1072/2009 and 1073/2009 where the period of posting to their territory to perform these operations is shorter than or equal to 3 days during a period of one calendar month.
Amendment 287 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall not apply points (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) of Directive 96/71/EC to drivers in the road transport sector employed by undertakings referred to in Article 1(3)(a) of that Directive, when performing international carriage operations as defined by Regulations 1072/2009 and 1073/2009 where the period of posting to their territory to perform these operations is shorter than or equal to 3two days during a period of one calendar month.
Amendment 316 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
When the period of posting is longer than 3two days, Member States shall apply points (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) of Directive 96/71/EC for the entire period of posting to their territory during the period of one calendar month referred to in the first subparagraph.
Amendment 359 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) a daily working period shorter than sixnine hours spent in the territory of a host Member State shall be considered as half a day;
Amendment 373 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) a daily working period of sixnine hours or more spent in the territory of a host Member State shall be considered as a full day;
Amendment 387 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) None of the requirements pertaining to cabotage which fall within the scope of this rule falls within the scope of the provisions on long-term posting set out in Article 2a of Directive 96/71/EC as amended by Directive .... [2016/0070(COD)].
Amendment 405 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
(4) Member States may only impose the following administrative requirements and control measures:Does not affect the English version
Amendment 418 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – introductory part
(a) an obligation for the road transport operator established in another Member State to send a posting declaration to the national competent authorities at the latest at the commencement of the posting, in standardised electronic form, in an official language of the host Member State or in English, containing only the following information:
Amendment 436 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – point iii
(iii) the anticipated number and, the identities and the current country of residence of posted drivers;
Amendment 490 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point d
Amendment 509 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point e
Amendment 151 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Road congestion, to which all motor vehicles contribute in different proportions, represents a cost of about 1 % of GDP. A significant part of this cost can be attributed to interurban congestion. A specific congestion chCongestion costs arge should therefalready borne be allowed, on condition that it is applied to all vehicle categories. In order to be effective and proportionate, they road infrastructure users and the levying of congestion charge shs would be calculated on the basisimpose a double penalty ofn the marginal congestion cost and differentiated according to location, time and vehicle category. In order to maximise the positive effect of congestion charges, corresponding revenues should be allocated to projects addressing the sources of the problemm. The possibility for Member States to levy congestion charges should therefore be phased out.
Amendment 161 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 182 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Road charges can mobilise resources that contribute to the financing of the maintenance and development of high quality transport infrastructure. It is therefore appropriate to incentivise Member States to use revenues from road charges accordingly and, to this end, to require that they adequately and services and mobility in general. Member States must therefore provide for using revenues from road charges accordingly and report on the use of such revenues. That should in particular help identifying possible financing gaps, and raising the public acceptance of road charging.
Amendment 201 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 1999/62/EC
Title
Title
Directive 1999/62/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 1999 on the charging of vehicles for the use of road infrastructuredistance-based tolls
Amendment 219 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. ‘toll’ means a specified amount based on the distance travelled on a given infrastructure and on the type of the vehicle, the payment of which confers the right for a vehicle to use the infrastructures, comprising an infrastructure charge, and as the case may be a congestion charge or an external-cost charge or both;
Amendment 223 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Amendment 224 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Amendment 267 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(2b) In Article 6(2), new point (ba) is added: (ba) vehicles of historical interest pursuant to Article 3(7) of Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC.
Amendment 281 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 6
Article 7 – paragraph 6
6. Without prejudice to paragraph 9, from 1 January 2018, Member States shall not introduce time-based user charges for heavy duty vehicles. UTime-based user charges introduced before that date may be maintained until 31 December 20230.
Amendment 291 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. From [the date of entry into force of this Directive], Member States shall not introduce time-based user charges for light duty vehicles. UTime-based user charges introduced before that date shall be phased out by 31 December 20272.
Amendment 337 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 d a
Article 7 d a
Amendment 348 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 d a a (new)
Article 7 d a a (new)
6a. the following Article 7daa is inserted: Article 7daa Member States may not levy any more congestion charges from 31 December 2021 onwards.
Amendment 349 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 f – paragraph 1
Article 7 f – paragraph 1
(1) After informing the Commission, a Member State may add a mark-up to the infrastructure charge levied on specific road sections which are regularly congested, or, the use of which by vehicles causes significant environmental damage, where the following conditions are met:
Amendment 352 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 f – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 f – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the revenue generated from the mark-up is invested in financing the construction of transport infrastructure of the core network identified in accordance with Chapter III of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, which contribute directly to the alleviation of the congestion or environmental damage and which are located in the same corridor as the road section on which the mark-up is applied;
Amendment 361 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 f – paragraph 5
Article 7 f – paragraph 5
Amendment 365 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 g – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 g – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Until 31 December 2021, the infrastructure charge may be varied for the purpose of reducing congestion, minimising infrastructure damage and optimising the use of the infrastructure concerned or promoting road safety, where the following conditions are met:
Amendment 367 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 g – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 7 g – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 432 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point -a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point -a a (new)
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Amendment 436 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 482 #
Amendment 483 #
Amendment 75 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The current Union legal framework provides limited incentives for men to assume an equal share of caring responsibilities. Lack of paid paternity and parental leave in many Member States contributes to the low take-up of such leave by fathers. The imbalance in the design of EU work-life balance policies between women and men reinforces gender differences between work and care. Conversely, use of work-life balance arrangements by fathers, such as leave or flexible working arrangements, has been shown to have a positive impact in reducing the relative amount of unpaid family work undertaken by women and leaving them more time for paid employment. Furthermore, the availability of high-quality, accessible and affordable childcare facilities has proven to be a crucial aspect of work-life balance policies that facilitates the rapid return of women to work and their increased participation in the labour market.
Amendment 105 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) This Directive lays down minimum requirements related to paternity, parental and carers' leave and to flexible working arrangements for parents and workers with caring responsibilities. By facilitating the reconciliation of work and family life for parents and carers, this Directive should contribute to the Treaty-based goals of equality between men and women with regard to labour market opportunities, equal treatment at work and the promotion of a high level of employment in the Union. This Directive should not undermine successful parental leave models in the Member States, however.
Amendment 130 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) As the majority of fathers do not avail themselves of their right to parental leave or transfer a considerable proportion of their leave entitlement to mothers, in order to encourage the second parent to take parental leave, this Directive, while maintaining the right of each parent to at least four months of parental leave currently provided for by Directive 2010/18/EU, extends from one to fourtwo months the period of parental leave which cannot be transferred from one parent to the other.
Amendment 152 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In order to provide greater possibility for parents to use parental leave as their children grow up, the right to parental leave should be granted until the child is at least twelveeight years old. Member States should be able to specify the period of notice to be given by the worker to the employer when applying for parental leave and to decide whether the right to parental leave may be subject to a certain period of service. In view of the growing diversity of contractual arrangements, the sum of successive fixed-term contracts with the same employer should be taken into account for the purpose of calculating the period of service. To balance the needs of workers with those of employers, Member States should also be able to decide whether they define if the employer may be allowed to postpone the granting of parental leave under certain circumstances. In such cases, the employer should provide justification for the postponement. Given that flexibility makes it more likely that second parents, in particular fathers, will take up their entitlement to such leave, workers should be able to request to take parental leave on a full-time or part-time basis or in other flexible forms. It should be up to the employer whether or not to accept such a request for parental leave in other flexible forms than full-time. Member States should also assess if the conditions and detailed arrangements of parental leave should be adapted to the specific needs of parents in particularly disadvantaged situations.
Amendment 168 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to provide greater opportunities to remain in the work force for men and women carrying of elderly family member and/or other relatives in need of care, workers with a seriously ill or dependant relativerelative in need of significant care or support owing to a serious medical condition should have the right to take time off from work in the form of carers' leave to take care of that relative. To prevent abuse of that right, appropriate proof of the serious illness or dependency maymedical condition must be required prior to granting of the leave, in accordance with national law.
Amendment 187 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) To increase the incentives for workers with children and caring responsibilities, men in particular, to take the periods of leave provided for in this Directive, they should have the right to an adequate allowance while on leave. The level of the allowance should be at least equivalent to what the worker concerned would receive in case of sick leaveall be determined with the Member States and/or social partners. Member States should take into account the importance of the continuity of the entitlements to social security, including healthcare.
Amendment 213 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to encourage working parents and carers to remain in the work force, those workers should be able to adapt their working schedules to their personal needs and preferences. Working parents and carers should therefore be able to request flexible working arrangements, meaning the possibility for workers to adjust their working patterns, including through the use of remote working arrangements, flexible working schedules, or a reduction in working hours, for caring purposes. In order to address the needs of workers and employers, it should be possible for Member States to limit the duration of flexible working arrangements, including a reduction in working hours. While working part-time has been shown to be useful in allowing some women to remain in the labour market after having children, long periods of reduced working hours may lead to lower social security contributions translating into reduced or non-existing pension entitlements. The ultimate decision as to whether or not to accept an employee’s request for flexible working arrangements should lie with the employer. Specific circumstances underlying the need for flexible working arrangements can change. Workers should therefore not only have the right to return to their original working patterns at the end of a given agreed period, but should also be able to request to do so at any time where a change in the underlying circumstances so requires.
Amendment 256 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) This Directive should avoid imposingnot apply to SMEs if its administrative, financial and legal constraints are imposed in a way which would hold back the creation and development of small and medium-sized undertakings. Member States are therefore invited to assess the impact of their transposition act on SMEs in order to make sure that SMEs are not disproportionately affected, with specific attention for micro-enterprises and for administrative burden.
Amendment 281 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
This Directive applies to all workers, men and women, who have an employment contract or employment relationship as defined by law, collective agreement and/or practices in force in each Member State.
Amendment 292 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ‘paternity leave’ means leave from work for fathers or an equivalent second parent as defined in national law to be taken on the occasion of the birth or adoption of a child;
Amendment 308 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) ‘carers’ leave’ means time-limited leave from work for carers in order to provide personal care or support to a relative in need of care or support owing to a serious medical condition;
Amendment 321 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ‘carer’ means a worker providing personal care or support in case of a serious illness or dependency of a relativeto a relative in need of care or support owing to a serious medical condition;
Amendment 342 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 357 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 408 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that workers have an individual right to parental leave of at least four months to be taken before the child reaches a given age which shall be at least twelvethe age of eight.
Amendment 419 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Where Member States allow one parent to transfer their parental leave entitlement to the other parent, they shall ensure that at least fourtwo months of parental leave cannot be transferred.
Amendment 463 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Article 5 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall assess the need for the conditions of access and detailed arrangements for the application of parental leave to be adapted to the needs of single parents, adoptive parents, parents having a disability and parents with children with a disability or long-term illness.
Amendment 477 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that workers have the right to carers' leave of at least five working days per year, per workerin order to provide personal care or support to a relative in need of care or support owing to a serious medical condition. Such right mayust be subject to appropriate substantiation of the medical condition of the worker's relative in accordance with national law.
Amendment 494 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The national system of a Member State which guarantees workers the right to care for relatives may be recognised as carers’ leave in accordance with paragraph 1 if the national system offers a comparable level of protection.
Amendment 521 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
In accordance with national circumstances, such as national law, collective agreements and/or practice, and taking into account the powers delegated to social partners, Member States shall ensure that workers exercising the rights to leave referred to in Article 4, 5 or 6 will receive a payment or an adequate allowance at least equivale, the amount tof what the worker concerned would receive in case of sick leaveich shall be determined by the Member States and/or social partners and which may be subject to a specific national ceiling.
Amendment 542 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that workers with children up to a given age, which shall be at least twelveno more than eight, and carers, have the right to request flexible working arrangements for caring purposes. The duration of such flexible working arrangements may be subject to a reasonable limitation.
Amendment 551 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Employers shall consider and respond to requests for flexible working arrangements referred to in paragraphs 1 and 3, taking into account the needs of both employers and workers. Employers shall justify any refusal ofThe final say as to whether or not to accept a worker’s request for flexible working arrangements shall rest with the employer. Employers shall inform the worker of the main reasons for refusing such a request.
Amendment 592 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – title
Article 11 – title
Amendment 599 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to prohibit less favourable treatment or dismissal of workers on the ground that they have applied for, or have taken, leave referred to in Article 4, 5 or 6, or on the ground that they have exercised their right to flexible working arrangements referred to in Article 9.
Amendment 602 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12
Article 12
Amendment 640 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Member States may introduce or maintain provisions that are more favourable to workers than those laid down in this Directive. They shall, however, ensure that at least fourtwo months of parental leave remain non-transferable in accordance with Article 5(2).
Amendment 679 #
2017/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States may count the portion of a period of parental leave granted under national rules which goes beyond the minimum period laid down in Article 5 of this Directive towards the requirements under Article 4 of this Directive, provided that the minimum requirements concerning paternal leave laid down in this Directive have been met.
Amendment 50 #
2017/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive 2003/59/EC
Article 2 point h
Article 2 point h
(h) vehicles used, or hired without a driver, by agricultural, horticultural, forestry, farming or fishery undertakings for carrying goods as part of their own entrepreneurial activity within a radius of 100 km of the entrepreneur's base, provided that driving the vehicle is not the driver's principal activity.;
Amendment 54 #
2017/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new) Directive 2003/59/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new) Directive 2003/59/EC
(aa) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: This training shall be organised by an approved training centre, in keeping with section 5 of Annex I.A significant part of the training shall take the form of conventional classroom teaching, a second part must consist of practical driving training on a special training site and a third part may be provided on top- of-the-range simulators. If a driver moves to another undertaking, the periodic training already undergone must be taken into account.
Amendment 70 #
2017/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point g a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point g a (new)
Directive 2003/59/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Annex I, Section 1, point 2.2
(ga) point 2.2 is replaced by the following: Objective:to know the regulations governing the carriage of goods: transport operating licences, documents to be carried in the vehicle, bans on using certain roads, road-use fees, obligations under standard contracts for the carriage of goods, drafting of documents which form the transport contract, international transport permits, obligations under the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road, drafting of the international consignment note, crossing borders, freight forwarders, special documents accompanying goods.
Amendment 73 #
2017/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – point a
Directive 2003/59/EC
Annex I – Section 2 – point 2.1 – subparagraph 3
Annex I – Section 2 – point 2.1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 74 #
2017/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – point a
Directive 2003/59/EC
Annex I – Section 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
Annex I – Section 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 4
Member States may allow the training partly to be done - under the supervision and overall responsibility of the approved training centre - by means of information and communication technology tools, such as e-learning, while ensuring the proper quality of the training, and may count specific training required under other Union legislation as part of the training. This includes, but is not restricted to, training required under Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(*) for driving of dangerous goods, training on disability awareness under Regulation (EU) 181/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council(**) and training on animal transport under Council Regulation (EC) 1/2005(***).
Amendment 78 #
2017/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – point c
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – point c
Directive 2003/59/EC
Annex I – Section 4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – Section 4 – paragraph 1
Compulsory periodic training courses must be organised by an approved training centre. Their duration must be of 35 hours every five years, given in periods of at least seven hours. Such periodic trainingA significant part of the training shall take the form of conventional classroom teaching, a second must consist of practical driving training on a special training site and a third may be provided, in part, on top-of-the-range simulators and by use of information and communication technology tools such as e- learning, while ensuring the quality of the training. At least one of the seven hour periods shall cover a road safety related subject. The content of the training shall take into account training needs specific to the transport operations carried out by the driver and relevant legal and technological developments. The seven hour periods shall cover different subjects.
Amendment 22 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas road transport is responsible for over 70 % of overall greenhouse gas emissions in transport and much of air pollution, and whereas action is mainly needed in this area, whilebut efforts should also be intensified in all sectors of transport to reduce emissions;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Invites the Commission and Member States to ensure full implementation of existing legislation and to come forward with a ‘transport and climate’ legislative package with a view to achieving the climate objectives, covering all modes, including urban mobilisupport the market uptake of existing technologies that contribute to low- emission mobility by increasing the efficiency of vehicles, whilst preserving safety;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Is convinced that when sustainability is assessed the entire footprint, from the manufacture via the use to the disposal of vehicles and the requisite infrastructure should be taken into account, and emphasises, for that reason, that only a technology-neutral energy mix can offer realistic and genuinely sustainable solutions;
Amendment 90 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasises that the scope for making energy savings should not be forgotten, given that, for example, the use of driver assistance systems, driver training and further training, new mobility concepts, such as platooning and car sharing, and the full implementation of the Single European Sky policy can significantly increase transport sustainability;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to review the EU approach to aviation connectivity; stresses that connectivity should also focus on connecting remote and disadvantaged regions of the Union; underscores that this shcould be combined with investments in green alternatives such as cross-border (night) trains;
Amendment 114 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that clearer price signals to reflect better the polluter-pays and user- pays principles are essential in ensuring fairness and a level-playing field for different transport modes in Europe, but emphasises at the same time the importance of giving incentives to reach the climate objectives in all modes of transport;
Amendment 130 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts at developing standards for inter- operable electronic tolling systems in the EU and the forthcoming revision of the Eurovignette Directive, which should include a distance-based charging and differentiation on the basis ofand earmarked charbon dioxide emissionsging system; calls for the extension of distance-based charging to cover all passenger cars and vans, and for the principle to be extended to urban areas;
Amendment 142 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 164 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that autonomous vehicles can be an important asset in improving the efficiency of transport; insists, however, that autonomous vehicles should be electric, shared, and include smart measures to mitigate increasing useand sustainability of transport;
Amendment 179 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Supports initiatives on mobility management, as for example an integrated multimodal ticketing, for achieving more efficient and environmentally friendly intermodal transport services and smart mobility, which can be key to promoting the shift from car ownership to mobility as a service;
Amendment 189 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. The contribution of Intelligent Transport Management System (ITS) to a more environmentally friendly transport system should be taken in consideration within future regulation;
Amendment 193 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls for a uniform legislative framework for innovative logistical and transport solutions, so that the latter can be employed throughout Europe;
Amendment 206 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes efforts to ensure comprehensive and interoperable infrastructure for electric vehicle charging and for vehicles using alternative and sustainable fuels;
Amendment 219 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that an obligation for fuel suppliers to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of energy supplied through renewable electricity, hydrogen, sustainable conventional and advanced biofuels or, synthetic fuels or other low carbon fuels (e.g. CNG, LNG) would be the most effective approach for reducing the climate impact of road transport;
Amendment 259 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Urges the Commission and the Member States to limittake into account the contribution to climate action when financing projects in the framework of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), Trans- European Transport network (TEN-T), Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) financing to initiatives that contribute to climate action;
Amendment 285 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Encourages cities to include GHG targets into their Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs)reduce pollutant emissions more effectively by making local public transport more attractive, by expanding cycle paths and by building up car sharing models instead of by means of bans on diesel cars, which ought to be imposed in extreme situations only, and calls for the Commission to link EU co-financing of urban projects to achieving such targetsuch measures;
Amendment 340 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 357 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Expects the Commission to come forward with a proposal for CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) for 2025 without further delay, as well as for CO2 certification to allow for differentiation in road-user charging;
Amendment 365 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Emphasises the important contribution that ‘mega trucks’ can make to increasing efficiency within road haulage, since they make for fewer journeys, fuel savings and hence lower emissions, and therefore calls on the Commission and Member States to create incentives to make greater use of ‘mega trucks’;
Amendment 394 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Urges the Commission to come forward with an ambitious proposal for the Combined Transport Directive that better promotes efficient freight transport and encourages the modal shift towards rail and sustainable waterways of 30 % by 2030 and 50 % by 2050;
Amendment 413 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Asks the Commission to improve aviation efficiency, including by means of the proposal on landing fees and and ensure a level playing field with third country carriers by sticking to the CO2 standards beyond those enshrined in the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) agreement;
Amendment 437 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Considers that the EU should implement the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) through the Union Emissions Trading System (ETS), while allowing for 50 % of the journeys to be excluded, provided that the destination is implementing CORSIA through national measures; proposes that the EU ETS should be retained for flights within the European Economic Area (EEA);
Amendment 460 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Stresses that, in the absence of an international agreement on an emissions reduction objective for the shipping sector and IMO measures to mitigate emissionIMO roadmap to establish CO2 emissions reduction commitments in the international maritime sector, the Union should incorbe supporated international shipping into the Emissions Trading System from 2023 order to adopt ambitious short and long term measures consistently with the Paris Climate Agreement;
Amendment 20 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission Communication on Digitising European Industry, but regretnotes that, as its focus on the transport sector is limited to connected and automated driving, it does not address sufficiently all existing challenges; recalls that, although connected and automated driving is one of the most exciting digital transformations in the sector, there is potential for digitalisation in all modes of transport, and also throughout the value chain from manufacturers to passengers where results can be expected in the near future;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for the Digitalisation Strategy to take due account from the very start of accessibility for the elderly and for people with disabilities;
Amendment 71 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point g
Paragraph 3 – point g
(g) continue safeguarding passenger rights, including for multimodal travel;
Amendment 225 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 318 #
2016/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 49 #
2016/2237(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that social enterprises offer job opportunities in particular for person with a disability;
Amendment 60 #
2016/2237(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for an public online European platform for social enterprises, through which they could obtain information and exchange ideas on setting-up and funding procedures and the legal situation;
Amendment 34 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas non-standard, atypical forms of employment have been emerging, whereby the number of workers with – often involuntary – fixed termed and part- time contracts has increased considerably in the EU over the past 15 years; whereas standard employment across a number of sectors has shifted to non-standard or atypical forms ofin some sectors atypical forms of employment are also to be found alongside standard employment, and; whereas, if this trend continues, it is likely that the risk diversity, flexibility and security are of pgrecariousness will increase8; __________________ 8Study precarious employment in Europe, July 2016, http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/e tudes/STUD/2016/587285/IPOL_STU%28 2016%29587285_EN.pdfat importance for workers and employers; for the EMPL Committee on
Amendment 53 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the new forms of employment that are emerging are blurring the boundary between dependent employment and self-employment9, leading to a decline in the quality of employment and thewhich can lead to a rise ofin bogus self- employment; __________________ 9 ILO report of 2016 on Building a social pillar for European convergence.
Amendment 64 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas increases in employment rates mask the insufficient and socially inadequate response to the economic crisis, promoting precarious forms of employment such asshould be judged positively; whereas, as a result of the economic crisis, zero- hour contracts, bogus self-employment and involuntary part-time jobs, which do not provide workers with either a decent living or full labour rights have increased;
Amendment 75 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas part-time employment had never declined since the crisis, and full- time employment is still below its 2008 pre-crisis level; whereas in the second quarter of 2016, there was an increase of 3.1 million in the number of people working full-time inand the second quarter of 2016 remained 2.5 % below the figure forunemployment rate in the EU reached the lowest level (8.6%) since March 20089, while part-time employment increased by 11.1 % in the same period10; __________________ 10 ESDE Quarterly Review autumn 2016. ESDE Quarterly Review autumn 2016.
Amendment 77 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas a European platform for combating undeclared work has already been set up, enabling closer cross-border cooperation and joint action between the competent authorities of the EU Member States and other stakeholders in order to combat undeclared work effectively and efficiently;
Amendment 93 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Understands standard employment to mean full-time, regular employment on the basis of fixed-term or open-ended contracts, and non-standard; underscores the meaningfulness orf atypical forms of employment to include, i.a., marginalsuch as part-time work, temporary agency work, fixed-term contract work, zero-hour contracts, internships that are not part of an education programme, and informal or undeclared work and seasonal work on the basis of non-discriminatory contracts; stresses that such forms of employment make it easier to reconcile personal lifestyles with working life and provide security for both entrepreneurs and workers; stresses that the terms atypical and precarious cannot be used synonymously, and that only precarious, atypical employment and precarious, standard employment are to be viewed critically from a social-policy and socio- political perspective;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – introductory part
Paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Understands precarious work to mean, as a minimum definition, a non- employment which does not comply with European and national standards, atypical form of employment having any of the following characteristics:in particular on health and safety at work, and / or which does not provide sufficient resources for a decent life or adequate social protection;
Amendment 117 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 1
Paragraph 2 – indent 1
Amendment 127 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 2
Paragraph 2 – indent 2
Amendment 134 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 3
Paragraph 2 – indent 3
Amendment 141 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 4
Paragraph 2 – indent 4
Amendment 144 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 5
Paragraph 2 – indent 5
Amendment 150 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 6
Paragraph 2 – indent 6
Amendment 154 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – indent 7
Paragraph 2 – indent 7
Amendment 170 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that decent work should specifically guarantee coverage by collective agreements, and security of collective bargaining, equal pay for equal work in the same place, and protection of the workers’ families, while supporting the work-life balance for all workers;
Amendment 184 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that numerous factors, such as digitalisation, are contributing to a radical transformation of work, with an increase in non-standardew forms of employment tre, ands that this trend will intensify unless new regulation is put into place; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that work being transformed through digitalisation, and new employment being created as a result of it, is decent;
Amendment 211 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that social protection, and protection by collective agreements and collective bargaining, should be available to all workers; calls on the Commission and the Member States to guarantee effective protection for workers who perform work in the context of an employment relationship, and a comprehensive policy response that includes policies towards reducing and ultimately eradicating precarious work; calls for policies that empower workers by strengthening social dialogue and promoting the extension of collective bargaining, ensuring that all workers can access and exercise their right to associate, and to bargain collectively, freely and without fear;
Amendment 232 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of labour inspectorates and the social partners in safeguarding workers’ rights, defining decent wages and incomes in accordance with Member States’ laws and practices, and in providing consultation and guidance to employers and workers; strongly underlines that labour inspectorates should focus on the goal of monitoring and improving working conditions, and should not be used as migration control mechanisms; strongly condemns the practice of companies to employ migrants without securing their full rights and benefits;
Amendment 248 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to combat non-standard, atypical and precarious forms of employment, in line with the ILO Decent Work Agenda and the European Social Charter;
Amendment 287 #
2016/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes with concern the decrease in collective bargaining and the coverage of collective agreements; calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote strategic policies of universal coverage of workers under collective agreements, safeguarding, at the same time, the role of the trade unions and employers as social partners;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union needs a paradigm shift towards a strong European social modelis based on solidarity, social justice, a fair distribution of wealth, gender equality, a high-quality public education system, quality employment and sustainable growth - a, and whereas the European social model, that ensures good social protection for all, empowers vulnerable groups, enhances participation in civil and political life, and improves the living standards for all citizens, while delivering on the objectives and rights set out in the EU Treaties, the Charter of Fundamental Rights and the European Social Charter;
Amendment 135 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Commission is expected to come forward in the spring of 2017 with a proposal for a binding European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 147 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the public consultation will last until 31 December 2016 and is therefore not yet concluded;
Amendment 161 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) cannot be limited to a declaration of principles or good intentions but must consist of real matter (legislation, policy-making mechanisms and financial instruments), delivering positive impact on citizens’ lives in the short term and enabling support for European construction in the 21st century byand should contribute to effectively upholding social rights and Treaty objectives, strengthening cohesion and upward convergence, and helping to complete EMU;
Amendment 227 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 279 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – introductory part
Paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Calls for decisive steps towards legal certainty on what constitutes ‘employment’, also for work intermediated by digital platforms; underlines that open- ended contracts should remain the norm given their importance for socio-economic security; calls for the directive on fair working conditions to include relevant minimum standards to be ensured in more precarious forms of employment, in particular:legal certainty for work intermediated by digital platforms;
Amendment 296 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point a
Paragraph 4 – point a
Amendment 317 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point b
Paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 333 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point c
Paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 363 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the need for renewed upward convergence in wages throughout the EU; calls on the Commission to actively support a wider coverage for collective bargaining; considers that to ensure decent living wages, minimum wages set at a decent level are necessary; recommends the establishment of national wage floors through legislation or collective bargaining, with the objective of attaining at least 60 % of the respective national average wage;
Amendment 388 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the right to healthy and safe working conditions also involves limitations on working time and provisions on minimum rest periods and annual leave; awaits Commission proposals for legislation and other concrete measures to uphold this right for all workers, reflecting allpoints in this connection to the particular significance of current knowledge about health and safety risks;
Amendment 444 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Supports more integrated provision of social protection benefits and social servicethe coordination of social security systems as a way to make the welfare state more understandable and accessible while not weakening social protection; points to the importance of informing citizens about social rights and to the potential of e- government solutions, possibly including a European social security card, which could improve individual awareness and also help mobile workers clarify their contributions and entitlements;
Amendment 509 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Insists that all workers should be covered by insurance against involuntary unemployment or part-time employment, coupled with job-search assistance and investment in (re)-training;
Amendment 524 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 596 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers child poverty to be a major issue on which Europe should ‘act big’; calls for the swift implementation of a Child Guaranteeprotection against child poverty in all Member States, so that every child now living in poverty can have access to free healthcare, free education, free childcare, decent housing and proper nutrition;
Amendment 654 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Supports a Skills Guarantee as a new right fortailored and easier access to skills so that everyone tocan acquire fundamental skills for the 21st century, including digital literacy; highlights this as an important social investment, requiring adequate financing;
Amendment 675 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – introductory part
Paragraph 19 – introductory part
19. Is alarmed at the spread of precariousness arising from the excessive use of ‘atypical’ contracts; stresses the importance of ensuring sufficient institutional and budgetary capacities toStresses the importance of provideing adequate protection for people in non-standard forms of employment; considers in particular that:
Amendment 689 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point a
Paragraph 19 – point a
Amendment 703 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 – point b
Paragraph 19 – point b
Amendment 746 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – introductory part
Paragraph 22 – introductory part
22. Considers that decisive progress is urgently needed in the area of gender equality and work-life balance; in particular:
Amendment 840 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to propose a clear roadmap for legislative updates and otherreview and measures that are necessary for full practical application of the EPSR; highlights that in cases of conflict of law, the horizontal social clause (Article 9 TFEU) should be properly applied;
Amendment 855 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – introductory part
Paragraph 26 – introductory part
26. Considers that the objective of upward social convergence should be underpinned by a set of targets, building on the Europe 2020 strategy and the Sustainable Development Goals and serving to guide the coordination of economic, employment and social policies in the EU; believes, and that these targets could also form part of the Convergence Code currently being discussed for the euro area, and could be based on the following indicators which are directly affected by public policies:
Amendment 932 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls for a rebTakes the view that social ancing of the European Semester so thatd economic aspects are closely linked, and draws attention to the role of the existing scoreboard of key employment and social indicators and the new Convergence Code are directly taken into acin the count inext of formulating CSRs and the euro area recommendation as well as for the activation of EU instruments; urges a stronger role for the Macroeconomic Dialogue with social partners; considers ‘macro-social surveillance’ to be of great importance for avoiding that economic imbalances are reduced at the expense of worsening the employment and social situation;
Amendment 949 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 968 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 1016 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 – point c
Paragraph 30 – point c
c. the establishment of a new instrument, to be financed, for example, from EU revenue arising from competition law enforcement, to support the implementation of the Child Guaranteeprotection against child poverty;
Amendment 1038 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
Amendment 1050 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point a
Paragraph 32 – point a
Amendment 1062 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point b
Paragraph 32 – point b
Amendment 1080 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
Amendment 1107 #
2016/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Considers that the EPSR should be adopted in 2017 as a bindingn agreement between the European Parliament and the European Council, involving social partners at the highest level, and should contain a clear roadmap for implementation, with concrete commitments and target dates;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission´s communication on ‘An Aviation Strategy for Europe’; stresses that action is needed to reinforce the social agenda and maintain and create high-quality jobs in aviation; believes that ensuring a level playing field in the sector is crucial in order to protect workers' rights;
Amendment 28 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the importance of strong, and independent social partners in the aviation sector, an institutionalised social dialogue and the participation of employees in company matters; calls for ongoing monitoring and regular social dialogue and exchanges between the Commission, the Member States and the social partners, with a view to identifying new employment trends and business models at an early stage and guaranteeing secure and fair working conditions in the aviation sector; underlines that the rights to form and to join a trade union are fundamental rights in the Union;
Amendment 47 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Insists that direct employment must remain the usual form of employment in aviation in order to ensure safetycompliance with social standards and safe working conditions;
Amendment 55 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to come forward with legislative initiatives to prevent flags of convenience, rule shopping and unfair competition in aviation, including a ban on zero-hours contracts and pay-to-fly scheme; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that national social provisions and collective wage agreements are properly enforced for carriers with operating bases on EU territory and to monitor and regulate new business and employment models, such as zero-hours contracts and pay-to-fly schemes, in order to guarantee fair working and employment conditions;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for a clarifDraws attention to the special situation of highly mobile workers in the aviation sector; calls for coordination of social security systems within the EU; calls for a clarification and consistent application of the ‘home base’ criterion in order to ensure that it determines applicable social, employment and taxation legislation for all aircraft operations of carriers holding an EU Air Operator Certificate (AOC);
Amendment 63 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s Communication on an Aviation Strategy for Europe and its effort to identify sources to boost the sector by finding new market opportunities and dismantling barriers, and for its proposals to meet and anticipate new challenges; believes that, in a longer-term perspective, a further holistic and ambitious approach should be embraced in order to give what is a necessary boost for a sustainable and competitive European aviation industry;
Amendment 71 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need to prevent social dumping and possible illegal use of fworeign workerskers, including third-country nationals, on board EU-registered planes;
Amendment 76 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives and propose alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES); urges the Member States finally to make progress on other essential dossiers such as revision of the Slot Regulation and the Passenger Rights RegulationUrges the Member States finally to make progress on establishing the Single European Sky and, within the Council, on other essential dossiers such as revision of the Slot Regulation and the Passenger Rights Regulation, and states that, should no progress by the Council be visible by 2017, ongoing initiatives should be reconsidered and alternatives proposed;
Amendment 86 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission, when negotiating new aviation agreements between the EU and third countries, to seek to ensure that these agreements guarantee a high level of employment and social protection and do not undermine existing national employment provisions and standards and their enforcement;
Amendment 91 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States to invest in education and training in all parts of the aviation value chain, in order to ensure that the industry can draw on well trained, qualified and experienced workers; emphasises how important it is to develop new qualifications and skills, in particular in the context of digitisation and the emergence of new types of aircraft, such as drones; calls for training and further training to be made more academic and to incorporate both practical and theoretical components and for training partnerships to be established between research institutes, universities and firms;
Amendment 107 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the European aviation sector canshould fit into a competitive global environment byand its assets must therefore be further buildingt on and developing its assetsed; believes that competition from third countries, if fair, should be seen as an opportunity to develop further a European aviation model;
Amendment 157 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that many of the limits to growth, both in the air and on the ground, can be addressed by increasing efficiency and taking connectivity as the main indicator when assessing and planning actions in the sector;
Amendment 197 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates that the TEN-T corridors are the backbone for the development of multimodal options where airports are core hubs; regrets that multimodal initiatives across Europe are fragmented and limited in number; calls on both the Commission and the Member States to give greater priority to the multimodal objective within the TEN-T corridors; calls on the Commission promptly to present its proposal for a multimodal and interoperable approach to transport, with the aviation sector fully integrated;
Amendment 266 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission to make negotiating air transport agreements with third countries dependent on high safety standards, appropriate labour and social standards and participation in the market- based climate change instrument for air transport emissions and, in air transport agreements, to ensure equal market access, equal ownership conditions and a level playing field based on reciprocity;
Amendment 281 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Acknowledges the substantial costs spent on security measures; stresses that security challenges posed to the aviation sector will only be greater in the future, requiring an immediate shift to a more intelligence-based and reactiveisk-based security system, and an that improvement ofs the security of airports’ facilities so that they canand makes it possible to adapt to evolving threats without requiring constant updatconstantly responding with new measures; calls on the Commission to look into the possibility of deepening the one-stop security concept, and of developing a EU pre-check system allowing pre-registered EU travellers to go through a lighter and faster screening; urges the Member States to commit to share intelligence systematically and to exchange best practices on airport security systems;
Amendment 309 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining decent working conditions and preventing unfair practices contribute to the sustainability of the aviation sector; acknowledges the necessity to bring clarity onreview the ‘home base’ criterion, and apply it consistently, and welcomes the Commission’s decision to have guidelines issued on the applicable labour law and competent courts;
Amendment 323 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to expand dual training models in aeronautical engineering and extend them through international cooperation too;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the use of LNG in heavy-duty vehicles and, shipping and industry can reduce emissions of various pollutants (SOx, NOx and particulate matter) and, in the case of shipping, can allow the sector to meet the requirements of environmental legislation by decreasing the sulphur and nitrogen content in marine fuels used in the Emission Control Areas; notes that LNG, and in particular CNG, is also a viable solution for public transport which helps to reduce air and noise pollution;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the use of LNG may also lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from maritime and road transport and industry, provided that methane slip is minimised in the production, distribution, and combustion phases; calls therefore for adequate measures to minimise methane slip in the overall LNG chain through the use of the best available technologies and to ensure adequate R&D financing for that purpose;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to create incentives for new development and conversion of ships' engines and the engines of vehicles, including commercial vehicles, to use LNG;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the great importance and multi-purpose utility of an appropriate infrastructure for the use of liquefied gas in transport, and therefore calls on the Commission and Member States to create incentive models to improve the existing LNG infrastructure, particularly by means of investment in new infrastructure which closes the gaps in provision and creates a complete supply network;
Amendment 77 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to present cost-effective solutions for the distribution and storage of LNG in the Union’s outermost regionsregions, including those which are outermost, and for adequate financing; stresses the need to look at all existing solutions for the storage and distribution of LNG, in particular in island regions, taking into consideration the potential evolution in demand for that fueland observes that demand for that fuel is likely to increase;
Amendment 79 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that access to LNG must also be facilitated internationally and therefore that LNG storage must be based on a transparent and non-discriminatory tariff structure which is agreed between Member States;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need to set out common technical specifications for LNG refuelling points for sea-going ships, inland waterway vessels and motor vehicles, and the need forimportance of LNG refuelling points at sea ports and inland harbours to promote multimodality, as they can be used by sea-going ships, inland waterway vessels and also heavy commercial vehicles responsible for further overland transport; calls therefore for the adoption of common technical specifications for fuelling and appropriate and harmonised safety rules and training for LNG storage, bunkering and on-board use.;
Amendment 90 #
2016/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to create incentives for the transport of LNG by rail, as this will on the one hand reduce road transport and on the other hand contribute to the environmentally sound and safe transport of a fuel which is sustainable and low in pollutants;
Amendment 138 #
2016/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
Amendment 27 #
2016/0403(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Furthermore, the European services e-card should contribute positively towards making the European market more competitive, facilitating administrative provisions for businesses, which could give a further push for growth and employment policies.
Amendment 32 #
2016/0403(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In order to submit an application for a European services e-card, a harmonised multilingual form should be made available ensuring that the elements necessary for identification of the provider and of the services for which the e-card is requested, as well as for the assessment of specific requirements applicable to the services at stake, such as those regarding proof of its establishment in the home Member State, good repute or insurance coverage, are included and thus made available to coordinating authorities in both home and host Member States. The application for a European services e- card should be submitted to the coordinating authority of the home Member State, where the applicant has its previous legal establishment, to be checked by that same home Member State during its assessment of the application. As in the context of Directive 2006/123/EC, in case of several places of establishment for the services concerned, the location of the provider's centre of activities relating to the particular service in question should be that place of establishment. The determination that the home Member State in relation to one or more e-cards is not where the centre of activities of its holder is located should determine the revocation of those e-cards.
Amendment 34 #
2016/0403(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) During the implementation of this Regulation, Member States should inform and update the Commission of procedures imposed under national law on incoming cross-border providers wishing to provide services temporarily or through a branch, agency or office, including the information and documents to which those procedures pertain, to allow for the preparation of application forms. In order to ensure uniform implementation concerning the necessary information to be provided for the application of the European service e- card, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council23. The application form should be based only on legitimate requirements, notification and authorization schemes in line with the Services Directive. The inclusion of data-fields in the application forms to be filled-in with relevance for national requirements, prior notification and prior authorization schemes of the host Member State is without prejudice to the Commission's powers under the Treaties and the Member States' obligation to comply with the provisions on Union law. __________________ 23 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13)
Amendment 37 #
2016/0403(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Holders of a European services e- card may want to second staff into the territory of the host Member State. When doing so, service providers may be subject to requirements, such as prior declarations addressed to the host Member State, necessary for the protection of posted workers. The European Services e-card will in no way affect the content of such declarations and the responsibilities by the host Member State in that regard.
Amendment 38 #
2016/0403(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) As regards the prior declaration that may be required under Article 9 of Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council25, the electronic platform connected to IMI should direct holders of a European services e-card to electronic national procedures put in place in the host Member State where the workers will be posted, wherever such national procedures allow for the electronic submission of the above- mentioned prior declaration. __________________ 25 Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the enforcement of Directive 96/71/EC concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services and amending Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 on administrative cooperation through the Internal Market Information System (‘the IMI Regulation’) (OJ L 159, 28.5.2014, p. 11)
Amendment 40 #
2016/0403(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The electronic platform connected to IMI should be made available by the Commission to those Member States that have previously communicated to the Commission their intention to make use of this possibility. Where Member States decide to allow for the use of IMI for the sending of the prior declaration in relation to workers posted in their territory, holders of a European services e-card shall be able to submit a declaration as referred to in Article 9 of Directive 2014/67/EU directly to the competent authority in the host Member State as defined in Article 2(a) of Directive 2014/67/EU, through the electronic platform connected to IMI. To that end, a host Member State should provide all the elements required in accordance with point a) of paragraph 1 and paragraph 2 of Article 9 of Directive 2014/67/EU as the basis for a multi-lingual form to be submitted for the declaration of posted workers on its territory. The Commission should publish this form in the Official Journal and make it available in the electronic platform connected to IMI. The relevant information with regard to the elements required should be available for the host Member State concerned in full compliance with the language requirements set out in Article 9(1)(a) of Directive 2014/67/EU. The experience of these Member States with the use of the electronic platform connected to IMI should be part of the assessment foreseen in the second subparagraph of Article 19 of this Regulation.
Amendment 49 #
2016/0403(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) A single coordinating authority should be designated by each Member State to carry out the tasks provided for in this Regulation, without prejudice to the competences set out in applicable national legislation. Suchas focal points for all cross-border exchanges of information between competent authorities of home and host Member States, which do not take place automatically through interconnection of registers as well as sole intermediaries of all exchanges of information between competent authorities and applicants or holders of European services e-cards, without prejudice to the competences set out in applicable national legislation: assessment of applications for e-cards requests for information and decisions whether to issue an e-card or whether to suspend or revoke it should all be fulfilled in substance by the competent authorities in charge already today of controlling service providers expanding operations across-borders. Apart from the e-card applicants or holders, the coordinating authorities should remain the sole actors for the purposes of progressing the procedural workflow in the electronic platform developed for the European services e-card. Such coordinating authorities should be registered as a competent authority in the Internal Market Information system for the purposes of Regulation (EU) 1024/2012 and communicated to the Commission.
Amendment 56 #
2016/0403(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. This Regulation is without prejudice to other Union acts related to social security and labour law, including any legal or contractual provision concerning employment conditions, working conditions, in particular health and safety at work and the relationship between employers and workers.
Amendment 57 #
2016/0403(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
-1 "European services e-card": means an electronic tool, resulting from a harmonised procedure, proving that its holder is a service provider legally established in the home Member State, entitled, in that territory, to provide the service activities in question, as well as stipulating the right of its holder to start provision of the services in question in the host Member State, without establishing there or through a branch, an agency or office located therein, as the case may be, and to continue such provision, for as long as it remains valid;
Amendment 63 #
2016/0403(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point d
(d) information pertaining todescribing the circumstances of establishment of the provider in the home Member State in relation to the service activity identified in accordance with (b), with consideration for the host Member State in question, including the date of initial establishment and identification of other Member States of establishment;
Amendment 67 #
2016/0403(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall provide to the Commission with all information on the procedural steps related to requirements imposed on providers for the provision of services through a branch, agency or office and for temporary cross-border provision of service activities falling under Directive …[ESC Directive]……….., necessary for the development of the standard application forms, describing the information and documents the presentation of which is required under national law of the provider in relation to all applicable requirements, through IMI by [9 months after entry into force of this Regulation] to the extent that the information was not contained in the notification of the requirement itself already submitted under Articles 15(7) and 39(5) of Directive 2006/123/EC. The inclusion of fields of data in the application form to be filled-in in the context of a procedure to issue a European services e-card corresponds to the national requirements, prior notification and prior authorization schemes under host Member States law and is without prejudice to the Commission's power under the Treaties and the Member States' obligations to comply with the provisions of Union law.
Amendment 75 #
2016/0403(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 99 #
2016/0403(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. For the purposes of this Regulation, each Member State shall designate one coordinating authority, empowered to perform the tasks assigned to them in accordance with this Regulation and Directive [ESC Directive], in the context of procedures to issue, update, suspend, revoke or cancel a European services e-card, as well as in relation to the formalities performed in accordance with Articles 6(1), 6(3) and 7, each Member State shall designate one coordinating authority, empowered to act as the sole intermediary of all exchanges of information between competent authorities and applicants or holders of European services e-cards, as well as the sole intermediary of all cross-border exchanges of information between competent authorities of home and host Member States, which do not take place automatically through interconnection of registers.
Amendment 102 #
2016/0403(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 3
3. This Article shall not call into question the allocation of the competences, at local or regional level, of the Member States. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, competent authorities in Member States shall retain all competences allocated to them under national law and act accordingly in the context of procedures to issue, update, suspend, revoke or cancel a European services e-card, as well as in relation to the formalities performed in accordance with Articles 6(1), 6(3) and 7.
Amendment 30 #
2016/0402(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) A European services e-card is a proof of compliance with all requirements that were condition for issuing a European services e-card according to national law of the Host Member State unless the contrary is proved. Failure of the holder of a European services e-card to comply with any of these requirements shall imply suspension or revocation of the European services e-card in question in accordance with Articles 15 to 17. Without prejudice to Articles 4 to 7, a European services e-card shall not constitute a proof of legal establishment in the host Member State and shall not per se entitle the services provider to pursue the activity in the Host Member State without fulfilling other legal requirements of the Host Member State falling outside the scope of the European services e-card procedure, in particular conditions relating to formation of subsidiaries or registration of branches under company law, registration of the service provider with mandatory social insurance schemes, requirements deriving from labour law and taxation.
Amendment 72 #
2016/0402(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
1a. 'European services e-card’ means an electronic certificate, resulting from a harmonised procedure, proving that its holder is a service provider legally established in the home Member State, entitled, in that territory, to provide the service activities in question, as well as stipulating the right of its holder to start provision of the services in question in the host Member State, without establishing there or through a branch, agency or office located therein, as the case may be, and to continue such provision, for as long as it remains valid;
Amendment 62 #
2016/0397(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
— having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of 75 July 20171, __________________ 1 OJ C 345, 13.10.2017, p. 85.
Amendment 85 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 128 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) As regards family benefits for family members living in a Member State other than the competent Member State, their costs and standards of living are likely to differ compared to those of family members residing in the competent Member State. Family benefits are intended to meet family expenses and therefore predominantly serve the purpose of partially meeting the actual costs for living.
Amendment 132 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to enable a timely update of this Regulation to the developments at the national level, 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 European Commission in respect oforder to amending the Annexes to this Regulation and to Regulation (EC) No 987/2009, and to supplement this Regulation by establishing a concrete, consistent and functional adjustment mechanism for the allocation of family benefits in relation to children residing in Member States other than the competent Member State. 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 2016.36 In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and 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. __________________ 36 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14. OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1–14.
Amendment 134 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission, to adopt upgrading and downgrading factors for the adjustment of family benefits for children residing in Member States other than the competent Member State. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Amendment 160 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 5 – addition
Recital 5 – addition
Amendment 161 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 5
Recital 5
(2a) Recital 5 is replaced by the following: (5) It is necessary, within the framework of such coordination, to guarantee within the CommunityUnion equality of treatment under theacross different national legislationaw for the persons concerned.
Amendment 165 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 5a
Recital 5a
Amendment 168 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 5b
Recital 5b
Amendment 171 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 5c
Recital 5c
Amendment 173 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 5 d (new)
Recital 5 d (new)
(5d) In applying the general principle of equal treatment provided for in this Regulation, the Court of Justice of the European Union held, in its judgments in cases C-140/12 Brey, C-333/13 Dano, C- 67/14 Alimanovic and C-299/14 Garcia- Nieto, that equal treatment may, as regards the access to special non- contributory cash benefits, which also constitute social assistance within the meaning of Directive 2004/38/EC, be subject to the limitations and the conditions set out in Article 24 of that Directive. In order to improve legal clarity for citizens of the Union and Member States’ institutions, that case-law should be codified. Limitations to equal treatment should respect Union law, including the principle of proportionality as interpreted by the Court of Justice.
Amendment 174 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(5e) The Court of Justice held, in its judgment in case C-308/14, European Commission v. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, that Member States may, in conformity with Union law, including the principle of proportionality, make the access of persons covered by Article 11(3)(e) of this Regulation to non-contributory social security benefits covered by Article 3 thereof, subject to the condition that those persons have a legal right of residence in accordance with Directive 2004/38/EC. As stated by the Court, the verification of the legal right of residence should be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Directive 2004/38/EC. In order to improve legal clarity for Union citizens and Member States’ institutions, that case-law should be codified.
Amendment 175 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 5 f (new)
Recital 5 f (new)
(5f) It is necessary to ensure that Union citizens are not treated less favourably than other persons who fall within the scope of this Regulation. The limitations to equal treatment introduced in this Regulation should therefore, without prejudice to rights of equal treatment provided for in other Union law, apply mutatis mutandis to those other persons.
Amendment 178 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) LIn line with the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union, long-term care benefits for insured persons and members of their families need to be coordinated according to specific rules which, in principle,should, in principle, continue to be coordinated following the rules applicable to sickness benefits, in line with the case law of the Co. However, those rules should take into account the specific naturte of Justicelong- term care benefits. It is also necessary to provide for specific provisions in case of overlapping of long-term care benefits in kind and in cash.
Amendment 182 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 35a
Recital 35a
(35a) Family benefits in cash intended to replace income during a periods of child- raising are individual rights which are personal to the parent subject to the legislation of the competent Member State. Given the specific nature of these family benefits, such benefits should be listed in Part I of Annex XIII to this Regulation and should be exclusively reserved to the parent concerned. The Member State with secondary competence may elect that the rules of priority in the case of overlapping of rights to family benefits under the legislation of the competent Member State and under the legislation of the Member State of residence of membersor the purpose of calculating the differential supplement, this Regulation should take into account the judgement of the Court of Justice in Case C-347/12, Wiering, while providing for the necessary clarifications and simplifications. Taking into account the particular nature of the various family benefits of the Member States, two types of family benefit should not be of the fsamily should not apply to such benefits. Where a Member State chooses to disapply the priority rules it must do so consistently in respect of all entitled persons in an analogous situation and be listed in Part II of Annex XIIIe kind and should be distinguished on the basis of their main purpose, objectives and the basis on which they are granted.
Amendment 186 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 35 b (new)
Recital 35 b (new)
(35b) The cost of living of family members especially children residing in a Member State other than the competent Member State varies depending on the Member States concerned. The purpose of family benefits is to partially meet the child´s costs of living. Member States listed in an annex to this Regulation should determine the amount of family benefits due to family members residing in Member States other than the competent Member State.
Amendment 188 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 35 c (new)
Recital 35 c (new)
(35c) Family benefits in cash which are primarily intended to replace income that could not be earned, whether in part or in full, or income that the person cannot earn due to child-raising, can be distinguished from other family benefits intended to meet family expenses. As family benefits in cash could be considered to be individual rights which are inherent to the claimant, subject to the law of the competent Member State, it should be possible to link the entitlement to such benefits exclusively to the claimant. The Member State in which the family members of the claimant are resident should be able to decide not to apply the priority rules where there are overlapping rights to such benefits under that Member State’s law and the law of the competent Member State. Where a Member State decides not to apply the rules of priority it should do so consistently in respect of all persons entitled to such benefits in analogous situations.
Amendment 192 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) In order to enable a timely update of this Regulation to the developments at the national level, 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 European Commission in respect of amending the Annexes to this Regulation and to Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 and to supplement this Regulation by establishing a concrete, consistent and functional adjustment mechanism for the allocation of family benefits in relation to children residing in a Member State other than the competent Member State. 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 2016.43 In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and 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. __________________ 43 COM(2015) 216 final. COM(2015) 216 final.
Amendment 194 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) This Regulation respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised inby the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, notably the protection of personal data (Article 8), the freedom to choose an occupation and right to engage in work (Article 15), the right to property (Article 17), the right to non-discrimination (Article 21), the rights of the child (Article 24), the rights of the elderly (Article 25), integration of persons with disabilities (Article 26), the right to family and professional life (Article 33); the right to social security and social assistance (Article 34), the right to health care (Article 35) and the right to freedom of movement and residence (Article 45); and has to be implemented in accordance with those rights and principle and the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
Amendment 207 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 1 – point c
Article 1 – point c
(a) In Point (c) the term “Title III, Chapters 1 and 3” is replaced by the term “Title III, Chapters 1, 1a and 3”.is replaced by the following: “(c) ‘insured person’, in relation to the social security branches covered by Title III, Chapters 1 and 3, means any person satisfying the conditions required under the legislation of the Member State competent under Title II to have the right to benefits for at least one of the risks covered by the Chapter which has to be applied, in accordance with this Regulation.”
Amendment 211 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 1 – point i – point 1 – point ii
Article 1 – point i – point 1 – point ii
(b) In Ppoint (i)(1)(ii) after the term “Title III, Chapter 1 on sickness, maternity and equivalent paternity benefits” the term “and Chapter 1a on long-term care benefits” is inserted., point (ii) is replaced by the following: "(ii) with regard to benefits in kind pursuant to Title III, Chapter 1 any person defined or recognised as a member of the family or designated as a member of the household by the legislation of the Member State in which he/she resides;”
Amendment 216 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 1 – point va – point i
Article 1 – point va – point i
(c) In Point (va)(i) after the term “, point (i) is replaced by the following: “(i) for the purposes of Title III, Chapter 1, with regard to (sickness, maternity and equivalent paternity benefits),” the term “and Chapter 1a (long-term care benefits)” is inserted and the last sentence is deleted., (sickness, maternity and equivalent paternity benefits), benefits in kind provided for under the legislation of a Member State which are intended to supply, make available, pay directly or reimburse the cost of medical care and products and services ancillary to that care. This includes long-term care benefits in kind within the meaning of point (vb) of this point.”
Amendment 220 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point d
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 1 – point vb
Article 1 – point vb
(vb) “long-term care benefit” means any benefit in kind, cash or a combination of both for persons who, over an extended period of time, on account of old-age, disability, illness or or in cash, the purpose of which is to address the care needs of a person who, on account of impairment, require considerables assistance from another person or persons to carry out essential daily activities, including of daily living for an extended period of time in order to support this/heir personal autonomy; this includes benefits granted to or forfor the same purpose to the person providing such assistance;
Amendment 224 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 227 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point ba
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point ba
Amendment 230 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Amendment 239 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 241 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Regulation (EC) 883/2004
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
11a. The following article is inserted: “Article 4a Limitations to equality of treatment for persons not having a legal right of residence under Union law 1. By way of derogation from Article 4 of this Regulation, a Member State whose legislation is applicable on the basis of Article 11(3)(e) of this Regulation may, in accordance with Union law, provide for access to [non-contributory social security benefits covered by Article 3] to be subject to the condition of having a legal right of residence in accordance with Directive 2004/38/EC. 2. Member States may apply the limitations referred to in paragraph 1 mutatis mutandis to stateless persons and refugees as well as to the members of their families and to their survivors who do not fulfil the conditions of legal residence or stay in accordance with other relevant Union law.”
Amendment 243 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
(a) In pParagraph 2 the term “sickness benefits in cash covering treatment for an unis replaced by the following: “2. For the purposes of this Title, persons receiving cash benefits because or as a consequence of their activity as an employed or self-employed person shall be considered to be pursuing the said activity. This shall not apply to invalimdited period” is replaced by the term “y, old age or survivors’ pensions or to pensions in respect of accidents at work or occupational diseases or to long-term care benefits in cash”. paid to the person in need of care.”
Amendment 245 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point c
(aa) In paragraph 3, point (c) is replaced by the following: “(c) a person receiving unemployment benefits in accordance with Article 65 under the legislation of the Member State of residence or of the State of his or her most recent activity as an employed or self-employed person shall be subject to the legislation of that Member State;”
Amendment 248 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
5. An activity as a flight crew or cabin crew member performing air passenger or freight services shall be deemed to be an activity pursued exclusively in the Member State where the home base, as defined in Annex III, Subpart FTL to Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 of 5 October 2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and the Council as amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 83/2014/EU of 29 January 201445, is located. __________________ 45Where there is no home base, or where there are several home bases, the individual shall be subject to the law applicable in accordance with Article 13. __________________ 45 OJ L 28, 31.01.2014, p. 17. OJ L 28, 31.01.2014, p. 17.
Amendment 260 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. A person who pursues an activity as an employed person in a Member State on behalf of an employer which normally carries out its activities there and who is posted within the meaning of Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services46 or sent by that employer to another Member State to perform work on that employer’s behalf shall continue to be subject to the legislation of the first Member State, provided that the anticipated duration of such work does not exceed 24 months and that the person is not posted or sent to replace another employed or self-employed person previously posted or sent within the meaning of this Article. __________________ 46 OJ L 018, 21.01.1997 p. 1.
Amendment 286 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 302 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Title III – Chapter 1 – title
Title III – Chapter 1 – title
Amendment 306 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 19
Article 19
14 c. Article 19 is replaced by the following: “Article 19 Stay outside the competent Member State 1. Unless otherwise provided for by paragraph 2, an insured person and the members of his or her family staying in a Member State other than the competent Member State shall be entitled to the benefits in kind which become necessary on medical grounds or due to the need for long-term care during their stay, taking into account the nature of the benefits and the expected length of the stay. These benefits shall be provided on behalf of the competent institution by the institution of the place of stay, in accordance with the provisions of the legislation it applies, as though the persons concerned were insured under the said legislation.< 2. The Administrative Commission shall establish a list of benefits in kind which, in order to be provided during a stay in another Member State, require for practical reasons a prior agreement between the person concerned and the institution providing the care. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004R0883&from=EN)benefit.” Or. en
Amendment 308 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 d (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 20 – title
Article 20 – title
14d. In Article 20, the title is replaced by the following: “Travel with the purpose of receiving benefits in kind -— Authorisation to receive appropriate treatment and long-term care outside the Member State of residence (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004R0883&from=EN)” Or. en
Amendment 310 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 e (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 e (new)
14e. In Article 20, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: “2. An insured person who is authorised by the competent institution to go to another Member State with the purpose of receiving the treatment or long- term care appropriate to his or her condition shall receive the benefits in kind provided, on behalf of the competent institution, by the institution of the place of stay, in accordance with the provisions of the legislation it applies, as though he or she were insured under the said legislation. The authorisation shall be accorded where the treatment or long-term care in question is among the benefits provided for by the legislation in the Member State where the person concerned resides and where he or she cannot be given such treatment within a time- limit which is medically justifiable, taking into account his or her current state of health and the probable course of his illness. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004R0883&from=EN)or her illness or within a time limit which is justifiable, taking into account his or her current state of need of long-term care and the probable course of his or her need of long-term care.” Or. en
Amendment 311 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 g (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 g (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 25
Article 25
14g. Article 25 is replaced by the following: “Article 25 Pensions under the legislation of one or more Member States other than the Member State of residence, where there is a right to benefits in kind in the latter Member State Where the person receiving a pension or pensions under the legislation of one or more Member States resides in a Member State under whose legislation the right to receive benefits in kind is not subject to conditions of insurance, or of activity as an employed or self-employed person, and no pension is received from that Member State, the cost of benefits in kind provided to him/her and to members of his/her family shall be borne by the Institution of one of the Member States competent in respect of his/her pensions determined in accordance with Article 24(2), to the extent that the pensioner and the members of his/her Family would be entitled to such benefits if they resided in that Member State. ” Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004R0883R(01)&from=EN)
Amendment 313 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 i (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 i (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 27 – title
Article 27 – title
14i. In Article 27, the title is replaced by the following: “Stay of the pensioner or the members of his family in a Member State other than the Member State in which they reside – Stay in the competent Member State – Authorisation for appropriate treatment or long-term care outside the Member State of residence (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004R0883&from=EN)” Or. en
Amendment 314 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 j (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 j (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
14j. In Article 27, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: “3. Article 20 shall apply mutatis mutandis to a pensioner and/or the members of his family who are staying in a Member State other than the one in which they reside with the purpose of receiving there the treatment or long-term care appropriate to their condition. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004R0883&from=EN)” Or. en
Amendment 316 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 l (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 l (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. A frontier worker who retires4l. In Article 28(1), the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: “1. A frontier worker who retires because of old-age or invalidity is entitled in casethe event of sickness or the need for long-term care to continue to receive benefits in kind in the Member State where he/she last pursued his or her activity as an employed or self-employed person, in so far as this is a continuation of treatment or long-term care which began in that Member State. The term" "continuation of treatment" means the continued investigation, diagnosis and treatment of an illness for its entire duration. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004R0883&from=EN)The term "continuation of long-term care" means the continued granting of long-term care benefits in kind due to the need of care which was established before retirement and which continues beyond that date.” Or. en
Amendment 321 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 m (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 m (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 30
Article 30
14m. Article 30 is replaced by the following: “Article 30 Contributions by pensioners 1. The institution of a Member State which is responsible under the legislation it applies for making deductions in respect of contributions for sickness, maternity and equivalent paternity and long-term care benefits, may request and recover such deductions, calculated in accordance with the legislation it applies, only to the extent that the cost of the benefits pursuant to Articles 23 to 26 is to be borne by an institution of the said Member State. 2. Where, in the cases referred to in Article 25, the acquisition of sickness, maternity and equivalent paternity and long-term care benefits is subject to the payment of contributions or similar payments under the legislation of a Member State in which the pensioner concerned resides, these contributions shall not be payable by virtue of such residence. ” Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004R0883R(01)&from=EN)
Amendment 327 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – point a – point i
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – point a – point i
(i) rights available on the basis of an activity as an employed or self-employed person of the insured person, including rights existing in the application of Article 11(2) or (3)(c);
Amendment 329 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 33 a (new)
Article 33 a (new)
Amendment 332 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 34
Article 34
Amendment 337 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. If a recipient of long-term care benefits in cash, which have to be treated as sickness benefits and are therefore provided by the Member State competent for cash benefits6a. In Article 34, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: “1. If a recipient of long-term care benefits in cash, which is provided under Articles 21 or 29, is, at the same time and under this Chapter, entitled to claim benefits in kind intended for the same purpose from the institution of the place of residence or stay in another Member State, and an institution in the first Member State is also required to reimburse the cost of theose benefits in kind under Article 35, the general provision on prevention of overlapping of benefits laid down in Article 10 shall be applicable, with the following restriction only: if the person concerned claims and receives the benefit in kind, the amount of the benefit in cash shall be reduced by the amount of the benefit in kind which is or could be claimed from the institution of the first Member State required to reimburse the cost. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004R0883&from=EN)” Or. en
Amendment 339 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Amendment 341 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 34 – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 3 c (new)
Amendment 342 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Chapter 1 a
Chapter 1 a
Amendment 351 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 61
Article 61
Amendment 356 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 61 – paragraph 1
Article 61 – paragraph 1
1. Except in the cases referred to in Article 65(2), the application of Article 6 shall beThe competent institution of a Member State whose legislation makes the acquisition, retention, recovery or duration of the right to benefits conditional upon the person concerned having most recently completed a period of at least three monthcompletion of either periods of insurance, employment or self- employment shall, to the extent necessary, take into account periods of insurance, employment, or self- employment in accordance with the legislation under which the benefits are claimed. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004R0883&from=EN)completed under the legislation of any other Member State as though they were completed under the legislation it applies. However, where, under the applicable legislation, the right to benefits is conditional on the completion of periods of insurance, the periods completed under the legislation of another Member State shall be taken into account only if those periods would qualify for the purposes of establishing entitlement to unemployment benefits in the Member State under whose legislation they were completed. Or. en
Amendment 367 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 61 – paragraph 2
Article 61 – paragraph 2
2. Where an unemployed person does not satisfy the conditions for the aggregation of periods in accordance with paragraph 1 because the total duration of his or her most recently completed periods of insurance, employment or self- employmentExcept in the cases referred to in Article 65(5)(a), the application of paragraph 1 of this Article shall be conditional on the person concerned having the most recently completed, in accordance with the legislation under which the benefits are claimed: – periods of insurance of at least one day, inf that Member State is less than three months that person shall be entitled to unemployment benefits in accordance with the legislation of the Member State where he or she had previously completed such periods under the conditions and subject to the limitations laid down in Article 64a. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004R0883&from=EN)legislation requires periods of insurance, – periods of employment of at least one day, if that legislation requires periods of employment, or – periods of self-employment of at least one day, if that legislation requires periods of self-employment. Or. en
Amendment 376 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 62 – paragraph 1
Article 62 – paragraph 1
19a. In Article 62, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: “1. The competent institution of a Member State whose legislation provides for the calculation of benefits on the basis of the amount of the previous salary or professional income shall take into account exclusively the salary or professional income received by the person concerned in respect of his lastor her activityies as an employed or self-employed person under the said legislation. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004R0883&from=EN)The salary or professional income to be taken into account for the calculation of the benefits shall be determined on the basis of the legislation of the competent Member State. If no such salary or professional income has been received, the benefits shall be calculated on the basis of the relevant legislation of the competent Member State. This paragraph shall also apply where the legislation administered by the competent institution provides for a specific reference period for the determination of the salary which serves as a basis for the calculation of benefits and where, for all or part of that period, the person concerned was subject to the legislation of another Member State.” Or. en
Amendment 380 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point c and paragraph 3
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point c and paragraph 3
Amendment 381 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 – point -a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 64 – paragraph 1
Article 64 – paragraph 1
(-a) In Article 64, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: “1. A wholly unemployed person who satisfies the conditions of the legislation of the competent Member State for entitlement to benefits, and who goes to another Member State in order to seek work there, shall retain his or her entitlement to unemployment benefits in cash under the following conditions and within the following limits: (a) before his or her departure, the unemployed person must have been registered as a person seeking work and have remained available to the employment services of the competent Member State for at least four weeks after becoming unemployed. However, the competent services or institutions may authorise his or her departure before such time has expired; (b) the unemployed person must register as a person seeking work with the employment services of the Member State to which he or she has gone, be subject to the control procedure organised there and adhere to the conditions laid down under the legislation of that Member State. This condition shall be considered satisfied for the period before registration if the person concerned registers within seven days of the date on which he or she ceased to be available to the employment sServices of the Member State which he or she left. In exceptional cases, the competent services or institutions may extend this period; (c) entitlement to benefits shall be retained for a period of three months from the date when the unemployed person ceased to be available to the employment services of the Member State which he or she left, provided that the total duration for which the benefits are provided does not exceed the total duration of the period of his or her entitlement to benefits under the legislation of that Member State; the competent sServices or institutions may extend the period of three months up to a maximum of six months; (dca) the benefits shall be provided by the competent institution in accordance with the legislation it applies and at its own expense. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32004R0883&from=EN)length of the period granted for the export of the entitlement to benefits to another Member State shall be subject to the discretion of the competent employment services or the competent institution, on a case-by-case basis after an overall assessment of all the information and facts available. Information and facts needed for the assessment of the individual cases include: – reasons to seek work in another Member State (e.g. relocation together with spouse), – strategies for finding work abroad, – opportunities of integration into the labour market of the Members State where the person seeks work, – labour supply needs of the competent Member State; (d) the benefits shall be provided by the competent institution in accordance with the legislation it applies and at its own expense. " Or. en
Amendment 405 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 64a
Article 64a
Amendment 409 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 65
Article 65
Amendment 410 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 65
Article 65
Article 65 Unemployed persons who resided in a Member State other than the competent State 1. An unemployed person who, during his or her last activity as an employed or self-employed person resided in a Member State other than the competent Member State shall make himself or herself available to the former employer or to the employment services in the competent Member State. Such a person shall receive benefits in accordance with the legislation of the competent Member State as if he or she were residing in that Member State. These benefits shall be provided by the institution of the competent Member State. 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, a wholly unemployed person who, during the last activity as an employed or self-employed person, resided in a Member State other than the competent Member State, and who had not completed at least 12 months of unemployment insurance exclusively under the legislation of the competent Member State shall make himself or herself available to the employment service of the Member State of residence. Such a person shall receive benefits in accordance with the legislation of the Member State of residence as if he or she had completed all periods of insurance under the legislation of that Member State. Those benefits shall be provided by the institution of the Member State of residence. Alternatively, a wholly unemployed person referred to in this paragraph, who would be entitled to an unemployment benefit solely under the national legislation of the competent Member State if he or she resided there, may instead opt to make themselves available to the employment services in that Member State and to receive benefits in accordance with the legislation of that Member State as if he or she were residing there. 3. If a wholly unemployed person referred to in paragraphs 1 or 2 does not wish to become or remain available to the employment services of the competent Member State after having been registered there, and wishes to seek work in the Member State of residence or the Member State of last activity Article 64 shall apply mutatis mutandis, except Article 64(1)(a). The competent institution may extend the period referred to in the first sentence of Article 64(1)(c) up to the end of the period of entitlement to benefits. 4. A wholly unemployed person referred to in this Article may in addition to making themselves available to the employment services of the competent Member State also make themselves available to the employment services of the other Member State. 5. Paragraphs 2 to 4 of this Article shall not apply to a person who is partially or intermittently unemployed. State 1. A person who is partially or intermittently unemployed and who, during his/her last activity as an employed or self-employed person, resided in a Member State other than the competent Member State shall make himself or herself available to the employer or to the employment services in the competent Member State. Such a person shall receive benefits in accordance with the legislation of the competent Member State as if he or she were residing in that Member State. Those benefits shall be provided by the institution of the competent Member State. 2. A wholly unemployed person who, during the last activity as an employed or self-employed person, resided in a Member State other than the competent Member State, and who continues to reside in that Member State or returns to that Member State shall make himself or herself available to the employment services in the Member State of residence. Without prejudice to Article 64, a wholly unemployed person may, as a supplementary step, make himself or herself available to the employment Services of the Member State in which he or she pursued his or her last activity as an employed or self-employed person. An unemployed person, other than a frontier worker, who does not return to his or her Member State of residence, shall make himself or herself available to the employment services in the Member State to whose legislation he or she was last subject. 3. The unemployed person referred to in the first sentence of paragraph 2 shall register as a person seeking work with the competent employment services of the Member State in which he or she resides, shall be subject to the control procedure organised there and shall adhere to the conditions laid down under the legislation of that Member State. If he or she chooses also to register as a person seeking work in the Member State in which he or she pursued his or her last activity as an employed or self-employed person, he or she shall comply with the obligations applicable in that State. 4. The implementation of the second sentence of paragraph 2 and of the second sentence of paragraph 3, as well as the arrangements for exchanges of information, cooperation and mutual assistance between the institutions and services of the Member State of residence and the Member State in which he or she pursued his or her last occupation, shall be laid down in the Implementing Regulation. 5. The unemployed person referred to in the first and second sentences of paragraph 2 shall receive benefits in accordance with the legislation of the Member State of residence as if he or she had been subject to that legislation during his or her last activity as an employed or self-employed person. Those benefits shall be provided by the institution of the place of residence. 5a. However, a worker other than a frontier worker who has been provided benefits at the expense of the competent institution of the Member State to whose legislation he or she was last subject shall first receive, on his or her return to the Member State of residence, benefits in accordance with Article 64, receipt of the benefits in accordance with paragraph 5a being suspended for the period during which he or she receives benefits under the legislation to which he or she was last subject. 5b. The benefits provided by the institution of the place of residence under paragraph 5a and 5b shall continue to be at its own expense. The competent institution of the Member State to whose legislation he/she was last subject shall reimburse to the institution of the place of residence the full amount of the benefits provided by the latter institution during the first four months (reimbursement period). Reimbursement for that period shall be claimed only on condition that the person concerned has, during the 12 months preceding the reimbursement period, completed periods of at least three months in the Member State to whose legislation he or she was previously subject and where such periods would qualify for the purposes of establishing entitlement to unemployment benefits in that Member State. The amount of the reimbursement during that period shall not be higher than the amount payable, according to the following rules: (a) number of calendar days subject to the reimbursement period; multiplied by: (b) the average amount per calendar day of the unemployment benefits of the competent Member State of the previous calendar year. 5c. A second request for reimbursement by the same unemployed person shall be admissible no earlier than one year after expiry of the previous reimbursement period. 5d. From the end of the 18-month period referred to in Article 67(5) of the Implementing Regulation, interest may be charged by the creditor institution on outstanding claims. The interest shall be calculated in accordance with Article 68(2) of the Implementing Regulation with a supplement of 8 % above the base rate. 5e. During the reimbursement procedure requests or reactions to requests or notifications have to be answered within a period of six months. Should the deadline be exceeded, the reimbursement request is considered to be accepted. 5f. The arrangements for reimbursement are laid down in the Implementing Regulation. 5f. For the purposes of paragraphs 5b to 5e, two or more Member States, or their competent authorities, may provide for other methods of reimbursement or waive all reimbursement between the institutions falling under their jurisdiction.” Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=LEGISSUM:c10521)
Amendment 439 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 67 a (new)
Article 67 a (new)
Amendment 440 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 67 b (new)
Article 67 b (new)
22b. The following article is inserted: “Article 67b Delegated acts for the creation of an adjustment mechanism for exported family benefits The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 88a in order to supplement this Regulation by establishing a consistent and functional adjustment mechanism for exported family benefits and to amending the list of Member States and competent regional authorities set out in Annex XIIIb which apply the adjustment mechanism.”
Amendment 442 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 67 c (new)
Article 67 c (new)
Amendment 445 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 d (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 68 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 2 a (new)
22d. In Article 68, the following paragraph is inserted: "2a. For the purposes of calculating the differential supplement for family benefits as referred to in paragraph 2, there shall be two categories of benefits of the same kind: (a) family benefits in cash primarily intended to replace part or the whole of income that claimant has not earned or cannot earn due to child-raising; and (b) all other family benefits.”
Amendment 448 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 68b – paragraph 1
Article 68b – paragraph 1
1. Family benefits in cash which are intended to replace income during periods of child-raising andreferred to in point (a) of Article 68(2a) which are listed in Part 1I of Annex XIII shall be awarded solely to the person subject tounder the legislation of the competent Member State and tsolely to the person subject to that legislation. There shall be no derived right for his or her family members to such benefits. Article 68a of this Regulation shall not apply to such benefits nor shall the competent institution be required to take into account a claim submitted by the other parent, a person treated as a parent or institution acting as guardian of the child or children pursuant to Article 60(1) of the Implementing Regulation.
Amendment 451 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 23 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 23 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 70 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 70 – paragraph 4 a (new)
23a. In Article 70, the following paragraph is added: “4a. By way of derogation from Article 4 of this Article, a Member State may, in accordance with Union law, provide that access to the benefits referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, which also constitute social assistance within the meaning of Directive 2004/38/EC, is subject to the fulfilment of the conditions for equal treatment under Article 24 of that Directive by the claimant.”
Amendment 464 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 76 a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 76 a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
– the issuance, the format and the contents of a portable electronic document certifying the social security legislation which applies to the holder,
Amendment 481 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 26
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 87 b – paragraph 4
Article 87 b – paragraph 4
4. Articles 61, 642 and 65 of this Regulation in force before [the entry into application of the Regulation (EU) xxxx] shall continue to apply to unemployment benefits granted to persons whose unemployment started before that date..
Amendment 493 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 88 a – paragraph 2
Article 88 a – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 67b and 88 shall be conferred on the European Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the [the date of entry into force of the Regulation (EU) xxxx].
Amendment 497 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 88 a – paragraph 3
Article 88 a – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of the power referred to in Articles 67b and 88 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force
Amendment 504 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 88 a – paragraph 6
Article 88 a – paragraph 6
6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles 67b and 88 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiring of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the European Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.
Amendment 506 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 88 b
Article 88 b
27a. The following article is inserted: "Article 88b Committee procedure 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Administrative Commission. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply."
Amendment 507 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 29
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Annexes XII and XIII
Annexes XII and XIII
29. Annexes XII, XIII, XIIIa and XIIIb are inserted in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
Amendment 512 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 1 – point 2 – point e a
Article 1 – point 2 – point e a
(ea) ‘fraud’ means any intentional act or omission to act, in order to obtain or receive social security benefits or to avoid to pay social security contributions, contrary to the provisions of the basic Regulation and the implementing Regulation or the law of a Member State;.
Amendment 514 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
(eb) ‘error’ means unintentional wrong conduct or unintentional omission on the part of an institution or of a person falling within the scope of the basic Regulation and the implementing Regulation;
Amendment 515 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 2 – paragraph 5
Article 2 – paragraph 5
5. When a person's rights or obligations to which the basic and implementing Regulations apply have been established or determined, the competent institution may request the institution in the Member State of residence or stay to providetransmit personal data about that person. within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. The request and any response shall concern information which enables the competent Member State to identify any inaccuracyconsistencies in the facts on which a document or a decision determining the rights and obligations of a person under the basic or implementing Regulation is based. The request can also be madetransmitted where there is no existing doubt about the validity or accuracy of the information contained in the document or on which the decision is based in a particular case, but the information shall be required in accordance with the legislation applicable to the competent institution. The request for information and any response must be necessary and proportionate.
Amendment 526 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) When receiving such a request, the issuing institution shall reconsider the grounds for issuing the document and, if necessary, withdraw it or rectify it, within 25 working day shall inform the competent institutions of the Member States concerned of the result within three months from the receipt of the request. Upon detection of an irrefutable case of fraud committed by the applicant of the document, the issuing institutionrmination that the applicable law was incorrectly certified, the certificate shall be withdrawn or rectify the document immediately and with retroactive effectied, whereby the legislation applicable in the issuing Member State shall be complied with. This shall also be applied to previous periods.
Amendment 556 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. For the purposes of the application of Article 12(1) of the basic Regulation, a ‘person who pursues an activity as an employed person in a Member State on behalf of an employer which normally carries out its activities there and who is posted within the meaning of the Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services52 or sent by that employer to another Member State’ shall include a person who is recruited with a view to being posted or sent to another Member State, provided that immediatelyn the last month before the start of his employment, the person concerned is already subject to the legislation of the sending Member State in accordance with Title II of the basic Regulation.. __________________ 52 OJ L 018, 21.01.1997 p. 1.
Amendment 582 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. If that institution determines that the legislation of another Member State applies, it shall do so provisionally and shall without delay inform the institution of the Member State which it considers to be competent of this provisional decision. The decision shall become definitive within two months after the institution designated by the competent authorities of the Member State concerned has been informed of it, unless the latter institution informs the first institution and the persons and the employers concerned that it cannot yet accept the provisional determination or that it takes a different view on this.
Amendment 586 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 16 – paragraph 5
Article 16 – paragraph 5
5. The competent institution of the Member State whose legislation is determined to be applicable either provisionally or definitively shall without delay inform the person concerned and/or his or her employer.
Amendment 597 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 20 a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 20 a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
– the issuance, the format and the contents of a portable electronic document certifying the social security legislation which applies to the holder,
Amendment 611 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Amendment 616 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
15a. In Article 25, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. For the purposes of the application of Article 19 of the basic Regulation, the insured person shall present to the health care or long-term care provider in the Member State of stay a document issued by the competent institution indicating his entitlement to benefits in kind. If the insured person does not have such a document, the institution of the place of stay, upon request or if otherwise necessary, shall contact the competent institution in order to obtain one. " Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02009R0987- 20170411&from=EN)
Amendment 619 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 25 – paragraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 3
15b. In Article 25, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "3. The benefits in kind referred to in Article 19(1) of the basic Regulation shall refer to the benefits in kind which are provided in the Member State of stay, in accordance with its legislation, and which become necessary on medical grounds or due to the need for long-term care with a view to preventing an insured person from being forced to return, before the end of the planned duration of stay, to the competent Member State to obtain the necessary treatment. " Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02009R0987- 20170411&from=EN)
Amendment 621 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 26
Article 26
15c. Article 26 is replaced by the following: "Article 26 Scheduled treatment A. Authorisation procedure 1. For the purposes of the application of Article 20(1) of the basic Regulation, the insured person shall present a document issued by the competent institution to the institution of the place of stay. For the purposes of this Article, the competent institution shall mean the institution which bears the cost of the scheduled treatment or long-term care; in the cases referred to in Article 20(4) and 27(5) of the basic Regulation, in which the benefits in kind provided in the Member State of residence are reimbursed on the basis of fixed amounts, the competent institution shall mean the institution of the place of residence. 2. If an insured person does not reside in the competent Member State, he shall request authorisation from the institution of the place of residence, which shall forward it to the competent institution without delay. In that event, the institution of the place of residence shall certify in a statement whether the conditions set out in the second sentence of Article 20(2) of the basic Regulation are met in the Member State of residence. The competent institution may refuse to grant the requested authorisation only if, in accordance with the assessment of the institution of the place of residence, the conditions set out in the second sentence of Article 20(2) of the basic Regulation are not met in the Member State of residence of the insured person, or if the same treatment or long-term care can be provided in the competent Member State itself, within a time-limit which is medically justifiable, taking into account the current state of healthneed of long-term care and the probable course of illnessneed of long- term care of the person concerned. The competent institution shall inform the institution of the place of residence of its decision. In the absence of a reply within the deadlines set by its national legislation, the authorisation shall be considered to have been granted by the competent institution. 3. If an insured person who does not reside in the competent Member State is in need of urgent vitally necessary treatment, and the authorisation cannot be refused in accordance with the second sentence of Article 20(2) of the basic Regulation, the authorisation shall be granted by the institution of the place of residence on behalf of the competent institution, which shall be immediately informed by the institution of the place of residence. The competent institution shall accept the findings and the treatment options of the doctors approved by the institution of the place of residence that issues the authorisation, concerning the need for urgent vitally necessary treatment. 4. At any time during the procedure granting the authorisation, the competent institution shall retain the right to have the insured person examined by a doctor of its own choice or, in the case of the need for long-term care, by a doctor or another expert of its own choice in the Member State of stay or residence. 5. The institution of the place of stay shall, without prejudice to any decision regarding authorisation, inform the competent institution if it appears medically appropriate to supplement the treatment covered by the existing authorisation. B. Meeting the cost of benefits in kind incurred by the insured persor appropriate taking into account the current state of need for long-term care to supplement the treatment or long-term care covered by the existing authorisation. B. Meeting the cost of benefits in kind incurred by the insured person 6. Without prejudice to paragraph 7, Article 25(4) and (5) of the implementing Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis. 7. If the insured person has actually borne all or part of the costs for the authorised medical treatment or long-term care him or herself and the costs which the competent institution is obliged to reimburse to the institution of the place of stay or to the insured person according to paragraph 6 (actual cost) are lower than the costs which it would have had to assume for the same treatment or long-term care in the competent Member State (notional cost), the competent institution shall reimburse, upon request, the cost of treatment or long-term care incurred by the insured person up to the amount by which the notional cost exceeds the actual cost. The reimbursed sum may not, however, exceed the costs actually incurred by the insured person and may take account of the amount which the insured person would have had to pay if the treatment or long-term care had been delivered in the competent Member State. C. Meeting the costs of travel and stay as part of scheduled treatment or long-term care 8. Where the national legislation of the competent institution provides for the reimbursement of the costs of travel and stay which are inseparable from the treatment or long-term care of the insured person, such costs for the person concerned and, if necessary, for a person who must accompany him/her, shall be assumed by this institution when an authorisation is granted in the case of treatment or long- term care in another Member State. D. Family members 9. Paragraphs 1 to 8 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the members of the family of the insured persons. " Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02009R0987- 20170411&from=EN)
Amendment 623 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Amendment 626 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 31 – title and paragraphs 1 and 2
Article 31 – title and paragraphs 1 and 2
Amendment 632 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
17a. In Article 32, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. When a person or a group of persons are exempted upon request from compulsory sickness or long-term care insurance and such persons are thus not covered by a sickness insurance scheme to which the basic Regulation applies, the institution of another Member State shall not, solely because of this exemption, become responsible for bearing the costs of benefits in kind or in cash provided to such persons or to a member of their family under Title III, Chapter I, of the basic Regulation. " Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02009R0987- 20170411&from=EN)
Amendment 636 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 55 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 55 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 637 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 55 – paragraph 7
Article 55 – paragraph 7
Amendment 640 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 55a
Article 55a
Amendment 644 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 56 – paragraphs 1 and 3
Article 56 – paragraphs 1 and 3
Amendment 646 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 24
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Title VI – Chapter I – title
Title VI – Chapter I – title
Amendment 648 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 65 – paragraph 1
Article 65 – paragraph 1
1. The annual average cost per person in each age group for a specific year shall be notified to the Audit Board at the latest by the end of the second year following the year in question, with sickness and long- term care benefits in kind indicated separately.
Amendment 649 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 66 – paragraph 2
Article 66 – paragraph 2
26a. In Article 66, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. The reimbursements between the institutions of the Member States, provided for in Articles 35 and 41 of the basic Regulation, shall be made via the liaison body. There may be a separate liaison body for reimbursements under Articles 35 and Article 41 of the basic Regulation. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02009R0987- Mutual claims shall be off-set between the liaison bodies. The Administrative Commission shall establish detailed arrangements for such off-setting. " Or. en 20170411&from=EN)
Amendment 650 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 67 – paragraph 1
Article 67 – paragraph 1
26b. In Article 67, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. Claims based on actual expenditure shall be introduced to the liaison body of the debtor Member State within 12 months of the end of the calendar half-year during which those claims were recorded in the accounts of the creditor institution. Claims shall be met, where possible, within one month, and in any event within six months, of the claim. " Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02009R0987- 20170411&from=EN)
Amendment 651 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 67 – paragraph 3
Article 67 – paragraph 3
Amendment 652 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 e (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 e (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 67 – paragraph 5
Article 67 – paragraph 5
26e. In Article 67, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: "5. The claims shall be paid to the liaison body of the creditor Member State referred to in Article 66 of the implementing Regulation by the debtor institution within 18 months of the end of the month during which they were introduced to the liaison body of the debtor Member State. This does not apply to the claims which the debtor institution has rejected for a relevant reason within that period. The liaison body of the creditor Member State shall reply to such a rejection within 12 months of the end of the month during which the rejection was received. In the absence of such a reply, the rejection shall be deemed to be accepted. " Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02009R0987- 20170411&from=EN)
Amendment 654 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 f (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 f (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 67 – paragraph 7
Article 67 – paragraph 7
26f. In Article 67, paragraph 7 is replaced by the following: "7. The Audit Board shall facilitate the final closing of accounts in cases where a settlement cannot be reached within the period set out in paragraph 6, and, upon a reasoned request by one of the parties, shall give its opinion on a dispute within sixnine months following the month in which the matter was referred to it. The Audit Board shall receive the request no later than nine months after expiry of the period set out in paragraph 6. " Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02009R0987- 20170411&from=EN)
Amendment 656 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 g (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 g (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 68 – paragraph 2
Article 68 – paragraph 2
26g. In Article 68, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. The interest shall be calculated on the basis of the reference rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations plus eight percentage points. The reference rate applicable shall be that in force on the first day of the month on which the payment is due. " Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:32009R0987)
Amendment 657 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 70
Article 70
Amendment 658 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 70 – paragraph 1
Article 70 – paragraph 1
27a. in Article 70, the first paragraph is replaced by the following: “If there is no agreement in accordance with Article 65(811) of the basic Regulation, the institution of the place of residence shall request reimbursement of unemployment benefits pursuant to Article 65(6) andto (79) of the basic Regulation from the institution of the Member State to whose legislation the beneficiary was last subject. The request shall be made within six months of the end of the calendar half- year during which the last payment of unemployment benefit, for which reimbursement is requested, was made. The request shall indicate the amount of benefit paid during the three or fivefour month-period referred to in Article 65(6) and (76) of the basic Regulation, the period for which the benefits were paid and the identification data of the unemployed person. The claims shall be introduced and paid via the liaison bodies of the Member States concerned. (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02009R0987-” Or. en 20170411&from=EN)
Amendment 659 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 27 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 70 – paragraph 3
Article 70 – paragraph 3
Amendment 660 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 73 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 73 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
In case of a retroactive change of the applicable legislation including situations referred to in Article 6(4) and (5) of the implementing Regulation, at the latest threesix months after the applicable legislation has been determined or the institution responsible for paying the benefits has been identified, the institution which unduly paid cash benefits shall draw up a statement of the amount paid and shall send it to the institution identified as being competent for the purpose of their reimbursement.
Amendment 661 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 73 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 73 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
If the amount of unduly paid contributions exceeds the amount the legal and/or natural person owes to the institution identified as being competent, the institution which unduly received contributions shall reimburse the amount in excess to the legal and/or natural person concerned. in accordance with national law.
Amendment 662 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 28
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 73 – paragraph 4
Article 73 – paragraph 4
4. The existence of time limits and application procedures under national legislation shall not be a valid ground for the refusal of the settlement of claims between institutions under this Article.
Amendment 685 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 39 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 39 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 86
Article 86
39a. Article 86 is replaced by the following: "Article 86 Review clause 1. No later than the fourth full calendarwo years after the entry into force of the implementing Regulationexpiry of the transitional period referred to in Article 95, the Administrative Commission shall present a comparative report on the time limits set out in Article 67(2), (5) and (6) of the implementing Regulation. On the basis of this report, the European Commission may, as appropriate, submit proposals to review these time limits with the aim of reducing them in a significant way. 2. No later than the date referred to in paragraph 1, the Administrative Commission shall also assess the rules for conversion of periods set out in Article 13 with a view to simplifying those rules, if possible. 3. Administrative Commission shall present a report specifically assessing the application of Chapters I and III of Title IV ofThe report shall include a review of when settlement on the basis of fixed amounts, as referred to in Section 2 of Chapter I of Title IV, can be deleted. On the basis of this report, the Commission may, as appropriate, submit proposals to shorten those timplementing Regulation, in particular with regard to the procedures and time limits referred to in Article 67(2), (5) and (6) of the implementing Regulation and to the recovery procedures referred to in Articles 75 to 85 of the implementing Regulation. In the light of this report, the European Commission may, if necessary, submit appropriate proposals to make these procedures more efficient and balanced. e limits as well as a proposal to delete Section 2 of Chapter I of Title IV. " No later than 1 May 2015, the Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02009R0987- 20170411&from=EN)
Amendment 687 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 40 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 87 – paragraph 6
Article 87 – paragraph 6
However, if the institution which was requested to carry out the check also uses the findings for the granting of benefits on its own account to the person concerned under the legislation it applies, it shall not claim the expenses referred to in the previous sentence..
Amendment 688 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 44
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 44
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 94 a – paragraph 1
Article 94 a – paragraph 1
Until the entry into force of Regulation (EU) XXX, Articles 56 and 70 of the version of the implementing Regulation in force before [the date of entry into force of the Regulation (EU) xxxx] shall continue to apply to unemployment benefits granted to persons who became unemployed before that date..
Amendment 695 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 7
Annex I – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Annex XIII
Annex XIII
Part II Member States which award family benefits referred in Article 65b(1)8b in full
Amendment 696 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 7 a (new)
Annex I – point 7 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Annex XIII a (new)
Annex XIII a (new)
7a. The following annex is added: “Annex XIIIa Long-term care benefits in cash provided in derogation from Article 33a(a) of Chapter I (Article 33a(2))”
Amendment 697 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 7 b (new)
Annex I – point 7 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Annex XIII b (new)
Annex XIII b (new)
7b. The following annex is added: “Annex XIIIb (Article 67c) Adjustment mechanism for the allocation of family benefits in relation to children residing in Member States other than the competent Member State Member States and competent regional authorities adapting family benefits in accordance with the adjustment mechanism referred to in Article 67b:”
Amendment 700 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 7 c (new)
Annex I – point 7 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Annex 5
Annex 5
7c. In Regulation (EC) No 987/2009, Annex 5 is deleted.
Amendment 672 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 102 – paragraph 1
Article 102 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall ensure that all end-users of the service referred to in paragraph 2, including users of public pay telephones and users to whom internal emergency numbers are available, are able to access the emergency services through emergency communications free of charge and without having to use any means of payment, by using the single European emergency number ‘112’ and any national emergency number specified by Member States.
Amendment 683 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 102 – paragraph 3
Article 102 – paragraph 3
(3) Member States shall ensure that all emergency communications to the single European emergency number ‘112’ are appropriately answered and handled in the manner best suited to the national organisation of emergency systems, taking account of the need to provide a multilingual answering service for such calls. Such emergency communications shall be answered and handled at least as expeditiously and effectively as emergency communications to the national emergency number or numbers, where these continue to be in use.
Amendment 691 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 102 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 102 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3a) The Commission, acting in coordination with the relevant competent authorities, shall adopt a recommendation on performance indicators for the Member States and shall, by (...) and thereafter every two years, forward to the European Parliament and the Council reports on the effectiveness of the use of the European emergency number ‘112’ and the functioning of the performance indicators.
Amendment 704 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 102 – paragraph 5
Article 102 – paragraph 5
(5) Member States shall ensure that caller location information is available to the PSAP without delay after the emergency communication is set up. This shall include both network-based location information and device location information, if available. Member States shall ensure that the establishment and the transmission of the caller location information are free of charge for the end- user and to the authority handling the emergency communication with regard to all emergency communications to the single European emergency number ‘112’. Member States may extend that obligation to cover emergency communications to national emergency numbers. Competent regulatory authorities shall lay down criteria for the accuracy and reliability of the caller location information provided.
Amendment 55 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013
Annex 1 – paragraph (1) – subparagraph 4 – indent 3
Annex 1 – paragraph (1) – subparagraph 4 – indent 3
Amendment 57 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013
Annex 1 – paragraph (1) – subparagraph 4 – indent 4
Annex 1 – paragraph (1) – subparagraph 4 – indent 4
Amendment 63 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013
Annex 1 – paragraph (1) – subparagraph 4 – indent 5
Annex 1 – paragraph (1) – subparagraph 4 – indent 5
Amendment 64 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 266 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 1304/2013
Annex I – paragraph (1) – paragraph 5
Annex I – paragraph (1) – paragraph 5
The data on participants under the two first above indicators will be provided in the annual implementation reports as specified in Article 50(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. The data on participants under the last three above indicators will be provided in the reports as specified in Article 50(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013. The data of the fivef the two indicators above shall be collected based on a representative sample of participants within each investment priority. Internal validity shall be ensured in such a way that the data can be generalised at the level of the investment priority.
Amendment 2 #
2016/0205(NLE)
Draft opinion
Article 1
Article 1
The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs calls on the Committee on International Trade, as the committee responsible, to recommend that Parliament decline to give its consent to the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part;.
Amendment 49 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The free movement of workers, freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services are fundamental principles of the internal market in the Union enshrined in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and essential to a properly functioning internal market. The implementation of those principles is further developed by the Union in order to promote social cohesion among the Member States and is aimed at guaranteeing a level playing field for businesses and respect for the rights of workers.
Amendment 59 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Article 153(5) TFEU explicitly does not give the Union the power to regulate pay.
Amendment 61 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) Article 62 TFEU in conjunction with Article 53(1) TFEU establishes a clearly defined system, with set limits, for the allocation of competences in the area of social policy.
Amendment 73 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Almost twenty years after its adoption, it is necessary to assess whether the Posting of Workers Directive still strikes the right balance between the need to promote the freedom to provide services and the need to protect the rights of posted workers. Alongside the review of the Posting of Workers Directive, priority should be given to enforcing and implementing the acquis and assessing the impact of the directive.
Amendment 202 #
2016/0070(COD)
(12a) The setting of wages is a matter for the Member States and social partners alone; particular care should be taken not to undermine the freedom to negotiate wage settlements and freedom of contract, so that wages can continue to be set independently and on the responsibility of the parties involved.
Amendment 221 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Member States should significantly speed up the establishment of the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU; the arrangements for using the website should take particular account of the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Amendment 247 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Member States should enforce existing rules on subcontracting strictly and consistently.
Amendment 295 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 2 a – paragraph 1
Article 2 a – paragraph 1
1. When the anticipated or the effective duration of posting exceeds twenty-four months, the Member State to whose territory a worker is posted shall be deemed to be the country in which his or her work is habitually carried out, unless the parties have agreed on the application of a different law in accordance with Article 3(1) of the Rome I Regulation.
Amendment 418 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The Member States and social partners shall be responsible for determining which elements make up the remuneration.
Amendment 448 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1a
Article 3 – paragraph 1a
Amendment 83 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 119 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall establish or appoint the approval authorities and the market surveillance authorities. Member States shall notify the Commission of the establishment and appointment of such authorities. Member States shall ensure that approval authorities and surveillance authorities function independently from each other.
Amendment 153 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Market surveillance authorities shall perform regular checks to verify compliance of vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units with the requirements set out in this Regulation as well as with the correctness of the type approvals. Those checks shall be performed on an adequate scale, by means of documentary checks and real- drive and laboratory tests on the basis of statistically relevant samples, in accordance with paragraph 10 of this Article. When doing so, market surveillance authorities shall take account of established principles of risk assessment, complaints and other information.
Amendment 174 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 10
Article 8 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission mshall lay adopt implementing acts to lay downwn in delegated acts the criteria for setting out the scale, scope and frequency with which the compliance verification checks of samples taken referred to in paragraph 1 have to be performed. Those implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 87(2)8.
Amendment 249 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The approval authority and technical services shall have access to the software and algorithms of the vehicle that are relevant for type approval.
Amendment 279 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – title
Article 30 – title
National fee structure for type-approvals and market surveillance costs
Amendment 281 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall establish a national fee structure to cover the costs for their type-approvals and market surveillance activities as well as for the type-approval testing and conformity of production testing and inspections carried out by the technical services they have designated.
Amendment 286 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Those national fees shall be levied on the manufacturers who have applied for type-approval in the Member State concerned. Fees shall not be levied directly by technical services.
Amendment 298 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. Type-approvals for vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units shall be issued for a limited period of 5eight years without the possibility of prolongation. The expiry date shall be indicated in the type-approval certificate. After the expiry of the type- approval certificate, it mayshall be renewissued unchecked, upon application by the manufacturer and, only where the approval authority has verified that there has been no change to the type of vehicle, system, component and separate technical unit concerned and that the type of vehicle, system, component and separate technical unit complies with all the requirements of the relevant regulatory acts for new vehicles, systems, components and separate technical units of that type.
Amendment 366 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall establish or appoint the approval authorities and the market surveillance authorities. Member States shall notify the Commission of the establishment and appointment of such authorities. Member States shall ensure that type-approval authorities and market surveillance authorities function independently from each other.
Amendment 399 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 65 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 88 and create Annex XVIIIA to address technological developments in the field of digital data exchange using a wireless wide area network, ensuring the continued direct access to in-vehicle data and resources for Independent Operators and competition- neutrality by technical design.
Amendment 461 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 10
Article 8 – paragraph 10
10. The Commission mayshall adopt implementingdelegate acts to lay down the criteria for setting out the scale, scope and frequency with which the compliance verification checks of samples taken referred to in paragraph 1 have to be performed. Those implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 878(2).
Amendment 516 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 2
Article 88 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4(2), Article 5(2), Article 8(10), Article 10(3), Article 22(3), Article 24(3), Article 25(5), Article 26(2), Article 28(5), Article 29(6), Article 34(2), Article 55(2) and (3), Article 56(2), Article 60(3), Article 65(10), Article 76(4) and Article 90(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 520 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 3
Article 88 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 4(2), Article 5(2), Article 8(10), Article 10(3), Article 22(3), Article 24(3), Article 25(5), Article 26(2), Article 28(5), Article 29(6), Article 34(2), Article 55(2) and (3), Article 56(2), Article 60(3), Article 65(10), Article 76(4) and Article 90(2) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 522 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 5
Article 88 – paragraph 5
5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 4(2), Article 5(2), Article 8(10), Article 10(3), Article 22(3), Article 24(3), Article 25(5), Article 26(2), Article 28(5), Article 29(6), Article 34(2), Article 55(2) and (3), Article 56(2), Article 60(3), Article 65(10), Article 76(4) and Article 90(2) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 573 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 88 to lay down the composition, appointment process, detailed tasks, working methods and rules of procedure of the Forum. The composition of the Forum shall include at least representatives of the European Parliament, representatives of technical services, third-party testing organisations, safety and environment NGOs and consumer groups as observers.
Amendment 913 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 65 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 88 and create Annex XVIIIA to address technological developments in the field of digital data exchange using a wireless wide area network, ensuring the continued direct access to in-vehicle data and resources for Independent Operators and competition- neutrality by technical design.
Amendment 1083 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – paragraph 2
Article 88 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4(2), Article 5(2), Article 10(3), Article 22(3), Article 24(3), Article 25(5), Article 26(2), Article 28(5), Article 29(6), Article 34(2), Article 55(2) and (3), Article 56(2), Article 60(3), Article 65(10), Article 65 (10a), Article 76(4) and Article 90(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 27 #
2015/2349(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission, bearing in mind collaborative business models, to help create fair and transparent conditions of competition in the transport sector;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that, in order to respond to the increasing demand for mobility within the constraints of limited infrastructure, all transport undertakings are under pressure to provide safe and sustainable solutions that are environmentally responsible while limiting congestion, but that it istheir limited resources make it harder for small business to meet these challenges;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2349(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned about the rise of precariousDeplores the anti-competitive practices which are the consequence inter alia of atypical employment, bogus self- employment, undeclared work and socialwage dumping; calls on the Member States to guarantee fair competition and ensure decent working conditions and the highest possible level ofoptimal social protection for all workers;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2349(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned about the misuse of subcontracting in the transport sector to circumvent working and employment standards; calls upon the Commission and the Member States to introduce and strengthen laws on joint and several liabilitycounter this development;
Amendment 79 #
2015/2349(INI)
6. Notes that, in a context of growing urbanisation, transport needs to be increasingly integrated and multi-modal in nature, and that urban nodes have an increasingly central role to play in the organisation of mobility; stresses the growing impact of multimodal travel planning apps and the importance for small and medium-sized businesses of being included on the list of available apps;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2349(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the development of new and flexible working time models that enable workers to improve their work-life balance; stresses, however, the importance of monitoring compliance with mandatory driving and resting times as well as working hours;
Amendment 115 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Draws attention to the upheavalopportunities which the development of connected and self-driving vehicles are likely to cause fooffer small businesses as well;
Amendment 165 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Draws attention to the importance of interoperability in the transport sector, given that it offers small businesses single solutions;
Amendment 181 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls for information about mobility services provided by small businesses to be incorporated in travel information and planning services;
Amendment 220 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for the establishment of cooperation structures between small transport firms and local authorities with a view to improving the organisation of urban mobility, because these firms and authorities in particular play a key role in the provision of the first and last stages of door-to-door transport services;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2348(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – indent 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 – indent 4 a (new)
- an independent scientific study which provides information about the extent to which road freight could be transferred to rail and inland waterways by 2030 and by 2050, what the costs would be and to what extent environmental damage such as noise and air pollution can be avoided;
Amendment 79 #
2015/2348(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Points out the key role of multimodality in freight logistics and calls, therefore, for increased involvement of multimodal platforms in the Member States’ planning and the further development of routes;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2348(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the distribution of a large number of nodes and freight traffic in the TEN-T network follows highly populated areas and dense networks that share capacity with passenger traffic; considers it necessary to rethinkoptimise how freight infrastructure should be shaped in the TEN-T, in particular in highly congested areas, in an effort to include innovative urban logistic strategies; calls on the Commission to reassess the methodology and criteria for establishing freight networks and to pay increased attention toensure in particular that investments are made in alternative freight routes linkingwith less congested nodes, terminals and ports;
Amendment 113 #
2015/2348(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the urgency of a greater simplification of documents and administrative and customs procedures across modethe different stages in logistics chains; calls on the Commission and the Member States, under the ‘better regulation’ agreement to analyse redundant EU legislation on transport and mobility and additionally to monitor national, regional and local rules that could be in contradiction with EU law;
Amendment 119 #
2015/2348(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the Commission to propose a framework by the end of 2017 for electronic information exchange and transport management in multimodal transport (e-freight) in order to facilitate a simplified, paperless, seamless, transparent and secure information flow among businesses and authorities;
Amendment 160 #
2015/2348(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the Commission’s first steps to introduce fuel consumption standards for heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) and CO2 limits; is of the opinionconvinced that increased size of HCVs would entail a deep revision of the infrastructure and operational standards of the TEN-T network and that alternatives such as reducing ‘empty returns’ could achieve greater efficiency gains with less impact on the infrastructureand reducing ‘empty returns’ leads to significant efficiency gains;
Amendment 169 #
2015/2348(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that further measures are needed to make road transport more efficient and environmentally friendly in the logistics chain; calls for the possibility to be introduced ininsists that the core- network corridors of allowing loaded HCVs running on clean alternative fuels compliant with the highest emissions, noise, safety and social standards to circulate without restrictions 365 days a year; insists that the core-network corridors be provided at least with alternative filling be extensively provided with alternative filling stations and safe truck parking areas, including the requisite facilities to make it possible for professional drivers to spend their resta tions and safe truck parking areames in decent conditions;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2344(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 37 #
2015/2344(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Takes the view that the Member States should be provided with financial support to help them implement agreed structural reforms designed to enhance their competitiveness and their ability to withstand crises; points out that this financial assistance should be linked to requirements such as compliance with the Stability and Growth Pact, in order not to undermine the principle of national responsibility and rule out deadweight effects stemming from a switch to a transfer union;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2344(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets the fact that the current system of European economic governance is highly unbalanced and focuses almost exclusively on fiscal stability and wage competitiveness, while concerns abou, loose economic coordination arrangements in Europe have not made it possible to implement most of the country- specific recommendations; is convinced that structural reforms can help to boost economic recovery, publicgenerate more investment policies and more and better jobs and enhance social cohesion are largely ignored; ;
Amendment 61 #
2015/2344(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Asks the Member States to respect and promote the autonomy of collective bargaining on wages and working conditions, and to restoremaintain balance with the economic governance pillar by urgently moving ahead on the social dimension;
Amendment 71 #
2015/2344(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance of not linking any unemployment benefit system with economic conditionality for the Member States, and of promoting social policies which fight poverty, social exclusion and social dumping;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that Erasmus + is generally regarded by the media and public opinion merely as a ‘study programme’ and recommends therefore, notably by means of an information campaign, that efforts be made to help improve PR work in respect of the content of all programmes, in particular sub- programmes, such as school education (Comenius), higher education (Erasmus), international higher education (Erasmus Mundus), vocational education and training (Leonardo da Vinci) and adult education (Grundtvig), youth (Youth in Action) and sport;
Amendment 107 #
2015/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Recalls that people with disabilities have special requirements, and thus need appropriate support in order to access Erasmus+ scholarship programmes; calls therefore on the Commission to introduce further measures to grant people with disabilities barrier-free and non- discriminatory access to all scholarship programmes in the framework of Erasmus+;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2321(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the number of refugees and asylum seekers and refugeeeconomic migrants recorded in Europe in 2014 and 2015 is unprecedented; whereas, according to the Commission’s forecasts, among others, this number is likely to increase significantly in the coming years6; _________________ 6 http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/eu/fo recasts/2015_autumn_forecast_en.htm
Amendment 107 #
2015/2321(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the fact that in order to facilitate the social inclusion and integration of refugees who are likely to remain in their host country into the labour market, it is necessary to address serious and multi-faceted issues such as discrimination, linguistic barriers, diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, health needs, including psychosocial and post-trauma support, family reunification and the significant share of disadvantaged groups among refugees, in particular worrying numbers of children, including unaccompanied children, people with disabilities, the elderly and women8; _________________ 8 http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset- Management/oecd/social-issues-migration- health/making-integration-work- humanitarian-migrants_9789264251236-en
Amendment 127 #
2015/2321(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reiterates the importance of recognising the gender dimension of refugee status determination9, the needs of women who apply for international protection and the specific social inclusion and labour market integration challenges that women face; calls for gender to be fully mainstreathe non-discriminatory treatment of men and womedn into all policies and procedures relating to asylum and migration; _________________ 9 EP Draft Report: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDo c.do?pubRef=- %2F%2FEP%2F%2FNONSGML%2BCO MPARL%2BPE- 571.702%2B01%2BDOC%2BPDF%2BV0 %2F%2FEN
Amendment 171 #
2015/2321(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the fact that labour market conditions within host countries are a determining factor for the successful and durable integration of refugees; stresses that unemployment in the EU, in particular youth unemployment, is still at alarming levels, and that the Commission and the Member States should continue to prioritise policies and investments aimed at quality job creation and economic growth; proposes the temporary suspension of the minimum wage for refugees with low or no educational and vocational qualifications;
Amendment 175 #
2015/2321(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for refugees who are likely to be granted leave to remain to be required to take a comprehensive general and vocational language course organised by the host country in question; takes the view that language instruction should already be provided in the hot spots and reception centres; calls for preparatory classes to be set up to introduce children to the language and the cultural customs and values of the host country;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Commission and the Council to look after the needs of people with disabilities better, and to take such needs consistently into account when reviewing EU regulations, such as those on passenger rights in different modes of transport (Regulations (EC) No 1107/2006 and (EC) No 261/2004 on air transport, Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 on rail transport, Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 on waterborne transport and Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 on bus and coach transport), and when drawing up legislation, for example on passenger rights in the context of multimodal journeys;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Member States to take all necessary steps towards the implementation of EU legislation aimed at improving transport accessibility (including bus, rail, air and waterborne transport), for example by strengthening the competences of the relevant enforcement bodies under passenger rights legislation;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that barrier-free accessibility to transport services, vehicles, infrastructure and intermodal connecting hubs, in particular in rural areas, is the key to securing mobility systems free from built-in discrimination;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises that persons with disabilities should be able to obtain information about multi-modal, cross- border services which provide door-to- door transport in such a way that they can choose between the most sustainable, the cheapest or the quickest service, and to book and pay for such services online;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls for real-time travel information to be made available so that, before they set out on a journey, persons with disabilities can obtain information about disruptions or alternative travel arrangements;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take steps to ensure that persons with disabilities can easily use the 112 emergency number anywhere in Europe;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to do more to promote research and development, particularly in terms of the accessibility of new and innovative technologies for people with disabilities;
Amendment 71 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to take steps to combat discrimination against all forms of discriminationability, including multiple and intersectional discrimination based on disability, with special regard to women and children with disabilities and to those whose disabilities change over time;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is concerned about the lack of accessibility of the EU-wide 112 emergency number, which is causing unnecessary deaths and injuries; Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take steps to ensure that everyone - in particular persons with disabilities - has full and ready access to the 112 emergency number anywhere in Europe;
Amendment 128 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Is concerned that the European Structural and Investment Funds are being misused to foster institutionalisation, and cCalls on the Member States and the Commission to strengthen their monitoring of European Structural and Investment Funds in line with the CRPD and in consultation with disability organisations;
Amendment 141 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Member States to prevent or alleviate poverty, vulnerability and social exclusion among persons with disabilities and their families in the context of a European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 159 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 179 #
2015/2258(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Urges the EU institutions to make their internet-based content, including their intranets and essentiall documents and audiovisual content, accessible;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. PWelcomes the fact that an agreement was able to be reached with the Council which, despite financial constraints, enabled the Erasmus+ budget to be increased by 40 % for the period 2014 to 2020; emphasises that, as a result, more than four million young Europeans will have the chance to enhance their skills and employability; considers the foregoing to be an important contribution to overcoming high youth unemployment rates in certain Member States; points out that Erasmus and other mobility programmes have fostered European integration and strengthened the idea of citizenship; notes that these programmes have had an indirect impact on employment; points out that mobility in the context of vocational education and training (VET) is fundamental to the fight against unemployment, enhances employability and reduces the skills gap;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Points out that Erasmus+ is regarded in the media and by the general public for the most part merely as a ‘study programme’ and therefore recommends promoting increased publicity work, including by means of an information campaign, in relation to all aspects of the scholarship programme.
Amendment 37 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that, despite improvements to the arrangements for the recognition of diplomas, credits, skills certificates, competency accreditations and acquired expertise in the context of VET, a legal basis applicable throughout the EU is neededprovisions currently in force in the EU need to be fully implemented in all Member States;
Amendment 40 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Acknowledges that, with regard to the high youth unemployment rates in certain Member States, a primary objective of Erasmus+ should be to prepare young people for employment; at the same time places particular emphasis on the need to preserve the status of activities outside of school, vocational training and study within the Erasmus+ programme; considers therefore that there is room for improvement in the promotion of youth work, artistic and cultural activities, political participation, adult education and mass sports; calls for the Youth in Action and Grundtvig programmes not to be disregarded;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Points out that the integration of asylum seekers, in light of their consistently high numbers, can only be achieved on the basis of education and training; recommends therefore that the Commission investigate in what way asylum seekers with a recognised right of abode can be given the opportunity to participate in Erasmus+ scholarship programmes;
Amendment 71 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges that the manufacturing sector, including SMUs, should be more closely involved in the framing, and implementation and funding of VET mobility programmes; considers that SMUs should make sufficient financial resources available for this purpose; acknowledges that SMUs in the EU already dedicate much of their time to VET; believes that flexible and constructive dialogue between training centres and firms will ensure that VET is a success;
Amendment 114 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Seeks to ensure that considerably more project organisers with no prior EU experience can submit scholarship applications; invites national agencies to introduce or expand upon specific support mechanisms for the aforesaid organisers; considers that there is significant room for improvement with regard to the European Commission’s 349 page programme guide1a; considers this to be less than user-friendly; insists upon better transparency, simplicity and clarity; 1aProgramme guide, version 3 of 16 December 2014, http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus- plus/documents/erasmus-plus- programme-guide_de.pdf.
Amendment 134 #
2015/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Is concerned by reports from organisers and institutions which call into question whether application forms are being made available in an appropriate and timely manner; calls on the bodies responsible to investigate and address any shortcomings, where appropriate, as quickly as possible;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, in the transport sector, security, safety of passengers and high working conditions are fundamentally interlinked;
Amendment 29 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Member States to swiftly implement all relevant social legislation covering the transport sector and to step up effective checks, particularly in relation to compliance with driving and rest times and cabotage rules and also in relation to the consistent imposition of dissuasive penalties for serious breaches of the rules; strongly urges the Commission to monitor more closely the implementation and proper enforcement of the existing legislation;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. having regard to the increased trend towards undeclared work, bogus self- employment, outsourcing and subcontracting, leading to an increase in precarious jobs and deteriorating levels of worker protection; atypical and flexible working relationships, deteriorating levels of worker protection and distortions of competition as a result of unfair competition;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to suspend suchillegal and unfair business practices as precarious contracts (bogus self-employment, zero-hour contracts, pay-to-fly-schemes, etc.)such as atypical contracts, letter-box companies and flags of convenience in order to ensure the social protection of workers;
Amendment 94 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. having regard to the importance of the principle of 'equal pay and social protection for the same work at the same place' for all Europeanwhereas Directive 96/71/EC guarantees minimum wage rates for posted workers;
Amendment 94 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that letter-box companies, among others, can be tackled by making a clear distinction between freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services, so that activities of an enterprise in another Member State in which it is not established are clearly temporary in nature;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the introduction of timely and appropriate control devices, using modern technology, for all transport modes for professional use so as to monitor working and rest time effectively, with a view to ensuring proper implementation of existing legislation;
Amendment 115 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the need for the Commission to treatclarify the social aspects as a major priority of the road package, including measures to ensure legal clarity and better implementation of rules governing working conditions, social and welfare rights, wages and social responsibility;
Amendment 130 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on those Member States which have a toll system to make the toll data gathered available to the monitoring authorities for evaluation so that cabotage operations can be scrutinised more effectively;
Amendment 143 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Calls for the stepping-up of checks in relation to compliance with work, standby, driving and rest times in all relevant sectors, such as construction, catering, health and transport, and for the imposition of penalties for serious non- compliance;
Amendment 159 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the creation of a European RUrges the Member States to cooperate more closely with Euro Contrôle Route and TISPOL, in order to improve the execution of the road Ttransport Agency to ensure proper implementation of EU legislation and promote standardisation across all Member States, including the social dimension, such as working condilegislation enforcement in Europe and to build up a strong mechanism to ensure equal and appropriate implementation of the existing acquis, e.g. by supporting Member States with certification, standardisation, technical expertise, data collection, training and inspection tasks and by managing platforms for information exchange between national experts and authorities and understands this close cooperation as and labour issues i forerunner of an authority responsible for European road transport;
Amendment 187 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the need for a new ground handling regulation, that will provide social protection for workers; cCalls for an improved Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 to ensure binding application of national labour legislation for airlines having European operational bases and to improve the definition of ‘home base’ for crew members;
Amendment 198 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the creation of a European body of cross-border labour inspectorson the Commission and the Member States to foster enhanced cooperation and improved and more rapid exchanges of information between their national supervisory authorities and social security institutions in connection with cross-border work, in order to carry out on-the-spot checks in suspected cases of social dumping, including by identifying 'letterbox companies', which body would work in; notes that enhanced coordination with the platform against undeclared work in order to limit the financial burden involveds also necessary;
Amendment 215 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that, without prejudice to national and Union law, including collective agreements between social partners, the competent authority should require the designated provider of port and railway services to establish staff working conditions on the basis of binding national, regional or local social standards and to implement the compulsory transfer of staff in the event of a change in service provider;
Amendment 319 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading II
Subheading II
II. Addressing regulatory gaps in order to implement the principle of 'equal pay and equal social protection for the same work'
Amendment 330 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to combat the phenomenon of letterbox companies by, applying more generally the principle that each company should have a single corporate headquartersmong other things, making a clear distinction between the right of establishment and the freedom to provide services, so that activities of an enterprise in another Member State in which it is not established are clearly seen as temporary in nature; recalls the rejection by the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs of the proposal for a directive on single-person limited liability companies;
Amendment 344 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to establish a clear definition of the difference between employees and self-employed persons so that consistent action can be taken against bogus self-employment;
Amendment 367 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that the notion of 'minimum wage' contained in Directive 96/71/EC should be revised to ensure equal pay for posted workers and local workers in similar positions; stresses the need to respect the collective agreements of the host country and to ensure, through the revision of Regulations (EC) No 883/2004 and (EC) No 987/2009, the payment of gross earnings corresponding toEmphasises the safeguard clause laid down in Directive 96/71/EC according to which Member States must ensure that a posted worker is guaranteed the minimum working and employment conditions provided for in the rMemuneration paid by the employer before the deduction of taxes and social security contributions payable by employees and withheld by the employer; recalls that specific posting bonuses should be paid on top of remunerationber State on whose territory the work will be performed;
Amendment 402 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Wishes periods of postings to be limited in Directive 96/71/EC and temporary employment agencies to be excluded from the scope of the directive;
Amendment 426 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Amendment 429 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 448 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 466 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 484 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 510 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 530 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 545 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 559 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 572 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to rapidlyEmphasises that Member States must adapt their legislation to the digital and sharing economy and calls on the Commission, Member States and social partners to draw up proposals to combat unfair competition in the digital and sharing economy;
Amendment 640 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Wishes that wage floors be established, possibly in the form of a minimum wage; emphasises that this instrument should be set up on the basis of legislation or convention, in accordance with national practices, with due respect for the role of the social partners; believes that these wage floors should represent at least 60 % of the average national wage; calls on the Commission to consult the social partners with a view to introducing, where appropriate, a minimum wage in some border areas associated with highly mobile workers;
Amendment 659 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Supports the development of unemployment benefit arrangementEmphasises the significance of national unemployment benefit arrangements, and encourages enhanced cooperation between national employment agencies as a mechanism for absorbing asymmetric social shocks within the euro area;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Notes that the gender-specific employment, pay and associated pension gap, together with the fact that most single-parent families are headed by women, contribute to the situation whereby women are particularly affected or threatened by poverty;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that closing the gender pay gap requires increased transparency in pay systems, gender-neutral classification, and a reversal of the onus of proof when it comes to challenging gender discrimination in the workplace, and desegregation of the workforce;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that efforts to close the gender pay gap will benefit from measures that improve conditions for all low- and medium-waged workers, including reversing the trend of declining labour income share and linking wage growth to productivity1, increasing the minimum wage, particular measures to reducinge unemployment and boosting collective bargaining rights; __________________ 1 International Labour Organisation, Global Wage Report 2012/13: Wages and equitable growth, 2013.introduce a minimum wage;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that women amore disproportionately and often involuntarily concentrated in precarious work; urges the Member States to consider implementing the International Labour Organisation (ILO) recommendations intended to reduce often have atypical, flexible employment situations than men; urges the Member States to promote dialogue withe scale of precarious work2, such as restricting the circumstances in which precarious contracts can be used and limiting the length of time workers can be employed on such a contract, after which they must be given a permanent contract; __________________ 2 International Labour Organisation, Policies and regulations to combat precarious employment, 2011.ocial partners in order to ensure better employment situations;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the lack of affordable childcare contributes to the gender employment gap, the pay gap and related pension gap, and the disproportionate number of women who are in precarious work and in or at risk of poverty; urges the Member States to ensurecombining work and family life, particularly by means of affordable and accessible childcare services, helps prevent poverty among women, and calls on the Member States to pay particular attention to the issue of access to affordable and access toible childcare by,; for example, increasing expenditure on the provision of childcare services and/or subsidies to households, incentivising could be increased, and incentives created for employers to contributionse to childcare costs, and making better use of EU funds;
Amendment 75 #
2015/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Member States to make better use of the European structural and investment funds, particularly the European Social Fund and the European Regional Development Fund, to prevent women being in or at risk of poverty;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that women’s economic independence plays a crucial role in their ability to escape situations of domestic violence, and that women who have exhausted their paid leave are at risk of losing their jobs andStresses the need for determined efforts to combat domestic violence, particularly against women; recognises that women’s economic independence; calls on the Commission and the Member States to consider introducing a statutory right to paid plays a crucial role in their ability to escape situations of domestic violence leave.;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Communication on ‘A Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe’; emphasises that the implementation of digitisation and the enhanced deployment of interoperable Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) will bare key tools to make the European transport system more efficient and productive, and as a result daily transport and logistics will be more fluid, safe, resource-wise and sustainable;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that whilst it is impossible to hold back the digital revolution, it is possible to shapWelcomes the Commission's Digital Single Market Strategy; underlines the great employment potential of the digital revolution, particularly concerning the inclusion of the elderly and people wits courseh disabilities;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights that interoperability and standardisation are basic elements for a digital single market and asks therefore the Commission to identify existing shortcomings in this regard;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that employment and social policy need to keep pace with the digitalisation of socithe labour markety;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that EU-wide multimodal travel information, planning and ticketing services enabling smart and seamless door-to-door mobility constitute a major contribution to a globally competitive European Digital Single Market;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Underlines that fair and equal access to multimodal travel and traffic data is a prerequisite for EU-wide multimodal travel information, planning and ticketing services and asks therefore the Commission to present a proposal requiring all providers to make available all the information needed for putting in place a comprehensive service allowing the travellers a choice between the most sustainable, best-value or fastest connection;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Emphasises that comprehensive, reliable real-time information enabling travellers to be informed about possible disruption and alternative travel options before and during the journeys is of outmost importance and calls thereby for more attention to be paid to the needs of people with disabilities or limited mobility as well as to the special requirements of elderly people;
Amendment 61 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Stresses that costumers should be able to make ticket reservations and payments online for national and cross-border journeys and is therefore of the opinion that existing fragmentation and limitations have to be set aside and geo- blocking should not be permitted;
Amendment 62 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to undertake a thorough assessment of the impact which digitalisation will have on the number and types of jobs available and to gather information on new forms of employment, such as crowdsourcing and crowdworking; and on the effects of new forms of employment on working and family life;
Amendment 77 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that as job and skills profiles become more complexchange, new demands are being placed on training and further education; emphasises the importance ofpoints out that digital skills are constantly developing and must be kept up to date through lifelong learning; emphasises the importance of new job-related teaching and learning models, further teacher training and social dialogue in efforts to bringadapt course content and bring it up to date and develop skills strategies;
Amendment 106 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Calls on Member States to make appropriations available to employers from all possible funds in order to invest more in the digital training off their less qualified staff or to recruit low-qualified staff with a promise of further training financed from these sources;
Amendment 108 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Calls on the Commission and Member States, jointly with private industry, to develop free, freely accessible, standardised and certified on-line training courses in order to teach participants a minimum of digital skills;
Amendment 119 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the establishment of the Europe-wide grand coalition for digital jobs, and encourages businesses to join; observes that SMEs and micro undertakings require special support for training and the application of digital skills, and encourages the Commission and Member States to create appropriate instruments for active participation by SMEs in this coalition;
Amendment 124 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 158 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that freedom of association must apply in the context of new forms of employmentcompany-level agreements are an important instrument for dealing with changing requirements within firms; stresses the importance of freedom of association as a fundamental right enshrined in national legislation;
Amendment 193 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on the Commission to arrange for a study to be produced on the spillover effects of digitalisation, such as greater labour intensity, on workers' psychological wellbeing and family life and on the development of cognitive abilities in children.
Amendment 59 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 95 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasises that ‘Discrimination on the basis of disability’ means any distinction, exclusion or restriction on the basis of disability which has the purpose or effect of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on an equal basis with others, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field; it includes all forms of discrimination, including denial of reasonable accommodation16a; __________________ 16aUnited Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 13 December 2006, Article 2.
Amendment 96 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Encourages the Member States to interpret the EU law in such a way as to provide a basis for a wide concept of disability, combining those elements that are advantageous for disabled persons, and regrets that some Member States still have legislation in place that require a threshold of 50 % of incapacity and official medical certification17; __________________ 17; Ibid.
Amendment 119 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Encourages the Member States to contemplate the adoption of a universal designmphasises the importance of special standards for creating individual working surroundings that take into account the needs of persons with disabilities;
Amendment 130 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to revisit the employment insurance schemes with a view to preventing discrimination of disabled people;
Amendment 156 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the importance of having elderly in the workplace who can pass on their knowledge and experience to younger workers, and regrets the fact that age is the firsta grounds for employment discrimination;
Amendment 176 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that, thanks to policy changes, people aged 55-64 make up an increasing share of workers; regrets, however, that the employment rate for this group has increased too slowly and remains below 50 % in the EU19; is concerned about howpoints out that the digital market will affect employment, in particular for people over 50, and about how little prepared the EU and the Member States are to address this issue; stresses that new relations between humans and robots also provide opportunities for removing burdens and providing backing for the inclusion of older and physically or mentally impaired workers; considers it important to shape the influence of the digital market on employment in a socially just and sustainable way; __________________ 19 Businesseurope , ‘Position paper on Promoting diversity in employment and workplaces’, Nov. 2013.
Amendment 186 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recalls that the most important resource of the EU and the Member States is their human resources; calls for investment in the development of the digital and soft skills needed in the future, including through life-long learning, comprehensive training schemesand further training schemes, the development of skills strategies linking the world of education with the world of work and the retraining of older employees;
Amendment 210 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls that the scope of protection from discrimination available to trans people remains uncertain in many Member States; calls for measures to implement effectively national legislation transposing the Gender Equality Directive (recast); points out that such measures could include improved legal definitions and the extension of protections for trans people to include others than those undergoing or have undergone gender reassignment21; __________________ 21 Ibid. Ibid.
Amendment 215 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Is concernedNotes that rights awareness in the area of discrimination, and awareness of the existence of bodies and organisations offering support to victims of discrimination, are low, with higher rates of awareness among LGBTI people; takes the view that national, regional and local authorities, along with workers organisations, should substantially intensify awareness raising activities for both victims and employers;
Amendment 219 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 232 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Highlights that lack of objective, reliable and comparable equality data makes it more difficult to prove the existence of discrimination; calls on the Commission and the Member States to collect equality data ion a systematic way andinstances of discrimination and inequality, with the involvement of national equality bodies and national courts;
Amendment 258 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Notes that access to justice is limited in discrimination cases; considers it necessary that available and accessible legal advice and assistance is provided to the victims at all stages of the legal process, including in-person counselling, and emotional, personal and moral support, by equality bodies or intermediaries;
Amendment 268 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recalls that pursuing court cases, and ensuring adequate representation, is still problematic in some cases22, and urges the Member States to find ways to help victims in this regard, including by means of tax exemptions, legal aid and assistance from specialised NGOs, etc., and by ensuring legal redress and adequate representation; __________________ 22; __________________ 22 EPRS, op. cit. EPRS, op. cit.
Amendment 281 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers it necessary that adequate training is provided for employees of national, regional and local authorities and law enforcement bodies; believes that training for judges, prosecutors, lawyers and police force on non-discrimination legislation in employment and case-law is of critical importance, along with training on cultural understanding and unconscious bias provided by organisations representing the most discriminated groups;
Amendment 289 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Recalls the important role of NGOs in offering assistance to the victims, and stresses that it is often easier for persons suffering discrimination to turn to NGOs than to other actors; calls, therefore, for strong support to be offered to civil society organisations active in this field;
Amendment 293 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls for human rights and civic education that fosters awareness and acceptance of diversity, and that seeks to create an inclusive environment by encouraging the redefinition of norms and the removal of insulting labels;
Amendment 303 #
2015/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Commission and Member States to use, and to make available, all possible funds, including the Progress Fund, to facilitatefacilitate access to funding for awareness raising and education campaigns about discrimination in employment;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. tTakes the view that the impact of automated vehicles on enhancing transport safety might potentially be a major one, since human errors are currently responsible for about 90 % of road accidents; notes however that it will be impossible for automated vehicles to eliminate all accidents, which raisesand that answers must therefore be found as soon as possible to questions of responsibility for car accidents;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Draws attention to the fact that driver reaction time in case of an unplanned takeover of control of the vehicle is of vital importance and calls, therefore, on the stakeholders to provide for realistic values determining safety and liability issues;
Amendment 29 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. nNotes that automated vehicles can play an important role in developing sustainable transport (for example, through the potential for making savings in emissions) and calls on the Commission and Member States to pay attention to and give support to upcoming technical progress;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. education must pave the way fobasic and further training must pave the way for society, in particular the next generation to be able to live fully productive lives in a world which will be changed by robotisation and automation;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Expects the Commission to ensure that the Member States adapt the existing legislation, such as the Vienna Convention, in a uniform manner in order to make driverless driving possible, and calls on the Commission, the Member States and the industry to implement the objectives of the Amsterdam Declaration on cooperation in the field of connected and automated driving as soon as possible;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. an answer must be found toIs of the opinion that robotics has great potential for the support and relief, in particular, of people with disabilities and elderly people in their everyday lives and will make a major contribution to their leading self-determined lives and their integration in the labour market; finds that there is a need to tackle the question of what provisions might be necessary in terms of the competitiveness of, for instance, the labour force if the artificial or genetic development or supplementing of existing human capabilities results in people with extraordinary abilities, thereby fundamentally altering the meaning of the term '‘disability' and conferring an unassailable advantage on people with access to such tools and interventions’;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. points out that, whilst robotics and artificial intelligence promise real advantages in the short and medium term in terms of effectiveness and economy the use of robotics offers huge potential for creating new, high-quality jobs and optimising work processes, in particular the abolition of activities which are monot only for production and trade but also in areas where human intelligence hitherto meant there were only humans (whose work will be increasingly unnecessary), there is a danger of the number of jobs in the field of robotics not increasing to match the number of jobs which are expected to be lostous, physically demanding and pose a danger to people’s health, and that robotics and artificial intelligence offer real advantages in terms of health and safety in the workplace, increasing the efficiency of activities and saving energy and materials;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. uUnderlines that automated cars will require a high level of safe and reliable interaction with the transport infrastructure and that the high volume of data will need to be securely and reliably transferred in real time between automated vehicles and such infrastructure;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of smart and interconnected transport infrastructure and therefore calls on the Commission and the Member States to establish an appropriate comprehensive, cross-border and interoperable infrastructure;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. points out that the use of robotics may have effects on the sustainability of Member States’ social security systems;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Draws attention to the high added value provided by autonomous vehicles for persons with reduced mobility, as such vehicles allow them to participate better in individual road transport and thereby facilitate their daily lives;
Amendment 78 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. cCalls on the Commission to propose by 2019 a single roadmap for the deployment of interoperable, automated and connected vehicles and other transportation and for closer collaboration of all relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 85 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. an answer must be found to the question of which areas might seether there arestrictions or a ban on total automation in order to safeguard employment levels, taking into account demographic changes and sustainability and any any areas in which total automation should be restricted in order to avoid unintended social consequences.
Amendment 86 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for legislative frameworks for the deployment of unmanned aircraft in civil aviation to be created by 2017;
Amendment 87 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to include the use of automated vehicles in the initial and advanced training of HGV drivers and to make this part of the training needed to obtain a car driving licence;
Amendment 192 #
Amendment 196 #
2015/2103(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 204 #
2015/2103(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 239 #
2015/2103(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that the automotive sector is in most urgent need of European and global rules to ensure the cross-border development of automated and autonomous vehicles so as to fully exploit their economic potential and benefit from the positive effects of technological trends; emphasises that fragmented regulatory approaches would hinder implementation and jeopardise European competitiveness and calls therefore on the Commission to ensure that the Member States seamlessly standardise existing legislation, such as the Vienna Convention; notes that although current private international law rules on traffic accidents applicable within the EU do not need urgent modification to accommodate the development of autonomous vehicles, simplifying the current dual system for defining applicable law (based on Regulation (EC) No 864/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council4 and the 1971 Hague Convention on the law applicable to traffic accidents) would improve legal certainty and limit possibilities for forum shopping; __________________ 4 Regulation (EC) No 864/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 July 2007 on the law applicable to non- contractual obligations (Rome II) (OJ L 199 of 31/07/2007, p. 40).
Amendment 244 #
2015/2103(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. calls on the Commission, the Member States and industry to implement the goals from the Amsterdam Declaration on cooperation in the networked and automated driving sector as quickly as possible in order to remove the existing barriers to their cross-border application;
Amendment 323 #
2015/2103(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Draws attention to the fact that driver reaction time in the event that a driver unexpectedly has to take control of a vehicle is crucial and calls, therefore, on the stakeholders to provide for realistic values when it comes to determining safety and liability issues;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that the Commission has adopted an ambitious European migration agenda; urges the European Council and Member States to show the same level of ambition and to be proactive in supporting the Commission by deeds’s work;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that as regards the medium term, the issue being raised by Europe’s current refugee crisis is the integration of refugees into European society; emphasises that education and employment are fundamental to the successful integration of refugees and migrants; calls on the Commission, therefore, to opt for a plan which is geared towards and promotes social and occupational integration of refugees;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Maintains that labour market data have to be taken into account in the permanent relocation mechanism for refugees in order to ensure that it will not worsen the social and economic situation for refugees’ home territories and their populations; points out, at the same time, that the medium- and long-term integration of refugees and migrants also represents an opportunity as regards demographic development and strengthening the skills base in Europe;
Amendment 60 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission, in consultoperation with the Member States, to set up a uniform system to speed upenable and speed up official diploma equivalence and the recognition of skills, thereby helping refugees and migrants to integrate socially; maintains that refugees and migrants must as a matter of urgency receive language training as soon as theynd take integration courses which constitutes and are offered as a compulsory part of the relocation programme as soon as displaced persons arrive in the country to which they have been relocated;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas a lack of relevant skills, together with obsolete and inflexible school and occupational training systems, is an important factor causing youth unemployment;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the involvement of young people, relevant stakeholders and organisations, particularly the social partners, in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of relevant initiatives aimed at supporting youth employment at EU, national and local level is of the highest importance;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the need to build up partnerships between local authorities, education and employment services and the business community to support the creation, implementation and monitoring of employment strategies and action plans; calls for closer co-operation between education, public administration, social partners, business and civil society, especially youth organisations;
Amendment 188 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that a smooth transition from education to employment should be promoted by linking theoretical education with practical training and providing high- quality internships as stipulated in the European Quality Charter on Internships and Apprenticeships as well as through the recognition of qualifications gained during formal and non-formal education;
Amendment 213 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that long-term traineeships and apprenticeships should lead to employment and condemns theany abuse of such arrangements;
Amendment 246 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that skills development should also be considered as a mechanism leading to and promoting equal opportunities for people from disadvantaged groups, in particular for children and young people from families affected by poverty, the long-term unemployed, including second- generation unemployed, immigrants and people with disabilities; stresses that prevention as well as support and counselling at an early stage are of the outmost importance, because although enabling people who are at a disadvantage to develop skills and to enter the labour market requires time and resources it is also socially and economically profitable;
Amendment 266 #
2015/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that young people, raised in an era of rapid technological progress have not only potential, talents and skills but also values and priorities that differ from the previous generation, and therefore it is worthwhile stressing the need for programmes and initiatives that would bridge the gap between generations while helping to understandpass on to the older generation the younger generation’s assetskills, which include multitasking, creativity, readiness to change, understanding of technology and teamwork; stresses that education and training systems should be flexible enough to allow for the full development of the skills and talents of those people; emphasises moreover that recruitment and employment services staff should be well trained and equipped with skills that would give them a better understanding of Generation Y; stresses that job offers and recruitment strategies should be adjusted with a view to the potential of Generation Y;
Amendment 197 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that the deploymentrapid and prompt deployment and application of intelligent transport systems is necessary to allow a more efficient and safer use of the existing infrastructure and provide additional capacity without the time, cost and land- take required for the construction of new infrastructure;
Amendment 247 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that powered two-wheelers (motorcycles, scooters and, mopeds and e- bikes) play a significant role in sustainable mobility, especially in urban areas where they contribute to tackling congestion and parking problems as well as providing a solution for small logistics; insists therefore that the specific design and afferent benefits of these vehicles should be adequately taken into account and reflected in EU transport legislation and guidelines;
Amendment 270 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – introductory sentence
Paragraph 14 – introductory sentence
14. Calls, with regard to road safety, for further measures to attain the long-term ‘Vision Zero’ strategy:
Amendment 271 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 1
Paragraph 14 – indent 1
– the adoption of a 2020 target of a 3540 % reduction in the number of people seriously injured, accompanied by a fully-fledged EU strategy,
Amendment 290 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 4
Paragraph 14 – indent 4
– greater application in new passenger cars and commercial vehicles of innovative technologies such as Automated Emergency Brakmandatory and mass application of driver assistance systems, such as Automated Emergency Braking, Distance Warning, Lane Departure Warning and Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) systems;
Amendment 293 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 4 a (new)
Paragraph 14 – indent 4 a (new)
- a harmonised EU blood alcohol concentration limit of 0.0 for new drivers in the first two years and for professional drivers,
Amendment 299 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 4 b (new)
Paragraph 14 – indent 4 b (new)
- review of the third Driving Licence Directive, in order to introduce • mandatory training for drivers in new vehicle functions (driver assistance systems), • a second phase for obtaining a driving licence, • lifelong road safety education, • a fitness test for drivers and • a medical/psychological examination for traffic offenders, e.g. based on alcohol, drugs or aggression.
Amendment 304 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Calls in connection with the fundamental right of everyone to individual mobility, especially people with disabilities and the elderly, for greater investment in research and development of appropriate driver assistance systems;
Amendment 307 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need to complete the established legislative framework for passenger rights with measures covering passengers onduring multimodal journeys and therefore expects by the end of 2017 a Charter of Passenger Rights setting out fundamental passenger rights for all modes of transport, taking account of the characteristics of each mode of transport containing a separate section of multimodal journeys; calls for initiatives to promote integratedmultimodal traveller information and intermodal, journey planning and ticketing services; asks for measures to improve the quality of transport for elderly people, passengers with reduced mobility and disabled passengers, including better accessibility of infrastructure;
Amendment 365 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for the standardisation of intermodal loading units, taking into account the loading units used in global transport and the dimensions of transport vehicles, and for uniform provisions on loading safety, in order to optimise multi- modal transport and improve safety;
Amendment 479 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – indent 4
Paragraph 26 – indent 4
Amendment 62 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Each product and service falling within the scope of this Directive and placed on the market after the date of application of this Directive has to comply with the accessibility requirements identified in Article 3 and listed in Annex I to be accessible for persons with disabilities and older persons. The e- commerce accessibility obligations also apply to the online sale of services under Article 1(2)(a) to (e) of this Directive.
Amendment 64 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) IOn the one hand, it is necessary to introduce the accessibility requirements in the least burdensome manner for the economic operators and the Member States, notably by only including in the scope the products and services which have been thoroughly selected. and which are placed on the market after the date of application of this Directive. On the other hand, it is necessary to enable economic operators to implement the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive efficiently, in particular by taking into account the lifetime of self-service terminals, ticketing machines and check- in machines.
Amendment 82 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In some situations,far as common accessibility requirements of the built environment would facilitate the free movement of the related services and of persons with disabilities. Therefore, this Directive enables, Member States may decide to include the built environment used in the provision of the services under the scope of this Directive, ensuring compliance with the accessibility requirements set in Annex X.
Amendment 85 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) Where existing legislation provides for voluntary compliance with accessibility requirements, the relevant provisions shall not be amended by this Directive.
Amendment 88 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) In order to establish coherent legislation for passenger transport, existing legislation on accessibility laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007, Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 and Regulation (EU) No 454/2011 for rail transport, Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 for bus and coach transport, Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 for sea and inland waterway transport and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 for air transport should be applied as a matter of priority. Where areas are not covered by this legislation, they should come within the scope of this Directive.
Amendment 111 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
(1) Chapters I, II to V, and VII apply to the following new products placed on the market after the date of application of this Directive:
Amendment 116 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
(2) Chapters I, II to V, and VII, apply to the following services provided after the date of application of this Directive:
Amendment 122 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services; and intermodal passenger transport services in relation to: (i) websites, mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real time information; (ii) self-service terminals, ticketing machines and check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport services;
Amendment 132 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) tender procedurespublic service contracts which, after the date of application of this Directive, are awarded either through competitive tendering procedures or directly for public passenger transport services by rail and by road under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council.45, if the competent authorities have made compliance with accessibility requirements an award criterion; __________________ 45 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) 1191/69 and 1107/70 (OJ L 315 of 3.12.2007, p.1).
Amendment 144 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Amendment 159 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
(6) Air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services and intermodal passenger transport services, the websites, the mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real-time information and Sself-service terminals, ticketing machines and check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport services shall be required to comply with the corresponding requirements set out in Section V of Annex I only when these requirements are not already included in the following relevant lex specialis: - for rail transport, Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007, Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 and Regulation (EU) No 454/2011, - for bus and coach transport, Regulation (EU) No 181/2011, - for sea and inland waterway transport, Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 - for air transport, Regulation (EU) No 1107/2006.
Amendment 169 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The disparities between the laws and administrative measures adopted by the Member States in relation to accessibility of certain products and services for persons with functional limitations including persons with disabilities create barriers to the free movement of such products and services and distort effective competition in the internal market. Economic operators, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are particularly affected by those barriers.
Amendment 174 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 10
Article 3 – paragraph 10
(10) It is for the Member States mayto decide, in the light of national conditions, thatwhether the built environment used by clients of passenger transport services including the environment that is managed by service providers and by infrastructure operators as well as the built environment used by clients of banking services, and customer services centres and shops under the scope of telephony operators shallould comply with the accessibility requirements of Annex I, section X, in order to maximisepermit their use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities.
Amendment 181 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Products and services falling within the scope of this Directive are the result of a screening exercise, carried out during the preparation of the Impact Assessment that identified those relevant products and services for persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities and older persons, for which Member States have adopted or are likely to adopt diverging national accessibility requirements.
Amendment 185 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Each product and service falling within the scope of this Directive and placed on the market after the date of application of this Directive has to comply with the accessibility requirements identified in Article 3 and listed in Annex I to be accessible for persons with disabilities and older persons. The e- commerce accessibility obligations also apply to the online sale of services under Article 1(2)(a) to (e) of this Directive.
Amendment 188 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) IOn the one hand, it is necessary to introduce the accessibility requirements in the least burdensome manner for the economic operators and the Member States, notably by only including in the scope the products and services which have been thoroughly selected and which are placed on the market after the date of application of this Directive. On the other hand, it is necessary to enable economic operators to implement the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive efficiently, in particular by taking into account the lifetime of self-service terminals, ticketing machines and check- in machines. In addition, the special position of SMEs in the European internal market should also be taken into account.
Amendment 188 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the estimated costs and benefits for the economic operators in relation to the estimated benefit for persons with disabilities, taking into account the estimated number of users and the frequency and duration of use of the specific product or service.
Amendment 191 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) the lifetime of the machines that are necessary for the provision of a service.
Amendment 192 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
(bb) alternatives that are offered free of charge and made available by the passenger transport service providers.
Amendment 206 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23a) Where existing legislation provides for voluntary compliance with accessibility requirements, the relevant provisions shall not be amended by this Directive.
Amendment 207 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) When establishing the accessibility requirements related to social and quality criteria established by competent authorities iIn tender procedures for public passenger transport services by rail and by road under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 where the competent authorities lay down accessibility requirements;
Amendment 210 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) In order to establish coherent legislation for passenger transport, existing legislation on accessibility laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007, Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 and Regulation (EU) No 454/2011 for rail transport, Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 for bus and coach transport, Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 for sea and inland waterway transport and Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 for air transport should be applied as a matter of priority. Where areas are not covered by this legislation, they should come within the scope of this Directive.
Amendment 230 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
(2) They shall apply those provisions from [… insert date - sixeight years after the entry into force of this Directive].
Amendment 234 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The demand for accessible products and services is high and the number of citizens with disabilities and/or functional limitations, including people with disabilities, will increase significantly with the ageing of the European Union’s population. An environment where products and services are more accessible allows for a more inclusive society and facilitates independent living.
Amendment 235 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40 a (new)
Recital 40 a (new)
(40a) With a view to establishing common technical specifications and harmonised standards meeting the accessibility requirements for the products and services in the most efficient way the Commission should involve European umbrella organisations of persons with disabilities and all other relevant stakeholders in the decision making process where feasible .
Amendment 240 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The disparities between the laws and administrative measures adopted by the Member States in relation to accessibility of products and services for persons with functional limitationsconsumers, including persons with disabilities, create barriers to the free movement of such products and services and distort effective competition in the internal market. Economic operators, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are particularly affected by those barriers.
Amendment 259 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Products and services falling within the scope of this Directive are the result of a screening exercise, carried out during the preparation of the Impact Assessment that identified those relevant products and services for persons with functional limitationconsumers, including persons with disabilities and older persons, for which Member States have adopted or are likely to adopt diverging national accessibility requirements.
Amendment 269 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – section V – part B – point a a (new)
Annex I – section V – part B – point a a (new)
(aa) As a minimum, the content of websites relating to the following operations must comply with the requirements under (a): (i) accessing timetables, special reduced fares and all-network tickets, as well as details of reservation costs and ticket prices; (ii) booking or changing a booking or reservation including all transport amenities; (iii) checking in; (iv) accessing a personal travel itinerary; (v) accessing the status of a flight; (vi) accessing a personal customer account; (vii) accessing carrier contact information; (viii) accessing information on transport assistance available.
Amendment 270 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – section V – part B – point a b (new)
Annex I – section V – part B – point a b (new)
(ab) Third-party content that is neither funded nor developed by, nor under the control of, the provider concerned shall be exempt from the requirements laid down in (a).
Amendment 278 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
(2) Chapters I, II to V, and VII, apply to the following services provided after the date of application of this Directive:
Amendment 286 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services and intermodal passenger transport services in relation to: i) websites, mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real time information; and (ii) self-service terminals, ticketing machines and check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport services;
Amendment 295 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
(1) Chapters I, II to V, and VII apply to the following new products placed on the market after the entry into force of this Directive:
Amendment 302 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
(2) Chapters I, II to V, and VII, apply to the following services provided after the entry into force of this Directive:
Amendment 316 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) “accessible products and services” are products and services that are perceptible, operable and understandable for persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilitiesfindable, accessible and usable for persons with disabilities in the generally customary manner, without special difficulties and, oin an equal basis withprinciple, without the assistance of others;
Amendment 316 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) tender procedurespublic service contracts which, after the date of application of this Directive, are awarded either through competitive tendering procedures or directly for public passenger transport services by rail and by road under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council. 45, if the competent authorities have made compliance with accessibility requirements an award criterion; __________________ 45 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) 1191/69 and 1107/70 (OJ L 315 of 3.12.2007, p.1).
Amendment 321 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Amendment 326 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1a Exclusion of microenterprises Member States may exclude from the application of this Directive microenterprises because of their size, resources and the nature of those economic operators.
Amendment 327 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
(1) “"accessible products and services” are products and services that are perceptible, operable and understandable for persons with functional limitations, including personswhich are usable for people with disabilities, on an equal basis with others in a general manner and without substantial external help;
Amendment 348 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 21 a (new)
Article 2 – point 21 a (new)
(21a) "assistive technology" means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of persons with disabilities;
Amendment 355 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the products and services referred to in Article 1(1) and 1(2) comply with the accessibility requirements set out in Annex I in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 9 of this Article. The use of assistive technology to achieve the goal of accessibility is permissible.
Amendment 373 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
(6) Air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services and intermodal passenger transport services, the websites, the mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real-time information and Sself-service terminals, ticketing machines and check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport services shall be required to comply with the corresponding requirements set out in Section V of Annex I only when these requirements are not already included in the following relevant lex specialis: - for rail transport, Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007, Regulation (EU) No 1300/2014 and Regulation (EU) No 454/2011, - for bus and coach transport, Regulation (EU) No 181/2011, - for sea and inland waterway transport, Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 - for air transport, Regulation (EU) No 1107/2006.
Amendment 375 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
(2) Service providers shall prepare the necessary information in accordance with Annex III explaining how the services meet the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3. The information shall be made available to the public in written and oral format, including in a manner which is accessible to persons with functional limitations and persons with disabilities. Service providers shall keep the information as long as the service is in operation.
Amendment 479 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) the lifetime of the machines that are necessary for the provision of a service.
Amendment 480 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – point b b (new)
(bb) alternatives that are offered free of charge and made available by the passenger transport service providers.
Amendment 489 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Article 12 – paragraph 6
6. Where the economic operators have used the exception provided for in paragraphs 1 to 5 for a specific product or service they shall notifyinform the relevant market surveillance authority of the Member State in the market of which the product or service is placed or made available. Notification shall include tThe assessment referred to in paragraph 3 shall be submitted to the market surveillance authority upon reasonable request. Microenterprises are exempted from this notification requirement but must be able to supply the relevant documentation upon request from a relevant market surveillance authority.
Amendment 538 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) When establishing the accessibility requirements related to social and quality criteria established by competent authorities in tender procedures for public passenger transport services by rail and by road under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007, in so far as the competent authorities lay down accessibility requirements;
Amendment 542 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the estimated costs and benefits for the competent authorities concerned in relation to the estimated benefit for persons with disabilities, taking into account the frequency and, duration of use of the specific product or service; as well as the estimated amount of users.
Amendment 552 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) provisions whereby public bodies or private associations, organisations or other legal entities which have a legitimate interest, in ensuring that the provisions of this Directive are complied with,that are directly affected by the non-conformity of a product or service may take action under national law before the courts or before the competent administrative bodies on behalf of consumers to ensure that the national provisions transposing this Directive are complied with.
Amendment 622 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section V – Part B – point a a (new)
Annex I – Section V – Part B – point a a (new)
(aa) As a minimum, the content of websites relating to the following operations must comply with the requirements under (a): (i) accessing timetables, special reduced fares and all-network tickets, as well as details of reservation costs and ticket prices; (ii) booking or changing a booking or reservation including all transport amenities; (iii) checking in; (iv) accessing a personal travel itinerary; (v) accessing the status of a flight; (vi) accessing a personal customer account; (vii) accessing carrier contact information; (viii) accessing information on transport assistance available.
Amendment 623 #
2015/0278(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Section V – Part B – point a b (new)
Annex I – Section V – Part B – point a b (new)
(ab) Third-party content that is neither funded nor developed by, nor under the control of, the provider concerned shall be exempt from the requirements laid down in (a).
Amendment 244 #
2015/0277(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 29 October 2015 on safe use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), commonly known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), in the field of civil aviation,
Amendment 278 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Union should also lay down essential requirements for the safe provision ofsafety related ground handling services, based on existing rules and recognized industry standards on international level.
Amendment 286 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Since unmanned aircraft also operate within the airspace alongside with traditional aircraft, this Regulation should cover such aircraft, regardless of their operating mass. Technologies for unmanned aircraft now allow for a wide range of operations possible that should be subject to rules that are proportionate to the risk of the particular operation or type of operations, although model aircraft which are operated solely in the context of sport and leisure activities, should be excluded from the scope of this Regulation in view of their good safety record.
Amendment 309 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) The Agency should provide the technical expertise to the Commission in the preparation of the necessary legislation and assist, where appropriate, the Member States and industry, including SMEs, in its implementation. It should be able to issue certification specifications and guidance material and to make technical findings and issue certificates or register declarations as required.
Amendment 351 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) promoting cost-efficiency, inter alia by avoiding duplication, and effectiveness in the regulatory and certification processes as well as an optimal use of resources at national and Union level;
Amendment 353 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) contributing, in the fields covered by this Regulation, to establishing and maintaining a high uniform level of civil aviation security;Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 369 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the development, with the involvement of standardisation and other industry bodies, of detailed technical standards to be used as means ofserve as verification procedures for compliance with this Regulation and the delegated and implementing acts adopted on the basis thereof, where appropriate;
Amendment 413 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 29
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 29
(29) ‘unmanned aircraft’ means any aircraft operated or designed to be operated without a pilot on board;, other than those used in model flying.
Amendment 417 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 32
(32) ‘state aircraft’ means aircraft when carrying out military, customs, police, search and rescue, firefighting, coastguard or similar activities or services under the control and responsibility of a Member State, undertaken in the public interest by or on behalf of a body vested with public authority powers;
Amendment 418 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 34 – indent 1 (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 34 – indent 1 (new)
- 'model flying' means a sports and recreational activity undertaken by members of a model flying organisation recognised by the national competent authority and taking place within unaided line of sight conditions for the purpose of control and safe separation from other traffic.
Amendment 439 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) ensuring the distinction between regulatory tasks and service activities;
Amendment 670 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 6
Article 51 – paragraph 6
6. In order to facilitate the exercise of their tasks related to certification, oversight and enforcement, the Commission, the Agency and, national competent authorities and, where appropriate, Eurocontrol, shall exchange information, including on possible or identified infringements.
Amendment 805 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 6
Article 65 – paragraph 6
Amendment 963 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 109 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 109 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 1018 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point e – introductory part
(e) aeroplanes having the stall speed or the minimum steady flight speed in landing configuration not exceeding 35 knots calibrated air speed (CAS) and having no more than two seats, as well as helicopters and powered parachutes having no more than two seats, that have a maximum take- off mass (MTOM), as recorded by the Member States, of no more than:Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 1032 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point e – point vi
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point e – point vi
vi) 540 kg for a land plane/helicopter, two-seater equipped with an airframe mounted total recovery parachute system and equipped with electric propulsion system;
Amendment 1042 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point j – indent 1 (new)
Annex I – paragraph 2 – point j – indent 1 (new)
- (k) Model flying with aircraft with an operating mass of no more than 25 kg
Amendment 1235 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Member States may exempt the competent authorities from keeping a register of establishments or undertakings which collect or transport quantities of non- hazardous waste not exceeding 20 tonnes and of hazardous waste not exceeding 2 tonnes annually.
Amendment 1241 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Amendment 120 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) The armed defence forces of a Member State as defined under national law may, in addition to the military, include units such as a home guard as well as persons obliged to take part in armed defence activities and reservists.
Amendment 213 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) To ensure that firearms are duly traceable throughout the Union, common conversion standards should be established to guarantee that any conversion of a firearm that changes its category is irreversible.
Amendment 221 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 261 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Selling arrangements of firearms and, their essential components and ammunition by means of distance communication may pose a serious threat to security as they are more difficult to control thshould be subject to the control of the Member States and their conventional selling methods, especially as regards the on line verification of the legality of authorisations. It is therefore appropriate to limit the selling of arms and components by means of distance communication, notably internet, to dealers and brokersmpetent authorities should verify the identity of the persons engaged in such transfer and of their entitlement to do so.
Amendment 319 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 1b
Article 1 – paragraph 1b
1b. For the purposes of this Directive, "essential component" shall mean the barrel, frame, receiver, slide or cylinder, bolt or breaech block and any device designed or adapted to diminish the sound caused by firing a firearm which, being separate objects, are included in the category of the firearms on which they are or are intended to be mounted.
Amendment 550 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall provide for standard medical tests for issuing or renewing authorisations as referred to in paragraph 1monitor firearms authorisations and shall withdraw authorisations if any of the conditions on the basis of which it wasthey were granted isare no longer met.
Amendment 617 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Amendment 638 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Amendment 658 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 7
Article 1 – point 7
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 7 - paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Article 7 - paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 (new)
Amendment 700 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 1 – point 8 a (new)
Directive 91/477/EEC
Article 10b a (new)
Article 10b a (new)
Amendment 764 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point i
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – point 7
Annex I – part II – point A – category A – point 7
Amendment 790 #
2015/0269(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – point 13 – point a – point ii
Directive 91/477/EEC
Annex I – part II – point A – category B – point 7
Annex I – part II – point A – category B – point 7
Amendment 52 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas more than 30 % of road fatalities and serious injuries happen in urban areas, caused mainly by cars;
Amendment 95 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 123 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Invites the Member States to take preventive measures, in accordance with the precautionary principle, to improve air quality in towns and cities and to guarantee pollutant concentrations below the levels set in the World Health Organisation guidelines, in particular by providing free public transport or by alternating traffic;
Amendment 151 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to reduce the use of cars running on traditional fuels in urban areas by 2030, and to ban them by 2050 on a gradual basis; welcomes incentives for the mobility of travellers to combine different modes of transport;
Amendment 177 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the EU and national and local authoritiEncourages authorities within the Member States to draw up electric mobility plans which give priority to trams, urbansustainable modes of trains, sky ropes, electric bicycles and shared/pooled e-carsport, including electric mobility and the use of intelligent transport systems (ITS);
Amendment 190 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Member States to set ambitious targets for reducing the use of transport-related energy in towns and cities, thereby reducing emissions, and to set a target of doubling cycling rates by 2025;
Amendment 228 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is convinced that sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs) arcould be the backbone of sustainable cities with adequate mobility provision for all citizens, including enhanced walking and cycling infrastructure and smoother and safer services networks;
Amendment 247 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Emphasises the importance of SUMPs for achieving EU targets in respect of CO2 emissions, noise, air pollution and accident reduction; considers that the development of SUMPs should be a precondition for financing EU projects in the area of urban transport;
Amendment 284 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 300 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to promote ‘Car-free Sunday’ events each month and to organise an ‘EU Bicycle Day’;
Amendment 313 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that innovative green urban logistics is of the utmost importance for solving congestion and environmental problems in cities, and that logistics should be based on sustainable modes of transport such as cargo bikes, electric vans, inland vessels, trams and buses;
Amendment 329 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 354 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that thorough speed management leadsconsistent checks on compliance with traffic regulations, in particular speed, driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicines and the use of mobile phones and other communication and information devices, lead to a drastic reduction in road fatalities and serious injuries in cities, especially for vulnerable road users;
Amendment 377 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Invites the Member States and local authorities to rethink speed management in cities and to introduce a default speed limit of 30 km/h by 2020introduce intelligent traffic management, parking management and speed management in cities;
Amendment 387 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls for a review of the third driving licence directive with a view to road safety, in order to introduce: - mandatory training for drivers in new vehicle functions (driver assistance systems), - a second phase for obtaining a driving licence, - lifelong road safety education, and - mandatory training for young school pupils on how to behave in traffic;
Amendment 394 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Encourages local authorities to create dedicated infrastructure for the various modes of transport such as pedestrians, cyclists, buses and taxis, particularly in busy sections of road;
Amendment 398 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 449 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to intensify efforts on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), including technological innovation in the field of highly automated vehicles and smart infrastructure. Harmonized data communication standards and protocols are essential preconditions to achieve the full potential of cooperative ITS in urban areas to improve traffic flows, road safety and sustainability;
Amendment 480 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Recalls that intelligent transport systems make mobility more efficient, safer, more environmentally friendly and more fluid; calls on the transport sector to share traffic and travel data and cooperate closely with other stakeholders in order to develop interoperable services such as multimodal integrated ticketing;
Amendment 41 #
2014/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the social economy, and in particular training and placement enterprises, offer job opportunities for people who are furthest awaymost excluded from the labour market;
Amendment 141 #
2014/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for social investment to be further promoted under the Social Investment Package and for investment in the social economy to be taken into account when assessing European Strategic Investment Fund projects;
Amendment 161 #
2014/2236(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Points out that a proper understanding of human rights is essential to achieve the social aims of social enterprises; therefore calls on the Member States to draw up training programmes to acquaint specialists in the social sphere with the proper implementation of human rights principles in Europe;
Amendment 13 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Finds regrettable the fact that no transport-related issues werExpects matters of relevance to transport, tourism and logistics to be included in the Commission’s negotiating mandate for the TTIP;
Amendment 46 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Deplores the severe restrictions in the US air transport sector regarding foreign ownership and control of airlines; deplores, furthermore, the imbalance between the restrictions on cabotage rights for European airlines imposed by the US and the freedoms enjoyed by US airlines in Member States; questions seriously, in this respect, the validity of the reasoning by the US to maintain these restrictions based on national security considerations, and calls on the Commission, therefore, to renegotiate these aspects within the TTIP so as to achieve a level playing field;
Amendment 55 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that US maritime cabotage laws are regulated by the Jones Act (Merchant Marine Act of 1920) and that under this act US vessels are: (i) restricted from having repair and conversion services carried out outside the US; and (ii) subject to declaration, entry and payment of a 50 % import duty upon return to the US, if sent to a foreign shipyard for repair work or the installation of certain equipment; emphasises that no US-built requirements exist for any other modes of transportation in the US and that this results in the effective exclusion of the EU shipbuilding industry, including ship repair and maintenance, from selling vessels for use in American waters; notes that the EU does not exclude maritime manufacturers from the US or any other third countries; calls upon the Commission to address in the TTIPrule out this extreme protectionism by the US in the context of the TTIP;
Amendment 291 #
2014/0091(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Action is needed to further develop complementary private retirement savings such as occupational pensions. This is important since social-security systems are coming under increasing pressure, which means that citizens will increasingly rely on occupational retirement pensions as a complement in the future. Occupational retirement pensions should be developed, without, however, calling into question the importance of social-security pension systems in terms of secure, durable and effective social protection, which should guarantee a decent standard of living in old age and should therefore be at the centre of the objective of strengthening the European social model. Regrettably, suggestions that Solvency II regimes (such as the holistic balance sheet model) might be applied to institutions for occupational retirement provision have created legal uncertainty and an unpredictable context for planning and therefore hampered the further development and expansion of those institutions. Priority must be assigned to creating legal certainty, reinforcing successful models of institutions for occupational retirement provision and protecting their continued existence.
Amendment 336 #
2014/0091(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Institutions for occupational retirement provision are not financial service providers whichbut provide collective social welfare benefits. Under social- partner management and supervision, they bear a heavy responsibility for the provision of occupational retirement benefits and therefore should meet certain minimum prudential standards with respect to their activities and conditions of operation, taking due account of national rules and traditions.
Amendment 344 #
2014/0091(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) Institutions for occupational retirement provision are often subject to joint management and monitoring by the social partners. This collective organisation makes them fundamentally different from financial service providers.
Amendment 427 #
2014/0091(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) In order to ensure the smooth functioning of the internal market for occupational retirement provision organised on a European scale, the Commission should, after consulting EIOPA, review and report on the application of this Directive and should submit that report to the European Parliament and to the Council foursix years after the entry into force of this Directive. That review should assess in particular the application of the rules regarding the calculation of the technical provisions, the funding of technical provisions, regulatory own funds, solvency margins, investment rules and any other aspect relating to the financial solvency situation of the institution.
Amendment 431 #
2014/0091(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 59
Recital 59
Amendment 446 #
2014/0091(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) ‘institution for occupational retirement provision’, or ‘institution’, means an institution, irrespective of its legal form, operating on a funded basis, which is not a financial service provider and is established separately from any sponsoring undertaking or trade for the purpose of providing retirement benefits in the context of an occupational activity on the basis of an agreement or a contract agreed:
Amendment 596 #
2014/0091(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall require, appropriately to their size, internal organisation and the nature, scope and complexity of their activities, institutions, as part of their risk- management system, to carry out their own risk assessment and to produce a risk evaluation for pensions in order to document that assessment. No quantitative capital requirements (for example Solvency II or holistic balance sheet models derived therefrom) may be imposed, as they could jeopardise the survival of successful collective occupational pension schemes by giving rise to high costs.
Amendment 608 #
2014/0091(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30
Article 30
Amendment 611 #
2014/0091(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Amendment 613 #
2014/0091(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Amendment 631 #
2014/0091(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 38 – paragraph 1
Article 38 – paragraph 1
(1) Depending on the nature of the pension scheme established, and after careful consideration of the administrative burden involved and of the benefits to be secured, Member States shall ensure that every institution located in their territories provides prospective members, members and beneficiaries at least the information set out in Articles 39 to 53 and Articles 55 to 58.
Amendment 646 #
2014/0091(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 42
Article 42
Amendment 725 #
2014/0091(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 75 – paragraph 1
Article 75 – paragraph 1
Amendment 11 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Whereas: The Union is endeavouring to secure a future international agreement to control greenhouse gas impacts from aviation and, in the meantime, is limiting climate change impacts from aviation activities to and from aerodromes in the Union by autonomous action. In order to ensure that these objectives are mutually supportive and not in conflict, it is appropriate to take account of developments at and positions taken in international fora and in particular to take account of the Resolution containing the "Consolidated statement of continuing ICAO policies and practices related to environmental protection" adopted at the 38th session of the Assembly of the International civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
Amendment 16 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Consequently it is desirable to temporarily consider– at least until the next ICAO general assembly in autumn 2016 – to suspend the requirements set out in Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council4 as satisfied, when obligations are met in respect of, since the targets will not be reached if the scope is reduced to a certain percentage of the emissions from flights to and from aerodromes in third countries. In doing so, the Union emphasises that requirements can be applied in respect of certain percentages of emissions from flights to and from aerodromes in countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), in the same manner as legal requirements can be placed on more of the emissions from flights to and from such aerodromes. __________________a regional system would result in irrevocable distortions of competition and prevent the establishment of a global system. 4 Directive 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 19 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 22 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The derogationrules provided for in this directive take into account the results of bilateral and multilateral contacts with third countries, which the Commission will continue to pursue on behalf of the Union.
Amendment 24 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to avoid distortions of competition, it is important that all flights on the same route are treated in the same way. This can only be guaranteed by means of stop the clock .
Amendment 26 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In order to establish a percentage of verified emissions for flights to and from aerodromes inDistortions of competition result not only from competition with other international airlines but also within the intra-European market. Some airlines are placed at a clear disadvantage as a result of their geographical location in the heart of Europe as opposed to theird countries, whole flight emissions have to be known. However, no account is being taken of emissions not covered by that percentagempetitors in outlying areas. In addition, airlines with a significantly more developed network in European airspace are at a disadvantage compared with carriers providing only long-haul flights.
Amendment 28 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 29 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 32 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 33 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Without prejudice to the global market-based measure applying from 2020, emissions from flights to and from countries which are developing countries and whose share of total revenue ton kilometres of international civil aviation activities is less than 1% should be exempted for the period 2014 to 2020. Countries considered to be developing for the purposes of this proposal are those which benefit at the time of adoption of this proposal from preferential access to the Union market in accordance with Annex IV of Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council, that is those which are not classified in 2013 by the World Bank as high-income or upper-middle income countries.]
Amendment 35 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – introductory phrase
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – introductory phrase
1. By way of derogation from Article 12(2a) and Article 14(3), Member States shall consider the requirements set out in those paragraphs satisfied in respect ofImplementation of the following articles shall be suspended for aviation for the period 2013-2016:
Amendment 39 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
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 countries outside the European Economic Area in 20133a to 3g, 11a, 12 – 16, 18a, 18b and 25a;
Amendment 45 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) emissions from flights to and from countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in each calendar year between 2014 and 2020 where the operator of such flights has surrendered allowances in respect of the percentages of their verified emissions from those flights listed in accordance with Annex IIc, or calculated in accordance with paragraph 6Annex I(6) and the aviation section;
Amendment 48 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 28 a – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) emissions from flights operated by a non-commercial aircraft operator in each calendar year up to 2020 where the emissions for which that aircraft operator are responsible in the calendar year are less than 1000 tonnesAnnex IV, Part B;
Amendment 49 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
(d) the surrender of allowances corresponding to verified 2013 emissions from flights between countries in the EEA taking place by 30 April 2015 instead of 30 April 2014, and verified 2013 emissions for those flights being reported by 31 March 2015 instead of 31 March 2014.Annex V, Part B
Amendment 52 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 2
Article 28 a – paragraph 2
Amendment 54 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 3
Article 28 a – paragraph 3
Amendment 55 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 4
Article 28 a – paragraph 4
Amendment 58 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 5
Article 28 a – paragraph 5
Amendment 61 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 6
Article 28 a – paragraph 6
Amendment 64 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 28 a – paragraph 7
Article 28 a – paragraph 7
Amendment 69 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Amendment 20 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The mandatory equipping of vehicles with the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system should initially apply only to new types of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (categories M1 and N1) for which an appropriate triggering mechanism already exists. The possibility of extending the application of the eCall in-vehicle system requirement in the near future to include other vehicle categories, such as heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), buses and coaches, and powered two-wheelers (PTW) should be further assessed by the Commission with a view to presenting a legislative proposal.
Amendment 21 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Consumers should be provided with a realistic overview of the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system and also of the private eCall system, if the vehicle is equipped with one, as well as comprehensive and reliable information regarding any additional functionalities or services linked to the private emergency service, in-vehicle emergency or assistance-call applications on offer, and regarding the level of service to be expected with the purchase of third party applications and the associated cost.
Amendment 26 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to ensure open choice for customers and fair competition, as well as encourage innovation and boost the competitiveness of the Union’s information technology industry on the global market, the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system should be accessible free of charge in a standardised form and without discrimination to all independent operators and based on an interoperable and open- access platform for possible future in- vehicle applications or services.
Amendment 27 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The introduction of any additional in-vehicle application or service should not delay the entry into force of this Regulation and its application.
Amendment 28 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) eCall, as a safety-related system, requires the highest possible level of reliability. The accuracy of the minimum set of data and of voice transmission and quality should therefore be ensured, and a uniform testing regime should be developed to ensure the longevity and durability of the eCall in-vehicle system. This falls within the scope of the periodic technical inspections carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) No .../…1*. Detailed provisions for the testing should be included in the relevant Annex thereto. __________________ 1 Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (OJ L ...). * Note to OJ: Please insert the number, the date and the publication reference of doc. 2012/0184(COD).
Amendment 29 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) According to the recommendations made by the Article 29 Data Protection Working Party and contained in the 'Working document on data protection and privacy implications in eCall initiative', adopted on 26 September 20069, any processing of personal data through the eCall in-vehicle system should comply with the personal data protection rules provided for in Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data10 and in Directive 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)11), in particular to guarantee that vehicles equipped with eCall in-vehicle systems, in their normal operational status related to 112 eCall, are not traceable and are not subject to any constant tracking and that the minimum set of data sent by the in- vehicle eCall system includes the minimum information required for the appropriate handling of emergency calls. __________________ 9 10 11 by public service answering points. __________________ 9 1609/06/EN – WP 125. 1609/06/EN – WP 125. 10 OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31. OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31. 11 OJ L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 37. OJ L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 37.
Amendment 31 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes the technical requirements for the EC type-approval of vehicles regarding the 112-based eCall in- vehicle system and private eCall services.
Amendment 33 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘112-based e-Call in-vehicle system’ means aor 'public eCall' means a sleeping system activated either automatically via in- vehicle sensors or manually, which carries, by means of public mobile wireless communications networks, a standardised minimum set of data and establishes a 112- based audio channel between the occupants of the vehicle and a public safety answering point;
Amendment 34 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2a) 'third party service eCall system (TPS-eCall)' or 'private eCall' is an emergency call system according to standard EN 16102: 2011 based on a contract between the car owner and the service provider which includes the transmission of data to a third party service provider (TPSP), and the establishment of a voice call with this TPSP via mobile wireless communication networks. In the event of a severe accident, the TPSP establishes a voice connection with the most appropriate public safety answering point (PSAP) and forwards all relevant information concerning the event, including the information specified by EN 15722 (Intelligent transport systems - eSafety -'eCall' minimum set of data) to this most appropriate PSAP.
Amendment 35 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
(2b) 'public safety answering point' (PSAP) means a physical location where emergency calls are first received under the responsibility of a public authority or a private organisation recognised by the Member State concerned in order to inform the rescue services;
Amendment 36 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
(2c) 'in-vehicle equipment' means equipment permanently installed within the vehicle that provides or has access to the in-vehicle data required to perform the eCall transaction via a public mobile wireless communications network.
Amendment 37 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. For vehicles equipped with an additional TPS-eCall system, the requirements of the previous paragraph are deemed to be met if (a) in the event of a severe accident an eCall to a TPS eCall number is triggered automatically, and (b) it is ensured that the 112 eCall is triggered automatically in case the TPS eCall does not work for any reason, and the car owner has the choice between the 112 eCall number or the TPS eCall number as the preferred system to be used in case of a severe accident.
Amendment 38 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Manufacturers shall demonstrate that all their new types of vehicle are constructed to ensure that in the event of a severe accident, detected through activation of one or more sensors and/or processors within the vehicle, which occurs in the territory of the Union, an eCall to the single European emergency number 112 is triggered automatically.
Amendment 39 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Manufacturers shall demonstrate that new types of vehicles are constructed as to ensure that an eCall to the single European emergency number 112 can also be triggered manually.
Amendment 40 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The first and second subparagraphs shall be without prejudice to the right of the vehicle owner to use another emergency call system installed in the vehicle, providing a similar service, in addition to the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system. In that case, that other emergency call system shall be compliant with standard EN 16102, 'Intelligent transport systems - ESafety - Third party services supported eCall - Operating requirements', and manufacturers or service providers shall demonstrate that the in-vehicle system includes a switch mechanism ensuring that there is only one system active at a time and that the 112-based eCall in- vehicle system takes over automatically in the event that the other emergency call system is not operational.
Amendment 41 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Manufacturers shall demonstrate that their new types of vehicles are constructed in such a way that the public eCall is automatically triggered in the event that, for whatever reason, the private eCall service freely opted for by the vehicle owner fails.
Amendment 42 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Manufacturers shall demonstrate that, in the event of a critical system failure which would result in an inability to execute an eCall detected during or following the self-test, a warning shall be given to the occupants of the vehicle.
Amendment 45 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. The 112-based eCall in-vehicle system shall be accessible to all independent operators free of charge and without discrimination at least for repair and maintenance purposes.
Amendment 47 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The standards and specifications for an interoperable, reliable and open-access platform shall be promptly drawn up by the Commission, which shall commence the drafting process no later than when this Regulation is adopted. The in-vehicle 112-based eCall and private eCall systems shall be based on the standards for that platform as soon as they become available.
Amendment 49 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9 establishing the detailed technical requirements and tests for the type- approval of eCall in-vehicle systems, and subsequently for the interoperable, reliable and open-access vehicle platform, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC accordingly.
Amendment 51 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
In accordance with Directive 95/46/EC and Directive 2002/58/EC, manufacturers shall ensure that vehicles equipped with a 112- based eCall in-vehicle system are not traceable and are not subject to any constant tracking in their normal operational status related to the eCall.
Amendment 53 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The minimum set of data sent by the eCall in-vehicle systempublic 112-based eCall system to PSAPs shall include only the minimum information required for the appropriate handling of emergency calls by PSAPs.
Amendment 55 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Manufacturers shall ensure that eCall users can freely choose from among services supplied by eCall service providers and are provided with clear and comprehensive information, by those providers, about the processing of data carried out through the eCall in-vehicleprivate eCall system, in particular about:
Amendment 56 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the fact that the eCall in-vehiclepublic eCall system is activated by default;
Amendment 57 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point i
(i) any necessary additional information regarding the processing of personal data in relation to the provision of a private eCall service and/or other added value services, taking particular account of the fact that differences may exist between the data processing carried out through the eCall in-vehicle system and the private eCall systems or other added value service, especially with regard to constant tracking of the vehicle.
Amendment 60 #
Amendment 62 #
2013/0165(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8a In respect of types of vehicles type- approved prior to October 2015, an eCall system with a mobile terminal, for both public and private eCall services, may be retrofitted.
Amendment 145 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The competent authorities designated in a Member State should have the choice to decide to provide port services with public service obligations themselves or to entrust directly the provision of such services directly to an internal operator. In the case that a competent authority decides to provide the service itself, this may cover the provision of services through agents such as pilots employed by the competent authority or commissioned by the competent authority. When such limitation is applied in all the TEN-T seaports in the territory of a Member State, the Commission should be informed. In the cases where the competent authorities in a Member State prevail on such a choice, the provision of port services by the internal operators should be confined only to the port or ports for which those internal operators were designated. Moreover, in such cases, the port service charges applied by such an operator should be subject to supervision by the independent supervisory bodyion.
Amendment 148 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) Pilotage services have an important role to ensure maritime safety and contribute to the protection of the environment. Providers of pilotage services should keep a degree of independence from the port users when taking decisions affecting safety and environment. In this context, imposing limitations on the number of providers of pilotage services and the provision of these services by internal operators can be justified on the grounds of public service obligations.
Amendment 196 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In order to supplement and amend certain non-essential elements of this Regulation and in particular to promote the uniform application of environmental charging, reinforce the Union-wide coherence of environmental charging and to ensure common charging principles in relation to the promotion of short sea shippreinforce the Union-wide coherence of environmental charging, 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 common classifications of vessels, and fuels and types of operations according to which to vary the infrastructure charges and common charging principles for port infrastructure charges. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. When adopting such delegated acts, the Commission should take into account the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) and the progress made by the World Ports Climate Initiative (WPCI). These classifications and common environmental charging guidelines should serve only as basis for allowing variations of port infrastructure charges and should not affect the competence of the managing body of a port to set the level of port infrastructure charges autonomously, in accordance with the applicable rules. The Commission, when preparing and drawing- up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 215 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. This Regulation shall apply to the provision of the following categories of port services, either inside the port area or on the waterway access to and from the ports, and to dredging.
Amendment 333 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the availability of the service to all users, where appropriate on equal terms;
Amendment 355 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9a Pilotage Without prejudice to Article 6(1), Member States or managing bodies of a port may limit the number of providers of pilotage service on the ground of public service obligations, contributing to ensure maritime safety, security and protect the environment. Member States or managing bodies of a port may consider providers of pilotage service provided by agents commissioned by a competent authority which entrusted them with obligations of public services as internal operators for the purpose of this Regulation. In such cases, the paragraphs 1 to 5 of Article 7 shall not apply.
Amendment 376 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. When a managing body of a port carries out dredging in its port area with public funds as referred to Article 12(3), it may not carry out dredging in other port areas.
Amendment 387 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Where the managing body of the port that receives public funds provides port services itself or dredging, it shall keep the accounts of each port service activity and of dredging separate from the accounts of its other activities, in such a way that :
Amendment 430 #
2013/0157(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 5
Article 14 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, where necessary, delegated acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 21 concerning common international classifications of vessels, fuels and types of operation and fuels according to which the infrastructure charges can vary and common charging principles for port infrastructure chargesenvironmental charging guidelines enabling the port managing bodies to take into account the existing fleet.
Amendment 58 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Technological developments include the possibility of attaching retractable or foldable aerodynamic devices to the rear of vehicles, mainly trailers or semi-trailers, but which then exceed the maximum lengths allowed under Directive 96/53/EC. This equipment may be installed as soon as this Directive enters into force, as the products are available on the market and already used in other continents. The same applies to energy absorbing aerodynamic cowls and underrun protective devices affixed in the area of the wheels on the sides and at the rear under the trailers, semi-trailers and vehicles. These can significantly improve the energy efficiency of the vehicle while also significantly reducing the risk of injury to other road users.
Amendment 62 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The improved aerodynamics of the cabs of motor vehicles would also allow significant gains on the energy performance of vehicles and the protection of other road users, in conjunction with the devices made of energy absorbing material mentioned in recital 3 above. However, thisese improvements isn terms of energy efficiency and road safety are impossible under the current maximum lengths set by Directive 96/53/EC without reducing the vehicle load capacity and threatening the economic equilibrium of the sector. Therefore a derogation from this maximum length is required.
Amendment 63 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The improved aerodynamics of the cabs of motor vehicles would also allow significant gains on the energy performance of vehicles, in conjunction with the devices mentioned in recital 3 above. However, this improvement is impossible under the current maximum lengths set by Directive 96/53/EC without reducing the vehicle load capacity and threatening the economic equilibrium of the sector. Therefore a derogation from this maximum length is required.Does not affect English text. Linguistic correction to German (applicable throughout the German version)
Amendment 70 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In its policy orientations on road safety 2011-2020, the Commission set out measures to make vehicles safer and better protect vulnerable road users. The importance of visibility for vehicle drivers was also underlined in the Commission’s report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of Directive 2007/38/EC on the retrofitting of mirrors to heavy goods vehicles registered in the Community. A new cab profile will also contribute to improving road safety by reducing the blind spot in the drivers’' vision, including under the windscreen, which should help save the lives of many vulnerable road users such as pedestrians or cyclists. This new profile couldmust also incorporate energy absorption structures in the event of a collision, in the light of the successful implementation of Directive 2003/102/EC. The potential gain in the volume of the cab would also improve the driver’'s comfort and, in the interest of job quality, and the driver’s safety.
Amendment 75 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) In order to meet the objectives of the White Paper on Transport published in 2011 the revision of Directive 96/53/EC is an opportunity to improve the driver’s safety and comfort taking into account the requirements set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Framework Directive 89/391/EEC.
Amendment 88 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Longer vehicles may be used in cross- border transport if the twowo or several Member States concerned already allow it and if the conditions for derogation under Article 4(3), (4) or (5) of the Directive are met. The European Commission has already provided guidance on the application of Article 4 of the Directive. The transport operations referred to in Article 4(4) do not have a significant impact on international competition if the cross- border use remains limited to two Member States where the existing infrastructure and the road safety requirements allow itCompetent authorities of Member States should determine specific requirements to the vehicle, the infrastructure and the driver in order to assure an adequate level of safety. The cross-border use of these vehicles should be backed by bilateral or multilateral agreements between the competent authorities of Member States concerned specifying the routes and other conditions that need to be met. The European Commission has already provided guidance on the application of Article 4 of the Directive. This balances the Member States’ right under the principle of subsidiarity to decide on transport solutions suited to their specific circumstances with the need to prevent such policies from distorting the internal market. The provisions of Article 4 (4) are clarified in this respect.
Amendment 94 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) In order to assess the impact of vehicles exceeding the dimensions set up by this Directive on road safety, it is appropriate that Member States collect data of accidents involving heavy good vehicles longer than 18.75 m. The Commission should consider proposing the inclusion of these data among the annual reporting obligations of Member States in the framework of Council Decision 93/704/EC on the creation of a Community database on road accidents.
Amendment 104 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The White Paper on Transport also stresses the need to monitor developments in intermodal transport, particularly in the area of containerisation, where 45-foot containers are increasingly used. They are transported by rail or inland waterways. But the road components of intermodal journeys can only be undertaken today if both the Member States and the transporters follow cumbersome administrative procedures or if these containers have patented chamfered corners, the cost of which is prohibitive. Increasing the length of the vehicles transporting them by 15 cm could eliminate these administrative procedures for transporters and facilitate intermodal transport, without risk or prejudice to the infrastructure or other road users. The small increase that this 15 cm represents in relation to the length of an articulated truck (16.50 m) does not constitute an additional risk to road safety. In the policy orientation of the White Paper on Transport, this increase is however authorised only for intermodal transport, for which the road component does not exceed 3500 km for operations involving a rail, river or sea component. This distance appeared sufficient to link an industrial or commercial site with a freight terminal or a river port. To link a seaport and support the development of motorways of the sea, a longer distance is possible for a short intra- European maritime transport operation.
Amendment 123 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to define the requirements imposed on new aerodynamic devices placeand underrun protective devices placed at the sides and in the rear of the vehicle or the design of new motor vehicles, as well as the technical specifications to ensure full interoperability of onboard weighing devices, and guidelines on the procedures for checking the weight of vehicles in circulation. It is particularly important that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, shall ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.
Amendment 150 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
(aa) The first phrase of Article 4(4) is replaced by the following phrase: `Member States may allow vehicles or vehicle combinations used for goods transport which carry out certain transport operations that do not significantly affect international competition in the transport sector to circulate in their territories with weights and dimensions deviating from those laid down in points 1, 2, and 4 of Annex 1.´
Amendment 167 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 175 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
(2a) Article 4(5) is replaced by the following: (5) Member States shall be encouraged to allow vehicles and vehicle combinations incorporating new technologies or new concepts which cannot comply with one or more requirements of this Directive to carry out certain local transport operations for a trial period. Member States shall inform the Commission thereof.
Amendment 181 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 6 a (new)
(3a) The following paragraph 4 (6a) is added to Article 4: (6a) The Commission shall be empowered, in the light of information received pursuant to Article 4(5), to require for the approval in principle of such vehicles specifications that confer a road safety or environmental benefit.
Amendment 189 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) In the interests of improved road safety, aerodynamic cowls and underrun protective devices affixed on the sides and at the rear of vehicles and trailers should be made of energy-absorbent materials that significantly reduce the impact on other road-users in the event of an accident.
Amendment 211 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 16, to complement the requirements referred to in paragraph 2. These shall take the form of technical characteristics, minimum levels of performance, design constraints, and procedures for the establishment of the test certificate referred to in paragraph 3. Given the inevitable interaction between rear underrun protection and aerodynamic systems, the Commission shall at the same time be empowered to adapt the technical characteristics, minimum levels of performance etc. for underrun protective devices to the new circumstances.
Amendment 224 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
In the aim of improving the aerodynamic performance and road safety of vehicles or combinations of vehicles, vehicles or combinations of vehicles that meet the criteria set out in paragraph 2 below may exceed the maximum lengths provided for in point 1.1 of Annex I. The main purpose of these exceedances is to allow the construction of tractor cabs improving the aerodynamic characteristics of vehicles or combinations of vehicles, and improving road safety for vulnerable road users and vehicles involved in rear-end collisions.
Amendment 232 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 – point i
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 – point i
makes vulnerable road users more visible to the driver, in particular by reducing the blind spot under the front windscreen, extending side windows, especially down to floor level, fitting additional mirrors and installing camera systems wherever necessary to make vulnerable road users more visible and wherever no visibility is provided by windows or mirrors, particularly at the rear of the vehicle
Amendment 237 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
- the comfort and safety of the drivers with a view to improving workplace conditions.
Amendment 254 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a (new)
(7a) Article 9a is added: Article 9 a With the aim of improving the driver’s safety and comfort, and ultimately to ensure the improvement of road safety of the vehicles in the scope of this directive, the safety and comfort requirements to be met by the driver’s cabins are as follows: - Compliance with the requirements set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Framework Directive 89/391/EEC, with its hierarchy of prevention measure for the elimination of sources of whole-body vibration and of musculoskeletal disorders; - The provision of the driver’s cabin with safety features starting with a secure fire exit of the cabin; - The increase in size of the driver’s cabin to adapt to comfort and safety requirements for driver’s seats and couchettes taking into account emergency situations.
Amendment 272 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive 96/53/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – second part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – second part
For the purposes of this Article, and of point 2.2.2(c) of Annex I, an intermodal transport operation shall include at least rail, river or sea transport at least. It shall also include a road section for its initial and/or terminal journey. Each of these road sections shall be less than 3500 km in the territory of the European Union or just as far as the closest terminals between which there is a regular service. A transport operation shall also be regarded as intermodal transport if it uses intra- European short sea shipping, regardless of the lengths of the initial and terminal road journeys. The initial road journey and the terminal road journey for an operation using intra-European short sea shipping takes place from the point where the goods are loaded to the nearest appropriate seaport for the initial leg, and/or where appropriate between the nearest appropriate seaport and the point where the goods are unloaded for the final leg.
Amendment 351 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c
two-axle buses: 19.5 tonnes
Amendment 360 #
2013/0105(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point c a (new)
Directive 96/53/EC
Annex I – point 2.3.4 (new)
Annex I – point 2.3.4 (new)
(ca) The following point is added : 2.3.4 Alternatively fuelled vehicles: the maximum weight is that mentioned in point 2.3.1, 2.3.2 or 2.3.3 increased by the additional weight required for the alternative propulsion mode, with a maximum of 1,5 tonnes. That additional weight shall be indicated in the official registration documents of the motor vehicle issued by the Member State where the vehicle is registered. In cases where this information is missing, the values mentioned in points 2.3.1., 2.3.2 or 2.3.3 shall apply.
Amendment 107 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) It should be stressed in addition that, as well as rights, passengers have responsibilities and that, by fulfilling them, they can help ensure that everything will pass off safely and smoothly for themselves and other travellers before, during, and after the journey.
Amendment 115 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 alsodoes not appliesy to passengers that have booked their air transport as part of a package travel. However, it should be clarified that passengers may not cumulate corresponding rights, in particular under both this Regulation and Council Directive 90/314/EEC of 13 June 1990 on package travel, package holidays and package tours1. The passengers should be able to choose under which law they introduce their claims, but should not have the right to cumulate compensation for the same problem under both legal acts. Passengers should not be concerned about how air carriers and tour operators allocate such claims between them. __________________ 17__________________ 17 OJ L 158, 23.6.1990, p. 59. OJ L 158, 23.6.1990, p. 59.
Amendment 144 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) For disabled personpersons with disabilities, persons with reduced mobility and other persons with special needs such as unaccompanied children, pregnant women and persons in need of specific medical attentionwith specific health needs, it may be more difficult to arrange accommodation unaided when flight disruptions occur. Therefore, any limitations on the right for accommodation in cases of extraordinary circumstances or for regional operations should not apply to these categories of passengers.
Amendment 193 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 2 – point m
Article 2 – point m
«extraordinary circumstances» means circumstances which, by their nature or origin, are not inherentbeyond the control of the air carrier concerned in the normal exercise of theits activity of the air carrier concerned and are beyond its actual controland outside the obligations imposed by the relevant safety and security rules to be observed. For the purposes of this Regulation, extraordinary circumstances shall include the circumstances set out in the Annex;
Amendment 201 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 2 – point o
Article 2 – point o
«connecting flight» means a flight which, under a single contract of carriage and one booking reference, is intended to enable the passenger to arrive at a transfer point in order to depart on another flight, or, where appropriate in the context of Article 6a, means that other flight departing from the transfer point.
Amendment 211 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 2 – point r
Article 2 – point r
«airport managing body» means a body which, in conjunction with other activities or not as the case may be, has as its objective under national laws, regulations or contracts the administration and management of the airport or airport network infrastructures and the coordination and control of the activities of the different operators present in the airports or airport network concerned;
Amendment 276 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
An operating air carrier shall not be obliged to pay compensation in accordance with Article 7 if it can prove that the cancellation is caused by extraordinary circumstances and that the cancellation could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. Such extraordinary circumstances can only be invoked insofar they affect the flight concerned or othe previousr flights operated by the same aircraftn the airline’s schedule the cancellation of which is proven by the airline to have been caused directly by the extraordinary circumstances in question.
Amendment 332 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
In Article 6(2), the following point shall be inserted: (ca) A cancellation within the delay period may not be treated in the same way as a delay not subject to a penalty.
Amendment 333 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Paragraph 2 shall also apply where the operating air carrier has modified the scheduled times of departure and arrival causing a delay compared to the time of arrival of the original schedule, unless the passenger was informed of the schedule change more than fifteen10 days in advance of the originally scheduled time of departure.
Amendment 340 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
An operating air carrier shall not be obliged to pay compensation in accordance with Article 7, if it can prove that the delay or change of schedule is caused by extraordinary circumstances and that the delay or change of schedule could not have been avoided even if all reasonable measures had been taken. Such extraordinary circumstances can only be invoked insofar they affect the flight concerned or othe previousr flights operated by the same aircraftn the airline’s schedule the cancellation of which is proven by the airline to have been caused directly by the extraordinary circumstances in question. Exceptions are provided for in Article 1(11).
Amendment 351 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Subject to safety constraints, where there is a tarmac delay exceeds, including for less than one hour, the operating air carrier shall provide free of charge access to toilet facilities and drinking water, shall ensure adequate heating or cooling of the passenger cabin, and shall ensure that adequate medical attention is available if needed. Where a tarmac delay reaches a maximum of fivetwo hours, the aircraft shall return to the gate or another suitable disembarkation point where passengers shall be allowed to disembark and to benefit from the same assistance as specified in paragraph 1, unless there are safety-related or security- related reasons why the aircraft cannot leave its position on the tarmac.'
Amendment 356 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 a – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 a – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Where a passenger misses a connecting flight as a result of a delay or change of schedule to a preceding flight, the Community air carrier operating the onward connecting flightresponsible for the delay shall offer the passenger:
Amendment 371 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 6 a – paragraph 2
Article 6 a – paragraph 2
Where a passenger misses a connecting flight as a result of a delay to a preceding connecting flight, the passenger shall have a right to compensation by the Community air carrier operating that preceding flight in accordance with Article 6(2). For these purposes, the delay shall be calculated by reference to the scheduled time of arrival at the final destinationairport where the connection was to have been made.
Amendment 405 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Where passengers choose the option referred to in paragraph 1(b), they shall, subject to availability, have the right to re- routing via another air carrier or another mode of transport where the operating air carrier cannot transport the passenger on its own services and in time to arrive at the final destination within 12 hours of the scheduled arrival time. This shall apply where comparable alternative modes of transport are available. Notwithstanding Article 22(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/200823, the other air carrier or other transport operator shall not charge the contracting carrier a price that goes beyond the average price paid by its own passengers for equivalent services in the last three months. __________________ 23 OJ L 293, 31.10.2008, p. 3.
Amendment 419 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Amendment 438 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
The operating air carrier shall not apply the limitations set out in Articles 9(4) and 9(5) if the passenger is a person with reduced mobility or any person accompanying him/her, an unaccompanied child, a pregnant woman or a person in need of specific medical assistanceor any other person with particular needs such as an unaccompanied child, a pregnant woman, a disabled person or a person with specific health-related needs, on condition the operating air carrier or its agent or the organiser has been notified of their particular needs for assistance at least 48 hours before the scheduled time of departure of the flight, Such notification shall be deemed to cover the entire journey and the return journey if both journeys have been contracted with the same air carrier.'. Such notification shall be deemed to cover the entire journey and the return journey if both journeys have been contracted with the same air carrier.
Amendment 456 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
The airport managing body shall ensure that general information on passenger rights is clearly and visibly displayed within the passenger areas of the airport. IOn the basis of the information received, it shall also ensure that passengers present at the airport are informed about the cancellation of their flight and about their rights in case the airline unexpectedly ceases operations as in the case of insolvency or revocation of its operating licence.
Amendment 510 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Article 16b – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 16b – paragraph 3 a (new)
In Article 16b, the following paragraph shall be inserted: 3a. The European Commission shall be responsible for defining and supplementing the list of extraordinary circumstances contained in the Annex, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 16c.
Amendment 571 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point ii
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point ii
technical problems which are not inherent in the normal operation of the aircraft, such as the identification of a defect during the flight operation concerned, such as the identification of a defect after the aircraft has been released to service and which prevents the normalsafe continuation of the operation; or a hidden manufacturing defect revealed by the manufacturer or a competent authority and which impinges on flight safety;
Amendment 584 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii a (new)
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii a (new)
In Annex 1, paragraph 1, the following point shall be inserted: vii a. damage to the aircraft caused by third parties;
Amendment 585 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii b (new)
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii b (new)
In Annex 1, paragraph 1, the following point shall be inserted: vii b. flight delays/cancellations caused by passengers;
Amendment 586 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii c (new)
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii c (new)
In Annex 1, paragraph 1, the following point shall be inserted: vii c. bird strike;
Amendment 587 #
2013/0072(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1
Annex 1
Regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii d (new)
Annex 1 – paragraph 1 – point vii d (new)
In Annex 1, paragraph 1, the following point shall be inserted: vii d. closure of the runway by the authorities;
Amendment 162 #
2013/0029(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Directive 2012/34/EU
Article 3 – point 2
Article 3 – point 2
(2) ‘infrastructure manager’ means any body or firm ensuring theresponsible for any or all of the following functions: development, operation and maintenance of railway infrastructure on a network; development includes network planning, financial and investment planning as well as building and upgrades of the infrastructure; operation of the infrastructure includes all elements of the process of train path allocation, including both the definition and the assessment of availability and the allocation of individual paths, traffic management and infrastructure charging, including determination and collection of the charges; maintenance includes infrastructure renewals and the other asset management activities;
Amendment 70 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The principle of reciprocity is an important means of counteracting distortion of competition; this principle should apply to undertakings from third countries that wish to participate in procurement procedures in the Union.
Amendment 96 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Preparing railway undertakings for mandatory competitive tendering for public service contracts requires some extra time to allow effective and sustainable internal restructuring of companies to which such contracts were directly awarded in the past. Transitional measures are therefore necessary for contracts directly awarded between the date of entry into force of this Regulation and 3 December 2019.
Amendment 97 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) It must still be possible to employ direct award procedures, for example in cases where the specific characteristics of the contract in question are likely to deter a sufficient number of bidders from taking part.
Amendment 126 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 2 – point c
Article 2 – point c
(c) "competent local authority" means any competent authority whose geographical area of competence idoes not national andcomprise the whole territory of a Member State or which covers the transport needs of a region, an urban agglomeration or a rural district, including at cross-border level;
Amendment 138 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 2 – point e
Article 2 – point e
(e) The scope of public service obligations shall exinclude all public transport services that go beyond of what is necessary to reapwhich create local, regional or sub- national network effects; such network effects may arise from the merger of profitable with unprofitable routes.
Amendment 161 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No. 1370/2007
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
basic requirements to be fulfilled by public transport offer such as accessibility for persons with disabilities, territorial connectivity, security, modal and intermodal interconnections at main connecting hubs, offer characteristics such as times of operation, frequency of services and minimum degree of capacity utilisation;
Amendment 184 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) the requirements of social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 191 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
In establishing public transport plans, competent authorities shall have regard in particular to applicable rules regarding passenger rights, social, employment and environmental protection. The public transport plans shall be submitted to the regulatory body for its opinion one month before their publication. The competent authorities shall work together to coordinate the information in their respective transport plans and shall set up common transport plans for regional cross-border services;
Amendment 196 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 2
Article 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 2 a (new) – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The competent authorities shall adopt the public transport plans after consultation of relevant stakeholders and publish them. For the purpose of this Regulation, relevant stakeholders to be taken into consideration are at least transport operators, infrastructure managers if appropriate, and representative passenger and employee organisations. The existing public service providers shall be required, on request, to provide the competent authorities, including those of a neighbouring state, with the necessary information within one month.
Amendment 276 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 3 – point d
Article 1 – point 3 – point d
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 4 – paragraph 8 (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 (new)
Competent authorities shall make available to all interested parties relevant information for the preparation of an offer under a competitive tender procedure. Infrastructure operators, in particular rail operators, who perform or have performed a public service contract, shall assist the competent authorities in providing all the relevant information. They shall be liable for the accuracy of the data provided to the competent authority in compliance with the principle of business confidentiality. This shall include information on passenger demand, fares, costs and revenues related to the public passenger transport covered by the tender and details of the infrastructure specifications relevant for the operation of the required vehicles or rolling stock to enable them to draft well informed business plans. Rail infrastructure managers shall support competent authorities in providing all relevant infrastructure specifications. Non- compliance with the provisions set out above shall be subject to the legal review provided for in Article 5(7)." The current operator of a route or network covered by a tender awarded under a competitive tender procedure shall provide the competent authority free of charge with full and precise information for the preparation of an offer, particularly concerning transport demand and revenue earned from passenger transport. The former rail operator and the infrastructure operator shall compensate the other operators for any loss the latter incur as a result of submitting tenders based on inaccurate or incomplete information.
Amendment 288 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4 – point -a b (new)
Article 1 – point 4 – point -a b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(-ac) The following paragraph 3a is added: The competent authority may exclude operators from third countries from the competitive tender procedure if such countries make no provision for competitive tendering for companies from the Member States of the Union.
Amendment 297 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Amendment 320 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – point 4 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
In the case of a public service contract directly awarded to a small or medium- sized enterprise operating not more than 2350 road vehicles, these thresholds may be increased to either an average annual value estimated at less than EUR 2 000 000 or to an annual provision of less than 600 000 kilometres of public passenger transport services.
Amendment 340 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – point 4 – point b a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
The following paragraph 6a is inserted: If the competent authority awards a public transport service contract directly, it shall publish at least nine months prior to the start of the contract a statement explaining how this award method guarantees enforceability, efficiency and quality. This statement shall also be forwarded to the independent national regulator, for information.
Amendment 411 #
2013/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 point 8 – point c Regulation (EC) No. 1370/2007
Article 1 point 8 – point c Regulation (EC) No. 1370/2007
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Amendment 190 #
2013/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall ensureand the European Union Agency for Railways shall ensure, on the basis of their respective competences, that the responsibility for the safe operation of the rail system and the control of risks associated with it is laid upon the infrastructure managers and railway undertakingsentities operating within the rail system, obliging them:
Amendment 193 #
2013/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) to establish safety or maintenance management systems in accordance with this Directive.
Amendment 198 #
2013/0016(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 73 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In order to enable citizens of the Union, economic operators and regional and local authorities to benefit to the full from the advantages deriving from the establishing of an area without internal frontiers, it is appropriate, in particular, to improve the interlinking and interoperability of the national rail networks as well as access thereto, including for passengers with disabilities implementing any measures that may prove necessary in the field of technical standardisation.
Amendment 85 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to which the Union is a party establishes accessibility as one of its general principles and requires States Parties to take appropriate measures to ensure to persons with disabilities access on an equal basis with others, including by developing, promulgating and monitoring the implementation of minimum standards and guidelines for accessibility. Accessibility for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility is therefore an important requirement for the interoperability of the rail system.
Amendment 116 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘upgrading’ means any significant modification work on a subsystem, a vehicle or part of it which results in a change in the technical file accompanying the 'EC' declaration of verification, if this technical file exists, and which improvesimproves the overall performance of the subsystem; each TSI should be designated 'significant' for the overall performance of the subsystemhicle or subsystem concerned;
Amendment 123 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘"renewal’" means any significant substitution work on a subsystem, a vehicle or part of it which does not change the overall performance of the subsystem; each TSI should be designated 'significant' for the vehicle or subsystem concerned;
Amendment 144 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37
(37) ‘disabled personperson with disabilities and person with reduced mobility’ shall include any person who has a permanent or temporary physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective use of transport on an equal basis with other passengers or whose mobility when using transport is reduced due to age.
Amendment 223 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Each national safety authority shall authorise the placing in service of theoperate as a one-stop shop for all permanently installed system components: energy and infrastructure subsystems which are located or oper, rail control command and signalling facilities, plus the subsystems thereof, located in the territory of its Member State.
Amendment 389 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) sound technical and vocational training covering all the conformity assessment activities in relation to which the conformity assessment body has been notified as well as training on accessibility issues;
Amendment 411 #
2013/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 5
Article 45 – paragraph 5
5. Other registers, such as a register on accessibility, may for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility, shall also be associated to the register of infrastructure.
Amendment 183 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – title
Article 18 – title
Authorisations for placing in service of the trackside control-command and signallingEuropean Rail Traffic sub-systems Management System
Amendment 189 #
2013/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
The Agency shall issube the authorisations for placing in service of the trackside control- command and signalling subsystems located or operated in the entire Unioning authority for the trackside European Rail Traffic Management System in accordance with Article 18 of Directive … [the Interoperability Directive].
Amendment 81 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Based on the consultation of stakeholders and national experts, as well as expertise electricity, hydrogen, biofuels, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) were identified as the main alternative fuels with a potential for long- term oil substitution and decarbonisation. Notwithstanding this conclusion, standards, specifications and other rules should be drawn up without giving preference to any particular type of technology, so as not to hamper further development towards alternative fuels and energy carriers. At the same time, development can only be based on regulatory incentives. Continued competitiveness must be regulated by market forces.
Amendment 102 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Electricity is a clean fuel particularlyfuel attractive for deployment of electric vehicles and electric two-wheelers in urban agglomerations which can contribute to improving air quality and reducing noise. Member States should ensure that recharging points for electric vehicles are built up with sufficient coverage, at least twice the number of vehicles, and 10% of them publicly accessible, focussing in particular on urban agglomerations. Private owners of electric vehicles depend to a large extent on access to recharging points in collective parking lots, such as in apartment blocks, office and business locations. Regulatory provisions should be set up by public authorities, assisting citizens by ensuring that the appropriate infrastructure with sufficient electric vehicle recharging points is provided by the site developers and managers.
Amendment 132 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) Natural gas extraction in the European Union must comply with uniformly high Europe-wide standards of safety and environmental and health protection.
Amendment 140 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) With a view to an intelligent transport system (ITS), the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure should go hand-in-hand with the deployment of intelligent information systems that will provide users with key information on availability, for example, as well as all the other information necessary for unrestricted mobility.
Amendment 147 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1
Article 1
This Directive establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the Union in order to break the oil dependence of transport and sets out minimum requirements on alternative fuels infrastructure build-up and common technical specifications, including recharging points for electric vehicles and refuelling points for natural gas (LNG and CNG) and hydrogen. Its implementation takes particular account of the requirements as regards refuelling buses and lorries with alternative fuels. By setting standards and specifications in related areas, it is also designed to allow room for manoeuvre for new innovative solutions arising from fresh technical developments in the field of alternative fuels and their supply infrastructure.
Amendment 263 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. If all vehicle owners are to be able to use the public recharging infrastructure, e-roaming providers must be guaranteed non-discriminatory cross-border access to charging points. Charging networks must also enable charging and billing by means of third-party providers via an e-roaming facility.
Amendment 296 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 6 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Natural gas extraction in the EU is carried out in accordance with a uniformly high Europe-wide standard of safety and environmental and health protection.
Amendment 1 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to the European Parliament’s own-initiative report ‘Towards a European road safety area: policy orientations on road safety 2011- 2020’ (2010/2235(INI)),
Amendment 3 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas innovation is essential in order to create a more intelligent, smarter and safer transport system for the public and meet the environmental challenges facing the transport sector and to achieve a low- carbon economy;
Amendment 6 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas in 2012 more than 31 000 people were still killed and more than 1 500 000 injured – in some cases seriously – in road accidents in the European Union;
Amendment 7 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas technologies are already available which will help to attain the objectives of the ‘European transport safety area’, but have not yet been placed on the market;
Amendment 19 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that efforts to reduce the number of people killed or injured on the roads must be unremitting; urges the Commission to consider and implement proposals for improving road safety which have been adopted in Parliament by a large majority;
Amendment 20 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Considers that a change in transport technology is right and important; stresses, however, that this change must be brought about not by means of prohibitions but by providing incentives to use new low-resource technologies;
Amendment 21 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Supports the ‘user pays’ principle; calls, however, for revenue from user charges and similar fees to be assigned to the mode of transport which the user makes use of, in order to finance additional building, repair and maintenance and environmental measures; these funds may also be used for research and innovation in transport, but must not be diverted to other fields of policy;
Amendment 22 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Calls for legal certainty for existing legislation and its long-term goals; considers that, if these goals are attained before the end of the set period, this should not be penalised by setting even stricter limit values for them;
Amendment 23 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Stresses that there must not be any prohibitions on thinking about innovations involving new transport solutions or about the use of tried and tested procedures in new combinations;
Amendment 24 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6f. Considers that the European transport system with all its components, such as Galileo, can only be maintained, and research and development into/of new transport technologies can only continue, if at least the same amount of funding is allocated by the Member States as in recent years;
Amendment 25 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 g (new)
Paragraph 6 g (new)
6g. Observes that all modes of transport must interact in a complementary manner; calls for the development of scientifically sound targets for transfers of traffic between modes; these should be based on common indicators; advances with respect to modal transfer targets should be statistically evaluated and checked in a fixed cycle; observes that transfers between modes should be achieved not through legislation but rather by eliminating obstacles and improving quality standard; in this way, market forces will be able to operate;
Amendment 29 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that R&I in the area of sustainable mobility should be based on the principle of integration, in particular through the abolition trans-border missing links (interconnections), and increased compatibility between and within theransport systems (interoperability); and a shif strategy is needed to select tohe more sustainable modes, such as rail and sustainable waterborne transport (intermodality)st appropriate modes of transport, not simply ‘shifts’ between modes;
Amendment 33 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises the need for stronger research efforts in relation to eco-social knowledge, urban and spatial planning, and technologies in the field of mobility demand and behavioural change aimed at the reduction and avoidance of transport flows, through, inter alia, innovative mobility management instruments, seamless door-to-door mobility chains corresponding to users’ requirements, eco-driving and the use of information and communication technologies;
Amendment 36 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the need for research on fair competition in the transport sector, including technological tools for improving the enforcement of, and controls on, social conditions and minimum working conditions and wages;
Amendment 46 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Confirms that efforts to achieve cleaner power for transport and mobility technologies should be linked to more efficient concepts involving less volume and weight, as well as better vehicle design; underlines the potential of innovative energy savings through better use of wind, waves, sun, gravitation and regenerative forces;
Amendment 47 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Stresses the need not only to think about building new transport infrastructure but, in research and development strategies, also explicitly to take into account the aspects of repair, maintenance and upgrading (e.g. equipping it with components for intelligent traffic management and ‘car to infrastructure’ technology);
Amendment 49 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Calls on the Commission to support technology which has already been researched and developed by means of appropriate legislation for rapid application throughout Europe, and, as in the case of eCall, to save 2 500 lives per annum in order to attain the objectives of a European strategy for transport technology using existing means;
Amendment 51 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Calls on the Commission to consider the harmonisation of containers and other transport receptacles and the dimensions of vehicles in all modes of transport in order to promote the objective of interoperability;
Amendment 52 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11d. Calls on the Commission always to include in its impact assessments consideration of any increase in red tape and the social impact on citizens and transport users; calls on the Commission furthermore to review existing legislation to identify possible reductions in red tape and implement them as quickly as possible;
Amendment 53 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 e (new)
Paragraph 11 e (new)
11e. Calls on the Commission and its agency to provide Member States with a manual of best practice for compliance with the limit values laid down in the Air Quality Directive;
Amendment 58 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 66 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for more R&I in relation to the shift from ownership to sharing mobility models, includingunconventional user behaviour such as car- and bike-sharing; encourages the Commission to intensify its promotion of more collectivised individual mobility and more individualised public and collective transport systems;
Amendment 77 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 90 #
2012/2298(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Endorses and supports the approach proposed by the Commission with its measures for a European transport technology strategy; stresses, however, that this does not provide a legal basis for delegated legal acts or the like but that the Commission must propose measures for adoption under codecision;
Amendment 2 #
2012/2296(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas road charging is going to become a reality in more and more Member States in the very near future; whereas in future – in addition to the building of new roads – more funding will be required primarily for the preservation and maintenance of existing transport infrastructure; whereas the EU has a responsibility to ensure that this new development does not impact on cross- border travel or trade;
Amendment 42 #
2012/2296(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that Member States must remain free to set the amount charged for road use, and should have ththat revenues collected from road charging should be frinal sagfenced for use partly in spenbuilding revenues collected from road chargingnew transport infrastructure, but primarily for the preservation and maintenance of that which already exists, while calling upon Member States to continue to upgrade their transport networks to make them as sustainable, efficient and environmentally friendly as possible;
Amendment 136 #
2012/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AV b (new)
Recital AV b (new)
AVb. Whereas the recent survey of Zero Project 2013 in cooperation with 374 persons with disabilities, experts and academics as well as NGOs, foundations and international organizations in 116 countries and the World Future Council states that in Hungary any voter with disabilities receives all necessary support to vote in secret in contrast to the practice of other EU Member States;
Amendment 138 #
2012/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AV d (new)
Recital AV d (new)
AVd. Whereas one of the principles of the Act XXXVI of 2013 on the election procedure in Hungary (Article 2) expressly prescribes that the need of people with disabilities, including people with metal health disabilities, shall be taken into account in accordance with the support of the chosen person by the disabled or two persons from the local electoral committee to help the disabled person to vote if he/she personally requests (Article 181);
Amendment 202 #
2012/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes that the Fundamental Law of Hungary reiterates as well as reaffirms the articles of the Charter of the Fundamental Rights of the European Union and Hungary, as the fourth country in the EU, recognizes the Hungarian sign language (HSL) as a fully fledged language and it defends the HSL as part of Hungarian culture in Article H.
Amendment 207 #
2012/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Welcomes that Hungary adopted special measures to protect children, women, the elderly and persons living with disabilities in accordance with Articles 20-26 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Amendment 215 #
2012/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Welcomes that the Act XXXVI of 2013 on the election procedure in Hungary, Article 42 in particular, prescribes that, upon request, people with disabilities shall be provided with admonitions in Braille, relevant information in easy-to-read form, voting sample in Braille at polls as well as full accessibility of polls, including paying particular attention to the needs of the wheelchair users. In addition, based on Article 50 of the before mentioned act, disabled voters can ask to be registered at another, more accessible polls to cast their votes in the given constituency in accordance with the obligation of the creation of at least one fully accessible poll in every constituency in Article 81;
Amendment 4 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to Title IV of Part Three of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), concerning the free movement of persons,
Amendment 5 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
– having regard to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,
Amendment 11 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, however, some of these rights are still not being applied and enforced completely or properly by some carriers and national authorities; whereas, in addition, passengers are not well informed about their rights and the quality of service that they are entitled to expect, and their legal claims are often difficult to enforce;
Amendment 15 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that air passengers have not only rights but also responsibilities, and that meeting these helps ensure everything runs safely and smoothly for them and other travellers before, during and after the journey;
Amendment 52 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on carriers to make greater efforts to inform passengers more fully; considers that information must be provided in time and be readily understandable, exact, and complete, and that, as regards possible travel problems, passengers must, on request, be made aware of their rights at the outset, when they book a trip; this can be achieved by informing them of, for example, relevant websites, postal addresses or smartphone applications or providing them with information or complaint forms;
Amendment 75 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recommends that adequately staffed info points and help desks be set up at places of departure and arrival (airports, railway stations, bus terminals, and ports) and that both carriers and the operators of the above facilities employ properly trained personnel to provide more comprehensive assistance to passengers in the event of massive travel disruption;
Amendment 82 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to extend the obligation to report on the standard of service, which already applies to railway undertakings, so as to cover carriage by other modes, taking account of their respective specificities; is of the opinion that published comparative data could help to guide passengers and be used by carriers for advertising purposes;
Amendment 118 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that accessibility, transparency and neutrality extend to those sales channels which have developed outside the field of application of Regulation (EC) No 80/2009 on computerised reservation systems;
Amendment 129 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to produce a standard EU-wide complaint form, to be translated into all EU languages and used for all modes, which should be given to passengers when they make a reservationand to which passengers/consumers should have easy, unimpeded access; believes that a fixed maximum time limit for handling complaints should be laid down for all modes;
Amendment 140 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Asks the Commission to address the problem of airlines unfairly requiring that passengers use the parts of their reservation only in a given order;
Amendment 145 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the Commission, together with the Member States, to ascertain where the structural and procedural flaws lie within the national complaint-handling services and eliminate them, and to ensure that the laws are implemented in conjunction with the planned EU measures in the area of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), with the proviso that passengersthe parties to a dispute must continue to have the option of appealing to the courts;
Amendment 156 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. PEmphasises that carriers should not be made liable for disruption that they did not cause if they took all reasonable steps to avoid its occurrence; points to the need, as far as all modes are concerned, for a clearer definition of the term ‘extraordinary circumstances’, as this would enable carriers and national enforcement authorities to apply the rules more consistently and ensure that citizens could be informed to more useful effect about their rights; calls on the Commission to draw up the necessary legislative proposals;
Amendment 169 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to consider what action to take should airlines go bankrupt, and draws attention in this connection to its resolution of 25 November 2009; instructs the Commission to work towards an international agreement extending the provision for such action to third-country airlines;
Amendment 172 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to revise Regulation (EC) No 261/2004. Asks it, in that context, to examine the effects of the Sturgeon judgment as part of its assessment of the impact of its legislative proposal1; __________________ 1 The Sturgeon judgment made compensation compulsory in the event of delays of more than three hours. This has a considerable financial impact on airlines as well as consequences for passengers (cancellations, a reduction in the number of routes available, etc.). The impact of the judgment ought therefore to be examined critically.
Amendment 209 #
2012/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on carriers, when developing new services, to take account of the needs of people with disabilities or reduced mobility, particularly in relation to new means of payment using, for example, smartphones or smart cards;
Amendment 7 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the eCall emergency call is generated automatically via the activation of in-vehicle sensors which, when activated, establish voice and data connection directly with the relevant Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs);
Amendment 10 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas eCall provides benefit to road users travelling abroad who may be unfamiliar with the roads and their exact location in the case of accident;
Amendment 11 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas eCall allows emergency calls to be made without language difficulties by virtue of the digital data enclosed in the Minimum Set of Data (MSD) message format, which is likely to reduce misunderstanding and stress, and helps to eliminate language barriers between the vehicle occupants and the PSAP operator, which is important in the European multi- language environment;
Amendment 13 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas Directive 2010/40/EU includes "the harmonised provision for an interoperable EU-wide eCall" among its priority actions and sets the obligation for the Commission to adopt by the end of 2012 the common specifications for the upgrading of the PSAPs;
Amendment 15 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas Member States remain responsible on the type of organisation for the PSAPs receiving the eCalls, be it a public organisation or a private organisation acting under public delegation;
Amendment 17 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C c. whereas the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Realisation of Interoperable In-Vehicle eCall in Europe has been signed up to date by 22 Member States, 5 Associated States, and more than 100 organisations; whereas two more Member States have expressed their support to a mandatory deployment of eCall;
Amendment 22 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas in its 2009 communication ‘eCall: Time for Deployment’, the Commission indicated that if significant progress had not been made by the end of 2009 in terms of both the availability of the eCall device in vehicles and the necessary investment in the PSAP infrastructupublic emergency call centres, it would propose regulatory measures, (This amendment applies to the entire text; the acceptance of the amendment will necessitate technical adjustments to the entire text.)
Amendment 26 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas numerous studies and projects based on scientific methodology carried out so far the positive safety effects of eCall;
Amendment 34 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission's recommendation of 8 September 2011, and urges Member States and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to implement its measures at the latest by the end of 2014; regrets, however, that only 18 Member States responded in time; calls on remaining Member States to do so as soon as possible;
Amendment 42 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets the delays and lack of progress in the voluntary deployment of eCall to date and the fact that 3 Member States - France, Poland, United Kingdom - have not signed the eCall MoU or stated their support to the eCall deployment, therefore calls on the missing Member States to sign the MoU;
Amendment 57 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Considers that if the introduction of eCall is left to market forces, eCall will only benefit people who can afford high- end vehicles, whereas a mandatory introduction of the system embedded in all vehicles would lead to lower costs and universal deployment EU-wide;
Amendment 59 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Recalls that the Commission's Impact Assessment shows that the adoption of regulatory measures with a view to a mandatory introduction of eCall is at present the only option to achieve all positive effects;
Amendment 68 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Commission to define the technical limits related to the EU wide eCall equipment;
Amendment 77 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Commission to propose any other regulatory measure necessary to avoid additional delays, which will result in fatalities that could have been prevented;
Amendment 78 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Considers that, while Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) is an important method for taking complex decisions related to investments and technology take-up, this approach could also be criticised when an important part of the analysis involves estimating the value of human life;
Amendment 79 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Calls on the Commission to take into consideration while assessing the impact of the deployment of the eCall in the EU not only the investment and operational costs but also the social benefits resulting from the deployment of the eCall;
Amendment 80 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Calls on the Commission to consider whether the eCall system should be extended to include other vehicles in the near future, such as Heavy Good Vehicles (HGVs), buses and coaches and powered- two-wheelers (PTW);
Amendment 81 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6 e. Calls on the Commission to set up clear rules on liability of stakeholders involved in the eCall system;
Amendment 82 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Amendment 89 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Welcomes the fact that establishment of a voice connection between vehicle occupants and PSAP operator in the case of emergency call enables due to mutual communication to eliminate unnecessary departures of emergency services , i.e. in case of a light accident;
Amendment 97 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Appreciates MNOs willingness to handle eCalls like any other 112 calls and suggests that they and also Member States should report on a yearly basis to the Commission on the progress made and the difficulties encountered, in particular in relation to the eCall flag;
Amendment 98 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Recalls that having electronic data in the PSAPs may also lead to additional advantages, such as advanced guidance for members of the rescue services to be informed properly about new sources of danger they may face due to the development of electric cars and other new propulsion systems;
Amendment 100 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Supports the intensive work done within the HeERO project (Harmonised eCall European Pilot) on the pilot cross- border authentication of the eCall and calls the Commission to provide adequate funding to the HeERO II project;
Amendment 114 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Considers that private eCall service providers also have the possibility to migrate to the EU-wide eCall service at any time while continuing to be called for other services;
Amendment 118 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that appropriate rules should be included for the processing of personal data relating to eCalls, not only by MNOs but also by all other actors involved, including vehicle manufacturers, PSAPs and the emergency services and ensuring respect for the principles of privacy and data protection; stresses that any upcoming legislation should clarify the responsibilities under Directive 95/46/EC of the different actors involved in the eCall as well as the modalities for providing information to data subjects and for facilitating the exercise of their rights;
Amendment 124 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Stresses that the owner or leasee of the vehicle should decide, as an informed consumer, who gets access to its data regarding private eCall services;
Amendment 135 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Considers that, in order to ensure open choice for customers, the eCall in- vehicle system must be accessible free of charge and without discrimination to aftermarket services equipment suppliers, repair shops and independent service providers;
Amendment 137 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Recalls that private eCall should not lead to restricting competition in the markets for roadside assistance and related services;
Amendment 138 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17 c. Considers that open choice for customers and open access for service providers should become part of the OEM in-vehicle platform design criteria and that in-vehicle related interfaces should be standardised to allow fair competition and to encourage innovation in the European telematics market;
Amendment 149 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Requests that a standard eCall interface, so called "eCall button", which is easily identifiable also for persons with disabilities, should be inserted in all vehicles in order to avoid misunderstanding and possible misuse of the system; calls on the Commission and European Standardisation Organisations to propose a harmonised standard for such manual triggering mechanism;
Amendment 150 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Calls on the Commission to assess the possible impact of the eCall on the public health systems expenditures; in this regard, calls on the Member States to agree on a harmonised definition of serious injuries;
Amendment 151 #
2012/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Recommends that the Commission take care that eCall service is interoperable with other similar in-vehicle emergency services promoted in neighbour regions, such as the ERA- GLONASS service;
Amendment 56 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The trend towards a digital society provides users with new ways of accessing information and services. The providers of information and services, such as public sector bodies, rely increasingly on the Internet in order to produce, collect and provide a wide range of information and services online, which are essential to the public. In this respect, the security of transmission of information and the protection of personal data are of great importance.
Amendment 58 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Web-accessibility refers to principles and techniques to be observed when constructing websites in order to render the content of these websites accessible to all users, in particular people with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities. The content of websites includes textual as well as non-textual information, and also the downloading of forms and two-way interaction, e.g. the processing of digital forms, authentication, and transactions like case handling and paymentscluding persons with disabilities and elderly people.
Amendment 61 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Commission's eGovernment Action Plan 2011-2015 calls for action to develop eGovernment services that ensure inclusiveness and accessibility. At the same time, more efforts are needed for the effective implementation of the e- Inclusion policy, which aims at reducing gaps in ICT usage and promoting the use of ICT to overcome exclusion, and improve economic performance, employment opportunities, quality of life, social participation and cohesion, including democratic consultations.
Amendment 64 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) It is highly important to increase of synergies between flagships initiatives such as "Digital Agenda for Europe", "New skills and jobs", "Innovation Union", "Youth on the move", "Resource-efficient Europe" and "European Platform Against Poverty and Exclusion".
Amendment 67 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The European Disability Strategy 2010- 2020, which aims to break down the barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from participating in society on an equal basis, builds on the UN Convention and contains actions in several priority areas, including web accessibility, with the objective ‘"to ensure accessibility to goods and services including public services and assistive devices for people with disabilities.’
Amendment 68 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The European Parliament resolution of 25 October 2011 on mobility and inclusion of people with disabilities and the European Disability Strategy 2010- 20201 stresses that innovative and knowledge-based economies cannot develop without accessible content and forms for people with disabilities governed by binding legislation, such as accessible websites for the blind and subtitled contents for the hard of hearing, including mass media services, online services for people using sign languages, smart phone applications and tactile and vocal aids in public media2. __________________ 1 OJ C 131 E, 8.5.2013, p. 9
Amendment 70 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The fast growing web-accessibility market comprises a range of economic operators such as those developing websites or software tools to create, manage and test web pages, developing user agents such as web browsers and related assistive technologies, implementing certification services and training providers. In this respect, of a great importance are the efforts made in the framework of the Grand Coalition for Digital Jobs, which is a follow-up to the Employment Package, and addresses ICT specialists and aims to respond to the skills gaps, including literacy and working skills, in the ICT sector.
Amendment 73 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Citizens should benefit from wider access to online public sector services and should receive services and information which will facilitate their daily lives and the enjoyment of their rights across the Union, notably their right to move and reside freely within the territory of the Union and their freedom of establishment and to provide services.
Amendment 77 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) As underlined in the Digital Agenda for Europe, public authorities should play their part in promoting markets for online content. Governments can stimulate content markets by making public sector information available under transparent, effective and non-discriminatory conditions. This is an important source of potential growth of innovative online services. In addition to that, new and innovative pilot projects shall be used in this sense, for example in the field of sign language from 2013 based on the European Parliament's financing decision of 6 June 2013 to have allocated a budget of EUR 750,000 for further development.
Amendment 87 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The conformity with web-accessibility requirements should be continuously monitored from the initial construction of the public sector bodies' website to all subsequent updates of its content. A harmonised monitoring methodology would cover a way of verifying, on a uniform basis in all Members States, the degree of compliance of the website with the requirements for web-accessibility, the collection of representative samples and the periodicity of the monitoring.. Member States should report annually on the outcome of the monitoring and more generally on the list of actions taken in application of this Directive, which shall be open to the public.
Amendment 97 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive aims at approximating the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States related to the accessibility of the content, including audiovisual content, of public sector bodies' websites to all users, in particular people with functional limitations including persons with disabilities, as well as for elderly persons.
Amendment 128 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
(8a) 'Web-accessibility' means principles and techniques to be observed when constructing websites concerned in order to render the content of those websites accessible to all users, including people with disabilities and elderly persons. Web- accessibility refers in particular to principles and techniques that enhance users' perception, navigation, operation, interaction and understanding, and includes the use of assistive technology, sign language, or augmentative and alternative communication. The content of websites includes textual as well as non-textual information, and also the downloading of forms and two-way interaction, e.g. the processing of digital forms, authentication, and transactions like case handling and payments.
Amendment 129 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
(8a) 'Assistive technology' means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, acquired commercially as such as well as financed by Union budget or Funds as a pilot project or distributed by the Government, or modified, or customised, and used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities
Amendment 134 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) in a consistent and adequate way for users' perception, operation and understanding, including persons with disabilities, and for elderly persons, as well as the adaptability of content presentation and interaction, when necessary, providing an accessible electronic alternative;
Amendment 153 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall urge on new ICT solutions which are user-friendly and intended for persons with disabilities and elderly people, and shall promote training and education to increase their digital knowledge.
Amendment 160 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall cooperate at Union level with industry, social partners and civil society stakeholders, with facilitation by the Commission, in order to review, for the purpose of the annual reporting referred to in Article 7(4), market and technological developments and progress in web- accessibility and to exchange best practices. A particular attention shall be granted to the competitiveness of companies in the sector, especially of SMEs, so as no extra burdens are imposed on their functioning.
Amendment 216 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 12 a (new)
Annex – point 12 a (new)
(12a) Gas, heat, electricity, water services
Amendment 220 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 12 b (new)
Annex – point 12 b (new)
(12b) Public transport-related services
Amendment 223 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 12 c (new)
Annex – point 12 c (new)
(12c) Basic banking and insurance services (such as basic payment account, home contents and building insurance, life insurance or medical insurance
Amendment 225 #
Amendment 226 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 12 e (new)
Annex – point 12 e (new)
(12e) Services of primary, secondary and higher education.
Amendment 229 #
2012/0340(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 12 f (new)
Annex – point 12 f (new)
(12f) Services of statutory and complementary social security schemes, organised in various ways (mutual or occupational organisations), covering the main risks of life, such as those linked to health, ageing, occupational accidents, unemployment, retirement and disability.(7) Childcare services
Amendment 231 #
Amendment 233 #
Amendment 234 #
Amendment 237 #
Amendment 12 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In order to facilitate this progress and provide momentum, it is desirable to defer enforcement of requirements relating to flights to and from aerodromes outside of the Union and areas with close economic connections to the Union and a shared commitment to tackle climate change arising prior to the 2013 ICAO Assembly. Action should therefore not be taken against aircraft operators in respect of requirements resulting from Directive 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 arising before 1 JanuarMay 2014 for reporting verified emissions and for the corresponding surrender of allowances from incoming and outgoing flights to and from such aerodromes. Aircraft operators who wish to continue to comply with those requirements should be able to do so.
Amendment 16 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In order to avoid distortions of competition, this derogation should only apply in respect of aircraft operators that have either not received or have returned all free allocations which have been allocated in respect of such activities in 2012 and 2013. For the same reason, these allowances should not be taken into account for the purposes of calculating entitlements to use international credits within the framework of Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 23 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
By way of derogation from Article 16 of Directive 2003/87/EC, Member States shall take no action against aircraft operators in respect of requirements set out in Article 12(2a) and Article 14(3) of Directive 2003/87/EC arising before 1 JanuarMay 2014 in respect of activity inside the EU and EEA and to or from aerodromes in countries outside the European Union that are not members of EFTA, dependencies and territories of EEA Member States or countries having signed a Treaty of Accession with the Union, where such aircraft operators have not been issued free allocations for such activity in respect of 2012the relevant year or, if they have been issued such allowances, have returned a corresponding number of allowances to Member States for cancellation.
Amendment 24 #
2012/0328(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
The Member States shall cancel all 2012 and 2013 allowances in respect of flights to or from aerodromes referred to in Article 1 that have either not been issued or, if issued, have been returned to them.
Amendment 19 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Based on forecasts of biofuel demand provided by the Member States and estimates of indirect land-use change emissions for different biofuel feedstocks it is likelythere are grounds to believe that greenhouse gas emissions linked to indirect land use change are significant, and could negate some or all of the greenhouse gas savings of individual biofuels. This is because almost the entire biofuel production in 2020 is expected to come from crops grown on land that could be used to satisfy food and feed markets. In order to reduce such emissions, it is appropriate to distinguish between crop groups such as oil crops, cereals, sugars and other starch containing crops accordinglyNonetheless, the Commission's Impact Assessment indicates, that the use of biofuels in the EU saves emissions, also when estimated indirect land-use change emissions are included.
Amendment 26 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Liquid renewable fuels are likely to be required by the transport sector in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Advanced biofuels, such as those made from wastes and algae, provide high greenhouse gas savings with low risk of causing indirect land use change and do not compete directly for agricultural land for the food and feed markets. It is appropriate, therefore, to encourage greater production of such advanced biofuels as these are currently not commercially available in large quantities, in part due to competition for public subsidies with established food crop based biofuel technologies. Further incentives should be provided by. Further incentives should be provided through public support schemes and tax exemptions thus increasing the weighting of advanced biofuels towards 10% target for transport set in Directive 2009/28/EC compared to conventional biofuels. In this context, only advanced biofuels with low estimated indirect land use change impacts and high overall greenhouse gas savings should be supported as part of the post 2020 renewable energy policy framework.
Amendment 40 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) To prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land use change impacts in the period to 2020, it is appropriate to limit the amount of biofuels and bioliquids obtained from food crops as set out in part A of Annex VIII to Directive 2009/28/EC and part A of Annex V to Directive 98/70/EC that can be counted towards targets set out in Directive 2009/28/EC. Without restricting the overall use of such biofuels, the share of biofuels and bioliquids produced from cereal and other starch rich crops, sugarintroduce a legally binding target for advanced biofuels within the 10 % target, that will create a strong incentive for the expansion of the production capacity for advanced biofuels and owil crops that can be counted towards the targets of Directive 2009/28/EC should be limited to the share of such biofuels and l grant investors the necessary predictabioliquids consumed in 2011ty.
Amendment 52 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The estimated indirect land-use change emissions should be included in the reporting of greenhousin accordance with the current scientific knowledge are not reliable enough to be the gbas emissions fromis of policy- making. Taking into account that the development of the biofuels uinder Directives 98/70/EC and 2009/28/EC. Biofuels made from feedstocks that do not lead to additional demand for land, such as those from waste feedstocks, should be assigned a zero emissionsustry in the EU is predominantly policy-driven, it is particularly important to ensure consistency, basing the changes in legislature on solid scientific factors.
Amendment 80 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 1 – subpoint a
Article 1 – point 1 – subpoint a
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7a – paragraph 6
Article 7a – paragraph 6
Amendment 128 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint c – subpoint ii
Article 2 – point 2 – subpoint c – subpoint ii
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point d
for the calculation of biofuels in the numerator, the share of energy from biofuels produced from cereal and other starch rich crops, sugars and oil crops shall be no more than 5%, the estimated share at the end of 2011,advanced biofuels shall be at least 2 % of the final consumption of energy in transport in 2020.
Amendment 161 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 9
Article 2 – point 9
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Amendment 174 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I - point 2
Annex I - point 2
Directive 98/70/EC
Annex V
Annex V
Amendment 177 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II - point 2
Annex II - point 2
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex VIII
Annex VIII
Amendment 189 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX
Annex IX
(3) The following Annex IX is added: 'Annex IX Part A. Feedstocks whose contribution towards the target referrThe biofuels produced from the following feed sto in Article 3(4) shall be considered to be four times their energy contentcks will be considered advanced biofuels (a) Algae. (b) Biomass fraction of mixed municipal waste, but not separated household waste subject to recycling targets under Article 11(2)(a) of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives. (c) Biomass fraction of industrial waste. (d) Straw. (e) Animal manure and sewage sludge. (f) Palm oil mill effluent and empty palm fruit bunches. (g) Tall oil pitch. (h) Crude glycerine. (i) Bagasse. (j) Grape marcs and wine lees. (k) Nut shells. (l) Husks. (m) Cobs (n) Bark, branches, leaves, saw dust and cutter shavings. Part B. Feedstocks whose contribution towards the target referred to in Article 3(4) shall be considered to be twice their energy content (o) Used cooking oil. (p) Animal fats classified as category I and II in accordance with EC/1774/2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by- products not intended for human consumption. (q) Non-food cellulosic material. (r) Ligno-cellulosic material except saw logs and veneer logs.
Amendment 39 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATIONDIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/EC (Text with EEA relevance) (Amendment to be incorporated accordingly throughout the text.)
Amendment 50 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Early disclosure of a motor-vehicle roadworthiness deficiency helps to remedy that deficiency and hence prevent accidents, and accident-related costs saved should be used to part-fund the establishment of a bonus scheme.
Amendment 90 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes a regime of periodic roadworthiness tests of vehiclesDirective increases the minimum requirements for vehicle roadworthiness tests in order to ensure greater road safety and more effective environmental protection.
Amendment 112 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 7
– two- or three-wheel vehicles – vehicle categories L1e, L2e, L3e, L4e, L5e, L6e and L7e, (The categories of vehicles to be tested should be brought into line accordingly throughout the text.)
Amendment 121 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 8 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – indent 8 a (new)
– Mandatory periodic roadworthiness tests may be extended by Member States to other vehicle categories. They shall inform the Commission of any such decisions and give reasons for their action.
Amendment 160 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) '‘inspector'’ means a person authorised by a Member State or its competent authority to carry out roadworthiness tests inwho is attached to a testing centre or acts on behalf of athe competent authority ;
Amendment 163 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15
(15) ‘testing centre’ means public or private bodies or establishments, including those carrying out vehicle repairs, authorised by a Member State to carry out roadworthiness tests ;
Amendment 170 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Roadworthiness tests shall be carried out only by the competent authority of a Member State or by testing centres authorised by Member Statesby testing centres in the Member State in which the vehicle is registered.
Amendment 178 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 3 – title
Chapter 3 – title
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING ROADWORTHINESS TESTS
Amendment 179 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Any Member State may provide funding for roadworthiness tests should a vehicle owner decide to reduce the inspection interval to one year. The funding period shall begin no sooner than 10 years following the date of first registration of the vehicle.
Amendment 190 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
– Vehicles of categories L1e, L2e, L3e, L4e, L5e, L6e and L7e: four years after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, then two years and thereafter annuallyreafter at least every two years or in line with the provisions of the Member State concerned;
Amendment 194 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– Vehicles of category M1, N1 and O2: four years after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, then two years and thereafter annuallyreafter at least every two years or in line with the provisions of the Member State concerned;
Amendment 207 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
– Vehicles of category M1 registered as taxis or ambulances, vehicles of categories M2, M3, N2, N3, T5, O3 and O4: one year after the date on which the vehicle was first registered, and thereafter annuallyin line with the provisions of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 215 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. In the case where a vehicle of categories M1 or N1 reaches a mileage of 160 000 km or displays serious safety deficiencies on the first roadworthiness test after the vehicle was first registered, it shall be subject to a roadworthiness test thereafter annually.
Amendment 228 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – indent 3
Amendment 234 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The roadworthiness test shall, as a minimum, cover the areas referred to in Annex II, point 2.
Amendment 235 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. For each area referred to in paragraph 1, the competent authorities of the Member State or the testing centre shall carry out a roadworthiness test covering at least the items and using the method applicable torecommended for the testing of those items, as set out in Annex II, point 3, or an equivalent alternative.
Amendment 257 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Each Member State shall recognise the proof issued by another Member State in accordance with paragraph 1, provided that it was issued for a vehicle registered in that Member State.
Amendment 259 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Testing facilities and equipment used for carrying out roadworthiness tests shall comply with at least the minimum technical requirements laid down in Annex V.
Amendment 265 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Roadworthiness tests shall be carried out by inspectors fulfilling the minimum competence and, training and further training requirements laid down in Annex VI as well as any requirements applicable in the Member State in which they work.
Amendment 266 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall deliver a certificate to inspectors who fulfil the minimum competence and training requirements. This certificate shall include at least the information mentioned in Annex VI, point 3, training and further training requirements as well as any requirements applicable in the Member State in which they work. This certificate shall include at least the information mentioned in Annex VI, point 3. Member States which already apply more stringent training, competence and testing requirements than the minimum requirements to their examiners should maintain their high standards and not be forced to relax them.
Amendment 272 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. When carrying out a roadworthiness test, the inspector shall be free of any conflict of interests, in particular as regards economic, personal or family links with the holder of the registration certificate of the vehicle subject to testing and the employees of the repair workshop in which the vehicle is presented to the test.
Amendment 278 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. The testing centre shall inform the person or repair workshop presenting the vehicle to the test of the necessary repairs to be carried outdeficiencies identified on the vehicle and shall not alter the results of the test for commercial purposes.
Amendment 279 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – title
Article 13 – title
Authorisation and supervision of testing centres 1. Testing centres 1.1 Testing centres in which the inspectors who carry out roadworthiness tests are organised must be recognised by the Member State in which they operate. 1.2 Testing centres must meet the minimum requirements in respect of quality control in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17020 and the requirements of the Member State in question in respect of the organisation of the inspectors, testing equipment and devices and the nature of the tests themselves. 1.3 If a workshop which repairs and maintains vehicles on a commercial basis is accredited as a testing centre authorised to carry out roadworthiness tests, steps must be taken to ensure that the commercial repair and maintenance work is kept separate , in organisational, staff and financial terms, from the work of carrying out roadworthiness tests. 1.4 The comprehensive harmonisation and cross-border mutual recognition of the test results of individual testing centres is possible on the basis of accreditation as a type A testing centre (in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17020). 2. Supervisory bodies 2.1 A supervisory body shall perform at least the tasks provided for in Annex VII, point 1, and fulfil the requirements laid down in points 2 and 4 of the same Annex. 2.2 Member States shall publish the rules and procedures covering organisation, tasks and requirements applicable to the staff of supervisory bodies. 2.3 Supervisory bodies shall be independent of testing centres and vehicle manufacturers. 3. Testing centres directly operated by a competent authority shall be exempt from the requirements regarding authorisation and supervision.
Amendment 290 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
(a) The Commission shall examine the feasibility, costs and benefits of the establishment of an electronic vehicle information platform with a view to exchange information on data related to roadworthiness testing between the competent authorities of Member States responsible for testing, registration and vehicle approval, the testing centres and the vehicle manufacturers. (b) The Commission shall also examine the collection and storage of existing safety-related data concerning vehicles which have been involved in accidents. That data should include at least information concerning components with a safety function which have been replaced and repaired. This information should be made available to inspectors testing a vehicle and, in anonymised form, to Member States to help them plan and carry out measures to improve road safety.
Amendment 295 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall continue to examine the collection and storage on the electronic platform of details of the mileage of every vehicle covered by this Directive. The mileages shall be entered in the database by the stakeholders involved in the maintenance, repair and testing of a given vehicle. This exclusively vehicle-related, anonymised data should be made available to inspectors testing a vehicle and to vehicle owners in the form of a vehicle passport.
Amendment 303 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 a (new)
- Annex II, point 3, in respect of methods, reasons for failure, Annex V, in the event of the availability of more efficient and effective test methods, and Annex I, should additional information be required in order to carry out roadworthiness tests.
Amendment 304 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 b (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 b (new)
- Annex II, point 3, in respect of the list of test items, methods, reasons for failure and assessment of deficiencies, Annex V, in order to adapt them to the evolution of Union safety or environmental legislation, and Annex I, should additional information be required in order to carry out roadworthiness tests.
Amendment 313 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article -19 (new)
Article -19 (new)
Article -19 Authorisation of the Member States Member States shall be authorised to set comparable or more stringent requirements for roadworthiness tests carried out on vehicles registered on their territory, in respect of any of the provisions of this Directive, with a view to achieving the objectives of this Directive more effectively.
Amendment 315 #
2012/0184(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member State shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the manipulation or tampering of vehicle components and systems which have a bearing on compliance with safety and environmental requirements or an odometer is regarded as an offence and is punishable by effective, proportionate, dissuasive and non-discriminatory penalties.
Amendment 7 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas effective complaint systems should be at the disposal of passengers if the service is not properly delivered or if any other rights guaranteed to the passengers are infringed, especially since passengers have already paid the price of the ticket before the service is provided and since tax-payers’ money contributes substantially to the subsidies received by air carriers;
Amendment 17 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that air passengers not only have rights but also responsibilities, and meeting these helps ensure everything runs safely and smoothly for them and other travellers before, during and after the flight;
Amendment 25 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that there is a need for a better definition of the EBs’ role, that EBs should have no conflict of interest with air carriers or airports and that national sanctions applicable to air carriers in case of breach of EU rules should be made more effective; considers that EBs should be obliged to publish details of the complaints they receive on a yearly basis and that the Commission should publish a league table based on air carriers’ performance;
Amendment 95 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to address the proliferation of unfair terms in air carrier contracts such as the non-transferability of tickets and the unfair requirement that passengers must use the outgoing part of a return ticket in order to be able to use the return part;
Amendment 105 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises that all passengers, including children younger than 2 years, must be carried safely; calls upon the Commission to review the EU OPS Regulation3 to ensure that safe seats are available in the plane;
Amendment 127 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights that the triple choice for the passenger between refunding, rerouting and rebooking in case of travel disruption is a basic right and that this choice should be immediately offered to all stranded passengers whenever possible;
Amendment 129 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 168 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Commission to provide a clear definition of ‘extraordinary circumstances’, including appropriate criteria and compensation options.
Amendment 169 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Stresses that giving equal treatment to long delays and flight cancellations provides an incentive for airlines to cancel a delayed flight which could perhaps still have taken off;
Amendment 185 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission to submit a proposal ensuring that PRM and persons with disabilities have at all times the right to use their own medical oxygen on airlines free of charge; considers that a list of approved medical oxygen equipment shouldneeds to be drawn up by the EASA in cooperation with industry and representative organisations of persons with disabilities and PRM;
Amendment 11 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas transport can make a significant contribution to the EU 2020 Strategy, particularly with regard to employment, research, energy, innovation and the environment, bearing in mind that safety and environmental protection must be promoted more consistently under the strategy; specific activities must be synchronised and coordinated,
Amendment 19 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas the targets for modal transfers cannot be achieved by legislation, but only by a functioning infrastructure, intrinsic advantages and strengths and incentives,
Amendment 37 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – indent 1
Paragraph 1 – indent 1
– that, by 2013, the Commission should make specific proposals, on the basis of the report on European road safety 2011-–2020, to reduce the number of deaths and severe injuries on the roads by 50% by 2020 in relation to 2010; and, for this period, in particular call for a reduction in the number of the following events on the roads: - deaths of children up to the age of 14 by 60% and - deaths of pedestrians and cyclists by 50% and - lethal injuries to people by 40% on the basis of a uniform EU definition to be developed as soon as possible;
Amendment 114 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Refers to the fact that all carriers must interact in a complementary manner; calls for the development of scientifically sound shift targets. This is based on common indicators. Advances with respect to modal transfer targets should be statistically evaluated and checked in a fixed cycle;
Amendment 178 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls for existing solutions for CO2 to be used and future reduction goals to be formulated without giving preference to any particular type of technology;
Amendment 257 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Stresses that certain more cost- effective options for the reduction of traffic emissions such as EMS (European Modular System) or other developments of new charging units and aerodynamic devices have not yet been fully exploited;
Amendment 399 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 18 – indent 3 a (new)
- greater consideration to be given to education and further training and to promotion of cross-border recognition of diplomas and qualifications;
Amendment 144 #
2011/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 247 #
2011/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the progress exceeding expectations that has been made by vehicle manufacturers in reducing CO2 emissions from passenger cars since 2007, and stresses the importance of accelerating further fuel efficiency improvements; affirms that in preparing its forthcoming review the Commission should be proposing ways of ensuring that average CO2 emissions by new cars meet the agreed 2020 target of not more than 95g/km by 2020, and do not exceed 70g/km by 2025;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU legal framework protecting passengers’ rights needs to guarantee a minimum standard of consumer protection that is able to withstand evolving commercial practices such as add-on charges; whereas the Union should react to new multimodal mobility patterns;
Amendment 10 #
2011/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to put forward a legislative proposaldirective on the roadworthiness testing of motor vehicles, with a view to reducing the administrative burden for citizens and industry while guaranteeing a high level of road safety;
Amendment 22 #
2011/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to submit a proposal on passengers’ rights for multimodal journeyswhen more than one mode of transport is used, so as to enable the legislation to keep pace with evolving multimodal mobility patterns;
Amendment 67 #
2011/0409(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 3 – Limit Values Table
Annex 3 – Limit Values Table
Amendment 1093 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point d a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 2 – point 1 – point 1.3 – point 1.3.3 – point d a (new)
(d a) New raw materials for the chemical industry Developing an alternative feedstock basis for the chemical industry, including through new syngas technologies, ranging from coal, biomass, and waste materials to environmentally friendly substitute petroleum as carbon source in the medium and long term.
Amendment 1459 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 4
To achieve these reductions, significant investments need to be made in research, development, demonstration and market roll-out of efficient, safe and secure and reliable low- carbon energy technologies and services, including electricity storage technologies. These must go hand in hand with non- technological solutions on both the supply and demand sides. All this must be part of an integrated low-carbon policy, including mastering key enabling technologies, in particular ICT solutions and advanced manufacturing, processing and materials. The goal is to produce efficient and secure energy technologies and services that can be taken up widely on European and international markets and to establish intelligent demand-side management based on an open and transparent energy trade market and intelligent energy efficiency and security management systems.
Amendment 1485 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 8
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.2 – paragraph 8
Research and innovation activities on nuclear fission and fusion energy are carried out in the EURATOM part of Horizon 2020.Possible synergies between the "secure, clean and efficient energy" challenge and the EURATOM part of HORIZON 2020 shall be envisaged.
Amendment 1504 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point b – paragraph 1
Activities shall focus on research, development and full scale demonstration - of innovative renewables and carbon capture and storage or usage technologies offering larger scale, lower cost, environmentally safe technologies with higher conversion efficiency and higher availability for different market and operating environments.
Amendment 1506 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point c – paragraph 1
Activities shall focus on research, development and full scale demonstration of technologies and value chains to make bio-energy more competitive and sustainable, to reduce hydrogen and other alternatimve to market for hydrogen and fuel cells and to bring new options showing long-term potential to maturityliquid or gaseous fuels with potential for more efficient energy conversion.
Amendment 1517 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point d – paragraph 1
Activities shall focus on research, development and full scale demonstration of new grid technologies, including storage,flexible energy storage systems along the whole electricity chain from power generation, transmission, distributions to the end-user systems and market designs to plan, monitor, control and safely operate interoperable networks in an open, decarbonised, climate resilient and competitive market, under normal and emergency conditions.
Amendment 1530 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point f – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point f – paragraph 1
Activities shall focus on the development of tools, methods and models for a robust and transparent policy support, including activities on public acceptance and engagement, user involvement, environmental impact and sustainability.
Amendment 1533 #
2011/0401(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point g a (new)
Annex 1 – Part 3 – point 3 – point 3.3 – point g a (new)
(g a) Flexible and efficient fossil fuel power plants – enabling intermittent renewables Activities shall focus on the research, development and demonstration of technologies and/or materials enabling higher flexibility and efficiency of fossil fuel power plants having to cope with the necessity to step in when intermittent renewables are not able to deliver to the system and to ensure grid stability.
Amendment 58 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) While a cost-benefit analysis provides an indication of the total economic welfare effectsnoise abatement objective should be chosen by comparing all costs and all benefits, a cost-effectiveness assessment focuses on achieving a given objective in the mostthe tool to reach this objective should be cost-effective way, requiring a comparison of only the costs.
Amendment 63 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Suspension of noise mitigating measures is important to avoid unwanted consequences on aviation safety, airport capacity and competition. Whilst an appeal procedure against noise-related operating restrictions may relate to noise abatement objectives, assessment methods and selection of cost-effective measures, the appeal may not suspend their implementation. Therefore, the Commission should well before implementation of the measures be able to use the right of scrutiny and to suspend measures deemed to produce unwanted or irreversible consequences. It is recognised that the suspension should be for a limited periodThe Commission should be able to evaluate proposed operating restrictions before their implementation.
Amendment 74 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) In order to ensure legal certainty and planning reliability, operating restrictions and decisions on the operation of airports, including court decisions and the outcome of mediation processes which were already introduced or under examination before the entry into force of this Regulation should not be subject to this Regulation but should be treated under existing rules.
Amendment 75 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 76 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 84 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down rules on the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions in a consistent manner on an airport-by-airport basis and where a noise problem has been identified so as to help improve the noise climate and to limit or reduce the number of people significantly affected by the harmful effects ofaffected by aircraft noise, in accordance with the Balanced Approach.
Amendment 102 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘'Balanced Approach’' means the methodprocess established by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) under which the range of available measures, namely reduction of aircraft noise at source, land-use planning and management, noise abatement operational procedures and operating restrictions, is considered in a consistent way with the view to addresminimising the noise problem in the most cost-effective way on an airport by airport basis.
Amendment 106 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘'Marginally compliant aircraft’' means civil aircraft that meet is certified in accordance withe Chapter 3 certification limits laid down in Volume 1, Part II, Chapter 3 of Annex 16 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention) by a cumulative margin of less than 108 EPNdB (Effective Perceived Noise in dDecibels), whereby t during a transitional period of four years after the entry into force of this Regulation, and by a cumulative margin of less than 10 EPNdB following the end of that transitional period. The cumulative margin is the figure expressed in EPNdB obtained by adding the individual margins (i.e. the differences between the certificated noise level and the maximum permitted noise level) at each of the three reference noise measurement points as defined in Volume 1, Part II, Chapter 43 of Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention;
Amendment 111 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘Operating restrictions’ means a noise- related action that limits the access to or reduces the optimal capacity use of an airport, including operating restrictions aimed at the withdrawal from operations of marginally compliant aircraft at specific airports as well as operating restrictions of a partial nature, affecting thwhich for example apply for an identified time operationd of civil aircraft according to time periodnly for certain runways at the airport.
Amendment 126 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Member States shall notify the Commission of the names and addresses of the designated competent authorities and appeal body referred to in paragraph 1. The Commission shall publish this information.
Amendment 179 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may, within the Balanced Approach, differentiate noise mitigating measures according to aircraft type, runway use, flight path and/or timeframe covered.
Amendment 218 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
At the request of the Commission and if the European Aviation Safety Agency does not already dispose of the information requested, aircraft operators shall communicate the following noise information in respect of their aircraft that use Union airports:
Amendment 236 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 243 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The Agency shall verify the aircraft noise and performance data for modelling purposes in accordance with Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and the CouncilModelling of airport community noise shall be based on manufacturer provided aircraft noise and performance data recommended for use by the international community and made available through ICAO. The Agency shall verify the aircraft noise and performance data for modelling purposes in accordance with Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and the Council. The Agency shall refer to the established ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection Modelling and Databases Group's process to determine data validity and best practices and ensure continued harmonization across international airworthiness agencies.
Amendment 248 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Following the assessment carried out in accordance with Article 5, the notification of the decision shall be accompanied by a written report explaining the reasons for introducing the operating restriction, the environnoise abatemental objective established for the airport, the measures that were considered to meet that objective, and the evaluation of the likely cost-effectiveness of the various measures considered, including, where relevant, their cross- border impact.
Amendment 250 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Where the operating restriction concerns the withdrawal of marginally compliant aircraft from an airport, no new services shall be allowed with marginally compliant aircraft at that airport six months after the notification. The competent authorities shall decide on the annual rate for removing marginally compliant aircraft from the fleet of affected operators at that airport, taking due account of the age of the aircraft and the composition of the total fleet. Without prejudice to paragraph 3 of Article 4, this rate shall not be more than 20% of that operator's fleet of, ending at least two months prior to the determination of the slot coordination parameters as per paragraph 1. The competent authorities shall decide on the annual rate for removing marginally compliant aircraft. This annual rate shall not be more than 25% of the movements and shall be applied uniformly to each affected operator in reference to its number of movements with marginally compliant aircraft servingat that airport.
Amendment 268 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. At the request of a Member State or on its own initiative, and without prejudice to a pending appeal procedure, the Commission may scrutinise the decision on an operating restriction, prior to its implementation. Where the Commission finds that the decision does not respect the requirements set out in this Regulation, or is otherwise contrary to Union law, it may suspendwithin a period of two months after the day on which it receives notice, as referred to in Article 7(1), evaluate the process for the introduction of a noise-related operating restriction. Where the Commission finds that the introduction of a noise-related operating restriction does not follow the process set out in this Regulation, the Commission may notify the relevant competent authorities accordingly. The relevant competent authorities may take the decCommission's opinion into account.
Amendment 270 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. Where the Commission has not adopted a decisnotified its opinion within a period of sixtwo months after it has received the informationnotice, as referred to in paragraph 2Article 7(1), the competent authority may apply the envisaged decision on an operating restriction.
Amendment 275 #
2011/0398(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 11 shall be conferred for an indeterminateon the Commission for a period of timefive years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 83 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. Every employee involved in the provision of groundhandling services shall attend at least two days oftheoretical and practical basic training and training relevant for the tasks assigned to the employee which the employee shall attend at regular intervals. The competent authorities in the Member States, together with the airport operators concerned, shall determine details for the location, frequency and minimum duration of this training. Every employee shall attend the relevant training when taking up a new job or when a new task is assigned to the employee.
Amendment 116 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Logistics companies offering a door- to-door express service are free to supply groundhandling services or to entrust such services to the airlines within their logistics network. Whether the aircraft in question belong to or are leased by the logistics company, or whether they belong to an independent airline or a third party, is immaterial in this regard.
Amendment 147 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Suppliers of groundhandling services shall have free access to the market for the provision of groundhandling services to third parties onat any airport whose annual traffic has been not less than 25 million passenger movements or 5100 000 tonnes of freight for at least the previous three years.
Amendment 150 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
For airports as referred to in paragraph (1) Member States may, in the light of local circumstances, limit the number of suppliers authorised to provide the following categories of groundhandling services :
Amendment 151 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 169 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – indent 1
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – indent 1
Amendment 172 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – indent 2
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – indent 2
Amendment 185 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. Any airport whose annual traffic has been not less than 25 million passenger movements or 5100 000 tonnes of freight for at least three consecutive years and whose annual traffic subsequently passes under the threshold of 2 million passenger movements or 50 000 tonnes of freight shall maintain its market open to third- party handling suppliers during at least the first threone years following the year it passed under the threshold.
Amendment 187 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Amendment 239 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to limit to not fewer than two suppliers the number of suppliers for one or more categories of groundhandling services other than those referred to in Article 6 (2) in all or part of the airport, whereby Article 6 (3) shall apply;
Amendment 240 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to reserve to a single supplier one or more of the categories of groundhandling services referred to in Article 6 (2) for airports whose annual traffic is not less than 25 million passengers annually or 5100 000 tonnes of freight;
Amendment 241 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 266 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. At airports whose annual traffic has been not less than 25 million passenger movements or 5100 000 tonnes of freight for at least three consecutive years, no undertaking shall be permitted to provide groundhandling services whether as a supplier of groundhandling services or as a self-handling user unless it has been granted the appropriate approval. An undertaking meeting the requirements of this Chapter shall be entitled to receive an approval.
Amendment 523 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 38 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 542 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 4 – point 4.1
Annex 1 – point 4 – point 4.1
4.1. for freight: physical handling of export, transfer and import freight, handling of related documents, customs procedures and implementation of any security procedure agreed between the parties or required by the circumstances, except if these services are provided on the premises belonging to the undertaking at the airport;
Amendment 543 #
2011/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – point 4 – point 4.2
Annex 1 – point 4 – point 4.2
4.2. for mail: physical handling of incoming and outgoing mailexport, transfer and import freight, handling of related documents, customs procedures and implementation of any security procedure agreed between the parties or required by the circumstances., except if these services are provided on the premises belonging to the undertaking at the airport;
Amendment 222 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47 a (new)
Recital 47 a (new)
(47a) In order to guarantee broad and fair competition for projects funded under the CEF, the form of the contract must be consistent with the aims and circumstances of the project. The terms of the contract must be drafted in such a way as to spread the risks associated with the work to be carried out fairly, in order to maximise cost-effectiveness and ensure that the work is performed as efficiently as possible. This principle shall apply irrespective of whether a national or international contract model is employed.
Amendment 523 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13a In order to guarantee broad and fair competition for projects funded under the CEF, the form of the contract must be consistent with the aims and circumstances of the project. The terms of the contract must be drafted in such a way as to spread the risks associated with the work to be carried out fairly, in order to maximise cost-effectiveness and ensure that the work is performed as efficiently as possible. This principle shall apply irrespective of whether a national or international contract model is employed.
Amendment 528 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
ba) specific funding instruments which encourage private investment in the introduction of new, innovative technologies which involve a higher investment risk;
Amendment 572 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. If a large-scale project fails to comply with the general principles laid down in Article 13a, it may not be supported using CEF funds. The Commission shall give the Member State concerned the opportunity to bring the project into line with the general principles in question.
Amendment 590 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – Part I – point a
Annex – Part I – point a
Innovative Management & Services Single European Sky - SESAR Innovative Management & Services Traffic Management Systems for Road, Rail and Inland Waterways (ITS, ERTMS and RIS) and Alternative Fuels, including the necessary supply infrastructure Innovative Management & Services Core Network Ports and Airports
Amendment 684 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 2
Article 50 – paragraph 2
2. The list of core network corridors is set out in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No XXX/2012 of … [Connecting Europe Facility]. In addition, the general provisions laid down in Chapter 2, Section 7, particularly regarding new technologies and innovations, shall apply to all core network corridors and modes of transport.
Amendment 850 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 14/33
Annex I – Volume 14/33
to add the connection Berlin - Szczecin as rail and road core network section
Amendment 866 #
2011/0294(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Volume 15/33
Annex I – Volume 15/33
to add the connection Berlin - Szczecin as rail and road core network section
Amendment 154 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 173 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 706 #
2011/0280(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11
Article 11
Amendment 197 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vi
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vi
(vi) Active and healthy ageingliving and ageing. physical activity and popular sports;
Amendment 255 #
2011/0268(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
(iv) Enhancing access to affordable, sustainable and high-quality services, including health care, healthy physical activity, popular sports and social services of general interest;
Amendment 2 #
2011/0196(COD)
Council position
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
Amendment 114 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
Amendment 116 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 125 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to reduce the administrative burden on drivers and transport undertakings, it should be clarified that there is no need for written proof of daily or weekly rest periods. For control purposes, periods for which no activity has been recorded for the driver should accordingly be considered as rest periods.
Amendment 132 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21 a) The transport of passengers and goods takes place under very widely differing terms and conditions. Accordingly, a revision of the tachograph requirement and the rules on driving and rest periods for bus drivers should be submitted as soon as possible, and at any rate by the end of 2013.
Amendment 133 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 b (new)
Recital 21 b (new)
(21 b) Standards and specifications should be drawn up as open standards allowing for the incorporation into one and the same device, following examination by the Commission, of other functions such as accident recorders and 112 e-call.
Amendment 136 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
(1) For the purposes of this Regulation the definitions set out in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 shall apply. In that regulation, ‘multi-manning’ means the situation where, during each period of driving between any two consecutive daily rest periods, or between a daily rest period and a weekly rest period, there are at least two drivers in the vehicle to do the driving. For the first two hours and the last two hours of multi- manning the presence of another driver or drivers is optional.
Amendment 144 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 2 – Paragraph 2 – point i
Article 2 – Paragraph 2 – point i
(i) “workshop card” means a tachograph card issued by the authorities of a Member State to a recording equipmentdesignated member of staff of tachograph manufacturer, a fitter, a vehicle manufacturer or a workshop approved by that Member State which identifies the cardholder and allows for the testing, calibration and/or downloading of the recording equipmenttachograph; this also imposes the obligation of management of tachograph manufacturer, a fitter, a vehicle manufacturer or a workshop approved by that Member State, to ensure that no fraudulent activity takes place at a tachograph manufacturer, a fitter, a vehicle manufacturer or a workshop approved by that Member State;
Amendment 168 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 3 a
Article 3 a
Amendment 194 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 1 – point 1Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 5 – paragraph 2
(2) Communication shall be established with the recording equipment only when so requested by the equipment of the control authorities. It shall be secured to ensure data integrity and authentication of the recording and control equipment. The data exchanged during communication shall be limited to the data necessary for the purpose of targeted roadside checks on vehicles with potentially manipulated or misused recording equipment. The transport undertaking shall be allowed access to the data exchanged.
Amendment 199 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulationArticle 1 – point 1 Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The data exchanged shall be used for the sole purpose of controlling compliance with this Regulation and Regulation (EC) No 561/2006. It shall not be transmitted to entities other than control authoritiesis essential that the transport undertaking be allowed access to the data exchanged.
Amendment 224 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shallcan take appropriate measures to prevent conflicts of interests between fitters or workshops and road transport undertakings. In particular, i, if member states deem it necessary. In particular, Member States may decide to prohibit the practice of a transport undertaking is also operating as an approved fitter or workshop, it shall not be allowed to and thus prevent them from installing and calibrateing recording equipment in itstheir own vehicles.
Amendment 241 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 27
Article 27
Amendment 253 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
(3) A transport undertaking shall not be liable for infringements against this Regulation committed intentionally or with gross negligence by drivers of the undertaking. Without prejudice to the right of Member States to hold transport undertakings fully liable, Member States may consider any evidence that the transport undertaking cannot reasonably be held responsible for the infringement committed.
Amendment 272 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 32 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The Commission is to carry out a study of enforcement regimes in all the Member States, within 18 months of the first Enforcement Officer Certificates being awarded, to establish how many certified officers there are in each state. Thereafter, Member States must report to the Commission on an annual basis, detailing the training received by officers, and the numbers of active Enforcement Officers who have obtained the European Certificate.
Amendment 279 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85
Article 35 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Commission is to investigate the establishment a common system of training of enforcement officers within 24 months of the application of this regulation, so as to ensure that there are certain training specifications set out before officers are awarded a European Enforcement Certificate.
Amendment 306 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
Regulation (EC) 561/2006
Article 13 – point d
Article 13 – point d
(d) vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a maximum permissible mass not exceeding 7,5 tonnes used: - that are used for the purpose of delivering postal items. If recourse to the exception is made, these vehicles shall only be used within a 200 kilometre radius of the base of the undertaking and on condition that driving the vehicle does not constitute the driver's main activity.
Amendment 307 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 6a
Article 8 – paragraph 6a
By way of derogation from paragraph 6, a driver engaged in the carriage of passengers, as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services, may postpone the weekly rest period for up to 12 consecutive 24-hour periods following a previous regular weekly rest period, provided that: a) the driver takes one regular weekly rest period after the use of the derogation; b) a total weekly rest period of 140 hours is observed within a 4-week period.
Amendment 312 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 13 c a (new)
Article 13 c a (new)
Civil defence, fire and rescue service vehicles, regardless of whether these are State or non-State services
Amendment 327 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – points d, f und p
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – points d, f und p
The distance of ‘50 km’ referred to in points (d), (f) and (p) of Article 13(1) is replaced by ‘1200 km’.
Amendment 334 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 13 – point h
Article 13 – point h
h) vehicles used in connection with sewerage, flood protection, water, gas and electricity maintenance services, road construction, maintenance and control, door-to-door household refuse collection and disposal, telegraph and telephone services, radio and television broadcasting, and the detection of radio or television transmitters or receivers;
Amendment 339 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point (l)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point (l)
vehicles used for milk collection from farms and/or the return to farms of milk containers or the delivery of milk products intended for animal feed.
Amendment 341 #
2011/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point (q) (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point (q) (new)
q) vehicles used on condition that driving them does not constitute the driver's main activity.
Amendment 11 #
2011/0092(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
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The Committee on Transport and Tourism calls on the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission proposal.
Amendment 64 #
2010/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of the objectives of the new European Disability Strategy 2010-2020 (EDS) and calls especially for identificationthe framing of more detailed actions forat all levels of governanceadministrative levels; considers that in that connection the basic principle of ‘nothing about us without us’ should be observed, i.e. people with disabilities must be involved in all measures and decisions which affect them;
Amendment 74 #
2010/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the need for a new efficient approach to disability starting from the creation of a more effective mechanism to coordinate and monitor the implementation of the EDS within the Commission;
Amendment 1 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas statistically for every fatal accident there are a further four accidents that lead to permanent disabilities, 10 that cause serious injuries and 40 that cause slight injuries,
Amendment 2 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas on the one hand increasingly serious efforts need to be made further to reduce the number of road accident victims, and on the other hand care must be taken to ensure that indifference does not set in as the total falls,
Amendment 3 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas only 27.5% of the measures outlined in the Third Action Programme have been fully implemented, whereas significantly more ambitious targets and measures are therefore needed to improve road safety than have been proposed by the Commission up to now,
Amendment 4 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the legislative framework for regulations and directives based on scientific data has not yet been fully utilised, and implemented European law can help save lives,
Amendment 5 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas many legislative measures to improve road safety, such as Directive 2008/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on road infrastructure safety management, have already been adopted and will come into force over the next few years,
Amendment 6 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the number of road deaths has fallen constantly but the number of fatal accidents involving motorcyclists is stagnating and in many places rising,
Amendment 9 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas if commuter travel to and from work is included, 60% of fatal occupational accidents are road accidents,
Amendment 10 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. Whereas the Road Infrastructure Safety Directive 2006/0182 (COD) requires the implementation of road safety audits and safety inspections as part of regular road maintenance, this directive only applies to Trans European Network (TEN-T) road infrastructure leaving many national and local roads unregulated,
Amendment 11 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. Whereas regular inspections of all European roads by competent entities are an essential element in the prevention of possible dangers for road users,
Amendment 27 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Regrets that the EU budget for road safety measures has been cut significantly in recent years and calls on the Commission to reverse this trend;
Amendment 31 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that every EU citizen not only has a right to individual road use and safe road transport, but above all also has a duty to contribute to road safety by means of his or her own behaviour;
Amendment 43 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to review the European Road Safety Charter and to encourage the introduction of similar charters at regional and local level; encourages employers to draft work- related road safety action plans, as already mentioned in the conclusions of the Transport Council of December 2010;
Amendment 46 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to designate a special year for safe commercial road transport without delay;
Amendment 53 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to draw up by 2012 a proposal to improve the data available concerning the causes of accidents and injuries; , as well as anonymised data on the extent of injuries and their subsequent outcome; calls further for detailed multi-disciplinary accident research to be carried out in representative traffic areas in all the Member States, with European Union support;
Amendment 69 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Takes the view that greater importance should be attached to the concept of lifelong learning in the area of road transport as well; takes the view that this should start at school and include rules of behaviour for cyclists and pedestrians;
Amendment 74 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. calls for measures to improve the training of new drivers, such as accompanied driving from the age of 17, or the introduction of a Graduated Driver Licensing system for driver training which involves practical instruction even after a driver has passed his or her test;
Amendment 81 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Encourage Member States to introduce special demerit point systems.
Amendment 93 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for an obligatory eye test for all drivers of category A and B every 15 years and for drivers older than 65 years every 5 years;
Amendment 94 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for a obligatory refresher courses on First-Aid every 10 years for all holders of a driving licence;
Amendment 95 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to draw up, every three years, EU road safety campaigns on a specific topic and to systematically use the communication channels which have grown up as a result of the implementation of the Road Safety Charter for these campaigns;
Amendment 96 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for driving instruction and driving tests to give more priority to the securing of loads in private transport;
Amendment 97 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to assess the usefulness of installing warning systems against fatigue and to make them compulsory if appropriate;
Amendment 112 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Regards the enforcement of existing rules as a central pillar of the EU’s road safety policy; calls, for an improved exchange among the Member States in connection with offences against traffic regulations in the individual Member States and for such offenders to be prosecuted in accordance with the national law in force, and calls in that connection, on the Member States to set annual national targets for checks on speeding, drink- driving or driving whilst under the influence of drugs and the wearing of seat belts;
Amendment 117 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Points to the important role played by the TISPOL organisation in exchanging proven practices for the enforcement of traffic regulations;
Amendment 128 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for an EU-wide harmonised blood alcohol limit, which should be a 0 ‰ blood alcohol limit in the first 2 years for novice drivers;
Amendment 129 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Commission to draw up, within two years, a legislative proposal for a harmonised approach on winter tyres for passenger cars, buses and lorries in EU regions taking into account the respective weather conditions in each Member State;
Amendment 131 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for a Europe-wide ban on the manufacture, import and distribution of systems that warn drivers of traffic checks (e.g. radar warning and laser jamming devices, or navigation systems that automatically signal traffic checks);
Amendment 132 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Looks to the Commission, by 2015, to review the implementation of the third driving licence directive and bring it into line with changing circumstances, and calls, inter alia, for due account to be taken of the fact that the private use of M1 vehicles with a weight in excess of 3.5 tonnes - in particular mobile homes - is de facto no longer possible; calls for training in driving mobile homes with a weight only marginally in excess of the 3.5-tonne limit to be open not only to persons with the category C licence intended for drivers of commercial vehicles, but also to persons with the category B licence intended for private road users;
Amendment 152 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that, all European Roads are subject to independent audits by competent entities, roads are repaired and maintained in an appropriate manner and that they have adequate road signage, even during road works;
Amendment 158 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Draws attention to the danger posed to motorcyclists by tarmac patches, which offer much less grip than the normal asphalt road surface;
Amendment 168 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Member States to make the addition of a rumble strip an integral part of road-building and repair work;
Amendment 169 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Takes the view that the concepts of the ‘self-explaining road’ and the ‘forgiving roadside’ are integral to road safety policy and should therefore be promoted by means of EU funding and ongoing exchanges of best practices;
Amendment 171 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Draws attention to the particular dangers posed by level crossings, and calls on the Member States, when building or rebuilding such crossings, to incorporate a level change, or, on minor roads, to install full-width barriers;
Amendment 178 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls for a ban on overtaking by lorries on dangerous sections of motorways;
Amendment 191 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls on the Commission to consider in detail the possible link between improved vehicle safety technology and reduced driver risk awareness and to submit a report on this matter to Parliament within two years;
Amendment 192 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on the Commission to present within two years a report on the safety aspects of electromobility, including so- called e-bikes or pedelecs;
Amendment 193 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Calls on the Commission to submit by 2013 a proposal designed to ensure that every new vehicle is fitted as standard with an improved seat-belt reminder system for the front and rear seats which gives both auditory and visual warnings;
Amendment 198 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls on the Commission to establish a single European area for regular technical inspections of all motorised road vehicles and their safety-related electronic systems; expects the most stringent, uniform standards to form the basis for such inspections; expects independent inspection bodies certified on the basis of a harmonised standard to be responsible for carrying out inspections and issuing roadworthiness certificates; expects the mutual recognition of such roadworthiness certificates to be guaranteed;
Amendment 210 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Emphasises the important role played by intelligent traffic systems (ITSs) in reducing the number of road accident deaths, and calls on both the Commission and the Member States to focus on the use of ITSs, not only on roads which form part of the TEN;
Amendment 212 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Supports the inclusion of tyre checks in the regular roadworthiness tests performed on vehicles; supports the more effective enforcement of tyre-related rules by means of more frequent roadside inspections;
Amendment 214 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Calls on the Commission to continue to focus on the passive safety of vehicles, in particular compatibility between large and small cars and between heavy goods vehicles and cars; calls for continued emphasis to be placed on reducing the seriousness of collisions with vulnerable road users and for criteria to be introduced to govern the energy absorption capacity of the front underrun protective devices fitted to heavy goods vehicles;
Amendment 218 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Calls on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal providing for the phased introduction, initially in rented vehicles and subsequently also in commercial and private vehicles, of an integrated accident recorder system with a standardised readout which records relevant data before, during and after accidents; stresses, in that connection, the need to protect individuals’ personal data and to use the data recorded exclusively for accident research;
Amendment 219 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Calls on insurance companies to show greater readiness to offer favourable rates to drivers whose vehicles are fitted with safety systems which have been shown to prevent accidents or reduce the damage they cause;
Amendment 220 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Calls on the Commission to propose specifications for Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) with a view to ensuring that tyres are used properly, which will bring benefits both for road safety and the environment;
Amendment 228 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Regards the phased, mandatory introduction of anti-brake-locking systems on all new motorcycles as an important measure which can substantially reduce the number of serious motorcycle accidents;
Amendment 229 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 b (new)
Paragraph 36 b (new)
36b. Welcomes the Commission’s stated aim of paying special attention to the safety of motorcyclists;
Amendment 235 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Calls on the Commission to draw up measures to support and protect members of the rescue services in case of an accident, such as possibility to identify or to retrieve on the spot information about the engine type of the vehicle, passive safety equipment, like airbags, or the use of specific material, as well as all other relevant technical rescue information on each car model, in order to accelerate the rescue operation;
Amendment 236 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Calls on the Commission to conduct a study into new technologies which can help to improve road safety, such as innovative (e.g. adaptive) headlight systems;
Amendment 241 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls for the carrying of warning jackets for all vehicle occupants and the wearing of warning jackets by cyclists, as a means of improving their visibility, to be made compulsory; calls on the Member States to make the wearing of warning jackets by vulnerable road users compulsory at night outside built-up areas;
Amendment 245 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Calls on the Commission to submit a proposal laying down minimum requirements in respect of lights and reflective devices which must be met by bicycle manufacturers;
Amendment 250 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls for greater account to be taken of the protection of vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, children and elderly people, as an integral aspect of road safety, for example through the use of innovative vehicle and infrastructure technologies;
Amendment 254 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls for an aggressive strategy to improve elderly people’s traffic skills in order to forestall old age-related accident risks; calls, in that connection, on the Member States to develop programmes which make it easier for elderly people to remain active road users;
Amendment 257 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls for a 30 km/h speed limit to be imposed on all one-lane roads in residential areas which have no separate cycle lane, with a view to protecting vulnerable road users more effectively;
Amendment 261 #
2010/2235(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls on the Commission to assess the possible dangers posed by pedelecs, by virtue of their higher speed and quietness, and, if necessary, to make the wearing of crash helmets mandatory for riders of pedelecs which can exceed a speed to be determined on the basis of research;
Amendment 392 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
(1) Railway undertakingInfrastructure operators shall, on a non- discriminatory basis, be entitled toprovide railway undertakings with the minimum access package laid down in Annex III, point 1.
Amendment 392 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
(1) Railway undertakingInfrastructure operators shall, on a non- discriminatory basis, be entitled toprovide railway undertakings with the minimum access package laid down in Annex III, point 1.
Amendment 398 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The services referred to in Annex III, point 2, shall be supplied by all operators of service facilities to railway undertakings in a non- discriminatory manner , subject to supervision by the regulatory authority.
Amendment 398 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The services referred to in Annex III, point 2, shall be supplied by all operators of service facilities to railway undertakings in a non- discriminatory manner , subject to supervision by the regulatory authority.
Amendment 453 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Amendment 453 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Amendment 70 #
2009/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for more and better traineeships; calls on the Commission and the Council to set up a European Quality Charter on Traineeships to ensure their educational value, and avoid exploitationvoid problems with the recognition of traineeship diplomas throughout Europe and also ensure that traineeships are not used as a substitute for permanent jobs;
Amendment 1 #
2009/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Rejection
Rejection
The European Parliament rejects the report on the grounds of subsidiarity, but stresses that the quality of social dialogue varies greatly from country to country and from sector to sector, and it strongly urges the social partners to develop a genuine ‘social partnership’ at all levels;
Amendment 44 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that a European Road Transport Agency could promote suchthe Commission should develop harmonised approaches to checks and take regulatory action so as to remove obstacles to the European single market. It could be supported in this by a coordination body;
Amendment 48 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for this Agenca coordination body to be made responsible for drawing up European minimum standards for the training of inspection bodies and for coordinating cooperation between the inspection bodies; also considers that this Agenccoordination body should contribute to improving the collection of statistical information so as to enable more meaningful analysis of the effectiveness of enforcement and promote a harmonised approach by the Member States to enforcement issues;
Amendment 55 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a new
Paragraph 18 a new
18a. Calls on the Member States always to train their enforcement staff in the latest developments in data collection and, in implementing common standards, to work closely with the coordination body in order to promote a harmonised approach to checks, thus creating legal certainty;
Amendment 61 #
2009/2154(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. ConsidersIs convinced that ain easily understandable brochure in all official languages of the European Union would be useful for undertakings and for lorry drivers; stresses that this brochure should give the drivers and undertakings concerned more information about the relevantthe context of using modern information and communication technologies and intelligent transport systems, the possibility should exist for businesses and drivers to obtain information on the social rules in force and the penalties applicable to infringements in the various Member States; considers that such information should also be made available to undertakings and drivers from third countriesfor infringing them;
Amendment 33 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the road safety target of halving the number of deaths on European roads during the period 2000- 2010 will not be met, although it has been very successful in motivating all stakeholders to make special efforts,
Amendment 46 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas transport agencies playcan make an important role incontribution to the gradual creation of a European transport area, and whereas the road system, as the most used medium, needs a corresponding structure which will enable it to be more efficient and sustainable,
Amendment 107 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises that the European Union’s overall road safety goal should be to have the safest roads in the world, thereby adopting a ‘Vision Zero’ approach which is not willing to accept serious injuries and fatalities as a given and thus requires the potential for improvements to be harnessed in all transport sectors, with the focus on utilisation of existing and future technologies;
Amendment 108 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is convinced that the first building block of the future Road Safety Strategy should be to reduce the number of road deaths, with a realistic but ambitious long-term goal of at least a 40% reduction within 10 years, and, secondly, a separate target to reduce the number of serious injuries, including the development of standards for the compilation of the required data; states that special attention should be paid to unprotected road users in this context;
Amendment 109 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is convinced that the European Commission should involve experts in traffic medicine and traffic psychology in the formulation of its future Road Safety Strategy;
Amendment 153 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Finds that transport plays an essential role in completing the European Single Market and the freedom of movement of people and goods, and that uniformly regulated market opening should be achieved, primarily in rail transport, in all EU Member States;
Amendment 206 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that 75% of transport is road-based, and that based on a cost- benefit analysis, the need for an agency for road transport ishould therefore needed; calls forbe ascertained; such an agency would help to guarantee people’s fundamental right to secure mobility,. The basic prerequisite for the establishment of such an agency is that – without creating excessive additional bureaucracy – it should support new applications (such as Galileo and intelligent transport systems), conduct research programmes and, in addition, be able to take regulatory action if obstacles to the sustainable single market need to be removed;
Amendment 210 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for concrete political and financial support to increase the contribution made both by private-sector and publicly-funded research towards the attainment of the EU’s goals in respect of sustainable road transport; emphasises the need to support research into all modes of transport, both in respect of new technologies and in the improvement of conventional technologies; calls, further, for consideration to be given to the transport system, including sustainable road transport, as a priority topic in the Eighth Framework Programme for Research;
Amendment 248 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Emphasises the need for a uniform definition of relevant terms relating to road safety and accident research, in order to ensure comparability of findings and any measures that may be implemented;
Amendment 374 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 - indent 7 a (new)
Paragraph 20 - indent 7 a (new)
- measures to ensure that the White Paper and the new Road Safety Action Programme are mutually reinforcing and establishment of EU-wide targets for a reduction in serious injuries and fatalities on Europe’s roads by 2020,
Amendment 376 #
2009/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
- Calls on the European Commission to monitor progress towards the attainment of the targets set, and to report to the European Parliament every two years;
Amendment 46 #
2009/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. This Directive applies to any airport open to commercial traffic and located in a territory subject to the provisions of the Treaty. whose annual traffic is over five million passenger movements, and to the airport with the most passenger movements in each Member State.
Amendment 59 #
2009/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that at each airport a compulsory and regular compulsory procedure for regular consultation between the airport managing body andcompetent body and airport users or the representatives or associations of airport users is established with respect to the operation of the system of security charges and the level of such charges. ThatSuch consultation shall take place at least once a year, unless agreed otherwise in the last consultation round. If there is a multiannual agreement between the competent body and the airport users, the consultation shall take place as laid down in that agreement. Member States shall, however, retain the right to require more frequent consultation.
Amendment 65 #
2009/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) forecasts of the level of security charges and of proposed investment in security infrastructure;
Amendment 76 #
2009/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
When the implementation of security measures is transferred by Member States to third parties, airport users must not incur any additional costs in the form of taxes or charges.
Amendment 37 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In deciding on the design of new terminals, and as part of major refurbishments, managing bodies should, where possible, take into account the needs of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility. In any case, managing bodies of bus and coach terminals should designate points where such persons can notify their arrival and need for assistance.
Amendment 49 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 3 – point 8
Article 3 – point 8
(8) 'disabled person' or 'person with reduced mobility' means any person whose mobility when using transport is reduced as a result of any physical disability (sensory or locomotory, permanent or temporary), intellectual or psychosocial disability or impairment, or any other cause of disability, or as a result of age, and whose situation needs appropriate attention and adaptation to his particular needs of the services made available to all passengers;
Amendment 73 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory sentence
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory sentence
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 10, bus and/or coach undertakings or their ticket vendors or tour operators may refuse, on the grounds of disability or reduced mobility, to accept a reservation from, to issue a ticket to or embark a disabled person or a person with reduced mobility:
Amendment 76 #
2008/0237(COD)
Council position – amending act
Article 7 - paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 - paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. If the bus and/or coach undertaking meets a claim for compensation which a passenger has under this Regulation, any claims for compensation which the passenger may have vis-à-vis third parties as a result of the same incident shall be transferred to the bus and/or coach undertaking to the extent that they are covered by the claim which has been met.
Amendment 76 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. A disabled person or a person with reduced mobility who has been denied embarkation on the grounds of his disability or reduced mobility shall be offered the right to reimbursement and reasonable alternative transport services to the place of destination in a comparable time frame.
Amendment 82 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Bus and/or coach undertakings shall establish, with the active involvement ofin co-operation with representatives of organisations of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility and enforcement bodies referred to in Article 27, non-discriminatory access rules that apply to the transport of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility, in order to meet applicable safety requirements. These rules shall contain all access conditions of the bus and coach service in question, including accessibility of the vehicles operated and their facilities on board.
Amendment 84 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The rules provided for in paragraph 1 shall be made publicly available by bus and/or coach undertakings or ticket vendors at least at the time a reservation is made, in appropriate wayccessible formats, and in the same languages as those in which information is generally made available to all passengers. When providing this information particular attention shall be paid to the needs of people with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility.
Amendment 87 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. Bus and/or coach undertakings, their ticket vendors or tour operators shall ensure that all relevant information concerning the conditions of carriage, journey information and information on accessibility of services is available in appropriate and accessible formats for disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility including online booking and information.
Amendment 90 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Terminal managing bodies and bus and/or coach undertakings shall ensure appropriate assistance to a disabled person or a person with reduced mobility as specified in Annex I free of charge before, during and after the journey. The assistance shall be adapted to the individual needs of the person with a disability or reduced mobility.
Amendment 98 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. Bus and/or coach undertakings, terminal managing bodies, ticket vendors and tour operators shall cooperate in order to provide assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility on condition that the person's need for such assistance is notified to the bus and/or coach undertaking, terminal managing body, ticket vendor or tour operator at least 48 hours before the assistance is needed, unless a shorter notification period is proposed by the assistance provider, or agreed between the assistance provider and the passenger.
Amendment 100 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Bus and/or coach undertakings, ticket vendors and tour operators shall take all measures necessary to facilitate the receipt of notifications of the need for assistance made by disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility. Thise passenger shall receive a confirmation, stating that the assistance needs have been notified. These obligations shall apply at all their points of sale including sale by telephone and via the Internet.
Amendment 102 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – indent 2
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – indent 2
– if no time is stipulated, not later than 30 minutes before the published departure time, unless proposed otherwise by the assistance provider or agreed otherwise between the passenger and the assistance provider.
Amendment 123 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. In the event of delay, bus and/or coach undertakings or, where appropriate, terminal managing bodies shall inform passengers of estimated departure and arrival times as soon as this information is available, but not later than 30 minutes after a scheduled departure or one hour before a scheduled arrival respectively. This information shall also be provided in accessible formats for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility.
Amendment 128 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 24
Article 24
Terminal managing bodies and bus and/or coach undertakings shall provide passengers with adequate information throughout their travel in the most appropriate format. Particular attention shall be paid to the needs of people with disabilities and persons with reduced mobilityaccessible formats.
Amendment 129 #
2008/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 25
Article 25
Bus and/or coach undertakings and terminal managing bodies shall ensure that passengers are provided with appropriate and comprehensible information regarding their rights under this Regulation at the latest on departure and during their journey. The information shall be provided in the most appropriate format. When providing this information particular attention shall be paid to the needs of people with disabilities and persons with reduced mobilityaccessible formats. This information shall include contact details of the enforcement body designated by the Member State pursuant to Article 27(1).
Amendment 93 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Amendment 117 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7
Article 7
The Member State of affiliation shall not make the reimbursement of the costs of non-hospital care and non-specialised care provided in another Member State subject to prior authorisation, where the cost of that care, if it had been provided in its territory, would have been paid for by its social security system.
Amendment 120 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part (new)
1. For the purposes of reimbursement of healthcare provided in another Member State in accordance with this Directive, hospital care shall mean healthcare which requires overnight accommodation of the patient in question for at least one night.
Amendment 121 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For the purposes of reimbursement of healthcare provided in another Member State in accordance with this Directive, hospital care shall mean: healthcare, included in a specific national list that does not require overnight accommodation of the patient for at least one night. This list shall be limited to healthcare that requires use of highly specialised and cost-intensive medical infrastructure or medical equipment; or healthcare involving treatments presenting a particular risk for the patient or the population.
Amendment 126 #
2008/0142(COD)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – points a
Amendment 129 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 137 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. This national list shall be set up and may be regularly updated by the Commission. Those measures, designed to amend non- essential elements of this Directive by supplementing it, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 19(3)Member State of affiliation.
Amendment 142 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Member State of affiliation may provide for a system of prior authorisation for reimbursement by its social security system of the cost of hospitalspecialised care provided in another Member State where the following conditions are met:
Amendment 156 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Member State of affiliation may provide for a system of prior authorisation for reimbursement by its social security system of the cost of hospital care provided in another Member State.
Amendment 157 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. The Member State shall make publicly available all relevant information on the prior authorisation systems introduced pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 3s (3) 4 and 5.
Amendment 195 #
2008/0142(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) The reimbursement is based only on relevant provisions of the Members State of affiliation.
Amendment 24 #
2008/0070(COD)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recommendation 3
Recommendation 3
3. support the development of national and European partnerships and networks involving competent institutions and authorities, social partners, sectors and VET providbodies responsible for qualifications and diplomas, VET providers and other relevant players, dedicated to the experimentation, implementation and promotion of ECVET;
Amendment 2 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the European car safety feature market remains fragmented and whereas the introduction of new technologies should be done progressively,
Amendment 5 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that intelligent vehicle systems can help to reduce congestion, pollution and the number and seriousness of road accident fatalities, but that their market penetration rate is still too low;
Amendment 8 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the remaining Member States to sign the memorandum as soon as possible, preferably before the middle of 2008 in order to encourage the rapid introduction of this potentially life-saving feature; failing this, expects a proposal for a regulation for full-scale roll-out of eCall in all Member States to be submitted;
Amendment 14 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of the timeearly and widespread market implementation of intelligent vehicle systems; recalls that electronic systems require regular technical maintenance;
Amendment 18 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 20 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 25 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Urges stakeholdersthe Member States and the Commission to create an appropriate "intelligent environment" on roads and within infrastructure so that new intelligent features can work properly and can be fully exploited;
Amendment 28 #
2007/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that the use and availability of portable or nomadic deviceICT-based device systems has increased and that the market for said devices continues to grow steadily;
Amendment 16 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Achieving EU air quality objectives requires a continuing effort to reduce vehicle emissions. For that reason, industry should be provided with clear information on future emission limit values and be given an appropriate lead time to achieve them.
Amendment 30 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 1
Article 3 – point 1
(1) "engine system" means the motive propulsion source of a vehicle for which type-approval as a separate technical unit, as defined in point (25) of Article 3 of Directive 2007/46/EC, may be grantedengine, the emission control system and the communication interface (hardware and messages) between the engine system electronic control unit(s) (ECU) and any other power train or vehicle control unit;
Amendment 31 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 1 a (new)
Article 3 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) "engine type" means a category of engines which do not differ in essential engine characteristics;
Amendment 32 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 1 b (new)
Article 3 – point 1 b (new)
(1b) "exhaust after-treatment system" means a catalyst (oxidation or 3-way), particulate filter, deNOx system, combined deNOx particulate filter or any other emission-reducing device that is installed downstream of the engine. This definition excludes exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), which is considered an integral part of the engine;
Amendment 33 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 7
Article 3 – point 7
(7) "on-board diagnostic" or "OBD system" means a system for controlling emissions which has the capability of on board of a vehicle or engine which has the capability of detecting malfunctions, and, if applicable, of indicating their occurrence by means of an alert system, of identifying the likely area of the malfunctions by means of fault codesinformation stored in computer memory, and/or communicating that information off-board;
Amendment 34 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 14 a (new)
Article 3 – point 14 a (new)
(14a) "manufacturer" means the person or body who is responsible to the approval authority for all aspects of the type- approval or authorisation process and for ensuring conformity of production. It is not essential that the person or body be directly involved in all stages of the construction of the vehicle, system, component or separate technical unit which is the subject of the approval process.
Amendment 35 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) tailpipe emissions, including test cycles, off -cycle emissions, particle number, emissions at idling speed, smoke opacity and correct functioning and regeneration of pollution control devices;
Amendment 36 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point g a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point g a (new)
(ga) specific provisions to ensure that the cost of type-approval for manufacturers of vehicle parts and entire vehicle types with several variants above the reference mass limit laid down in Article 2 remains as low as possible;
Amendment 37 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 39 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 40 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 39(9) of Directive 2007/46/EC, establish and update, for the implementation of paragraph 1 of this Article, the appropriate technical specifications relating to the way in which OBD information and vehicle repair and maintenance information shall be provided.
Amendment 41 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 53 #
2007/0295(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table Limit values – cell NH3 (ppm)
Annex I – table Limit values – cell NH3 (ppm)
NH3 (ppm) NH3 (ppm) ESC (CI) 10 ETC (CI) 10 ETC (PCI) 10 WHSC (2) WHTC (2)
Amendment 28 #
2007/0201(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter I – Article 2 – paragraph 2
Chapter I – Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. Sections 2 and 3 of Annex I shall not apply to vehicles of category N1ies N1 and M1 over 2.5 tonnes where the driver position ‘R-point’ is either forward of the front axle or longitudinally rearwards of the front axle transverse centreline by less than 1 0100 mm.