11 Amendments of Bernd LANGE related to 2011/0092(CNS)
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) CO2-related taxation should be adapted to the operation of Directive 2003/87/EC so as to complement it effectively. That taxation should apply to all uses, including those for purposes other than heating, of energy products causing CO2 emissions in installations within the meaning of that Directive, provided that the installation concerned is not subject to the emission trading scheme under that Directive. However, since the cumulative application of both instruments would not allow emission reductions beyond those attained, overall, through the emission trading scheme alone, but would merely increase the total cost of these reductions, CO2 related taxation shouldmust not apply to direct and indirect consumption in installations subject to the Union scheme. A double burden in the form of double taxation and double regulation will lead to distortions of competition and must be ruled out.
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) It should be ensured that the minimum levels of taxation preserve their intended effects. Since CO2-related taxation complements the operation of Directive 2003/87/EC, the trend in the real market price of the emission allowances should be closely monitoredmust be the yardstick used when the level of CO2- related taxation is set in the periodic review of the Directive, incumbent on the Commission. The minimum levels of general energy consumption taxation should at regular intervals be automatically aligned to take into account the evolution of their real value in order to preserve the current level of rate harmonisation; to reduce the volatility stemming from energy and food prices, this alignment should be made on the basis of the changes in the Union-wide harmonised index of consumer prices excluding energy and unprocessed food as published by Eurostat.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Given the complex nature of the requirements which the two components of the new system, energy taxation and CO2-related taxation, are supposed to meet, clear rules, which, in the interests of all consumers, are transparent and readily understandable, must be laid down at all levels in order to guarantee that the system can be properly administered.
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Implementing the new tax structure will involve increasing the rate of taxation of diesel to bring it into line with that for petrol. This may call into question both the decision taken by the European automobile industry to focus on clean, energy-efficient conventional combustion engines and the achievement of the EU's CO2 emissions reduction targets, since the CO2 limit values set can only be achieved if a sufficient number of vehicles on the road are diesel-powered. Appropriate flexible measures must be taken in order to ensure that the competitiveness of the automobile sector and the success of the CO2 emissions reduction strategy in that sector are not endangered. Sales taxes, registration taxes and annual road use taxes must be harmonised and, as a matter of principle, set solely on the basis of a vehicle's CO2 emissions.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) There is a need to limit the potential cost impact of CO2-related taxationthe new tax structure on the sectors or sub-sectors deemed to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage in the meaning of Article 10a(13) of Directive 2003/87/EC. Accordingly, it is appropriate to provide for corresponding transitional measures which, however, should also preserve the environmental effectiveness of CO2- related taxation.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Every five years and for the first time by the end of 2015, the Commission should report to the Council and the European Parliament on the application of this Directive, examining in particular the minimum level of CO2-related taxation in the light of the evolution of the market price in the EU of the emission allowances, the impact of innovation and technological developments and the justification for the tax exemptions and reductions laid down in this Directive, including for fuel used for the purpose of air and maritime navigation. The report should also examine the impact on the setting of industrial policy priorities in the European car industry, in relation to clean, energy-efficient conventional internal combustion engines and the EU's CO2 reduction targets in the car sector. The list of sectors or sub- sectors deemed to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage shall be the subject of regular review, in particular taking into account the availability of emerging evidence. and examining national implementing conditions to ascertain that they are clear, unambiguous and transparent for all consumers. The Commission should also submit, by 1 January 2016, a further proposal on the harmonisation and conversion of car purchase taxes, car registration taxes and yearly car ownership taxes so that they are based solely on the car's CO2 emissions.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member State shall ensure that the direct and indirect use of energy products in installations as defined in Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 or the direct and indirect use of energy products in installations taxed through national CO2 reduction measures are not subject to double taxation or double regulation.
Amendment 170 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 12
Article 1 – point 12
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 14a – paragraph 1
Article 14a – paragraph 1
1. Until 31 December 2020, Member States shall provide a credit concerning CO2-related taxation with respect to the use of energy products by installations belonging to sectors or sub- sectors deemed to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage.
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 21
Article 1 – point 21
Every five years and for the first time by the end of 2015, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council a report on the application of this Directive and, where appropriate, a proposal for its modification.
Amendment 208 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 21
Article 1 – point 21
The report by the Commission shall, inter alia, examine the minimum level of CO2- related taxation, the impact of innovation and technological developments, in particular as regards energy efficiency, the use of electricity in transport and the justification for the exemptions and reductions, including for fuel used for the purpose of air and maritime navigation, laid down in this Directive. The report shall also examine the impact on the setting of industrial policy priorities in the European car industry, in relation to clean, energy-efficient conventional internal combustion engines and the EU's CO2 reduction targets in the car sector. The report shall take into account the proper functioning of the internal market, the real value of the minimum levels of taxation and the wider objectives of the Treaty.
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 21
Article 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/96/EC
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
In any event, the list of sectors or sub- sectors deemed to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage for the purposes of Article 14a of this Directive shall be the subject of regular review, in particular taking into account the availability of emerging evidence. The report by the Commission shall also examine national implementing conditions to ascertain that they are clear, unambiguous and transparent for all consumers. The Commission should also submit, by 1 January 2016, a further proposal on the harmonisation and conversion of car purchase taxes, car registration taxes and yearly car ownership taxes so that they are based solely on the car's CO2 emissions.