Activities of Marlene MORTLER
Plenary speeches (40)
The situation of EU forests (debate)
Measures to address the impact on European agriculture of the WTO ruling on the Airbus dispute (debate)
Farm to Fork Strategy - the key role of farmers and rural areas (debate)
Farm to Fork Strategy - the key role of farmers and rural areas (debate)
The European Forest Strategy - The Way Forward (debate)
Pharmaceutical strategy for Europe (continuation of debate)
Transitional provisions for support from the EAFRD and EAGF in the years 2021 and 2022 (continuation of debate)
Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (‘EU4Health programme’) (debate)
The impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations in developing countries (debate)
Accelerating progress and tackling inequalities towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 (debate)
25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD25) (Nairobi Summit) (debate)
European Climate Law (continuation of debate)
General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (debate)
EU contribution to transforming global food systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (debate)
The role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the 2030 Agenda (debate)
Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD - Common agricultural policy: financing, management and monitoring - Common agricultural policy – amendment of the CMO and other regulations (debate)
Outcome of Global Summit Nutrition for Growth (Japan, 7-8 December) and increased food insecurity in developing countries (debate)
Protection of animals during transport - Protection of animals during transport (Recommendation) (debate)
Implementation report on on-farm animal welfare (debate)
EU Gender Action Plan III (debate)
General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 (debate)
Need for an urgent EU action plan to ensure food security inside and outside the EU in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (debate)
Revision of the Market Stability Reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (debate)
Addressing food security in developing countries (debate)
Recent heat wave and drought in the EU (debate)
New EU Forest Strategy for 2030 – Sustainable Forest Management in Europe (debate)
The urgent need for an EU strategy on fertilisers to ensure food security in Europe (debate)
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (debate)
Global food security as follow-up to the G20 Agriculture Ministers meeting (debate)
Protection of livestock farming and large carnivores in Europe (debate)
Question Time (Commission) - Food price inflation in Europe
European Citizens’ Initiative "Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment" (debate)
European Citizens’ Initiative "Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment" (debate)
The role of farmers as enablers of the green transition and a resilient agricultural sector (continuation of debate)
Ensuring food security and the long-term resilience of EU agriculture (debate)
Ensuring food security and the long-term resilience of EU agriculture (debate)
European Citizens’ Initiative ‘Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics – Commit to a Europe without animal testing’ (debate)
Reviewing the protection status of wolves and other large carnivores in the EU (topical debate)
European protein strategy (debate)
Mercury: dental amalgam and other mercury-added products subject to manufacturing, import and export restrictions (A9-0002/2024 - Marlene Mortler) (vote)
Reports (2)
REPORT on ensuring food security and long-term resilience of the EU agriculture
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2017/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 on mercury as regards dental amalgam and other mercury-added products subject to manufacturing, import and export restrictions
Shadow reports (4)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625 as regards official controls on animals and products of animal origin exported from third countries to the Union to ensure compliance with the prohibition of certain uses of antimicrobials
REPORT on the role of development policy in the response to biodiversity loss in developing countries, in the context of the achievement of the 2030 Agenda
REPORT on the EU Gender Action Plan III
REPORT on addressing food security in developing countries
Opinions (3)
OPINION on establishing an EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism
OPINION on the implementation report on on-farm animal welfare
OPINION on the EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles
Shadow opinions (12)
OPINION on Shortage of medicines – how to address an emerging problem
OPINION on a new EU-Africa Strategy – a partnership for sustainable and inclusive development
OPINION on Shaping the digital future of Europe: removing barriers to the functioning of the digital single market and improving the use of AI for European consumers
OPINION on Financial Activities of the European Investment Bank - annual report 2020
OPINION on a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2017/625 as regards official controls on animals and products of animal origin exported from third countries to the Union to ensure compliance with the prohibition of certain uses of antimicrobials
OPINION Toward a sustainable blue economy in the EU: the role of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2013/34/EU, Directive 2004/109/EC, Directive 2006/43/EC and Regulation (EU) No 537/2014, as regards corporate sustainability reporting
OPINION on a new EU forest strategy for 2030 – sustainable forest management in Europe
Opinion on the Proposal for a Directive concerning urban wastewater treatment (recast))
OPINION on non-communicable diseases
OPINION on the implementation of the EU-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
Institutional motions (2)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation of 31 July 2023 supplementing Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards sustainability reporting standards
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated directive of 17 October 2023 amending Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the adjustments of the size criteria for micro, small, medium-sized and large undertakings or groups
Written explanations (51)
Allocation of slots at Community airports: common rules
Ich habe die Änderung der Verordnung über die Zuweisung von Zeitnischen auf Flughäfen unterstützt, um den Druck auf die Airlines durch die Corona-Krise etwas abzuschwächen und ihnen Planungssicherheit zu geben. Angesichts der Maßnahmen, die zur Eindämmung des Virus getroffen werden mussten, ist es richtig, die EU-Regeln für die Flughafen-Slots zeitlich befristet auszusetzen. Nicht nur sind „Geisterflüge“, die alleine der Zuweisung solcher Start- und Landerechte dienen, wirtschaftlich unsinnig, sie führen auch zu unnötigen Umweltbelastungen. Gerade in schwierigen Zeiten ist es wichtig, verantwortungsvoll mit unseren Ressourcen umzugehen.
Specific measures to mobilise investments in the health care systems of the Member States and in other sectors of their economies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak (Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative)
Der Einsatz von EU-Mitteln in Krisenzeiten muss bedarfsgerecht sein. Dort, wo EU-Gelder am notwendigsten gebraucht werden, können durch diese finanziellen Mittel sinnvolle Schwerpunkte gesetzt werden, um die Auswirkungen der Krise abzufedern. Ein Beispiel dafür ist der Europäische Fonds für regionale Entwicklung (EFRE). Über diesen können beispielsweise KMUs kurzfristig unterstützt werden. Ich habe für den Vorschlag gestimmt, weil die EU damit einen klaren Mehrwert für die Regionen schafft und dort hilft, wo Unterstützung gebraucht wird.
Financial assistance to Member States and countries negotiating their accession to the Union that are seriously affected by a major public health emergency
Der Europäische Solidaritätsfonds ist als Hilfestellung bei Naturkatastrophen gedacht. Ich habe die Anpassung des Fonds und die Möglichkeit des Zugriffs auf Gelder in Zeiten gesundheitlicher Notlagen unterstützt, weil eine gewisse Flexibilität bei der Krisenbewältigung bestehen muss. Eine Mammutaufgabe wie die Bewältigung der Corona-Krise und die Abschwächung ihrer wirtschaftlichen Folgen muss alle Ebenen einbeziehen – die regionale, die nationalstaatliche sowie die EU-Ebene.
EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences
Die Entschließung des Europäischen Parlaments ist eine umfassende Antwort auf die epochalen Herausforderungen der COVID-19-Krise. Wir haben an der Entschließung konstruktiv mitgearbeitet und eigene Akzente gesetzt.Wir als CDU/CSU-Gruppe im Europäischen Parlament sind überzeugt, dass Haftung und Verantwortung nicht auseinandergerissen werden dürfen. Aus diesem Grund lehnen wir die Vergemeinschaftung von Schulden und Sozialsicherungssystemen ab. Dementsprechend haben wir gegen eine Arbeitslosenrückversicherung, die Verwässerung des Europäischen Semesters und gegen die Vergemeinschaftung von Schulden gestimmt (Änderungsanträge 3, 6, 15).Bei der COVID-19-Krise handelt es sich um eine Krise von historischem Ausmaß, die viel Verantwortung von allen Europäerinnen und Europäern fordert. Wir als CDU/CSU-Gruppe nehmen unsere Verantwortung im Europäischen Parlament wahr. Die Krise erfordert europäische Handlungsfähigkeit und Solidarität. Unsere Priorität ist es, dass wir eine europäische Koordinierung des Krisenmanagements und des Hochfahrens der Wirtschaft erreichen. Ein Autowerk in Deutschland kann schließlich nicht ohne Zulieferer in Osteuropa hochfahren. Wir brauchen einheitliche Standards: Etwa für die Quarantäne-Bestimmungen bei der Einreise, oder die Express-Spuren an den Grenzen für Gütertransporte, Pendler oder medizinisches Personal, die die Entschließung fordert. Vor diesem Hintergrund lehnen wir die oben genannten Änderungsanträge zwar ab, stimmen der Entschließung als Ganzes aber zu.
New MFF, own resources and Recovery plan
. – Die CSU-Europaabgeordneten Angelika Niebler, Manfred Weber, Marlene Mortler und Christian Doleschal erklären zur gemeinsamen Entschließung „Neuer MFR, Eigenmittel und Aufbauplan”:Das Europäische Parlament muss eng in das Gesetzgebungsverfahren zum Mehrjährigen Finanzrahmen und des Wiederaufbaufonds eingebunden werden. Diese Entschließung fordert nachdrücklich genau diese Mitspracherechte des Europäischen Parlaments. Aus diesem Grund haben wir der Entschließung trotz einzelner inhaltlicher Vorbehalte zugestimmt.Wir sind der Meinung, dass es einen vom EU-Haushalt getragenen Wiederaufbaufonds der EU geben muss, da wir die Wirtschaft in allen Regionen der EU wieder hochfahren müssen. Dieser Wiederaufbaufonds darf jedoch nicht von Mitgliedstaaten dazu verwendet werden, alte Budgetlöcher zu stopfen oder allgemeine Sozialleistungen zu finanzieren. Die Mittel müssen zielgerichtet in eine Belebung einer zukunftsorientierten und wettbewerbsfähigen Wirtschaft und des öffentlichen Lebens investiert werden, und sich primär auf Investitionen in Forschung, Digitalisierung, Verbesserung der Infrastruktur und eine innovationsbasierte Umsetzung des Green Deals ausrichten. Damit das gewährleistet ist, brauchen wir Transparenz und demokratisches Mitspracherecht des Europäischen Parlaments bei der Mittelverwendung. Auch muss die Mittelverwendung nachvollziehbar sein. Nur über die Mitsprache des Parlaments ist Öffentlichkeit und Transparenz gewährleistet. Was für die Transparenz und die Veröffentlichungspflicht jedes einzelnen landwirtschaftlichen Betriebs gilt, muss auch hier zur Anwendung kommen.
European Climate Law (A9-0162/2020 - Jytte Guteland)
Ich habe mich enthalten, da ich das Reduktionsziel der EVP von 55 % bis 2030 unterstütze. Es deckt sich mit den Pariser Klimabeschlüssen. Damit liefern wir auch in Zukunft den ehrgeizigsten Beitrag aller großen Volkswirtschaften weltweit!Schon in den letzten 30 Jahren haben wir die Emissionen in der EU um 25 % gesenkt, während alle anderen großen Volkswirtschaften weltweit ihre Emissionen erhöht haben.Nichtdestotrotz gleicht die Diskussion um die Reduktion der CO2-Emissionen in den letzten Tagen einem Überbietungswettbewerb nach dem Motto „Wer fordert mehr?“, ohne Rücksicht auf den Wirtschaftsstandort Europa sowie alte und neue Arbeitsplätze.
The European Forest Strategy - The Way Forward (A9-0154/2020 - Petri Sarvamaa)
Ich habe für den Bericht gestimmt, weil unsere Wälder eine der bedeutendsten und multifunktionalsten Ressourcen sind, die dem Klimaschutz wirklich helfen. Die neue EU-Forststrategie soll all diese positiven Funktionen unserer Wälder berücksichtigen. Ökologie, Ökonomie als auch das Soziale müssen in der Balance sein.Um klimatolerante Wälder zu fördern, müssen kranke Bäume durch neue standortangepasste Bäume gepflanzt und ersetzt werden. Und wir dürfen unsere Waldbauern nicht vergessen, die seit Generationen ihren Wald pflegen, erhalten und praktisches Wissen weitergeben. Ob als Lebensraum für Pflanzen und Tiere, Kulturgut und Erholungsort oder Holzlieferant, wir brauchen eine bewährte nachhaltige Waldwirtschaft in Europa!Von Carlowitz hat es uns schon vor 300 Jahren in Deutschland ins Stammbuch geschrieben. „Es darf nur so viel Holz geschlagen werden, wie durch planmäßige Aufforstung wieder nachwachsen kann.“ Heute ist das Prinzip der Nachhaltigkeit nicht nur im Bundeswaldgesetz, sondern auch in den Gesetzen der Bundesländer zentraler Grundsatz. Eine Steilvorlage für die EU-Forststrategie!
Organic production: date of application and certain other dates (C9-0286/2020)
Ich habe für die Verlängerung des Inkrafttretens der Öko-Verordnung um ein Jahr gestimmt. In einem Eilverfahren hat das Plenum des Europäischen Parlaments dafür gestimmt, das Inkrafttreten der Öko-Verordnung auf den 1. Januar 2022 zu verschieben.Was der Bio-Sektor braucht, ist eine ausgewogene und praxisgerechte Rechtsgrundlage und damit Planungssicherheit. Ich freue mich, dass die Europäische Kommission auf Drängen des Ausschusses für Landwirtschaft und ländliche Entwicklung letztendlich gehandelt hat.
Deforestation (A9-0179/2020 - Delara Burkhardt)
Ich habe mich bei der Abstimmung über den Bericht enthalten. Ich finde es wichtig, die vertraglich vereinbarten Ziele zur Eindämmung der Klimaerwärmung zu erreichen. Dennoch müssen für mich die für Unternehmen beschlossenen Sorgfaltspflichten bzgl. der Herkunft der Produkte klar und deutlich definiert werden, um vor allem für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen Rechtssicherheit zu gewährleisten und bürokratischen Aufwand zu vermeiden. Daher bin ich der Meinung, dass eine durchgreifende Umsetzbarkeit und Wirksamkeit der Regelungen essentiell für deren Erfolg ist. Die Vorschläge meiner Fraktion in diesem Bereich hätten den Bericht also eindeutig bereichert und ausbalanciert. Ich hätte mir in einigen Punkten eine andere Ausgestaltung gewünscht.
Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD (A8-0200/2019 - Peter Jahr)
Ich habe dafür gestimmt. Denn ich bin der Meinung, dass wir eine ausbalancierte europäische Agrarpolitik im Sinne einer sicheren Lebensmittelversorgung in Europa und mehr Umweltschutz brauchen. Gerade die traurigen Momente der COVID-19-Krise haben uns gezeigt, wie wichtig es ist, dass wir auch in Zukunft in der Lage sind, uns selbst zu versorgen.Wenn wir wollen, dass die vielfältigen Verbraucherwünsche auch in Zukunft von unseren 10 Millionen Bäuerinnen und Bauern in Europa erfüllt werden, dann müssen wir dafür sorgen, dass sie diese unter den besten Rahmenbedingungen auch erfüllen können. Wir müssen auch jungen Bäuerinnen und Bauern Perspektiven geben! Mit einer planbaren und verlässlichen Agrarpolitik und einem sicheren Einkommen im Hintergrund wird es auch in Zukunft genügend Jungbauern geben, die Motivation für diesen wunderbaren Beruf haben, der für viele mehr ist als ein Beruf – nämlich eine Berufung.
Common agricultural policy: financing, management and monitoring (A8-0199/2019 - Ulrike Müller)
Ich habe für den Bericht gestimmt, um damit eine rechtliche Grundlage für die Finanzierung, Verwaltung, Kontrollen und Monitoring der neuen „GAP-Strategiepläne” zu schaffen. Ich hoffe sehr, dass sich Parlament, Rat und Kommission in den kommenden Trilogen für mehr Vereinfachung im Hinblick auf das integrierte Verwaltungs- und Kontrollsystem, Sanktionen und Berichtspflichten einsetzen. Auch im Rahmen der Konditionalität müssen Kontrollen unbürokratisch sein.
Common agricultural policy – amendment of the CMO and other Regulations (A8-0198/2019 - Eric Andrieu)
Ich habe dafür gestimmt. Denn bestimmte Vermarktungsnormen, Krisenmanagement, wettbewerbsrechtliche und betriebliche Organisation wie auch eine effiziente Bewältigung von Marktstörungen sind wichtig, um unsere Landwirte angemessen zu stützen und die Agrarmärkte zu stabilisieren. Ich begrüße auch die Stärkung der Regeln für Ursprungsbezeichnungen. Unsere sicheren und qualitativ hochwertigen Produkte müssen geschützt werden.Bei der Bezeichnung von Fleisch und Fleischprodukten wie auch Milch- und Milchprodukten bin ich für eine klare und deutliche Benennung. Was drinnen ist, soll außen draufstehen. Dennoch habe ich auch dem Kompromiss meiner Fraktion zugestimmt, dass nur bestimmte fleischbezogene Begriffe für die Vermarktung von Produkten auf pflanzlicher Basis verwendet werden können.
EU/China Agreement: cooperation on and protection of geographical indications (A9-0199/2020 - Iuliu Winkler)
Ich habe dafür gestimmt, weil dieses Abkommen eine wichtige rechtliche Grundlage für die Wahrung der Rechte des geistigen und gewerblichen Eigentums ist. Für unsere europäischen Erzeuger sowie ländlichen Räume bedeutet es nicht nur Schutz ihrer Agrar- und Lebensmittelerzeugnisse, sondern auch Anerkennung für ihre langjährige Qualität und Tradition.Zahlreiche Agrar- und Lebensmittelerzeugnisse kommen aus der EU und genießen weltweit höchste Wertschätzung. Ob ‚Nürnberger Lebkuchen‘, ‚Bayerisches Bier‘, ‚Schwäbische Spätzle‘‚ ,Mozzarella di Bufala‘ oder ‚Prosciutto di Parma‘– die Vielfalt ist unendlich! Und das müssen wir uns auch bewahren.
Addressing product safety in the single market (A9-0207/2020 - Marion Walsmann)
Ich habe für den Bericht gestimmt, weil die Sicherheit von Produkten im Binnenmarkt der Union erhöht werden muss. Wir benötigen einheitliche, hohe Sicherheitsstandards, um das Vertrauen der Bürger in neuartige Technologien zu erhöhen. Die EU-Kommission muss deshalb dringend die bestehende Gesetzgebung an diese neuen Technologien anpassen, indem sie Rechtslücken schließt und gleichzeitig von zusätzlicher Bürokratie absieht, so dass Entwicklung, Forschung und Innovationen nicht behindert werden. Wir dürfen nicht zulassen, dass unsichere Produkte auf den europäischen Markt gelangen. Vertrieben werden diese Produkte häufig über das Internet, was sich durch die Corona-Krise noch verstärkt hat. Deshalb müssen wir die nationalen Marktüberwachungsbehörden in Europa stärken und die Online-Marktplätze besser kontrollieren. Vor allem Kinderspielzeug muss stärker in den Fokus genommen werden. Denn alleine 29 % der am häufigsten als gefährlich gemeldeten Produkte kommen in Kinderhände!
Improving development effectiveness and efficiency of aid (A9-0212/2020 - Tomas Tobé)
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt, weil die Entwicklungshilfe der EU durch Steuergelder finanziert wird – darum muss sichergestellt werden, dass die Mittel effizient und angemessen verteilt werden! Dazu gehört, dass die EU und die Mitgliedstaaten ihre jeweiligen Maßnahmen aufeinander abstimmen und deren Erfolg daran messen, in welchem Umfang die mit den Partnerstaaten gemeinsam erarbeiteten Ziele durch diese Maßnahmen erreicht werden.Eine gemeinsame europäische Position stärkt die Positionierung der EU als geopolitischer Akteur und gibt uns die Möglichkeit, die Entwicklungsziele nachhaltiger zu erreichen. Die EU fördert weltweit Menschenrechte und Demokratie und muss die ihr zur Verfügung stehenden Instrumente optimal nutzen. Daher halte ich es für wichtig, dass von Seiten der Kommission mindestens alle zwei Jahre ein Bericht über die Fortschritte der EU und ihrer Partner im Bereich der Planung und Durchführung von Projekten der Entwicklungshilfe verfasst wird.Während die Leistung von humanitärer Hilfe nicht an Bedingungen geknüpft werden darf, muss es dennoch Wege geben, um auf ausbleibende Erfolge angemessen zu reagieren. Gute Regierungsführung ist beispielsweise ein entscheidender Faktor für die gerechte und angemessene Verteilung von Geldern in Partnerstaaten und muss entsprechend honoriert werden.
Transitional provisions for support from the EAFRD and EAGF in the years 2021 and 2022 (A9-0101/2020 - Elsi Katainen)
Die Einigung zur Übergangsverordnung bei der Gemeinsamen Agrarpolitik begrüße ich außerordentlich, denn gerade in diesen schwierigen Zeiten sind Zuversicht und Planungssicherheit für unsere Bäuerinnen und Bauern in Europa eine dringende Notwendigkeit. Gerade in Zeiten der Pandemie ist die Sicherstellung der qualitativ hochwertigen und sicheren Nahrungsmittel in Europa und weltweit wichtiger denn je. Auch im Hinblick auf den Europäischen Green Deal bietet unsere europäische Landwirtschaft ein enormes Potenzial. Denn unsere Landwirtschaft ist die einzige Branche, die Sauerstoff produziert und Kohlenstoffdioxid bindet.Ich freue mich sehr, dass die zweite Säule mit zusätzlichen Mitteln aus dem Wiederaufbaufonds gestärkt wird. Für die bayerische Agrarpolitik sind die Programme der zweiten Säule unabdingbar. Schon jetzt leisten viele Landwirte einen beträchtlichen Beitrag zum Boden-, Erosions-, Klima-, Wasser- und Gewässerschutz. Deshalb ist es richtig und wichtig, dass wir unsere Bauern in der fortdauernden Pandemie mit schnellem Geld für wichtige Maßnahmen in den Bereichen Umweltschutz und Digitalisierung stützen werden.
A new strategy for European SMEs (A9-0237/2020 - Paolo Borchia)
Ich habe für den Bericht gestimmt. Kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen (KMU) sind das Rückgrat europäischer Wirtschaft. Gerade jetzt während der Corona-Pandemie gibt es viele Herausforderungen für KMU, wie beispielsweise Verwaltungsaufwand und Zugang zur Finanzierung. Das Europäische Parlament fordert daher grundsätzlich die Verbesserung des Zugangs zu Finanzmitteln für KMU, beispielsweise durch Vereinfachung von Antragsverfahren und bessere Berücksichtigung im EU-Wiederaufbauplan und anderen EU-Programmen. Die Kommission wird aufgefordert, ihren Vorschlag mit einem verbindlichen Ziel zur Verringerung des Verwaltungsaufwands spätestens bis Juni 2021 vorzulegen.
MFF, Rule of Law Conditionality and Own Resources (B9-0428/2020, B9-0429/2020)
Ich habe für die Annahme des Mehrjahreshaushalts 2021-2027 gestimmt. Wir konnten weitreichende Verbesserungen an dem Haushaltsplan erreichen, beispielsweise im Hinblick auf Forschungsgelder und das Erasmus-Austauschprogramm. Außerdem habe ich mich für die Annahme des Konditionalitätsmechanismus ausgesprochen, der unseren Haushalt vor Missbrauch, Betrug und Korruption schützen kann. Die EU ist eine Wertegemeinschaft – und nur wer diese Werte und dabei allen voran Demokratie und Rechtsstaatlichkeit vertritt und wahrt, soll EU-Gelder erhalten können. Verstöße gegen diese Prinzipien können nun wirksam sanktioniert werden.
Implementation of the EU water legislation (B9-0401/2020)
Ich habe mich für die neue Trinkwasser-Richtlinie ausgesprochen, weil qualitativ hochwertiges Wasser einen ganz entscheidenden Einfluss auf die Gesundheit und Lebensqualität der Europäerinnen und Europäer hat. Diese neuen Regeln werden dafür sorgen, dass es in der gesamten EU hochwertiges Leitungswasser gibt. Erstmals werden Grenzwerte für hormonverändernde Substanzen festgelegt, und auch Kontrollen der Anteile von Mikroplastik, Medikamenten oder anderen Stoffen wie Blei sollen nun noch häufiger durchgeführt werden. An öffentlichen Orten und in Gebäuden sollen mehr Trinkwasserspender aufgestellt werden – denn in der gesamten Union muss es einfachen Zugang zu sauberem Wasser geben.
Strengthening the single market: the future of free movement of services (A9-0250/2020 - Morten Løkkegaard)
Ich habe für den Bericht gestimmt, weil die Stärkung des Binnenmarktes und die Förderung der europäischen Wirtschaft gerade in Zeiten der durch COVID-19 verursachten Krise von größter Bedeutung ist. Nationale Barrieren innerhalb des Binnenmarktes müssen abgebaut werden. Insbesondere kleine und mittlere Unternehmen leiden unter immer mehr Bürokratie und ungerechtfertigten administrativen Hindernissen. In diesem Zusammenhang ist die Kommission aufgefordert, zur Beseitigung administrativer Hemmnisse und zur Umsetzung der neuen und bestehenden Rechtvorschriften im Sinne der kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen in der EU massiv beizutragen. Es ist für mich wichtig, dass die Leitlinien der Kommission für Saisonarbeitnehmer mit Blick auf die Ausübung der Freizügigkeit von Grenzgängern, entsandten Arbeitnehmern und Saisonarbeitnehmern gerade während der COVID-19-Pandemie berücksichtigt werden.
Revision of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) guidelines (A9-0251/2020 - Jens Gieseke)
Ich habe für den Bericht gestimmt und mich für die Überarbeitung der Leitlinien für das transeuropäische Verkehrsnetz (TEN-V) ausgesprochen. Unser Ziel muss es sein, unsere europäische Verkehrsinfrastruktur zukunftsfähig und krisenfest zu machen, Lücken zu schließen und Engpässe sowie technische Barrieren zu beseitigen. Dies wird auch dazu beitragen, den wirtschaftlichen und territorialen Zusammenhalt in der EU zu stärken. Wir sollen den reibungslosen Übergang zu einer intelligenten, nachhaltigen und sicheren Mobilität gewährleisten.Emissionen aus dem Verkehrssektor können nur reduziert werden, wenn auch die erforderliche Infrastruktur bereitgestellt wird. Gleichzeitig muss Mobilität erschwinglich bleiben. Daher sind ein verstärkter Infrastrukturausbau bei allen Verkehrsträgern, eine angemessene Infrastruktur für alternative Kraftstoffe, klimaresistente Wasserstraßen und umfassende Eisenbahnsysteme dringend erforderlich. Forschung und Entwicklung als Bestandteil der innovativen Mobilitätslösungen müssen gefördert werden.
New Circular Economy Action Plan: see Minutes (A9-0008/2021 - Jan Huitema)
Ich habe für den Bericht gestimmt, weil die Kreislaufwirtschaft von strategischer Bedeutung für Europa ist und einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Klimaneutralität leistet. So werden durch eine konsequente Kreislaufwirtschaft neue Forschungsinitiativen und nachhaltige Innovationen vorangetrieben.Die Europäische Union unterstützt schon seit Jahren Forscherinnen und Forscher, die an Lösungen für den ständig wachsenden Rohstoffbedarf arbeiten und der Industrie innovative Technologien für eine ressourcenschonende Kreislaufwirtschaft bereitstellen. Diese Innovationskraft macht Europa zum weltweiten Vorreiter. Diese Rolle muss ausgebaut werden, um dadurch zukunftsfähige Arbeitsplätze zu sichern. Allerdings darf sich die Europäische Union nicht im Mikro-Management verlieren und regulatorische Zielkonflikte ergebnisorientiert lösen.
The impact of Covid-19 on youth and on sport (B9-0115/2021)
Kinder und Jugendliche leiden besonders unter den Folgen der Pandemie. Täglich sind sie mit den Herausforderungen konfrontiert, vor die sie Homeschooling und eingeschränkte Beschäftigungs- und Bewegungsmöglichkeiten stellen. Es ist insbesondere in dieser Zeit wichtig, aktiv zu bleiben und die körperliche und geistige Widerstandsfähigkeit zu trainieren. Angesichts der ernsten Lage mancher Sportstätten und -vereine ist das aber schwer umzusetzen.Ich habe für diese Entschließung gestimmt, um auf die besonderen Herausforderungen dieser beiden Gruppen hinzuweisen und auf europäischer Ebene nach Lösungen dafür zu suchen. Nicht nur während, sondern auch nach der Pandemie sind unsere Sportstätten notwendig, um Kindern wie Erwachsenen Spaß an der Bewegung zu vermitteln.
InvestEU Programme (A9-0203/2020 - José Manuel Fernandes, Irene Tinagli)
Ich habe für den Bericht gestimmt, weil wir in Europa mehr Investitionen brauchen. Das Programm InvestEU wird strategische Investitionen in die Herstellung von Arzneimitteln, medizinischen Geräten und Verbrauchsmaterialien unterstützen – die inmitten einer Pandemie von entscheidender Bedeutung sind. Zudem soll in die Produktion von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologie, Komponenten und Geräten investiert werden. Mir ist dabei wichtig, dass gerade kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen von zukunftsgerichteten Technologien profitieren können. Nur so kann unsere Wirtschaft auf lange Sicht wettbewerbsfähig und produktiv bleiben sowie Arbeitsplätze geschaffen und in Europa gehalten werden.
Programme for the Union's action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 (“EU4Health Programme”) (A9-0196/2020 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi)
Ich habe für den Bericht gestimmt, weil die Stärkung des Gesundheitswesens und die Förderung der Gesundheit der Bürgerinnen und Bürger gerade in Zeiten der COVID-19 Pandemie von zentraler Bedeutung ist. Die Herausforderungen für unser Gesundheitssystem sind enorm und müssen durch eine Kombination verschiedener Maßnahmen adressiert werden. Für die EVP-Fraktion war es entscheidend, sicherzustellen, dass mit der Initiative „EU4Health“ die Gesundheitssysteme in den EU-Mitgliedstaaten verbessert werden. Ob unser Masterplan gegen Krebs, seltene, neue oder nicht-übertragbare Krankheiten, unsere Zusammenarbeit muss noch schneller und damit effizienter werden. Innovative Therapien und Medikamente sowie verbesserte Diagnosen und Behandlungen sind notwendig, um die Gesundheit der Bürgerinnen und Bürger zu verbessern.
Corporate due diligence and corporate accountability (A9-0018/2021 - Lara Wolters)
Ich habe mich bei der Abstimmung über diesen Bericht enthalten. Verbindliche Sorgfaltspflichten sind wichtig, damit Unternehmen Verantwortung für etwaige Verstöße gegen Menschenrechts- und Umweltstandards in ihren Lieferketten übernehmen. Allerdings dürfen diese Vorschriften Kleine und Mittlere Unternehmen (KMU) nicht unverhältnismäßig belasten, denn oft sind die Kapazitäten für die Kontrolle mehrerer hundert Zulieferer schlicht und einfach nicht vorhanden. Mit diesem Bericht fordern wir die Kommission auf, für ihren Gesetzesentwurf einen risikobasierten Ansatz zu wählen, um die Unternehmen vor Überregulierung zu schützen. Obwohl diese wichtigen Kritikpunkte Platz in dem Bericht gefunden haben, geht er meiner Meinung nach noch immer zu weit. Dieser Vorschlag ist weitaus schärfer als das deutsche Äquivalent und bietet meiner Auffassung nach Raum für unverhältnismäßige Eingriffe in das Geschäft von Unternehmen und würde KMU überproportional belasten.
New EU-Africa Strategy (A9-0017/2021 - Chrysoula Zacharopoulou)
Ich habe mich für die Stärkung der Beziehungen zwischen der Europäischen Union und Afrika ausgesprochen, da die internationale Kooperation unserer beiden Kontinente entscheidend für die Zukunft sein wird. Die Herausforderungen, denen wir gegenüberstehen, müssen gemeinsam angegangen werden. Das gilt sowohl für die Bereiche Wirtschaft, ausländische Direktinvestitionen, Bildung und Arbeitsplätze als auch für Fragen der Migration und Geschlechtergleichstellung. Vor allem die Investitionen in eine nachhaltige und produktivere Landwirtschaft können die Importabhängigkeit Afrikas reduzieren, die Ernährungssicherheit erhöhen und als Entwicklungsmotor dienen. In der Hinsicht wird auch das Thema eines afrikanischen Binnenmarkts für eine schnelle Post‑COVID‑Erholung wichtig sein, hin zu mehr Frieden, Stabilität und Wohlstand mit Europa als starkem und verlässlichem Partner.
EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism (A9-0033/2021 - Cláudia Monteiro de Aguiar)
Ich habe für den Bericht über nachhaltigen Tourismus gestimmt, da der Sektor in diesen schwierigen Zeiten unsere Unterstützung benötigt und zukunftsgewandter ausgerichtet werden muss. Der Tourismussektor war und ist durch die Pandemie und die dadurch resultierende eingeschränkte Mobilität stark betroffen. Deswegen ist jetzt der richtige Zeitpunkt, den Übergang zu mehr Nachhaltigkeit mit unterstützenden Maßnahmen, insbesondere für kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen, anzugehen. So sollen auch ländliche und regionale Gegenden attraktiver gestaltet werden und Tourismus im Bereich der Landwirtschaft eine größere Rolle spielen. Das ist wichtig für Beschäftigung, Umwelt und unser europäisches, kulturelles Erbe.
2019-2020 Reports on Albania (A9-0041/2021 - Isabel Santos)
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt, weil das klare Bekenntnis Albaniens zu den Zielen und Werten der europäischen Integration belohnt werden muss. Selbstverständlich wurden noch nicht alle Reformen perfekt umgesetzt und die Wahlen im April 2021 werden zudem ausschlaggebend für die weitere Entwicklung des Landes sein. Allerdings hat Albanien bemerkenswerte Fortschritte in den Bereichen Korruptionsbekämpfung, Schutz der nationalen Minderheiten, Einbeziehung der Zivilgesellschaft und weiteren Politikbereichen gemacht und muss daher auf dem Weg zur weiteren Umsetzung dieser Reformen unterstützt werden. Letztes Jahr hat der Europäische Rat die Aufnahme von Beitrittsverhandlungen mit Albanien beschlossen, nun müssen wir den Fortschritt des Landes engmaschig verfolgen!
EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Bringing nature back into our lives (A9-0179/2021 - César Luena)
Ich habe dem Bericht zur Biodiversitätsstrategie zugestimmt, weil die meisten eingebrachten Änderungsanträge des Agrarausschusses unterstützt wurden. Als EVP-Fraktion fordern wir wirtschaftliche und soziale Folgenabschätzungen für die relevanten Sektoren, für die Ernährungssicherheit und die Lebensmittelpreise. Uns ist es gelungen, die wichtige Verbindung zwischen biologischer Vielfalt, Landwirtschaft und Ernährungssicherheit durchzusetzen. Es war uns auch wichtig, die Vereinbarkeit zwischen strengem Schutz und menschlichen Aktivitäten beizubehalten. Hervorgehoben wurde im Bericht vor allem die Bedeutung der Forstwirtschaft und der Bioökonomie, eine nachhaltige Waldbewirtschaftung und die multifunktionale Rolle der Wälder wie auch Agroforst- und Aufforstungsmaßnahmen im Rahmen der Gemeinsamen Agrarpolitik.
European Citizens' Initiative "End the cage age" (B9-0296/2021, B9-0302/2021)
Ich habe für den Entschließungsantrag gestimmt, weil Tierhaltungsformen immer weiterentwickelt werden und bei der Käfighaltung klar eine Verbesserung möglich ist.Inmitten der Diskussionen über Tierhaltungspraktiken und Tierwohl auf landwirtschaftlichen Betrieben darf aber nicht vergessen werden, dass dabei auch über den Beruf und Lebensunterhalt von Landwirtinnen und Landwirten gesprochen wird. Höhere Tierwohlanforderungen sind zwar gut, müssen aber auch umgesetzt werden, und das ist meist mit finanziellem Aufwand verbunden.Neben angemessener finanzieller Vergütung halte ich auch die Durchführung einer umfassenden Folgenabschätzung, eine ausreichende Übergangsfrist und die Anwendung dieser Standards auf importierte und verarbeitete Produkte für entscheidend.Dieser Entschließungsantrag ist ein fairer Ausgangspunkt, um diese Ziele zu erreichen.
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Criteria for the designation of antimicrobials to be reserved for the treatment of certain infections in humans (B9-0424/2021)
Als CSU-Europagruppe haben wir gegen den Einspruch der Grünen gestimmt. Der Vorschlag der Kommission für den Delegierten Rechtsakt war wissenschaftsbasiert und ausgewogen. Die Annahme des Einspruchs hätte einen unnötigen Versorgungsnotstand hervorgerufen, da die geforderte Revision des Rechtsaktes zeitlich vor Inkrafttreten der neuen Regelungen unmöglich gewesen wäre.Es ist essenziell, dass bei Entscheidungen wie dieser nicht auf Basis von Ideologie, sondern aufgrund wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse gehandelt wird. Während der Einsatz von Antibiotika der Reserveliste gut überlegt sein muss, ist ein vollständiges Verbot auch im Hinblick auf den Tierschutz nicht haltbar, denn es muss gewährleistet sein, dass unsere Heim- und Nutztiere im Krankheitsfall effizient behandelt werden können.Antimikrobielle Resistenzen sind ein wichtiges und sehr aktuelles Thema und sollten mittels des One-Health-Ansatzes gelöst werden. Human- und Veterinärmedizin sowie Umweltwissenschaften müssen Hand in Hand gehen, um Probleme an den jeweiligen Schnittstellen ganzheitlich zu lösen.
Strengthening transparency and integrity in the EU institutions by setting up an independent EU ethics body (A9-0260/2021 - Daniel Freund)
Ich habe mich mit Kolleginnen und Kollegen der CDU/CSU-Gruppe enthalten, um zu würdigen, dass im Laufe der Arbeiten an dem anfangs völlig inakzeptablen Bericht einige Verbesserungen erzielt werden konnten. Meine Kolleginnen und Kollegen und ich unterstützen Verbesserungen in der Umsetzung der Ethikvorschriften, sind aber mit der im Bericht vorgeschlagenen Struktur bzw. Einsetzung der Ethik-Behörde nicht einverstanden.Das Europäische Parlament verfügt bereits heute über weltweit ausgezeichnete Transparenzregeln. Es ist bedauerlich, dass der Berichterstatter im vorliegenden Bericht und in seinen öffentlichen Stellungnahmen durch irreführende oder falsche Fakten und durch fehlleitende Aneinanderreihung von Umständen ein realitätsfernes Zerrbild der tatsächlichen Gegebenheiten und des notwendigen Handlungsbedarfs erzeugt. Er beschädigt damit das Vertrauen in die Institution, das er angeblich verbessern will.Vieles klingt wie der Beginn einer Diktatur auf der Basis von Demagogie. Mit dem Bericht wird das Freie Mandat stigmatisiert und damit das Ansehen des Parlaments und das Vertrauen der Bürgerinnen und Bürger in die repräsentative Demokratie beschädigt. Zudem wird ein historisch erkämpftes Recht des Parlaments, nämlich die politische Kontrolle und die Hoheit über den Prozess der Einsetzung der Kommissarsanwärter, aufgegeben. Dies kann weder im Interesse des Parlamentarismus noch im Sinne der Unionsbürgerinnen und -bürger sein.
Farm to Fork Strategy (A9-0271/2021 - Anja Hazekamp, Herbert Dorfmann)
Wir als CSU-Europagruppe haben uns bei der Abstimmung über die Strategie „Vom Hof auf den Tisch“ enthalten. Viele Ziele der Strategie sind wichtig und müssen unterstützt werden; allerdings brauchen die europäischen Landwirte auch gangbare Alternativen, wie sie diese erreichen und trotzdem die Wirtschaftlichkeit ihrer Höfe sicherstellen können.Auch eine wissenschaftlich fundierte Folgenabschätzung vor der Verabschiedung von ehrgeizigen Reduktionszielen mit so großem Einfluss auf die Lebensmittelproduktion in der EU ist unabdingbar. Wir dürfen nicht riskieren, dass die EU durch diese Strategie entgegen den Aussagen von Herrn Timmermans während der COVID-19-Pandemie immer abhängiger von Importen aus dem Ausland wird, bei deren Produktion die strengen, in der EU gültigen Bedingungen nicht eingehalten werden.
Common agricultural policy - support for strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States and financed by the EAGF and by the EAFRD (A8-0200/2019 - Peter Jahr)
Als CSU-Europagruppe haben wir im Europäischen Parlament für die neue GAP gestimmt. Wir stehen hinter unseren Bäuerinnen und Bauern. Zum ersten Mal gibt es eine verpflichtende Umverteilung der Direktzahlungen zu Gunsten von kleinen Höfen. In Zukunft brauchen wir vor allem engagierten und motivierten Nachwuchs und Hofnachfolger. Zur Generationenerneuerung wird die Junglandwirteprämie von bisher 1 % auf künftig 3 % der Direktzahlungen erhöht.Die Herausforderungen für unsere Bäuerinnen und Bauern bleiben vielfältig und groß. Für uns ist die Landwirtschaft ein Teil der Lösung für mehr Klima- und Umweltschutz. Ein Viertel der Direktzahlungen werden von 2023 bis 2027 ausschließlich für die neuen Ökoregelungen eingesetzt. Dennoch müssen wir auch und immer die soziale und ökonomische Nachhaltigkeit der Betriebe im Auge behalten. Wir brauchen Kooperation statt Konfrontation und fundierte Folgenabschätzungen statt immer neuer Forderungen im Rahmen des Green Deal.Leider wird es auch unter der neuen GAP keine verpflichtende Obergrenze für Direktzahlungen geben, wodurch Einzelpersonen im Besitz riesiger Landwirtschaftsflächen weiterhin das Anrecht auf Flächenprämien in Höhe mehrerer Millionen haben. Wenn die Grünen im Europäischen Parlament die Flächenprämien der GAP-Reform kritisieren, bleibt anzumerken, dass es die grüne Agrarministerin Renate Künast war, die die Einführung von Flächenprämien ohne jede Kappung oder Obergrenze im Jahr 2005 durchgesetzt hat.
Protection of animals during transport (Recommendation) (B9-0057/2022)
Als CSU-Europagruppe haben wir für die Empfehlungen des Ausschusses gestimmt. Diese Empfehlungen wurden auf Basis der Erkenntnisse aus 18 Monaten Arbeit erstellt und spiegeln die Meinung von zahlreichen Expertinnen und Experten wider.Uns wichtige Anliegen im Bereich des Schutzes von nicht-abgesetzten Kälbern und hochträchtigen Tieren konnten wir durchsetzen, emotional aufgeladene und kaum begründete Änderungsanträge haben wir dabei konsequent abgelehnt. Die angenommenen Empfehlungen sind ausbalanciert und können den Tierschutz beim Transport erheblich verbessern ohne unseren Bäuerinnen und Bauern oder Zuchtverbänden ihre Lebensgrundlage zu nehmen.Nun liegt es an der Kommission, uns gute Vorschläge für eine Überarbeitung der bestehenden Verordnung zu machen!
Need for an urgent EU action plan to ensure food security inside and outside the EU in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (RC-B9-0160/2022, B9-0160/2022, B9-0162/2022, B9-0163/2022, B9-0164/2022, B9-0165/2022, B9-0166/2022, B9-0167/2022)
Ich habe heute dafür gestimmt, denn Ernährungssicherheit ist keine Selbstverständlichkeit – in Europa und weltweit. Der Überfall der Ukraine durch Russland am 24. Februar stellt die EU und ihre Landwirtschaft vor große Herausforderungen. Es wäre unverantwortlich, die landwirtschaftliche Produktion jetzt zu senken. Stattdessen brauchen wir eine faire und nachhaltige Landwirtschaft, welche die Produktion aufrechterhält und bestenfalls erhöht.Die EU soll weiterhin in der Lage sein, die Versorgung mit Lebensmitteln zu erschwinglichen Preisen zu gewährleisten. Wir müssen unsere Produktionskapazitäten in den Bereichen erhöhen, in denen wir stark von Importen abhängig sind. Wir müssen jetzt ganz genau prüfen, welche Folgen die Ziele des Green Deal und der „Farm to Fork“-Strategie auf die künftige Ernährungssicherheit in Europa haben. Diese Ziele dürfen auf keinen Fall dazu führen, dass auf unseren Ackerflächen weniger produziert werden kann. Die neuen Gesetzesinitiativen und Ziele müssen vorübergehend ausgesetzt werden, damit es zu keinem Verlust des Produktionspotenzials der europäischen Landwirtschaft kommt.Viele der EVP-Forderungen finden sich in den heutigen Vorschlägen wieder, wie zum Beispiel die Freigabe von ökologischen Vorrangflächen für den Anbau. Insbesondere die Aussetzung der Stilllegungsverpflichtungen bis einschließlich 2023 sollte ernsthaft diskutiert werden. Zudem brauchen wir eine vorübergehende Erlaubnis für den Einsatz von Pflanzenschutzmitteln auf diesen Vorrangflächen.
Objection pursuant to Rule 111(3): Amending the Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the Taxonomy Disclosures Delegated Act (B9-0338/2022)
Ich habe im Europäischen Parlament gegen die sogenannte „Taxonomie“ gestimmt.Gas- und Atomkraft das Label der Nachhaltigkeit zu verpassen, macht die Umwelt- und Klimapolitik der EU unehrlich, überflüssig und ungerecht. Nachhaltig muss auch nachhaltig bleiben!Die Taxonomie ist ein Irrweg und politisch statt wissenschaftlich motiviert. Sie ist ein Papiermonster und erinnert an Planwirtschaft. Das Europäische Parlament ist kaum an dem Entstehungsprozess beteiligt worden. Dass wir Atom- und Gaskraft noch eine Weile für unsere Energieversorgung brauchen, ist dabei nicht die Frage.
Addressing food security in developing countries (A9-0195/2022 - Beata Kempa)
Ich habe für den Bericht über Ernährungssicherheit in Entwicklungsländern gestimmt, weil er eine solide Grundlage für die Bekämpfung von Armut und Mangelernährung darstellt.Obwohl gesunde Ernährung eine so wichtige Rolle bei der Entwicklung von Kindern zukommt, haben zahlreiche Kinder keinen Zugang zu sicheren und nahrhaften Nahrungsmitteln. Die Zahl der Kinder, die unter ernährungsbedingten Wachstumsverzögerungen leiden, ist immer noch viel zu hoch.Daher unterstütze ich die Forderung dieses Berichts, diese Zahl um mindestens sieben Millionen zu senken, nachdrücklich. Die Verfügbarkeit und Erschwinglichkeit von nahrhaften und sicheren Lebensmitteln ist durch Krisen wie die Covid-19-Pandemie und den Krieg in der Ukraine zudem noch weiter eingeschränkt worden. Es ist also ganz klar, dass langfristige Investitionen in die Nahrungsmittel- und Ernährungssicherheit notwendig sind, um dieser Entwicklung gegenzusteuern. Deshalb brauchen wir nicht weniger, sondern mehr nachhaltige Landwirtschaft, weltweit!
New EU Forest Strategy for 2030 – Sustainable Forest Management in Europe (A9-0225/2022 - Ulrike Müller)
Für mich steht schon lange fest, dass Holz der bedeutendste nachwachsende Rohstoff ist. Holz schafft Arbeitsplätze für Millionen Menschen und liefert wertvolle Naturprodukte für Bau, Wärme und Strom. Holz ist außerdem ein Schlüssel im Kampf gegen den Klimawandel und ein Erholungsraum für uns alle. Daher muss nachhaltige Waldbewirtschaftung im Zentrum unserer Klimainitiativen stehen. Der große Erfahrungsschatz der privaten und staatlichen Waldeigentümer sowie der Förster muss entsprechend genutzt werden, denn schließlich wissen sie am besten, welche Bewirtschaftungsform regionalen, spezifischen Bedürfnissen gerecht wird. Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Eine Verlagerung der Zuständigkeiten weg von den Mitgliedstaaten nach Europa oder neue Zertifizierungen halte ich allerdings für einen Irrweg. Schließlich müssen wir in diesen Kriegszeiten mehr heimische Potenziale nutzen, Bürokratie abbauen und den Experten vor Ort mehr zutrauen, um die Ziele des Green Deal gemeinsam und gezielt zu erreichen.
Deforestation Regulation (A9-0219/2022 - Christophe Hansen)
Ich habe gegen den Vorschlag der Kommission für eine Entwaldungsverordnung gestimmt, da wir einige meiner Meinung nach entscheidende Aspekte nicht durchsetzen konnten. Ich halte es für absolut entscheidend, den Konsum von Produkten aus entwaldungsfreien Lieferketten zu fördern. Allerdings ist der Weg zum Ziel genauso entscheidend. Unsere Wirtschaftsunternehmen und Landwirte brauchen rechtliche Sicherheit statt zusätzliche Bürokratielasten. Immer höhere rechtliche Anforderungen dürfen auch nicht dazu führen, dass sich die Produktion ins Ausland verlagert. Deshalb wünsche ich mir bei diesem Vorschlag der EU-Kommission eine umfassende fundierte Folgenabschätzung. Das Ganze darf kein „Dauerauftrag“ für Anwälte werden, während der hohe Anteil z. B. betroffener Kleinbauern auf der Strecke bleibt.
Consequences of drought, fire, and other extreme weather phenomena: increasing EU's efforts to fight climate change (RC-B9-0384/2022, B9-0384/2022, B9-0391/2022, B9-0393/2022, B9-0403/2022, B9-0404/2022, B9-0405/2022)
Ein nachhaltiges Wassermanagement und eine effiziente Bewässerungsstruktur sind essentiell, um die heimische Erzeugung zu stärken. Denn um eine resiliente Landwirtschaft zu fördern, brauchen wir mehr wassersparende Technologien, mehr Beratung und mehr Kooperationsprojekte. Das bedeutet zudem auch, dass neue Züchtungstechnologien und Pflanzenschutzmittel nicht pauschal verboten werden dürfen, um die Ernteeinbußen durch Dürre auszugleichen und die Ernährungssicherheit zu garantieren. Öffentliche Investitionen in die EU-Forschung und zusätzliche Forschungsprojekte zur Züchtung trockenheitstoleranter Pflanzen im Rahmen von Horizon Europe sind somit wichtiger denn je! Leider wurde der Bericht ohne Not mit weiteren Punkten aufgebläht, sodass das ursprüngliche Ziel verwässert und verdrängt wird. Da dieses Thema aber so entscheidend für unsere Lebensmittelversorgung in Europa ist, habe ich dem Bericht schlussendlich zugestimmt.
A long-term vision for the EU's rural areas (A9-0269/2022 - Isabel Carvalhais)
Ich habe für den Bericht gestimmt. Unsere ländlichen Regionen bekommen endlich die Aufmerksamkeit, die sie verdienen und brauchen. Denn die meisten Europäerinnen und Europäer leben auf dem Land. Die ländlichen Regionen nehmen in Europa die meiste Fläche ein. Das Ziel des Berichts und der darin enthaltenen Vision besteht darin, unsere ländlichen Regionen leistungsfähiger und attraktiver zu machen, Potenziale zu heben und gesellschaftliche Herausforderungen frühzeitig zu erkennen und ihnen entgegenzuwirken. Bevölkerungsrückgang und Überalterung, mangelnder Zugang zu hochwertigen Dienstleistungen, geringere Vernetzung und Zugriff auf Innovationen müssen mittel- und langfristig ganz oben auf die Agenda.Wir brauchen einen ganzheitlichen Ansatz von Politiken und Maßnahmen auf EU-Ebene in Kombination mit nationalen und regionalen Maßnahmen. Nur so gelingt es, den Menschen eine dauerhafte Perspektive in ihrer Heimat zu geben. Wir wollen ein Hand-in-Hand von Stadt und Land. Es ist die Aufgabe der Agrarpolitik, das Leben auf dem Land lebenswert zu gestalten und die ländlichen Räume als Kulturlandschaft zu bewahren. Die ländlichen Regionen werden von mehreren EU-Politikfeldern unterstützt, sodass diese eine Chance haben, sich ausgewogen, fair, ökologisch und innovativ zu entwickeln. Die Gemeinsame Agrarpolitik (GAP) und die Kohäsionspolitik sind die wichtigsten Säulen der Finanzierung.
Availability of fertilisers in the EU (B9-0101/2023)
. – Ich habe für diese Entschließung gestimmt, denn es gibt mehr Handlungsnotwendigkeit im Bereich von Düngemitteln. In der aktuellen Mitteilung der Kommission fehlen verschiedene wichtige Maßnahmen, die wir als EU-Parlament ausdrücklich aufgreifen. So sollen die Einfuhrzölle auf alle Mineraldünger – mit Ausnahme für Russland und Weißrussland – vorübergehend ausgesetzt werden.Wir fordern bessere Rahmenbedingungen für organische Düngemittel. Gerade organischer Dünger und die Tierhaltung sind entscheidend, damit die Europäische Union sich von chemisch-synthetischem Mineraldünger unabhängiger machen kann. Zudem muss die Kommission im Bereich der Kompensation schnell handeln und aus der Agrarreserve für das Haushaltsjahr 2023 eine sofortige Unterstützung für die betroffenen Landwirte bereitstellen. Wir brauchen dauerhaft nicht nur eine langfristige EU-Düngemittelstrategie, sondern auch eine EU-Bodennährstoffstrategie.
Ensuring food security and the long-term resilience of EU agriculture (A9-0185/2023 - Marlene Mortler)
Das Europäische Parlament stimmte heute über eine Entschließung zur Gewährleistung der Ernährungssicherheit und der langfristigen Widerstandsfähigkeit der Landwirtschaft in der EU ab. Als Berichterstatterin des Europaparlaments habe ich in meinem Bericht deutlich gemacht, dass die Selbstversorgung mit Lebensmitteln keine Selbstverständlichkeit ist. Europa muss unabhängiger werden. Wir können unsere Ernährungssicherheit nur gewährleisten, wenn die europäischen Landwirte eine starke und wirtschaftlich tragfähige Position in der Lebensmittelkette haben und sie für die Zukunft investieren können. Sie wollen Innovation, sie brauchen Motivation.Unsere Landwirte verdienen verlässliche politische und praxistaugliche Rahmenbedingungen. Das Parlament schlägt daher mehrere Maßnahmen vor, um die Rolle der Primärerzeuger in der Lebensmittelkette zu stärken. Dazu gehören die Unterstützung von Junglandwirten und Landwirtinnen sowie die Förderung von Investitionen und Innovationen. Nur so schaffen wir eine positive Perspektive für die europäischen Landwirte, ihre nachfolgenden Generationen und unsere Ernährungssicherheit.Wir müssen die Abhängigkeit von Importen verringern und gleichzeitig Synergien für erneuerbare Energien offensiv nutzen. Wer offen für Verbesserungen ist, der weiß, dass Präzisionslandwirtschaft mithilfe der Digitalisierung helfen kann, Pflanzen bedarfsgerecht und damit optimal mit Dünger und Pflanzenschutzmitteln zu versorgen. Der Zugang zu hochwertigem und vielfältigem Saatgut ist enorm wichtig. Wir setzen auf eine Landwirtschaft, die natürliche Ressourcen wie Wasser und Boden bewahrt und im Sinne der Bioökonomie nachwachsende Rohstoffe intelligent nutzt.
Geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products (A9-0049/2023 - Marion Walsmann)
Ich habe für diese neuen Vorschriften gestimmt. Unser Europa ist ein Europa der Regionen, und diese zeichnen sich durch eigene Traditionen, Spezialitäten und Handwerkserzeugnisse aus. Mit diesen Regeln schaffen wir einen europaweiten Schutz, der die Echtheit, Qualität und Herkunft von in der EU hergestellter Handwerkskunst wie Porzellan, Schmuck und ähnlicher Produkte garantiert. Das ergänzt die bereits bestehenden Regeln zum Schutz landwirtschaftlicher geografischer Angaben und bietet einen Mehrwert für Regionen, Produzenten und Verbraucher.
European protein strategy (A9-0281/2023 - Emma Wiesner)
Ich habe den Bericht unterstützt, weil eine umfassende EU-Eiweißstrategie längst überfällig ist. Proteine sind unverzichtbar für die menschliche und die tierische Nahrung. Die EU weist jedoch ein Defizit an eiweißreichen Pflanzen auf. Wir müssen in Europa eine kurz-, mittel- und langfristige Steigerung der EU-Eiweißproduktion ermöglichen. Die Züchtung und Forschung bei Leguminosen muss deutlich ausgeweitet werden. Wir brauchen dringend bessere Koordinierung und Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Akteuren in der gesamten Lieferkette.
Generational renewal in the EU farms of the future (A9-0283/2023 - Isabel Carvalhais)
Ich habe für den Bericht gestimmt. In diesem wichtigen Bericht des Ausschusses für Landwirtschaft und ländliche Entwicklung wird hervorgehoben, dass Junglandwirte und Neueinsteiger für innovative Geschäftsideen im europäischen Agrarsektor unabdingbar sind. Deshalb brauchen sie ein faires und würdiges Einkommen. Eine gute Lebensqualität und hohe Wertschätzung für unsere Bäuerinnen und Bauern wie auch ihre Familien sind immens wichtig. Wir müssen junge Menschen für den Agrarsektor gewinnen und für den landwirtschaftlichen Beruf begeistern.
Industrial Emissions Directive (A9-0216/2023 - Radan Kanev)
Der Text, der heute zur Abstimmung kam, bedeutet einen guten Ausgleich zwischen Umweltschutz und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Industrie. Besonders begrüße ich, dass Unternehmen, die sich auf den Weg zur Klimaneutralität machen, von zusätzlichen Auflagen für ihre Altanlagen freigestellt werden. Die knappen Ressourcen, nicht nur das Geld, sondern auch das Personal, sollten nicht für minimale Verbesserungen bereits sehr sauberer Anlagen verwendet werden, sondern für die Transformation zur Klimaneutralität.Im Bereich der Landwirtschaft ist es jedoch bedauerlich, dass der Rat unserem Parlamentsvorschlag, nämlich die Schwellenwerte für Schweine und Geflügel beizubehalten, nicht gefolgt ist. Mein Ziel war, Änderungsanträge aus dem Agrarbereich zum Trilogergebnis durchzusetzen, um die Schwellenwerte für Geflügel und Schweine wieder zu erhöhen. Leider gab es aber für die Zulassung dieser Anträge keine Mehrheit. Bei der abschließenden Abstimmung über die Trilogeinigung habe ich dann aufgrund der Verschärfungen der Auflagen für Geflügel- und Schweinehalter gegen die Richtlinie gestimmt.
Energy performance of buildings (recast) (A9-0033/2023 - Ciarán Cuffe)
Wenn wir unsere Klimaziele erreichen wollen, muss der Gebäudesektor seinen Beitrag dazu leisten. Laut Schätzungen der Europäischen Kommission macht dieser Bereich nämlich 36 % der CO2-Emissionen und 40 % des Energiebedarfs der EU aus. Die Frage ist also nicht, ob wir den Gebäudesektor dekarbonisieren, sondern wie wir dies tun. Für mich ist dabei klar: Die Politik muss Klimaschutz mit den Menschen gestalten und nicht gegen sie.Daher ist es ein gutes Signal an die Menschen, dass es keinen von der EU verordneten Sanierungszwang für Wohngebäude geben wird. Dass wir dies verhindern konnten, obwohl Grüne und Sozialdemokraten einen Sanierungszwang befürworteten, ist ein großer Erfolg.Dennoch halte ich das Ergebnis der Überarbeitung dieser Richtlinie für nicht zufriedenstellend. Diese ist immer noch zu detailverliebt. EU-Vorgaben zur Anzahl der Fahrradabstellplätze oder Vorverkabelung von Ladesäulen für neue und zu renovierende Gebäude brauchen wir in diesem Ausmaß nicht.Fraglich bleibt auch, ob diese Richtlinie insgesamt überhaupt nötig ist. Denn wir haben bereits den europäischen Emissionshandel auf Gebäude ausgeweitet und in der Richtlinie über die Gesamtenergieeffizienz von Gebäuden verbindliche europäische Energie-Einsparziele für die Mitgliedstaaten festgelegt. Statt alles doppelt und dreifach zu regulieren, statt Zwang und starrer Regulierung müssen wir uns auf Anreize für Renovierungen fokussieren.Daher habe ich das Trilogergebnis über die Gebäudeenergieeffizienz-Richtlinie abgelehnt.
Artificial Intelligence Act (A9-0188/2023 - Brando Benifei, Dragoş Tudorache)
Es ist sinnvoll, uns in der EU Regeln für die Anwendung von KI zu geben. Wir wollen keine Bewertung sozialen Verhaltens (Social Scoring ), wie in China. Dies muss verboten werden. Wir wollen auch nicht Echtzeitgesichtserkennung überall zulassen, sondern es soll künstliche Intelligenz nur etwa bei der Suche nach vermissten Kindern, zur Terrorismusbekämpfung und der Aufklärung schwerer Straftaten eingesetzt werden. Datensätze, mit denen Hochrisiko-KI arbeitet, müssen ausgewogen sein.Wir müssen die Risiken von KI beherrschen, dürfen aber auf keinen Fall durch Überregulierung die Chancen von KI verpassen. Das Gesetz über künstliche Intelligenz sieht zahlreiche Verpflichtungen für Anbieter sowie Nutzer von KI vor – je nach Risikograd der KI. Anbieter von KI-Systemen müssen Nutzern eine Vielzahl an Informationen bereitstellen, u. a. zur Zweckbestimmung und dem Maß an Genauigkeit, Robustheit sowie Cybersicherheit der KI.Es wäre meines Erachtens sinnvoller gewesen, mit der Verordnung nur zu regeln, was KI nicht darf, z. B. Social Scoring . Denn Ziel muss auch sein, unsere KI-Start-ups in der EU zu halten und im weltweiten Wettbewerb mithalten zu können. Mit neuer detaillierter Regulierung belasten wir Anwender und Nutzer und riskieren, dass Innovationen im KI-Bereich außerhalb der EU stattfinden.Deshalb habe ich mich bei der Abstimmung über die Verordnung zur Festlegung harmonisierter Vorschriften für künstliche Intelligenz enthalten.
Written questions (29)
Transposition of Directive 91/676/EEC in the EU
Sugar beet
Trade in fake pesticides in the EU / Germany
Global Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP)
Lead poisoning in children in the EU and worldwide
Impact of the Eco Regulation (EU) 2018/848 on organic farmers in developing countries
Internal market and national rules
On-farm slaughter
On-the-farm slaughter in connection with the production of processed meat from poultry and lagomorphs
Impact assessment of the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies
Reusable containers for storing and transporting beer
Determining the ‘favourable conservation status’ for the wolf in the EU and possibilities for doing so across borders
New rules on certain single-use plastic products
Wolf population: monitoring, conservation status and species protection aspects
Agriculture and forestry in the Taxonomy Regulation
Collecting used cooking oils and fats from households
Circulation of packaged goods in the EU
Action plan for organic farming
Illegal puppy trade in the EU
ERDF deadline extension – museum project in Leutershausen
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688 in relation to breeders of pedigree poultry and small animals.
Regulation (EU) 2018/848 on organic products – rules on the production of organic salt
Ensuring food supply and food security
Products for use against the Varroa mite in beekeeping
War in Ukraine, food security and the impact on the EU budget
ISO standard for honey
Tense sugar market 2022/2023
Commission action against adulterated honey
Biological pest control
Amendments (2122)
Amendment 64 #
2023/2720(RSP)
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the continued need to better protect pollinators from risks resulting from pesticides and biocides, and regrets the delay in taking action to protect pollinators through the authorisation procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) 1107/20097and Regulation (EU) 528/20128; _________________ 7 Regat effective pest control can ensure the yields and qualities of agricultural products and that trade- offs resulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1). 8 Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1).ng from the protection of pollinators must be weighed up and met with practical solutions;
Amendment 139 #
2023/2720(RSP)
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the essential role of farmers in maintaining habitats for pollinators and fostering sustainable agricultural practices that prioritise the well-being of these crucial species and contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and to the protection of crops in terms of security of supply of food and feed;
Amendment 155 #
2023/2720(RSP)
Paragraph 23
23. Recognises the importance of citizen scientists and taxonomistfarmers, who need to be supported further so that they can strengthen their expertise and good practices and share them across Member States; appreciates the successful work of Pollinator Ambassadors in motivating citizens and businesses;
Amendment 159 #
2023/2720(RSP)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Amendment 162 #
2023/2720(RSP)
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support education programmes for beekeepers and agronomy students in order to build capacities in the management and promotion of biodiversity and pollination as an ecosystem service; stresses that incentive schemes for measures promoting pollinator populations are necessary and that farmers and other land users should be financially supported, and that cooperation with and the voluntary involvement of land users should be emphasised in the promotion of pollinators in the agricultural landscape;
Amendment 31 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic placed an increasing strain on mental health, especially among young people and those already suffering from mental illness;
Amendment 37 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas food security and education have a significant impact on health in the area of non-communicable diseases;
Amendment 57 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. calls on the WHO to provide more funding for the research and development of vaccines and medicines for non- communicable diseases and to ensure easier access to affordable essential pharmaceuticals;
Amendment 58 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. calls on the WHO to promote further awareness and information in the fight against non-communicable diseases such as cancer or diabetes, as well as further prevention of substance abuse;
Amendment 59 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. underlines that, in particular, the education and training of healthcare professionals in developing countries and particularly in least developed countries can play a role in improving health outcomes;
Amendment 68 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. stresses that the human and financial costs of non-communicable diseases are expected to rise, owing to the fact that those who suffer from non- communicable diseases are also more likely to be affected by other diseases;
Amendment 74 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. notes that a unified and integrated approach is needed to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases; underlines that the prevalence of non- communicable diseases can be reduced by as much as 70% through healthcare and disease prevention alone;
Amendment 77 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. calls on the Commission to continue supporting Member States in their efforts to achieve the nine voluntary UN and WHO targets by 2025 as well as sustainable development target 3.4, which aims to reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases by one third by 2030 and to promote mental health and well-being;
Amendment 82 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. calls for easier access to essential health services and for global health policy to be strengthened in the areas of early warning, prevention and awareness, in line with the Global Health Strategy and with the aim to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals relating to health;
Amendment 85 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. recalls that 'One Health' lies at the interface between ecological, animal and human health; calls on the EU to commit to a feasible design and implementation of the 'One Health' approach at European and international level through the WHO, regional organisations and States, in particular in negotiations relating to the planned Pandemic Treaty and the Global Health Strategy;
Amendment 88 #
2023/2075(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 f (new)
Paragraph 2 f (new)
2f. calls on the EU to actively work together with the WHO and other relevant international organisations and to become active at international level in this regard, in order to guarantee an appropriate and coordinated approach; recalls that NDICI resources can also be used in the area of healthcare;
Amendment 3 #
2023/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the importance of development cooperation and technical and financial assistance as essential factors for the achievement of the objectives of the Agreement and for a beneficial cooperation between the Parties;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that regional and sub- regional integration features prominently in the EPA as they represent a powerful instrument to achieve the objectives of the treaty; stresses that regional and sub- regional integration isare essential to effectively integrate developing countries into the world economy; stresses, furthermore, that the EU’s development finance cooperation with SADC countries must assist their regional economic cooperation and integration efforts;
Amendment 12 #
2023/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that EPA should contribute to enhance competitiveness and sustainable economic growth in SADC EPA States thanks to a fair trade and investment system which takes into account the disparities in the level of development between the EU and its SADC EPA partners;
Amendment 16 #
2023/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 30 #
2023/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls that all the Parties should always act on the basis of the principles of solidarity and mutual interest in order to enhance a fruitful collaboration to fulfil their commitments and obligations and to facilitate the capacity of the SADC EPA States to continue to implement the Agreement;
Amendment 32 #
2023/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recalls the need to commit to international standards and agreements in light of an efficient international cooperation;
Amendment 1 #
2023/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas rural areas, more than other regions, suffer from high numbers of young people leaving, a lack of generational renewal, ageing demographics and overall population decline and this difference is likely to exacerbate in the future; stresses the importance of local authorities in launching strategies and policies aimed at developing well-paid jobs, attractive career opportunities and favourable economic prospects to mitigate brain drain; stresses that all young people should have equal opportunities regardless of geography;
Amendment 4 #
2023/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the latest statistics indicate that the EU population is projected to decrease, from 447.9 million in 2022 to 419.5 million in 2100; whereas it is estimated that the average age of the EU population will increase by 5.8 years between 2022 and 2100, with a considerable reduction in the number and share of working-age persons1a ;considers that the long-term European vision will need to place particular emphasis on programmes for the active involvement of older people in community life; _________________ 1a Eurostat 2023, https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php?title=Population_pro jections_in_the_EU.
Amendment 10 #
2023/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas population is projected to increase in almost three out of five urban regions and to decrease in four out of five rural regions; underlines the importance of adapting rural infrastructures, investments in public transport, medical and education services and the need to develop digital infrastructure in rural areas, making these regions more attractive to the younger generation and entrepreneurs;
Amendment 13 #
2023/2044(INI)
Ac. points out that one in three persons living in rural areas are likely to be aged 65 and over by 20502a and working age population is expected to shrink still further over the next years and decades; highlights the challenges for public expenditure in relation to pensions, healthcare, and labour market; _________________ 2a Eurostat, Ageing Europe, https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics- explained/index.php?title=Ageing_Europ e_- _statistics_on_population_developments
Amendment 16 #
2023/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. emphasize the importance of enhancing information tehnology infrastructure, particulaty through the establishment of the high-speed broadband connections, reminds that in some Member States up to 25 % of rural households do not have access to the internet3a, as well as promoting digitlal education and training in line with the EU's digital targets for 2030, to improve the overall level of digital skills and competences in order to increase employment oppotrtunities for young people and revitalise rural areas; _________________ 3a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/doc ument/TA-9-2022- 0436_EN.html#def_1_21
Amendment 39 #
2023/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the ‘talent development trap’ occurs in regions with insufficient skilled workers, as well as a lack of university and higher education institutions; points out that innovation and education play a crucial role in ensuring that all EU regions can build a supportive innovation environment and develop their populations’ talents in order to ensure their future competitiveness; considers it therefore necessary to introduce a range of policies to tackle depopulation resulting in a loss of talent; underlines the importance of providing incentives, including but not limited to financial benefits for individuals and organizations that carry out activities or provide services in rural areas, in order to stimulate economic activity, to promote new activities and help young people to find alternative jobs;
Amendment 47 #
2023/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that shrinking regions need to develop economic diversification strategies to promote local resilience; whereas rural regions comprise much more than agricultural landscapes, these regions are vibrant and embody a diverse range of economic, cultural and environmental attributes, thus evidencing their indispensable contribution to the structure of our societies;
Amendment 51 #
2023/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. whereas people in rural areas face multiple challenges such as lack of appropriate resources and administrative border, member states should consider tax exemptions in rural areas as a measure to attarct young people and investors;
Amendment 64 #
2023/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. highlights the importance of developing well-paid jobs in rural areas because that individuals who move out of rural areas generally experience higher earnings growth; rural and remote areas must be given special attention to employment prospects as they are at higher risk of having fewer opportunities;
Amendment 74 #
2023/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. considers that young people should use the programmes offered by Erasmus+, European Solidarity Corps and other relevant EU funds such as the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development in order to to maximize their opportunities;
Amendment 75 #
2023/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. underlines the importance of promoting and encouraging rural tourism, agritourism, in order to increase additional sources of income in rural areas and to promote and preserve natural and cultural heritage;
Amendment 76 #
2023/2044(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. calls on the European Commission to identify and implement resources to encourage farmers to develop short supply chains, so as to create additional jobs in rural areas; also to pay particular attention to the problems of young farmers, provide training appropriate to their needs, help improve the public perception of farming and farmers, and increase support in accessing European funds;
Amendment 82 #
2023/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas animal protein remains essential for a healthy diet and for the preservation of rural areas
Amendment 107 #
2023/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the market for sustainably produced animal protein and plant-based and alternative sources of protein is steadily increasing due to consumer demand;
Amendment 141 #
2023/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas cell-based agriculture and seafood farming areis a promising and innovative solutions;
Amendment 209 #
2023/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to urgently present a comprehensive EU protein strategy introducing effective measures to increase the EU’s production of all types of protein in the short, medium and long term;
Amendment 256 #
2023/2015(INI)
5. Concrete science-based policy actions;
Amendment 315 #
2023/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that sustainable and diversified protein production must be recognised as a crucial aspect of the EU food system;
Amendment 359 #
2023/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that European agriculture and European businesses must become more competitive;
Amendment 437 #
2023/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the big potential of plant and animal protein and the fact that the development of the sector will benefit European farmers, soil quality, biodiversity, the climate and human health;
Amendment 456 #
2023/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the importance of grasslands and livestock as a protein source; Highlights the relevance of projects that extract high- quality protein as well as biomethanol from grasslands through biorefining;
Amendment 471 #
2023/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 545 #
2023/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for more research and development into plant-based and alternativeall kinds of proteins;
Amendment 657 #
2023/2015(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point vii
Paragraph 32 – point vii
vii. A carbon removal certification framework that enables carbon farming practices related to the growing of protein- rich crops and additional income for farmers;
Amendment 1 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Mercury is a chemical of global concern for the environment, owing to its long-range atmospheric transport, its persistence following its anthropogenic introduction into the environment and its ability to bioaccumulate in ecosystems. Mercury also has significant negative effects on human health and is passed from mothers to children via the placenta or through breastfeeding. Mercury pollution of the environment can result from anthropogenic activities, including insufficient management of mercury waste, cremation or improper implementation of mandatory separators in dental practices.
Amendment 1 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Mercury is a chemical of global concern for the environment, owing to its long-range atmospheric transport, its persistence following its anthropogenic introduction into the environment and its ability to bioaccumulate in ecosystems. Mercury also has significant negative effects on human health and is passed from mothers to children via the placenta or through breastfeeding. Mercury pollution of the environment can result from anthropogenic activities, including insufficient management of mercury waste, cremation or improper implementation of mandatory separators in dental practices.
Amendment 2 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Considering the availability of mercury-free alternatives, the affordability of alternative materials and the current transition to mercury-free fillings in many Member States, it is appropriate to prohibit the use of dental amalgam for dental treatment of all members of the population, whilst maintaining the possibility of using dental amalgam for patients with specific medical needs. The transition to mercury- free alternatives for dental fillings has already advanced in many Member States, thus highlighting the feasibility of and need for that prohibition as a cost- effective way of preventing additional mercury pollution. In order to prevent dental amalgam, which is prohibited on the Union market, being manufactured for export from the Union, it is necessary to prohibit the manufacture and export of dental amalgam. Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2017/852 should therefore be amended accordingly.
Amendment 2 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Considering the availability of mercury-free alternatives, the affordability of alternative materials and the current transition to mercury-free fillings in many Member States, it is appropriate to prohibit the use of dental amalgam for dental treatment of all members of the population, whilst maintaining the possibility of using dental amalgam for patients with specific medical needs. The transition to mercury- free alternatives for dental fillings has already advanced in many Member States, thus highlighting the feasibility of and need for that prohibition as a cost- effective way of preventing additional mercury pollution. In order to prevent dental amalgam, which is prohibited on the Union market, being manufactured for export from the Union, it is necessary to prohibit the manufacture and export of dental amalgam. Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2017/852 should therefore be amended accordingly.
Amendment 3 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Crematoria are a significant source of releases of mercury into the atmosphere and even with a phase-out of dental amalgam, crematoria will continue to contribute to mercury pollution of air, water, and soil. It is necessary to collect information on measures implemented in Member States, and to develop guidelines for crematoria, in order to achieve appropriate pollution prevention and to mitigate the impact on the environment and human health.
Amendment 3 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Crematoria are a significant source of releases of mercury into the atmosphere and even with a phase-out of dental amalgam, crematoria will continue to contribute to mercury pollution of air, water, and soil. It is necessary to collect information on measures implemented in Member States, and to develop guidelines for crematoria, in order to achieve appropriate pollution prevention and to mitigate the impact on the environment and human health.
Amendment 4 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Article 4(1) of Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council44 prohibits the placing on the Union market and import into the Union of certain electrical and electronic equipment containing mercury. Annex III to that Directive lists, among other items, certain mercury-added lamps exempted from the said prohibition until the dates specified therein. That exemption already expired on 13 April 2016 for non-linear halophosphate lamps, and it will expire on 24 February 2023 for on 24 Februarycertain compact fluorescent lamps, and on 24 August 20273 for certain compactlinear fluorescent lamps, linear fluorescent lamps and high pressure sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes, as well as for non-linear tri- band phosphor fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes. For non-linear triband phosphor fluorescent lamps, the exemption expires on 24 February 2025. The exemption for most high pressure sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes with an improved colouring index expired on 24 February 2023, whereas for the remaining ones as well as for other high pressure sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes, the exemption will expire on 24 February 2025. In addition, certain linear fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes are listed for a future prohibition in Decision MC-4/3 adopted at the fourth meeting, held from 21 to 25 March 2022, of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury45 . That Decision was supported by the Union by means of Council Decision (EU) 2022/54946 . As it is appropriate to prohibit the export from the Union of the remaining mercury- added lamps as soon as possible, and some of those lamps are currently not covered by Part A of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/852, they should, for the sake of coherence, be included therein to prohibit their manufacturing and export from the dates in line withspecified in Annex III of Directive 2011/65/EU and the most ambitious dates included in Decision MC- 4/3. Moreover, significant co-benefits can be achieved by phasing out the export of mercury-added lamps as soon as possible, given that mercury-free alternatives are more energy-efficient and would therefore prevent tonnes of CO2 emissions from being released. __________________ 44 Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (OJ L 174, 1.7.2011). 45 Council Decision (EU) 2022/549 of 17 March 2022 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union at the second segment of the fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury as regards the adoption of a Decision to amend Annexes A and B to that Convention (OJ L 107, 6.4.2022, p. 78). 46 Council Decision (EU) 2022/549 of 17 March 2022 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union at the second segment of the fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata
Amendment 4 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Article 4(1) of Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council44 prohibits the placing on the Union market and import into the Union of certain electrical and electronic equipment containing mercury. Annex III to that Directive lists, among other items, certain mercury-added lamps exempted from the said prohibition until the dates specified therein. That exemption already expired on 13 April 2016 for non-linear halophosphate lamps, and it will expire on 24 February 2023 for on 24 Februarycertain compact fluorescent lamps, and on 24 August 20273 for certain compactlinear fluorescent lamps, linear fluorescent lamps and high pressure sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes, as well as for non-linear tri- band phosphor fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes. For non-linear triband phosphor fluorescent lamps, the exemption expires on 24 February 2025. The exemption for most high pressure sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes with an improved colouring index expired on 24 February 2023, whereas for the remaining ones as well as for other high pressure sodium (vapour) lamps for general lighting purposes, the exemption will expire on 24 February 2025. In addition, certain linear fluorescent lamps for general lighting purposes are listed for a future prohibition in Decision MC-4/3 adopted at the fourth meeting, held from 21 to 25 March 2022, of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury45 . That Decision was supported by the Union by means of Council Decision (EU) 2022/54946 . As it is appropriate to prohibit the export from the Union of the remaining mercury- added lamps as soon as possible, and some of those lamps are currently not covered by Part A of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/852, they should, for the sake of coherence, be included therein to prohibit their manufacturing and export from the dates in line withspecified in Annex III of Directive 2011/65/EU and the most ambitious dates included in Decision MC- 4/3. Moreover, significant co-benefits can be achieved by phasing out the export of mercury-added lamps as soon as possible, given that mercury-free alternatives are more energy-efficient and would therefore prevent tonnes of CO2 emissions from being released. __________________ 44 Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (OJ L 174, 1.7.2011). 45 Council Decision (EU) 2022/549 of 17 March 2022 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union at the second segment of the fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury as regards the adoption of a Decision to amend Annexes A and B to that Convention (OJ L 107, 6.4.2022, p. 78). 46 Council Decision (EU) 2022/549 of 17 March 2022 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union at the second segment of the fourth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata
Amendment 5 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) In light of the detrimental effects of mercury and mercury compounds on human health and the environment, exposure and emissions should be further minimised as much as possible. Recent reports show that European companies are manufacturing and exporting mercury compounds which are used for non-allowed uses, particularly in cosmetics. Therefore, the Commission should report on the implementation and enforcement of the Minamata Convention, in particular with regard to the use of mercury and mercury compounds in cosmetics and to the manufacturing, import and export of mercury and mercury compounds for non-allowed uses. The Commission should further assess the remaining uses of mercury, for example in porosimetry, lighthouses and vaccines, as well as the need to amend the list of large waste sources, and, where appropriate, suggest measures to phase out such uses and regulate manufacture, import and export for such purposes.
Amendment 5 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) In light of the detrimental effects of mercury and mercury compounds on human health and the environment, exposure and emissions should be further minimised as much as possible. Recent reports show that European companies are manufacturing and exporting mercury compounds which are used for non-allowed uses, particularly in cosmetics. Therefore, the Commission should report on the implementation and enforcement of the Minamata Convention, in particular with regard to the use of mercury and mercury compounds in cosmetics and to the manufacturing, import and export of mercury and mercury compounds for non-allowed uses. The Commission should further assess the remaining uses of mercury, for example in porosimetry, lighthouses and vaccines, as well as the need to amend the list of large waste sources, and, where appropriate, suggest measures to phase out such uses and regulate manufacture, import and export for such purposes.
Amendment 6 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 10 – paragraph 2a
Article 10 – paragraph 2a
2a. From 1 January 202530, dental amalgam shall not be used for dental treatment of any member of the population, except when deemed strictly necessary by the dental practitioner based on the specific medical needs of the patient.;
Amendment 6 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 10 – paragraph 2a
Article 10 – paragraph 2a
2a. From 1 January 202530, dental amalgam shall not be used for dental treatment of any member of the population, except when deemed strictly necessary by the dental practitioner based on the specific medical needs of the patient.;
Amendment 7 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 10 – paragraph 2a
Article 10 – paragraph 2a
2a. From 1 January 2025, dental amalgam shall not be used for dental treatment of any member of the population, except when deemed strictly necessary by the dental practitioner based on VIduly justified specific medical needs of the patient.;
Amendment 7 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 10 – paragraph 2a
Article 10 – paragraph 2a
2a. From 1 January 2025, dental amalgam shall not be used for dental treatment of any member of the population, except when deemed strictly necessary by the dental practitioner based on VIduly justified specific medical needs of the patient.;
Amendment 8 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 10 – paragraph 7
Article 10 – paragraph 7
7. From 1 January 202530, the manufacture and export of dental amalgam shall be prohibited.;
Amendment 8 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 10 – paragraph 7
Article 10 – paragraph 7
7. From 1 January 202530, the manufacture and export of dental amalgam shall be prohibited.;
Amendment 9 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(1a) In Article 18, the following paragraph is added: ‘3a. By 31 June 2024, and every two years thereafter, Member States shall report to the Commission on planned and implemented measures to reduce mercury emissions and releases from crematoria. The Commission shall make the data on measures reported by Member States in accordance with the first subparagraph publicly available.’
Amendment 9 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(1a) In Article 18, the following paragraph is added: ‘3a. By 31 June 2024, and every two years thereafter, Member States shall report to the Commission on planned and implemented measures to reduce mercury emissions and releases from crematoria. The Commission shall make the data on measures reported by Member States in accordance with the first subparagraph publicly available.’
Amendment 10 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1b) In Article 19, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘1a. By 31 December 2025, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the reduction of mercury emissions and releases from crematoria on the basis of the reporting referred to in Article 18(3a) and, where appropriate, draft guidelines on the abatement technologies to control and reduce mercury emissions and releases from crematoria, taking into account existing guidelines.’
Amendment 10 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1b) In Article 19, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘1a. By 31 December 2025, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the reduction of mercury emissions and releases from crematoria on the basis of the reporting referred to in Article 18(3a) and, where appropriate, draft guidelines on the abatement technologies to control and reduce mercury emissions and releases from crematoria, taking into account existing guidelines.’
Amendment 11 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(1c) In Article 19, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘2a. By 30 June 2026, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council assessing the feasibility of withdrawing the exemptions for the use of dental amalgam, referred to in Article 10, by 2030. That report shall also outline the impact on the health of patients generally and patients dependent on amalgam fillings. The Commission shall, where appropriate, propose measures, together with its report referred to in the first subparagraph. At the latest by 31 December 2026, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on: (a) the implementation and enforcement of the Convention including as regards the phase-out of mercury in cosmetics by 2025 by the Parties to the Convention and controlling and eliminating the manufacturing, import and export of mercury compounds for illegal practices within the Union and globally; (b) the need to phase out remaining mercury uses, such as in lighthouses and porosimetry; (c) the necessity to expand the list of mercury waste sources referred to in Article 11. Together with its report referred to in the third subparagraph of this paragraph, the Commission shall, where appropriate, propose measures, such as a review of Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a and restrictions of exports of mercuric azanide chloride (HgNH2Cl). __________________________________ 1a Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals (OJ L 201 27.7.2012, p. 60).’
Amendment 11 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(1c) In Article 19, the following paragraph is inserted: ‘2a. By 30 June 2026, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council assessing the feasibility of withdrawing the exemptions for the use of dental amalgam, referred to in Article 10, by 2030. That report shall also outline the impact on the health of patients generally and patients dependent on amalgam fillings. The Commission shall, where appropriate, propose measures, together with its report referred to in the first subparagraph. At the latest by 31 December 2026, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on: (a) the implementation and enforcement of the Convention including as regards the phase-out of mercury in cosmetics by 2025 by the Parties to the Convention and controlling and eliminating the manufacturing, import and export of mercury compounds for illegal practices within the Union and globally; (b) the need to phase out remaining mercury uses, such as in lighthouses and porosimetry; (c) the necessity to expand the list of mercury waste sources referred to in Article 11. Together with its report referred to in the third subparagraph of this paragraph, the Commission shall, where appropriate, propose measures, such as a review of Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a and restrictions of exports of mercuric azanide chloride (HgNH2Cl). __________________________________ 1a Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals (OJ L 201 27.7.2012, p. 60).’
Amendment 12 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Amendment 12 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Amendment 13 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex –paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex –paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Annex II – part A - entry 4a
Annex II – part A - entry 4a
‘4a. Triband phosphor lamps for general 31.12.20275 lighting purposes that are not included in entry 4, point (a).
Amendment 13 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex –paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex –paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Annex II – part A - entry 4a
Annex II – part A - entry 4a
‘4a. Triband phosphor lamps for general 31.12.20275 lighting purposes that are not included in entry 4, point (a).
Amendment 14 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Annex II – part A - entry 4c
Annex II – part A - entry 4c
4c. Non-linear triband phosphor lamps. 31.12.20275
Amendment 14 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Annex II – part A - entry 4c
Annex II – part A - entry 4c
4c. Non-linear triband phosphor lamps. 31.12.20275
Amendment 15 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – paragraph 1 – point 3
Annex – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Annex II – part A – entry 5a
Annex II – part A – entry 5a
5a. High pressure mercury sodium 31.12.2025 (vapour) lamps (HPS) for general lighting purposes with: (a) P ≤ 105 W exceeding 16 mg Hg; (b) 105 W < P ≤ 155 W exceeding 20 mg Hg; (c) P > 155 W exceeding 25 mg Hg.
Amendment 15 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex – paragraph 1 – point 3
Annex – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Annex II – part A – entry 5a
Annex II – part A – entry 5a
5a. High pressure mercury sodium 31.12.2025 (vapour) lamps (HPS) for general lighting purposes with: (a) P ≤ 105 W exceeding 16 mg Hg; (b) 105 W < P ≤ 155 W exceeding 20 mg Hg; (c) P > 155 W exceeding 25 mg Hg.
Amendment 49 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. From 1 January 20258, dental amalgam shall not be used for dental treatment of any member of the population, except when deemed strictly necessary by the dental practitioner based on the specific medical needs of the patient.;
Amendment 52 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Article 10 – paragraph 7 (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 7 (new)
7. From 1 January 20258, the manufacture and export of dental amalgam shall be prohibited.;
Amendment 75 #
2023/0272(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex - paragraph 1 – point 3 Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Annex - paragraph 1 – point 3 Regulation (EU) 2017/852
Mercury-added products Date from which the export, import and manufacturing of the mercury-added products are prohibited 5a. High pressure mercury sodium (vapour) lamps 31.12.2025 (HPS) for general lighting purposes with: (a) P ≤ 105 W exceeding 16 mg Hg (b) 105 W < P ≤ 155 W exceeding 20 mg Hg (c) P > 155 W exceeding 25 mg Hg Or. en Justification: This amendment proposal concerns lamps that are only used in street lighting luminaires. It is of utmost importance to ensure coherence between the Mercury Regulation and the RoHS Directive (Directive 2011/65/EU) which regulates the placing on the market of mercury- containing lamps. If left with conflicting phase-out dates for the same products in different EU legislations, legal uncertainty will be created, confusing businesses, customers and authorities alike. The Commission proposes a restriction date of 31.12.2025 for ‘HPS lamps for general lighting’. However, under the RoHS Directive, some of these general lighting lamps are still allowed to be placed on the EU market until 24 February 2027. Moreover, an application for renewal of these exemptions to allow their placing on the market even beyond that date is still allowed under RoHS. It is important that the proper legal RoHS process which includes a detailed socio-economic impact assessment is carried out when deciding on a final phase-out date for these lamps. We thus propose to remove these very specific lamps and let them be regulated by the RoHS Directive.
Amendment 7 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the EUR 53,76 mbillion in commitments and EUR 52,58 mbillion in payment for agriculture; nonetheless calls for an increase of the budget considering the challenges that the agri-food sector has faced in 2023 and still needs to tackle in 2024;
Amendment 10 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the role that agriculture plays in achieving the Union objectives of food security, sustainable growth, social inclusion, and combating climate change, therefore insists that there should be no cuts to the agricultural budget, especially given the fact that the agricultural sector is frequently affected by crises that require a budgetary response;
Amendment 30 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out the negative effects of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine on food securEuropean and global food security as well as food affordability;
Amendment 44 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for additional support for Member Statefarmers with the lowest direct payments in order to strengthen their capacity to withstand inflationary pressures and increased input prices;abilise their income
Amendment 50 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is committed to ensuring that generational renewal must remain a high priority in the future CAP programming period; calls for the strengthening of support measures for young farmers and for the improvement of their access to land and credit, stresses the need for targeted measures aimed at supporting start-ups by young farmers, easing their entry into farming and facilitating the takeover of farms by young people and by women as they play a fundamental role in maintaining the economic resilience of rural areas;
Amendment 54 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. calls for the levels of support for young farmers to be increased and for the improvement of their access to land and credit;
Amendment 67 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of funding research and innovation in the agri-food sector; retherefore calls on the importance of ensuring that research results reach farm levelCommission to provide sufficient financial support for further uptake of smart and innovate solutions in the agricultural sector given their proven environmental benefits and greater agricultural efficiency is required; considers that precision farming and the use of digitisation should be further analysed and promoted;
Amendment 72 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recalls the importance of ensuring that research results reach farm level; stresses that obstacles such as lack of standardisation of data formats must be eliminated so that agricultural data can be used efficiently and to its full potential;
Amendment 74 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the acceleration of the digital transformation in agriculture and rural areas, which is crucial for ensuring resilience and stemming the depopulation of these areas; stresses that digital transformation in rural needs more support, especially as those involved in the agri-food chain are confronted with the growing impact of the Russian war in Ukraine;
Amendment 90 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Insists that any revenue to the Union budget deriving from any assigned revenues or repayments of irregularities from agriculture in previous years should remain under Heading 3;
Amendment 92 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Believes that the Union can make a vital contribution to the promotion of healthy eating habits, especially among children, and therefore considers it essential to make full use of the ceilings provided for in relation to the Union school schemes; therefore calls on the Member States to strengthen their national programmes to ensure full utilisation of the maximum available allocations by establishing less bureaucratic programmes;
Amendment 94 #
2023/0264(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. stresses the importance of the agricultural reserve to assist the agricultural sector in the event of market developments or crises that affect agricultural production or distribution; underlines that the exceptional measures adopted so far in 2023 amount to EUR 530,5 million, which will be partially covered by the 2024 agricultural reserve; calls on the Commission to ensure that sufficient funding will be available in the event of new crises in 2024, while ensuring that direct payments to farmers are not affected and, where appropriate, exploring the possibility of mobilising funds outside the CAP;
Amendment 25 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) There is less and less general awareness of food waste prevention. That is why targeted and regular campaigns and information are needed for every age group.
Amendment 28 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Having regard to the Union’s commitment to the ambition set out in SDG Target 12.3, the setting of food waste reduction targets to be achieved by Member States by 2030 should provide a strong policy impulse to take action and ensure a significant contribution to global targets. However, given the legally binding nature of such targets, they should be proportionate and feasible, and take into account the role of different actors in the food supply chain as well as their capacity (in particular micro and small enterprises). In addition, a distinction must be made between avoidable and unavoidable food losses. The establishment of legally binding targets should thus follow a step- wise approach, starting with a level which is lower than the one set under the SDG, with a view to ensuring a consistent response of Member States and tangible progress towards Target 12.3.
Amendment 31 #
2023/0234(COD)
(10 a) Having regard to the work of the European Economic and Social Committee and the European Food Security Crisis preparedness and response Mechanism, whereby the contribution of packaging in reducing food waste and ensuring food supply and security has been recognised;
Amendment 48 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) In order to ensure that actors in the food supply chain and Member State authorities consistently interpret food waste data and reporting monitoring, the Commission shall issue guidelines on the methodology for the measurement of food waste;
Amendment 79 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 Directive 2008/98/EC on waste
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 Directive 2008/98/EC on waste
(d a) supporting innovation in packaging, taking into account the important role of food packaging in the food value chain to prevent the generation of food waste and ensure food safety;
Amendment 81 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2008/98/EC on waste
Article 9, paragraph 1
Article 9, paragraph 1
(d b) fostering the cooperation among all the actors along the food supply chain to identify tools to achieve a better balance between production and demand;
Amendment 92 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2008/98/EC on waste
Article 9a, paragraph 3
Article 9a, paragraph 3
3. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 38a to supplement this Directive as regards laying down a common methodology and minimum quality requirements for the uniform measurement of food waste levels. When developing these delegated acts, the Commission should take into account scientific or other available technical information, including relevant international standards such as the Food Loss and Waste Accounting and Reporting Standard of the World Resources Institute.
Amendment 96 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2008/98/EC on waste
Article 9, paragraph 3
Article 9, paragraph 3
3 a. The Commission shall facilitate the harmonised food waste measurement, by issuing relevant guidelines to help actors along the supply chain, as well as Member State authorities, to consistently interpret food waste data and reporting requirements;
Amendment 113 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2008/98/EC on waste
Article 9a, paragraph 5
Article 9a, paragraph 5
5. Where a Member State can provide data for a reference year prior to 2020, whichFood waste may include components that include parts intended for human consumption and parts not intended for human consumption. Food waste from food intended for human consumption is referred to as avoidable food waste. Food waste from food not intended for human consumption is referred to as unavoidable food waste. For Member States that can demonstrate that they have carried out different measurements of food waste in relation to avoidable and unavoidable parts of food waste, the use of avoidable food waste as a unit of measurement for monitoring the food waste reduction target should be allowed, provided that the data have been collected using methods comparable to the methodology and minimum quality requirements for the uniform measurement of levels of food waste as set out in the Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2019/1597, an earlier reference year may be used. The Member State shall notifyinform the Commission and the other Member States of its intention to use an earlier reference yearvoidable waste as a unit of measurement within 18 months of the entry into force of this Directive and shall provide the Commission with the data and measurement methods used to collect them. Member States shall assess the amount of food waste composted in households, the amount of food waste fed to domestic animals and the amount of food disposed of as or with waste water, using an appropriate procedure in accordance with the uniform measurement methods laid down in Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2019/1597.
Amendment 313 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2008/98/EC on waste
Article 22 a – paragraph 3
Article 22 a – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall define in a clear way the roles and responsibilities of relevant actors involveensure that local public authorities and local social enterprises are involved in the decision- making bodies of the extended producer responsibility scheme and in the implementation, monitoring and verification of the extended producer responsibility scheme referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 318 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2008/98/EC on waste
Article 22 a – paragraph 4 – subparagraph a – point 1
Article 22 a – paragraph 4 – subparagraph a – point 1
(1) the collection of those used products for re-use and the separate collection of waste products for preparation for re-use and recycling in accordance with Articles 22c and 22d, including necessary communication work,
Amendment 413 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 22 c – paragraph 11
Article 22 c – paragraph 11
11. Without prejudice to paragraph 5, points (a) and (b), and paragraph 6, point (a), Member States shall ensure that social enterprises are allowed to maintain and operate their own separate collection points and that they are given equal or preferential treatment in the location of the separate collection points. Member States shall ensure that slocial enterprispublic authorities and social economy entitinterprises that are part of the connected collection points in accordance with paragraph 6, point (a) are not required to hand over collected used and waste textiles, textile- related and footwear products listed in Annex IVc to the producer responsibility organisation.
Amendment 482 #
2023/0234(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2008/98/EC on waste
Article 22 d – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 22 d – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The sorting operation shall follow the principle of proximity, prioritising local sorting and avoiding environmental impacts caused by transportation;
Amendment 50 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Soil is a vital, limited, non- renewable and irreplaceable resource that is crucial for the economy, the environment, food security and the society.
Amendment 50 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Soil is a vital, limited, non- renewable and irreplaceable resource that is crucial for the economy, the environment, food security and the society.
Amendment 56 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Healthy soils are in good chemical, biological and physical condition so that they can provide ecosystem services that are vital to humans and the environment, such as safe, nutritious and sufficient food, biomass, clean water, nutrients cycling, carbon storage and a habitat for biodiversity. However, 60 to 70 % of the soils in the Union are deteriorated and continue to deteriorate.
Amendment 56 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Healthy soils are in good chemical, biological and physical condition so that they can provide ecosystem services that are vital to humans and the environment, such as safe, nutritious and sufficient food, biomass, clean water, nutrients cycling, carbon storage and a habitat for biodiversity. However, 60 to 70 % of the soils in the Union are deteriorated and continue to deteriorate.
Amendment 82 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission’s Communication on safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems47 stressed that food sustainability is fundamental for food security. Healthy soils make the Union food system more resilient by providing the basis for nutritious and sufficient food. The Common Agricultural Policy provides a harmonised framework to ensure food supply security. __________________ 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems, COM (2022) 133 final.
Amendment 82 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission’s Communication on safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems47 stressed that food sustainability is fundamental for food security. Healthy soils make the Union food system more resilient by providing the basis for nutritious and sufficient food. The Common Agricultural Policy provides a harmonised framework to ensure food supply security. __________________ 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems, COM (2022) 133 final.
Amendment 91 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Soils host more than 25% of all biodiversity and are the second largest carbon pool of the planet. Due to their ability to capture and store carbon, healthy soils contribute to the achievement of the Union’s objectives on climate change. Healthy soils also provide a favourable habitat for organisms to thrive and are crucial for enhancing biodiversity and the stability of ecosystems. Biodiversity below and above ground are intimately connected and interact through mutualistic relationships (e.g. mycorrhizal fungi that connect plant roots).
Amendment 91 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Soils host more than 25% of all biodiversity and are the second largest carbon pool of the planet. Due to their ability to capture and store carbon, healthy soils contribute to the achievement of the Union’s objectives on climate change. Healthy soils also provide a favourable habitat for organisms to thrive and are crucial for enhancing biodiversity and the stability of ecosystems. Biodiversity below and above ground are intimately connected and interact through mutualistic relationships (e.g. mycorrhizal fungi that connect plant roots).
Amendment 96 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Soil degradation impacts fertility, yields, pest resistance and nutritional food quality. Since 95 % of our food is directly or indirectly produced on soils and the global population continues to increase, it is key that this finite natural resource remains healthy to ensure food security in the long-term and secure the productivity and profitability of Union agriculture. Sustainable soil management practices, as laid down in the Common Agricultural Policy, maintain or enhance soil health and contribute to the sustainability and resilience of the food system.
Amendment 96 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Soil degradation impacts fertility, yields, pest resistance and nutritional food quality. Since 95 % of our food is directly or indirectly produced on soils and the global population continues to increase, it is key that this finite natural resource remains healthy to ensure food security in the long-term and secure the productivity and profitability of Union agriculture. Sustainable soil management practices, as laid down in the Common Agricultural Policy, maintain or enhance soil health and contribute to the sustainability and resilience of the food system.
Amendment 101 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The long-term objective of the Directive is to achieve healthy soils by 2050. As an intermediate step, in light of the limited knowledge about the condition of soils and about the effectiveness and costs of the measures to regenerate their health, the directive takes a staged approach. In the first stage the focus will be on setting up the soil monitoring framework and assessing the situation of soils throughout the EU. It also includes requirements to lay down measures to manage soils sustainably and regenerate unhealthy soils once their condition is established, but without imposing an obligation to achieve healthy soils by 2050 neither intermediate targets. This proportionate approach will allow sustainable soil management and regeneration of unhealthy soils to be well prepared, incentivised and set in motion. In a second stage, as soon as the results of the first assessment of soils and trends analysis are available, the Commission will take stock of the progress towards the 2050 objective and the experience thereof, and will propose a review of the directive if necessary to accelerate progress towards 2050.
Amendment 101 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The long-term objective of the Directive is to achieve healthy soils by 2050. As an intermediate step, in light of the limited knowledge about the condition of soils and about the effectiveness and costs of the measures to regenerate their health, the directive takes a staged approach. In the first stage the focus will be on setting up the soil monitoring framework and assessing the situation of soils throughout the EU. It also includes requirements to lay down measures to manage soils sustainably and regenerate unhealthy soils once their condition is established, but without imposing an obligation to achieve healthy soils by 2050 neither intermediate targets. This proportionate approach will allow sustainable soil management and regeneration of unhealthy soils to be well prepared, incentivised and set in motion. In a second stage, as soon as the results of the first assessment of soils and trends analysis are available, the Commission will take stock of the progress towards the 2050 objective and the experience thereof, and will propose a review of the directive if necessary to accelerate progress towards 2050.
Amendment 120 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
Amendment 120 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
Amendment 128 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Soil is a vital, limited, non- renewable and irreplaceable resource that is crucial for the economy, the environment, food security and the society.
Amendment 130 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Healthy soils are in good chemical, biological and physical condition so that they can provide ecosystem services that are vital to humans and the environment, such as safe, nutritious and sufficient food, biomass, clean water, nutrients cycling, carbon storage and a habitat for biodiversity. However, 60 to 70 % of the soils in the Union are deteriorated and continue to deteriorate.
Amendment 133 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission’s Communication on safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems47 stressed that food sustainability is fundamental for food security. Healthy soils make the Union food system more resilient by providing the basis for nutritious and sufficient food. The Common Agricultural Policy provides a harmonised framework to ensure food supply security. _________________ 47 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Safeguarding food security and reinforcing the resilience of food systems, COM (2022) 133 final.
Amendment 134 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
Amendment 134 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
Amendment 136 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
Amendment 136 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
Amendment 137 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Soils host more than 25% of all biodiversity and are the second largest carbon pool of the planet. Due to their ability to capture and store carbon, healthy soils contribute to the achievement of the Union’s objectives on climate change. Healthy soils also provide a favourable habitat for organisms to thrive and are crucial for enhancing biodiversity and the stability of ecosystems. Biodiversity below and above ground are intimately connected and interact through mutualistic relationships (e.g. mycorrhizal fungi that connect plant roots).
Amendment 139 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
Recital 37
Amendment 139 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
Recital 37
Amendment 143 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Soil degradation impacts fertility, yields, pest resistance and nutritional food quality. Since 95 % of our food is directly or indirectly produced on soils and the global population continues to increase, it is key that this finite natural resource remains healthy to ensure food security in the long-term and secure the productivity and profitability of Union agriculture. Sustainable soil management practices, as laid down in the Common Agricultural Policy, maintain or enhance soil health and contribute to the sustainability and resilience of the food system.
Amendment 146 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The long-term objective of the Directive is to achieve healthy soils by 2050. As an intermediate step, in light of the limited knowledge about the condition of soils and about the effectiveness and costs of the measures to regenerate their health, the directive takes a staged approach. In the first stage the focus will be on setting up the soil monitoring framework and assessing the situation of soils throughout the EU. It also includes requirements to lay down measures to manage soils sustainably and regenerate unhealthy soils once their condition is established, but without imposing an obligation to achieve healthy soils by 2050 neither intermediate targets. This proportionate approach will allow sustainable soil management and regeneration of unhealthy soils to be well prepared, incentivised and set in motion. In a second stage, as soon as the results of the first assessment of soils and trends analysis are available, the Commission will take stock of the progress towards the 2050 objective and the experience thereof, and will propose a review of the directive if necessary to accelerate progress towards 2050.
Amendment 160 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
Amendment 161 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
Recital 48
Amendment 161 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
Recital 48
Amendment 163 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 49
Recital 49
Amendment 163 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 49
Recital 49
Amendment 165 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
Amendment 165 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
Amendment 171 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
Amendment 173 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
Amendment 178 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
Recital 37
Amendment 180 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The objective of the Directive is to put in place a solid and coherent soil monitoring framework for all soils across the EU and to continuously improve soil health in the Union with the view to achieve healthy soils by 2050 and maintain soils in healthy condition, considering technical feasibility and economic proportionality, and maintain soils in healthy condition, while taking into account all sol functions, so that they can supply multiple ecosystem services and fulfil as well its utilisation functions at a scale sufficient to meet equally environmental, societal and economic needs, prevent and mitigate the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, increase the resilience against natural disasters and for food security and that soil contamination is reduced to levels no longer considered harmful to human health and the environment.
Amendment 180 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The objective of the Directive is to put in place a solid and coherent soil monitoring framework for all soils across the EU and to continuously improve soil health in the Union with the view to achieve healthy soils by 2050 and maintain soils in healthy condition, considering technical feasibility and economic proportionality, and maintain soils in healthy condition, while taking into account all sol functions, so that they can supply multiple ecosystem services and fulfil as well its utilisation functions at a scale sufficient to meet equally environmental, societal and economic needs, prevent and mitigate the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, increase the resilience against natural disasters and for food security and that soil contamination is reduced to levels no longer considered harmful to human health and the environment.
Amendment 182 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
(1) The objective of the Directive is to put in place a solid and coherent soil monitoring framework for all soils across the EU and to continuously improve soil health in the Union with the view to achieve healthy soils by 2050 and maintain soils in healthy condition, taking account of technical feasibility and economic proportionality, so that they can supply multiple ecosystem services at a scale sufficient to meet environmental, societal and economic needs, prevent and mitigate the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, increase the resilience against natural disasters and for food security and that soil contamination is reduced to levels no longer considered harmful to human health and the environment.
Amendment 182 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
(1) The objective of the Directive is to put in place a solid and coherent soil monitoring framework for all soils across the EU and to continuously improve soil health in the Union with the view to achieve healthy soils by 2050 and maintain soils in healthy condition, taking account of technical feasibility and economic proportionality, so that they can supply multiple ecosystem services at a scale sufficient to meet environmental, societal and economic needs, prevent and mitigate the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, increase the resilience against natural disasters and for food security and that soil contamination is reduced to levels no longer considered harmful to human health and the environment.
Amendment 192 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
This Directive applies to all soils in the territory of Member States. This Directive shall not apply to activities or installations that are already subject to other specific national legislations insofar as these already cover issues of soil protection, soil monitoring, soil resilience or soil remediation.
Amendment 192 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
This Directive applies to all soils in the territory of Member States. This Directive shall not apply to activities or installations that are already subject to other specific national legislations insofar as these already cover issues of soil protection, soil monitoring, soil resilience or soil remediation.
Amendment 193 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
This Directive applies to all soils in the territory of Member States with the exception of soils subject to Regulations (EU) 2021/2115, (EU) 2021/2116, (EU) 2021/2117 of the European Parliament and of the Council and acts based on those Regulations.
Amendment 193 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
This Directive applies to all soils in the territory of Member States with the exception of soils subject to Regulations (EU) 2021/2115, (EU) 2021/2116, (EU) 2021/2117 of the European Parliament and of the Council and acts based on those Regulations.
Amendment 195 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘soil’ means the top layer ofrooting zone of plants in the Earth’s crust situated between the bedrock and the land surface, which is composed of mineral particles, organic matter, waterliquid components, air and living organisms, excluding groundwater, aquifers, water beds and raw material deposits;
Amendment 195 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘soil’ means the top layer ofrooting zone of plants in the Earth’s crust situated between the bedrock and the land surface, which is composed of mineral particles, organic matter, waterliquid components, air and living organisms, excluding groundwater, aquifers, water beds and raw material deposits;
Amendment 199 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
Recital 48
Amendment 204 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 49
Recital 49
Amendment 205 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘soil health’ means the physical, chemical and biological condition of the soil determining its capacity to function as a vital living system and to provide ecosystem services, and its ability to produce, taking into consideration the land use and its purpose;
Amendment 205 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘soil health’ means the physical, chemical and biological condition of the soil determining its capacity to function as a vital living system and to provide ecosystem services, and its ability to produce, taking into consideration the land use and its purpose;
Amendment 207 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
Amendment 207 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
4. ‘soil health’ means the physical, chemical and biological condition of the soil determining its capacity to function as a vital living system and to provide ecosystem services, taking account of land use and the purpose thereof;
Amendment 207 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
4. ‘soil health’ means the physical, chemical and biological condition of the soil determining its capacity to function as a vital living system and to provide ecosystem services, taking account of land use and the purpose thereof;
Amendment 217 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4a) “Heavily modified soils” means soils where the provision of ecosystem services is almost completely hampered to such a degree that it is almost impossible to restore.
Amendment 217 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4a) “Heavily modified soils” means soils where the provision of ecosystem services is almost completely hampered to such a degree that it is almost impossible to restore.
Amendment 218 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The objective of the Directive is to put in place a solid and coherent soil monitoring framework for all soils across the EU and to continuously improve soil health in the Union with the view to achieve healthy soils by 2050 and maintain soils in healthy condition, taking into account technical feasibility and economic proportionality, so that they can supply multiple ecosystem services at a scale sufficient to meet environmental, societal and economic needs, prevent and mitigate the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, increase the resilience against natural disasters and for food security and that soil contamination is reduced to levels no longer considered harmful to human health and the environment.
Amendment 239 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
This Directive applies to all soils in the territory of Member States with the exception of soils subject to Regulations (EU) 2021/2115, (EU) 2021/2116, (EU) 2021/2117 of the European Parliament and of the Council and acts based on those Regulations.
Amendment 250 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘soil health’ means the physical, chemical and biological condition of the soil determining its capacity to function as a vital living system and to provide ecosystem services; , taking account of land use and the purpose thereof;
Amendment 262 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 262 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 292 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Amendment 292 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Amendment 296 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall, subject to agreement from Member States concerned, carry out regular soil measurements on soil samples taken in-situ, based on the relevant descriptors and methodologies referred to in Articles 7 and 8, to support Member States’ monitoring of soil health. Where a Member State provides agreement in accordance with this paragraph, it shall ensure that the Commission can carry out such in-situ soil sampling only with the express permission of the landowner and land manager.
Amendment 296 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall, subject to agreement from Member States concerned, carry out regular soil measurements on soil samples taken in-situ, based on the relevant descriptors and methodologies referred to in Articles 7 and 8, to support Member States’ monitoring of soil health. Where a Member State provides agreement in accordance with this paragraph, it shall ensure that the Commission can carry out such in-situ soil sampling only with the express permission of the landowner and land manager.
Amendment 298 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Amendment 298 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Amendment 301 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Amendment 301 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Amendment 302 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Amendment 302 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Amendment 307 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 315 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Amendment 323 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall determine sampling points by applying the methodology set out in part A of Annex II taking into account risk assessments based on existing monitoring systems.
Amendment 326 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 331 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that new soil measurements are performed at least every 510 years.
Amendment 332 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 335 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Amendment 338 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Amendment 345 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall ensure that soil health assessments are performed at least every 510 years and that the first soil health assessment is performed by … (OP: please insert the date = 510 years after date of entry into force of the Directive).
Amendment 347 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Amendment 349 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 359 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Amendment 360 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
By way of derogation, artificial and heavily modified soils, as defined within Article 3, shall be excluded from meeting the conditions for healthy soils as referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article.
Amendment 361 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
By way of derogation from the subparagraph 1, soils shall also be considered healthy if individual values do not fulfil the established criteria due to the natural heterogeneity of the soils or natural influences.
Amendment 365 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Amendment 365 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 366 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Amendment 366 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Soil is unhealthy where at least one of the criteria referred to in subparagraph 1 is not met (‘unhealthy soil’) and this is not attributable to the natural heterogeneity of the soils or natural influences.
Amendment 381 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 382 #
2023/0232(COD)
Amendment 391 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Amendment 392 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 398 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that new soil measurements are performed at least every 510 years.
Amendment 398 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Amendment 402 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 404 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Amendment 409 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) defining sustainable soil management practices respecting the sustainable soil management principles listed in Annex III to be gradually implemented on all managed soils and, on the basis of the outcome of the soil assessments carried out in accordance with Article 9, regeneration practices to be gradually implemented in situations where soil is unhealthy, and insofar as the intended type of land use is unaffected, on the unhealthy soils concerned in the Member States;
Amendment 418 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall ensure that soil health assessments are performed at least every 5ten years and that the first soil health assessment is performed by … (OP: please insert the date = 5ten years after date of entry into force of the Directive).
Amendment 436 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall duly categorise the practices and measures referred to in this paragraph with regard to the intended type of land use. Member States shall identify synergies with the programmes, plans and measures set out in Annex IV. The soil health monitoring data, the results of the soil health assessments, the analysis referred to in Article 9 and the sustainable soil management measures shall inform the development of the programmes, plans and measures set out in Annex IV.
Amendment 440 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Member States shall ensure that the process of elaboration of the practices referred to in the first subparagraph is open, inclusive and effective and that the public concerned, in particular landowners and managers, are involved and are given early and effective opportunities to participate in their elaboration.
Amendment 444 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
By way of derogation from subparagraph 1, soils shall also be considered healthy if individual values do not fulfil the established criteria due to the natural heterogeneity of the soils or natural influences;
Amendment 450 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Soil is unhealthy where at least one of the criteria referred to in subparagraph 1 is not met (‘unhealthy soil’) and this is not attributable to the natural heterogeneity of the soils or natural influences.
Amendment 453 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Amendment 470 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Amendment 481 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Amendment 489 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Amendment 504 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall lay down a mandatory conservation requirement for agricultural and forest land to secure the supply of food, feed and renewable raw materials and in the interest of the bioeconomy;
Amendment 506 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Member States shall take all necessary measures to achieve net zero in the use of agricultural and forest land for settlement or transport measures in 2030.
Amendment 511 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall manage the risks for human health and the environment of potentially contaminated sites and contaminated sites, and keep them to acceptable levels, taking account of the environmental, social and economic impacts of the soil contamination and of the risk reduction measures taken pursuant to Article 15 paragraph 4. Human health risk assessments should always be based on type of land use.
Amendment 513 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Additional funding shall be provided to finance implementation of risk reduction measures of potentially contaminated sites and contaminated sites, and to compensate the losses of farmers who are not responsible for soil contamination”.
Amendment 514 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 517 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 523 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall systematically and actively identify all sites where a soil contamination is suspected based on evidence collected through all available meanppropriate means and set procedures (‘potentially contaminated sites’).
Amendment 524 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Amendment 526 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Amendment 531 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall ensure that all potentially contaminated sites identified in accordance with Article 13 are subject to soil investigation, where appropriate and in order of priorities.
Amendment 535 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Amendment 539 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
(3) For each contaminated site identified pursuant to Article 14 or by any other means, the responsible competent authority shall carry out a site-specific assessment for the current and planned land uses to determine whether the contaminated site poses unacceptable risks for human health or the environment. Member States may, where appropriate, consider assessments carried out in accordance with Directive 2011/92/EU and/or Directive 2010/75/EU and/or Directive 2012/18/EU sufficient.
Amendment 543 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 5
Article 15 – paragraph 5
(5) The risk reduction measures may consist of the measures referred to in Annex V. When deciding on the appropriate risk reduction measures, the competent authority shall take into consideration the costs, benefits, effectiveness, durability, and technical feasibility of available risk reduction measures. The competent authority shall also take into account the measures already implemented or planned under Directive 2012/18/EU and/or Directive 2010/75/EU.
Amendment 545 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Upon assessment of the risk and risk remediation measures as referred to in the previous paragraph, the competent authority shall assess the impact of those measures on productive agricultural, forestry, or horticultural soils and their conventional and organic practices.
Amendment 547 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. The competent authorities shall ensure that all risk remediation and risk reduction measures which could take place on agricultural, forestry, or horticultural carry the full financial burden of implementation, as well as potential financial losses from the disturbing of permanent crops, removal of inputs listed in the contaminants list from active practice, and the potential loss in land value from identification and registration of a land plot as contaminated.
Amendment 549 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16
Article 16
Amendment 554 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Given the priority inherently attached to the establishment of soil monitoring and sustainable management and regeneration of soils, the implementation of this Directive shall be supported by existing Union financial programmes in accordance with their applicable rules and conditions, as well as from national financing.
Amendment 564 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Member States shall lay down a mandatory conservation requirement for agricultural and forest land to secure the supply of food, feed and renewable raw materials and in the interest of the bioeconomy;
Amendment 566 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 568 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i
Amendment 571 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii
Amendment 574 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Amendment 575 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 575 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The first reports shall be submitted by … (OP: please insert date = 510 years and 6 months after entry into force of the Directive).
Amendment 576 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 579 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall make public the data generated by the monitoring carried out under Article 8 and the assessment carried out under Article 9 of this Directive accessible to the public only with the express permission of the landowner and land manager and in an aggregated and anonymized form, in accordance with the provisions under Article 11 of Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council80 for geographically explicit data and Article 5 of Directive (EU) 2019/1024 for other data. __________________ 80 Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE) (OJ L 108, 25.4.2007, p. 1).
Amendment 584 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Amendment 584 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall ensure that soil health data made accessible through the digital soil health data portal referred to in Article 6 is available to the public only with the express permission of the landowner and land manager and in an aggregated and anonymised form in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council81 and Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council82 . __________________ 81 Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39). 82 Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on the application of the provisions of the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters to Community institutions and bodies (OJ L 264, 25.9.2006, p. 13).
Amendment 586 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Article 18 of this Directive is available and accessible to the public only with the express permission of the landowner and land manager and in an aggregated and anonymized form in accordance with Directive 2003/4/EC, Directive 2007/2/EC and Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the Parliament and of the Council83 . __________________ 83 Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on open data and the re-use of public sector information (OJ L 172, 26.6.2019, p. 56).
Amendment 588 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Amendment 596 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Amendment 603 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22
Article 22
Amendment 609 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23
Article 23
Amendment 610 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. For each contaminated site identified pursuant to Article 14 or by any other means, the responsible competent authority shall carry out a site-specific assessment for the current and planned land uses to determine whether the contaminated site poses unacceptable risks for human health or the environment. Member States may, where appropriate, consider assessments carried out in accordance with Directive 2011/92/EU and/or Directive 2010/75/EU and/or Directive 2012/18/EU as sufficient.
Amendment 615 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 5
Article 15 – paragraph 5
Amendment 619 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16
Article 16
Amendment 619 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
(1) By (OP :please insert the date = 610 years after the date of entry into force of the Directive), the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Directive to assess the progress towards its objectives and the need to amend its provisions in order to set more specific requirements to ensure that unhealthy soils are regenerated and that all soils will be healthy by 2050. This evaluation shall take into account, inter alia, the following elements:
Amendment 637 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point i
Amendment 639 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c – point ii
Amendment 642 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Amendment 643 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The first reports shall be submitted by … (OP: please insert date = 510 years and 6 months after entry into force of the Directive).
Amendment 647 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – point c
Amendment 656 #
Amendment 697 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV
Annex IV
Amendment 702 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 724 #
Amendment 747 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IV
Annex IV
Amendment 754 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part A – Row 2
Annex I – Part A – Row 2
Soil erosion Soil erosion rate ≤ 2 t ha-1 y-1 The ‘maximum value’ Badlands and other shall be laid down by the unmanaged natural (tonnes per hectare Member State within the land areas, except if per year) range 6-15 t ha-1 a-1. if they represent a significant disaster risk
Amendment 764 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – Part B – Row 3
Annex I – Part B – Row 3
Amendment 773 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part A –Row 2
Annex II – Part A –Row 2
Amendment 774 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part B – Row 2
Annex II – Part B – Row 2
Extractable ISO 11263:1994 for YES phosphorus spectrometric 17Bethel, J. 1989. Sample Allocation in Multivariate Surveys. Survey Methodology 15: 47-57. determination of phosphorus soluble in sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (P- Olsen) Alternative method for forest soils: citric-acid- soluble phosphorus (Fäth et al. 2019 J. Plant Nutr. Soil Sci., Fäth et al. 2019 For. Ecol. Manag) or ICP Forests specifications . Or. de
Amendment 776 #
2023/0232(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – Part B – Row 13
Annex II – Part B – Row 13
Soil basal Follow indications YES respiration described in the scientific 18Sequencing of DNA barcodes for measuring taxonomical and functional diversity of archaea, bacteria, fungi and other eukaryotes as was done for LUCAS Soil Biodiversity based on https://doi.org/10.1111/ejss.13299 19 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0038071797001259 article “Microbial biomass and activities in Member States soil as affected by frozen may alsomay select and cold storage”19 Use European or international and cold storage”21 alternative soil biodiversity descriptors such as: -Metabarcoding For other soil optional soil standards when available; if 20 of bacteria, biodiversity biodiversityfungi, protists such standard is not available, descriptors: and animals; descriptors: descriptors such the methodology chosen shall Use European or international N/A - Abundance standards when available; if and diversity of such standard is not available, nematodes; N/A as: the methodology chosen shall - Microbial either be available in the -Metabarcodingbiomass; scientific literature or publicly 18 of bacteria,- Abundance available. fungi, protists and animals; - Abundance and diversity of nematodes; - Microbial biomass; - Abundance and diversity of earthworms (in cropland)
Amendment 57 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation sets out rules concerning the production and marketing of forest reproductive material (‘FRM’) and in particular requirements for the approval of basic material intended for the production of FRM, the origin and traceability of that basic material, FRM categories, requirements for FRM identity and quality, certification, labelling, packaging, imports and exports, professional operators, the registration of basic material, requirements for controls and the national contingency plans.
Amendment 57 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation sets out rules concerning the production and marketing of forest reproductive material (‘FRM’) and in particular requirements for the approval of basic material intended for the production of FRM, the origin and traceability of that basic material, FRM categories, requirements for FRM identity and quality, certification, labelling, packaging, imports and exports, professional operators, the registration of basic material, requirements for controls and the national contingency plans.
Amendment 60 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation applies to FRM of the tree species and artificial hybrids thereof, listed in Annex I with a view to be marketed.
Amendment 60 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation applies to FRM of the tree species and artificial hybrids thereof, listed in Annex I with a view to be marketed.
Amendment 65 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 65 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 71 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) ‘forest reproductive material’ (‘FRM’) means cones, infructescenses, fruits and seeds intended for the production of aseed units and planting stock, that belong to tree species and artificial hybrids thereof listed in Annex I to this Regulation and used for afforestation, reforestation and other tree planting for any of the following purposes:
Amendment 71 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) ‘forest reproductive material’ (‘FRM’) means cones, infructescenses, fruits and seeds intended for the production of aseed units and planting stock, that belong to tree species and artificial hybrids thereof listed in Annex I to this Regulation and used for afforestation, reforestation and other tree planting for any of the following purposes:
Amendment 77 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
(b) conservation of forest genetic resources and biodiversity conservation;
Amendment 77 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
(b) conservation of forest genetic resources and biodiversity conservation;
Amendment 80 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Amendment 80 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Amendment 84 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘seed unit’ means cones, infructescenses, fruits and seeds intended for the production of a planting stock or for direct seeding;
Amendment 84 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘seed unit’ means cones, infructescenses, fruits and seeds intended for the production of a planting stock or for direct seeding;
Amendment 89 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) ‘production’ means all stages in the generation of the seed and plants, theFRM including harvest, storage, preparation and conversion ofrom seed unit to seed, and the rs and growing, multiplying, maintaisning of plants from a, storage and harvest of planting stock, with a view for the respective FRM to be marketed;
Amendment 89 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) ‘production’ means all stages in the generation of the seed and plants, theFRM including harvest, storage, preparation and conversion ofrom seed unit to seed, and the rs and growing, multiplying, maintaisning of plants from a, storage and harvest of planting stock, with a view for the respective FRM to be marketed;
Amendment 93 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘seed source’ means the trees within an defined area, from which a seed unit is collected;
Amendment 93 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘seed source’ means the trees within an defined area, from which a seed unit is collected;
Amendment 97 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15
(15) ‘unit of approval’ means the entire area or individuals of basic material for the production of FRM that has been authorised by the competent authorities;
Amendment 97 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15
(15) ‘unit of approval’ means the entire area or individuals of basic material for the production of FRM that has been authorised by the competent authorities;
Amendment 101 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 17
(17) ‘seed lot’ means uniformly processed FRM, in case of a) seed unit: a set of seed units collected from approved basic material and processed uniformlyor a permitted mixture; b) plant unit: a set of planting stock that has been grown from a single seed unit or a vegetatively propagated planting stock which has been raised in a delineable area;
Amendment 101 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 17
(17) ‘seed lot’ means uniformly processed FRM, in case of a) seed unit: a set of seed units collected from approved basic material and processed uniformlyor a permitted mixture; b) plant unit: a set of planting stock that has been grown from a single seed unit or a vegetatively propagated planting stock which has been raised in a delineable area;
Amendment 109 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19
(19) ‘lot numbercode’ means the identification number of the seed lot or plant lot, as appropriate;
Amendment 109 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19
(19) ‘lot numbercode’ means the identification number of the seed lot or plant lot, as appropriate;
Amendment 115 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 30
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 30
(30) ‘marketing’ means the following actions conducted by a professional operator: sale, holding or offering for the purpose of sale or any other way of transferring, distribution within,(including dispatching) within, or export out of the Union or import into the Union, whether free of charge or not, of FRM;
Amendment 115 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 30
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 30
(30) ‘marketing’ means the following actions conducted by a professional operator: sale, holding or offering for the purpose of sale or any other way of transferring, distribution within,(including dispatching) within, or export out of the Union or import into the Union, whether free of charge or not, of FRM;
Amendment 121 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point c
Amendment 121 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 31 – point c
Amendment 123 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 41
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 41
Amendment 123 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 41
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 41
Amendment 125 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 42
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 42
Amendment 125 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 42
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 42
Amendment 129 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 43
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 43
Amendment 129 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 43
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 43
Amendment 132 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 45
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 45
(45) ‘natural regeneration’ means the renewal of athe forest by trees that develop from seeds which have fallen and germinated in situnatural processes
Amendment 132 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 45
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 45
(45) ‘natural regeneration’ means the renewal of athe forest by trees that develop from seeds which have fallen and germinated in situnatural processes
Amendment 143 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. FRM derived from approved basic material shall be marketed in accordance with the following rules only by official operators:
Amendment 143 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. FRM derived from approved basic material shall be marketed in accordance with the following rules only by official operators:
Amendment 146 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) it is of the ‘selected’, ‘qualified’ or ‘tested’ categories, and
Amendment 146 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) it is of the ‘selected’, ‘qualified’ or ‘tested’ categories, and
Amendment 151 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h – introductory part
(h) In the case of seeds, FRM of the tree species and artificial hybrids listed in Annex I, may only be marketed, if in addition to compliance with points (a) to (g), information is available as regards:
Amendment 151 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h – introductory part
(h) In the case of seeds, FRM of the tree species and artificial hybrids listed in Annex I, may only be marketed, if in addition to compliance with points (a) to (g), information is available as regards:
Amendment 154 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h – point iv a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h – point iv a (new)
(iva) If the germination capacity test has not yet been completed, delivery is permitted. In this case, the supplier shall communicate the information to the purchaser immediately after the test is completed.
Amendment 154 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h – point iv a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h – point iv a (new)
(iva) If the germination capacity test has not yet been completed, delivery is permitted. In this case, the supplier shall communicate the information to the purchaser immediately after the test is completed.
Amendment 157 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6
Article 6
Amendment 157 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6
Article 6
Amendment 177 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Professional operators shall make available to the users of their FRM all necessary information concerning its suitability for current and projected future climatic and ecological conditions. That information shall, prior to the transfer of the FRM concerned, be provided to the potential purchaser through websites, planters’ guides and other appropriate meansabout the identity of FRM.
Amendment 177 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Professional operators shall make available to the users of their FRM all necessary information concerning its suitability for current and projected future climatic and ecological conditions. That information shall, prior to the transfer of the FRM concerned, be provided to the potential purchaser through websites, planters’ guides and other appropriate meansabout the identity of FRM.
Amendment 181 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The professional operator has to nominate a responsible natural person.
Amendment 181 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The professional operator has to nominate a responsible natural person.
Amendment 185 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) type of basic material;
Amendment 185 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) type of basic material;
Amendment 186 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) further information if available should be described;
Amendment 186 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) further information if available should be described;
Amendment 190 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. That list shall reflect the details given in the national lists referred to in Article 12(1) and show the area of utilisation.
Amendment 190 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. That list shall reflect the details given in the national lists referred to in Article 12(1) and show the area of utilisation.
Amendment 193 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13a Production from basic material (1) Traceability shall be ensured from the collection of FRM up to the marketing to the end user. (2) The professional operator shall notify the competent authority of his intention to harvest forest reproductive material at least 3 business days prior to harvesting with the appointment of a responsible person in order to allow the competent authority to organise controls. (3) Professional operators shall supply the competent authority with records documenting the harvest of the FRM. (4) The removal from the place of harvest is only permitted with a master certificate. (5) In the interest of the highest possible genetic diversity within the entire seed lot, the seed harvester shall ensure that the seed lot undergoes intensive mixing prior to marketing or seeding.
Amendment 193 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13a Production from basic material (1) Traceability shall be ensured from the collection of FRM up to the marketing to the end user. (2) The professional operator shall notify the competent authority of his intention to harvest forest reproductive material at least 3 business days prior to harvesting with the appointment of a responsible person in order to allow the competent authority to organise controls. (3) Professional operators shall supply the competent authority with records documenting the harvest of the FRM. (4) The removal from the place of harvest is only permitted with a master certificate. (5) In the interest of the highest possible genetic diversity within the entire seed lot, the seed harvester shall ensure that the seed lot undergoes intensive mixing prior to marketing or seeding.
Amendment 197 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The competent authorities shall issue, upon application of a professional operator, before FRM is removed from the place of harvest after harvesting the FRM from approved basic material, a master certificate of identity (‘master certificate’), showing the unique register reference of basic material, for all FRM that has been harvested.
Amendment 197 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The competent authorities shall issue, upon application of a professional operator, before FRM is removed from the place of harvest after harvesting the FRM from approved basic material, a master certificate of identity (‘master certificate’), showing the unique register reference of basic material, for all FRM that has been harvested.
Amendment 200 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The master certificate shall attest compliance with the requirements of Article 4(2)that it is deriving from approved basic material.
Amendment 200 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The master certificate shall attest compliance with the requirements of Article 4(2)that it is deriving from approved basic material.
Amendment 203 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) Model master certificate for FRM that is derived from a mixture.
Amendment 203 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) Model master certificate for FRM that is derived from a mixture.
Amendment 204 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In case of a mixture the professional operator has to announce at least 3 business days prior the mixing in order to allow the competent authority to supervise the mixing process.
Amendment 204 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In case of a mixture the professional operator has to announce at least 3 business days prior the mixing in order to allow the competent authority to supervise the mixing process.
Amendment 209 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) establishment of a centralised platform that connects all the Member States and the Commission, to facilitate the processing of, access to and use of those records. Each Member State shall establish and update a national list of issued master certificates and make it available to the Commission and national authorities.
Amendment 209 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) establishment of a centralised platform that connects all the Member States and the Commission, to facilitate the processing of, access to and use of those records. Each Member State shall establish and update a national list of issued master certificates and make it available to the Commission and national authorities.
Amendment 210 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
FRM shall, during all stages of production, be kept separated by reference to individual units of approval of basic materialthe master certificate to ensure traceability of the FRM to the approved basic material from which it has been harvested. FRM shall be harvested from those individual units of approval and marketed in lots that shall be sufficiently homogeneous and identified as distinct from other lots of FRM.
Amendment 210 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
FRM shall, during all stages of production, be kept separated by reference to individual units of approval of basic materialthe master certificate to ensure traceability of the FRM to the approved basic material from which it has been harvested. FRM shall be harvested from those individual units of approval and marketed in lots that shall be sufficiently homogeneous and identified as distinct from other lots of FRM.
Amendment 215 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) purpose;
Amendment 215 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) purpose;
Amendment 217 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e
(e) type of basic material;
Amendment 217 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e
(e) type of basic material;
Amendment 218 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point i
(i) in the case of seed units, the year of ripening; purity, germination percentage of the pure seed, weight of 1000 pure seeds, and the number of germinable seeds per kilogram (Article 5 (1)(h)) and name of the seed test station;
Amendment 218 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point i
(i) in the case of seed units, the year of ripening; purity, germination percentage of the pure seed, weight of 1000 pure seeds, and the number of germinable seeds per kilogram (Article 5 (1)(h)) and name of the seed test station;
Amendment 234 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. An official supplier label shall be issued by the competent authority for every lot of FRM attesting compliance of that FRM with the requirements referred to inresponsible natural person of the professional operator for every lot of FRM attesting that FRM is deriving from a lot (according to Articles 5 and 15).
Amendment 234 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. An official supplier label shall be issued by the competent authority for every lot of FRM attesting compliance of that FRM with the requirements referred to inresponsible natural person of the professional operator for every lot of FRM attesting that FRM is deriving from a lot (according to Articles 5 and 15).
Amendment 236 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Amendment 236 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Amendment 244 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) names of the supplying professional operator (including address and registration number of professional operator) and of the recipient (including address);
Amendment 244 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) names of the supplying professional operator (including address and registration number of professional operator) and of the recipient (including address);
Amendment 247 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The information provided must be kept permanently and forgery-proof. To this end, the information on the label must be included in full in the invoice. The invoice must be kept for at least 10 years. The period begins at the end of the year in which the documents to be retained were created or incurred. Revisions-proof documentation of all FRM goods processes as well as the filling of all other documents that are necessary for the competent authority to check compliance with the provisions of this regulation.
Amendment 247 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The information provided must be kept permanently and forgery-proof. To this end, the information on the label must be included in full in the invoice. The invoice must be kept for at least 10 years. The period begins at the end of the year in which the documents to be retained were created or incurred. Revisions-proof documentation of all FRM goods processes as well as the filling of all other documents that are necessary for the competent authority to check compliance with the provisions of this regulation.
Amendment 256 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18
Article 18
Amendment 256 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18
Article 18
Amendment 287 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31
Article 31
Regulation (EU) 2017/625
Article 1
Article 1
Amendment 287 #
2023/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31
Article 31
Regulation (EU) 2017/625
Article 1
Article 1
Amendment 136 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 35 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 35 a (new)
(35a) Breeding means all activities, practices and transfers involved in developing new plant varieties and their selection prior to application for registration;
Amendment 218 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) where the varieties are tolerant to herbicides, they are subject to submitting a plan for cultivation conditions for the production of PRM, and for any other purpose, adopted pursuant to paragraph 3 or, in the case they have not been adopted, as adopted by the competent authorities responsible for registration, to avoid the development of herbicide resistance in weeds due to their use; when a plan for cultivation conditions has already been submitted the application for registrations of subsequent varieties with similar characteristics would adhere to that same plan;
Amendment 234 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) would strengthen the economic and social sustainability of a given terroir, impacting positively on the conservation and preservation of the traditional landscape;
Amendment 273 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 35 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 35 a (new)
(35 a) Breeding means all activities, practices and transfers involved in developing new plant varieties and their selection prior to application for registration.
Amendment 273 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 35 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 35 a (new)
(35 a) Breeding means all activities, practices and transfers involved in developing new plant varieties and their selection prior to application for registration.
Amendment 588 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) where the varieties are tolerant to herbicides, they are subject to submitting a plan for cultivation conditions for the production of PRM, and for any other purpose, adopted pursuant to paragraph 3 or, in the case they have not been adopted, as adopted by the competent authorities responsible for registration, to avoid the development of herbicide resistance in weeds due to their use; when a plan for cultivation conditions has already been submitted the application for registrations of subsequent varieties with similar characteristics would adhere to that same plan.
Amendment 588 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) where the varieties are tolerant to herbicides, they are subject to submitting a plan for cultivation conditions for the production of PRM, and for any other purpose, adopted pursuant to paragraph 3 or, in the case they have not been adopted, as adopted by the competent authorities responsible for registration, to avoid the development of herbicide resistance in weeds due to their use; when a plan for cultivation conditions has already been submitted the application for registrations of subsequent varieties with similar characteristics would adhere to that same plan.
Amendment 614 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) would strengthen the economic and social sustainability of a given terroir, impacting positively on the conservation and preservation of the traditional landscape.
Amendment 614 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) would strengthen the economic and social sustainability of a given terroir, impacting positively on the conservation and preservation of the traditional landscape.
Amendment 687 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) it concludes, on the basis of any new evidence, that the requirements for registration, as set out in Article 47(1) (a- e) are no longer fulfilled;
Amendment 687 #
2023/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) it concludes, on the basis of any new evidence, that the requirements for registration, as set out in Article 47(1) (a- e) are no longer fulfilled;
Amendment 65 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Category 1 NGT plants and products should not be subject to the rules and requirements of the Union GMO legislation and to provisions in other Union legislation that apply to GMOs. For legal certainty for operators and transparency, a declaration of the category 1 NGT plant status should be obtained prior to deliberate release, including the placing on the market. NGT plants that could also occur naturally or be produced by conventional breeding techniques and their progeny obtained by conventional breeding techniques (‘category 1 NGT plants’) should be treated as plants that have occurred naturally or have been produced by conventional breeding techniques. The biological material of plant breeding, which may also occur in nature, must be widely available for plant breeding. Category 1 plants, their derived seed, their plant material, associated genetic material such as genes and gene sequences, and plant traits should be excluded from patentability.
Amendment 145 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) For reasons of proportionality, after a first renewal of the authorisation, the authorisation should be valid for an unlimited period, unless decided differently at the time of that renewal based on the risk assessment and the available information on the NGT plant concerned, subject to reassessment when new information has become availableAfter successful authorisation of a NGT-plant based on scientific criteria, the authorisation should be valid for an unlimited period.
Amendment 266 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) Category 1 NGT plants are subject to the same legal framework as conventionally bred plants, in particular with regard to plant breeders’ rights and to self-propagation;
Amendment 289 #
2023/0226(COD)
3 a. By way of derogation, category 1 plants and their derived seeds cannot be patented.
Amendment 397 #
2023/0226(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10
Article 10
Amendment 199 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council96 , unless the comparative explicit claim relates to a product complying with the requirements of Regulation 2018/848 vis- à-vis a like-product which does not fall within the scope of Regulation 2018/848; _________________ 96 Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 (OJ L 150, 14.6.2018, p. 1).
Amendment 209 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
(o a) Regulations (EU) 2021/2115, 2021/2116, 2021/2117 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and legislative acts based on these Regulations;
Amendment 215 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point o b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point o b (new)
(o b) Directive (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources;
Amendment 382 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The requirements set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to traders that are microsmall enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC110 unless they request the verification with the aim of receiving the certificate of conformity in accordance with Article 10. _________________ 110 Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium- sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36).
Amendment 413 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. By 2026 the Commission shall establish a database of recognized methodologies according to Art.3.1.
Amendment 415 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. By 2025 the Commission, assisted by the technical committee set up under Article 19, shall develop and issue guidance on the scientific methods and standards that can be accepted to carry out the assessment for environmental footprint claims according to Article 3.1.(b).
Amendment 454 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Where the eExplicit environmental claim is related to future environmental performance of a product or trader it shall include a time-bound commitmentaspiration for improvements inside own operations and value chains.
Amendment 504 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Article 5 – paragraph 7
7. The requirements set out in paragraphs 2, 3 and 6 shall not apply to traders that are microsmall enterprises within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC unless they request the verification with the aim of receiving the certificate of conformity in accordance with Article 10.
Amendment 568 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 612 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall set up procedures for verifying the substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims against the requirements set out in Articles 3 to 7. The Commission shall verify those procedures to guarantee harmonisation in the Union market.
Amendment 617 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall set up procedures for verifying the compliance of environmental labelling schemes with the requirements set out in Article 8. The Commission shall verify those procedures to guarantee harmonisation in the Union market.
Amendment 695 #
2023/0085(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The Commission shall publish a list with the accredited verifier in each Member State.
Amendment 41 #
2023/0033(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) New and revised limit values should be set out in light of available information, including up-to-date scientific evidence and technical data, based on a thorough assessment of the socioeconomic and cultural impact and availability of exposure measurement protocols and techniques at the place of work.
Amendment 94 #
2023/0033(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The central aim of this legislation is to ensure a comprehensive level of protection for workers and also to protect the cultural heritage of the European Union. Therefore, a sectoral exemption for the occupational substance lead should be introduced for activities, which are essential for cultural activities in Europe. It should be regularly reviewed whether these regulations are still necessary for the preservation of Europe's cultural heritage.
Amendment 138 #
2023/0033(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph -1 – point 4 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph -1 – point 4 (new)
Directive 2004/37/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(4) in Article 5, the following paragraph 4a is inserted: "4a. The limit values set out in Annex III for the occupational substance "inorganic lead and its compounds" and Annex IIIa for the occupational substance "lead and its ionic compounds" shall not apply to activities which, in accordance to Annex IIIb, are of substantial importance for the preservation of the cultural heritage and cultural diversity of the European Union."
Amendment 194 #
2023/0033(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 1 a (new)
Directive 2004/37/EG
Annex III
Annex III
Amendment 70 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas prices on global agricultural markets had already risen prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, partly due to climate impacts and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 73 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, according to the FAO, the concept of food security is not limited to the provision of food, but also encompasses the internationally recognised human right to food and access to healthy diets for all, yet no human right is so frequently violated; whereas a nutrition- sensitive transformation of agriculture and food systems will enable safe, affordable and nutritious food to be made available to people of all ages at all times;
Amendment 83 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas healthy and balanced nutrition makes a positive difference to the lives of individuals and enables the equitable and sustainable development of society;
Amendment 116 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Amendment 119 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. whereas the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) estimates that around 20% of global production of food is lost due to diseases in farmed animals, while reducing the incidence of these diseases is therefore one of the priorities to be considered in order to feed the world;
Amendment 125 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the future food security of the European Union is directly linked to the ambitions of the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Green Deal; whereas the cumulative effect of Green Deal related legislation must not lead to a decline in EU food production that could jeopardise food security in the EU; whereas a sustainable livelihood for primary producers, whose income is still lagging behind, is central to the sustainable management of the current crises on the agricultural markets and lasting achievement of the Green Deal targets;
Amendment 130 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the future food security of the European Union is directly linked to the ambitions of the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Green Deal; whereas the cumulative effect of Green Deal related legislation must not lead to a decline in EU food production or to increase in dependence on imports from third countries that could jeopardise food security in the EU;
Amendment 180 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas the current geopolitical challenges proves that food security is not a permanent achievement and that European food production should be considered as a strategic sector and should be preserved and strengthened in this respect as well;
Amendment 201 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have once again demonstrated the need for the EU to strengthen its food security and reduce and diversify its dependence on imports from outside the EU; stresses that short and regional supply chains should be improved in a sustainable manner; welcomes the adoption, due to the exceptional current circumstances, of temporary measures to increase EU production during the 2022/23 harvest season, which will contribute to food security;
Amendment 245 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to take the necessary measures to provide farmers with planning security and guarantees, making it possible to maintain and, if necessary, increase food production in the EU; calls on the Commission to ensure that farmland is used primarily for the sustainable production of food and feed, feed and bio-based material;
Amendment 254 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that, in the implementation of the Biodiversity Strategy as it pertains to agriculture, high-biodiversity landscape features include not only entirely non-productive landscape features but also, in particular (for example in the context of eco- schemes or agri-environmental measures), land managed in a way that promotes biodiversity, since this land makes a significant contribution to biodiversity conservation while also contributing to food security;
Amendment 259 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Points out that farm income in the EU is still less than half the gross wages and salaries in the EU economy and, therefore, in view of inflationary trends, economic stability should be moved up the agenda;
Amendment 275 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the European Green Deal could be a milestone in the EU transition to a greener and more sustainable economy, while pointing out that many of the resulting measures might have adverse effects, which have not yet been properly assessed, on EU farms and food security; calls on the Commission to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the cumulative impact of Green Deal legislative proposals on the EU farming sector; calls on the Commission to reconsider the ambitious targets, if necessary, with a view to ensuring food and nutrition security;
Amendment 288 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the urgent need to bring EU trade policy in line with European standards for sustainable food and competitiveness; notes that the EU plays a key role in the global trade in agricultural and food products and that it is fundamental that EU trade policy is also in line with European sustainability goals, so that it does not prove counterproductive;
Amendment 292 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Emphasizes that the EU is a climatically and agriculturally favoured productive location, which should become aware of its responsibility not only to ensure its own food supply, but also to contribute to fighting hunger in other disadvantaged parts of the world;
Amendment 295 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Welcomes and supports the comments made by the Agriculture Commissioner, who has said that the current CAP budget of less than 0.4% of EU GDP is insufficient to deliver food security and should therefore be raised considerably with the next multiannual financial framework for the CAP budget at the latest; calls for the agricultural crisis reserve to be endowed with additional resources on top of the existing CAP funds and for the crisis reserve, if used, to be replenished by means other than budgetary discipline, as this would mean giving farmers EU funds to manage the crisis with one hand while taking them back (direct payments) with the other;
Amendment 297 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Notes that due to increasing urbanization and global population growth there is an enormous reduction of land available for agriculture, and that it is possible to produce significantly more on less land in the sense of sustainable intensification or urban farming;
Amendment 356 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes that the impact of climate change on agricultural production is becoming more evident, with crop farmers' harvests and yields being negatively impacted with increased frequency by droughts, floods, and other extreme weather conditions;
Amendment 362 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Points out that new technical achievements in the field of plant breeding can enable crops to become more resilient to climatic and environmental influences and more resistant to pathogens and harmful organisms;
Amendment 365 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Believes that the targeted application of NGT and the approval of seeds using these techniques in the EU are important measures to make agriculture sustainable in the context of the European Green Deal and the Farm- to-Fork strategy;
Amendment 366 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Calls on the Commission to advocate for the targeted use and further development of new breeding methods in agriculture and to initiate an objective and science-based impact assessment to clarify the potentials and risks of NGT;
Amendment 367 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5 e. Calls on the Commission to promote a Europe-wide dialogue on the opportunities offered by new breeding methods with regard to climate change and to educate the public about the differences between transgenic plants and the new breeding methods;
Amendment 374 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that digital technologies and precision crop management can provide forward-looking solutions to the challenges arising when it comes to monitoring deforestation, the use of pesticides and fertilisers or water consumption for agriculture; points out that these technologies often involve high initial investment costs and that suitable solutions are therefore needed to make them affordable for family farms too; calls on the Commission to step up and accelerate the use of digital innovation to modernise EU agriculture, enabling farmers to realise their full production potential and safeguard their incomes in the context of green transition;
Amendment 389 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that, while that space data and AI technologies can be a source of much valuable information for agriculture, it can still only be put to very limited use, as in most cases it is not freely available or is too complex to be processed by farms or local authorities; calls for increased use and availability of such data and technologies to help farmers through the green and digital transitions, while ensuring the resilience of EU agriculture;
Amendment 420 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Regrets the blanket ban on the use of pesticides in sensitive areas being mooted by the Commission, since this would pose a significant threat to the livelihood of many farmers and severely limit their output. and food security in individual product groups;
Amendment 431 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Notes that alternative sources of nutrients and nutrient cycles to reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers should be fully exploited as soon as possible in order to reduce dependence on fertiliser imports, in particular by further supporting research and new innovations at EU level;
Amendment 481 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates that food losses and food waste can be avoided if measures are taken to prevent and manage animal diseases and to reduce the presence of pathogens in food, for example by ensuring proper hygiene and the use of improved technologies along the entire value chain, as well as the regular publication of information regarding these interrelated factors;
Amendment 506 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that a contribution to food and energy security can be made by sustainable and high-yield farming and forestry that preserves natural resources such as soil, water and forests and takes advantage of the opportunities offered by bioenergy and the bioeconomy;
Amendment 512 #
2022/2183(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. reiterates that only clear and consistent framework conditions can increase the attractiveness of the agricultural sector and rural areas by encouraging innovative new entrants and alternative agricultural business models, as well as attracting skilled labour and providing greater support for farmers' education and training;
Amendment 4 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission's recommendations to Member States as regards their strategic plan for the CAP of 18 December 2020 (COM/2020/846 final)
Amendment 69 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that a fair and dignified income and quality of life for farmers and their families is essential in attracting young and new people to the sector; points out that the Farm to Fork Strategy stresses that farmers – and thus also young farmers - still lag behind in terms of income and therefore ensuring a sustainable livelihood for them is essential for the success of the strategy’s implementation;
Amendment 88 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the price and availability of land, low profitability, administrative requirements and the image of the sector were identified as the main barriers to becoming a farmer11; notes that this circumstance, coupled with increasing and at the same time rivalling social demands and the sad fact that farmers hardly get recognition, often even rejection, for their work, means that many young people doubt whether they want or can take over their family's farm; _________________ 11 European Commission, ‘Public consultation results on the CAP reform’, 2017.
Amendment 104 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that agricultural income remains below the average of the rest of the economy in almost all Member States as agricultural income in the EU equals 47% of the gross wages and salaries in the EU economy; 1a _________________ 1a Commission recommendations to Member States as regards their strategic plan for the CAP of 18 December 2020 (COM/2020/846 final)
Amendment 105 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Stresses that Commission and Member States must step up and join efforts to ensure a sustainable livelihood for farmers and young farmers, as it is not acceptable that those who produce our daily meals with diligence and love have to make do with starvation wages themselves;
Amendment 116 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights that farming is not just a job, but a way of life with close ties to nature and a strong sense of community belonging, which generates benefits for society as a whole that thus far are not sufficiently rewarded/compensated by society;
Amendment 127 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets that young people in rural areas experience significant daily challenges, particularly as regards education, access to quality jobs, social isolation, public transport, healthcare and digital connectivity, especially in remote and less developed rural regions, as well as mobbing, harsh criticism and lack of understanding by the non-agricultural society;
Amendment 178 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to provide access, in their advisory services, to a farm succession facilitator thatgovernment guidance on generational succession and farm handovers or to provide financial support for the offers made by private, certified service providers; such measures can provide guidance during farm transfers, namely on intergenerational dialogue, legal and taxation frameworks and financial support possibilities;
Amendment 201 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the importance of preserving farmland and the objectives of sustainable, regional food production; calls on the Commission to launch a study on the effects of competing uses for farmland, such as urbanisation and energy,, energy and nature restoration on the quantity and quality of farmland available and on prices and land concentration, while also evaluating the impacts of all relevant EU policy areas in this regard;
Amendment 208 #
2022/2182(INI)
16. Calls on the CommissionMember States to evaluate the possibility of action at EU level, including through legislative instruments, to improve the functioning of national farmland markets;
Amendment 219 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Member States to regulate agricultural land markets in order to promote land access for young farmers by all means available, such as pre- emptive rights in favour of young farmers, price controls, acquisition caps or obligations to maintain agricultural activ and appropriate instruments, which the Member States must develop and adapt to the relevant locality;
Amendment 240 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 251 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Encourages the Member States to develop and support land banks and land mobility schemes if needed by young farmers;
Amendment 269 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Member States to make start-up and investment aid for young farmers available throughout the entire budgetary period and to support access to training opportunities, namely on soft skills, diversification possibilities and digital and sustainable farming methods, in particular for new entrants;
Amendment 275 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses that without ensuring farm succession many regions of the EU will lose one of their main assets, a cultivated small-structured cultural landscape;
Amendment 307 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls, in particular, for support for young farmers’ innovative business ideas stemming not only from traditional primary production itself but also from processing and marketing activities and the upstream and downstream operations of primary production;
Amendment 329 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Points out that advisory service as well as training and education are important prerequisites and accompanying measures necessary to prepare and support young farmers in successfully managing their holdings by being able to respond optimally to present and future challenges and opportunities;
Amendment 341 #
2022/2182(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Insists that rural areas must be able to provide adequate living conditions for young and new farmers and their families, namely sustainable livelihood through adequate income, better mobility, access to better education, health, leisure and culture services, and broader digital connectivity;
Amendment 1 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the proposal for a Regulation for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and especially the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles as a step forward in tackling the challenges linked to textile and clothes production; welcomes further EU efforts on its commitments towards the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, unsustainable consumption patterns, waste, and so-called green-washing; calls on the Commission to publish the proposal on substantiating environmental claims and recalls that sustainability claims in the EU single market should be clear, relevant and substantiated; stresses that actions following the presentation of the EU Strategy should be fully aligned with the Union’s climate and environmental objectives, in particular that of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest and of halting and reversing biodiversity loss; welcomes further EU efforts on its commitments towards the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 12, responsible consumption and production, and SDG 8, decent work and economic growth, whilst still taking into account the administrative and financial burden for businesses that come along; strongly encourages the international promotion of this approach and, including through [AM 8, Renew] strengthening cooperation with partners developing countries with the aim to limit the negative impacts of the worldwide textile industry on climate change and biodiversity, but also to improve the labour and social conditions of this specific market sector;
Amendment 2 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the principle of policy coherence for development (PCD) and especially Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which states that ‘the Union shall take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries’; stresses the importance of minimising possible contradictions and building synergies with development cooperation policy, to the benefit of developing countries and in order to increase the effectiveness of development cooperation; highlights the importance of PCD to enable an integrated approach to achieve the SDGs.
Amendment 3 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that the production of textiles and clothing (T&C) often takes place outside the EU and most T&C traded in the EU are imported from third countries; developing countries which generates environmental, labour and human rights risks that need to be identified and addressed; calls on the Commission to ensure a level playing field for products produced within the Union and those exported or imported, promoting green and fair value chains across borders and continents; underlines that moving towards sustainable and circular textiles requires a holistic approach and investment throughout the textile value chain to create opportunities for local high-value circular economic activities; stresses that EU market power must be leveraged to encourage sustainable production practices in the T&C industry, including through the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Sustainability Compact, as a tool for promoting workers’ rights; recalls the need to promote circularity and to implement a life-cycle approach, taking into account the entire chain, while ensuring traceability as well as supporting innovative textiles that are more durable, reusable, repairable, recyclable and energy-efficient; supports actions aiming at tackling greenwashing and raising awareness concerning the implications that ‘fast fashion’ and consumer behaviour have for the planet;
Amendment 4 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses that T&C value chains are frequently characterised by social and environmental risks that affect companies and stakeholders along the value chain including farmers, producers and workers; welcomes the Commission proposal for a Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive (CSDD) as an important step to address specific problems in the textile sector; highlights that negative environmental and social impacts in supplier countries cannot be avoided through due diligence legislation alone; calls on the Commission to provide additional support to partner countries, notably for local actors; reminds the EU and its Member states that the proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive aims at fostering sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour in global value chains, as a means to protect human rights and the environment; points out that, according to ILO, the current power imbalance between garment buyers and their suppliers, manifested in phenomena such as last minute changes in design or lead times, unilateral amendments to contracts, insufficient purchasing practices and last-minute cancellation of orders, causes overproduction, waste of natural resources and exploitation of workers in the industry, thus increasing the risk of labour and human rights violations; emphasises the need to tackle Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs) in the textile and garment sector, through a regulatory approach;
Amendment 5 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that T&C from Europe are often exported to thirddeveloping countries for disposal; stresses that this harmful practice shifts environmental problems arising from the disposal of T&C to third countries; recommends that T&C to be exported for disposal must be prepared for proper recycling, caused by overproduction and overconsumption, to developing countries; recommends that proper circularity is established for avoiding this kind of harmful practices; also recommends for the capacity to repair and reuse T&C to be scaled up in Europe; underlines the need to also support investments in recycling/repair infrastructure in developing countries and upgrade their capacities to recycle and repair clothes; urges the EU and its Member states to fundamentally overhaul the linear nature of the textile industry so as to reduce the consumption of resources like water and also to reduce pollution and waste - in particular addressing the huge problem of releasing tonnes of microplastics each year which end up polluting our waters and seas, land and air and cause harm to our ecosystems, notably through improving end-of-life processing - and also to use non- hazardous substances, to create decent jobs in repair, recycling and servicing sectors as well as to contribute to effectively reducing overproduction especially in view of upholding environmental and labour standards in third countries; calls on the EU to set up an effective control mechanism for the export of used textiles in order to prevent illegal shipments to third countries, and to establish EU criteria for the purpose of avoiding the circumvention of controls through the labelling of waste streams as second-hand goods;
Amendment 6 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recalls that a separate collection of textiles will be mandatory in the EU from 1 January 2025; underlines that the revision of the Waste Framework Directive planned for 2024 should consider specific separate targets for textile waste prevention, textile reuse, preparation for reuse and recycling; underlines that strongly promoting the re- use sector is essential in order to provide consumers with affordable sustainable clothing options, which in turn is an essential factor in tackling fast fashion;
Amendment 7 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the proposal for a Regulation for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and especially the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles as a step forward in tackling the challenges linked to textile and clothes production; welcomes further EU efforts on its commitments towards the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals whilst still managing the impact on competitiveness and the administrative and financial burden for businesses that come along; points out that these challenges must be affordable for the affected businesses; strongly encourages the international promotion of this approach and strengthening cooperation with partners;
Amendment 7 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that working conditions in the textile industry in thirddeveloping countries are often substandard and have a direct negative impact on workers’ living standards due to, amongst others, low wages, poor working conditions and inadequate safety standards; highlights that women are in particular in an even more vulnerable position; is equally concerned about persisting child labour in the industry; , workers’ rights violations, long working hours, limitations to freedom of association and collective bargaining, harmful practices such as the use of dangerous chemicals or other health hazards, gender-based violence and psychological and physical abuse; recalls that human rights violations associated with T&C value chains occurring in producing countries can often be attributed to weak laws or lack of enforcement of existing laws; emphasizes that, when violations do occur, workers face numerous barriers to access or receive remediation for such harm; recalls the importance it has for the sector to reach SDG 5 on gender equality, as an estimated 75% of the employees in the garment sector are women and they are in an even more vulnerable position; recalls that women are hit particularly hard by poverty, economic crises, violence, environmental disasters and climate extremes; denounces the gender-pay gap and the lack of women in senior leadership-roles in the sector worldwide;condemns persisting child and irregular migrant labour, forced labour as well as corruption in the industry; underlines, in this regard, the need for the EU to promote the ratification of all ILO conventions that are relevant for the textile industry in partner countries; reiterates the EU’s responsibility to design partnerships with local actors that promote human rights, democratic processes, good governance, gender equality and sustainability in the textile sector;
Amendment 8 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Recalls that global textile production almost doubled between 2000 and 2015 while less than 1% of all textiles worldwide are recycled into new products; points out that roughly two thirds of turnover in the EU-27 of textiles and clothing (T&C) are imported with developing countries such as Bangladesh, India, Pakistan or Cambodia holding a sizeable share; notes that most of the environmental impact of EU textile consumption occurs outside the EU, such as 90 % of land use, almost 90 % of water use, 80 % of raw material use, and nearly 75 % of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG); calls for more robust information and disclosure on impacts on the environment and especially biodiversity and also recalls, in this context, with the global T&C industry currently being responsible for 92 million tonnes of waste annually, that developing countries face more difficulties maintaining adequate social and environmental standards in T&C production;
Amendment 9 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly encourages the Commission, therefore, to supplement the Strategy with corresponding regional and country programming for developing countries in the framework of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI)-Global Europe and Team Europe initiatives, which should promote and communicate visibly around sustainable projects that help to build T&C production and distribution infrastructure which protects the environment as well as social and labour rights., including through the support and promotion of SMEs and social enterprises and that promote governance reforms and better enforcement of laws, in particular labour laws;
Amendment 16 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the principle of policy coherence for development and especially Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which states that ‘the Union shall take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries’; stresses the importance of minimising possible contradictions and building synergies with development cooperation policy, to the benefit of developing countries and in order to increase the effectiveness of development cooperation;
Amendment 22 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that the production of textiles and clothing (T&C) often takes place outside the EU and most T&C traded in the EU are imported from thirddeveloping countries;
Amendment 36 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that T&C from Europe are often exported to thirddeveloping countries for disposal; stresses that this practice shifts environmental problems arising from the disposal of T&C to thirddeveloping countries; recommends that T&C to be exported for disposal must be prepared for proper recycling;
Amendment 51 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that working conditions in the textile industry in thirddeveloping countries are often substandard and have a direct impact on workers’ living standards due to low wages, poor working conditions and inadequate safety standards; highlights that women are in particular in an even more vulnerable position; is equally concerned about persisting child labour in the industry;
Amendment 53 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Points out that roughly two thirds of turnover in the EU-27 of textiles and clothing (T&C) are imported with developing countries such as Bangladesh, India, Pakistan or Cambodia holding a sizeable share; notes that most of the environmental impact of EU textile consumption occurs outside the EU, such as 90 % of land use, almost 90 % of water use, 80 % of raw material use, and nearly 75 % of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and recalls in this context that developing countries face more difficulties maintaining adequate social and environmental standards in T&C production;
Amendment 66 #
2022/2171(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Encourages the customs and market authorities of Member States, coordinated and supported by the Commission, to improve and increase surveillance of T&C imports and exports in order to prevent that goods produced in developing countries under violation of labour, social and environmental standards enter the single market, as well as to prevent T&C exports to developing countries which are labelled as second- hand products but are actually waste;
Amendment 1 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
— having regard to the Paris Agreement, adopted by Decision 1/CP.21, to the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and to the 11th Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP11), held in Paris, France from 30 November to 11 December 2015, and in particular to Article 2 and Articles 6.2 or 6.4 thereof,
Amendment 14 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses that the agricultural and forestry sectors can play a significant role in this process, given that they have the capacity to remove and store carbon through carbon reservoir use and management; underlines that the agricultural and forestry sector contribute to the overall EU goal to be the first climate-neutral continent;
Amendment 18 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Stresses that each sector must first and foremost reduce its own CO2 emissions independently and only use the storage capacity of other sectors, such as agriculture and forestry, for emissions that cannot be reduced;
Amendment 23 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the importance of carbon farming as a new business model for EU agriculture which should be additional and voluntary, and which aims to upscale climate mitigation by paying farmers to implement climate-friendly farm or forest management practices, with a view to allowing the sector’s active contribution to the green transition toby provideing new sources of income and business development opportunities;
Amendment 33 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that carbon farming should be market-based; calls on the Commission to create a genuinely new business model for farmers and foresters; notes that financing from the value chain or through the creation of a voluntary carbon market is possible; stresses that the CAP is not a viable source of funding, as the CAP is not a business model;
Amendment 45 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. stresses the importance, in this context, of public money only being used for research, knowledge transfer and training for farmers;
Amendment 53 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the need for Member States to establish new incentives at the level of land managers, especially farmers and foresters, to accelerate the uptake of carbon farming;
Amendment 74 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses the importance of ensuring the social, environmental, and economic integrity of carbon farming, not least with regard to food security, ensuring a decent income for farmers and limiting environmental impact to acceptable levels;
Amendment 87 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Stresses that carbon farming must be regulated in line with the current CAP and be seen as a complementary and additional topping-up option; underlines, however, that in the longer term carbon farming should be market-based;
Amendment 89 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. stresses the importance of additional funds outside the CAP for a successful carbon farming initiative;
Amendment 101 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses that financial incentives should come primarily from private sources, and reward land managers for their management practice or the actual amount of carbon sequestered, or for increasing the storage of atmospheric carbon; underlines that public funding under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and other Union programs, such as the LIFE programme, the Cohesion Fund, the Horizon Europe programme, the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the Just Transition Fund, can already support carbon sequestering and biodiversity-friendly approaches in forests and agricultural lands and should be increased and coherent with the EU CAP's food security;
Amendment 113 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the commitment to ensure transparency and accountability by establishing a robust science-based EU regulatory framework for the accounting and certification of carbon removals; asking the Commission to expand the scope to soil-related GHG abatement through adopting carbon farming friendly practices;
Amendment 116 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Underlines that the new certification framework for carbon farming should be as simple as possible in its design and not result in disproportionate administrative burdens for land and forestry managers and owners; emphasises that the future Union certification framework will need to take into account already existing national and private initiatives with the same objective provided that they qualify in line with the required criteria;
Amendment 121 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. stresses the need for a credible certification system for the quantification and certification of carbon removals that can be applied at farm level and that avoids greenwashing and carbon leakage; underlines the need to promote high- quality carbon certificates that can ensure the achievement of the criteria of additionality, permanence, no double counting, sustainability and authenticity to ensure credibility and prevent fraudulent payments and to incentivise improved land management practices, thus resulting in enhanced carbon capture;
Amendment 125 #
2022/2053(INI)
7 c. Emphasises the need for the Commission to also, in parallel with the regulatory framework for certification of carbon removals, reflect upon – as requested by the European Parliament in its October 2020 position on the EU Climate Law –, options for future market design for trading of agriculture sequestration and mitigation credits that count towards EU reduction and removal targets;
Amendment 130 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the establishment of a robust methodology allowingthat ensures that the resources invested in carbon farming reaches farmers and foresters, includes also their emissions reduction, does not allow for speculative trading and allows the objective measurement and certification of carbon removals among sectors in order to create harmonised bases for the calculation, capture, use and storage of carbon dioxide;
Amendment 144 #
2022/2053(INI)
8 a. calls on the Commission to start developing such a methodology first for forests followed by wet- and peatland;
Amendment 145 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Underlines the importance of creating a robust governance structure that instils trust by defining harmonised rules across EU Member States and preferably beyond, accredits validators and verifiers of carbon removals and emission reductions, operates a removal registry to avoid double counting, and ensures transparency.
Amendment 157 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. welcomes all actions undertaken by the Member States that enhances knowledge through science and on-field- research activities;
Amendment 159 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Emphasises the importance of establishing a results-based carbon farming policy that is inclusive to all farmers, allows them access to the necessary climate smart tools and practices, enables them to implement the integrated cropping systems and delivers the desired climate mitigation performance together with other co- benefits;
Amendment 163 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the role of Bio-Energy Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) through the combustion or fermentation of biogenic carbon, with the aim of providing funding under the CAP tools as an additional means of removing carbon from the atmosphere;
Amendment 173 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the use of innovative, sustainable, circular and long-lasting bio- based carbon products to be incentivised, including, if relevanthat mitigate climate change by trapping carbon in the circular bioeconomy, to be incentivised, through appropriately amendingments to the relevant EU legislative framework.;
Amendment 178 #
2022/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Calls for advisory services in agriculture, such as the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS), to make a decisive contribution in supporting sustainable carbon practices and to ensure easy access for farmers to this information;
Amendment 229 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses the importance of ensuring the social, environmental, and economic integrity of carbon farming such as food security, a decent income for farmers and limiting environmental impact to acceptable level;
Amendment 232 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Emphasises the importance of establishing a carbon farming policy that is inclusive to all farmers, granting farmers access to the necessary climate smart tools and practices enabling them to build the integrated cropping systems delivering the desired climate mitigation performance and other co-benefits.
Amendment 245 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that carbon farming can be a new business model which is based on a market-based solution with contributions from private market carbon farming programs, and it should be additional and voluntary, and which aims to upscale climate mitigation by paying farmers to implement climate-friendly farm or forest management practices, by tapping into the potential of blue carbon ecosystems and by streamlining the industrial use of carbon sequestered for different purposes;
Amendment 293 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that CO2 storage is already being used in many areas through the implementation of the common agricultural policy (CAP); emphasises that the land and forestry sector have a natural maximum storage capacity; stresses that, except for storage, the conservation of carbon in the soil and emissions avoided and mitigated on farms should be considered valuable contributions to addressing ongoing climate change; calling on the European Commission to expand the scope to soil-related GHG abatement through adopting carbon farming-friendly practices;
Amendment 311 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that carbon farming must be regulated in line with the current CAP and be seen as a complementary and additional topping-up option; underlines, however, that in the longer -term carbon farming should be market-based and calls on the Commission to allow a variety of additionality criteria in the EU certifying framework;
Amendment 404 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises the need to develop a robust new framework and governance structure for the quantification and certification of carbon removals that must at the same time avoid greenwashing and carbon leakage; underlines the need to promote high- quality carbon certificates that can ensure the achievement of the criteria of additionality, permanence, no double counting and authenticity in order to incentivise improved land management practices, thus resulting in enhanced carbon capture; underlines the importance of harmonised rules across EU Member States and preferably beyond, accredits validators and verifiers of carbon removals and emission reductions, operates a removal registry to avoid double counting, and ensures transparency;
Amendment 456 #
2022/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Is of the opinion that the financial incentives should come from public or private sources, and reward land managers for their management practice or the actual amount of carbon sequestered, or for increasing the storage of atmospheric carbon; recalls that public funding under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), revenues generated from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and other Union programs, such as the LIFE programme, the Cohesion Fund, the Horizon Europe programme, the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the Just Transition Fund, can already support carbon sequestering and biodiversity-friendly approaches in forests and agricultural lands and should be increased; insists however, that CAP- funding should, mainly remain targeted at food production and ensure food security in the Union. In 2022, the Commission should present a legal framework with a clear financial framework, accounting rules and a market-based design; stresses that the new business models should be voluntary and should be based on clear and enforceable rules with high-quality certificates which can ensure the achievement of criteria of additionality, permanence, no double counting, sustainability and authenticity to ensure credibility and prevent fraudulent payments;
Amendment 82 #
2022/2040(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to submit legislative measures in order to secure strategic stocks of basic foodstuffs at the level of the Member States to prevent food crisis in the EU. If needed, these stocks could be used by World Food Programme to mitigate severe food crises in third countries;
Amendment 14 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the EU’s responsibility in the protection, restoration and resilience of the world’s forests, which should prioritise proforestation inrestoration, afforestation and resilience- building in sustainable forest management as a strategy for increasing carbon sequestration and biodiversity benefits; notes that sustainable forest management can play a key role in climate protection through a variety of measures and best practices;
Amendment 16 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recognises the key role of forests in protecting the climate and biodiversity; stresses that the multifunctional role of forests encompasses many environmental, climate-relevant and socioeconomic activities, such as biodiversity conservation and the provision of renewable raw materials, which creates jobs and spurs economic growth in rural areas;
Amendment 28 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises the multifunctional role of forests; stresses that policies that enhance biodiversity will help tackle climate change; calls on the EU to address the challenges and trade-offs resulting from the increasing demand for wood for materials, energy and the bioeconomy and the related rising risks of embodied deforestation imports, land grabbing, illegal logging and violation of indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ rights;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recognises that, in accordance with sustainable forest management, the improvement, conservation and protection of multifunctional, healthy and resilient forests is a key priority for all actors in the EU's forest-based value chain;
Amendment 32 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Points out that a reliable supply of wood, wood-based products and forest- based biomass is important for the achievement of overall sustainability goals; notes that global demand is expected to rise further and that the sustainable use of locally produced wood should be promoted to meet this demand, particularly in rural areas;
Amendment 39 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises the strong need for the continuous development of research and innovation in the field of sustainable forest management, particularly to improve the adaptability and resilience of forests; stresses that, in this way, the full potential of forests can be harnessed for the achievement of climate and circular economy targets;
Amendment 56 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Union to harmonise its wide-ranging objectives set in legislation and policies pertaining to forests and the forestry sector;
Amendment 65 #
2022/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that the sustainability chapters of trade agreements must contain binding and enforceable forest-specificenvironment- related, human rights and responsible business conduct provisions;
Amendment 67 #
2022/2016(INI)
6a. Takes the view that, owing to the multifunctional contribution of forests to the EU's ambitious targets, close cooperation and the exchange of best practices are essential among the different levels of governance and stakeholder groups involved, as well as with international, European, national and regional experts, forest owners and managers, scientists and civil society;
Amendment 88 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas most recent data gathered under Article 17 of the Habitats Directive indicates that only 4920 % of forests habitats have a good conservation statusare not in good conditions and need to be improved; whereas focusing solely on aggregated data might be insufficient to identify and address key information on the most urgent issues and it is therefore necessary to consult more specific indicators on trends in condition and pressures; whereas these indicators do not support an overall negative assessment of the state of the EU’s forests, but show both positive and negative trends that require nuanced responses;
Amendment 149 #
2022/2016(INI)
2. Recognises that in line with Sustainable Forest Management the maintenance and protectionstrengthening of healthy and resilient forests is aone of the fundamental goals of all actors in forestry and the forest-based value chain, as well a key priority for people in the EU;
Amendment 165 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned by the quickly increasing climate related pressure on the EU’s forests and their habitats and stresses the urgent need to increase forest adaptation to climate change and ecosystem resilience;
Amendment 187 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises the complexity of assessing the state of forests, as well as the uneven availability and qualgiven the diversity of data available and therefore stresses the need for continuous policy and scientific dialogue at all levels to improve data collection and if possible its harmonisation;
Amendment 195 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that the strategy and its implementation must align with the work undertaken inat pan-European level by FOREST EUROPE and other international forums, such as FOREST EUROPE andganisations, such as the Food and Agriculture Organization, and should avoid duplicating work; further believes that, given the EU’s strong commitment to promoting the sustainable production and use of resources globally, the strategy should be implemented in such a way as to serve as a model of best practices;
Amendment 213 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises the key role of forests in protecting the climate and biodiversity; uUnderlines that the multi-functional role of forests comprises multiple socioeconomic functions, such as the, climate and environmental functions, such as the conservation of biodiversity, climate change mitigation and provision of renewable raw materials, which leads to jobs and economic growth in rural areas, the provision of clean water and air, protection against natural hazards and recreational value; stresses that the implementation of the strategy must ensure a balanced provision of all services and maintain and enhance competitiveness and innovation; underlines that the successful provision of services requires sustainable active management;
Amendment 226 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that forests contribute to climate change mitigation via carbon sequestration, carbon storage and the substitution of wood and wood products for fossil fuels and derivefossil resources by wood and wood products; notes that on substitution the strategy has a particular focus on storage in the construction sector and believes its implementation should support a broader use of different options for substitution, in line with the goals of the bioeconomy strategycluding short-lived wood products, in line with the goals of the EU climate policy, the EU bioeconomy strategy and the reality of forest management;
Amendment 238 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights that for wood-based products to contribute optimally to climate change mitigation and a circular economy requires that they be used in the most efficient and sustainable way; believes that the cascading principle8 iscould be a good guideline for efficient use, but must not use a static approach and therefore must be adjusted regularly to reflect innovative uses and should be decided on economic basis and on operational level; stresses that a well-functioning, un-distorted market incentivises the efficient use of wood- based resources; _________________ 8 As outlined in the Commission’s ‘Guidance on cascading use of biomass with selected good practice examples on woody biomass’.
Amendment 255 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the importance of a reliable supply of wood, wood-based products and forest-based biomass to achieve the EU’sa sustainability goals andle bioeconomy; notes that the demand is expected to continue to grow and that the sustainable use of locally produced wood should be encouraged to meet this demand; believes that the EU’s forestry sector provide the most sustainably sourced raw materials; calls on the Commission to consider displacement effectleakage effects and substitution effects of fossil and non-renewable materials and monitor any effects on the availability of wood following the implementation of measures under the strategy;
Amendment 280 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes note of the Commission’s announcement on developing additional voluntary indicators and threshold values for sustainable forest management; underlines the need to align the Commission’s work with that of FOREST EUROPE and the Food and Agriculture Organization, as well as to engage with the Member States and forest owners and managers to ensure that indicators and value ranges are fit-for-purpose for their application at the local level under specific bio-geographic conditions; reminds that FOREST EUROPE has set a think tank on sustainable forest management as part of the ongoing four-year working program and that any EU work related to this subject should be aligned with this ongoing work since the Commission and all EU Members States are among Forest Europe signatories;
Amendment 303 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights that pressure on forests from natural disasters and other natural disturbances is being increasingly intensified by climate change and that strengthening forests’ resilienceadaption and resilience by active management is a matter of urgency; notes the role that restoration and afforestation can play in strengthening resilience and enhancing biodiversity; notes that sustainable forest management consists of a broad array of actions and adaptive practices, many of which can play a key role in climate mitigation;
Amendment 332 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Takes note of the ongoing work on guidance for ‘closer-to-nature’ forestry by the Working Group on Forests and Nature; believes that to ensure added value, guidance on this concept should incorporate results-oriented, scientifically and locally proven sustainable forest management practices to give forest owners and managers the tools to yield connections and cooperation on better integrating biodiversity protection with improved management practices;
Amendment 340 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Reiterates its call for the protection of primary and old-growth forests and stresses the need to create aset a commonly agreed definition for what constitutes old-growth forests with Members States and forest owners and managers before any designation; welcomes the ongoing work of the Working Group on Forests and Nature and underlines the need to consider a diverse set of attributes and ensure flexibility to account for specific conditions in bio- geographic regions and forest types; stresses the need to duly respect the ”prior and informed consent” principle in the process of designation for protection;
Amendment 355 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Welcomes that the Commission guidance on new protected areas acknowledges the need for certain ongoing activities, for example, ungulate management through hunting to protect a wide range of forest habitat types;
Amendment 389 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that the European agricultural fund for rural development is the main source of support for forestry measures; further notes that between 2014 and 2020, Member States only spent 49 % of the available funds, and that the Commission has identified administrative burden, insufficient attractiveness of the premiums and a lack of advisory services as reasons for this low usage and that this should be taken into account when adopting the new CAP strategic plans; highlights the need to include concrete and attractive interventions and measures to enhance sustainable forest management and the multifunctional role of forests in EU in the CAP strategic plans;
Amendment 407 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Points out that the forestry sector operates primarily as a market-based sector; stresses that putting a stronger emphasis on other ecosystem services should not lead to an increased dependency on subsidies and encouragesupports the Commission and Member States to further pursue the development of voluntary market-based payment for ecosystem services schemes, such as carbon farming;
Amendment 418 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Acknowledges the important contribution of existing certification schemes to the further uptake of sustainable forest management; takes note of the Commission’s announcement on developing a voluntary ‘closer-to-nature’ certification scheme; encourages the Commission to cooperate with existing certification schemes and believes that to create added value, the voluntary certification must offer forest owners a sufficient price premium for the provision of ecosystem services;
Amendment 427 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights that to unlock the full potential of forests to contribute to climate and circular economy targets, further research, innovation and development in the field of forest management, in particular adaptation to climate change and bio-based alternatives to fossil-based products are required and should be incentivised; underlines that a predictable and stable regulatory environment is a precondition to attracting investments;
Amendment 438 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the implementation of the strategy must focus on enabling small- holders to continue delivering on the multiple forest functions and calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that support programmes, voluntary payment for ecosystem services schemes and research funding are attractive and easily accessible;
Amendment 471 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Believes that in order to ensure the availability of high-quality data, remote sensing technologies must be combined and proof checked with data acquired by ground-based monitoring and must be interpreted in close cooperation with local experts and that EU legislation should be based in situ on national and regional forest inventories and should encompass appropriate financial means to get access to data and to contribute to their acquisition;
Amendment 480 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Takes note of the idea to introduce strategic plans for forests under the framework on forest observation, reporting and data collection; further notes that several Member States already have national strategies for forests in place and that this proposal could increase administrative burden and costs; highlights that the ultimate goal and need of preparing such plans should be clarified; stresses that such plans must remain under the entire decision making of Members States or competent regional authorities;
Amendment 493 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Believes that due to the multi- functional contribution of forests to high- level EU goals and the different administrative levels and stakeholder groups involved, the cornerstones of the strategy’s implementation must be close cooperation and the exchange of best practices with national and regional experts, stakeholders, forest owners and managers, scientists and civil society; underlines that governance must take EU and Member State engagement in international processes into account;
Amendment 501 #
2022/2016(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Highlights the importance of the Standing Forestry Committee as athe main forum for discussing EU policies that impact the forestry sector; believes that to achieve policy alignmentcoherence, the Commission should increase dialogue between the Standing Forestry Committee and other expert groups;
Amendment 506 #